Is this a fuse.....?

[fwcrawford]

I found this around an old home site today and a first thought it was a fuse, but then dismissed it.
After getting home and looking at some websites that have some pictured, now I am not sure so I thought
I'd ask the pros.
Sorry about the crappy photos, but the top part is also threaded on the inside as well as the outside if this is of any help.
Thanks for looking and any help,
Felix

 

[Jim Walker]

Does it have threads on the inside ? I think it is part of a backhoe rear tire valve stem. Just my thought.

 

[fwcrawford]

It is threaded at the top on the inside about 1/2" down. The rest is smooth.

 

[Va Dave]

if it is threaded on the interior, you should be able to rub off the dirt on the top and find " JP Schenkl ... Pat Oct 1861 " .

Nice find !!

 

[fwcrawford]

Dave,
Thanks for the reply!!
I did indeed clean the top and found the information you stated would be there.
It is also threaded on the inside.
What type of shell was this used in?
Also, was it used by both sides, Union and Confederate?
Thanks again,
Felix

 

[Larry (IL)]

Here you go:

http://www.civilwarartillery.com/projectiles/halfshells/IIA16.htm

I had some bad links, but google Schenkl for lots of info.........

 

[Va Dave]

n/t

 

[fwcrawford]

Thanks guys for the information and ID on this piece.
I am quite pleased that it is a fuse and this is the first one I have ever found.
Actually I found it around an old home site which I thought was strange and as far as I know, no fighting took place in this area.
Perhaps someone found the shell and dismantled it??
Might not ever get the answer to this mystery.
Thanks again,
Felix

 

[Jim West Pa]

n/t