In Shock When The Unthinkable Happens While Metal Detecting River

Today was an unbelievable day while metal detecting a new area where a civil war battle happened. I uncover a remarkable find and I'm very happy to save these from further decay. Thanks for watching!!

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@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"!!

[@TheCampisis]

Keep up the good work brother!

[@gr8finds196]

@@TheCampisis thank you.

[@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😊

[@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. 😊

[@edwins1402]

Oregon here. What a day man!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks!!

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@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

[@tim9430]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Tim!!!!!!!

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

The more i ponder on this the more i think this was a grave but more likely he was a Union scout that disappeared and was never found by anyone and animals didnt drag anything away??? Man i hate not knowing the rrrrest of the story lol Keep diggn....

[@gr8finds196]

Yeah the story can take so many turns. I have read even of stories where the soldiers had to get rid of equipment fast to be able to retreat quickly. Get rid of weight. Thanks for watching 😊

[@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!!!

[@richardmarsh9257]

Wow, what a find! Watching from Northeast Alabama.

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@jimkovach386]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Jim. Thanks 😊

[@treasurehuntingnewyork5979]

Theres an old treasure legend near where i live that talks about a cache of arms and other relics found along an old trail called the onondaga warpath and the muskets were old even around the time of discover say 1850s of course for years people have talked about buried treasure but i think alot of that was stirred up after the initial findings and there isnt really any information on the exact location

[@gr8finds196]

I have actually read about that before. Thanks for sharing this info. Very interesting

[@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

[@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!!!!!!

[@benjaminharlow3743]

Well done, congrats on a historical find!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!

[@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

[@CarlosLopez-zw9wo]

Nice 👍, good day to be you!!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@CarlosLopez-zw9wo thank you!!

[@jeffreywashbourne8074]

A big congratulations to you Mike what an Awesome day

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@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.

[@mommabearr18]

You do really good on your videos nice video I loved it

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much!😊

[@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!!

[@ralphwatten2426]

Fired cap on the nipple? What an incredible find. Where's the powder flask?

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks. Im not seeing a cap on the nipple. I looked really hard for other items and nothing. I was thinking the bayonet also. Only thing I can think of is floods moved stuff.

[@ralphwatten2426]

@@gr8finds196 I'm also wondering if one of the 2 missing Minies is in the gun?

[@pineyman13]

Congratulations Amazing Finds !!!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!

[@jaycreature3893]

There’s a gold circle on the rock lower left side of the screen. It’s clearly visible a few times. I was a detective in a past life, review the footage. It almost looked like a hoop earring ????? Jay

[@gr8finds196]

@@jaycreature3893 oh nice. I'm checking the video. Thanks Jay!!!!

[@northernfound]

Holy crap! Amazing jackpot of finds. Congrats Mike!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks a bunch!

[@kennethdrebenstedt3943]

Most excellent find, happy for you.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks!

[@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!!

[@jillfetterman7955]

You will never forget September’24, lol. I saw a guy who mounted a rifle ( + pieces) he found on a board. It looked great. Great job, Mike!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Jill. I had a nice end to the summer water hunting season. Looking forward to the fields now. Little Mikey says thanks for the DVD player.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Man that was awesome finds Mike.

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@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. 😊

[@Nighthawk1966]

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

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@droidv1]

Wow Mike 😮 amazing finds! Or shall i say GR8 Finds

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Awesome Mike. Thanks.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank ya Barb!!!!

[@BIGALL7777]

Amazing finds Mike ! Congratulations !

[@gr8finds196]

@@BIGALL7777 thank you!!!

[@vickikent2192]

I can't imagine any soldier voluntarily leaving their weapon during a war. Fabulous finds though!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Vicki. i have read there have been instances of them doing that. The bullets was heavy in the bag and the weight of the musket would slow them down. Suppose the enemy was overwhelming them and they needed to retreat quick. All that weight would slow them down But i am with you on that. It would have to be an absolute last option. Take care, MIKE

[@mandybrown7758]

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

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

I wanna see the bullet that's in the barrel??? If it's there that means 1 was fire or lost from his box ??? GREAT FIND !!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!! Unfortunately the barrel is full of rust and corrosion. I cleaned out a little with a drill bit but was concerned the barrel could break.

[@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!!

[@69kiwijon]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Yes! Thank you!

[@NickBEADG]

That's amazing. I wish I could find something that isn't old iron junk lol

[@gr8finds196]

@@NickBEADG thanks Nick. I find my share of junk also. Hope ya get something good.

[@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.

[@jimgrisham6054]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks so much!!

[@BarberBobDetecting]

Jackpot - incredible finds, congratulations.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Barber Bob!!

[@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.

[@cowtownokla]

OMG! Fantastic grouping of artifacts! Congratulations!

[@gr8finds196]

@@cowtownokla thank you!!!!

[@scornell66]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks and have a nice weekend!!

[@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.

[@greamespens1460]

Great finds and in two hours. Sir did the breast plate have its foundation as gorget (some WW2 uniforms still had them) or to help secure the straps(or both) All the best

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you. Unfortunately the iron mounting hooks are gone. Usually the case when u find these in water. 😊

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

Epic hunt Mike!!! Congratulations 🎉

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Shane. Thanks man.

[@gracieh8291]

I enjoyed watching, you found some gr8 finds lol

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you 😁

[@bulletbob5102]

Congratulations!

[@gr8finds196]

😊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.

[@kayesdigginit1519]

OMG 😲 incredible!! Huge Congrats 😃

[@gr8finds196]

@@kayesdigginit1519 thanks Kaye

[@kanebrown8438]

What an amazing discovery ! Congratulations !!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DigginWithDeej]

Congratulations! Amazing finds!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 😀 Deej!!!!!!

[@georgepmr]

wow what a find dude! :)

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks George

[@AnotherMN_Fan]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks again!

[@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 !

[@gregwright392]

Just missing the bayonet. Thing would be proud

[@gr8finds196]

I looked all over for it. Kind of odd that its not there. Who knows what happened though prior to loosing all this. Thanks Greg!!

[@malyman24]

Wow amazing saves. congratulations that is awesome

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Mike!

[@MD-NWWI]

Wow! That is amazing! Chigg will be proud!

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@shanesmith1053]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Shane. have a nice weekend, MIKE

[@bcfowler82]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Appreciate ya!!!!!!!!

[@janwarriner6554]

OH WOW! Great day! INCREDIBLE!!!

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Jan. Thank you😊

[@Lornharding]

CONGRATZ!!!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!

[@jayharper2252]

More than likely that there's some buttons laying around there too.

[@gr8finds196]

@@jayharper2252 definitely. I'm going to go downstream eventually. Thanks for watching.

[@GPDysonEsq]

This is absolutely bonkers. Good work.

[@gr8finds196]

Thank ya Dyson!!

[@PhilipCallicoat-k9z]

Florida here....🤓 One in a million find !!!! Someone died there 😞☠️

[@gr8finds196]

@@PhilipCallicoat-k9z hi Phil. Thanks for watching Have a great weekend

[@johnsonfamilyadventures692]

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

[@gr8finds196]

@@johnsonfamilyadventures692 thank you!

[@gr8finds196]

Where is everyone watching from? Hope you all are doing good!!!

[@droidv1]

Watching from Washington County, Maryland 👍

[@Lornharding]

South shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

[@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat]

St. Paul, Minnesota 👍

[@jimmymalone3494]

N.E.Texas

[@mrobich321]

@@Lornharding lol, because your comment caught my eye, i chose to add my own, East end Montreal (P.a.T), Quebec, Canada ;-). And to Mike, astonishing finds today. Well deserved congratulations :-)

[@QuestForDetails]

holly crap ! good day indeed !

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@keepdigginmetaldetecting]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks so much!

[@johnnyphillips9735]

Nice finds Mikey that was a good hunt and good finds

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Johnny

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@timbermaster6132]

Amazing finds! Subscribed

[@gr8finds196]

Awesome! Thank you and have a nice weekend, MIKE

[@gregpatz9794]

Congratulations on the finds Mike

[@gr8finds196]

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

[@EZDiggin]

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

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Man!!

[@EZDiggin]

@@gr8finds196 you're very welcome

[@ohiofredl]

Very nice finds thanks for posting.

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks for watching!

[@garycousino]

Wouldnt doubt if that if thats where the old boy passed

[@gr8finds196]

It does seem like something happened. Thanks gary

[@lorimchann5075]

Congratulations!!! What a find!

[@gr8finds196]

@@lorimchann5075 thanks Lori

[@airosasco3639]

All I can say is congratulations…truly amazing

[@gr8finds196]

thank you!!

[@peterlauter3505]

wow Mike find of a lifetime. Congrats

[@gr8finds196]

Hi Pete. Hope u are safe tonight. 😊

[@ChasingMissCharlie]

Holy Moly!!! Great finds!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Charlie. Have a nice weekend, MIKE

[@ericanderson8556]

I’d get back there soon

[@gr8finds196]

Yes!!

[@Jamie-tn5qj]

Awesome finds, new subscriber.

[@gr8finds196]

@@Jamie-tn5qj thank you! Have a great weekend

[@kenzollweg1304]

Hello from Detroit

[@gr8finds196]

Hey Ken!!! Hope you are doing well. Thanks again

[@kenzollweg1304]

@@gr8finds196 doing well ,we enjoy your Chanel

[@gsheppard2729]

Great video Thks!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@gsheppard2729 thank you!!!!

[@PracticalKen]

Amazing!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Ken😊

[@shakascloset1700]

Congrats again, Mike.👍

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you so much 👍

[@kenramsburg7772]

Mike, nice honey hole find..

[@gr8finds196]

@@kenramsburg7772 thanks ken

[@captjeff2321]

Congrats awesome day !!!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank u Jeff!!

[@DavidWilliams-nw1ft]

Congrats on a great find!

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks!

[@JerryR1776]

Wow...Gr8 Find!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@JerryR1776 thanks jerry

[@hopethroughstruggle6168]

Congratulations!!!

[@gr8finds196]

@@hopethroughstruggle6168 thank you so much

[@cognomenunknown2144]

Magnificent!!!

[@gr8finds196]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@TheRooster1122]

Very nice find Sir’

[@gr8finds196]

Thanks Rooster!