Pards,
Friend of mine bought an old gunsmith's toolbox with reamers, cutters, etc. We couldn't figger out what this very well made, very sturdy tool is: seems like a priming tool but is far too sturdy for just that; one side says
"MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REP ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A. MOD 1894 PAT. FEBRUARY 18 1894" and on the round knurled handle, "38-55". The handle looks like it may unscrew but we didn't wrench it.
Any idea what it's for exactly?
Goatlips