bullet cache(?) and spanish silver!

diggervet

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My son and I had a choice to make the other night as to where we hunted. We decided to hit an old farmhouse that's up for sale next to a field in which the army of the Potomac camped. After about forty five minutes and only one shot bullet between us I felt that perhaps we had chosen the wrong field to hunt. I then dug what I first thought was a knockout from an electrical box but my sons thirteen year old eyes picked up a faint profile and the words "Carolus III" along the edge. We could barely make out the "17--" along the edge, but there was no doubt as to what it was. This is only my second spanish coin of that age and it still is exciting!
We then decided to hunt a little longer when I got a nice long linear signal in a tangle of trees. I figured it was an old section of pipe or roofing or whatever, but I was wrong... I dug a little and turned up two three ringer bullets! The signal in the hole however was just as strong so I dug some more. Out popped three more bullets, this went on for about twenty minutes by which time we had lost count. Final tally was the thirty one three ringers shown. Went back today and searched thoroughly but did not find the box plate we suspected might be there. Even without a box plate I'll never forget the excitement we shared in digging these up.
 

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Thomas007

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Aug 29, 2007
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Way to stay persistent... and have it pay off.

I agree with Bookfisher... probably a lot more to be found there.

Way to Go!!!

Sanat
 

bootybay

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holey cow..NICE finds, great bullets and excellent coin
go back, go back,go back..hunt it all
 

birdman

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That is one heck of a site!!
 

Palmetto Digger

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Nice! I can't wait until my son is old enough to hunt with me... I have a few more years to wait.

PD
 

JerV3

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Wow,

That is a nice day to remember. That is great you were able to share it with your boy. I have 3 sons. It puts a smile on my face when one of my boys is with me and I make a great find. I let them be the first to touch it.

HH Jer
 

CRUSADER

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HI,

Nice finds - well done :)
 

Ratman

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That's a whole lotta good stuff congrats on the reale . ;D
 

ivan salis

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might be a ammo box spill -- if no box plate found -- thats a lot for one spot -- (look deeper ) --- Ivan
 

desertfox

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:o Now that's a day that would put a smile on any MDer's face ot to metion the great memories of having you son with you! Happy Hunting and I hope you get back there again and again.......

Desertfox
 

Joe G

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That is just incredible! A reale and a cache of bullets? Oh man, I'd be going over that area real good and often :) Congrats!
 

Bavaria Mike

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Congrats on a great hunt and finds with your son! HH, Mike
 

brnn53

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Excellent finds! There has to be much more in that area. Hit it hard and post more pics!
Mike :)
 

TN-Joe

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Man i think you are sick. Maybe you should take the day off from work, and
go hunt that spot again. Might make you feel better.
Joe
 

IronClad

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WOW !... now that makes it alot easier than finding them one at a time. A whole collection in one swipe.....Spectacular !!!!
 

minton7

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Mar 28, 2007
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spanish is awesome..... bullets r fun.. I have only found one... but here in SE ohio 1 is a miracle..... congrats.... dig the iffy signals...... go slow ...... good luck!
 

strike it rich

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diggervet said:
My son and I had a choice to make the other night as to where we hunted. We decided to hit an old farmhouse that's up for sale next to a field in which the army of the Potomac camped. After about forty five minutes and only one shot bullet between us I felt that perhaps we had chosen the wrong field to hunt. I then dug what I first thought was a knockout from an electrical box but my sons thirteen year old eyes picked up a faint profile and the words "Carolus III" along the edge. We could barely make out the "17--" along the edge, but there was no doubt as to what it was. This is only my second spanish coin of that age and it still is exciting!
We then decided to hunt a little longer when I got a nice long linear signal in a tangle of trees. I figured it was an old section of pipe or roofing or whatever, but I was wrong... I dug a little and turned up two three ringer bullets! The signal in the hole however was just as strong so I dug some more. Out popped three more bullets, this went on for about twenty minutes by which time we had lost count. Final tally was the thirty one three ringers shown. Went back today and searched thoroughly but did not find the box plate we suspected might be there. Even without a box plate I'll never forget the excitement we shared in digging these up.
outstanding prob lots more there when are those bullets and the weapon that fired them thanks
 

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