found lead flint patch

GatorBoy

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I found this a while back but was not sure what these pieces were at first.
Just thought I'd share since I just ID'd the piece.
I will add some other finds from the site as well.

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Oh..and yeah.. flint.
 

WOW....Great Finds Man!...I would love to walk away with ANY one of those
 

Thank you.. I'm so happy that patch didn't get even more damaged.
It wouldn't take much.
 

Gator, that looks like a lead bale seal to me. You think something was cut from the middle and used to hold a gun flint?
 

No.. there were a number of these made and supplied to the Second Dragoons who occupied the site.
They were wrapped around a flint to help hold it secure when tightened down in the cock.
The Black and white photo I supplied is from an archaeological report showing several examples and giving a full explanation.
I have found bale seals there though.
They are quite different.
 

Thank you sir.
...... bale seals from site....

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Very cool finds, thanks for sharing! :icon_thumright:

Steve
 

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