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@edmccranie6043 Күн бұрын
Beautiful bullet mold ! Thanks so much for taking us along !
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Күн бұрын
Appreciate that Ed!
@daveboatman4024 17 күн бұрын
One of my ancestors on my father’s side was wounded at Gaines Mill. He was in the 55th VA Company A. Aldolphus McTyre.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 8 күн бұрын
I love that you know that specific information. I grew up there, and have wondered hundreds of times how many times I've stood where someone was killed.
@UNUSUALUSERNAME220 20 күн бұрын
This is miraculous! There is no other word. Miraculous! Congratulations, and thank GOD that this treasure is in the hands of true Gatekeepers of History!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 8 күн бұрын
We so appreciate that Unusual! It's gratifying when someone else values the experience as much as we did.
@Budgie-d6k 25 күн бұрын
How lucky are you? I'm a couple of weeks shy of my 70th birthday, live in the UK and have held a deep fascination for ACW since I was a kid. This must have been like walking into Alladins cave! What I wouldn't have given to have been in your shoes for a while. Many thanks for sharing.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 23 күн бұрын
Budgie - I was thinking the same thing as I gazed! Kind of cool that quite a few Confederate items were made in the UK and got here on blockade runners! Cheers, and thank you!
@thurin84 27 күн бұрын
certainly cant complain about such rare and unusual bullets!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 27 күн бұрын
Absolutely not! Hey man, would you send me an email at [email protected]?
@333Hogwarts 28 күн бұрын
Good evening, Battlefield Walker. Some of my best hunts were in the evening on a nice summer day. Rare indeed. I always said it's not how long you have to hunt that day. It is whether luck is on your side. You never know what that next signal will be. I remember back before all the housing was built around Gaines Mill. You could feel the history as you drove those roads in the twilight hours going home from a good hunt. The smell of the farm dirt. Corn growing. I miss those days. Keep those videos coming, Walker. They bring up great memories. Thank you and God Bless
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 28 күн бұрын
Good grief, Hogwarts. We're brothers. EXACTLY what you described. My first summer job was in the fields between Hanover farms and the Cold Harbor battlefield park. I spent a summer with a machette cutting weeds out of Freddie McGhee's beets in those fields. While my interest in relics then was just a mild interest, I would ALWAYS find at least a few bullets as I walked along if it had rained recently. EVERYTHING YOU SAID.
@petertatham-cw2oq 29 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your first million it’s no easy job so l don’t blame you celebrating doing well today keep lifting them bullets mate
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 28 күн бұрын
Thank you Peter!
@joemiller8965 Ай бұрын
Always enjoy the great videos and all of the awesome relics you find! Thanks for sharing Walker.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Your encouragement is greatly appreciated Joe! Hope to be back in full advance come fall!
@mrspankytank2858 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Just subscribed.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Spanky! I appreciate it, and I hope you enjoy the relic hunts . . . !
@terryfrazier8632 Ай бұрын
Great video! Have you considered cross referencing which units were located in that area? Would be interesting to know why so many unusual relics are in such a small area.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Yeah. No info on anybody on that property exactly, but it's surrounded by huge activity. NC was close by which explains the Belgian .69 round. This property was central to 1862 and 1864 battles. Not much more to pin anything down.
@jeffreywashbourne8074 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your history about Gaines Mill, nice display case too
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey. That mill has been a part of my life since I was about 6 years old. No access now though. Appreciate the kind words.
@jeffreywashbourne8074 Ай бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 , your welcome, there's nothing like great memories to reflect on Battlefield Walker, great idea with the display case, I'm up here in Shenandoah Valley not far from the Battle of Cedar Creek
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 29 күн бұрын
@@jeffreywashbourne8074 Jeffrey, what a beautiful and historic place. Only hunted there once, on the edge of a good property, but too far from the action. Only found a couple of bullets and a big Henry brass casing.
@davidallison2112 Ай бұрын
I'm startin' to itch just watchin you digging in all that ivy and ground cover! Great finds!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
David, you speak TRUTH but I only found one tick and no chiggers! Guess I shouldn't push my luck.
@Swamp-Fox Ай бұрын
Congrats on the rare bullets! Very cool that you were able to make that display case from the wood door parts from the Gaines Mill! Love the story about the millstone!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Swamp, my dad was the caretaker of the mill in the 60s. I've crawled under and explored the massive gears under there, sat on the millstones - all when I was much younger didn't appreciate what I was able to see, touch and experience. But I do have some wood, a brick from the wartime mill, and a Confederate bond signed by Dr, Gaines that hung in the mill for a hundred years. The owner gave it to my dad for his work at the mill.
@Swamp-Fox 29 күн бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Very cool! I can't think of a better keeper of the wood, brick, & bond from the Gaines Mill. That is neat that you got to crawl around and explore the inner-workings of the mill. I would say there are not many people that have had that kind of experience. My wife's Great Grandfather had a grist mill in Spring Gap, MD. We have a flour sack, but sadly nothing else. The millstones are now embedded in the wall of a local business.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 28 күн бұрын
@@Swamp-Fox So cool that they are saved and can be seen and remembered, though!
@granvillewooster7673 Ай бұрын
Great hunt thank you so very much for sharing hope you have a wonderful weekend 👍👍❤️
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Appreciate that Granville! I'm healthy and gainfully employed, so I'm doing fine. Hope you are too!
@user-os8hm9vr3r Ай бұрын
So what did you think of the channels? Just curious.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Kolbe, I apologize, but I haven't had time to take a look! Please remind me of what they were??
@user-os8hm9vr3r 29 күн бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 One is Mass of the Ages and the other one is Ex Cathedra there is 2 channels named Ex Cathedra it would be the one with a cross. Happy trails my Mother is in Virginia with her college friend as I type this. I'm in MN watching Newsmax crazy things happend a few days ago what they tried to do to Trump! As always thank you for the history!
@georgegaylord Ай бұрын
Great finds in a small area. I remember Mac Mason alway saying”Check the base of and under trees. Others are to lazy to hunt there” ,wise advice. I truly enjoy your video and probably have shared some ground with you at Cold Harbor over the years. It is a fascinating place. Gaines Mill was one of my favorite places ,
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
George, I bet we HAVE walked over the same trenches. I never hunted with Mac, but my dad did. And he cleaned my clock at horseshoes!
@georgegaylord Ай бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Yes I m sure we have, especially Mr Lyle’s property. I was very luck to have two great men Mac and Peter George as my artillery mentors and use to sit in wonder as they told stories and explained relics almost as if they were there during the war. Reincarnated? I don’t get around like I once did now ,to many sports injuries, but still get that old feeling just finding a bullet once in a while. All the best and keep up the good work on saving history and telling stories. Your and Gods obedient Servant George
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
@@georgegaylord Good grief. Pete and Mac. You have the equivalent of a PhD!
@AnthonyKendrick-pn2bc Ай бұрын
Awesome video! The .69 caliber I was aware of, great find. The one that surprised me as I've never heard of was the .44 picket bullet. I'm the one that talked to you a while back about me moving to Arizona. I discovered that I'm right next to an old stage coach road. The Pony Express used it as well as the Confederates and the Union back during the Civil War and during the Indian wars. I gained permission to detect a couple of miles of it. When it cools down, I'll start detecting it. It's too hot right now as it's 110° in the shade.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Holy Cow Anthony! Yeah, I'd say that's a bit too warm. Good luck when you get out! But I have to admit, I wish I could describe my permissions as "a couple of miles!"
@johnlea8519 Ай бұрын
Another very interesting video much appreciated by an old Rebel in the UK...
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks you old UK Rebel. Even if I didn't find anything made across the pond!
@edmc1000 Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking me home to Virginia again. Appreciate you sharing the hunts.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
That's super cool to hear Ed! Glad it's something you enjoy!
@gerardshort6149 Ай бұрын
A couple of good finds there with those rare bullets shame about that door and the other wood that the lads chucked away . In the UK if a building is listed then they can't throw anything away unless it has gone or broken but they make a replica of that item though .
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
I had a college professor who told us, "In the U.S. we build and tear down. Acquire and throw away. In the UK, it's common for shops and homes to be in thousand year old structures." Of course, he was right. We lose our history here every day.
@brianselt291 Ай бұрын
You sure made good use of your time and daylight
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
It was a rare non-humid day! I tried to roll!
@N-Scale Ай бұрын
One thing I did not see was an H buckle. My dad had 2 in his stuff. My mom sold it all when he passed and never called me. I dug since I was about 8 years old , with him.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
I have to admit, I don't know what an H buckle is? What is that?
@andreapawlowski950 Ай бұрын
Great video I watch every video. Congrats on the 1M views that was a great video. Nice University of Michigan shirt you wore on the video.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Andrea, I'm honored and appreciative that you watch, and thank you for the congrats! I get that U of Mich comment a bit. Unfortunately it was MIlligan College in Tennessee. The landowner graduated from there as did my oldest daughter. I figured it couldn't hurt!
@jerrytalley802 Ай бұрын
Does anyone know, how the foot locker disappeared in the first place? Very odd something so personal got away from the family, and even more strange that anyone would discard something so personal. Greatest save ever
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thank you Jerry. Our theory is that a relative had the footlocker and didn't want anyone else to have it, so they kept it a secret. That relative recently died, and we think her children, having no interest in history, simply tossed it out when preparing their mother's home for sale. Just a guess, but that theory would fit the facts . . .
@jerrytalley802 Ай бұрын
All the easy stuff on battlefields has been pounded to death, we mostly get the crumbs they missed. I am shocked how well the old timers were able to clean places out, even with older machines. I started in 1973 and with the old machines, we’re got discouraged in the mid to late 70’s when finds were drying up. Fast forward to ground balance, then motion discrimination really opened things up again. Later, Minelab Explorer did it again, then Deus/Deus 2. Pretty soon we won’t get a signal.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
I'm right there with you Jerry, right down the line.
@joemiller8965 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 1 million views! And congrats on all those great relics! Thanks for sharing. See ya on the next one.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
I appreciate that Joe! And really satisfying to know you get a little kick out of the channel . . .
@thurin84 Ай бұрын
congrats on the million views walker! well deserved. my most watched video has only 4000 views. but i realize my video subjects are really niche lol. im not going to make any comments about the big head vs little head and how deep they can go lol. though its taking all my willpower not to lol. 15:34 the us army ordnance corp uses a flaming grenade insignia, that looks more like ww1 than ww2. maybe it belonged to that mans father. well that was a good day. give clarabelle a pat from me. she looks like a good doggo.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Clarabelle says hello, and I appreciate the insight on the insignia. Def out of my wheelhouse. Oh . . . and I applaud your willpower. Right decision!
@thurin84 Ай бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 hi clarabelle! anytime i can help. been into ww1&2 stuff for about 50 years now. dang, howd i get so old???
@thurin84 Ай бұрын
glad your medical issue is resolved positively walker. take care of yourself. gettin the granddaughter hooked early! excellent! excellent! best thing an adult can to for a kid is inspire a hobby. great video!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Appreciate that man. She cracked me up when she claimed she saw "fire ash." Watching too many BW videos . . .
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Oh, and the medical issue is what I call Relic Hunter's curse. Skin and sun don't mix well . . .
@thurin84 Ай бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 " Watching too many BW videos . . ." aint no such thing! any number of bw videos is the right number lol.
@thurin84 Ай бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 ah, gotha, so more discomfort than serious.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
No discomfort (no burn) . What 60 years of sunshine does to skin, if you get my drift! But good lab results!
@joeguzman3558 Ай бұрын
It will be great for a museum so everyone can enjoy it
@joeguzman3558 Ай бұрын
In today's money, it may approach the million dollars
@billwyatt2449 Ай бұрын
Congrats to your million. Glad to have contributed. Looks like you enjoyed the day. Dragoon Nice In beautiful shape.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Billy. This little 2 acres hasn't produced a lot, but the scarce items are proportionately high. I have found the brass curry comb part, the Eagle D, a ringtail Sharpes, and in a subsequent trip, a .54 Gardner, a Pickett bullet and a CS .69 Belgian. Weird.
@user-os8hm9vr3r Ай бұрын
My favorite video was when you tell about that catholic cross you found I'm a little jealous I live in a very die hard catholic family I go to to the Latin mass. If you ever get to go to the KZbin channels Mass of the Ages and Ex Cathedra there is some great music and learning. Thanks as always Walker!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
I know so little about Catholicism - but I want to check that out! Thanks man. This spot is less than a mile from where I found that crucifix you're talking about!
@333Hogwarts Ай бұрын
Ah the elusive Eagle "D" button . Quite a rare find. Next a Eagle " R "or very rare Eagle "V". Most Eagle V's are found in early sights too. Well done Walker ! Congratulation's on your 1 Million views. I will say I watch a lot of relic hunting videos . Yours my friend is the only one that makes me feel the History that you are hunting for. Keep them coming when you can. Thank you God bless you too.
@rappahannockchurchofchrist331 Ай бұрын
That means a ton to me Hogwarts. Especially coming from a guy who knows his buttons.
@benjaminharlow3743 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the million Walker, enjoy your videos!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
I appreciate that Benjamin. But now I'll always be chasing the next big one - one-hit-wonder right now . . .
@Findingwithfrequency Ай бұрын
Good hunt 👍
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Finding. Been a while!!
@chars1184 Ай бұрын
CONGRATS on hitting the million!!!! Cannonball with the flame is WWII Ordinance pin. GREAT HUNT!! Be good, say your prayers, and hug the cat. (You seriously petted and introduced Clarabelle the dog . . . In trouble AGAIN!) 😾
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Chars, WHAT?! I was trying to redeem myself. Oh wait, I get it. Nice to the dog, not the cat. Back to the drawing board.
@chars1184 Ай бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I love dogs AND cats. Just lost our big furbaby (90 lbs. German Shepherd) a month ago. 😢 He was 14 and with us for 11 years. Clarabelle is beautiful! Yep, try again! 🐈
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
@@chars1184 Oh well - I will!
@homelandrelics Ай бұрын
Awesome hunt brother! I gotta admit, I'm jealous of that sandy soil! This dry, rocky clay in north Mississippi is like concrete right now!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Homeland, I'm sure I just couldn't DO it! This sand is heaven . . .
@garylee190 Ай бұрын
Outstanding hunt, Walker. Thanks for sharing! I'm sure the family appreciated the return of the cannonball & flame pin.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Yeah, that was very cool, Will. I remember the man. In the 70s, he would wear his uniform to church on Veteran's Day. It still fit him like a glove.
@willroberts6777 Ай бұрын
Good job man! Great finds, good people, and excellent knowledge about military history makes for a channel I’ll watch and promote all the time. Thank you for sharing with us!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
That's really kind of you, Will! I appreciate it!
@davidolien2828 Ай бұрын
I love learning from you. Thank you from Williamsburg
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
That's flattering David - my digging partner Mudduck lives in Stonehouse.
@jeffnelson9420 Ай бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 Keep ya coil to the soil. Happy Independence Day to you and yours. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Appreciate it Jeff, and back atcha.
@brianselt291 Ай бұрын
Who Hoo! A million!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Brian . . . said the one-hit-wonder . . .
@Swamp-Fox Ай бұрын
Congrats on the million views as well as the WWII insignia pin, Eagle Dragoon button, brass toothed curry comb piece, & ringtail sharps bullet! Hope you have a great 4th of July. BTW, how did the event for Gavin go? I hope it was a huge success and that he is doing well. I continue to pray for him.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Swamp - it was a good day of digging! Thanks for praying for Gavin. He is currently cancer free. It was the most hectic and crazy 4 hours of my year, but wildly successful. We had just over 200 motorcycles and a hundred classic cars make an appearance. A hair over 900 people in attendance, and in those 4 hours, we raised over $40,000 so I'd say that thing went right over the centerfield wall.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 29 күн бұрын
Swamp - Quick update on the motorcycle event. We just delivered a check to Gavin's family for $48,500 and change, and he is still cancer-free!
@Swamp-Fox 29 күн бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 That is AWESOME news! I am so glad to hear that. I really appreciate the update.
@johntalley2023 Ай бұрын
Nice pile of lead, loved the brass curry comb piece also.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
John, that was cool just because I didn't know those existed, and learning about Hotchkiss and his government contracts, etc.
@johnsmalldridge6356 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your milestones!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Appreciate that John!
@frankmarullo228 Ай бұрын
Love your videos my friend . Question do you ever sell some of your finds , like bullets ? Let me know THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.......
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Frank, I have only sold a relic once and still don't feel good about it. But a prairie dog hunt in Montana was a bucket list trip for my dad. Not sure where he was, but he had a ball. If you're just looking for a couple of genuine civil war bullets, I got you. Send me your address.
@christophercrabtree9616 Ай бұрын
Flaming bomb pin is for Ordnance. My father was 140th Ordnance, Heavy Maintenance Company in WWII.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Christopher, and salute to your Ordnance dad!
@garymozingo3383 Ай бұрын
Outstanding...love those...
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Thanks Gary - unusually good day of digging!
@jeffreywashbourne8074 Ай бұрын
Awesome and congratulations, thanks for sharing your videos I really dig them. Stephens city va, rock on Battlefield walker
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Appreciate it Jeffrey in Stephen's City! Honered that you enjoy the vids...
@bobgorbenko3741 Ай бұрын
Wow... What a great day you had! In my dreams only... I really think that Dragoon button is a super find!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Ай бұрын
Appreciate it, and shout out to my far-northern neighbor . . .