Mixed bag this morning...

[jkress]

I've been hunting a yard that has been very tight with coins but rather generous with other stuff.

I put the dime in for size reference... the key measures right about 5 inches and the gun is small. The gun actually works... I can cock the hammer and pull the triger. lol

Not quite sure the era of the military button. Perhaps WWII ?

The bracelet pieces are silver. I don't think the ring is... no stamp.

Definitely a fun day. I was never sure what would be coming out of the hole next.

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

cool finds! i dug the same exact toy gun like 15 yrs ago and mine works perfectly too.nice job! thumbsup01

[angellionel]

It's nice to see skeleton keys with the tooth still intact. I have found a few where that park had been broken off. Good hunt!

[Epi-hunter]

Nice finds!!!

By the way, I was born and raised in Maquoketa. I'm sure you know it. I love going back there to detect.

[del]

some very cool items Jkress, so what is the gun (capgun or lighter ) yes skeleton keys are very interesting things to find thumbsup01

I was never sure what would be coming out of the hole next.

thats the reason i like relic hunting so much

[wild willy]

i also found the same gun. still works. willy

[jkress]

some very cool items Jkress, so what is the gun (capgun or lighter )

Definitely not a lighter. I don't think it is a cap gun either... doesn't really look like there's a place to insert caps. Of course, I could be wrong.

Up to this point, I guess I've always been a coin shooter but I can see myself really enjoying relic searching too.

[jkress]

cool finds! i dug the same exact toy gun like 15 yrs ago and mine works perfectly too.nice job! thumbsup01

i also found the same gun. still works. willy

Looks like this particular toy gun was popular, lost frequently and well built. lol

[RobW]

Nice hunting...I like the dog!