Powder flask and relics to beat the band

[DownNDirty]

Well I sent my redneck metal detector (held together with duct tape) to Garrett yesterday to have it repaired the right way so it looks like I'll be fishing the next two weeks. I did get in a hunt last weekend and found a few relics.

While exploring the large permission that I've been working for a while I found the site of a structure that apparently was built in the 1700s, based on the square nails and flat buttons. While working the site I also found relics from the 1800s and early 1900s so the site was used for a long time, although there is no visible sign that a structure was ever there.

Digging a deep brass signal I uncovered this half of this civilian powder flask at 8 inches; no idea how old it is





Another hunting-related relic I dug was part of an exploded gun barrel





Apparently some of the people who lived there really liked harmonicas; I found three whole reeds, part of a fourth and part of the label from one



With the help of a fellow Tnetter I found out that the label was for a "Guards Band" harmonica, made in United Germany circa 1899



Other finds of a personal item nature included two flat buttons, a couple of snaps or rivets and a horse leather decoration



The "biggest find of the day" award went to this complete wagon or buggy axle; at 5 1/2 feet long and weighing 26 pounds it was a female dog to carry with my gear the half mile to my car





Other big iron finds from the day after electrolysis



This is an interesting forged piece-possibly some sort of tool?



A couple of buckles rounded out the day's finds



Oh and a broken sugar quartz spear point.

Certainly a varied site-can't wait to get the AT Pro back to continue exploring it. I hope the fish are biting

 

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[Valley Ranger]

Very nice array of relics.

 

[Kurios1]

You'd be a digging machine mate. I really enjoyed you toting that wagon axle back to the command vehicle. Ya' gotta' love this sport. Really nice selection of cool old relics. Well done.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds!

 

[relic nut]

That's a nice productive relic hunt. That site should produce for awhile.

HH, RN

 

[ARC]

Stellar hunt. Well done.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great batch of relics. Congrats.

 

[DownNDirty]

Very nice array of relics.

Thanks VR-I like sites that span centuries like this one did

You'd be a digging machine mate. I really enjoyed you toting that wagon axle back to the command vehicle. Ya' gotta' love this sport. Really nice selection of cool old relics. Well done.

Thanks man-I do what I can

Nice finds!

Thanks vpn

That's a nice productive relic hunt. That site should produce for awhile.


HH, RN

Appreciate it; I think you're right

Stellar hunt. Well done.

Thanks AARC

Great batch of relics. Congrats.

Thanks-I enjoyed digging those, including the misc. iron

 

[Carolina Tom]

Excellent post and finds DND. Congrats.

Best of luck to you sir!

 

[deershed]

Great hunt to hold you over until you get your machine back. A Great mix of relics!!

 

[trapperart]

Great bunch of finds congrats

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on the powder flask. I'm not an expert, but you can figure they were used during the percussion period, approximately 1830 to 1870. Maybe a black powder expert can chime in.
I also found one last weekend http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...l-fools-day-hunt-found-cool-powder-flask.html

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Nice finds! Could that hand forged piece be a "Strike-A-Lite"?

Iowa Dale

 

[P@tch]

The hand forged Iron is killer! Congratulations

 

[DirtStalker]

Glenn that Atpro will be back before you know it. Great digs. But with all the rain I think the fishing will be tough but bet the bullet bank lost a ton of soil to the river

 

[Argentium]

I too really like the forged piece - somebody here should be able to spot what that was (calling all colonial blacksmiths , i like the strike lite guess)

 

[Patriot Relics]

Late to the party, but if it hasn't already been ID'd that curled iron piece is a flint striker, here's a complete example



Outstanding assortment of relics Glenn

 

[DownNDirty]

Excellent post and finds DND. Congrats.

Best of luck to you sir!

Thank you Mr. Tom

Great hunt to hold you over until you get your machine back. A Great mix of relics!!

Thanks-I am already chomping at the bit to hit the dirt

Great bunch of finds congrats

Thanks Art

Congrats on the powder flask. I'm not an expert, but you can figure they were used during the percussion period, approximately 1830 to 1870. Maybe a black powder expert can chime in.
I also found one last weekend http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...l-fools-day-hunt-found-cool-powder-flask.html

Thanks for the info Steve. I saw your post-that is a mighty nice one!

Nice finds! Could that hand forged piece be a "Strike-A-Lite"?

Iowa Dale

By Jove I think he's got it! Thanks for the id

The hand forged Iron is killer! Congratulations

Appreciate it Patch-I didn't realize what it was until now

Glenn that Atpro will be back before you know it. Great digs. But with all the rain I think the fishing will be tough but bet the bullet bank lost a ton of soil to the river

Erosion is my friend, erosion is my friend.

I like the new avatar

I too really like the forged piece - somebody here should be able to spot what that was (calling all colonial blacksmiths , i like the strike lite guess)

I dig a lot of big iron. Most folks don't bother but I have found some interesting relics that way

Late to the party, but if it hasn't already been ID'd that curled iron piece is a flint striker, here's a complete example

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Outstanding assortment of relics Glenn

Thanks Jon-that's my first one (at least I think so-but not really sure...)

 

[Tigerdude]

How did you clean the powder flask. I found one, looks to be copper. Used a toothpick.

 

[DownNDirty]

How did you clean the powder flask. I found one, looks to be copper. Used a toothpick.

Soaked it in hydrogen peroxide & used a toothpick, followed by a soaking in mineral oil and wipe down.