Identify these?

[ekeisler]

These are probably Revolutionary War era but the bullet looks like Civil War era. Found these at the battle of stono ferry site but it is so diverse out there it is hard to tell. I think the button is a Continental Army button but I don't know. Please help!

 

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[MarkDz]

In my opinion... The bullet looks fairly modern to me, but it might be some unusual pistol shot from the 1800s (the folks on the Civil War forum could probably help much more). I'm not sure about the other item. It doesn't look entirely like a button to me. Almost looks like the end of a shotgun shell?
Either way, keep digging!

 

[archaeologykid]

I think you have a Civil War era. bullet they are called "William's Cleaner Bullet." It was never fired. Good find! I have never found a Civil War bullet that has not been fired. Anyway your other item looks like a flat button, very common in Rev. War and Civil War era. I do not know. Let me know if you need anymore help with artifacts.

 

[ekeisler]

I think you have a Civil War era. bullet they are called "William's Cleaner Bullet." It was never fired. Good find! I have never found a Civil War bullet that has not been fired. Anyway your other item looks like a flat button, very common in Rev. War and Civil War era. I do not know. Let me know if you need anymore help with artifacts.

Ok thanks!

 

[MarkDz]

I think you have a Civil War era. bullet they are called "William's Cleaner Bullet." It was never fired.

Got to disagree... Try a Google Image search... this bullet doesn't match a Williams or any other CW bullet I've ever seen. I think it's considerably more modern.

 

[surf]

Hello ekeisler,

Could you do closeups of the button, please? I think I'm seeing a crowned lion facing left, it just doesn't seem Continental, more livery...

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(Circa 1776-1780) Continental Army USA Button. Albert GI2A. Pewter. VF.

 

[ekeisler]

Here are some close ups Surf.

 

[surf]

What happened to the color?

You've got it in hand, do you see the lion, or have i got my glasses on sideways again?

 

[ekeisler]

What happened to the color?

You've got it in hand, do you see the lion, or have i got my glasses on sideways again?

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I see it too.

 

[baspinall]

Wasn't there a civil war bullet that had three pieces to it? They stacked together then were shot.

 

[d2]

Yes there was a 3 piece bullet it was a "Shaler" bullet and the bullet pictured is not one. It looks like a fairly modern bullet to me too...d2

 

[arrowhead82]

I'm no expert, but I am almost sure you have a savage revolver bullet. whether it is civil war or rev war, I do not know. try posting it on the civil war forum, they have some experts there.
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[SCDigginWithAK]

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Love that fire department button!