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    Found a few buttons and oh yeah got a flintlock rifle barrel too!

    The day started slow so we went to a old spot and it paid off big time! heres the live dig too. Name:  DSCN1831.jpg
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    Best finds GW Button and John Adams Cufflink.
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    Veteran Member BTV Digger's Avatar
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    Sweet finds Calabash! Looks like you found a dump or old privy there.

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    yes got to go back and finish digging it out the tropical storm rained us out. I passed that signal 3 or 4 times and at the end of the day said I'm gonna dig that and see what it is. (trash pit) with a gun barrel in it hope he thought a csa plate was trash too lol.
    Best finds GW Button and John Adams Cufflink.
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    Terrific find for sure but I didn't see YOU digging anything LOL
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    My partner loves to dig those pits ,I hollered I got a trash pit after I saw the burn in the hole and he came a running and took over the reigns digging. Was a weird signal passed on it 3 x and said what the heck im gonna dig that and see what it is.
    Best finds GW Button and John Adams Cufflink.
    Trust in the Lord...

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    Quote Originally Posted by calabash digger View Post
    My partner loves to dig those pits ,I hollered I got a trash pit after I saw the burn in the hole and he came a running and took over the reigns digging. Was a weird signal passed on it 3 x and said what the heck im gonna dig that and see what it is.
    Wish somebody would dig for me
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    Nice looking button Calabash. You think there was a stone or glass in the center? I've seen gun barrels dug before but never one that can shoot around a corner !
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    I know it just had to be a corner shooter... lol dont know about the stone.
    Best finds GW Button and John Adams Cufflink.
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    Very cool finds CD! Congrats!
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    As always great finds....
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    Congrats on the nice button and rifle barrel !
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    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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