T2 Sniffs out percussion caps

[Dick from NC]

These are my first percussion caps and the T2 sniffed them out. There were also some small pieces of aluminum all around the spot, and that maybe why nobody found them before.[attachment 42044 percussioncaps1.jpg]

Can anyone give me some information on this ball? The ball is .310 in diameter and was molded. There are mold lines around it and a sprul mark on top[attachment 42045 ball1.jpg]

This is a double ball and it is also about .300 in diameter but doesn't have mold lines. I don't know if these are buck shot or not. I've found them before but not 2 that were connected.[attachment 42046 doubleball1.jpg]

This is the rest of the stuff that was found. The T2 will not miss anything. If you cover an area 100% and someone comes behind you with another detector they will most likely not find anything. I love my T2. It may get real cold here in southern North Carolin but I'm still going to be out hunting for those relics.[attachment 42047 finds1.jpg]

 

[Mr T2]

interesting well done

 

[jeff@middlesex]

Very nice! The molded ball looks like a dropped musketball to me. With the clipped mold part still attached as it has not been fired.

 

[Larry--IndianaHVAC]

Nice finds!

 

[Dick from NC]

I'm sure its a period ball but I don't know what caliber. Its too small for 36 caliber. I guess it could be a 32 caliber but what would it have been used in? I guess it could be buck and ball but not sure.

 

[silvernail]

Offhand, I can't say how many different small pocket model percussion revolvers were chambered for .31 caliber balls, but the Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon was, as was the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model. Those balls could also be used effectively as buckshot in a shotgun or smooth bore musket, and perhaps as a combination "buck and ball" load in either weapon.

 

[Dick from NC]

Thanks for the information Silvernail, thats interesting. These were found on the route of Shermans march through N.C.

 

[Old California]

WTG Dick,

I remember when I found my first percussion caps, Thought at first they were junk and didn't have a clue to what they were and then found the percussion cap lid to the container that held the caps. That was a long time ago and since then I've only found a few.

The T-2 loves small stuff, Keep up the good hunt and continue to show your finds.

Congrats, Paul

 

[Keith Southern]

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