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February 23, 2020
Ken - I believe this is a "home made" paperweight cut from a segment of shop rail used inside on a roundhouse or shop facility paved floor. The top side groove would've accommodated the flange on the wheel. The flat side is the bottom side. The embossed CB&Q would indicate the rail was cast in a CB&Q Shop equipped with a foundry, perhaps, Aurora or West Burlington.
CB&Q spark plugs came in at least two different varieties. I've attached an image of each. I've never heard of CB&Q marked shot guns, but it's certainly possible they existed. Such shot guns, most likely 12 gauge, would've been carried by express messengers to guard valuable shipments such as gold or silver bullion, paper securities, currency, jewels and so on. Best Regards - Louis
Louis Zadnichek II
Fairhope, AL
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