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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 6:24:34 PM(UTC)
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Todays hunt with a mate and my first brit florin 1916, retro toy gun and still working, 2 silver rings both stamped, oldish lighter , $31goldies, 1934 shilling , 1936 sixpence and usuall brit and nz pennys. Took a good 5 hours though with it being so trashy.
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 6:49:36 PM(UTC)
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 8:18:31 PM(UTC)
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That lighter looks similar to one I dragged out of the mud near here, turned out to be a Japanese one from the 50's
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 8:19:02 PM(UTC)
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Awesome. Is it a cap gun?
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 8:19:11 PM(UTC)
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 8:28:06 PM(UTC)
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Nice, was that from the racecourse?
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 9:06:45 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: coinnut Go to Quoted Post
Nice, was that from the racecourse?


not quite the racecourse, drive in the camp ground main gate, head towards the racecourse entry and to the right are gum trees and big pines and a path, was just in there was the florin and other silvers, yes the rings were in the racecourse however, and most of the goldies as you would expect.
Keen to try more in the camp ground next

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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 9:11:42 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: snowdrop Go to Quoted Post
Awesome. Is it a cap gun?


Not sure but could be the older type, its all metal and is a prairie 45 and wierd thing is on one side it says made in new zealand and the other says made in Australia

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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 9:15:29 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: snowdrop Go to Quoted Post
Awesome. Is it a cap gun?

Not sure but could be the older type, its all metal and is a prairie 45 and wierd thing is on one side it says made in new zealand and the other says made in Australia.

also been a weekend of knuckle bones, 3 at burwood school and one at motukarara. .I find it bizzare how you seem to find alot of one thing at random times
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 9:36:30 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Mudwiggle Go to Quoted Post
That lighter looks similar to one I dragged out of the mud near here, turned out to be a Japanese one from the 50's

Yes does say made in japan , jet flame
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 9:49:48 PM(UTC)
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nice finds, sweet silver.I have the same gun..half a gun anyway..NZ half:)
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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 10:30:14 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: jimmy bedrock Go to Quoted Post
nice finds, sweet silver.I have the same gun..half a gun anyway..NZ half:)

Cool, im still trying to find on the net what age it is..and makers ,any ideas?

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Posted : Sunday, 21 September 2014 11:59:19 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Erickd Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: coinnut Go to Quoted Post
Nice, was that from the racecourse?


not quite the racecourse, drive in the camp ground main gate, head towards the racecourse entry and to the right are gum trees and big pines and a path, was just in there was the florin and other silvers, yes the rings were in the racecourse however, and most of the goldies as you would expect.
Keen to try more in the camp ground next


Hey bud just be aware that the racecourse is private property and you need permission to dig there. Ive been trying for ages and have been told no because its sacred maori land.
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Posted : Monday, 22 September 2014 12:12:32 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Chrispy Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: Erickd Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: coinnut Go to Quoted Post
Nice, was that from the racecourse?


not quite the racecourse, drive in the camp ground main gate, head towards the racecourse entry and to the right are gum trees and big pines and a path, was just in there was the florin and other silvers, yes the rings were in the racecourse however, and most of the goldies as you would expect.
Keen to try more in the camp ground next


Hey bud just be aware that the racecourse is private property and you need permission to dig there. Ive been trying for ages and have been told no because its sacred maori land.


oh heck didnt know that, how about the camp ground area ?
Wont go back in the race area anyway, full of trash. Jeepers hope I dont have some Maori spirt visit me tonight

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Posted : Monday, 22 September 2014 12:18:24 PM(UTC)
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All this location talk begs the question...........Should we be so liberal with flashing around place and location names for all to see, such as is being done in this thread? Soooo many reasons why I believe this to be a BIG mistake. Without going into details, I've learned my lesson from doing this in the past.

It's absolutely up to each individual to call it how they see fit but using place names for all in sundry to see, WILL only cause the detecting community problems in the future. Remember....you have no idea WHO is reading this thread and taking notes!
Just a friendly warning to all.
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Posted : Monday, 22 September 2014 8:53:37 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: number8wire Go to Quoted Post
All this location talk begs the question...........Should we be so liberal with flashing around place and location names for all to see, such as is being done in this thread? Soooo many reasons why I believe this to be a BIG mistake. Without going into details, I've learned my lesson from doing this in the past.

It's absolutely up to each individual to call it how they see fit but using place names for all in sundry to see, WILL only cause the detecting community problems in the future. Remember....you have no idea WHO is reading this thread and taking notes!
Just a friendly warning to all.

Yes I think you are absolutely right with what your saying, I wont mention locations ever again.
Thanks n8w I can see how it would cause problems, I guess its the fascination of Christchurch history and what you find gives a story of what went on in the past.

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Posted : Monday, 22 September 2014 8:54:23 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Erickd Go to Quoted Post
oh heck didnt know that, how about the camp ground area ?
Wont go back in the race area anyway, full of trash. Jeepers hope I dont have some Maori spirt visit me tonight



All land is owned by someone, please do your research before assuming it's a free for all.
I'm still in damage control from a digger who blatently hopped a fence and screwed my private permission a couple of months ago.

Areas that are Wahi Tapu or similar are very sensitive, a spirit would be the least of your worries if caught.

More care please.

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Posted : Monday, 22 September 2014 10:29:45 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Erickd Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: number8wire Go to Quoted Post
All this location talk begs the question...........Should we be so liberal with flashing around place and location names for all to see, such as is being done in this thread? Soooo many reasons why I believe this to be a BIG mistake. Without going into details, I've learned my lesson from doing this in the past.

It's absolutely up to each individual to call it how they see fit but using place names for all in sundry to see, WILL only cause the detecting community problems in the future. Remember....you have no idea WHO is reading this thread and taking notes!
Just a friendly warning to all.

Yes I think you are absolutely right with what your saying, I wont mention locations ever again.
Thanks n8w I can see how it would cause problems, I guess its the fascination of Christchurch history and what you find gives a story of what went on in the past.



Absolutely agree with you 100 percent on the social history aspect of Victorian and Edwardian Christchurch....facinating stuff alright. If you read any of my posts, you'll see that much of my focus, research and effort goes into recovering piece by piece, as much of that lost social history as possible. Infact, many of the finds I have made may seem like old junk to some in our detecting community but to me and others like me, our past in what ever form it may take, is worth saving from the ravages of time and decay. It is with hope that one day, my kids and eventually their kids will be able to look back, to see and hold, tangible evidence of what life was like in Christchurch 200 years ago....not just in images online or behind glass in a museum.
As you can see, to me detecting is not just a hobby but almost ( at a stretch) a social obligation.....with the odd wee benefit of a bit of gold now and again!
By all means share your passion and facination for this incredible hobby of ours online but just be aware that not all people out there follow our enthusiasm and passion with the same positive thoughts and intentions.....hope that makes sense.
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Posted : Sunday, 8 February 2015 11:05:14 AM(UTC)
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Hi there,
I just found this same type of toy gun (a little damaged) in my back yard while excavating for a chicken coop. The safety is missing as is the tip of the barrel. Any ideas further on the maker or rarity / value?
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Posted : Sunday, 8 February 2015 12:33:37 PM(UTC)
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Hi there,
I just found this same type of toy gun (a little damaged) in my back yard while excavating for a chicken coop. The safety is missing as is the tip of the barrel. Any ideas further on the maker or rarity / value?
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no idea, been looking on the net, odd thing is that one side says made in new zealand and the our side made in Australia. .bizarre

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