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Dwarf said:

pebbly said:

Dwarf said:

Is it something a poacher might use?

not a poacher, you're on the right path Dwarf

A gamekeeper, then?

yes Dwarf now elaborate

jfar said:

He measures them?

no

I'll have to keep you hanging on got to get dinner ,sorry about that

jfar said:

No Problem work away,

I'm back now :)

is it a gamekeepers warning gun
a modern one of these

boohbah said:

is it a gamekeepers warning gun

Yes boohbah , a game keepers alarm gun early 1900s
Game keeper's alarm guns are quiet a rarity. They were spiked into the ground in an upright position and a trip wire taken from then across a footpath or bridleway. If the trip wire was triggered the drop weight fired a blank cartridge.