Civil War Camp Hunt.. Awesome Day!

umrgolf · Jan 24, 2012

I started this yard exactly two weeks ago today. Last tuesday only produced a few bullets and I didn't stay long due to the cold weather. Today being the 3rd hunt was a different story :headbang:

Today's take

This is my first kepi company letter

It was in the same hole as the eagle button :icon_thumleft:

looks similar to the one here being the thicker variety, also beginning to think the eagle button that was in the same hole is the same as the small button you see on the left side of this kepi

A couple melted bullets and some cut pieces

Also snagged another silver from the camp

Dman · Jan 25, 2012

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Nice finds

Hutch911 · Jan 25, 2012

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Great finds that B is sweet!

umrgolf · Jan 25, 2012

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Thanks for the comments, glad you all enjoyed the video.. Sorry it took me two minutes to recover an eagle button :laughing7:

BuckleBoy said:
This is a first rate post!!

Wonder what's on the next property over past that fence line?

-Buckles

Owner is on vacation until Monday :wink:

kuger said:
Outstanding my man!!!I need to show ya something e-mail coming(check your spam )

I will check it later today :laughing7:

bearbqd said:
OMG, are those all .69 cals? Holy frijoles that's some awesome stuff. What a killer spot!

yes, every single one I found aside from the round balls was .69

{Sentinel} said:
The 'trolls' definitely went in there and had a field day! Great day man, that's how you dig CW Relics! Nice variety and gotta love those "1861" dates on the splendid Civil War era Silver! You weren't lying either, that is one of the thickest company letters I've seen. Here's to you old diggin' buddy

Thanks, I think you mean the "gnomes" ? :laughing9:

Yes, that company letter was very thick.. that's another reason I had no clue what it was at first

mikeshayne said:
Fantastic hunt Jeff. Congratulations! Seems like you have the touch even in Missouri. I really like the silver and the kepi letter. Those would be firsts for me. Let's hope the weather holds out and we can hit the ground this winter. Great finds

thanks, haven't checked the forecast but we've been extremely lucky weather-wise ..

JUNKYARD DOG said:
I really love to see that sweet stuff come out of the ground here in Mid Mo, that Kepi B is great and on my list for sure, hunted a place a couple of weeks ago and my bud found a E, some day I'll find one. Thanks and great post, pics and vid. Take care and more good luck. JYD.. Wes

I didn't realize they were so hard to come by when I first started hunting CW spots.. Four years later, I get one, so they aren't too common of a find I guess. good luck to you all as well :icon_thumleft:

Steve in PA said:
Very cool Jeff! Love the company letter B and all those fat 69'ers. Add a couple seated silvers and you have memorable site there. And of course your not done with it yet

just about done now.. Not too many signals left in the hot part of his yard $:-\$

Daedalus · Jan 25, 2012

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Awesome finds Jeff , I am on my way back to Missouri and can't hardly wait to get out and find the Civil War items again. I hope to run into you this summer and go out and hunt a place or two!

I like hunting south of Wilson's Creek area in the counties south of there. A lot of nice things in the ground in those areas that was left for us to find.

Bill D. (VA) · Jan 25, 2012

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Nice finds and video Jeff. Glad to see you find yourself a great little spot outside VA. And detecting in Jan in shirt sleeves - it doesn't get any better than that!

MKnTenn · Jan 25, 2012

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Some nice relics! Where are the plates? Any chance of getting permission to hunt the other yards? I'm not sure but don't those solid cast company letters come from the western theater? I dug several in and around Corinth Mississippi years ago. HH

CMDiamonddawg · Jan 25, 2012

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Your killin' it Jeff :laughing7:

I like the Co. B that's a great dig :hello2:

Big congrats on the seateds and 69's :thumbsup:

your becoming quite the film maker . I still struggle getting still shots :P glad your out and this weather has been unreal :dontknow:

50's again here 8) dawg

Dwight S · Jan 25, 2012

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If I found a site like that I'd probably have a stroke and never be able detect it!

Great find and great saves!

umrgolf · Jan 25, 2012

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Bill D. (VA) said:
Nice finds and video Jeff. Glad to see you find yourself a great little spot outside VA. And detecting in Jan in shirt sleeves - it doesn't get any better than that!

It doesn't get any better.. Something like 55 yesterday

thanks

Daedalus said:
Awesome finds Jeff , I am on my way back to Missouri and can't hardly wait to get out and find the Civil War items again. I hope to run into you this summer and go out and hunt a place or two!

I like hunting south of Wilson's Creek area in the counties south of there. A lot of nice things in the ground in those areas that was left for us to find.

My new girlfriend's dad lives down near Nixa.. Just got him a machine for christmas, we ought to hook up sometime.

MKnTenn said:
Some nice relics! Where are the plates? Any chance of getting permission to hunt the other yards? I'm not sure but don't those solid cast company letters come from the western theater? I dug several in and around Corinth Mississippi years ago. HH

I really thought there would be a plate in this spot :dontknow:

gonna work on permission for some other property near there.. not sure on the sizes of the company letters?

CMDiamonddawg said:
Your killin' it Jeff I like the Co. B that's a great dig Big congrats on the seateds and 69's your becoming quite the film maker . I still struggle getting still shots :P glad your out and this weather has been unreal 50's again here 8) dawg

thanks dawg, the weather has been crazy good here.. get out there before its gone

Dwight S said:
If I found a site like that I'd probably have a stroke and never be able detect it!

Great find and great saves!

Thanks, hope you never find a site like this one then!! :laughing9:

looking4largecent · Jan 25, 2012

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Great finds Great video

{Sentinel} · Jan 25, 2012

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Thanks, I think you mean the "gnomes" ? laughing9 laughing9 Yes, that company letter was very thick.. that's another reason I had no clue what it was at first Smiley

Indeed...well I sometimes vary it between the two but "gnomes" is appropriate for this hunt, as many targets as there were :laughing9:

Hiker · Jan 25, 2012

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Holy monkey, way to go, nice digs indead.

silversweeper · Jan 25, 2012

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What an awesome bunch of finds! Those seateds are incredible!! I'm still looking for my first, I hope they come out of the ground as nice as yours. HH.

rebelrouser · Jan 25, 2012

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excellent finds and enjoyed the video.thanks for posting it.

HISPAN · Jan 25, 2012

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Very nice silver coins and very good preservation ... congratulations! :thumbsup:

metalev4 · Jan 25, 2012

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Great variety of quality finds there Jeff. Company letter is first rate. With the melted lead and glass I wonder if there is a trash pit near by.
-Evan