Spout tap?

[IronSpike]

Interesting copper item from the old farm house. At first thought tip of toy gun, but now not sure and leaning towards spout of sorts? Any input appreciated.

 

[creskol]

I am not sure, but it may be a stand-off sleeve for a lightning rod ground wire.

 

[DCMatt]

With an open seam like that, I don't think it is a spout.

The shape (not quite round) and the machine/file marks make me think it was some kind of home-made repair item.

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

Very well could be a home-made repair item, but for which application? Seems pretty small for ground wire

 

[creskol]

Very well could be a home-made repair item, but for which application? Seems pretty small for ground wire

Some of the braided copper wire rope was only 1/2 inch in diameter.

 

[IronSpike]

Very well could be a home-made repair item, but for which application? Seems pretty small for ground wire

Some of the braided copper wire rope was only 1/2 inch in diameter.

You may be right on this one creskol. What's the little hole for?

 

[creskol]

Very well could be a home-made repair item, but for which application? Seems pretty small for ground wire

Some of the braided copper wire rope was only 1/2 inch in diameter.

You may be right on this one creskol. What's the little hole for?

It was a mounting hole that wire passed through to strap it to an insulator. This is sort of how I envision it.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Hi Kenn. You might have a crude antique pencil sharpener?

 

[johnnyi]

Spike, I love objects like this! I'm not positive what it is either, but assuming some of these were sunk well into the stock rather than exposed, and considering how close the hole is to the tube, is it possible that this was a ramrod guide (ramrod pipe) with the forward set with one pin and the back tunneled into the stock. http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/R11446.JPEG

 

[IronSpike]

Spike, I love objects like this! I'm not positive what it is either, but assuming some of these were sunk well into the stock rather than exposed, and considering how close the hole is to the tube, is it possible that this was a ramrod guide (ramrod pipe) with the forward set with one pin and the back tunneled into the stock. http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/R11446.JPEG

That's it johnnyi Ramrod channel. Thanks all inputs and the ID

http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/c0091.html

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Wow, It is! What a great find Kenn! Now go back to that spot and dig the gun!

 

[Iron Patch]

Spike, I love objects like this! I'm not positive what it is either, but assuming some of these were sunk well into the stock rather than exposed, and considering how close the hole is to the tube, is it possible that this was a ramrod guide (ramrod pipe) with the forward set with one pin and the back tunneled into the stock. http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/R11446.JPEG

I think it's a cut piece of the longer guide.

 

[kuger]

Ahhh!You guys beat me to it!!Good Job!

 

[IronSpike]

Spike, I love objects like this! I'm not positive what it is either, but assuming some of these were sunk well into the stock rather than exposed, and considering how close the hole is to the tube, is it possible that this was a ramrod guide (ramrod pipe) with the forward set with one pin and the back tunneled into the stock. http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/R11446.JPEG

I think it's a cut piece of the longer guide.

I agree and good observation Iron Patch