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Aughnanure
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by Aughnanure » Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:22 pm
This object, whilst not initially designed for use with firearms, has been adapted for use with cap and ball revolvers of British, American and Continental origin.
It is made of wood and appears to be European Beech, this one has no markings although others are marked on both ends. It appears to have been carefully made and is quite smooth.
Length : 3 and 9/16 ins.
Width : 5/8 ins at widest point.
3/8 ins at narrowest.
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by BOLOMK1 » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:07 pm
Was it used to smear grease on the front of the cylinder to prevent sympathetic ignition?
John
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by Aughnanure » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:56 pm
Yes, that's the purpose but what was it originally (apart from being a piece of a tree)?
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by Tom-May » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:10 pm
At a guess, I'd have to suggest:
The stick from an ice lolly (popsicle (?)for the Americans amongst us)
If I have to be more specific, I'd suggest a Wall's "Magnum" (or similar).
I've got to get out more.
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by DoubleD » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:21 pm
That's a Dixie cup spoon! For eating ice cream from a Dixie cup!!
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by krinko » Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:07 pm
Tongue Depressor.
Say "Ahhhh."
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by Woftam » Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:16 pm
I'd have to agree with Tom .............. he needs to get out more!
Oh, and yes it looks like an icecream stick.
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by BOLOMK1 » Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:51 pm
Could it have had a similar use to that to which it was put ? ie perhaps was it a tool for packing grease into wagon wheel bearings?
That is my WAG.
John
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by BOLOMK1 » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:06 pm
Well,Duh! I read the tense wrong and thought it also had its origins in the 19th century!
John
