For our civil war buffs...

Locke

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Hey guys found a few items I’m having a hard time identifying. These were all found in Virginia along with other civil war relics; mini balls, round balls, square nails, etc

First this piece; not even sure if it’s civil war era item.
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Second, is the smaller caliber round a civil war era sized round? It’s lead and had the right “white patina” to it, mini ball for size comparison.
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Lastly any thoughts on this mini ball round? Possible carved? ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1546660525.561978.jpgImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1546660534.243585.jpg

Many thanks!
 

bullet with square hole in base....unfamiliar with...but looking.... the first pic looks strangely familiar...???
 

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Maybe it was hammered onto something square..would explain the flattened top and base...just a guess..
 

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Firstt of all I can't help with the iron piece but would guess some piece of farm equipment. Pretty sure the smaller caliber bullet is modern or post civil war. And I believe that bullet with the square is a Minnie ball carved into a lead nipple protecter. That was put over the nipple of the gun for protection. I just found one a few weeks ago. Nice find.
 

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My CRS is giving me fits today...
Can't remember what it is called but..
Found it...
Your iron piece goes on the end of a wagon Shaft cross bar.

Single tree or Jockeyyoke In the picture
 

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My CRS is giving me fits today...
Can't remember what it is called but..
Found it...
Your iron piece goes on the end of a wagon Shaft cross bar.

Single tree or Jockeyyoke In the picture

That’s amazing research thank you!!
 

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What is the inside diameter of the hole on the iron hook?
 

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