Need help identifying

[fadingfast]

This thing was at the bottom of a milkcrate of Harley 45 parts, along with some other weird stuff. I know it is not a Harley flathead part but have no idea what it is. Don't want to throw it in the scrap metal bin before I know what it is? Help? IMG_1864.JPGIMG_1865.JPGIMG_1865.JPG

[gharper]

That looks to be a 1916-24 Excelsior pinion shaft with a pre 15 X pinion gear stuck on each end.

[fadingfast]

gharper, Thank you for the reply! I am sure I would not have identified it by nosing around on the internet. Never know what you find at the bottom of parts crates.

[gharper]

The gears are tough to find not chewed up or split at the key slot from overtightening.