Traded Colonial digging for some good ole Civil War

[HomeGuardDan]

As much as I do love colonial relics, my roots did begin civil war relic hunting many years ago and I do from time to time get out and look for them. The summers typically are when I do most of it as water hunting has allowed for a chunk of the year devoted to that and a large chunk to colonial relics (fall/winter).

This is my take from a short hunt with a good friend - Civil War bullets, including some .69 three ringers and .69 buck-balls. I also dug some fragments and odds and ends. I dug plenty of buck balls but just a few of their .69 balls. These are from a very historic battle site (private property with permission) which made it that much more meaningful. I did dig three buttons, an eagle button back, and two flat buttons.

The most unique find was the buckball that had been made into a musket nipple protector. I have dug these from three ringers over the years, but never one this small.

Get ready for this weekend - a three day colonial hunt with good friends is planned and ready!

HH
Dan

 

[VOL1266-X]

Very nice finds Dan. That's a cool nipple protector. HH, Q.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Good stuff!

 

[Ahab8]

Very nice pics and presentation Dan. You have some great sites with some amazing history

 

[Mach1Pilot]

That sure looks like a great day.... Love to see those .69s come out of the ground. Nice assortment of small brass too.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That's some real nice bullet finds! And you have creative artistry! Just don't shake the table!

 

[HomeGuardDan]

That sure looks like a great day.... Love to see those .69s come out of the ground. Nice assortment of small brass too.

They are fun to dig that is for sure

 

[markp]

Nice digs and good luck on your next hunt.

 

[HomeGuardDan]

Nice digs and good luck on your next hunt.

Thanks Mark - back to colonial digging for me - too many good sites to get to still. This was at Antietam so very worthwhile of digging and taking a break.

 

[joeyfresh]

Thanks Mark - back to colonial digging for me - too many good sites to get to still. This was at Antietam so very worthwhile of digging and taking a break.

Wow Dan, you've got some great relics from very hallowed ground. If only those relics could talk. ....

 

[Jpro]

Those 69's look great...really all of it looks great!! I'm sure that was a fun hunt !!

 

[HomeGuardDan]

Wow Dan, you've got some great relics from very hallowed ground. If only those relics could talk. ....

Joey, as much as I love Colonial History - I do love US History in general. To dig these from the site that we were at was truly an honor. Now back to spanish silver and fair-weather this weekend!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

You guys had quite a lead-fest Dan. I know you must have enjoyed that change-of-pace hunt, but it's time to change gears and get your colonial passion revved up for the weekend. Weather's looking fantastic! See ya soon.

 

[Tnmountains]

Good hunt and nice relics and frags. I have several nipple protectors like that minus the extension. I think they were quickly disposable if need be. The buck and ball is always a nice find and you found 4. Very cool!

 

[mirage83]

You Virginia hunters are killing it Dan, congrats on yet another excellent hunt.