Need Help Identifying vintage tool

[isell-2you]

This tool belonged to my grandfather.  It was found with a couple of hog ring pliers.  (Don't know if it is associated with the hog ring pliers)

I have exhausted all normal ways to identify this piece--(asked farmers--looked in antique farming books--internet research--ect.)

Any assistance in this matter is appreciated.

[res03hrk]

I really don't know for sure, but it looks like a hole punching tool of some sort.  Maybe to punch a hole in a hogs ear?  Or a hold punch for say a leather belt, or saddle work?  Hopefully, someone that knows for sure will respond.  Good luck!

[isell-2you]

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.  Your "guess" certainly gives me a new avenue to investigate. 

Again, thank you.

John East

[outtacrtl]

I believe I could pull teeath with that...

[isell-2you]

I have absolutely driven myself crazy--trying to identify this thing.  I cleaned it up a little more and found on one side--"PAT OCT 3  83".  Has to be 1883.  Way too old to be 1983.  I will keep trying to ID this thing and will post what it is--when and if--I find out.

[isell-2you]

Found It!!!!!!! After days of searching I finally found it!  I found a patent date--which I thought was Oct 3, 1883--Turned out it was Oct 9, 1883.  I searched the "US Patent Records" and I found it--(See Attached Pictures).

Again, thank you for responding to my question.

John East

[res03hrk]

Nice job finding it!  Thanks for posting a response.  So is it some kind of leather tool?

[isell-2you]

That" the $64,000 question!  I was just elated to find out what it was.  Back to the drawing board!  LOL

Thanks for responding.

John East

[res03hrk]

Good luck!  Sometimes the hunt is just as fun as the find.....