Gun part?

[verbious]

It was about a foot deep. I've found coins thru the 1800s in this area. There is a hole drilled beside the screw where the end of the spring sits.

I'm stumped so I'm hoping one of you'll give me an idea or an ID

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Cry Of The Eagle: History And Legends Of The Cherokee Indians And Their Buried Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[bradyboy]

reminds me of a strap ratchet mechanism - imo

 

[DCMatt]

The shape and set screw made me think "curtain rod" for some reason. But that's just a guess...

 

[trdking]

If I had to pick something I would say sewing machine. Don't know why, its just the first thing that popped into my head. I have definitely seen it before.

 

[nsdq]

The ratchet catch housing for old mini blinds of the wooden type ?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I can't find a good image but it reminds me of part of an old beam compass used to scribe circles for things like cutting tabletops.

 

[bradyboy]

well, the ID comes down to the size and dimensions, I missed the dime - sorry
Based on the Dime placed next to the item, its pretty small
Agree on the sewing machine part
Brady