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Here is a few things I've found with my detector, this is a small percentage of the treasures I have found, most of the stuff is packed for my move, it's amazing what you can find in the ground :yup:ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1400597099.262190.jpg
This binder is all silver coins most are very oldImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1400597116.113869.jpg
 
Panda said:
Here is a few things I've found with my detector, this is a small percentage of the treasures I have found, most of the stuff is packed for my move, it's amazing what you can find in the ground :yup:View attachment 84073
This binder is all silver coins most are very oldView attachment 84074
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NOOOOO WAY!!! :shock:

Okay, I am all over this!! Do you have any brand recommendations and where might be the best place to pick one up?
 
JeepFan said:
It's amazing those items lasted all these years sitting in the desert. Any ideas how they ended up where you found them? :thinking:
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It's hard to say how they got here being that people have traveled through and homesteaded here for a very long time. There are cans and some glass scattered all over the place but in some places, there are piles like what you would see in an area where someone may have lived. As mentioned, emigrants would have crossed right through this area on their way to the California goldfields back in the mid 1800's. After the discovery of the Comstock Lode, there would have been a lot of people in this area as well and that would have been in the mid to late 1800's. During the late 1800's to early 1900's, the community of Stewart would have been here as well as the Indian Boarding School and a rail line. For a time, the population in the area declined as mining interests moved on and it wouldn't be until the 1960's that it would recover to the same amount as there was back during the silver rush.
 
wayoflife said:
NOOOOO WAY!!! :shock:

Okay, I am all over this!! Do you have any brand recommendations and where might be the best place to pick one up?
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As I mentioned in previous post here get the White's detector for its ease of use & reliability as there is a learning curve, they are made in Oregon, you can order online as shops are few and far between, they have great warranty's & take great care of customers, you can also find great deals on eBay :thumb:
 
Panda said:
As I mentioned in previous post here get the White's detector for its ease of use & reliability as there is a learning curve, they are made in Oregon, you can order online as shops are few and far between, they have great warranty's & take great care of customers, you can also find great deals on eBay :thumb:
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Sorry, I do see you did mention White as a brand. I just gave it a quick look and they have a ton of models. Is there anyone in particular you would recommend or, should I just look at one meant for relic hunting?
 
wayoflife said:
Sorry, I do see you did mention White as a brand. I just gave it a quick look and they have a ton of models. Is there anyone in particular you would recommend or, should I just look at one meant for relic hunting?
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I highly recommend the XLT model as it will tell you what you are scanning, it discriminate's trash from good stuff for the most part and has a easy to read screen, the mxt model is close but not quite as versatile, a relic model will just beep on every type of metal you scan and you will dig a ton of trash, spending a little more $ is well worth it in the long run as the detector will pay for itself. There is a learning curve with all detectors and the XLT is the easiest
 
Also the Whites v2 model is the best detector they make but it's a lot harder to use and very expensive, I own one but still prefer my XLT. also the minelab from Australia is a bad ass but also very hard to use and very expensive they search very deep
 
Thanks for the help. Is the XLT discontinued? Been looking at their website and can't find it. Saw a used one on ebay but that's about it.
 
wayoflife said:
Thanks for the help. Is the XLT discontinued? Been looking at their website and can't find it. Saw a used one on ebay but that's about it.
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Dam looks like it may be discontinued, I did not know that :( I'll ask my dealer friend when I get off work what is the next best but if you can get a used one that would be a great deal as white's will back their product and repair incredibly cheap with quick turn around so you can't go wrong with a used one
 
Another brand out there is Bounty Hunter. They have several models to choose from including ones that can go in water. Prices are across the board. Definitely google and try Amazon.
 
Some of the stopping points along the California Emigrant Trail might be classified as an archaeological site so be sure to check the laws of the area you wish to use a detector, as there are some rules against detecting at some archaeological sites, national and state parks etc...
 
stweasel said:
Some of the stopping points along the California Emigrant Trail might be classified as an archaeological site so be sure to check the laws of the area you wish to use a detector, as there are some rules against detecting at some archaeological sites, national and state parks etc...
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Yeah, thanks for the reminder but we're well aware of that. If you've ever seen any of my trip reports, you'd know that we always encourage people to leave historic sites in better condition than when you got there.
 
wayoflife said:
Yeah, thanks for the reminder but we're well aware of that. If you've ever seen any of my trip reports, you'd know that we always encourage people to leave historic sites in better condition than when you got there.
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Without question, I know you always been an advocate for preserving our past and allowing access to our historical sites.
 
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