Any ideas?

We found this on our 1st metal detecting excursion. We have no idea if it is old. And we are not quite sure what exact type it is. Any knowledge is much appreciated.
Thank you.

Any ideas ? by Jamie Johnson posted Jul 30, 2018 at 11:37 AM

 

Yes there appears to be one. I read online to soak in vinegar. I have been letting it soak for 2 days. New to this sorry. Trying to upload more pics but my files are to big.

 

Posted a couple more pics. Don't have a tape measure at the moment but it is about 6-7" long.

 

This is the day we found it

 

Thank you so much for the info and your time. Much appreciated.

 

And images need to be UNDER 1 MB, but it looks like you've discovered that!!! Looks like a FUN FIND!!!!

 

Thank you. Yes it was a fun trip. We actually passed by the same spot on our way down the trail with no hits. On our way back it picked it up. We weren't having any luck at first but at the end of the day I felt lucky for sure lol.

 

Thanks. I hope to be lucky enough to find more

 

FUN TIP....I don't carry a tape measure with me, but years ago I measured my hand....spread wide open as wide as I could.....then measured thumb tip to pinky tip.....for me it's exactly 8 1/2".....and has been easy to always remember......and always have "handy"............oooooh...how bad is THAT pun!!!!!

 

Hi,
The American paper dollar is 6¼" long. I always used it to tell the difference between a 5" plate and a 7" plate. Usually I carry a tape measure, a black lite and a magnet when I go yard shopping.
greg

 

Thank you for the tips.

 

That's a great tip Aquitaine, I just measured mine, right hand is 7" span and left is 7-1/2". and I'm (mostly) right handed.

 

Ok I did some more cleaning on it. Got the handle hole cleared out and there was like some sort of pin in there. Sorry for the wording I know nothing about tools and stuff like this lol.

 

Just to bring back fond memories of watching my daddy building or repairing things, I wish that almost-oblong "hole" in the last picture (originally/still) held a "bubble level" mechanism.

 

Possibly a cedar shake roofing tool.