Hunted the last chance Saloon site

[Burdie]

When the law caught up with the Wild cowboys south of Caldwell they took refuge in the rundown building called the Last Chance Saloon. It was called that because it was the last chance to buy a drink while going through the Indian territory. The cowboys would not give up so a gun fight took place and the building caught fire and burned down. I have hunted this area before and have found lots of bullets and shells. I have found buttons here but not much else. But that ended today.



Looks like that one bullet is covered with teeth marks.

Well my very first for this old man today. A genuine 2 cent piece 1868.
Can't get a better picture. Wish it was better condition but still tickled pink to have it.

Thanks for looking.

Burdie

 

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[Ohio Jerry]

A two center from The Last Chance Saloon...wow,that's history man.congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Jerry

 

[seger98]

Sounds like a great place to detect, congratulations on your 2 center!!

 

[texan connection]

HHHAAAA thats one I havent found yet a 2 cent shield Congratulations Burdi WHHOOOO HHHOOO

 

[Cynangyl]

I have to agree that finding that 2 center is a great find...and where you found it makes it even greater! Loved that chewed up bullet too! Great finds my friend! Miss ya!

 

[kdismuke1]

CONGRATS ON THE COIN.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

WOW!!! What a great opportunity to hunt such a historical place....I am green with envy!!!!
I have read about that place....In 1874 a posse from Caldwell, while in pursuit of outlaws, thought badmen had holed up in the Last Chance and burned the saloon to drive them out. Though their suspicions proved to be unfounded, the building had been destroyed. The business was operated for a time from a secondary building at the same location, but soon fell into disuse as there was too much competition from the innumerable new saloons being established within the City of Caldwell . ........

Very cool finds Stan! Congrats

 

[gregd573]

Very good my friend.......that is yet another coin that still eludes me..........but I only have in about 5 years detecting so I have a lot of catching up to do......lol.

Congrats,
HH
Greg

 

[warsawdaddy]

Terrific Stan! Great finds.I'm proud of you,buddy.

 

[Burdie]

WOW!!! What a great opportunity to hunt such a historical place....I am green with envy!!!!
I have read about that place....In 1874 a posse from Caldwell, while in pursuit of outlaws, thought badmen had holed up in the Last Chance and burned the saloon to drive them out. Though their suspicions proved to be unfounded, the building had been destroyed. The business was operated for a time from a secondary building at the same location, but soon fell into disuse as there was too much competition from the innumerable new saloons being established within the City of Caldwell . ........

Very cool finds Stan! Congrats

Come on over lots of room to hunt Gypsy. I will say they did a lot of shooting for what ever reason. Shells every were here.

Thanks Greg and WSD I thanked the coin gods for sure.
Burdie

 

[Roger Mn.]

Great story and the 2 cents is a nice find.

 

[treasurefiend]

Great story and an even better find!!! Congrats on pullin that old 2 cent'r out!!!!

 

[ModernMiner]

A two center from The Last Chance Saloon...wow,that's history man.congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Jerry

Exactly what Jerry said. That is a fantastic find Stan!!! Very well desreved. I wish I could of hunted with you at that spot. Great post & great finds buddy. I can't imagine finding a 2 cent.
Congrats,
Doug

 

[thrillathahunt]

Burdie......I am GREEN with envy! I'm coming right up there! Well, I can dream can't I?? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick

 

[Mental Granny]

Well Burdie that is so cool congrats on such a neat find!

 

[stoney56]

Oh man! Looks like you were busy today. Congrats!!

 

[Old River]

Looks like you found a great site to hunt. You made nice finds.....

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

All I can say is "COOL"



B

 

[mastereagle22]

WowBurdie!!!!! That sure beats my latest finds by a mile and what history. I'm glad for ya

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Great history hunt and congrats on the 1868! HH, Mike