1797 draped bust LC!

[Silver Hawk]

Yes sir I have. But theres a 1000 other detectorist here in Lancaster that have too. You'd be amazed at the lack of virgin ground here. As for civil war history, most of it was by the river which is a very difficult area to detect around, and hard to pinpoint the strong areas of activity. Columbia was a hotspot but the railroad owns most of the highest activity areas.

I've worked the area with my group on a few occasions.

Dig up some old maps from historic societies, state library, town records, etc. And look for privately owned land. Some is farmland and many farmer will allow you to hunt in the Fall after harvest and over the winter, especial if you tell them you'll be removing items that could hurt livestock or damage plow blades and other farm equipment.

If the railroad owns a part of land that you want to hunt... go to them for permission.

And you'd be surprised at how much thousands of metal detectors miss.

Just a thought...and if you do work something out, let me know how things turnout for you.

If you can, used a hand-held GPS to mark locations and document finds for your future use.

Best Regards,
Silver Hawk

 

[Silver Strike]

I've done all that many times. What group?

 

[Bud999]

Congrats! I would love to find one of those!

 

[dogpound]

very cool find. i love finding old coppers but wish they came out lookin better, i'm happy if i can get a date off them. i found this 1797 last year....

 

[Silver Hawk]

I've done all that many times. What group?

I work with a small professional group made up of few historians and archaeologist in the field of historical research & recovery.

We do work for various organizations, universities, historical societies and some government agencies.

Best Wishes,
Silver Hawk

 

[Silver Strike]

Nice one Dogpound!!! Silver Hawk, they sound like they may be all work and no play. Be sure it doesn't turn into feeling like a job.

 

[Plug Martian]

My second LC was an 1796 and the date came off completely. I can still see the 17 and 7 on yours so it's not in bad shape at all. VERY nice find! Congrats.

Hunt Happy!
Plug Martian

 

[Silver Hawk]

Nice one Dogpound!!! Silver Hawk, they sound like they may be all work and no play. Be sure it doesn't turn into feeling like a job.

Never, it's always pleasure, fun and excitement. And it's something I don't do all the time. I'm on my own most often and work with the guys selectively. And they often join me as well... we're all great friends, have been for a long time.

Best Regards,
Silver Hawk