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RELIC PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES

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

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

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 »

RELIC .36 CALIBER BRASS TWO-CAVITY BULLET MOLD – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICSBURG

RELIC .36 CALIBER BRASS TWO-CAVITY BULLET MOLD – RECOVERED NEAR FREDERICSBURG

This is an excavated .36 caliber two cavity bullet mold for “Navy” revolvers. The mold halves are brass with a steel sprue cutter, screw, and pins. The mold is approximately 5” in overall… (2022-1313). Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR VIRGINIA TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT BUCKLE

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 »


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CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

This nice looking imported musketoon likely arrived in the U.S. courtesy of American purchasing agents scouring Europe for arms in 1861 and 1862. This is smoothbore, .70 caliber, with an overall length of 41 inches and a barrel measuring 27 7/8… (998-27). Learn More »

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