Almost Freezing! Montana Buttons and Nickel

It was 38 degrees when I got up this morning… 6 degrees above freezing.

It looked like a brisk and clear day for my hunting partner Wingman Tony and I to head out to one of our digging grounds…

And it was a good day – for both of us!

We both spent some time diggin’ trash… what I call “relics”, and actually came up with a few real relics too.   It was a clear day with awesome scenes… snow in the mountains, a few horseback riders, some great buttons… and a coin!

The coin is a huge thing for us because Tony and I have only ever dug one coin each from this spot… we never ever expect to find them… but when we do it’s extremely exciting!  Monday - Tony found his second coin… an awesome 1868 Shield Nickel.

Okay – no long stories… just a bunch of pictures…

My first eagle button of the day…



Me and Tony detectin’ stuff n the field



Tony’s Nickel (1868).  Way to go buddy!  




My second eagle button



Wingman Tony diggin' some priceless relics...



Horseshoes 
Brass airplane decorative (2 inches across)… 1920s/1930s ?
Horse tack crap
Kerosene Lamp top w/wick winder
Chisel
Hinge 
 


Some horseback riders who stopped and chatted with us...



My fourth eagle button



Bullets & Brass (unfired mini)
Copper bits
Eagles & eyeball buttons
Clock gear & rivet
Super Sensuous Nails
Pile-o-iron



It was a great day for looking at the sky… and it warmed up nice!
I think I see a pirate ship in the clouds!



Thanks for looking!

I love the pictures, buddy. They always tell a story!

Jim, you look too tough for your own good in that one picture. LMAO

Why don't you guys where headphones? You probably are missing signals.

Jim,
Always a pleasure to see your posts. Congrats to you guys on the finds, especially the nickel. Although you guys don't find many coins, you do come up with some great relics.
Love the scenery. Stay warm.
-MM-

Sweet finds, and it was about 90 here in ken-tuck

Great finds and pics MJ.....

You should consider shaving though.....might have better luck on your job interviews....  

nice finds !! great site too.....

Great finds, love the buttons.  Congrats on the coin also.  Awsome pics, thanks for the post.

HH

Great post and finds! I love the pics.

Just a tad on the chilly side there Jim...Love the button's and Congrat's to your wingman on the nickle,awesome find's in my book.Beautiful place out there...HH!!

nice finds and nice pics, wtg, tg

I love the pictures, buddy. They always tell a story!

Jim, you look too tough for your own good in that one picture. LMAO

Why don't you guys where headphones? You probably are missing signals.

Looks like they did fine without headphones...great finds MJ..HH

Thanks everbody...

I love the pictures, buddy. They always tell a story!

Jim, you look too tough for your own good in that one picture. LMAO

Why don't you guys where headphones? You probably are missing signals.

Looks like they did fine without headphones...great finds MJ..HH

Don't ever use 'em out there... the BH tones are either there or not... don't miss much as far as tone...

Great story. aa

Awesome recoveries !!  That airplane knick knack is cool.Always nice to find something weird like that.God Bless and HH..Panz

Fair enough, dudes, about the headphone issue. I know I would be missing those deepies if I didn't have the phones on. Keep at it!

I love the story and pics ....Looks like a great time and the country is beautiful. How deep were those shoes....lucky you to find both of them.

You are really getting to touch history . Great digs ,love the buttons!!

Montana Jim,

very nice group of finds.

Thanks for all the photos.

have a good un.....
SHERMANVILLE

Great Digs! Great Pictures! But I thought all Montanans look like cowboys!

That airplane disk is cool and the Shield Nickel looks great.

You're getting a nice variety of finds.


Congrats!



Ridley

Excellent post.  Excellent photos.  Excellent buttons.  (and a great nickel too.) 

All the Best,


Buckleboy

Great finds and great pics Jim.
 
Some headphones would keep your ears warm.

I love the story and pics ....Looks like a great time and the country is beautiful. How deep were those shoes....lucky you to find both of them.

Silly... it's my booty!  Well both of 'em... And at those temps - I was glad to have both...    

I love them eagle buttons!

HH
-GC

Jim,

Fantastic finds...love the buttons and other relics.  Great scenery pics, just a relaxing atmosphere in God's Country.

 ;) RR

A metal detectors dream , plenty of room to hunt , no crowds , cool finds and beautiful scenery.....it don't get much better than that 
grats on the finds and thanks for the pictures !

Doozis

Jim, are all of those fields that productive or do certain areas only produce?

There are some Seated coins in those fields. Hmmmm...maybe a coppa or two.

Jim, are all of those fields that productive or do certain areas only produce?

There are some Seated coins in those fields. Hmmmm...maybe a coppa or two.

Kirk... thanks for asking.  LOL

The other two coins that came outta there were both seated dimes... mine was 1877, Tony's was... um, I don't remember.

We have several private properties we hunt over a very large area... they all produce something... some highly concentrated, some with nuthing for acres.  One propery is 600 acres on both sides of the river, to give you some idea.  There is one ranch we hunted that is over 10,000 acres... some more we have yet to hunt at 7,000 acres... all private - enough to keep ten people detecting for a lifetime.

Wow, very nice Nickel !!! That picture of Tony diggin' some priceless relics...Is really cool, I love how you got all that sky and little tiny Tony at the bottom. It really gives you an Idea of how small we really are. The rest of the group of pictures are great too, but I really like that one of Tony. When you guys hit a hot spot I hope you at least do a little Cache hunting. With all that land and the hot spots you find. Someone must have buried a cache or two near those hot spots.

WTG,
Keep @ it and HH!! 

That last pic is cool and relaxin'....
I will be real happy when our weather changes for the better (cooler).
Great diggins on the niclke & button and a pile of relics. Great huntin' spot.

Keep safe...

Do you dudes where pouches? There must be a lot of garrrbage to carry out of those fields.

Do you dudes where pouches? There must be a lot of garrrbage to carry out of those fields.

Tony wears a pouch, I carry a 5 gallon bucket... I'm more interested in horse shoes than he is...

Your pictures are such a tease, makes me want to be there where you guys were at.
Congrats on your finds.

looks like you guys had a perfect day   congrats to both of you  and hh

Zesty,

As always, your pictures are fantastic.  I love all the "Big Sky" above Tony....and, of course, the reclining picture....makes me want to visit Montana. 

I love the airplane medallion....and, yes, those nails are sensuous. 

Great post!! 

Zesty,

As always, your pictures are fantastic.  I love all the "Big Sky" above Tony....and, of course, the reclining picture....makes me want to visit Montana. 

I love the airplane medallion....and, yes, those nails are sensuous. 

Great post!! 

How did you become a zesty dude?

Nice finds, but the pics are great. I spent two weeks on horseback
elk hunting in the Bob Marshall Wilderness a few years back & it
would be hard to find more beautiful country anywhere. Rugged
country, high altitudes , not a place for those not prepared, but
scenery beyond compare. I lucked out & got a nice bull elk, but
even if didn't have meat hangin on the pole, the trip & the horseback
ride thru those mountains are memories I'll never forget.

Montana The post is great  I love the relics you have found so far , and the chilly temp is to die for !!! 89 % at 5 pm today here  on the farm The landscape is gorgeous also , especially the pic with you   

Nice finds Jim.  What do you do with all your horseshoes?  Do you preserve them somehow?

[Tubecity:]

Thanks again everyone... your responses are appreciated... 

How did you become a zesty dude?

Rule #1: Do your own thing... don't be a sheep.
Rule #2: Don't post too many songs... LMAO

Tubecity:  Congrats on the elk! The Bob Marshall wilderness area is to die for... you're correct - the scenery alone is worth the trip.

CD: Thanks!  It's getting cooler... soon I'll some REAL cool pics of us diggin' in the winter... You are way too kind!   ;)

Lucky:  I just have them piled up in my finds bags... I have done nothing but dig them up so far... LOL

Oh, come on, Jimbo, I have to be more zesty than you. ;) LMAO

Nice finds, Awesome pics and Handsome Guy's having a great time. What more could we ask for. Oh as for shaving, DON'T, looks good as is  ;)
I enjoy reading your posts and seeing your pics, Thanks for sharing. 

Oh, come on, Jimbo, I have to be more zesty than you. ;) LMAO

Oh yea... Rule #3:  Humility

some super digs for you & your buddy ...congrats......I like the airplane thing

Congrats on an awesome day.Very cool photos,makes me want to head west.