odd little Brass item

[texan connection]

Everyons says it looks familiar. at firt I though a gun barrel part, but it doesent come apart.
Brass and appears silver plated. turn of the century homestaed find.
Bravowhiskey and I hunted today, i got a 1899 v nickle there also

 

[creskol]

Looks like the loop off of a gag runner - swivel type

 

[texan connection]

Sounds good, whats a gag runner

 

[creskol]

Here is a photo showing its position on a harness set up. N0. 7 is a gag swivel.

 

[texan connection]

Very cool, thank you.