Todays hunt...big Civil War brass!

[sekypaleo]

It's been awhile since I have posted here. With my work schedule and the holidays it's been difficult to get some good long hunts in. It's been mostly just a few hours here and there. I got out this past Sat morning and got a 69 cal. minie right on top the ground, but that was it for that site. Today I decided to do some scouting around and towards the end of the day hit a spot that produced my first big Civil War brass since this spring.... the scabbard for a 1840 NCO's sword! This is a first for me and I was definitely not expecting it. Around the area I found minies, melted lead and a broken pocket knife. I have high hopes for this spot to produce some more relics in 2012. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!

 

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[Nooberz]

Sweet finds!!

 

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[Getty]

AWESOME!!!

 

[jamesbibb]

SWEEEEEETTTTTTT

 

[sekypaleo]

Sweet NCO sword scabbard drag!!!!! I dug one a few weeks ago. Don't see them show up very often great finds !!!

Yeah, nice drag...when Hutch pulled his we talked about how none of us had seen one of those posted, than BAM, here's another one. Great job!

I have noticed that uncommon finds seem to come in waves here on T-net

 

[wyattearp]

That brass sided pocket knife....... it should have been made by Waterbury same company that makes those great brass buttons. Very rare find and for sure Civil War era... I have one that I recovered both sides of. I Put feelers out on some of the knife forums and no one has seen one or has one. I would love to find one (non-dug) still in decent condition to buy.
You did real good....congrats on a very rare find

Knife says: W & ? BRASINGTON . SHEFFIELD

Sekypaleo,
That knife was made by:

1850's Civil War pocket knife, mdk. “W.&C. Brasington Sheffield” (England). Dug Spanish Fort , AL.
Info Taken from a large personal collection list of Civil War items to be auctioned off.

 

[sekypaleo]

That brass sided pocket knife....... it should have been made by Waterbury same company that makes those great brass buttons. Very rare find and for sure Civil War era... I have one that I recovered both sides of. I Put feelers out on some of the knife forums and no one has seen one or has one. I would love to find one (non-dug) still in decent condition to buy.
You did real good....congrats on a very rare find

Knife says: W & ? BRASINGTON . SHEFFIELD

Sekypaleo,
That knife was made by:

1850's Civil War pocket knife, mdk. “W.&C. Brasington Sheffield” (England). Dug Spanish Fort , AL.
Info Taken from a large personal collection list of Civil War items to be auctioned off.

Cool info, ThankS!!!!

 

[{Sentinel}]

That sword drag is spectacular my friend. That find alone would make the day of any knowledgable relic hunter, however, you've also found some bullets and other relics to go with it. A FINE day of digging to you Sir

 

[treasurehound]

That sword drag is spectacular my friend. That find alone would make the day of any knowledgable relic hunter, however, you've also found some bullets and other relics to go with it. A FINE day of digging to you Sir

I agree Josh. Those are some fantastic finds. I enjoy your posts Bill and I can't wait to see what you find next.

 

[sekypaleo]

That sword drag is spectacular my friend. That find alone would make the day of any knowledgable relic hunter, however, you've also found some bullets and other relics to go with it. A FINE day of digging to you Sir

Thanks Josh!!

 

[sekypaleo]

That sword drag is spectacular my friend. That find alone would make the day of any knowledgable relic hunter, however, you've also found some bullets and other relics to go with it. A FINE day of digging to you Sir

I agree Josh. Those are some fantastic finds. I enjoy your posts Bill and I can't wait to see what you find next.

Thanks Randy...you've made some awesome finds this year also...wishing you the best in 2012!

 

[Elliott Ness]

Very nice relics. I can't wait to see what else you find there. Keep it coming.

 

[campbluegrass]

Hey Bill!!!!

Unbelievable... I'm at a loss for words. I really am. Congrats and I guess that answers what kind of day you had! Talk to you soon...

Greg

 

[pumice]

Cool Stuff...Good Hunt....