Civil War Era?

[timwied]

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Got permission to hunt a pasture that used to have an old Church on it. Saturday I went out and found the 6 coins, all in one hole. The key and organ reed were separate digs. Then I went back after work today and found the bullets all in one hole! I think they are Civil War Era? Three ringer? Is the three ringer Confederate or Union? I've heard it both ways. We could have both here. I think they have never been fired, my buddy said the balls are probably pistol balls. Probably fell out of someone's ammo pouch, because they were all together. I think there may have been more, I'll go back later and check it again. I love this stuff!!!!! Happy Hunting!

 

[Texas Ed]

Fantastic finds Tim and "CONGRATS" - only bullet I ever dug is a modern 50 cal I have on my desk at work. Thanks for sharing the pictures & finds with us & wish you many more finds while out dirt fishing.

Texas ED
S/E Texas Gulf Coast

 

[After-1-]

Nice day you had there, I can't remember ever seeing a 3 ringer like that , maybe post it on the Civil war site----------------after1------------

 

[tommygun]

Nice digs!

 

[timwied]

From what I have seen online, looks like a .52 caliber ringtail sharps, confederate.

 

[copper kidd]

wow , that's incredible. I was going to put this in the whatzit forum but you may have just answered my question.
Nice finds.
So these are organ reeds?

 

[timwied]

Yes, they are the old pump organ reeds, you will find them at old schools, churches, and homesteads. If you look at the square end closely, you will see a musical note pringed on it. C+ etc.

 

[copper kidd]

Thanks timwied for the information. Yes I dug these in a farm field where an old house from the late 1800's once stood. I have an A ,F and D. Thanks again.