Odd looking thing, from Civil War site

[Roadquest]

It was only about 4" in the ground. Thought I had another bullet.
I think I saw one on here before. Thanks for any help with ID

Clayton

 

[kracer55]

my guess is that it is an early version of this,

 

[Roadquest]

It may be, it's about 2 1/2" long. I thought it may be some kind of wrench.
It's iron.

 

[planejet42]

If you think it is a wrench, it could be an old gun tool!

 

[Roadquest]

A gun tool, Considering where I found it. That will be worth checking out .
With referencing old gun tools.

 

[Tony in SC]

my guess is that it is an early version of this,

I'll go with swivel snap. Tony

 

[creskol]

How big is it?

 

[DCMatt]

It looks like part of a snaffle bit.

DCMatt

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I think Matt nailed it.