[BCMA] Ok, anybody know what this is?

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

If it comes apart (or used to) when you pull the lever to "Free", I think
it might be a coupler of some kind, like for joining train cars, or
connecting a barge to a tug.  The design is very different, but this
example has a few similar things going on:

https://www.ulbrich-group.com/news/EntKuRo_Fig_1_Screw_coupling.jpg

On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 4:07 PM Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:

> This is a personal question... The object pictured was found in an uncles
> shop after he passed away, with no context or explanation. I cannot figure
> out what it is.  Any ideas?
> Tracy Calogheros
> The Exploration Place
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> On Jul. 5, 2019 3:08 p.m., "Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv." <
> bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:
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> Hi,
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> I came across this site & I think it would be useful for BCMA members.
> Very well organized and worth a look.
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> https://vintageairphotos.com/
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> cheers,
>
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> Dennis Oomen
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