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  1. Absolutely stunning condition excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval Cartridge Box Plate recovered by Mr. Mac Mason on April 1st, 1968 on the North Anna River.  This plate would snap right back onto a Federal Cartridge Box !!   It has Mr. Mac Mason's distinctive white paint lettering as to when and where he found the plate.  There literally is a group of folks that only collect relics with Mr. Mason's white lettering!!  You could not hope to recover a more perfect plate than this one.--$350.SOLD

  2. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, large oval, lead-filled, US cartridge box plate.  This is one of the very distinctive plates recovered by Mr. Mac Mason back during the earliest days of relic hunting.  Mr. Mason had one of the smoothest hands that I have ever seen, and in WHITE PAINT, beautifully lettered when and where he recovered each plate.  This cartridge box plate was recovered April 1, 1968, on the North Anna River.  It is literally perfect enough to put back on a cartridge box.--$350.SOLD

  3. Very nice, excavated, large oval, fat letter pattern, "SNY" (State of New York) oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered in 1973 near Salem Church, Virginia.  It has full, smooth lead, and all three attachment hooks remain perfectly intact.--$895.SOLD

  4. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, Confederate "forked tongue" frame buckle.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago by Russ Wunker from a Confederate camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  You couldn't ask for a more perfect example.--$950.SOLD*

  5. Excavated, large size, Confederate Georgia frame waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago by Russ Wunker from a Confederate camp located near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  The buckle is in nice enough condition to put back on a belt and wear.--$650.SOLD*

  6. Beautiful condition and SUPER RARE, "baby Cavalry size" fork tongue frame.  This was recovered many years ago from a Confederate Cavalry position on private property near Shiloh by Don Odom.  You couldn't ask for a nicer little Cavalry size fork tongue.--$1,250.SOLD*

  7. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, early block letter style, lead-filled US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered February 15, 1976, at Haynes Bluff on private property near Vicksburg.  It has full lead, and both wire attachment loops remain intact.--$225.SOLD*

  8. Excellent condition, excavated, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with full lead and 1 1/2 of the wire attachment loops intact.  Cut into the back lead of the plate is "27 Wis".  This breast plate was recovered near Vicksburg, Mississippi, where the regiment was posted for several months.--$350.SOLD*

  9. Absolutely beautiful, excavated, "gutter back" style Confederate Georgia frame waist belt plate.  This buckle has a slick brown/green patina and was recovered from Polk's Corp - Army of Tennessee 1863 winter camps.  I recovered two or three frame buckles identical to this one in the same area.--$650.SOLD

  10. Excavated set of Confederate belt buckle hooks from a plain face rectangular pewter buckle made by Noble Brothers of Rome, Georgia.  I remember when the buckle was recovered that went with these hooks.  It was recovered from Breckinridge's November 1862 Confederate camps near Readyville, Tennessee.  Our detectors at the time were not that great.  We were able to hear the buckle but did not hear the buckle hooks that had become disattached and were still in the dirt in the hole.  We have dramatically better detectors now and easily heard the Confederate buckle's hooks still down in the dirt.  This makes a nice display as it is, or if you have a plain face pewter missing some of the hooks, here is your chance to complete your buckle.--$75. for all.SOLD

  11. "CS" necklace or watch fob hand carved by a Confederate soldier from a "Tennessee Slim" cast brass "C.S.A." rectangle waist belt plate.  This was recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp located near Tullahoma, TN.  This could very easily be made into a SUPER "CONFEDERATE NECKLACE" !!!--$650.SOLD

  12. Very attractive, excavated, solid cast brass, Army of Tennessee CS round corner waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered on private property near ATLANTA, GA. from a Confederate fire pit.  When recovered the buckle had a little rim damage from the fire that has been professionally restored.  The buckle displays beautifully and has all three attachment hooks remaining intact on the reverse.  This style buckle is one of the rare and more sought after Army of Tennessee plates.--$2,650.SOLD

  13. Every advanced Civil War Confederate Buckle collection should have at least one buckle that isn't just "like" the one in the Buckle Book, but is actually "THE ONE" in the Buckle Book.  This beautiful, excavated, large Breckinridge pattern, stamped brass, CS oval waist belt plate was recovered in 1980 by Franklin Giles at a Confederate camp at Tunnel Hill, Georgia (Frank Giles and I were hunting a lot together back when he found this buckle).  This is actually "the buckle" pictured on page 72, plate 127, of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates.  It would be very difficult to recover a nicer Breckinridge CS oval than this one.--$4,250.SOLD*

  14. Excavated large size "Forked Tongue Frame" Confederate waist belt plate.  This Confederate buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from a Confederate camp located on the banks of Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  Polk's Corp, Army of Tennessee, spent many months, from Jan. 3, 1863 until June 25, 1863, encamped here.  I have several frame buckles in my own collection that I recovered from these same camps.  This example has an attractive green-brown patina.--$850.SOLD

  15. Drop-dead beautiful, excavated, gilted Haiman style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many, many years ago from the camp of the 1st Georgia Cavalry located near Hoover's Gap, Tennessee.  The two pieces were dug right together and both have bright, gold gilt.  In 50 years, I have only had three of these.  This ranks right up there with the very rarest you'll find.--$6,500.SOLD

  16. Extremely rare, excavated, plain face, cast pewter, Confederate oval waist belt plate.  There are only thought to be about 20 or so of these in existence.  They are the product of a small Confederate foundry and seem to have been issued in Western Theater Army of Tennessee Confederate camps in spring of 1863.  I dug the example of this plate that is pictured in Lon Keim's book, Confederate General Service Buckles, on page 31.  My buckle was recovered from the camp of the 1st Arkansas Infantry, and this buckle was recovered from the same camp.  This buckle has a very faint "CS" carved into the pewter with a pocket knife.  The "C" is quite visible, but the "S" not so much.  All three brass stud hooks remain intact on the reverse.  Very few of these plates have survived.--$695.SOLD

  17. Very nice condition, excavated, cast brass, Army of Tennessee pattern, round corner, CS waist belt plate.  This buckle has two complete, full length hooks and a third shorter hook that had an air bubble in the end.  It has a dark brown/green patina overall and is near reflective.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from the 1863 winter camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry located near Midland, Tennessee.--$3,850.SOLD

  18. Very attractive, excavated, wreath portion of a "Richmond Arsenal" style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This wreath was recovered many years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Brandy Station, Virginia.  When the wreath was recovered, the belt loop on the side was broken but was present.  It has been expertly restored, and if you have a Richmond Arsenal CS tongue that will fit, this will make a beautiful complete CS sword belt plate.  The wreath measures 2 inches outside to outside on the belt loop and will take a CS disc measuring 1 1/8 to 1 3/16 inches across.  It has become very difficult to find a loose wreath to complete a CS sword belt plate.  This one has a nice, uncleaned, brown/green patina.--$650.SOLD

  19. Excavated, large Breckenridge pattern, CS oval Confederate waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, about 30 years ago.  It appears to have been struck by a spent pistol ball, and we have placed a ball in the impression for display.  The buckle has a smooth, uncleaned, brown/green patina and all three attachment hooks intact on the reverse.--$3,250.SOLD

  20. Beautiful condition, excavated, "wreath portion" of a Richmond Arsenal style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This wreath was recovered near Brandy Station, Virginia, several years ago, and all it needs is a correct Richmond Arsenal CS tongue to be a super nice Confederate sword belt plate.  Of all the different styles CS two-piece buckles, there seems to be more of this pattern than any other.  There is no doubt someone out there that has dug a Richmond Arsenal CS tongue needs this piece.  It has a really nice, uncleaned, brown/green patina.--$950.SOLD

  21. Drop-dead beautiful, SOLID CAST, regulation style, CS oval waist belt plate.  These plates were from a smaller shop in Central or Southern Mississippi.  The plates were made by using a die-struck CS oval buckle as the master and making a sand mold.  We are certain that a die-struck plate was the master, because the letters are impressed from the rear as a die-struck plate would be.  A sand-cast mold was made, and while the brass was still molten, three brass rods were inserted and later bent over to form the hooks.  These buckles differ from standard CSA rectangles in that, with the rectangles, the hooks are integrally cast.  It is quite common on the solid cast CS oval plates for the hooks to either break off or pull out of the back of the plate.  This example was recovered from a Confederate camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi about 40 years ago.  It has never even been under a water faucet and still has the original dirt clinging to it when dug.  This is a rarity "9" level plate and is very seldom offered for sale, and now, the catcher - this is the VERY BUCKLE pictured in Steve Mullinax's Belt Buckles and Plates, November 1991 printing, page 72, plate 126.--$4,850.SOLD

  22. Excellent condition, excavated, large size, "Georgia Frame" Confederate waist belt buckle.  This buckle has a slick, near reflective green patina and was recovered from a Confederate Infantry camp in old oak woods near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  You couldn't ask to recover a nicer example.--$650.SOLD

  23. Smoking Pretty excavated rectangular Louisiana lead filled Confederate waist belt plate.  This beautiful Confederate State Seal waist belt plate was recovered several years ago from an 1863 Confederate winter camp located just South of Fredericksburg, VA.  The plate has a smooth chocolate patina, and super nice detail on the Pelican, nest, and babies.  The plate has full lead and all 3 attachment hooks intact.  When the plate was recovered there was some damage to the very tip of the lower left corner of the plate, and that has been professionally restored.  You literally can't see it !!!  This Louisiana State Seal would be "KILLER" in any museum or private collection.--$3,450. SOLD

  24. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, Confederate issue, "Georgia Frame" waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from Confederate camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  It has a smooth, green patina and has never even been washed off.  You won't recover a nicer example.--$650.SOLD

  25. Beautiful slick, reflective light pea green patina on this excavated large size Confederate "Forked Tongue" Frame buckle.  This plate was recovered over 50 years ago from private property near 2nd Manassas, VA.  Just super nice !!--$895.SOLD

  26. Beautiful green patina, Confederate Georgia frame waist belt plate.  This was recovered from an Alabama Cavalry camp near Fosterville Tennessee.--$595.SOLD

  27. Excavated smooth face Confederate sheet brass rectangular waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered from a Confederate camp area on private property near the Battle of Manassas, VA.  It has a smooth brown - green patina, and has two small holes where the keeper bar pulled through the plate.  This is a very typical "early War" Confederate waist belt plate.--$195.SOLD

  28. This is the way we used to dig them 40 years ago.  This is an accentuated serif, Richmond Arsenal pattern, 2-piece, CS sword belt plate.  The buckle was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp near Brandy Station, Virginia, and in all these years, it remains dirty just like it was dug.  I have left many of my own buckles just like this one, not even washed off.  If you are looking for a centerpiece for your excavated, Confederate relic display, it just doesn't get better than this.--$2,950.SOLD

  29. Extremely rare, excavated, "Ball Serif" style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This scarce style CS two-piece has the distinction of having a solid backed style wreath.  This buckle was recovered many years ago from the area around Culpepper, Virginia, where most of this style buckle is recovered.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, and the two pieces fit and match nicely.  This style CS two-piece is only recovered in very specific areas and is becoming a tough variety to find.--$2,450.SOLD

  30. Very pretty, excavated, "plain-face", Leech & Rigdon, Confederate two-piece sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Confederate camps on private property near Fort Donelson.  It was found by Otis Brown, and I first purchased the plate after Otis passed away about 25 years ago.  It has a beautiful matching green patina.  It is one of the nicest examples of the plain-face Leech & Rigdon buckle that you are going to see.--$1,450.SOLD

  31. Excavated 3 inch cast brass Revolutionary War era shoe buckle recovered from a Texas Cavalry camp site.  We feel sure this heavy cast brass buckle was being worn as a waist belt buckle by a member of the 8th Texas Cavalry (and not as a shoe buckle) !!  In this same Texas camp we found several infantry musket barrels that had been cut off -- out of necessity - making shorter Cavalry weapons out of full length infantry muskets.  Wharton's 8th Texas Rangers were "making do" with what they had.--$48.SOLD

  32. Extremely rare, Confederate manufacture, "Double Tongue" waist belt.  This CS belt rig is out of the local Middle Tennessee area and was no doubt worn by an Army of Tennessee soldier.  The belt and buckles remain intact with two additional buckles for hanging equipment such as a canteen, bowie knife, etc.  It is a real rarity to find a Confederate belt rig of this type remaining all intact.--$950.SOLD

  33. Very rare excavated wreath portion of an early pattern Western Theater "Coin Type" C.S. 2-Piece sword belt plate.  This was recovered from Polk's Corp 1863 Winter/Spring camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  If you have an early pattern Coin Type C.S. tongue - Here is your chance to complete one VERY RARE C.S. Plate.  I have a complete one in my collection that I dug in the same camp !!--$1,250.SOLD

  34. Excellent condition, super thick, cast brass, triangle tooth, Georgia frame Confederate waist belt plate.  This buckle has never even had the dirt washed off and was recovered near Selma, Alabama, and was likely a product of that arsenal.  This style Georgia frame is considered one of the rarest to recover.--$850.SOLD

  35. Excellent condition, excavated, thinner Tennessee style, cast brass, rectangle CSA waist belt plate.  This buckle has a very pleasing, never cleaned, light brown/green patina on both front and back.  This plate is one of the few of its style recovered in the Eastern Theater.  It was recovered from a Confederate camp site that was part of the "Wilderness Campaign".  You could not ask for a nicer example of this very sought after style Confederate waist belt plate.--$3,250.SOLD

  36. Very nice condition, complete, excavated, wreath portion to a two-piece, stamped brass "sash buckle".  This wreath was recovered from the camp of the 8th Texas Cavalry, and the tongue portion very likely had a star.  If you have an excavated sash buckle tongue measuring 1 1/4" in diameter with a belt loop that is 2" outside to outside, here is your chance to finish your buckle at a great price.--$150.SOLD*

  37. Excellent condition, excavated, Confederate, large size, cast brass "forked tongue" or "wishbone" CS Enlistedman's waist belt buckle.  This buckle was recovered about 30 years ago from Polk's Corp, Army of Tennessee Confederate camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1863.  It has an excellent, never cleaned, brown/green patina.--$895.SOLD

  38. Absolutely beautiful condition, solid cast brass, Army of Tennessee pattern round corner "CS" waist belt plate.  This excellent quality plate was recovered over 30 years ago from an Alabama Cavalry camp here in Middle Tennessee.  It has a reflective, green patina with original black enamel showing through the dirt in the background.  All three hooks remain intact with deep spun-downs around each.  They just do not get any prettier than this one.--SOLD

  39. Very pretty condition, excavated, die-stamped brass, "Breckinridge pattern", large CS oval waist belt plate.  This style plate is almost exclusively found in the Western Theater.  This example was recovered several years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp just west of Triune, Tennessee.  This is an excellent Confederate plate and will be a compliment to any Confederate collection.--$3,950.SOLD

  40. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, sharp pointed hook, Confederate Georgia frame waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered a number of years ago from Starnes Confederate Cavalry camp located near McMinnville, Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, reflective, brown/green patina and really could not be much nicer.--$650.SOLD

  41. Very pretty excavated cast brass rectangular "CSA" waist belt plate.  This is the thinner pattern rectangle "CSA" waist belt plate that was issued to the Army Of Tennessee during the Spring of 1863 while encamped around Shelbyville and Tullahoma, TN.  This one was recovered about 30 years ago from Polk's Corp camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. in an area commonly known as "Southside".  It has a pretty uncleaned brown-green patina, and needs nothing more than to be put into a nice Confederate display.  In the early days, we dug quite a few of these, but it has been over 10 years since I have found one.  I once dug 8 of these in one week - talk about some serious FUN !!!--$2,850.SOLD

  42. Quite rare, excavated, wreath half of a Confederate local Georgia State Seal two-piece sword belt plate.  This wreath was recovered from the camp of the 1st Georgia Cavalry CSA located just south of Hoovers Gap, Tennessee, in 1863.  The wreath remains in very nice condition and would be perfect to complete the crude Georgia local two-piece sword belt plate if you happen to have a Georgia State Seal tongue.--$850.SOLD

  43. Beautiful condition, large size, excavated, solid cast brass, 1812 era waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Polk's Corp, Army of Tennessee 1863 winter camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, reflective, brown/green patina and all three attachment hooks intact on the reverse.(CW)--$695.SOLD

  44. One excavated sword belt plate keeper and one sword belt adjuster buckle.  These artifacts were all recovered from one of John Hunt Morgan's 1863 winter Confederate cavalry camps near Liberty, Tennessee.  All are in nice condition, with no breaks or cracks.--$45.SOLD

  45. Stamped brass, clip-corner Militia style waist belt plate with the silvered, lead-filled letter "G" attached to the middle of the plate.  This buckle has the wide style belt hook indicating that it dates the very end of the Civil War through the 1870's.  These were also quite popular with Military Academy Cadets' use during the same era.--$79.SOLD

  46. Very pretty, excavated, large size, lead-filled, arrow-hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago among the limestone out-croppings on private property here at Stones River.  You could literally still wear this buckle today.--$325.SOLD

  47. Very nice condition excavated Federal carbine sling cast brass buckle.  This was recovered many years ago at Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro, TN.  This was the Federal Cavalry Corp 1863 winter encampment.  The buckle hasn't even been washed off.--$95.SOLD

  48. Drop dead smokingly beautiful excavated large size, lead filled, U. S. oval arrow hooked U. S. waist belt plate.  This superb excavated buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from private property at the Petersburg, VA. campaign.  It has the super scarce backmark of "W. H. Wilkinson -- Springfield, Mass."  This backmark is lightly struck, and only the finest, early recovered plates have a legible backmark.  The face has a slick - near reflective - chocolate brown patina, and has all three original hooks remaining intact.  It has been years since I've had a nice U. S. buckle with this backmark.--$450.SOLD

  49. Drop dead beautiful, excavated, large size, lead-filled US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River over 40 years ago.  It has a reflective, brown/green patina, full lead, and both attachment loops remaining intact.  This one is literally about nice enough to go back on a box.--$225.SOLD

  50. Excavated, cast brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered on private property here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The buckle and matching keeper were recovered together and both have a bench mark "#10" stamped on them.  The plate is missing the applied wreaths which almost always are missing.  The buckle is still covered with woods mulch and has never even been washed off.--$395.SOLD

  51. Beautiful condition, excavated, Federal Cavalry Enlistedman's cast brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle has a beautiful, brown/green patina and excellent detail.  The buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Camp Stanley (the Army of the Cumberland's 1863 winter Cavalry camp) here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The camp was named for the Federal Cavalry commanding General David Stanley.  The buckle was recovered with the original brass belt keeper intact with the buckle.  This is a first class example.--$395.SOLD

  52. Very nice condition, regulation issue, large oval, "Puppy Paw" hook pattern, US waist buckle on original issue black leather belt.  The belt remains in nice condition with an inspector's cartouche and brass adjustor still intact.  The original percussion cap box remains on the belt and still has the nipple pick inside.  Also on the belt is a nice condition, .69 cal., Model 1842 Springfield or Harpers Ferry triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  This belt rig is nicer than most that you see on display in the museums.--$1,250.SOLD

  53. Beautiful condition, extremely rare, excavated, "E. Gaylord" backmarked, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This is a super nice plate with a smooth chocolate brown face, full lead, and a deep, sharp makers mark.  The "E. Gaylord" makers mark is one of the harder ones to find.--$425.SOLD

  54. Very pretty condition, excavated, large size, lead-filled, puppy-paw hook US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle has an excellent face with a smooth, aging, bronze/brown patina.  The reverse has full lead fill and is backmarked, "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn", and it has all three attachment hooks remaining intact.  About as nice as you're going to find.--$375.SOLD

  55. Excavated, large size, puppy-paw hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many years ago here at Stones River and has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, full lead, and two of the three attachment hooks intact.--$195.SOLD

  56. Super nice condition, excavated, Model 1839, small size US oval with the single arrow hook.  This plate was recovered 3-16-1979 from a Federal Cavalry camp along Deep Run Creek near Stafford, Virginia.  You couldn't ask to recover a nicer example.--$375.SOLD*

  57. Very attractive, circular, lead-filled Eagle breast plate, not only found at the Battle of Stones River but "in" Stones River.  The plate has nice detail and full lead, but the wire loops are rusted away.--$150.SOLD

  58. Very nice condition, non-excavated, cast brass Model 1851 Federal Sword Belt plate.  The plate has a pleasing aged patina, and has the applied silver wreath remaining 100% intact.  The buckle has the brass keeper still with it, and shows nice wear from actual field service.  This plate is out of the local area, and very well could have been Confederate used.  Really pretty plate.--$395.SOLD

  59. Non-excavated Federal eagle breastplate that has had the two attachment loops snipped off the back, and has had two wires inserted into the lead back.  This was probably, at the time, done to  put the plate on a Relic Board.  (Just Like The One Below !!)  The plate has a nice face and displays well.--$150.SOLD

  60. Excellent condition, excavated, quite rare, small "Burnside" size breast plate.  These plates are only recovered from General Burnside's camps in Virginia and are felt to be from one rare contractor.  They run about 1/4 inch smaller than the typical Federal breast plate.  This example was recovered many years ago and has a beautiful chocolate brown face, full lead, and 1 1/2 of the attaching loops intact.  It would be difficult to recover one as nice as this now.--$350.SOLD

  61. Absolutely outstanding condition, excavated, circular Eagle breast plate recovered here at Stones River among the limestone out-croppings near the current location of "Bumpus Harley Davidson".  This breast plate, I don't think could be any nicer with a glossy brown patina, full lead in the reverse, and iron attachment loops strong enough to put back on a leather cross belt.  This one is nothing less than the "best of the best" condition.--$250.SOLD

  62. Really nice, excavated, Model 1851, Federal Cavalry cast brass Enlistedman's Eagle   sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from a Federal Cavalry camp located near Ft. Granger on the Harpeth River at Franklin, Tennessee.  This buckle has a nice, reflective, olive green patina, crisp detail, and residue where the applied wreaths once were.  It still has perfect body curve and would be difficult to dig a nicer example.--$375.SOLD

  63. Absolutely superb condition, excavated, Federal Eagle cross belt plate.  This plate was dug over 40 years ago on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia.  The plate is backmarked, "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn", and the iron loops not only both remain intact, but are literally strong enough to back on a cross belt.  It has a smooth, near reflective, chocolate brown patina.--$275.SOLD

  64. Nice condition, large size, arrow hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate on original black leather waist belt with brass adjustor remaining intact as well as an original leather percussion cap box marked, "C. S. Storms - Maker NY".  The cap box remains pliable and still has some original percussion caps inside.  This belt rig came out of a Central Ohio estate sale several years ago.--$695.SOLD*

  65. Drop-dead beautiful condition, lead-filled, circular Eagle breast plate recovered about 45 years ago here at the Battle of Stones River.  This plate has nice detail and a smooth chocolate patina on the face and full, smooth lead on the reverse with both iron loops intact.  It has a W.H. Smith, Brooklyn backmark.  You couldn't hope to dig a nicer plate than this one.--$275.SOLD

  66. Excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered here at Stones River about 30 years ago by one of my early relic hunting buddies, Claiborne Lytle.  The plate has a smooth, brown patina on the face with a little calcium from the limestone rocks where it was found.  It has full lead in the reverse, but the two iron loops are rusted away with only iron stubs remaining.  The face is exceptionally pretty.--$175.SOLD

  67. Very nice condition, regulation issue, large oval, arrow hook pattern, US waist buckle on original issue black leather belt.  The belt remains in nice condition with an inspector's cartouche and brass adjustor still intact.  The original percussion cap box remains on the belt and still has the nipple pick inside.  Also on the belt is a nice condition, .58 cal., Springfield or contract, triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  This belt rig is nicer than most that you see on display in the museums.--$1,150.SOLD

  68. Very nice condition, 1960's era excavated, lead-filled, large size, US Oval cartridge box plate.  This is an early war letter pattern, excavated plate and has been cleaned up a bit as was a fad during the 1960's time period.  The plate is so nice that it could almost pass as non-excavated, but from the reverse, you can clearly see it is indeed an excavated plate.  Just an extra nice quality excavated plate recovered over 50 years ago from private property near Shiloh.--$195.SOLD

  69. Excavated, circular, Federal, Eagle breastplate recovered by Kenny Banks from a Union camp following the Battle of Stones River.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with full lead and both loops intact on the reverse.--$165.SOLD

  70. Very attractive condition, excavated, cast brass, Eagle sword belt plate and two coat size Eagle buttons.  Both the sword belt plate and the buttons were recovered near Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and are of the 1870's - 1880's era pattern.  If you collect that era, this is a very nice grouping.--$150.SOLD

  71. Excavated, medium size, "OVM" (Ohio Volunteer Militia) waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 30 years ago by Mark Lytle from an Ohio Infantry camp on private property on the banks of Stones River here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  When recovered, the plate had some chipping around the perimeter and has been reinforced for long-term stability by the best around, Mr. Robert McDaniel.  It is a very attractive artifact and has both attachment hooks intact on the reverse.--$975.SOLD

  72. Not Beautiful, but real as a heart attack.  Excavated circular Federal Eagle Breastplate recovered from the lawn of the Jenkins House Hospital here at Stones River.  This beautiful old antebellum 2 story mansion was torn down a few years ago to make way for "progress".  This plate was found in the front lawn just a couple days after it was bulldozed away.  A real piece of Stones River history here.--$55.SOLD

  73. Absolutely beautiful condition, large size, lead-filled, arrow hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered almost 50 years ago from private property here at Stones River.  The plate is literally nice enough to wear today.  There is a good size piece of the original belt leather still under the arrow hooks.--$295.SOLD*

  74. Excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered several years ago from an area here at the Battle of Stones River that had in the past been cultivated.  The plate remains in stable condition with a nice, clear Eagle, but does have a couple disc marks from farm equipment on it.  Still a very nice relic from the Battle of Stones River.--$79.SOLD

  75. Pretty green, large size, lead-filled US oval, arrow hook pattern waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered by David Thompson on private property here at Stones River about 40 years ago.  It was found near the river behind what used to be a drive-in movie theater.--$275.SOLD

  76. Excavated, large size, US oval waist belt plate recovered by my old relic-hunting buddy, Wayne Jenkins, from a cotton field here at Stones River.  (It is now a field with about 200 houses.)  The buckle has several disc strikes but remains quite stable all things considered.  It is an arrow hook variety.--$125.SOLD*

  77. Very attractive, excavated, large size, Federal, lead-filled Martingale Heart.  This heart has a smooth brown patina to the face with lead and the original attaching hooks intact on the reverse.  When recovered, the lead in the reverse was powdery and flaking out and has been stabilized.  This Martingale was recovered from the huge Federal Cavalry 1863 winter camp here at Murfreesboro.  It was called "Camp Stanley" in honor of the Federal Cavalry Commander, General David Stanley.  These are quite rare to find.--$495.SOLD

  78. Extremely rare to recover, this is an excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Eagle sword belt plate with 100% applied silver wreaths remaining intact.  This example was recovered from a trash pit on private property at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.  The unusual soil condition in the trash pit was no doubt responsible for the silver wreaths remaining intact.  Over the years I have recovered a number of cast brass sword belt plates but NEVER one with full silver wreaths intact.--$395.SOLD

  79. Very pretty condition, excavated, "puppy-paw hook" style, large oval, lead-filled US waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 30 years ago on private property here at Stones River by David Thompson.  The buckle was in such nice condition, David cleaned the face a bit and actually wore the buckle on special occasions.  This is a nice one.--$295.SOLD

  80. Beautiful condition, regulation issue, large oval, lead-filled, arrow hook, US waist belt plate on its original leather waist belt with brass adjuster remaining perfectly intact and also an 1863 Lewiston makers mark on the belt.  This belt rig is museum quality and remains completely pliable.--$650.SOLD

  81. Very attractive framed Riker cased display containing an excavated, large size, arrow-hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate and an excavated, circular, lead-filled Eagle breast plate.  Both these plates were recovered about 20 years ago here at the Battle of Stones River and literally just down the street from our shop here.  Both plates are solid, attractive examples and very rare to recover from this battlefield anymore.--$425. for BOTH plates and display case.SOLD

  82. Extremely rare, excavated, large size, lead-filled, "OVM" (Ohio Volunteer Militia) cartridge box plate.  This scarce cartridge box plate was recovered many years ago on private property in rear of Battery Robinett near Corinth, Mississippi.  The plate has a smooth, brown/green patina with full lead and rusty remnants of where the iron attachment loops were.  OVM cartridge box plates are not often recovered.--$1,550.SOLD

  83. Extremely rare, excavated, large size, lead-filled, "OVM" (Ohio Volunteer Militia) cartridge box plate.  This scarce cartridge box plate was recovered many years ago on private property in rear of Battery Robinett near Corinth, Mississippi.  The plate has a smooth, brown/green patina with full lead and rusty remnants of where the iron attachment loops were.  OVM cartridge box plates are not often recovered.--$1,550.SOLD

  84. Very pretty, non-excavated, small Model 1839 US oval, single arrow hook, lead-filled waist belt plate on the remnants of the original leather waist belt.  The buckle has a pleasing patina with full lead and both attachment hooks remaining intact.--$425.SOLD

  85. Excavated, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered from a fire pit on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  The face remains completely intact, but part of the soldered backing did melt out.  It still displays very nicely and is a bargain.--$79.(You can't dig 'em for that!)SOLD

  86. Very nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1850 Officer's sword belt plate with the integrally cast wreath.  The plate has nice detail and a nice, uncleaned, aged, bronze patina.  We have a correct belt keeper on hand for this buckle, and it is pictured above on the buckle.  We are going to offer the buckle itself without keeper, and also the buckle with correct keeper attached.--$315. without keeper or $350. with keeper.--SOLD

  87. Nice condition, regulation, large size, US oval, lead-filled waist belt plate on original black leather waist belt with brass adjustor remaining perfectly intact.  This was likely worn by an Ohio Infantry soldier as it recently was purchased at a Central Ohio estate sale.  The buckle itself remains in beautiful condition with a rich, never cleaned, bronze/brown patina.  The reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks intact.  The belt itself remains pliable with no breaks or weak spots and will be a fine addition to someone's collection.--$550.SOLD

  88. Very attractive, Federal enlistedman's regulation US oval waist beltrig with large size US buckle and percussion capbox with some original wool left inside.  The US buckle has a beautiful, rich, never cleaned, aged, bronze/brown patina and is the "arrow hook" variety.  This beltrig is out of a Central Illinois estate sale.--$595 complete.SOLD

  89. Original, early pattern, "Puppy-Paw" hook style, large oval, lead-filled, US Enlistedman's belt plate on original, black leather waist belt.  The buckle has a rich, uncleaned, aged patina on the face with full lead and all three attachment hooks on the reverse.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice US belt buckle on original belt.--$495.SOLD

  90. Model 1851 Federal Cavalryman's saber belt rig with the excellent condition cast brass eagle saber belt plate with applied silver wreath remaining perfectly intact, and the original leather waist belt is complete and remains reasonably pliable.  This would be a great addition to your collection.--$650.SOLD

  91. dugbreastplate.JPG (85272 bytes)dugbreastplaterev.JPG (93795 bytes)Excavated, lead filled, circular Federal eagle breastplate.  This was recovered on private property here at the Battle of Stones River and remains green and dirt covered just as recovered.  The lead fill remains in the reverse, but the wire attachment loops are rusted away.  Plates of any kind have become very rare to recover.--$115.SOLD

  92. Very pretty condition, excavated, 3 inch, "Tennessee sabot" (Mullane) Confederate artillery shell recovered about 30 years ago here at Stones River along Frankline Road where the battle first started.  This shell is complete with floating copper base plate, 3 pins, and iron bolt remaining intact.--$850.SOLD*

  93. 12 lb. solid shot cannon ball recovered here at Stones River many years ago.  It is cleaned - coated - and ready for display.--$195.SOLD

  94. Excellent condition original unissued red Federal Artillery Hat Cord.  A very nice - yet inexpensive, addition to your Civil War Artillery display.--$48.SOLD*

  95. Excavated, cast brass, center plug to a Hotchkiss percussion fuse.  This was recovered along the Confederate line at the 2nd day's fighting along Granny White Pike at the Battle of Nashville, Tennessee, in December 1864.--$20.SOLD

  96. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, solid brass, one inch brass anvil cap and corresponding slider to a 3.8 inch James projectile.  Both pieces are perfect with a smooth, green patina.  It is quite a rarity to recover both of these parts.--$165.SOLD

  97. ANOTHER Excellent condition, 12 pound size, Confederate wood drive-in fuse type cannonball.  This shell was recovered years ago a few hundred yards behind the Federal Battery that was firing down on McFadden’s Ford here at Stones River.  It has been cleaned, coated, Super Nice, and is ready for display.  Many years ago, I recovered one just like this one about 50 yards from where this one was found.--$295.SOLD

  98. Beautiful condition, excavated, 12 pound size, Federal Bormann cannonball.  This projectile was are covered many years ago here at Stones River.  The site where this cannonball was recovered is currently covered by a giant Baptist Church.  This ball has been cleaned, coated, and disarmed and is ready for display.  You can easily still read the "second numbers" on the Bormann fuse.  The fuse is punched at 4 1/2 seconds which is a fairly long shot.  Artillery projectiles as nice as this one are rarely being recovered anymore.--$395.SOLD

  99. Quite rare and in very pretty condition, "dropped" and unpunched Confederate 6 pound size Bormann cannonball recovered by Wade Buchanan about 45 years ago among the limestone out-croppings directly in rear of our relic shop.  These woods were all private property back in that era of time.  This cannon ball has been disarmed, cleaned, coated, and is ready for display.--$425.SOLD

  100. Beautiful condition, excavated, 12 pound size, Confederate polygonal cavity, wood drive-in fuse type cannonball.  The ball was in an Arkansas Civil War museum for several years and still has the old museum number painted on the side.  This cannonball was recovered near Hoovers Gap, Tennessee, and has been cleaned, coated, and is ready for display.--$375.SOLD*

  101. Beautiful condition, excavated, copper time-fused, 12 pound Confederate case shot cannonball.  This ball has the iron side-loader plug clearly visible.  The ball has been cleaned, coated, and is ready for display.--$450.SOLD

  102. Excellent condition, 12 pound size, Confederate wood drive-in fuse type cannonball.  This shell was recovered years ago a few hundred yards behind the Federal Battery that was firing down on McFadden’s Ford here at Stones River.  It has been cleaned, coated, and is ready for display.  Many years ago, I recovered one just like this one about 50 yards from where this one was found.--$295.SOLD

  103. Excavated, lead/pewter, Bormann time fuse.  This fuse was recovered from here at Stones River about 30 years ago a few hundred yards in rear of the shop and was punched at about 3 seconds.  You can still read several of the numbers.  It has been ages since I saw a nice condition Bormann fuse recovered here.  This example is warped a little but is otherwise a nice Bormann fuse.--$79.SOLD

  104. Excavated, single layer of canister for a 3 inch bore size cannon.  These were recovered on private property here at Stones River and could be either Union or Confederate, because both Union and Confederate projectiles were found in the area.--$95.SOLD

  105. Top "caps" off of 2 cast brass Schenkl percussion fuzes.  These were recovered years ago here at Stones River, and both are nicely "J. P. SCHENKL" marked, and are "1861" dated.--$45. for both.SOLD

  106. Very nice condition excavated 12 lb. Bormann cannon ball recovered years ago from the battlefield here at Stones River.  It was recovered from what was known for years as the Homer Gannon farm.  I, personally, recovered many shells from this farm, and found 8 in one hole one time.  I'm sure that it was battlefield clean-up as there were 4 different kinds of shells in the one hole, and all were fired.  I disarmed about 30 shells for this family that they had picked up farming over the years.  Happily, members of the Gannon family still come by to visit me (Faye and Ray) from time to time now.  A mega-church sits on the site now.--$250.SOLD

  107. Beautiful condition, excavated, 12 lb. size, Confederate wood drive-in fuse cannonball.  This was recovered about 40 years ago on private property here at Stones River.  It is disarmed, cleaned, coated, and ready for display.--$295.SOLD

  108. Excavated, 12 pound size, Bormann fused, Civil War cannon ball.  This ball was recovered near Spring Hill, Tennessee, on the way to the Battle of Franklin.  When recovered, this cannon ball had an open fuse hole, and we have included a correct Bormann fuse to display with the cannon ball.  Very nice relic, uncleaned, just as dug.--$275.SOLD

  109. Beautiful condition, virtually non-excavated, quite rare, Confederate "side-loader" brass time fused, case shot, 12 pound cannon ball.  This rare Confederate ball was found being used as a barn door counter-weight in a log barn located near Petersburg, Virginia.  You couldn't ask for a nicer condition, rare, Confederate side-loader cannon ball.--$450.SOLD

  110. Very nice condition, one complete excavated layer of 7 canister balls correct for the 12-pound Napoleon.  The circle of canister balls would measure 4.5 inches in diameter across.  These were extensively used here at Stones River as well as most other battles of the Civil War.--$95. for the entire layer.SOLD

  111. Excavated, exploded, copper, Confederate time fuse probably from a 12-pound size Confederate canon ball.  This was recovered years ago on private property near the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia.--$38.SOLD

  112. Nice condition, original, Civil War Artillery lanyard.  No artillery display is complete without a lanyard.--$425.SOLD*

  113. Very attractive, 1st Model Kenansville, NC, Confederate Cavalry saber.  The high copper content North Carolina style guard has a rich, uncleaned, aged patina.  The blade has the typical unstopped Confederate fuller and is turning gray/brown with age.  The grip was down to wood and was restored several years ago.  This is a very nice Confederate sword (without scabbard) at a very reasonable price.--$1,850.SOLD

  114. Extremely rare and in very nice condition "Boyle & Gamble" Richmond, Virginia, saber bayonet.  The bayonet has a beautiful, never cleaned, high copper alloy, bronze grip and a hand-forged, unstopped fuller blade.  This is out of the Tom Bain collection, and you about couldn't ask for a prettier example.--$1,295.SOLD

  115. Extremely rare "Boyle and Gamble" - Richmond, Virginia, Confederate Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard.  The sword remains in very nice condition with full engraving down both sides of the blade with the "CSA in shield" completely readable in the blade engraving.  The well known Boyle and Gamble "blade fault line" is clearly visible.  The cast brass guard with "CS" in the wreath with the star above is in excellent condition with a rich, aged patina.  The sword has the original wrap and wire on the grip, and it has 95% of the original leather intact.  The sword has been in this leather scabbard since the Civil War Era, but the scabbard is a Civil War date import rather than a Boyle and Gamble product.  The original scabbard was likely damaged.  This Confederate Officer's sword and scabbard is nice enough for about any museum and would be a fine addition to any Confederate collection.--$7,950.SOLD

  116. Super rare, "College Hill Arsenal", Nashville, Tennessee, Confederate Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard.  This sword has the same "CSA" cast into the brass guard as the Nashville Plow Works.  The ribbon that is cast into the guard has nothing cast into it whereas "Nashville Plow Works" is integrally cast into the products of Nashville Plow Arsenal.  This beautiful sword is out of the local area and has been in one of the most advanced local collections for the past 40 years.  The blade of the sword has visible Confederate engraving from top to bottom.  The engraving has an "open mouth serpent" as a part of the engraving, and this is known to be an example of "Cunningham" engraving.  The sword has a nice condition, original grip and is in a correct style import leather scabbard.  This was often the case as original Confederate scabbards were often made of poor quality leather and did not last.  This is the nicest College Hill Field and Staff Officer's Confederate sword that we have had come through in a number of years.--$8,500.SOLD

  117. 12 1/2 inch blacksmith hand crafted Confederate sideknife.  This sideknife is made from a file, and some of the file teeth are still visible.  It was purchased many years ago out of a North Alabama estate.  Amazingly, after all these years, you can still almost shave with it !!  This bad boy sings "Dixie" loud and clear !!!--$650.SOLD

  118. Excavated, massive 14 inch, Confederate D-guard bowie.  This bowie was recovered on private property near Shiloh many years ago.  The wooden grips were added about 30 years ago for better display.  The knife has a 9 1/2 inch blade being 2 inches in width and with a clipped tip.  Even though it is an excavated 150+ year-old relic, it would still get the job done.  The knife appears to have been made from a buggy spring.--$595.SOLD

  119. Just in, a blacksmith-made, 17 inch, Confederate side knife constructed using the blade of a College Hill Armory Confederate Cavalry saber.  The brass pommel cap appears to be from an imported Cavalry Officer's saber.  This is a classic example of Confederates creating weapons from what they had.  The blade has the distinctive College Hill "pen knife" traits.--$850.SOLD

  120. Very nice condition, Model 1840, "Old Wristbreaker", Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard.  Model 1840 sabers were extensively carried by both Union and Confederate Cavalry, especially early in the Civil War.  Union Cavalry, for the most part, changed over to Model 1860 Light Cavalry sabers, but Confederate Cavalry continued to carry the Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" throughout the Civil War.  Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest carried one early in the war, and many in his command carried Model 1840 sabers throughout the Civil War.  This particular saber has a smooth, gently aging, brown patina with the cast brass, 3-branch guard in excellent condition and completely intact.  The leather grip was decayed away and has been professionally replaced.  This saber is out of a local estate and was very likely Confederate carried.--$795.SOLD

  121. Extremely rare battlefield pick-up, Confederate Cavalry saber picked up at the Battle of Franklin a few years after the battle.  The saber is a "Palmetto Armory" and has blade markings of "Columbia SC".  The blade on the saber is bent and appears to have been run over by a cannon or wagon wheel.  The "Columbia SC" markings on the blade can be easily seen.  This Confederate saber would nicely fit into either an excavated or battlefield pick-up display.--$1,850.SOLD

  122. SUPER RARE -- Confederate "College Hill Arsenal" - Nashville, TN. made Rebel Foot Officer's sword.  This is the sword only -- out of scabbard.  The blade has an aging grey patina, and a "faint hint" of Confederate engraving remains nearly the full length of the blade.  The leather grip is original, and really nice.--$4,850.SOLD

  123. Beautiful condition, "Haiman" style, Confederate Dog River Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This saber is the is the style manufactured in Georgia by Haiman and has a very nice, never cleaned, unstopped fuller Confederate blade and a high copper content Confederate made guard and pommel cap.  The grip remains 100% intact and still has the original single strand copper wire.  The scabbard is a classic 1840 import and has had the rings and drag brass painted many years ago.  You couldn't ask for a prettier Confederate made Cavalry saber and iron scabbard.  This saber was on display in a museum for several years.--$2,950.SOLD

  124. Very pretty condition, Model 1840, "Old Wristbreaker", heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard.  The saber is a product of Horstmann - Phila.  This saber is out of a local Southern estate and was almost surely Confederate carried.  Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest himself carried a similar saber at the beginning of the war.  The saber has a bright, clean blade just beginning to darken with age and is marked, "Horstmann - Phila."  The three branch brass guard remains in excellent condition, and the saber retains original wrap and wire on the grip.  It is in the original iron scabbard that has soldered on ring mounts and soldered on scabbard throat much like Confederate swords out of Mobile, Alabama.--$950.SOLD*

  125. SUPER COOL GETTYSBURG ARTIFACT.  This is an 1840 era Militia Officer's sword that was being Confederate carried and was picked up at the Peach Orchard following the Battle of Gettysburg.  The sword has in ancient gold paint on the blade "Rebel - Peach Orchard" and was on display in a GAR Hall for many years.  For the last 50+ years, it has been in the collection of my long time friend, Clarence Byrd.  This artifact is absolutely untouched just like you want them to be left.--$1,850.SOLD

  126. Super rare, Boyle - Gamble, and McAfee - Richmond, Virginia, MARKED, Confederate Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.  This Confederate Officer's sword and scabbard was brought home as a war trophy by an Illinois soldier from the Civil War.  This rare Confederate sword has original wrap - a clean blade - and a deep, never cleaned, bronze/brown, aged patina on the maker-marked guard.  The sword has its original Confederate manufactured scabbard with both ring mounts, but the drag has dropped off somewhere over the years.  It is an extremely rare thing to find a maker-marked Confederate sword "in-the-wild" these days.  Here is your chance to have one of the more sought after Confederate Virginia Officer's sword in existence.--$7,950.SOLD

  127. Excellent condition and one of the most sought after of all the Ames light cavalry sabers.  This saber has a bright clean blade and is marked, "Ames Mfg Co - US - 1859".  Ames Cavalry sabers with dates this early were often Confederate carried.  The brass guard remains completely intact with a rich, aged patina.  The saber retains complete original wrap and wire on the grip.  The metal scabbard has an aged, dark brown patina and remains in excellent condition.--$975.SOLD*

  128. Just in out of the local area and highly likely Confederate carried, Model 1840, Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard, AKA "Old Wristbreaker".  This saber remains in excellent condition with a nice, clean blade marked, "Horstmann - Phila".  The grip is 100% original and remains in perfect condition.  The metal scabbard remains in excellent condition as well and has been with the saber since the Civil War Era but may be in actuality a James Conning - Mobile, Alabama, scabbard in that the throat and mounts are leaded into place.  This is a very nice saber straight out of a Deep South estate.--$895.SOLD*

  129. Really pretty, "CS MARKED", Confederate Short Artillery sword.  This sword has a very nice blade, gently darkening with age.  The high copper content "CS Marked" guard has a rich, never cleaned, bronze/brown, aged patina.  This is a very rare Confederate sword and is nice enough to be in any museum across the country.  The cast brass guard has the "Star" and the "CS" cast into each side of the guard.  It is believed by many collectors that this sword may likely be a product of the Confederate Selma Arsenal in Southern Alabama.  There have been a couple partially molded examples recovered in the river at the arsenal site.  This will be an excellent addition to any Civil War collection, even to museum level.--$3,250.SOLD

  130. Just in out of a local Middle Tennessee estate, Model 1860 import, light cavalry saber and scabbard.  The blade remains bright and clean with just a couple of small blade nicks from service.  The 3-branch brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze patina, and the grip has original wrap and wire.  The iron scabbard remains in very nice condition with a smooth, never cleaned, chocolate brown patina.  From where this saber came from, it was almost certainly Confederate carried.--$750.SOLD

  131. Very nice condition, Model 1840, "Old Wristbreaker", Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard.  Model 1840 sabers were extensively carried by both Union and Confederate Cavalry, especially early in the Civil War.  Union Cavalry, for the most part, changed over to Model 1860 Light Cavalry sabers, but Confederate Cavalry continued to carry the Model 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" throughout the Civil War.  Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest carried one early in the war, and many in his command carried Model 1840 sabers throughout the Civil War.  This particular saber has an unusual 3-branch "iron" guard rather than the more typical brass guard.  These are generally an import procured before the Civil War by "Tiffany" of New York.  This example has a nice, clean, unmarked blade just beginning to darken with age.  The grip remains in nice condition as does the 3-branch iron guard and pommel cap.  This saber is out of a Central Arkansas estate and was very likely Confederate carried.(CW)--$795.SOLD

    1. Very nice condition, original, non-excavated Confederate Pike Head with a small portion of the original wooden shaft.  It measures 17" overall with a 9" Pike blade.  There is a law that says, "Every Confederate blade collector must have an example of an original Confederate Pike."--$895.SOLD

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  132. Model 1850, Ames Federal Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard.  This sword has one of the most beautifully engraved blades that I have seen in ages.  It literally has 98% engraving and frosting as bright and vivid as when it was produced over 150 years ago.  The brass guard and scabbard mounts all retain near 100% gold gilting.  The top mount of the scabbard is stamped, "Ames Mfg. Co.", and Ames Manufacturing Company is actually part of the blade engraving.  This sword would without question be a $3,000 sword if it were not for a couple of factors.  The first factor is that there is some pitting on the metal scabbard due to the high humidity in Florida where this sword has been stored for a good number of years.  The second factor is also due to Florida heat and humidity, and it is the fact that some pieces of the shark skin sword handle grip have flaked off.  In spite of these couple of issues, this is still quite a stunning Civil War Officer's sword and scabbard.--$1,495.SOLD
  133. Very pretty condition, Model 1860, Federal light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This saber is marked, "1864 - US - Mansfield & Lamb".  The blade is clean overall, just beginning to gray with age.  The brass guard remains complete and undamaged, and the original leather grip remains intact.  The scabbard has a gently aging, gray/brown patina, and this saber was almost certainly brought home by a Union Cavalryman at the end of the war.--$895.SOLD

  134. Extremely rare "1860 date" of the Model 1860 light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  It has been my experience that most 1860 date light Cavalry sabers that locally come into the shop were carried by Confederate Cavalry ancestors.  This example has a nice leather grip intact with original wire and a nice, clean blade marked, "US - 1860 - J. T. - Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee Mass".  The blade remains clean and bright with only a couple of blade-to-blade nicks.  The scabbard remains in nice condition but does have a couple of small dings from actual usage.  The saber actually dated 1860 of the Model 1860 Cavalry saber is one of the hardest to come by.--$1,250.SOLD

  135. Absolutely beautiful condition, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer’s sword and scabbard.  The blade on this sword remains clean and deeply engraved from top to bottom.  It is marked, “W. H. Horstmann & Sons – Philadelphia”.  The ray skin grip remains 100% intact as well as the gilted wire.  The leather scabbard remains complete with all three gilted mounts intact.  The sword even still has the original gilted Officer’s sword knot intact.  It was purchased years ago out of a central Ohio estate sale.  The sword is not only museum quality but is nicer than those in most museums.--$1,250. complete with original sword knot.--SOLD

  136. Very attractive, Model 1860, light Cavalry saber (without scabbard) was just brought into the shop by a local family.  The blade is clean and just beginning to darken.  It is marked, "US - 1865 - Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee, Mass".  The leather grip and wire as well as the 3-branch brass guard remain in very nice condition.  This would be an ideal first Civil War sword for a young Civil War enthusiast priced very reasonably.--$495.SOLD

  137. Very nice condition, Model 1860, light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This saber is out of an old Ohio GAR Hall and is marked, “US – 1865 – Ames Mfg. Co.”  The blade remains sparkling bright, and the grip has original wrap and wire.  The scabbard was nickel plated at some point which is quite common with artifacts out of a GAR Hall.--$750.SOLD

  138. Just in out of the local area, and without question Confederate carried.  This is a Model 1860 light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This is a Federal issue saber but appears to have been Confederate captured, and the US blade markings have been removed.  The saber has a nice, clean blade and a crisp "Mansfield & Lamb" mark.  The original leather grip remains in perfect condition as well as the 3-branch brass guard.  The scabbard remains in excellent condition as well and is without even a single dent.  This is a very interesting Civil War saber with quite a story to tell.--$850.SOLD

  139. Very pretty condition, 1820 - 1840 era, "P-Guard" Militia Officer's saber.  This saber is out of a Texas estate and is believed to have been carried by a Texas Cavalryman.  The grip on the saber is intricately carved bone, and the blade is nicely engraved with gilting and bluing.  It is quite a rarity to encounter a saber of this type with the original leather scabbard remaining completely intact with both mounts and original brass drag.  It is very likely that this saber was carried by a Texas Cavalryman and will be a museum quality addition to someone's Civil War collection.--$1,150.SOLD

  140. Absolutely beautiful, presentation grade, 1870's era, Fraternal sword in original ornate sheath.  The sword itself has an intricately engraved blade presented to "Benno Rohnert".  The sword has an inscribed ivory grip and an incredibly ornate, cast brass, scabbard throat and mount.  This is a Masonic Knights of Templar with IN HOC SIGNO VINCES around a "blood red passion cross".  It is my understanding that these ultra ornate Templar swords were reserved for the Masonic Commandery.  It is without a doubt the most ornate Fraternal sword that has come through this shop in many years.--$395.SOLD

  141. Beautiful condition, post Civil War Era, Federal Navy Officer's sword of the pattern of 1851.  The sword has a beautiful blade with 100% crisp, clear engraving and a presentation to "Tom Graham".  The sharkskin grip remains in very nice condition, and the scabbard remains in nice condition as well.  We are unsure as to the exact era that this sword falls, but we are confident that it is post Civil War Era.  This beautiful presentation sword will be a fun research project for someone.--$495.SOLD

  142. Very attractive, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword and original, metal scabbard.  The sword has crisp, visible, Union engraving on the blade top to bottom.  The sword is a "Solingen" marked import manufactured under Federal contract.  The grip has original sharkskin and original wire.  The metal scabbard has a smooth, brown, aged patina and a couple of normal small service dings.  The brass drag has a rich, dark, never cleaned patina and is mounted "upside-down" to the way it usually is.  If you like a nice, honest sword that clearly saw service and has not been cleaned, you will enjoy this one.--$1,150.SOLD

  143. Very pretty untouched Model 1860 AMES Light Cavalry saber and scabbard.  This saber was purchased many years ago from a Pennsylvania estate sale not too many miles from Gettysburg.  The blade has a smooth grey-brown patina gently darkening with age.  The blade is marked "Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee, Mass. - 1863 - U.S.".  The brass guard remains in very nice condition, and the saber has nice original wrap and wire on the grip.  The original metal scabbard remains in very nice condition with a smooth - never cleaned - chocolate patina.  This saber is felt by many to be the most representative saber of the American Civil War.--$950.SOLD

  144. Very attractive condition, Model 1840, Ames production, N.C.O. (Non-commissioned officer) sword and original leather scabbard.  The sword has blade markings of "Ames Mfg. Co. - U.S. - 1862".  The original brass guard remains in excellent condition just beginning to tone with age.  The leather scabbard is complete with brass throat and drag intact.  There is a little black tape around the scabbard where the brass drag meets helping to support the weak area where the brass drag attaches to the leather scabbard.  Both the sword and scabbard remain in overall nice condition.--$595.SOLD

  145. Excavated, .58 cal., triangular socket bayonet issued with Model 1855, Model 1861, and Model 1863 Springfield and contract muskets.  This one was recovered from a lawn just behind the Federal line at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.  It is complete to the very tip.  There will in the future be very few new artifacts recovered from this area due to very expensive new homes and privacy gates.--$150.SOLD

  146. Very nice condition, Model 1855, .58 cal., Springfield (and contracts) triangular socket bayonet with nice US mark and in original leather scabbard.  The leather scabbard remains completely intact, but most of the stitching is loose.  This would be a very nice accessory for your .58 cal. Springfield or contract Civil War musket.--$295.SOLD

  147. Very nice condition, .58 cal., triangular socket bayonet correct for Model 1855 muskets, Model 1861 muskets, and Model 1863 muskets.  This bayonet remains clean with no pitting at all and a nice "US" mark.  The leather scabbard is in nice condition with no breaks or weak spots.  The seam is not separated at all which is a rarity.  Perfect to complete your Springfield musket display.--$375.SOLD

  148. Very nice condition, .54 cal., non-excavated, 4-side, "Austrian" socket bayonet.  These were extensively Southern used, and all that I have recovered over the years were from Confederate occupied sites.--$195.SOLD

  149. Quite attractive, .577 cal., Enfield triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  This would display very nicely with your .577 cal., 3-band Enfield musket.--$395.SOLD

  150. Very nice condition, non-excavated, Enfield saber bayonet with pressed leather grips.  The blade on this bayonet has a smooth, gently aging, brown/gray patina, and the checkered pressed leather grips remain completely intact.  This would be an excellent addition to any Confederate relic display.--$295.SOLD

  151. Excavated, .54 cal., 4-side Austrian socket bayonet.  This was recovered over 20 years ago along the Confederate line on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.--$98.SOLD

  152. Very nice condition, non-excavated, .69 cal., triangular socket bayonet correct for a "Towers" musket.  This was brought in out of a local estate and was almost certainly Confederate carried.--$195.SOLD*

  153. Excellent condition, original Confederate "buck and ball" cartridge.  This is the ammunition that Confederates used with the early .69 cal., Model 1816, Flintlock muskets converted to percussion.  Displayed with the original cartridge is an excavated buck and ball round from here at Stones River.--$195.SOLD

  154. Complete Burnside carbine cartridge recovered about 40 years ago in Granny White Gap at the Battle of Nashville, TN.  Back when I was a 20 year old, I used to park my 1971 Corvette StingRay at Jeannie C. Riley's (Harper Valley P.T.A.) House, and dug complete Burnsides, Spencers, Henrys, and Maynards on the ridge right behind her house !!!  Let Me Tell You -- J. C. R. was one fine looking lady even in gardening clothes !!!!--$48.SOLD

  155. Really nice collection of different type Civil War bullets recovered during the 1970s here at Stones River by Wade Buchanan.  There are 15 projectiles - all nice condition drops - including some rare ones like a Complete .56 Spencer - a complete French Pinfire Cart. - a rare .58 cal. buck and ball - a .69 cal. buck and ball - A Williams Cleaner - a Confederate Gardner - an Enfield, a Ringtail Sharps, and others.  A diagram on the reverse IDs each bullet.--$98.SOLD

  156. Really nice display containing fifteen excavated carved bullets.  This display of bullets was recovered from Manigault's South Carolina Brigade camp here at Stones River.  Several of the bullets are quite extensively carved, but one is very special being a lead Palmetto tree and was very likely going to be a South Carolina Palmetto Tree hat pin when completed.  The entire display is in a nice glass Riker display case.--$195.SOLD

  157. Very nice condition, excavated, dropped, .58 cal., Gardiner explosive Minie.  This rare bullet was recovered on private property near Gettysburg.  Some of the letters of the marking around the base of the projectile are visible but not all.--$150.SOLD*

  158. Excavated, 7 inch bullet-in-wood.  This bullet-in-wood contains a Cavalry carbine projectile and was recovered near Dinwiddie Courthouse, Virginia.  It has been cleaned and has had preservative applied.--$95.SOLD

  159. Excellent condition, .58 cal., Minie ball in original brown paper wrap.  This is a very nice example and was in a cartridge box I recently purchased.--$95.SOLD

  160. Non-excavated, .58 cal. bullet worm displayed with an extracted Minie ball from here at the Battle of Stones River.  This makes quite an impressive display and would be a very nice accessory to display with your .58 caliber musket.--$65.SOLD

  161. Very pretty condition, excavated, .52 cal., Spencer rifle/carbine cartridge.  This cartridge was recovered at Hoover's Gap, Tennessee, and would have been lost by one of Wilder's Lightning Brigade.  General Wilder's mounted Federal Infantry was armed with Spencer 7-shot repeating rifles.  This cartridge would be a nice compliment for your Spencer rifle or carbine.--$45.SOLD

  162. Never recovered anymore.  .58 cal. Minie Ball with full "pig skin" casing.  This was recovered about 40 years ago at Harrison Landing, VA.--$48.SOLD

  163. Excavated pair of .698 cal. field-molded Confederate Prussian bullets.  These bullets have three well-defined rings and a fourth ring that is faint.  They were recovered from the November 1862 camp of Wharton's 8th Texas Cavalry located near Knob Gap, Tennessee.--$45. for both bullets.SOLD

  164. Very pretty condition, excavated, .52 cal., Spencer rifle/carbine cartridge.  This cartridge was recovered at Hoover's Gap, Tennessee, and would have been lost by one of Wilder's Lightning Brigade.  General Wilder's mounted Federal Infantry was armed with Spencer 7-shot repeating rifles.  This cartridge would be a nice compliment for your Spencer rifle or carbine.--$45.SOLD

  165. Excavated Burnside carbine cartridge and an excavated Spencer carbine cartridge.  The Burnside was recovered many years ago in Granny White Gap at the Battle of Nashville, Tennessee.  The Spencer is from Hoover's Gap.--$75. for both.SOLD

  166. Excavated Minie Ball in a walnut size knot of wood.  This bullet in wood was recovered on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia.--$48.SOLD*

  167. Beautiful collection of carved and whittled projectiles recovered by my old hunting buddy, Wayne Tucker, from Confederate camps  on private property in and around Mobile, Alabama.  There are a total of 54 projectiles nicely displayed in a glass face walnut display case.  There are hundreds of hours of hard relic hunting represented in this display case.--$250.SOLD

  168. EXTREMELY RARE dropped .58 cal. Federal "Minie Ball" with a raised "US" mark in the base.  This is a nice example and was recovered from General Hooker's 1863 Federal camps located near Wauhatchie, TN.  (This is near Chattanooga, TN.)--$85.SOLD*

  169. Beautiful display containing 40 carved and whittled Civil War projectiles.  These bullets were all recovered from Polk's Corps Confederate camps located around Shelbyville, Tennessee.  Some of the projectiles have been made into homemade lead nipple protectors while others are made into game tokens, and some resemble small spaceships.  The case itself is custom made of maple.  I am pricing the entire collection at basically $6 per bullet.--$250. for the entire collection and case.SOLD

  170. We just had an original, .58 cal., Civil War cartridge box come in that has several original, .58 cal., 3-ring Minie ball cartridges intact on the inside.  The box appears to be a standard Federal, Model 1855 - 58 cal. cartridge box.  This is one of the cartridges that was inside the cartridge box.--$95.SOLD*

  171. New condition, and quite hard to find - Civil War Reference book -  "CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES II - Small Arms and Field Artillery" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. (with supplement)--$125.SOLD

  172. Quite rare, excavated, drop, .45 cal., hexagonal Whitworth bullet.  This bullet was recovered on the Brentwood Hills at the Battle of Nashville where General Hood's sharp shooters were posted.  When found, the bullet had been cut exactly half into by a bored Confederate sharp shooter.  We have had the projectile professionally restored to display as a complete bullet.--$125.SOLD

  173. Very nice condition .58 cal. minie in original paper wrap cartridge.  This would be an excellent compliment to display with your .58 cal. 3-band contract, Harpers Ferry, or Springfield rifled musket.--$125.SOLD

  174. Excavated, perfect drop, .50 cal., Greene projectile for the Greene Confederate used sniper rifle.  This bullet was recovered from the Brentwood Hills at the Battle of Nashville where Whitworth, .45 cal, sniper projectiles were also recovered.--$35.SOLD

  175. Very nice, Model 1851, .36 cal., Colt Navy Model revolver out of a north Alabama estate.  The revolver has an all-matching serial number (except the wedge which is an old replacement) of 154679 which is very desirable mid-war 1863 production.  This revolver comes in its original leather holster, and the revolver would without question have a very interesting story to tell.  Although the revolver came out of north Alabama estate and was almost certainly Southern carried (at least at the end of the war), it is very likely it was captured in 1863 or 1864, because it has two Federal Corp badges inlaid in the walnut grips.  One can only imagine the Civil War journey of this Colt revolver.  Revolver and original holster -- $1,850.SOLD

  176. REALLY pretty Model 1860 .44 cal. COLT ARMY REVOLVER.  The revolver 6 shot, and is serial number "123951" which is mid-war 1863 production.  All the numbers match except for the wedge, which is a different number.  The wedge was taken in and out often, and would become worn, or sometimes lost, and would need to be replaced.  The cylinder still has nice cylinder scene, and the action is like new.  There are case colors down in the recessed areas.  This revolver is out of a North ALABAMA estate, and was very likely Confederate carried.  It still has an excellent bore, and could be fired today.--$2,150.SOLD

  177. Very pretty condition, New Model 1863, .54 cal., Sharps carbine.  This carbine remains nice enough to take to the range and shoot.  The metal is very clean with crisp marks and virtually no pitting at all.  The serial number of this carbine is C.20265 which is good mid-war, 1863 - 1864 production.  The bore is clean and remains deep and sharp.  The bar and ring, as well as long range site and slide, both remain complete and intact.  The inspector cartouche remains visible under the saddle ring bar.  This is nothing short of a museum grade Civil War Sharps carbine.  They rarely come along this nice anymore.--$3,250.SOLD

  178. 1862 date "COLT" "Special Model" .58 cal. 3-band rifled musket.  This is a nice quality Civil War musket that has been fired in competition, and used in black powder hunting.  The action still has a good, strong mainspring.  The lockplate is marked "1862-Colt-Hartford".  The rifling has been re-bored to make the musket more accurate for hunting, and target shooting.  There is a Civil War Date copper 2-cent piece inlaid into the stock.  This is a musket that will look great on your Civil War Collection wall, and can possibly be a part of some of your other hobbies as well.--$1,295.SOLD

  179. Very nice condition, 4th Model, Burnside carbine with a matching serial number of 2055.  The action remains tight with lots of rifling remaining.  The main spring remains nearly as strong as when issued.  Both front and back sites remain intact, and it has a clearly visible military inspector cartouche on left hand side of the shoulder stock.  There are traces of original finish in some of the recessed areas.  Although the weapon remains in very nice condition, you can see wear indicating actual field service.  Many Federal Cavalry units, including the 1st US Cavalry, 1st Maine Cavalry, 1st New Jersey Cavalry, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, 1st and 2nd Indiana Cavalry, and 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Cavalry were armed with Burnside carbines.--$1,450.SOLD

  180. Excellent condition, original .58 cal. wooden tompion for a Civil War musket.  This tompion is out of the local area and came in being used in a Confederate carried .577 cal. Enfield musket.  It remains in perfect condition and would be a nice accessory for your Civil War .58 cal. musket.--$65.SOLD

  181. Very pretty, straight out of the bushes patina, Model 1854, Austrian Lorenz, 3-band rifled musket.  This musket is out of a local family and was Confederate carried.  The musket has a smooth, dark, attic patina with both bands, block site, and original brass tipped ram rod all intact.  The musket was brought home from the war and used for hunting to feed the family for several years, and the bore is completely shot out.  I know the family name of who carried the musket, but the family had half a dozen members in the Civil War, and we are unsure which family member it belonged to.  If you need that weapon in your collection that shows clear service and loudly sings "Dixie", this is the musket you're looking for.--$1,250.SOLD

  182. Beautiful condition, .58 cal., Model 1861, Norwich rifled musket.  This musket has bright, clean metal with lockplate markings of , "1863 - Norwich - US" and deep, sharp barrel markings of, "VP and the Eagle" with a matching 1863 date.  The stock remains in excellent condition with a crisp, clear inspector's cartouche opposite the hammer.  Both sling swivels remain intact as well as the original ram rod and rifling so sharp, it will about cut your finger.  You will be looking a long time before you will find another one this nice.--$1,950.SOLD

  183. Civil War Era leather shot flask with brass charging device.  I have recovered several of the brass charging devices from early war Confederate camp sites, suggesting that Confederate soldiers brought a number of these from home to the war.  This example still works nicely, but the spring to the loading device is broken.--$48.SOLD

  184. Very nice condition, cast BRASS, single shot, .44 cal., percussion boot pistol.  These were commonly carried by Civil War soldiers in their boot, or vest pocket, or behind their belt as a last line of defense.  As you can see in the display above, I recovered a near identical pistol from the 1863 winter camp of the 51st Alabama Cavalry.  Every Civil War collection needs a percussion boot pistol.--$395.SOLD

  185. Very nice condition, .58 cal., single shot percussion belt pistol.  This example is out of a local estate, and I am pretty sure I know who likely carried it.  This style pistol was often stuck behind the waist belt or in a small holster like the one in the picture.  It has a concealed compartment in the base of the grip butt that holds an extra nipple and also extra percussion caps.  The action remains as strong as when it was new, and it retains sharp, straight line rifling.  It is French manufactured.  This would be an excellent addition to any Civil War display.--$795.SOLD

  186. Really pretty, untouched, Model 1816, smooth bore musket converted for the Civil War from flintlock to percussion.  This musket is out of a local Tennessee estate and almost surely was Confederate carried.  The musket has lockplate markings of, "L. Pomeroy - the Eagle - 1821 - US".  The musket has numerous barrel inspector markings and a matching 1821 date.  The musket has nice, deep stock cartouches, and the action remains perfect and would no doubt still fire today.  This is a classic example of the type weapon that was "far pre-war" and obsolete that the Confederates were forced to fight with (but they were significantly better than the shotguns young Confederates brought from home).  Notice the pretty "SNY" barrel mark from about 40 years earlier !!! --$1,450.SOLD

  187. Nice condition, non-excavated, single-shot, .44 cal., percussion boot pistol.  This is the style with a folding trigger that was extensively carried during the Civil War as a last line of defense by both Union and Confederates.  These were typically carried stuck in the boot or behind the belt or in the vest like the one pictured.  Every Civil War collection should have one of these.--$450.SOLD

  188. VERY COOL RELIC !!!  Excavated walnut grip from what looks to be from one of the several Navy size revolvers used during the Civil War era.  This was recovered from an 1863 Army of Tennessee CONFEDERATE trash pit along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  It has all sorts of carving on it including "7" kill notches.  Trash pits can preserve some amazing things.  Once upon a time, about 40 years ago, I saw an old gentleman recover a nearly complete pair of blue Federal Military trousers !!!--$95.SOLD

  189. Very crude,and extremely rare excavated pewter TEXAS MANUFACTURED Confederate saddle skirt tip device.  The device has a raised "TEXAS STAR" in the center.  Remnants of the attachment hooks remain intact on the reverse.  This very rare Texas saddle device was recovered from a Texas Cavalry camp located near Houston, Texas.--$475.SOLD

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  191. Very scarce, excavated, "Eagle Claw", glazed clay pipe.  This is a style Eagle Claw that you rarely encounter.  It was recovered from a Confederate trash pit along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.--$150.SOLD*

  192. Just brought in, .58 cal., Model 1861 Savage Arms Company 3-band rifled musket.  This musket is dated "1863" and was likely issued here at Stones River during the Federal Army of the Cumberland's 6-month stay here at Murfreesboro from January 3, 1863, to June 25, 1863.  The musket has a smooth, never cleaned, attic brown patina overall and has crisp lockplate markings of "1863 - Savage F. A. Co. - Middletown CT".  The musket still has sharp, crisp action and locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock positions.  The long-range site, both sling swivels, and ram rod all remain intact.  The military inspector's cartouche remains clearly visible opposite the lockplate.  The musket was likely left here when the Federal Army moved south in June of 1863.  We are including with the musket a display case containing a dropped .58 Minie ball and percussion caps recovered here at Stones River.--$1,450.SOLD

  193. attractive .50 cal. Civil War issue Smith Cavalry Carbine.  This carbine has no rusting at all, and has a smooth gently aging grey patina with clear signs of actual service.  All the factory marks are crisp and easy to see.  The carbine has a mid-War serial number of 16451, and a main spring as strong as during the Civil War.  If you have been looking for a nice quality Civil War issue carbine at a very realistic price - here it is !!  $1,450.SOLD

  194. Beautiful condition, Model 1858, .44 cal., Starr double-action Army revolver.  This revolver has beautiful case colors remaining in a number of areas.  It has a matching serial number of 21302.  It has a strong main spring and excellent bore, and the action works perfectly.  The military inspector's cartouche can still be seen on the base of the grip.  This revolver pretty much looks exactly as it did when issued during the Civil War.--$1,850.SOLD

  195. Just brought in by a local family, .32 cal., 5-shot, pocket model Bacon revolver.  This revolver is serial number 257 which is early 1860 - 1861 production.  The revolver remains in very attractive condition with the original walnut grips.  The action works sometimes and doesn't work sometimes.  Very attractive little revolver and very likely Confederate carried.--$695.SOLD

  196. Very pretty condition, 1862 date, "Sinclair Hamilton" marked, .577 cal., Confederate 3-band Enfield rifled musket.  This musket is out of the local area, and no doubt saw Confederate service and has three kill notches in the stock just behind the trigger guard.  I have a fair idea of who likely carried the musket from the "JA" initials carved into the stock.  The musket has a smooth, brown, uncleaned patina overall with lockplate markings of, "1862 - Tower - and the British Crown".  The musket still has good action and will firmly lock in both full and half cock.  The long-range rear site is not present and has clearly been gone many years as there is barely a print of where it once was.  The stock remains in very nice condition, and both sling swivels remain intact.  The bore is very rusty and dirty, but some rifling does remain.  If you have always wanted to own a Confederate used weapon, here is your chance and at a very reasonable price.--$2,150.SOLD

  197. Civil War era .69 cal. smoothbore percussion fouling rifle of the type carried from home off to war by many young Southern soldiers when they first left home for War in 1861.  This is a "half stock" with a 35 inch barrel, and would have fired a musket ball, or buck and ball, or at close range "a load of buck".  The action still works nicely, and would be an excellent addition to any "early war" Confederate display.  I have a good guess as to who might have carried this one.--$650.SOLD

  198. Very pretty condition and one of the most sought after weapons of the American Civil War, this is a Model 1860, .56 cal., 7-shot Spencer Repeating RIFLE.  Many historians feel that the introduction of this rapid multi-fire weapon not only gave a battlefield advantage but was very demoralizing to opposing Confederates with single-shot weapons.  The Confederates called the Spencer the "Yankees" all week gun" -- they loaded it on Sunday and shot it all week.  This rifle is serial number 28894.  The action remains crisp, and the rifle retains good bore.  There are other Spencer rifles in a very close serial number range that are documented as having been issued to the 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.  Many historians and collectors feel the Spencer carbine and Spencer rifle had a great impact on Civil War fighting from mid-1863 forward.  We have a complete Spencer cartridge recovered from Wilder's position at Hoovers Gap, Tennessee, where Spencer rifles were extensively used and will include an original Spencer cartridge with the rifle.  This will be an excellent addition to someone's Civil War weapons display.--$3,500.SOLD

  199. Beautiful condition, Civil War Era compass in the original wooden case.  This pocket compass was likely European made and still works perfectly today.  This compass for several years was on display in an Arkansas museum.--$175.SOLD*

  200. Absolutely drop-dead beautiful museum quality Confederate Veteran's Officer Frock coat, sash, and belt and buckle.  This uniform is a smaller size with raw, unhemmed edging around the bottom of the coat and tapering large elbows each indicating a United Confederate Veteran Officer's frock coat dating the early years shortly after the end of the Civil War.  This stunning coat is out of the Jack Hatcher collection and is without question nice enough for any museum in the country.  The coat is Cadet Gray in color with as vibrant color as the day it was made.  It has Captain rank on the collar and a full compliment of Alabama State Seal uniform buttons.  The coat has with it an original maroon officer's sash, a complete belt rig, and a ribbon from an early Shiloh Convention.  This coat comes complete with a perfectly fitting mannequin.  It is becoming extremely difficult to locate United Confederate Veteran uniforms this complete and beautiful.  Here is your chance to own a screaming beautiful example.--$5,500.SOLD

  201. Very pretty condition small leather CONFEDERATE manufacture percussion cap pouch.  This CS capbox is made very much like a regular Federal box except that it has the little nail holes (common to C.S. manufacture), and very crude copper rivets.  It is out of a local family that had half a dozen Confederate ancestors.--$425.SOLD*

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