pistol handle or sword hilt?

[alderan33]

The item I originally thought was a pistol handle may well be a sword handle. After electrolysis a pattern began to emerge with some very cool designs.
I think I can make out the letters S H as indicated by the orange arrow.
This is one half of the piece. The other is now in the electrolysis vat.
Any help on the ID would be most appreciated.

 

[Ihatepoisonivy]

I'm usually wrong but it kinda looks like an old cap gun or toy gun handle.

 

[gunsil]

I have to agree with the lady, broken toy cast iron pistol. Definitely not a sword handle.