unsual clip identification

[g4ghb]

calling the collective! - i'm trying to find out what a marine clip I have had for years is called......... anyone know perchance?

https://goo.gl/photos/F59iH1jqjg8ADqK86

 

[bilmo-p5]

It's what I know as a piston snap shackle.

 

[g4ghb]

Excellant! 0 Thanks Ian. I knew it was just a case of finding the correct name now I can google and buy some more, cheers

 

[Man of Tanith]

No idea
Nice to see you though

 

[Macaroon]

Very nice snap shackle that, a proper old school bronze one by the look of it; I was given one over fifty years ago by an uncle, and still have my keys on it today, one of my most prized possessions

 

[Jared]

Aka fixed eye snap shackle. Chandlers have 'em.

 

[Blundstoned Love]

Oooh nice. Let us know when/where you source some.

 

[g4ghb]

Very nice snap shackle that, a proper old school bronze one by the look of it; I was given one over fifty years ago by an uncle, and still have my keys on it today, one of my most prized possessions

yup
mine is my keyring too and I love it to bits!

 

[g4ghb]

No idea
Nice to see you though

I try to drop in when I can Sam, hows things with your growing family?

 

[g4ghb]

Oooh nice. Let us know when/where you source some.

Nice indeed - have found some online but swmbo has said NO! - at over £10 +vat and delivery I think this time she has a point though....

 

[Stew]

Nice indeed - have found some online but swmbo has said NO! - at over £10 +vat and delivery I think this time she has a point though....

How about these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52MM-Stai...161638?hash=item5d5cc1c666:g:FUcAAOSwa81XRtSO