relic hunting

  1. FocusSpeed

    Some Finds from an Old Ranch Site I Have Been Detecting

    Been detecting this site with 2 other friends here are some of my finds You can read the entire story here https://focusspeed.com/metal-detecting-an-old-dump-site/ or see more of the photos on my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/j_hiddentreasures/
  2. FocusSpeed

    Horse Tackle Rivets with Stars and Flowers - Need Clarification

    I am trying to get clarification on horse tackle rivets with stars and flowers. Does anyone know what the star or flower means or what brand they represent? I saw on a metal detecting forum that someone else posted the same ones. that they stated they are Civil War horse tackle rivets but would...
  3. maxxkatt

    looking for Civil War relic sites in metro Atlanta area

    anyone not hunting Atlanta now, or did hunt in the past that is willing to share with my come Civil War relic hunting site in north Metro Atlanta? In spite of extensive research, hard to find good CW relic sites any more. please respond with private message.
  4. S

    1700's colonial shoe buckle

    Found this on the shore of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. I actually found a thread here that identified what exactly was found! Ty ty! There is a stamped inscription on it that reads "KENT"
  5. Matt (NH)

    Part 2 of the Colonial Field - Old Coppers & Relics

    Please feel free to check it out, if you haven't watched part I check it out as well! Hope you all are doing well. https://youtu.be/jVJG8tCM8yE Best, Matt
  6. T

    Vice admiral Edward Vernon button found

    Trying to find out any extra information on this vice admiral Edward Vernon button that I found. I dug this in King George county Virginia. I have found that this button most likely comes from the 1740s to 1750s and I haven't been able to find another button depicting the same image. and I've...
  7. maxxkatt

    maybe I need an XP Deus and not the 800 for this job?

    Last year I switched to 100% civil war hunting in the Atlanta areas. Lots of careful and detailed research produce four proven sites and permissions. 2 are on private property with permissions and 2 area on city pars along Peachtree creek which are well known to civil war relic hunters from the...
  8. maxxkatt

    book "Finding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas"

    just received yesterday the short book "Finding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas". In respect to its reporting of Internet resources, it is almost 100% out of date. Almost every Internet tool, map or resource they reference is either not available any more or they charge money for their...
  9. Notsuredomus

    Can someone explain at exactly what point does old garbage become a relic?

    Hey Archeologists, at what point exactly does garbage become a relic? Detectorists have to have a code of ethics. When metal detecting I always take any trash I find with me. Trash in our countries wild places is an ugly contamination of the natural beauty which people have always come to...
  10. Matt (NH)

    It has been a while but I am getting out again...

    Please feel free to check out my most recent video. I hope you all are doing well. Best of luck to each of you in 2017. Take care! Matt Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT-72Ub_Dng&lc=z13khvay4vi5xve5j04cj1hidsj3hdphtzg0k
  11. W

    Unexpected big silver find! Awesome Coin Day!

    It was a lovely coin day :) And at the end, it was really awesome! :O :) YouTube video here if you want ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI8Gmkuv5vM
  12. SilverChirp

    WEEKEND REPORT: Old House Hunts by Barber Blvd. SO MUCH SILVER WE RE-NAMED THE STREET

    Hello Forum! After carefully detecting the old sidewalk strips on Barber Boulavard, we began door knocking the homes for yard permissions. We filmed for two full days at four house permissions and recovered several old silver coins, a BEAUTIFUL sterling ring, lots of rare tokens, vintage toys...
  13. SilverChirp

    WEEKEND REPORT: Dating OLD TOWN Neighborhoods Recovering Horseshoes, Relics & Coins!

    Hello Everyone! "Hold Your Horses!" Wait a minute... 2016 isn't over yet! Our local club (The Relic Rangers) hunt several permission sites for amazing old coins, tokens, jewelry and relics. We had a great time recovering historical finds in a old small town neighborhood. Happy New Year...
  14. SilverChirp

    MY WEEKEND REPORT: Hardcore Metal Detecting - Risking hypothermia & frostbite ANYDAY!

    Hardcore metal detecting... Plain and simple. My local club (The Relic Rangers) fought off hypothermia and frostbite to bring action packed metal detecting footage. We had a blast recovering history during inclement weather from Washington State! Silver coins, vintage toys and relics are found...
  15. SilverChirp

    WEEKEND REPORT: Our permission hunt at old railroad depot and bunk house camp site!

    Hello Everyone, Here's my weekend report: Our Relic Rangers club hunted several permission sites that include a historic railroad depot and bunkhouse camp, a mid 1800's homestead and a 1900 built home. We recovered some nice coins as well as vintage jewelry and some old relics. This was the...
  16. SilverChirp

    Our Clubs Weekend Report - The Relic Rangers "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining!"

    Hello Everyone on FMD, Here's my weekend report: Well, we are on our way to getting our 2 feet of rain for the month here, so getting out and detecting has been spotty... Hence our title for episode seven, "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining". Our club detected several old towns here in the...
  17. SilverChirp

    My 2016 Halloween Weekend hunt report includes a 1909s Wheat Cent!

    Hello Everyone! Here's my 2016 Halloween Weekend hunt report! Lots of old silver coins, relics, jewelry, toys and a 1909s wheat cent! Our local club called this episode "Paranormal Permissions" because it was SPOOKTACULAR! (I included some footage of the gold ring I found too) Good luck out...
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