What the heck is this?

[Oldtix]

Picked this up in a local shop last weekend. I'm assuming it's not an Amish whiffle ball bat...could someone please give me some insight into the original purpose for this 27" long bat? No markings anywhere. Thanks!

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/Baseball%20Memorabilia/BOTTLEBAT001.jpg

[oriolesbb6]

Is it round on the barrel? Poss. fishing billy club.

[Oldtix]

Is it round on the barrel? Poss. fishing billy club.

Yes, it is.