No clue on this item. Would love help with ID

[Gregg3131]

Found at old home site that has given up a variety of items including CW, coins etc. As you can see middle piece can flip in and out of center. Any thoughts?

 

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[BigWaveDave]

my first thought is an oar lock.... but the flap is the confusing thing.

 

[old digger]

Rein guide.

 

[DCMatt]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Horse harness swinger. Google it to see a pic.

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[Gregg3131]

Dc Matt. Looks like you nailed it!!! Well done bro.

 

[releventchair]

Fly terret. Swinger type terret.
Brasses, Bells & Fly Terrets | International Museum of the Horse

 

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[Ant]

Here's DCMatt's link to the evidence that he drove the spike to fasten this one.

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[Bigcypresshunter]

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