this post was submitted on 01 Aug 2023
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What is this thing?

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The two arms are sprung so that as you push on the handle they separate, and then return to position.

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Looks like a Linksys Router to me

Use the clay pigeon shooter to toss it for target practice

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Both a relevant answer and helpful networking advice all in the same comment. MVP

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Haha cool thanks!

I knew I have see one before. But couldn’t quite get there.

[–] danwardvs 31 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Vintage handheld skeet thrower. Link to eBay listing.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Sendpicsofsandwiches 4 points 1 year ago

This is the correct answer. It's a hand helt clay pigeon thrower for skeet shooting.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The black metal part reminds me of my futon couch, has a similar mechanism for when you fold/unfold it. Could this be an arm for some kind of recliner chair?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That seems like an unlikely thing to have a thong on it, though...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Just curious is the thing you call a thong what I call a spring?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, the thong is the leather loop on the handle

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That makes sense. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I had the same thought, this looks like the handle for a recliner.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The consensus is that it's a clay pigeon thrower.

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