🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Found these in northern vt at a site where I found a French rattail spoon. Hoping they are of the same period.

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One piece reminds me of a clothing or coat hook. There is one that looks like an old key
 

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If the lead ball is .69" in diameter, it is likely for a British musket. If .65" it could be for a French Charleville musket. If around .50" likely from a muzzleloading rifle. There were a great variety of lead balls made for various guns and these ideas are just a guide to possibilities.
 

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If the lead ball is .69" in diameter, it is likely for a British musket. If .65" it could be for a French Charleville musket. If around .50" likely from a muzzleloading rifle. There were a great variety of lead balls made for various guns and these ideas are just a guide to possibilities.
Oh man, thanks for that info! Now I just need to find some cheap calipers...
 

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