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I believe that Smoke is correct with his identification even though I can
not give you a specific cleaning impliment for reference. I have seen
parts that look like this, however. They are assembled from brass tubing
and have an insert which is threaded to provide connection to other rod
sections or specific tools such as what Smoke has refered to. The insert
is held in place by a crimp which leaves two depressions, just as you have
discribed and pictired.
Chuck
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It looks a lot like a brass ramrod tip with a threaded end to accept a
cleaning jag, patch worm or ball worm.
Smoke.
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HISTARCHers:
I had to do a little test excavation for Fort Union National Monument the
other day and ran across something I hadn't seen before. Now that is not
too surprising as mining and urban sites are my ballywick, not military
sites. I DO have some help in the office, but this little guy stumped him,
too. We both have a feeling this has something to do with guns or
sophisticated machines or scientific tools of somekind. Its brass and very
heavy for its size. A description with measurements is posted above the
pictures.
http://groups.msn.com/20thCenturyArtifacts/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1
http://groups.msn.com/20thCenturyArtifacts/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=2
And thanks to the folks who replied to my query on selenium-clarified
glass!
Catherine Holder Spude ¨ Archeologist ¨ Cultural Resources Management ¨
National Park Service ? Intermountain Region ¨ 505.988.6831Voice ¨
505.988.6876 Fax
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American
people so that all may experience our heritage.
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