Last couple hunts with the upgraded detector

[black651]

It took me almost an entire day to get used to the new detector (Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505) and learn it's signals. Even if I hit on a zinc cent - I still dug it up just to see just for practice. I was amazed at how deep a decent detector could go and started to pull up wheat cents from much earlier than I am used to. Heck - I am usually pretty happy just finding a wheatie, let alone an older one! First it was a 1919 - then 1917 and today I hit the spot I like to keep for when I don't have time/energy to bike far - and brought up a 1909! (Nope. Just a plain one. Still - I was happy to be hitting the older stuff rather than just the recent clad.)

Hit my favorite park on the 16th - but was still just learning the detector at that stage so I brought home a small amount of items but got the 1917 wheat, so it was an okay day. The Hot Wheels car was fun to dig up - lol!

Next I went to a smaller park near my place on the 17th due to the rain on the way. Got in a good couple hours and it did pour that night - so I felt glad to have got in any hunting. Just some clad and misc junk.

Today I went to a spot I have been waiting to hit with a decent detector for ages and I had some decent luck - or at least brought home some more interesting finds. The 14k gold (and possibly a small pearl?) earring and silver rifle badge were a nice bonus. I was more excited about the tokens I dug up. Can't wait to do some research and find out what each of them represents. It's fun to learn some local history with this hobby! The Bowers slide lighter was also cool. Too bad it was missing the thumb wheel. Can't wait to go back and hit some more promising spots in this same area!

Thanks for reading my newbie banter!

 

[capri_auto]

That old military lighter is very nice, nice 1909 wheat too

 

[Sky Pilot]

Great finds, Black651!

Great hunting and good luck!!

Regards, SkyPilot

 

[artzstuff1]

Looks like your getting the hang of it pretty good!!!

Nice finds black,,,thanks for sharing!!!!


arthur

 

[Mac Tools Dude]

Congrats from a fellow newbie. Dude it looks like you hit the "coin" jackpot. Congrats on the military lighter as well. I like that kind of "stuff".

Mac Tools Dude

 

[eagleforce]

That's a nice collection of finds. Keep at it!

 

[Baldingboy]

You are getting the hang of that detector. You made some great finds there. I love all the tokens too. They are neat to find and you really cleaned up on them.

Enjoyed your post.
Baldingboy

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks encouraging, now research some old ground Practice hearing the wispers of deep coins etc

 

[dfx willy]

hey black there ya go bud! the finds are picking up for you. congrats. willy

 

[teleman 2525]

nice digs with your 505 thats what i started with its a good detector got a 1917 merc dime at 9 inches half under a rock and also my first seated coin i got with the 505 i turn disk all way down sence as high as i could get away with use my to tell what to dig have fun mr. black

 

[dirt-n-spector]

The old lighter looks great!!!!!!!!! Excellant finds.

 

[Wldbil]

Great Finds... Looks like you picked up that new detector really quick.

 

[De.Digger]

Nice finds Looks like you figuring it out quicly. I still have my 505. They are a great machine that just loves penny's, dimes, and quarters.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Seems like the new detector is working just fine for you. Cool finds!!! HH

 

[DMN]

You've got some great finds there. The best find is that lighter...especially in the condition you found it. Your soil seems forgiving. Hit it hard; there's got to be more in the ground waiting for you.

 

[Skelly607]

Swweet finds! Love the way you have all the coins facing the same way!

 

[Lil Eagle Eye]

Awesome finds!!!

 

[tuatara]

You're not a newbie already with all that time you spend in the parks. Nice finds. Congrats on getting to an older relic layer

 

[tigerbeetle]

The WWI "Rifle" medal is very nice. Check the back closely, just above pin mechanism, to see if it is "Sterling," as some were -- though most often the sterling ones had wreath adornments around the cross.

 

[Sgtrock]

Nice stuff..That is what they called a "trench Lighter" you should be able to get it working. You will have to get a flint and some lighter fluid.

The advantage to those lighters was the part of the lighter would slide up and act as a wind screen so it would not go out.

Best of luck..

P.S. some of the older shooting badges were sterling silver.

Be Well