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Hello, has anyone owned a 1965 Franklin Mint Seagrave ladder? Do you know if the ladder and booms still function over time? Or do the booms and/or ladder sections wear out, causing it to be inoperable or fall down, as in some other models?

I have the same question about their snorkel.

Any help is appreciated!

I've never had a problem with them but I don't generally leave the boom or the ladder extended for very long.

UnMarkedCarr wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2019 7:55 pm

I've never had a problem with them but I don't generally leave the boom or the ladder extended for very long.

Same here, the ladder doesn't stay extended long enough for me to know how well they'd do long term.

I have displayed my snorkel with the boom extended up for years and it has stayed in place. I do not lower it or move it- just have left it in the up position in my display cabinet.

Never had a problem but don't leave them extended either

Thank you, these replies were all very helpful.

Also- My Franklin Mint- Code 3 Norwalk Ladder has also be in the extended position for years as well.

Here's how I have mine displayed

rastuman wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:16 pm

Here's how I have mine displayed

That display looks great

That is fantastic! I obtained a brand new FM snorkel. The lower boom is firm. But the top one which holds the upper arm - it does not stand up at all.

In case anyone can suggest...how does one firm up or repair this boom?

Thank you,
Michael