Brass or copper doo dad????

[Mike from MI]

These are about the size of a quarter. They are not leg hold trap pans. Found in 1800's dirt! Any ideas?

 

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[skeeterd]

How thick are they? Does it look like they are broke anywhere?

 

[creskol]

I think what you might have is the flapper from a spinner style rein terret (aka rein guide)

 

[BosnMate]

I think what you might have is the flapper from a spinner style rein terret (aka rein guide)

Yup, my first thoughts also.

 

[Mike from MI]

Can
t find place to mark it solved but you guys got it. Thanks!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Good ID, creskol and nice find Mike from MI.
Nick