Old brass gun part? Maybe. But it’s old. Any clue?

[Kmatch7]

Found this is some Old farm land dating back to 1600s. I’m guess brass. Never dug something like it any clues?

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

I would not be drawn to thinking it was a gun part. But, on the other hand, I'm not sure what it might be.

 

[nsdq]

Window latch?

 

[ARC]

Window latch?

Correct... IMO of course.

 

[tamrock]

Old fashion cam lock window latch is my guess also.

 

[CRUSADER]

Its part of a broken Sword/Dagger Guard.(Quillion)

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I’d go window latch as well

 

[CRUSADER]

I’d go window latch as well

You're be wrong as well, you can clearly see where the semi-circular guard broke off.

 

[ARC]

You're be wrong as well, you can clearly see where the semi-circular guard broke off.

Hmmm... perhaps another look is in order.

I guess it might "pass" for a guard... might be onto something.

Originally I was thinking it resembled a Victorian sash lock.

 

[tamrock]

Huh!.

 

[bowwinkles]

Wood stove damper lever.

 

[nagant]

not symmetrical so cant see a blade guard. Looks like a sash lock but opposite point from thumb piece would get in the way of mating piece? Gas light valve handle? but the cam part doesn't jive.

 

[CRUSADER]

Hmmm... perhaps another look is in order.

I guess it might "pass" for a guard... might be onto something.

Originally I was thinking it resembled a Victorian sash lock.

It is a guard, 100% sure, hence the rectangular hole for the tang. I've seen this type complete, unlike many others I don't need to search for pictures that may or may not exist. I'll leave that to others. The ID is there, just needs a date range, which I think is late 18th C??

 

[Kmatch7]

Im siding with crusader regardless. That would be pretty cool.

 

[nsdq]

Yep you nailed it Crusader

 

[CRUSADER]

Im siding with crusader regardless. That would be pretty cool.

It is pretty cool, I get very few pieces like it (ie weapon related) & it would be a welcome addition to any collection.

 

[Kmatch7]

Better pics