Recent River Finds - Complete Hotchkiss

Valley Ranger · Sep 11, 2014

I've not gotten out much this summer as I've been busy finishing up a book. But gathering up my finds tonight to log them, I realized I'd found more than I thought! Here's just the recent river finds (all found with the Garrett AT Pro), including a complete Hotchkiss shell. That was actually found by my diggin' partner, but he allowed me to recover it (video coming soon) and it's "on loan" to me for now. Other items here include another Hotchkiss frag, what I believe is a CW period pocket knife, a barrel band to a musket, a musket sling hook, a 19th century pot scraper, what appears to be part of a period farrier long chisel or knife froe (possible 18th century), a piece of decorative pottery, various bullets, buck and ball, and other lead frags. I'll include photos of the other summer finds when I do the Hotchkiss video. And I'm really looking forward to the fall season and getting to know my new XP Deus. Thanks for lookin'!

mirage83 · Sep 11, 2014

Great collection of finds there.

WHADIFIND · Sep 11, 2014

You could write a book! On just these finds alone! Wonderful saves!

Thanks for sharing!

Ahab8 · Sep 11, 2014

Congrats on the great finds and the new machine buddy

dirtlooter · Sep 11, 2014

sweet finds

Steve in PA · Sep 11, 2014

Nice flame grooved Hotchkiss nose. You're still missing the base cup and the sabot though. I might get in the water myself this weekend. I have not had any success in my couple short ventures in the water. I have an idea on a new spot though.

VOL1266-X · Sep 11, 2014

Nice array of relics Richard. Any clues on the subject of your next book? WTG, Q.

CaptainCoil · Sep 11, 2014

Nice relics! Congrats!

Valley Ranger · Sep 11, 2014

Steve in PA said:
Nice flame grooved Hotchkiss nose. You're still missing the base cup and the sabot though. I might get in the water myself this weekend. I have not had any success in my couple short ventures in the water. I have an idea on a new spot though.

Thanks. Yes, you're correct. More accurately described: "Unexploded Hotchkiss shell."

Valley Ranger · Sep 11, 2014

VOL1266-X said:
Nice array of relics Richard. Any clues on the subject of your next book? WTG, Q.

Thanks Quindy. The Battle of Waynesboro: https://historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/The-Battle-of-Waynesboro/9781626190702

cjon455 · Sep 11, 2014

now thats cool!, really cool. Ive never seen a hotchkiss before, fantastic!

ANTIQUARIAN · Sep 11, 2014

Congratulations on your finds Richard! :occasion14:

The AT Pro is a pretty amazing unit when it come to finding relics!

Dave

CASPER-2 · Sep 12, 2014

AWESOME

Valley Ranger · Sep 12, 2014

Thanks Mirage, Whadifind, Ahab, Dirtlooter, Bootybandit, Cjon, Antiq, and Casper. Yes, the AT Pro has definitely earned its place alongside the great machines. It's my favorite all 'round unit. Amazing performer for $600!

parsonwalker · Sep 12, 2014

Lovin' dat shell . . . !

Valley Ranger · Sep 12, 2014

parsonwalker said:
Lovin' dat shell . . . !

That was the 2nd Hotchkiss he found. And he also found a Confederate cannonball frag.

beez0404 · Sep 12, 2014

Whenever I see a photo like that I am in awe! I would be absolutely tickled pink to have found ANY of the items in the photo. Someday perhaps, but not likely where I live.

CSA2K · Sep 12, 2014

Great finds!

Valley Ranger · Sep 12, 2014

beez0404 said:
Whenever I see a photo like that I am in awe! I would be absolutely tickled pink to have found ANY of the items in the photo. Someday perhaps, but not likely where I live.

NC is steeped in history. Keep swingin' - your day will come. With every swing of the coil, your likelihood of making a significant find goes up. Stay at it.