Friend's First Hunt

[OxShoeDrew]

I have a friend who is really interested in bottle digging. Today I took him to some of my sites that have bottle dumps. Sadly, they were modern bottles. He did find a 1930s license plate at our first stop. At our 3rd site (I'm apparently not good at finding bottle dumps :lol:) he decided to join me in some metal detecting. I loaned him my other T2 and he found a musket ball and a tombac on his first try detecting!!! :shocked03: Both were dug on a POUNDED cellar hole lip! :yes: I think he might become addicted :grin:
I managed a 1910 V nickel, an 1893 s Barber quarter, a skeleton key, and MY FIRST MARBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shocked05::happydance01::loveit::smitten::beerbud dy: I should have taken a solo picture of the marble so it could be put on the banner :lol:
Had a great time with my friend and was thrilled he found stuff on his 1st hunt!!
EDIT- The key is a Wilson Bohannan lock key.

[Lodge Scent]

That marble is beyond description Drew and certainly banner worthy. I took the liberty to make a banner suitable photo of it. Cool key too. You guys did alright for a pounded site.

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j364/jeffhdfx2/Marble_zpso9e6tcvg.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/jeffhdfx2/media/Marble_zpso9e6tcvg.jpg.html)

[OxShoeDrew]

:hystericallaugh:@ Jeff Thanks! Any word on that bird tag?

[Tony Two-Cent]

That key looks like a railroad switch key. Is there any writing on it?

[OxShoeDrew]

That key looks like a railroad switch key. Is there any writing on it?Yeah Tony, it says, "Wilson Bohannan Brooklyn." Looks like you nailed it! What were railroad locks used for?

[Digger_O'Dell]

Pretty nice finds! That key is really cool, and that's a unique looking marble. Well done!

[Lodge Scent]

:hystericallaugh:@ Jeff Thanks! Any word on that bird tag?

No response to my email Drew. If I see a club meeting or a race, I'll stop in and inquire.

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

def a RR or trolley car switch key.nice hunt!

[OxShoeDrew]

Thanks, guys! I guess those RR, trolley keys are collectable....but I can't find what they locked up or were used for.

[milco]

Nice finds! I like the key!


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[aloldstuff]

Drew, very nice group of finds and wishing the best of luck to the bottle digger who may have been converted. I love finds the railroad keys, think I have 4 so far.