Well my first hunch was maybe an accessory with a WWII Willy's military MB or GPW Jeep, but that ain't it. I'm thinking it's from a vehicle of around the 1940s early 50s, based on the pressed metal and rivet construction. I think the folks in the " what is it forum" would have fun trying to figure this one out. To me it looks like a jack that was provided as an accessory to some old vehicle. Are there no part numbers or alpha codes on it anywhere? The name I'd give it is a ratcheting screw jack. Found an image of one kinda like it, but little info other than old 1940 automobile Jack for Chevy or Dodge.
