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It's amazing I hadn't found this hook before. It's true a place is never dug out. In the last 6 years, I've dug at this mining town 34 times and never found this. The bar is 4 foot long with double hooks. I have no idea what it was used for.
 

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Could it be some type of railroad spike removing tool? HH :icon_thumright:
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that's what i think- spike remover for small gauge rail
 
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Looks kinda like the handle on the side of this mining cart.
 

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Savant nailed it,its the release lever for the door
 
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