Oyster cans

[gold tramp]

Any of youall ever use old oyster cans as an indicator of where to find good gold.
Im always on the look out for these as the oldtimers would celebrate a good discovery by feasting on oysters I think they believed it was good luck.
If I find this I know im in an area that had a good find and I start looking real hard in the area, and almost always find some gold.
GT.............


Cpt Herbs Desert Prospecting tips

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Family Maps of Hinds County, Mississippi, Deluxe Edition - Grab it through Amazon!

[loco oro]

sounds logical,what ever works man,like the bud light commercials ,(its only wierd if doesnt work)! first i ever heard of hunting for oysters in the mountains!hope you find a lot !

 

[Jeff95531]

Well I've heard of Rocky Mountain oysters but pretty sure we're talking about two different things

 

[63bkpkr]

Unique Things Tell Stories

gold tramp, very interesting bit of 'technology' there. I'd have never thought of that but I wonder if it is a soCal phenomenon or if you've noticed this in other parts of the state or in other states? Many years ago, before I acquired any common sense but even now only a tiny bit, I came across a sort of open area, something between a ridge line and a clearing, that was littered with large champagne bottles, all turning dark purple from being out in the sun for so long. I'd say they had quite a celebration, I bet I could of found some oyster cans there as well...................63bkpkr

 

[DizzyDigger]

Oysters and Champagne don't mix well. The odd blend will turn a "2" into a "10"
much faster than just Champagne alone. (and please, don't make me
explain how I came across this tidbit of wisdom.)

 

[juneaupanner]

Id assume if you found an oyster can on the surface it likely traveled a ways before you found it. Id imagine that if you were to find one in its original place it may be below 6 or so inches of debris after 100 plus years.

 

[gold tramp]

I think its more for the dryer climates Herb, and I have only found them in 1800 camps here in our area, I only have worked this district, so far. when I do find them its been near a really good dig site with good values, so we use it !

JP, we are in a very dry desert here and find many camps that are just as they were left, minus the bottles.
Some are buried but we find many that are all surface with cans n trash in place, one would be very surprised at the shape of the cans we find out here that are over 100 years old.

Thanks for your intrest guys
Gt..............

 

[Aufisher]

Tons in the dredge fields south of Folsom at Mississippi Bar

 

[kuger]

Id assume if you found an oyster can on the surface it likely traveled a ways before you found it. Id imagine that if you were to find one in its original place it may be below 6 or so inches of debris after 100 plus years.

........not true a all..........I can take you to countless places cans are right where they were set 160 years ago

 

[jcazgoldchaser]

........not true a all..........I can take you to countless places cans are right where they were set 160 years ago

Excellent!! We'd all love to see your old drinking haunts!

 

[juneaupanner]

Kuger I am positive that both of us are correct under different circumstances and situations. For instance I eat where I want to where I need to and when I want to. Im sure certain people may have celebrated in different ways. Like I said tho its more than likely that we both are correct.

 

[Fullpan]

Oysters, champagne, girls of the night, gamboling away your poke - these were all ways to celebrate a "strike", according to historical diaries and such. Good
observations, gold tramp.

 

[kuger]

Kuger I am positive that both of us are correct under different circumstances and situations. For instance I eat where I want to where I need to and when I want to. Im sure certain people may have celebrated in different ways. Like I said tho its more than likely that we both are correct.

...likely correct,but the depth something is has nothing to do with how old said item may be,or how long its been there........I have dug Reals that date to the 1700's 1",and Budweiser beer cans several feet