Found today but need help

[Cwithem]

I found this today while cleaning out a rental we recently moved into. I cannot find any comparable photos of it. Other than being a cannon ball I'm at a loss. The metal threaded cap in it has me stumped as well I can only assume that it was originally open for a charge but has been emptied and plugged? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[mirage83]

Shot-put.

 

[Cwithem]

Awesome makes total sense now lol thank you!

 

[alabama11]

If you send some dimensions and weight for it someone will be able to help with identity. It looks like a good find to me. I have a four pound cannon ball sitting on my shelf that is a solid shot. Your's could be something similar. Dont put it near the fireplace.

 

[ScubaDetector]

Absolutely positive Mirage83 hit the shot-put on the head. Nice ID.

 

[sutphin]

WELCOME NEW MEMBER THAT DANG THING MIGHT AS WELL BE CLASSIFIED AS A CANNONBALL ,CAUSE ONE DROP OR HIT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE ONE .

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your find

 

[Trezurehunter]

I'm with Mirage83 and Scuba.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool find!

 

[Deft Tones]

Awesome find.

And if it would fit in a cannon it could be shot!

 

[against the wind]

Nice find,,
Welcome to Tnet.

 

[Mkriegs]

definitely a shot put