New permission in fredericksburg

Stoneworx · Oct 1, 2016

Got out for a couple hours today at a new permission site that is next to a union hospital near fredericksburg va. Found 8 bullets, some sort of buckle, a general service eagle coat button, rivets from what may be a sword pommel?, copper wedding ring, and what appears to be 6 or 7 bullets melted together. I can see bullet rings in it! I will be returning when i have more time. Thanks for looking.

Diggin Dude · Oct 1, 2016

Great artifacts, nice ring! Congrats and HH

alabama11 · Oct 1, 2016

Great work. Keep the photos coming. The AT pro will not fail you.

trapperart · Oct 1, 2016

Congrats on some nice finds

geologyjohn · Oct 2, 2016

Stone, that large piece of lead is a piece sabot band off an CW artillery shell. Those bands that you see on the lead are the cannon barrel rifling grooves from when the shell was fired. A very nice find. Good job.

civil_war22 · Oct 2, 2016

Love finding those rings. Makes you wonder who the last person was to wear it. I've found several at civil war campsites

relic nut · Oct 2, 2016

Nice hunt indeed! Should be plenty more there. Thanks for posting.

HH RN

Gitschlag · Oct 2, 2016

Excellent digs! Love that lead sabot, I find those on occasion and they are always a thrill! Looks like you have an incredible spot, digging around Fredericksburg is a real treat!

dirtdigginfool · Oct 2, 2016

How fortunate you are to be on a site such as that! Awesome finds, I found a brass ring at an old farm where I also found old silver and coppers, and I donated the ring to the homeowner...who had it professionally cleaned and straightened. Thx for sharing, ddf.

Stoneworx · Oct 2, 2016

geologyjohn said:
Stone, that large piece of lead is a piece sabot band off an CW artillery shell. Those bands that you see on the lead are the cannon barrel rifling grooves from when the shell was fired. A very nice find. Good job.

Thanks for the id. Thats way cooler than melted bullets...lol. Ive had permission on the ajoining property and have been there a few times. I found bullets, another eagle button and a few other items. The lady bought another 14 acres beside that property which brings the total to 28 acres to hunt! I am very blessed to say the least. Thanks guys for the comments!