Henry Shells

[JimClick]

Hi Everyone,
I thought I would show these Henry shells that I found recently. I have never found them with the bullets still inside and thought they were kind of cool. Anyone know if they are dangerous to keep around?

I hunted that same area where I found that Berkeley bakery token. I am sure I am going to come across an area where I will start making some coin finds up in those hills, it is just a matter time.

That Heart thing was pretty deep, at least 9 inches. I am thinking buckle?. It gave a nice sound and it says 1 1/2 on the back. Anyone have any ideas? I enjoyed rereading Dan's post on Henry shells in the members section when I found these. Anyway, I am going to keep searching this area, as I like the age indicators. Thanks for looking. JimClick

[LodiTom]

Cool find's Jim,the shell's shouldn't be dangerous.The heart thing is a boot heel,I have seen alot of these found from the guy's who hunt civil war site's.
I think Paul posted one he found awhile back,Tom Salinas also had said some were military use and also civilian's too.HH,Tom

[Denny]

Whats that thing with the heart? Paul found one exactly like that.

[Rick (NorCal)]

Schhhhwweet oldies Jim!

Gotta love the old "cowboy" finds

HH, Rick ;D

[Josh18]

Great finds. That heel plate is really cool.

HH,
Josh18

[gunslinger]

NO B-S If Have been lucky But I have the same one !!
Found Just below the WMS heart mansion at a Demo!!
No B-S it was my second findy Ever !!!!
Or at least cool findy ---this has been the third Ive seen
------------- HH -----------R/U

[jim]

WTG Jim, that's a great area there, you'll pull some great find's out of there.
Good luck, ..........theother.............j
im

[925Bill]

Cool stuff..Jim

I know you have been a busy man lately..and haven't been out all that much.

Good to see your getting some time in the field.

I'm struggling to get computer time the past week. 'Neeters brought home a lot of work lately and getting on the forum is spotty at best.

Let's get together one o' these days..eh?

Yeah..finding those shells w/ bullets is cool. I don't think they should pose a problem..going off or anything.

I like the indicators..to! There should be some coins somewhere. Good luck Jim.

Bill

[TominSalinasCA]

Jim, pray-tell, what type site are you hunting? That stuff is ooolldd. Yes, the heart thing is a boot heel bottom plate thing. I found a few, and never knew what they were, till SJ Brian told me. The place I found one in, that I have in mind now, has turned up seateds and reales (& henrys). So I would say that wherever you're getting this stuff deserves attention. What other kind of relics have you found there? Good luck.

[JimClick]

Thanks everyone,
I am really happy that you all could id that heart thing as a boot heel. I really appreciate it.
And thanks for the info on the bullets too guys, glad to know they're not dangerous. I thought they we really cool additions to my bullet collection.
That is really cool you found one of those boot heels too gunslinger!
Hey Bill, we will set something up soon.
TominSalinas, I am glad to see your post. I found an obscure reference in a geanology post about the possible location of an old adobe. I believe the site is out there somewhere, but it is a lot of ground to cover, and the grass is really high. I will keep at it until I find it, when I get the chance to get out. Other than that bakery token, I haven't found much but old shotgun shells, and a handful of rivots(?). One is kind of cool as it has a star on the face. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks for all the replies everyone. JimClick