Trying to help a friend ID this, I,ve seen something similar but were ? he thought is was gun related but I think its something to help with a support or hold something open as on a vehicle etc?. its probably about 8" in length, twist the knurled handle and it extends about another 6",
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
One would hope Boyes rifle bits were not in store at Donnington in 1966.
A collar of some kind appears to be missing at the top of the tubular portion. Presumably whatever locked the height of the shaft by compressing a tapered key which rode in the groove?
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
It's from a LAUNCHER, ROCKET, 3.5" M20 the old 3.5 electrically fired rocket launcher. Replaced by the far superior Charlie Gustav 84 in the mid 60's and last used in Malaya and Aden.
Thanks Gents, I've been trying to upload a few more pics I got off my mate for the last week (imjur doesn't seem tobe working on my iPhone or iPad) he has since sold them on ebay, at least I can let him know what they were for.
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