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Posted 1 year ago

What is this tool ?
A special key ?
Cleaning bottles ?
Removing something stuck ?
Cleaning hand gun barrel ?

dav2no1, 1 year ago
This is a vintage cartridge extractor..

This link explains how it works and as you scroll down you'll see a similar one in the patent image

https://finesportingcollectablesltd.co.uk/blog/cartridge-extractors-their-development-and-amazing-variety/
BHIFOS, 1 year ago
Yes shotgun cartridge extractor for when the brass rim pulls off and leaves the paper cylinder behind.
Macashton, 1 year ago
Many thanks to the sleuth re cartridge extractor. That rings a bell now from long ago. I wonder how my grandfather came by the item.

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