Another Successful Trip at an Indian Wars Site

Mason Jarr · Sep 5, 2026

Our summer was extremely hot so I haven't been out much. But I finally decided I'd make a trip to one of my permissions out of state. It was a bit cooler, but still very warm so I could only manage about 5 hours per day. I didn't include the large amount of cartridges I found. Without a doubt, the find of the trip was a sword belt buckle. I checked all around but couldn't find the keeper. There were a large amount of shotshell bases this time. I know most military units had a few "fowling" pieces in their arsenal for foraging birds and small game. Finally, I don't find many coins at these sites, but found two IHC at this one...both 1881.

Mason Jarr · Sep 8, 2026

Mike N Tn. said:
Incredible recovery on Eagle plate! Those are rare finds. Congrats!

I think almost all plates are good recoveries now days. The signal is so pure that many have already been dug and this spot has been detected before. For me, its a second buckle from that spot. I dug a different style 3 years ago about 100 yards from where I dug this one. There's a bunch of square nails and other junk around the area so i go slow and if it squeaks I dig it.

Trezurehunter · Sep 17, 2026

Nice batch of finds, I like that belt plate.

Mason Jarr · Sep 17, 2026

Trezurehunter said:
Nice batch of finds, I like that belt plate.

Thank you!

Digger RJ · Sep 24, 2026

Mason Jarr said:
Our summer was extremely hot so I haven't been out much. But I finally decided I'd make a trip to one of my permissions out of state. It was a bit cooler, but still very warm so I could only manage about 5 hours per day. I didn't include the large amount of cartridges I found. Without a doubt, the find of the trip was a sword belt buckle. I checked all around but couldn't find the keeper. There were a large amount of shotshell bases this time. I know most military units had a few "fowling" pieces in their arsenal for foraging birds and small game. Finally, I don't find many coins at these sites, but found two IHC at this one...both 1881.

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Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!