"Connecticut Limit Salutes"

[RalphieJ]

I was looking on Pinterest for salute boxes and came across a Star Brand carton for fifty "Connecticut Limit" 2" salutes. I assume that the state had restrictions for the amount of powder for salutes. Does anyone have more info on this item?

[jknepp1954]

I wonder if that is an old item the Mike Dapkus's Dad made back in the day? Curous too - would be interesting to find out.

[displayfireworks1]

Post a picture if you find one

[FinnAmerican]

Class 1. Manufactured by M. Backes & Sons in Wallingford, CT. Connecticut Limit.

[FinnAmerican]

Michael Backes owner of M. Backes and Sons in Wallingford, CT started in 1876 to manufacture backyard use caps and fireworks. This shop closed in 1962.

[RalphieJ]

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/71776187796454313/

[displayfireworks1]

Those look pretty old . Check out those short fuses. Yikes .
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[RalphieJ]

From what I can find, there were similar Star Brand salutes that did not have the "Connecticut Limit" designation. I suspect that Ct. had restrictions on the amount of powder per device that could legally be sold in the state. I would hope that the fuse extends a bit into the cracker before it reaches the charge.

[wingman]

I had the privilege of lighting a few similar to these years ago. I can tell you that the machine crimping - although very well made - had a tendency to not grip the fuse very well. Many fuses were pushed in via packing into boxes or simply as a result of jostling around over the decades. The fuse burned nice and slow. Most were filled only an eighth or less of the length of the casing and the report on them were equivalent to a 2 to 3 *grain* cracker. They were made in bulk and many were known to have hardly any charge at all due to leaks or as a result of mass production. They were considered a sort of "thrift" salute back in the day. Still a nice piece of Backes history!