Small iron cannon shaped object, what is it?

[Mike4100]

My 6 year old son found this in a section of our yard that has not been dug in for any reason in 42 years with his Bounty Hunter Jr. It`s 4" long, 3" wide and weighs .40lbs. It`s made of iron, it had a LOT of rust on it, I cleaned it up some. I live in a town in Rhode Island that was founded in 1642. I don`t know if it`s some sort of toy or decretive cannon, gate or door latch or what? Anybody know what it is?

 

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[osage express]

Give that boy a pat on the back that is cool.Sorry I can't ID it for you but with the word Cannon in it they will be right here fast...Osage

 

[creskol]

Can't help with the ID, but that is way cool! Nice job on cleaning as well!

 

[Mike4100]

Thanks, we have to get back out there once the ground thaws. There is a lot of iron odds and ends in this spot.

 

[Breezie]

Is there a hole at the 'cannon' end or is it solid? If there is a hole, is it round, square, hexagon?

It looks like it could be part of a weather vane.

Breezie

 

[Mike4100]

I added another picture showing that the end is open through to the area with the notch.

 

[Michelle]

could be part of a door knocker?

 

[Breezie]

I added another picture showing that the end is open through to the area with the notch.

Thanks for the pic. I'm going with part of a weather vane or either part of a door latch. Breezie

 

[Mike4100]

How about a guess on the age?