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  1. Bronze arrowhead - circa 13th century B.C.

    Bronze arrowhead - circa 13th century B.C.

  2. Silver coin - 1 Kreuzer - Tirol (Hall) - 1477 to 1490

    Silver coin - 1 Kreuzer - Tirol (Hall) - 1477 to 1490

  3. Cannister shot from Battle of Engen, May 3rd, 1800

    Cannister shot from Battle of Engen, May 3rd, 1800

  4. Rare Stock Buckle - steel - late 1700s

    Rare Stock Buckle - steel - late 1700s

    This very rare buckle is worn at the back of the neck and supports the frilly neck piece that was popular for the wealthy in the late 1700s.
  5. 2024 & 2025 Best finds

    2024 & 2025 Best finds

    Best finds of 2024 & 2025
  6. 14K Gold ring with ruby - England find

    14K Gold ring with ruby - England find

  7. Ornate watch winder - 1700s

    Ornate watch winder - 1700s

  8. Engraved tombac buttons - 1700s

    Engraved tombac buttons - 1700s

  9. Engraved tombac buttons - 1700s

    Engraved tombac buttons - 1700s

  10. Domed tombac button with prancing horse design - 1700s

    Domed tombac button with prancing horse design - 1700s

  11. Medieval table knife with maker's mark - 1400s

    Medieval table knife with maker's mark - 1400s

  12. Full Metal Digger

    First find ever - need help identifying

    Just clean it off with water and an old toothbrush. That should work just fine.
  13. Full Metal Digger

    Cleaning Up the 1700's French Musket

    Funny you should mention that Del. I tried to find someone here in town that had a media blaster and didn't have any luck. Maybe I just need to buy one? LOL!
  14. Full Metal Digger

    Cleaning Up the 1700's French Musket

    Tony, my friend actually found the entire musket (minus the wood, of course) and he gave it to me!
  15. Full Metal Digger

    Cleaning Up the 1700's French Musket

    Thanks, I appreciate it!
  16. Full Metal Digger

    Cleaning Up the 1700's French Musket

    Hi Del, I used 3 rounds of electrolysis, a few days of soaking in rust remover, and a diamond-tipped Dremel bit to try to get all of the rust out of every nook and cranny. It was not an easy process, that's for sure! I quit once I determined I had gotten about 99% of the rust removed. I put 3...
  17. Full Metal Digger

    Cleaning Up the 1700's French Musket

    Hello Friends, I am slowly cleaning up the French musket found at the site of the Battle of Engen from May 3rd, 1800. It appears to be a Charleville musket but I'm not sure which year model just yet. I've cleaned the lock and trigger guard, but still need to do the barrel, ramrod, trigger...
  18. Full Metal Digger

    Amazing SILVER coin from 1500's found in an unusual place!!

    Hello Diggers,I made a short YouTube video about a recent find. I think you'll like it!https://youtu.be/BUyyZMxSZvg?si=ECIjofJJ84AKOmZn
  19. Full Metal Digger

    Detecting at one of my favorite honey holes - 1600's seige site

    I have found so many relics and coins here over the last 6 years! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA9RZksupfY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
  20. Full Metal Digger

    Just about 1,000 years old relic

    This is the 3rd one of these I have found! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBB8RcxOAyC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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