• Metal Detecting / Treasure Hunting discussion : How to, tricks/tips, your finds, equipment, fuck bot
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[QUOTE=urundeadmom;33614723]True, and i know its a terrible example, and no one should ever do this EVER EVER EVER! but... I told a story on here a while ago, about hunting in Russia with friends and digging out that anti tank trench. But some of the stuff was so well preserved that it looked almost fire-able. So what happened next was a truly terrible thing to do but hell, it was the middle of nowhere about 100 km from any city and 4 km from any road. We threw some amazingly well preserved grenades, and shot off a panzerfaust. -True story.[/QUOTE] how much would a working panzerfaust dug up from the russian soil go for?
[QUOTE=Fish Muffin;33619759]how much would a working panzerfaust dug up from the russian soil go for?[/QUOTE] On the black market probably $600, in the US at a pawn shop, $50
It sucks that I wont ever find anything like helmet in Canada, especially in my area. The most I'll find are thousand year old arrowheads, and those aren't very impressive.
[QUOTE=Fish Muffin;33619759]how much would a working panzerfaust dug up from the russian soil go for?[/QUOTE] Well considering its an explosive device and in America and 99% of other countries, you need a class 4 licence to own one, and even then the explosive "warhead" has way too much power in it. So 10/10 times the police will seize it and destroy it. You cannot sell it and no one will buy it, because it is very VERY dangerous.
[QUOTE=Fish Muffin;33619759]how much would a working panzerfaust dug up from the russian soil go for?[/QUOTE] Well you can buy deactivated panzerfausts for like 250 euros. [img]http://www.feldgrau-militaria.eu/mediapool/88/889185/resources/big_15620263_0_400-420.jpg[/img] This one costs 260 euros.
[QUOTE=kirederf7;33624343]Well you can buy deactivated panzerfausts for like 250 euros. [img]http://www.feldgrau-militaria.eu/mediapool/88/889185/resources/big_15620263_0_400-420.jpg[/img] This one costs 260 euros.[/QUOTE] Wow suprisingly good condition, where can you buy these things?
[QUOTE=urundeadmom;33625704]Wow suprisingly good condition, where can you buy these things?[/QUOTE] Your local car boot sale.
[QUOTE=urundeadmom;33625704]Wow suprisingly good condition, where can you buy these things?[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.feldgrau-militaria.eu/anti-tankwapens.html[/url] There are many militaria sites selling these kind of things.
[QUOTE=KillerTele;33608340]worst place ever, you aint gonna find shit. trust me I'm a war expert[/QUOTE] Except for all the undetonated bombs and mines ofcourse.
[QUOTE=Axelius;33626052]Except for all the undetonated bombs and mines ofcourse.[/QUOTE] Agreed. There's still ~110 million landmines in the world, 76% are in Africa, but that 24% is mainly split between the Korean DMZ and relics of the great wars. Don't be careless guys, always do research on places before you go metal detecting. 70 year old mines can, and in most cases, are, still functioning. They're soldiers that never realized the war was over. They're not like the movies either, 95% of landmines you will never see until you step on them, the other 5% have been revealed by erosion or rain washing them away, which means even areas that aren't minefields, but downhill from them, can have mines that were washed away, which will still be active most of the time. I guess the best way to show what I mean is this picture. A burnt-off, mostly barren area would easily be the best place to see a mine, but you still can't see shit in this image. It's somewhat low quality, but that's pretty much how your vision will be if you're only paying attention to your metal detector. [img]http://www.nolandmines.com/Angaolaindicatorpictures/image042.jpg[/img] There weren't many made in WW2, but there are low-metal mines too, which means your detector wouldn't even detect it. So the only real advice I can give is to do your research, and leave the area, on the exact same path you came, as soon as you see any kind of mine indicators. The most obvious ones are keychain looking objects with 30+ arming pins on them, and metal tubes, sort of looking like a disposable launcher, like a panzerfaust, but wider. They were used to contain mines. Less obvious things include metal or wooden spools, used for tripwires, or individual arming pins. Everything else will just look like normal wartime junk, especially after rust and such takes their toll on them, so there's no real point in describing them. Just be safe guys!
My uncle found some old rifle bullets in his pond while it was drained. Sadly don't have any pics. If I had a metal detector I'd sure as hell roam around his place because he lives in the middle of nowhere and there's a lot of land. And since he found bullets I'd assume there's more stuff to be found.
[QUOTE=lorden;33627682]Agreed. There's still ~110 million landmines in the world, 76% are in Africa, but that 24% is mainly split between the Korean DMZ and relics of the great wars. Don't be careless guys, always do research on places before you go metal detecting. 70 year old mines can, and in most cases, are, still functioning. They're soldiers that never realized the war was over. They're not like the movies either, 95% of landmines you will never see until you step on them, the other 5% have been revealed by erosion or rain washing them away, which means even areas that aren't minefields, but downhill from them, can have mines that were washed away, which will still be active most of the time. I guess the best way to show what I mean is this picture. A burnt-off, mostly barren area would easily be the best place to see a mine, but you still can't see shit in this image. It's somewhat low quality, but that's pretty much how your vision will be if you're only paying attention to your metal detector. [img]http://www.nolandmines.com/Angaolaindicatorpictures/image042.jpg[/img] There weren't many made in WW2, but there are low-metal mines too, which means your detector wouldn't even detect it. So the only real advice I can give is to do your research, and leave the area, on the exact same path you came, as soon as you see any kind of mine indicators. The most obvious ones are keychain looking objects with 30+ arming pins on them, and metal tubes, sort of looking like a disposable launcher, like a panzerfaust, but wider. They were used to contain mines. Less obvious things include metal or wooden spools, used for tripwires, or individual arming pins. Everything else will just look like normal wartime junk, especially after rust and such takes their toll on them, so there's no real point in describing them. Just be safe guys![/QUOTE] May I add this to the op? [editline]8th December 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=AceOfDivine;33627922]My uncle found some old rifle bullets in his pond while it was drained. Sadly don't have any pics. If I had a metal detector I'd sure as hell roam around his place because he lives in the middle of nowhere and there's a lot of land. And since he found bullets I'd assume there's more stuff to be found.[/QUOTE] I think you could even find war relics in Latvia. Don't know if there were real big battles during ww2.
[QUOTE=kirederf7;33629676]May I add this to the op? [editline]8th December 2011[/editline] I think you could even find war relics in Latvia. Don't know if there were real big battles during ww2.[/QUOTE] Sure! Go ahead. [B]EDIT:[/B] By the way guys, that image was from [url]http://www.nolandmines.com/[/url]. It's shutting down sometime soon,so I really suggest you guys read it while you still can. In addition to that image I posted, there's about 20 more similar scenarios, and it also goes through a ton more danger indicators. It's a great site!
Some of my friends found an undetonated Model 24 Stielhandgranate in a crevice, pretty neat stuff actually.
[QUOTE=Mercenary-;33638878]Some of my friends found an undetonated Model 24 Stielhandgranate in a crevice, pretty neat stuff actually.[/QUOTE] Oh God See, I don't know if I could go rooting around in the ground freely without, say, a bomb-proof suit or something. I like my limbs, I've grown...rather [B]attached[/B] to them!
[QUOTE=ewitwins;33642271]Oh God See, I don't know if I could go rooting around in the ground freely without, say, a bomb-proof suit or something. I like my limbs, I've grown...rather [B]attached[/B] to them![/QUOTE] That's why you need to be careful! Metal detecting is very fun and can be very rewarding! but safety is number one. Always dig around your find as to not damage it or worse, as to not blow something up. Now its very controversial as to call the police when you find a UXO or to leave it. If your country does not allow metal detecting then i would dig a new hole, much deeper place it in the hole, throw some soil on it, then place some rocks over that, and then finish filling up the hole. Otherwise just call the police and make up a story or if its legal call anyways.
I just bought an original m42 combat helmet! Like this one: [img]http://2jager.com/_wizardimages/GerM42Heer2a.JPG[/img]
[QUOTE=urundeadmom;33643814]That's why you need to be careful! Metal detecting is very fun and can be very rewarding! but safety is number one. Always dig around your find as to not damage it or worse, as to not blow something up. Now its very controversial as to call the police when you find a UXO or to leave it. If your country does not allow metal detecting then i would dig a new hole, much deeper place it in the hole, throw some soil on it, then place some rocks over that, and then finish filling up the hole. Otherwise just call the police and make up a story or if its legal call anyways.[/QUOTE] Placing rocks over UXO is a really bad idea, it would just give shrapnel to the UXO that you buried, and make it harder to find. The only safe way to do it would to either find a way to clearly and obviously mark the UXO, or destroy it. I doubt there are any people on FP who just happen to carry around explosives with them when they're already doing something illegal. :v:
[QUOTE=kirederf7;33654613]I just bought an original m42 combat helmet! Like this one: [img]http://2jager.com/_wizardimages/GerM42Heer2a.JPG[/img][/QUOTE] That bullet hole made me sad.
[QUOTE=Hardpoint Nomad;33658867]That bullet hole made me sad.[/QUOTE] It's not a bullet hole it's a vent [editline]10th December 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=kirederf7;33654613]I just bought an original m42 combat helmet! Like this one: [img]http://2jager.com/_wizardimages/GerM42Heer2a.JPG[/img][/QUOTE] How much did it cost? Did it have intact liner? Did it have any decals?
[QUOTE=zzzz;33658959]It's not a bullet hole it's a vent [editline]10th December 2011[/editline] How much did it cost? Did it have intact liner? Did it have any decals?[/QUOTE] 300 euros, intact liner and strap no decals, 90% of original paint. I like it! Will post pictures soon.
[QUOTE=kirederf7;33659266]300 euros, intact liner and strap no decals, 90% of original paint. I like it! Will post pictures soon.[/QUOTE] That is a pretty nice deal actually! I ordered one 3 days ago, a Wehrmacht helm with about 90-95% original paint, a decal about 60-75% intact I would say, semi-intact liner with intact chinstrap, (it's an m42 by the way) and it cost about 800 USD. I think it was worth it, it looks really good I actually am thinking about buying quite a few things from the website i ordered it on which is [url]http://www.stewartsmilitaryantiques.com/display.php?getcategory=Helmets&session=d180a27655f6285b844db3459c41d4d4[/url] and im not advertising or anything, just sharing the website :v:
[QUOTE=zzzz;33659428]That is a pretty nice deal actually! I ordered one 3 days ago, a Wehrmacht helm with about 90-95% original paint, a decal about 60-75% intact I would say, semi-intact liner with intact chinstrap, (it's an m42 by the way) and it cost about 800 USD. I think it was worth it, it looks really good I actually am thinking about buying quite a few things from the website i ordered it on which is [url]http://www.stewartsmilitaryantiques.com/display.php?getcategory=Helmets&session=d180a27655f6285b844db3459c41d4d4[/url] and im not advertising or anything, just sharing the website :v:[/QUOTE] That's actually a pretty cheap website... I wont bother to order something there though, shipment costs would be too high.
[QUOTE=kirederf7;33654613]I just bought an original m42 combat helmet! Like this one: [img]http://2jager.com/_wizardimages/GerM42Heer2a.JPG[/img][/QUOTE] sexy. now post a picture of you wearing it!
[QUOTE=kirederf7;33654613]I just bought an original m42 combat helmet! Like this one: [img]http://2jager.com/_wizardimages/GerM42Heer2a.JPG[/img][/QUOTE] NICE the hole that looks like a bullet hole but that others claim isn't freaks me out! makes me not wanna put it on my head... Let me know when it arrives! I'll come over with Rik or without him depends btw hoe komt gij ineens aan 300 eur?
Went to my secret spot today, picked up some old coins and a pretty nice score! I found this chain in a big clump of dirt, I cleaned it up in a sonic cleaner and it tested at 14k gold. There's no clasp, but it's about a gram which equals 30$ by itself. [IMG]http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Esrange/100_4665.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Esrange/100_4666.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Brakke;33677154]NICE the hole that looks like a bullet hole but that others claim isn't freaks me out! makes me not wanna put it on my head... Let me know when it arrives! I'll come over with Rik or without him depends btw hoe komt gij ineens aan 300 eur?[/QUOTE] it's just a vent to keep your head cool it tends to be very hot inside a helmet when you're running around fighting
Being in Colorado we don't have many "war" sites but we do have a TON of Indian forts AND abandoned ghost towns all up in our mountains. Just last week i was up about 5 Miles west of Estes Park, and we found a small home on the side of the road, we explored and i found a 1$ coin from 1883. Not exciting but it was pretty neat.
[QUOTE=Douchebags;33680635]Being in Colorado we don't have many "war" sites but we do have a TON of Indian forts AND abandoned ghost towns all up in our mountains. Just last week i was up about 5 Miles west of Estes Park, and we found a small home on the side of the road, we explored and i found a 1$ coin from 1883. Not exciting but it was pretty neat.[/QUOTE] ohhhh man I was in colorado, all of the abandoned mines are soooo cool It would be neat as shit to explore all of the abandoned mines, but I would be concerned for my life being in one of them
[QUOTE=zzzz;33682811]ohhhh man I was in colorado, all of the abandoned mines are soooo cool It would be neat as shit to explore all of the abandoned mines, but I would be concerned for my life being in one of them[/QUOTE] Dude, come to Arizona, where there's an abandoned mine every 500 yards!
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