First time out with my Etrac

Ripper

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I finally got to try out my new Etrac Detector. It was 68 degrees yesterday and my friend Dan Stopped by and asked if I wanted to go out. We knocked on doors and were allowed to hunt at three older homes.
I love this new detector, the ergonomics are really good, after four hours I could not feel any fatigue.
The sites had a lot of iron but I had my best day ever, I found my first Mercury dime (1917), my first Washington quarter (1943), and my first buffalo nickel (1937). My neatest find was a 1913 Pa drivers license. I also found a neat pilots pin.
 

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jeff of pa

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Cool License :thumbsup: May have some Value

I Believe your Sky pilot wings are from the 40's
 

TheTreasureAddict

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Hey Ripper,

Welcome to the site! My Etrac comes in tomorrow, cant wait to hit the IRON sites I heard it was awesome with the Iron and from your post that its not that heavy or rough on the shoulder. Thanks for the post and your finds are awesome too! Gotta love anytime silver pops out of the ground and you nailed on your first day with the ETRAC. Again welcome, I look forward to many more finds from you!!

Crackbadger
 

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WTG on some nice oldies, Ripper and welcome to TNET. Hurry up and get a few more hunts in before the return of winter :-\
 

SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS

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Ripper,

well a big CONGRAT on all the firsts with
that new detector; sounds like your off to
a heck of a good start.

have a good un......
SHERMANVILLE
 

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Pentico

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Now that is the way to start off a great hobby!
Congrats on the finds. Love the wings!

DN
 

Ronin9868

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Really nice finds. I love the new Etrac!! It's making my old spots like new again. Good luck in the new year.
Ronin9868
 

Monty

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I need something lighter and deeper than my detectors because of my bad back. Etrack looks like as veriy strong possibility. Please post an evaluatlion if you find time. Great finds by the way. Monty
 

time4me

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Sweet finds! And welcome to TreasureNet - the best treasure on the net ;D
 

rugratt

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Nice find and really nice digsm too! Hope you enjoy your new detector..................Happy New years!
 

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Ripper

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I have been trying to find out about the 1913 drivers license, I found an article that stated the following

"Not many know this but the very first driver's license, if it can be called that, was issued way back in 1888. It was issued to Karl Benz by the Grand Ducal authorities. Why? Local residents complained about the noise and smell of his vehicle so he received permission to operate it on the public streets; thus receiving the first ever driver's license. In the United States, the first driver's license was issued only to chauffeurs in New York state on August 1, 1910. The first state to require all drivers to have a license after passing a driving test was New Jersey in July of 1913."
 

Detectingfreak

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Sounds like you had a very awesome day! Nice job on the silver and the buffalo nickle! :) I love the License too! :)
 

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Hey Harry, nice to see you here!!! great finds too ! say hi to the gorgeous wife of yours! Happy new year!
 

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The find is a Chauffer Badge mine has more of the nickel plating.

Pannier Bros. Pittsburg 766846
1913 CHAUFFEUR BADGE-PA
Words and numbers are written over the PA "keystone" emblem. The maker's mark is stamped on the back. Most of the nickel plating has worn off but rare even in this condition!
$95.00 @ GoAntiques.com

Hi Debbie, Happy new year to you and Joe :D
 

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girardpaguy

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Ripper said:
I finally got to try out my new Etrac Detector. It was 68 degrees yesterday and my friend Dan Stopped by and asked if I wanted to go out. We knocked on doors and were allowed to hunt at three older homes.
I love this new detector, the ergonomics are really good, after four hours I could not feel any fatigue.
The sites had a lot of iron but I had my best day ever, I found my first Mercury dime (1917), my first Washington quarter (1943), and my first buffalo nickel (1937). My neatest find was a 1913 Pa drivers license. I also found a neat pilots pin.

OUTSTANDING :thumbsup:
 

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