I Thought The Hunt Was A Bust....Until

[fsa46]

I got home and cleaned up what I thought was a junker ring. Still a cheapo, but appears to be old and kind of different. A 1/50 14K signet ring. I don't know the weight but it's big, ( notice it's size next to the quarter ) sure wish it was 14K

I hunted a place with a lot of history, where the digging was in soft ground and most of the targets were deep but few. The ring was at least 18" and I don't think the Excal would have picked it up.

I think the spot has a lot of potential but needs to be scouted out for firmer ground. I sure wish I didn't sell my boat, it would have made things a lot easier.

[chrispua]

Wow, that looks like a really old ring. Btw how does it sound like? High or low tone? Or a repeatable null? I'm new to the Excalibur, and I'm still waiting for my first gold ring.

[fsa46]

Originally Posted by chrispua

Wow, that looks like a really old ring. Btw how does it sound like? High or low tone? Or a repeatable null? I'm new to the Excalibur, and I'm still waiting for my first gold ring.

Chris, I was using my Dual Field PI and don't believe my Excal would have picked this ring up at the depth it was....but I could be wrong. It was a sharp , narrow tone.

[PI JOE]

Gold filled or not you've been doing very well Frank! I've found many of those 100+ yr old signets.....folks back then just didn't have the money for the real solid gold. Good stuff my friend!

[dewcon]

Nice ring. Ive found a few civil war era rings field hunting that were marked 14 or 18K that were brass. I dont know if that was the way they used to mark the plated ones as well or what.

Dew

[Cupajo]

Great find Frank!!

You sure are getting to know the Dual Field and it comes as no surprise that you're getting into the deep old targets.

GL&HH Friend,

CJ