Probably not a Bayonet

[OutBack Duo]

at first I thought it was a Bayonet but after doing a little research I don't think so anymore. If you have any ideas I would love to hear them. I found it in the front yard of a house built in the later 1800's. Supposedly Quantrel camped close to this property before the raids on Lawrence, KS

I think it is solid brass.

 

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[easytime]

It's a lightning rod tip.

 

[OutBack Duo]

It's a lightning rod tip.

Appreciate the response, I was just wondering how sure you were. This is made of Brass and I thought lightning rods were made of copper.

I don't know either way.

 

[Hotspur]

Just a thought but if it is garden hose thread size, it is just and end stake for a do it yourself (or store bought extension) soaker hose. It even looks like part of the old gasket is still in there.

Cheers

Hotspur; not quite an od green, more golf course green lookin

 

[OutBack Duo]

Here is a close up of the inside of the threads. As you can see there is no opening for water. The end is too small for a water hose and the entire thing is solid.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I AGREE LIGHTENING ROD TIP

They were made of brass ...I have a few

 

[OutBack Duo]

OK, A lightning rod it is. Thanks for the info, I learn so much from this site.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Nice find...people are looking for those all the time

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice work Gypsy and easytime.