✅ SOLVED Civil War hardware?

[Gmoney 103]

Found on a known civil war camp (winter of 62, Fredericksburg). Was about 6 inches deep. Found 4 .69 cal round balls nearby, same depth. Appears to be brass. Not sure if it is Civil Era or not. About 2 inches long. Thanks for the help!

 

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[Mud Hut]

I am pretty sure that is an ACW era sling hook.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Your brass find's width, and its "straight" (not tapered) body, and two rivet attachments prove it is a civil war era US Springfield rifle's sling length-adjuster hook. The hook works similarly to a waistbelt adjuster hook, fitting into one of the holes in the sling for adjusting the sling's length. The photo below shows one on a modernday reproduction Springfield rifle sling.

After-posting edit:
MudHut's answer is correct. He beat me to posting because I had to hunt for the photo showing the sling adjuster hook on the sling. ;-)

 

[Gmoney 103]

Just looked that up. I think you are exactly right. Thanks!

 

[Gmoney 103]

Great information. I really appreciate the help!