Help! Did I discover A Field Gun Breech from the Revolutionary War???

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RTR

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Cannonball man will know,I'm sure he will be along shortly
 

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I'm sure it's not what you think. Cannons were cast in one piece. The cannons used in early 19thC. were muzzle loader and not breech loader.
Whatever, it's an interesting find. I guess it's the top of a flag pole.
 

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that would blow out the back end of a gun, nothing to hold it in place and a friction hold is a death hold.
 

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Westfront is correct in that cannons were cast in one piece and this is not from a cannon. It appears most likely something such as furniture hardware, perhaps a wood post topper.
 

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They are correct. Those cannons were all cast as 1 piece.
 

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XRPforza

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Even smaller field guns would be cast into 1 piece? Would you have any idea if this has value either way?
 

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XRPforza

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I found a symbol etched into it.

I found something, maybe this symbol can help define what this is. Anyone's opinion is welcome. Thank you!
 

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XRPforza

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I found a symbol

Does this help determine what it is? Please zoom in to the photo in the comment thread.
 

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I think those are scratches. Could be a counter balance to an older type weighing scale. Not military. The cannon from small to large were all one piece.
 

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The answer to your question is ... no.

This is not a cannon breech.

What you have IMO is a part of a lamp.
 

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ARC

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Cannonball man will know,I'm sure he will be along shortly

FYI ... CBG is more the cannon shot / projectile guy... Hence the word "ball". heh
 

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XRPforza

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Hey man, can you at all specify the detail of the lamp on which this component was used? year? purpose...

Thanks,
 

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Welcome to TNet, XRFforza from Nick in CT! :hello:
 

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As others have said it is 100% definitely not a cannon part. Here is the same piece I found online which they said was a cap for a curtain rod, but I think is more likely a finial from an old bedpost. The hole in the center of yours is where the ball on this one would be attached. As to value, yellow brass scraps for $1.70 a pound as of today

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Although there were some more "experimental" breech loading cannons at the time of the rev war, the Brits did not employ them, as the others have said, not a cannon part. The American forces never had any breech loading guns either at the time. (Guns are artillery, muskets and rifles long arms, and pistols hand held firearms) You aren't that far from West Point, a trip there will get you a good cannon education, they have an extensive collection in the museum and on the grounds.
 

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