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  1. MTHA (Massachusetts) 2023 Open Hunt OCT 7th

    Announcing the 2023 MTHA (Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association) ANNUAL OPEN HUNT at Houghton's Pond in Milton, Mass. Date: October 7, 2023 (Saturday). Check-in at 9:00-9:50 AM, First Hunt at 10:00 AM (See Hunt flyer on page 2 of Registration form at link below) Price for the FULL DAY...
  2. 🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Ships Spike? Found on the beach in Masssachusetts Bay

    Any idea how old this might be? We found it completely encrusted except for the jagged end. It's hard to tell whether this broke off or this is the entire spike. Pictures include multiple sides and size. The "chunk" is where the head was encrusted.
  3. Magnet Fishing Pulled up Glock .45 (slide part) old wooden bridge

    Wish I could have pulled it up as a whole, but the rest most likely broke apart on its way up or from the beginning. Not what I was looking for but still on my way to the treasure :) Can also follow me on YouTube drop a like or subscribe for future updates: Treasure Hunter 92 Thank you fellow...
  4. Nail Identification from Concord Massachusetts

    853080[/ATTACH] In our backyard in Concord Massachusetts we decided to dig a dead patch of grass and found a brick structure! From the archaeological dig, we found many types of nails. If anyone has any expertise in historic nail identification that would be so so helpful. From some quick...
  5. Can any one help me identify my find!

    Can any one help identify?
  6. Hunting around Bridgewater, Massachusetts

    Was wondering if anyone knew of any areas around the bridgewater area to detect. Also what would be the best way to ask permission for detecting in farmers fields?
  7. Oct 20, 2019 ~ MTHA Open Hunt (Massachusetts) Announcement

    ________________________________________ Official Announcement (posted 7-Aug-2019) The Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association (MTHA) is hosting its annual OPEN HUNT at Houghton's Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts, near Boston [840 Hillside Road, Milton, Mass, Exit...
  8. Oct 6, 2018 ~ MTHA Open Hunt (Massachusetts)

    The Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association (MTHA) is hosting its annual John Govoni Memorial OPEN HUNT at Houghton's Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts, near Boston [840 Hillside Road, Milton, Mass, Exit 3 off Route 128] Date: October 6th, 2018. This is a Saturday...
  9. New England Treasure

    Hey all, Recently have become enamored with the lost history of New England. With much of our countries beginnings happening here, there has to be a number of war relics and lost coins to be found. I am a beginner and am looking at purchasing my first detector. Does anyone have any good solid...
  10. Hello, Noob in MA here!

    Had a old radio shack detector as a kid. Didn’t really work well and not sure what happened to it. Recently started to feel like it was time to try again. Managed to pick up a Bounty Hunter T4 really cheap on Craigslist. Today was my first day out, found a 9mm shell pretty quick, some “canslaw”...
  11. Amherst, Massachusetts area metal detecting

    Hi all I was just wondering if anyone knew of any good spots to metal detect around the Amherst area in Massachusetts. Any info would be useful, thanks!
  12. Yikes--war experts? Think we've got a live something--1683 Property, Mass

    Hi friends, John just dug this. It has a wick in it and the pin pointer makes a really high-pitched sound when touched. Some type of grenade? Found it deep in the stream. No idea as to age. Thanks for looking. -Lisa & John UPDATE--after rinsing, we think it is in active because it is filled...
  13. Eastern Taxachusetts checking in

    Jim here from Boston. I've been detecting for 30+ years and have only owned White's machines (5000D, 6000D, Eagle II SL, & Spectrum XLT), but I did recently buy a Garrett Pro-pointer to replace my MERLIN pinpointer. I am the club librarian for MTHA (Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association)...
  14. Civil War Button, Musketballs, Jaw Harp, Lots of Bizarre "Stuff" - 1683 Mass Property

    Civil War Button, Musketballs, Jaw Harp, Lots of Bizarre "Stuff" - 1683 Mass Property Hi friends, John got himself a new pair of headphones, and it's like he's never metal detected on the property before! Crazy the amount of stuff he's pulling up (half of which we have no clue--look like...
  15. Crusty Coppers and Other Finds, 1683 Mass Property

    Hello Friends, John hunted a bit over the holiday weekend and dug up some crusty coppers. One is a large cent, we believe from 1797. The other is... ?? We can see a guy's face on it, and a seated lady on the back. There's also the remains of a spoon, pewter we believe, with a DATE carved or...
  16. Finally...a Barber Quarter! 1683 Mass Property

    Hello Friends, hope your summer is going well. John finally found a Barber quarter--seems like he's found everything but! It's a common date, 1898, but pretty nice detail! Also found a nice Colonial(?) era button with a laurel wreath and intact shank. Some "whatitz" too -- your guess is as good...
  17. Today's Digs! 1683 Property, Massachusetts

    Hi friends, John got an a good hour or two of detecting this afternoon. Uncover the variety of items including a thimble, an engraved tweezers (that has remains of silver plating), a couple of unknown objects, a cool raised button, a small buckle, and a pretty nice shield nickel, 1871. One...
  18. Wampum?? Talisman/Amulet? Other? Flat Button. 1683 Property, Mass

    Hi friends, John found these two items today. A flat button and something we can't quite figure out yet. Looking forward to your input. Thanks for looking! -Lisa & John
  19. Flat Button and a Mystery Item--1683 Property, Mass

    Good evening, friends. We are enjoying reading about your finds--feels good to know that even though we may not find exciting stuff on a given day, others are! Anyway, John Doug for a little bit after work today and found a flat button and a strange looking button type relic, connected by a...
  20. Pewter Button, Spoon, etc... 1683 Property, Mass

    Hi friends, metal detecting has been few and far between due to work schedules, but got out today for an hour or two. Found a very old pewter spoon in pieces, a neat looking brass piece (any ideas?), a very smooth bullet, and a beautiful pewter button (tombac?). Nothing too exciting--even an old...
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