Detected a ghost town...

[old digger]

I got permission to detect the site of Bowler #2. This town had three different sites. Bowler site #2 had a post office that was active from 1894 till ? -1936. My reference says 1936 but not sure this does not include site #3. The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad had a station at Bowler, but was discontinued in 1911. My detector acted oddly with all the metal and tin cans in the area. I think this was caused by the old tin cans. If you will notice the one tin can bottom, it is sealed with lead. The larger round coin-shaped piece still has some lead in the center, the small round piece has a small hole in it. If I am correct this was the way they sealed the cans for freshness. I also was able to find some older rifle casings, a .40-.82; a .38-.55; a.45 colt; and a .30 caliber. I also found what's left of an old lock, an old rail spike and few odds and ends. Thanks for letting me share these finds with you.

 

[Dougshause1]

Thanks for sharing the nice finds.. GL and HH...........

 

[Papa Bear]

I am sure there is more out there! Well done!!

 

[Wldbil]

Cool relics...

 

[Megagold]

Just detecting a ghost town would make my day! Congrats on some old time relics!

 

[Diggit]

Those are some true "cowboy" cartridges!

 

[sleepwalker]

cool hunt and interesting finds can you go back and find more stuff? HH

 

[leprechaun]

Nice old stuff.

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Sounds like an interesting site with lots of potential! Site pictures are always welcome. You might have to clear out the trash before you find the goodies. HH, Mike

 

[snakeyes]

 

[old digger]

cool hunt and interesting finds can you go back and find more stuff?

Yes, but I always make sure before going back. Seems like a good idea to let the land owner know before going back. Also I want to go back and pick up as much as I can of all the trash metal. I'm thinking that one of those magnates on wheels might help. There are a lot of those round tin pieces in the photo's. Then I can do some serious detecting. I will try and get a photo of the site, but for now imagine an area that you can look in any direction for a mile or more that is mostly flat with low sagebrush. The actual site is flat with room sized craters where the half dozen buildings stood.

 

[Sam 8]

old digger FWIW I believe UMC stands for Union Metallic Cartridge co.
Still on ammo packaging these days.

 

[old digger]

old digger FWIW I believe UMC stands for Union Metallic Cartridge co.
Still on ammo packaging these days.

Thanks for the info.

 

[old digger]

Just curious; Isn't the calibers ( .40-.82, and .38-.55 ) odd sizes? I haven't heard of these?

 

[fossis]

That's a Good day out for anyone.

Fossis...........

 

[{Sentinel}]

I agree, I think this site my yield some interesting finds if you give it more time!

 

[Michigander Dan]

You found some interesting relics.

 

[hamiddetecting]

Congratulation.

 

[VOL1266-X]

Interesting finds OD!! Good luck there next time. A gold coin awaits you there at that site. HH, Quindy.