Barrel band?

[TerryEastTexas]

I found this a little while back. It's brass and is 1.75" across on the inside. I've had it on other forums but didn't get a correct response except that maybe it was a bayonet ring, which it was proven not to be. I'm thinking barrel band with swivel. I could easily be wrong but on a 1855 Springfield pistol/carbine w/shoulder mount the front band with the swivel looks the same. It's round like what I've got but I can't tell if on the inside where the barrel and stock meet if there's a indentation or if it's a shadow. I may be totally off base but it's the closest one I've found. Help please!

 

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[d2]

Terry, looks like it could be used as a barrel band and for the sling swivel. I have not see one made of brass which means absolutey nothing. I am hoping it is...d2

 

[l.cutler]

Nope, not a barrel band, a barrel band is contoured to the stock and the barrel, not just round. I can't help with what it is, but I don't see it being gun related.

 

[bradyboy]

maybe a ground rod clamp?
Brady

 

[Tedyoh]

maybe a ground rod clamp?
Brady

I think so as well....is it copper? Are the holes threaded?

 

[calisdad]

Anyone guess a sailboats railing hardware?

 

[vhs07]

Could be a clamp off a telescoping part of any number of things like this modern aluminum one shows:

 

[ctalmadg]

or a bicycle seat clamp.

 

[TerryEastTexas]

I think so as well....is it copper? Are the holes threaded?

Not copper Tedyoh. Brass for sure.
Ya'll thanks for your input. I gets me going in a different direction. I appreciate it everybody.

 

[bill from lachine]

A few years ago I found something quite similar in an old school yard....and I came to the conclusion that it was use to secure the piping that ran along the classroom walls use for steam heating.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[toolmanbutch]

My thoughts Exactly. Off a Bike. Older bikes did have Brass

or a bicycle seat clamp.