Philbyfile
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I posted earlier in the week regarding my father's gift to me of a new Garrett 250 and sundry accessories. Not only am I blessed with one heck of a Dad, but I am also blessed with a wonderful wife who actually encouraged me to get into this hobby. Surprisingly, she is still supports it
My mother-in-law grew up in a very small rail town in NC and still owns her childhood home which was built in 1870. The population of this town is approximately 500+/- and she literally knows everybody. There are a number of abandoned homes from the heyday of the town when the railroad still ran through it and I have an open invitation to hunt all of them. The best part is that no one has ever MD'd the area before.
I only had a couple of days this visit so I chose to hit my mother-in-law's yard pretty hard.
Below are a few pictures of my finds:
The Indian Head is an 1899 (Finally in the 19th century!!) Would appreciate any input on cleaning it up a bit.
No idea about the spur and any idea would be greatly appreciated.
The headstamp is a Federal no. 12 hi-power (paper tube) and I am hoping Turtlefoot will see this and help out on that one.
There is also a 1938 Rabies tag, a button with "Belk's" on it, a 1942 wheatie, a 1971 quarter, and another tag which I am still working on a better pic of.
All pics are on my profile if you'd like a better look.
My mother-in-law grew up in a very small rail town in NC and still owns her childhood home which was built in 1870. The population of this town is approximately 500+/- and she literally knows everybody. There are a number of abandoned homes from the heyday of the town when the railroad still ran through it and I have an open invitation to hunt all of them. The best part is that no one has ever MD'd the area before.
I only had a couple of days this visit so I chose to hit my mother-in-law's yard pretty hard.
Below are a few pictures of my finds:
The Indian Head is an 1899 (Finally in the 19th century!!) Would appreciate any input on cleaning it up a bit.
No idea about the spur and any idea would be greatly appreciated.
The headstamp is a Federal no. 12 hi-power (paper tube) and I am hoping Turtlefoot will see this and help out on that one.
There is also a 1938 Rabies tag, a button with "Belk's" on it, a 1942 wheatie, a 1971 quarter, and another tag which I am still working on a better pic of.
All pics are on my profile if you'd like a better look.