three what is its.

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Found all three a few years ago. #1 I thought this might of been a stirrup but seems to heavy and way to small, maybe for a child?? 001.webp #2 appears to be brass or copper. I have no ideas on this one. 002.webp I should of taken the tape measure out of the picture. Not accurate 003.webp 004.webp and #3 about as thick as a coin looks like copper or brass also. Something from the inside of a old lock? 005.webp 007.webp
 

Hey Helix,

#2 looks lake a firearm cleaning tip.

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I beleive three may a rear site aperture (For a long gun)
 

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Thanks for the help. I goggled "brass gun cleaning tip" and I agree #2 is a some type of cleaning tip. I also looked up rear gun sights on #3 and I also agree its some type of rear sight. I couldn't find anything exactly like either but at least that points me in the right direction on full id. Thanks again surf and kuger.
 

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It's called a "cleaning jag," and they are used, and still manufactured today. They come in sizes, to fit the bore size of the gun, because it's a pain to loose a cloth patch in the bottom of the barrel They are use for cleaning muzzle loading rifles and muskets. I have several. modern ones come threaded to screw onto the ramrod tip and/or cleaning rod tip. I'd post a photo but it's not letting me.
 

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It's called a "cleaning jag," and they are used, and still manufactured today. They come in sizes, to fit the bore size of the gun, because it's a pain to loose a cloth patch in the bottom of the barrel They are use for cleaning muzzle loading rifles and muskets. I have several. modern ones come threaded to screw onto the ramrod tip and/or cleaning rod tip. I'd post a photo but it's not letting me.

In your opinion would the one I have here be modern? Found what looks like a small 2 stamped on it. 001.webp
 

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First item looks like a step up, for a buggy/coach...perhaps.

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I don't believe that thing is a rear site...
I seem to recall a cutting device that had removable blades that looked like that thing...
cant find it on line...not enough coffee to function properly this morning..
 

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#3 is stamped
-- edited: 8 triangle 88. Not 8488 as previously noted.tnet.webp
 

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I don't believe that thing is a rear site...
I seem to recall a cutting device that had removable blades that looked like that thing...
cant find it on line...not enough coffee to function properly this morning..

You likely are correct Pip,I cant place an exact either,but know I have seen one....what ever it is
 

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Well I stopped by a local gun shop here in Kentucky. I had a few finds I wanted looked at. Had a gun smith take a look at #3 and first thing he said was "that's a sight". The area I found all three was a very popular hunting grounds long ago. Your 100% correct nhbenz some how I missed it but it is 88 triangle 8. I didn't realize that till I was at the shop. Im going with rear sight. Gun smith thought it looked older very possible off a long gun. Only wish I new what exact rifle its from. If its is a cutting device please prove me wrong! Iding items is half the battle other then finding them. Thanks for all the help.
 

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