unusual to me oiler

[USMCNewdog]

Folk, I got this oiler that different from all my others. Anyone know why? it has no markings on the bottom, a slotted top with smooth sides on the cap. sorry for the poor pictures from my cell phone.

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[painter777]

Dip stick attached to the top?
Washer inside?
Leather or rubber?

Charlie-painter777

[USMCNewdog]

Yes the dip stick is screwed in, but there is no washer actually I dont see any kind of ledge to put a washer!

[DaveHH]

Looks like a homemade oiler, or at least the cap does. Notice the dipper is a tube? The genuine oilers have a tiny dip stick that doesn't pick up much oil at all, this one would probably grab a bunch with one dip. During the war, a lot of machinists had a lot of time on their hands and the material and tools to make stuff (Trench art).

[USMCNewdog]

Interesting! Its a CMP oiler, so I think I will keep it since it is something different!