“Bumstead’s Urethral Syringe as depicted in Truax - figure 1402, consists of a small syringe with a glass barrel and ring handle. Often is has a capacity of 2 drachms’.  The syringe pipe is about 6 inches in length, is slightly curved at the distal end, and made of brass or silver, the latter being preferred.”  Truax - 1899, page 598, figure 1402.