Identify Trigger Guard Harlan Ky

[WildmanLivesOn]

Trying to narrow down location of the 1st Harlan Battalion, Harlan, KY. Found this along with a horse shoe, two brass harmonica reed plates and some rusty iron pieces. Looks like a trigger guard. Any ID'ers? Thanks!

 

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[osage express]

I just don't think that is a trigger guard.It would be thicker at the mounting points.Good luck on your search.And welcome to Tnet.

 

[BosnMate]

I think it would be a stretch to say trigger guard. It's so badly out of shape a person can't reasonably say it is or isn't, but I'm familiar with muzzle loader rifle and musket trigger guards, and my money is on no, it's not a part of a trigger guard.

 

[huntsman53]

It appears to be a handle for an old hammered Copper Pot!


Frank

 

[TNGUNS]

WildmanLivesOn, Kind of agree that it is thin. Most bass ones were cast and thick where they attach or part of a plate that screws to gun. Was just up your way a few weeks ago and stayed at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn. My family is from Benham and both of my parents went there. Several places my Dad and I discussed I should hunt in Benham. Best of luck up there.

 

[WildmanLivesOn]

My first thought was spoon, the consistency is similar to some old copper pieces I've found. The holes threw me off. Thanks for the input! Nice to hear from a local also, TNGUNS. Benham seems like it would be loaded with coal camp stuff but I haven;t made it there yet!