day 2 at the new permission produces a flintlock pistol and more.. WENT BACK TODAY!

[calabash digger]

It was a great day! went back to where I found the block I buttons and it paid of big time.

 

[Lodge Scent]

Yow! That little pistol and that ring thing are awesome Calabash ! That top button is also very cool. :congrats:

 

[Oneil1979]

Love the buttons that great seal infantry button looks pretty clean, is that a makers mark on the pistol ?

 

[Oneil1979]

look like it says ELG ? With a star this link says its belgian circa 1893 its black powder proof for breechloading guns, small bore guns and handguns
http://www.nramuseum.com/media/940944/proofmarks.pdf

 

[calabash digger]

yes it has a star ,thanks for the info . I sure thought it was way earlier than 1893?? Heres the live dig video too .

 

[Digger_O'Dell]

Wow, incredible! Great finds all around.

 

[aloldstuff]

Some more great finds. Would love to see a picture of all your finds and how you display them.

 

[calabash digger]

I use riker cases from hobby lobby and put some red felt in them...