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I found some Yankee lead today....need some ID help also!

fwcrawford

fwcrawford

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I tried a little patch of woods today where quite a few bullets have been found in the past and saved a few more.
Been a good while since I found any civil war bullets and it was an exciting hunt.
I know the top row are Sharps rounds, but not sure about the bottom row.
I think they are Burnside rounds.. one still has part of the case attached to it and some type of wadding also at the base (see photos closeup).
If anyone can confirm the ID on these bullets or correct me, I would appreciate it.
I also could use some help on the two mystery pieces I found.
One of them still had the two small screws in the holes when I found it.
No idea if they are period or not.
Thanks for looking!
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You're correct in those being Burnsides, and the 2 other pieces are brass saddle strap hardware. Definitely period! Great finds!

 
Great hunt Felix!! You and I both know the potential for this site!! I can’t wait to see what else you pull out of there!
 

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fwcrawford said:
I tried a little patch of woods today where quite a few bullets have been found in the past and saved a few more.
Been a good while since I found any civil war bullets and it was an exciting hunt.
I know the top row are Sharps rounds, but not sure about the bottom row.
I think they are Burnside rounds.. one still has part of the case attached to it and some type of wadding also at the base (see photos closeup).
If anyone can confirm the ID on these bullets or correct me, I would appreciate it.
I also could use some help on the two mystery pieces I found.
One of them still had the two small screws in the holes when I found it.
No idea if they are period or not.
Thanks for looking!
They're Burside carbine bullets on the bottom. They rot for some reason. I've found some that are darker lead & they tend to keep better. Cool finds buddy. HH
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I’ve noticed the same thing after cleaning them… more lead color after removing the dirt as apposed to the Sharps that still retain the chalky white color.
I was thinking the black powder and moisture caused the deterioration at the base of these bullets, but just a guess.
 
The pieces with the screws remind me of the old table or desk drawer keyholes.
 
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