It looks a lot like a brass ramrod tip with a threaded end to accept a
cleaning jag, patch worm or ball worm.
Smoke.
Smoke (Michael A.) Pfeiffer, RPA
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
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Russellville, Arkansas 72801
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Cathy Spude
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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=1http://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.
