Could someone tell me what this is?

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I considered the diaphragm idea too, but the tip is pretty sharp. But, if so, then it would work just the opposite of what I said. Screwing it in would open the valve (regulator) rather than close it......again, we need to see the other end of the bottom.
 
Thats a nitrous cracker.

A good one, too.

You should not keep that near your guns :) They are considered drug paraphrenalia by just about every PD I know of.

I could have answered that one a lot earlier....dang studying.

My apologies for not being omnipresent.

That one is designed for what are called "bubbles"- the large diameter cartridges used in oversized 3 liter dispensers used where a standard cartridge would not correctly dispense the entire contents of an industrial sized 3l whipped cream dispenser. - Although it can be used for standard cartridges as well. Thats why you need the twist handle- they have a thicker seal, and require more force than most kids can get in a hand two piece cracker.


To use........

Put a baloon on the bottom.

You insert the cartridge, depress the actuator ( the pointy part) by sealing the two halves together- or in this case the twist handle.

Untwist the handle, and the cartridge ventilates under pressure out the holes into your baloon.

Theres your hippy crack explanation for the day.

G'night gents........


The only thought I could have on why this might be in reloading gear is that they can also be used to safely unpower compromised c02 cartrdges that you would not want to install in an air rifle.

I'm totally sure thats why its there.


Final note : The fact that this is the first question that I could answer with some authority, that RC could not, in the H+R forum, based on a picture, does not escape me. This exposes the generational gap, and yet another reason that "youngins" need to be involved in the process........not everyone will have all the answers- forever. You are forgiven, RC- for not being able to correctly identify drug paraphrenalia.

Or, its not that at ALL- and just bears an uncanny resemblance to one in every respect imaginable.

PPS : The threading on the bottom is used for attachment to a pressure receptacle- like a 3l whip cream container with a one way pin valve......
 
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That is obviously what is know as a "male enhancer".

You just insert your "equipment" in the bottom, and start turning the handle.

Try it and let us know how it works for you. No pics please. :)
 
reminds me of Yankee Workshop when they show an obscure tool at the end of the show and everyone tries to guess what it is... or was that from This Old House?
 
Don't know how big it is, but I used to have a CO2 pellet gun that had a canister simmlar to that that held the co2 cartridge. Remove one grip, screw the cap off, insert the co2 cartridge, put cap back on, then tighten down the center piece to peirce the cartridge.
It looked almost like that. Just a guess.
 
Thats a nitrous cracker.
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So you can "whip it good"

I can neither confirm or deny any knowledge about whippets :rolleyes:

There was always a running debate about whether mis-use of a confectionery appliance propellant was really an illegal activity.

But on a sad note, I had a friend in HS who's older brother drowned while doing Whippets on a pontoon boat with his buddies. After huffing a whippet, they would jump into the cool water for a rush. This guy was a notorious prankster, and when he came up flailing, his buds all laughed, thinking he was clowning around.... then he went back down and never came up again. These guys had such a reputation for pranks, that when the sheriffs divers couldn't find a body, their was rumor that the whole event was a hoax. Until they pulled him out three days later. :(

And the dentist wonders why I won't take nitrous, or let him give it to my kids.
 
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mystery cannister

Did you dad shoot old style muzzleloaders. One method of unloading an unfired charge and ball, using a CO2 cannsiter with an adapter that screw in place of the nipple, and out comes lead ball and all. Just a thought. It is not a pressure regulator, would have to have a diaphram with a metal seat for the knob.

Have fun figuring your dad out on this one, and enjoy some memories of him while your at it.
 
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Did you dad shoot old style muzzleloaders. One method of unloading an unfired charge and ball, using a CO2 cannsiter with an adapter that screw in place of the nipple, and out comes lead ball and all. Just a thought. It is not a pressure regulator, would have to have a diaphram with a metal seat for the knob.

Have fun figuring your dad out on this one, and enjoy some memories of him while your at it.
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I don't think my dad was ever in to black powder guns that I ever remember.
 
This is one of the greatest mysteries of my adult life, this and where did the sweet bird of youth go.
 
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