408_Dirt_Fisher Sr. Member May 14, 2013 254 26 San Jose, CA Detector(s) used Garrett AT Pro & Minelab Equinox 600 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jul 9, 2018 #1 Good Evening All- Just got back from doing a little detecting. Found this little guy, I think it is part of a pewter or lead gun, looks like it is the cylinder and hammer. Anyway to date it? Not much to work with, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ben Amazon Forum Fav 👍 How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting From Lead Generation to Vetting - Grab it through Amazon!
Good Evening All- Just got back from doing a little detecting. Found this little guy, I think it is part of a pewter or lead gun, looks like it is the cylinder and hammer. Anyway to date it? Not much to work with, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ben Amazon Forum Fav 👍 How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting From Lead Generation to Vetting - Grab it through Amazon!
Tony in SC Gold Member Jun 8, 2006 6,130 8,502 Upstate South Carolina Detector(s) used Whites, Minelab, Tesoro, and custom machines Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jul 10, 2018 #2 Could be pot metal ? Small even for a toy. I'd say very early 1900's. Upvote 0
olroy70 Hero Member Feb 3, 2011 728 260 gainesville, tx Detector(s) used Garret 250 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jul 10, 2018 #3 Tony in SC said: Could be pot metal ? Small even for a toy. I'd say very early 1900's. Click to expand... I have a very small toy gun,, will hunt it up and post a pic Upvote 0
Tony in SC said: Could be pot metal ? Small even for a toy. I'd say very early 1900's. Click to expand... I have a very small toy gun,, will hunt it up and post a pic
creskol Gold Member Jan 14, 2007 13,623 22,671 🥇 Banner finds 2 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 5 Primary Interest: Other Jul 10, 2018 #4 it might be part of an antique bulb-type squirt gun. Upvote 0
nhbenz Gold Member Dec 30, 2004 6,821 6,848 Brentwood, NH Detector(s) used White's Classic SL White's Surf P.I. Jul 10, 2018 #5 Good one Creskol! I’d never heard of them, but I think you’re right: Photo from this listing; https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/25035462_vintage-1930s-depression-era-toy-metal-squirt-gun Last edited: Jul 10, 2018 Upvote 0
Good one Creskol! I’d never heard of them, but I think you’re right: Photo from this listing; https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/25035462_vintage-1930s-depression-era-toy-metal-squirt-gun
A2coins Gold Member Dec 20, 2015 33,807 42,607 Ann Arbor 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 3 Detector(s) used Equinox 800 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jul 10, 2018 #6 cool find for sure Upvote 0
OP OP 408_Dirt_Fisher Sr. Member May 14, 2013 254 26 San Jose, CA Detector(s) used Garrett AT Pro & Minelab Equinox 600 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jul 13, 2018 Thread starter #7 That could be it! Thanks for the info. Found it in my backyard in the same area that I found a Buggy Tag from the 1800s. Upvote 0
That could be it! Thanks for the info. Found it in my backyard in the same area that I found a Buggy Tag from the 1800s.
Doubter in MD Bronze Member Jan 18, 2013 2,111 2,940 Maryland Detector(s) used Bounty Hunter Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jul 13, 2018 #8 The people in this forum never cease to amaze me. I'm pretty sure Creskol nailed it and nhbenz actually posted a picture of the model. It sure looks like it matches the remnant very closely. Great work! Upvote 0
The people in this forum never cease to amaze me. I'm pretty sure Creskol nailed it and nhbenz actually posted a picture of the model. It sure looks like it matches the remnant very closely. Great work!