Train coupler link- wrought iron?

[jwesthurl]

From the info I can find, these coupler links are wrought iron. Does anyone know for sure? I picked this up at a yard sale today.

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[Lieblad]

Study up on how to determine wrought, then let us know...
Fwiw,
If its a railway coupler its likely made before 1910 or so, but some propriortory railways had links in service for sometime later.

 

[jwesthurl]

I do know the basics on determining wrought but I wanted to ask before I started cutting it up. From what I could find on the web, it's most likely wrought but source material is sparse.

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[Salem Straub]

You could have a little grind at the corner of it, to get a clue before outright cutting it... compare to some known wrought and some known mild.

 

[jwesthurl]

That's a good idea. Would a quick etch be helpful?

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[Salem Straub]

A small clean spot at 400 grit and an etch would tell the tale. Or, look at the sparks when grinding, that'll most likely tell you.

 

[jwesthurl]

Thanks Salem!

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[jdm61]

Even if it is not wrought, it would make for some interesting provenance for guard material.