I have one of these. They are Chinese knockoffs of original "Bore Snake." The only difference being the original has a handle that can be screwed onto the threaded brass weight. Also have one of those because I forgot my knockoff at home one fall hunting in Montana. I never use the handle. Just easier to step on the cord and pull it through rather than fiddle with screwing on the handle.View attachment 584760
The bore snake, made by Hoppe’s has a brass weight to drop down the barrel. Inside the red circle is a built in brass brush of the caliber of snake. Roll it up in a small tin with a couple patches and a little bottle of oil, great for the back pack, or fly in camps.
I just grabbed a picture off the net for demo purposes. The Hoppe’s viper, I have, looks exactly like pictured. I’m not home to look at mine but I do recall all of mine have a threaded hole in the brass wieght.I have one of these. They are Chinese knockoffs of original "Bore Snake." The only difference being the original has a handle that can be screwed onto the threaded brass weight. Also have one of those because I forgot my knockoff at home one fall hunting in Montana. I never use the handle. Just easier to step on the cord and pull it through rather than fiddle with screwing on the handle.