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[pro778]

Found my 1st (and not last, I hope) cannon ball. Also found a pocket watch. Has anyone seen one with a clip like this. Five buttons and a jews harp. Can anyone tell me how I should preserve the cannon ball.
Thanks

 

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[ramjet2187]

Re: What a GREAT day!

First, congrats on finding the ball. Is it a solid shot, or explosive? (does it have a fuse anywhere on it, or is it just an iron ball?) Solid shot, just electrolysis. Otherwise, it'll have to be "de-milled". That takes an expert, meaning DON'T try it yourself.

 

[pro778]

Re: What a GREAT day!

I rinced it off and it has a round spot on it about the size of a half dollar. Is that the fuse?

 

[MKnTenn]

Re: What a GREAT day!

I rinced it off and it has a round spot on it about the size of a half dollar. Is that the fuse?

Sounds like it is, but it looks like the borman fuze is missing. Where the spot is, is it iron or can you see a silvery disc in it? If it has a fuze you will be able to see it. Take something like a screw driver and dig around to see if it's just a hole, if so it's safe to clean. HH

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Re: What a GREAT day!

A cannon ball! awesome! I just found my first musket balls recently. Someday maybe I'll find one. keep up the good work!

 

[pinebarrens1]

Re: What a GREAT day!

over 230 views and four comments .........crazy . great day you had there , soon you will leave the nest ........lol

 

[KyFreeBird]

Re: What a GREAT day!

Cool finds !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[capndan151]

Re: What a GREAT day!

I'm no expert but I don't think you should be digging around the fuse area of a cannonball with a screwdriver.

 

[kuger]

I really like the Jews Harp!!!They are a menial find to many but I have not dug but one!!!

 

[pro778]

I really like the Jews Harp!!!They are a menial find to many but I have not dug but one!!!

I found one before, but it was broken. This one is in nice shape.
Can anyone tell me about the clip on the pocket watch? This is the first one I've seen.