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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: lazyassforge on February 05, 2019, 08:39:00 PM

Title: Unknown “shackle”
Post by: lazyassforge on February 05, 2019, 08:39:00 PM

I have had two of these shackles for years. I have never really known what they are.
I have thought they might be handcuffs of some sort but they are only approximately
Two inches inside. I found one online but they said jail lock or chain link. I can’t wrap
My mind around that either!
Thanks, Bill D.

Title: Re: Unknown “shackle”
Post by: papadan on February 07, 2019, 03:20:26 AM

Looks like it could be to connect leg irons for chain gang.

Title: Re: Unknown “shackle”
Post by: amecks on February 07, 2019, 03:28:21 PM

Possibly to restrain a farm animal (goat,sheep?) while being sheered, milked or having some health related care.

Title: Re: Unknown “shackle”
Post by: lazyassforge on February 11, 2019, 09:18:50 PM

Thanks for the ideas! We have had quite a few discussions about what they were for and have speculated about the same ideas mentioned. I’m just confused as to their purposes and really curious! Thanks again, Bill Davis

Title: Re: Unknown “shackle”
Post by: Chillylulu on February 14, 2019, 08:10:44 PM

Looks like a pipe hanger.?.!

There are all kinds of them, many cast.

Chilly