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SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

SCARCE INDIAN WAR US ARMY 1872 PATTERN SHOE ALTERED TO CAMP OR BARRACKS SHOE

New pattern shoes and boots were introduced in the U.S. Army in 1872 and in use until the 1880s with a minor change in 1876 to a longer tongue. These shoes improved upon Civil War issue patterns… (1052-286). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

$2,500.00
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SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

SILVER CONFEDERATE ID BADGE RECOVERED NEAR FALLING WATERS - GETTYSBURG POW

This silver badge is crescent shaped and meas. approx. 1.00 inch long. It is engraved around the edges with a linear decoration and engraved on its face is “SKIDS.” Reverse has the remains of a… (2024-29). Learn More »

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

Here is an iron bullet mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “new model” conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold in good relic condition; surface heavily… (236-836). Learn More »

BRASS MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

BRASS MOLD FOR .44 CAL. BULLETS PICTURED IN “ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE, PART THREE”

Here is a brass bullet mold for Army revolvers (.44 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “old model” conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold in good relic condition; brass shows dark… (236-837). Learn More »

BULLET IN WOOD – COLD HARBOR

BULLET IN WOOD – COLD HARBOR

Excavated remains of a tree with a bullet fired into it.  The base and cavity of a typical Civil War Minie ball can be seen. Wood measures 6” long x 5”.  Wood remains stable. Recovered from Cold… (2023-2994). Learn More »

4.52 INCH SPHERICAL SHELL WITH CONFEDERATE BORMAN FUSE, FOUND NEAR WEIKERT HOUSE – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

4.52 INCH SPHERICAL SHELL WITH CONFEDERATE BORMAN FUSE, FOUND NEAR WEIKERT HOUSE – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

Here is a very nice 12-pounder spherical shell with a Confederate Borman fuse still intact.  Lightly pitted, the shell measures 4.52 inches in diameter and weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces.  Ralph Grove… (2023-3149). Learn More »

$2,295.00
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DUG MODEL 1816 HALL PATTERN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG MODEL 1816 HALL PATTERN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with black paint. Item was recovered at Fredericksburg, VA. [ad]… (2023-1488). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with clear lacquer. Item was recovered at… (2023-1490). Learn More »

2-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

2-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug iron shot meas. approx. 2.00 inches in diameter and is in good relic condition. Item was dug in June of 1992 on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in… (1202-11). Learn More »

4-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

4-LB SHOT RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug iron shot meas. approx. 2.25 inches in diameter and is in good relic condition. Item was dug on April 5, 1992 on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in… (1202-12). Learn More »

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 1.00 inch in diameter and in good relic condition. Item was dug on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in Germany with the… (1202-39). Learn More »

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

CANISTER BALL RECOVERED FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WAR BATTLEFIELD OF HANAU -1813

Dug lead canister ball meas. approx. 1.00 inch in diameter and in good relic condition. Item was dug on the Hanau battlefield by a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania while serving in Germany with the… (1202-40). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1854 AUSTRIAN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1854 AUSTRIAN BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with clear lacquer. Item was recovered at… (2023-1486). Learn More »

DUG PATTERN 1855 SOCKET BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

DUG PATTERN 1855 SOCKET BAYONET FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Bayonet has full length blade and socket with mortise. Locking ring is frozen. No markings are visible. Surfaces are rusted but have been coated with black paint. Blade has a slight bend to it. Item… (2023-1487). Learn More »

FRENCH CHASSEPOT BAYONET DUG ON THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH FOUGHT IN AUGUST OF 1870

FRENCH CHASSEPOT BAYONET DUG ON THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH FOUGHT IN AUGUST OF 1870

Item is a French Chassepot bayonet in good relic condition. Overall, the bayonet meas. approx. 27.00 inches long. The rusted blade looks to be near its full length and meas. 21.75 inches. Blade does… (1202-49). Learn More »

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR NCO SWORD DUG ON THE 1870 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – UNIT MARKED

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR NCO SWORD DUG ON THE 1870 BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – UNIT MARKED

Item is a Prussian NCO sword in good relic condition. Overall the sword meas. approx. 22.50 inches. The rusted blade is full length and meas. 17.50 inches. Blade does exhibit some minor loss along the… (1202-48). Learn More »

PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SOLDIER’S ICE CREEPERS, CAMP ROBINSON’S FARM

PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SOLDIER’S ICE CREEPERS, CAMP ROBINSON’S FARM

Offered here is an excavated pair of iron “ice creepers.” A scarce item, these strips of iron feature four small spikes bent downward and loops bent upward. These “creepers” were tied to the… (236-756). Learn More »

LEAD SABOT FROM A KRUPP SHELL DUG ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – AUGUST 1870

LEAD SABOT FROM A KRUPP SHELL DUG ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF WORTH – AUGUST 1870

Folded piece of lead sabot meas. approx. 2.25 x 4.00 inches with three visible driving bands. Item was recovered on the August 6, 1870 battlefield of Worth. The Battle of Wörth, also known as the… (1202-59). Learn More »

RUSSIAN FORT ROSS (CALIFORNIA) DISPLAY

RUSSIAN FORT ROSS (CALIFORNIA) DISPLAY

Presented in a 9” x 6” wood display case is a round ball and a Russian-Siberian coin with labels. The .54 caliber lead rifle ball was recovered at the site of Fort Ross. This was a Russian fur… (236-794). Learn More »


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VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and no external bridle. The lockplate is stamped with… (1000-0255). Learn More »

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