little brass thing.....what is it?

[Bushido Dude]

Found at a cellar hole site....1870's-1950s......down about 5 inches.......a lot of pocket watches in the area.....thats all the info i have for ya.....barber dime for size found the night before at an adjacent cellar hole......thanks for any suggestions or input...

BD

 

[savant365]

I think it's a pin fire shotgun shell.

 

[SkyPirate]

Wow! That is cool! Great find!

 

[Bushido Dude]

Yup you got it! Joyce & Co 12 gauge pinfire good stuff thanks for the speedy ID!

BD

 

[savant365]

I'll give Tnet the credit for the ID...I never would have known what it was if it wasn't for seeing them here. I haven't been lucky enough to find one yet. congrats,

HH Charlie

 

[kuger]

Very nice example too!

 

[redneck13126]

nice find dude i wasent sure what it was lol but thats really cool