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1. Last Thursday was absolutely beautiful and 67 degrees.  My daughter - Savannah - and I decided that it was a perfect day to play "Hooky" and go relic digging instead of opening the shop.  I had found a small Union camp a few weeks earlier and we decided to see what was there.  We got several bullets - a coat size eagle "I" button - and then I got this nice clear "80" reading on the scale.  At 14 inches deep and under several big roots was a beautiful early style - lead filled - "U.S." oval.  Notice the oval "ghost" where it has been laying for the last 150 years.  Savannah now has it in her display case to remember the experience !!!!!  {If a guy could bottle the rush that you get from digging a Civil War belt plate - It would put Cocaine right out of business !!!}
2. OH, FOR THE GOOD OLD 1970s AND 1980s ---- This is the kind of relics that I brought home regularly back then !!!!!
3. Isn't this guy beautiful - almost neon green.  He came up while bullet digging today as if to say - " Hey Man - Digging Anything ??"
4. Check out my new "Best Friend" !!!!  When I feed him - It's like he says "I Love You Man !!!!"
5. My "Free Kitten" with every purchase promotion is winding up BUT My Free "Baby Raccoon" with every purchase is just getting started !!!  {I have 2 Moms and a total of 7 baby Raccoons !!!!}
6. NEW PICTURE !!!  Guess who is celebrating 1 year old today ??  Yep -- "Lady A - Anastasia" .  I  just got back from Houston, TX. visiting my first "Grandchild - Lady-A" {Anastasia}.  She is an absolute little doll and has everyone wrapped around her tiny, little finger.  She has arrived at the conclusion - "If I'm awake, somebody best be holding me if you know what's good for you" -- {otherwise I'll give you the business} !!!  She and I have a lot in common -- Two of our favorite things on earth to do is "Eat and Sleep" !!!!  Jonathan {the pup} is a wonderful "Big Brother" -- As a matter of fact - He has a little sweater that has "Only Child" crossed out and "Big Brother" written beneath it.  She is something like 11 months old and already weighs 23 lbs. -- Texas thing I'm told !!!   {Make that "1 YEAR" old now !!!!}
7. Very, very rare to find - excavated "Western Theater" 3-inch "tall brass sabot" Confederate Read shell.  This projectile was recovered from near Atlanta, GA. and appears to be a product of Selma Arsenal.  It's a drop and took a wooden drive-in fuze.--$695. 
8. Beautiful condition excavated massive, thick beveled teeth GA. Frame Confederate waist belt plate.  The plate has a beautiful green patina and was recovered from Forrest's and Van Dorn's 1863 Confederate winter cavalry camps located near Spring Hill, TN.  This super heavy GA. Frame is one of the rarest of the Confederate frames to come by.--$695.
9. CIVIL WAR GENERAL'S LETTER !!!!   This letter was written from Col. Frederick A. Starring, who was commander of the 72 Ill. Vol. Infantry to Gen. William Sooy Smith, Chief of Cavalry of the Military Division of the Mississippi.  The 72 Ill. Vol. Infantry participated in many famous battles such as: Vicksburg, Spring Hill, Franklin, Nashville, and Fort Blakely. This letter was in fact written from VICKSBURG to Gen. Smith!!  The well known, General William S. Smith, (pictured above) earned a degree in engineering from West Point.  He is recorded as being "A man of high technological and intellectual ability." He was named Colonel of the 13th Ohio Infantry on June 26, 1861 and received a promotion to Brigadier General on April 15, 1862, for his services at the Battle of Shiloh.  However, he was defeated at West Point, MS and Okolona, MS by an inferior force led by Major General Nathan B. Forrest.  In this letter, Col. Starring expresses his deep appreciation and respect for Gen. Smith. Col. Starring believes he would not be in such a high rank if it were not for Gen. Smith.  He writes," do you remember how I used to tax your patience to explain to me things military.  I never forgot those teachings.  I owe my position to them." It is extremely rare to find a Civil War letter involving both a Col. and Brig. GENERAL.--$150.
10. Beautiful excavated coat size "Droop Wing Eagle" Confederate Staff Officer's button.  This was dug in the early 1970s from the 1862 - 1863 winter camp of the 2nd Tennessee Volunteer Infantry located near Tullahoma, TN.- You couldn't ask to dig a nicer button.--$275.
11. Beautiful condition .58 cal. "1863" date Remington Zouave rifled musket.  The musket still has case colors and most of the original bluing.  The bore will about cut your finger and it is complete with original leather sling, as well as the original saber bayonet and scabbard.  The lockplate is marked "U.S. - 1863 - Remington" and has a matching 1863 barrel date.  The stock has two military inspector cartouches that you can literally see from ten feet away.  If you've been wanting a smoking nice Remington Zouave in your collection - Here it is.--$2,850.SOLD.
12. Very nice condition regimental size Civil War era snare drum with original heads - ropes - leather tighteners - and sticks.  This is out of an Indiana estate sale and has a museum quality look.  No Civil War collection is complete without an original drum !!!--$695.SOLD.
13. Original 1812 era wooden drum canteen.  Many of these prewar wooden drum canteens were carried over and used by Confederates in the Civil War.  This one is out of a deep South estate and was almost certainly Southern carried.--$350.SOLD
14. Excavated white clay pipe bowl recovered from a Confederate trash pit along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  The bowl itself is a person's "head" and you actually smoke right out of the top of his head.  {Maybe this is where the term "Hot Head" came from !!}--$38.
15. Really pretty "1862" date .577 cal. Enfield 3-band rifled musket.  This beautiful weapon was on display for years in the Tennessee Civil War Museum located at the base of Lookout Mtn. at Chattanooga, TN.  The metal has a smooth grey-brown patina with no pitting at all.  The lockplate is marked "1862 - Tower - and the crown" and the barrel has the distinctive 25 mark.  It has all the little goodies that you love to see - nipple protector and chain - brass tompion - long range site - ramrod - both sling swivels - and excellent bore.  The 3-band British Enfield musket was a favorite among Confederate Infantry as it allowed them to compete evenly on the Battlefield with the Union Springfield.--$1,950.SOLD
16. Absolutely perfect, beautiful condition excavated solid cast "I" Confederate coat size infantry button.  This button was recovered at the Battle of Franklin, TN. on the East side of Columbia Pike near where the "cotton gin" was located.  I don't see how you could find a prettier one.--$150.SOLD
17. Really nice excavated Bormann fuse recovered literally within sight of the store here at The Battle of Stones River.  It's solid as can be and you can still read ALL the numbers.--$79.
18. Excavated bullet mold and several balls found around it.  This was recovered in a Confederate camp area here at Stones River.--$45.
19. Small collection of carved - whittled - chewed - etc. bullets recovered from U.S. and C.S. camp sites here at Stones River.  The coolest one is a Williams cleaner with "U.S." cut into the base.--$49. for all in a glass display case.
20. Excavated ornate lead filled cavalry rosette recovered from a Confederate cavalry position here at Stones River.  Very nice condition.--$38.
21. Drop dead beautiful excavated small "Burnside breastplate".  The face has a smooth chocolate patina with detail that will about cut your finger !!  The reverse has full lead and one complete hook and a portion of the second.  It's really hard to find a "Burnside Plate" this pretty.--$350.SOLD.
22. SUPER pretty face on this excavated Confederate Navy button.  Unfortunately the back is missing, but this would be a perfect button to have Robert McDaniel restore.  You can see the "C.S.N." detail from across the room.  There have been half a dozen or so of these recovered here at Stones River and all have had the "Herbert - London" backmark.  We feel it likely that some Confederate infantry had gotten issued some jackets with Confederate Navy buttons on them - {or there was a Confederate ship on Stones River !!"}  Here is your chance to get a very Rare Confederate Navy button priced right.SOLD.
23. Excavated Western Theater "Egg Shaped" C.S. oval die stamped brass Confederate waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered by Brice Smelcer from the camp of the 51st Alabama cavalry a few years back.  The camp was occupied in the spring of 1863 and located near Fosterville, TN.  The plate was bent when Brice found it, but it straightened well, and displays nicely.  It's a very rare thing to dig a Confederate plate anymore.--$1,250. SOLD.
24. Very ornate - high grade - 1840 - 1850 era .45 cal. percussion sporting rifle of the exact type that many young Confederates left home for War carrying.  It has an octagonal barrel - silver butt plate and silver trigger guard - checkered wrist on the stock - and highly engraved lock plate - hammer - and barrel tang.  I have copies of several photographs of Confederates holding weapons very similar to this one.--$795.
25. This is an absolutely "smoking cool" Civil War exhibit, and is out of Steve Mullinax's personal collection.  It is a framed "Appomattox Court House" surrender letter written on April 14, 1865, and was written by Lieut. A. R. Piper of "Co. B - 1st Mich. Volunteers"  He says -"After they surrendered they stacked their arms in front of this Reg. with their colors - Enclosed you will find a "STAR" taken from the 38th North Carolina Regt. Flag - a piece of silk taken from the 34th North Carolina - and a piece off the 55 VA. Regt.  We are now encamped on the field that General Lee surrendered his army on.  Keep these relics of the War."  Can you imagine having an Appomattox Court House letter and have portions of THREE genuine Confederate Battle Flags surrendered there.  In better economic times this framed grouping would have easily brought $8,000. - Priced very fairly for today's market and when the economy rebounds someone is going to have a fantastic grouping worth lots more than they paid.--$5,950.
26. Beautiful condition original .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet in it's original leather scabbard.  This would be the perfect compliment to display with your 3-band infantry Enfield musket.--$375.
27. Beautiful condition non-excavated cast brass Model 1851 eagle sword belt plate with 3-piece applied silver wreath.  The plate has a rich - never cleaned - aged patina and even has the brass keeper with it.  This is an excellent sword belt plate--$350.SOLD
28. Beautiful dug Swiss Chauser -{Demmick SharpShooter} bullet recovered from the camp of the 63 Ill. Vol. Inf. located near Corinth, Miss.-  about 45 to 48 cal.--$48
29. Very nice condition 58 cal. "1861 Special Model" L.G.&Y. - {Lamson, Goodnow, & Yale} 3-band rifled musket.  The metal has a smooth aging grey-brown patina with lockplate markings of "1863 - U.S. - L.G.&Y. - Windsor, VT." and the barrel has a matching crisp, clear "1863" date.  The ramrod - both sling swivels - and long range site are all intact and it has a bore that will about cut your finger.  It has a rack number "5321" stamped in 2 different locations.  This is a musket that anyone would be proud to have in their collection.--$1,650.
30. Extremely rare "Coin Type" Western Theater C.S. 2-Piece sword belt plate.  This is a very interesting excavated plate.  It was recovered from Gen. Polk's 1862 - 1863 winter camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  The two pieces were found only a few feet apart so you have to think that they were being worn together.  The rub is this -- The tongue is the early war {1862} issue lighter weight belt loop and the wreath is the later war {1863} heavier belt loop.  My guess is that he broke the loop on the early war wreath {which is what the complaint was} and found him a heavier "later war" wreath and kept right on wearing his buckle {until he got something he liked better and threw it down !!!}.  This is a very nice plate just as it is --- but could also be a candidate for completing someone's early war or later war buckle with "matching" belt loops.--$2,650.
31. 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.
32. Excavated cast brass Army of Tennessee round corner "CS" waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered in 1972 by one of my relic hunting buddies - Wayne Read - about 50 yards from where I dug it's twin.  We recovered both plates and eventually others from the camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry that was destroyed in March 1863 by Gen. David Stanley's Federal Cavalry.  You can read all about this raid in the Official Records in Vol. 23 - Part 1 - "Expedition To Middleton - March, 1863".  This is the "spun down" hook variety.--SOLD
33. Mint condition non-excavated Federal large size lead filled U.S. oval waist belt plate.  It has as excellent face with a rich, aged patina, full lead in the reverse, and all three hooks intact.  You couldn't ask for a nicer example.--$250.
34. Super - Super rare - right out of the bushes - Confederate Manufactured but unmarked "Thomas - Griswold & Co. - New Orleans" C.S. CAVALRY OFFICER'S saber.  Untouched - uncleaned - with attic brown patina from tip to tip.  These beautiful sabers are among the most popular of all Confederate Officer Sabers.--$3,650.  {Back in better economic times - I sold one of these - Not a bit nicer than this one for $4,500.}
35. Super - Super rare cast brass rectangular Maryland State Seal Saber Belt Rig.  The plate couldn't be prettier with a rich aged - never cleaned - patina.  The original buff belt is in very nice condition as well and also the leather percussion cap box.  This fine belt rig was once part of the famous "Remsburg Family Collection" of Antietam, MD.  During the mid 20th century - this was considered one of the nation's best collections.  This belt rig is nice enough for any museum collection in the nation.--$5,450.
36. Very nice condition early 1840 era "Eaglehead" Militia officer saber with ornately engraved blade - ivory grip - and in original leather scabbard.  You would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful example.  It is out of the collection of Mr. Clapp - who was very instrumental in the founding of The Georgia Antique Arms Collector's Asso.--$850.
37. This is one of the most beautiful excavated coat size solid cast brass Texas buttons that I have ever seen.  It has a killer olive green patina and a "CS" that you can see from across the street.  It's perfect front and back and was recovered from near Greensboro, NC.--$1,150SOLD
38. EXTREMELY Rare and in very nice condition.  Confederate manufactured and "Tennessee Marked" Confederate Cavalry Saber and Scabbard.  The blade is nice and smooth with a darkening grey-brown patina and has the classic Confederate unstopped fuller.  The guard has a beautiful uncleaned deep bronze patina and is marked "MEMPHIS - Novelty Works - Thos. Leech and Co."  Only a rare few Confederate Cavalry sabers were ever "maker marked".  The grip has old cord covering the original leather grip, and I'm not exactly sure why, but I have seen this same thing on two other Confederate sabers.  Maybe it was to make the grip a little larger ??  This saber was on display for many years in the Tennessee Civil War Museum located at the base of Lookout Mtn. at Chattanooga, TN.  It is an artifact that only a few museums in the entire country have.--$5,850.
39. 69 cal. "1855" date Springfield rifled Model 1842 3-band percussion musket.  The metal has a smooth, uncleaned dark aged patina.  The lockplate is marked "U.S. - Springfield - 1855" and the barrel has a matching 1855 date.  The wood is attractive with the normal small dings and marks of actual service.  The sling swivels and long range site are not present and appear to have been gone from the musket for a long time.  This is a good, honest middle grade example of a musket that "saw the show".--$1,150.
40. Excavated 69 cal. 4-side Austrian bayonet.  This was recovered from the Confederate battle line here at Stones River about 20 years ago.--$95.
41. This is a Super Rare little bullet.  It is the most tiny little excavated drop Demmick Sharpshooter {or Swiss Chauser} bullet that I believe that I've ever had.  It is displayed in the picture with a .22 cartridge for size reference.  It was recovered from the camp of the 63 Ill. near Corinth, Miss.--$79.
42. Nice drop Confederate short pattern 12 Ga. Shotgun Slug.  This was dug from a North Carolina camp near Richmond, VA.--$48.
43. Excavated 3-inch Confederate Braun cannon projectile.  This was recovered from near High Bridge, VA. Most of the copper sabot is thrown off from being fired, but a little of it remains.  The shell has been disarmed, cleaned, coated, and is ready to display.--$295.
44. Excavated folding bullet mold for an approximate .36 cal. round pistol ball.  This was recovered from a Confederate camp near Corinth, Miss.--$38.
45. Excellent condition excavated musket/revolver brass oiler can.  It's very rare to find one of these in perfect condition.--$38.SOLD
46. Very attractive excavated cast brass Federal Cavalry spur.  This was recovered on private property near Shiloh.  When the spur was found one leather holder was broken, but was in the hole with the spur.  We have glued it back in place and it displays very nicely - actually as well as a perfect one.--$45.
47. Partial brass powder flask recovered from a Confederate camp near Corinth, Miss.  This is an inexpensive item that makes a big display impact.--$25.
48. Very attractive excavated large size U.S. oval waist belt plate.  This was recovered many years ago here at Stones River and still has a portion of leather belt intact under the arrow head hooks.--$250.
49. Very rare to recover 1858 drop "round nose" Sharps carbine projectile.  This was dug from a Confederate cavalry camp along Stones River here at Murfreesboro, TN.  I've only dug 3 or 4 of these in 40 years digging - definitely one you don't dig every day.--$65.
50. Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to grey with age.  It is marked "Solingen - S & K".  The leather grip was restored in 1961 and looks very nice now.  The brass guard is in nice condition with a dark, uncleaned patina and the metal scabbard is pretty with just a couple little service dings.  1840 Heavy Cavalry sabers were extensively carried by both "U.S." and "C.S." cavalry during the Civil War.  Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest carried one as did many in his command.  This is a nice looking example of this historic old weapon and was on display in the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, TN. for many years.--$750.
51. Excavated cast brass partial Confederate cavalry spur.  This was recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram in the 1960s from a Confederate cavalry camp located near Corinth, Miss.--$85.
52. Original leather Civil War Federal Cavalry carbine boot.  Every cavalry display should have one of these.--$48.
53. Extremely scarce excavated coat size staff "Alabama State Seal" Confederate uniform button.  The button does unfortunately have a push in the center of the "Map" - but on the positive side has nice detail and gold gilt outlining everything and has very nice eye appeal.  The button is solid as a rock with shank intact and I am told that there are a couple restoration guys around now with "jeweler" backgrounds that could go inside this beautiful button and remove the push.  If that is true - This could be a "Smoking Fine" Alabama "Map on Tree" button.--$750.
54. Excavated coat size Confederate 2-piece Block "I" {Infantry} button.  This button was recovered from the 1862 camp of Breckenridge's Kentucky Orphan Brigade located near Readyville, TN.  The face is chocolate brown with a slight press -- The reverse is one of the finest iron back locals that you are ever going to see.--$85.
55. Small leather Federal percussion cap box that were issued with all Civil War percussion muskets.  This particular box was on display for quite a number of years at the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, TN.  It remains pliable and quite sound.  There are two slits on the outside flap where some sort of a device was affixed at some time in the past.  The box is marked "U.S." on the outside flap and is maker marked - "Storms - Maker - NY" on the inside flap.  Both belt loops, bras finial, closure tab, and both leather "ears" remain intact.  Every Civil War collection needs a nice percussion cap box.--$165.SOLD
56. Very nice condition small leather Federal percussion cap box.  The box remains pliable and has both belt loops, brass finial, closure tab, and both leather "ears" all perfectly intact.  In addition, it has the rare maker mark "Davy & Co. - Newark, N.J.".  Every collection needs a nice percussion cap box.--$185.
57. Excellent condition non-excavated circular lead filled Federal eagle breast plate.  If you have a cartridge box and over-the-shoulder sling - missing the breast plate - This will look fantastic - guaranteed !!--$250.
58. Massive excavated cast brass folding double cavity bullet mold for a Merrill carbine.  It still works perfectly and we have molded one bullet and inserted a second one that is an original that I dug on the Battlefield here at Stones River.  This rare mold was recovered on private property at Chickamauga, GA.--$395.
59. MASSIVE {Actually bigger than massive !!} excavated 20 inch "Confederate Clip-tip Bowie".  This monster was recovered in 1968 by an old friend of mine on private property near Shiloh.  WOW - Talk about one big, bad "gut sticker".--$1,250.SOLD.
60. This one was dug years ago. Rare excavated cast lead "7th Iowa" badge.  This was recovered from private property near Shiloh, TN. about 30 years ago.--$695.
61. SUPER RARE excavated large oval "A.V.C." {Alabama Volunteer Corps" waist belt plate.  This scarce buckle was recovered near Fredericksburg, VA. many years ago out of an Alabama winter camp there.  When recovered the plate had rim damage around the perimeter and also some damage on the "C" edge.  The plate has been restored and looks very respectable.  The soldier apparently just wanted the plate to say "Alabama Volunteers" as he very carefully tapped the letter "C" almost totally away leaving just a faint halo.  Perfect large "AVC" plates now are selling for $8,500. to $10,000.  This isn't a perfect example, but displays quite well and is the real deal and ISN'T $10,000.--$2,550. 
62. Excellent condition and quite scarce non-excavated early 1850s era "Puppy Paw" hook large size lead filled U.S. oval waist belt plate on it's original black leather belt.  The belt is complete, but a little fragile - The buckle on the other hand is a beauty and solid as a rock.--$375.
63. Beautiful display of an excavated 6 lb. Confederate Bormann cannon ball recovered at Shiloh and displayed with a CS manufactured "Hi-lip" Bormann style fuze.  You can still read several numbers on the Confederate fuze.  This is really nicely done and ready to sit in your display.--$375.
64. Excavated "pot hook" made from a saber blade - Recovered from a Confederate camp at Corinth, Miss.--$48.
65. Extremely rare excavated drop 44 cal. Volcanic projectile.  This scarce bullet "self contains" it's propellant and was recovered at Chickamauga.--$75.
66. June 2, 1862 "South Striking North" $2. Confederate note.  This is a circulated note, but attractive and all there.--$75.
67. Quite rare Sep. 2, 1861 "Sweet Potato Dinner" $10. Confederate note.  It is a circulated note, but all there and very sound.  I love the scene on this note.--$75.
68. Excavated 69 cal. Model 1816 triangular socket bayonet recovered about 40 years ago "lying visible" in the limestone rocks along the Confederate Battle Line here at Stones River.  Very nice solid condition.--$125.
69. Excavated "Barnett - London" .577 cal. Enfield lockplate and hammer assembly recovered in the 1960s from the Confederate Battle line here at Stones River.  This was "for sure" Confederate carried and you can actually still read "Barnett".--$85.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. Excavated crude "eagle head" rowel holder ornately decorated brass cavalry spur recovered from the camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry.  This is a "right" spur as it only has the fancy motif on the "outside" of the spur.  It was obviously discarded because one leg broke - still a smoking cool Confederate used spur.--$85.
73. Beautiful condition Confederate Foot Officer's sword made on the style of a "Haiman Style" Confederate cavalry saber with a 3-branch brass guard, but with a shorter and more straight foot officer type blade.  This is actually a style Confederate sword that you rarely see.  It has a nice clean blade and original wrap and wire on the grip.  The sword did not have a scabbard when it surfaced - and has had a professional quality correct reproduction scabbard made to display with the sword.  A really nice looking and rare Confederate sword.--$2,950.
74. Excellent condition excavated 6 # Confederate solid shot cannon ball recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram at Shiloh.  The ball has "R.B." in black marker on it.--$175.
75. Nice condition excavated large oval plain face stamped brass militia cross belt plate.  The plate is maker stamped "James Smith & Sons - New York" and is pre-Civil War and was recovered from a Confederate camp site near Corinth, Mississippi.--$175.
76. Excellent condition rare big bore "priming wire" for a large Naval Gun.  I believe this exact actual item may be pictured in Bob Gregory's new reference book - "Civil War Ordnance - An Introduction"--$195.
77. Excellent condition non-excavated large oval lead filled "U.S." waist belt plate.  Choice face with full lead and all three attachment hooks intact on the reverse.--$250.
78. Beautiful condition non-excavated coat size "C.S.A." marked officer's coat size button.  It has the shank intact and straight with the correct Civil War "Superior Quality" backmark.  You won't see a nicer example.--$225.
79. Model 1860 Colt 44 cal. Army revolver serial number 53467 with a letter from the Colt factory.  The revolver has an all matching serial number {53467 - even the wedge} and is 1862 production.  According to the Colt factory letter the revolver was shipped to Lt. Col. G. D. Ramsey at the Washington Arsenal {Washington D. C.} on July 25, 1862.  The revolver has an attractive appearance and functions well, but does show considerable wear from actually being carried and the cylinder scene is all worn away.  I rarely get to offer a Colt revolver with it's "factory letter" anymore - since it now costs $300. to get one !!  The inspector's cartouche can still be seen on the grip with a good light and a little imagination.  Just a good honest Colt that was "there" and has it's letter to prove it !!--$1,350.SOLD
80. Beautiful non-excavated big coat size gold gilted Federal Cavalry Officer's button.  It is perfect with Waterbury backmark and shank intact.--$85.
81. Quite rare excavated "Drop" Confederate Hi-base 58 cal. 3-ring minie.  This was dug on the Confederate Battle line just off Columbia pike at the Battle of Franklin, TN.--$25.
82. Extremely rare Maryland Medal commemorating the dedication of the Maryland monument at Antietam in 1900.  The reverse lists the date and all the Maryland Units engaged at Antietam.  This is one "bad-rare" medal and I've seen sell for over $1200. - but today.--$850.
83. Very nice condition Ames "1863" date light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade is just beginning to darken with age and is marked - "U.S. - 1863 - Ames Mfg. Co."  The brass guard has been intentionally bent forward and has a large letter "K" engraved on it.  The grip has original wrap and wire and the iron scabbard has a beautiful - never cleaned - attic brown patina.--$895.
84. Excavated "drop" 69 cal. Confederate "Teat top" 3-ring Belgium minie.  This rare bullet was recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram in the 1960s from a Confederate winter camp at Corinth, Miss.--$40.
85. Early Battlefield Pick-up Confederate Boyle and Gamble saber bayonet {Richmond, VA.}.  This was found many years ago among the limestone outcroppings here at the Battle of Stones River.  The bayonet is in very stable condition and has an indentation and a scar where it quite possibly could have been struck by a bullet.  This is a great Confederate relic.--$1,250.
86. Quite scarce excavated "Long Tail" Confederate cavalry - Hall carbine projectile.  This is an excellent drop recovered from the camp of the 1st Confederate Cavalry located near the old academy at Unionville, TN.--$65.
87. Very attractive Fully cased 1/9th plate tintype of a very well armed and equipped young Federal infantry soldier.  He is wearing his infantry belt rig with both plates - cartridge box - and musket by his side.  The image is cased in a patent "Union" Gutta Percha case by "Littlefield, Parsons, and Co." -  The case has one small chip, but is otherwise really nice.  A very pretty image that will make a nice addition to someone's collection.--$350.
88. Nice green patina on this excavated cast brass Confederate cavalry spur recovered by Bill Whitt at the Battle of Franklin, TN.  from the position of Forrest's C.S. Cavalry there.  This is the style that had a separate piece attach into the back of the spur to hold the rowel.  It was recovered in the area where Forrest's Cavalry crossed the Harpeth River.--$75.
89. Very attractive group of three excavated stamped brass Federal hat pins.  Two are the "infantry bugles" and one is a "crossed saber" Federal Cavalry.  A couple of the pins were bent when found and have been nicely straightened.  All three of these hat pins were recovered on private property at Shiloh, TN. and will look great in your collection.  I have seen the "crossed saber" alone sell for as much as we are asking for the entire group of three hat pins.--$395. {for all}
90. Perfect condition excavated 3-inch Percussion Hotchkiss projectile fuze.  This was recently recovered by Bill Whitt just South of the Carter House along Colunbia Pike.  It has a really pretty green patina and even the slider is still intact inside.--$75
91. Excellent excavated rare long pattern - cone cavity - drop 69 cal. Confederate field molded Towers bullet.  The lead was almost to cold when poured and has "super cool" cold mold lines almost like growth rings on a tree all up and down the bullet.  Just a GREAT Confederate bullet.--$95.
92. I'm betting that one of the reasons that you guys regularly check out Midtenrelics is that you are not only going to see some cool relics BUT you are going to see and learn some very interesting stuff.  How many of you have ever seen and read Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's Last Will and Testament.  Quite Interesting Reading !!!
93. Beautiful excavated "Droop Wing Eagle" lead filled circular eagle stirrup rosette.  In the early years it was believed by many that this was a Confederate rosette because of the "Droop Wing Eagle Surrounded by Stars" motif and the fact that we usually recovered these in Confederate camp sites.  As a matter-of-fact in one of the early Stan Phillip's reference books - This is labeled as a "Confederate Staff Officer's Rosette".  We have since learned that these are actually from 1840 era prewar Militia Officer's stirrups and carried over and "used" by the Confederates.  Even though not Confederate by production -- They were usually Confederate by usage and just beautiful in display.  This one is out of a Confederate camp near Franklin, TN.--$595.
94. HUGE excavated 26-inch Confederate Bowie Knife.  This monster has an iron "S" guard and was recovered in 1968 from private property near Shiloh.  This is definitely a case of "over-kill"!!!--$1,250.
95. Extremely rare non-excavated "C.S." marked Leech and Rigdon cast brass Cavalry Officer's spur.  The spur has the "C.S." on the back and the "star" on each side.  This spur has definitely seen action as the back of the rowel holder broke and the soldier moved the rowel forward to be able to continue using the spur.  Leech "C.S." spurs come along "Dug" ever so often, but you just never see a non-excavated one.--$1,895.
96. Large size brass mouth piece for a big "over the shoulder" type horn.  This unusual item was recently recovered on the Franklin, TN. Battlefield by Jeff Wiltfe.--$95.SOLD
97. Really BIG fully cased 1/4th plate tintype of a standing Federal infantryman with about everything on that you can think of.  He is wearing a 4-button sack coat with waist belt with U.S. belt buckle - cap box - cross belt - breast plate - Hardee Hat with bugle hat pin - Springfield musket with bayonet at his side - and a nice camp scene back ground.  This is a very nice image that would be a quality addition to any collection.--$395.SOLD
98. Fantastic compliment to display with your .44 cal. Colt Army Model revolver.  I have one original .44 cal. Colt complete non-excavated cartridge {ready to load into your revolver} and one excavated .44 cal. Colt bullet that we have recovered here at the Battle of Stones River.  I have put the pair in a nice glass display case for preservation and presentation.  Tell me -- How cool would this set be displayed with your .44 cal. Colt Army revolver.--$79.
99. Group of 5 nice quality artifacts recovered from a Texas cavalry camp here in Middle Tennessee.  The coolest 2 items are the matching set of "star type" cavalry rosettes.  The nipple protector made from a musket ball is pretty neat too.--$95. for all
100. Model 1850 Union Foot Officer's sword and scabbard marked "Horstmann - Philadelphia".  The blade is clean with visible engraving top to bottom and the grip retains original sharkskin wrap and wire.  The leather scabbard is complete with about average age flaking to the leather and a nice aged patina to the brass guard and the brass scabbard mounts.  This is out of a Southern Kentucky estate and is an attractive example of the standard Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword used in the American Civil War.--$895.
101. Just recovered - 12 lb. solid shot cannon ball dug off Tyne Blvd. - Second Day fighting at the Battle of Nashville, TN.--$195.
102. Beautiful excavated large size "U.S." oval waist belt plate recovered by Wade Buchanan about 30 years ago here at Stones River - SO pretty.--$250.
103. Nice condition Model 1860 light cavalry saber with original scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to darken with age.  It is marked "U. S. - Mansfield and Lamb - 1864".  The grip is complete with original wrap and wire and a rich aged patina on the guard.  The scabbard has a smooth dark uncleaned patina and deep ring wear in the mount indicating lots of time in the saddle.  This is a first class example of the classic saber of the American Civil War.--$895.
104. Original complete Civil War "Port Fire" which was lit somewhat like a flare and was used in the early years to light wicks that then ignited and fired the cannon.  During the Civil War years this was carried as a backup to the "friction primer method" in case you ran out of friction primers.  This example is in perfect condition and is the actual Port Fire pictured in the new reference book "Civil War Ordnance" by Robert Gregory on page 172.--$65.
105. Nice condition American made Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" heavy cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a smooth grey-brown aged patina and is marked "Sheble and Fisher - Philadelphia".  The grip has original wrap and wire, but is worn through to wood in areas from being carried and the brass guard has a thick brown - never cleaned - aged patina.  The iron scabbard has an uncleaned brown patina as well with lots of service wear in the ring mounts and several small service dings.  Both U.S. and C.S. cavalry extensively carried Model 1840 heavy cavalry sabers and this is one that you can clearly see went places and saw actual service.  It is out of the Middle Tennessee area, so could very well have been "C.S." carried.--$850.
106. Excellent excavated drop 69 cal. 2-ring Prussian bullet dug from an Ohio Infantry camp located on the Elk River near Monteagle, TN.--$25.
107. Absolutely beautiful condition and all original "London Model Lemat".  This fine weapon is out of the well known "Don Bryan" personal collection and is the finest that he could locate over many, many years of looking.  London Lemats have a nine shot 42 cal. cylinder and shot number 10 is an 18 Gauge shot gun.  The London Lemats known to have been used in the Confederacy range in serial number mostly between 8014 and 9009 with a few with scattered earlier numbers.  This example is serial number "8974" and is straight out of a Virginia estate.  The markings on this  Lemat are crisp and clear enough to read across the room "Lemat & Gerard's Patent London" and it has all the proper proof marks with an "18" {for Shotgun GA.} under the shotgun barrel.  At one point - back in better economy days - this very weapon sold for $22,000.  Here is your chance to add a fine condition Lemat to your collection and join such folks as Jeb Stuart - Stonewall Jackson - and P. G. T. Beauregard in owning one.  {Not for the faint of heart !!!}--$18,950.SOLD
108. Excavated "blunt nose" 3-inch case shot Schenkl projectile recovered many years ago from the Fredericksburg, VA. area.  It has exceptionally good iron and most of the pewter combination fuze is intact.  It has been cleaned - coated - disarmed and is ready for display.--$395.
109. Beautiful condition and very rare excavated "Drop" 69 cal. 2-ring Confederate Gardner bullet.  This bullet was recovered many years ago from Confederate camps around Corinth, MS.--$85.
110. Small excavated brass powder flask recovered from an 1862 Confederate winter camp located near Corinth, MS.--$48.
111. 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.
112. Beautiful condition and rich aged patina on this non-excavated "SOLID CAST" Confederate "C.S.A." coat size button.  It just came in and is out of a Williamson Co., TN. estate located just a few miles from where the bloody "Battle of Franklin, TN." was fought.  You won't see a nicer example.--$650.
113. Very nice "smooth type" Model 1858 Federal canteen complete with butternut cover, original sling, and original stopper with chain.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice original Civil War canteen.--$395.
114. Very rare excavated "drop" 69 cal. 2-ring deep cavity "Musketoon" projectile.  This is MM-292 and was recovered from near Corinth, Miss.--$65.
115. Very rare extra "Hi-Base" 69 cal. French Dragoon triangle base projectile.  This is a nice drop , but does have a worm hole in the very top.  It's been ages since I've had one of these - This one was recovered near Corinth, Miss.--$85.
116. Very rare to find - An original Civil War Ship compass.  This thing is MASSIVE brass - filled with a liquid - and glass covered.  Believe it or not - IT STILL WORKS !!  It is marked "1862 - E. S. Ritchie - Boston".  Not everyone has a functional dated Civil War ship compass in their collection.--$595.SOLD
117. Beautiful condition 1840s era single shot London boot pistol in original flint.  It has "London" markings and really pretty engravings.--$895.
118. Beautiful, rich aged bronze patina on this non-excavated circular federal eagle breastplate.  The reverse was altered back in Civil War days to attach with  2 long brass prongs that would simply go through the leather and bend over to attach.  It's actually an easier, more efficient attachment system than it had to start with.--$195.
119. Excavated DROP 3-inch Hotchkiss projectile recovered at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.  You couldn't ask for a nicer example and it has been disarmed - cleaned - coated and is ready for display.  Nose - brass time fuze - lead sabot - and cup all perfectly intact.--$275.
120. Nice condition percussion double barrel 12 Ga. shotgun just brought in by a local family and identical to the one that I recovered in the camp of the 51st Alabama cavalry.  I have a number of pictures of Confederate Cavalry carrying these dependable old weapons from home.--$475.SOLD
121. Very scarce T-34 Sept. 2, 1861 Confederate $5 note - It pictures C. G. Memminger with Minerva on the right.  This is a circulated note, but an attractive solid example.  This is one that I hardly ever get through.--$145.
122. Beautiful group of excavated artifacts - All recovered by Anthony Skok here at the Battle of Stones River over the past several years.  The group includes one unfired "L shaped" Confederate cannon friction primer - one cast brass "screw-on type" Confederate cavalry spur - a Civil War "Snake Oil - Magnetic Ointment" bottle out of a Confederate trash pit here - 3 carved bullets - one rare 69 cal. triangle base French minie - one buck and ball set - one musket combination gun tool - a complete set of "Puppy Paw" hooks out of a belt buckle - one broken bayonet blade - two musket parts - and a brass bayonet scabbard tip.  These are the nicest items out of A LOT of relic hunting.--$225. for all
123. 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.--$495.
124. Relic find Model 1860 Ames light cavalry saber found in a barn in North Florida.  The saber is marked "Ames Mfg. Co. - 1864".  This saber is a fine relic just as it is, but would restore nicely if desired.--$350.SOLD
125. 1/6th plate tintype of a "double armed " Federal corporal in a full patriotic "eagle" case.  The image is a standing view wearing an enlistedman's 9-button frock coat with kepi - "U.S." belt rig - cap box - over the shoulder sling - Colt pistol - and sideknife behind his belt.  The image has a small old bend crease on the upper left but the bend doesn't get into the subject.  This is a very nice image with crisp clarity and really exceptional content.--$295.
126. Here are a couple really nice early Gettysburg "pick-ups" with a super nice old Gettysburg tag.  I just got in two Gettysburg images that I'm adding to this group.  "Gettysburg" backmarked images are rare to come by.--$450.
127. Excavated complete Confederate "Sideknife" recovered on the Confederate battle line here at Stones River by Anthony Skok.  The knife was originally lost in it's leather sheath because the lead riveted brass throat still remains intact.  Anthony recovered this near the current "Avenues Shopping Mall" about five years ago.--$250.
128. Non-excavated large size regimental number "6" or "9".  You can see the solder mark on the back, but the brass loop has come off.--$38.
129. Nice clear fully cased 1/9th plate tintype of a young Federal infantryman.  It is a seated pose wearing a 9 - button Federal enlistedman's frock coat.  This photograph is clear enough that you can even see the piping around the edge of his frock coat.--$125.
130. Perfect condition non-excavated Federal "French Horn" die stamped brass infantry hat pin.  The pin couldn't be nicer with both attachment loops still intact.--$95.
131. Mint uncirculated Jan., 1863 10-cent note from the State of Alabama payable in "Confederate States Treasury Notes".--$48.
132. Very nice condition excavated 10 lb. rifled, iron sabot Parrott time fuzed projectile.  This one was found here at Stones River less than one mile from the shop.  It has been cleaned, coated, disarmed, and is ready for display.--$275.
133. Absolutely drop dead beautiful excavated circular federal eagle breastplate recovered here at Stones River in the late 1960s.  I don't think that you could excavate a nicer example.--$195.
134. Excavated 3-inch Federal Hotchkiss projectile recovered by Guinn Coble from Columbia/Spring Hill, TN. area {prelude to The Battle Of Franklin, TN.}  The projectile was missing the lead sabot when it was recovered and Guinn molded one back in place for display {and it looks excellent}--only $195.
135. War date C.D.V. of President Lincoln with son.--$45.SOLD
136. Nice clear 1/6th plate tintype - in a one half hard case - of a standing Federal infantry enlistedman.  He is wearing a 9-button enlistedman's frock coat and has his hand resting on an American flag.  My guess is that this is an early war photo as he still looks quite healthy and well fed.--$135.
137. Very rare to find and in excellent condition - an original set of cartridge tins for a 69 cal. cartridge box.  Each tin measures 3  3/4s in. by 4 1/2 in. by 1 1/2in.  I believe these tins are to a cartridge box for 69 cal. round musket balls.--$125.
138. Excellent condition pair of non-excavated Civil War era stirrups.  I have recovered several of these exact pattern stirrups from 1863 cavalry camps here.--$75. for the pair
139. Excellent condition G.A.R. "Souvenir" medal for the annual State Convention.  The medal was made by Schwaab & Co.--$45.
140. Very nice condition Model 1840 Federal Light Artillery saber and scabbard.  The blade is clean just beginning to gently mellow with age.  It is marked "U.S. - 1864 - Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee".  The grip is nice with original wrap and wire and the cast brass guard has a beautiful - never cleaned - bronze age patina.  The scabbard is also in nice condition with a smooth - never cleaned - chocolate brown patina.--$950.
141. Excavated large size "Breckenridge Style" C.S. oval waist belt plate.  This is a nice looking plate and was recovered by Norman Malone in the early 1980s from the camp of the 3rd Georgia Infantry located just South of Atlanta, GA.  Two hooks are complete and one is partial and all had come unsoldered when found.  The hooks have been glued back where they were originally located.  This Confederate buckle would be a sweet addition to anyone's Confederate plate collection and a very tough one to find.--$2,250.SOLD
142. Excavated coat size North Carolina "Sunburst" uniform button.  This one has nice patina and crisp detail and was recovered from an 1863 Army of Tennessee Confederate winter camp near Dalton, GA.  Shank has come unsoldered as is almost always the case.--$115.
143. Nice condition 69 cal. Model 1816 friction fit triangular socket bayonet.  Deep, sharp "U.S." mark on the blade and a perfect compliment to display with your 69 cal. Model 1816 musket.--$195.
144. Excellent condition excavated large size "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate recovered by one of my old relic hunting buddies here at the Battle of Stones River back in the early 1970s.  Smooth brown face - full lead - and both loops intact.  The last 40 years and {40 years worth of "acid rain"} has made it impossible to recover a plate of this quality now.--$195.
145. Patriotic C.D.V. of General Washington on horseback with his sword to the front.  Quite rare backmark of "J. O. Kane - New York".--$48.
146. Very rare to recover - A complete 1820 - 1840 era "Flintlock" lock plate and hammer assembly recovered from an early 1862 Confederate camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  Not long after this - even the Confederates got rid of these old, out-dated weapons.--$65.
147. Extremely scarce to recover - Really big 25 mm coat size "Stippled Roman" Confederate "C".  This is a CS-126-A with a "H T & B - Manchester" mark.  The button has a very slight little dimple on the interior of the letter "C", but other than that has a smooth chocolate patina, shank intact, and a backmark that you can read across the room.--$395.
148. Scarce Pre-Civil War small 1839 Model "U.S." cartridge boxplate.  The "baby U.S." is much rarer to find than the standard large size U.S. oval.  This one was recently recovered here in a "late 1862" Confederate infantry camp.  These plates sometimes turn up in C.S. sites due to being "old" and in storage in arsenals when the war came along - which the Confederates instantly took possession of and issued.  I have always heard that the Confederates simply turned them upside down to read "SN" {Southern Nation}--$150.
149. Solid, representative Model 1864 58 cal. leather Federal cartridge box.  The box was made by "B. H. Young - Newark" and still has one of the original cartridge tins with the box.  The cartridge box still has both iron roller buckles intact as well as both belt loops, but is missing the end of the closure tab.  This box displays well and is at a bargain price.--$295.
150. Early 69 cal. Model 1816 bayonet that has been modified to go on the end of a pole.  My guess is that it was either used as a crude pike or more likely a fish "Gig" to help feed the troops.  It's out of the local area, so {not surprisingly}, I suspect was C.S. used.  I did lots of that when I was young and I can tell you that it is a VERY effective fishing method {although "now" maybe a bit less than legal}.--$95.
151. Nicely engraved non-regulation silver hilted Civil War imported Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.  The blade remains quite clean with visible ornate engraving top to bottom.  The German silver guard is really pretty and originally had a "fold down" flap on the inside, but it appears that the soldier didn't like it being there and removed it.  It has 100% original sharkskin wrap and wire intact.  The scabbard is German silver as well and shows lots of "drag wear" and "ring mount wear" indicating this sword was actually carried a great deal and quite likely went through several battles.  This is a quality and historic Civil War Officer's sword.--$695.SOLD
152. Attic relic condition import Model 1833 import officer's sword and scabbard.  This was just brought in out of the local area and was almost surely "C.S." carried.  The blade has an aged brown-grey patina and is marked "Proved" on one side and "Solingen" on the other.  The grip is worn down to wood and the scabbard has wear and several dings from actual field use.  I only wish this artifact could tell it's story !!--$595.
153. Very nice condition 58 cal. triangular socket bayonet correct for the Springfield or any of the 1861 contract rifled muskets.  This was apparently state or private purchase as there is no "U.S." stamp.--$175.
154. Nice clear Civil War era C.D.V. of "Little Mac" and his wife.--$85.
155. Pretty condition 58 cal. Springfield or contract socket bayonet in it's original leather scabbard.  If you have a nice Springfield or contract 58 cal. 3-band musket - This would be a sweet compliment to give it that museum quality look.--$375.
156. Excavated 58 cal. Federal Springfield bayonet recovered by Wade Buchanan in the mid 1970s on private property here at Stones River.  Very stable condition for a dug bayonet.--$125.
157. Absolutely beautiful condition non-excavated coat size gilted Virginia Staff Officer's button.  This looks like a VA-20 and has the shank intact and a "Superior Quality" backmark with LOTS of gold gilt.--$250.
158. Rare 69 cal. cartridge box for the smooth bore 69 cal. muskets.  The box is in decent pliable condition and is maker marked "J. E. Condict - New York".  It has about average flaking and the two iron roller buckles are pulled off - but one is inside the box.  The inner flap has neat scalloping done by the soldier.  This is an attractive representative example of a rare "early war" 69 cal. cartridge box.--only $250.
159. Excellent condition Civil War era soldered seam courier "Document Tube".  These were used to keep documents in good condition and not allowed to get wet and so forth while in transit on horseback.  I can probably even round up a Civil War document to display with it as part of the deal.  $150.
160. Fully cased 1/9th plate tintype of a young Federal infantryman.  This is a seated view wearing his 4-button sack coat and his kepi.--only $95.
161. Excellent condition set of non-excavated "intertwined USA" lead filled circular Federal artillery rosettes.  These are perfect and quite rare to come by.--$250. for the pair
162. Really nice excavated collection of bayonet scabbard tips.  There are several rare Confederate tips including a couple pewter ones and a very scarce iron one with a pewter tip.--$175. for all
163. This is the most beautiful highly gilted North Carolina "Sunburst" coat size button that I have ever had to offer.  Bright gold gilt is literally dripping off this button front and back.  Absolutely no ground action and shank intact and straight.--$795.
164. Drop dead beautiful excavated large oval - lead filled- "U.S." cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered on private property near Shiloh about 40 years ago.  The face has a smooth chocolate brown patina and the reverse has full lead and both wire attachment loops intact.  I wish that they were still coming out of the ground this nice , but the facts are - they are not.--$195.
165. Nice clear bust view fully cased 1/9th plate tintype of a seated Union infantry private.  He is wearing his infantry enlistedman's frock coat and also his kepi.--$125.
166. Beautiful condition excavated RARE "cuff size" Confederate block "I" button.  This scarce button was recovered by the legendary "Mac Mason" and was missing the back when he dug it.  Mr. Mac Mason himself put the back in the button and did a first class job.  You literally can't even tell that the back has been restored and is a SUPER tough button to come by.--$275.
167. This is a "must have" reference book if you enjoy Civil War artillery -"Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War by Warren Ripley" and this copy is out of the personal library of "Mr. Artillery" - Jack Melton and has his name in the front.  I believe that it's an out-of-print reference book as well.--$49.
168. Arrow hook pattern large oval "U.S." waist belt on it's original brown buff belt.  The buckle is nice as can be and the belt is complete with original brass adjuster and the leather remains quite pliable.--$595.
169. Fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a well armed young infantry soldier.  The image came out of North Georgia and I'm not absolutely sure if he is "U.S." or "C.S.".  This is a seated pose with his belt rig - cross belt - and what appears to be an "Austrian" musket at his side.  The image has good clarity, but does have some small age cracks to the emulsion.  If he does turn out to be Rebel - what a deal someone is getting.--$295.
170. Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  This one has a clean, bright blade just beginning to grey with age and having remnants of some old plating.  It is marked "Emerson and Silver - U.S. - 186 {1}" I think.  The last digit of the date is somewhat hard to make out.  The grip is pretty with original wrap and wire.  The scabbard is in nice condition as well, but it also has remnants of old plating.  My guess is that it is likely an old Veteran's Hall saber as they loved to paint and plate artifacts.  The saber has a great display look on the wall.--$750.
171. "Attic" condition "1863" date Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade has a deep, dark 150 year old chocolate brown patina and is marked "U.S. - 1863 - Mansfield and Lamb".  The grip is worn down to wood and reminds you of an old banister rail.  The scabbard has a thick brown patina as well.  This saber has a pleasing "out of the attic" look and is a great buy for the money.--$695.
172. Excellent condition Civil War era non-excavated silver tipped Rosewood Fife.--$135.
173. Mint condition non-excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval cartridge boxplate.  Perfect face - full lead - and both iron loops intact.  The iron loops are 21/2 inches apart if you have a cartridge box needing a nice plate.--$250.
174. Large 1/4th plate fully cased image of a "State Of New York" Infantry soldier.  This is a full standing pose tintype with his Springfield musket at his side and wearing a large size "SNY" {State Of New York} waist belt plate with his cap box visible as well.  The image is cased in a rare large size Gutta Percha case that is in good condition but does have a chip off one corner.  It's been ages since I've had a tintype of a soldier wearing an S.N.Y. waist belt plate.--$475.
175. Mint unissued large oval - lead filled - U.S. waist belt plate on it's original brown buff Federal waist belt.  This would be a fine addition to any Civil War collection.--$595.
176. Really, really pretty early battlefield pick-up 3 Inch Confederate Read projectile.  The shell is slick as can be and complete with full rifled sabot - copper Confederate fuse adapter that you can screw out with your finger - and an original time fuze that you can take in and out as well.  This Confederate shell was picked up near Cold Harbor, VA. and you just don't see them offered for sale like this anymore.--SOLD
177. 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.
178. Nice condition smooth type Model 1858 Federal canteen.  The canteen has full cover - original stopper with chain - and a piece of the original linen sling.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice canteen.--$350.
179. Feb. 20, 1863 Confederate $1000. bond - This one is in nice solid condition and will frame up beautifully.--$150.
180. Scarce to recover Confederate 3-inch Read-Parrott projectile.  It was dug near Richmond, VA. and has been disarmed - cleaned - and coated.  This is a fired projectile and still retains about half of it's original iron sabot.--$395.
181. Quite rare to come by -- "Little Rock, ARK." cdv of a Federal officer.--$95.
182. Nice clear cdv of Confederate General Simon B. Buckner - Attractive old brown ink ID and New York backmark--$89.
183. Nothing less than drop dead beautiful face on this excavated large size "U.S." cartridge boxplate that was recovered about forty years ago at Chickamauga, GA.  The lead is full, smooth, and completely intact and one complete loop remains intact on the reverse and a portion of the second.  I don't know that I have ever seen a more beautiful face on an excavated plate than this one has.--$195.
184. Very nice condition excavated Federal 3-inch blunt nose - case shot - Schenkl projectile.  This one was recovered from near Fredicksburg, VA.  This shell has really good iron.  It, of course, has been drilled.--$395.
185. Near mint condition Federal leather Navy Fuze Pouch.  The box is "Portsmouth, N.H. Navy Yard" marked and remains as soft and pliable as the day it was made.  The final, closure tab, and belt loop all remain perfectly intact.--$275.
186. Civil War era 3-blade bone handle medical bleeder - Nice condition with "G. Gregory" maker's mark.--$150.
187. 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.
188. Excavated large size U.S. oval cartridge boxplate recovered from Chickamauga, GA. with a beautiful face and a "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" maker's mark that you can read across the room.  This plate was dug almost 40 years ago and it's quality reflects that.--$295.
189. Nice excavated cuff size "Sideways Pelican" Confederate uniform button.  It has pretty gold gilt nicely outlining the pelican and the shank is intact and straight.--$175.
190. Nice condition pistol cartridge box for a 44 cal. revolver.  The leather remains soft and pliable with all the loops and closure tab intact.  There is also a letter "N" affixed the the outside flap.  This would be a fine compliment to display with your 44 cal. Colt Army revolver.--$195.
191. Quite rare Confederate "T-14" September 2, 1861 $50. note.  This is a good solid circulated example - serial number 34390 - and is known as the "Moneta seated by treasure chests" note.  It is in very nice condition, but the "cut" across the bottom - from back during the Civil War era - is a bit crooked.  My guess is that they weren't "all that" concerned about  "how straight the cut was" at the time.  Here is your chance to own an extremely scarce Confederate note.--$175.  {I have seen this note priced at over $400. in the past}
192. Very nice condition smooth type Model 1858 Federal canteen.  The canteen still has it's nice condition original wool cover, remnants of the sling, and has a faint "OVI" in red paint on the side.  This one came out of a Cincinnati, Ohio estate.--$350.
193. Nicely cased 1/6th plate tintype of a Federal Cavalryman with his cavalry saber across his chest and his Model 1851 sword belt rig clearly visible and now the really cool part.  How often do you see a nice armed image and an original matching C.D.V. of the same soldier to go with it.  It has been at least 10 years since I've had a nice tin and matching C.D.V.--$450. {for both}
194. Really pretty excavated coat size Confederate local Georgia state seal uniform button.  This was recovered from a Confederate winter camp in central Virginia.  It is solid as a rock and has nice gold gilt around the detail with shank intact on the reverse.  Anyone would love to add this one to their collection.--$395.
195. 1/6th plate fully cased tintype of a young Federal Infantry soldier.  He is wearing a 9-button enlistedman's frock coat - kepi - full "U.S." belt rig with bayonet - and his Colt Pocket Model Revolver stuck behind his belt.  This would look fantastic displayed with a nice Colt Pocket Model Revolver.--$395.
196. Extremely rare early "straight line" mark Roby manufactured Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard.  These were among Roby's first production and is one of 410 produced and manufactured in early 1861.  The saber is marked "Roby & Co." and not dated.  I've had only 3 or 4 of these in 35 years.--$895.
197. Fully cased rare C.D.V. size tintype of a standing Federal Infantryman.  This is a nice clear full standing view with all sorts of equipment, and musket with bayonet at his side.  This would be a fine addition to any collection.--$350.
198. 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.SOLD
199. Very attractive non-excavated large size "S.N.Y." cartridge boxplate.  The plate has a really nice aged patina and appears to be off an old relic board in that there are two old tack holes that have been solder filled where it was at one time tacked to the relic board.  It has full lead and one of the two iron loops remains intact on the reverse and it has excellent eye appeal in display.--$550.SOLD
200. Over the last 40 years I've Relic Hunted with about every detector that has come along.  I've hunted with MANY that have CLAIMED to get bullets and buttons 12 inches in the ground.  Until this detector I have never seen one that could consistently live up to that claim.  This one will do it - the F-75 Fisher Special Edition with Power Boost.  I have taken it back to old camps that have been considered hunted out for years and am finding relics at depths that are truly hard to believe.  With this detector, if you have some old camps with relics that are running deep - You can now dig a fresh crop of artifacts.  I was a total doubter until I personally took it to the field and it proved itself.  I have one here now - new in the box that I can sell for $1,250. which is significantly below list.  {Get this thing and hit the old camps before your buddies do !!!!}
201. Really pretty smooth type Model 1858 canteen with a nice original "Butternut" cover - stopper with chain - and soldier initials carved into the pewter spout.  Every Civil War collection needs a nice canteen.--$350.
202. 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.
203. 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.
204. Group of beautiful condition excavated unfired Confederate manufacture cannon friction primers.  These were excavated yesterday by one of my hunting buddies all out of one hole on the 2nd day Battle Line at the Battle of Nashville, TN. - As long as they last - I have eight.--$48. each
205. Fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a standing Federal Cavalry Trooper.  He is wearing his kepi,  his Model 1851 sword belt rig,  and has his cavalry saber standing right in front of him.  Nothing really fancy about this guy - Just your typical Federal Cavalry Trooper ready to mount up.--$275.
206. Beautiful condition non-excavated coat size Civil War era Wisconsin State Seal Button.  This is a three piece staff with nice gold gilt, shank intact, and "Scovill" backmark.--$225.
207. Civil War era cast brass "scissor type" folding bullet mold that was never fully completed.  Everything is completely finished about the mold except for the bullet cavity itself which was never milled in.  If you need a mold for a Civil War weapon that you have -- Any machine shop could mill in whatever caliber and style bullet you need it to pour.--$45.
208. Excellent condition excavated heavy cast brass Confederate style cavalry spur.  This one was recovered from one of Wheeler's 1863 Cavalry camps near Fosterville, TN.  It even has remnants of the iron rowel still intact.--$250.SOLD
209. 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.
210. 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.
211. Very attractive Model 1858 Smooth Type Federal canteen complete with original "Butternut" cover and partial linen sling.  There are a few spots worn threadbare from rubbing against the soldier's side.  All in all - a nice solid example that will look great in display.--$350.
212. Excellent condition  Model 1858 "Smooth Type" Federal canteen - You couldn't ask for a nicer one.--$195.
213. Excellent condition Civil War saber bayonet in original leather scabbard.  The bayonet is along the lines of the "1862 Zouave", but isn't exactly the same as you typically see.  It is probably just a variant of that bayonet.  The socket hole is about .87 in. in diameter.--$395.
214. Nice clear 1/6th plate "Ruby" anbrotype of a seated Federal Non-Commissioned Officer.  His "N.C.O." sword can be clearly seen laying across his lap as well as his cross belt strap and eagle plate across his chest.  This is a really nice "Ruby" image.--$375.
215. Very attractive condition 69 cal. - 1833 date "M. T. Wickham" 3-band musket originally produced in flint and converted to percussion using the "Harpers Ferry" type conversion for Civil War use.  The "Harpers Ferry" conversion is quite often seen on "C.S." used weapons.  The lockplate is marked "1833 - M. T. Wickham - Phila. - U.S." and the wood is very nice with an inlaid silver shield marked with a "1".  The musket is missing the small retainer spring for the top barrel band, which is nothing to replace and is otherwise all complete and nice.  This weapon came out of North Georgia and could very likely have been Southern carried.--$1,450.

216. 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.

217. 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.
218. Very rare early 1800s blacksmith forged "grease lamp".  These were around well before the Civil War but were still being used in the 1860s.  I am certain of this because I have recovered a good many broken ones from Civil War camp sites.  This is an excellent example and could still be used today.--$195.
219. Presented signature of Union Major General William D. Whipple.--$50.
220. Excellent condition non-excavated "Leech and Rigdon" variant pattern Confederate manufacture cast brass C.S. cavalry spur.  It has a nice rich, aged bronze patina.--$250.
221. Excellent condition excavated Confederate Cavalry spur recovered from Forrest's and Van Dorn's 1863 Winter Confederate Cavalry camps located near Spring Hill, TN.  Beautiful uncleaned brown-green patina.--$195.
222. The leather still remains soft and pliable on this Federal Navy fuze pouch.  It's hard to find one of these that still has both the closure tab and belt loop still intact.--$250.
223. Nice looking Model 1858 Federal "Bullseye" canteen.  It is complete with spout and all three strap loops.  There are a couple small "Bo-Bos" from actually being carried and knocked around.--$185.
224. Excavated gilted coat size Wisconsin state seal staff button.  This button was recovered on the battlefield here at Stones River.  It had separated into two pieces when found and has been tastefully put back together.  The gold gilt outlines the button's detail nicely.--$125.
225. 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.
226. Nice condition and extremely rare to recover - Confederate coat size "Block I with ten stars encircling the I".  This one was recovered from near Petersburg, VA. and hasn't even been washed off.  You can faintly see the stars through the patina and a little tasteful cleaning would definitely expose more and clearer.  The iron reverse is of-course rusty but solid as can be.--$195.
227. Very nice condition non-excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval waist belt plate.  This is the arrow hook style with all hooks intact and a nice aged patina on the face.--$275.
228. 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.
229. 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.
230. 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.
231. 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.
232. 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.
233. 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.
234. 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.
235. 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.
236. 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.
237. 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.
238. 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.
239. 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.
240. 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.