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Metal tool found in old gold mine tailing from late 1800's to early 1900's at the Lookadoo Gold Mine here in Western North Carolina on my farm. What d
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What do you think the tool is, hated to have to use tailings but needed to shore up creek bank after Hurricane Helene here at Treasure Valley.
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antique hair pin clip used on industrial and farm equipment
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Be nice to have something in the image or description to give a hint of the size of it. Agree lt looks like a retaining clip for something.
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Too large to be a hair clip
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You would get better answers IF you at least gave us some idea of the size of this item!!!
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It’s a Hairpin Cotter pin, they come in different sizes.
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well post the size then, I've seen these clips as large as 6'' and I bet they make them even bigger when needed. I'd guess it went on an ore cart axle.
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Sorry it took so long to get back regarding size, tied up with other projects. it's 4" long
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