Strange item from old house site.

[Gregg3131]

This was about 8 inches down on pre 1850s house site. Barrel is about 8 inches long. I have no clue what it could be and would love any input.

 

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[Tedyoh]

So the barrel is hollow?

 

[Ant]

Just a wild guess; a suspension or steering component from a buggy.

 

[Gregg3131]

Yes hollow

 

[vhs07]

Fuse cutout
Here's a modern one:

 

[sutphin]

O7. I CONCUR TO THAT SIR,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Ant]

Is it magnetic?

 

[cudamark]

Looks like part of an old lawn sprinkler to me.