This was in Tennessee. Just seeing if anyone can id this thank you very much
sponge Bronze Member Nov 15, 2012 1,691 685 Florida Nov 10, 2013 #1 This was in Tennessee. Just seeing if anyone can id this thank you very much Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!
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GatorBoy Gold Member May 28, 2012 14,716 6,149 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 11, 2013 #2 Very little oxidation for old lead..but it happens.. especially in the water. Looks like a rifled musket shot of some kind. Last edited: Nov 11, 2013
Very little oxidation for old lead..but it happens.. especially in the water. Looks like a rifled musket shot of some kind.
OP OP sponge Bronze Member Nov 15, 2012 1,691 685 Florida Nov 11, 2013 Thread starter #3 Thanks gator a friend of mine asked me to try and identfy it for him. I have some I found too.I will go through and get pics in.
Thanks gator a friend of mine asked me to try and identfy it for him. I have some I found too.I will go through and get pics in.
GatorBoy Gold Member May 28, 2012 14,716 6,149 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 11, 2013 #4 Your welcome. The shape of the front has me wondering if it may be from a more modern muzzle loader. This one is from Tennessee ..civil war.
Your welcome. The shape of the front has me wondering if it may be from a more modern muzzle loader. This one is from Tennessee ..civil war.
OP OP sponge Bronze Member Nov 15, 2012 1,691 685 Florida Nov 11, 2013 Thread starter #5 Yea he found it in Tennessee. Ill ask on location
R rovnrbl53 Jr. Member Sep 29, 2011 98 14 Nov 12, 2013 #6 show a close up of nose and base for better potential ID. Civil war bullets in very wet area or in wood may not acquire a patina. Also if that bullet was made with more of a pewter alloy it won't get a patina like lead.
show a close up of nose and base for better potential ID. Civil war bullets in very wet area or in wood may not acquire a patina. Also if that bullet was made with more of a pewter alloy it won't get a patina like lead.
GatorBoy Gold Member May 28, 2012 14,716 6,149 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 12, 2013 #7 Very true
OP OP sponge Bronze Member Nov 15, 2012 1,691 685 Florida Nov 12, 2013 Thread starter #8 Ok will do that next time I see him. Thanks for the help. Get back shortly
Tejaas Hero Member Sep 8, 2012 826 1,019 TX Hill Country Detector(s) used Garrett AT PRO ~ Propointer ~ Modified Lesche ~ Predator Little Eagle ~ Royal Picks ~ Marshalltown Trowels ~ Sift Tables/Screens Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Nov 13, 2013 #9 It is a Moly-coated modern black powder slug.
Tejaas Hero Member Sep 8, 2012 826 1,019 TX Hill Country Detector(s) used Garrett AT PRO ~ Propointer ~ Modified Lesche ~ Predator Little Eagle ~ Royal Picks ~ Marshalltown Trowels ~ Sift Tables/Screens Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Nov 13, 2013 #10 For reference, here is the same concept applied to the .308 cartridges I use in my National Match Springfield M1A. Attachments image-288303394.png 559.9 KB · Views: 107
For reference, here is the same concept applied to the .308 cartridges I use in my National Match Springfield M1A.