Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 No guns. Just this antique corkscrew my wife gave me for Christmas years ago. I came across it in the back of a drawer in the bar. Got it prominently on display now. I think it’s a walrus tusk but I’m not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: No guns. Just this antique corkscrew my wife gave me for Christmas years ago. I came across it in the back of a drawer in the bar. Got it prominently on display now. I think it’s a walrus tusk but I’m not sure. That is a sweet treasure, from your treasure. May these suprises bring you warmth and glimmers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Very cool. WAY cool, even. Fortunately, you're in Colorado, where you can enjoy it. (It would be quite illegal in california) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Antique is not a problem - pre 1947 - at point of sale / estate, you may need to prove it. Personally, I won't be around to worry about the one piece I own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Very cool. WAY cool, even. Fortunately, you're in Colorado, where you can enjoy it. (It would be quite illegal in california) My Mastodon grips would be illegal in CA too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Welcome back UB, hope you're doing ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: My Mastedon grips would be illegal in CA too. By golly, so good to know that our darlin', educated, intelligent, hard-working legislators are bound and determined to protect them poor, defensless mastodons. That said, those grips are gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Is the thorn on the right the foil cutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Just now, SHOOTIN FOX said: Is the thorn on the right the foil cutter? I assume so. It didn't come with instructions. On the cap end there was a piece attached at some point. I assume it was a brush like I've seen on some vintage screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 That is a cool treasure, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Apparently they made mastodon ivory illegal in some states to thwart the criminals selling modern Ivory as fossilized. I don't know that if has actually been done but you know those forward thinking lawmakers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 I think I may have a copy of the sales receipt somewhere. It was painted on a cave wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 So it is already "chipped"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: So it is already "chipped"! One chip and one crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Bach Mercedes Bb trumpet Pocket Bb trumpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Looks more like warthog tusk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 It's pretty round and smooth for similar Warthog Tusk applications I've seen, but it works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I used to know a girl with teeth like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Just now, Dusty Devil Dale said: I used to know a girl with teeth like that. That is truly scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 46 minutes ago, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: Looks more like warthog tusk. Too big I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 i have a warthog tusk bottle opener a friend gave me when he returned from his african safari , its actually quite nice - works well and has a generous handle , guess ill never move to californi im keeping it .........come get it ..and my AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Very cool. WAY cool, even. Fortunately, you're in Colorado, where you can enjoy it. (It would be quite illegal in california) Yeah, those assault corkscrews are a really big problem in the Golden State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: My Mastodon grips would be illegal in CA too. Of course. Mastodons have a right to be protected from ivory hunters, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Yeah, those assault corkscrews are a really big problem in the Golden State 'Tain't golden. It's tarnished, flaking brass plate. And Emperor Newsom and his minions have decided that we cannot possess anything ivory... even if the critter died twenty thousand years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: By golly, so good to know that our darlin', educated, intelligent, hard-working legislators are bound and determined to protect them poor, defensless mastodons. That said, those grips are gorgeous!! Howdy Hardpan. I haven't had a single Mastodon walk thru my back yard since I started shooting a .460 Rowland 1911. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 good to see ya back UB hope all is well CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 The only ones doing any cork "screwing" in CA, are the legislators. And so, those devices are regulated......Can't trust the general populace with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 My dad gave me this….then he changed his mind and took it back. Nice ivory. Definitely not legal in California, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Recycled from my old piano..... LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Utah Bob, that is a beaut for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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