Lead Lug Nuts

[dieguy59]

First off, I forgot to take a picture, so I apologize for that. I saw some of these at a recycler while on holidays. These nuts were aprox. 1" across, 6 sided(some are domed and some are flat). They have a brass nut(3/4") cast into the lead. I'm told it had an electrical application. I did remember to test for Zn(neg). Anyone seen these? I forgot to do a rudimentary hardness test. I figured if someone is putting a wrench to these, maybe there is some desirable alloys in it. Any thoughts.

[lwknight]

At least you could probably double your money back on the brass.

[dieguy59]

The price isn't too special,even with selling the brass. I think I might save my money for other sorces I come across. Thanks for your input

[Bloodman14]

I found a whole bucketload of those at my local scrapyard; seem to be a bit softer than WW, but I am not sure. Mine had a 1/4" brass insert in them, but like yours were six-sided and were domed. Seems to be a good alloy for rifle (Lee 155-2R).