Cap Gun or Pistol? Mercury Dime and Buffalo Nickel

scrapmagnet

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Interesting day today. The site is full of iron and I finally got a clean, isolated signal on the dime. The pistol or cap gun is really corroded. I am afraid to evapo-rust it because it may just vanish.
Nice Merc!
 

1919 is a favorite year of mine, and that dime is in nice shape. I agree with you; the rust may be all that is holding the gun together.
 

you did real good nice dime :) thanks for sharing
 

Interesting day today. The site is full of iron and I finally got a clean, isolated signal on the dime. The pistol or cap gun is really corroded. I am afraid to evapo-rust it because it may just vanish.
Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!
 

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