Gold, silver, bullet, button and a bird...

[sgtled3533]

So this wasn't just "today's finds" but the last three days. It's been a pretty nice few days out in the field here in central Cali. The weather is starting to get a little nasty, but at least there's no snow!! I'm still wearing shorts and a Tee shirt out there haha.

Anyways, I got a 1947 Rosie, and a decent looking 1928 Merc. Happy about that one. So the next few items I have some questions about:

I found what looks to be a child's bracelet that is stamped "14K GF". From what I've read, that means "gold filled?" I dunno. If anyone has any input on that, please let me know. It has some crappy spots on it but looks good otherwise.

Next is a bullet. We don't find many of these style bullets around these parts, so I was really shocked to pull it out of the ground. I was however in a field across from a park that dates back to the late 1800s, so I guess I'm in the right timeframe. If anyone has any input on this (I'm guessing 3-ringer) bullet, please lemme know.

Next I have a button. Now I did some research and found a few other people that found this same thing and haven't been able to ID it. Could be modern, could be a little older. Who knows....this was found in a soccer field yesterday down about 8" in some thick sloppy mud.

Last I have the bird piece. Looks like it may have been a necklace. And I'm guessing brass. It's kinda pretty. And in great shape. Was found at the old field site along with the bullet.

Thanks for looking. Sorry for the long message. Just trying to explain the best I can. Thanks all. And HH

Sgt Kyle

 

[btripp6]

Very nice finds even if they were found three days ago!!

 

[sgtled3533]

Very nice finds even if they were found three days ago!!

Hehe, thanks! Had to be honest about the whole "today" thing, ya know?

 

[btripp6]

Just so you know the bullet you found isn't a three ringer. It looks like a more modern .45 caliber rifle round.

 

[sgtled3533]

Just so you know the bullet you found isn't a three ringer. It looks like a more modern .45 caliber rifle round.View attachment 1397952

Thank you....yeah I'm not a bullet hunter or expert by any means....well, not these kinda bullets anyways

But that's why I posted about it. It wasn't very deep and it just didn't look like a super old bullet. But Again, I'm no expert. I know lots of people still shoot muzzleloaders and old style weapons. Thanks for the input

 

[sgtled3533]

Oh and also, so what exactly is a 3-ringer? I mean, mine has 3 gas rings right? Or does that term o my apply to CW bullets? Just checkin...

Sgt

 

[sgtled3533]

*only apply

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on the silver

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the two silvers!

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Nice finds and you are correct the GF is gold filled.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Great hunt!

 

[btripp6]

Oh and also, so what exactly is a 3-ringer? I mean, mine has 3 gas rings right? Or does that term o my apply to CW bullets? Just checkin...

Sgt

The term doesn't only apply to Civil War bullets for one simple reason. The weapons used during the Civil War were used for years after the war by hunters that acquired them from the government or from Soldiers that took the weapons home with them. With that being said there is a short video that I will attach that explains what a "three Ringer" actually is. The video is somewhat simplistic but very informative as well.

 

[sgtled3533]

The term doesn't only apply to Civil War bullets for one simple reason. The weapons used during the Civil War were used for years after the war by hunters that acquired them from the government or from Soldiers that took the weapons home with them. With that being said there is a short video that I will attach that explains what a "three Ringer" actually is. The video is somewhat simplistic but very informative as well.

Thanks for the response and the video. I watch a lot of videos from that guy on YT...I think his channel is "aquachigger" or something like that. He finds some amazing relics and tons of bullets. So I'll take his word for what it is! Again, bullets of this style are NEVER found around here. That's why this kinda confused me. Glad I got a little knowledge on the topic! Thanks again...

HH

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on the variety,,
Love those Mercurys

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on some nice finds.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Well done sir. Nice silver coins and other finds.

 

[sgtled3533]

Thank you all