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Dug A "Scarce" CW Relic at CSA Cavalry Camp!!!
Dman was golfing yesterday morning and Tenn. Josh had to check both of his businesses before going in to work in the afternoon. Having nobody to hunt with me, I again continued my pursuit of the elusive CSA Cavalry camp pickets. Pickings were slim on my scouting trip and it was humid as I searched the outer camp perimeter. I dug a 4 hole pewter underwear button, shotgun brass, several blank WW2 30-06 cartridges, and what looked to be a modern day bullet about .45 cal. that I threw into my pouch. However, when I cleaned it at home, I noticed it had a flat, solid base and two rings that looked period. It measured almost exactly like a M & M 483 which is listed as a Frank Wesson .44 cal long bullet from a single shot rimfire rifle or carbine used by U.S. Soldiers in the war. It was also available for private purchase early on. It could have also been from a Ballard Carbine as listed in the M & M book so I was not sure. Cannonball Guy (who I consider as a real CW expert) said that it is either a Wesson or Ballard according to whether it has raised rings or grooves when I posted it on What is it?” forum. I wanted my opinion confirmed to be as accurate as possible when I post something. It has rings cut into the body of the bullet. He went on to say that bullet is considered a .42 cal. Wesson in the T & T book.
Tom Hays at Stones River Trading Company said it was not a super rare bullet but is considered “scarce”. I sent him a pic and he confirmed that it looks exactly like the Wesson bullets he has sold. He said he has had maybe less than a dozen to sell while he has been in the relic business. Larry Hicklen of Middle Tennessee Civil War Relics said that he has dug a few of those Wesson bullets in Morgan CSA camps over the years in my area. This bullet was probably from a captured U.S. gun since it’s from an early war camp but also could have been brought from home.
The new N S Trader price guide lists the bullets at $25-30 each. I am beginning to believe that the Confederates patrolled on horseback (Vedettes) there and rarely dismounted thus leaving no concentration of relics to recover.
This again reminds us to NEVER throw anything away without examining it closely. Thanks Cannonballguy for your expertise to confirm my recovery. HH, Quindy.
Dman was golfing yesterday morning and Tenn. Josh had to check both of his businesses before going in to work in the afternoon. Having nobody to hunt with me, I again continued my pursuit of the elusive CSA Cavalry camp pickets. Pickings were slim on my scouting trip and it was humid as I searched the outer camp perimeter. I dug a 4 hole pewter underwear button, shotgun brass, several blank WW2 30-06 cartridges, and what looked to be a modern day bullet about .45 cal. that I threw into my pouch. However, when I cleaned it at home, I noticed it had a flat, solid base and two rings that looked period. It measured almost exactly like a M & M 483 which is listed as a Frank Wesson .44 cal long bullet from a single shot rimfire rifle or carbine used by U.S. Soldiers in the war. It was also available for private purchase early on. It could have also been from a Ballard Carbine as listed in the M & M book so I was not sure. Cannonball Guy (who I consider as a real CW expert) said that it is either a Wesson or Ballard according to whether it has raised rings or grooves when I posted it on What is it?” forum. I wanted my opinion confirmed to be as accurate as possible when I post something. It has rings cut into the body of the bullet. He went on to say that bullet is considered a .42 cal. Wesson in the T & T book.
Tom Hays at Stones River Trading Company said it was not a super rare bullet but is considered “scarce”. I sent him a pic and he confirmed that it looks exactly like the Wesson bullets he has sold. He said he has had maybe less than a dozen to sell while he has been in the relic business. Larry Hicklen of Middle Tennessee Civil War Relics said that he has dug a few of those Wesson bullets in Morgan CSA camps over the years in my area. This bullet was probably from a captured U.S. gun since it’s from an early war camp but also could have been brought from home.
The new N S Trader price guide lists the bullets at $25-30 each. I am beginning to believe that the Confederates patrolled on horseback (Vedettes) there and rarely dismounted thus leaving no concentration of relics to recover.
This again reminds us to NEVER throw anything away without examining it closely. Thanks Cannonballguy for your expertise to confirm my recovery. HH, Quindy.
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