1920 S ...

[smcdmc]

wheat penny, and an old toy gun. Detected an old yard today that is pretty grown up and has been abandoned for quite some time. Only had about an hour and was only able to do a small area because of how grown up the area was so didn't find a lot, but some interesting pieces. A toy gun in really good condition, a hammer from another toy gun, and a 1920 s wheat penny. The interesting part was the gun and penny. I got a good signal that registered about 5 inches deep. Now coins are dead on accurate as far as depth, however junk often is much deeper than what it says. So after about 6 inches I was sure it was not a coin so was shocked when at about 8 inches I pulled out the wheat penny. I rechecked the hole and the signal was still there. One more scoop turned up the gun. Not sure of the age, I haven't researched it yet.
Shane

 

[High Plains Digger]

Somebody else just had a gun like that last week, I think, and someone else showed the set it came in. Nice.

 

[smcdmc]

I think I found it...says circa 1040s-1960s.

http://www.josephmarc.com/page-49846.html

 

[jewelerguy]

the gun says 'made in usa' so you know it's an antique

 

[smcdmc]

the gun says 'made in usa' so you know it's an antique

Sad but true. The modern version is probably being made in China.

 

[kevkirki]

Antique or not ....its still really cool