Surface find that's hundreds of years old and it's a beauty!
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Estima8tor
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Very nice arrowhead. Love that old padlock as well. It's strange that I live in an area that once had a large Indian population but I've never found a single Indian artifact - and I'm always looking too.......
Vermonster
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That's a beauty!!! Used to walk the field myself for hours on end back in the day, looking for those..... 
This lock was found in a area that had sand on a small hill well-drained. The funny thing is I was able to get all the sand out of the lock and the mechanism does move up and down. I have no key so I will not see if it locks.
Bayoutalker
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Here's one on ebay with a key. Weird key.
https://www.ebay.com/i/233191688745...5LpP4ua5LW6XgdNusy880OlQ3Ey3YI7oaAgC6EALw_wcB
Cliff
That's a beauty!!! Used to walk the field myself for hours on end back in the day, looking for those.....
I myself have tried walking back and forth across fields with no luck. The ones I have found have been accidental while I was metal detecting. HH&GL
Here's one on ebay with a key. Weird key.
https://www.ebay.com/i/233191688745...5LpP4ua5LW6XgdNusy880OlQ3Ey3YI7oaAgC6EALw_wcB
Cliff
Thanks for the link. That is a weird key I may be hard-pressed to find one. But then again if it was a complete set and the wife saw how much it may be worth she would probably want to sell it and go to Red Lobster.
StratTone
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Beautiful point!! I split my hunting time between detecting and arrowhead hunting here in GA. I can't give to much info on the point but I agree it does look repurposed. I really only know a little but about what I find in my area. Check this book out though. It breaks down regions of the US and is really good at showing you what is in your area and what ages they may be.
The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads
The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads
Bayoutalker
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You might be able to get one made by a locksmith. I have a friend that is one. I'll ask him if it is possible.Thanks for the link. That is a weird key I may be hard-pressed to find one. But then again if it was a complete set and the wife saw how much it may be worth she would probably want to sell it and go to Red Lobster.
Cliff
Bayoutalker
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Dan, my buddy says it is very possible to get one made. You should take it to a local locksmith.
Cliff
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Diggerjonny
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That lock is sweet! Nice save.
GroundSweeper
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Man that’s a killer point and lock!!!!
Can’t help but think if I found anything like that in this state they’d try and lock me up!
Can’t help but think if I found anything like that in this state they’d try and lock me up!
I'm glad you enjoyed the lock. I do have an album with other locks I have found. If you are interested here is the link.
https://metaldetectingforum.com/album.php?u=45029
Thanks I'm glad you enjoy the lock and the point. I'm fortunate to live in a state where you are allowed to keep artifacts found on private property.
Nice surface finds! Tough to find complete arrowheads, especially ones as nice as that. Would love to go detecting with you sometime since I know you're in Ohio too. Maybe some day. Congrats!
teotwawki12
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That is some really really really cool stuff!
