Dug James Shell #3 today!

[garren]

I can't believe I dug another James shell and this one is different than my first two. This one is a type II and still has a large piece of sabot attached. I guess I can't electrolysis this without losing the white patina on the lead but I want to keep it intact. Any suggestions?

Also found some .69 cal. musket balls, canister shot, Sharps, .32 cal. Colt Navies, .58 cal. Minies and an eagle cuff button.

 

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[powrsurg]

Were those things hand forged?

 

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[garren]

Were those things hand forged?

I'm not sure how these were made. I tried to research it but didn't find any explicit details on the manufacturing process.

 

[powrsurg]

I only asked because from what it looks like post electrolysis, I’d say they were hand forged. I hope an expert chimes in because I’m interested to know. Great find by the way!!

I'm not sure how these were made. I tried to research it but didn't find any explicit details on the manufacturing process.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice saves. Great job with the cleaning. Congrats

 

[Digg Mo]

How’s the electrolysis going on the shell?

 

[garren]

How’s the electrolysis going on the shell?

So far so good. The sabot is slowing me down. It would be much easier without it but I want preserve it in place.

 

[garren]

Day 7 or 8...I lost count but the shell is coming along nicely. Sabot still has a dark gray look to it, which is good.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Now that's a relic ! Great find.

 

[garren]

All finished. I tried something new for the protective coating. Since I had to work around the attached sabot I tried a product called POR 15. It worked good and the finish matches my other 2 shells. The only downside is that it really highlights the amount of pitting from corrosion. The field this came from is very acidic and stays damp most of the year.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome relics