Horseshoe & Drill hole

[weekender]

These were the just some of the perks .The people I met were the best part.
Thanks to Bill & wife for opening their house to us. Their
hospitality is unmatched!
Thanks to Marc for the idea and the dream .
And thanks to Ben for the ride.

-Weekender

 

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[vpnavy]

I pulled this from another TN thread - this is just one of the replies in the thread...

Solved: How do you date horseshoes? (Feb 27, 2012, 11:30 AM)​

The information that was provided was found in the book: Artifacts of Colonial America by Ivor Noel Hume. (Don't shoot the messenger-call the author!) As noted, dating horseshoes is difficult at best. As with any hand-made item, the maker has the liberty to make it as he/she wishes. A current gunmaker could easily produce a flintlock rifle with all the early fixtures, but it obviously would not be old. Same thing with an ancient spear/arrow point. All one can do is go with the professional studies that have been documented and make your best guess.

How To Date Horseshoes (Guide) (Mar 17, 2018, 12:29 PM)​

I've seen many people asking about how to date horseshoes. Many say it is nearly impossible, but I say it's not. So I thought about sharing a little "guide" on how to date horseshoes.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice finds. Congrats

 

[weekender]

I pulled this from another TN thread - this is just one of the replies in the thread...

Solved: How do you date horseshoes? (Feb 27, 2012, 11:30 AM)​

How To Date Horseshoes (Guide) (Mar 17, 2018, 12:29 PM)[/CENTER]

vpnavy,

Many Thanks!!

-Weekender

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions!

 

[Javadroid]

Sounds like you had a great day and some nice finds - congrats!

 

[weekender]

Looking at the guide, it looks like mid 1700's.
That matches with the history in that area.
Bookoos of drill holes and major rock piles .
-Weekender
Thanks VPnavy