VOL1266-X
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- Jan 10, 2007
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- Fisher 1266-X, F75 X 2
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- Relic Hunting
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.
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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