Congratulations Bob Most of us old timers remember our first Civil war bullet. Mine was at Yellow Tavern. Walker the gray muck in swampy areas sometimes has the most amazing relics in them In the old days most hunters did not like to get wet. Didn't have to plenty of relics on dry land. Old old timers later would always say "That place is hunted out." My reply was then you don't mind me hunting it. Response from them Go ahead ! First thing I would do is look at the old topo maps . Find the low spots and creeks . Bingo !! I found a lot of relics in gray muck and creeks. Many stories to be told of those days. Thank you for being genuine Walker . Your hunts and stories are what it used to be like. God Bless.
Hogwarts, you KNOW I always enjoy your perspective. Because I can relate to it. I hope you catch this Friday. I stayed almost exclusively in the creek and muck. Spoiler - Nothing great, and a stinking aluminum can at two feet (!!) But I did find a lot of bullets we missed in the old days. Like you said, we avoided the nasty areas, because we didn't need to get wet. All you could carry was 3" under the leaves!
@@333Hogwarts My property is part of the Yellow Tavern Battlefield. I live in Glen Allen Virginia. My neighborhood was still being developed when we moved here. I found lots of stuff. Spurs . One big lined block C, CS Tongue. Found quite a few Silver Plated North Carolina Buttons. Coins , Jews Harp . Various Bullets .
Great video! Happy for your pal Bob! We know a Canadian fella who occasionally heads south to Gettysburg, PA, where he has permission to relic hunt on some private properties. Loved the story about the buckle! You are so right about taking the time to savor the moment. Being an amateur archaeologist in my younger years, I treasured finds. I was taught to excavate with a grapefruit knife and a toothbrush. LOL MEOW! 😻
Steve, I laugh about how many tunafish sandwiches I ate while sitting on that buckle!!!! The next year, my digging buddy's 80 year old Dad dug a box plate, maybe 12 feet away on top of the same trench, but 3 feet deep . . .
Another great video! I've had the joy of taking several people on their first CW relic hunt and I love seeing them find their first bullet or relic. I can remember what it was like finding my very first one, it was a big ole .69 caliber Belgian 2 ring mini ball.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 it's still the only Belgian bullet I've ever found. I did luck onto an early war camp and found 9 .69 caliber French triangle high base bullets all in dropped condition. There wasn't much battle or skirmish action in my area, but there was a lot of troop movement (mostly union) through here. I live near Lebanon Mo. and it was used as the staging point of Samuel Curtis's army while on the way into Arkansas and the battle of Pea Ridge and before that the union retreat to Rolla Mo. after the battle of Wilson's Creek. The St. Louis to Springfield road runs about a mile from my house and it had military traffic almost daily. The railroad ended at Rolla Mo. and all troops and supplies were moved West and South by wagon train and marching.
Enjoyed the story about the Union buckle. I, too, had a similar find at a Union cavalry camp on one of my granddaughter's birthday!! Totally memorable.
It is so rewarding to hear you describe the details of the battle which occurred and the earthworks and context where you search. Your knowledge and the careful, respectful manner you always use as you approach the sites makes you unique. I’m nearby in James City County and I never miss your programs. Thank you.
David!! James City?! In a couple of weeks, my buddy Mudduck will join me! He's from James City County! He's the Senior Minister at Lifepointe Christian Church - across the road from Three Drummers BBQ . . .
Thanks Mike, I enjoyed it. I thought, "How many times can I help a guy check something off his bucket list?" I figured, NOT VERY OFTEN, but I could do this one...
Nothing wrong with being able to find a bucket lister. Bet he was feeling good afterwards. I wish I had areas like that around here. That is definitely on my bucket list.
Yeah, I think he was pretty stoked! Good luck, CW relics turn up everywhere because veterans took stuff home with them. Keep swinging that coil and HH!
It was my pleasure man. I thought, "How many times can I help a guy check something off his bucket list?" I figured, NOT VERY OFTEN, but I could do this one... Oh, and no aluminum, but a coffee can full of modern casings and slugs!
Great video! I definitely remember my first bullet. The Target store in Dumfries, Va is sitting right on top of where I found it. Glad I saved it from being concreted over.
glad you and Bob had a great day. I am betting you could spend a lifetime digging bullets there. Feeling the moans of winter coming on here in west central Indiana. My bones hate this time of year.
Bill, we didn't arrive at this spot until the 80s. I'm sure much more stuff was already gone, and it's hard for me to believe anything's left . . . but obviously, it IS. Good luck with those old bones. I just received my Social Security card so I hear ya . . . .
I'm glad Bob's hunt was a success! I enjoyed the whole video and your story about finding the U.S. buckle was great. To think of all the times you sat on that log eating your lunch with no idea that there was a nice belt buckle underneath. And I wouldn't blame you if you figured moving the log wouldn't have been worth it. There was such a high probability of nothing being there at all considering the exertion you'd put into moving it. I'm glad all your effort turned into an outstanding find! I like hearing about these stories you've had over the years of relic hunting. Something I'm curious about. Have you (or anyone else reading this) heard of someone inviting a newbie on their first relic hunt with the hope they can find a bullet or two. And then the newbie ends up uncovering a highly prized artifact? I can just imagine the newbie walking up to the veteran relic hunter, "Look, I just found this two piece Virginia belt buckle!!!" It might not be something that amazing, but I can't help thinking that something like that has happened before.😂
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Absolutely- and really enjoyed the story! I'm sure all of us not only enjoy not watching your hunts, but also hearing your stories at the end. And after doing this for so many decades, I imagine you have a lot of relic hunting/history stories!
bob is your way north northern friend lol. glad you made your bucket list bob! congrats. your gardner bullet almost as if it was intentionally flared out and flattened on the base. maybe for a chess piece? thats wild all 3 of those in such close proximity. that story of the belt buckle is a study in perseverance and that you just cant predict when or where lighting will strike so to speak. i used to remember the circumstances of acquisition of everything i collected over the years, but not so much anymore lol. sometimes i look at something and wonder where the heck i got it from. so young collectors; write it all down. you may think youll remember it all forever, but thats just not how things work i guess.
EVERY YOUNG RELIC HUNTER: READ THIS! You are so right, Thurin! I have a digging buddy that seems to remember every relic in his extensive collection (except bullets). He amazes me . . .
Good on the hunt. I was doing some research on the Civil War ID Badge it could be a ID Badge turned into a watch fob. But I think since there was a hole on top that a ribbon went trough it. Plus Aluminium was really expensive and extremely rare. The person who lost it probably had a very high ranking. Thank you for the time.
I've thought about your badge a lot Kolbe! I hope somebody can confirm that for you. Aluminum was so expensive back then, I've never seen anything aluminum from the Civil war.
Juliana, it is awe-inspiring. To think of the carnage and death there. SO many young men, all fighting for something crucial. For one side, it was preservation of the Union, emancipation, patriotism . . . for the other, it was defending their homeland, states rights, independence. To stand between those trenches, 100 yards apart . . . it' eerie.
My gg grandpa was there 51 regiment NC troops was shot in left shoulder, but survived the war . Would just love to know something from his experiences survived. Thank you for your videos I enjoy sharing your adventures
Yes, yes, YES Mike! I'm absolutely SURE some relic hunter along the way found a button off his coat, a coin he dropped or a bullet he fired. It would be so cool to KNOW that though, and to hold it in your hand. YOUR hand, with his blood running through it. Wow.
I remember the days I prayed I wouldn’t dig another bullet. My personal best was 117 one day 115 on the next hunt in same area . Some dig holes had than one bullet.
Tommy, I used to have those days too, but now, I'm pretty happy to dig a bullet. My best was 249 in a hut site. But my second best drops way down to around 60.
Congratulations Bob Most of us old timers remember our first Civil war bullet. Mine was at Yellow Tavern. Walker the gray muck in swampy areas sometimes has the most amazing relics in them In the old days most hunters did not like to get wet. Didn't have to plenty of relics on dry land. Old old timers later would always say "That place is hunted out." My reply was then you don't mind me hunting it. Response from them Go ahead ! First thing I would do is look at the old topo maps . Find the low spots and creeks . Bingo !! I found a lot of relics in gray muck and creeks. Many stories to be told of those days. Thank you for being genuine Walker . Your hunts and stories are what it used to be like. God Bless.
Hogwarts, you KNOW I always enjoy your perspective. Because I can relate to it. I hope you catch this Friday. I stayed almost exclusively in the creek and muck. Spoiler - Nothing great, and a stinking aluminum can at two feet (!!) But I did find a lot of bullets we missed in the old days. Like you said, we avoided the nasty areas, because we didn't need to get wet. All you could carry was 3" under the leaves!
@@333Hogwarts
My property is part of the Yellow Tavern Battlefield.
I live in Glen Allen Virginia.
My neighborhood was still being developed when we moved here.
I found lots of stuff. Spurs . One big lined block C, CS Tongue.
Found quite a few Silver Plated North Carolina Buttons. Coins , Jews Harp .
Various Bullets .
@@tommyturner6677 Um . . . Good GRIEF!
THANKS again Walker!!!
It was a dream come true to find get this item off my bucket list... Next item?... a civil war button of course!
I had the fun of being with you (within a few acres) when you did it! That button is in Maryland somewhere . . . !
Great video! Happy for your pal Bob! We know a Canadian fella who occasionally heads south to Gettysburg, PA, where he has permission to relic hunt on some private properties.
Loved the story about the buckle! You are so right about taking the time to savor the moment. Being an amateur archaeologist in my younger years, I treasured finds. I was taught to excavate with a grapefruit knife and a toothbrush. LOL
MEOW! 😻
Chars, you're def more patient than I am, but I've slowed down and savored a lot more as I've gotten older!
Always like watching you dig the relics. Congratulations Bob.
I appreciate the kind words, John...
Love finding a variety of bullets! Also, that's a beautiful plate my friend! Great video as usual!
Agreed 100% on everything you said! Thanks!
Thanks for taking us along on the hunt & what a Cool story about that buckle you sat on fror Years! Congratulations Bob!
Steve, I laugh about how many tunafish sandwiches I ate while sitting on that buckle!!!! The next year, my digging buddy's 80 year old Dad dug a box plate, maybe 12 feet away on top of the same trench, but 3 feet deep . . .
Another great video! I've had the joy of taking several people on their first CW relic hunt and I love seeing them find their first bullet or relic. I can remember what it was like finding my very first one, it was a big ole .69 caliber Belgian 2 ring mini ball.
Dang Jack!! You start off a little strong, don't you??
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 it's still the only Belgian bullet I've ever found. I did luck onto an early war camp and found 9 .69 caliber French triangle high base bullets all in dropped condition. There wasn't much battle or skirmish action in my area, but there was a lot of troop movement (mostly union) through here. I live near Lebanon Mo. and it was used as the staging point of Samuel Curtis's army while on the way into Arkansas and the battle of Pea Ridge and before that the union retreat to Rolla Mo. after the battle of Wilson's Creek. The St. Louis to Springfield road runs about a mile from my house and it had military traffic almost daily. The railroad ended at Rolla Mo. and all troops and supplies were moved West and South by wagon train and marching.
Awesome, congratulations 🎊 to you both. Cool story about the buckle. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day 🙏
Appreciate that Jeff!
Great hunt BW! Saving history one bullet at a time! Congrats to Bob on his 6 bullets! Keep'em coming my friend! God bless!
Thanks Shane!
So Awesome! Glad our Canadian friend and neighbor was able to fulfill his bucket list.
Me too Anthony!
Y’all had a great day! Congrats to you and Bob! That is an awesome buckle! Always enjoy, thanks for sharing Walker!
Appreciate it, as always Joe!
Congratulations Bob on your finds and another grate video as always Mr. Battlefield Walker thanks .
That's kind of you to say Duck!
Enjoyed the story about the Union buckle. I, too, had a similar find at a Union cavalry camp on one of my granddaughter's birthday!! Totally memorable.
Thanks Gary! When this hobby's poor, it's a drag. But sometimes when it's good it's REALLY good!
Never a lost or unforgettable day on the battlefield. It's like hunting, even a bad day hunting is better than a good day at work!
No argument from me there, Gary!
It is so rewarding to hear you describe the details of the battle which occurred and the earthworks and context where you search. Your knowledge and the careful, respectful manner you always use as you approach the sites makes you unique. I’m nearby in James City County and I never miss your programs. Thank you.
David!! James City?! In a couple of weeks, my buddy Mudduck will join me! He's from James City County! He's the Senior Minister at Lifepointe Christian Church - across the road from Three Drummers BBQ . . .
Enjoyable as always, thank you
Appreciate that Rick . . .
Certainly a good day. Such an exciting hobby.
Even more so, when you have a pretty good idea what transpired where you're searching. Thanks Jeff!
Glad to see your Canadian friend got a chance to dig some bullets...mighty kind of you to see that he got his wish! Mike in sunny Florida
Thanks Mike, I enjoyed it. I thought, "How many times can I help a guy check something off his bucket list?" I figured, NOT VERY OFTEN, but I could do this one...
Nothing wrong with being able to find a bucket lister. Bet he was feeling good afterwards. I wish I had areas like that around here. That is definitely on my bucket list.
Yeah, I think he was pretty stoked! Good luck, CW relics turn up everywhere because veterans took stuff home with them. Keep swinging that coil and HH!
@ thanks same to you. We had camps where I live. But it has been hit pretty hard or has been developed. I keep looking though.
A nice mixture of bullets today could well be coming back here again a nice plate 👍
You got that right Peter . . . !
How much civil war balled aluminum did your new buddy find😂?
Awesome of you to help a brother out.
It was my pleasure man. I thought, "How many times can I help a guy check something off his bucket list?" I figured, NOT VERY OFTEN, but I could do this one... Oh, and no aluminum, but a coffee can full of modern casings and slugs!
Congratulations to Bob!! I am getting pretty forgetful, but I know if I found a plate like that I would definitely remember it forever!
Swamp, thank you, and you're right. And with a name like Swamp Fox, this was your kind of place. More on that mud this Friday . . .
Great video! I definitely remember my first bullet. The Target store in Dumfries, Va is sitting right on top of where I found it. Glad I saved it from being concreted over.
Wayne, I'm glad too. Some NICE stuff all over the country will never be seen because of where it sits.
glad you and Bob had a great day. I am betting you could spend a lifetime digging bullets there.
Feeling the moans of winter coming on here in west central Indiana. My bones hate this time of year.
Bill, we didn't arrive at this spot until the 80s. I'm sure much more stuff was already gone, and it's hard for me to believe anything's left . . . but obviously, it IS. Good luck with those old bones. I just received my Social Security card so I hear ya . . . .
I'm glad Bob's hunt was a success! I enjoyed the whole video and your story about finding the U.S. buckle was great. To think of all the times you sat on that log eating your lunch with no idea that there was a nice belt buckle underneath. And I wouldn't blame you if you figured moving the log wouldn't have been worth it. There was such a high probability of nothing being there at all considering the exertion you'd put into moving it. I'm glad all your effort turned into an outstanding find! I like hearing about these stories you've had over the years of relic hunting.
Something I'm curious about. Have you (or anyone else reading this) heard of someone inviting a newbie on their first relic hunt with the hope they can find a bullet or two. And then the newbie ends up uncovering a highly prized artifact? I can just imagine the newbie walking up to the veteran relic hunter, "Look, I just found this two piece Virginia belt buckle!!!" It might not be something that amazing, but I can't help thinking that something like that has happened before.😂
Thanks man - I assume you heard my shout-out to you. People have been pretty interested in that, so thanks!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Absolutely- and really enjoyed the story! I'm sure all of us not only enjoy not watching your hunts, but also hearing your stories at the end. And after doing this for so many decades, I imagine you have a lot of relic hunting/history stories!
bob is your way north northern friend lol. glad you made your bucket list bob! congrats. your gardner bullet almost as if it was intentionally flared out and flattened on the base. maybe for a chess piece? thats wild all 3 of those in such close proximity. that story of the belt buckle is a study in perseverance and that you just cant predict when or where lighting will strike so to speak.
i used to remember the circumstances of acquisition of everything i collected over the years, but not so much anymore lol. sometimes i look at something and wonder where the heck i got it from. so young collectors; write it all down. you may think youll remember it all forever, but thats just not how things work i guess.
EVERY YOUNG RELIC HUNTER: READ THIS! You are so right, Thurin! I have a digging buddy that seems to remember every relic in his extensive collection (except bullets). He amazes me . . .
What damage these bullets must of caused on impact.
Malcomb, I cringe when I think about it. There was actually a 72 caliber too, though I've never found one . . .
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 is it any wonder that over 600,000 where killed,not to mention grape&shrappnal "keep diggin" great videos/recordings👍
Good on the hunt. I was doing some research on the Civil War ID Badge it could be a ID Badge turned into a watch fob. But I think since there was a hole on top that a ribbon went trough it. Plus Aluminium was really expensive and extremely rare. The person who lost it probably had a very high ranking. Thank you for the time.
I've thought about your badge a lot Kolbe! I hope somebody can confirm that for you. Aluminum was so expensive back then, I've never seen anything aluminum from the Civil war.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I appreciate ya for taking the time.
Being in between the union and confederate line is so cool❤
Juliana, it is awe-inspiring. To think of the carnage and death there. SO many young men, all fighting for something crucial. For one side, it was preservation of the Union, emancipation, patriotism . . . for the other, it was defending their homeland, states rights, independence. To stand between those trenches, 100 yards apart . . . it' eerie.
BTW Juliana, are you my friend from Richmond, or another Juliana?
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I am in fact the same Juliana from Richmond! Hi!!
@@Hi-itsJuliana WHAAAA??? Ha Ha! I love it! Enjoyed lunch with you the other day!!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Always down to get mexican food with the legend himself😌
My gg grandpa was there 51 regiment NC troops was shot in left shoulder, but survived the war . Would just love to know something from his experiences survived. Thank you for your videos I enjoy sharing your adventures
Yes, yes, YES Mike! I'm absolutely SURE some relic hunter along the way found a button off his coat, a coin he dropped or a bullet he fired. It would be so cool to KNOW that though, and to hold it in your hand. YOUR hand, with his blood running through it. Wow.
I remember the days I prayed I wouldn’t dig another bullet.
My personal best was 117 one day 115 on the next hunt in same area . Some dig holes had than one bullet.
Tommy, I used to have those days too, but now, I'm pretty happy to dig a bullet. My best was 249 in a hut site. But my second best drops way down to around 60.
Are you positive you didn’t have a conical revolver bullet in any of those holes?
Yeah Wess. Sometimes I thought I had one, only to see copper jackets over lead cores. Of course, I might have missed one, but I don't think so . . .
@ Couldn’t really tell from the video. I would really like to find one. Thanks for putting them out.
All those bullets, no buttons?
Fred, Even over 40 years at this site! VERY few buttons. I mean THOUSANDS of bullets and probably only a handfull of buttons. Never figured that out.