Boofer--(Va.)
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ThatCannonballGuy
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Regarding the brass lock you asked about:
Unfortunately for us relic-hunters, the "US" on it stands for United States Lock Company, which specialized in "postal" locks. Not military. Definitely postwar ...was in business in the 1880s, if I recall correctly.
Sorry. It's quite old, but not civil war. Howeer, there are some non-CW collectors who focus on "old locks." I've come across some of their websites. You might find this lock at one of them.
Regards,
TheCannonballGuy [PCGeorge]
Unfortunately for us relic-hunters, the "US" on it stands for United States Lock Company, which specialized in "postal" locks. Not military. Definitely postwar ...was in business in the 1880s, if I recall correctly.
Sorry. It's quite old, but not civil war. Howeer, there are some non-CW collectors who focus on "old locks." I've come across some of their websites. You might find this lock at one of them.
Regards,
TheCannonballGuy [PCGeorge]
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Nice finds you made! They span a long period of time too. We all enjoy looking at finds so post away. Good hunting, David@Dixie
Don In Virginia
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Boofer--(Va.)
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I live in Chesapeake. I have some land in Nelson Co.and I am looking
for places to dig some holes around that area.
for places to dig some holes around that area.
Boofer--(Va.)
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Thanks for the info!
That is more than I knew.
That is more than I knew.
Boofer--(Va.)
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It,s in a bean field !!!
Beans will be picked in a few weeks.
We will be there shortly after.
Only My son and I know where.(and the land owner)
We hit it pretty hard last year,but we have learned
a few new things since then.
Thanks---Boofer
Lots of luck and good hunting
One thing I have found out is that if you find some good things
fairly early, It will keep you motivated.
If you only find bad stuff you might grow tired of digging holes.
Beans will be picked in a few weeks.
We will be there shortly after.
Only My son and I know where.(and the land owner)
We hit it pretty hard last year,but we have learned
a few new things since then.
Thanks---Boofer
Lots of luck and good hunting
One thing I have found out is that if you find some good things
fairly early, It will keep you motivated.
If you only find bad stuff you might grow tired of digging holes.
Neil in West Jersey
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[quote VaBill]Id soak the large cents in olive oil[/quote]
I personally would never soak a large cent in olive oil. It destroys them from the inside, and promotes long term corrosion.
All of my large cents are cleaned in heated hydrogen peroxyde. I heat up enough to cover the coin in a the microwave (in a microwave safe bowl) until the solution begins to bubble. Then I place the coin into the hot liquid, under a heating lamp. It will fizz like an alka seltzer tablet. When it stops fizzing, the coin should be clean. You may need to replace the liquid if it gets too dirty, and repeat this process. Periodically wipe the coin very gently with a Q-tip dipped in the peroxyde, but NEVER RUB. Rinse the peroxyde off when you are finished.
I like to put a very small amount of petrolium jelly on the coin to bring out the finish. I carefully wipe off the excess with a fresh Q-tip.
Here is the same coin before & after cleaning
[attachment 37066 b4.jpg][attachment 37067 after.jpg]
I personally would never soak a large cent in olive oil. It destroys them from the inside, and promotes long term corrosion.
All of my large cents are cleaned in heated hydrogen peroxyde. I heat up enough to cover the coin in a the microwave (in a microwave safe bowl) until the solution begins to bubble. Then I place the coin into the hot liquid, under a heating lamp. It will fizz like an alka seltzer tablet. When it stops fizzing, the coin should be clean. You may need to replace the liquid if it gets too dirty, and repeat this process. Periodically wipe the coin very gently with a Q-tip dipped in the peroxyde, but NEVER RUB. Rinse the peroxyde off when you are finished.
I like to put a very small amount of petrolium jelly on the coin to bring out the finish. I carefully wipe off the excess with a fresh Q-tip.
Here is the same coin before & after cleaning
[attachment 37066 b4.jpg][attachment 37067 after.jpg]