✅ SOLVED Old CW gun part?

[acm3]

Found it in the same area I have been finding civil war relics. It was about 10" deep. Not sure what it is. Maybe a gun part?

 

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[relic nut]

Looks like part of a jackknife to me. The spring part that held the blade open

HH, Relic Nut

 

[acm3]

Thanks Relic Nut! Looks like the "one end spring" in this picture. Thoughts?

 

[relic nut]

I think that's it Bud.
Or similar one
HH, Relic Nut

 

[DCMetal]

Found it in the same area I have been finding civil war relics. It was about 10" deep. Not sure what it is. Maybe a gun part? View attachment 1262108View attachment 1262109View attachment 1262110View attachment 1262112

I've found something similar but I thought mine was a hook with a lot of corrosion.