Buttons and bullets day

[DigginDownUnder]

I found a few more cool relics today, including my second 1870's NSW general service militia button, two pinfire bullets, and a 1949 Australian Threepence.




Thanks for looking.

 

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[Eagleye]

Nice finds. What's the larger round thing.. Looks interesting

 

[DigginDownUnder]

Nice finds. What's the larger round thing.. Looks interesting

Thanks Eagleye

I'm not sure what it is.
It is solid lead. Here is a pic of the reverse side.

 

[Fletch88]

Nice finds! Congrats!

 

[romeo-1]

Nice finds...I like that button!

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[beez0404]

Great finds! I love the pinfire bullet and the button.

 

[DigginDownUnder]

Thank you everyone for the comments

Can those old pinfires still be dangerous?

 

[Pointman]

I've heard that they can be. You would probably either have to strike them or throw them down hard. I am not too sure. Those are a really cool thing to find.

 

[DigginDownUnder]

I've heard that they can be. You would probably either have to strike them or throw them down hard. I am not too sure. Those are a really cool thing to find.

Thanks Pointman,
I better not drop this one when the wife asks me if it's dangerous

 

[Aussie]

Great finds mate! Geez they could be Neds bullets!

 

[DigginDownUnder]

Great finds mate! Geez they could be Neds bullets!

Thanks mate
Funny you mention that, Im not too far from Kelly country, but I am right in the heart of "Mad" Dan Morgan's country.

Now, If only I could find the gun to go with them

 

[Aussie]

Hope you find one of Morgans stashes!

 

[DigginDownUnder]

They are out there somewhere

 

[Eagleye]

History in the making right here.. Get back out there! Lol. I can feel a banner find coming up

 

[danimal03]

nice finds. Digging those pinfire casings intact is extremely rare. Usually the 'tube' sticking out to ignite the charge is broken off. Congrats.

 

[CSA2K]

Nice saves man. Found a few pinfires here in Virginia. Always good to know that technological advancements in killing one another has no borders!

 

[AaronN322]

Could I see a picture of the bottom of the pinfire cartridges?

 

[DigginDownUnder]

Could I see a picture of the bottom of the pinfire cartridges?

Sure

I can't make out any marks on them, except maybe an "I" ?


Here's a photo of my bullets, I don't know much about them so any information would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers - Ddu

 

[Davers]

Very Cool Finds ..
I would love to find a Complete Pinfire Round, or bullet for that matter.

Is the broken round on the right (in the last picture a Spencer Round?.

Also is the coin in the first pic, Silver?

Either way neat finds from where the water goes to opposite way down the Toilet. lol