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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 »

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 »

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 »

.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 »

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 »

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

RARE .36 CALIBER “DOUBLE-END” BULLET FOR THE VANDENBERG VOLLEY GUN

RARE .36 CALIBER “DOUBLE-END” BULLET FOR THE VANDENBERG VOLLEY GUN

The Vandenberg volley gun was the invention of a former New York militia officer, General Origen Vandenburg. Based on the French Mitrailleuse weapons design of the 1850s, the Vandenburgh consisted of… (2022-2613). Learn More »

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

These plates for wear on the flaps of the cartridge box followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM, instead of U.S., stamped in the rolled brass for “Volunteer Militia of Maine.” These… (1156-33). Learn More »

DROPPED US .58 CAL. SWAG BASE MINIE BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

DROPPED US .58 CAL. SWAG BASE 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… (R17319). Learn More »

FIRED US .69 CAL. ROUND BALL RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

FIRED US .69 CAL. ROUND 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… (R17318). Learn More »

RARE SQUARE-SHANK WILLIAMS BULLET FOR UNION REPEATING GUN (AGAR, COFFEE MILL)

RARE SQUARE-SHANK WILLIAMS BULLET FOR UNION REPEATING GUN (AGAR, COFFEE MILL)

.58 caliber, Union Repeating Gun bullet, early pattern with two deep “V” shaped grooves and square pin. Smooth tan patina. Two large dings on one side, still weaving a good displayable side.… (2022-2551). Learn More »

POSSIBLE RICHMOND MANUFACTURED BAYONET FOR THE LORENZ

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

.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

.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

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 »

RARE .58 CALIBER GARDINER EXPLOSIVE BULLET

RARE .58 CALIBER GARDINER EXPLOSIVE BULLET

Samuel Gardiner received patent #40,468 on November 23, 1863 for his exploding bullet or “musket shell.” These are .58 caliber 3-groove bullets for rifle muskets but with several distinctive… (2022-2643). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAST .577 CALIBER ENFIELD BULLET WITH TEAT

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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SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART

CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his waist. Rosser is posed in front of a painted… (846-497). Learn More »

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