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I recently picked up a 10 inch gold pan from yard sale and it has been painted with a flat black spray paint should I remove the paint or will I be okay to use it with it painted?

Missouri Prospector Needs Advice Hey all :) I live in Missouri and the fever has reached us. I'm looking to buy a heckler 510 and move west. I've got my eyes on Idaho right now. Looking for any helpful advice right now. I plan on getting out in a couple months to try to find a claim. More than...