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A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA

A McDOWELL PATTERN U.S. FORAGE CAP (MODEL 1858) WITH STAFF OFFICER SIDE BUTTONS, EXCAVATED AT FORT PEMBINA

Browned (faded from original dark blue) wool broadcloth body over buckram; leather visor and bound brim; black leather chinstrap with small rectangular buckle; gilt staff‑officer eagle buttons… (2025-3682). Learn More »

NICE .69 CALIBER NO-GROOVE “PRUSSIAN” BULLET

NICE .69 CALIBER NO-GROOVE “PRUSSIAN” BULLET

This big bullet is a Northern arsenal-made bullet. Literally “pressed and turned” on a bullet machine where a slug of lead was cut, pressed in a die to form the nose and cavity, then turned on a… (2024-981). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “6-GROOVE / RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET

CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER “6-GROOVE / RECUT MOLD” TEAT BASE BULLET

This bullet is a nose cast, Southern-made bullet. Basically, a typical grooved minie ball in .58 caliber with a pronounced teat in the cavity. In this case, the mold used to cast the usual three… (2024-970). Learn More »

12-PDR. BORMANN “GROUND BURST” FROM ANTIETAM

12-PDR. BORMANN “GROUND BURST” FROM ANTIETAM

This is a 12-pounder cannon ball recovered at Antietam. This was a “ground burst” meaning the ball was fired and when it struck, it became buried in the ground before it burst, leaving all… (2025-555). Learn More »

RELIC P1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – RECOVERED AT CEDAR CREEK, 19th CORPS LINES – KERKSIS COLLECTION

RELIC P1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – RECOVERED AT CEDAR CREEK, 19th CORPS LINES – KERKSIS COLLECTION

This Pattern 1839 Cartridge Box Plate was recovered by famed relic hunter Sid Kerksis in July of 1960, with a note listing the location of recovery as the 19th Corps sector. Both mounting loops on the… (2025-188). Learn More »

RELIC P1839 BELT PLATE – RECOVERED AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN – EX-KERKSIS COLLECTION

RELIC P1839 BELT PLATE – RECOVERED AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN – EX-KERKSIS COLLECTION

This Pattern 1839 US Cartridge Box Plate was recovered at Cedar Mountain Battlefield, with an accompanying note written by the venerable Sid Kerksis listing the date and location of recovery (in the… (2025-183). Learn More »

RELIC P1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – RECOVERED AT 2nd DEEP BOTTOM BATTLEFIELD – KERKSIS COLLECTION

RELIC P1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – RECOVERED AT 2nd DEEP BOTTOM BATTLEFIELD – KERKSIS COLLECTION

This Pattern 1839 Cartridge Box Plate was recovered by famed relic hunter Sid Kerksis in November of 1955, with a note listing the location of recovery as the “CS main line” at Fussell’s Mill… (2025-167). Learn More »

.58 CALIBER PATENT MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSTON & DOW, FOUND ON LITTLE ROUND TOP

.58 CALIBER PATENT MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSTON & DOW, FOUND ON LITTLE ROUND TOP

Johnston & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (2025-1702). Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

.58 CALIBER PATENT MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSTON & DOW, FOUND ON LITTLE ROUND TOP

.58 CALIBER PATENT MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSTON & DOW, FOUND ON LITTLE ROUND TOP

Johnston & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (2025-1703). Learn More »

$95.00
SOLD

GETTYSBURG-IDENTIFIED, REMINGTON MAYNARD TAPE CONVERSION RIFLED-MUSKET CAPTURED FROM THE REBELS

GETTYSBURG-IDENTIFIED, REMINGTON MAYNARD TAPE CONVERSION RIFLED-MUSKET CAPTURED FROM THE REBELS

This handsome, heavy, full-stock, percussion cap and ball rifled musket longarm was recovered from the Gettysburg battlefield soon after the fighting by Lt. David H. Carter of Company “G”, 43rd… (2025-3339). Learn More »

SECTION OF CIVIL WAR-ERA “PEAR RAIL” RAILROAD STOCK

SECTION OF CIVIL WAR-ERA “PEAR RAIL” RAILROAD STOCK

The first railroad track widely laid in the United States was made of wooden stringers, running in the direction of travel, with a flat iron bar fastened to the top, called strap iron. This served… (84-97). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “U-RAIL” RAILROAD IRON

CONFEDERATE “U-RAIL” RAILROAD IRON

Offered here is a 0.75” thick piece of “U-rail”.  The iron has been cleaned and coated and remains very well preserved. This piece was recovered from an unknown location. The first railroad… (84-96). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

IMPORT SAXON FIREARM LIEGE MANUFACTURE MODEL 1851 FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

IMPORT SAXON FIREARM LIEGE MANUFACTURE MODEL 1851 FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

This Civil War P.J. Malherbe & Company “Saxon” Percussion Rifle was once part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum located in Gettysburg, PA on the Taneytown Road. Later the… (2025-3338). Learn More »

US MODEL 1842 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

US MODEL 1842 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG

This US Model 1842 Harper’s Ferry Musket dated 1850 was once part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum located in Gettysburg, PA on the Taneytown Road. Later the museum incorporated… (2025-3337). Learn More »

$3,950.00
ON HOLD

BULLET IN WOOD RECOVERED CULP’S HILL AREA BY DEAN THOMAS

BULLET IN WOOD RECOVERED CULP’S HILL AREA BY DEAN THOMAS

This bullet in wood measures 4.75 inches long and just under 2 inches at its widest point, where a Confederate Gardner bullet is slightly exposed. The wood is in excellent condition; no breaks, chips,… (236-1041). Learn More »

US 3 INCH DYER SHELL WITH DANNER MUSEUM NUMBER “3”, FOUND AT WOLF’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

US 3 INCH DYER SHELL WITH DANNER MUSEUM NUMBER “3”, FOUND AT WOLF’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

This historic projectile is from the collection of the late L.M. Buehler of Gettysburg. This collection of projectiles represents one of the most amazing finds we have encountered since the first… (2025-3335). Learn More »

$3,750.00
ON HOLD

GETTYSBURG BULLET SET SOUVENIR FROM JENNIE WADE HOUSE

GETTYSBURG BULLET SET SOUVENIR FROM JENNIE WADE HOUSE

This is a very nice, old souvenir of Gettysburg. The base is a 2.75” x 1.5” x 0.75” block of varnished wood. Nailed to the block are three bullets; one .69 caliber round ball and two .58… (2025-2942). Learn More »

RELIC “BULLSEYE” CANTEEN FROM BRANDY STATION

RELIC “BULLSEYE” CANTEEN FROM BRANDY STATION

This is a complete, but run over, Civil War canteen. Called the “bullseye” pattern due to the concentric rings on the body. The body is complete and all three strap brackets remain attached. It… (236-1260). Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

LIGHT INFANTRY HUNTING HORN FOUND AT THE STONE WALL NEAR THE ANGLE AFTER PICKETT’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG

LIGHT INFANTRY HUNTING HORN FOUND AT THE STONE WALL NEAR THE ANGLE AFTER PICKETT’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG

This small Light Infantry Hunting horn was used to signal European Light troops like German “Jagers,” French “chasseurs” or English Light Infantry. Its wide use caused it to become the… (2025-3332). Learn More »

EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL

EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL

This excavated, Civil War-era, eight-sided ink bottle is in very good condition and has a very pleasing cloudy aqua color.  There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs.  It measures approximately… (84-105). Learn More »


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EXTREMELY RARE COLONIAL AMERICAN MADE "PIERCED HEAD WEEPING HEART" HALBERD

Perhaps the most desired artifacts of the French and Indian War and the early days of the American Revolution are the polearms. The two patterns most sought by experts and collectors are of the "Pierced Dagger" and "Weeping Heart" designs. These rare… (1298-01). Learn More »

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