Similar to a musket hammer?

[PalmettoJoel]

I have searched google to no avail. Does anyone have a clue what this piece may be ? It was found at a revolutionary war battle site. But there's a good possibility that it's much more modern than the rev war. It has a nice patina and is puzzling me. Thanks

 

[lockster99]

Almost looks like a safety lever for a gun. Does the top have knurling or grooves cut into it?

 

[PalmettoJoel]

The top is smooth. I hadn't thought of that but you may be right. Thanks for replying!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Doesn't look like a firearm part. Looks more like a pawl from a clock-work.

 

[BosnMate]

I don't think it's gun related, certainly not muzzle loader, I've built them and there is no part that it resembles. It looks like a cog and a release for something like a come-along.
Note the ratchet.

 

[m240042]

I have searched google to no avail. Does anyone have a clue what this piece may be ? It was found at a revolutionary war battle site. But there's a good possibility that it's much more modern than the rev war. It has a nice patina and is puzzling me. Thanks<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1062725"/><img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1062727"/><img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1062728"/>

Bent cannon sight?

 

[Builds.The.Fire]

Not gun related, or artillery related. Hard to say precisely, but I'd say BosnMate is closest with some kind of gear catch lever.