nugget108 1,605 Posted July 16, 2017 Hi all, hope your dodging the heat. Up here in northern Nevada we cant handle the high 90s very well haha. So the boys and I have been going out at night to beat the heat. Friday night my oldest boy and I headed out. We got out to our spot at 8:30 pm and it was nice. Low 80s and after the sun was down for a bit we had 64 degrees all night. Cameron did pretty good after we found our new spot. He found what looks to be a bridle concho that is silver coated. And it's really heavy. He also found a couple really cool mid 1860s buttons and a first for us, a really old eagle button. He was really excited about that one. No coins this trip but i think this new spot will turn some over to us. I found just rusty stuff. Not even a speci. We finally left at 8:40 the next morning when it reached 85 lol. Not much but we had a blast. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,737 Posted July 16, 2017 Good for you guys to get out. Nice finds on the buttons and other stuff That shovel on the left was messing with my mind until I went to full size to look at it Tom H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,605 Posted July 16, 2017 Haha yeah it's a little warped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,577 Posted July 16, 2017 Nice finds. I found buttons similar to those when I was detecting in Nevada. Must have been a lot of vets headed west after the civil war. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,605 Posted July 16, 2017 19 minutes ago, Morlock said: Nice finds. I found buttons similar to those when I was detecting in Nevada. Must have been a lot of vets headed west after the civil war. We have found several anchor buttons but thats our first eagle. And it looks old compared to the ones i have found online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,064 Posted July 16, 2017 Nice finds, does the eagle button have readable back/maker's marks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,605 Posted July 16, 2017 Nothing at all. Only the loop bent over. It is a 2 piece button, but there is no wording or writing anywhere on the back. We can't find one like this on the web. At least the sites I have looked at anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,064 Posted July 16, 2017 In the photo it seems to have a rim, is that right? It's definitely a General Service button. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,605 Posted July 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, Au Seeker said: In the photo it seems to have a rim, is that right? It's definitely a General Service button. Yep it has a rim. Ill get you a pic of the back also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,605 Posted July 16, 2017 Here is the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,601 Posted July 16, 2017 Cool finds and thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swampstomper Al 1,336 Posted July 17, 2017 Did the Bubble UP bottle hit lo-hi or hi-lo..? Interesting finds, gents..! Swamp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,605 Posted July 17, 2017 Well his voice was high when he found it lol. He don't find to many full bottles so he was excited. Not too old but in great shape. Thanks Swamp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardtimehermit 489 Posted July 18, 2017 What a cool idea, thanks for sharing night hunters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeJ 2,039 Posted July 18, 2017 Sounds like another great time out with family. Nice finds and Thanks for sharing... Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
