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Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!!

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	Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « on: March 05, 2009, 11:19:50 am »

Hello Everyone,
While surfing for articals on Antique Weapons Etc. I came across the artical that I will post the url below. Just thought It needed to shared with the group due to safety concerns,,Best Wishes to All... Rob

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009, 04:08:59 am »

Very interesting article!
As an ex army soldier I am aware of the danger of unexploded munitions
Trust me they drove it in our heads all the time

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #2 on: March 06, 2009, 05:11:57 am »

Definitely, a good heads up article for the novice hunter. Thanks for putting it out there. Who knows how many lives could be saved by spreading this kind of knowledge.

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #3 on: March 06, 2009, 07:10:00 am »

Thanks for that article. There is always a danger of uncovering dangerous items no matter where you dig. If in doubt leave alone.

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #4 on: March 06, 2009, 08:15:36 am »

Not only digging them but just finding them too. About 2 years ago someone close to where I live found and unexploded WWII munition. We had to call in the local authorities as well as EOD from the service. Please be careful with these.

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #5 on: March 06, 2009, 10:59:11 am »

Yes Unfortunately these are everywhere left by all goverments who where engaged in conflicts
I have heard of things still washing up on shore in europe from WW11, esp around the beaches of Normandy. I just recently watched a Treasure Quest program where they were in the english channal and there are still underwater mines located there. Its just amazing how many unexploded munitions are actually out there,,,Best Wishes to All,,,,Rob

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #6 on: May 19, 2009, 02:49:02 pm »

That's sad...

I've seen a WWI 3-inch projectile detonate after 80 years underwater (90ft. deep.)

A torch was used and the projectile (the steel head, not the brass casing) was rolled into place in front of the torch flame pulled by a string (pulled from a distance). After about 40 seconds of the flame the projectile went off!...again after 80 years underwater!!!

You truly never know. Huh?

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #7 on: May 20, 2009, 11:26:25 am »

Hi Wiser.
You are absolutely correct! I read a story not long ago, About a man who was a demolitions expert for the local police dept who was retired. He was in the bussiness of civil war relics, He defused many civil war ordanance pieces, unfortunately it was a piece that he was working on that took his life. You can never be to carefull with unexploded munitions.
Best Wises....Rob

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #8 on: May 20, 2009, 12:08:19 pm »

Vintage Find in Landfill: A Civil War Projectile

I just saw this yesterday. A landfill employee searching for metal to recycle found a 16-inch-long hunk of metal described as a "projectile" from the Civil War. Bomb squad blew it up, but a collector said it was valued between $300-1000.

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	Re: Beware Of Old Civil War Buried Civil War Munitions!! « Reply #9 on: May 20, 2009, 12:16:28 pm »

Hi Sue.
Great artical thanks for posting it. This just goes to show how easily unexploded
devices are stumbled across, not to mention where they are found & how long they have been there... Best Wishes,,,,Rob

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