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| Great Detecting Finds This is one of the most gratifying pages to be able to have on mywebsite. It is a showcase of the things that Big Valley and its customers have found. Some of these have great stories behind them, whereas others are merely quiet tributes to the tenacity and the dedication of time and energy the true detectorist possesses. This will always be a work in progress, with pictures frequently posted before text. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helping preserve our natural resources...
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Folsom Lake silver...
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In October of 2007 I had gotten permission to hunt an old house I had had my eye on for a while. I selected my Minelab Explorer SE to take down there, and, as you can see from these silver dimes and Indianhead penny I found, it did not disappoint!
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I took out one of my customers who had purchased a White's M6 from me for field training. We had an excellent session, and this is what he came away with from that trip.
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This ring is one of my earlier finds. I dug it at about 8" with the Explorer II. I tried to find out something about it, and finally ended up posting it to a forum. There I was told that the marks on the back of the ring were very old ones from Britain!
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This Australian penny from 1927 I found along with this white gold ring when I was out water detecting with the Excalibur from Minelab. I was surprised to find such an old coin in the water so far away from where it came from, and it was one of the more exciting finds I made that week.
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Larry's kebobs are famous around the world!!!!
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After listening to him about the likely location of the ring, and being very familiar with the specific ground conditions in that area, I came to the conclusion that the pulse induction Surf Pi Pro would be the right machine for the job. Since he had lost the ring in approximately 3' to 4' of water, it was important to get him set up with a detector that could be fully submersed, if necessary.
Well, Kris and his wife Jennifer went back up to the Lake, and determined the general area to be covered. I had discussed proper searching procedures with Kris, and, to make sure he would have everything he needed to be successful, I also lent him my Sierra Super Scoop to aid in his hunt, telling him thow to use it to avoid wasting time. He planned his search methodically, and proceeded searching from the lake's edge into the water a ways before going back to the edge. And, as he headed back to the edge, he struck gold. Literally. Yes, it was his own gold, but still.... Their original plan had involved selling the detector if or when the ring was recovered, but after the thrill of the find, the decision was made to hang onto their Surf Pi Pro. The temporary loss of the ring had made them realize how sad it is to lose something that important. Now they are hoping to recover more lost valuables, and try to return them to their owners! ****************************************************************
Recently I was out hunting with the Fisher F75, and uncovered this nice cache of mostly silver coins wrapped in cloth and a plastic bag.
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During the first hour out with his White's DFX my customer, whose name I did not get permission to mention, found all these objects.
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OK, so these are some rings I have left over after the "good ones" I found over the years were confiscated by my wife....
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Got these pics and note recently from one of my customers. This is a coin from Panama which was made into a key chain. I found it yesterday at a local park. The coin showed up on the DFX as a dime, which I thought was strange due to its size. When I got home I looked it up on the internet and found that it is 1/10th of a Balboa which means it is a dime, I guess. Looks like the DFX knew it was a dime! Another fellow told me that he found one and it showed up on his DFX as a quarter. On the internet I read that this coin has been minted by several mints all around the globe and that the metal content will change depending on where it was minted. I guess that is why it showed up as two different coins. ****************************************************************
I can't tell you how many pictures I have like this one to attest to a few hours spent detecting. And although it may not seem particularly valuable, finding a lot of objects is both satisfying and instructive. The finds you do make can indicate that, depending on what you are hunting for, you need to adjust your machine's settings. Or, on the other hand, it can show that you are exactly on the right track, but just have not run into what you are after. These variables make having an expert, who is readily available for any questions that may arise, an invaluable part of your detecting experience. ****************************************************************
Fisher F2 finds...
I thought I would send you some finds that I have made with my Fisher F2 that I purchased from you a few month back. I have had a great time with this machine finding 328 clad coins and a couple that are a little more unique, to me anyways. Starting from the top right to left 1919 wheat penny, 1946 wheat penny, 1952 wheat penny, 1958 wheat penny, 1960 Canada penny. The bottom right to left is a 1945 Merc dime, 1953 Roosevelt dime, 1936 Buffalo nickel. And the bottom is my first ring that I have found so far; it is a 925 silver ring with a stone that I don't know what it is. I love this new hobby and can't wait until I master this detector so that I can grow into a better one. Thanks for the help into this hobby, Larry. Jeff.'
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"Site to Site, Season to Season"
Located in Citrus Heights, California, we are an easy drive from Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Roseville, Rocklin, Orangevale, Folsom, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Loomis, Placerville, Woodland, Davis, Granite Bay, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Auburn, Marysville, Dixon, Yuba City, Lodi, Stockton, Galt and many more places. Call for directions! Last updated March 9, 2008 Text supplied by third parties may be edited. |
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In February 2008 I was contacted by the Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis. They were interested in a machine that could detect medium sized iron objects. I asked them a few questions and found out they were looking for temperature probes. They've been working to restore the Koho salmon population in this area, and it was important to recover the data on the temperature fluctuations from this particular watershed.
'Nice talking with you the other day!
Tom is one of those customers who take full advantage of my services to become successful. After he had used his detector for a while without finding any serious gold, which is what he was targeting, he called me. I gave him some advice on a few changes, and he sent me this note, along with the picture, within a few days of that conversation. 
Two silvers and an old Indian... 
Newbie M6 training...
Lion ring...
Aussie penny... 
Always a good find...
I spend a lot of time field training my clients, so that their metal detectors do not end up in the closet. But sometimes, the hunt is for something much more specific than the average unique or valuable treasure. Such was the case with Kris K. of Sacramento, who had lost his wedding ring in Lake Tahoe, and was not willing to abandon it. He called me about renting a machine from me, but needed a water machine, which I do not rent out. He then got a dive outfit from Lake Tahoe to look in the general area where the ring was lost, without any results. Finally, 2 days later, he decided to come and buy a metal detector from me.
Once we decided on the Surf Pi Pro for him, I spent the lesson, which I include in the purchase of a new detector, showing him how to properly identify targets.
Uncovered cache...
First time....
Confiscated...
Panama money....
Universal...
' Hello Larry.