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« on: August 02, 2014, 03:57:00 PM »
Anyone still have any of the old machines they used here are a few of mine

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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2014, 08:06:52 PM »
I still have my very first 2 detectors from  the 1970's. They are both C-scopes. One is an IB300 and the other is a TR700. The IB300 was a great machine both on land and the wet sand. I can't bring myself to part with them.
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2014, 10:42:02 PM »
I had a  TR700, I think that was the one with a crook handle .
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2014, 11:19:30 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2014, 09:09:35 AM »
Quote from: cardiffian on August 02, 2014, 08:06:52 PM
I still have my very first 2 detectors from  the 1970's. They are both C-scopes. One is an IB300 and the other is a TR700. The IB300 was a great machine both on land and the wet sand. I can't bring myself to part with them.


Great memories Cardiffian...my first machine was a C.scope bought from Joan Allen about 1975 and my first hoard was found by 8OO C.SCOPE in 1978and updated free of charge for the story ..So Kevin and myself got the latest 1000 c.scopes .Those were the days ...You would be lucky to get a free trowel nowadays  ; Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2014, 09:53:17 AM »
What about this photo its Thornbury Md club (SHRADS) formed in 1979 I don't think the photo was took much after, someone may recognise a machine or two? Grin

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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2014, 10:11:17 AM »
Quote from: Dale on August 03, 2014, 09:53:17 AM
What about this photo its Thornbury Md club (SHRADS) formed in 1979 I don't think the photo was took much after, someone may recognise a machine or two? Grin

"Crook' handle C Scopes?

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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2014, 10:11:55 AM »
Whites at the back?
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2014, 10:14:33 AM »
Yes Doug that was my first machine a Whites Beachcomber 5D a T/R as most were then and it could find small targets that hardly any of the new machines even notice.

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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2014, 10:16:12 AM »
Quote from: Chef Geoff on August 03, 2014, 10:14:33 AM
Yes Doug that was my first machine a Whites Beachcomber 5D a T/R as most were then and it could find small targets that hardly any of the new machines even notice.

The machine with the chap with the beard middle left?
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2014, 10:20:13 AM »
I think that's a Compass
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2014, 10:36:15 AM »
Quote from: Dale on August 03, 2014, 09:53:17 AM
What about this photo its Thornbury Md club (SHRADS) formed in 1979 I don't think the photo was took much after, someone may recognise a machine or two? Grin
1979? Are they still going? That must be one of the oldest clubs around if they are.
which brings me to my next question.. Anyone know which is the oldest Metal Detecting club still in existence?

As for old detectors I still have my first proper detector which is a Tesoro Silver Sabre II ok its not that old but thats the best I could do ;(
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2014, 10:49:44 AM »
I think Weston Super Mare club has been going from back around that time but definately from the early 80's as I was a member back then.
I've still got an old Savo-Whites 5000DB I'll have to fire up and bring along to a rally, show the newer Deus and CTX users just how little things have improved in nearly 40 years   Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2014, 11:30:18 AM »
Quote from: Chef Geoff on August 03, 2014, 10:20:13 AM
I think that's a Compass

Compass, one make of machine I have never tried.

This the one far left of this group?

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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2014, 12:44:47 PM »
Quote from: Pon on August 03, 2014, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: Dale on August 03, 2014, 09:53:17 AM
What about this photo its Thornbury Md club (SHRADS) formed in 1979 I don't think the photo was took much after, someone may recognise a machine or two? Grin
1979? Are they still going? That must be one of the oldest clubs around if they are.
which brings me to my next question.. Anyone know which is the oldest Metal Detecting club still in existence?

As for old detectors I still have my first proper detector which is a Tesoro Silver Sabre II ok its not that old but thats the best I could do ;(

Yeah there still going Pon, they had a open day with finds on display but I missed it, it wasn't well advertised, I always check there web site for finds of the month as well, as its a local club.
Trying to get new land around my way is hard because Thornbury club has it, but they may only visit the farm once a month or less to give the farmer a brake, so there hunts are all staggered, clubs got good and bad points, good if your in, bad as there is a 2 year wait Wink 
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