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  Fully
cased 1/9th plate tintype of a young Confederate IDed as "I. A. Stone -
13th Tenn." The image is nice and clear and is cased in a "Union
Patent" Gutta Percha case. Also in the case is an ambrotype of a
young lady who I assume is his wife or girl friend. He is wearing an
early war style "butternut" shell jacket. This is a really nice
Confederate image at a terrific price.--$295.SOLD
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Excavated
plain face "clip cornered" waist belt plate recovered from a Confederate
camp at Nashville, TN. The cool thing is that this plate was hand
fabricated from a larger brass object and you can still clearly see some
of the fancy motif of the "larger object" that the plate was made from.
No hooks are on the reverse but solder marks can be seen where the hooks
once were. The plate has a beautiful brown/green woods
patina.--$150.SOLD
Complete
fired 3 inch Hotchkiss projectile recovered at the Battle of Nashville,
TN. The projectile has nose, cup, and complete "rifled" lead
sabot. It is cleaned, coated, disarmed, and ready for
display.--$295.
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 Excavated
large size "Puppy Paw" hook style lead filled U.S. oval waist belt plate.
This one was recovered years ago from a cotton field here at Stones River
and has a little piece of the plate cut off - no doubt from a disc or plow
during cultivation back over the years. Because of the little
missing piece - not $325. But--$125.
Mint
condition 10-inch mortar cartridge bag. You won't see a nicer
example.--$95.
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   1862
production 32 cal. Smith and Wesson - Model 1 1/2 - First Issue revolver.
The revolver is serial number 9047 and has the Confederate soldier's name
cut into the butt. It reads "Robert Bliven" - He is listed in the
records as "Robert Blevins". He was a member of the 35 Tenn. Inf. -
Co. "C". Here is a "real deal" Confederate carried pistol in a price
range that anyone can afford.--$595.SOLD
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Really
cool tiny little reunion canteen bearing the slogan "We Drank From The
Same Canteen". It's been years and years since I've seen one of
these but if memory serves me right - This little canteen is from a famous
{joint} "UCV - GAR" Reunion. I can't remember when - where - or any
of the details but I'm sure one of my good reunion buddies will send me
the "scoop". Anyway -- It's--$195.
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Quite
rare 1906 Baton Rouge, LA. "UCV" {United Confederate Veteran}
reunion ribbon.
The ribbon is all there and very attractive, but the silk has been
re-enforced with clear tape from the back at a couple spots. The
colors remain bright and vivid. I think Louisiana collectors will
find this one very exciting.--$150.SOLD
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 This
is one of the rarest and most sought after of all the "CS" marked
Confederate waist belt plates. It's an excavated "Sardine Can Style"
CS die stamped brass Confederate waist belt plate. This one was
recovered by one of my old relic digging buddies in 1974 at Iuka,
Mississippi. It has a nice, smooth chocolate brown patina and
the plate is solid as a rock. The reverse shows the three solder
spots where the strip brass hooks were at one time located. {The
hooks were no-doubt in the same hole - just the solder had turned loose -
but he didn't realize and didn't know to look for them.} This is a
very nice example of a plate that you often see for $8,000. and up.
How's this for a steal on a super rare Confederate plate.--$4,500.
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     Just
brought into the shop today -- Model 1860 light cavalry saber and
scabbard. The blade is grey-brown with natural patina from the years
and is marked "U.S.-1864-Emerson & Silver". The brass guard has a
rich, aged, bronze patina and original wrap and wire on the grip.
The scabbard has a thick, brown - never cleaned patina and several small
dings and marks from actual service in the saddle. A great example
that REALLY DID see the "Elephant".--$795.
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 Excavated
large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate recovered here at Stones River
about 15 years ago. The face has a smooth chocolate brown patina and
the reverse has full lead. The wire loops are rusted off just
leaving stubs. It's a very sound plate with exceptionally nice eye
appeal.--$150.
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Excavated
large size "crossed sabers" Federal cavalry hat insignia. This rare
hat pin was recovered by Kenny Copelin at the Battle of Munfordsville,
KY.--$250.SOLD
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   A
Stevenson, AL. family just brought this one in. Model 1858 Starr
Arms Co. 44 cal. Double Action Army Revolver. Serial number is
6692 out of 23,000 indicating nice early production. Original walnut
grips are intact with nice clean metal and good marks. The action
works properly but the spring is just a little weak. A good honest
example of the Starr Model 1858 Double Action Revolver.--$895.
  Super,
super rare "Double Stamped" Breckenridge style C.S. oval waist belt plate
on original black leather waist belt. This belt rig originally came
out of a Chattanooga, TN. estate and for several years was on display in
the Chattanooga Civil War Museum located at the base of Lookout Mountain.
The buckle is in beautiful condition with the nicest rich, aged patina
that you could ever hope to see. During the Civil War era the front
strip brass hook apparently came off and was replaced with a sturdy double
loop iron front hook. Even the most advanced Civil War collection
would be proud to own this piece.--SOLD
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Super
rare to come across - Non-excavated 36 Cal. Savage Navy Model revolver
cartridge with original skin containing powder intact. Also a
perfect excavated example from here at Stones River. Both would be a
fantastic compliment to display with your nice Savage Navy Model
revolver.--$195.SOLD
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Mint
condition complete non-excavated Maynard 36 cal. Sporting Rifle brass
cartridge. These are almost always recovered from Confederate
Cavalry sites.--$95.
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Very,
very rare to recover. Excavated original 58 cal. minie with COMPLETE
skin cartridge. It is rare to excavate a cartridge with even
fragments of the skin -- Super tough to recover one with ALL the skin
cartridge intact.--$95.
Beautiful
excavated Leach and Rigdon Confederate enlistedman's cast brass cavalry
spur. Smooth green patina and recovered from Gen. Nathan Bedford
Forrest's Confederate cavalry camps located near Spring Hill, TN.--$395.
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Pair
of excavated "plain face" Confederate plates recovered at Shiloh in the
early 1970s. The oval has a pea green patina and the rectangle is a
chocolate brown. No hooks are present on the reverse - just solder
marks. Try to beat this buy.--$250. for BOTH. SOLD
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Absolutely
crystal clear 1/9th plate "Ruby" ambrotype of a young Southern Volunteer.
I'm told that this one is published someplace but I don't know where
- This is as nice and clear Confederate image as you are going to
see.--$425.SOLD
Excavated
small size bevel edge "Cavalry" GA. Frame Confederate waist
belt plate. It was recovered from near Winchester, VA. and shows
actual stress from the belt.--$425.
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     Very
nice condition 36 cal. Manhattan "Navy Type" revolver. This one is
serial # 4381 which is early Type 2 production with 5 shot cylinder and
New York address and likely was made in 1860.
It has perfect action, good bore, traces of finish, and the cylinder
retains lots of original scene. Also, the soldier's initials "WB"
are cut into the butt strap with a pinknife. It does, however,
appear to have a series 5 loading lever. This is a first class
little Manhattan Navy.--$1,250.
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     Stunning
condition Presentation Model 1850 Ames Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.
The sword was presented to "Lieut. John Mackenzie - from E. L.
Lawrence and W. W. Haydock". I know Lieut. Mackenzie was out of Ohio
- received a couple promotions and served almost the entire war. I
have no idea the relation between Lieut. Mackenzie and "Lawrence" and "Haydock".
{maybe business partners ??} The scabbard is complete but is
supported with tape at two places just above the drag. The sword
itself couldn't be more beautiful with 100 % Ames marking, engraving, and
frosting. In better times this would easily be a $3,850. Ames
Presentation but priced to move in today's economy.--$2,550.
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    Very,
very nice untouched, attic condition 2nd Model Kenansville {Confederate
States Armory} C.S. cavalry saber and scabbard. This beautiful saber
has a rich aged patina and VERY CLEAR evidence of lots of campaigns and
time in the saddle. The upper mount is nearly worn through.
This saber was on display for many years in the Chattanooga Civil War
museum located at the base of LookOut Mtn. There is no doubt in my
mind - When the economy was better -- this would have been an $8,000.
saber. Here is a fantastic Confederate saber at a REAL bargain
price.--SOLD
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Excellent
condition unmarked 69 cal. Model 1842 style triangular socket bayonet.
This would be beautiful displayed with a pretty Model 1842 - 69 cal.
musket.--$195.SOLD
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 Excavated
lead filled large size U.S. oval cartridge boxplate that has been
positively struck hard by "something" and a 44 cal. pistol ball exactly
fits the strike. This was recovered near Perryville, KY. and will
make a fantastic display item and conversation piece.--$250.SOLD
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      Absolutely
beautiful condition .577 cal. Enfield-Tower 3-band rifled musket.
The metal has a smooth dark, uncleaned attic patina with crisp, deep marks
of "Tower - 1863 - and the crown". All the goodies are intact that
you like to see - {long range site, both sling swivels, nipple protector
and chain, original ramrod" and has the "upside down 25-25" mark deep
enough to almost cut your finger. There is good bore remaining but
is somewhat dirty and could use a good cleaning. If you've been
wanting a pretty Enfield musket - here is a really nice one.--$1,850.SOLD
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     Very
nice condition early production Model 1851 36 cal. Colt Navy Model
revolver. The 36 cal. Colt Navy was Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's
favorite weapon and in his will - he described it as "My trusty Colt Navy
that got me out of many a tight spot". This is a really nice one
with a smooth grey patina, crisp sharp marks, and an all matching serial
number of 30389 {even a matching wedge} which is late 1850s production.
There is about 30 % cylinder scene remaining and traces of finish in the
recessed areas. This one came out of the deep South and was quite
likely Confederate carried. It has a good bore and perfect action -
Just an all around first class Model 1851 Colt Navy that any collector
would be proud to own.--$2,250.SOLD
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1/6th
plate ambrotype of a young armed Confederate. The image is in a half
case and has excellent content, and decent clarity, but does have some
scuff marks. If this image was crisp and clear it would be a $2,000.
image. Still a very nice armed Confederate image and at a fantastic
price.--$395.
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Rough
day relic hunting today -- Found more of these than relics !!!!!!
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 Here
is one you don't see very often -- "Bank of East Tennessee - Knoxville" -
Civil War era $1 note. The note is circulated and has a couple small
holes but is basically sound and displays well. {Appropriate
red-orange print on the reverse}--$79.
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 Excavated
coat size 2-piece Virginia State Seal button with "R.M.D.C." S.H.&G.-New
York backmark. The button has a dark brown-green patina with no
dents and shank is intact.--$150.
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     Absolutely
beautiful "Thomas-Griswold & Co. - New Orleans" Confederate Artillery
saber in original brass scabbard. A family just brought this
fantastic saber in - It was brought home to Michigan by an ancestor as a
souvenir of the War. The blade has a smooth grey - brown patina with
a "T.G. & Co. - N.O." mark that you can see from 30 feet away.
The saber has excellent condition original wrap and wire and a beautiful
original brass scabbard that has a nice aged patina and just a couple
normal little dings from service. The "split" pommel cap just jumps
out at you. I don't know if I've ever seen a finer example of a
"brass scabbard Griswold artillery" saber.--HOLD
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 Unmarked
Confederate short artillery sword. The blade has a pleasing
grey-brown patina and the massive cast brass guard has a nice aged bronze
patina.--$1,450.SOLD
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    Just
brought into the shop this morning out of a local Williamson Co., TN.
estate about the nicest Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber
that you could ever hope to see. The blade is bright and clean with
a crisp, clear "S & K" mark and the factory cross brushing still clearly
evident. The grip is perfect with excellent condition original wrap
and wire. The three branch cast brass guard is perfect as well with
a rich, uncleaned, aged bronze patina. The scabbard is in very nice
condition as well with a nice gently aging grey patina. Model 1840
Heavy Cavalry sabers were extensively carried during the Civil War by both
"U.S." and "C.S." cavalry forces. The famous Southern
Confederate Raider - Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest - carried one as did many
in his command. This is the nicest, untouched example that I've had
come along in a long time.--$850.
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  Remember
the 4 kittens that I took in and started feeding during the flood - Here
they are now after lots of play and some warm "Condensed Milk" --
Things have definitely taken a turn for the better for them !!!! But
-- For some reason since they arrived my potted flowers just don't seem to
be doing very well !!!!!
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     Nice
condition and quite rare - Colt "4-screw" {cut for and extra screw for the
shoulder stock} 44 cal. Model 1860 Colt Army revolver. Smooth grey
patina with all matching {even the wedge} serial number "11219".
This is most desirable "1861 - 1862" production. Nice cylinder scene
remaining and traces of original finish in the recessed areas. This
is a first class Colt and out of the "old" South - so likely Confederate
carried. If you've been waiting for a sweet Colt Army for your
collection - Here is a gem.--$2,250.SOLD
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 Absolutely
beautiful crystal clear 1/6th plate "Ruby" ambrotype of a young South
Carolina Volunteer wearing his "Southern Secession Badge". This one
was purchased years ago out of a Charleston, SC estate. You couldn't
take a crisper, clearer image than this one today.--$425.
      Really
first class Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber and scabbard. The blade
is bright and clean crisply marked "U.S. - 1864 - Mansfield and
Lamb". The grip is in nice condition as well with original
wrap and wire and the scabbard is in great shape with a smooth,
chocolate brown aged attic patina. Anyone would be pleased to have
this saber in their collection.--$895.
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 Excavated
coat size Confederate "Script I" button. The button has nice detail,
a chocolate brown patina, and shank intact on the reverse but is,
unfortunately, a bit dented - Still a really nice Confederate "Script
"I".--$85.
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 Guess
what I've been doing today !! It's Blackberry time in Tennessee and
I see a cobbler in my future !!!!
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      Very,
very nice "yellow piped" Federal cavalry shell jacket. This was one
of the original Civil War jackets sold by Bannermann after the war
to costume companies who then rented them for use in theater and movies.
This particular jacket was sold to "Hayden Costume Co." of Boston and is
stamped with their mark in the sleeves. The jacket is in nice
condition with virtually no mothing at all and the colors remain bright
and vibrant. The jacket is size "2" and has full liner, all the
buttons, and "bumper pads" intact on the reverse. All the yellow
piping is bright and intact except for that on the cuffs of the sleeves
which is not present. This is a beautiful cavalry shell jacket that
is going to look fantastic on a mannequin decked out with equipment.
Not $2,950. to $3,500. But--$2,150.SOLD
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 Coat
size excavated Wisconsin State Seal staff officer's button. Good
solid example with a chocolate brown patina and traces of gold gilt.
The button was recovered from a Wisconsin camp located near Decherd, TN.
where the Army of the Cumberland stopped and camped a few days in 1863 on
the way to the "Battle of Chickamauga". - Goddard backmark. Not an
easy button to dig anymore !!--$150.SOLD
    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.
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  1863
date 10-cent U.S. fractional note. These have become somewhat rare
to find.--$45.
 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.--$2,450.
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 Coat
size non-excavated South Carolina state seal button. Perfect
condition with beautiful gilt and "Horstmann" backmark.--$175.
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    Entire
collection of artifacts recovered here locally consisting of 29 artifacts
including 1 arrow hook style "U.S." oval waist belt plate - 2 circular
federal eagle breastplates - a brass tompion - a lead nipple protector -
and 23 buttons including one Confederate Droop Wing Staff Officer's button
that has been flattened into a checker or poker chip. It would take
years to recover this much brass now.--$495. for all
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 Excavated
coat size North Carolina State Seal button. This is the style with
the star in the depressed channel on the reverse. The button is very
solid with a smooth chocolate brown patina. There is a light dip in
the face but nothing serious. The reverse has shank intact and gold
gilt in the channel.--$135.
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 1863
date Confederate $2. note - circulated condition but a note that you don't
see every day.--$45.
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 Two
excavated federal eagle staff officer buttons recovered from a Confederate
camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. Both buttons are in
excellent condition with some gold gilt. Both are "Extra Quality"
backmarked and have shanks intact.--$45. for both buttons.
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 1864
date Georgia $5 note. The note has nice eye appeal but is cracked
along the center fold and the ink has deteriorated the paper at the serial
number. Because of those factors a great price on a pretty
note.--$38.
     1829
date Model 1816 smoothbore 3-band musket converted from flintlock to
percussion for Civil War service. The musket has a beautiful
smooth, never cleaned, attic brown patina tip to tip. The
lockplate markings are deep and clear {U.S. - 1829 -
Springfield". The wood is really nice as well with the normal
small bumps, marks, and a couple small age cracks of actual field
service. Both cartouches are clear enough to read from across the
room and the action remains as crisp as new. During the first
couple years of the war Confederate infantry carried many of these old
muskets and loaded them with "buck and ball". This would
be a sweet addition to anyone's relic wall.--$1,250.
  Nice
condition 69 cal. Model 1816 friction fit triangular socket bayonet in
original leather scabbard. The bayonet is marked "U.S."
and has a smooth grey-brown patina. The scabbard is especially
neat in that it has 2 gilted eagle "C" buttons that have
been attached to the top of the scabbard forever ago. This would be a
fine compliment to display with your Model 1816 musket.--$295.
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 Non-excavated
"Officer's pattern" Model 1851 cast brass eagle sword belt plate.
This is the pattern sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths and it
has great detail and a beautiful rich, never cleaned patina. There
is a tiny hairline stress crack on one belt loop corner but no big deal -
difficult to even find.--$250.
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  Beautiful
condition non-excavated cast brass Massachusetts state seal sword
belt plate. These date from the 1860s Civil War era through the
1880s period. This example is a beauty.--$695.
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of Confederate General Braxton Bragg. This is a shot that you
often see but I've not run into this backmark on this image
before. It's marked "Daniel W. Gaskill - Photographer - North
St. - 2 Doors West of Baird's Hotel - Lebanon, Tenn". This
has to be one you don't see every day.--$95.
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  Nice
condition "J. I. Pittman" Civil War leather pistol cartridge box -
excellent to display with your Colt Army or Colt Navy revolver. The
box is crisply marked "Made By J. I. Pittman"--$195.
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    Quite
sought after Ames "Model 1840" Old Wristbreaker Heavy cavalry saber and
scabbard. The blade appears to have been lightly cleaned sometime in
the past and is marked "Ames - Cabotville - US - 1855". The "Ames -
Cabotville" is light but there. It has nice condition original wrap
and wire on the grip and a perfect condition cast brass 3-branch cavalry
guard. The scabbard is excellent with a pretty brown aged patina and
is without a single dent. Overall - this is a very attractive, early
date Ames "Old Wristbreaker" at a very reasonable price.--$1,150.SOLD
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just purchased this very nice federal percussion cap pouch out of a
Pennsylvania estate. It still has both belt loops, closure tab, and
still has percussion caps remaining inside.--$165.
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 Early
"block letter" pattern non-excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval
cartridge boxplate. Just a perfect example of this rare early plate
with a nice aged patina, both loops, full lead, and ready to go on
your cartridge box. The loops are 2 1/4th inches apart.--$250.
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   Excellent
condition 1905 "Knights of Pythias" 5-section ladder badge. Many
soldiers were members of this organization. The medal appears to be
made of solid silver.--$45.
 Really
pretty and super rare "Tall loop" Leech and Rigdon 2-Piece
"C.S." sword belt plate. When recovered this plate had
the belt loops on both sides broken which is no doubt why the plate was
discarded. The belt loops have been expertly restored, are strong,
and look absolutely perfect. This plate would make a fine, fine center
piece in any excavated Confederate collection. This is a buckle
that in perfect excavated condition has been known to sell for $3,500.
to $3,800. Here is a real bargain on a heck of a rare and
beautiful Confederate buckle.--$1,850.
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    Nice
condition and early production 5-shot 31 cal. Bacon "Pocket Model"
revolver. This revolver is serial number "229" and has the 5 panel
"sporting scene" on the cylinder. It has excellent action, crisp
markings, nice cylinder scene, full original grip lacquer, and original
double cavity bullet mold. This is a first class little revolver and
dates about 1860. It was brought in by a local family and quite
likely could have been C.S. carried.--$950.SOLD
  Nice
pliable small leather Union percussion cap box. Closure tab, both
belt loops, inner flap, and brass finial - all intact.--$150.
       Very
attractive 1820 - 1840 era full stock fouling rifle originally produced
in flintlock and converted to percussion during the Civil War era.
The conversion is a type often attributed to S. A. Baker of
Fayetteville, N.C. for the Confederacy. Many young Confederates, like the young Arkansas soldier pictured, left
home carrying rifles of this type. I recently purchased this one
out of a Davidson Co., TN. estate and comes with an original powder
horn. This rifle would look terrific on the wall with the powder
horn hung from it. The action still works perfectly.--$750.SOLD
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      Quite
rare manufacturer "Collins and Co. - Hartford, Conn. - 1862" Foot
Officer's sword and scabbard presented to Capt. Benjamin T. Loomis - Co.
K - 22nd Conn. Vol. Inf. This sword has one of the most
beautifully executed jeweler presentations that you are ever going to
see. The blade is nice but does have an old period repair of a
break about 12 inches up from the tip. The original scabbard is
with the sword but lost the brass drag somewhere along the way. It
would be a reasonably easy thing to pick up a replacement brass scabbard
drag. The unit was involved in lots of scouting - etc. and engaged
in the Siege of Suffolk, VA. This is a very nice Presentation and
a rare maker at a super price.--$1,650.
 Non-excavated
early letter style large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate.
Beautiful rich patina on the face and full lead and both wire loops
intact on the reverse. The loops are 2 1/4th inches apart and will
complete your nice box needing a plate.--$250.
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 Very
nice condition 58 cal. triangular socket bayonet correct for the 58 cal.
Springfield musket or, also, is correct for any of the Model 1861 contract
muskets. It is nice and clean with a "U.S." mark that you can see
from across the room.--$195.
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 Excellent
condition excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval
cartridge boxplate. This one was recovered from here at Stones
River many years ago. You couldn't ask to recover a prettier U.S.
cartridge boxplate.--$225.SOLD
       This
is one of the rarer 58 cal. Model 1861 contract 3-band rifled muskets to
come by. It is the "Providence Tool Co." and is dated
1864. The musket is just as it came out of the family with 150
years worth of brown - never cleaned - patina tip to tip. The
musket also comes with it's original triangular socket bayonet in
scabbard. The action still works perfectly and you can clearly see
the inspector cartouche in the stock opposite the lockplate - and a
decent bore remains. At some point the head broke off the hammer
screw but I have located an original and am including it - You just have
to drill the old one out and install it. The soldier has installed
his own long range site - Apparently the one that came on it just didn't
suit him. All this musket needs is a little tasteful
cleaning, a good oiling down, and hanging on the wall.--$1,350.
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 Nice
clear "from life" full standing pose of a young Massachusetts cavalryman.
Crisp backmark of "AB'M Fisher - Photographer - 89 Washington St. -
Boston"--$69.
 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.
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Very
nice condition Confederate 12 lb. "wood drive-in fuze" cannon ball.
This ball was recovered from Gen. Hood's position as he fell back
following the Battles of Franklin and Nashville. The ball has been
cleaned, coated, and still has the petrified wooden fuze intact.
Most of the shrapnel in the area was 5-side polygonal and that is likely
what this one is as well. It's a fine example and ready to set in
your display.--$295.
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  Folding
cast brass single cavity bullet mold. The mold makes a 44 cal.
"Picket style" projectile and has the name "A. P. Woods" stamped into
one handle. Many Confederates had bullet molds of this type when
they first left home for the war in 1861.--$89.
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  G.A.R.
"Delegate" ribbon from the June 1916 Encampment at Utica, NY. An
uncommon ribbon and in nice condition.--$79.
     Absolutely
stunningly beautiful 1840era Mother of Pearl handle U.S. militia
officer's sword in original solid brass scabbard. This is a "Horstmann
and Son" maker and has ornate U.S. engraving top to bottom on the
blade. In addition, the sword has at least 70 % original gold
gilting remaining. The Mother of Pearl grips remain as nice as
new. This sword is first class all the way.--$2,750.
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  Really
neat early battlefield pick-up large size "Puppy Paw Hook" U.S. oval
waist belt plate. The reverse has writing cut in all over it but I
can't make out what it says. Definitely a fun mystery for someone
to unravel.--$275.SOLD
 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.
  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.--$650.
  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.
  Large
size "U.S." oval waist belt plate on the original maker marked
black leather waist belt. The belt has the brass keeper intact and
is marked "Wilkinson Maker - U. S. - Springfield, Mass." - but
the belt does have an old repaired break on the back side. Still a
very nice U. S. belt rig.--$450.
      Really
pretty 1863 date Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard. The
blade is clean just beginning to grey with age. It is marked
"U.S. - 1863 - Emerson and Silver". The grip has
original wrap and wire and is much nicer than most you see. The
brass guard has a rich - aged - uncleaned patina and the scabbard is
equally as nice. This is a saber and scabbard that anyone would be
pleased to own.--$895.SOLD
  Nice
clear fully cased 1/6th plate "Ruby Ambro" of a young Ohio
infantry soldier holding his cocked Enfield musket across his
chest. You can clearly see the Enfield long range site and leather
sling. This is a seated pose and he is wearing an enlistedman's
frock coat, kepi, full belt rig with over-the-soldier sling, and Enfield
musket across his chest. And Ruby Ambro to boot.--$375.
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 Just
recovered coat size Confederate local "Pelican" Louisiana State Seal
button. The face has a smooth brown patina and about 10 % bright
gold gilt. The button was dug out of Gen. Leonidus Polk's 1863
Confederate winter camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.--$195.
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   Massive
14 inch tip-to-tip Civil War era hand carved powder horn. The horn
has lots of carving, writing, etc. on it. There is a ship, a crude
eagle {I think}, a couple clovers, a star, and initials - etc.
Guaranteed to keep your interest trying to figure out what all is carved
on it.--$175.
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Floral
pattern brass powder flask from the American Civil War era. It has a
rich, aged patina and is the exact style flask that many Confederates left
home carrying when the War first started. Quite inexpensive, yet,
adds a nice touch of class and ornateness to any collection.--$85.
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 Quite
rare beautiful excavated gilted brass 1884 "James G. Blaine" Presidential
token. In the Presidential token world - this is one that you don't
see every day. "Republican Candidate for President - 1884"--$95.
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 Excavated
double cavity cast brass Colt 31 cal. bullet mold. The iron pin is
broken so you can take the two halves apart. Every excavated Civil
War relic display should have a dug brass bullet mold.--$85.
      A
local family just brought this nice musket in. It's an 1861 date
"H & P" {Hughes and Phillips} conversion of an 1831 date
Springfield 69 cal. 3-band musket originally produced in flintlock and
converted in 1861 to percussion for Civil War use. The musket
still has good rifling and the original "H & P" long range
back site. The musket has a nice - never cleaned - attic type
patina and is marked "U.S. - 1837 - Springfield" on the lock
and "1861 - H & P" on the barrel. The wood is really
pretty with just the normal small marks of use and two cartouches that
you can see from 20 feet away. Also, the musket has a nice bayonet
in scabbard which can go with the musket or I can sell separately.
This weapon would be a quality addition to anyone's Civil War
collection.--$1,450. musket only without bayonet - $1,650. musket with
bayonet - $1,750. musket with bayonet in scabbard complete.
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    58
cal. 1863 dated "Bridesburg" 3-band rifled musket. The metal has an
aged grey-brown patina with lockplate markings of "U.S.-1863-Bridesburg".
Both sling swivels, original ramrod, and long range site all remain
intact. The musket has crisp action and a pleasing look overall with
flash from being fired around the nipple area and numerous small dings and
marks on the wood. This isn't a musket that just hung on the wall in
storage during the Civil War, but shows clear evidence of being carried
and being fired. Not a "mint" musket but a very good example of a
Civil War musket that was there and "Saw The Elephant".--$975.
      Very
attractive 1863 date "Ames" cavalry saber and scabbard.
The blade is clean marked "U.S. - 1863 - Ames Mfg. Co."
the grip is in good condition with original wrap and wire. The
scabbard has a smooth aged "attic" brown patina with only a
couple small normal use dings showing actual service and being
carried. This one is "mid-war" and the most popular
maker of all - "Ames".--$895.
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".--$425.
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  Really
pretty Model 1858 smooth sided Federal canteen complete with original
butternut cover, stopper, chain, and original linen sling. The
pewter spout has the soldier's initials "R.R." and "6". A first
class canteen with all the "goodies".--$450.
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 Excellent
condition 31 cal. double cavity folding bullet mold correct for a Colt
Pocket Model or any of the other 31 cal. revolvers. It makes one
round ball and one conical projectile.--$125.SOLD
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 Beautiful
condition non-excavated coat size "CSA" Confederate officer's button.
"Superior Quality" backmark with almost 100% bright gold
gilt.--$250.SOLD
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"Ground
burst" 3-inch Federal Hotchkiss projectile that makes a fantastic
educational exhibit as to exactly how the Hotchkiss projectile worked.
You can look inside and see how all the parts worked together to create an
explosion. It has been cleaned, coated, and has been pictured for an
upcoming reference book.--only $175.SOLD
 This
is a fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a Federal soldier with about
everything that you can imagine hanging on him. There are several
small scuffs and scratches but you just NEVER see images with full
accoutrements ready to march to the front.--$550.
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  Non-excavated
lead filled large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate. Nice bronze
aged patina on the face and full lead and both loops intact on the
reverse. The loops are approx. 2 1/2 inches apart. If you have
a cartridge box needing a nice boxplate - here it is.--$250.
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    Pretty
condition 1839 date 69 cal. "Potsdam" 3-band rifled musket. Potsdam
muskets were issued in quantity to early 1861 Ohio regiments in the Civil
War. The governor of the state purchased the weapons and was
determined that the men would leave the state carrying them even though
there proved to be much better and more modern weapons available.
The Potsdam musket has loads of brass hardware {brass barrel bands - brass
trigger guard - brass sideplate - brass buttplate} so, therefore, really
looks great on the wall. The metal has a smooth ageing grey patina
with markings of "Potsdam - 1839" and the wood is very nice as well with
just the normal small dings and marks of service and 177 years of
age.--$950.
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     Beautiful
OHIO grouping purchased a few years back out of an Alliance, Ohio estate
sale. The grouping consists of the Civil War discharge of Alphus
Schrantz of Co. "D" - 4th Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry and his
beautiful solid silver reunion ladder badge marked "Co. D - 4 OHIO - Vol.
Inf. - A. Schrantz - and "Clover Leaf" Corps Badge". Also, in the
grouping is a C.D.V. of his son "Homer Schrantz" and, as well,
the large framed living room size portrait of his son in uniform. A
fine Ohio grouping that seldom come available anymore. The old
auction stickers are still on everything.--$395. for all.
Beautiful
condition complete "Dropped" 3-inch Hotchkiss projectile found
in a flower bed of a home located on Granny White pike -- Battle of
Nashville, TN. -- already drilled of course--$375.
 It's
extremely rare to recover one Federal cavalry officer's spur -- But here
are TWO -- One of each of the two major types - both recovered here in
Middle Tennessee. {One by Ronnie Webb and the other by Hank Hugley}--
Exact recovery location of each to the buyer.--$350. for the pair
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    Very
attractive Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.
Model 1840 sabers were extensively carried during the Civil War by both
"U.S." and "C.S." soldiers. The famous Southern cavalry raider -
Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest - carried one as did many in his command.
This particular saber has a bright clean blade marked "C.K". The
grip was restored many years ago and looks great. The 3-branch cast
brass guard has a pretty- never cleaned - bronze aged patina. The
metal scabbard is in excellent condition as well with a smooth dark attic
patina. This saber has beautiful eye appeal.--$695.
 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.
  This
is one of the coolest rectangular "C.S.A." waist belt plates
that I have ever had to offer and I truly regret that Bill Gavin will
not get to see and appreciate it. I would have certainly gotten a
call from him to talk about this one. The buckle is the Tennessee
pattern and absolutely perfect with choice patina and original body
curve. This plate was recovered {actually seen} approximately 40
years ago by Dean A. Hudson from the creek directly behind the Dunlap,
TN. courthouse {which was one of Confederate General Braxton Bragg's
camps on the way to the Battle of Perryville, KY. Here's the super
cool part. The original leather belt was still intact on the back
of the belt plate and over the last 150 years has literally petrified
with calcium and turned to stone. You can still see buckle hooked
into the belt and several folds of the belt. This can only be
described as an absolutely incredible artifact.--$2,850.SOLD
 Drop
dead beautiful excavated coat size Tennessee State Seal Confederate
uniform button. One of my Middle Tennessee relic digging buddies
recently recovered this one. It has no dents - no cracks - and
nice detail {for a Tennessee}. The reverse has gilt in the channel
and remnants of what was once the iron shank. This is the nicest
Tennessee that I've seen recovered in years.--$2,250.
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 Model
1858 smooth type federal canteen complete with butternut cover, pewter
spout, all three sling loops, and stopper with chain. The butternut
cover has "US" stenciled on the outside cover. This canteen has some
wear to the cover on the inside where it rubbed against the soldier's body
indicating actual field use.--$295.SOLD
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   Nice
condition 6-shot "pepperbox" revolver by "Manhattan". It has a
4-inch barrel and deep, sharp marks. The "nipple shield" remains
intact, and has original walnut grips in great condition, and engraving
almost as pretty as new. All this little jewel needs is a nice spot
in someone's display case.--$695.
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  Mint
condition non-excavated private purchase heavy cast brass spur of the type
often recovered from Confederate cavalry camps. I am displaying this
non-excavated spur with an almost identical one that I personally recently
recovered from the camp of Starne's Confederate cavalry. Only the
non-excavated spur is for sale - I'm keeping the one I dug. You
won't find a more perfect example.--$250.
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 This
is about the prettiest excavated large size U.S. oval cartridge boxplate
that you could dream of finding. It was recovered many years ago by
one of my old relic hunting buddies at The Battle of Chickamauga, GA.
The face has never even been rinsed off.--$225.SOLD
 Beautiful
condition non-excavated large size "U.S." oval "arrow
hook pattern" federal waist belt plate. It has a nice face
with a rich, aged patina and full lead with all three hooks intact on
the reverse.--$275.
 Mint
condition non-excavated coat size "C.S.A." officer's
button. Correct "Superior Quality" bacmark - You
couldn't ask for a nicer one.--$250.
         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.--$9,950.
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   Brass
handle saber bayonet that according to "Harding" looks to be for a
Merrill Navy Rifle. It is serial number "1871" and has the
inverted "G" mark and is dated "1861". {At first
couldn't see the date through the patina but rubbed a little and out it
came}. The bayonet is in nice uncleaned attic
condition just out of an Ohio estate sale. This is a scarce saber
bayonet at a very fair price.--$295.
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 Beautiful
face and both wire loops intact on this excavated lead filled large oval
"U.S." cartridge boxplate. It was recovered many, many years ago
from the Battle of Chickamauga, GA.--$195.
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      Uncleaned
and fresh out of the attic. 1829 dated Model 1816 musket
originally produced in flint and converted to percussion for Civil War
use. The lockplate is marked "U.S. - 1829 - Springfield" and the
barrel has the normal arsenal proofmarks. The metal has an
attractive - never cleaned - chocolate patina tip to tip and the wood is
nice with the normal small bumps and marks of actual field use.
The two inspector cartouches in the stock remain easy to see.
Early in the Civil War this is the exact type weapon many Confederates
were forced to carry {and used lots of buck and ball} and in many
photographs of Confederate soldiers - this is the weapon in their hands.
Every Confederate infantry display should have a 69 cal. Model 1816
3-band musket.--$950.
     Model
1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard recently found in the attic of an
old home near Spring Hill, TN. The saber is dated 1864 and quite
likely was left as both the Union and Confederate armies passed on the
way to and from the Battles of Franklin and Nashville, TN. in Nov. of
1864. The saber has a clean blade marked "U.S. - 1864 -
Mansfield and Lamb" and has original leather wrap and wire still on
the grip. Both the brass guard and the iron scabbard have a deep
aged - never cleaned - patina. This is a very pretty and quite
historic cavalry saber at a super price.--$795.
 Fully
cased 1/9th plate ambrotype of a young "double armed"
Confederate. This is a seated pose wearing a "Hardee
style" hat and has both his pistol and sideknife across his
chest. The image does have some emulsion missing in the area
around the side of his hat. Still nice and clear with killer
content.--$2,150.
 Non-excavated
gilted coat size New Hampshire State Seal {NH6-A} uniform button.
Nice face with loads of gold gilt and R.M.D.C. "Scovill"
backmark - shank intact.--$95.
 Nice
clear fully cased 1/9th plate tintype of a young federal
infantryman. He is seated wearing an enlistedman's 9-button frock
coat, Hardee Hat with a bugle hat insignia, and his large size U.S. oval
waist belt plate. The image is clear as can be and is cased in a
beautiful patriotic gutta percha eagle case. This photograph is
nice enough for a museum level display.--$325.
   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.
Nice
clear, large 1/4th plate tintype of two young Federal infantry
soldiers. Both are wearing a regulation 9-button enlistedmen's
frock coat with full belt rig, cross strap, and plates. It's hard
to find big 1/4th plate images in this nice condition.--$595.
 1/9th
plate fully cased ambrotype of a young "double armed"
Confederate infantry soldier. He is seated wearing a
"butternut" Confederate shell jacket and has his 69 cal. Model
1816 musket across his chest and his sideknife stuck behind his
belt. Also, you can clearly see his rank on his collar. This
is a really nice little Confederate image.--$2,250.
1/6th
plate "Ruby" ambrotype of a seated federal cavalryman.
The image is in a 1/2 hard case and is quite clear. He is wearing
his Model 1851 sword belt rig with his Colt revolver clearly visible and
also you can see his Sergeant rank stripes on his sleeves. Very
attractive image with good content.--$395.
 Excavated
coat size "Western Theater" style Confederate block
"C" Cavalry button. These are extremely rare to
recover. The face is uncleaned and really nice with the green
woods mulch still on it. The reverse was rusty and fragile when
found and has been professionally stabilized and is sound as can be
now. This would be a fine addition to any Confederate Cavalry
display.--$325.
  1/9th
plate fully cased ambrotype of a seated Confederate with his large Bowie
knife across his chest. This image has been photographed for use
in an upcoming "Bowie Knife" reference book. It has
great content and good clarity but does have a number of emulsion spots
across the image. Still a super nice Confederate ambro.--$1,650.
     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.
 Drop
dead beautiful huge 1/4th plate DOUBLE ARMED tintype of a young
Confederate. This is a standing view in a 1/2 case with classic
Confederate uniform and wearing the "officer of the day"
sash. His Colt revolver is in one hand and his Mississippi saber
bayonet is in the other. You just never see images like this
anymore.--$2,250.
    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 !!}.--$550.SOLD
Excellent
condition excavated large size cast brass Model 1833 Dragoon stirrup.
Recovered at Chickamauga and has a beautiful smooth green patina.
You can clearly see on the inside wear from the boot.--$225.
     Model
1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard made by "Emerson and
Silver" and dated 1864. The blade is clean gently darkening
with age and marked "Emerson and Silver - U. S. - 1864".
The grip is in nice condition with original wrap and wire. The
scabbard has a nice uncleaned, attic brown patina with the normal small
marks of actual service. This is a good honest first class example
of the classic saber of the American Civil War.--$895.
 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.
 Excavated
coat size Virginia 3-piece staff officer button. Smooth brown
patina with nice detail, shank intact, and "Quality" backmark.
A very attractive Confederate button recovered from a Confederate winter
camp site near Richmond, VA.--$225.
      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.
Very
nice condition brass percussion fuzed 3 inch Schenkl projectile.
This shell is slick as can be and has already been cleaned, coated,
disarmed and ready for display. And a nice free display stand
comes with this projectile.--$475.SOLD
    1820
era militia officer's saber in original metal scabbard. This
particular saber is unmarked but "N. Starr" made lots of this
style saber. The blade is clean with nice crisp engraving and the
grip is original but does have a couple small chips out. The
scabbard has a thick, never cleaned, chocolate patina. It is
evident that Confederates carried some of these old sabers as we
excavate parts of these swords in their camps.--$695.SOLD
 Excavated
coat size "local manufacture" Georgia State Seal uniform
button. Nice face with a brown-green woods patina and a few traces
of gold gilt. The reverse has full gold gilt in the channel and
shank intact. Anyone would be proud to have this button in their
collection.--$250.
 Coat
size excavated Louisiana State Seal uniform button. This is a
Confederate "Local" and was recovered from 1863 Army of
Tennessee camps located near Tullahoma, TN. It has a brown - green
patina on the face and the shank is still intact on the reverse.--$250.
 Fully
cased large 1/4th plate tintype of a standing Union soldier with full
equipment and musket. The case is in nice condition and the image
itself is clear and not flaking at all. It is a full standing pose
with belt rig - U.S. buckle - cross strap - breastplate - cap box - and
Springfield musket with bayonet.--$395.SOLD
Excellent
condition excavated dropped 3-piece Shaler bullet recovered all
together. Really nice example.--$125.
    Very
nice condition "IDed" 1820 era "Eagle Head" Infantry
officer saber and scabbard. The blade remains sparkling bright and
the ivory grip is complete and strong. The brass guard and eagle
head still retain lots of the original silver wash. The original
leather scabbard is complete and strong tip to tip. The brass mounts
retain lots of original silver wash as well and the center mount has an
inlaid stone that I think is a ruby. The soldier's name "M.
P. Sturtevant" is cut into the top brass mount with a pinknife.
I haven't tried to research him but figure he is probably from the early
1800s. This is a beautiful saber and almost 200 years old.
IMPORTANT -----
Research has revealed that this sword probably belonged to Martin
Parris Sturtevant of Middlesex, Mass. Sturtevant was born on
September 10, 1791 in Butterfield, Maine. He was the son of
David and Mercy (Parris) Sturtevant of Halifax, Plymouth,
Massachusetts. He married Betsey Barker and served as armorer
under Alexander Parris' (probably a relative) Company of Artificers of
the State of Vermont in 1814. Sturtevant died on May 29, 1852 in
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts.--$1,250.
     1863
date 58 cal. Bridesburg 3-band percussion rifled musket. The
musket has a smooth aged, uncleaned attic brown patina on the metal with
lockplate markings of "U.S. - 1863 - Bridesburg". The
action is crisp and the wood is very nice with a visible inspector's
cartouche. The initials "J.B." are carved into the stock
and there are all the normal small dings and marks of actual field
service. The musket still has the original 3-side socket bayonet
with it. If you like the fresh out of the attic look - you'll love
this musket.--$1,650. complete with bayonet -- $1,450. for the musket
without bayonet
Excavated
Federal carbine sling buckle with matching belt tip recovered by Hank
Hugley from a Federal cavalry camp located near Pulaski, TN. This
was the camp that the troopers were out of that captured Sam Davis - the
young Confederate spy that was eventually hanged because he refused to
betray his informers.--$125.
    Very
nice condition 30 cal. front loading "Baby Plant" pocket
revolver. Some original finish and marks as deep as new. The
little cartridge ejector rod is missing as is often the case with these
little revolvers. The action still works as well as new and the
original grips are perfect.--$475.
Large
size - {13 inch} - 1840 to 1850 era powder horn. It has a rich,
aged patina and would add a classy touch to your display. Many
Confederates left home in 1861 carrying one of these.--$95.SOLD
 Beautiful
condition excavated large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate.
This one was recovered many years ago at Shiloh and has a nice
brown-green patina on the face and full lead and both wire loops intact
on the reverse. You couldn't hope to dig a nicer plate than this
one.--$225.
Complete
layer of 12# canister balls. These were locally dug and from the
position where they were found are probably C.S.--$95. for the entire
layer.
 Excellent
condition excavated coat size "Lined A" Confederate Artillery
officer's button. The button was recovered from Longstreet's camps
in East Tennessee and has a really pretty brown-green patina. The
back is unmarked and sound as can be with shank intact and
straight. Just a first class example.--$325.
   Excellent
condition 1820 era "Eagle Head" Artillery officer's sword with
original leather scabbard. The blade is clean just beginning to
grey with age. The grip remains as nice as new and the original
leather scabbard is complete and strong with no repairs. This is a
first class early "Eagle Head".--$1,250.
     Very
nice condition Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard. The
blade has a smooth gently aging grey - brown patina crisply marked
"U.S. - 1864 - Mansfield and Lamb". The grip has
original wrap and wire and the brass guard has a rich, never cleaned,
bronze patina. The iron scabbard is equally as pretty just
beginning to darken with age. This saber has that "straight
out of the attic" look that every collector loves to see.--$895.
 Excavated
large size "U.S." oval waist belt plate recovered at Shiloh
about 30 years ago. It has a beautiful face with a choice
uncleaned brown-green patina. The reverse has full lead and 2 out
of the 3 attachment hooks are intact. The front hook broke which
is no doubt why the plate was discarded. This plate would look
great in any display.--$195.
 Excavated
coat size rare Union Marine button with tons of gold gilt. The shank is
intact on the reverse with a "Horstmann" backmark.--$125.
     Excellent
condition double cased images of a father and son in a fine
"Holmes, Booth, & Hayden" Guttapercha case. The
image of the son is a nice, clear military with a Colt revolver across
his chest. The image of the father is clear as well with a gilted
masonic pin clearly visible. Just a fine condition case and set of
images.--$425.
    Just
in the door - Beautiful aged, rich patina Nashville Plow Works Cavalry
Officer's saber {without scabbard}. The blade has a smooth dark
attic patina with virtually no pitting at all. During the Civil
War era the blade was re-profiled at the tip to make it a tad
shorter. This was likely done for an officer that was a little
shorter or either the tip of the saber got broken and needed to be
re-shaped to a normal profile and tip. Either way - It's been as
it is forever. The grip has original leather and wire but is worn
through to wood in several areas. The brass guard has a beautiful
rich aged patina and a "NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS - C.S.A." that
you can read from across the room. When you hold this one to your
ear - not only is it playing "Dixie" - but you have to turn
the volume down - It's SO loud !!!--$8,750.
 Excavated
coat size Georgia State Seal button. It's solid as a rock with a
smooth chocolate brown patina on the face and shank intact with rmdc
"Mintzer" backmark. A nice example with no dents or
cracks.--$195.
     Very,
very rare and nice condition "Thomas Griswold and Co. - New
Orleans" Confederate Foot Officer's sword in the original scabbard
that it was carried in. The sword itself has a pleasing, never
cleaned, attic brown patina with traces of engraving visible here and
there through the dark, aged patina and deep, sharp "Thos. Griswold
and Co. - New Orleans" blade mark. The sword has original
wrap and wire in very nice condition. The brass mounted leather
scabbard is in nice condition as well, and came out of the family with
the sword but some feel it could be an imported scabbard rather than a
Griswold product - Others feel it to be a Griswold manufactured
scabbard. I'm unsure of who made it, but know that it has been
with the sword all along. This is a wonderful Confederate
officer's sword that any collector would treasure.--$8,500.
 Very
nice condition excavated coat size Confederate "Block A"
2-piece Artillery button. This button was recovered from a
Confederate winter camp located near Richmond, VA. and is solid as can
be.--$175.
 Beautiful
condition non-excavated coat size "V.M.I." {Virginia Military
Institute} button. It has 100% gilt, shank intact, and war date
"Evans in a ribbon" backmark. You won't see a nicer
one.--$175.
 Excavated
large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate with an old
"Gettysburg" tag. You can tell from the excellent
condition of this plate that it was recovered in the 1950s or
1960s. The two loops on the back have been intentionally snipped
off presumably to lay flat on an old relic board.--$195.
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 I've
just purchased 5000 mixed excavated Civil War bullets.
Bag
of 50 mixed dropped and fired U.S. and C.S. bullets-each bag
includes a variety of different type bullets at a low cost of
$1.70 per bullet--$85. a bag.
 Beautiful
condition excavated large oval "U.S." cartridge boxplate
recovered many years ago by Ronnie Webb from a Joe Wheeler Confederate
cavalry camp here. Apparently the Confederates were stripping
leather to use. Smooth olive patina on the face, full lead,
and both loops intact on the reverse. A Fine Example.--$225.
   Model
1860 "Roby" light cavalry saber {only without scabbard}.
The saber was just brought in and is untouched. The blade is clean
beginning to darken here and there with age. It is marked "C.
Roby - W. Chelmsford - 1865" and has original wrap on the grip but
is missing the wire. The brass guard has a nice - never cleaned -
rich, aged bronze patina. This would be a great "first Civil
War sword".--$395.
 Very
nice condition excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval
waist belt plate. This buckle was recovered on Sat. - 5 - 18 -
1991 at 9:15 A.M. at Eastport, Mississippi. How's that for you
folks that like to know all about where their artifacts came
from.--$250.
   58
caliber leather federal cartridge box complete with original cartridge
tins inside. The box is maker marked "C. S. Storms-
Maker". It is in stable condition but does have some age
cracks and some small pieces flaked out of the inner flap. The box
isn't mint but is a good example that displays well and priced
right.--$250.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
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.
 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.
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 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.
 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.
  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.
    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.
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.
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