NEW ITEMS

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1. 12 lb. solid shot cannon ball recovered at Kennesaw Mtn., GA.   It is cleaned, coated, and ready for display.--$195.
2. Civil War artillery grease bucket no doubt originally from Bannermann's Island.  The bucket displays very nicely but is missing the lid and has a replacement bottom due to the original being rusted out.  It still looks great in an artillery display.--$195.
3. Really pretty excavated coat size lined "A" Confederate Artillery button.  This button was recovered from near Charleston, SC and has a smooth brown patina - no dents - and shank intact.--$375.
4. SUPER RARE excavated tongue half of a "left - handed" Haiman style Confederate officer's 2-piece C.S. sword belt plate.  This buckle carries a rarity "8" and complete sells for $6,500. to $8,000.  The plate was recovered in North Georgia and had a broken belt loop when found.  The break has been professionally restored and literally cannot be found  - which was of course why the plate was discarded.  The correct wreath pattern is one that is occasionally recovered especially in Georgia {Haiman was located in Columbus, GA.}  and when completed - talk about having one rare, rare Confederate plate at a fraction of what it would cost.--$1,250.
5. Very nice condition fresh out of an Illinois attic Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has no pitting at all just beginning to darken with age.  It is marked "U.S. - 1864 - Emerson and Silver" and the grip is beautiful with full wrap and wire.  The brass guard has the rich, never cleaned aged brown patina that we all love.  The scabbard has a aged brown patina, as well, with just a couple normal small service dings.   This is a first class example of the classic historic saber of the American Civil War.--$895.
6. Flawless condition eagle breastplate recovered at Kennewsaw Mtn., GA.  Smooth perfect face with full lead and both loops on the reverse.  The plate has been professionally framed with acid free matting and filtering glass.  You couldn't hope for a nicer one.--$225.
7. Beautifully professionally shadow boxed and framed Smith and Wesson 1st Model 22 cal. 7 shot revolver.  This weapon took a 22 cal. short rimfire cartridge and was very popular with many Civil War officers.  It is framed with acid free matting and light filtering glass and is ready to hang on the wall.  The frame job alone cost $150.--$495.
8. 6 lb. solid shot cannon ball just recovered here at Stone River and hasn't even been washed off.  I will supply a map of the battlefield showing exactly where this ball was recovered.  The great majority of 6 lb. cannon balls used at the Battle of Stones River were used by Confederate artillery.--$195.SOLD
9. Really nice collection of artifacts recovered from the camp of the 4th Confederate cavalry located near Unionville, TN.  You could easily relic hunt for a month and not dig items this nice.--$125. for all.SOLD
10. Absolutely beautiful condition excavated large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate recovered about 40 years ago from Chickamauga, GA.  The face has a smooth chocolate brown patina and the reverse has full lead and both loops intact.  They don't get nicer.--$250.
11. Fresh out of a local estate sale - Nice condition Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  Model 1840 heavy cavalry sabers were extensively carried during the American Civil War by both "U.S." and "C.S." cavalry.  The famous Southern Cavalry Raider - General Nathan Bedford Forrest - carried one as did many in his command.  This example has a nice clean blade gently beginning to grey with age.  It is an import maker marked "R & C".  The grip is in nice condition with original wrap and wire.  The iron scabbard is in very nice condition as well with a thick - never cleaned - aged brown patina.  This is a saber that would look great in any collection.--$850.
12. Original 69 cal. musket ball cartridge of the exact type carried by many Confederates for their converted Model 1816 smooth bore muskets.  The cartridge has a little piece of old paper on the back supporting a small age crack but is solid as a rock and would display beautifully with your Model 1816 musket.--$95.SOLD
13. 1/6th plate fully cased image of a seated Union private.  The photo is clear and is cased in a beautiful full guttapercha case and the subject is seated wearing a 9-button enlistedman's frock coat and has nicely tinted blue trousers.  The image is out of an Ohio estate sale so he is most likely an Ohio infantry guy.--$195.SOLD
14. Very nice 1/9th plate fully cased tintype of a Tennessee Confederate.  This one was purchased many years ago out of a Nashville, TN. estate sale and is a seated Confederate with a "Hardee" style hat, plume, and infantry hat insignia.  He is wearing a "Butternut" jacket with what appear to be floral style buttons of the exact type that we recently recovered from Lucius Polk's 1863 Confederate winter camps here.  I am including one of the buttons with the image.  This image would be a nice addition to any Southern collection.--$595.
15. Very nice condition 31 cal. J. M. Cooper percussion Pocket Model revolver.  This example is serial number 5885 which is 1864 production.  The revolver has a visual similarity to the Colt Pocket Model but has the distinction of having a double action mechanism.  The revolvers were originally made with a nipple shield but it is almost always removed as is the case with this one.  Coopers were quite popular during the Civil War and carried by a good many officers.--$850.
16. Model 1855 Civil War leather cartridge box complete with over the shoulder sling, cartridge box, and tins inside.  The leather remains stable and pliable and only needs a couple plates to be a first class Federal infantry rig.  Not too many come along anymore with the over the shoulder sling intact.--$695.SOLD
17. Dug years ago from near Richmond, VA.  Nice slick Confederate 12 lb. copper time fuzed with the lead sideloading plug case shot cannon ball.  The ball is disarmed and ready for display.--$450.
18. Very nice condition Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz musket originally produced in percussion and extensively used by Confederate infantry in the American Civil War.  In the second half of the 19th century these muskets were converted "backwards" to flint and exported to 3rd world countries.  The idea was that we are willing to sell you firearms but not "good enough ones" to ever pose a threat.  This one is in beautiful condition and is actually much rarer than the standard percussion model.  Many advanced collections are missing this weapon.--$850.
19. 36 cal. Whitney Navy Model revolver.  This is serial number 16531 which is 1861 - 1862 era production.  It has a really pretty never cleaned, attic brown, patina with sharp marks and smooth crisp action.  This was just brought into the shop and could easily have seen Southern usage.--$1,250.SOLD
20. 69 cal. Model 1816 "M. T. Wickham" musket originally produced in flint and converted to percussion by "Hughes and Phillips" for Civil War use.  The metal has a smooth - never cleaned - attic brown patina with marks deep enough to see across the street.  The lockplate is marked "U.S.-1828-M. T. Wickham" and the barrel is marked "H. & P." for Hughes and Phillips.  Hughes and Phillips not only converted the muskets to percussion but also rifled them and added the long range rear site.  This one has everything intact that you like to see - Both sling swivels - original ram rod - good original rifling remaining - long range site intact - and good crisp lockplate action.  The wood is really pretty as well with a deep clear inspector's cartouche.  Every Civil War collector loves seeing a nice musket in uncleaned attic condition.--$1,150.
21. Model 1840 N.C.O. sword -{Non-Commissioned Officer}.  This is an import brought in by a local family and probably Confederate carried.  This is the sword only without scabbard.--$275.SOLD
22. Relic condition 58 cal. Model 1855 leather Civil War cartridge box.  The box was found in the attic of an old home and about all that you can say for it is that it's the "real deal" and cheap.--$75.SOLD
23. 3 section collapsable cup of the type carried by many soldiers in the Civil War.--$48.SOLD
24. Hand stitched brown leather Confederate side knife sheath.  I bought the belt rig years ago and the family recently found the side knife scabbard.  This will fit a side knife up to a 6 inch blade and 1 1/8th inch wide blade at the hilt.--$195.SOLD
25. Single shot Civil War era boot pistol.  These were carried by Civil War soldiers as a last line of defense.  This one is in good shape but will not stay cocked sometimes.--$125.SOLD
26. Mid 1800s era straight razor and case.  These were commonly carried by Civil War soldiers and we often dig them up in Civil War campsites.--$65.
27. Nice condition glazed crock ink well recovered from a Confederate trash pit near Shelbyville, TN.--$38.
28. Mid-1800s era whiskey flask with pewter drinking cup base.  These were very popular with both Union and Confederate officers.  Every camp display needs one of these.--$48.SOLD
29. Really pretty excavated thinner "Tennessee Style" cast brass rectangular "C.S.A." waist belt plate.  The plate is a recent find and is completely uncleaned with a beautiful green-brown woods patina.  All three hooks are intact on the reverse with 2 shorter ones and one long one.  The different length hooks are due to air bubbles in the mold.  This little jewel would look great in any collection.--$2,650.
30. Beautiful condition Model 1840 PRESENTATION Medical Staff officer sword in it's original brass scabbard.  The blade is marked "Horstmann", is clean, and  profusely engraved.  The brass scabbard is engraved with the presentation "Presented to Dr. L. K. Baldwin by the Patients of Ward Q, U. S. Army General Hospital, West Philadelphia, March 31st, 1863".  Dr. Baldwin served throughout the war and returned to private practice after the Civil War ended.  This would be a treasure to any medical person.--$4,950.
31. Very attractive Model 1858 "smooth type" regulation canteen with original butternut cover still intact.  This is one of the first items every Civil War collection needs.--$295.
32. Quite rare early 1850s era "Puppy Paw" hook style large size U.S. oval waist belt plate on original black leather waist belt.  The belt is strong without any breaks or weak spots.  The buckle is very nice as well with full lead and all three hooks intact.--$475.
33. Excellent condition set of original Civil War era drumsticks.  If you have a nice Civil War drum - These would compliment it perfectly.--$115.
34. Non-Excavated large size powder flask of the type carried from home to war by many Confederates when the Civil War first broke out.  This flask is in very nice condition with a deep, thick, never cleaned aged brown patina.  This would be great displayed with your Civil War era "double barrel" or "Country Rifle".--$150.SOLD
35. Excellent condition 1850 - 1860 era "Pistol Cane".  These are quite rare and I haven't had one to offer in years.  Even today there are times that it would come in handy to have a walking stick that is something like a 16 gauge.  The action still works perfectly and the original walnut grips are as nice as new.  This is an item that I guarantee will be one of the most talked about items in your collection.--$795.SOLD
36. Civil War era photo album containing 22 C.D.V.s  Most of the C.D.V.s are military with some being Civil War era originals and others being old copies.  I would estimate that about half the images are war time originals and half copies.  Some of the C.D.V.s have really cool content and the album makes a wonderful display.--$495.
37. Very attractive 36 cal. Model 1862 Colt Police revolver.  This one has a super early serial number of "2089" which is actually 1862 production.  The metal is clean with nice clear marks and lots of the original silver is still on the brass trigger guard.  All the serial numbers match except for the wedge which is an old replacement.  The original walnut grips are intact, as well, with about 80 % factory lacquer remaining.  This is a tough model to get in nice condition and early date.--$1,150.
38. Civil War era officer's 4-section telescope complete with leather covering and also lens cap intact.--$150.SOLD
39. Absolutely "couldn't be nicer" mint condition coat size Confederate "R" - Rifleman.  This jewel has 100% original bright gold gilt on the face and 100% silver wash on the reverse.  It is marked "H. T. & B. - Manchester" -  There could not possibly exist a nicer one.--$650.
40. Non-excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval waist belt plate fresh out of an Ohio estate sale.  This isn't a surplus unused plate but one that has all the clear little dings and marks of actual field use.  If you have always wanted to own a genuine belt plate from the Civil War - here is one that could tell you some War stories.--$275.
41. Very nice condition famous Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle".  This one has smooth gently greying metal with lockplate markings of "1848-E. Whitney-U.S."  The wood is equally as nice with 2 inspector cartouches that are clearly visible.  The brass hardware is beautiful with the spare nipple still in the patchbox.  All the little goodies like brass tipped ramrod, both sling swivels, extra nipple, and so forth are all here.  Oh yea - It has good rifling and remains in original 54 cal.  If you've been wanting a Mississippi Rifle for your collection that you can be proud of - Here it is.--$2,250.SOLD
42. Very rare to find Confederate carried soldier's testament.  The bible is in nice solid condition with the prettiest old brown ink ID that you could ever hope to see.  The testament is an 1851 edition from the "American Bible Society".   It was carried by "George Deatherage" who was a member of the "34th Militia - Virginia Volunteer Infantry".  According to 1850 census records George lived in Rappahannock, VA.  This would be a fine addition to any Confederate relic collection.--$395.SOLD
43. Beautiful condition complete "dropped" 3 inch Hotchkiss artillery projectile from the Battle of Nashville, TN.  It has been drilled and is ready for display. Fuze, nose, lead sabot, and cup all remain perfectly intact.--$395.
44. Rare "Mississippi Reconstruction" letter.  The letter is written from Forest, Mississippi and is dated August, 1867.  He says that "Many of the best farmers in the state have left for Kansas, Honduras, and anywhere else that there are but few negros.... the unbleached people of African decent are rapidly destroying cotton growing in this country ... Planters are leaving their plantations and they are being sold for taxes".  This is one of the best "deep South Reconstruction" letters that I've seen in ages.--$95.
45. Very nice condition Sharps 4-barrel 22 cal. "Pepperbox" pistol.  It has the early circular "C. Sharps" mark and is serial # 12583.  The serial number on the butt matches the serial number on the barrel.  It has original walnut grips and the action is about as tight as new.  A classic little weapon that no collection should be without.--$750.
46. Really pretty excavated coat size Confederate "Lined I" infantry uniform button.  This button was recovered near Charleston, SC and has a slick reflective chocolate brown patina on the face and shank intact and "Superior Quality" backmark on the reverse.  The era of recovering buttons this pretty are truly past.--$195.SOLD
47. Early battlefield pick-up 3.8 inch "James bolt" in condition nice enough for us to fire today.  It's hard to believe how seldom you see a really nice James projectile anymore.--$895.
48. Very attractive excavated "thick" cast brass Atlanta style "C.S.A." rectangular waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered from an 1863 Alabama cavalry camp located near Middleton, TN.  It was bent when recovered and has been straightened back to it's original configuration and looks really pretty.  It has a brown - green woods patina and all three attachment hooks intact.  Anyone would be proud to have this jewel in their collection.--$2,850.
49. Very attractive excavated 50 cal. pointed nose Maynard carbine cartridge.  This one was found in Roddy's 1863 Alabama cavalry camp located near Chapel Hill, TN.  The "pointed nose" Maynard is recovered much less often than the "flat top" variety.--$48.
50. Excavated "Puppy Paw" hook style large "U.S." oval waist belt plate recovered by my old digging buddy - Pete Cryer-.  The buckle was found here at Stones River back in the mid 1980s.--$275.
51. 69 cal. military style ornate European made single shot "horse pistol".  The pistol has beautiful engraving, and a finely checkered walnut grip, and the original lanyard ring is still intact -- and would add a touch of European flair to your collection.  This is a real nice weapon for the price.--$695.
52. Fresh out of an Ohio estate sale -  Model 1850 "Schuler, Hartley, and Graham" Union Field and Staff officer's sword in the original brass mounted iron scabbard.  The sword has a nice aged patina overall with original sharkskin and wire on the grip.  The blade has a pretty aged grey - brown patina with clearly visible maker's mark and crisp engraving even nicely visible through the aged patina.  The brass guard has the big cut out "US" looking right at you.  The sword shows just enough little dings and marks to know that it was carried and was there to see the show.--$1,450.
53. Just brought into the shop - Model 1860 "Import" cavalry saber and scabbard.  This is out of the Sparta, TN. area and was quite likely "C.S." carried.  "Dibrell's Confederate Cavalry" was recruited out of this area.  It has original wrap and wire on the grip and a pleasing aged brown patina overall.  As most of you have heard over the years - Confederate Cavalrymen were known for sharpening the blades on their sabers.  You can about shave with this bad boy.  A neat saber fresh out of the Tennessee bushes.--$650.SOLD
54. Very attractive Ames Model 1840 "N.C.O." {Non-Commissioned Officer} sword in it's original leather scabbard.  The blade is bright and clean with markings {U.S. - 1864 - Ames Mfg. Co.} that you can see across the room and the cast brass guard is equally as nice with a pretty aged patina.  The leather scabbard is complete with a very nice look and no repairs  - there are, however, a couple spots where the leather has flexed back and forth a bit making a faint line.  You couldn't ask for a nicer blade than this one has.--$650.
55. Original 1863 date "U.S." 10 cent fractional currency note.  I used to get these every now and then but this is the first one I've had come through in over a year.  Very nice condition.--$48.
56. Really nice condition small leather Union percussion cap box complete with brass finial, closure tab, both belt loops, vent pick, full wool, and still has caps inside.  No collection is complete without a nice Civil War percussion cap box.--$195.SOLD
57. Nice condition non-excavated large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate.  The wire loops are 2 1/2 inches apart and would be perfect to complete someone's 58 cal. leather cartridge box needing a plate.--$250.SOLD
58. Very, Very scarce Houston, Texas Confederate Newspaper.  This is the Monday - July 11, 1864 issue of the "Houston Daily Telegraph".  Confederate newspapers out of Texas are among the hardest to get.--$250. {This is a real bargain !!}
59. Something that you just never recover anymore.  This is an excavated federal infantry bugle hatpin that was found complete.  Not even the little mouth piece was broken off.  It was found in the woods and has a pretty chocolate brown patina.--$135.SOLD
60. Perfect condition unissued large size lead filled "U.S." oval waist belt plate.  This is the arrow hook variety and all three hooks remain intact.  This is the classic belt plate of the American Civil War.--$250.
61. Absolutely beautiful mint unissued large size "U.S." oval on original buff leather waist belt.  This rig is literally as perfect as the day it was issued.--$650.
62. Very attractive Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  This was just brought in by a local family and is out of a Williamson Co., Middle  Tennessee estate.  The blade is bright and clean and crisply marked "C. & J."  -- In addition the blade was many years ago "sharpened".  According to legend this was something that Confederate Cavalry were known for doing.  The grip has original wrap and wire and the scabbard is uncleaned with a rich aged patina.  There are just enough little dings and marks to let you know that the saber was in the saddle and saw service.--$795.
63. Quite rare 6 # size Confederate Bormann fuzed cannon ball.  The Confederates didn't use a lot of these after 1863 due to not being able to compete well with the Federal 12 Lb. Napolean.  This one is a local find and  has the classic "Hi-Lip" Confederate Bormann fuze.  Very few of these are being recovered anymore.--$395.
64. Really pretty Confederate manufacture "Richmond Carbine" for cavalry use made by shortening a 3-band Richmond musket to cavalry length.  It is "Richmond" through and through and has one of the nicest "C.S. - Richmond" marked lockplates that I have seen in ages and is dated "1863".  The brass buttplate is pure "Richmond" and has the prettiest, never cleaned, aged patina that you could hope to see.  This is a neat little Confederate weapon that any collector of Confederate artifacts would be proud to own.--SOLD
65. Fresh out of the ground and solid as a rock - Coat size Confederate local Louisiana state seal button.  The face has a smooth brown patina, no dents, and hasn't even been washed off.  The reverse is just as nice with the shank intact.--$250.
66. Excavated carbine sling buckle and tip recently recovered from an 1863 Georgia troops winter camp by one of my relic digging buddies - Dwayne Davis.  This camp is located near Fairfield, TN.  The plate displays nicely but does have a small crack across the outside frame which is probably why it was discarded.  A nice relic that hasn't been out of the ground very long.--$125.
67. Nice condition Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean crisply marked "US - 1864 - Mansfield and Lamb".  The brass guard has a beautiful never cleaned aged bronze patina and the grip has original wrap and wire.  The scabbard has a smooth aged brown patina with only a couple normal service dings.  This is a real nice example of the most recognized saber of the American Civil War.--$895.SOLD
68. .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet altered to fit an earlier 69 cal. musket by splitting the socket and fitting it with a clamp.  The bayonet is in an Austrian type leather scabbard.  I have seen this conversion several times in the past but don't know who or where these were done.  Quite an oddity.--$135. {in scabbard}SOLD
69. Quite rare to find - Model 1850 AMES marked foot officer's sword {sword only without scabbard}.  The brass guard is in nice condition with a little gold gilt remaining and the blade has a pleasing aged grey - brown patina.  The Ames marking and Ames engraving can be faintly seen even through the aged brown patina.  A little cleaning will no doubt bring out more engraving.--$595.SOLD
70. Really great image -- This is a fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a rough looking double armed Federal soldier [probably from Ohio].  The image is crystal clear with an Enfield musket across his chest at half cock with the nipple protector visible hanging down.  There is, in addition, a big 44 cal. Colt Army revolver stuck in behind his belt.  The image is cased in a nice patriotic motif full case.  Very few images of this quality come on the market anymore.--$850.
71. Collection of 9 RARE type Civil War bullets recovered at Corinth, Miss.  The group includes {1} 45 Cal. Kerr bullet {2} 69 cal. plug base Towers {3} 45 cal. Henry cart. {4} 36 cal. Savage bullet {5} 50 cal. point nose Maynard {6} 52 cal. 2- ring Suhl {7} 52 cal. 3 - ring Suhl {8} 3 ring 69 cal. Prussian {9} 58 cal. CS Gardner.--All for $150.
72. Very attractive 69 cal. Italian Garibaldi musket out of a North Carolina estate.  The musket has very nice eye appeal with the long range site, sling swivels, and ramrod all intact.  The action still works well and it has lots of rifling remaining in the barrel.  The South imported quite a number of these and it seems most ended up in the hands of North Carolina Infantry troops as that is where we recover most of the 69 cal. Italian Garibaldi bullets.  The musket is marked "852" on the lockplate indicating 1852 production.  This is a very nice musket with tons of Southern association.--$950.SOLD
73. "CSA" marked 7 mm French pinfire revolver.  Over the years I have seen several French pinfire revolvers with this same script "CSA" mark.  The mark is no doubt the real deal but I don't think that anyone knows the actual story behind the mark or who might have ordered the revolvers.  I wouldn't be a bit surprised that at some point in time these "CSA" marked pinfires turn out to be something really special.  This one is in nice condition overall but is missing the little folding loading door behind the cylinder.--$975.SOLD
74. Nice condition excavated 3 inch Read Confederate projectile.  It was recovered years ago at Lynchburg, VA. and has been disarmed, cleaned, coated, and is ready for display.  Shells this nice are almost never found anymore.  The sabot is slotted to allow flame to pass to ignite the fuze.--$650.SOLD
75. Nice condition Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean crisply marked "US - 1864 - Mansfield and Lamb".  The brass guard has a beautiful never cleaned aged bronze patina and the grip has original wrap and wire.  The scabbard has a smooth aged brown patina with only a couple normal service dings.  This is a real nice example of the most recognized saber of the American Civil War.--$895.
76. Really neat young Reb "College Girl" letter.  This is a nice LONG 4-page letter written on March 26th, 1861 {the very outbreak of the war} by a young lady enrolled in Woodbine College at Batesville, Miss.   She is writing a young lady friend and is all upset that all the young men are heading off to war.  She says "One consolation - My sweetheart does not belong to this or any other company and I do not think that he cares to join ...  The General has ordered some 6 or 7 companies to go directly to Pensacola - They will leave tomorrow.  One of the Hernando companies came down last night..."  She names quite a few of the local soldiers by name and it will be a very interesting project to do some research to see how they fared in the war.  She tells her girlfriend that if she comes down to visit that she can fix her up with some "black pepper" but not with "Zed Pepper" because he's going off to war.  This is a letter that will provide hours of fun researching different people named.--$125.
77. Civil War era single shot boot pistol of the type carried by many soldiers as a "last line of defense".  This example has a pleasing uncleaned aged patina and comes with 7 bullets for nice display.  Every collection has to have one of these.--$250.
78. Very rare COUNTERFEIT Confederate $10. note produced by Samuel Upham of Philadelphia, PA. during the Civil War.  This is a CT10/38C with written signatures and written serial numbers.  The note is solid, complete, and attractive but is cracking along a couple old fold lines.  Jeff Davis offered a reward for Upham "Dead or Alive".--$85.
79. A local family brought this one in yesterday.  It is a beautiful untouched - rich aged patina - 2nd Model "Confederate States Armory" Kenansville, N.C. Confederate Cavalry saber in original, correct Kenensville scabbard.  According to family folklore their ancestor and this saber "Rode With Forrest".  The only problem is that we don't know the ancestor's name and here in Middle Tennessee Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest is so popular that practically "everyone's ancestor rode with Forrest" whether research supports the claim or not.  This is a fine, fine and quite rare Confederate saber and scabbard with clear evidences of much field service from tip to tip.--$6,500.
80. Large 1809 date European manufactured single shot military style pistol.  The pistol was of course in flint when manufactured and converted to percussion during the Civil War era.  The lock plate is dated 1809 and marked with a standing lion.  A very attractive and massive weapon {celebrating it's 200th birthday !!}.--$595.
81. High grade Model 1850 Civil War Union foot officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade is bright and clean with visible "U. S. and Eagle" engraving top to bottom.  The grip has original sharkskin and wire with just enough wear to show that it was used.  The brass guard is unusually ornate with a beautiful rich, aged patina.  The metal scabbard is a little bit longer than the sword but has been with the sword a long, long time and it too, has a pleasing uncleaned, aged grey-brown patina.  This sword has really excellent display eye appeal.--$1,150.
82. Estate belonging to {H. C. Oliver - Co. D - 13th Reg. - Brooklyn, NY.}  The estate consists of H. C. Oliver's hardpack knapsack and also his 1864 date Ames musician's sword and scabbard.  The knapsack is well marked with his name and so forth inside.  Some of the straps are present and some are broken.  It needs to be treated and stuffed and will display well.  The sword and scabbard are in nice condition and marked "Ames Mfg. Co. - 1864".  I have found H. C. Oliver -- but listed in the cavalry - I would suspect that he was in the band somewhere along the way.  This grouping is going to look great in display.--$795.  for both itemsSOLD
83. Very nice condition 54 cal. Model 1842 Henry Aston Percussion Single Shot Military Horse Pistol.  The metal has a smooth gently greying age patina and the marks all remain sharp and clear.  The lockplate is marked "U.S. - 1851 - H. Aston".  The original walnut stock is really pretty as well with two inspector cartouches that you can see across the room.  The stock has a "57" carved in and the barrel has "57 - D.F.P." which probably means that "D.F.P." owned the weapon and he was in the "57th" regiment.  This is a fine little firearm that will also be a fun research project.--$1,150.
84. Beautiful condition excavated large size "U.S." oval waist belt plate recovered many years ago from near Fredericksburg, VA.  The face has a smooth chocolate brown patina and the reverse has full lead and all three brass hooks intact.--$275.
85. Absolutely perfect condition non-excavated Model 1851 Officer's pattern - integrally cast wreaths - solid cast brass eagle sword belt plate.  You couldn't ask for a nicer one.--$295.SOLD
86. Quite rare to come by - Model 1819 single shot military pistol originally in flint and converted to percussion by "R. Buckmiller" of Lancaster, PA.  It's been years since I've seen one of these offered for sale.  This little jewel will soon be 200 years old and still really nice.--$950.
87. Beautiful non-excavated thinner "Tennessee Style" cast brass "C.S.A." rectangular waist belt plate on an original war date Southern leather waist belt.  The buckle itself is a family hand-me-down and couldn't be nicer.  It has original body curve and all three attachment hooks intact.  I have had the Southern waist belt stuck away for years waiting for a nice plate worthy to put with it.  It finally came along and the two go together perfectly.  It isn't unusual to see Southern plates on belt to bring HUGE prices.  This is a great value at simply the price of the plate and the price of the Southern belt.  Not $6,500. or $5,500 or $4500. but real value for the dollar priced at.--$4,250.
88. Excavated large oval lead filled "U.S." cartridge boxplate recovered several years ago here at Stones River by my old hunting buddy - Pete Cryer.  The lead was flaking out of the back around one end when found and has been supported and stabilized.  The wire loops are rusted away.  Still a nice relic with a pleasing look.--$95.
89. Excavated stamped brass Jeff Davis hat pin recently recovered by my friend - Danny Hammonds - just down the street from the shop.  It has had some freeze cracks repaired but is very attractive and stable as can be.  These are rarely recovered anymore.--$175.
90. Exceptionally pretty condition 58 cal. 1864 Federal cartridge box complete with sling and cartridge tins.  The leather on both the box and the sling is pliable enough to wear even today.  The cartridge box is marked "Watertown Arsenal - U.S. - 1864".  If you have been wanting to add a nice cartridge box with original sling to your collection - This one is a dandy.--$950.
91. Mint condition coat size South Carolina state seal button.  This is a "Van Wart" backmark and has literally 100 % bright gold gilt with the shank intact and straight.--$145.
92. Really nice excavated coat size "H.T.&B.-Manchester" Confederate "C" button.  This was recovered near Savannah, GA. and has the prettiest slick dark green patina on the face that you could ever hope to see.  The reverse is solid as a rock and the shank is intact and straight.  This is the kind of Confederate button that you just LOVE to see roll out of the ground.--$495.
93. Absolutely perfect condition non-excavated coat size "H.T.&B. - Manchester} South Carolina State Seal button.  100 % bright gold gilt - You just won't see a nicer one.--$150.
94. Small leather Union percussion cap box.  The soldier shortened the outside flap for easier opening.  It still has full wool - the original pick - and caps still inside which you seldom see--$135.
95. Excavated large size U.S. oval cartridge boxplate recovered years ago at Chickamauga, GA.  It has a chocolate brown face with small scuffs from actual field use.  The reverse has full lead and both wire loops still intact.--$185.
96. Really pretty non-excavated circular eagle breastplate out of an old GAR Hall exhibit.  The plate has a nice rich aged bronze patina with full lead and both loops intact on the reverse.  The two old square nails that held the plate to the relic board are still intact as well.  A neat old relic.--$195.
97. Excavated 1/2 of a rare 1810 era Militia eagle sword belt plate.  This was dug from an 1863 Confederate Infantry camp near Shelbyville, TN.  I've only seen a total of half a dozen of these recovered in 35 years.  A nice complete one runs $1,000.  Half of one only--$95
98. Nice condition rare excavated 69 cal. Confederate Gardner bullet.  This is one you seldom find.--$95.
99. WOW- New important information on this plate.  I just hung up the telephone from talking with one of the living pioneers and legends in our collecting hobby - Mr. Bill Gavin.  And guess what - This buckle was originally purchased in Nov. 1953 by Mr. Gavin at Vicksburg, Miss. and was in his collection for many years before it became part of Steve Mullinax's collection.  Mr. Gavin has graciously agreed to write a letter of history to also include with this fine Confederate plate.  Mr. Gavin has been a lifelong friend and is truly one of our hobby's founding fathers.  UPDATE -- Mr. Gavin was just here visiting and there is now not only a letter from Mr. Gavin with the plate but also a picture of him holding the buckle !! ----- Super, super rare non-excavated Confederate "Rope Border" C.S. oval waist belt plate.  This plate was brought home as a souvenir and attached to an old relic board as evidenced by the small hole where the plate was attached to the relic board.  The Confederate soldier who wore this buckle apparently grew tired of the regulation issue flimsy soldered on strip brass hooks continually popping off and made a field alteration.  He leaded a set of strong "Puppy Paw" hooks into the back of this Confederate "Rope Border" C.S. oval.  We commonly recover Confederate plates that the individual soldiers made alterations to be able to continue using {because in the Confederate Army it wasn't an easy thing to break this one and just go get a new one}.  This plate was at one time a part of Steve Mullinax's personal collection and comes with a letter from Steve and I will add a letter as well.  This is a fine Confederate waist belt plate and would be a super addition to any Confederate display.--$3,650.
100. Absolutely drop dead beautiful condition non-excavated 4-piece cast brass "Mississippi Rifleman's" buckle on a section of the original belt.  This is the style buckle that was issued with the Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle".  In 35 years I've only had a handful of these to offer loose off the belt.  What a nice compliment this would be displayed with your "Mississippi Rifle".--$450.
101. Absolutely beautiful condition excavated 10 lb. Parrott projectile recovered at Kennesaw Mtn., GA. about 40 years ago.  It has a complete pewter time fuze, excellent iron, and a perfect rifled brass sabot.  You just won't see a nicer one.--$350.
102. Beautiful condition non-excavated 19mm size Confederate Staff Officer button.  This one is mint with 100% bright gold gilt.  The reverse is perfect as well with the "Treble Gilt" backmark.--$195.
103. This is quite possibly the most beautiful condition non-excavated coat size "H.T. & B. - Manchester" Confederate "C" cavalry that I've ever had.  The face is perfect with 100 % bright gold gilt and the reverse has 100 % silver wash.  Super - Super choice.--$625.
104. Excavated broken "Dog River" Confederate manufactured {unstopped fuller} cavalry saber found at "Shiloh" 20 years ago - 1989.  It displays great as it is but a nice brass pommel cap would make it display even nicer.  This would be a "dug relic case" centerpiece.  Confederate weapons are just not recovered anymore.--$375.
105. 1840 - 1850 era bar-hammer 6-shot Thomas Bradburn & Sons .36 cal. belt revolver.  These were imported from London and often turn up "Down in Dixie".  I'll bet that you don't have one of these in your collection.--$595.
106. This is one of the most popular of the Confederate loan bonds.  It is the $1000. bond with President Jeff Davis pictured on it.  This one was actually issued and the last coupon clipped was at the war's end.  It will frame beautifully.--$125.
107. Beautiful and tough to come by 1973 print of General Nathan Bedford Forrest that was done by the Sons of Confederate Veterans over 30 years ago.  The print is BIG measuring 24 inches by 30 inches before framing and is absolutely breathtaking once it's matted and framed.  I seldom get these in anymore.--$89.
108. Allen and Wheelock 32 cal. Sidehammer Rimfire revolver.  These were made between 1859 and 1862.  This one is a second Model - serial number 644 out of approximately 1200 produced and would be most desirable 1860 - 1861 production.  The metal has a nice aged grey patina with clearly readable marks.  The cylinder retains quite a bit of original cylinder scene.  The head of the hammer screw is snapped off and needs replacing but that is a minor thing.  This would be a great first little Civil War revolver.--$425.
109. Excavated nose section of the big 3.67 Hotchkiss projectile.  This one was recovered at Kennesaw, GA. and has been disarmed and just lightly cleaned.  It has great metal and would further clean up nicely.  The brass time fuze remains intact.--$195.
110. Very attractive 1790 - 1810 Noncommissioned Officer's sword.  The sword has a cast brass guard and a grip made of horn.  The blade has a nice uncleaned aged brown patina.  The family lives in this area now but had ancestry from the Baltimore, MD. area which is probably where the sword originally came from.  This blade is something like 200 years old.--$425.
111. Super, Super rare EARLY one piece excavated coat size federal "Engineer" button.  This is a nice example with a little gilt, shank intact, and a backmark that I haven't seen before "Extra Rich - Scovill".  I'll bet that someone's button collection is missing this one.--$325.
112. Smooth chocolate brown excavated cuff size ordnance button.  This is a real nice button with no dents and shank intact and straight.--$175.
113. Absolutely beautiful condition excavated coat size gilted eagle "D" {Dragoon} button.  These are very rare to dig and almost always recovered from Confederate sites.  This one was recovered from an 1863 Alabama Cavalry camp located near Fosterville, TN.  This is a really nice button with a "Steele-Johnson" backmark.--$150.
114. Excellent condition non-excavated set of small size "crossed cannons" die stamped brass federal artillery hat pin.  All four attachment loops remain intact and would be perfect to compliment your artillery collection.--$275.
115. I recently purchased this massive, massive Ohio estate directly from the family and have a letter from the family to accompany the estate.  In over 35 years in the Civil War business, this is one of the most spectacular family groupings to ever come my way.  The estate is from 2 brothers and a cousin and only 1 of the 3 survived the Civil War.  The estate includes 150 letters from the surviving brother {John L. Hebron} home to his family.  The letters have all been nicely transcribed into a 350 page volume {with lots of additional information and pictures}.  There are 4 hard images - Two of the surviving brother that wrote the letters and one each of the brother and cousin that did not survive the war.  There are also pictures of the cousin's tombstone at Vicksburg.  There is a "Dog Tag" made from a large cent for "J. L. Hebron" and a nice description in one of the letters of making it while at Chattanooga, TN.  Also, John Hebron's bible and soldier's discharge is in the grouping.  Also, the saber that belonged to the other brother is in the estate.  He was a member of the 13th Ohio Cavalry and died at City Point, VA. and is buried there.  Also, at the end of the war John Hebron brought home an April 15th -black trimmed - Lincoln Death newspaper and, that too, is included.  I honestly cannot begin to do justice to this fantastic estate of material - never on the market - and directly out of the family.--$12,000.
116. Excavated 5 lb. Ketchum hand grenade recovered at The Battle of Port Hudson.  Very few of these have ever been found.  It has been disarmed - cleaned - and is ready for display.--$695.SOLD
117. Nice condition and quite rare June 17, 1861 issue of the Confederate newspaper "The Daily Journal" out of Wilmington, N.C.  There are numerous Civil War articles and reports as well as adds recruiting men in this issue.  It appears that they were raising one regiment of rather "big" men - especially during the Civil War era.  They were seeking only men over 6 feet in height.--$295.
118. Very, Very scarce Houston, Texas Confederate Newspaper.  This is the Monday - July 11, 1864 issue of the "Houston Daily Telegraph".  Confederate newspapers out of Texas are among the hardest to get.--$350.
119. Nice condition 58 cal. Springfield triangular socket bayonet correct for the Model 1855 - 1861 - 1863 - or any of the Model 1861 contract muskets.  The metal has a smooth gently ageing patina with a "U.S." mark that you can see across the street.--$195.
120. Perfect condition 1840 era militia style tin drum canteen.  This one is a relatively small size being a little over 4 inches in diameter and 2 inches in width with the early flared spout.  Many of these type canteens were carried over and used by Confederates during the Civil War and the Confederate manufactured tin drum canteens were patterned after these earlier style canteens.  This is a little beauty.--$375.
121. Quite rare 12 lb. size "Braile" Bormann fuzed cannon ball.  This scarce projectile is distinguished by the fuze having a series of one dot to five dots instead of the numbers one through five.  Rumor has always had it that these were for night firing but I personally question that and suspect that it was just another way of numbering by some obscure manufacturer.  At any rate these are rare as chicken's teeth.--$450.
122. Real attractive 58 cal. Model 1861 contract 3-band rifled musket.  The metal is clean just beginning to grey with age.  The lockplate is marked "U.S.- 1863 - Parkers-Snow & Co. - Meriden, Conn."  The wood is in nice condition as well with just the normal small marks of age and service.  The musket has original ramrod and both sling swivels intact.  It does need a correct hammer screw and a rear site and both are readily available.  The action is as crisp as new and lots of bore remains.  This is a first class musket that would be a real nice addition to any collection.--$1,450.SOLD
123. Very rare "Fayetteville, N.C." Confederate newspaper.  This is the "Fayetteville Observer" and is the May 20, 1861 issue.  This would be a great compliment to display with your other Fayetteville, N.C. Confederate artifacts.  {Like your Fayetteville bayonet - musket - or carbine}.--$350.
124. This is a really nice gilted coat size Michigan State Seal button and is much prettier than most recovered now.  The button is solid as a rock with no dents, or cracks, and gold gilt dripping off it.  The face has fine detail and the reverse is perfect as well with the correct Civil War "Goddard and Bro." backmark.  The shank is intact but leaning to one side just a bit.  WOW -- What a pretty Michigan.--$275.
125. Fully cased 1/9th plate image of a Federal infantryman with 69 cal. musket across his chest.  He is wearing his kepi and also visible is his cross-belt and circular eagle breastplate.  The case is a nice patriotic with the American flag in gold on the front.--$295.SOLD
126. Beautiful condition non-excavated coat size Virginia staff officer's 3-piece button.  This is a 23 mm VA261C with near 100 % bright gold gilt.  The reverse has "Superior Quality" backmark with the shank intact.--$275.
127. Absolutely flawless beautiful condition coat size gilted South Carolina State Seal.  The face couldn't be more perfect with 100 % bright gold gilt.  The reverse is perfect as well with a nice aged patina - shank intact and straight - and a crisp clear backmark "Horstmann and Allien - NY".  This is a top shelf button.--$250.
128. Flawless perfect 24 mm non-excavated coat size "CS-5" Confederate staff officer's button.  This button has 100 % gilt - shank intact - and a "treble gilt - extra rich" backmark.  This is the exact type button that is on General Robert E. Lee's uniform in the Museum of the Confederacy.--$275.
129. Absolutely mint beautiful non-excavated coat size Confederate stippled "A"-CS101A.  The face couldn't be more perfect, and the reverse retains virtually 100% silver.  The "H.T. & B-Manchester" backmark is crystal clear, and the shank is strong and straight.  I don't see how there could be a nicer example.--$475.
130. Very nice condition set of original Federal enlistedman's brass shoulder epaulets.  If you have either a Federal cavalry or artillery shell jacket these will definitely take it to the next level or they look great just displayed on their own.--$295.
131. This is no doubt the finest Texas grouping that I have ever had to offer.  It was purchased a number of years ago directly out of the Texas estate by the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, TN. and still has the museum's ID numbers on the items.  The estate belonged to William J. Stafford of the 27th Texas Cavalry and consists of William's super rare trans-Mississippi style Confederate manufactured cavalry saber in it's original excellent condition BROWN LEATHER scabbard, his "Regulation Style" C.S. oval waist belt plate on the original leather belt, and two photos of William.  This grouping was one of the Lotz House Museum's finest displays and will no doubt be a wonderful long term investment grade grouping for someone.--$18,500.
132. Fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a seated Federal cavalryman.  The image has a few old scratches but retains good clarity.  He is wearing an enlistedman's 9-button frock coat and also his Model 1851 eagle saber belt rig.  His cavalry saber is clearly visible and leaning against his leg.  This would be a very nice image to compliment your cavalry display.--$295.
133. Super, super rare 50 cal. Confederate Morse carbine.  The Morse carbine was invented by George W. Morse and produced by the State Military Works of Greenville, S.C.  The machinery at the factory was captured by the Confederates out of the old Harpers Ferry Armory.  Total production is estimated at around 1000 weapons.  This example is serial # 921 and the serial number on the carbine matches the number on the breechblock.  The carbine is in nice overall condition with only one small crack across the brass breechblock that was repaired long ago.  There is no question that this is an investment grade super-rare Confederate weapon that will definitely increase in value as the years go by.--$18,950.
134. Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean marked "1865-US-JCW" and on the reverse a few letters of the Emerson and Silver mark can still be seen.  The grip has original wrap and wire and is in very attractive condition and  the brass guard has a rich aged patina.  The iron scabbard has a smooth brown patina and is without a single dent.  This is a Model 1860 saber that would look really nice on any wall.--$795.
135. Finely crafted and faithfully reproduced 3/4 scale Model 1860 Parrott Rifle.  The barrel is cast iron with a 3/8 inch seamless liner for maximum strength.  The wheels are hickory and all carriage parts are white oak just as the originals.  All hardware is steel not low strength aluminum or pot metal.  The cannon comes complete with all working implements including water bucket, worm, 2 rammers, 2 hand spikes, a portfire, prolong rope, and vent cover.  The wheel height is 42 inches and the barrel bore is 2.25 inches.  We will include free delivery within 300 miles of Murfreesboro, TN.  If you check around you will find this gun usually priced at $12,000.  Check out our price with a full complement of implements and free delivery !!!--$9,500.
136. High grade College Hill Nashville, Tennessee Confederate Field and Staff Officer's Sword and Scabbard.  The blade on this sword is sparkling bright with clear Cunningham etching.  Cunningham engraving is distinctive and well known to often include a "monster" "C.S.A." and a Confederate Stars and Bars flag  The engraving on this fabulous sword has ALL THREE!  The guard has a rich aged bronze patina and could not be prettier.  Some College Hills are found in leather scabbards and some in metal.  This one is in a brass mounted metal scabbard that fits it perfectly and appears to have always been with it.  This sword is so beautiful it is really hard to adequately describe it.  Hopefully the pictures of this fine sword will speak for themselves.--$18,500.SOLD