Dangerous Exploration: Finding an Old Gun in the Wicked Wash Mine (Part 3)

As promised, Paul and I returned recently to the Wicked Wash Mine and descended to the 300-Level after having already explored the 100- and 200-Levels on previous visits. The 300-Level was not nearly as extensive as the 200-Level was, but we did find a large stope and a lot of bats. Dampness was also present on the 300-Level which was something we did not encounter on the upper two levels. According to my firearms expert buddy Tony, the gun that we found stashed in an old box on the 300-Level is an H&R Young America .32 five-shot revolver that dates back to sometime between 1900 and 1930. What an amazing find!

Due to a lot of collapse and debris partially plugging the main inclined shaft just below the 300-Level station, we decided to postpone any further descent to the 400-Level and lower until a future expedition. On the way back up the inclined shaft to the surface, we once again stopped at the 200-Level station for a closer look at the two ore chutes and their gears that extend into the shaft. While examining them, we noticed that the side of a wooden Tropical Preserving Company box had been nailed to the ore chute. That company dates back to the 1920s and is still in business today making jams, jellies, and fruit butter. Wedged in next to the chute was an old Folger's coffee can, too.

Previous explorations in the Wicked Wash Mine:

Wicked Wash Mine 100-Level exploration (June 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVhP_afEaQ8

Wicked Wash Mine 200-Level exploration (July 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG4oUFA1N-0
(The 200-Level was VERY extensive with a lot of artifacts!)

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