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UK Civil war site finds..

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Finds from UK civil war site,,,just after washing...
Thought they would pass as relics <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
Rosco UK
 
Got some musket shot the other day...1600ds and trigger guards,buckles etc...
Not good pic sorry <img src="/metal/html/frown.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":(">
Rosco :0)
 
From the looks of your relics, I would say they predate the American Civil War. <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)"> England became a leader in firearms innovation during the early to mid 1850s, with the introduction of rifled long guns and conical ammunition (Pritchet/Enfield bullets etc). Check the caliber of your "round ball" ammo. .74 and thereabouts will date mid to late 1700s, American Revolution, (as well as larger bore .75-.80+ "Sea Service arms.") .69 would date post 1800 to 1850). Civil War era bullets made by the English were primarity .577, however a number of other UK arms makers used a variety of calibers. Kerr and Whitworth provided Sharp Shooter weapons (actually for the wealthy "Sporting Gents" who enjoyed target shooting). Most of these were of .44-.45 caliber. Thanks for sharing and congrats on some cool finds. Good hunting, David @ Dixie
 
I think the the English Civil War was fought in the 1600s. As early as Henry the VIII the English had breech loading weapons. They were not the norm and the only one that I have seen that dates from that period (1400s) was one owned by Henry the VIII, it was in the Royal Ontario Museum during a travling display. Also we gotta remember that great "sniper" weapon made in England used by the Confederacy, the Withworth, "Deadly at half a mile, dangerous at a mile"
Dean
 
I think the shot was fired from a ''Match Lock''? I have read they weighed up to 16lbs and were 10 guage.In the picture are a few powder flask lids ....I have a link here
Rosco UK
 
I failed to understand you were referring to your own CW period. We hear very little about that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Good hunting, David
 
what kinda shell is that poe at the top of the pitcure ??? the one looks crimped closed ???
i have found some of these and dono anythin about'em ???
 
I didn't introduce myself and barged in not thinking and I feel VERY rude over the other guys on the board.
Sorry Guys <img src="/metal/html/sad.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":sad">
Rosco UK
 
Hello Pulltabby <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
It is a .222 modern case im afraid,the gamekeepers use them to lamp-night hunt foxes.
Rosco :0)
 
We're glad to have you join us <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)"> We rarely get to see Military relics from the UK. You are welcome to post anytime. We enjoy seeing your finds. Good hunting, David @ Dixie
 
I've found about 10 of'em so far so kinda figured they weren't too old.
I found'em in an open field near a memorial stone and just figured they were from cermonies held there.
Excellant CW finds also
GL & HH
 
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