Old time hunter - first time poster

[*Dig-Dug*]

I recently discovered this site and I am definately hooked. It's been a few years since I've done any serious hunting but hopefully I will be able to get out again soon. I don't know if this thread is appropriate but the title best fits my wish to share some of the finds I've made over the years. (looking for suggestions here)

I had the unique opporitunity to hunt some amazing sites mid to late 90' in and around the Fredericksburg, VA area. Places like Bragg Hill, Mossneck Plantation (Stonewall Jacksons winter HQ's after the battle of Fredericksburg 1862), Harris Farm, Gordon Road, Catharpin RD, Salem Church, Chancellorsville, White Oak White House, The Walnut Grove, North and South of the Burg such as Garrisonville, Aquia, Route one Stage coach road and several stops, Centerville, Dumfries, Fairfax, Richmond, etc.. Most of my stuff is in Secure storage for the time being so I do not have pics of everything. That said, I do have enough photos to share in several dozen posts if everyone is agreeable/interested. Please note the samples attached and advise which threads would be most appropriate for posting future old finds.

Now for the pictures...
#1 various plates, bullets, cape pins found at the sites noted above (closeups later)
#2 Small sample of the 400+ Bullet varients used during the war
#3 Puppy Paw buckle with general service, infantry, calvary, and artillary buttons
#4 Riflemans sling buckle with Bat wings, Cannon Percussion fuses (fired), and knap sack hooks
#5 Camp art Carved bullet watch fob and chain, marine corps button, navy button (recovered from union camps in Stafford, VA)
#6 Camp art Artillary fuse cut down for a ring or pendant and marked with the Third corps symbol (Stafford, VA)
#7 Buttons, Buttons, Buttons (close ups later)

Folks - I hope you enjoy.

Thanks - Joe

[SC_hunter]

Welcome to TNet....Man, you have one fine collection of relics...the kind that makes me start to drool. Again, Welcome and would love to see some more posts from ya.

[cntrydncr1]

great collection. welcome to Tnet

[RickyP]

Joe,

That is some nice finds, but just keep on hunting and one day you'll have a nice collection.

[Cheezie]

Impressive collection and presentation. Well done, Joe!

[goldgrubber]

Welcome! And WOW, great collection!

[RON (PA)]

Welcome aboard. That is a great collection of relics that you have.

[BlueDiamonds]

sweet!

[DCMDer]

Spectacular collection!!!. Thank you sharing it and yes keep em coming.

[nightwolf]

One of the finest relic displays I've seen, you really did great work digging all that up and putting it together, thanks for sharing it with us!

[sniper19612003]

Out Standing Collection! Welcome and job well done.

[gmsparky]

what a fine collection, VERY,VERY cool thanks for showing it to us.

[repairman65]

Hay Joe, impressive collection, I think I might have some of in my garage. Dad

[BuckleBoy]

Holy JESUS. I wanna see as much as you are willing to post. Now THAT gets my blood Pumping!


Excellent finds~!


P.S.--I can't believe you found a SHALER and got all three pieces of it!

[fortbball9]

nice collection--i wished my collection looked like that

[*Dig-Dug*]

hey repairman65 glad to see you found this site and signed up. Told you it was impressive. Don't tell any of these guys where you live cause I want to see my collection again someday! You need to start posting your finds here I know you have a few.

Go fishing! Joe

[Detectingfreak]

Congratulations on all of the Civil War finds!!!!

[dex378]

Wow! What a museum quality collection!!! Very impressive!!!

[DJ_Quinn]

Woe! Your my hero Mr. Slumlord, that's a fantastic collection. You can open your own Civil War museum!

[*Dig-Dug*]

Well I don't know about a museum but I do have lots of stuff. 90% of it is in storage and what I am showing off now is the bulk of the good stuff. Some day I will dig the rest out, photograph it and share it as well. When I do that I will also shoot the stuff my buddy found while his family owned the Moss Neck Plantation. For those of you who don't know, Moss Neck was owned by the Corbin Family during the Civil War and was used by Stonewall Jackson as his winter headquarters following the battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862. I had the privledge to hunt the property for only a few months prior to it's sale but WOW! what a time we had. He had a few years on me in those Confederate Camps and his finds as simply amazing.