1800s Padlock and a bullet

[ModernMiner]

1800's Padlock and a bullet

Short post......
Detected for an hour after work by some huge old Oaks along side what used to be a stagecoach road.
Found a neat 1800's padlock ("S & Co."), and this type of bullet was a first for me. It was ID'd in the what is it section by "The CannonGuy".
Thanks for looking,
MM

 

[Jeff H]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Nice lock MM. Might clean up nicely with a bit of electrolysis. Looks like a silver match safe you have there. Is it sterling? Nice digs !

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Nice lock MM. Might clean up nicely with a bit of electrolysis. Looks like a silver match safe you have there. Is it sterling? Nice digs !

Thanks Jeff.
I'll hit it with some electrolysis next week. Yep, I think the match safe is sterling.
-MM-

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

That lock is way too cool for you MM. WTG, Q.

 

[{Sentinel}]

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Got you some ole' Indian Wars lead there Doug. That's a very cool lock too and the slide is quite ornate. Keep at it bud, you're gonna find that killer find sooon, I can feel it!

 

[Dman]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Awesome as always.
Congrats on the lock.
Dman
Dman
Dman

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Very cool finds there Doug!
Love that padlock and the match holder!

Dave

 

[Idaho hunter]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

the 3rd item in question looks like a piece that screwed onto the end of
a ram rod with an oil cloth patch over it and pushed down the barrel of a gun to clean it.
I have several new ones that I use on my muzzle loading rifle to clean it
nice find Idaho Hunter

 

[KOOTNEY KID]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Neat lookin lock,good job!

 

[StevoCBR]

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[spitfire55]

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[Woodland Detectors]

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That's one of the nicest locks I have seen dug in a while.
I'm glad to see your having fun buddy.
I'm sending Jackpot thoughts your way.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

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Nice relics MM

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

That lock is way too cool for you MM. WTG, Q.

Thanks Q.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Got you some ole' Indian Wars lead there Doug. That's a very cool lock too and the slide is quite ornate. Keep at it bud, you're gonna find that killer find sooon, I can feel it!

Thanks Josh,
It's nice to find those locks with the keyhole covers still attached. This is the most ornate one I've found so far.
-Dug-

Awesome as always.
Congrats on the lock.
Dman
Dman
Dman

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Dug
Dug
Dug

Very cool finds there Doug!
Love that padlock and the match holder!

Dave

Thanks Dave.
I wasn't sure what that match holder was. I'm glad I have an ID now.
Ya gotta love Tnet.
-Doug-

the 3rd item in question looks like a piece that screwed onto the end of
a ram rod with an oil cloth patch over it and pushed down the barrel of a gun to clean it.
I have several new ones that I use on my muzzle loading rifle to clean it
nice find Idaho Hunter

Thanks for that ID Idaho. That is fantastic. I dug it very close to where I dug the bullet too.
-Doug-

That's one of the nicest locks I have seen dug in a while.
I'm glad to see your having fun buddy.
I'm sending Jackpot thoughts your way.

Thanks Mikey.
If I hit it big you and I are going to Disneyland.
-Dug-

THANKS FOR THE GREAT REPLIES FOLKS. VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

 

[BobinSouthVA]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Wow cool finds

Can't wait to see what the contents of the strong box it was keeping locked when you find it.

 

[Detectingfreak]

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Nice lock

 

[jemakat]

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Cool luck.

I think the 3rd lock from the bottom at the following link will provide you with more information on the lock.

http://www.antique-padlocks.com/smoke_s&co.htm

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Cool luck.

I think the 3rd lock from the bottom at the following link will provide you with more information on the lock.

http://www.antique-padlocks.com/smoke_s&co.htm

You nailed that one. Thank you. Hopefully mine will clean up like that after electrolysis. Great job!
--MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1800's Padlock and a bullet

Wow cool finds

Can't wait to see what the contents of the strong box it was keeping locked when you find it.

You and me both Bob. LOL
Thanks,
MM