@detectingpa8968 I do clean them up, and they have turned out beautifully. I use a dremel with a wire brush, and in less than 10 seconds, they shine like new.
@@detectingpa8968 Those 2 spots on the back would of been the bar that goes on the back. A lot of them would have a molded piece of lead on the back for strength. & heft :)
💥💥💥💥💥Each episode these guys make is looking more like a professionally produced TV series. The historical clips combined with the narration really makes the story. It's part of the adventure now. As a fellow detectorist, I don't often comment on the great finds that you’ve had. Please accept my apologies. I find a lot of good stuff myself. Up here in New England, we find a lot of large cents and old coppers. I'm always impressed with the tableware and miners tags you guys find. I've never found a single miner's tag…..You post a video every Saturday morning and I drink my coffee and eat my egg sandwich watching it…..I'm fascinated watching you guys evolve into something great. Thank you so much!!
The big round disk at 8:32 from a work horse bridle. There would have been a bar across it and attached to the headstall where the browband met the long side of the the cheek piece.
Thanks! I think it’s crazy that people outside of western Pa put miners tags at the top of their list for things to find. It’s like finding pull tabs here. lol
The button at 14:35 is a WWII era army fatigue or coverall uniform button. Since the were bradded on and not sewn, probably most of them got thrown away.
The thing that you dug up at the end and called a rivet, seems to me to be something else. I saw that it had 13 stars on it, which could represent 13 colonies, and it kind of looked like a wax seal for sealing envelopes. I am no authority on colonial wax seals, but I think it deserves a closer look. It might also be a cuff link with 13 stars. ,
If a guy goes out and DIGS STUF UP, shouldn't a BRUSH or something and some water to SEE be in order what he's got??? This guy looks under prepared for this kind of hobby! However, I love the history and stories he came up with. I just don't know if it's true!
It’s definitely more enjoyable with someone else. The finds will come. Research is key. Find those older spots. Speak to elderly folks about where popular hang out spots were. Check old maps, etc.
Agreed! I live on the West Coast and try to find older parks & beach areas where old homes or businesses used to operate. I was shocked one day after digging nothing but clad & cans, a 1900 Silver Barber Quarter popped out. Truly, I didn't even know what it was at first. That gave me hope there was more older items out there to be found. Also, I got my wife to join me on some hunts, but I find hunting by myself very peaceful. Lastly, asking for a permission is kind of like asking a girl on a date... they say "no" a lot, but it thrilling when they say "yes!"
@@KidDig I live in Western Pa and to get someone to let me metal detect is almost impossible. I live in Lawrence Co and people don’t want you on their property. I went out to Maraine State Park in woods and couldn’t find anything.
Moraine is home to a lot of homesites that have since been left to a hole in the ground. Problem with that area is everyone and their brother have hammered that area around the lake.
@@detectingpa8968 you got that right it’s been it extremely hard. I don’t detect in the park anymore because they don’t allow you to dig with anything bigger than a screwdriver 🪛 witch doesn’t work to well
