Does anyone know what this copper piece is?

[Bharpring]

Most of the stuff from this site is Rev War time frame.

 

[kcm]

Let's see - I'm viewer #62 to this thread and still no replies, so I'm gonna go out on a limb and declare that you've got us stumped....for now!

Looks kinda interesting. Now you've got my curiosity up as well.

 

[vpnavy]

Looks like a piece broke off the top. At first I thought the top of a cheap antique door knocker but the more I look at it something that was a decorative piece on a hanging lamp maybe....

 

[rick67]

Definitely a piece missing.

 

[Bharpring]

Yes, a piece broke off the top.

 

[ARC]

What makes you think this is copper ?

I know this item... just cannot remember what it is... :P

long weekend.

 

[mbridgers1967@gmail.com]

It's between $2.00 that's #1/#2 $1.92 pound

 

[jakester]

Could it be some sort of hinge?

 

[taz42o]

That is brass , looks like part of a trigger guard.
It has same attachment tab as trigger guard.

 

[kcm]

That is brass , looks like part of a trigger guard.
It has same attachment tab as trigger guard.

Trigger guard?!?!? From what kind of firearm?

 

[taz42o]

Trigger guard?!?!? From what kind of firearm?

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I don't know for sure just that it looks similar.
This one is from English Fowler.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Also possibly the top tang of a butt-plate.

 

[Bharpring]

If its a trigger guard, how would I find out what type of gun it came from?

 

[s.c.shooter]

Reminds me of a hinge off of a chest.

 

[Bharpring]

More pics.

 

[kcm]

What gets me is, the piece has very sharp-detailed edges on the facing part, yet the rear part seems worn. And where a pin(?) goes through looks rough.

I simply do not have a clue!!