~Field of a MILLION targets~

[Goes4ever]

When I started this field I was getting non ferrous targets every 4-5 feet. I have unlimited permission and can back as much as I want, so I told myself I was going to dig EVERY SINGLE non ferrous item I came across. I was running TTF the whole time on my etrac so every high tone was dug. Majority of the targets in the junk picture came in at coin range, anywhere from indian to silver area....so I couldn't cherry pick, if I wanted the good stuff, I had to dig everything!

These finds are from 5 trips to the field, I am pretty satisfied I have got most targets out of there, but it is a corn field, so if they plant beans next year I will go back because you miss stuff where the corn stalks are! First here is all the non keepers, most will be going in my scrap brass and copper buckets.

Here is a pic of all the keepers in one shot.....

Pic of the buttons, a CW infantry button and some common buttons.......

3 different tokens, one aluminum soap token, one brass soap token, and a brass token that says Copperclad Crank Club

A ford emblem and a Ford Model T ignition key, guess whoever lived here was a Ford man...lol

3 whole crotal bells, #1, 2 and 4....I have never dug a #1 before, it is tiny! I actually dug a 4th bell and somehow lost it in the field! bummer!

And all the coins. 3 early wheats, 3 indians (2) 1905 and 1884, 1903 barber and a 1876 Canadian large copper

 

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[Goes4ever]

back of key has a 56 on it, what does that mean? and here is back of Ford Oval

 

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[hbeaton]

Reposted for other's reference too...

The two digit serial number on the back of the ignition key indicates the final evolution of the model t ignition key series. With the advancement of heavy nickle switch plates, these new nickel silver (and sometimes brass) ignition keys were used and to distinguish between earlier version of the ignition keys (there were 2 prior types developed by Ford and made by atleast a half dozen suppliers), these serial numbers were put on the back. They ranged from 51-74 based on switch box fittings.

You can read more about the design evolution here...

http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/I-O.htm

Happy Hunting.
-Hunter

 

[nsdq]

back of key has a 56 on it, what does that mean? and here is back of Ford Oval

thanks was hoping to see a part # on it , no idea what it came from, ether way happy hunntin

 

[lost hunter]

 

[mikusek]

Nice finds, I like those bells! And great coins. Wouldn't mind a field like that once in a while.

 

[kevkirki]

sweet field...keep that on the down low

 

[lonesomebob]

I think that that ugly wrench is also a ford wrench

 

[mjc_lakedweller]

Awesome man! There's alot of items there! Harmonica Reeds-are these the reeds below? I just found some in a park about 8" down. I threw them in my scrap bucket as well-why are they worth keeping? Just wondering.

 

[VB Sanddigger]

Nice collection

and various different finds! Congrats!

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Now the fun part really begins, separating out the brass and lead from the copper, and selling.
I really love when my scrap crap pays for gas and lunches.
And that Copper Crank is one cool find.
Kudos!
Carl

 

[TXPlugKutter]

The radiator cap may be the most valuable piece there, if its in pretty good condition. They are getting harder and harder to find. I have one in my personal collection but I do not have a value for you though.

Those are some cool finds. Keep it up.

 

[Goes4ever]

Awesome man! There's alot of items there! Harmonica Reeds-are these the reeds below? I just found some in a park about 8" down. I threw them in my scrap bucket as well-why are they worth keeping? Just wondering.

I have dug hundres of harmonica reeds, they are extrememly common around my area at farm houses and even in town at old houses. I have some nice ones in my display but pieces like this just get tossed in the brass barrel

 

[oldsalty19]

Wow......never know what you are going to dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, etc............

 

[looking4largecent]

Wow thats alot of targets. But like we all know you have to sort through alot of scrap sometime to get the good stuff. Cool stuff though.

 

[Gonehunting]

Talk about a relic hunters dream... Cool finds Goes!!!