These mittens would be used to handle machine gun barrels while changing from an overheated barrel for a new one during prolonged firing.

These particular ones were to be used with the American m1919a6 .30 caliber machine gun.

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    8 months ago

    Haha yeah. I’ve used asbestos gloves. They’re incredible.

    I’ve also used asbestos brake pads. Not incredible.