2nd Tampion found.

[Elliott Ness]

I found my second CW tampion at a farm near the battle of Crampton's Gap. I also found another unknown item, and wondered if anyone could help with identification. I also posted in what is it fourm. This area has been hit pretty hard over the years, however everytime we get a chance to hunt, we find more CW relics. Thanks for looking and happy hunting.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Great stuff! I can't believe these pieces aren't found more often than they are...but it may be that folks don't know What they are when they find them.


Nice digs!


It appears that your whatzit is a key to a car which is not being made anymore.



Cheers,



Buckles

 

[fortbball9]

Now that is a sweet CW relic,Congrats

fortbball9

 

[Old Dog]

If this article above the key is what is needing ID...
I believe it to be the trigger of a firearm.

 

[Elliott Ness]

Thanks Old Dog. The key was just for size comparison. Would you happen to know what kind of firearm it may go to? Thanks again.

 

[johnreb1980]

Nice find.

 

[allen]

nice looking cw relics !!

 

[Old Dog]

Thanks Old Dog. The key was just for size comparison. Would you happen to know what kind of firearm it may go to? Thanks again.

Having found a half dozen in my part of the country i am focusing on basic ID.
I have been lucky once and found the rest of the action for the gun once.
This way I was able to ID only one to the gun it goes to.

I have tried many places to get information...
One of the best seems to be a semi-interested gun smith friend who has lots of books.
ask around and see if there is one near you with an interest in CW era weapons.

Sorry I am not more help.
Thom

 

[RiverRat3]

Nice finds. I hope we continue to find more.

 

[RPG]

It appears that your whatzit is a key to a car which is not being made anymore.

Sure it is. Cadillac is made by GM (Government Motors).

 

[Gilligan]

FANTASTIC TAMPIONS!! What the heck is a tampion

 

[Montana Jim]

FANTASTIC TAMPIONS!! What the heck is a tampion

Musket (or any gun, to include ship's cannons) barrel plug.

 

[Old Dog]

FANTASTIC TAMPIONS!! What the heck is a tampion

Musket (or any gun, to include ship's cannons) barrel plug.

Used to keep weather and assorted "junk" out of the barrel durring transport.
Removed just prior to engaging the enemy.

 

[RETREAD]

I believe the correct spelling in TOMPION, from the French. Looks like it is of British manufacture. The British supplied many thousands of rifles to the belligerents during the C.W.

 

[Old Dog]

I believe you are correct in your spelling sir.

 

[terryo]

Oh ! Whew !Tamp-I-on....!
That was a close one !