Heavy Find

[papajohn]

While checking out an old park in Myrtle Beach Idug up a 3 to 4 lb..block of lead.Its covered in a whitish patina and multiple knife cut marks on it.Wondering if it was used during the civil war to make bullets in the field.Any thoughts about its use or value Thanks,John

 

[TomB]

John...I lived in the Richmond Va area for a number of years and dug quite a few civil war relics. The most common dug cw item are bullets, lead and molds for making bullets. At one time I had a box full of blocks of lead with white patina that I dug from camp sites. It is very unusual to dig a block of lead that size. I have found blocks that weigh a half pound. Most of the lead found is after the pour has been made and there is not enough left to make a bullet. As you can see in the pic I posted most of the lead is in small amounts. The piece in the forefront also has knife marks in it. I would like to see a pic of the lead you found.
HH TomB

 

[papajohn]

Thanks Tom,My piece looks similar to yours,maybe a little larger.If I can figure out how to send pictures,I will.HH John.