Artifact Colonial

Ramrod (musket rifle)

Unknown (colonial era)

Ramrod (musket rifle) — Colonial Artifact found at The Swamp, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Unknown (colonial era)
Ramrod (musket rifle) — Unknown (colonial era)
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Swamp
Discovered Season 12, Episode 21 (2025)
Dating Unknown (colonial era)
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

A ramrod believed to have been used in a musket rifle, discovered by Gary Drayton in the swamp area. The find adds to growing evidence of military presence on the island.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 12 Episode 21

Where It Was Found

Found at Swamp.

More Discoveries

Other finds from The Swamp and the Colonial era

Stone well (Lot 11)
Colonial

Stone well (Lot 11)

Pre-1795 (identical construction to Lot 26 medieval well)
Wooden keg barrel pieces
Colonial

Wooden keg barrel pieces

Colonial era
Adze-marked wood
Colonial

Adze-marked wood

Colonial era
Flat decking wood (carbon dated)
Colonial

Flat decking wood (carbon dated)

1516-1674 (carbon dated)
Barrote Nail (Spanish Galleon)
Colonial

Barrote Nail (Spanish Galleon)

1575–1600
Marlinespikes (pair)
Colonial

Marlinespikes (pair)

Early 17th century onward
Browse All Artifacts