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Butt end to English pistol??

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MXT 300MM PISTOL PROBE FISKARS SPADE AND SHOVEL 12INCH,4X6 AND 8X6 SEF
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Found this today at same spot I got 1600s Spanish copper few weeks back here in central Massachusetts.Rang in as copper/brass and assume brass.Only say English as a crown is one of the symbols,but I really havent a clue.
 

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Cap from a walking stick ?
 
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Looks to "round" to be a butt cap from a pistol. The pistol grip should be more oval shaped, to fit the hand.

The 2 holes confuse me too. Not sure exactly what it is... hope it's good.

Best of luck and congrats sir.
 
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If English crown,would connection between that and what appears to be a man in turban indicate one of the former British colonies?
 
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Could it have been a bottle stopper minus the cork?
 
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if it's only got one hole on the side, I would think it's the pommel cap from a sword. hole on the end for the handle shaft and nut, the hole on the side for the hand guard
 
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Yes,only one hole on side.Cleaned a bit more and think now its a man in english wig on left and woman on right.Still no clue to what it is though.


if it's only got one hole on the side, I would think it's the pommel cap from a sword. hole on the end for the handle shaft and nut, the hole on the side for the hand guard
 
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I think jewelerguy hit the nail on the head, that would explain the position of the holes.
 
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Still looking for a closer match
 
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