If only i knew about this years ago, would have thrown away most of them before i knew they were collectable. Even a few 'pinfire' i am kicking myself i through those in the bin.
Incredible finds, and awesome spot to hunt. I found an identical pocket knife at the top of this page, unfortunately i threw it out not thinking much of it but date back 100+ years or more? Regretful. love the ring too, will you wear it or add to collection?
Thank you for this in depth info. If a ship coming from UK could be from 1700 up to 1800. I think it has to be from a boat. Unless it was part of an old hut? I will go back to the area when the weather permits to do a thorough sweep as i found this piece at the end of the hunt and could not be...
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I found this in the dunes and looks to be copper sheathing of some sort? Would it be part from an old boat/ part of shipwreck? Approximate age? 1700-1800? Or too hard to tell?
hey guys thanks for you interest but maybe it isn't a bullet? I cannot find anything online that indicates something this thin. I do not have calipars so I cannot get precise measurements. But I will keep it just in case it is something rare and when I have the opportunity in the future.
A reply I received from treasurenet:
'Welcome Treasureman, and interesting find! Is it jacketed? The Japanese Arisaka used a bullet that stuck way out of the cartridge case but I don't think I've ever seen the bullets. If it's pure lead without a jacket or a gas check it would likely be some...
All in the same area Silver one spot just had a litter of musket balls. I imagine I haven't found all of them but cleaned up the most obvious ones. Going through the collection I found some smaller musket balls that are not like the majority I have been finding. Seems to be plenty of musket...