My wife Linda and I moved to Dewey, AZ in 1986.  She is a retired Nurse,

and I have been involved with real estate, investments,, and of course....gold prospecting.

Life is good in Dewey, ...

                                       ,...and there's gold in them thar Bradshaw Hills!

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Notice for russford Prospecting customers: 

Thanks for your  support.  You have made these last years at the shop extremely enjoyable. 

We would like to announce that as of Sept '07 we have closed our retail gold prospecting store in Prescott Valley, AZ.

We still have some inventory to dispose of at really good prices.  All of our small items such as pans, snuffer bottles, etc are sold, but we do have some larger items left; such as dredges, drywashers, and a few metal detectors.  Please check out our store page by going to:

 www.russfordprospecting.com 

Also, selected items will be for sale on our eBay store: Click here

http://search.stores.ebay.com/russfordPROSPECTING__W0QQfclZ4QQfrppZ30QQfrtsZ0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsaselZ1971072QQsofpZ0

We will continue to be an active part of the mining scene in Northern Arizona with expanded services and internet options including:

                                   Ore evaluations

                                   Small lot samples milled for apx assay report

                                   Placer mine operation consultations

                                   Assay and Refining services (uncertified)

                                                              We are Gold buyers:  we buy all forms of gold.. gold nuggets, placer flakes, scrap jewelry, dental, etc.

                                                              Our word is our bond.  We are known for fair prices and honest dealings.

                                   Watch this site for future developments. 

russford PROSPECTING

P.O.B.693

Dewey AZ 86327

(928) 772-4131

 Thanks..russ

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Slightly over 100 years ago during the Klondike gold rush of 1899 prospectors delt with some tremendous obsticles. Just getting there being one of the largest obstacles.  Frist they had to get to California which could take months or years in those days.  If they hadn't been killed by Indians or the hardships of that trip, they had to sell everything they owned to buy a boat ticket to Skagway.   When their ship arrived they were immediately confronted with the Chilkoot Pass. A snow covered mountain trail that immediatlely rose several thousand feet from the harbor. At the top of the mountain they were met by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who would not let anyone proceed until they had accumulated enough provisions for the winter. So back down they went. Many trips were required before they met the requirements to pass through the Yukon. Their slogan as they climbed the Pass again and again was, "if ya ain't bold, ya gets no gold". Many men and much livestock died along the trail.

Today we are faced with new laws and restrictions against mining and prospecting being thrown at us from governmental agencies and environmental groups and others.  Some wonder if prospecting for gold will survive.

Prospectors have always been strong, resourceful, and determined. I doubt these modern day obsticles (unnecessary and unwarrented rules) will slow us down much.  The "Bold" will continue to prospect regardless. May stealth be with you.... rf