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CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET
Excavated .58 caliber “minie ball” of Southern manufacture. Nose cast bullet with six fine grooves, a thick skirt with off-center cavity. There are mold seams visible up the sides and there is… (2022-2590). Learn More »
LEAD “BAR-SHOT” OR SCABBARD TIP FROM FREDERICKSBURG
This item is most often called a “bar-shot” by bullet collectors. The general belief is that these were cast and expected to be cut apart into individual projectiles. There are indeed many older… (2022-2510). Learn More »
DUG 6th CORPS BADGE
Recovered in the greater Richmond, VA area. Brass 6th corps badge has a darkened patina. Reverse shows where attachment pin had been soldered on but is no longer present. There are also two small… (883-57). Learn More »
$395.00
Originally $425.00
US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA
Standard regulation M1851 NCO sword belt plate measuring 50mm by 83mm with a three-piece applied wreath and integral tongue. The left side of the wreath has broken off but the rest remains firmly… (1184-129). Learn More »
LARGE PICKET BULLET
Offered here is a large picket bullet. This bullet measures 0.518” diameter x 0.98” tall with solid base and flat nose. White patina with some gray showing through at usual rub points. The… (2022-2662). Learn More »
US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG
Bayonet is full length but is rusted throughout. Bayonet appears to have been painted black once to slow down the rust but that is now chipping off in areas. [ad]… (2022-1316). Learn More »
VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN
This is one of five known examples of the rare cartridge box plate worn by the Royal Highland Emigrants, the 84th Regiment of Foot, in the Revolutionary War. These are identical to the plates worn by… (844-32). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE "RICHMOND" SPUR VARIANT
This is a variation of the classic "Richmond" style Confederate cavalry spur and is in good condition. The iron rowel is missing. The brass has an even green patina with some traces of the Orange… (1184-158). Learn More »
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR 12-LB SPHERICAL SHOT RECOVERED AT FORT LEBOEUF PENNSYLVANIA
Iron 12-lb spherical solid shot with a dark patina with light pitting throughout. Shot also has a pronounced mold seam. Very small paper label at bottom reads “854.” Item was recovered on the site… (490-4314). Learn More »
RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
Face is heavily encrusted from ground action. Eagle detail is slightly subdued. Reverse has 98% of the lead fill and one rusted loop. Recovered at Fredericksburg. [ad]… (2022-1422). Learn More »
FRENCH 3.4” SHELL FOR RIFLED CANNONS
One of the earliest ideas for rifled cannon was suggested by Frenchman Cavalier Treulle de Beaulieu in 1842, consisting of a barrel with deep helical grooves firing a shell with studs on it to ride in… (154-514). Learn More »
$340.00
Originally $450.00
NICE .69 CALIBER “HIGH BASE” FRENCH TRIANGLE BASE BULLET
This scarce bullet is in dropped condition with a light gray/tan patina. This is the tall variant of the .69 caliber French bullets. Flat nose, single wide groove, and triangular cavity. In very fine,… (2022-2527). Learn More »
CRUDE .54 CALIBER CONFEDERATE BULLETS – NOSE CAST
These three-groove minie balls would have been for the .54 caliber Mississippi rifle or .55 caliber Austrian Lorenz. This style bullet features a smooth body, three fine grooves, is nose cast, and has… (2022-2672). Learn More »
$30.00 Each
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IRON CASCABEL FROM EXPLODED 12-POUNDER CANNON
The “cascabel” is the large knob on the back (breech) end of a cannon barrel. It was designed as a knob to which arresting ropes were attached to deal with the recoil of firing the cannon. A… (490-4305). Learn More »
$850.00
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RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
Face has a nice dusty brown patina with a good eagle stamping. Reverse has 100% of the speckled lead fill but no hooks. Recovered at Fredericksburg. [ad] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… (2022-1421). Learn More »
RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG, WITH MAKER’S MARK
Face has a splotchy brown patina and heavy discoloration from ground action. Reverse has 100% of the lead with one rusted loop. Maker mark, “W.H. SMITH / ____LYN” partially visible on… (2022-1420). Learn More »
ROUND NOSE .52 CALIBER SHARPS BULLET – NASHVILLE ARSENAL
This is an Old Model Sharps bullet with three raised bands and a tie-ring on the base. This specific style features the round nose. These were manufactured at the Nashville Arsenal. There is a slight… (2022-2658). Learn More »
.52 SHARPS BULLET FROM COLUMBIA, SC (PALMETTO SHARPS)
This is one of the Sharps bullets recovered from the Congaree River which runs past the site of the State Arsenal in Columbia, SC. The condition is very good. The patina is dark gray as were all from… (2022-2538). Learn More »
TRIPLE DEADEYE FROM FARRAGUT’S FLAGSHIP USS HARTFORD
This 8-inch iron-bound wood deadeye, used in pairs to tighten ship shroud lines, is in very good condition and comes with a 1975 notarized letter from the collector who obtained if 1957 when the USS… (1196-13). Learn More »
SPEARHEAD FROM A BROKEN LANCE
This is the spearhead section only from a broken lance. The piece meas. approx. 38.50 inches long overall. The iron point of the spearhead itself is double edged with a raised ridge on each side… (1184-68). Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and wallet, though an enlisted man, seeking something nicer… (1052-139). Learn More »
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