First time civil war find!

[64mercury]

Hi All,

Nice website!

Last February I bought several acres on Pine Mountain in Kennesaw, Ga. General Polk was killed just behind our house. Much of this area has been metal detected for many years I suspect, however I just purchased a new detector and found this bullet yesterday. After research, I believe it to be and Enfield. It appears in nice condition, with the wood plug still lodged in the base cavity. Looking forward to more finds here.

 

[pdkesterson]

That's a great find! Congratulations

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Fantastic find, congratulations!

 

[against the wind]

You may be right but I suggest you put a magnet on that. The "wood plug" may be what is left of a shaft for a target arrow.
Welcome to Tnet.

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Georgia for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

I pulled this from another TN thread...

Civil War Bullet ID Chart (Sep 05, 2013)

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Engine

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Welcome aboard and happy hunting...

 

[CaptainCoil]

Welcome to TNET!

 

[alabama11]

Great find. There will be more to find . Welcome aboard.

 

[scott vanloo]

Nice find I would love if I have any land in my part of ohio where battles were fought