Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800s nails??

[Oilfield Diver]

Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800's nails??

Spent a couple of hours this evening in the front yard. A 1964 nickel, 1978 nickel, what I think is a late 1800's rifle shell - has "R" on the top, "F" on the bottom, "5" on the left, and "8" on the right, pre- primer cap era. Is 1800's correct? A couple of square tapered nails, are these 1800's as well? A Civil War Union eagle button. Is this a post 1865 design? Thx.

 

[jgas]

Re: Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800's nails??

Square nails most likely 1800's stuff. Not sure on the button, someone will know her though jgas

 

[rjs123]

Re: Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800's nails??

Looks like CW general service eagle button to me. Brass looks like 45/70 (post cw) is it a center fire cartridge?

 

[Oilfield Diver]

Re: Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800's nails??

Yes, I believe so. Property was once a CW camp. Here is a pic.

 

[alderan33]

Re: Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800's nails??

Nice ID on the General Service button. They used those during and for many years after the Civil War. I have found quite a few near old Forts in Wyoming which sprang up during the Indian Wars era. WTG and HH.

 

[TommNJ]

Re: Clad, CW Eagle Button, CW Rifle Shell, 1800's nails??

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TommNJ