Recent content by kcsteve

Found this tiny (12mm) button about 10ft. away from where I found a flintlock hammer. I posted this on ARH site and they have been most helpful in ID'ing alot of my stuff. Someone ID'd this button as a Scottish Thistle button, possibly dating around 1790-1800. Can anyone else elaborate any...

The wind was howling, the rains came, then sleet, then light snow...boy oh boy! Perfect for relic hunting! LOL!!! Seriously, it was pretty tough out there today but I managed to hang on for 3 hours and pull some good bullets out of the ground. Also found a button back stamped "Extra Quality"...

I'm getting good at finding these dateless reales. My 3rd one to be exact...bummer! I can make out the two pillars and a few letters but the date is completely gone. Oh well, it's old and I'm happy and that's all that matters. LOL!

Found a cool looking flintlock piece 2 days ago. I have found 3 other brass pieces that I think might go to the same weapon. I'm trying to date the pieces based off of pictures found on the Internet. I drew a pic of the flintlock pistol to show where I think they go and also posted a pic of...

With 60 degree temps and ground soft as butter I had no other choice but to run out to the field and get dirty! I decided to do an experiment again, I have done this before at other camps but I decided to dig every and I mean EVERY target the MXT would give. The area I chose is what I believe...

Found these items on Nov. 11th Veterans Day! I finally got around to putting them all together and labeling a few of the buttons and brass. I labeled some of the obvious brass but there are some pieces I haven't a clue as to what they are. All these came from the same location I'm assuming a...

Another favorite hobby of mine is GOLF! I don't take the game seriously but I do enjoy playing when the weather is nice and it's a great time for the wife and I to have some quite time to be alone. I received my "Callaway Golf" magazine the other day in the mail and began reading an article...

2006 is finally coming to an end and there is so much to be thankful for. I decided to hit the field one last time before the ground is frozen. Found "one last eagle button" for the year 2006! We had about 5"of snow fall in my area but that didn't keep me from doing what I love to do. You...

Found a very small cw campsite next to river's edge. Small area had a lot of square nails and had to resort to my 5"excellerator coil to get around the iron. Didn't find much but without the small coil I don't think I would of found anything. I found a .58cal 3 ringer, 2 .69 roundballs, a...

Found this thin brass piece in a Dragoon campsite. It's about an inch long and half an inch wide. I haven't a clue to what it is but I'm more interested in finding information about the crown that is stamped on it along with the letters VR. I drew a sketch of this thin brass piece to show you...

Here is my situation... I find primarily civil war buttons, dragoon buttons and flat buttons. I do not find Rev.war buttons. I want a book that gives information about these buttons only or that contain these 3 kinds of buttons. I know there are many books out there but what have you guys...

The frontside is smooth but the backside says "FINE DOUBLE GILT" then the number 0266 on the bottom. Can anybody give me a date of manufacture and also what does "0266" on back of button stand for? Need help on this one, thankyou.

Found this yesterday...doesn't look like the standard 1859 issue that I've found in the past. Unusual waves along body and neck. Can someone ID possible make and year for this kind of spur? Thank you.

Found an eagle button today, would like to know the date manufactured. Could not find it in Alberts book. The name on back is Henry C. Harper... any clue on possible date? Also found a cool looking spur...or half of a spur :cry: I'll post pic later. Thanks for your help.

Was out yesterday hunting in the field looking for a new spot and came across an area where we found a bunch of melted lead, roundballs, a teardrop pistol bullet, a 3 ring mini with flat base and found this button. On front it has "CHICAGO CITY RAILWAY" and on back it says "WATERBURY SCOVILL...