✅ SOLVED Looks like ?

[fano169]

Like to know what this is. Found it awhile back , put the lighter to show size , it's made of iron and the bit in the middle moves up and down

 

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[neffy812]

I'm not sure what it is, but it reminds me of a gopher trap.

 

[River Rat]

Sorta looks like a gopher trap to me too.

 

[fano169]

Thanks for info ill check it out

 

[Paleopilot]

Maybe an animal poke?

 

[mcmich]

Kind of looks like an old cherry de-pitter...balancing a cherry on that chain would be a pain, might de-pit your hand

 

[ohiowhiteguy]

mole trap?
owg..

 

[Breezie]

I'm going with the OWG and saying mole trap, but it looks like part of it is missing. Breezie

 

[ohiowhiteguy]

maybe this helps..yes there are missing parts on yours like the spring. are there holes or signs where something was attached?
owg.

 

[Breezie]

Hahahhaaaaaaaaaaaa on the mole shoes! Breezie

 

[Silver Searcher]

Hahahhaaaaaaaaaaaa on the mole shoes! Breezie

Breezie you are cruel that poor Moles feet must be freezing.

SS

 

[CoilyGirl]

Too cute,mole shoes!