Are there any relic hunters around here?

2oldbones · Oct 8, 2014

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

GatorBoy · Oct 8, 2014

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 · Oct 8, 2014

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.

GatorBoy said:
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 · Oct 8, 2014

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 · Oct 8, 2014

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

GatorBoy said:
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 · Oct 8, 2014

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

NiagracountyNY · Oct 9, 2014

2oldbones said:
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 · Oct 9, 2014

GatorBoy said:
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 · Oct 9, 2014

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

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2oldbones · Oct 9, 2014

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.

NiagracountyNY said:
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 · Oct 11, 2014

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

Massieville Mike · Oct 14, 2014

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!