Old chain with hooks ID

Jose159 · May 16, 2022

I found this old chain

deep in the forest about 6 inches deep. Seems to be old as the hooks are pretty crude. Any idea what it was used for and how old it could be?

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EmuDetector · May 16, 2022

looks like a big logging chain. wrap the hooks around the log and pull from the middle. probably end of the 1800s early 1900s

Jose159 · May 16, 2022

EmuDetector said:
looks like a big logging chain. wrap the hooks around the log and pull from the middle. probably end of the 1800s early 1900s

That makes sense as there were nearby logging camps from that time period.. Thanks

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Country Dirt Kid · May 16, 2022

You could probably sell that.

lumbercamp · May 16, 2022

It's called a single trailer grab. The hooks would be pounded into the ends of logs, up to 10-12 in a row. Horse's or oxen would drag the logs out of the woods. Great find.

Jose159 · May 16, 2022

lumbercamp said:
It's called a single trailer grab. The hooks would be pounded into the ends of logs, up to 10-12 in a row. Horse's or oxen would drag the logs out of the woods. Great find.

Thanks for the great info!

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lumbercamp · May 16, 2022

I should add, that's a swivel in the middle, this prevents the chain from breaking when the logs twist from being dragged.

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