Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

[Steve_UK]

Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

Got the nod from the Farm Owner today, near where I search for bullets at the old firing range. He told me I could have all the time I like over the next couple of months on a bit of set-aside land.

It was around mid-day when I got started, and was determined to dig everything that beeped... Consequently, I didn't cover a lot of ground today but still got a few relics out before I headed home.

Mostly iron, but I'm pleased whatever comes out the ground except cans & tabs!

I wouldn't mind an ID on the oval shaped object... it's driving me nuts, I'm sure I've seen these things somewhere in my murky past! Maybe a rivet from a farm trailer... I just dunno!

It measures about 1" x 3/4" and is made from a quite heavy metal.

 

[JJTheisen]

Re: Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

Good ol random metal lol! Gotta love it! HH!

JJ
(Newbie)

 

[CRUSADER]

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Its commonly described as a Georgian tobacco box handle. Sat on the top I believe. I find many & thought them to be small drawer pulls.

That is a great looking area. Stick at what your doing & I know your be rewarded in that area, its promising.

Grid it, miss no area. Time is on your side, your lucky to have land this time of year. (Although don't be to long or the weeds/grass will get in the way)

 

[Steve_UK]

Re: Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

Its commonly described as a Georgian tobacco box handle. Sat on the top I believe. I find many & thought them to be small drawer pulls.

That is a great looking area. Stick at what your doing & I know your be rewarded in that area, its promising.

Grid it, miss no area. Time is on your side, your lucky to have land this time of year. (Although don't be to long or the weeds/grass will get in the way)

I just knew you'd come up trumps! Thanks Didn't think it was as old as that, goes to show.. dig everything!

Yes... I'm going to make the most of that field while I've got the chance. Like you say I'm fortunate to have it right now.

 

[STH69]

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Nice relics a lot of swinging to go!

 

[Silver Searcher]

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Nice looking field Steve why don't you discrim the iron out on your detector that way you will cover the field quicker before the weed takes over

 

[Steve_UK]

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Nice looking field Steve why don't you discrim the iron out on your detector that way you will cover the field quicker before the weed takes over

Hiya Silver Searcher..

I know what you are saying, and it makes sense in a way... but somtimes, just sometimes, you get a really intersting piece of iron which can tell a lot about what has gone on at the site.

I guess at some point I will have to start ignoring or discriminating out the iron beeps, as I'm covering that field on my own and time is limited before it gets weed & grass covered. Besides, I'm getting bow-legged carrying that lot back to the car!!!!

 

[John (Ma)]

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Iron is a pain, but sometimes the good stuff is mixed in.

 

[allen]

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looks like that site might produce some nice finds ....

 

[Silver Searcher]

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Iron is a pain, but sometimes the good stuff is mixed in.

yeh...your right Jon that's why you have to discrim it out, you can still pick up the large iron signals just in case it could be a weapon or something interesting, but if you dig every signal in the UK the good stuff will be long in coming

 

[Peeber]

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That one item that is rounded and flared at one end with the flat piece on one side could be an entry pipe for a ramrod on some type of muzzle loading firearm.
Is that rectangular item on the bottom of the picture flat with a hole thru the long edge?

 

[Steve_UK]

Re: Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

That one item that is rounded and flared at one end with the flat piece on one side could be an entry pipe for a ramrod on some type of muzzle loading firearm.
Is that rectangular item on the bottom of the picture flat with a hole thru the long edge?

Here's a closer look for you, other than it being hollow, I can't see a hole.

Incidentally, it was found right on top of where an old Army Shooting Range stood from the 1800's until the late 1960's... so you may be onto something...

I had it down as a smashed bullet btw...

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

That one item that is rounded and flared at one end with the flat piece on one side could be an entry pipe for a ramrod on some type of muzzle loading firearm.
Is that rectangular item on the bottom of the picture flat with a hole thru the long edge?

Here's a closer look for you, other than it being hollow, I can't see a hole.

Incidentally, it was found right on top of where an old Army Shooting Range stood from the 1800's until the late 1960's... so you may be onto something...

I had it down as a smashed bullet btw...

correct

 

[Steve_UK]

Re: Iron... Iron... & A Little More Iron!

That one item that is rounded and flared at one end with the flat piece on one side could be an entry pipe for a ramrod on some type of muzzle loading firearm.
Is that rectangular item on the bottom of the picture flat with a hole thru the long edge?

Here's a closer look for you, other than it being hollow, I can't see a hole.

Incidentally, it was found right on top of where an old Army Shooting Range stood from the 1800's until the late 1960's... so you may be onto something...

I had it down as a smashed bullet btw...

correct

Good Morning Crusader..... and thanks!