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.
 
 
In a message dated 9/10/2008 8:31:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
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