Are there any relic hunters around here?

[2oldbones]

Found this primer the last time out with my old dfx before it broke down.

 

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[GatorBoy]

That's a really nice and uncommon find a lot of folks wouldn't have known what it was.
I love the old military stuff.
I've found some over the years most really shows its age.. Not the prettiest 1830 s stuff mostly

 

[2oldbones]

On the site where I found this primer I have also found about 43 others. All fired and all within about 50 feet of each other. This area has also produced one shoulder scale and a cent from 1863. The Indian head looked as if it was dropped yesterday.

That's a really nice and uncommon find a lot of folks wouldn't have known what it was.
I love the old military stuff.
I've found some over the years most really shows its age.. Not the prettiest 1830 s stuff mostly

 

[GatorBoy]

Sounds like it was a high point Perfect for setting up down range shots.
Speaking of Indian heads I eyeballed one on the surface today.
.. first time I've ever done that.
Not 1800's but still that was cool

 

[2oldbones]

Lol, What they were doing was firing on the town!

Sounds like it was a high point Perfect for setting up down range shots.
Speaking of Indian heads I eyeballed one on the surface today.
.. first time I've ever done that.
Not 1800's but still that was cool

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[GatorBoy]

Hey if that's the target that's the target

 

[NiagracountyNY]

Found this primer the last time out with my old dfx before it broke down.View attachment 1063962

Before you posted this pic im afraid I wouldn't even Know what that is if I found it.Glad you posted this thank you.I sure hope I come across one of those before my times up.What age range are you guessing on it?

 

[NiagracountyNY]

Sounds like it was a high point Perfect for setting up down range shots.
Speaking of Indian heads I eyeballed one on the surface today.
.. first time I've ever done that.
Not 1800's but still that was cool

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Very Cool.That doesnt happen everyday.

 

[Rcard86]

Anyone hunt in the Prince George, Va area, I need some new relic hunting buddies?

 

[2oldbones]

This primer would of been made during the Civil War. Given where I found this and the other things that were in the same area, I would say probably 1862 or early 63.

Before you posted this pic im afraid I wouldn't even Know what that is if I found it.Glad you posted this thank you.I sure hope I come across one of those before my times up.What age range are you guessing on it?

 

[NiagracountyNY]

Thanks 2oldbones.I hope I'm lucky enough to come across one. HH

 

[Massieville Mike]

Ok Gator boy here's a few. Nothing spectacular mind you, but seems like you were asking for participation so.....

I haven't posted in this forum before, I guess because I don't generally find relics from the civil war, colonial era, ect........ you know, really, really old/really cool stuff. I didn't realize there was much interest in "newer" relics. But hey, I'm glad to hear there is. I like em too! I'll try to participate in this forum in the future. You are right, it did seem to be getting cobwebs. Thanks for starting the thread!

 

[GatorBoy]

Well heck yeah those are great..
Thank you for chipping in... Definitely great relics.
I have a few more interesting ones while I'm here

 

[GatorBoy]

This one I just dug two days ago it's a world war 2 Gunners wings







This is a 1918 wheat penny.. That by itself is not a big deal but it's the only one I've found holed







They don't have to be super old to be nice relics in my book

 

[2oldbones]

Shoulder Scales-------Civil War

 

[2oldbones]

Kentucky Military Institute first version made between 1842-1862

 

[2oldbones]

Recent finds in Kentucky

 

[GatorBoy]

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1066654"/>Shoulder Scales-------Civil War

I've never seen any like that I'm used to ones looking like this

 

[2oldbones]

Bormann 12lb fragment, Battle of Perryville

 

[GatorBoy]

Nice stuff guys no civil war stuff down here but there is pre Civil War from the 1830's