In Shock When The Unthinkable Happens While Metal Detecting River

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks for watching. This was an unbelievable experience. Have nice rest of your week, Mike😊

[@peggynulsen1365]

Wow. What an amazing historical find. That there was so much left preserved after so many years is also amazing. RIP to the soldier who died there.

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Peggy. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@cynthiahanna3212]

WOW- I was mesmerized! What a fantastic find. I'm thinking that poor soldier died there. Cherish those finds! A sad part of American History.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you Cynthia!!!!!

[@DouglasBellis]

That being apparently the case, where is the skeleton? A real puzzle. Nice find though😮

[@DowntoEarthDetecting2000]

Mike that was so surreal! Finding those personal items from a time of conflict can only mean one thing I feel. That poor man wouldn’t have left his gun and only means of protecting himself surely, you even have his penknife! Amazing finds indeed and the rifle was made in my home town of Enfield in the UK, thank you for sharing. ❤ I also metal detect and it never ceases to amaze me what pieces of history we bring back to life 🙏🤗🙏 All the best, Julie 😊

[@gr8finds196]

@@DowntoEarthDetecting2000 hello Julie. Thanks for the kind words. Good luck metal detecting and have a wonderful week, Mike

[@wixsights2945]

Thanks Mike, watch you and Chigg all the time. Such bitter - sweet. The war equipment of one dead soldier and the wonder of how his demise happened and having his story told. This led me to closing my eyes and watching the battle as it happened. This soldier now did not die alone as we witness history.

[@gr8finds196]

Ah my. Thanks you so much for the kind words. Appreciate also the historical side to your comment. Love it😊

[@OG_Bearcat]

Ohio here. WOW, Mike!!! The best two hours you could have buddy! I bet Chigg is so happy for you!! I sure am!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@OG_Bearcat thanks Bear cat. Yeah he was like how Awesome!! Love your bear cat logo by the way. 😊

[@theodorerooseveltcharlesto1555]

Congratulations Mike thanks for sharing your finds. Although tragic to think a youngman had lost his life in battle but it is all part of our History in America and you where ment to find it. God Bless

[@gr8finds196]

God bless and thank you!!!

[@metalmeddling]

Thanks for showing the book cover as a reference! It definitely helps put what you found in perspective! Awsome finds, thanks for saving our American history!

[@gr8finds196]

Glad it was helpful & thank you for watching!!

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

WOW!!! Simply Unbelievable finds Mike!! Definitely a Day & Hunt to remember & THANK YOU for sharing he experience with us!

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Steve. Thanks man

[@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat]

Mike you had an epic day, lifetime civil war finds all in one location. It must have been a very surreal moment for you. Whatever may have happened to the soldier, you were truly meant to find the proud items he wore and used. W love you to, you are a wonderful person with a great passion. 😀👍👏🙏

[@gr8finds196]

Oh my you guys. Thanks so much!!!!!

[@pappawmiked2162]

Wow! A once in a lifetime find, all in one spot! Congratulations Mike! I am really happy for you!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you Pappaw Mike!! Appreciate ya

[@juliegriffin7609]

Wow! What an amazing hunt! I was astonished to see you found the gun that went with all of that. Way to go Mike! 💖💯

[@gr8finds196]

@@juliegriffin7609 hi Julie. Thank you. Looking forward to spring time and getting back Here.

[@rogercrawley6966]

A truly epic video of an incredible experience, I'm sure. Wow! That was so awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing, Mike!

[@gr8finds196]

Appreciate ya Roger!!

[@crispy63]

Awesome finds congratulations

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching.

[@scornell66]

That is just amazing....congratulations!!! Thanks for sharing

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks and have a nice weekend!!

[@oregonrain4249]

Oh My Goodness.... That is unbelievable indeed. Like to have heard the Chigs gasp when you told him! Watching from Oregon. 👍

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks 😊. Yeah he was like " Amazing"!!

[@dwightpickens2895]

Absolutely awesome 👌 congrats on your finds

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bells1054]

Congratulations Mike! That is the stuff dreams are made of! Wow, wow!

[@gr8finds196]

@@bells1054 thank you. I'm still in disbelief even after a week.

[@69kiwijon]

Now that's what you call a GR8 FINDS. Congratulations! 🎉🎉❤

[@gr8finds196]

Yes! Thank you!

[@benjaminharlow3743]

Well done, congrats on a historical find!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!

[@donniecanby9681]

Good morning, Mike. You definitely had a great day, Civil War artifacts recovery. I'm from Martinsburg, W.V. and would love to find something amazing like that. It's so hard to find places to hunt. Congrats, Donnie- W.V. Veteran 🇺🇸

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Eveyone of us wish to find somthign like this... amazing.. congrats one more time!

[@cowtownokla]

OMG! Fantastic grouping of artifacts! Congratulations!

[@gr8finds196]

@@cowtownokla thank you!!!!

[@tim9430]

Wow! That was quite a score. Some real American history. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Tim!!!!!!!

[@edwins1402]

Oregon here. What a day man!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks!!

[@TC-bj8pu]

Great find! Thanks for sharing!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you for watching & have a nice weekend, MIKE

[@peterlauter3505]

wow Mike find of a lifetime. Congrats

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Pete. Hope u are safe tonight. 😊

[@ohiofredl]

Very nice finds thanks for posting.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks for watching!

[@levinos5114]

Wow. i am in awe. Never been more envious of someone elses hunt

[@gr8finds196]

@@levinos5114 thanks. Hope you get something amazing one day. Have a great week, Mike

[@oilerfreak]

Congratulations bud, that is so awesome for you.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!!!

[@josephlwallssr6166]

EXCELLENT FIND! CONGRADULATIONS!😊

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@BIGALL7777]

Amazing finds Mike ! Congratulations !

[@gr8finds196]

@@BIGALL7777 thank you!!!

[@martinholloway7694]

What an amazing find! This is the discovery of a lifetime. Awesome content.

[@gr8finds196]

@@martinholloway7694 thank you so much Martin. Found a really cool Colonial piece today while searching a Corn field. Hopefully have a video up soon.

[@greeneyes1963]

Truely a great find!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you😊

[@greeneyes1963]

@@gr8finds196 Thank you for bringing us your adventures.

[@pineyman13]

Congratulations Amazing Finds !!!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!

[@gregturnbow7089]

Wow, what an incredible find!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you Greg. Appreciate ya sir.

[@glennnorth7934]

Awesome find Mike. Chiggs will love it.

[@gr8finds196]

@@glennnorth7934 thank you!!!

[@SundayOrmond]

That was incredible! Amazing discovery!

[@gr8finds196]

@@SundayOrmond thank you. Appreciate ya

[@brentk4418]

What an extraordinary haul. Huge congratulations.

[@gr8finds196]

@@brentk4418 thank you

[@shanesmith1053]

Great saves Mike! Congrats on some fantastic relics! Take care!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Shane. have a nice weekend, MIKE

[@mattedwards4533]

Glad you hit the jackpot!

[@gr8finds196]

@@mattedwards4533 thanks Matt!

[@kanebrown8438]

What an amazing discovery ! Congratulations !!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wedgesmudge6893]

That's incredible! I've watched alot of metal detecting videos, but wow! Fascinating historical find.

[@gr8finds196]

@@wedgesmudge6893 thank you for that. Have a nice week.

[@glendamears3618]

Amazing finds, great history relics too

[@gr8finds196]

@@glendamears3618 thank you!!!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Perfect!

[@jimgrisham6054]

Super great finds, you have some amazing hunts with chigg and your solo hunts, keep up the vids.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks so much!!

[@show-metreasure3438]

Man o man Mr Mike, thats absolutely amazing!!!! Congratulations

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you very much!

[@Nighthawk1966]

Wow, simply unbelievable finds buddy ! Great job !!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Night Hawk!!!!!!!!!

[@AnotherMN_Fan]

That was fun to watch! Well deserved! Thanks, Mike.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks again!

[@kennethdrebenstedt3943]

Most excellent find, happy for you.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks!

[@briananseeuw3534]

You need to go back set up a water barrier and see if you find any human remains so they can be buried properly. I think this was where he was killed more likely than not

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Just outstanding! So rare to find a grouping like this. You KILLED it today. Congrats man.

[@gr8finds196]

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 thank you so much. Just hope I got all the bullets. I am sure they came from the soldiers cartridge box. They was all within a 5 foot area. I didn't even know at first what the musket was. I had my hand in the mud there about 6 inches and felt it and thought it was just a tree limb. And pulled on it to get it out of the way to see what else was there. Couldn't believe what was happening to be honest. Then found the box plate.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

@@gr8finds196 Oh I'm SURE you found his cartridge box. Ought to be a finial and some rivets there too. Maybe more. I once found a belt buckle and cartridge box containing 17 .69 cal buck & Balls. No box plate though. Did find the remains of the tin insert. And I once found a breastplate with a half a sword scabbard in the same hole but nothing else. What state are you in?

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

@@gr8finds196 oh, and I'm a new sub of yours.

[@gr8finds196]

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 thanks for subbing. I am already subbed to you. I live in Pennsylvania. Have a nice week, Mike

[@dgermain3555]

Wow. Congrats! Once in a lifetime find.

[@gr8finds196]

@@dgermain3555 thank you. Have a nice weekend.

[@johnsonfamilyadventures692]

Wow incredible finds 🎉🎉🎉 Keep swinging 👌👍👏🇺🇸

[@gr8finds196]

@@johnsonfamilyadventures692 thank you!

[@mandybrown7758]

Wow Mike that is an unbelievable spot of finds Thanks so much for sharing

[@gr8finds196]

@@mandybrown7758 HI Mandy. Thank you!!!!

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Wow, Mike. Super congratulations on those amazing finds. Very likely, a soldier lost his life at that spot. I'm happy you were able to retrieve his things. The pocketknife is very special and personal.❤

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Cynthia. Yes, pocket knives are actually one of my favorite items to find. I think I have said that in other videos.

[@StealthWoodworks]

Almost looks like the knife was open too. Maybe he was hunkering down digging out a bullet or cutting some strips of cloth for a tourniquet.

[@northernfound]

Holy crap! Amazing jackpot of finds. Congrats Mike!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks a bunch!

[@gregpatz9794]

Congratulations on the finds Mike

[@gr8finds196]

Hey buddy!! thanks man. Miss you all!! Hope all is well.

[@richardmarsh9257]

Wow, what a find! Watching from Northeast Alabama.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Richard!!!!!!!! Hope you are safe this evening with the weather.

[@GabrielSeigel]

Oklahoma here... That is amazing and horrible at the same time... Heavy emotions going on... Thank you for sharing... God Bless You and your Family ✌️

[@gr8finds196]

God Bless you Gabriel. Stay safe & thank you!!!!!!

[@jeanp.1303]

Hey there Mike! Awesome day detecting for you. Congrats! I’ve never seen you without a hat on BTW. 😆 Hope to catch up and hunt with you again this season. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gr8finds196]

Hey Jean. Thanks. Hope you are doing well. 😊

[@jimkovach386]

It doesn’t get better than that congratulations!!!

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Jim. Thanks 😊

[@jeffreywashbourne8074]

A big congratulations to you Mike what an Awesome day

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you Jeffrey!!!!!!!!!

[@SkiSearcher]

Mike ! this was your day brother and i am so glad you got to make a historic find like this ! it reminds me of Brandon Suttons moment when he found his plates and bullets / knife in the creek . hunt of a lifetime man ! God Bless 🙏 - Matt

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much!! Yes I remember when he found that stuff. I was actually featured in a video with his video in an episode of Ken King's weekly dirt. I had found a gold coin in a civil war campsite. God Bless you also!!

[@SkiSearcher]

@@gr8finds196 awesome i will check it out 🤙🏴‍☠️

[@gr8finds196]

​@@SkiSearcherkzbin.info/www/bejne/h6XZpmyXoNJ4b9ksi=m_vU6dKT7hAmHSLS

[@SkiSearcher]

@@gr8finds196 wow you killed it that hunt too ! i still need a gold coin and buckle / plate 😩 haha . nice coin !

[@lorimchann5075]

Congratulations!!! What a find!

[@gr8finds196]

@@lorimchann5075 thanks Lori

[@billgohl2610]

Unbelievable, once in a lifetime? dig. Congratulations! Bet the Chig is hardly jealous at all!

[@gr8finds196]

@@billgohl2610 lol. Thank you. He has found a few himself. I just need to catch up. 🤣

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

We are all jelaous!

[@bbpurvis]

Dude I’d have been absolutely shook with excitement! Congrats!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!! I usually get very excited. When this happened I was kind of in shock and really didn't even know how to react to this. I had a lot of emotions going on. Appreciate ya!!

[@bbpurvis]

@@gr8finds196 I can only imagine! I got the legend last year (first detector) but haven’t had the opportunity to get on some decent land where I could find some civil war relics yet. But yeah I can definitely see how finding a spot like that where a soldier quite possibly passed away, with all that’s left of his presence is the metal he had on him, would be incredibly emotional. I’d be tempted to search the soil there to see if there’s any chance the leather is still preserved in the mud.

[@gr8finds196]

​@@bbpurviswow. I hope you get a chance to try the machine. And you make a great point. I may have to check the soil for the leather. Thanks for watching 😊

[@bbpurvis]

@@gr8finds196 yeah I actually took the time to get to know the machine while out at my sister and BIL’s house. My mom was there in their in law’s house for her final years and I’d go there each weekend. They have lumber land there and I ended up finding the old logging railroad dummy tracks from the early 1900s out there. Didn’t really find anything super cool but the point really was to get to know the legend so I wouldn’t be a total rookie when I got on better land for relics. Anyhow, thanks for making the vids for us to enjoy your finds with ya! I look forward to seeing the vid if/when you get back out there to search the spot again. 👍

[@airosasco3639]

All I can say is congratulations…truly amazing

[@gr8finds196]

thank you!!

[@DigginWithDeej]

Congratulations! Amazing finds!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 😀 Deej!!!!!!

[@cathymarshall8327]

Interesting find! The picture toward the end helps me to understand what each plate was from on the uniform. Thanks for posting your adventure and find.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Cathy!!! Looking forward to spring to get back out to this area.

[@mona2046]

Incredible finds, Mike, WOW!!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@mona2046 thanks Mona!!

[@phatphish7617]

This was awesome to see ...thanks for sharing

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@EZDiggin]

Now that's an amazing group of finds Mike!!! Congrats

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Man!!

[@EZDiggin]

@@gr8finds196 you're very welcome

[@CarlosLopez-zw9wo]

Nice 👍, good day to be you!!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@CarlosLopez-zw9wo thank you!!

[@NaterBater]

This is unbelievable Mike. This had to feel like a dream when you were pulling out this stuff out. I’m leaning toward him being mortally wounded in that spot, but there’s no way to know for sure. It’s cool that you were able to preserve the history regardless of how the stuff got there.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Nater. Yeah the story as to what happened is what makes it so interesting. Just glad to save it. I don't think the gun would of held up much longer. I wished I would of filmed more. but when all this was happening i was kind of in shock.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Man that was awesome finds Mike.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@detectingdaft]

Saving history. Best wishes and happy hunting out there from wet windy darkest Lancashire, England.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you. And good luck as well!!!!

[@onpointmetaldetecting2158]

Wow what a super find! Well done 👍

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you. Might head back again this week. Hoping the water isn't to cold yet.

[@scrappydoo7887]

Thats an excellent set of finds there 👍👍👍 Congratulations to you on an epic outing

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks scrappy 👍

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@gr8finds196 you're more than welcome 👍 I'm happy for you to get such a great first in your detecting career/hobby 👍

[@gr8finds196]

​@@scrappydoo7887ah thanks. You have been one of my longer viewers and really appreciate you.

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@gr8finds196 it's my pleasure 👍

[@AliWalker-g1b]

Wow mate 😮 what a fantastic find !

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks 👍. Have a nice weekend.

[@luckyduckdigger]

That’s amazing group of related relics!❤❤❤❤

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Lucky Duck. I remember meeting you at Digstock. have a good evening, MIKE

[@DavidWilliams-nw1ft]

Congrats on a great find!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks!

[@GPDysonEsq]

This is absolutely bonkers. Good work.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank ya Dyson!!

[@johnnyphillips9735]

Nice finds Mikey that was a good hunt and good finds

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Johnny

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Awesome Mike. Thanks.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank ya Barb!!!!

[@ConanTroutmann]

Outstanding finds, especially finding the butt plate!!👊

[@gr8finds196]

@@ConanTroutmann thank you. I wish more of the wood was still there. Probably rotted away several years ago. Crazy to think about all the changes in the world going on as this history laid there. Thanks for watching

[@JerryR1776]

Wow...Gr8 Find!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@JerryR1776 thanks jerry

[@TomFromMN]

Wll deserved as we know you work hard at this. Really happy for you! Appreciated the review of your finds with the pictures. Congratulations, Mike!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TomFromMN]

@@gr8finds196Hey, that was a thrill, just to watch, so can't begin to imagine what you were feeling. It really did create mixed emotions as we knew the possibilites. The more you found (and you knew what you were looking for!), the more evident it became that it probably all belonged to 1 soldier. We can create our own story as far as how it ended. Thanks again, Mike, for sharing your incredible day.

[@MD-NWWI]

Wow! That is amazing! Chigg will be proud!

[@gr8finds196]

@@MD-NWWI thanks. And yes he was impressed!!

[@chuckjenkins4348]

That was a Gr8 find Mike. The last couple videos have been some of the Gr8est videos for Gr8 finds I’ve seen yet! Great job !!

[@gr8finds196]

@@chuckjenkins4348 thank you Sir!!

[@mrwalter7205]

Incredible... congratulations

[@gr8finds196]

@@mrwalter7205 thank you!!!!

[@Juls716]

Really cool finds!!!! ✌🏼❤️🐝🌻🍁

[@gr8finds196]

@@Juls716 thank you Juls. Cute dog by the way in your profile picture. Have a nice week, MIKE

[@Juls716]

@@gr8finds196 that’s my boy, Jack and thank you!

[@energyshots]

Sweet Find! First time watcher here, it was a great day for you and I'm happy for you. Thank you for the picture so I could put it all together. I took a moment in silence for the soldier, pretty sure we all know why a man leaves his gun behind. New Sub, can't wait to see what's next for you, and to learn who Chigg is. Be great

[@gr8finds196]

@@energyshots thank you so much. Chigg is another treasure hunter here on youtube. Search Aquachigger. Good friend of mine. Really appreciate you watching. Have a great week.

[@keepdigginmetaldetecting]

What an amazing haul, Mike. The best! ❤LL

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks so much!

[@ChasingMissCharlie]

Holy Moly!!! Great finds!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Charlie. Have a nice weekend, MIKE

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

Epic hunt Mike!!! Congratulations 🎉

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Shane. Thanks man.

[@wildmandigging3486]

Congrats on your amazing finds very lucky to find and save that history God Bless and happy dirt fishin…Virgil

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!!!! God bless and good luck diggin!!!!!

[@EdAnastasio]

Great content and enjoyable to watch. Well produced site without the fluff. New follower, thank you

[@gr8finds196]

@@EdAnastasio hello Ed. Thank you. Can't wait until spring to get back to this area. I am sure I missed something.

[@TheCampisis]

Keep up the good work brother!

[@gr8finds196]

@@TheCampisis thank you.

[@bcfowler82]

Dude! That's most awesome man! Happy for you!

[@gr8finds196]

Appreciate ya!!!!!!!!

[@janwarriner6554]

OH WOW! Great day! INCREDIBLE!!!

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Jan. Thank you😊

[@calabashdiggeradventures]

Very cool finds!

[@gr8finds196]

@@calabashdiggeradventures thank you!!!!