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conserving flintlock rifle

it was recovered in salt water.. butt is missing but rest is there.. once i get email i'll send you the pics.
- bonesbda
- Post #4
- Aug 19, 2010
- Forum: Cleaning and Repairing
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conserving flintlock rifle

found a early 1800's flintlock while diving recently.. what's best method to conserve it? electrolysis? and how would i go about it? it's currently soaking in fresh water..and is slightly covered in encrustations.. tried to post pic but was too large. thanks in advance...
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- Thread
- Aug 18, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Cleaning and Repairing
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Where to start?

hey...i'd offer about 250 each...sell locally for about 300-350 last one i bought.. what other bermuda bottles you got?
- bonesbda
- Post #21
- Dec 2, 2008
- Forum: General Chat
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great day of diving 23/8/08

the coins were in a small off set stack...just sitting there for the picking... [;)][;)][;)]
- bonesbda
- Post #10
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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great day of diving 23/8/08

any time you like...always willing to talk "shop" have a nasty suspicion i may already know you...this is bermuda...lol
- bonesbda
- Post #7
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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More Downeast Maine diving finds

nice finds....looks like a good area..
- bonesbda
- Post #14
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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I dug this on my anniversary maybe its a sign?

that depends on the wife...it might be packed with digging tools..lol
- bonesbda
- Post #3
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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great day of diving 23/8/08

definately think it was a great day...especially since i'm not likely to dive for about 2 weeks ..
- bonesbda
- Post #5
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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great day of diving 23/8/08

last batch was group of cod bottles, bermudian barbadoes and jamaica. 1 torpedo, 1 codd hybrid.and one crown top new york beer
- bonesbda
- Post #4
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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great day of diving 23/8/08

other side of the coins. 1826 x5...1806 and 1797. one coin missing..given to co-collector/ friend
- bonesbda
- Post #3
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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great day of diving 23/8/08

then found a cluster of 7 coins. william iv and george iii.
- bonesbda
- Post #2
- Aug 23, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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great day of diving 23/8/08

went to my fav spot today....turned up some nice bottle plus other bits. 2 patent bottles, 1 pf herring, 1 1820 cylinder, 1 1780 porter, small carter's ink, knike spoon and and shackle
- bonesbda
- Thread
- Aug 23, 2008
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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this months finds

normally takes me at least 40-50 codd bottles before i find a hybrid.
- bonesbda
- Post #9
- Aug 9, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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this months finds

the codd/torpedo hybrid's are pretty rare.... if ya want one...let me know...i normally put them for consignment for about $80-90 the small ones are even rarer!!
- bonesbda
- Post #8
- Aug 9, 2008
- Forum: Digging and Finding
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over 365 bottles for sell

i'm looking for bermuda bottles...do any say bermuda on them? if so get me a pic of them and a price...
- bonesbda
- Post #21
- Aug 9, 2008
- Forum: Bottles for Sale or Trade (WTS, WTT)