Free detecting club forum provided courtesy of My Treasure Spot.http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/list.php?23Sat, 25 May 2013 12:37:29 -0400 Phorum 5.2.13 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,550271,550271#msg-550271 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,550271,550271#msg-550271 jmann South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryTue, 07 Aug 2012 20:37:00 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,376609,376609#msg-376609 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,376609,376609#msg-376609 sjmeadows South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryTue, 12 Jan 2010 21:48:23 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,339538,339538#msg-339538 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,339538,339538#msg-339538Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1st 1896 Indian
2nd was a tie w/ (2) 1938 Buffalo nickels


Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1st 1951 Canadian dime


Most Silver----- 1st 4 pieces (no pic)


Most clad----- 1st was a tie 102 pieces (no pic)
3rd 94 pieces

Best Jewelry ------- 1st 14kt earring (no pic)
2nd 1800's broach
3rd Plated earring

Best button----- 1st Eagle button
2nd Northern & western RR button
3rd WWI Army button
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Best bullet----- 1st 58 cal. 3 ringer
2nd 54 cal. musketball
3rd Pistol ball
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Best weapon------ 1st Ramrod holder
2nd Gun tool
3rd Grape shot
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Best personal------ 1st Confederate Spur
2nd Confederate Sword Hanger
3rd Heel plate
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Most unusual----- 1st G Van Antwerp Prescription token
2nd 1964 Dogtag
3rd Toe guard
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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories this month went to George Davis w/ a Confederate Spur

TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 18 May 2009 12:06:54 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,326039,326039#msg-326039 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,326039,326039#msg-326039Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1st 1851o Half dime
2nd 1859 Fatty Indian
1891 "V" nickel
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Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1st Egyptain 10 Milliemes
2nd 1954 20 Francs

Most Silver----- 1st 2 pieces (no pic)
2nd 1 piece 2 people tied

Most clad----- 1st 132 pieces (no pic)
2nd 101 pieces
3rd 69 pieces

Best Jewelry ------- 1st Silver plated pin (no pic)
2nd Silver Ring w/ stone
3rd Heart ring

Best button----- 1st Robinson & Co flat button (no pic)
2nd WWII Button
3rd Button w/ 13 stars


Best bullet----- 1st 58 cal.Confederate Enfield
2nd 69 cal. musket ball
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Best weapon------ 1st Musket flint w/ lead wrap
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Best personal------ 1st 1800's Clay pipe
2nd Rouge Case
3rd Slate pencil
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Most unusual----- 1st Azalea Trail printing plate
2nd Grand Bay school token
3rd Pontil swirl marble
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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories this month went to Tommy Burns' Azalea Trail printing plate

TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 18 May 2009 12:08:14 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,322879,322879#msg-322879 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,322879,322879#msg-322879 Andrew Earl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 20 Feb 2009 21:14:56 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,310865,310865#msg-310865 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,310865,310865#msg-310865Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1st 1819 over 1818 Large Cent
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Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1st 1722 Colony Francoisas
2nd 1838 ¼ Franc
3rd 1866 10 Centesimi
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Most Silver----- 1 pieces (no pic)

Most clad----- 1st 96 pieces (no pic)
2nd 71 pieces
3rd 17 pieces

Best Jewelry -------1st Titanium Band
2nd 925 Silver Ring
3rd Gold Plated Pin

Best button----- 1st Eagle I button
2nd 1840-1860 Wellington Coin Button
3rd Button Back
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Best bullet----- 1st Confederate Enfield Musketoon
2nd Richmond Sharps
3rd Ringtail Sharps
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Best weapon------ 1st Friction Primer



Best personal------ 1st 1890’s Onion Skin Pontil Marble
2nd John F. Kuhn military Dog Tag
3rd Toe Guard


Most unusual----- 1st Dalleys Magical Pain Extractor tin
2nd Lead Cloth/Bale Seal 1700-1800
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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories this month went to Tommy Burns' 1819 over 1818 Large Cent .

TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 18 May 2009 12:09:46 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,309816,309816#msg-309816 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,309816,309816#msg-309816
I'm in Mobile and have been looking through this forum and I am pea-green over some of the marvelous finds that I've seen. I would greatly appreciate any information about places that are OK to search along with any "no-no" places. As I've only found 1 penny so far, I certainly do not have enough for bail so i want to avoid inappropriate searching.

Thanks so much,
DA
da2digg@gmail.com]]> DABF South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 12 Jan 2009 09:33:53 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,307006,307006#msg-307006 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,307006,307006#msg-307006Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1810 Large cent
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Oldest Foreign coin.----- No entries

Most Silver----- 1 pieces (no pic)

Most clad----- 91 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- Childs bubble gum machine ring (NO NO NO PIC)

Best button----- Eagle button
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Best bullet----- 36 cal. St.Louis Arsenal bullet
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Best weapon------ Borman shell frag
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Best personal------ Confederate knap sack hook (no pic)

Most unusual----- Reigns holder
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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories this month went to Andy Earl's 36 cal. St.Louis Arsenal bullet.

TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 05 Sep 2011 21:05:49 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,299641,299641#msg-299641 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,299641,299641#msg-299641Andrew@treasureventureusa.com]]> Andrew Earl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 08 Dec 2008 19:28:20 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,297466,297466#msg-297466 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,297466,297466#msg-297466 ace250hunter South Alabama Historical Research and RecoverySat, 22 Sep 2012 01:57:45 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,297353,297353#msg-297353 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,297353,297353#msg-297353http://www.squidoo.com/Metal-Detecting-1]]> ace250hunter South Alabama Historical Research and RecoverySun, 30 Nov 2008 15:15:32 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,297309,297309#msg-297309 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,297309,297309#msg-297309Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1877 cc Seated Dime Nice One Andy !!!
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Oldest Foreign coin.----- No entries

Most Silver----- 1 pieces

Most clad----- 88 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- Silver earring w/fake diamonds

Best button----- Eagle button
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Best bullet----- Lube groove Enfield
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Best weapon------ 1828 butt plate
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Best personal------ Small Acorn clay pipe
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Most unusual----- Colonial axe




Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the Any Earls 1877 Carson City seated dime.

TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 18 May 2009 12:16:30 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,293255,293255#msg-293255 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,293255,293255#msg-293255at Davis bridge and i know its rare but how rare. The Backmark is
E. HALFMAN* MONTGOMERY ALA. need price on it
Thanks
Raymond[attachment 36712 AVCBACK.jpg][attachment 36713 AVCFRONT.jpg]]]> reirelics South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryWed, 26 Sep 2012 21:03:05 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,292630,292630#msg-292630 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,292630,292630#msg-292630Thanking you in advance for any assistance,
Robin E. Wichmann]]> RobinMobileAL South Alabama Historical Research and RecoverySun, 18 Jan 2009 18:11:30 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,289269,289269#msg-289269 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,289269,289269#msg-289269Ace 250 Detectors and One Garrett 150 Detector thanks to JR Dedradant
and Hobby Town in Colombus Ga.
GPAA

NORTH ALABAMA CHAPTER

FALL COIN HUNT

Saturday, November 8, 2008

The hunt will be held at the Alabama Gold Camp. Entry fee for the
event is $5.00 per person. Entry fees will be used to purchase
additional coins that will be buried as targets. Two person teams
will be allowed provided each person pays the entry fee and the total
point value is divided equally between the team members.

The hunt is open to the general public and the club will serve a free
hot dog lunch immediately following the coin hunt for all members,
participants, and visitors.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place based on a
point system of one point per cent with the highest dollar amount
being awarded first place and second highest total second place and
next highest total being awarded third place.

Tokens buried in the field will be redeemable for additional prizes
along with a special token that will award the lucky finder with a
gold nugget. Should any prize tokens not be found during the hunt
those prizes will be placed in the club merchandise raffle. Should
the gold nugget token not be found the nugget will be placed in the
50/50 raffle. Raffles will be held after lunch and the regular club
meeting.

To register or request additional information contact:

Ron Krueger 205-594-4335
Art Thrash 256-351-6412

Wilburn Sharp -334-514-7193
Kevin Keef 205-525-0190
zes l]]> dink South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryWed, 05 Nov 2008 17:12:41 -0500 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,288625,288625#msg-288625 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,288625,288625#msg-288625Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category. Considering the heat there were some nice finds brought in.

Oldest American coin.------ 1906 Barber Dime Nice One BK !!!

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Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1700 Early Copper

Most Silver----- 7 pieces

Most clad----- 23 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- Black Onyx ring



Best button----- Zouave Ball button

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Best bullet----- Sharps

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Best weapon------ No Entry



Best personal------ 1925 Sterling Silver pin

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Most unusual----- 1908 Mobile Mardi Gras Medal

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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the 1908 Mobile Mardi Gras Medal Congrats B.K.

TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 18 May 2009 12:17:31 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,281901,281901#msg-281901 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,281901,281901#msg-281901http://www.squidoo.com/Metal-Detecting-1]]> ace250hunter South Alabama Historical Research and RecoverySun, 12 Oct 2008 21:18:49 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,280398,280398#msg-280398 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,280398,280398#msg-280398Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category. Considering the heat there were some nice finds brought in.

Oldest American coin.------ 1834 Bust Dime Nice One BK !!!
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Oldest Foreign coin.----- no entry

Most Silver----- 5 pieces

Most clad----- 387 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- 14 Kt. chunky gold band
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Best button------Eagle button



Best bullet-----round ball



Best weapon------ 2" Grape shot

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Best personal------ Armitron watch
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Most unusual----- 1958 F.R.Squibb & Son Dog Tag

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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the 1834 Bust Dime Congrats B.K.


TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryMon, 18 May 2009 12:18:28 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,278612,278612#msg-278612 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,278612,278612#msg-278612
Chris Sherrill
http://www.staycationscatering.com]]> badazzchef South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 03 Oct 2008 17:39:27 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,273568,273568#msg-273568 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,273568,273568#msg-273568 VaBill South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryThu, 11 Sep 2008 02:12:28 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,270711,270711#msg-270711 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,270711,270711#msg-270711Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1957 Wheat penny (no pic)


Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1950 10 pferning

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Most Silver----- 1 piece

Most clad----- 641 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- 14 kt. mans ring w/10 diamonds

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All of the rings but 1 were found by Mike nice hunting Mike


Best button------ No entries



Best bullet----- 32 cal. pistol bullet (no pic)


Best weapon------ pocket knife (no pic)



Best personal------ Silver religious medal

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Most unusual----- Sterling silver CRACK pipe

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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the 14 kt. mans ring w/10 diamonds from Mike


TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 26 Sep 2008 20:29:53 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,266794,266794#msg-266794 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,266794,266794#msg-266794 VaBill South Alabama Historical Research and RecoverySun, 17 Aug 2008 12:51:45 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,263932,263932#msg-263932 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,263932,263932#msg-263932Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category. Considering the heat there were some nice finds brought in.

Oldest American coin.------ 1858 Flying Eagle cent

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Oldest Foreign coin.----- no entry

Most Silver----- 1 piece

Most clad----- 326 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- 14 Kt. gold ring w/ 7 diamonds

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Best button------ Coin button



Best bullet----- Chewed 44 cal Colt bullet

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Best weapon------ Grape shot



Best personal------ Ladies watch

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Most unusual----- City of Mobile token 1975-76

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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the 14 Kt. gold ring w/ 7 diamonds


TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 26 Sep 2008 20:33:54 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,255914,255914#msg-255914 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,255914,255914#msg-255914Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1893 Indian head


Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1997 $10 Mexican

Most Silver----- 1 piece

Most clad----- 297 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- 10 Kt. gold ring w/ pink ice stone
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Best button------ U.S. circa 1839
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Best bullet----- Sharps chewed & wormed
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Best weapon------ (No entries)



Best personal------ Ladies Movado watch
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Most unusual----- Moose tag (number 1892)






Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the Ladies Movado watch


TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 26 Sep 2008 20:32:21 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,249901,249901#msg-249901 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,249901,249901#msg-249901 Andrew Earl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoverySat, 21 Jun 2008 17:52:49 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,249895,249895#msg-249895 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,249895,249895#msg-249895 Andrew Earl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 26 Sep 2008 20:30:46 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,249893,249893#msg-249893 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,249893,249893#msg-249893 Andrew Earl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryFri, 26 Sep 2008 20:28:09 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,243248,243248#msg-243248 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,243248,243248#msg-243248Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1897 V Nickel


Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1946 Mexican Penny

Most Silver----- 1 piece (tie between 2 members) no pic (Silver sure is getting hard to find lately)

Most clad----- 229 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- 10k class ring
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Best button------ Louisiana cuff button is a little on the ruff side but knowing that it came out of the salt water it's a wonder it was still around after 140 years Good save Mike!!
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This Rhode Island button found by Andy took 2nd place but I believe it deserves a pic
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Best bullet----- Spencer Casing


Best weapon------ (No entries)



Best personal------ Coleman watch
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Most unusual----- Syphilis syringe
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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the categories was this month went to the Louisiana cuff button by Mike Taylor


TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryThu, 15 May 2008 18:28:06 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,241825,241825#msg-241825 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,241825,241825#msg-241825Here is the list of categories that we have. We have 3 places for each category.

Oldest American coin.------ 1818 Large cent
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Oldest Foreign coin.----- 1989 Canadian Quarter

Most Silver----- 1 piece (no pic)

Most clad----- 152 pieces (no pic)

Best Jewelry ------- 14 Kt. gold&Platium ring W/ diamonds
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Best button------ Bullseye button
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Best bullet----- Wormed 3 ringer


Best weapon------ Arrowhead (point)
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Best personal------ Brass cane top



Most unusual----- Rossette W/ initials
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Find of the month which is chosen from winners from all the catagories was this month went to the 14 Kt. gold&Platium ring W/ diamonds


TommyMobileAl]]> TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryThu, 15 May 2008 18:27:07 -0400 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,226310,226310#msg-226310 http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?23,226310,226310#msg-226310 TommyMobileAl South Alabama Historical Research and RecoveryTue, 01 Apr 2008 18:56:21 -0400