I nailed it today!

[possumheaded]

Hello all! I went out today and I found these nails and other junk around a hole in the woods behind my house.




I think it is an old cellar hole. Here is a couple of pictures so ya'll can tell me if looks like one to you.
There was even a orb in the second picture I took of it. I guess that is why I feel the presence of someone else when I'm there.




The best find of the day was this headstamp. I narrowed the time of this headstamp down to 1900 to 1920. Winchester started production of the Repeater round in 1900 and in 1920 they stopped labeling their rounds from No. 20 and went to 20 Ga. so it was made somewhere between those dates. I know it's not that old but it's older than me. I actually found it about 50 yards from the "cellar hole".



Also, I used my 9x12 coil with my ACE 250 for the first time and found the following item about 1 1/2 feet to 2 feet deep on the way back to the house in a place I have been over a couple of times with the 6.5x9 coil with no reading. I don't know what it is but it's heavy. It's in the electrolysis bucket and when it's done I'll add another picture of it.



Hope everyone has had a good day!
Ed

 

[Ridley]

Looks like you're digging in all metal. If you keep clearing out those nails you might pick up some coins. The shotgun shells sound like nickels on both my EXII and the DFX.

Looks like a great place to practice.

Happy Hunting there!



Ridley

 

[Jack(IN)]

Many times coins are right beside nails and you might nail a great coin in the process. Nails are just a part of those older coins you have to deal with. The more nails you dig now, the less you dig later! Sure hope to see some goodies soon!!

 

[Montana Jim]

I "nail" it every week! Nice pics...

 

[possumheaded]

I'm glad to know that. It gives me hope. I was begining to give up because that's all I seem to find around this hole. I'm ready for something good!!

 

[possumheaded]

Re: UPDATE--I nailed it today!

Here is the after shot of the item I found with my 9x12 coil. It cleaned up ok. It is my first deep find. I know you folks are probably use to diggin' some deep holes but this is my first so I was excited. Not really sure what it is. Maybe some type of plow or hoe. Any input would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ed

 

[Marty-Graw]

part of a plow point ....looks like the tip is broken off......it was bolted to a push plow or something like it to make gardens

 

[possumheaded]

Thanks for the input Marty-Graw. Did you get my PM?
I'm working on a few places here in St.Clair County with some success. There's an old church close by the was built in the middle of a old mining town sometime in the 1800s. Got permission or let's say their word that I won't get locked up from the local P.D. but know one knows who actually owns the property. I am going to check with the county clerks office and see if they know. The word is that the Mayor of the town has been trying to find out who the rightful owner is so they can try and get the church condemned or something of that nature. Not really sure what the intentions are. I'll let you know what day I plan to go to it if you're interested.
Anyway, I'm making a trip up that way next week for sure either Tues. or Wed. most likely.

 

[Marty-Graw]

ok let me know...i am definately interested....we will try to meet up when you're up this way too

 

[Giant056]

I found a huge square nail a couple months back it must be 8 inches. Great Hunt!!!!!!!!