Anyone know what this is?

[Smoky bandit]

Very cool find :Y:

 

[Mackka]

That's a great find mate, well done.
Mackka :Y:

 

[SC75]

Thanks guys. I'm pretty stoked with that one.
Got to dig everything it's a ball breaker when you only walk a few metres and keep hitting a target, it's hard work but it can pay off in the long run.

 

[silver]

Wow vesta match box ,... who'd a thunk it hey !
Top find SC75. 8)

 

[numpty]

thats a awesome find, still in good nick for being 20 inches down too.

 

[Goldpick]

I think the lettering will be the key to identifying it, even if just partial word or manufacturer name - other than that, haven't got a clue.

What's the best way to clean it Goldpick? i tried with hot water and a toothbrush.

Maybe try a stiffer bristled brush, usually does the job on copper coins coated in black gunk over the top of the original green patina. Might just take several rounds of scrubbing, though shouldn't do too much damage - not sure what else to try.

 

[B5MECH]

:Y: :Y: 8) :Y: Yeah how good it's that I wonder what else could be there
Nice one SC

 

[golddiggerart]

Would be Brass.... ??

 

[SC75]

I will give it a go Goldpick and B5MECH I will head back on the weekend and go over the whole area

 

[SC75]

Would be Brass.... ??

Not sure mate but I will try clean it up more and have a better look.

 

[Daggy]

These finds are the most important ones to me, I just love to think about the mystery and story of who owned these artifacts.

Good Job
Daggy

 

[B5MECH]

I will give it a go Goldpick and B5MECH I will head back on the weekend and go over the whole area

Forgot to add, Find of the month there SC may as well make it impossible who to vote for :lol: :lol: :lol:
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20837
:Y:

 

[SC75]

I found this today but not sure what it is.
It's heavy and seems like some sort of explosive device???
Anyone know what it is?

 

[mudgee hunter]

Hit it with a big hammer and see!!!!!

 

[SC75]

haha no chance. I found it on alluvial ground and gold pretty close by but wasn't too keen bringing it home.

 

[7.62marksman]

if it is blue it may be a military practice round
cant remember which i will get back to you or someone here will know
if its not blue then leave it alone
i think it is an 84mm anti tank round look at the one on the far left

 

[SC75]

What a pissa Marksman hahaha. It's definitely not blue mate.

 

[7.62marksman]

i realy hope i am wrong BUT if is not blue and it is what i think then it is still live and will go

 

[aussiefarmer]

It looks like a modern bolt in the tip and a big hole corroded in the side exposing what could be wet gummed up powder and a cap like base on it or am i seeing things ?

 

[SC75]

Maybe AF not to sure mate? I didn't mess around with it. The area was worked in the late 1800s and they left a shitload of junk but no adits or shafts around, so no need for explosives unless they were blowing up surface area?? Don't know, it just seemed a bit dodgy taking it back home.