Forcible Entry Tools

[FAO25]

Forcible Entry or Open Up Tools as they are called someplaces go beyond the axe and the Halligan Bar. In fact some of the greatest variety and experimentation have been in developing Open Up tools. While some are universal, like the Pick Head Axe, others may be unique to a region or city.
Image number 1 is the P&Q Door Opener, the Rabbit Tool of it's day, introduced in the 1920's in New England.
Image Number 2 is a Callahan Jimmy used to force doors and windows. It was common in the New England Area until at least 50 years ago and works on the sliding weight principle like a dent puller to seat the prying part

[FAO25]

The tools in this post were locally developed in the Manchester N.H. Area.
Not the best picture I realize.
The image on the right is a Door Opener. The Image on the left is a locally produced Ceiling Hook,

[doverchief2]

Detroit door opener.  Pirsch also had a combination tool that was a hose clamp/door opener that had a hinged set of wooden jaws on one end and otherwise worked on the same principle.  These worked well from what I understand.  The Pirsch model seems pretty unwieldy, and probably looks better on the running board as a decoration than trying to maneuver around with you.

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the  detroit dooor opener  we had  way back in the 60's  was  wood   and worked on the same ide  and i a detroit blog the th retired  capt  often laughed  detroit never had one

[magicitybill]

A Pirsh door opener.  It is missing its pry bar that slides into in the handle.  X-Montgomery, AL E-2

[magicitybill]

Roof cutter / sheet metal cutter.

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