DIV 54 shell find

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    Macon Sizemore
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      Was delighted to find my first intact shell at DIV 54.  A Hotchkiss with an iron anvil fuze. It was a shallow find in the woods just 12 feet from a Schenkl shell that another digger found.  The lesson is when you find one percussive dud there is a high likelihood that another round was fired after the dud.  Scour the area!  It was a beautiful property to hunt. Thanks for the opportunity to explore and dig a new site.

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      • #7838
        Profile PhotoDoug Stokes
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          Was glad to be there to see both shells fresh from the ground!! Congrats!

        • #7834
          Profile PhotoMacon Sizemore
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            Before and after pix of the Hotchkiss. The percussion fuze cleaned up nicely.

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            Profile PhotoJim Farley
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              Ya baby that put a smile on your face huh

            • #7811
              Profile PhotoRob Langdon
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                Congratulations on that find! Thank you for sharing!

              • #7810
                Profile PhotoDean Ryberg
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                  That was awesome Macon! So glad you got that baby!👍

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