Anyon want-

[Digit]

one of these before I throw it?

Roy.

 

[George_N]

I like the handle shape, but what is the tool?

 

[Digit]

Well, I believe it's a saw tooth setter, but if anyone knows differently shout up chaps.

Roy.

 

[Digit]

So what the heck's this?

The blades all pivot about the joint at the bottom like a pen knife.

Roy.

 

[Rich]

In my ignorance I'd say it would make a good wool winder.
Rich.

 

[kenneth cooke]

If it is going begging I would love it. And yes I would say that it is a saw setter

 

[Digit]

You made that by the skin of your teeth Ken, I put it out today intending passing it onto our local junk dealer.
PM me your address and I'll sent it to you.

Roy.

 

[bugbear]

So what the heck's this?

The blades all pivot about the joint at the bottom like a pen knife.

Roy.

Some kind of gas fitter's tools, at a guess.

BugBear

 

[Richard S]

I believe the second ( all metal ) tool is issued to the armed forces and is used for field stripping and maintaining the service rifle.

Richard

 

[Digit]

Sounds good, I'll have see what Google throws up. Thanks for the tip.

Roy.

 

[wdartsch]

I believe the second ( all metal ) tool is issued to the armed forces and is used for field stripping and maintaining the service rifle.

Richard

That should frighten the enemy !
Wolfgang

 

[Woodmagnet]

Prototype Swiss Army Knife. :lol:

 

[Tom K]

Roy, the mystery object is called a...............























Whattheheck :wink:

Regards Tom

P.S Think its actually for maintaining an old musket sure one came up on the "Antiques Roadshow"

 

[Digit]

I'd come to the same conclusion Tom, there's no broad arrow stamped on it so I think that eliminates military and the drill seems to imply a device for cleaning the touch hole.
I'm a member of an archaeology forum with a number of American members, I think I'll throw it at them as I know there is at least one arms collector on it.
If I find out for definite I'll post back the answers.

Roy.

 

[Benchwayze]

I thought they had used the 'arrow', as the Government issue symbol, since King Harold's day. :roll:

Regards
John

 

[Digit]

Pretty much yes, so I understand.

Roy.

 

[Benchwayze]

I have seen it used in BBC historical dramas, but you never can tell with their dodgy researching!

I have a set of boot brushes with the 'Arrow' on them. Circa 1954...
Made by 'Remploy'. Lovely bit of beech for the handles too.
Shame about Remply being abandoned, or so I heard.

John