Old Machinery that met an untimely end? SOLVED--Battery Post!

[BornOnFire]

Found this piece on National Forest Land. The area is completely desolate with no structures nearby. The area has a long history of mining and prospecting. Item was found about 4 inches down and display's a number 6 or 9. I believe it to be a six and the letter font is interesting. Looks old to me. Very heavy, perhaps lead or zinc? Any info would be appreciated....

 

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[taz42o]

Re: Old Machinery that met an untimely end?

Car battery post.

 

[BosnMate]

Re: Old Machinery that met an untimely end?

Car battery post.

Good call, I was scratching my head until I read your post.

 

[BornOnFire]

Damn, you guys are good! Thanks.....The "6" had thrown me but I can't imagine it being anything else. Looks like the battery it was attached to was taken out in the middle of nowhere and used as target practice? People are crazy....