Im stumped

[ctcfl]

I'm stumped

Not sure about this, very heavy,looks like maybe copper. First thought was a boundary marker but it was lying flat and nowhere near any property lines (in these times) Also the top has been hammered pretty hard and this was soft ground..... Only mark on it is a small number 4. Any Ideas?

 

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[Monty]

Re: I'm stumped

Looks a lot like an old soldering iron that was heated red hot in a fire before it was used to melt solder. But I am stumped by the handle. How long is it? Monty

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: I'm stumped

soldering iron?

ADDED: you beat me by several seconds, Monty, but I am thinking the same.

 

[seger98]

Re: I'm stumped

soldering iron?

Yup, I believe it is as well!

 

[ctcfl]

Re: I'm stumped

copper section is about 4" long and the steel/iron part is another 10"

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: I'm stumped

Here is a #3 on e-Bay. I have seen them in sizes 1 thru 4 at 1 being the smallest. The ends are copper. Here is a similar #3. http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-18-Copp...0|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50
I think this one is SOLVED.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: I'm stumped

Nice find. Glad the pro's know what it was

 

[ctcfl]

Re: I'm stumped

I knew I could count on the infinite wisdom here! Thanks!

 

[Monty]

Re: I'm stumped

Gosh dang! I got one right! Woo Hoo! Now I'm up to .052% right! M nty