Lead whatsit ??

[Gunrunner61]

Found in the same field as .58 cal drops,and A cast I Any Ideas would be welcome. HH
I think I'll go along with your idea Breezie, A nipple protector it is.

[jeff of pa]

Looks Like what's left of a fired Slug
that Hit a rock or tree

[Bayter]

That's what I was thinking Jeff.

[Gunrunner61]

How about the numbers....looks like 242 to me....??

[duggap]

Possibly a mangled up lead seal.

[Bigcypresshunter]

How about the numbers....looks like 242 to me....??

Maybe it hit a tree that had 242 carved in backwards?

[Gunrunner61]

right,right,right

[jeff of pa]

didn't notice the number





looks a bit big for the seals I'v found
But possable I Guess

[Mac232]

You're getting better with the pictures Greg , keep it up . Going to give you a call in a little bit , got to turn my uniforms in first , though , by then you should be up .



Dave

[EVERY DAYS A FRI.]

i think i read too much in the signs and symbols its a map

[Breezie]

Since it has a post, it looks like a CW musket 'nipple protector' that was stamped with the regiment number. Or either it was a stamped lead piece that was carved into a nipple protector. During camp boredom, soldiers would carved nipple protectors out of round balls and other bullets. Below is one I found last year. Neat find Breezie

[Bigcypresshunter]

Since it has a post, it looks like a CW musket 'nipple protector' that was stamped with the regiment number. Or either it was a stamped lead piece that was carved into a nipple protector. During camp boredom, soldiers would carved nipple protectors out of round balls and other bullets. Below is one I found last year. Neat find Breezie

A nipple protector. Wow thats amazing. A little water down the nipple will ruin your day along with your gunpowder..

[yaxthri]

Aaaah, a GUN's nipple protector!!!

Me and my dirty mind....