square head bolt civil war era ?

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Glenn37216

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• Apr 12, 2012

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Can anyone identify the name or age period of this square head bolt? It was found near Fort Negeley in Nashville... any info is appreciated

 

digger_mark

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• Apr 12, 2012

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Looks industrial to me...

 

stewart73

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• Apr 12, 2012

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Hmmm...looks more like a wood screw than a bolt to me. Not sure the date range but it looks very similar to some that are still used today.

 

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• Apr 12, 2012

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Could be hardware from power line poles.

 

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Glenn37216

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RaylandRat said:

Could be hardware from power line poles.

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Exaxtly what it is ! ... Thanks for the feedback guys !