War of 1812 1st Regt. L.A. Button, French .58 Triangle Base Minie and more

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Here's my latest digs. Yesterday I took the new T-2 Limited out and scored a very nice button in Boost Mode that Jeff and I had left behind. We had dug ALOT of Military Buttons out of this site and all within a 1 acre area. The signals were all but gone and I knew this would afford a perfect opportunity to test the new machine. I started swinging and about 10 minutes in got a nice but faint +85 signal between two of our dig holes. It was VERY deep and while my MXT with the Excelerator coil probably could've heard it, That coil is considerably larger and would've picked up the piece of can slaw not 4" from it....and indeed that very scenario may have happened but the coil on the T-2/F-75 is fairly smaller and I was able to hone in one the signal without putting the trash under the coil also....Anyways, I was Happy with that button and the Flower button I found with nearly ALL the Gilt still remaining after I cleaned it! Also Dug a Heavy Brass Ramrod guide to a flintlock pistol.
After that site, I hit a Civil War site of mine. Dug a SWEET .58 French Triangle Base! I absolutely love these bullets as they were made in France and can be quite hard rascals to find! They were largely imported by the Confederate States of America and thus usually associated with the Confederates although the United States did also use them as well.... Funny thing is that Jeff dug one (Different Variant, the flat nose .69 Variant) also this week on the other side of the South in Missouri! ;D :icon_thumleft: that I'm sure he'll be posting soon......Also dug a toasted 1859 Indian Head (the only way I could tell was because its a fatty and has no shield on the reverse), Got a Barber at the button site that I thought was going to be a Seated as nothing really older than the 1850s has come from this spot...a couple nice buckles and other stuff....Here's the Pics:

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War of 1812 United States 1st Regiment Light Artillery Coat Button


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Uncleaned and fresh from pouch
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FRENCH .58 Triangle Base 3 Ring Minie


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.69 Two Ringer with Sprue/Teat in Base


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Early Flintlock Ramrod Guide



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Roman Numerials appear to be engraved into base:
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1899 Barber Dime


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Group Shots

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Thats some great digs Josh Loving the Frenchie!!
The LA button is a really great save!!! :notworthy:
 

Man,What a hunt!! I really hope I can get into that type of stuff in 2011!! :notworthy:
 

That is an awesome button! I hope to find one eventually
 

Very cool finds there Josh, that new detector
is certainly paying for itself already! :notworthy:
Really like this L.A. Button, very nice condition! :icon_thumright:
 

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Excellent hunting, Senti! Thanks for that video. Love the buttons!!!

Nana :)
 

Well, I can tell you that I have seen those hash marks on early 19th/late 18th c. ramrod channels. I have at least two that have the markings--and I have no clue as to what they were for. I am wondering if they were scored like that to indicate a size, but some of these pieces appear to have been handmade. It'd be interesting to post a thread in the Whatzits with some photos of these. I'll show mine if you show yours there. :P

Great finds as usual, my friend. That triangle base is a great bullet, and the 1812 is in great shape.


Cheers,


Buck
 

CMDiamonddawg said:
Outstanding Josh , Great digs ! :headbang: I like the ramrod guide ..wondering about the roman numerals ??? I am gonna miss the J-Team in action to finish off 2010 . I am just glad I was able to witness , " THE MOST AMAZING RUN in metal detecting history !!" Looks like the new machine can get it done . Hey Jeff , when will you get back to hunt with Josh ??? Best of luck as lone rangers and HH :hello2: CMDdawg

Dawg, hands down best reply of the year! :icon_salut: Thanks for your friendship and support buddy throughout the last year you've been a good friend and will continue to be for as long as TNET is around. Here's one to you bud :occasion14: and hope the New Year brings some more nice finds for you and me and everyone. The "J-Team" will still be doing our thing and visiting with each other often ;D :icon_thumleft: :wink:



BuckleBoy said:
Well, I can tell you that I have seen those hash marks on early 19th/late 18th c. ramrod channels. I have at least two that have the markings--and I have no clue as to what they were for. I am wondering if they were scored like that to indicate a size, but some of these pieces appear to have been handmade. It'd be interesting to post a thread in the Whatzits with some photos of these. I'll show mine if you show yours there. :P

Great finds as usual, my friend. That triangle base is a great bullet, and the 1812 is in great shape.


Cheers,


Buck

Thanks Will. One things for certain, they were filed deep and with a purpose, not random marks but A "V and an "X" that were purposely formed. I'd like to know what they were used for as well. Sure I'll post them up there with you man :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :wink:
 

birdman said:
Man,What a hunt!! I really hope I can get into that type of stuff in 2011!! :notworthy:

I believe that you will Birdman, there's defintely some of it down in North Cacalacky ;D :wink:
 

{Sentinel} said:
BuckleBoy said:
Well, I can tell you that I have seen those hash marks on early 19th/late 18th c. ramrod channels. I have at least two that have the markings--and I have no clue as to what they were for. I am wondering if they were scored like that to indicate a size, but some of these pieces appear to have been handmade. It'd be interesting to post a thread in the Whatzits with some photos of these. I'll show mine if you show yours there. :P

Great finds as usual, my friend. That triangle base is a great bullet, and the 1812 is in great shape.


Cheers,


Buck

Thanks Will. One things for certain, they were filed deep and with a purpose, not random marks but A "V and an "X" that were purposely formed. I'd like to know what they were used for as well. Sure I'll post them up there with you man :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :wink:

Inventory number perhaps?
 

romeo-1 said:
{Sentinel} said:
BuckleBoy said:
Well, I can tell you that I have seen those hash marks on early 19th/late 18th c. ramrod channels. I have at least two that have the markings--and I have no clue as to what they were for. I am wondering if they were scored like that to indicate a size, but some of these pieces appear to have been handmade. It'd be interesting to post a thread in the Whatzits with some photos of these. I'll show mine if you show yours there. :P

Great finds as usual, my friend. That triangle base is a great bullet, and the 1812 is in great shape.


Cheers,


Buck

Thanks Will. One things for certain, they were filed deep and with a purpose, not random marks but A "V and an "X" that were purposely formed. I'd like to know what they were used for as well. Sure I'll post them up there with you man :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :wink:

Inventory number perhaps?

Could be Romeo ,definitely, Jeff thought perhaps it could stand for a Unit number, it could even be the century XVIII or 18 for 1800s....... ;D maybe an early do-it-yourself pistol and this is Piece Number# 18 ;D ;D LOL J/K
 

CRUSADER said:
I didn't read it all but I guess you guys have thought of the 18th Regiment of Foot (XVIII)

http://www.fifedrum.org/crfd/images/D18.htm

Historic find :hello2: :hello2: :hello2:

Thanks Cru! :wink: :wink: That's one of the first things we thought of but didn't want to jump the gun (*no PUN intended ;D). Its very refreshing that you mentioned it also and adds to the argument that it could indeed be a regimental number. :icon_thumleft: :wink:
 

Well, as usual that's just a great looking bunch of finds!! The Roman numeral engraving on that channel is a really sweet find! Congrats! :hello2: The French bullet is amazing! Congrats! :icon_thumright:
 

4-H said:
You continue to find the good stuff. Nice saves.

Thanks man. We saved some nice history in that field and was a good spot to test out the new T-2 Special Edition and was able to snag a couple more keepers and at the same time, proved the worth of this new machine.
 

Erik in NJ said:
Well, as usual that's just a great looking bunch of finds!! The Roman numeral engraving on that channel is a really sweet find! Congrats! :hello2: The French bullet is amazing! Congrats! :icon_thumright:

Thanks Eric. Are you guys suppose to get any of this snow up your way?
 

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