Two CW bullets made me a little horse

[ModernMiner]

Bubba and I hit a mid 1800's house on 21 acres today that I had gained permission recently to detect. They owner said some people have used their "Geiger counters" on the property in the past though. This property is just beautiful, like out of a magazine. Miniature horses in the pastures, and turkeys, geese, ducks, and chickens roaming the yard. Oh yeah, I almost forgot Peety the old dachshund who kept trying to hump my arm. (I think Bubba was jealous)
I dug some coins but nothing silver and not even a wheat! I found a few relics out in the horse pasture up close to the dirt road out front. A lantern piece, piece of a pocketwatch, and two CW 3-ringers!
CW troops went through this county after the battle of Bentonville, but I'm not sure how close to this property.
The VIN tag, which I thought would be from a tractor, turned out to be from an Izuzu! Talk about finding junk!

Can anyone ID these two CW bullets? They are taller then the .58 3-ringers I usually find. There is more space between the base & first ring.

I plan on making the owners a shadowbox if I can find enough relics. They are excited to see everything I dig.

That's all folks,
MM

 

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[tymcmurray]

Great recoveries, Doug!!!
I'm not at my regular computer so I can't check that bullet for. sorry.

 

[seger98]

After you make that last payment, I think it'll be time for new siding or maybe even a roof. Nice pictures & finds Doug!

Chris

 

[RPG]

Nice post Doug. Those bullets look a little odd.

Love the wild life. Those toms would be good in a hot oil bath.

Geiger counters? I've had people say the same thing. What's up with that.

Good Luck
Randy

PS-Love the new crib.

 

[tymcmurray]

GOT 'EM.

3 Groove Minie Ball - Southern Manufacture - Charleston Arsenal

MM#: 367
TT#: 169
Caliber: .577
Diameter: .560
Length: 1.12
Weight:
Rings: 3
Base Type: 5
Cavity Type: 11
Weapon: Rifle Musket
Cartridge: Paper
Load Type: Muzzle
Ignition Type: Percussion Cap
Used By: CSA


This is the link: http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/bullet_details.asp?BID=252

 

[ModernMiner]

Great recoveries, Doug!!!
I'm not at my regular computer so I can't check that bullet for. sorry.

Thanks Ty.
I'll let you slide this time, but let's try to stay at your regular computer next time.
-Doug-

After you make that last payment, I think it'll be time for new siding or maybe even a roof. Nice pictures & finds Doug!

Chris

Chris,
I was hoping for a new HD TV first.
Thanks buddy,
Doug

Nice post Doug. Those bullets look a little odd.
Love the wild life. Those toms would be good in a hot oil bath.
Geiger counters? I've had people say the same thing. What's up with that.
Good Luck
Randy
PS-Love the new crib.

Thanks Randy. I'm getting hungry thinking about it now.
-Doug-

 

[ModernMiner]

GOT 'EM.

3 Groove Minie Ball - Southern Manufacture - Charleston Arsenal

MM#: 367
TT#: 169
Caliber: .577
Diameter: .560
Length: 1.12
Weight:
Rings: 3
Base Type: 5
Cavity Type: 11
Weapon: Rifle Musket
Cartridge: Paper
Load Type: Muzzle
Ignition Type: Percussion Cap
Used By: CSA


This is the link: http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/bullet_details.asp?BID=252

You da man Ty!!! Thank you.
I thought it was a Gardiner, but that was just a guess.
-Doug-

 

[VOL1266-X]

You need a haircut-Oh, I'm sorry, that's the pony. Nice Hi Base mini and other finds. Looks like you and bubba need to keep "humping' that site. HH.

 

[B|lker]

NICE DIGS DUG

Did Bubba find anything?

 

[ModernMiner]

You need a haircut-Oh, I'm sorry, that's the pony. Nice Hi Base mini and other finds. Looks like you and bubba need to keep "humping' that site. HH.

I was looking at those horses wondering what they would look like with John Wayne or Clint Eastwood riding them into town in a western movie.
Some of these hunters may mistake them as deer.
Thanks VOL,
Doug

NICE DIGS DUG

Did Bubba find anything?

Yes, Bubba found he couldn't keep up with a young guy like me.
I think Bubba's due real soon.
Thanks Bill,
Doug

 

[capndan151]

Nice going on those bullets. Love to see something different

 

[vayank54]

GOT 'EM.

3 Groove Minie Ball - Southern Manufacture - Charleston Arsenal

MM#: 367
TT#: 169
Caliber: .577
Diameter: .560
Length: 1.12
Weight:
Rings: 3
Base Type: 5
Cavity Type: 11
Weapon: Rifle Musket
Cartridge: Paper
Load Type: Muzzle
Ignition Type: Percussion Cap
Used By: CSA


This is the link: http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/bullet_details.asp?BID=252

You da man Ty!!! Thank you.
I thought it was a Gardiner, but that was just a guess.
-Doug
I agree with MM those look like what we always called confederate high rings. The Gardner Explosives are usually gray color and will have a teat in the base and Gardner's Pat and the date on the skirt. I've attached a couple pics of an explosive.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Dude. You are a nut.
Great pics and story.

 

[brnn53]

Nice saves. Yep, high base bullets. They are much more sought after than the regular 3 ringers. Congrats!
Mike

 

[K*E*L*L*Y]

Bubba and I hit a mid 1800's house on 21 acres today that I had gained permission recently to detect. They owner said some people have used their "Geiger counters" on the property in the past though. This property is just beautiful, like out of a magazine. Miniature horses in the pastures, and turkeys, geese, ducks, and chickens roaming the yard. Oh yeah, I almost forgot Peety the old dachshund who kept trying to hump my arm. (I think Bubba was jealous)
I dug some coins but nothing silver and not even a wheat! I found a few relics out in the horse pasture up close to the dirt road out front. A lantern piece, piece of a pocketwatch, and two CW 3-ringers!
CW troops went through this county after the battle of Bentonville, but I'm not sure how close to this property.
The VIN tag, which I thought would be from a tractor, turned out to be from an Izuzu! Talk about finding junk!

Can anyone ID these two CW bullets? They are taller then the .58 3-ringers I usually find. There is more space between the base & first ring.

I plan on making the owners a shadowbox if I can find enough relics. They are excited to see everything I dig.

That's all folks,
MM

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot Peety the old dachshund who kept trying to hump my arm. (I think Bubba was jealous) "
you make me laugh! you just cant help yourself... hahah!

 

[Dman]

Nice finds. I like the bullets.

 

[Curious The George]

Nice finds on the bullets. When I saw the little horses I thought of Monty Python for some reason. I could just see one of the knights after the Holy Grail riding one of those with his feet on the ground and walking along with the horse saying, "Giddy Up!". Weird, I know.

 

[ModernMiner]

Thanks everybody. What I lack in finds, I try to make up in humor.
I am glad to have those two bullets though, since that is a different variety than I normally find.
Any CW relics I dig really make my day.
Have a great week,
MM

 

[TiredIron]

GOT 'EM.

3 Groove Minie Ball - Southern Manufacture - Charleston Arsenal

MM#: 367
TT#: 169
Caliber: .577
Diameter: .560
Length: 1.12
Weight:
Rings: 3
Base Type: 5
Cavity Type: 11
Weapon: Rifle Musket
Cartridge: Paper
Load Type: Muzzle
Ignition Type: Percussion Cap
Used By: CSA


This is the link: http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/bullet_details.asp?BID=252

Ty,
Trying to understand something here..... ? If the specs call for the diameter to be .560....how come his calipers measure the diameter at .577?
Most of the .58 cal projectiles I've read about had a measured diameter of .577.
I understand that caliber does not usually reflect measured diameter but how come this doesn't measure correctly?
Thanks

 

[Bavaria Mike]

I also have a few of those bullets, must be Austrian or German Prussian! Nice post and HH, Mike