Civil War Builders Ruler?

[Mr. Magoo]

Found this at a confirmed civil war encampment in Virginia. Can anyone confirm this as Civil war? Value? Thanks.

 

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[trikikiwi]

Hi Chris, Welcome to Treasurenet
That is an awesome find.
It almost looks like a measure from some sort of gauge because of the number sequence, 6 on the left

Someone here will know for sure, for sure
Mike

 

[Montana Jim]

Can you use a ruler for size reference?

I'll take some time later tonight and see if I can find one like it on-line...

Neat find!

 

[trikikiwi]

My WAG
it's a Farriers tool

Mike

 

[dozer dan]

cannon fuse ruler and diameter measurer? so they could estimate burn rate time.

 

[Montana Jim]

cannon fuse ruler and diameter measurer?

I think that's a better guess than a builder's ruler... especially at only 6 inches, or 6 whatevers.