BIG hooker in the woods + Springfield CW butt plate cleaned up

ModernMiner · Feb 7, 2011

After work today I was able to get a few hours in at one of my CW wooded spots before it rained.
Nothing exciting, but hauling this giant tree hooker picker upper thingy was quite a challenge. Of course I had to find it WAY out in the woods rather than close to my truck. :BangHead:

I dug it right next to a large tree. I think the tree won. Looks old, but who knows? :dontknow:

I found a "Treble Colour" flat button, and a few what's its too. No CW lead unfortunately.

One piece I am intrigued by it the small flat copper piece. I thought it was just junk until I got home and flattened it back out. There are some letters, numbers, and a design on it. The piece looks very old but I have no idea what it is. :icon_scratch:

Any help on unlocking this mystery would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking at this ho-hum post. :tongue3:

-MM-

Rooster Cogburn · Feb 8, 2011

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ModernMiner said:
Thanks Folks,
I figure the large tongs may come in handy in case Andy or Bubba get on their knees to dig a hole and can't get back up.

As far as the mystery copper piece with numbers & letters, the world may never know.

Thanks for your help,
Doug

I think the numbers on your "Manufacture.."mystery piece are: 209?

That one is bugging me.

ModernMiner · Feb 8, 2011

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Rooster Cogburn said:
ModernMiner said:

Thanks Folks,
I figure the large tongs may come in handy in case Andy or Bubba get on their knees to dig a hole and can't get back up.

As far as the mystery copper piece with numbers & letters, the world may never know.

Thanks for your help,
Doug

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I think the numbers on your "Manufacture.."mystery piece are: 209?

That one is bugging me.

Rooster,
You may be right. I was looking at it last night and it is either "208" or "209". Whatever that was. :dontknow:

By the way, I love your recent True Grit movie. My son and I went to go see it. After that I had to rent the original again. I think I went to see that with my Dad. He was a big John Wayne fan.
-MM-

Damon64 · Feb 8, 2011

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Cool relics!

ZINCLID · Feb 9, 2011

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I believe they are logging tongs or as we call them---DOGS---my uncle still uses them for logs for his saw mill. They could be used for ice but most likely these are for logging

Coin Stalker · Feb 9, 2011

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I thought you really found a BIG HOOKER in the woods.... lol :dontknow:

JK hey nice finds :thumbsup:

kuger · Feb 9, 2011

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Bavaria Mike said:
Nice finds MM! That right whatsit is an ox shoe, I tend to dig 1 or 5 every time I go out and sometimes that's all I find, LOL. HH, Mike

I respectfully disagree,its a butt plate :thumbsup:

ModernMiner · Feb 9, 2011

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Yep, it's a CW rifle butt plate. I'm running it through electrolysis now. I'm hoping I can find some markings on it. -MM-

crazyjarhead · Feb 9, 2011

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Nice finds, Doug. You should become a member of the "Iron Brigade" :laughing7:

Did you take the hooker home :laughing9:

Got to have a sense of humor

ModernMiner · Feb 9, 2011

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crazyjarhead said:
Nice finds, Doug. You should become a member of the "Iron Brigade" Did you take the hooker home Got to have a sense of humor

Thanks Ron.
Yes, I took her home. She was a bit rusty but once I got her loosened up, she opened up to me. :tongue3:

I agree, if you don't have a sense of humor in life you'll age early. :icon_thumleft:

Hope you are doing well,
Doug

CMDiamonddawg · Feb 9, 2011

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Hookers , log dogs , butt plates , sounds like a pretty wild place your diggin , you should pimp that place out MM :laughing7:

Woodland Detectors · Feb 9, 2011

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Kids, cover your ears!

DD-777 · Feb 9, 2011

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Be careful Doug. You don't want to end up here... :laughing9:

Syrena Hunter · Feb 9, 2011

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Great post....all I can think of is hauling that hooker out of the not so friendly woods with all your gear!!! great dedication!! :hello2:

ModernMiner · Feb 9, 2011

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CMDiamonddawg said:
Hookers , log dogs , butt plates , sounds like a pretty wild place your diggin , you should pimp that place out MM

LMAO!!!
Pimp Dug-E-Dug, I can see it now. :laughing9:

Thanks,
CMD

Woodland Detectors 4-H said:
Kids, cover your ears!

And your eyes.

DD-777 said:
Be careful Doug. You don't want to end up here...

Andy,
You are a sick twisted individual. :headbang:

sirenahunter said:
Great post....all I can think of is hauling that hooker out of the not so friendly woods with all your gear!!! great dedication!!

That thing weighed a ton and kept getting hooked on branches and vines, but I finally made it. :thumbsup:

Thanks,
MM

ModernMiner · Feb 11, 2011

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Yep, it's a Springfield butt plate. :icon_thumleft:

I got it cleaned up a bit. Not the prettiest piece, but still a great piece of history.
Thanks for looking,
MM

civilman1 · Feb 11, 2011

Pimp Dug-E-Dug :laughing9:

Nutcase!!! Going to make some nice display item's Doug....I thought you would have pegged that Butt Plate,turned out nice though.Thank's for the follow up.......alway's cool :thumbsup:

RFrady · Feb 11, 2011

I believe the copper piece is a 2 oz. whiskey measure, jigger or shot glass. I have seen the hooks used for logs, ice and for hanging animals at the slaughterhouse.

kuger · Feb 11, 2011

Sure not an Ox shoe!!!

ModernMiner · Feb 11, 2011

civilman1 said:
Pimp Dug-E-Dug Nutcase!!! Going to make some nice display item's Doug....I thought you would have pegged that Butt Plate,turned out nice though.Thank's for the follow up.......alway's cool

Joe,
I can't believe it either. I was thinking CW shoe horn. :tongue3:

Now I have a Springfield butt plate to match my Springfield lock plate. :thumbsup:

Going back out there tomorrow to scour the woods.
Have a great weekend,
Dug

kuger said:
Sure not an Ox shoe!!!

You got that right Kuger. :laughing9:

Thanks,
MM

RFrady said:
I believe the copper piece is a 2 oz. whiskey measure, jigger or shot glass. I have seen the hooks used for logs, ice and for hanging animals at the slaughterhouse.

Thanks RF. :hello2: