Bronze Harpoon

steelheadwill · May 5, 2011

Dug this neat Harpoon tip,
probably turn of the century.
Fraim padlock, 1908 patent.
A Round Brass bell, 1-3/8 ", too big for a cat :icon_scratch:

Thanks for looking

JW15 · May 5, 2011

Thar she blows! JK, (totally against whale hunting) Again...Not too shabby! Maybe the bell is a sleigh bell?

VOL1266-X · May 5, 2011

I seriously doubt any of the Tenn. Trio is going to dig a harpoon tip here Herbie-LOL. Very nice finds. That tip is cool. You have a bigger assortment of stuff than Walmart on almost every hunt. WTG and more HH Bud, Quindy.

steelheadwill · May 5, 2011

JW15 said:
Thar she blows! JK, (totally against whale hunting) Again...Not too shabby! Maybe the bell is a sleigh bell?

Sleigh bell it is! Thanks JW :hello:

Quindy, was hoping that the harpoon was an oldy, (sure looks old)
Most likely for swordfishing. Best digs to You All

romeo-1 · May 5, 2011

That is a very cool find!!!

bradyglover · May 5, 2011

very nice hunt
ANd yes a little big for a cat :notworthy:

Rick (Nova Scotia) · May 5, 2011

Pretty unusual find (I would think)

Live rounds are kind of cool. I found a couple of 9mm.

Woodland Detectors · May 5, 2011

That harpoon is a Banner find in my book!

Killer find Herbie :icon_thumleft:

dale68 · May 5, 2011

Very nice. The bell is a crotal bell. Super group.

testing123 · May 5, 2011

Hey Herbie, is there anything you haven't found? I bet you have litereally found a kitchen sink!

hammered · May 5, 2011

That Harpoon is well interesting, well done mate :icon_thumleft:

hammered

{Sentinel} · May 5, 2011

That's a pretty neat find Herbie, congrats on your day of diggin. :icon_thumleft:

Daedalus · May 5, 2011

That Harpoon in Nice ! And it looks very old !

timekiller · May 6, 2011

You've been digging up a storm Herbie (aka spoonman) :wink:

If I was you I'd go back where that cast pewter button you found was in the other post.(but hae that's just me)

Yes your dart is neat & yes used to dart shark,tuna,swordfish,etc..Not really for killing more for getting a better line in him to fight with.Takes the load off the rod & reel.Not sure when exactly they started to use this type but are still used today.I'm guessing your around some deep sea fishing charter boat dock or long liners or both.Somebody playing with the big fish for sure.

If none are there now asking around and finding out when they were might be a start to yours age.I think 20th century is a safe bet.
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

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Nutriasub · May 6, 2011

Really interesting Harpoon!!

The bell its just neat!!

Cheers
Nutria

MaineRelic · May 6, 2011

First harpoon I have seen posted on here Herbie ! I would be tickled to find one ! Mainerelic

steelheadwill · May 6, 2011

Thanks All!
Hi Pete,
I dig those pewter items at all the coastal sites I hunt

I can't believe I didn't recognize the harpoon is a match for the one used on the
boat I fish on :-[

The day someone Hooked the blue shark it wasn't on board, so they tried to boat it with 2 gaffs, (not) :laughing7:

Photo with bent rod was a nice bluefin, mate attempted to harpoon 3 times, (not)
Bounced right off it's skin, gotta keep them razor sharp.
We did boat a few small bluefin last year on 30 lb cod rigs.
Anyone up for Headboat codfishing out of NH, you can't beat Gauron in Hampton.
Get on the Northern Star with Captain Rocky, let me know and I'll join you.
Great Boat & crew!
HH all :hello: