barking iron

Noun

 * 1)  A tool used to remove the bark from trees.
 * 2) * 1807, a Society of Gentlemen, The Complete Farmer: Or, General Dictionary of Agriculture 5th edition
 * With this barking iron, the peeler is enabled to thrust forwards by the operation of both his arms, in separating the strong bark of the bodies of the trees
 * 1)  A pistol.