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JeffersWV
August 3rd, 2005, 12:56 AM
I've now broken two detectors in just a week:icon_mad: . Perhaps I should quit slamming my coil against trees and brush. Still a good day in the woods enjoying God's creations. Any ideas on the little bullet in the middle? It's around a 25 cal or so, has a tapered point which is boxed on the tip. Found at a skirmish site.
WVaTom
August 3rd, 2005, 01:03 PM
1/4 steel. Might be just a little heavy but I doubt it will break for a year or 2.:rofl: :rofl:
Martin Suiter
August 23rd, 2005, 05:01 AM
WVaTom,

Where are you from in WV. My gg grandfather did a lot of fighting in WV. He was in the 8th Va Cav..
Martin
JeffersWV
August 24th, 2005, 01:24 AM
Hi Martin. I am originally from Hurricane, WV. It's midway between Huntington (home of Marshall University) and Charleston (where I now reside). My relic hunting partner, WVTom lives close by in Red House. We do a lot of relic hunting all up and down the Kanawha River and around the New River. From what I have read, the 22nd Virginia Volunteers fought under General Floyd when they were in the eastern part of the Kanawha Valley. Unfortunately for the 22nd, Floyd was a political appointee. He failed miserably as a leader, and as a fighting man. Some called him a coward who sold out his troops. Hope your GGGrandpa survived that experience. HH
Martin Suiter
August 24th, 2005, 01:58 AM
Yes Floyd and Wise didn't get along and wouldn't support each other. My gg grandfather was from Bland County Va.. He made it till July 9th 1864. He was wounded and captured at the Battle of Monocacy. He did live through the war though. I'm jealous of you guys. I've always wanted to detect for CW relics. Now my back won't stand the walking. I joined this board to see and read what you guys are finding.
Martin
WVaTom
August 24th, 2005, 12:00 PM
WVaTom,

Where are you from in WV. My gg grandfather did a lot of fighting in WV. He was in the 8th Va Cav..
Martin

Putnam Co. My GG Grandfather also fought with the 8th VA Cav,Co H. He was from Hurricane W.Va.:bthumb:
Martin Suiter
August 25th, 2005, 03:02 AM
WVaTom,

Glad to meet some one that's hooked up with the 8th Va Cav.. My GG Grandfather was in Company F. He also had two brothers and two brothers inlaw in Co. F with him. Have you seen this? http://www.geocities.com/coh41/8VaCav.html

Martin
WVaTom
August 25th, 2005, 11:42 AM
I have seen it before. I should send in my GG Grandfathers pic.:bthumb: