My BEST Barrel Tap and a Military Button

[romeo-1]

I got back out for a couple hours this afternoon to the stand by field where I found the 1722 French silver last weekend. This is a huge site but it's getting pretty quiet. I did manage to pick up a barrel tap in great condition...my best yet. It would be perfect if the actual tap piece were there. On the way out I also managed this British General Service button...at least that's what I think it is. It's a little squished but I don't have a better one so I am happy with that! Sorry for the crappy pics...overcast here, no sun.

 

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[CRUSADER]

Its not normally a tap, its a key. What does the top look like, as you can buy a key.

 

[romeo-1]

Its not normally a tap, its a key. What does the top look like, as you can buy a key.

Key...that's what I was trying to think of. It's square.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Great looking tap Romeo. The key varies from different taps, but as you can see in this photo, some can be quite ornate. Great button by the way

 

[CRUSADER]

Its not normally a tap, its a key. What does the top look like, as you can buy a key.

Key...that's what I was trying to think of. It's square.

So your looking for a square cut key, it maybe possible to find one the right size etc

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice Tap and button
I have one tap, squashed so flat, I thought it was a mallet

 

[The Patriot]

Nice finds there ...got a complete barrel tap last year..

 

[tinpan]

nice finds

tinpan

 

[CRUSADER]

Sorry forgot to say, you're right with the button & it's post-1902.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very interesting finds there romeo-1!
Sure wish that I had a . . .
'stand by field where I could find a 1722 French Sol silver coin that's getting pretty quiet!'

Dave

 

[Iron Patch]

Very interesting finds there romeo-1!
Sure wish that I had a . . .
'stand by field where I could find a 1722 French Sol silver coin that's getting pretty quiet!'

Dave

I can literally stand by 50 fields that have given up great finds... but it usually doesn't do much for you other than to wish the stuff could grow back.