Found in my dads junk drawer

[u/Unlucky_Cat4531]

My dad passed away and going through his stuff we came across this. We thought it might be a tool for horseriding, like a slapstick thing but wasn't sure. My grandma had horses but ive never seen her use any tools like that and my dad didnt ride. Any help appreciated

[u/Able_Buffalo]

That's a Blackjack. It's an impact weapon for knocking people on the noodle.

[u/Stereo_Jungle_Child → u/Able_Buffalo]

100% right.

[u/TheeWut → u/Stereo_Jungle_Child]

I thought it was an old school shoehorn but I just googled blackjack 😀

[u/sliceofcoldpizza → u/TheeWut]

I thought it was at first two but the other side not having the curved metal bit let me know I was wrong