Found part of a Flintlock Mechanism - Dam, where's the rest!?

[Magnum (using a) PI]

Found this small part yesterday that I managed to identify as part of a flintlock.
Scoured the entire area but nothing else to be found

Also two items I hope are coins once cleaned!

 

[vpnavy]

Wow - never would have thought that was a Flintlock Mechanism - neat find!

 

[l.cutler]

The parts you are pointing out are the tumbler, bridle and sear. These are not only in flintlocks, but also in percussion side locks. I am not sure your identification is correct, can you post a photo of the other side of your item? Is there a large squared post for the hammer to mount on the other side?

 

[trapperart]

Congrats

 

[against the wind]

Yep, good speculation. Nice finds.

 

[Dave N Japan]

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very cool relic find!

 

[port ewen ace]

NEAT RELIC

 

[Twinkletoes]

Great find! It'll be interesting to see what the coins are! WTG H Digs!

 

[A2coins]

Lovin it that is an awesome find the coins too good job!!!!!

 

[relic lover]

Very cool it looks Hand Forged so I'm guessing it is super old

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

 

[ivan salis]

well clearly someone long ago had the gun busted there --might have been a fight --things get dropped or lost --I'd check that spot out very carefully --because if they were fighting --they were fighting over sumpin worth while most likely --$$