WTF is a "Gun Compendium Tool" ?

[Toast]

A contractor I have dealt with sends a quarterly newsletter to clients and consultants. Part of every one is a "What is it?" picture, typically of some old tool. Guess it and you win a logo jacket from the company. The next newsletter has a new puzzle and the answer to the last one.

The answer to the last puzzle was an "18 Century Gun Compendium Tool", with the picture apparently coming from this site: 17th/18th Century Gun Compendium Tool with Powder Measure - 66631U



What the hell did they do with this?

 

[Drix]

Not sure, but the side pic looks like one of those holes would line up with a striker on a lock plate.

 

[vicorjh]

A contractor I have dealt with sends a quarterly newsletter to clients and consultants. Part of every one is a "What is it?" picture, typically of some old tool. Guess it and you win a logo jacket from the company. The next newsletter has a new puzzle and the answer to the last one.

The answer to the last puzzle was an "18 Century Gun Compendium Tool", with the picture apparently coming from this site: 17th/18th Century Gun Compendium Tool with Powder Measure - 66631U

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What the hell did they do with this?

Another:

A 17TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN WHEEL-LOCK COMBINATION TOOL, comprising triple spanner and powder measure, together with a sprung flint knapping hammer.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-17th-century-north-european-wheel-lock-combinat-319-c-8114dfbb2f

 

[Mesatchornug]

I was about to say - looks and sounds like a "multi-tool"

 

[Toast]

Another:

A 17TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN WHEEL-LOCK COMBINATION TOOL, comprising triple spanner and powder measure, together with a sprung flint knapping hammer.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-17th-century-north-european-wheel-lock-combinat-319-c-8114dfbb2f

So, looking at that, it seems that the three holes are various wrenches and the shaft slides in and out of the handle to act as a powder measure. Any thoughts on the vertical post with the hole and the two ears?

 

[HorizontalHunter]

The flat is probably for changing the flint.

The circle with the pins is probably for a lanyard so it doesn’t get lost and the pins might be to clear the flash channel.

Just my guesses.

 

[timbo]

I'm guessing the word "compendium" was probably a auto-correct mistake and it should be "combination"...then it makes sense what it could be...a very early version of a Leatherman MUT...

MUT - Tactical Multi-Tool | Leatherman

The MUT is the first multi-tool that functions as both a tactical and practical tool for military, LE, or civilian shooters. Official Online Store.

www.leatherman.com

 

[BTSDOG]

it might be worth some $$$$

 

[Picton]

I'm guessing the word "compendium" was probably a auto-correct mistake and it should be "combination"...then it makes sense what it could be...a very early version of a Leatherman MUT...

MUT - Tactical Multi-Tool | Leatherman

The MUT is the first multi-tool that functions as both a tactical and practical tool for military, LE, or civilian shooters. Official Online Store.

www.leatherman.com

I don't think it's autocorrect. I think it's a synonym. "Compendium" might be what they used to call it back when these things were current.

It's definitely a combo tool, OP.

 

[Uzi2]

I'm guessing the word "compendium" was probably a auto-correct mistake and it should be "combination"...then it makes sense what it could be...a very early version of a Leatherman MUT...

MUT - Tactical Multi-Tool | Leatherman

The MUT is the first multi-tool that functions as both a tactical and practical tool for military, LE, or civilian shooters. Official Online Store.

www.leatherman.com

Compendium : a collection of things, especially one systematically gathered.

Like tools to work with for a gun.

 

[timbo]

I don't think it's autocorrect. I think it's a synonym. "Compendium" might be what they used to call it back when these things were current.

It's definitely a combo tool, OP.

You are correct...thanks. I looked deeper into the origins of that word...word meanings change over time...kind of like "regulated"

 

[mibro]

The circle with pins is the head of a thumb screw or a rotating pin. No idea what it does.

 

[Picton]

The circle with pins is the head of a thumb screw or a rotating pin. No idea what it does.

It adjusts ye olde Sholder Thinge That Riseth.

 

[timbo]

It adjusts ye olde Sholder Thinge That Riseth.

 

[mu2bdriver]

You're going to give the current generation of manufacturers another fancy term to call something much more basic. Along the lines of 'white light' for flashlight, 'recoil mitigation system' for buffer tube, and 'applications' for the stuff you mount on your rifle.