Complete Shoe buckle on a cold day

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Sunday afternoon I was able to get away. I drive to the spot, hike out, and got 45 minutes in before I had to leave. At least I dug something that made me grin.

First crusty iron-busted signal of the day was the best. Cleaned out the iron above and scored this beauty at 9-10"

Last few signals were not too insane, but I was happy to dig them.





Any idea what this is?


Well 2016 is coming to a close faster than I'd like. With frigid temps in the forecast I don't know how much longer Northern NJ will stay thawed. Still hoping for a few more targets. Fingers crossed.


Good digging everyone

Steve

 

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Yep. I remember one winter day last January the ground was steaming after a cold snap. Just look at the freeze here as it's "locking in" the relics and keeping them safe for your spring visit.

Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the crew and hunting in the brambles. It's gonna be a good time for sure.

 

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Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the crew and hunting in the brambles. It's gonna be a good time for sure.

Absolutely. Don't forget to bring Kevin's brother in law. And when the Charlotte Silver Mafia come up, old Brad Treblehunter can join us and we'll have a good old fashioned reunion.

 

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Nice one Steve. Looks like it's still functional.

Thanks Steve. I'm thinking of loosening this one up to make it functional. I'm a bit apprehensive but I've had a few friends who have done it successfully so I'll go pick their brains. Have any pointers?

 

[Steve in PA]

Thanks Steve. I'm thinking of loosening this one up to make it functional. I'm a bit apprehensive but I've had a few friends who have done it successfully so I'll go pick their brains. Have any pointers?

Sorry I can't give any pointers. I am lucky if I find an intact frame every few years, I never find them with all the inner parts in place. I'm sure you wouldn't want to put penetrating oil on it unless you oiled the whole thing. Maybe if you heated it, the expanding metal would break any corrosion bonds between different parts and when it cooled you may be able to get the parts to move.
But I'm not speaking from experience