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LARGE PICKET BULLET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

IRON CASCABEL FROM EXPLODED 12-POUNDER CANNON

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
ON HOLD

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

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

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

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)

.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 »

.52 SHARPS BULLET FROM COLUMBIA, SC (PALMETTO SHARPS) WITH HUGE SPRUE

.52 SHARPS BULLET FROM COLUMBIA, SC (PALMETTO SHARPS) WITH HUGE SPRUE

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… (2022-2539). Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

TRIPLE DEADEYE FROM FARRAGUT’S FLAGSHIP USS HARTFORD

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

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 »

RELIC VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

RELIC VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade and mortised socket. Both are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. The blade face is wide with no visible fuller. Socket meas. approx. 3 3/16 of… (490-3270). Learn More »

RELIC MODEL 1851 CADET BAYONET

RELIC MODEL 1851 CADET BAYONET

Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade, socket and frozen locking ring. All are encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. The Cadet musket was authorized in 1851,… (490-3223). Learn More »

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

This is a nice chocolate brown color excavated VMM box plate found at Castleman’s Ferry, Virginia. This is on the Shenandoah River and was the scene of the Battle of Cool Spring in 1864, but was the… (766-1541). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,450.00


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VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.

New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of Engineers and Medical Staff (and Pay Department as… (870-325). Learn More »

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