Let’s play a game, shall we

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MMS=Marble’s Match Safe
A practical and ingenious little nickel plated brass widget from the past :)
 
What, no spirit of adventure? :)

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It’s not supposed to be charred. I had a building fire years ago. Luckily this wasn’t completely destroyed
 
Some kind of pad, or bumper. I can’t think of anything square that it would fit on.
Function is correct. So very close! What does it fit onto?
 
It's called a cone (nipple) protector. Commonly attached to British Enfield P53 rifle-muskets to protect the nipple from peening damage if the rifle were dry fired. Also carried over to the Snider P53 conversions and purpose made rifles to protect the firing pin.

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These two items are used together. The question- What specifically are they used for?

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I’ll be brave in this tough crowd:)
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I didn't see your request re: ship co’s. My last shipment was 2023. Quotes from SBS Logistics ($1,198), Badger Cargo ($1,184 - used them) & AHG Trophy Shippers ($1,746). AHG owner's an asshole so wouldn't have used him anyway. Eastern Cape - Houston, TX, so your mileage may vary. NEVER use Karl Human Taxidermy aka Wild Africa Taxidermy on Eastern Cape. Trophies arrived shattered with no padding/packing material.
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