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CRUDE “CONFEDERATE” CLAY INKWELL
Here is a nice, excavated Civil War-era inkwell known as the "cone" style. This piece remains in fine condition with a raised spout. Some interesting imperfections are visible. Measures approximately… (1184-293). Learn More »
COAT SIZE NEW YORK STATE SEAL BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Various Civil War backmarks. Most with traces of original gilt finish in recesses. [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (2023-1709). Learn More »
CUFF SIZE NEW YORK STATE BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Various Civil War backmarks. Traces of gilt finish remain. [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (2023-1711). Learn More »
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
SOLD
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 »
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 »
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
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
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
POSSIBLE RICHMOND MANUFACTURED BAYONET FOR THE LORENZ
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 socket is thin and crudely made. The… (490-3226). Learn More »
.69 CALIBER PRESSED AND TURNED “NO-RING PRUSSIAN” BULLET
Offered here is a very nice example of a Northern, arsenal-made bullet. This style of bullet was machine pressed to form the nose and cavity, then turned on a lathe to finish the shoulder and grooves.… (2022-2627). Learn More »
.58 CALIBER MINIE BALL WITH CASTING FLAW
Here is a “dug” three-groove minie ball with a slight extension from the cavity. This flaw is likely caused by the base plug not being properly seated in the mold. This casting error has made for… (2022-2518). Learn More »
RARE .58 CALIBER “RALEIGH” BULLET
Here is an example of the rarest size of the Confederate Raleigh pattern bullet. With typical raised bands and pointy nose, but in .58 caliber. Manufactured at the North Carolina Institute for the… (2022-2624). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CAST .577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH TEAT
For the Enfield P-1853 rifle, but also used in the .58 caliber Springfield rifle musket. This specimen is a .577 caliber Enfield, cast in the South, teat base. Nice patina. [jet]… (2022-2561). Learn More »
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.577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH [6-SPOKE/RIMLESS WHEEL]
For the Enfield P-1853 rifle, but also used in the .58 caliber Springfield rifle musket. Enfield bullets made in England were machine pressed. A punch that formed the cavity was often engraved and… (2022-2557). Learn More »
DROPPED US .69 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17317). Learn More »
PULLED US .58 CAL. MINIE BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17311). Learn More »
DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH BAYONET MARKS
Face has a dark patina throughout with small light patches of discoloration. Detail to the eagle is good. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with a nice smooth finish. Only one of the hooks are… (595-1903). Learn More »
SKIN ONLY OF A US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Skin is in good condition with no cracks or missing material. Nice patina to the face and good detail to the eagle. One edge is slightly pushed causing the plate to be out of round a bit. Reverse has… (1184-97). Learn More »
DUG PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Face is in nice condition and free of cracks and chips. Detail to the eagle is good however some of it is subdued due to the contrasting light and dark surface patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead and… (565-1902). Learn More »
RELIC MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET - POSSIBLE CS
Bayonet is complete with a full-length triangular blade and socket with mortise. All is encrusted with a thin layer of rust. No markings are visible. Half-way down the length of one of the blades… (490-3272). Learn More »
RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL
This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858. Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base. This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612B). Learn More »
RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL
This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858. Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base. This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612A). Learn More »
MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA
These plates, measuring 56 X 87mm, followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM stamped in the rolled brass indicating Volunteer Militia of Maine. These were paired on equipment with the… (1184-148). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NCO ROUND EAGLE SHOULDER BELT PLATE
These plates were introduced in 1826 for use on the bayonet shoulder belt. When the bayonet was switched to wear on the waistbelt in the early 1840s these plates with hooks were relegated to use on… (1184-136). Learn More »
EARLY RELIC FIRE STRIKERS (A.K.A. STRIKE-A-LIGHTS)
Offered here are a variety of steel fire strikers; the “steel” part of “flint and steel.” A fire striker is a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge… (160-93). Learn More »
FIRED .577 ENFIELD BULLETS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17332). Learn More »
DROPPED .54 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON
This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17331). Learn More »
RELIC WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH SMLE WIRE CUTTER HEAD
During World War One the ubiquitous wire cutters played an important role in trench raids and assaults. Leading elements would use these cutters to penetrate the enemies wire entanglements and clear a… (490-3926). Learn More »
RELIC – BIG BROKEN BRASS SPUR FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA
This is about half of an excavated spur…very large and heavy western-style spur. This piece consists of one are and the neck/rowel. The other arm is broken off and missing. Measures approximately… (1184-389). Learn More »
FIELD-MADE COPY OF STAR AND CRESCENT CAPE PIN
This is an excavated relic from a camp near Orange, Virginia. Using a brass star and crescent cape pin, some creative or bored soldier made this piece. Creating a mold by pressing the original cape… (1184-288). Learn More »
DUG BRASS BULLET MOLD
This is a very nice brass bullet mold. In “dug” condition, the brass has an even green patina. Measures 4” long overall. The mold is stuck partially opened. It has two cavities; casting two .31… (1184-337). Learn More »
RELIC ISAAC & CAMPBELL KNAPSACK HOOK
This is an excavated Confederate knapsack buckle from an imported knapsack manufactured by S. Isaac Campbell & Company in London. This company supplied numerous articles of war to the… (1184-304). Learn More »
RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES
Introduced in 1851 for mounted troops, brass shoulder scales were decorative, but were also meant to be a shoulder defense against saber cuts. In 1854/55 they became regulation for all branches of… (1184-299). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .69 CALIBER “BRITISH SEA SERVICE” RIFLED MUSKET BULLET
Collectors call this a “British Sea Service” bullet because of its reference in a very early bullet reference book. However, there is no research to support this. It is a Confederate-made bullet… (1184-365). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE .50 CALIBER “MACON” CARBINE BULLET
Known as the Macon carbine bullet for no particular reason, this bullet features a round nose, two grooves, and a solid base. Bullet has been fired but remains in excellent condition with only faint… (1184-369). Learn More »
POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE
This sword belt plate is very similar to some wartime and prewar Virginia plates, but we feel it probably postdates the war, though excavated in Orange, Virginia. The central disk with narrow edge… (1184-117). Learn More »
SECTION OF M1863 MUSKET WITH BLOWN BARREL FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA CAVE
Offered here is the rear portion of a Model 1863 rifle musket, with severe damage, that was reportedly found in a Western Pennsylvania cave by arrowhead hunters. The rifle musket looks to have been… (991-25). Learn More »
RARE CONFEDERATE TINNED IRON CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE SCABBARD BY BOYLE AND GAMBLE, FROM THE MOLLUS WAR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, FROM THE BATTLE OF CAMP BARTOW, W. VIRGINIA
This extremely rare tinned iron scabbard is for a clip-point Bowie knife and is slightly shorter, but a match for the scabbard on a rare Virginia D-guard Bowie made and marked by Boyle and Gamble,… (1052-17). Learn More »
US RELIC MODEL 1842 MUSKET LOCK PLATE
Lock is heavily rusted throughout. Most of the internal parts are present. It appears that only the tumbler and sear spring are missing. Hammer is frozen in place. Hammer screw is also… (1000-2146). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE LOCAL ARMY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON
CS42A; BM: blank with a depressed channel. 22mm. Excavated with very nice patina with lots of gilt. Shank has been glued in place. Slight push on front. [ss]… (766-1464). Learn More »
$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00
COLORED CLAY MARBLES - FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Recovered from US camp site used by Rhode Island troops. [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (R13847). Learn More »
$20.00 Each
Originally $25.00
RELICS FOUND ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, GA
One barrel band, one canister ball, one musket wrench, one musket hammer, and one percussion cap found at Kennesaw Mountain. Tag is in fair condition and reads "_on Kenesaw Moutai_." All items in… (R17421). Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $250.00
SELECTION OF NORTH SOUTH TRADER'S CIVIL WAR MAGAZINES
Available is a selection from a recently acquired collection of North South Trader's Civil War magazines. One issue from 1973 is $10.00; the remaining issues are $5.00 each. Included are scans of…. Learn More »
COPPER SABOT FROM 3” MULLANE SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG
Found in Gettysburg after the battle. From the Soldier’s National Museum auction of 2014. Copper sabot stripped from a Confederate 3” Mullane artillery shell. The sabot is a round disk with a… (224-514). Learn More »
RELIC CONDITION M1816 BAYONET
This relic condition bayonet was made for the US Model 1816 Flintlock Musket longarm. In time, the M1816 was converted to a percussion musket and the accompanying accoutrements could also be affixed… (179-1119). Learn More »
RELIC 5TH CORPS BADGE DUG AT PETERSBURG
Sheet iron 5th Corps badge that meas. approx. 1.25 x 1.25 inches. There is a faint crease in the left half of the badge and each arm has lost a small bit of iron giving the cross a truncated… (1132-02). Learn More »
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MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD
This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers Ferry / West Virginia.” The plate has an untouched,… (1202-196). Learn More »
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