No idea....but cool I think...

[Btoots]

A first for me. Found in Fl. It is lead from something that was wrapped around a piece of smooth stone. Definitely home made, for cutting something. Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[deepsecrets]

early flintlock flint pad/holder - very cool!

 

[digging440yrs]

AWESOME !

 

[gunsil]

Deep has it right!! Flint from a flintlock rifle, musket, or fowling piece which is a cool find, but finding it with the lead pad (used for better grip on the flint) is way cool!! Google flintlock musket and you will see how it was used if you are unfamiliar with these type of firearms.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Very cool indeed. The flint looks freshly knapped.

That would be military as most non-musket flints would have used leather as a cushion. Lead slows down the hammer but helps guarantee sparks.

 

[nhbenz]

Good info.! I had no idea. -Were these marked?, As there seems to be be markings on the metal piece.

 

[deepsecrets]

Yes, some had decorative markings.

 

[kingskid1611]

That is way Cool, I love the quick ID. Congrats!

 

[cambria09]

Hello Btoots. That is a far-out and solid find! I would have never guessed flint lock as the use...let me know if you need help digging that site some more. C9

 

[sutphin]

My goodness BTOOTS you need to stand up and salute for such a neat find ,damn I would love to find one of those,vanzutphen

 

[CurtMetDet]

Bottom right corner, usally carried in a case.

 

[CurtMetDet]