Two Spurs Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 What in the world is this? Was at an estate sale and now something cool to add with my other....stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Range Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 fencing tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Spurs Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 fencing tool. Thanks Home Range. Hmmm.... I get the "hammer" portion and the point. I'm guessing that the "ratcheting rail" (?) would make this only a part of the complete mechanism? I see no marks on the wood like it was working in conjunction with something, and the U.S. stamp makes me wonder as to year range and such. Any more info you might be able to add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Would the ratcheting rail have something to do with spacing fencing wire? Just guessing, mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grass Range #51406 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Part of the brake system on a horse buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Looks like another version of this Fence Stretcher. But your's is a lighter weight combo tool version. *Edit - I found reference to US Cavalry Fence Tools, and probably why yours is a lightweight version. Annual Report from the Ohio Adjutant General's Dept. 1904 says that any fences they cut while in the field must be repaired. They had to "draw 4 Wire Nippers and other tools from the Quartermaster as soon as they arrive in camp..." "Division Commanders will organize pioneer forces, each under charge of an officer, to repair damage to fences, etc., as soon as possible after they occur."... Each regimental commander and commanding officer of separate battalion, company, or detachment will organize a pioneer force for his command, as indicated above, to repair damage to fences, etc., as soon as possible after they occur."... This was probably a standard practice across the peacetime Cavalry units. Looks like you've got part of a turn of the century militaria. Nice pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus McPherson Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 That there's an alligator back hammer. The name causes some confusion because the alligator scales are actually on the facing side of the hammer. Anyway, that's what you've got there, an alligator back hammer. You're welcome, Angus :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Doggle Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 So, who gets to hold the alligator whilst you hammer on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Spurs Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Some of you fellas have been standing at tha bar for too long! Thanks McCandless. (and everyone else!). Now to find the other parts to the puzzle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 You are all wrong, it is Alpo's back scratcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus McPherson Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 So, who gets to hold the alligator whilst you hammer on him? Usually it's my brother-in-law while my sis holds his beer. Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I don't know about pix #1 and #3....... but pix #2 is a bottle of water. I'm surprised some of these posters didn't know. Then again, I would have been surprised if some of them had known..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Howdy, WATER???? Not in dis SALOON pardner. Hey fish swim in it.... Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I think you have all of it. The pointed end is used to remove fence staples by using it as a spike while pounding on the part that looks like a hammer. The ratchet rail is a support and anti-slip device for using the tool as a lever to stretch wire. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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