Better pics of the chain

[Aycothdad]

Here are 2 better pics. Anyone identify?

 

[creskol]

it's modern, and as suggested before it may be the chain from an animal leg trap...among other possibilities.

 

[glass half fool]

I agree with creskol

 

[sprailroad]

I have seen chain links identical to those on old style railroad locks that would hang off switch stands.

 

[Tony in SC]

I agree. Some type of tie off. All my traps have a ring at the end of the chain.

 

[nagant]

Maybe it slipped over a post to keep a gate closed.