Another Mystery Object

[Aughnanure]

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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[BOLOMK1]

Was it used to smear grease on the front of the cylinder to prevent sympathetic ignition?

John

[Aughnanure]

Yes, that's the purpose but what was it originally (apart from being a piece of a tree)?

[Tom-May]

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.

Tom

[DoubleD]

That's a Dixie cup spoon! For eating ice cream from a Dixie cup!!

[krinko]

Tongue Depressor.

Say "Ahhhh."

-----krinko

[Woftam]

I'd have to agree with Tom .............. he needs to get out more!

Oh, and yes it looks like an icecream stick.

[BOLOMK1]

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

[Aughnanure]

Tom,

You're right.

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Even to the 'Magnum' bit and your prize is a photo of an autographed 'Heaven' stick.

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Sorry you missed out, Graeme, but you can look at the picture too

[BOLOMK1]

Well,Duh! I read the tense wrong and thought it also had its origins in the 19th century!

John