I was back fishin near Mungindi on the weekend and where we go was a sheep station in the 1800's. I have collected lots of relics over the years but this one has me flummoxed. Any old bushies on here with any idea ?
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Disclaimer: I am not an expert.
My guess would be a sprinkler head, the screw part taps into a main steel line?
Ancient hip replacement....?
From thr Inca godsOriginally Posted by hainzy
Ancient hip replacement....?
That is a tap that went in a timber wine or beer barrel the spindle is missing and the outlet looks to be sealed with a lead plug that looks to be stamped
Last edited by Beachy; 15-08-2017 at 07:55 PM.
100% correct mate. And I was sure no one would know. You're goodAncient hip replacement....?
Disclaimer: I am not an expert.
He should know in his line of work100% correct mate. And I was sure no one would know. You're good
Ha, Yeah Ive seen a few that have gone pear shaped. Funnily enough it does actually look like one.
I did some more research after I read your post and you are spot on Beachy. Only thing is, it's not a lead seal where the fluid would come out. It's a 44 Winchester cartridge that has now been well and truly fused in after lying on the ground for 120 years. Why it is in there at all is anyone's guess. Anyway well done, thanks.
Last edited by davegmh; 17-08-2017 at 08:50 PM.
Disclaimer: I am not an expert.
The Winchester cartridge may have been used as a substitute for a missing part or as part of the item originally. 100 years ago my Grandfather wrote his diary in Gallipoli. He hid his pencil in a rifle cartridge so he wouldn't lose it.BULLET PENCIL BEAKDOWN.JPG
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