Western Electric 4H marked 5H ??

[kka2446]

Hello, I have a very nice WE metal 302 dated 10-37, all original, little use
and unmolested. The dial is dated III 37  5H, but is is absolutely a 4H dial.
Can someone explain the 5H / 4H markings ?

Thanks in advance,
John

[poplar1]

Can you post photos?

The early 5H dials (IV 36 to I 38) have the "W" terminal next to the governor, and single (not bifurcated) contact springs. They also have a phenol pulse pawl, hence the nickname "silent dial." They do look like 4H except for the phenol pulse pawl.

photo by phonium: http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=24565.msg243641#msg243641

[poplar1]

More photos of a I 37 5H dial here:
http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=3549.msg100312#msg100312

[MMikeJBenN27]

Wow, I never knew this!

Mike

[kka2446]

Hi Poplar1
Thank you for your prompt reply. I'd gladly post photos, but in the past I have had a difficult time and was unable.
I did look closely at the photo of the early 5H you linked. It is identical to mine.

I believe my 5H is an early version. The remaining components and wiring are all original, never tampered with. ( I wasn't aware there was an early 5H ) Thanks to your help and info. : )

Thanks,
John

 

[TelePlay]

I'd gladly post photos, but in the past I have had a difficult time and was unable.

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=8990.msg94729#msg94729