Wasabi
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- Nov 7, 2005
- 920
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Excalinbur II,White's Beach Hunter ID 300, Garrett AT Pro, Minelab E-Trac, Fisher F75, Tesoro Golden UMax, Whites 4900/D, Bounty Hunter IV, Bounty Hunter Big Bud
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
I have been waiting and hoping to get permission to hunt an old fort site that dates back to around 1835.
I kept waiting for the opportunity to see some farmer out there to get permission since there is no address and the fort no longer exists or has any visible signs or remains of the actual location.
Then it happened this last Friday I saw four people at the site and I drove up to obtain permission. The funny thing is... I happen to know one of the farmers personally and have known him for over 9 years and he said it would be ok to hunt.
FYI, this site was previously excavated by the Plainfield Historical Society and they have some of the finds on display. I have seen two of the large cents that were pulled out of the ground of the fort and are now on display at the museum.
One of the farmers stated that when the excavators were digging that he saw a large cent laying on the dirt and just put it in his pocket and later on in life had lost it.
Ok, I did not find any coins yet, but I did find a lot of relics since I was hunting in All Metals Mode just to see what I would turn up, since there are no pulltabs... actually I found a total of two the whole time I was there.
Hopefully you will be able to help me identify a couple of these finds that have me stumped.
Here is the first picture it looks like an Iron Cowboy Leg W/Boot( I know it is probably something esle, but that it what it looksl like to me):
I spoke with one other person about this find and he said that maybe it was used as a wooden door slide lock. It is about 6-7 inches long. What do you think?:
This one looks like it could have been used as a weapon of some sort. Not sure it is about 4" long.
I found this old button that is completely flat and smooth on the other side. The writing on the button says "Treble Gilt Colour". I could not find the exact button that looked like mine, but found similar and it is very old. I think because the eyelet is missing it may only be worth about $1.00.
Here is a picture of all my finds, a lot of broken shards of glass plates and broken mason jar lid liners.
Wanted to also share a previous hunt that resulted in a different kind of treasure.
I am an animal and nature lover and whipped out my camera to take a few shots of a Red Fox that crossed my path. Hope you enjoy them I have posted the 3 best pictures.
Fox Trot
Peek-A-Boo
Whos stalking Who
"I'll Be Back" to hunt the site with another friend. I will take another picture of the site to show you what it actually looks like.
Enjoy and thanks for looking.
Rob
I kept waiting for the opportunity to see some farmer out there to get permission since there is no address and the fort no longer exists or has any visible signs or remains of the actual location.
Then it happened this last Friday I saw four people at the site and I drove up to obtain permission. The funny thing is... I happen to know one of the farmers personally and have known him for over 9 years and he said it would be ok to hunt.
FYI, this site was previously excavated by the Plainfield Historical Society and they have some of the finds on display. I have seen two of the large cents that were pulled out of the ground of the fort and are now on display at the museum.
One of the farmers stated that when the excavators were digging that he saw a large cent laying on the dirt and just put it in his pocket and later on in life had lost it.
Ok, I did not find any coins yet, but I did find a lot of relics since I was hunting in All Metals Mode just to see what I would turn up, since there are no pulltabs... actually I found a total of two the whole time I was there.
Hopefully you will be able to help me identify a couple of these finds that have me stumped.
Here is the first picture it looks like an Iron Cowboy Leg W/Boot( I know it is probably something esle, but that it what it looksl like to me):
I spoke with one other person about this find and he said that maybe it was used as a wooden door slide lock. It is about 6-7 inches long. What do you think?:
This one looks like it could have been used as a weapon of some sort. Not sure it is about 4" long.
I found this old button that is completely flat and smooth on the other side. The writing on the button says "Treble Gilt Colour". I could not find the exact button that looked like mine, but found similar and it is very old. I think because the eyelet is missing it may only be worth about $1.00.
Here is a picture of all my finds, a lot of broken shards of glass plates and broken mason jar lid liners.
Wanted to also share a previous hunt that resulted in a different kind of treasure.
I am an animal and nature lover and whipped out my camera to take a few shots of a Red Fox that crossed my path. Hope you enjoy them I have posted the 3 best pictures.
Fox Trot
Peek-A-Boo
Whos stalking Who
"I'll Be Back" to hunt the site with another friend. I will take another picture of the site to show you what it actually looks like.
Enjoy and thanks for looking.
Rob
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