Civil War carved lead, eagle "I" button, bayonet tip, other odds and ends.

[bluegrass digger]

I was able to spend the last two days on a new permission with civil war significance. I was told by the owner that many have detected and it would be "slim pickens". I found the obvious bullets, mostly button backs, two flat buttons, two general service coat buttons, an eagle "I", bayonet tip, and the carved lead was a great find. The guy I detected with found five carved pieces and an 1839 half dime in a concentrated area. If anyone has an idea of the two brass relics and spout piece I would like to know. The piece seems to be pewter. Thanks!

 

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[Jpro]

One of the brass items is part of a trigger guard. Looks to be off an Enfield rifle. Here is what a complete one looks like

 

[borntohunt460]

Awesome finds. I'd hardly call that slim pickens. It's always so gratifying to pull even some modest targets when an owner says it's hunted out. You dug some spectacular ones

 

[bluegrass digger]

Thanks. The curved piece seemed like a guard to me, but the guy I was hunting with thought it looked like a small spur.

 

[villagenut]

Judging from the number of pieces of carved lead, I would say you definitely have a campsite there. I would certainly invest more time there while under that same permission. Lots more potential there, for sure.

 

[metalev4]

Good variety of finds. Looks like a trigger guard and a knap sack hook. Keep digging, good spot.

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

I'd take those "slim pickings" any day of the week! Great recoveries - Thanks for sharing.

 

[parsonwalker]

Judging from the number of pieces of carved lead, I would say you definitely have a campsite there. I would certainly invest more time there while under that same permission. Lots more potential there, for sure.

Agreed! Nice Eagle I and partial bayonet especially. Good stuff.

 

[Davers]

I love it all.
awesome finds.
Davers