What is this?

[OhZark Biddies]

Here’s a hint:

This is an accessory for a more modern tool for doing something that contributed to the creation of america’s first millionaire

smuggling opium

This would be even before that

 

[OhZark Biddies]

setting traps

Yep, this is for setting ( squeezing the springs together) on large “body grip” style traps most often used to catch beaver...

America’s first millionaire created a monopoly in the beaver pelt trade ... to make his fortune

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Yep, this is for setting ( squeezing the springs together) on large “body grip” style traps most often used to catch beaver...

America’s first millionaire created a monopoly in the beaver pelt trade ... to make his fortune

Very cool!
Good one.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

 

[Cyprus]

Cool!! And I hate them.

I have a bifold closet and love it. I have always had bifold closets.

 

[SueT]

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is it for clamping something?

 

[Cyprus]

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This (I believe) is a thing that goes on the hips of dairy cows to stop them from kicking you.

Been there, done that. I hate dairy cows. Worked with them and they suck.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

is it for clamping something?

This (I believe) is a thing that goes on the hips of dairy cows to stop them from kicking you.

Been there, done that. I hate dairy cows. Worked with them and they suck.

Yes and yes!
That was fast. Lol.

 

[casportpony]

Yep, this is for setting ( squeezing the springs together) on large “body grip” style traps most often used to catch beaver...

America’s first millionaire created a monopoly in the beaver pelt trade ... to make his fortune

Cool!

 

[OhZark Biddies]

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It’s a solar landscape light with a red metal thing next to it