What ya think this thing is ?

[Roger Mn.]

Found along the lake shore in the sand. It's made of brass. 1 7/8 "long and the top is 3/8" the bottom 1/2". It's hollow and thought it might be for attaching the top rod to the lower rod on a fishing pole but it's to thin and would bend the pole in half with the first fish.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Possible sword or bayonet scabbard tip? I will defer to the experts here.

 

[DCMatt]

I think your instincts are correct - connector for a fiberglass fishing rod.

DCMatt

 

[artyfacts]

My first thought is a tip to a walking cane. Arty

 

[Got_4by4]

Being made of brass and thin, I think it is the Ferrel of a paint brush lost by
an artist doing seascapes. The small groove holds it to the handle and the end
is flattened as it held the bristles.

 

[artyfacts]

I guess both ends are opened? Photo of my modern brush.

 

[Lucas]

Being made of brass and thin, I think it is the Ferrel of a paint brush lost by
an artist doing seascapes. The small groove holds it to the handle and the end
is flattened as it held the bristles.

 

[artyfacts]

If both ends are opened, got_4x4 has a solid ID.

 

[Roger Mn.]

Being made of brass and thin, I think it is the Ferrel of a paint brush lost by
an artist doing seascapes. The small groove holds it to the handle and the end
is flattened as it held the bristles.

I think you are correct being a Ferrel for a paint brush. Thanks for solving this and I never would have guessed that one. roger

 

[Roger Mn.]

Thanks to everyone. Lots of similar looking things.

 

[Barry1963]

Good ID got_4x4