Day of Lead

[Bharpring]

Had a great time on a group hunt near Charleston today, which got dominated by lead finds. Here are a few of the finds.



some kind of carved bullet


general service button


couple of bullets

 

[TomW244]

I always love the bullets, but that Eagle button is in amazing condition! Great job!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice hunt! The lead bullet made into a jewelry charm is a great find!

 

[relic nut]

Great hunt! Carved bullets are always a cool find.

 

[$stinger]

Great finds! What did you clean the button with it looks amazing.

 

[Bharpring]

Great finds! What did you clean the button with it looks amazing.

I soak them in hydrogen peroxide for a little while then rub baking soda when moist to see if there is any gilt. Rinse and let dry completely. Then coat in Vaseline a let sit for an hour or longer. Then wipe with cotton cloth or towel.

I will check on it while it’s in peroxide and brush with an old tooth brush to determine if it needs to stay in the peroxide for longer.

 

[thrifty76now]

You dug lots of old civil war lead,but I like the eagle button best.

 

[dirtlooter]

Civ lead is always cool and a carved bullet is very cool find too. the button looks very nice too