WBTS Relics

[Valley Ranger]

Been a very long time since I posted anything. Only got out twice last year and first time this year was Friday. But it was a good day. Found about 10 minie balls and these: Hotchkiss shell frag, cannon ball frag, musket/gun tool and musket flintlock mechanism. All from a Shenandoah Valley CW battlefield - on private property of course. All soaking in ACV now. Should clean up and preserve nicely. I have an ancestor that was wounded and taken prisoner while fighting on this battlefield.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice gun lock

 

[Hangman]

#2 almost look's like a decapping tool or what's left of it ?

 

[Valley Ranger]

#2 almost look's like a decapping tool or what's left of it ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Civil-War-...sket-Tool-Wrench-Original-US-CS-/274296329316

 

[Valley Ranger]

Thanks.

 

[billb]

Congratulations on your beautiful recoveries and thanks for sharing the story with us

 

[JBnNC]

Very nice finds...they should clean up and display well. Congrats!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Thanks. Yes, should display nicely.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Nice enfield lock and Springfield musket wrench

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice enfield lock and Springfield musket wrench

Thanks JD. Educate me please. How can you be certain it's an Enfield?

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice enfield lock and Springfield musket wrench

JD - never mind. I took a closer look at an Enfield. I originally thought is was off an 1842 Springfield. But upon closer examination, I believe you are correct. Thanks!

 

[Elvis]

Awesome finds!!!!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

great saves, way to go