Is it a fuse?

[inkslinger74r]

Found this object metal detecting today in a spot I've found civil war buttons and bullets and other related relics. It kinda looks like a big breach plug or fuse. Looks to be made of iron and is 2 1/4" long, the top is 1 3/8" O.D. and about 3/4" I.D. The threaded part on the outside is 1 1/8" O.D. The inside threads are about 5/8" I.D. The square part on the bottom is 3/4" across and the round part inside that is 1/2" across. Might just be junk, but I don't throw anything away until I know for sure. Thanks for the help.

 

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[cudamark]

Yup, a Budd stud.

 

[CSA2K]

Artillery fuzes aren't made of iron but it sure looks the part; I'm sure you could find a sucker on ebay no prob lol.

Looks like Nitric and cudamark nailed it

 

[inkslinger74r]

Thanks guys.