Metal Detecting

I did a little detecting yesterday…
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M1 Garand clips/blanks buried in a group about 4" deep.
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Did you dig it all up and flog off the brass, at least it would help to reduce your expenses for the day. :cool:
 
I bet you weren't expecting to find them when your detector went off :eek:
BTW nice shovel, I have the same one :)

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Those were all blanks.

Hey Nacha, I did get pretty excited when I realized how big the cache of blanks was. I've never found anything remotely similar.

Subyroo, since I wasn't too sure of the stability of the rusty blanks I just reburied 99% of them. I figured I could do a little research on how handle them and go back for them if it made sense. I don't have a 30-06 but could maybe fab up something to fire the blanks i quess. If the shtf then I def know where to get 30-06 brass to trade/sell.:icon wink:

Turbo, I was poking around in an old target range for the military, I'm hoping to find all kinda stuff..:lol: And yep that lil shovel was part of my recovery kit but has been perfect for md'ing. I picked up another very similar one to leave in the Foz permanently.

04tone, been detecting much lately? Pics of your finds?:poke:

Here's a few of my recent finds. I've yet to find anything of real $$ value, but damn I'm sore from digging holes!:rotfl:
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The American Legion piece is bronze. The 3 odd pcs to the left of the Amer. legion pc are possibly camp lead, I went back recently and recovered another large pc, kinda cool to think about the way they got there.

Old shotgun shell headstamps, some I've found are from 1885-1935 era.
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Gravel_Rocks said:
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The American Legion piece is bronze.
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Does the Legion piece have a date stamped on it anywhere?
American Legion
Nonprofit organization

The American Legion is a social and mutual-aid veterans' organization including members of the United States armed forces. Wikipedia



Founded: September 16, 1919


CEO: Daniel Dellinger

Assets: 119.8 million USD (2011)

Income: 160.2 million USD (2011)
 
The American Legion piece was a great find I say.

As for the soreness from digging these hole, just think of it as fitness & muscle building instead :)

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
myo4tone....are you happy with your detector??? I have been looking at that one for next year when I start to get a bit more serious about my new set up. I reckon I would do much more treasure hunting than gold detecting and this seemed like a good one.
 
Gravel_Rocks said:
Hey Nacha, I did get pretty excited when I realized how big the cache of blanks was. I've never found anything remotely similar.

Subyroo, since I wasn't too sure of the stability of the rusty blanks I just reburied 99% of them. I figured I could do a little research on how handle them and go back for them if it made sense. I don't have a 30-06 but could maybe fab up something to fire the blanks i quess. If the shtf then I def know where to get 30-06 brass to trade/sell.:icon wink:

Turbo, I was poking around in an old target range for the military, I'm hoping to find all kinda stuff..:lol: And yep that lil shovel was part of my recovery kit but has been perfect for md'ing. I picked up another very similar one to leave in the Foz permanently.

04tone, been detecting much lately? Pics of your finds?:poke:

Here's a few of my recent finds. I've yet to find anything of real $$ value, but damn I'm sore from digging holes!:rotfl:
DSC08067-L.jpg

The American Legion piece is bronze. The 3 odd pcs to the left of the Amer. legion pc are possibly camp lead, I went back recently and recovered another large pc, kinda cool to think about the way they got there.

Old shotgun shell headstamps, some I've found are from 1885-1935 era.
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That American Legions badge is a ripper :cool::cool::cool:
 
silver said:
myo4tone....are you happy with your detector??? I have been looking at that one for next year when I start to get a bit more serious about my new set up. I reckon I would do much more treasure hunting than gold detecting and this seemed like a good one.
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Hey Silver

i have 4 detectors :iconwink:

Garrett AT Pro (coin and relic) Best bang for your buck detector going around, they now cost $1000AU if you buy in Aussie, some are available from the USA for about $700.

Minelab CTX3030 (coin and relic) whoa what a machine, but your paying for the privilege, $2600AU, doesnt come without some faults.

Tesoro Tejon (coin and relic) turn it on, ground balance and go, i got mine for $500 with 3 extra coils, i love this little detector to bits.

Minelab SD2200V2 is a primarily a gold detector i have found some brilliant relics with, its a PI meaning pulse induction, i got this for a song and refurbished it.

I am adding to my list a Minelab Excalibur II underwater and beach, i intend to done the neoprene snorkel and goggles next summer.
 
Some recent finds.
Went to a site dating pre 1867
found a 1920 and 1922 Penny and a 1951 Half Penny
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Old door knocker and clock parts
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1961 3 pence an old silver earring and a modern gas lighter

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Some old Jewellery on the beach about waste deep
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Hat and sunnies floating around in the Bay :lol:
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You never know whats next in this caper...:lol:
 
There are some good finds there my04tone :)

I really like the old door knocker, it's a beauty :ebiggrin:

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Whats the detector? it looks like a Whites MXT without the battery box and an aftermarket shaft, i can pick the Vibra Probe pointer though.:cool::cool:

Here my next addition i borrowed this Excalibur 1000 loved it to death in the water, so i am buying a new Minelab Excalibur II for next summer.

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