I couldn't resist and bought a vintage Champion Forge and Blower.  I don't think I will be using it for forging but for $800.00, it was a nice piece of history to add to my future shop decor.  I am guessing it is early 1900's.  It has a grinder wheel, anvil, blower and forge pan.   See pics. 

I’ve never seen the whole kit and caboodle together. Nice find!

I would have to light it off with some coal just see how it worked. Great addition to the shop.

I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

That's amazing.  Seems like a good price for a unique piece..  I've never seen a hand crank blower set-up as a side blast, super cool. 

Thanks guys - yes, it was a great find, even if it is not practical to use a full-time working coal forge.

I think the blower might needs some cleaning up and there seems to be some repairs done on the small wheel but other than that, it looks to be in good shape.  I'm shocked the coal pan survived all these years.  Surprisingly, its looks to be in good shape.  I am guessing it was barely used. 

The hand crank has a 2-speed option.  There are two gears behind the selector, one is small and other is larger depending on how much air you want the blower to push through.  You just simply switch the handle.  I the grinder wheel comes off and unit can be used as a vise.  It looks barley used, same with the anvil.