First 2025 Trip to Indian Wars Sites

[Mason Jarr]

I just got home from a trip to two of my western Indian Wars sites. I found mostly the typical stuff I find...lots of cartridge casings and bullets. Not many buttons this time. A General's Staff coat button and an Artillery cuff button. I did find my first Infantry hunter's horn badge from a kepi cap. Other interesting pieces were another cavalry spur (broken rowel), some type of screw on eagle piece that I need to research, an unusual style of jar lid, a cool lock, and two unfired cartridges. My trip got cut short by some rainy weather. I'm hoping to get out again before the hot days of summer.

 

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[Mason Jarr]

A "cool lock" is an understatement. I've never seen one like that before. It's so exquisite. I wonder what the key looked like.

Not sure. I did circles all around there to see if I could find the key. I'm not having much luck researching the lock. I was hoping it has some unique history. I'd be happy to be the first padlock banner! It's probably nothing special except the design. Thanks!

 

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[Mason Jarr]

Nice Colts! Love the padlock - that is so antique!

Thanks!

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations on a great hunt! What a story each item could tell if they could only talk!

 

[Mason Jarr]

Congratulations on a great hunt! What a story each item could tell if they could only talk!

Thanks. I imagine those old cavalry soldiers were pretty bored. Most of the fort sites were in the middle of nowhere. Riding out on a patrol was probably something they looked forward to.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Wow, there are enough finds there to fill a display case ! Nice job.

 

[Mason Jarr]

Wow, there are enough finds there to fill a display case ! Nice job.

I dig all signals at these places. I get a lot of nails and rusty cans, but find some good stuff, too. Thanks!

 

[cintisteve]

I just got home from a trip to two of my western Indian Wars sites. I found mostly the typical stuff I find...lots of cartridge casings and bullets. Not many buttons this time. A General's Staff coat button and an Artillery cuff button. I did find my first Infantry hunter's horn badge from a kepi cap. Other interesting pieces were another cavalry spur (broken rowel), some type of screw on eagle piece that I need to research, an unusual style of jar lid, a cool lock, and two unfired cartridges. My trip got cut short by some rainy weather. I'm hoping to get out again before the hot days of summer.

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All I can say is “WOW”. Nice saves..