Robert found a very interesting artifact one day several weeks ago. We contemplated what it could be, it fits in the palm of your hand.

Could the markings be a brand for a local ranch?

Several days later, he found a second, with a different marking.

Similar, but not exactly the same.

A day after that, I found 2, so they aren’t a rare commodity. We should have used archaeological methodology and marked the sites of discovery. They seemed to be fairly close to our campsite, all in the same general area. Then I found a very important clue! From the markings on it Robert could research on the internet.

A large bullet casing.

The bullet is a Remington .50 caliber manufactured in 1942! Then I found another, and another, eventually 7! More research indicated the 1st metal objects are the links holding the bullets together for an ammunition belt for a machine gun used in WWII.

The flared edge of the top link held the bullet snug.

We went exploring at Crystal Hill.

Mavrik explores the small cave, dug by past crystal hunters.

And relaxed while kite flying at the campsite.

We nicknamed the kite parachutist “Waldo”.