Naval fuse

[jayhop]

I got lucky this morning. I had dug a few shell fragments that gave high tones, but I kept at it. I was actually heading back to the truck because I was about worn-out.
I got a deep high tone mixed with iron. I worked on this hole probably 45 minutes. Finally, at a measured 22 inches I hit a shell fragment. I thought I had been fooled again. After retrieving the fragment, I swung over the hole again.
There was the high tone that had stopped me to begin with. I knew what it was so I dug carefully, and discovered a 1862 naval fuse plug. It was a day maker for me. It was at 18 inches. I put the fragment back in the hole for the picture.

 

[PDH]

Awesome find and it's in great condition too. What detector were you using?

 

[fwcrawford]

Been a while since I saw anyone post a fuse…. You made a great find!!!
Congrats!!!
Is that a “timed” fuse?

 

[jayhop]

Awesome find and it's in great condition too. What detector were you using?

Thank you
Deus II, DHC program. Recovery 0, sensitivity 99, Discrimination 10, pitch audio.

 

[jayhop]

Been a while since I saw anyone post a fuse…. You made a great find!!!
Congrats!!!
Is that a “timed” fuse?

Thank you. Yes, I believe that's what the holes are for.

 

[rick in mi]

That is really cool..hhrickinmi

 

[Digger70pa]

I got lucky this morning. I had dug a few shell fragments that gave high tones, but I kept at it. I was actually heading back to the truck because I was about worn-out.
I got a deep high tone mixed with iron. I worked on this hole probably 45 minutes. Finally, at a measured 22 inches I hit a shell fragment. I thought I had been fooled again. After retrieving the fragment, I swung over the hole again.
There was the high tone that had stopped me to begin with. I knew what it was so I dug carefully, and discovered a 1862 naval fuse plug. It was a day maker for me. It was at 18 inches. I put the fragment back in the hole for the picture.

Cool finds buddy. HH

 

[Ronstar]

Totally a cool find!!!!