For our civil war buffs...

[Locke]

Hey guys found a few items I’m having a hard time identifying. These were all found in Virginia along with other civil war relics; mini balls, round balls, square nails, etc

First this piece; not even sure if it’s civil war era item.


Second, is the smaller caliber round a civil war era sized round? It’s lead and had the right “white patina” to it, mini ball for size comparison.


Lastly any thoughts on this mini ball round? Possible carved?

Many thanks!

 

[lairmo]

bullet with square hole in base....unfamiliar with...but looking.... the first pic looks strangely familiar...

 

[lairmo]

Maybe it was hammered onto something square..would explain the flattened top and base...just a guess..

 

[DiggerKid2003]

Firstt of all I can't help with the iron piece but would guess some piece of farm equipment. Pretty sure the smaller caliber bullet is modern or post civil war. And I believe that bullet with the square is a Minnie ball carved into a lead nipple protecter. That was put over the nipple of the gun for protection. I just found one a few weeks ago. Nice find.

 

[Locke]

Thank you everyone for your input!

 

[HuntinDog]

My CRS is giving me fits today...
Can't remember what it is called but..
Found it...
Your iron piece goes on the end of a wagon Shaft cross bar.

Single tree or Jockeyyoke In the picture

 

[Locke]

My CRS is giving me fits today...
Can't remember what it is called but..
Found it...
Your iron piece goes on the end of a wagon Shaft cross bar.

Single tree or Jockeyyoke In the picture

That’s amazing research thank you!!

 

[creskol]

What is the inside diameter of the hole on the iron hook?

 

[Locke]

What is the inside diameter of the hole on the iron hook?

Looks like 1 and 1/8 of an inch.

 

[A2coins]

Nice relics