Found this in my backyard

[s.c.shooter]

I found this in my backyard. It looks like aluminum but seems to be to heavy. Lead? It has what looks like 2 1/2 on it and the word warrantied. It rang in about 88 on the AT pro.

 

[doublet2a]

Probably an old plumbers lead bar for sealing pipes and stuff in the old days.
the 2 & 1/2 is the weight in pounds I think.

Tim

 

[Intuitis]

Probably an old plumbers lead bar for sealing pipes and stuff in the old days.
the 2 & 1/2 is the weight in pounds I think.

Tim

Yeh i am pretty sure it is. I had found one of those at a shipyard once,
I think pipe fitters use them.

 

[Subterranean]

Interesting, I have never had anything lead, and large, ring up over 70 on the ATPro. It must be some kind of alloy or it has silver in it. A metal test kit may give you your answer. Sub

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Larger metal items will read higher than smaller ones always, its always nice to remove lead from the ground, kudos !

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

another lead piece from TNs archives

 

[s.c.shooter]

Thanks for the help gang !

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Old lead is worth much more than new lead. But it may not be old enough. Check into lo alpha lead. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/shipwrecks/352131-low-alpha-lead.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/scrap-metals/137129-low-alpha-lead-question.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Old lead is highly desirable but needs to be pre 1940. The older the better. Read the links above.