I have seen a similar object, which several sources identified as a drift
pin. They have many uses, but were intended for temporarily holding something in
place and then being pulled out at a later time. The one I had came from a
ship's rudder and was similar in size. What was the historic context of your
item?
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.
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