Finally got to dig some relics.

[7centsworth]

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It has been a long time since a have got to go relic hunting. I had a vacation day I had to take so I took it to go detecting. Hunted this spot for a little over a hour and it’s going to be a good one. I detected a lot before I found this spot. I walked for over two miles to get here. That is why only I only detected this spot for a short time. I found a Prussian 69 caliper and several round balls and a Minnie and a enfield. Also found a button with R. Jackson and Ind on it. I need help with if on it and the long lead piece. Also found a bunch of melted lead which is always a good sign. I also need a I’d on the bullet that has been modified with a square hole

 

[JimmyCT]

Your two mile trip paid off !!! Super nice relics!!

 

[u2robert]

Nice finds well worth the walk

 

[7centsworth]

I am sure sore today. I can tell I waked that far for sure.

 

[GA1dad]

Congrats on time and effort well spent!

 

[laplander]

Those are the goods my friend, congrats !
HH Jeff

 

[7centsworth]

Does anyone know what the lead Minnie with the square hole could have been made into? Or the long lead piece?

 

[7centsworth]

Does anyone know what the lead Minnie with the square hole could have been made into? Or the long lead piece?

 

[JCR TX]

That's some old lead for sure.

 

[fwcrawford]

Can’t help you on those pieces you asked about, but you made some great finds.
Last time I hiked that far to detect, I only found badly corroded IH cent… you did much better!!

 

[BigTony]

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It has been a long time since a have got to go relic hunting. I had a vacation day I had to take so I took it to go detecting. Hunted this spot for a little over a hour and it’s going to be a good one. I detected a lot before I found this spot. I walked for over two miles to get here. That is why only I only detected this spot for a short time. I found a Prussian 69 caliper and several round balls and a Minnie and a enfield. Also found a button with R. Jackson and Ind on it. I need help with if on it and the long lead piece. Also found a bunch of melted lead which is always a good sign. I also need a I’d on the bullet that has been modified with a square hole

Interesting finds, congratulations!

 

[JimmyCT]

Can’t help you on those pieces you asked about, but you made some great finds.
Last time I hiked that far to detect, I only found badly corroded IH cent… you did much better!!

I know of a long lost park you can hike too you once found a beautiful IH cent but not much of anything else

 

[7centsworth]

I figured out what the square hole is for in the bullet. It’s for removing the nipple on the gun I believe.

 

[morelic1955]

I figured out what the square hole is for in the bullet. It’s for removing the nipple on the gun I believe.

I have found those, they really used them for a nipple protector more than a removal tool.