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    Posted 12 years ago

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    CallBob
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    It's made of brass and the thin shaft wiggles back and forth . About 4 inches long . It reminds me of a fish shape , but , i have no idea .

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    1. Hunter Hunter, 12 years ago
      not sure why I know this, but it's a brass lock (probably chinese). Here are some similar ones on S&T, though not fish-shaped: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/15862-brass-chinese-locks---takes-a-little-d?in=1137
    2. pw-collector pw-collector, 12 years ago
      A tool to remove fish scales?
      Dave
    3. Hunter Hunter, 12 years ago
      I'm sorry guys - I should have said I'm positive it's a fish lock: http://www.pagodared.com/public_tearsheet.php?item_id=6952
      ;)
    4. CallBob CallBob, 12 years ago
      Thank You Hunter ... Now i can lock up my whatevers !
    5. Hunter Hunter, 12 years ago
      glad to be of help :) !

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