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Here's one that's been gnawing at me for some time because one should be able to figure it out by its construction.
It's threaded slightly on one end.The other end is simply open (not cut).Its got a hinged mechanism with two paddles (it had three at one time.The paddles fall in loose slots and there is always one slot partialy obstructed.The finger mechanism reminds me of a musical intrument.
It cannot be a control valve for liquids because it is not tight yet it surely has some kind of flow control connection.The only possibility that I cannot dismiss is that it might be a steam whistle but I simply don't know.It's heavy brass.
 
<embed src="http://www.crosby-steam.com/sounds/4crcr3s.wav" autostart=true hidden=true loop=false>
<p>...Does it sound like this? <img src="/metal/html/wink.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=";)">
Below is a link with a few pics of steam whistles. They all seem to have a single lever valve as the one pictured below. <img src="/metal/html/shrug.gif" border=0 width=37 height=15 alt=":shrug">
 
Thanks Dean, you're right on the money. check the pic of the Pedersoli English Style Shot Pouch on the link below.Double cut off gates too.Great call.
 
Hey CS, how about some more details on that excellent find! Any marks that would help date it? What other goodies did you find at the site where it was dug.
Way to go both of you guys! <img src="/metal/html/clap.gif" border=0 width=20 height=30 alt=":clap">
 
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