Potatoe field with a pistol part?

[Westfront]

Today i started one of the new fields. Signs were not that bad with an old 1600s farm built on roman basement nearby. It is very small, about 50x100 metres. I had a look before at an small not planted part and got some coins and a medieval crucifix. It's harvested now and i hit some rows the afternoon.

Roman pottery, no roman coins but modern 1800s coins, heart shaped medieval strap end, buckle, buttons, lead, frag of a crotal bell and a brass piece from what i think it's the butt plate from a pistol. Any suggestions are welcome! And the usual bits and pieces. Another day without silver....must be a hard autumn to get my average up...

 

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[Ia.FurTrade]

Nice finds!

 

[CRUSADER]

I always like to see those 14th C buckles pop up, looks like there is potential in that field, with a bit of clearing.

 

[Westfront]

I always like to see those 14th C buckles pop up, looks like there is potential in that field, with a bit of clearing.

I like them too! Condition of the finds is ok as well.

 

[Chuck In Oregon]

I agree, that looks like the butt piece from an old pistol.

Nice finds, even without any precious metal. I was surprised to see the lock with the key still in it. I found an old Yale padlock this week and it had the key still in it, too. I thought I was the only one. And yes, I did dig it with your shovel. Man, I LOVE that shovel. I don't use it in yards but it's the bomb in fields. I haven't found much to speak of this year, a couple of silver coins and a silver ring and pendant. It's good just to be out, though. Here in Oregon we've got to enjoy the sun when we can.

Best wishes,

Chuck

 

[kuger]

Yep,it IS the butt cap to a pistol.Great finds!!

 

[Just some Guy]

Sweet!!

 

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[uglymailman]

Keep saving that brass Lu. I just called the scrap yard, brass is $1.70 a pound. Is there much value in those old coins? Good luck.

 

[Westfront]

I agree, that looks like the butt piece from an old pistol.

Nice finds, even without any precious metal. I was surprised to see the lock with the key still in it. I found an old Yale padlock this week and it had the key still in it, too. I thought I was the only one. And yes, I did dig it with your shovel. Man, I LOVE that shovel. I don't use it in yards but it's the bomb in fields. I haven't found much to speak of this year, a couple of silver coins and a silver ring and pendant. It's good just to be out, though. Here in Oregon we've got to enjoy the sun when we can.

Best wishes,

Chuck

Hi Chuck! I thought the same. Was my first padlock with key.... Glad to hear that you're happy with your shovel. These are killer in the field!

 

[Westfront]

Keep saving that brass Lu. I just called the scrap yard, brass is $1.70 a pound. Is there much value in those old coins? Good luck.

Hi Tim! Most of these prussian coins are not worth a second look. Too bad on condition when dug in a field and almost no value. I just rinse them with water and throw them in a jar. Only silver ones are kept but they are worth not much too. Better coins start with a 17xx here. And sure! I keep that brass! In a good year i have between 30 and 40 pounds on casings, bullets, driving band fragments.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Yes, it is from a M1816 French flintlock pistol. Here is my post of the same piece, with a photo of the gun it came from, non-dug: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/todays-finds/302727-guns-spurs-silver.html

Congratulations on some great finds!


-Buckles

 

[jewelerguy]

looks like the buttplate of a flintlock pistol to me. cool!