Musket part?

[DownNDirty]

Is this the part of a musket where the sling would have attached?

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

No.


Might be something like a rein guide

 

[Red James Cash]

Nope

 

[DCMatt]

Sling swivels...

 

[DownNDirty]

Thanks guys

 

[Spats]

Possible strap loop from a stirrup.

 

[DownNDirty]

Possible strap loop from a stirrup.

Now that is a distinct possibility-thanks.

Here are a couple of additional pictures-the three ringer is for a size reference.