A trip to Fort Atkinson

[Southwind]

Took the Deus to a site where Fort Atkinson (1847-1850) used to be that has been hunted to death. Decided to try Deus Fast and look between the junk and did pretty well for a quick 30 minute hunt. Still trying to determine the period of once of the buttons I found. It is very small (8.3mm) I'm thinking a leg strap button? What do you think?

 

[mudpuppy]

I think you got a rhinoserous horn, its belly button, and four of its gallstones! For 30 min at Ft Atkinson, I'd say you did pretty bloody well!

Really Southie, I have no idea what I'm looking at here..I do know this, a rhino horn and some gallstones would be worth a fortune on the asian market, especially from a rare extinct American rhino, so I'd load them up on ebay described as such and see who salutes via paypal?
Mud

 

[Elton]

n/t

 

[Ed Steinhoff]

good hunt!
What are the head stamp numbers and letters on the cartridge?
HH Ed in co.

 

[kaolinwasher]

nice old stuff , Good location

 

[Southwind]

What are the head stamp numbers and letters on the cartridge?

No head stamp at all. It's a .50 cal Spencer. Nothing but a pin dent in the center from being fired.

Anyone know what the small button is? This location dates back to 1845 when the Drgoons held a camp here until a fort was built in 1845 (Ft Mann) then the same location became ft Atkinson. So I'm trying to find out what period this button might have come from.

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Ive found many flat buttons but im no button expert... just looks like a convex shaped flat button to me..pre 1850 ish... what is it made of? from the pic it almost looks like pewter. ..wish i could help....