I thought I dug my first gold item but...

[Trentonfrank]

It turned out to be a .22 cartridge. I hope this is the right forum to post this even though I know what it is. My question is, why is this cartridge so shiny. It was found in a wooded area at about 6 inches deep in an area that no one could have shot a gun in the last 40 or 50 years at least. It says "PETERS HV" on it. I did a little research and read that the Peters Co. was established in the late 1800's and sold out in the 1930's. The picture posted is exactly how I dug it today. No cleaning at all except I toothpicked the bottom of it to read the mfg. In the short time that I've been detecting I have probably dug 500 bullet casings and none of them have ever come out this clean. If anyone has any info on this, please let me know. Thanks.

Frank

 

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[rick67]

Might have been protected from the elements. I dig hundreds of the old paper sided shotgun hulls every year. Once in a great while like you I'll get one that looks like it was just tossed, without the paper though.

 

[Gavinsdiscoveries]

HeyTrentonfrank ,

This is my first post ever! I have been detecting in my back woods and just this week I found over 50 paper shotgun shells (pre1960s). Some of wich are Peters co. The "HV" stands for high velocity (I think). Thats what one of my shells said. Peters started in 1887 to 1934 then combined with Remington in 1934. I didn't know they made .22s. If you are interested, here is the site that I get my information from. (www.cartridge-corner.com) or type in "shotgun shell identification" on google search

I will try to upload some photos

I hope this helps!
P.S. please excuse any spelling/grammer errors. Im 13 Gavin M.

 

[BLK HOLE]

First I liked to say interesting find, I have dug some shells but none have been shiny. Second, Gavin you rock!! Your post is well written and your research is thorough and spot on. It’s nice to know the next generation of dirt stick wavers is being brought up right.

 

[Trentonfrank]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the info. I know posting a .22 shell isn't very exciting but I like to get as much knowledge as possible. This hobby is great but having this site makes it even more interesting. Happy hunting!

T. Frank

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Some .22 rimfire cases were nickel plated.

 

[dozer dan]

Not really that old. I’ve had this box in the closet for a few years and just shot them with my .22 pistol last weekend. They worked flawlessly.