Vintage Red Pistol-Grip Oil Can | Industrial Pump Action | Mid-Century Workshop Tool

A characterful mid-century workshop oil can in original red paint, featuring a cast pistol-grip pump handle and long flexible spout. The pump mechanism sits atop a rounded cylindrical reservoir with threaded screw cap, dispensing oil via a squeeze of the handle — a satisfying piece of functional industrial design. The heavily weathered red paint with exposed bare metal gives this piece an honest, well-used patina that makes it as much a display object as a working tool. The pistol grip form is particularly sculptural and instantly recognisable as a product of mid-20th century workshop culture. A popular prop for industrial interiors, garage displays, or as a standalone decorative object on a shelf or desk. • Era: c.1950s–1960s • Material: Steel, cast metal • Condition: Heavy wear to paint throughout, surface rust and patina consistent with age — structurally sound