ihatedirtbikes
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- Feb 22, 2012
- 89
- 98
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT Pro, Garrett Pro-Pointer, Nautilus DMCII-Ba
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
I went detecting at my family’s property in Prince William County, VA. I have hunted there in the past with little to nothing found. Last year I went and found a .45 cal minie and 2 marine corps 2 piece buttons. I tried to get them dated with no luck. All I was told is that they are old.
Last weekend, a buddy of mine came along with me to the property to test out some new bang bang toys and before we left I figured take out the machine for a few mins as the sun was setting. We found a sharps .52 cal(I think) on our first hole and a brass frame buckle a few mins later.
Needless to say I had to get back out there this weekend. Today I went to another section of the property where I have never swung the coil before. Boy am I glad I got out there and chose the random location I did. I found a flat button first and was encouraged about the area. Next thing I know the iron audio on my Garret AT Pro is singing and I’m getting hits all over the place. I didn’t realize until I got home and started inspecting everything that one of the eagles on the buttons looked a little different. I’m pretty sure it’s an A.V.C. Militia button. The one cuff button I found is encrusted and I am terrified to clean it because I figure it has potential of being a good one. Probably my best days of digging and it’s even more special because it was on my family’s property that has been in the family since the early 19th century.
Last weekend, a buddy of mine came along with me to the property to test out some new bang bang toys and before we left I figured take out the machine for a few mins as the sun was setting. We found a sharps .52 cal(I think) on our first hole and a brass frame buckle a few mins later.
Needless to say I had to get back out there this weekend. Today I went to another section of the property where I have never swung the coil before. Boy am I glad I got out there and chose the random location I did. I found a flat button first and was encouraged about the area. Next thing I know the iron audio on my Garret AT Pro is singing and I’m getting hits all over the place. I didn’t realize until I got home and started inspecting everything that one of the eagles on the buttons looked a little different. I’m pretty sure it’s an A.V.C. Militia button. The one cuff button I found is encrusted and I am terrified to clean it because I figure it has potential of being a good one. Probably my best days of digging and it’s even more special because it was on my family’s property that has been in the family since the early 19th century.
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