An Interesting Assortment of Lead

[romeo-1]

I got back out to the beach where i found the cannonball for another shot. No cannonballs this time but time really wasn't on my side. Tide was almost full in and there was a rain storm bearing down on us so I only had an hour. Finds were limited but I did find a nice assortment of lead. A couple musket balls, an Enfield, a Snyder and a couple unknowns. I always consider it a worthwhile hunt when I get to add to my musket ball box!

I was a little disappointed that I didn't come out with another cannonball but kind of happy as well. I'm glad that the beach is not littered with them as that would take away the joy of finding them. I did dig out the largest mortar fragment yet from about 18 inches. I'm going back tomorrow to try my luck again!

 

[thrillathahunt]

I really like finding old lead. I really do.

What is that thing at the bottom?

 

[umrgolf]

I really like finding old lead. I really do.

What is that thing at the bottom?

 

[romeo-1]

I really like finding old lead. I really do.

What is that thing at the bottom?

I have no idea what it is...it is lead and obviously had a purpose but other than that...

 

[Steve in PA]

What's up with the "modern" bullets? I noticed some in your last post too. Was there more than one battle at this place?

 

[romeo-1]

What's up with the "modern" bullets? I noticed some in your last post too. Was there more than one battle at this place?

Yep...there were multiple engagements here as well as being close to a fort which was active until the late Victorian...that would account for the "modern" lead.

 

[allen]

and I was happy when I found one old CW bullet.

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice set of slugs
The variety of things that were made from lead alloys is amazing,
I found a similar to your 'ring item' stamped 'dennison', it was a poker for clearing adhesive tubes.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I'm still happy you found one cannonball! It's my turn now. LOL

 

[civilman1]

Nice lead Could that bottom piece be a hand fashioned nipple protector

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

"I was a little disappointed that I didn't come out with another cannonball but kind of happy as well. I'm glad that the beach is not littered with them as that would take away the joy of finding them."

This statement made me laugh!

All in all, great finds romeo-1!

Dave

 

[The Patriot]

hey lead is great find in my book...got a pic of that lead box??

 

[romeo-1]

"I was a little disappointed that I didn't come out with another cannonball but kind of happy as well. I'm glad that the beach is not littered with them as that would take away the joy of finding them."

This statement made me laugh!

All in all, great finds romeo-1!

Dave

After today it made me laugh too! See my newest thread!!!

 

[traverdog]

Nice finds!!