ADM Vol 13, Iss 1

America's favorite metal detecting and collecting publication, January-Februrary 2017. In this issue:

Mary, Dig That Signal

It started with an old-time detectorist passing a “junk” signal on to his wife. It

ended years later with a very rare and properly restored relic.

By Charlie Harris

Getting Hammered In England

Going to England to metal detect is on the bucket list of many American

By Ed Stewart

Lee’s Indian Collection

A chance meeting in the field leads to a locally recovered Native American

artifact collection that deserves to be shared with our readers.

By John Velke

Most of the Most: DIV XXXV

Another year at America’s longest-running organized Civil War relic hunt produces

a new bounty of artifacts from a new site and newfound friendships.

An American Digger® Pictorial

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Getting the most from the XP Deus

No matter the detector you choose, proper training and good hands-on

experience will result in more finds. This time, we learn more about the XP

Deus and share some very special programs.

By Butch Holcombe

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Know Where To Go

No matter how excited you are about metal detecting, it will soon lose its appeal

if you can’t find a suitable place to pursue your hobby. Here’s how to locate

potential sites and get permission.

By M.A. Shafer

Icing on the cake

Civil War relics are a non-renewable resource, and the more that are recovered

the less that remain under the ground. But success can still be found by

determination and tenacity.

By Sid Witherington

Plus recent finds, letters, columns, and much more!