"Retro" post Civil War??

[Joe (Memphis)]

"Retro" post Civil War??

Thease are from 1990 when I bought my first MD, a Master hunter 5. The old copper / brass looking items are the part of an oil lamp that holds the wick. The Iron object I have NO IDEA what it is, but it has a pivot point and teeth, so I am assuming it is some kind of cinch or strap holder. I also don't know what the bullet on the right is, it has no rings or rifling marks and is approx .520" ~ .580" in dia and .960" long. Its a bit mushed. Is there a site I can research bullets, I would like to know what fired it. All items were found in La Grange Tn.

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

Well...I think that rusted piece of metal is a suspender from Paul Bunyan...I heard he cut a huge swathe through Indiana forests at one time..........

 

[Joe (Memphis)]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

Well, if that's the case, he'll be lookin' for these!!

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

so now....if you find Ox shoes...you will know I was right on target!!!

 

[Monty]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

The first bullet looks like a 3 ring .58 caliber mini ball that I gather is scarce. It looks like a "drop", or one that hasn't been fired. The other two obviously fired but I can't tell what they are. Monty

 

[Joe (Memphis)]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

Thanks Monty, its diameter mics between .680 ~.690 is 1.080 long, and has a hollow base. What weapon fired it?
HH
Joe

 

[backbonz]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

The one on the left is indeed a minie ball. Not that rare, but i bust my butt looking for those. The other bullet looks a lot like an Enfield. Ive found the same metal piece you have there. To me it looks like something used on a mule harness or something.
keep pounding that site. What is the history of the place you are searching

 

[Joe (Memphis)]

Re: "Retro" post Civil War??

They were from La Grange Tn. From what I understand, there was a LOT of Civil War activity in the area. I found them 16 years ago, the area ia probably a parking lot now...