Any ideas?

[Kari_K1970]

My pup found this horseshoe out on our yard today and I'm curious if anyone might be able to take a shot at how old it may be.
We live in AZ, just about over an hour to the Mexican border and was established sometime in the 40's. It's just a regular residential neighborhood with no horses or farms, etc., so I'm a little curious about it.
Thanks so much!

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post. So, Welcome Aboard! Take a look at FORUM: ARIZONA for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

2nd - I moved ya from HELP! over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

NOTE: Forum HELP! contains guides tutorials on how to use the new TreasureNet.com software.

3rd - Until a member pipes in - I pulled this from another TN thread - this is just one of the replies in the thread...

Solved: How do you date horseshoes?
(Feb 27, 2012, 11:30 AM)​

The information that was provided was found in the book: Artifacts of Colonial America by Ivor Noel Hume. (Don't shoot the messenger-call the author!) As noted, dating horseshoes is difficult at best. As with any hand-made item, the maker has the liberty to make it as he/she wishes. A current gunmaker could easily produce a flintlock rifle with all the early fixtures, but it obviously would not be old. Same thing with an ancient spear/arrow point. All one can do is go with the professional studies that have been documented and make your best guess.

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How To Date Horseshoes (Guide)
(Mar 17, 2018, 12:29 PM)​

I've seen many people asking about how to date horseshoes. Many say it is nearly impossible, but I say it's not. So I thought about sharing a little "guide" on how to date horseshoes.

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