Victor torch I.D.

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This little torch has me stumped. I can't seem to find any info online about it. The markings on the side are "Victor" on one face, and "C845" on the other, but googling it has gotten me nowhere. Does anyone recognize this torch??https://imgur.com/a/7TeGCUuSRA & IWW memberCentury 250 amp AC/DCCentury 295 amp ACCentury High Frequency Box
Reply:All I know it is a old torch One first one's probably 1880 to 1910.I have seen in old books onlyDave

Originally Posted by Carbon-Arc

This little torch has me stumped. I can't seem to find any info online about it. The markings on the side are "Victor" on one face, and "C845" on the other, but googling it has gotten me nowhere. Does anyone recognize this torch??https://imgur.com/a/7TeGCUu
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Originally Posted by Carbon-Arc

This little torch has me stumped. I can't seem to find any info online about it. The markings on the side are "Victor" on one face, and "C845" on the other, but googling it has gotten me nowhere. Does anyone recognize this torch??
Reply:I emailed them, waiting to hear back.SRA & IWW memberCentury 250 amp AC/DCCentury 295 amp ACCentury High Frequency Box
Reply:It looks like an oxy/natural gas brazing torch.
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Originally Posted by Carbon-Arc

I emailed them, waiting to hear back.
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Originally Posted by Oldiron2

While you're waiting, here are a few pictures from an early [1916] book on welding. I think I have other books with pictures of early designs, but don't recall which they are or have time now to dig them out.

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Reply:For those of us who don't like going off-site to see pictures (which sometimes also disappear later), here are a few of the OP's unit copied from his link





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Originally Posted by Carbon-Arc

That's an interesting book. Do you have any recommendations for books on historical or specialty OA welding?
Reply:I emailed Kent White, of TM tech, and his opinion is that it is an Oxy-Propane torch from the 1930's.SRA & IWW memberCentury 250 amp AC/DCCentury 295 amp ACCentury High Frequency Box
Reply:What is the deal with a valve only on one inlet. That is the part that is so different on this torch. I recon one is set from regulator and then you could adjust what you blend with but it is just way different with the one valve deal.