First dig of the Spring in Southern Minnesota, USA on a farm dating back to the 1850s.
1. Top finds were the 2 shell casings stamped J.G. (Jospeh Goldmark), which I believe are 56-50 shells dating from the Civil War era. I'd love some confirmation on that from those who know their cartridges...
What a day it has been!
I have always seen people find buckles and other various civil war goodies beside the typical bullet, and thought wow if only I could find a site/ relics like that. It’s nearing the one year anniversary of my journey metal detecting and I have dug tons of bullets, a few...
Of the 130+ CW Bullets I have dug, this black residue I have found on only 4 bullets. It has a flat finish. Exists in patches in the cavity, the grooves and all the way to the nose. Considering all of these are drops, it can't be barrel residue. Something from the molding process?
Hey All,
So today, I decided to hit a field near my neighborhood. I have been wanting to go for awhile, but other spots have taken precendence. In any case, I told my wife to call when it was time to come home for dinner. She eventually called after digging nothing, but trash. I said, "okay...
This ranks as 1 of my top finds for the year/ever. I've never found anything gold or gold plated but what a weekend we had. We hunting a big private farm here in northern Carroll County, MD. I think we may have stumbled into a possible Civil War camp but we need to go back and spend more time...
I just got back in time to post this as a "Today's Find". I went out to a wooded area with a buddy tonight that was right in front of what used to be an old house. The house has pretty much fallen apart completely now and all that is left is the foundation of the chimney. We thought that we may...
Hello-
I found these yesterday & am new to civil war relics. I need help with everything but the Mercury Dime. I appreciate the help! Here is some info on pics:
1. 1937 Mercury Dime
2. Pistol Bullet, 1/4 inch all around, is it a 36 caliber? I've never found a bullet so small.
3. Is some...