It was a successful hunt! At the 1796 house!

[CivilWarSaver]

I am the 13 year old kid that Metal detects at my grandparents civil war house. In TN And near us was a 1796 house. I got permission by the original family that still lives there. Also I only had about 30 minutes their. And this is what I found. And an unknown bullet with rifling

 

[CivilWarSaver]

Also the bullet doesn't have a hollow bottom

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice finds

 

[CivilWarSaver]

Thank you!

 

[CivilWarSaver]

Also I don't know what the spike is. It has a square top

 

[smokeythecat]

The bullet is 20th century. The spike looks to be an old railroad spike. A very nice find. The Confederates used them a lot as tent pegs. Don't know about yours until it's cleaned up some.

 

[Phishfindr]

Nice work! You're doing great!

 

[CivilWarSaver]

The bullet is 20th century. The spike looks to be an old railroad spike. A very nice find. The Confederates used them a lot as tent pegs. Don't know about yours until it's cleaned up some.

What features would make it a confederate tent spike. Also it was very deep about 8 inches. Thank you!

 

[CivilWarSaver]

Nice work! You're doing great!

Thanks!

 

[CivilWarSaver]

And they said that I can come over there to metal detect any time so I will update soon

 

[Kurios1]

Success on scoring a permission and finding some old stuff! Love them big old spikes. I have dug a bunch this year from the fields. Did you keep the lawn intact? Just checking my young friend. We all hope this is just a first stepping stone on your pathway to becoming the Indiana Jones of T-net! Without all the drama of course. Keep after it and before long I reckon you'll be posting better finds than rusty old stuff. Military buttons, 1800's coins, old lead bullets, etc. Keep us posted!

 

[Tnmountains]

Good luck on your permission. I am running some old hand forged spikes through electrolysis now. I bet the house has a privy hole and trash pit somewhere.

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on scoring that permission you had asked us about. Glad to hear that you got invited back.
Good hunt

 

[scruggs]

Your doing good keep at it. Good luck in getting your permissions!

 

[digger460]

Congrats on your permission and finds! Spike could be an old railroad spike. Have some similar that were found near old RR tracks that are gone now. Second pick is a blade off an old sickle bar. Bet that rang up nice! Looks like a good spot. Good Luck with your future hunts. Wish I started when I was 13

 

[CRUSADER]

One under your belt. 100% success rate so far.....

Now keep digging for the good stuff.

 

[CivilWarSaver]

Congrats on your permission and finds! Spike could be an old railroad spike. Have some similar that were found near old RR tracks that are gone now. Second pick is a blade off an old sickle bar. Bet that rang up nice! Looks like a good spot. Good Luck with your future hunts. Wish I started when I was 13

Thanks for identifying them!

 

[CivilWarSaver]

One under your belt. 100% success rate so far.....

Now keep digging for the good stuff.

Thanks!

 

[CivilWarSaver]

I'm not sure what the bullet caliber is either

 

[CivilWarSaver]

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