Gold rush buckle

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CarsonChris

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• Jul 31, 2021

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I went out today and got diverted from my original destination due to some road closures. I went to a plan B location and ended up finding 1/2 of a gold rush buckle. I also found a few rim fire casings and the top to a powder can. The powder can top sounded like a silver dime or quarter.

 

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jl1252

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• Jul 31, 2021

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CarsonChris said:

I went out today and got diverted from my original destination due to some road closures. I went to a plan B location and ended up finding 1/2 of a gold rush buckle. I also found a few rim fire casings and the top to a powder can. The powder can top sounded like a silver dime or quarter.

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Nice saves. Love the buckle. I have a similar one and its one of my prize finds.

 

GroundSweeper

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• Aug 1, 2021

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That’s so dang cool! Love the buckle, a dream to find anything like that. Way to go!

 

Tom_in_CA

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• Aug 1, 2021

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Great job on the buckle Chris.

 

cellrdwellr

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• Aug 1, 2021

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A relic I will probably never find out East. Congrats Chris, VERY nice buckle!