Case Full of Civil War Relics Found Over the Past 2 1/2 Days!

[mangum]

Pictured are all of my finds from 2 1/2 days at DIV. I had a great time & saved some nice pieces of Civil War history. We were searching a large dug in winter camp, there were some amazing finds made (record breaking). I felt privileged to have the opportunity to save some home history from such a historic site. The friends and beautiful scenery were awesome as well. Can't wait to do it again! (note - 1 bullet is a Sharpes, not Spencer, wasn't thinking before I type!)

 

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[Cletus]

man what a great hunt you had!!! Congrats!!!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice finds and post

 

[fishstick]

I always liked the way you layout your post.. They are hands down the BEST!!!!! Congratz on all the great finds.... I hope to one day experience a DIV hunt!!!!!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Congrats on a hugely successful civil war hunt!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the awesome CW relic hunt!

 

[49r Relics]

Nice post and pics, what an epic hunt(s). Interesting on that fatty IH, not a lawnmower cut, purposefully cut by a soldier.

 

[mangum]

Nice post and pics, what an epic hunt(s). Interesting on that fatty IH, not a lawnmower cut, purposefully cut by a soldier.

I agree, the edges are also worked. Maybe they were trying to make a ring? It's more interesting than a coin in perfect condition! Like I always say, every relic tells a story...

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

you had a great DIV hunt Josh! congrats!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Awesome digs, it appears you got your monies worth while at the DIV event. Which detector were you swinging?

 

[mangum]

Awesome digs, it appears you got your monies worth while at the DIV event. Which detector were you swinging?

GPX 4800

 

[btjbtj]

Wow, love your finds and really appreciate the format of your post. Congrats. -Lisa & John

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great hunt, and a very nice display.

 

[Rustynailsandscrews]

Pictured are all of my finds from 2 1/2 days at DIV. I had a great time & saved some nice pieces of Civil War history. We were searching a large dug in winter camp, there were some amazing finds made (record breaking). I felt privileged to have the opportunity to save some home history from such a historic site. The friends and beautiful scenery were awesome as well. Can't wait to do it again! (note - 1 bullet is a Sharpes, not Spencer, wasn't thinking before I type!)View attachment 1378928View attachment 1378929View attachment 1378930View attachment 1378931View attachment 1378932View attachment 1378933View attachment 1378934View attachment 1378935View attachment 1378936View attachment 1378937View attachment 1378938View attachment 1378939

I think the Indian head fatty was turned into a home made thumb type of screw driver. I shoot traditional muzzle loading guns and have seen many original examples of improvised hand made tools. I think that is exactly what you have and would have been used to remove or tighten the screws to the hammer or screws securing the barrel to a stock. Because of the way it is worked you can generate more torque. Nice find.

 

[mangum]

I think the Indian head fatty was turned into a home made thumb type of screw driver. I shoot traditional muzzle loading guns and have seen many original examples of improvised hand made tools. I think that is exactly what you have and would have been used to remove or tighten the screws to the hammer or screws securing the barrel to a stock. Because of the way it is worked you can generate more torque. Nice find.

That makes a lot of sense. It was definitely made this way on purpose, thanks for the insight. A really neat piece of history!

 

[relic nut]

Nice group of relics. Thanks for posting. We need to save what's left before it is all under blacktop. Congrats

HH RN

 

[Rustynailsandscrews]

That makes a lot of sense. It was definitely made this way on purpose, thanks for the insight. A really neat piece of history!

It is a really neat piece of history and a great find !! Some soldier was maintaining his weapon with it. Necessity is the mother of invention. It is really a very nice find when you know the reason behind the find.

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Great finds!

A friend and I found a Union Army civil war era camp on the west coast, and have been digging the same kind of targets, it's a blast and a rare opportunity on the west coast. I can see how addicting it can become

HH,
Brian