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Old 04-29-2011, 09:23 PM
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I went back to the spot I hunted Tuesday after doing a little work on my scoop. I added some 1/4 mesh to cover the holes and thus help catch the pesky little brass shells that are everywhere in this spot. I got 88 of them today. I hunted for 3 hours and was just about to go home skunked when I picked up this sweet 1912 dime. That just made my day. I also dug up that big copper or brass thing that looked like part of a trumpet at first but I have no Idea what it is. Also found what looks like part of a bracelet. After finding this Barber dime I have visions of more to come from this spot, I hope.
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Old 04-29-2011, 09:25 PM
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Nice going on the Barber, sometimes all you need is one coin to turn the hunt into a success!

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Old 04-29-2011, 09:28 PM
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88! you're the man for holding steady! congrats

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Old 04-29-2011, 09:29 PM
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Like the dime!

Question:

Does the brass piece qualify as a "Tootie" or a "Tooter"

I think the category is taken for "tootsie"


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Old 04-29-2011, 09:50 PM
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Congrats Jim that dime is sweet

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Old 04-29-2011, 10:11 PM
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Wow Jim.. I thought I dug alot of bullets but you have me beat with the shell casings Good job on the Barber


Jim... I have 1/4 inch mess in mine bit I only have it half way up so the I can shake out the muck... you probably catch more small things than me though

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Old 04-29-2011, 10:45 PM
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Nice going on the Barber

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Old 04-30-2011, 06:55 AM
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Wow Jim.. I thought I dug alot of bullets but you have me beat with the shell casings Good job on the Barber


Jim... I have 1/4 inch mess in mine bit I only have it half way up so the I can shake out the muck... you probably catch more small things than me though
Craig, I usually only have the mesh in the bottom but the area I am hunting here is all sand and it filters through real nice. I'll have to take it out when I move to a spot that has muck. Good luck, Jim

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Old 04-30-2011, 08:27 AM
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Nice going on the Barber dime.
Not sure about the brass item.
Keep cleaning bullets out of the area and you might find some more older coins.

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Old 04-30-2011, 08:52 AM
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Congrats on the old dime. The brass thing looks like it could be an old torch or something.

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Nice digs the bracelet thing is actually a watch band. WOLF

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Sweet dime, the brass piece looks to me to be part of a gas lantern.
The lantern globes tie to the 2 short pieces.





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Sweet dime, the brass piece looks to me to be part of a gas lantern.
The lantern globes tie to the 2 short pieces.





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I think you may be right, I have just never seen any made out of brass

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Wow! Amazing amount of shell casings. Finding all those small pieces in the water takes a lot of skill- well done! HH!

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Cool finds!! Congrats!!

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Congrats. on the finds!! Especially the Barber!!-Dan

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88 shell casings! You're a persistent guy, and it paid with the dime!

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Nice going Jim.....you got yourself a nice spot! wtg

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How about the inside of a gas light from long ago?

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How about the inside of a gas light from long ago?
I know one thing for sure,,,,it wasn't made in China

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