If you guessed it was a bullet extractor then hats off to you! As the use of guns became more common, this tool was developed to remove bullets. The handle at the top turns a screw which comes out the bottom at the narrowest point. The screw was supposed to drill into the bullet, gripping it for removal without prying apart the wound.

Mystery Item #3

This next item has some familiar lines and some unfamiliar ones. The sturdy handle is finely made from wood and the tool has 3 prongs – 1 curved and 2 straight.

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