Rev War era lead bar with initials for musket balls??? and others

[Smilodon]

Well my friend took me to a knew spot, and I have to say that is the first time I ever detected a gravel and dirt road. I wanted to go in the woods near an old structure by some huge oaks. Within the first few moments I found a Hibernia and I became a believer in that road. My friend then finds a really nice pewter USA button, the next hole I dig is this big piece of lead with what we believe are initials. I was told it was for making musket balls during the Rev War but also wanted to see what input I could get from other collectors. ALso found some other buttons and another decorated piece of brass that I am unsure what it was used for. After about an hour we had to leave and I hope to go back to that location. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

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[pepperj]

Well done on getting the old copper.
The brass piece might be a backplate for a handle off a furniture drawer

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Well my friend took me to a knew spot, and I have to say that is the first time I ever detected a gravel and dirt road. I wanted to go in the woods near an old structure by some huge oaks. Within the first few moments I found a Hibernia and I became a believer in that road. My friend then finds a really nice pewter USA button, the next hole I dig is this big piece of lead with what we believe are initials. I was told it was for making musket balls during the Rev War but also wanted to see what input I could get from other collectors. ALso found some other buttons and another decorated piece of brass that I am unsure what it was used for. After about an hour we had to leave and I hope to go back to that location. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

nice finds a great big copper, wtg

 

[Digger RJ]

Well my friend took me to a knew spot, and I have to say that is the first time I ever detected a gravel and dirt road. I wanted to go in the woods near an old structure by some huge oaks. Within the first few moments I found a Hibernia and I became a believer in that road. My friend then finds a really nice pewter USA button, the next hole I dig is this big piece of lead with what we believe are initials. I was told it was for making musket balls during the Rev War but also wanted to see what input I could get from other collectors. ALso found some other buttons and another decorated piece of brass that I am unsure what it was used for. After about an hour we had to leave and I hope to go back to that location. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!