White Patina on lead does not always mean 'Real Old'

[Davers]

Just thought i'd post this example. .

Happy, Safe detecting .

 

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[relic nut]

Agreed. I've seen that as well, but I've never seen an old one without it. LoL

HH, RN

 

[Tnmountains]

Agreed. I've seen that as well, but I've never seen an old one without it. LoL

HH, RN

Water hunting bullets look like they were made yesterday with zero patina First I ever found I was like no way it looks brand new.

 

[Chiltepin]

Rust= oxidation, just a really slow burning fire that takes years.
That's why you see ship wrecks that look like they are
2 weeks old low Oxygen content/exposure in water.

Look at a hazmat symbol of an oxidizer it is "fire".

 

[bradyboy]

I hate to sound like a rookie
BUT what is it?

 

[Tnmountains]

I hate to sound like a rookie
BUT what is it?

Look to be a modern bullet with the little grooves around it. Small caliber. I find .22 cal with patina. The soil has a lot to due with lead oxidation. Acidic soil like in a pine wood area will turn the bullets a chocolate color.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I shoot muzzleloaders and reuse (melt & recast) the balls I recover. I've been at this house 16 years and I dig fully white lead balls around my backstop.

I think it depends a great deal on the soil.