These old Chains I found on Lauerl Hill where they lowered wagons down on The Oregon Trail in oregon

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I found these old chain links at the top of LAUERL HILL with my GARRET
these are very old
what kind of iron are these?
are they worth anything
I seen similar ones on google for 500 bucks or so
but who knows
these are pretty old

I found some stuff they left

check out a video of me unearthing the chains
 

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I think he,s misreading the ARPA I think it,s called.Lots of folks misunderstand that when trying to show how smart they are and all.Besides the chain is clearly welded twist link,modern as can be so no problem. Every tract of federal,or state land has it,s own rules depending on the agency in control and leanings of the local Kommissar in charge.
Yes, obviously modern chain. But I thought we put this to bed way back. But while on the subject, isn't it much better to leave artifacts in the ground to rot and rust away? Why would anyone want to rescue them and share that history with people? People can be so selfish. I am so glad we got the government to protect us from ourselves and insure artifacts can be destroyed without anyone having the pleasure of studying them and sharing them.
But I do always obey state and federal laws.
 

Yes, obviously modern chain. But I thought we put this to bed way back. But while on the subject, isn't it much better to leave artifacts in the ground to rot and rust away? Why would anyone want to rescue them and share that history with people? People can be so selfish. I am so glad we got the government to protect us from ourselves and insure artifacts can be destroyed without anyone having the pleasure of studying them and sharing them.
It was resurrected by someone! You speak truth brother from the hills,your sarcasm is breathtaking! Stupendous even.:icon_thumleft:
 

It was resurrected by someone! You speak truth brother from the hills,your sarcasm is breathtaking! Stupendous even.:icon_thumleft:
Ashamed all the wonderful artifacts we could be sharing with children and schools that are destined for destruction from decay.
 

Ashamed all the wonderful artifacts we could be sharing with children and schools that are destined for destruction from decay.
Don,t forget all the stuff the Archies squirrel away,never to see the light of day!:icon_scratch: Sorry for the rant,pet peeve.
 

I think maybe it's logger's chain used to tie down tree trunks on flatbed trucks.
The twisted slotted links look like they are designed not to slip or shift under load.
 

So serious question. Are artifacts from 1800s or earlier including the Civil War illegal to remove and thus protected?

It would be illegal if BLM or State or Federal land in some way. But I do not remember him saying that.
I believe the area he is talking about is in the Hood River National Forest.
 

I could be wrong about the area he was in is in the National Forest, but it is very close. And by the way, I'm not trying to show "how smart I am." :icon_biggrin:
 

I could be wrong about the area he was in is in the National Forest, but it is very close. And by the way, I'm not trying to show "how smart I am." :icon_biggrin:
Do you think it is illigal or wrong to dig relics/old items on private land?
 

creskol makes a GREAT POINT !!
 

I could be wrong about the area he was in is in the National Forest, but it is very close. And by the way, I'm not trying to show "how smart I am." :icon_biggrin:
Close only counts in horseshoes and field artillery. Very close to a National Forest is way different than in a National Forest.
 

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