Pretty good day

[smf399]

There was snow all over the ground today so I decided to dig a little trash dump near my house. Found an IH a couple of small overall buttons, an arrow head, and a two piece Waterbury button that I think says MMA on it. If anyone could find any info on the button that would be great.
Happy hunting!

 

[Henley]

Nice arrow head I have found more than a few while swinging the detector it pays to watch the ground.Good Job

 

[Lord Verdigris]

There was snow all over the ground today so I decided to dig a little trash dump near my house. Found an IH a couple of small overall buttons, an arrow head, and a two piece Waterbury button that I think says MMA on it. If anyone could find any info on the button that would be great. Happy hunting!

Any advice on digging out the dump sites? I know where there are real old abandoned homestead dump holes. Do you go slow and pull stuff out one at a time or just start shoveling it out fast to get down deep? I know what I'm doing detecting but I never attempted a old dump. Is it that common to find things worthwhile in them? I know there can be some good bottles and the odd relic sometimes.

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

I believe that is "MWA"........"Modern Woodman of America", a fraternal organization.
Love the point! Nice finds!

 

[deershed]

Any advice on digging out the dump sites? I know where there are real old abandoned homestead dump holes. Do you go slow and pull stuff out one at a time or just start shoveling it out fast to get down deep? I know what I'm doing detecting but I never attempted a old dump. Is it that common to find things worthwhile in them? I know there can be some good bottles and the odd relic sometimes.

Take a hand rake and go slow and easy raking the dirt away as you go deeper down.

 

[deershed]

Sweet!!

 

[Tony in Virginia]

QUOTE=K1DDO1979;3874997]Any advice on digging out the dump sites? I know where there are real old abandoned homestead dump holes. Do you go slow and pull stuff out one at a time or just start shoveling it out fast to get down deep? I know what I'm doing detecting but I never attempted a old dump. Is it that common to find things worthwhile in them? I know there can be some good bottles and the odd relic sometimes.[/QUOTE] A screen for sifting is a good idea and it helps if one digs while a friend sweeps the spoils with a detector.

 

[Lord Verdigris]

Thanks and any advice is welcome. When the ground thaws I will give the dumps a try.

 

[DocBeav]

Very nice arrow head!

 

[vpnavy]

Thanks for sharing...

 

[CASPER-2]

LOVE THAT ARROW HEAD

 

[park pirate]

Nice stuff, can't wait for this snow to be gone..

 

[CRUSADER]

I believe that is "MWA"........"Modern Woodman of America", a fraternal organization. Love the point! Nice finds!

I considered a 'w' but if you look closely it is a MMA.

6115 - Military Academy - Waterbury Button
M M A (MIAMI Military Academy)

 

[treblehunter]

Those are very cool finds, I'd love to see the arrowhead cleaned up, closeup shot.