Friend's First Hunt

Printable View

11-11-2016, 04:56 PM
OxShoeDrew

6 Attachment(s)

Friend's First Hunt

I have a friend who is really interested in bottle digging. Today I took him to some of my sites that have bottle dumps. Sadly, they were modern bottles. He did find a 1930s license plate at our first stop. At our 3rd site (I'm apparently not good at finding bottle dumps :lol:) he decided to join me in some metal detecting. I loaned him my other T2 and he found a musket ball and a tombac on his first try detecting!!! :shocked03: Both were dug on a POUNDED cellar hole lip! :yes: I think he might become addicted :grin:
I managed a 1910 V nickel, an 1893 s Barber quarter, a skeleton key, and MY FIRST MARBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shocked05::happydance01::loveit::smitten::beerbud dy: I should have taken a solo picture of the marble so it could be put on the banner :lol:
Had a great time with my friend and was thrilled he found stuff on his 1st hunt!!
EDIT- The key is a Wilson Bohannan lock key.
11-11-2016, 05:46 PM
Lodge Scent

That marble is beyond description Drew and certainly banner worthy. I took the liberty to make a banner suitable photo of it. Cool key too. You guys did alright for a pounded site.

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/...pso9e6tcvg.jpg
11-11-2016, 05:50 PM
OxShoeDrew

:hystericallaugh:@ Jeff Thanks! Any word on that bird tag?
11-11-2016, 06:03 PM
Tony Two-Cent

That key looks like a railroad switch key. Is there any writing on it?
11-11-2016, 06:06 PM
OxShoeDrew

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent

That key looks like a railroad switch key. Is there any writing on it?

Yeah Tony, it says, "Wilson Bohannan Brooklyn." Looks like you nailed it! What were railroad locks used for?
11-12-2016, 12:04 AM
Digger_O'Dell

Pretty nice finds! That key is really cool, and that's a unique looking marble. Well done!
11-12-2016, 08:00 AM
Lodge Scent

Quote:

Originally Posted by OxShoeDrew

:hystericallaugh:@ Jeff Thanks! Any word on that bird tag?

No response to my email Drew. If I see a club meeting or a race, I'll stop in and inquire.
11-12-2016, 09:41 PM
HEAVYMETALNUT

def a RR or trolley car switch key.nice hunt!
11-13-2016, 10:44 AM
OxShoeDrew

Thanks, guys! I guess those RR, trolley keys are collectable....but I can't find what they locked up or were used for.
11-13-2016, 09:14 PM
milco

Nice finds! I like the key!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
11-15-2016, 10:53 AM
aloldstuff

Drew, very nice group of finds and wishing the best of luck to the bottle digger who may have been converted. I love finds the railroad keys, think I have 4 so far.