Caucasian Belt Multi-Tools?

[Richard G]

Originally Posted by Turkoman.khan

A screwdriver and a small hammer for flint lock are exactly the main functions.

Image of screwdrivers among arms on gravestones from the Caucasus.

A lot, if not most, caucasian miquelet locks seem to have a ring in the screw to tighten down the top jaw to hold the flint. I always assumed you slipped a ramrod through this to get a bit of leverage. I wonder if the right-angled protrusion or hook on this tool could serve the same purpose?
Best wishes
Richard

[cyten]

Originally Posted by Richard G

A lot, if not most, caucasian miquelet locks seem to have a ring in the screw to tighten down the top jaw to hold the flint. I always assumed you slipped a ramrod through this to get a bit of leverage. I wonder if the right-angled protrusion or hook on this tool could serve the same purpose?
Best wishes
Richard

It certainly seems to fit!