Help! What is this?

[rex]

I found this metal detecting. It appears to be made of copper. It says Pat. July 20 1886 on the side. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[flakefinder]

That won't possibly be off the bottom of a walking cane ?

 

[rex]

maybe, something was slid inside it you can see groves on the interior sides. however the tip is smooth. if it went to a walking cane you would think it would be scratched up.

That won't possibly be off the bottom of a walking cane ?

 

[Wldbil]

You would probably get more help if you post in "What is it" (if you have not done so already)

 

[rex]

thanks (widbil) i will try that.

 

[bearbqd]

Need size reference