Looks to me like part of a door latch - the part that goes into door
> itself and then is retracted by the handle.
Sounds like a good possibility, I haven't heard any better suggestions for it, if I find any verification I'll post it here.
Also, i had a number 74, the rocket shaped thing, as a kid. You
> unscrew the top, insert some caps(rememebr cap guns), throw it up in
> air and caps explode on impact when it hits the ground..
Yes, it's a cap grenade.
Thanks for the reply.
Rob H.