CW Relics: Sgts Mainspring Vise, Watch Winder, Bullets, & What Dman Really Wanted

[VOL1266-X]

CW Relics: Sgt's Mainspring Vise, Watch Winder, Bullets, & What Dman Really Wanted

When I started relic hunting in 1995, a friend told me not to forget that after hot & cold weather that coins & relics “shift” in the soil. A target may not be picked up one year but, after summer heat and winter cold, you may get a good solid hit the next year. With Josh having worked last night and unable to go, Doug & I returned to a Dec. 1862 U.S. Infantry & Cavalry camp to see what we could find.
Doug had a nice find with the iron mainspring vise issued with the Springfield Rifles. These were only issued to Sergeants and used to compress the mainspring so the rifle could be worked on. He also dug a brass pocket watch winder, 2 hole underwear button, and a coat size low convex eagle button.
I dug 2 dropped .58s, pistol bullet, and what Doug enjoyed most-a bayonet tip. About 3 years ago, Doug recovered an 8-9 inch section of a bayonet in the same area where I dug the tip so I think I’ll consider that his and let him have it.
Thanks for looking & Merry Christmas from the Tennessee Trio Relic Hunters.

 

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[DigIron2]

nice finds,the mainspring vise is a sweet find,don't see to many being found anymore.enjoyed the vid 'Merry Christmas-HH

 

[ModernMiner]

Great hunt Guys. Should we start calling you guys the Tenn Vice now? Congrats to Dman on that vise relic that you don't see every day. Heck, I've never seen or even heard of one. Ya learn something new every day here on Tnet.
Mighty nice of you to give Dman that Q-tip too. Is that going to cost him a lunch? (or two)
Thanks for the video.
-DUG-

 

[Old Dude]

Not only did you find it, but you knew what it was! I would have just thought it another piece of farm junk, lol. I guess there are many scenarios as to how that underwear button got ripped off, but we'll just leave that alone, lol!
Merry Christmas to you guys too. Always enjoy the videos, pictures and banter from you 3.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice hunt guys. I have found if I leave a "hunted out" site alone for a few years, some new signals will "materialize", which I have always attributed to shifting soils, especially due to deep freezes.

 

[tennessee digger]

Quindy....I enjoyed that. Still surprised that you can find ANYTHING in that place. I love the main spring vice, they are few and far between.

 

[F75PAHUNTER]

nice relics

 

[BuckleBoy]

Good finds there! I've never seen one of those vises before! Does Doug always make you dig up the relics for him while he sleeps in the truck?

 

[VOL1266-X]

Good finds there! I've never seen one of those vises before! Does Doug always make you dig up the relics for him while he sleeps in the truck?

Not only that BB but he was running the engine burning my gas while he was snuggy warm & asleep-LOL. HH my friend, Q.

 

[Nana40]

How in the heck do you know all this stuff?! That's why I always call you for ID's. hahahaha! Great stuff still coming from that place. Congrats on all the keepers!
WTG!
Nana

 

[Dman]

Good finds there! I've never seen one of those vises before! Does Doug always make you dig up the relics for him while he sleeps in the truck?

A little nap never hurt anyone and it's easy to dig relics when I am sleeping. I have dreamed of some of the best finds ever. LOL

 

[tennessee digger]

Dman......Don't you get enough sleep at work?

 

[Old Dude]

Dman, they don't understand. A military man takes a nap when he can because we might get called into duty at a moment's notice! Civilians!!! Huh?

 

[Ironman!]

I love the iron relics that we dig! Congrats guys!! Merry Christmas Quindy and may you have another successful year in 2015!!

IM

 

[Breezie]

As usual, GREAT hunt and GREAT video! Congrats on the finds especially the iron mainspring; that's a rare one for sure! Way to go y'all Breezie

 

[BuckleBoy]

Not only that BB but he was running the engine burning my gas while he was snuggy warm & asleep-LOL. HH my friend, Q.

Did he fill up the tank for you on the way home? Haha!

 

[CoilyGirl]

Dman I find relics in my sleep too,it's a rare talent. Kudos to Quindy for finding the bayonet tip and completing Doug's. I think a forum here for people looking to complete their relics from bits others have found would be a great idea and may suggest it to the mods. Anyone else think this would be a good idea? Nice hunt fellas.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Nice relic saves! Cool vice!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Springfield rifle mainspring vise issued only to sarge is interesting , Very kool relic and learn something new every day .

Ho ho ho to your gang









damn those dying for attention monkees that

try to highjack other peoples banner threads .. humility is such a decent trait , try it sometime !

 

[Davers]

Great Finds'
Q, Would the Vise be a Good Candidate for Electrolysis ? Or maybe a Week or 2 in Apple cider Vinegar?
I prefer the electrolysis.
Davers