Car / wagon part, assay piece?

diggingthe1 · May 23, 2019

I have had the long piece kicking around forever, it has always stumped me. It’s about 2 feet, patent Aug 31, 1903. The other piece might be mining related. I found a handle metal detecting and never knew what it was. It was marked 7. This one is marked 48. Thanks again!!!

jewelerguy · May 23, 2019

gunpowder measure. Winchester, I believe

diggingthe1 · May 23, 2019

jewelerguy said:
gunpowder measure. Winchester, I believe

That makes sense it was with some old primer tins, one was Winchester! Thanks!

jewelerguy · May 23, 2019

you might find this link of interest. The powder measure might have some value to a collector of antique firearm stuff. Check out the bottom of the the page .... Antique Arms, Inc. - Scarce Winchester Powder Measuring Cups in .35 and .48 Grains

diggingthe1 · May 23, 2019

Thanks again, that is very interesting. I can’t find the handle I found a long time ago but it must have said 70. I remember the 7. I will be putting that little beauty on eBay after I admire it for a few. I am curious what it will bring. I have an old Winchester catalog on there now! I think down the road early Winchester items will be very collectible.

ANTIQUARIAN · May 24, 2019

The 2' long piece reminds me of the arm from a weight/balance scale. :icon_scratch:

Dave

diggingthe1 · May 24, 2019

Thanks Dave, I will post better pictures of the ends. It seems like I’ve seen one I just can’t place it.

diggingthe1 · May 26, 2019

I’m still curious l, I looked at wagon parts, and part of a clothes rack dryer. Still can not figure it out. It looks like it would slide in and out of something on one end. The other end is smooth like you would use it. Thanks...