Best finds

[Dfxcobb]

I have been detecting for around 10yrs and love the civil wsr relics. I went out a couple of weeks ago to a place i have pounded to death. It was before work 1 day and i decide to go for a couple of hours. I decide to look in a spot that i have overlooked because it was just to obvious. Thinking anyone abd everyone has probably tried it. But to my surprise within 30min of being there i found these 2 complete civil war muskets. They sstill had the tampoin in barrels and 1 still had precussion cap.. just wanted to share my best finds so far.. thanks

 

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[nagant]

unreal!!

 

[toddbbq]

Very nice finds!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Outstanding finds...IMHO: Must be Banner find(s).

I sure hope they clean-up and display well!

 

[villagenut]

Don't let em dry out.....banner finds !!!!

 

[Dfxcobb]

I am still working on thing as you the wood is difficult to stabilize..they are not in best of shape. I have run through electrolysis for a small
amount of time just to loosen large rust areas. I have used gemplers to stabilize the metal but
still eorking on the wood

 

[ToddsPoint]

The last pic...rifle is equipped with Maynard tape priming system. This might narrow down the possible type of rifle. Gary

 

[Rookster]

You don't see these kinds of finds here often.Congrats, super finds. BANNER.

 

[GB1]

very great finds banner

 

[Dfxcobb]

They look to be Harper Ferry Muskets

 

[RTR]

Banner ! All day looooong !