Recent River Finds - Complete Hotchkiss

[Valley Ranger]

I've not gotten out much this summer as I've been busy finishing up a book. But gathering up my finds tonight to log them, I realized I'd found more than I thought! Here's just the recent river finds (all found with the Garrett AT Pro), including a complete Hotchkiss shell. That was actually found by my diggin' partner, but he allowed me to recover it (video coming soon) and it's "on loan" to me for now. Other items here include another Hotchkiss frag, what I believe is a CW period pocket knife, a barrel band to a musket, a musket sling hook, a 19th century pot scraper, what appears to be part of a period farrier long chisel or knife froe (possible 18th century), a piece of decorative pottery, various bullets, buck and ball, and other lead frags. I'll include photos of the other summer finds when I do the Hotchkiss video. And I'm really looking forward to the fall season and getting to know my new XP Deus. Thanks for lookin'!

 

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[mirage83]

Great collection of finds there.

 

[WHADIFIND]

You could write a book! On just these finds alone! Wonderful saves!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Ahab8]

Congrats on the great finds and the new machine buddy

 

[dirtlooter]

sweet finds

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice flame grooved Hotchkiss nose. You're still missing the base cup and the sabot though. I might get in the water myself this weekend. I have not had any success in my couple short ventures in the water. I have an idea on a new spot though.

 

[VOL1266-X]

Nice array of relics Richard. Any clues on the subject of your next book? WTG, Q.

 

[bootybandit]

Nice relics! Congrats!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice flame grooved Hotchkiss nose. You're still missing the base cup and the sabot though. I might get in the water myself this weekend. I have not had any success in my couple short ventures in the water. I have an idea on a new spot though.

Thanks. Yes, you're correct. More accurately described: "Unexploded Hotchkiss shell."

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice array of relics Richard. Any clues on the subject of your next book? WTG, Q.

Thanks Quindy. The Battle of Waynesboro: https://historypress.net/catalogue/bookstore/books/The-Battle-of-Waynesboro/9781626190702

 

[cjon455]

now thats cool!, really cool. Ive never seen a hotchkiss before, fantastic!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Congratulations on your finds Richard!
The AT Pro is a pretty amazing unit when it come to finding relics!

Dave

 

[CASPER-2]

AWESOME

 

[Valley Ranger]

Thanks Mirage, Whadifind, Ahab, Dirtlooter, Bootybandit, Cjon, Antiq, and Casper. Yes, the AT Pro has definitely earned its place alongside the great machines. It's my favorite all 'round unit. Amazing performer for $600!

 

[parsonwalker]

Lovin' dat shell . . . !

 

[Valley Ranger]

Lovin' dat shell . . . !

That was the 2nd Hotchkiss he found. And he also found a Confederate cannonball frag.

 

[beez0404]

Whenever I see a photo like that I am in awe! I would be absolutely tickled pink to have found ANY of the items in the photo. Someday perhaps, but not likely where I live.

 

[CSA2K]

Great finds!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Whenever I see a photo like that I am in awe! I would be absolutely tickled pink to have found ANY of the items in the photo. Someday perhaps, but not likely where I live.

NC is steeped in history. Keep swingin' - your day will come. With every swing of the coil, your likelihood of making a significant find goes up. Stay at it.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Great finds!

Thanks!