Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

[silverfreak]

Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

It was an absolute "screamer"...huge pinpoint area...and had an annoying "twang" to the hit. I was 99% SURE it was nothing but a stinkin' crushed soda can 8)...and I wanted to remove it to see if it was masking any old coins.

I CAN'T believe I didn't hammer it, scratch it, nick it, or mutilate it...because I was actually stabbing while trying to locate it in the hole.

I never did hit it...because as fate and luck would have it...it was laying perfectly flat and I must have stabbed right in the open center.

I gave it one more stab dead center in the plug and tried prying...and that's when I felt the digger trying to "pull" something out.

I figured it was a big, bent piece of copper tubing or something so I just started scraping away with my fingers until two moist clods broke off the top.

When I pulled it from the dirt...I just put it in my hand and stared at it....and was trembling the whole time.

In fact I had to take it out of my hand and put three fingers through it because I was shaking and couldn't hold still to take a pic.

This place is the site of old drive in that shut down due to financial reasons...back in 1959...and this bracelet was 8" deep...so at the very least it's 50+ years old.

It's solid sterling silver and weighs 28 grams.

I did uncover a crushed soda can about 4" towards the back of the hole...which explained to me why the pinpoint area was so huge. It also answered why the initial hit was such a "twangy", screaming hit.

I also want to point out that I'm stickler about cutting a nice plug and leaving the area looking undisturbed. I worked nearly 15 minutes reparing this one because of the rocky ground. The earlier rain helped out though and made the moist soil easier to repack with the rock.

I wanted to take pics of the repaired plug...but my camera batteries went dead after pic #6...oh well.

Here's to the 1% of those so called "soda can" hits that AREN'T just soda cans when you uncover 'em.

Here's to me being 50% WRONG about what was gonna' be at the bottom of the hole.

Here's to my buddy Hercules sporting the bling

It's definitely the nicest bracelet I've found in my 35 years of hunting...and it came from absolutely nowhere.

What a wonderful hobby

 

[jgas]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

You da man Bryce....Glad to sse you still heading out and grabbing up some bling now and again. It has a been a productive summer so far. Goodluck on the next hunt my friend! Jgas

 

[muleskinner]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Bryce, remember that signal in case you ever hear it again. Which you won't, because it's a find of a lifetime. Congrats to a fellow who hunts long and hard.
That is one sweet piece of bling!

 

[Mr.T]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Very cool! Well Done!!!


hh

Rory

ps The Nowegens originally bred your dog for hunting seals. Thats why they love the water so much!

 

[hogge]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Great find Bryce!

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Congrats on the hunk o silver there Bryce

 

[jrandy]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Wish I could find a CaN like that. WOW Nice for sure. Hey is that boy cryin or what?

 

[NoNeck]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Nice find looks good on the dog.

 

[Slipperyjack47]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Awesome bracelet!!! and the model was pretty cute too!



Slipperyjack47

 

[Deepdiger60]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Great find 28gr,s nice the dog looks proud to wear it Good find Jim

 

[BURLIVES]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

SWEET!!!!....love that old silver, and your posts. Wish you lived nearby me , would love to see you hunt some of our " picked" out spots. It is an awsome hobby, just when your sure it's not gonna happen "BAM" it does. Congrats!

 

[kimsdad]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

I think someone was with you and guided you to that one and kept you from hitting it, bro! Particularly with the motiff!

Another outstanding find!!!

Looks good on Herc, too! Give that boy a nice smack on the snoot from me!

 

[silverfreak]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

The dog pic made me smile
Nice find!

Thanks friend. He always puts a smile on my face too

congratulations on the awesome huge silver bracelet!

Thanks DF.

Great fnd brother and what a beautiful booooooy!

Thanks G.T.G.. Yep....Herk is a cool dude

Sweet bracelet!!!

Thanks Saabman

Cool pictures Bryce.
One of them towards the bottom, the dog looks very excited to get the new gift

Thanks friend. Kerky is always excited when he gets to model for the pics

Old Herky is looking Smoooove Great find Bryce

Thanks Viv. Yeah...Herky is one cool customer

That is a great find... Congrats

Thanks Bil

I think Herky is liking the new bling

this post gives me hope. I can't tell you how many times I've painstakingly and carefully dug a soda can from 10 plus inches deep. This post will be in the back of my mind when I carefully dig the next one, hoping for more than a soda can

Thanks Bob. Gives me some hope too...and Herk can always use some new bling.

That is a very nice find Bryce , The floral engraving on the hearts , definitely gives the piece
a vintage "western" feel - circa 1940's - I would guess . I'd love to see some cleaned up and
close up pics of that if possible - I do a bit of silversmithing and that piece is a stunner !
Argentium.

Thanks buddy. I'll do what I can...but that pic is about as close up as I can get with my camera.

Sweet silver and finds, Bryce. Glad to see you are still kickin. I was just thinking about you the other day. Haven't seen you posting much, just like dumb old me. No finds and too hot and dry. Good luck. Hope you get some good fall hunting in before winter closes in on us............AGAIN

Thanks CJH. I too have been busy and just haven't been able to get out like I want to.

 

[Michiganne]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Very sweet bracelet Bryce! Glad you were rewarded for your persistence. I just had a signal that pinpointed big the other day and it was a broken chain bracelet, not nearly as nice as yours. WTG Cute dog, too!

HH

 

[Dman]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Awesome bracelet. you are lucky you didn't scratch it.
Congrats
Dman

 

[cellar dweller]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

I lost my buddy this january 8yrs old to heart troubles. He looked just like your dog. My buddy would give me that serious look when i made him pose for a pic too. And he would always laugh histerically like your dog in the second picture. ( i know that laugh anywhere)God Bless . Thanks for the post . you made my day.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Any Hallmarks ??

Keep @ It and HH !!

 

[Mr Tuff]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

that is awesome MR TUFF

 

[Tattooguy67]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

Wow and good lord Bryce, by god that is one heck of a find guy! just outstanding sir. And yes please can we see some pics after it is all cleaned up? try using a magnifying glass to get better close up's, I wish I could remember who on here told me about it so I could thank them, it really works well. If your camera is like ours just hold the lens right on the glass, have some good lighting and go to town! I have seen some mention that for certain camera's you need to hold it away from the lens so try it that way to, it really does make a huge difference.

Chuck.

 

[silverfreak]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

You da man Bryce....Glad to sse you still heading out and grabbing up some bling now and again. It has a been a productive summer so far. Goodluck on the next hunt my friend! Jgas

Thanks J. It has been fun but I'd like to get out more. I just haven't posted as much this year with all that has been going on with my pops.

Fantastic find! And very cute pic of your dog holding the find. Awesome.

Thanks buddy. He is my pal.

That is a nice one Bryce.

Glad to see you are still getting out.

HH Jer

Thanks Jer. I wish I could get out more.

Wow!! You are the "Silver Freak"!!

Awesome find!!

Thanks John

Freak.....is that a flatcoated retriever sporting that silver? If so, you are truly a great dog afficianado!

I think Herky is just.....well....Herky He is family.

Very Cool! Thats one BIG SILVER bracelet bud!!! Congrats

Thanks buddy.

Nice huge find, I had same thing happen to me can after can next hole can and i hit it this time it turned out to b my first jersey copper, sick for a month, it was in vf xf condition. I said was. HH Mark

Thanks Mark. I was extremely lucky. I honestly don't know how it kept from getting nicked.

That's unreal, any hallmarks ? (Makers mark, date mark,) I'd say it predates 1950's I think 1920's or 30's but thats my uneducated self taught guess...

Awesome find, man looks great on your dog!!

Keep @ it and HH !!

Thanks M.U.D......I can't find any kind of marking of any type...anywhere
I'm 100% sure it's sterling silver though because I acid tested it.
Didn't need to because it was plain to see it was silver as it came out of the ground...but I wanted to be 110% sure anyway.

Sweet find man! Love to see a pic of it all cleaned up.
Any makers marks on it that you can see?

Thanks friend. I can't find any markings whatsoever??

Sweet find!

Thanks Dean.

 

[silverfreak]

Re: Dug down 8" to get a screaming popcan signal out of the way...but saw THIS too!

I think someone was with you and guided you to that one and kept you from hitting it, bro! Particularly with the motiff!

Another outstanding find!!!

Looks good on Herc, too! Give that boy a nice smack on the snoot from me!

Thanks Neal. You are definately right about that my friend. No way I keep from hitting it if someone wasn't watching out for me.
I'll give Herky a little pop in the jib for 'ya
Take care bro.

SWEET!!!!....love that old silver, and your posts. Wish you lived nearby me , would love to see you hunt some of our " picked" out spots. It is an awsome hobby, just when your sure it's not gonna happen "BAM" it does. Congrats!

Thanks buddy. I appreciate your kind words. You're right...when you least expect it....BANG

Great find 28gr,s nice the dog looks proud to wear it Good find Jim

Thanks buddy. Yep..Herky is standing pretty tall in the saddle

Awesome bracelet!!! and the model was pretty cute too!



Slipperyjack47

Thanks S.J. ...Herky is a true friend and family member. Unconditional love.

Nice find looks good on the dog.

Thanks friend.

Wish I could find a CaN like that. WOW Nice for sure. Hey is that boy cryin or what?

Thanks....nope he's actually smiling

Congrats on the hunk o silver there Bryce

Thanks Brian.

Great find Bryce!

Thanks my friend.

Very cool! Well Done!!!


hh

Rory

ps The Nowegens originally bred your dog for hunting seals. Thats why they love the water so much!

Thanks Rory,

Bryce, remember that signal in case you ever hear it again. Which you won't, because it's a find of a lifetime. Congrats to a fellow who hunts long and hard.
That is one sweet piece of bling!

Thanks friend. You're right...it was a once in a lifetime find..and I'll always cherish it. Pure shock...absolutely stunned me.