HELP Identify this vintage engine

[2006r1]

I just found this engine in my Dad's collection. It is spark plug powered and has the ignition points attached to the rear. Under the cylinder it reads BR Special. It has a very low serial number (386). I've downloaded some photos to the image manager. Hopefully they show up here.

[Mike1484]

2006r1 ,

That is a R.B. Steele's 1946 "RB Special" . A .29 c.i. ignition engine from Cleveland Ohio . I bet that needle valve can get hot after a bit of running !! HTH...

Mike 1484

[2006r1]

Thanks so much Mike!