Finds From Past Weekend - Hubley Cap Gun & First Silver Ring of the Year!!

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I visited a new site over the weekend (early 1900's farm house and barn). Didn't find any coins but came away with a few interesting items and some firsts for me. I had to fight through about 4 inches of snow yet covering the ground but it was worth it. If you would like to see a MIB image of the Hubley Cap Gun (I think circa 1940ish) go here:

Nichols Industries, Inc. - Other Toy Cap Gun Brands

This is my first 925 silver wedding band for 2013 so I hope its just the beginning. What's left of the pocket watch was also a first in my 30 years of MDing. When I have time I'm going to try and clean it up a little better to see if I can find a makers mark. Its a little fragile having many of the gears still in place.

I believe the snow is now all gone so a trip back could prove quite interesting. I'll see if I can find the rest of the toy gun and hopefully some coinage. HH to you guys.
 

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hamiddetecting

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Very nice ring there! Looks like that site has some potential! I find pocket watch parts out here pretty often in thee field, never a whole one yet.Get Dirt-Fishing!CARM
 

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Congrats! Nice Ring! I recently found a Hubley cap gun too... I often find parts but I finally got a whole one and it cleaned up nice with most of the original finish. Best I could tell it is an early 1900's
 

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BY Digger

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Thanks. When I first saw the end of the barrel sticking out, I got really excited cause I thought it was real. I didn't even wipe it off until I got home. That's when I saw all the fancy work along the sides. I think its still a cool find and I'll add it to my collection. Who knows, maybe I'll find the rest of it some day.
 

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