J.G. shells and other farm finds

[TheLittleMan]

First dig of the Spring in Southern Minnesota, USA on a farm dating back to the 1850s.
1. Top finds were the 2 shell casings stamped J.G. (Jospeh Goldmark), which I believe are 56-50 shells dating from the Civil War era. I'd love some confirmation on that from those who know their cartridges!
2. Next up was this brass-handled jackknife. No marking at all, and it looks like the blade snapped and was tossed because of it. If shape tells you anything, let me know!
3. Next up was a Fruit Industries Ltd. wine lid which dates from 1929-1951, the only years (apparently) the California company used that name.
4. And finally an old Winchester Repeater #16 shell. Not sure why I love finding these, but I do.

 

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[Digger RJ]

First dig of the Spring in Southern Minnesota, USA on a farm dating back to the 1850s.
1. Top finds were the 2 shell casings stamped J.G. (Jospeh Goldmark), which I believe are 56-50 shells dating from the Civil War era. I'd love some confirmation on that from those who know their cartridges!
2. Next up was this brass-handled jackknife. No marking at all, and it looks like the blade snapped and was tossed because of it. If shape tells you anything, let me know!
3. Next up was a Fruit Industries Ltd. wine lid which dates from 1929-1951, the only years (apparently) the California company used that name.
4. And finally an old Winchester Repeater #16 shell. Not sure why I love finding these, but I do.

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Lenrac2]

Congrats! I like finding the headstamps too! I need to get a display together.

 

[river roamer]

Congrats on your finds

 

[Gare]

Congrats on your finds