Joel

I bought the coil and lower shaft at the same time and then ordered a middle shaft from Minelab Detector Center in PA for $19.86 + $10 shipping in March 2019.

I went with both lower & middle shafts. Since I store the detector with the top shaft separated from the middle one it makes it easy to pick which one I will be using or to switch to another one.

I've used one as a backup option to my Whites digger. It seems to work fairly well an does have a narrower profile but maintains good depth. I don't think it is as sturdy as the White's but I haven't had an problems with it. Also the price was reasonable.

I coated the bottom 4 inches of mine with PLASTI DIP, it is used to coat tool handles. It has held up very well against abrasion.

This could turn into a life time project. The tab with writing says Schlitz and you are right the one at the bottom is 1962 - 1965 vintage. I added a better photo for reference.

After I started researching pull tabs I decided to create a display page with a timeline key. A interesting project at the time.

I would agree with you. I bought the 6" coil and have used it a few times. It works well especially in tight areas, but the 11" does seem to work very well where I hunt. I can cover more ground in the same amount of time.

A good day indeed.👍

Gerry, Interesting, informative and revealing. Thanks for your post.

I found another image that looks like a good match (bottom image) also appears to be a tapered octogonal barrel. I have included the description from the original Pinterest site for the bottom pistol shown. B) Made circa 1870s-1880s. Standard markings and features, with "F.A. Ware Boston" inscribed on the backstrap, matching numbers and smooth bird's head grips. BBL: 2 1/4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 38 RF Finish: nickel Grips: walnut Maybe this will get you closer to identification. Good luck.

Gerry, Excellent idea. I have added my responses to yours and kac's questions from the previous post you mentioned. Gerry, Well that was interesting. The TRX would respond intermittently about an 1/8" from tip at highest setting. The F-pulse did not pick it up at all. I then brought out the EQ800 and could not get a good signal in any setting (air test) sensitivity was only at 10 due to being inside the house (did do noise cancel). I was using the wife's stud earring only, no backing piece. Kac, I tried the tip and along the sides of the F pulse with no luck. I did try it on other gold earrings & rings and got good results? I also have a Gold Digger Land or Sea model which also did not register. Maybe it has stainless steel as a base metal? In normal usage the TRX gives me good depth and accuracy. Update: I did some more experimenting with the EQ800. I moved to another room bumped the sensitivity up to 15 and it would detect the original stud in Park 2, Gold 1 & best signal in Gold 2 mode.

Kac, I tried the tip and along the sides of the F pulse with no luck. I did try it on other gold earrings & rings and got good results? I also have a Gold Digger Land or Sea model which also did not register. Maybe it has stainless steel as a base metal? In normal usage the TRX gives me good depth and accuracy. Update: I did some more experimenting with the EQ800. I moved to another room bumped the sensitivity up to 15 and it would detect the original stud in Park 2, Gold 1 & best signal in Gold 2 mode.

Gerry, Well that was interesting. The TRX would respond intermittently about an 1/8" from tip at highest setting. The F-pulse did not pick it up at all. I then brought out the EQ800 and could not get a good signal in any setting (air test) sensitivity was only at 10 due to being inside the house (did do noise cancel). I was using the wife's stud earring only, no backing piece.

Gerry, Since you brought it up, which pinpointer do you recommend? I currently use a Whites TRX & Fisher F-pulse. I always respect your comments & appreciate your helpful knowledge based responses. Thanks!

A unique & interesting find. A case of right place at the right time. It looks like a boot or vest pocket gun to me. I uploaded a couple of similar images. Great find.