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REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON BAR SHOT, CYLINDRICAL-HEAD ("HAMMER") TYPE, RECOVERED IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY, CIRCA LATE 18TH CENTURY
A solid wrought- and cast-iron bar shot of the cylindrical-head form, comprising two drum-shaped heads united by a single rigid bar. Bar shot — "dismantling shot" — was anti-rigging ordnance fired… (1298-21). Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR / WAR OF 1812 IRON BAR SHOT (c. 1775-1815)
Iron bar shot of the classic two-headed ("dumbbell") form: a pair of solid cast-iron spheres joined by a heavy central bar. USE: Bar shot was first and foremost an anti-rigging round. In a naval… (1298-20). Learn More »
2ND MODEL "BROWN BESS" — BRITISH SHORT LAND PATTERN FLINTLOCK MUSKET, EXCAVATED NEAR FORT ERIE
A rare excavated example of the British 2nd Model, or Short Land Pattern, flintlock musket — the storied "Brown Bess" that served as the standard infantry arm of British and Crown forces from the… (1273-125). Learn More »
$1,200.00
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U.S. CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET, MODEL 1808 PATTERN, PERIOD-ALTERED TO CARBINE LENGTH – RECOVERED NEAR LAKE GEORGE, NY
A U.S. Contract flintlock of the Model 1808 pattern, period-altered to carbine length, with a recovery history in the Lake George region of New York. The arm retains its iron side plate, trigger… (1273-121). Learn More »
FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE SHAKO PLATE OF THE 103rd REGIMENT OF INFANTRY
This dug French Napoleonic plate of stamped brass is the Infantry Model of 1810 which was in use until 1815 even after the introduction of the more iconic but late Model 1812 (with the eagle… (1284-47). Learn More »
SCARCE CONFEDERATE 6-POUNDER BORMAN CANNON BALL FROM GETTYSBURG
This is a nice, excavated 6-pounder cannon ball. Iron body exhibits pitting typical of a “dug” item. Fuse is missing, leaving the wide threaded recess that once held the Borman fuse. The under… (2026-1550). Learn More »
$1,295.00
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SMALL PATTERN “BURNSIDE” CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM ANTIETAM! FOUND DECEMBER 1954 BY SYD KERKSIS
Smaller size round eagle cartridge box plates are usually nicknamed “Burnside” pattern plates from their recovery in later war, 1864, sites associated with Burnside’s 9th Army Corps. O’Donnell… (2026-1735). Learn More »
$675.00
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VERY NICE W.H. SMITH MARKED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY BY SYD KERKSIS MAY 1962
This is an excellent condition US M1839 cartridge box plate made and very crisply marked on the reverse by “W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN.” Adopted in 1839, these plates were made of stamped, rolled brass… (2026-1734). Learn More »
$595.00
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RARE CIVIL WAR ERA US 24-POUNDER CASE SHOT SHELL, SECTIONED FOR DISPLAY
A superb example of an original U.S. 24-pounder case shot artillery shell, professionally sectioned to reveal the interior construction. The cast iron body retains excellent definition, displaying the… (1262-38). Learn More »
RELIC CIVIL WAR PICKET PIN -- MANASSAS
This is an excavated, iron picket pin. A regulation piece of equipment for cavalrymen. Used to stake-down a horse temporarily while on picket or grazing. Measures 12.5” long overall. Iron… (2026-1717). Learn More »
$175.00
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CONFEDERATE 3-INCH VIRGINIA PATTERN BOURRELATED READ SHELL
This is a very good example of the Confederate 3-Inch Read shell used in 3-In. Rifles. This is the “bourrelated” Read pattern using a raised ring at the shoulder and the base that obviated the… (2026-1287). Learn More »
$495.00
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3-INCH VIRGINIA PATTERN BOURRELATED READ SHELL FROM SPOTSYLVANIA
This is a very good example recovered at Spotsylvania in 1968 that retains its original Confederate copper band sabot at its base and time-fuze adapter in its nose. Attractive painted recovery… (2026-1288). Learn More »
$595.00
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CS 3-INCH TENNESSEE PATTERN MULLANE SHELL
This is an excavated example of the Mullane shell for the 3-inch Ordnance Rifle that shows signs of being intentionally damaged before completion either to prevent it falling into Federal hands or… (2026-1292). Learn More »
24-POUNDER COEHORN MORTAR SECTIONED SHELL
A very good example of a 24-pounder shell with 7/8” fuze hole, sectioned to show the powder chamber and fuze opening. Dickey & George (1993) p.51 discuss these shells, noting that the smaller… (844-212). Learn More »
3.8-INCH HOTCHKISS SHELL FOR JAMES RIFLE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE
Hotchkiss 3.8-Inch projectiles were used in the 14-pounder James Rifle, with Hotchkiss 3.67-Inch rounds in theory for rifled 6-pounder guns. The nomenclature of the guns is muddied by the broader use… (2026-1283). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE MARKED E. GAYLORD
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (2026-1523). Learn More »
NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST COAT BUTTON
Button features "NC" surrounded by a sunburst, made for North Carolina troops. One-piece stamped brass coat button. Measures 22mm. No back mark. Shank missing. This pattern features seven rays. "NC"… (1311-58). Learn More »
RELICS FROM TODD’S TAVERN, VIRGINIA
Offered here is a case of Civil War relics recovered at Todd’s Tavern, Virginia. As the fighting in the Wilderness ended, Grant continued his move towards Richmond. Lee hoped to block Grant by… (84-113). Learn More »
OTTOMAN RELICS FROM HUNGARY
Offered here is a fine display of early relics recovered in Hungary. The 8.25” x 6.25” case holds eleven round shot, two retaining their cast sprues are matched with bronze mold halves. There is a… (236-1288). Learn More »
$200.00
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EXCAVATED MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET MADE INTO TOOL
This is a M-1855 socket bayonet in very good, “dug” condition. Bayonet has been well cleaned leaving the iron smooth with the expected light surface pitting. Nice dark brown patina. The tip has… (844-164). Learn More »
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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 universal infantry insignia of the mid-Nineteenth… (2025-3332). Learn More »
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