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Wingman Tony and I got out to hunt for a few hours this morning. He's still getting used to his new Garrett and loves it. I'm still swinging my BH and have no regrets. The first significant item found was Tony's, and I took this picture of him before I even got over there to see what he found...  And it was a beauty! His first U.S. Army Infantry slouch hat pin (Bugle - not crossed rifles)! Damn I was excited for him...  However - not to be outdone, I found my own pin 5 minutes later... well, most of one anyway...    In case your wondering what they are supposed to look like see the comparison below.  We both dug lots of gharbash but these are the keepers... all relics - and all left by infantry soldiers between the late 1860s through the late 1890s on the Montana prairies. Tony's:  Jim's: (Oh yea, and a nice Eagle button with no backmark...)   Not as excitng as Bdoo's 8 million rings but dang we had a fun day! Thanks as always for looking! |
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:11:55 pm |
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Those are some awsome relics of the west. Y'all did fantastic!
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:14:16 pm |
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Nice relics. Looks like a good spot. Has to be more there.
HH
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:45:21 pm |
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Good job  Nice badges as we call them  Pins are something you hold your dress up with when sewing. |
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:35:29 pm |
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Jim,
Although it wasn't exactly a BDoo hunt, you guys still found some neat relics to toot your own horn to. Or should I say "bugles"? As always, great pictures. I'm sure Wingman is hooked now.
Was it 110 degrees again?
Congrats Guys,
MM
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Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
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*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 02:20:11 pm |
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great finds jim ! nothing wrong with the bounty hunters for sure, congrats ;)
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 02:44:13 pm |
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Awesome finds MJ, wish I was there, OH I was. HA!
Welcome aboard Tony... I only showed the picture of your good side! Congrats on the "badge" |
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 02:48:15 pm |
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Awesome finds MJ, wish I was there, OH I was. HA!
Welcome aboard Tony... I only showed the picture of your good side! Congrats on the "badge" Now your getting the lingo. Welcome wingman to the world of madness, i mean Tnet. |
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 02:48:59 pm |
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Welcome aboard, Tony! Good digs, MJ! I see that you also found an accoutrement of The Royal Order of the Garter! |
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 02:53:45 pm |
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FYI - Tony has been detecting for a long time and been detecting with me for over two years... most of the stuff I have found he has also found. We've put a lot-o-miles on in Montana. Welcome aboard, Tony! Good digs, MJ! I see that you also found an accoutrement of The Royal Order of the Garter! Yes... the garter suspender... ;) |
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 03:11:11 pm |
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Nice finds MJ--Congrats
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 04:05:58 pm |
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Hey Jim. Really great relics. Congrats...Lance
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 04:20:37 pm |
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Some neat finds there MJ...I just don't understand how you find these places to hunt out in nowhere land...and what's up with the fires out there? Oh yeah, welcome Wingman...let me say any friend of MJ's is..............well.........a friend of MJ's  |
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 05:10:01 pm |
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Very nice!!!
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 05:28:20 pm |
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Some neat finds there MJ...I just don't understand how you find these places to hunt out in nowhere land.... Research - reading - effort. ;) |
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 05:30:39 pm |
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Jim,
I'm sure Wingman is hooked now.
Was it 110 degrees again?
MM
He stays hooked like I do... we have spent a few hundred hours detecting together - makes you and Ridley look like strangers! We quit today around noon... I think it was only in the 90s... thanks MM |
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 05:32:48 pm |
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Jim,
I'm sure Wingman is hooked now.
Was it 110 degrees again?
MM
He stays hooked like I do... we have spent a few hundred hours detecting together - makes you and Ridley look like strangers! We quit today around noon... I think it was only in the 90s... thanks MM Holy crap, I don't want to spend that much time with Ridley!!! (unless he finds gold coins that is) ;) |
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Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 06:12:43 pm |
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Nice finds you two,
Welcome Wingman.
Fossis...............
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 07:49:25 pm |
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Excellent finds!
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At least its an old pull tab!
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 07:52:30 pm |
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Excellent relic day, Jim!
You guys have a great spot there!
Ridley
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 08:04:38 pm |
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Without a doubt some very great digs.
Happy hunting over there in Montana!
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 08:22:36 pm |
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OUTSTANDING! WTG!
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 03:14:44 am |
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Sweet! You guys are an awesome team. Keep digging, we wanna see! Congrats on the top of the page!
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 03:29:45 am |
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Wow Great finds Jim !
Congrats !
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 03:37:42 am |
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Montana Jim, keepers for sure. have a good un...... SHERMANVILLE |
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 05:32:53 am |
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nice digs jim congrats and hh
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 05:35:46 am |
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Great relics Jim.
You guys did excellent....
Keep diggin'...
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 05:52:37 am |
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Very Nice!
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 05:56:39 am |
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Nice relics, bud. We all know, Bdoo, is a god! |
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 06:01:54 am |
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Cripes we made the banner!! LMAO... Cool!! Who does that... Marc? Hey - Thanks all for your comments... you guys make it fun to post here and show off our stuff to! Sometimes I don't think Tony and I find anything that really compares to what lots of you find but ya'll remind us that we DO find some pretty cool stuff... Thanks again for looking. I see Bdoo, Kirk, and I ALL made the banner in one day!? Wow... |
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 07:45:44 am |
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Absolutely Fantastic |
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 08:27:47 am |
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Doesn't it feel totally awesome to be holding a piece of history in your hands? Congrats on your finds & making the banner.
;) RR
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 12:49:44 pm |
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That's just unbelievable.
WTG guys,
Nat
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 12:52:35 pm |
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Super cool finds! Hope you both find much more!
Thanks for sharing.
JRich
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 03:22:16 pm |
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WTG on making the banner MJ...well deserved....guessing that they couldn't fit Wingman in the little box with you ....but Congrats to both of you.. |
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 03:24:17 pm |
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WTG on making the banner MJ...well deserved.... guessing that they couldn't fit Wingman in the little box with you ....but Congrats to both of you.. Ha,ha,ha. LMAO!!! Jim, Congrats to you guys. The banners never looked so good. ;) -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 03:41:44 pm |
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WTG on making the banner MJ...well deserved.... guessing that they couldn't fit Wingman in the little box with you ....but Congrats to both of you.. Ha,ha,ha. LMAO!!! Jim, Congrats to you guys. The banners never looked so good. ;) -MM- You guys are clowns... I sent Marc a check for $20 to put my mug up there... I'm trying to meet chicks. |
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 05:54:43 pm |
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WTG on making the banner MJ...well deserved.... guessing that they couldn't fit Wingman in the little box with you ....but Congrats to both of you.. Ha,ha,ha. LMAO!!! Jim, Congrats to you guys. The banners never looked so good. ;) -MM- You guys are clowns... I sent Marc a check for $20 to put my mug up there... I'm trying to meet chicks. In that case Jim, send him another $20. ;) -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 08:12:00 pm |
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Great finds, ya'll! Love the pic too! Congrats and keep 'em coming. ;)
Nana~
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 08:22:10 pm |
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Outstanding finds, what a day! Do you Montanians(?) ever come across Indian Artifacts, if so What are the laws governing the finding of these Items? As I have always wanted to dirt hunt in Montana.
WTG
HH
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You can NOT take anything from the national sites... however, private property is not a problem. I have done no indian artifact hunting here, but have a buffalo jump site on private property with permission that I'm dying to get to... it's a matter of time. Disclaimer: I have no idea what the laws are concerning indian artifacts. |
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Jul 30, 2007, 09:42:30 pm |
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Hello, good job, i can't wait until i get to go back east and try some relic hunting, that area seems to have great potential where your digging keep up the good work,
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Jul 31, 2007, 11:00:49 am |
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Are these relics rare?
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Those early PA settlers did too much  and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will  miles to find the Colonial "stuff"! 
KirkKyleChris (KKC)  and  to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Jul 31, 2007, 11:19:59 am |
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Are these relics rare?
Rare for the area... not SO rare on a CW site. The CW ushered out the use of these hat badges and during the Indian wars (out west/post CW) the infantry used crossed rifles. So finding these out here is one helluva cool find IMO. Of course we have found tons of harmonica reed boards, hundreds of bullets & shells, and over 100 eagle buttons at the site we hunt. Much more interesting if from a battle field, not so much from peacetime operations... However... these finds (and others I have posted here) often/could have belonged to soldiers of notability during the era, who were involved in the famous and major operations of the region. the finds are interesting nontheless to us anyway after completing the research and knowing what outfits they probably came from. Mostly because many of the items may have been at the very battles back east that are so famous - except those soldiers survived to bring them out west after the CW. |
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Aug 01, 2007, 10:07:32 am |
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Are these relics rare?
Rare for the area... not SO rare on a CW site. The CW ushered out the use of these hat badges and during the Indian wars (out west/post CW) the infantry used crossed rifles. So finding these out here is one helluva cool find IMO. Of course we have found tons of harmonica reed boards, hundreds of bullets & shells, and over 100 eagle buttons at the site we hunt. Much more interesting if from a battle field, not so much from peacetime operations... However... these finds (and others I have posted here) often/could have belonged to soldiers of notability during the era, who were involved in the famous and major operations of the region. the finds are interesting nontheless to us anyway after completing the research and knowing what outfits they probably came from. Mostly because many of the items may have been at the very battles back east that are so famous - except those soldiers survived to bring them out west after the CW. Thanks, bud, for the info. It helped! |
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Aug 01, 2007, 02:15:30 pm |
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Thanks Jim and Wingman for sharing your stories and finds with us. For us, that can't get out as much as we would like, your our hands in the dirt so to say. Congrats on making the Banner and keep the finds a coming! Desertfox
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Happy Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Aug 01, 2007, 09:26:36 pm |
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Nice Relics! Keep up the HH.
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Aug 02, 2007, 01:38:31 am |
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oh crap i missed this one KILLER DIGS  |
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Aug 02, 2007, 04:55:09 am |
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Excellent job and finds! You guys rock!
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Aug 02, 2007, 05:00:34 am |
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Thanks Ed - Gypsy - Maria... |
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Aug 02, 2007, 06:46:13 am |
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I stopped at one of the Bozeman Trail forts the other day and I see that
the archie's had dug up a couple of large cents (1846 & 1851) so the
troopers must have carried a little change with them and maybe you'll
find some of them also along with the neat hat pins and relics. While there
I bought a raffle ticket on an old CW rifle with the Alin conversion. If I win it, it'll be the only relic I'll ever see.
Congrats on the finds and banner.
Thanks... The coins are FEW and far between... my only notable is a 1877 cc seated dime. |
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Sep 16, 2008, 06:24:01 pm |
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I miss these RIGHTEOUS ... MJ posts ... Indian Wars ~ Stellar Relics ... Jimmy ... Get out & Hunt ... Persevere ~ Nicky ...  LMAO... Diggin up ole posts Nick? I've only been out twice this year... Tony's been too busy and I've been in between jobs and screwing around. I'mprolly the only guy who ever retired and DID'nt get out more often. LOL Thanks Nick |
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 06:56:13 am |
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I miss these RIGHTEOUS ... MJ posts ... Indian Wars ~ Stellar Relics ... Jimmy ... Get out & Hunt ... Persevere ~ Nicky ... LMAO... Diggin up ole posts Nick? I've only been out twice this year... Tony's been too busy and I've been in between jobs and screwing around. I'mprolly the only guy who ever retired and DID'nt get out more often. LOL Thanks Nick Jim Jimmy Jimster, you must get that fever back, buddy ole pal.  Snicket |
Those early PA settlers did too much and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will miles to find the Colonial "stuff"!
KirkKyleChris (KKC) and to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 07:06:27 am |
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Please remember that during the CW there was a draft going on. Oregon residents who were drafted generally stayed in the west and fought indians at the same time the war was going on. If you look at the eagle button you found they are CW era buttons. I am not good on the bugle you found but it may also go back to the war era. Super nice finds guys. Keep it up.
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 07:13:05 am |
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awesome bunch of relics !!!!
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 03:50:30 pm |
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Please remember that during the CW there was a draft going on. Oregon residents who were drafted generally stayed in the west and fought indians at the same time the war was going on. If you look at the eagle button you found they are CW era buttons. I am not good on the bugle you found but it may also go back to the war era. Super nice finds guys. Keep it up.
There is NO question that many of the (over one hundred dug) eagles in this area are CW era... the bugle is an "infantry" pin - pre crossed rifles. |
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 04:40:04 pm |
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Looks like a fun hunt Jim, I really like those old hat pins, maybe I will find some myself someday.
Good Luck,
Steve
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Research and ye shall find!
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 05:11:36 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Sep 17, 2008, 05:29:46 pm |
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Thanks Pal We did have a great day back then in July 2007 |
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Sep 23, 2008, 02:15:20 pm |
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Nice finds up there in the praries of Montana |
Enjoying the "Good Life" in SoCal
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Sep 23, 2008, 05:51:15 pm |
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WTG, really nice finds.
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Jan 15, 2009, 08:15:00 pm |
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Great finds. What really impresses me, is that it's the middle of January, and you are out digging, in short sleeves, the grass is green, and I don't see any snow, and you're in Montana?
I'm living wrong.. Lots of more luck.
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Jan 15, 2009, 08:24:28 pm |
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here is the original date of this thread.
Indian War Era Infantry Hat Pins!
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Jan 15, 2009, 08:26:50 pm |
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Great finds. What really impresses me, is that it's the middle of January, and you are out digging, in short sleeves, the grass is green, and I don't see any snow, and you're in Montana?
I'm living wrong.. Lots of more luck.
here is the original date of this thread.
Indian War Era Infantry Hat Pins!
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Yea! LOL... It was warm back then... Thanks Nick...  |
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Jan 16, 2009, 01:50:04 am |
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Great hatpins!! So what is the cal for those rounds?? Being in VA I know most of my Civil War bullets.. but those?? 45-55s? 45-70s?? or am I way off???
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Jan 16, 2009, 04:58:35 am |
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Great hatpins!! So what is the cal for those rounds?? Being in VA I know most of my Civil War bullets.. but those?? 45-55s? 45-70s?? or am I way off???
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.45-70 MonkeyBoy - you nailed it! We also have dug minis & maxis &.45-50s and balls of all sizes... I have several pounds of .45-70s. |
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Jan 16, 2009, 07:43:19 am |
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My favorite post was the Montana and Montana Dad hunt. I think I'll bump it up. |
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Mar 09, 2009, 05:30:23 pm |
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WE NEED MORE HATPINS ... The Montana contingent must regale us ... Rock ON ~ Nick Holy crap Nick... LOL I only got out twice in 2008.  |
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