✅ SOLVED Heavy brass object with multiple markings.

[USMC18]

Found at an 1800s house site. It has multiple markings including a "4724" on one side, an "MR" kinda fused together, maybe a maker mark? and also an "S" with a star above it. There is a piece of iron running through the object with another marking nearby. Looks like an arrow. The object is very heavy. Probably solid brass. I'm really hoping to find out what this is. With all the markings on it you would think it would be identifiable.

 

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[desertexplorer]

It’s a part from this 12 gauge shotgun but I don’t know what kind of a gun it is...

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Part of the shattered breech of a French muzzleloading rifle (M1857) later (1867) converted to cartridge with a Tabatiere breech (license built version of the Snyder breech). Tons of them were converted in Belgium to 12 gauge and sold as "ZULU" shotguns with both bronze or steel breeches. You have the reason there why steel was preferred.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Great ID, I was looking at my Snider-Enfield when I discovered yall had ID this.........

 

[U.B.]

Part of the shattered breech of a French muzzleloading rifle (M1857) later (1867) converted to cartridge with a Tabatiere breech (license built version of the Snyder breech). Tons of them were converted in Belgium to 12 gauge and sold as "ZULU" shotguns with both bronze or steel breeches. You have the reason there why steel was preferred.

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[USMC18]

Dang you guys are good! I had a feeling it was something important. Thank you so much!

 

[EccentricInTexas]

Neat find!!! maybe the rest of it is out there somewhere!!!

 

[Radon]

I'm glad I wasn't holding it when it shattered!

 

[Georgivs]

Amazing find and great ID guys!

 

[USMC Reaper]

Semper Fi, Devil Dog