My one find from Virgina city Nevada.

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Hunted a good bit in VC today. Came across this. 44 caliber Rimfire from a Henry lever action rifle Circa 1860! 20181125_152523.webpIMG_20181125_184336_876.webp
 

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Henry rifles used that cartridge but they had dual firing pins. So did the Winchester M-1866. Yours was fired in another brand of rifle. Good find. Gary
 

Very cool! Congrats! :icon_thumleft:
 

Nice relic always good to find really old stuff then every target is fun to dig
 

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Cool deal, I have hunted at Virginia City before. I would love to go again. I know there is still plenty there, here are my threads http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/557794-old-west-hunt-looking-my-gold-coin.html



http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/535475-nevada-desert-hunt-yesterday.html
I plan to go again i just need to learn more about the area so i know where to hit. I go all over Nevada hunting anything i can find. Dedicated my instagram page to treasure hunting plus i post the videos on my youtube channel. I do a lot of magnet fishing too
 

Nice condition and rare Love it!
 

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