Bullet and knife

[danec71]

Can anybody tell me about how old the knife is. And the bullet has no markings and I don't have calipers so I'm just wondering if somebody can give me what they think the caliber might be by judging it in my hand I'm thinking somewhere around 50 thanks

 

[d2]

I would guess .45-70 or something like that. And the Company that made the knife started in the late 1790's but yours may be WWII vintage or earlier. Great finds...d2

 

[danec71]

These come from a cabin that operated at a mine in the late 1800's

 

[mirage83]

What are the markings, if any, on the bottom of the cartridge case? They should identify the cartridge and possibly the weapon it was used in.

 

[danec71]

There is no markings on the bottom.all I know it is big

 

[AU Seeker]

This site dates a similar knife in a set only as "1800s"

ANTIQUE STEEL THREE PRONG FORK MATCHING KNIFE 1800,S JR & CO PLUS

 

[Bruce R]

Looks like a 45-90 , buffalo gun.

 

[1942 merc]

Can you measure the casing only and show a pic of the primer area .I found a casing only that looks just like that but is smashed some . No marking or writing on the case at all . It is 5/8th wide and 1 3/4 long .