Help. Could this be what it looks like ?

fernando · 1st January 2008, 05:37 PM

I am deeply sorry this object is not connected with gunnery or even with restraint devices, thus missing its collecting interest.
It took me eighty miles around country, partly under heavy rain, through some six farm wind mills completely abandoned and missing their machinery, till i found one in working condition, where we can clearly see that the discussed ball and chains belong to that kind of apparatus.
The pictures are penalized by the weather conditions, but it's all there; the upper ball suspended by two rings, and the intermediary ball with an orifice to enable the chain to pass through, to suspend the lowest one.
I highly apreciate the efforts of the involved members in trying to figure out what this thing would be, and i feel much obliged for their kind cooperation.
My humble respects
Fernando

kronckew · 1st January 2008, 08:08 PM

well, learning something new is a good way to start the new year....

Jim McDougall · 1st January 2008, 08:59 PM

Absolutely Kronckew!

Fernando, thank you so much for sharing this, and especially for your diligent efforts to finally solve this mystery. Whether directly related to our central field of study or not, this thread has been fun and informative, and I truly have learned from the great posts.
A great detective story!....now for the movie!!!

You're the best Fernando!

All very best regards,
Jim

P.S. Great pictures,looks like beautiful country. Is that an RV park? Maybe if I could get some floats on this thing!!!

hmmm.

fernando · 2nd January 2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

P.S. Great pictures,looks like beautiful country. Is that an RV park? Maybe if I could get some floats on this thing!!!

hmmm.

Keen eye, Jim

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It's a camping site in a little country reserve.
Can't you mount some surf boards on your vessel ?

spiral · 2nd January 2008, 04:15 PM

Fascinating thread! thanks!

Spiral

1st January 2008, 05:37 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	End of enigma I am deeply sorry this object is not connected with gunnery or even with restraint devices, thus missing its collecting interest. It took me eighty miles around country, partly under heavy rain, through some six farm wind mills completely abandoned and missing their machinery, till i found one in working condition, where we can clearly see that the discussed ball and chains belong to that kind of apparatus. The pictures are penalized by the weather conditions, but it's all there; the upper ball suspended by two rings, and the intermediary ball with an orifice to enable the chain to pass through, to suspend the lowest one. I highly apreciate the efforts of the involved members in trying to figure out what this thing would be, and i feel much obliged for their kind cooperation. My humble respects Fernando Attached Images

1st January 2008, 08:08 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	well, learning something new is a good way to start the new year....

1st January 2008, 08:59 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,458	Absolutely Kronckew! Fernando, thank you so much for sharing this, and especially for your diligent efforts to finally solve this mystery. Whether directly related to our central field of study or not, this thread has been fun and informative, and I truly have learned from the great posts. A great detective story!....now for the movie!!! You're the best Fernando! All very best regards, Jim P.S. Great pictures,looks like beautiful country. Is that an RV park? Maybe if I could get some floats on this thing!!! hmmm.

2nd January 2008, 04:15 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Fascinating thread! thanks! Spiral