The rest of the lead...

[romeo-1]

I know that musket and minie balls pretty much all look the same but I thought I would post them just as well. Found these the day after my last hunt where the lead seal was found. Thanks for looking.

 

[romeo-1]

C'mon...I took the time to photograph them and post them...I know they are only balls of lead but no comments at all?

 

[davesx]

Hi romeo-1
I've been mding for over 10 years and I still get a kick finding
them.

HH Dave.

 

[TreasureTales]

Sorry, I misread your thread title, thought you were talking about leads - as in treasure leads - not lead as in bullets. And since I know you're in eastern Canada, I thought I didn't need to read about treasure leads in Canada since I live 4,000 miles away. Understand?? Anyhow, nice lead!

Seeing these artifacts must make it easier for younger folks to understand the history behind words - the etymology. For example, when someone talks about Minie balls, they are talking about ammunition developed by a man named Minie. Also, musket balls are round - hence the term "rounds" when speaking of ammunition. I tell ya, it's all very fascinating what we do - in so many fields of interest.