Combination Wire Fence tool pat. 5/8/1883, no. 83 in Smith & Smith Collectors Guide to Fencing Tools. It was first patent by Gore & later by Faust Tool Co. San Antonio, Texas. It was listed in a tool catalog in 1891. Patent date is stamped on tool. No breaks or cracks & is in good working condition. Overall length is 9 1/2".
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