Digging nickel signals: Civil war heel plate?

[Georgivs]

Back to the park after a lil rain and digging more nickel/ foil signals. Seems like the rain makes the foil sound better. Found an actual nickel this time and two zincolns as well as a recently dropped junk ring. I love finding spoons and the old snuff bottles too, I've got quite a collection now.

Was just browsing other posts and realized this weird brass bit is a heel plate! I thought it was maybe a clock piece but couldn't explain the weird wear patter. Some similar ones are listed as being civil war, and I have found a percussion lock, powder flask parts, and other interesting period bits around the area.

Of course I dug tons of foil and some pretty big cast iron bits as well. (wife won't let me take their pic on the kitchen counter)

Thanks for looking and happy hunting

 

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[BLACKIE555]

Great hunt. Lotsa action. Nice plate. I have a match somewhere...lms?

 

[scruggs]

Good variety of finds you made!

 

[Digger RJ]

Back to the park after a lil rain and digging more nickel/ foil signals. Seems like the rain makes the foil sound better. Found an actual nickel this time and two zincolns as well as a recently dropped junk ring. I love finding spoons and the old snuff bottles too, I've got quite a collection now.
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Was just browsing other posts and realized this weird brass bit is a heel plate! I thought it was maybe a clock piece but couldn't explain the weird wear patter. Some similar ones are listed as being civil war, and I have found a percussion lock, powder flask parts, and other interesting period bits around the area.
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Of course I dug tons of foil and some pretty big cast iron bits as well. (wife won't let me take their pic on the kitchen counter)

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Thanks for looking and happy hunting

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Nice hunt, looks like fun!

 

[BLACKIE555]

From SW Michigan.

 

[devldog]

Nice Saves. I really like the heel plate.

 

[Kona Koma]

Back to the park after a lil rain and digging more nickel/ foil signals. Seems like the rain makes the foil sound better. Found an actual nickel this time and two zincolns as well as a recently dropped junk ring. I love finding spoons and the old snuff bottles too, I've got quite a collection now.
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Was just browsing other posts and realized this weird brass bit is a heel plate! I thought it was maybe a clock piece but couldn't explain the weird wear patter. Some similar ones are listed as being civil war, and I have found a percussion lock, powder flask parts, and other interesting period bits around the area.
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Of course I dug tons of foil and some pretty big cast iron bits as well. (wife won't let me take their pic on the kitchen counter)

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Thanks for looking and happy hunting

Good job. Nice finds.