What tool is this

[Ayles]

Found this in my dads stuff and not sure what it is.

All of the rods thread into each other and the tool part can also accept the threads.

[oldE]

Looks like a compass for use with a scribe or torch.

Best
Les

[stevej37]

gun cleaning rod?

[Eric Hahl]

Steve's got it.

[Ayles]

Originally Posted by stevej37

gun cleaning rod?

I think this it! Just found some images of Vietnam era military gun cleaning kits and that is definitely what it is.

Thanks!!

[stevej37]

I have a cheepo Hoppes gun cleaner.....but the one in your pic looks way more sturdy than mine.

[Ayles]

Originally Posted by stevej37

I have a cheepo Hoppes gun cleaner.....but the one in your pic looks way more sturdy than mine.

I suppose it had to endure duty in the harsh climate of Vietnam. It’s definitely well made, not flimsy at all.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by oldE

Looks like a compass for use with a scribe or torch.

Best
Les

Well, it would make for one.

[Tobra]

Ironic, that is what it is

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by stevej37

I have a cheepo Hoppes gun cleaner.....but the one in your pic looks way more sturdy than mine.

Well .... do you pronounce it incorrectly like I have for over 50 years?

... and I ain't changin' now!

Hops #9

[Ayles]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Ironic, that is what it is

I see the forum seagull has dropped by to s**t out another non sequitur!

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by KC911

Well .... do you pronounce it incorrectly like I have for over 50 years?

... and I ain't changin' now!

Hops #9

I have a friend with the last name 'Hoppa'...pronounced just as it's spelled.
He doesn't like being called 'Hoppy'

So, yes I always call the gun cleaner 'Hoppa's

[gacook]

Originally Posted by Ayles

I think this it! Just found some images of Vietnam era military gun cleaning kits and that is definitely what it is.

Thanks!!

That's funny...they still look like that

[A930Rocket]

That was quick!

I understand how all the threaded rods go together and you would put your patch in the eye with cleaner, but what does the small upper piece do?

[herr_oberst]

^ I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if you can take the whole gun apart with that one little tool.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

That was quick!

I understand how all the threaded rods go together and you would put your patch in the eye with cleaner, but what does the small upper piece do?

An eyepatch! Arrgh! Shiver me timbers!

[911boost]

A very important tool you need to stay alive in that crap hole you call a city.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

^ I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if you can take the whole gun apart with that one little tool.

Not the whole gun, but for a "field strip", yes. Also serves as a handle for the cleaning rod. I have a similar kit in a small pouch, made for the M1 Garand. It also contains a small bottle divided inside..one side for grease, the other for oil.

[URY914]

Colon router. Must use plenty of lube.

[gacook]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

That was quick!

I understand how all the threaded rods go together and you would put your patch in the eye with cleaner, but what does the small upper piece do?

It's the handle so you have something to grip to pull the rod through the barrel.