relic question

[pepperpump]

I found this over the weekend in Stafford VA...I have been told it is a bridal bit for a horse, Anyways, I found it about 6 inches deep in very thick woods. There were no trails anywhere around and it was in a ravine which also had a stream in it. What are the chances it is from the civil war if any one knows There were several camps from the war very near by from what I have been told. Thanks again ahead of time and good luck hunting!!!
Pepperpump 8)

 

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[stoney56]

Not for sure that it's civil war era but looks similar to this one
http://www.alibaba.com/photo/10098078/Horse_Bits___French_mouth_full_cheek.jpg

 

[Daniel in Ak]

dude that is a watering bridal bit,and pretty dang nice to boot.Personally knowing about stafford I'd say it is period.You would not leave a bit in a horses mouth all day out in a pasture,and with so many camps around in that area and the fact you was off in the woods is a good indication it's period.Go back and hit that site real slow dude,and if you get any little chirps that sound funny dig it anyways ,as alot of really deep targets will give off a funny signal.Also if your going to restore the bit(which I would,because they are not that easy to come by in there entirity like yours)anyhow back to restoring,I use to hit my iron with a tourch from the shop,you know heat it up nice and get all the moisture out.I also when I had no access to torches was to put my iron on a cookie sheet in the oven and leave it in there over nite so the heat would draw the moister out also.Nice going on the relic.

 

[Fredneck]

Hmmm, wonder where you was diggin Looks like a period watering bit to me. I might add in great shape too. Your off on the right foot Pepperpump....WTG

Dave