World War II Metal Detector

[Ecominer]

Treasure can be found in the strangest places. Today I visited an Antique Store where I found a World War II metal detector which looked in pristine condition. It had the handle and head. A pack to carry the battery and instrument, and a box to carry all of the gear in. All in military green.

Has anyone ever seen one of these? Does any one have any idea what it is worth?

Walked a lot of miles looking for treasure, but never expected to find one in a store!

 

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[Red James Cash]

Mine detector.

 

[mariposagold]

I've got two vintage MD'er that have to be at least 50's. Too bad you don't have a picture of the one you saw. I'd love to see it.

 

[Ecominer]

You are right. I figured most people didn't know what a mine detector was any more. I will try to go back and get pictures.

 

[gunsil]

I've got two vintage MD'er that have to be at least 50's. Too bad you don't have a picture of the one you saw. I'd love to see it.

Like to see pics of your, too!!

 

[parsonwalker]

My dad modified one in the late 1950s and started relic hunting central Virginia with it. Good GOLLY the stuff he found and sold . . . (But I've still got a few of his early saves!)

 

[Msbeepbeep]

They say treasure is where you find it!

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

I have sold several mine detectors...nice units...difficult to find battery's...

 

[geologyjohn]

The first MD that I used was a WW2 detector that was powered by a 95 volt "B" battery. That was in 1966. I was 12 and it was a monster to carry around. You could build quite a collection of car hub caps using that machine, but that was about it. I was happy to move on to a commercial metal detector (D-Tex Standard, built in Texas).

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

My dad modified one in the late 1950s and started relic hunting central Virginia with it. Good GOLLY the stuff he found and sold . . . (But I've still got a few of his early saves!)

Your dad was a pioneer for sure. How many people wish they started hunting in the 50's.
ZDD

 

[parsonwalker]

Your dad was a pioneer for sure. How many people wish they started hunting in the 50's.
ZDD

Ooh! Ooh! Me, me MEEEEEEE!

 

[BosnMate]

When I was about 16 a friend had a WWII mine detector. I don't remember what battery it used, but we didn't find anything smaller than a spoon or fork as I recollect.