✅ SOLVED Can you identify this?

[thrillathahunt]

This was found at an 1860's era campsite along with round balls, mini balls, eagle buttons, black powder box caps, saddle shield, etc. It is made of brass and is 3 1/4 in. long. Any ideas?

 

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[generic username]

brass reminds me of firearms.. like black powder stuff.

 

[BosnMate]

It's an entry thimble, the ramrod pipe where the ramrod enters the stock. Probably off of a full stock muzzle loading rifle or pistol.

 

[BosnMate]

This is a photo of a thimble inlet into the stock of a rifle. For lots of pictures do a google search of images, "ramrod thimbles."

 

[TerryC]

Very good, BM, very good! That pic you have says it all! TTC

 

[thrillathahunt]

Awesome! Thanks BosnMate!

 

[doublet2a]

Sweet find Rick!!
How you doing anyway??

Tim

 

[Gunrunner61]

Killer find and even more killer Id......................HH

 

[thrillathahunt]

Tim, sent you a PM.......

 

[nsdq]

that is cool