Hunted an Old Silver Mine and found...Silver!

[oldmxrat]

Took my little electric mule out into the mountains where several mines are located. Very obvious place so not surprised that there weren't many good targets.
I did manage to find silver, and a few other keepers.

The ding on the dime wasn't me, I swear.

Some of the usual mine finds...
The cartridges are .44 S&W and .40-82 W.C.F.
The latch is a pretty ornate piece.

Pat'd in 1871.

 

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[Chilli]

Took my little electric mule out into the mountains where several mines are located. Very obvious place so not surprised that there weren't many good targets.
I did manage to find silver, and a few other keepers.

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The ding on the dime wasn't me, I swear.
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Some of the usual mine finds...
The cartridges are .44 S&W and .40-82 W.C.F.
The latch is a pretty ornate piece.
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Pat'd in 1871.
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Cool little ev. Whats its average range?
Question 2 Can you find Silver nuggets there or was it fine or only in the ore?

 

[ARC]

Cool stuff MX.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great finds - congrats on the Barber !

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Took my little electric mule out into the mountains where several mines are located. Very obvious place so not surprised that there weren't many good targets.
I did manage to find silver, and a few other keepers.

View attachment 2188831View attachment 2188832

The ding on the dime wasn't me, I swear.
View attachment 2188833

Some of the usual mine finds...
The cartridges are .44 S&W and .40-82 W.C.F.
The latch is a pretty ornate piece.
View attachment 2188834

View attachment 2188835

Pat'd in 1871.
View attachment 2188836View attachment 2188837View attachment 2188838View attachment 2188839

Took my little electric mule out into the mountains where several mines are located. Very obvious place so not surprised that there weren't many good targets.
I did manage to find silver, and a few other keepers.

View attachment 2188831View attachment 2188832

The ding on the dime wasn't me, I swear.
View attachment 2188833

Some of the usual mine finds...
The cartridges are .44 S&W and .40-82 W.C.F.
The latch is a pretty ornate piece.
View attachment 2188834

View attachment 2188835

Pat'd in 1871.
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great finds all around, love that barbie too, wtg

 

[Nathan W]

Nice dime!

 

[oldmxrat]

Cool little ev. Whats its average range?
Question 2 Can you find Silver nuggets there or was it fine or only in the ore?

1. Around 60-70 miles, with a top speed of 55mph
2. Stamp mills were prevalent, so I'm thinking it was in ore.