Flea Market Buttons and Bullets

[Indian Steve]

Howdy All, I went by a local flea market and bought a box of bullets, buttons, buckles & Can anyone give an approximate age of the buttons and ID the two buckles? Also, what are the brass pieces? Thanks Steve

 

[vpnavy]

I am sure a member will jump in with the age of your buttons - but in the meantime - nice buy Indian Steve.

 

[CoilyGirl]

The bullets look authentic to me because of the lead oxidation and the 58 caliper size and the buttons could be authentic Indian War,just not dug but I'm no expert.

 

[Indian Steve]

Forgot to say, i paid $10 for all of it.steve

 

[kray]

For your buttons, check this site: Button Back Marks for backmark info. The closest I see is
"HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA" 1893-1935, so they might not be Civil War period, though they look it to me. The bullets, though, look good. I'd say you got you got your $ worth right there, esp. with the tall, smooth one. I can't remember what it's called, but believe it to be a confederate Enfield.