Bayard1908 ✭✭✭✭

With the exception of a few things I found in 2013, all of my finds are listed in this thread, close to 500 silver coins. This is a rather strange place for you to challenge me to post some finds. He… (View Post)

Monday's snow has melted and I went out for a while today. I dug two wheat cents (1940 and 1949), a 1943-D Mercury dime which is close to AU, and a Illinois sales tax token which internet source… (View Post)

I have heat treated steel many times and have investment cast brass on a single occasion. I think you could probably start out on a very small scale with just a MAPP gas or propane torch and a crucib… (View Post)

I would be suspicious about this too. The revolver is rusty, yet the Colt No. 3 derringer does not have rust on the barrel. Why did the revolver rust in a dry desert environment? The type of moisture… (View Post)

The generous Israeli government gave the finder a "certificate of appreciation." Isn't that nice. (View Post)