Tools & Trades History Society

Older Queries

A real Mystery Tool

John Crumble has asked for advice on this mysterious tool.

TOOL 1It is about 30" long and has a wooden stock which pulls out and is spring loaded. 

TOOL 3

But what on earth is it? 

TOOL 2

There is a maker's name stamped on the left hand side but it is dififcult to decipher.  

 

TOOL 4

 

TOOL 5

 

A few more photos of this enigmatic device. Surely, someone must recognise it!

 

TOOL 8 1024x768

 

TOOL 9 1024x768

 

TOOL 10 1024x768

TOOL 12 1024x768

TOOL 11 1024x768

 

TOOL 14 1024x768

 

TOOL 13 1024x768