Copper What is it?

[cmthunder]

No idea on this I believe it’s copper. Flat with curled end and loop in middle.
Found at 1860 site Cecil Md
Anyone have a clue on this?
Thanks

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks like brass and could be inlay from old gun? Trigger guard, etc?

 

[Retired Sarge]

Looks like brass and could be inlay from old gun? Trigger guard, etc?

I agree it does look like the mangled remains of a trigger guard.

 

[jewelerguy]

trigger guard, bent really bad

 

[Joe-Dirt]

No screw holes so I’d lean away from trigger guard / plate. My guess would be finger ring for a candle holder that’s been flattened

 

[DCMatt]

It is a lever of some kind. Note how the loop is bent out-of-round after being repeatedly pressed against something.

I thought maybe from an early lever action rifle but I couldn't find a match. Could also be a tool handle like for pliers or a bullet mold...

 

[ticndig]

maybe from a beer stein ?

 

[cmthunder]

After cleaning some more the loop is not connected at the one end so it could be bent further over than originally was.

 

[DCMatt]

Could be a broken nutcracker.

 

[cmthunder]

I’m working on cleaning there is design on it.

 

[Tony in SC]

Just a thought most of the early guns did not have screws in the trigger guard. They used pins through the stock.

Looks like brass and could be inlay from old gun? Trigger guard, etc?

 

[cmthunder]

Cleaned up a little there is a design on top upper section looks like vines flowers berries maybe

 

[Joe hunter]

For lifting grate off a Ben Franklin type stove

 

[DCMatt]

Chamberstick handle.