🥇 BANNER Searching for Sharps rifle parts nets another GOLD coin!

[Ironman!]

Some of you TNETers might remember my post on Dec. 8th 2009, of my find of a lifetime, being an 1871 CC $5 gold coin. If you remember I was searching for the barrel to a pepperbox frame that I had found on a prior hunt.

Well I did the same thing on July 5th (last week) searching for more pieces to a Sharps rifle that I have found multiple parts for. I was fortunate enough to have found another $5 gold coin, an 1870 S! This makes my 6th gold coin being found, and my 3rd in 2 yrs. and 7 months. I took a hiatus from the forums last year and didn't post an 1847 O $2.5!

Thanks for looking!
IM

I attached a few field pics., the rest of the finds from the outing on the 5th, parts to the Sharps rifle, and the $2 1/2 gold coin from last year!

 

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[CRUSADER]

steelheadwill - Thanks Herbie! I appreciate the kudos and the vote!! The Confederate staff button didn't make it up top, maybe another gold coin will?

Nutriasub - Thanks for the vote!

gregd573 - I agree, relics are what I am searching for...the gold is a bonus! Thanks for the vote!

leprechaun - Thanks for the vote!

cjon455 - A rush it was indeed! Thanks!!

umrgolf - Thanks Jeff! Thanks for the vote also!! Have you found #14 seated yet?

granthansen - Thanks for your comments!

pl8man - It's funny you stated that! This is my new strategy next time out. I am going back to all the areas where I have found parts to many different Colts, a Manhattan, Army & Navy revolvers, rifle & shotguns, etc. It's got to be a pattern, right? LOL

Kuger - Thanks Kuger! All I can say is that we both missed this coin the last time we both hunted together in this area. I'm glad I found the Confederate Officer button and then the lever to the Sharps to keep me methodically searching that area!! Thanks for the vote!!!

Old Stonewall - Thanks!

DaleGM - Thanks for the kudos! A lot of hrs. go into my efforts which I hope is motivation for that 99% to just keep swinging that coil!! Thanks for the vote!

BuckleBoy - Buckles, you said what a lot of us on these forums would like to hear once in a while! That affirmation goes along way for what I & You are doing in digging & preserving History for our generation and generations to come!! THANK YOU!!! Thanks for the vote!

CRUSADER - If it makes banner that would be cool as the 1870 S $5 was my focus of the post and it was found 5 days ago! Unfortunately I had to work my 12 hr. shifts the next 3 days and didn't get to post it until Monday the 9th!! Thanks for the comments on the pictures!!! Yes, Gold is always a surprise!!!!

metalev4 - Thanks Evan! Yes, that site keeps on giving!! Thanks for the vote!!! I really do work hard for these finds as you well know!!!!

Crusader - Thanks Crusader, looks like we were typing at the same time! Sorry for the confusion, I just thought that I would show the $2 1/2 as it wasn't seen last year! Thanks for the vote!!

No worries, I read too quickly & thought you posted unclean & cleaned photo's of the same coin. It is banner, but it's on the blink right now. Anywho, who cares, you know & that's what matters.

 

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[Wldbil]

Man... You are ever in the right area! Big Congrats to you on some incrediable finds

 

[jewelerguy]

holy crap that's fantastic... congrats!! but seriously, it's my turn now

 

[kuger]

I guess only "certain",gold coins are worthy of the banner?Maybe if it was found over the Pond?

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[kuger]

bump

 

[screwynewy]

Congratulations on your 6th gold coin. Still looking for my first. You must have some awesome sites to hunt and lots of time to hunt them.

 

[Missouri_John]

You're a freakin legend

 

[Missouri_John]

I never get tired of seeing people's dug gold coins

 

[kuger]

Bump..

 

[DrJoePrime]

Fantastic! CONGRATS!

Of course BANNER!

 

[Ironman!]

Wldbil - Thanks Wldbil! I have been blessed with many incredible finds from this area over the years!!

jewelerguy - Thanks jewelerguy! I step aside...take your turn & I hope it is "Golden"!!

Kuger - Kuger, thanks for your unending encouragement and your passionate exuberance in trying to help get another "Find Of A Lifetime" up top! You, I, and others that have already voted know that it is deserving and that truly is good enough for me!! I spend on the average of at least 400 hrs. a year relic hunting and some years up to 600 hrs. depending on my week long excursions. So, I do pay my dues and as you well know have made some very awesome finds over the years that this site has never seen. These gold coins are a by product and absolutely great bonus of my adventures of pursuing relics!!! That in itself is Banner for me every time in my heart!!! I Thank God for every blessing he sends my way, whether it be in the form of an awesome find or the great friendships I have developed over the years in this hobby!!!! Thanks again my friend, I hope your coil goes over the next gold coin!!!!!

screwynewy - Thanks screwynewy! Yes, I have been very fortunate to hunt some awesome sites due to some diligent hunting & discovering along the way!! I have a job (and a very loving wife) where I have many days a month to do what I love doing most...Relic Hunting!!!

Missouri John - Thanks John! You make me proud!! At least my kids and grandkids agree with your 1st statement!!! I'm glad you don't get tired of seeing people's dug gold coins. I don't feel I am done yet in that dept. either!!!! I hope you are as successful in your endeavors!!!!!

DrJoePrime - Thanks for your VOTE of confidence Joe!

 

[CRUSADER]

Wldbil - Thanks Wldbil! I have been blessed with many incredible finds from this area over the years!!

jewelerguy - Thanks jewelerguy! I step aside...take your turn & I hope it is "Golden"!!

Kuger - Kuger, thanks for your unending encouragement and your passionate exuberance in trying to help get another "Find Of A Lifetime" up top! You, I, and others that have already voted know that it is deserving and that truly is good enough for me!! I spend on the average of at least 400 hrs. a year relic hunting and some years up to 600 hrs. depending on my week long excursions. So, I do pay my dues and as you well know have made some very awesome finds over the years that this site has never seen. These gold coins are a by product and absolutely great bonus of my adventures of pursuing relics!!! That in itself is Banner for me every time in my heart!!! I Thank God for every blessing he sends my way, whether it be in the form of an awesome find or the great friendships I have developed over the years in this hobby!!!! Thanks again my friend, I hope your coil goes over the next gold coin!!!!!

screwynewy - Thanks screwynewy! Yes, I have been very fortunate to hunt some awesome sites due to some diligent hunting & discovering along the way!! I have a job (and a very loving wife) where I have many days a month to do what I love doing most...Relic Hunting!!!

Missouri John - Thanks John! You make me proud!! At least my kids and grandkids agree with your 1st statement!!! I'm glad you don't get tired of seeing people's dug gold coins. I don't feel I am done yet in that dept. either!!!! I hope you are as successful in your endeavors!!!!!

DrJoePrime - Thanks for your VOTE of confidence Joe!

Sounds like the 550-600 hours I do., plus 550 my Dad does, so that is what makes the difference, Who cares about the banner, its pretty much broke.

 

[CRUSADER]

I guess only "certain",gold coins are worthy of the banner?Maybe if it was found over the Pond?

Nothing to do with that, there is 1 each on the banner. The banner started off too fast, now its dead.

 

[jrandy]

By Golly I'm a votin Banner on that Old Gold

 

[kuger]

Nothing to do with that, there is 1 each on the banner. The banner started off too fast, now its dead.

LOL!I was just jabbin Cru,I gave up on it a long time ago(the banner)I.M. summed it up pretty well though.Just irk's me to see a $2000 coin not up there and well I will stop

 

[testing123]

Would an acetone bath help the reverse?

 

[MikesDiggins]

I love to see pics of a gold coin as it was found. Congratulations Ironman
BANNER VOTE

 

[The Swed Hunther]

Good story, and im still searching for my first goldcoin,
A wonderful find to find simply! Banner vote for the story and you fine goldcoin!
Best regards//The swed hunter

 

[MObushwhacker]

The 1847 2 1/2 D seem to have a wide edge on it. Could this 2 1/2 D be struck on a 5 Dollar blank