I was out of town too. Wow, thanks for those pictures Joe, the extra effort is appreciated, that's the one I had about 23-24 years ago! Those machines won the west at the end of the 1970's and 1980's, just like the 6 gun in the 1870's and 1880's. It was the highest tech machine for gold at the time. The same goose neck shape as the old Compass machines. There was an arm rest attachment available that hooked onto the back of the handle that supported just below a persons elbow. Also a hipmount conversion as well, I do not know if it was from Garrett or custom made. Bigger 12.5" or 14" coils were also available. Yes that machine is the Granddaddy of the Scorpion, with about the same 15 kHz circuit. Yes the more metal away from the coil the better. Thanks for sharing.
But I wonder if the new Scorpion is made a little hotter and has more depth than that old Gold Hunter, or about the same??
That is neat Bill. I also use to buy treasure magazines starting about the mid 1970's, Treasure, Treasure Search, and Treasure Found.