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Old 09-07-2007, 07:53 PM
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Ol;d letter opener I think dont know how old and 3 wheaites not in the same yard got permisson to detect in more yrds today 3 more thats now 17 yards


here a picture of the opener
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Old 09-07-2007, 09:07 PM
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Cool find. What is it made out of, ferrous or non ferruos metal. I second what boobie said, looks collectible.

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Old 09-07-2007, 09:15 PM
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It is very cool.
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Old 09-07-2007, 11:44 PM
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I belive is copper or brass Its really neat
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That is a nice letter opener! Congrats on finding it, Beale.
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Yes it is really neat Eric. Way to go!. I am packing the truck up in these wee hours to head out on a hunt for silver myself. Talk to ya later.
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That is really cool...makes for a nice conversation piece if nothing else!
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