Could this be what i was told it is?

[fernando]

A safety lock for a revolver !!!
Has anyone here seen something of the kind?

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[AJ1356]

Maybe for a very short barreled revolver, like i can see a 38spl fitting in there. One thing i dont get is if it is a lock for the revolver, then why did they carve out the hole so big all the way in, in my mind it would be easier to carve a smaller hole for the barrel, it would take less time. It is an interesting item none the less.