This was still on the surface.

[el remolino]

I walked several miles today, lugging the ole detector in hopes of finding an old camp on the abandoned railroad bed. I was lucky to actually find one. Ironically, all the "cool" stuff I found was on the surface. I swung the detector for several hours but didn't find anything too exciting. Some buttons, bullet casings, a little this and that. Above ground I found two Journal Box Covers: a Central Pacific Rail Road 1875, a Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road, The V Cutter tool, 1886 V Nickel, and three intact bottles. It was a great day and I am now five pounds lighter.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Digs68]

Nice finds! what's a V Cutter tool?

 

[Roger Mn.]

Nice Liberty Nickel worth $200.00 at the least and maybe $400.00.

 

[goldnrelics]

great find and right on the surface!! excellent find

 

[Twinkletoes]

Those are great finds! Love the nickel!


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[thecolonel]

Fantastic! Thats dedication!

 

[el remolino]

Nice finds! what's a V Cutter tool?

I believe it is a type of hand plane (I could be wrong). It is cast, but I only found one half or face of it. The other side was missing. Still pretty neat. Thanks for the comment.

Kinley

 

[BuckleBoy]

Great stuff! I am jealous of you folks farther west where it's dry. Leaves iron relics and many other finds in great condition.

This was a great post to read and see. Thanks!

Best Wishes,

Buck

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds el remolino.

 

[park pirate]

That V-nickel is in nice shape...

 

[jewelerguy]

very nice

 

[Old Dude]

That nickel must have been dropped a very short time after being minted! What is the 1875 rr piece? The slot on the one end almost looks like it could have been a tenderbox cover.