Musketball

TiBorn · Dec 1, 2011

I found what I believe to be a musketball on my property last night.

Johnny Ringo Silver · Dec 1, 2011

If it's made of lead, then thats probably what you have. It could be a more modern round ball. It doesnt look to have any white oxidation to it.

TiBorn · Dec 1, 2011

Yes it's pure lead and this camera is to blame for it not looking oxidized. You can believe me or not I don't care.

coinstar · Dec 1, 2011

Johnny Ringo Silver · Dec 1, 2011

TiBorn said:
Yes it's pure lead and this camera is to blame for it not looking oxidized. You can believe me or not I don't care.

Maybe your misunderstanding me. Newer lead roundballs are not oxidised as bad as the older ones that have been in the ground for a long time. Nobody said they did not believe you, just helping you with the I.D. that's all.

matt092079 · Dec 1, 2011

I think people are just confused. You say the camera is not very good, but the white walls behind it show up fine, but a white oxidized musketball shows up brown? Congrats to you though. I've only found 2 musketballs.

TiBorn · Dec 1, 2011

I can't tell you why my objects looks off color in the pics. But rest assured everything I have found is very old.

Oh and F.Y.I. I live close to an old fortification in Ticonderoga.

steelheadwill · Dec 3, 2011

Congrats on your ball :wink:

I find lots of OLD lead from saltwater that never turns white

HH

Hunthicks · Dec 3, 2011

Well, I've seen musketballs come out just feet apart that have different levels of oxidization, and I've seen relatively new fishing sinkers that are pure white - it alls depends on the soil.
Musketballs on their own aren't particularily valuable, so if you found it in an old area, think of it as you wish. That said, it's probably best to not be so defensive, otherwise people may not wish to share their opinions in the future.