1800's hunt.... Oldest coin? Deringer pistol

HullGuitars · Jul 14, 2013

Met a good friend today for a hunt at an old 1800's home that's still standing. He hit an indian head right off the bat, and I got a wheat, which I think is my oldest coin so far but cant make out the last number in the date. I posted several photos under my "iphone microscope" so I would like yalls opinions. If its a 1910 its my oldest coin, MISSED INDIAN MY TWO YEARS DAMNET!!! I was out for Indians today, but he had to leave shortly after we arrived at the site (45min) so I didn't get my chance.
Went to another site that dates back to the 1820's.
Dug a derringer first target, then stepped into the spring water and found a wheat sitting on top of the hardpack.
Also found a tin that reads "7 in 1, kopy rite, JAZZ BAND".
Wonder if it was musical reeds or something??? Anyone seen anything like this?
Not sure if the derringer is a real gun or what. It sure looks like all my old derringers that fire. If so,,,.... pretty neet find.

demyansk1942 · Jul 15, 2013

That pistol is real? Holy cow that is sweet, place the coin in olive oil

boxing63 · Jul 15, 2013

Congrats nice cool finds :cool:

Briman05 · Jul 15, 2013

actually you missed and indian by 1 year because they had minted 1909 indians

jwp1964 · Jul 15, 2013

The what's it is probably condom pack

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CTTodd · Jul 15, 2013

Looks 1914 to me. Great hunt either way

ScubaDetective · Jul 15, 2013

Derringer is a KIND of pistol. NOT the brand name of a gun. Its a cap gun. I have never seen a real gun with the word Derringer on it.

http://www.google.com/search?q=derr...%2Fcarpatys.com%2Fpirate-cap-gun.html;300;225

Roger B · Jul 15, 2013

Definitely a toy gun but still a cool find.

Chris R · Jul 15, 2013

There was a brand name deringer. This is the correct spelling. It was a single shot muzzle loader. One of the originals was used to kill Lincoln. NICE DIGGS.

DetectorTeen · Jul 16, 2013

i see a 6 in the first close up picture so maybe a 1916 wheat?

HullGuitars · Jul 16, 2013

Thanks guys! Thats what I thought was a 1916.

kmad515 · Jul 16, 2013

Nice finds yet again, Hull. Toy or not the gun is really cool! I'm getting 1914 on your wheatie but honestly too hard to tell for sure. You might want to try and drop it in a bowl of peroxide for a bit if you're okay with attempting to clean it to get a better view of the date. I'm guessing you have some good sites in an old town like Chattanooga. I get up there on occasion to meet with clients in Ringgold. Maybe we could meet up for a hunt sometime. HH!

ScubaDetective · Jul 16, 2013

Chris R said:
There was a brand name deringer. This is the correct spelling. It was a single shot muzzle loader. One of the originals was used to kill Lincoln. NICE DIGGS.

Well you lean something new every day. You're right Chris. Thanks for the history lesson!!

HullGuitars · Jul 16, 2013

kmad515 said:
Nice finds yet again, Hull. Toy or not the gun is really cool! I'm getting 1914 on your wheatie but honestly too hard to tell for sure. You might want to try and drop it in a bowl of peroxide for a bit if you're okay with attempting to clean it to get a better view of the date. I'm guessing you have some good sites in an old town like Chattanooga. I get up there on occasion to meet with clients in Ringgold. Maybe we could meet up for a hunt sometime. HH!

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That would be great!!! I actually live in ringgold and I also have a second store front in ringgold. Lets get together and hunt for sure!!! When will you be up here next? I guarentee to get you on some silver...

DirtyRob · Jul 16, 2013

See a mintmark, too.

14 D or S. 16 D or S.

Nice.

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