Tenn. Civil War Camp Just Keeps on Giving

VOL1266-X · Mar 21, 2014

This morning, Doug and I spent almost 3 hours hunting the Williams Cleaner camp while Josh scouted another site. That camp never ceases to amaze us as we have spent many hours there and the relic count per hunt has dropped off but it’s still worth the trip. Doug’s best find was a .577 cal. British Sharps bullet. That is the first one from this camp. We don’t dig that many of those in our area. My best find was the barrel band that held the stock & barrel together on a CW rifle. We didn’t find relic #500 from that camp today but we will soon. The “Relic Rag” displays our finds from today.
We added our “Button Hill” finds from last week to our boxes of relics from previous hunts shown on the red backgrounds. That was a fun site as well. Enjoy the video and HH from the Tennessee Trio, Quindy.

ModernMiner · Mar 21, 2014

Another job well done by the Tenn Duo (Screwy & Dewy). I hope when you two retire you open a CW relic museum together. Wouldn't that be wonderful? :tongue3:

Seriously though, great job on the recoveries and thanks for another fine video Q. That artwork is amazing. :thumbsup:

Only Dman could dig a large "D". That would look great hanging around his neck. :laughing7:

Were those rifle bands made of iron and brass material?
In Dman's "Button Hill" display, any idea what that long "L" shaped spike is just below the top row of lead?
That ink well buttet and the whistlers are outstanding finds guy! :notworthy:

Great post,
DUHg

VOL1266-X · Mar 21, 2014

ModernMiner said:
Another job well done by the Tenn Duo (Screwy & Dewy). I hope when you two retire you open a CW relic museum together. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Seriously though, great job on the recoveries and thanks for another fine video Q. That artwork is amazing.
Only Dman could dig a large "D". That would look great hanging around his neck.
Were those rifle bands made of iron and brass material?
In Dman's "Button Hill" display, any idea what that long "L" shaped spike is just below the top row of lead?
That ink well buttet and the whistlers are outstanding finds guy!
Great post,
DUHg

Both iron & brass bands MM. The Mississippi rifle had brass & Springfields used iron bands. The one I dug today was the larger rear one next to the action and would not have had a sling capability. In Doug's box, the "L" shaped relic looks like a gun tool. HH, Q.

Old Dude · Mar 21, 2014

It was funny....I was on YouTube and your video popped up ( I subscribed to your channel ) so I watched it before I saw this post. Was good to see you in front of the camera for a change. That Dman is such a ham. He needs to learn to share the spotlight. I hope you get those thirty-odd relics so you can celebrate #500.

Breezie · Mar 21, 2014

Another prosperous hunt from the Duo of the Trio. :thumbsup:

My favs are the 'whistlers;' there's something about carved bullets that have always intrigued me. Did they really whistle or is that a myth? The barrel band is neat too. I agree with MM; I think you need to open a museum. Maybe Dman's Indigo Blues has a spare room. :tongue3:

Great video & hunt

Breezie

Msbeepbeep · Mar 21, 2014

Nice relic haul!

Tnmountains · Mar 21, 2014

The videos get better and better. I appreciate the plug on my GGG uncles train (the General).We should have never lost her to Georgia. I have no doubt that the camp will produce the magic number easily. I am still baffled by why so many cleaners in one spot. It must have been a distribution spot for them and then a revolt and everyone chunked them. You will hit 500 I am sure. Simply amazing. This site is epic.Thanks for the ride!
HH
TnMtns

Trapster · Mar 21, 2014

Nice video and good finds.

AQUA · Mar 21, 2014

Enjoyed the video...very nice !!!

Cool site you got there...always fun when you have agood chance of finding something extra special.

Very nice arrangement on the 3rd pic.....gl in your quest for 500.

VOL1266-X · Mar 21, 2014

Breezie said:
Another prosperous hunt from the Duo of the Trio. My favs are the 'whistlers;' there's something about carved bullets that have always intrigued me. Did they really whistle or is that a myth? The barrel band is neat too. I agree with MM; I think you need to open a museum. Maybe Dman's Indigo Blues has a spare room.

Great video & hunt
Breezie

I have never fired one of those bullets through a muzzleloader Breezie but the relic dealers say they will. Thanks, Q.

tennessee digger · Mar 21, 2014

I enjoyed that video Q. Still hard to believe how much stuff that has been found in that camp. It was considered cleaned out years ago. Hope you get to 500 relics. I'll talk to you this week end.

Nana40 · Mar 21, 2014

Another great batch of finds, ya'll! Super finds, video and song. I need that picture! lol
Nana :hello:

CASPER-2 · Mar 22, 2014

WTG - VERY NICE HAUL :notworthy:

johnnyblaze · Mar 22, 2014

Nice digs Quindy keep up the good work :thumbsup:

Blaze

Bubba65 · Mar 22, 2014

As always great digs you guys dig up some real nice finds Quindy, CONGRATS looking forward to seeing more :thumbsup:

VOL1266-X · Mar 22, 2014

Thanks for replying MSB, Trap, AQUA, Casper, JB, & Bubba. HH to all of you folks.
Nana, you do need that Alabama Cadets print since you dug one of their relics. HH, Q.
OD, Tnmountains (Richard), & Donnie (tenn. digger), we only need 6 more relics from that camp now to get 500. Wish us luck! HH, Q.

Jpro · Mar 22, 2014

Very nice..keep diggin..more there I'm sure.

Getty · Mar 22, 2014

Quindy, You and crew have a great amount of saves from that site. Congrats to you all.

parsonwalker · Mar 23, 2014

Man, that's a fantastic site! Hats off to you guys!

Old Dude · Mar 23, 2014

I forgot to tell Dman that I thought his carved ink well is a very special find. That would have to be displayed in a place of honor. Those "whistler" bullets are pretty unique too!

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