Todays hunt...big Civil War brass!

[sekypaleo]

It's been awhile since I have posted here. With my work schedule and the holidays it's been difficult to get some good long hunts in. It's been mostly just a few hours here and there. I got out this past Sat morning and got a 69 cal. minie right on top the ground, but that was it for that site. Today I decided to do some scouting around and towards the end of the day hit a spot that produced my first big Civil War brass since this spring.... the scabbard for a 1840 NCO's sword! This is a first for me and I was definitely not expecting it. Around the area I found minies, melted lead and a broken pocket knife. I have high hopes for this spot to produce some more relics in 2012. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

Congrats on the partial sword scabbard sekypaleo!
Sure wish I could find three ringers as easily as you seem to!

Dave

 

[Ifoundit69]

THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT ! AWESOME FINDS !

 

[James from TN]

Those are some great relics. Looks like you are in a hot spot. Hope there is a plate waiting for you.

 

[ModernMiner]

Awesome find. You can add that one in with your Best Finds of 2011 post since you've still met the deadline.
Congrats & looking forward to seeing what else comes out of that spot.
-MM-

 

[wyattearp]

That brass sided pocket knife....... it should have been made by Waterbury same company that makes those great brass buttons. Very rare find and for sure Civil War era... I have one that I recovered both sides of. I Put feelers out on some of the knife forums and no one has seen one or has one. I would love to find one (non-dug) still in decent condition to buy.
You did real good....congrats on a very rare find

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet!

 

[Roland58]

Super saves~!!!! Congrats on some incredible finds~!!! The brass scabbard tip and knife are most impressive, as is finding the minnie on the surface!

 

[sekypaleo]

Thanks guys! Looks like 2011 ain't done yet. Today was a surprise, really didn't think I would do that well in that spot. HH'ing to all!

 

[sekypaleo]

That brass sided pocket knife....... it should have been made by Waterbury same company that makes those great brass buttons. Very rare find and for sure Civil War era... I have one that I recovered both sides of. I Put feelers out on some of the knife forums and no one has seen one or has one. I would love to find one (non-dug) still in decent condition to buy.
You did real good....congrats on a very rare find

Knife says: W & ? BRASINGTON . SHEFFIELD

 

[romeo-1]

Very nice relic...I don't remember seeing one posted intact like that.

 

[civilman1]

YES SIR!! Nice dig

 

[wyattearp]

Here's a picture of the one I found.
You should be able to read the side.
Reads: W.VILLE.M.Co.WATERBURY

Guess more than one manufacture made these.

 

[VOL1266-X]

As I told you on the phone a few minutes ago Bill, that scabbard drag is one awesome recovery. I have one on my wish list. You havew enjoyed an incredible year of detecting with more to come this weekend. HH Bud, Quindy.

 

[lazanca]

GREAT FIND.

 

[Tsondru]

Great finds, friend - Here's hoping 2012 is ever better for you!

 

[sekypaleo]

Great finds, friend - Here's hoping 2012 is ever better for you!

Thanks! I can't imagine 2012 topping this year, but there's always hope eh? Good luck and happy hunting to you also! Bill

 

[Hutch911]

Sweet NCO sword scabbard drag!!!!! I dug one a few weeks ago. Don't see them show up very often great finds !!!

 

[RockyDig]

Sweet NCO sword scabbard drag!!!!! I dug one a few weeks ago. Don't see them show up very often great finds !!!

Yeah, nice drag...when Hutch pulled his we talked about how none of us had seen one of those posted, than BAM, here's another one. Great job!

 

[ivan salis]

english made sheffield steel * the english suppiled the south with supplies during the civil war via blockade runners .

sheffield , england was famous for making swords and cutlery as well as crockery