New-Old-Stock Gray Primus Frame-Fit Pump...Size 53 cm (w/o Pump-Head)

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New-Old-Stock Gray Primus Frame-Fit Pump...Size 53 cm (w/o Pump-Head)
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Product Description:
This offering is for a new-old-stock gray Primus frame-fit pump (w/o a pump-head) that we believe is factory spec'd as a size 53 cm.  It has an uncompressed length in the 53 cm range (with reference points that measure from the longest point on the handle to the end of the silver sleeve...not inclusive of the threaded brass fitting) and will shrink down by about 5 cm when fully compressed.  We have been told by a couple of different sources the Primus factory spec'd pump length is generally a few of cm's less than the uncompressed length.  So given our uncompressed 53 cm measurement noted above, plus 3 cm for a pump head, we arrive at a total uncompressed length of 56 cm. As a result, the 53 cm sizing specification seems reasonable (given a max compression of about 5 cm, so a 3 cm compression would appear to offer a functionally good fit).
I understand the above specs may indicate frame sizes best suited for this pump, but keep in mind all the variables involved in assessing fit.  Seat tube measurements, for example, will sometimes use different reference points...depending on the manufacturer...which will impact the compatibility of a frame-fit pump on a seat tube.  I should also note this particular model does not include a pump peg hole at the end of the handle, so I would not think this pump is a good candidate for top tube mounting.
The design/construction of these particular old style Primus frame-fit pumps appears to place a great deal of importance on weight.  We say this because a digital scale weight of about 142 grams (w/o a pump-head) ranks this pump among the lighter we have come across relative to some of the other models in this class/size.  The trade-off is that most of the component pieces are made out of hardened plastics (so probably not as durable as similar pumps made with light alloy materials), but these Japanese made pumps have been around for years (so their durability must still be considered fairly respectable).
As for condition, we received a fairly large crate of miscellaneous frame-fit-pumps with little individual packing to protect their cosmetic condition...so they are shopworn (with visible scuffs/scratches).
Listing Update...We have begun updating the pictures to reflect the next pump that will sell/ship. To this end, I want to reiterate this particular offering was among those included in that crate. So expect some shopwear, including marks on the plastic pump body and shallow dents in the aluminum sleeve (as pictured). I also want to confirm one more time this particular offering does not include a pump-head, so one will have to be acquired or recycled from another source. Please also note that while we have multiple quantities listed for sale, we will repeatedly update the pictures to reflect the next offering that will sell/ship.
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