Finds from dig yesterday
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What does the flat side look like?
Almost looks like shotgun shell bottoms missing the rim and a the longest primers I have ever seen.
Almost looks like shotgun shell bottoms missing the rim and a the longest primers I have ever seen.
sezmo
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I'm pretty sure both types of caps existed in the 1860's, you used what you were issued most probably, today the reenactment community prefers 4 wing to 6 wing caps due to 6 wing being more prone to break apart near your eye on occasion.
wichita mike
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great finds
Clad Magnet
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Pretty cool finds.
cbrown
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I think the stud looking peace is from a hand saw ,main locking point .most would have a mark on one side or both. I found one I could identify. If I remember right most are from Britain till mid 1800
Dsm_mechva
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Nice finds
For some reason I really want M&M's now.
For some reason I really want M&M's now.
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Klepacky
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NectarDetector
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I think you need more stuff on the counter, I saw a bare spot!
Charles (Sabre)
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Definitely percussion caps...probably CW. Item with long stem seems to be a brad of some sort...maybe to a leather item? Good finds though!
Charles
Charles
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Nice finds.
