✅ SOLVED Civil War Artillery Fuse?

[Carolina Tom]

I always think these tractor parts are artillery fuses...

This piece came from a place where the Confederacy had cannons. Buttons, coins, bullets and other CW relics have come from the spot, as well as some modern trash. It’s heavy and non-ferrous. That groove on the back is bound to be important. Can you ID this for me?

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Sorry to have to say, the answer to your question is a definite No.

But I'll add, posting the question here was the smart thing to do about your find (especially in view of where you dug it), instead of tossing it into the trash or a metal-recycling bin.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Sorry to have to say, the answer to your question is a definite No.

But I'll add, posting the question here was the smart thing to do about your find (especially in view of where you dug it), instead of tossing it into the trash or a metal-recycling bin.

Thank you so much for the expert opinion CBG.

Wishing you the very best sir.