found lead flint patch

[GatorBoy]

I found this a while back but was not sure what these pieces were at first.
Just thought I'd share since I just ID'd the piece.
I will add some other finds from the site as well.

 

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Oh..and yeah.. flint.

 

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[Diggin-N-Dumps]

WOW....Great Finds Man!...I would love to walk away with ANY one of those

 

[GatorBoy]

Thank you.. I'm so happy that patch didn't get even more damaged.
It wouldn't take much.

 

[kansa54]

Gator, that looks like a lead bale seal to me. You think something was cut from the middle and used to hold a gun flint?

 

[GatorBoy]

No.. there were a number of these made and supplied to the Second Dragoons who occupied the site.
They were wrapped around a flint to help hold it secure when tightened down in the cock.
The Black and white photo I supplied is from an archaeological report showing several examples and giving a full explanation.
I have found bale seals there though.
They are quite different.

 

[Army of 1]

Nice collection of artifacts GB , congrats on the great finds .. cheers Mick

 

[GatorBoy]

Thank you sir.
...... bale seals from site....

 

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Flint patches

 

[Goldiver]

Very cool finds, thanks for sharing!

Steve

 

[GatorBoy]

Thank you