Went to Gettysburg over the weekend and had an awesome trip. (also hit Antietam and Harpers Ferry)
The place I stayed at was on the battlefield but not in the National Park. Asked the owner if I could hunt the large 1800's farm and they said it would be fine. Unfortunately, I came to learn that it's been hunted to death over the years. Oh well, I wasn't surprised.
Looks like they all did a great job of cleaning up the place
Didn't find a heck of a lot; plenty of junk, clad, 2 repros of military buttons (the Virginia button being made in Connecticut was a dead giveaway 
) However, I did find one that looks to be legit. From what I can tell it's an union officers button? 24 stars and 4 arrows in the Eagles talon. It's not the greatest pic but there's more detail than you can see here...
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Also found this bullet; interesting but I'm told it's modern because of the crimp... I just don't recall every seeing a bullet that was flat at the bottom.
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Last two times I've been at really old B&B's I got the opportunity to hunt. So, always ask permission. The worst someone can say is no.
The place I stayed at was on the battlefield but not in the National Park. Asked the owner if I could hunt the large 1800's farm and they said it would be fine. Unfortunately, I came to learn that it's been hunted to death over the years. Oh well, I wasn't surprised.
Looks like they all did a great job of cleaning up the place
Didn't find a heck of a lot; plenty of junk, clad, 2 repros of military buttons (the Virginia button being made in Connecticut was a dead giveaway ) However, I did find one that looks to be legit. From what I can tell it's an union officers button? 24 stars and 4 arrows in the Eagles talon. It's not the greatest pic but there's more detail than you can see here...<img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/toiceborn/.gbfedbutton2.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">
Also found this bullet; interesting but I'm told it's modern because of the crimp... I just don't recall every seeing a bullet that was flat at the bottom.
<img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/toiceborn/gbbullet1.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">
<img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/toiceborn/gbbullet2.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">
Last two times I've been at really old B&B's I got the opportunity to hunt. So, always ask permission. The worst someone can say is no.