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Can anyone identify these mystery finds?

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Hello,
I've put together a couple of the things that I've found over the past few months that I know virtually nothing about, any info. that any can provide would be appreciated.
Item 1: Three small pieces of lead...possibly buttons?
Item 2: the circular piece was attached to the (clasp?) until I picked them up, then they fell apart.
Item 3: made of lead (an old bullet?)
Item 4: also lead (I have no idea)
Item 5: Clearly a whistle top says (Acme Thunder Made in England) and one side says (Wilson Made in England) any idea on age?
Thanks in advance for any info. that anyone provides.
Jason
 
...off hand, Number 3 looks like like a .577 cal Snider Enfield bullet. You can check this easily with a tape measure across the base diameter. It will be slightly larger than 1/2".
Sorry, the other things are kinda hard to see.
 
...from the link below
>>>Acme Thunder Whistles
Made in England since 1884, Acme's Thunderer Whistles are designed to offer total reliability, control and power. The durable plastic pea whistle is the world's best-selling whistle. A favorite for bird hunting and field trials, there is no major league or sport that has not been graced by this whistle.
 
Looks like stuff you found in Granpas attick. <img src="/metal/html/grin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":grin">
 
Hey guys,
Thanks so much for the info. I appreciate it, it's always nice to learn a little about the history of the beeps painstakingly retrieved from the ground.
Seems that the .577 caliber bullet potentially has a lot of history all to itself and since you were able to nail that one so easily I wonder if you might have any insight into this one.
Thanks again,
Jason
ps I know the pictures are kind of poor
 
Any of you ever hunt around old barns or cabins that had tin roofs? Years ago roofing nails had something like these on the heads. Idea was that when the nail was seated the lead would spread and seal the nail hole.If they dropped a nail they probably left it. Years later the nail would have rusted away leaving these small cupped pieces of lead.
Just my opinion as an alternative.
 
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