Civil War Percussion Rifle Cock/Hammer, I think

[jjj]

Kids just got metal detectors, we live in Virginia with civil war trenches near Richmond on our property, found an elongated S shaped iron piece in the first 15 minutes of searching. Seems to match up to the photos of the cocking/hammer mechanism from percussioin era rifles....now, any electrolysis set up suggestions Are these things rare to find??

 

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[birdman]

Welcome. Sounds like some prime hunting land you got! Some pictures would be real helpful.

 

[jjj]

Need to get a digital camera, I guess. Yes, although we are not in a heavy battle area, Dalhgren's raid went down our road and he "visited" the farms. This afternoon I am going across the street to a house built in the late 1700s, and if anything pops up I will let you know.

 

[birdman]

Sounds like you may hit the mother load! Good luck.

 

[rjnail]

yes photo would help , are try scanning it, tnks,rj

 

[treasures4me2find]

Yes welcome to the forum, congrats on your finds. Hope to see some pictures soon.

Ken

 

[Mona Lisa]

Welcome to the forum, jjj. It sounds like Dad needs a detector! It sounds like you're in a perfect spot for some interesting relics and some coins.