896 - Flare gun (probably for boaters). I fired one off inside a car once, not knowing what it was. Fortunately it was a convertible, and it missed my head by inches. (Recommended for relief of constipation!)
897 - chewing tobacco plug cutter?
898 - key for security guard to show when he did his rounds?
899 - for stamping log ends to identify the company?
2/08/2007 7:22 AM
Anonymous said...
901 - Seal Holder? Some countries use rounded seals to emboss official documents. They're probably about 3". This looks like it could be the cradle to set the seal on when it is not in use. Just a guess.
899. Blacksmiths top tool. Struck with a sledge, not swung like a hammer.
2/08/2007 8:18 AM
Anonymous said...
898 An adjustable key for a pocket or sliding door lock.
2/08/2007 10:30 AM
Anonymous said...
Re: #896 It could be a blasting cap trigger.
2/08/2007 10:51 AM
Anonymous said...
#896 appears to be a pen gun used to fire tear gas. The one I had looked the same and had a penguin as company mascot. It was made in the 60s and looks/d just like that. Not sure if I still have it. The tear gas canister screwed into the end and looked like a hollow point bullit.
899. Blacksmith's top tool. Anyone know what they would be making when using this + shaped tool?
2/08/2007 7:30 PM
Anonymous said...
900 - Post hole digger?
2/08/2007 8:33 PM
Anonymous said...
897. -Used for cutting strips of leather? Maybe to cut belts.
898. -Looks like a lockpick for old locks.
2/09/2007 1:09 AM
Anonymous said...
896 - Is a mace device powered by a 12 gauge shotgun primer. The cartridge screws into the top threaded area. It comes with 2 cartridges. I still have one!!! One note - it has a warning in the instructions that it can cause blindness if the person is hit in the eyes with the mace.
2/09/2007 11:17 AM
896. 4" long: [Image]
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897. 6" long, patented in 1892: [Image]
Compressing the handles pushes the blade against the end piece: [Image]
898. 2-1/2" long: [Image]
899. 12-7/8" long: [Image]
900. 12" tall and 11" diameter, Neatorama has more guesses on this device along with lots of great links and interesting articles. [Image]
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11 Comments -
896 - Flare gun (probably for boaters). I fired one off inside a car once, not knowing what it was. Fortunately it was a convertible, and it missed my head by inches. (Recommended for relief of constipation!)
897 - chewing tobacco plug cutter?
898 - key for security guard to show when he did his rounds?
899 - for stamping log ends to identify the company?
2/08/2007 7:22 AM
901 - Seal Holder? Some countries use rounded seals to emboss official documents. They're probably about 3". This looks like it could be the cradle to set the seal on when it is not in use. Just a guess.
2/08/2007 7:43 AM
899. Blacksmiths top tool. Struck with a sledge, not swung like a hammer.
2/08/2007 8:18 AM
898 An adjustable key for a pocket or sliding door lock.
2/08/2007 10:30 AM
Re: #896
It could be a blasting cap trigger.
2/08/2007 10:51 AM
#896 appears to be a pen gun used to fire tear gas. The one I had looked the same and had a penguin as company mascot. It was made in the 60s and looks/d just like that. Not sure if I still have it. The tear gas canister screwed into the end and looked like a hollow point bullit.
2/08/2007 2:43 PM
901. Chopstick rest
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2/08/2007 4:56 PM
Correct answers so far:
896. Tear gas pen
899. Blacksmith's top tool. Anyone know what they would be making when using this + shaped tool?
2/08/2007 7:30 PM
900 - Post hole digger?
2/08/2007 8:33 PM
897. -Used for cutting strips of leather? Maybe to cut belts.
898. -Looks like a lockpick for old locks.
2/09/2007 1:09 AM
896 - Is a mace device powered by a 12 gauge shotgun primer. The cartridge screws into the top threaded area. It comes with 2 cartridges. I still have one!!! One note - it has a warning in the instructions that it can cause blindness if the person is hit in the eyes with the mace.
2/09/2007 11:17 AM