thrillathahunt Silver Member Joined Jul 24, 2006 Messages 4,601 Reaction score 953 Golden Thread 0 Location TEXAS Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 27, 2012 #1 This was found at an 1860's era campsite along with round balls, mini balls, eagle buttons, black powder box caps, saddle shield, etc. It is made of brass and is 3 1/4 in. long. Any ideas? Attachments DSCN2700.webp 7.3 KB · Views: 134 DSCN2703.webp 10.3 KB · Views: 130 DSCN2702.webp 10.8 KB · Views: 135
This was found at an 1860's era campsite along with round balls, mini balls, eagle buttons, black powder box caps, saddle shield, etc. It is made of brass and is 3 1/4 in. long. Any ideas?
G generic username Full Member Joined Jul 7, 2008 Messages 183 Reaction score 66 Golden Thread 0 Location Mid Michigan Detector(s) used X-Terra PRO, CTX3030, XP MI-4 Primary Interest: Other Oct 27, 2012 #2 brass reminds me of firearms.. like black powder stuff. Upvote 0
BosnMate Gold Member Joined Sep 10, 2010 Messages 6,942 Reaction score 8,441 Golden Thread 0 Detector(s) used Whites MXT, Whites DFX, Whites 6000 Di Pro Primary Interest: Other Oct 27, 2012 #3 It's an entry thimble, the ramrod pipe where the ramrod enters the stock. Probably off of a full stock muzzle loading rifle or pistol. Upvote 0
It's an entry thimble, the ramrod pipe where the ramrod enters the stock. Probably off of a full stock muzzle loading rifle or pistol.
BosnMate Gold Member Joined Sep 10, 2010 Messages 6,942 Reaction score 8,441 Golden Thread 0 Detector(s) used Whites MXT, Whites DFX, Whites 6000 Di Pro Primary Interest: Other Oct 27, 2012 #4 This is a photo of a thimble inlet into the stock of a rifle. For lots of pictures do a google search of images, "ramrod thimbles." Upvote 0
This is a photo of a thimble inlet into the stock of a rifle. For lots of pictures do a google search of images, "ramrod thimbles."
TerryC Gold Member Joined Jun 26, 2008 Messages 7,855 Reaction score 11,226 Golden Thread 0 Location Yarnell, AZ Detector(s) used Ace 250 (2), Ace 300, Gold Bug 2, Tesoro Cortes, Garrett Sea Hunter, Whites TDI SL SE, Fisher Impulse 8, Minelab Monster 1000, Minelab CTX3030, Falcon MD20, Garrett Pro-pointer, Calvin Bunker digger. Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Oct 27, 2012 #5 Very good, BM, very good! That pic you have says it all! TTC Upvote 0
thrillathahunt Silver Member Joined Jul 24, 2006 Messages 4,601 Reaction score 953 Golden Thread 0 Location TEXAS Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 27, 2012 Thread Owner #6 Awesome! Thanks BosnMate! Upvote 0
doublet2a Bronze Member Joined Apr 15, 2007 Messages 1,281 Reaction score 306 Golden Thread 0 Location Lindsay, California Detector(s) used Minelab Sov. Elite 5", 8" & 10" coils. EXP II 8" & 10" coils with inline Sunray pin pointer. AT Pro 8" & 10" Coils, Equinox 600 10" and 5" coils. Oct 27, 2012 #7 Sweet find Rick!! How you doing anyway?? Tim Upvote 0
Gunrunner61 Silver Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 2,964 Reaction score 460 Golden Thread 0 Location Dalton,Ga. Detector(s) used Whites MXT, E Trac, Garrett Pro Pinpointer Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 28, 2012 #8 Killer find and even more killer Id......................HH Upvote 0
thrillathahunt Silver Member Joined Jul 24, 2006 Messages 4,601 Reaction score 953 Golden Thread 0 Location TEXAS Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 28, 2012 Thread Owner #9 Tim, sent you a PM....... Upvote 0
nsdq Silver Member Joined Oct 16, 2011 Messages 4,040 Reaction score 1,931 Golden Thread 0 Location Tarpon springs FL Detector(s) used AT-Pro,Ace 150, flea market digger Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 28, 2012 #10 that is cool Upvote 0