Got a Big ol Honkin piece of Silver today

silverfreak · Apr 30, 2009

Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Met up with forum members T-Bucket (G-Money)...and JohnDeerDigger (JDD) at a couple of pounded parks we hunt.

They were both kind enough to drive over 2 hours to hunt with me because they know my dad is not well. :angel11:

..and my driving limit to hunt is about 1 hour.

I'm tired...it's been a long day...and I have to work a 10 hour shift tomorrow

...so this post will be short and sweet....especially since I only found two coins in 4 hours

The merc was a two way hit on edge at about 6"...which sounded like iron...but had that sweet spot to it...so I took a chance. :thumbsup:

The shocker of the day was the monster Sterling silver/coral/mother of pearl necklace pendant which weighs a whopping 31 grams :blob10:

and has the sweet bearclaw in it :icon_sunny:

That thing was over 11" deep and had a big clod of smelted metal right in the hole with it. ::)

You talk about a jumbled up mess of a sound to go for 8)...but I gave the iffy hit the nod because it sounded between an injun and a wheatie...and would tip to silver every so often. :thumbsup:

I first found the clod of metal with the probe...but after removing the clod...bingo...it sang again about another 3" deeper. :thumbsup:

The hole kept filling up with water...and I kept slopping it out as fast as it kept pouring in. :wink:

I finally stuck my hand deep in the muck and plucked out a big pile of slop.

Then is when I saw the big chunk of silver. :headbang:

It cleaned up nicely. Sure would've like to have found the big silver chain it was probably hangin' from ::)

I took an extra scan of it above the coins to show how huge it really is :thumbsup:

Oh well...what a fun day.

JDD and T-Bucket each got a merc and a wheatie too...so it was a good day all around. :thumbsup:

Thanks for viewing and good luck on your next hunt.

Colonial Copper Zeus · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Hope your dad gets well soon Bryce. That is one cool slab of silver you found . I'd like to see a better picture of it. :thumbsup:

Chris

Argentium · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Hey Bryce , Blessings to your father for a return to robust health ! You did indeed find a honker there and I

concurr with an earlier post on it being of native american manufacture , and likely Navajo , circa 1950's to

1970's . Good on ya brother ! Argentium.

dfxmatt · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

cool finds, and best wishes to your dad

jgas · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Well Bryce I know you had a smile on your face when those finds come popping out. Keep that smile and faith going brother. Best wishes to your Father and his health. My prayers are with you. :thumbsup:

jgas

silverfreak · Apr 30, 2009

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Hill Billy said:
Nice looking piece of silver Bryce .Glad you could get out and do some hunting.
Hope your father gets better man.

HH HB

Thanks for the kind words H.B..

whitesPA said:
nice peice of silver

Thanks friend.

Bob S said:
Nice Finds WTG

Thanks Bob

Butler said:
Wow, 31 grams comes out to like 10 pounds or something! Congrats! I am also working like a dog, and my father goes in for surgery soon. The "distraction" of the hunt is a great welcome when I can get it! Now if only I can dig me up one of those 10 pounders... in GOLD please!

Thanks Butler

jimbob450 said:
That is a most excellent jewelry find. Best wishes for your family.
Jimbob

Thanks Jimbob...i appreciate it.

allen said:
that is a sweet piece of silver !!!!
We will keep your dad in our prayers !!!!

Thanks Allen. I would appreciate that.

wyattrr said:
Whoa!!! That is awesome...As usual great finds. You are the man!!! Sorry about your dad I hope he gets better. Congrats on the finds and HH

Thanks Wyatt....and thanks for the thoughts of my dad.

Dr. Ace · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Bryce,

Hang in there buddy. I know life has been rough for you lately. I'm glad you're still able to get out and pound the ground for awhile. It always seems to help calm the soul. Congrats on your silver find. That thing is a honker! :thumbsup:

Keep the faith, and HH,

Dr. Ace

Dman · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Great necklace. Congrats

John Deere Digger · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Super hunting with you again, you are the best with those iffy signals. That big piece sure looks nice with all the mud cleaned off. Hope to do it again soon. HH
JDD

Drdepth · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Great find again! I've been following your posts for awhile and been learning quite a lot. You just about have me convinced to buy a Minelab, I think I might like the tone ID better along with the extra depth. This is my first post, I have decided to join in on the fun.

Captn SE · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Wow, Bryce, that sure is one big hunk of Old Silver!! ::)

Very nice find. :thumbsup:

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. :'(

Hang in there, buddy!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Wallhangers · Apr 30, 2009

Re: Got a Big ol' Honkin' piece of Silver today

Nice job Bryce. Hey, just so you know...I got my 5" coil in today and my first dig was an 1859 Fatty. I actually covered a trashy area (at the same site I got my 1/2 Reale this year) with my Pro coil first and then switched to the 5" and covered the same area and this little coil found the fatty. This is going to come in handy for just hitting the trashiest spots on a site. I still want to focus on the pro coil for covering more ground but this will be great to use when needed. Thanks for recommendation on that coil, I like it.

silverfreak · Apr 30, 2009

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jgas said:
Well Bryce I know you had a smile on your face when those finds come popping out. Keep that smile and faith going brother. Best wishes to your Father and his health. My prayers are with you. jgas

Thank you so much my friend.

dfxmatt said:
cool finds, and best wishes to your dad

Thanks Matt. I appreciate it.

Argentium said:
Hey Bryce , Blessings to your father for a return to robust health ! You did indeed find a honker there and I

concurr with an earlier post on it being of native american manufacture , and likely Navajo , circa 1950's to

1970's . Good on ya brother ! Argentium.

Thanks my friend...and thanks for the info. Since you both think the same thing...that must be the correct time frame. :thumbsup:

Colonial Copper Zeus said:
Hope your dad gets well soon Bryce. That is one cool slab of silver you found . I'd like to see a better picture of it.
Chris

Thanks Chris. I appreciate it. I tried to get a better pic...but it wouldn't set right on the flatbed scanner. ::)

Moonshadow said:
Man, that piece is beautiful! Looks custom made to me. WTG!!!

HH,
Moon

Thanks Moon

mpostma said:
Bryce,
You da man on deep silver! Congrats on the Honkin' Chunk O' Silver!
I'm shootin' for silver bigger than a dime at the grove.
We all wish we could tune in and find that silver like you do!

Always the best of luck to you!

HH
Mark

Thanks Mark. I hope you pull a silver dollar out of that grove buddy :thumbsup:

Denver Nuggets said:
Most excellent find!

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad!

Denver

Thanks Denver...your thoughts are much appreciated.

STH69 said:
That is some very nice diggs there guy!

Thanks STH

Kimsdad said:
Nice hunt with a couple of cool guys and some great finds!!

Prayers for dad!

Thanks bro. We did have a good time playing in the mud. Thanks for the thoughts of my dad too :thumbsup:

silverfreak · Apr 30, 2009

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Wallhangers said:
Nice job Bryce. Hey, just so you know...I got my 5" coil in today and my first dig was an 1859 Fatty. I actually covered a trashy area (at the same site I got my 1/2 Reale this year) with my Pro coil first and then switched to the 5" and covered the same area and this little coil found the fatty. This is going to come in handy for just hitting the trashiest spots on a site. I still want to focus on the pro coil for covering more ground but this will be great to use when needed. Thanks for recommendation on that coil, I like it.

Thanks Mark. I knew you would like that little coil buddy. Congrats on sniffing out the fatty with it :thumbsup:

Captn_SE said:
Wow, Bryce, that sure is one big hunk of Old Silver!!

Very nice find.

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Hang in there, buddy!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Thanks my friend. It sure cleaned up sweet. Thanks for thinking of my dad too.

Drdepth said:
Great find again! I've been following your posts for awhile and been learning quite a lot. You just about have me convinced to buy a Minelab, I think I might like the tone ID better along with the extra depth. This is my first post, I have decided to join in on the fun.

Thanks for responding Drdepth. Glad you made the response to my post...your first. A Minelab is a nice machine.

John Deere Digger said:
Super hunting with you again, you are the best with those iffy signals. That big piece sure looks nice with all the mud cleaned off. Hope to do it again soon. HH
JDD

We will JDD...just not there ::)

We needs' to find us a new spot :thumbsup:

Dman said:
Great necklace. Congrats

Thanks D

Dr. Ace said:
Bryce,

Hang in there buddy. I know life has been rough for you lately. I'm glad you're still able to get out and pound the ground for awhile. It always seems to help calm the soul. Congrats on your silver find. That thing is a honker!

Keep the faith, and HH,

Dr. Ace

Thanks ny friend. If I wasn't able to get some detectin' in every now and then...I would probably go nuts.