✅ SOLVED Spring loaded what-is-it

[lenmac65]

Found this object on the surface near some old railroad tracks, I have no idea if it is old or not, and wasn't sure what search terms to use in Google. It is attached to a string, and the shaft extends out and seems to be spring loaded. No markings or lettering that I can see. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

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[Joe-Dirt]

Bottle stopper or a powder measure is all I can think of

 

[Lenrac2]

Pretty neat! Hope someone knows. I'm curious!

 

[Goodyguy]

Cigarette lighter ?

 

[Fat]

... I think that is a type of wire tensioner. I can?t think of name but have a Animal control choke stick that uses a piece like that, repurposed from a clothes line tightener...

Edit... clothes line tensioner I think..

 

[lenmac65]

... I think that is a type of wire tensioner. I can?t think of name but have a Animal control choke stick that uses a piece like that, repurposed from a clothes line tightener...

Edit... clothes line tensioner I think..

You nailed it! It is a clothes line tightener, which explains the string. Thanks!

 

[Retired Sarge]

... I think that is a type of wire tensioner. I can?t think of name but have a Animal control choke stick that uses a piece like that, repurposed from a clothes line tightener...

Edit... clothes line tensioner I think..

Wow I would have never guessed that......Great job on the ID!

 

[smallfoot]

Nice ID Fat!