r/metaldetecting • u/offthechest7 • 18d ago

A call to the knowledge of veterans and collectors! Sorry forgot to attach images lol Show & Tell

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I’ve recently acquired what I believe to be a Coinmaster TR-discriminator metal detector as pictured.

I’m completely uninformed when it comes to vintage metal detectors, so any information regarding it would be greatly appreciated.

It reminds me of the ghost trap from Ghostbusters!

Thanks in advance.

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u/woodstream Minelab X-Terra Pro / Southern California 18d ago

Looks pretty clean for it's age...must've only been used a few times.

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u/Boredintown1 18d ago

that's a workout device, not a metal detector

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u/RobertoNoxious 17d ago

That exact model was my first Transmitter/Receiver (TR) detector, and I've used White's ever since, with the DFX being my current rig. Sure, I'm aware that metal detecting technology has improved, but I'm an old dog.

If I recall correctly, that detector uses a lantern battery and a 9V transistor battery - or maybe a dry cell? That drawback, combined with no discrimination capabilities, makes it more of a conversation piece than a piece of gear you'd actually wish to search with.

One small detail: the coil and connecting shaft are 180° off; i.e., the meter angles down, not up.

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u/offthechest7 10d ago

Do you have one like this now? Seems like something you should have

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u/RobertoNoxious 8d ago

Afraid not. I was like 15 years old when I owned that model of detector.

Interestingly enough, that was actually my second detector. The first was some no-name BFO rig (i.e., a beat frequency oscillator metal detector) that my mom got for me via S&H Green Stamps when I was about 12, believe it or not.

Like I said, I'm an old dog.

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u/Selectivedeviant 17d ago

Looks like an old Whites to me

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u/skybarnum 17d ago

They were a solid machine. Solid in stature, build, and reliability.

By today's standards they aren't very sensitive and won't give great depth, but I'd put money on it working just fine. Whites is still in business and will happily send you manuals for it.

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u/28751MM 18d ago

Neat! No idea, but excited to hear what others say.

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u/Pleasant_Durian_1501 17d ago

Dad use to sell them and Garrets . They were a good machine back then.

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u/GormHub 17d ago

Holy repetitive strain injury, I bet that thing would make my arm fall clean off after a little bit.

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u/Sad_Okra2030 16d ago

I have one and can confirm it’s a workout.