Brass oval thingey??

[richm]

Found this in central PA. (Forksville) It's brass I think. very heavy for it's size. Obviously broken off of something. It was about 3" down but in hard rocky soil, so it may have been there longer than the 3" tell me. At first I thought it was a small buckle but the back looks different. Thanks guys...Rich.

 

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[njnydigger]

Almost appears to have broken off of a sun dial. That's what it looks like to me. But, then again, what do I know

 

[Lucas]

Looks like a patchbox cover from a percussion rifle.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like a patchbox cover from a percussion rifle.

You beat me to it Lucas again.

 

[richm]

Thats it!! Excellent I.D. Thank you both Lucas and bigcypresshunter! Any idea of the age?? Big green check..Thanks again..Rich

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thats it!! Excellent I.D. Thank you both Lucas and bigcypresshunter! Any idea of the age?? Big green check..Thanks again..Rich

I dont know but heres a link with better pics of a Billy Sweger percussion rifle with this type of "toilet bowl" patchbox.. http://www.swegerarms.com/original_guns.htm

 

[Lucas]

... this type of "toilet bowl" patchbox...

AKA "Oval patchbox."

 

[Sundancer]

Box plate?