MisterSilver
Full Member
Nice finds this time man! You get a new machine? Seems you're getting lucky. Possibly going up there in a week or so I'll tell ya if I go and maybe we can do some detecting...if I go 
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Pennyfinder
Elite Member
Me Too! GL!
gismapper
Senior Member
This has to be one of the more interesting posts on this forum. It has it all...drama, suspense, buried treasure, history, surprises....only thing missing now is the happy ending. Keep digging!!
Thanks for keeping it rolling.
Thanks for keeping it rolling.
ISU Boomer
Elite Member
Amazing story. I sure hope it eventually has a happy ending. I can't wait to see a pic of the treasure after you finally wrangle it from the ground after all these years. I know over the years the memories we have as kids get blury and the little details fade away. Maybe you burried it in a totally different spot than you remember.
On a side note, it looks like that is one heck of a yard for detecting. Wheats, Mercs, and Indians!
On a side note, it looks like that is one heck of a yard for detecting. Wheats, Mercs, and Indians!
mofo5
Junior Member
I certainly hope that I can find it soon..... This has been a borderline obsession for more than 5 years now.
There is a TON of junk in the yard... It has been a long, ardous process - but I am hopeful that all the hard work will pay off in the end. I have found some nice coins and interesting relics along the way - and I am now addicted to md. So, it has paid off already, just hoping to find what I lost.
mofo5
Junior Member
Nice finds this time man! You get a new machine? Seems you're getting lucky. Possibly going up there in a week or so I'll tell ya if I go and maybe we can do some detecting...if I go
Hey MisterSilver - nope I did not get a new machine, I just haven't had much time to search lately (back issues). Anytime you are in the area, feel free to let me know.
Bill_Ace_350
Elite Member
Cool tank! I had one almost identical to it as a kid. Even had plastic antennas...the .50 cal in the turret was plastic also.
IDIGMETAL
Junior Member
What a nice thing to do mtxswinger
The probe thing sounds like a good idea. Let us know how it works. Hope you find your treasure. HH
The probe thing sounds like a good idea. Let us know how it works. Hope you find your treasure. HH
mofo5
Junior Member
LOL! I have tried the "probe til you find it" method with no success. I will be upgrading to a Minelab E-Trac soon...
Jody007
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Might have to go with GPR ground penatrading radar.
mofo5
Junior Member
I have thought of this, and I have inquired about pricing.
$500 for 1/2 a day, $1000 for a full day - which really did not appeal to my frugal nature.
Know of any kind people who have a gpr unit I could borrow????
cfuller3
Forum Supporter
As stated, this is one heck of a thread. Very interesting. I'm thinking it's still there and based on all the stuff you've been getting out of the ground, you could have walked over it a dozen times. It'll be a weak signal for sure. Earphones only type deal. Depending on the "mass" or surface areas that the coins are presenting to the coil..... it's very possible to find it. What a great thing to have in our arsenal of "things to do".
Good luck.
Good luck.
Porsche914
Elite Member
If you called in the guys from the digger show...they would show up with a backhoe and dynamite.
pescadore
Elite Member
This is a great post and I wish you the best in finding your treasure. If you buy the Etrac you will definitely gain depth over the Garrett. I admire your persistence. I helped look for some gold coins that an elderly lady had buried in her back yard. The first time I went, I had an Etrac and the second time I had a XP Deus. I was unable to find the coins but they were supposed to be buried 2 feet deep. GPR would have probably been the only hope and like you I do not think the family was willing to pay the fee.
MisterSilver
Full Member
I think it depends on how big the yard is and if it is worth it to use one. If it is a big yard then I would rent a GPR for half a day and use it..heck you may find something you weren't even aiming worth a lot. You never know...
Jody007
Forum Supporter
Only in Florida.......sorry
mofo5
Junior Member
Hey fellows,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have not been able to md much lately (just bought my first house, moving in, working to afford it - haha). I did get out for a about 2 hrs this weekend, and instead of hitting where I believe this box is - I decided to get frisky and beep the front yard.
I tried some different settings on the Ace 250, and it seemed to pay off. I found 2 wheats (1919 & 1927) and my second silver (1944 Mercury)! Seeing that shine down in the dirt really is exciting!!!
My wife is buying me an E-Trac soon and hopefully, with some luck, I will find it in the near future. I'll keep you posted! HH and thanks for reading
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have not been able to md much lately (just bought my first house, moving in, working to afford it - haha). I did get out for a about 2 hrs this weekend, and instead of hitting where I believe this box is - I decided to get frisky and beep the front yard.
I tried some different settings on the Ace 250, and it seemed to pay off. I found 2 wheats (1919 & 1927) and my second silver (1944 Mercury)! Seeing that shine down in the dirt really is exciting!!!
My wife is buying me an E-Trac soon and hopefully, with some luck, I will find it in the near future. I'll keep you posted! HH and thanks for reading
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dirtfishintheSW
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very interesting thread here. i hope you find your lost treasure
Ice Scratcher
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Way to go Mofo!!
So 2 mercs, an IH, a fully intact tootsy, keep it up, once that box is full again, you can bury it, it will be second nature, when you dig the hole maybe you will find your first stash? You know, re-play the event..lol..
BTW Looks like you're hooked...WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!
I hope you find it, but not without finding enough to replace it first.. (is that wrong of me?)
Nothing like finding treasure while looking for booty!
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So 2 mercs, an IH, a fully intact tootsy, keep it up, once that box is full again, you can bury it, it will be second nature, when you dig the hole maybe you will find your first stash? You know, re-play the event..lol..
BTW Looks like you're hooked...WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!
I hope you find it, but not without finding enough to replace it first.. (is that wrong of me?)
Nothing like finding treasure while looking for booty!
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