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Extensive conservation and preservation efforts are currently underway at the Carter House - Battle of Franklin, Tennessee. The Carter House farm office building is one of the most battle scarred standing Civil War structures in the nation. Here are some very interesting photographs taken from inside the Carter House farm office building with interior walls removed, and as the sun was first coming up. This wall faced to the south, and it was from this direction that the seven different Confederate charges came. What a treasure this building is to have still standing today.

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Very rare to find now- Original COMPLETE Civil War era Springfield leather musket sling correct for Model 1855 - Model 1861 - and Model 1863 Springfield rifled muskets. If you have a nice, original Springfield musket - here is an original leather sling to take your musket to a museum level display.--$295.SOLD

Exceptionally nice condition excavated coat size Confederate "A" (Artillery) button. This beautiful Confederate button was recovered from the 1863 Army of Tennessee Confederate Artillery Park Camp located a few miles outside Shelbyville along Lewisburg Pike. The face has a smooth chocolate patina with loop and iron back nicely intact on the reverse.--$175.

Nice condition, .577 cal., "Sinclair - Hamilton" marked, 1862 date, Confederate import, 3-band Towers percussion, rifled musket. This musket was brought in out of the local area and was without question Confederate carried. The lockplate is marked "Towers - 1862 - and the crown". The stock has crisp, clear, "Sinclair - Hamilton" marks just behind the trigger guard. The musket has numerous small dings and marks clearly indicating the musket actually saw service. The action remains crisp, and the metal has a smooth, aging, gray/brown, attic patina. The tip of the barrel has been cut back or filed back a fraction of an inch likely to get behind a ding to the end of the barrel. The ramrod is an early, 1816 type and appears to have been with the musket since the Civil War Era. This is a quality, 100% Confederate, Sinclair Hamilton Enfield Towers rifled musket.--$1,650.SOLD

Very nice condition and super rare to recover complete, excavated, complete Federal drummer boy's drumstick carriage. This drummer boy's buckle was recovered in 1973 from Federal winter camps on private property here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I remember when this plate was found and can give exact recovery location to buyer. It has a smooth, chocolate brown patina with both drumstick tubes intact as well as most of the iron frog-type hooks on the reverse.--$425.SOLD

Beautiful condition, excavated, larger size, Leech and Rigdon, oak leaf pattern wreath. This plate has a smooth, uncleaned, green/brown patina and has a belt loop 2 inches in width. This wreath was recovered during the 1970's from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Tupelo, Mississippi. If you happen to have the correct tongue, this will complete a beautiful Confederate 2-piece CS sword belt plate.--$895.

Very attractive, excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Eagle sword belt plate. The plate retains nice body curve and has a smooth, chocolate brown patina with traces where the applied wreaths once were. This plate was recovered many years ago from private property near Corinth, Mississippi.--$275.

Exceptional quality, excavated, large size, lead filled, State of New York (SNY) waist belt plate. This beautiful buckle was recovered from a Federal camp site located near Falmouth, Virginia, and was dug (get this) 55 years ago in 1962. This is a first class plate that anyone would be proud to have in their collection.--$975.

One cat and bed for sale -- cat free -- bed, $6,500.--SOLD

Beautiful excavated massive cast brass "CS" marked Selma Style guard to a Confederate Artillery Short Sword. This was recovered from a Confederate Artillery camp located near Ringgold, VA. It has a nice uncleaned green-brown patina and would be a wonderful compliment to any C.S. artillery display.--$1,495.

Quite scarce complete non-excavated St. Louis Arsenal tin spout canteen with original butternut cover - sling - and chain and stopper. The canteen shows clear evidence of campaign wear from actually being carried. Every Civil War collection MUST HAVE a nice original canteen. St' Louis canteens are known to have been carried by both North and South.--$425.SOLD

Drop dead beautiful condition large size lead filled
"U.S." oval cartridge boxplate recovered over 40 years ago by Dr. Rees Buttram from Private property located near The Battle of Chickamauga, GA.. This is a classic example of the wonderful condition of artifacts recovered during the 1960s - 1970s "Golden Age" of relic hunting.--$250.

Beautiful condition, Model 1840, Ames Non-Commissioned Officer, Federal sword and scabbard. The blade remains clean and bright with Ames on the scroll marking on one side and dated 1864 and marked "US" on the other. The leather scabbard remains complete and in very nice condition tip to tip.--$695.

Drop dead beautiful example of a non-excavated heavy cast brass cavalry spur of a style that we often recover in Confederate 1863 Cavalry camps here. This style spur is sometimes called a "Richmond Arsenal Variant" and sometimes referred to as a "Private Purchase". I actually recovered a twin to this one a while back in the camp of Starnes Confederate Cavalry located near Altamont, TN. You will not see a finer example.--$375.

Very nice condition, excavated, iron Cavalry spur recovered from the 1863 camp of Wharton's 8th Texas Cavalry. This camp was located near Unionville, Tennessee, and occupied during the spring of 1863. The spur has the classic, large, Mexican/Spanish type rowel that we found on several spurs recovered from this camp.--$195.

Civil War date, Federal Officer's sword belt rig. The rig includes the original leather belt, both sword drops, and the cast brass, with integrally cast wreaths, Federal Officer's Eagle sword belt plate. The buckle alone on this rig would sell for $395. This entire Federal Officer's belt rig - a great buy at only -- Quite scarce, non-excavated, early war "Puppy Paw Hook" variety, large size, lead-filled, US Oval waist belt plate. The face has a never cleaned, deep bronze/brown patina, and the reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks remaining intact.--$595.SOLD

Very rare, non-excavated, original Confederate "Georgia Pike" complete with about three feet of the original pole. The pike itself has a never cleaned, rich, aged patina and will make a very nice addition to someone's Confederate edged weapon display.--$1,250.SOLD

Very nice condition, small leather, Federal percussion capbox, marked "Sickles & Co, St. Louis MO". Closure tab - both belt loops - and some of the original wool remains intact. "Missouri" marked Civil War leather accouterments in nice condition are very rare to come by.--$195.SOLD

Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, 3-piece staff Missouri State Seal. This button retains virtually 100% bright gold gilt and has a "Waterbury-Scovill Mfg." backmark. Civil War date Missouri State Seal buttons are quite a rarity to come by, and this is a beauty.--$395.SOLD

Quite scarce, non-excavated, early war "Puppy Paw Hook" variety, large size, lead-filled, US Oval waist belt plate. The face has a never cleaned, deep bronze/brown patina, and the reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks remaining intact.--$295.SOLD

Just in, untouched, Confederate manufactured "Dog River" CS Enlistedman's Cavalry saber. The blade has the classic Confederate unstopped fuller and a never cleaned, thick, chocolate brown attic patina from tip to tip. The brass guard is classic, high copper content, Confederate manufactured, and also has a thick, bronze/brown, aged patina. The grip is original with single strand, copper wire, and the leather is worn through to wood in several areas. The scabbard has a matching, thick, brown patina and is an era replacement being a standard iron mounted 1840 heavy cavalry saber scabbard. The original brass mounted scabbard was no doubt damaged somewhere along the way. This is a very nice example of Southern craftsmanship and ingenuity.--$2,250.SOLD

Nice condition .50 cal. percussion Maynard carbine. Maynard carbines were used by both U.S. and C.S. cavalry during the American Civil War. This example has a smooth dark attic patina with traces of case color in the recessed areas. The action is crisp and the bore very deep and sharp. This is serial number "3153". I am also including an original non-excavated .50 Maynard cartridge to display with the weapon.--$1,650.

Extremely rare, Virginia manufactured Cavalry saber manufactured at the Virginia Armory located in Richmond. As originally designed, these Cavalry saber blades were massively long, measuring a full 40 1/2 inches. These sabers were designed to be carried by a cross-shoulder sling and frog; therefore, the all iron scabbards were fitted at the throat only with a stud to engage the frog. Many of the massively long Virginia manufactured sabers had the blades slenderized and shortened to the more 1860 era conventional 32 to 36 inch length. The sabers were also re-scabbarded to conform with the standard 1860 method of carrying. These scabbards were of iron with brass ring mounts and rings. The throat and drag were of iron. This example has a very nice condition, slenderized blade, measuring 35 1/2 inches long. The brass mounted iron scabbard is in excellent condition, but does show clear wear from time in the saddle. The grip is worn to polished wood with a small piece missing just at the rear base. The saber has typical VA regimental markings on the top of the blade. It has a beautiful, untouched, attic patina throughout with no evidence at all of cleaning.--$4,250.

Very attractive original Model 1850 Federal Foot Officer's sword (without scabbard). This was purchased long ago out of a central Ohio estate sale. The blade has a gently aging grey-brown patina with visible engraving top to bottom with "U.S. - E. Pluribus Unum - etc.". The ornate cast brass guard has a rich never cleaned aged patina, and the grip has original shark skin and wire. The sword shows clear signs of having actually been carried. This would be a wonderful sword to begin your Civil War collection.--$550.

Nice condition DOUBLE OHIO MARKED .69 cal. Model 1816 Springfield musket originally produced in flint and converted to percussion for Civil War use. This would have been one of the early War muskets that early Ohio Volunteers left the State armed with. The metal has a smooth, pleasing attic brown patina with lockplate markings of "1825 - U.S. - Springfield - and the eagle". The wood is in nice condition with all the small dings and marks of lots of field service, and a crisp "OHIO" stamp on the left hand side and a second "OHIO"on top just behind the tang. What a wonderful addition this weapon would be to any OHIO Civil War collection.--$1,450.SOLD

Really pretty and VERY rare to recover - coat size "ALABAMA MAP ON TREE" State Seal. This is a scarce Confederate local and was recovered from the 1863 camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry. This is one that you rarely see offered for sale.--$595.SOLD

Original 3 leg cast iron cooking pot of the exact type that many soldiers prepared their food in when in the field and in long term camp. You can tell this pot has prepared many a meal. A wonderful addition to any "camp scene" display.--$85.SOLD

SUPER RARE, Paris Transition Model Lemat. This is one of the most formidable handguns of the American Civil War Era. It could fire nine shots of .42 cal. from the cylinder and one shotgun blast of .63 cal. from a smooth bore shotgun barrel around which the cylinder revolved. The 7 inch octagonal barrel has rifling remaining about as crisp as new. This revolver has a nice early matching serial number of "797" and has original finish remaining in many areas. The barrel is marked "Col. Lemat Bte sgdg - Paris" in script. This revolver is out of the nationally known Don Bryan collection and has been a part of Don's award winning Lemat display for many years. (The Lemat display is pictured above.) Some of the South's most famous figures, including Jefferson Davis - P. G. T. Beauregard, and Jeb Stuart, just to name a few, carried this fearsome weapon. A beautiful Lemat revolver in your collection would definitely go a long way in making your collection one of the most elite around.--$19,500.SOLD

Nice condition, original Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle." It has smooth, clean metal just beginning to gray with age. The lockplate is marked "E. Whitney - N. Haven - US - 1851." The original walnut stock remains in nice condition with two visible inspector cartouches. The rifle has crisp action at both half cock and full cock, and remains in original .54 cal. with deep, crisp rifling. I expect this rifle would remain an accurate shooter today and would be an excellent addition to any Civil War weapons collection. This rifle originally came out of the local area and was quite likely Confederate carried.--$2,150.SOLD

Very rare excavated Confederate "Bridle Cutter" pike that was among the cache recovered at the site of the train crash in South Carolina. This one is cleaned - coated - and quite stable, and is ready for display. It ranks among the better condition of those recovered there. This is a true piece of Confederate military history.--$350.SOLD

Two very nice condition C.S. used floral pattern cavalry rosettes. These were brought from home along with horses - bridles - saddles - and shotguns. These were recovered from 1863 Confederate Cavalry winter camps here.--$95. for BOTH

Very nice condition cast pewter coat size Confederate eagle button. These were cast using regular Federal eagle buttons as the master. They are mostly found in early War Western Theater Confederate camps. This one was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp on private property near the Tippa River in North Mississippi.--$100.SOLD

During the opening years of the Civil War many young Confederates left home for the War carrying the family fowling rifle or double barrel percussion shotgun just like the young fellows in the pictures above. This percussion 12 Ga. double barrel is an 1800s era W. Richards from London, England and was purchased many years ago out of a Northern Mississippi estate. The shotgun remains in nice condition and the action on both barrels works perfectly. This is going to be an excellent and reasonably priced addition to someone's Civil War display.--$650.SOLD

Extremely rare, excavated, cast pewter, "C.S.A.", rectangular, Confederate waist belt plate. This plate was manufactured by Noble Brothers of Rome, GA, and was recovered from a Confederate camp near Marietta, GA. As is usually the case, this pewter, rectangle CSA was broken in half when recovered. The plate has been professionally restored by Robert McDaniel, who is one of the best in the business. The buckle displays beautifully and has a nice, cream/tan patina. All three attachment hooks remain intact on the reverse. If this plate had been unbroken when recovered, it would sell for over $8,000, and this buckle displays as beautifully as one that was never broken and at a fraction of the price.--$2,950.SOLD

Extremely rare, excavated, large size, lead-filled, oval Maryland State Seal. This plate was recovered about 30 years ago from a Confederate winter camp trash pit in Northern Virginia. The plate had fire damage along about 1 1/2 inches of the top edge. This area has been professionally restored, and the plate displays quite well. It has a pleasing, brown/green patina and all three attachment hooks present on the reverse. If this plate had been perfect when recovered, it would sell for $5,000 - $6,000. This is a very nice plate for less than half what it would sell for if there were no restoration.--$2,450.SOLD

Just brought in out of the local area, an untouched, Model 1840 import "Old Wristbreaker" Heavy Cavalry saber and scabbard. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry sabers were extensively used by both Union and Confederate Cavalry during the American Civil War. The famous Southern Cavalry Commander, General Nathan Bedford Forrest carried one as did many in his command. This saber has a clean blade, just beginning to gray with age. About 1/2 of the original grip remains intact and the other half is worn to wood. The cast brass, 3-branch guard has a dark, aged patina and has a small piece at the very top severed. The scabbard has a thick, brown, never cleaned, aged patina with clear evidence of wear and several dings and marks from lots of field service. This is a Cavalry saber that clearly "saw the elephant".--$695.

Excellent condition, non-excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, officer's grade, Eagle sword belt plate. This plate has a medium size keeper on the reverse and integrally cast wreaths surrounding the Eagle, and has excellent, sharp detail.--$325.

Twelve pound, solid shot cannonball recovered off Tyne Blvd. - 2nd day fighting at the Battle of Nashville, TN. It has already been cleaned, coated, and is ready for display.--$195.SOLD

Beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, emerald green, solid cast, Confederate Block "I" (Infantry) button. This button was recovered from the Confederate line at the base of the Brentwood hills - 2nd days fighting - Battle of Nashville, TN. I personally dug two identical cast I's a few feet from this one. You will look a long time before you find a more beautiful Confederate cast "I" button than this one.--$150.SOLD

Just brought in out of a local estate - .69 cal. Harpers Ferry 3 band musket originally produced in flint and converted to percussion for Civil War use. The musket is clean with lockplate markings of " 1834 - Harpers Ferry - U.S." and the barrel has a matching "1834" date. The stock remains in nice condition, but does show rounding of corners from lots of service. There appears to be an old repair to an old crack at the wrist, but is very nicely done. This weapon was no doubt carried by a local Tennessee Confederate, and is going to be a very nice and reasonably priced addition to someone's Confederate display.--$1,295.SOLD

Beautiful excavated condition - CONFEDERATE tin drum canteen with one side removed to be able to serve as a perfect C.S. mess plate. This was recovered by the pioneer relic hunting legend - Mr. Bill Gavin. All three sling guides and the tin spout all remain perfectly intact. I have added a couple eating utensils to make this a museum worthy exhibit.--$425.

Pair of excavated cast brass spurs recovered many years ago in a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Brandy Station, VA. Each of the two spurs is broken, but could be easily restored because 95% of the spurs are intact, or they display perfectly fine just as they are.--$225. for the PAIR

Excavated smooth face large size Confederate style Martingale Heart. This was recovered on private property near Manassas over 30 years ago. The Heart had two bends when found. and has been unfolded. Here is a rare Confederate type lead filled Cavalry Martingale Heart at the price of a common "U.S." oval.--$250.

Crisp - clear fully cased 1/6th plate tintype a young Federal enlistedman. This is a seated pose wearing a shell jacket (likely artillery), and has nice clarity with no flaking at all.--$150.

Excellent condition, excavated, brass sabot from a 30 lb., Federal Parrott projectile. This was recovered on private property at Vicksburg, MS.-$45.

Nice condition, cased pair of Civil War enlistedman's brass shoulder scales. These were worn extensively by Federal enlistedmen during the first two years of the Civil War. By the last two years of the war, many had been discarded, and we recover far fewer of these from late war campsites. This set is displayed in an attractive, walnut display case.--$295.SOLD

Excavated bail from a camp cookpot. This was recovered from an Army of Tennessee, 1863, Confederate winter campsite located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee. Not super rare, but a camp item that you do not recover every day.--$35.

Excellent display of excavated round balls recovered from Confederate camps following the Battle of Stones River. The balls include .28 cal., .32 cal., .36 cal., .44 cal., .54 cal., .58 cal., .69 cal., and the big .72 cal.--$48.

Beautiful condition, excavated, cast brass, Confederate style Cavalry spur. This was recovered many years ago from an Alabama Cavalry camp. The iron rowel is not only still intact, but will turn.--$325.

Quite rare, non-excavated, two-piece, flat "Ancient and Honorable Artillery - 1638" button. This is a Massachusetts Artillery unit and is among the oldest military organizations in the nation. The button has the inscription, "A & H A " above and "1638" below. It has near 100% bright gold gilt with shank intact on the reverse. This is an MS47A in Albert and is a virtually perfect example.--$175.

Nice condition, excavated, coat size and cuff size, matching set of Federal Infantry officer buttons. Each of the buttons has lots of bright gold gilt remaining intact and comes in a glass display case. These were recovered on private property here at Stones River.--$45.

Quite rare, .58 cal., type III, Richmond Armory, 3-band, rifled musket. This musket has lockplate markings of "CS - Richmond VA - 1863". This is the type III Richmond Armory musket with the "lower" humpback lock. The barrel is Richmond Production as well with the distinctive crescent shaped slot. The musket has the distinctive brass buttplate of Richmond Production after leftover Harpers Ferry parts had been exhausted. The stock appears to be Confederate produced rather than a leftover Harper's Ferry stock, in that it is not milled for the Maynard primer system. The musket shows rounding of corners with numerous dings and marks in the wood from many campaigns. This musket is a good, solid example of a Confederate Arsenal weapon that has survived many a campaign.--$5,850.SOLD

Beautiful excavated emerald green "gutter back" Georgia Frame. This was recovered near Savannah, GA. and has that beautiful smooth (near reflective) green-brown patina that area is famous for.--$650.SOLD

Original, Civil War Era, 12 mm, French pinfire revolver. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson carried one of these as did many other CS officers. I have recovered many pinfire cartridges over the years from Army of Tennessee Spring of 1863 camps in this area. I will include three of these cartridges to display with the revolver. The revolver has a smooth, dark patina and displays very well.--$650.SOLD

Non-excavated, large size, lead-filled, US Oval Cartridge Box Plate. This plate has a very attractive, never cleaned, dark aged patina on the face and full lead and both attachment loops intact on the reverse. The wire loops are 2 5/8" apart. If you have a nice, .58 cal., Federal cartridge box missing the plate, here is an excellent example to finish out your cartridge box.--$250.

Excavated, small scissor type bullet mold for a single .32 cal. pistol round ball. We have gotten the mold broken loose where it will now open and close. This is an inexpensive little artifact but displays as nicely as a much more expensive artifact. This was recovered from an 1863 Confederate campsite.--$48.SOLD

Very nice condition and quite rare to recover, 1808 - 1811 era, Federal one-piece, Artillery Regiment button. This is a "AY 47B" in Albert. The button has a smooth, chocolate brown patina with the shank intact on the reverse.--$75.

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, 1812 - 1820, "GI67A" in Albert, one piece, convex, Federal Eagle Militia button with "Best Quality/London" backmark. This button retains 90% original gilt with shank intact. Ninety percent of early Federal buttons of this type that I have recovered have been carried over and Confederate used. This is an excellent example.--$75.

Model 1850, Federal Import Foot Officer's sword and metal scabbard. The sword has a nice, clean blade with crisp, clear "US - E Pluribus Unum and Eagle" engraved motif down the blade. The cast brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze/brown patina, and the grip retains original wrap and wire. The metal scabbard is in nice condition also with a rich, aged patina and ring mount wear almost 1/3rd of the way through the brass mount. The brass drag is literally worn all the way through to the hollow inside. This Federal Officer's sword and scabbard has seen many a march and field of battle.--$1,150.SOLD

Excavated, enlistedman's, Memphis Novelty Works, cast brass, Confederate Cavalry spur. This spur was recovered from an 1862 N. B. Forrest Cavalry camp located near Spring Hill, TN. The spur is complete except for one side of the small rowel holder. CS Arsenal manufactured spurs are very rare now to recover.--$250.

Very rare EARLY DATE Model 1860 light cavalry saber and scabbard. This came out of a local Middle Tennessee estate years ago and was very likely Confederate carried. The blade has a smooth gently aging grey-brown patina with maker markings of "Ames Mfg. Co. - 1861 - and U.S." The scabbard has a pleasing aged brown patina with tons of drag wear, and the ring is worn 1/4th way through the ring mount. This saber saw many campaigns in the saddle, and could no doubt tell some great battle stories.--$1,295.

Very nice condition, English import, pattern 1853, Cavalry trooper's saber and scabbard. This pattern saber was imported into the Confederacy and quite often encountered. They are noted with several different retailers' marks, including "Mole" and "Isaac & Co."   They are also often encountered unmarked, and that is exactly the case with this example. The blade is in excellent condition with no pitting at all, and the pressed leather grips remain in perfect condition. The saber retains its original scabbard and is also in very nice condition. The vast majority of the pattern 1853 English Cavalry sabers that I have encountered over the years have had Confederate association. This example is in very nice condition and would make a great addition to someone's Confederate Cavalry display.--$895.

Very, very nice condition .44 cal. Model 1860 Colt Army revolver. This revolver has tons of original case colors - crisp, vivid cylinder scene, and, with the exception of the wedge, has an all matching serial number "121360" which is dead middle of the Civil War production. Civil War date Colt Model 1860 Army revolvers in this grade condition almost never come up for sale anymore. Just beautiful !!--$2,950.SOLD

Very rare, and beautiful condition non-excavated cuff size "Goodyear's Patent" HARD RUBBER Federal Eagle Button. These are believed to have been used by Federal Sharp Shooters to prevent the sparkle of gilted brass buttons to give the Sharp Shooter's position away.--$295.

Very attractive 1850s era percussion "Double Barrel". The body of the pistol is nicely engraved, and the grips are checkered. Over the years I have seen several Confederate images with one of these stuck behind the belt.--$250.SOLD

Beautiful condition early battlefield pick-up cast brass Federal Cavalry spur. This was picked up many years ago near the Battle of Chickamauga, and is an uncommon tapered neck variety. It remains in beautiful condition with the original rowel intact and will still turn.--$89.

Very unusual recovery - Excavated leather remains of a Federal soldier's "Bootee". This was recovered from a Federal trash pit located in Nashville, TN. Not everyone has an original EXCAVATED Civil War shoe in their collection !!--$65.

Very attractive condition, .54 cal., Model 1836, single-shot, military "horse pistol" converted from flint to percussion for Civil War use. The metal is clean, just beginning to gray with age and has lockplate markings of "A.H. Waters - Milbury Mass - 1844" and the stock has two deep, crisp military inspector cartouches in the wood opposite the lockplate. I have, over the years, seen several Confederate images with this style pistol stuck behind the waist belt. It has good bore and crisp action.--$975.SOLD

Very nice condition excavated gilted Federal coat and cuff Infantry officer's buttons. These were recovered many years ago on private property near Chickamauga, GA by DR. Rees Buttram.--$45. for the pair

Original, brown paper wrap, packet of five, 8 second, Civil War artillery time fuses. These are believed to have been made at Allegheny Arsenal. The packet is displayed in a Riker case and has a brass name plate.--$48.SOLD

RARE - RARE - RARE Regulation CONFEDERATE MANUFACTURED, brown leather, ID'd, CS Percussion capbox. This box was carried by J. E. Amoes of the 38th Arkansas Volunteer Infantry. This Confederate capbox has every feature that a Confederate collector loves to see. #1 - it is hand stitched brown leather construction, #2 - it has a classic Confederate lead finial, #3 - it has a single wide belt loop on the reverse, and #4 - it is boldly ID'd across the face of the box. This is a "Museum of the Confederacy" quality CS artifact that you will rarely see offered for sale in this era.--SOLD

Very attractive, attic brown patina, .54 cal., breech loader, single shot, percussion, Starr carbine. Starr carbines were used by numerous Federal Cavalry units including the 1st Arkansas (US), 5th Kansas, 11th Missouri, and 24th New York Cavalry units. I have noticed in several soldier letters that the Starr carbine was rated equal to or better than the very popular Sharps carbine. This example is serial number 10848. Even though the metal has a dark attic patina, the Starr markings remain easily legible. The action works well, and good rifling remains. Both the long range site and the sling ring remain intact. This is a good, honest example that clearly shows actual Civil War use. We are including an excavated dropped Starr carbine projectile that we recovered from a Federal Cavalry campsite here at Stones River.--$1,450.SOLD

Just brought in out of the local area "Henry Boker - Solingen" Model 1860, light cavalry saber and scabbard. The blade has a smooth, gray/brown, aging patina with crisp, clear Henry Boker marks. The grip is in nice condition with original wrap and wire. The three branch, brass guard is in nice condition with a never cleaned, bronze/brown patina. The metal scabbard is in very nice condition with an aged, brown patina and is without even a single dent. Considering where this saber came from, it was very likely Confederate carried.--$795.SOLD

Just brought into the shop out of the local area, very nice condition, .577 cal., 3-band, percussion Enfield rifled musket. The lockplate is marked, "Isaac Hollis and Sons - Makers to Her Majesty's War Department" and has the "25 - 25" barrel markings. Both sling swivels and the long range site remain intact. The musket has a crisp bore remaining. Hollis and Sons is a known supplier to the Confederacy.--$1,850.SOLD

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, cast brass, "Rooster Neck" Federal regulation Cavalry spur. This is fresh out of a Central Ohio estate and couldn't be nicer. It has a rich, aged patina with original rowel intact and will still spin.--$89.SOLD

Nice condition original Civil War leather cavalry saber/sword knot. These were used just like the ones used today on snow skis so that if your saber is knocked from your hand - You are NOT S.O.of L. If you have a nice Civil War cavalry saber - here is a compliment to make it museum level.--$425.

Nice condition fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a young Federal soldier wearing his kepi and shell jacket. This image is first class crisp - clear - and has no flaking at all.--$150.SOLD

Nice quality regulation Federal cavalry carbine cartridge box correct for the Sharps - Starr or any number of the other Federal carbines. This will be a wonderful compliment to accent your carbine display. It is both "Wilkinson" Maker Marked and "U.S." inspector marked and still retains the original wooden cartridge block inside.--SOLD

Nice condition gilt embroidered Federal 1st Regiment Cavalry insignia. Literally is in nice enough condition to sew back on a kepi.--SOLD

Just brought into the shop out of the local area, .577 cal., "1861 date", Enfield Tower, 3-band rifled musket. This musket has a smooth, dark, attic brown patina throughout the metal with lockplate markings of "1861 - Tower - and the British Crown." Both sling swivels - the original ramrod - the original long range site - and the original nipple protector and chain all remain intact. The musket shows clear evidence of lots of actual field service with burnout from nipple - cap flash in the area of stock just behind the nipple. The action remains good, and decent rifling remains. In addition, the musket has the nice, clear "25 - 25" barrel marks of Confederate imports. This is a weapon that clearly saw combat and was almost certainly Confederate carried.--$1,650.SOLD

Very attractive .69 cal. Model 1842 3-band percussion musket. This musket was carried during the Civil War by Amon Reynolds who served in the KY. INF. C.S.A. during the Civil War. This musket was purchased directly from the family and comes with a breif family history written by the family member the musket was purchased from. The metal is clean with lockplate markings of "Harpers Ferry - 1851 - and the American eagle". Amon Reynold's initials "AR" are nicely carved into the stock of the musket. The stock retains a visible inspector cartouche opposite the lockplate. This weapon would be a wonderful addition to anyone's Civil War collection.--$1,975.SOLD

.36 cal., Model 1851, Colt Navy revolver, serial number 22852, and is all matching except for the wedge which is an old replacement. Serial number 22852 is a very desirable early 1850's production Colt. This Colt revolver comes directly out of a local family and comes with a notarized letter from the family identifying the ancestor who carried the revolver. This Colt Navy Model revolver was carried by their great-grandfather, Thomas J. Northcott. Thomas Northcott served in Company I of the 45th Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Infantry - CSA. While encamped near Murfreesboro in November, 1862, according to archive records, Private Northcott became "absent without leave". According to the family, Private Northcott came home to help with a deathly ill family member and later returned to Confederate service. There is room for lots more research on this artifact.--$2,150.SOLD

Very rare to recover, nice drop, .69 cal., two-ring musketoon projectile. This rare bullet was recovered years ago from a Confederate camp near Triune, Tennessee. Interestingly, this is one of the very few sites in our area where this projectile has been recovered.--$79.

Drop dead beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, North Carolina Sunburst with the letters "NC" in the center. This button was recovered near Savannah, Georgia, and is an extreme rarity having the original soldered on shank remaining intact. You couldn't hope to recover a more crisp, sharp example.--$250.SOLD

Beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, solid cast brass, Confederate Block "I" (Infantry) button. This button was recovered from 1863 Army of Tennessee winter camps around Dalton, Georgia.--$150.

Absolutely beautiful, non-excavated, coat size, New Hampshire Volunteer Militia uniform button. This button has literally 100% bright gold gilt on the face, and the reverse is backmarked "D Evans and Co - Attleboro, Mass" (in a ribbon). The original shank remains intact and straight.--$75.

Nice condition, small, leather, Federal percussion cap pouch. The pouch has both belt loops intact, original inner flap, brass finial, and has a very old, brown ink tag that says, "This cap pouch was given me by Samuel Brady. It was given to him by James 'illegible due to water damage' who carried it in the Civil War." The last few words are difficult to make out due to water stain.--$150.SOLD

Non-excavated, small size, drum style tin canteen. This canteen came out of the local Middle Tennessee area and is believed to have been Confederate carried. The size is so small that I suspect it might have carried something other than water. The canteen's appearance is much like a standard tin Confederate drum style canteen, except it is about 1/2 the size.--$150.SOLD

Non-excavated, private purchase style spur that we often excavated from Confederate Cavalry campsites. The spur remains in nice, stable condition with the original rowel still intact and will spin.--$150.

Quite rare, non-excavated, Civil War Era, pewter medical syringe. We have excavated several identical syringes from the Union and Confederate 1862-1863 winter camps here. They were used for irrigation and for spraying powders. This example is identical to the one pictured in Medical Instruments and Equipment of the Civil War, by Dr. Gordon Dammann. This will make an excellent addition to someone's Civil War medical display.--$275.

Very nice condition Model 1858 Federal Bullseye Canteen complete with butternut cover - linen sling - and stopper. The linen sling is complete, and the wool cover is intact and complete on one side, and worn through to the tin canteen on the other side from long marches rubbing back and forth on the soldier's side. The pewter spout has a "Rhorman - Phil." mark. Every Civil War collection should include a nice original canteen.--$395.SOLD

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, .69 cal., Model 1842, triangular, socket bayonet. The bayonet has a smooth, gently aging, gray patina with a crisp "US" mark. If you have a nice Model 1842 .69 cal. musket, this is the perfect compliment for it.--$250.

Excavated, top section of an 1863 dated Naval watercap fuse. This was recovered near the Cumberland River associated with the Battle of Nashville.--$45.

Very nice condition, excavated, tool for unscrewing the barrel of a single-shot percussion pistol. This was recovered many years ago from an 1863 Confederate camp near Shelbyville, TN.--$45.SOLD

Excellent condition, excavated, Enfield nipple protector with original brass chain and percussion caps. This artifact was recovered more than 40 years ago from a Confederate camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. These are rarely recovered anymore.--$65.SOLD

Very nice condition hand crafted Confederate over-the-shoulder pistol cartridge box rig. This rig is out of a central Georgia estate, and consists of a revolver cartridge box hand stitched to a heart shaped leather pad with a leather over the shoulder sling much like what I have seen on Confederate haversacks. The sling is secured by a typical Southern iron roller buckle. This will be a museum grade center-piece for your Confederate Cavalry Display.--$1,150.SOLD

Very attractive Model 1851 early Hartford production .36 cal. Colt Navy Revolver. This is serial number 101257 which is most sought after 1861 - 1862 production. The revolver is all matching except for the wedge which is an old replacement. The action still works perfectly, and a crisp bore remains. The revolver was purchased years ago out of the Dibrell family of Sparta, TN. This family had numerous members in the 8th Tennessee Cavalry - C.S.A. and this revolver was no doubt carried by one of them. A very nice example with some visable cylinder scene remaining. This would be a quality addition to any collection.--$1,895.SOLD

Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, smooth sided, Confederate "Georgia Frame" cast brass waist belt plate. This buckle was recovered from a Confederate camp in Central Virginia and has a smooth, olive green patina, and has never even had the dirt washed off. You will not find a nicer example.--$595.SOLD

Absolutely perfect condition, early battlefield pickup, cast brass, regulation, Federal Cavalry spur. This spur was picked up near the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, and has a rich, aged, brown patina, and the original rowel remains intact and will still freely spin. This spur remains as nice as the day it was issued.--$95.SOLD

Original, patented, brass musket capper. This device was designed to make capping a Civil War musket a quicker and easier task. Although they did receive some Civil War distribution and use, the device never received wide spread distribution.--$125.SOLD

Perfect condition, excavated, cast brass, Hotchkiss time fuse. This fuse has a beautiful, uncleaned, pea green patina and was recovered along Granny White Pike, second day's fighting at the Battle of Nashville, TN.--$48.SOLD

Very rare to recover at this point in time, Confederate manufactured, PEWTER, bayonet scabbard tip. This was recovered over 40 years ago from 1863 Army of Tennessee Confederate camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. Now days most of these are crumbling apart and a solid, complete one is rare to find.--$28.SOLD

Beautiful condition excavated iron "button polishing" device. This was used to lift the button forward from the uniform for ease in cleaning and at the same time, not to dirty the uniform. It was recovered about 40 years ago from Federal winter camps here at Murfreesboro, TN. and is cleaned - coated - and ready for display.--$48.SOLD

Collection of 10 different excavated Cavalry boot heel plates recovered during the 1970s from Wheeler and Forrest 1863 Confederate Cavalry camps here. These date back to the "hay-day" of relic digging in this area.--$95. for all-SOLD

Very nice condition excavated Civil War musket Mainspring Vise. This was recovered many years ago from an 1863 Confederate camp located on Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. Generally one of these per Company was issued and carried by the Sergeant.--$45.SOLD

Excellent condition Civil War era candle snuffer. This is out of a local estate and is believed to have been carried by one of their Confederate ancestors in the Civil War.--$48.SOLD

Very unique find recovered here at Stones River over 40 years ago. This poor Rebel was not having his best day. In the midst of the fury of Battle he had to attempt to extract this musket ball FIVE TIMES before he finally got it !!! Now that is when you realize that you are just not having a very good day !!!--$85.SOLD

Beautiful condition excavated pewter Civil War drill whistle. This was recovered over 40 years ago by Duffel Peek from a Union Infantry camp on private property here at Stones River. The whistle still whistles like a champion !!! I have recovered 3 or 4 of these over the years here, but none as nice as this one.--$75.SOLD

Excavated Civil War "horse crippler" recovered many years ago on private property at Franklin, TN.--$48.SOLD

1/6th plate, ambrotype of two seated Union soldiers that look to likely be brothers. One is wearing a standard kepi, and the other is wearing an earlier Mexican War era hat. The image is out of an Ohio estate and remains nice and clear.--$150

Just a good old honest regulation Federal Model 1858 smooth type canteen - fresh out of an OHIO estate sale. The canteen shows clear evidence of field service with several small service dings and also - with wear to the spout. Every Civil War collection should have a field carried canteen - just a MUST.--$150.SOLD

Original, 12 foot, maroon, Civil War Officer's sash. The sash remains in good condition with bright, vivid color and all the original tassels intact. It does have a few scattered, small holes from mothing but can be wrapped in such a way that the small moth holes will not be visible.. If you have an original Civil War frock coat, this will be the perfect accent to achieve a museum presentation.--$650.SOLD

Fully cased, 1/6th plate tintype of a young, standing, Federal soldier wearing a regulation, Federal Cavalry Shell jacket. His right arm is resting on what appears to be a draped regimental flag. The image is crystal clear with no flaking whatsoever.--$165.SOLD

Quite rare and sought after, Confederate $100, November 24, 1862, "Negroes Chopping Cotton" note (T-41). This is a near uncirculated note, and remains in complete, crisp condition with vivid colors and an 1863 interest paid stamp on the reverse.--$175.SOLD

Very attractive "Special Model 1861" .58 cal., "S. Norris & W.T. Clements for Massachusetts", 1863 date, 3-band percussion rifled musket. The metal has a smooth, gently aging, gray/brown patina with an 1863 date on the lockplate and an 1864 date on the barrel. The main spring remains strong and the musket locks in both half-cock and full-cock positions.   Both sling swivels , long range site, and original ramrod remain intact, and a good, crisp bore remains. The wood remains in nice condition with a faintly visible inspector cartouche, and the normal dings and marks from actual field service. There is a small sliver of wood missing from just beneath the lockplate. This is a quality condition musket and shows evidence of just good, honest, actual Civil War field service.--$1,450.

Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, large coat size, Confederate block "A" button. This is a rare 25mm, CS-101A in Albert and is backmarked, "HT & B /Manchester". This button has a glossy, dark green/black patina and has the shank perfectly intact on the reverse. It was recovered near Savannah, Georgia, and has that slick, glossy, beautiful patina common to that sandy area. You are not going to find a more beautiful example.--$395.

Extremely rare, excavated "BULLET STRUCK" cast brass, ornate pommel cap from a Federal Infantry Officer's sword. The bullet struck in such a way that it curled the heavy brass cap inward and broke the iron sword tang off inside. This was recovered many years ago by Dr. Rees Buttram on private property near Chickamauga, GA. Dr. Buttram recovered many rare and valuable artifacts, but this little item was one of his all time favorites.--$250.SOLD

Excellent, excavated, desk display consisting of an exploded 12-lb. Bormann canonball that has been nicely cleaned, coated and has the threaded fuse hole exposed and is filled with excavated bullets all from here at the Battle of Stones River.--$85.

Extremely rare to recover, excavated pewter, Civil War Era scarificator. This example was recovered many years ago from a Confederate trash pit in an 1863 Army of Tennessee camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee. The scarificator is complete, only lacking the original rubber tube. There is a very similar example on display at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Institute of Pathology. In almost 50 years searching for Civil War artifacts, this is the only example that I have ever seen recovered.SOLD

Ornate iron candleholder recovered from an 1863 Confederate camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.--$85.SOLD

Excavated, .36 cal., "Manhattan" revolver, double cavity bullet mold. The mold has been soaked in penetrating oil and gradually returned to being able to open and close. We have included two correct battlefield recovered bullets with the mold for display. The mold was recovered from an 1863 Federal Cavalry camp here at Stones River and displays very nicely.--$95.SOLD

Seldom recovered, nice, complete, dug carbine snap swivel. This artifact was recovered from a Joe Wheeler 1863 Confederate Cavalry camp here in Middle Tennessee, but appears to be a captured regulation Federal issue carbine snap sling swivel. It is 100% complete and will be a great compliment to someone's excavated Cavalry exhibit.--$95.SOLD

Exceptionally nice, carved lead, soldier work of art. This is a soldier carved LEAD smoking pipe bowl. It was recovered many years ago by Duffle Peek from an 1863 Polk's Corps Army of Tennessee Infantry camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. This will make a fine centerpiece to someone's carved, Civil War, lead display.--$125.SOLD

Nice , clean, early war date, Model 1840, Ames Musician sword. This is the sword only without scabbard. The blade is marked, "US - 1862 - Ames Mfg Co." The cast brass guard has a pleasing, uncleaned, aged patina.--$295.

1/9th plate, tintype of a young, Union Sergeant with his stripes clearly visible. The image is housed in a 1/2 hard case. This is a seated bust view with arms folded and has nice clarity.--$150.SOLD

Excaxvated, Sharps 4-shot pepperbox. This was recovered in 1958 by Perry Taylor on the old Confederate breastworks, 3 1/2 miles east of Corinth where the breastworks cross the Taylor farm.--$495. SOLD

Very rare to come by - Original .56 cal. double cavity Colt Marked bullet mold for the .56 cal. "Colt Revolving Rifle".--$495.SOLD

Very nice condition excavated cast brass Federal cavalry spur. This was recovered many years ago from the 1863 Federal winter Cavalry camps along Lytle Creek (Camp Stanley) here at Murfreesboro, TN.--$85.

A partial set of Civil War era Dominos in the original wooden container. This was a favorite game for soldiers to pass time around camp and will display nicely in a camp scene display.--$125.SOLD

Very nice condition original Civil War Cavalry Carbine "Bore Brush". This will make a very nice compliment to display with your Civil War carbine display.--$69.

Nice condition Civil War era Whiskey Flask of the type often carried by Civil War Officers (both Union and Confederate). The pewter cap and drinking cup remain in nice condition, but the leather cover that was originally covering the glass is no longer present. Perfect for display in a camp scene exhibit.--$95.SOLD

The good news is that this is an original quite rare War Time image of Confederate Cavalry General John Hunt Morgan. The bad news is that it has been exposed to light over the years and is badly (and I do mean badly) faded, BUT when was the last time that you saw a War Date C.D.V. of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan for.--$69. (not a misprint !!)SOLD

Extremely rare, 1/9th plate, crisp, clear, ruby ambrotype of an early war Federal Infantryman wearing his sky blue great coat with cape, Model 1858 Union canteen with linen sling over his shoulder, and tar cloth haversack hanging under the canteen with tar cloth strap over his shoulder and under the linen canteen sling. I could count on my fingers how many images I have had over the last 40 years with canteen and haversack. If you remove the image from the case and matting, you can see much more of the canteen and haversack. The image is housed in a beautiful condition, 1/9th plate, full gutta percha case. This is a museum quality image.--$450.

Very attractive, .58 cal., Model 1863, type 2, Springfield, 3-band, percussion, rifled musket. The .58 cal. Springfield is often considered the classic representative musket of the American Civil War. This musket has crisp lockplate markings of “Springfield – 1864 – US” and has metal that is just beginning to gray with age. The wood is in nice condition with the normal small dings and marks of field service and a visible inspector cartouche opposite the lockplate. The action remains crisp and locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock. Both sling swivels, long range site, and original ramrod remain intact. The musket has a very pleasing “used but not abused” type appearance and will be a very nice addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,450.

Nice condition, small, leather, Federal percussion capbox. This box is marked with the large “U.S.” on the outside flap and is maker marked “Jewell, Maker, Hartford” on the inside flap. The box has original wool, pick, and original percussion caps still intact on the inside. The closure tab remains intact but is becoming a little weak. Both belt loops remain intact and strong on the reverse.--$225.SOLD

Exceptionally nice, crisp condition, Colt .32 cal., Pocket “Model 1849” 5-shot percussion revolver. The grips are original and in near mint condition with original varnish. The revolver has an all matching serial number of 185464 which is most desirable 1860 production. The cylinder retains 90% original scene and also retains about 60% original silver wash on the trigger guard and backstrap. The barrel is crisply marked “Address Saml Colt – Hartford Conn”. The action remains perfect with crisp mainspring and excellent bore. This revolver turned up in a local estate and was almost certainly Confederate carried. I have included a small display of ammunition and percussion caps to display with the revolver. There are some cased colors remaining in recessed areas.--$1,250.SOLD

This is one of the most sought after of all Confederate notes. It is the February 17, 1864, Confederate $500 note picturing and honoring General Stonewall Jackson. The note is lightly circulated and retains strong, sharp edges all the way around with good color and serial number 16447. This is a note that is becoming increasingly more difficult to acquire.--$395.

Rare - Rare - Rare and beautiful condition excavated Civil War Pewter Medical Syringe. There have been only a handfull of these ever recovered complete, and this one is in great condition. It was recovered about 40 years ago by one of my old digging buddies from a Confederate trash pit located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. These were Polk's Corp - Army of Tennessee 1862 - 1863 winter camps. It is almost identical to the example pictured on page 74 in "Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment" by Dr. Gordon Dammann. In 40 years I have only had 3 or 4 of these complete, and I do believe this is the very nicest one of all. This is going to be a KILLER centerpiece in someone's Medical exhibit.--$295.SOLD

Very attractive uncleaned brown-green patina Richmond Arsenal pattern "C.S." 2-piece saber belt plate. This plate was dug over 30 years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Brandy Station, VA. The two parts were - no doubt - being worn together as they were dug right together and a belt length apart, and the fit is perfect, however, one belt loop is considerably heavier than the other. My guess is that the soldier broke the belt loop on one side or the other, and rounded up the closest fit and match that he could find, and continued wearing the plate. The buckle has excellent display eye appeal.--$2,150.SOLD

Beautiful condition 9-mm French Pinfire revolver. The revolver still has pretty case colors and the ejector rod intact - the loading door intact - folding trigger intact - and I am including two original cartridges to display with the revolver. The South purchased many of these, and we recover the pinfire cartridges from almost every 1863 Confederate camp here.--$695.

Nice crisp albumin photograph of Corp. John A. Gilmore and his 5 brothers along with an individual CDV of Corp. Gilmore. Gilmore was a member of Co. "E" - 9th Ill. Vol. Inf. and was involved at both Battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh.--$195. for BOTH IMAGES

Relic condition "barn find" Model 1860 .44 cal Colt Army revolver. Serial number "33352" which is nice early 1862 - 1863 Civil War production. The action is frozen and grips need some T.L.C. - I am including several .44 cal. Colt bullets that we have recovered here at Stones River to display with it. PRICED AT A BARGAIN !!--$750.SOLD

This is one of the toughest, and most heavily used Civil War Infantry muskets to come by in nice condition - simply because they saw the entire Civil War in active field service. It is the standard .58 cal. Model 1861 Springfield 3-band percussion rifled musket. This musket is an "1862 date" Springfield with a crisp matching date on both the lockplate and barrel. The stock is in very nice condition as well with virtually "zero" burnout around the nipple, and two crisp, deep inspector's cartouches in the stock opposite the lockplate. There is some darkening, and a little minor pitting on the last few inches of the barrel - which I believe could be rubbed out if desired. The original .58 cal. triangular socket bayonet still remains with the musket. I can feel lots of deep rifling in the bore, but very dirty, and needs a good bore brush cleaning. Many historians and collectors consider this weapon to be the classic long arm of the American Civil War.--$3,250.SOLD

Model 1836, .54 caliber, smooth bore, flintlock horse pistol by Asa Waters, Milbury, Ms. There were only 41,000 total of this weapon produced during the period of 1836 to 1844. Although the single shot flintlock pistol was outdated and obsolete by the time of the Civil War, a good number of Confederates carried this weapon due to not being able to acquire anything better or more current. The weapon overall has a smooth, dark, uncleaned, chocolate patina with lockplate markings of "A. Waters - Milbury, Ms. - 1837". The pistol shows clear evidence of being carried with small dings and rounded corners. The mainspring is very weak and needs replacing, and I am including a replacement mainspring with the pistol as well as two excavated .54 cal. musket balls recovered from the Confederate lines here at Stones River. This ancient weapon has a pleasing, aged patina from tip to tip and will be a nice addition to any Confederate display, especially considering it still remains in original flint.--$950.SOLD

Excellent condition, non-excavated, large size, lead-filled, US Oval, Federal cartridge box plate. This is an early "fat letter" style plate. The wire loops on the reverse are perfectly intact, straight, and 2 3/4" apart. If you have a leather US cartridge box needing a box plate, this is a beauty.--$250.

Sharps & Hankins, .32 cal., rimfire pepperbox. This example has smooth, gutta percha grips and is serial number 8401. This example is considered a Model "3-C" and had the largest production (9,000) of any of the Sharps & Hankins pepperbox pistols. This particular example would have been produced around the last year of the Civil War. It is a good, clean example and functions well.-$850.SOLD

58 cal., triangular socket bayonet, correct for .58 cal. Springfield or contract 3-band rifled muskets. The metal is smooth, just beginning to darken with age. It was apparently a private purchase, because there are no US marks.--$195.

TREPHINE - CONICAL CROWN. The Trephine is a type of combination drill and saw that is used in medical operations of the skull to relieve inner cranial pressure due to hemorrhage. These were used quite often during the Civil War, and a similar device is yet used today. This example has a solid, metal handle which suggests it is just after the Civil War Era. It remains in nice condition, and I suspect would still work perfectly today. Volunteers???--$150.SOLD

Beautiful condition, cast brass with applied silver wreaths, Model 1851, Federal Eagle sword belt plate. The face has a nice, aged, bronze patina, and the reverse shows lots of wear around the hook indicating significant field service.--$375.

Very nice condition, original die stamped, brass crossed cannons, Federal Artillery hatpin. All four attachment loops remain intact on the reverse, and the pin has a pleasing, uncleaned, aged, bronze/brown patina.--$195.

Very nice, 8" x 12" display containing three complete sets of Confederate .69 cal. buck and ball. These projectiles were recovered on private property from the Confederate battle line here at Stones River and are displayed with a diagram and complete history of buck and ball ammunition.--$50 for all.SOLD

Beautiful condition, 1862 date, 5 dollar Virginia Treasury Note. This note is in near uncirculated condition with ornate graphics and pretty green overprint. It's tough to find this note in this nice condition.--$75.

Quite rare, early production, .50 cal., percussion, breech loader, single-shot, Smith Carbine. This example is early enough that it is mounted with two sling swivels rather than the later sling ring mounted on the left side of the carbine. The carbine has some gently darkening case colors remaining with a crisp bore, strong main spring, and good action. Smith Carbines were used by the 3rd West Virginia, 7th and 11th Illinois Cavalry, 1st Connecticut Cavalry, 7th and 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 6th and 9th Ohio Cavalry, and 1st Massachusetts Cavalry. This is a private purchase Smith Carbine as advertised by Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham of New York, and being a privately purchased weapon, does not have military inspector cartouches. This is a very nice example of one of the Civil War's more extensively used carbines.--$1,650.SOLD

Absolutely beautiful condition, SILVER framed, intricately engraved, single-shot, percussion pistol from Van Wart & Co. - London, England. Van Wart is the same company that also made buttons for the Confederacy, such as South Carolina State Seals, Georgia State Seals, Confederate Rifleman buttons, as well as others. This is a beautiful, high grade, museum quality weapon.--$1,450.SOLD

Quite rare, early production, .36 cal., Model 1861 Colt Navy Revolver. The Model 1861 Colt Navy Revolver actually has the appearance of a slightly smaller size Model 1860 .44 cal., Colt Army Revolver. This example has a smooth, gently aging, gray/brown patina with some case colors remaining in recessed areas, and has a super early serial number "970" which is all matching including the wedge. The main spring remains strong and has crisp action with about 30% original cylinder scene remaining. This little revolver is much rarer to come by than either the Model 1851, .36 cal., Colt Navy Revolver or the .44 cal., Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. This revolver is in exceptionally nice, crisp condition to be such an early, low, three digit serial number and is a revolver often missing from the Colt lineup in many Civil War collections.--$3,500.SOLD

Excellent condition, non-excavated, coat size, Pennsylvania National Guard. It is in perfect condition with near 100% bright gold gilt. This button has a late war backmark of "Horstmann NY & Philada." A quite rare and beautiful button at a great price.--$125.

CDV of a Rhode Island Cavalry Trooper displayed in a Civil War Era, military motif frame. With this photo, came a perfect condition, Federal cross sabers cavalry hatpin with all four attachment loops intact on the reverse. It is very possible that this is the actual cross sabers hatpin being worn in the photograph.--$450 for the grouping.

Ten year collection of both Union and Confederate excavated cap and cartridge box finials as well as brass scabbard tip finials. There are numerous, cast lead, Confederate finials in the collection with a total of 23 finials. The collection is displayed in a nice quality walnut display case.--$125.SOLD

Very nice condition, Confederate Manufacture "Dog River" CS Cavalry saber and scabbard. The blade has a smooth, attic brown patina, and the grip has original wrap and wire and a beautiful aged bronze patina on the Confederate cast red brass guard. The scabbard is soldered lap seam Confederate construction with heavy brass ring mounts. This saber shows clear evidence of saddle wear and has several small dings and marks from actual field service. Any Confederate collector would be proud to have this Confederate produced Cavalry saber in their collection.--$4,250.

Very nice condition, Model 1851, .36 cal., Colt Navy Model revolver. The revolver has an all matching serial number of 105731 (except for the wedge which is an old replacement). This is most desirable 1861 era production. The Colt barrel markings remain crisp and clear and about 60% of the cylinder scene remains intact. The action is about as crisp as when issued and has deep, sharp rifling. There was at one time a name carved into the brass butt strap with a pen knife, but due to wear, I can't quite make it out. The original walnut grips remain intact with a perfect fit and sharp edges.--$1,850.

Quite scarce, percussion, .31 cal., five - shot, mushroom shaped cylinder, 3" octagonal barrel with a large oval shaped brass trigger guard. This example has excellent condition, original checkered, hard rubber grips. This revolver has early, early production serial number "865". For many years, this revolver was on display at the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, Tennessee, and still has their ID number on the butt. The revolver's markings remain as crisp as when issued. This is one of the nicest condition, .31 cal., percussion Remington - Rider revolvers that has come into the shop in years.--$895.

Fully cased, 1/6th plate, Ambrotype of a standing Union Infantryman. He is wearing a Hardee hat with infantry insignia - enlistedman's Federal frock coat with US beltrig with buckle, breastplate, capbox, and cartridge box. His musket with bayonet affixed is standing alongside him. There is a little haloing around the subject, but the image remains reasonably clear, and all his equipment can be easily seen.--$295.

Quite scarce, Confederate, September 2, 1861, $50 note. This note pictures Moneta seated by a treasure chest with a sailor on the lower left. It is serial number 1157. This note was removed from circulation and cut-canceled.--$95.

Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, Union Officer's "Maine" State Seal uniform button. This button has a small letter "Waterbury Scovill" backmark with shank intact and virtually 100% bright gold gilt.--$75.

One of the rarest of all Federal buttons, coat size, 2-piece, Federal Topographical Engineer. This is a 23 mm with backmark, "D. Evans & Co. - Attleboro, Mass." This button is flawless with virtually 100% bright gold gilt.--$595.

Absolutely perfect condition, Civil War Officer's, false embroidered, die stamped brass, crossed sabers, Cavalry hat insignia. The reverse is perfect as well with all four brass attachment loops intact. We have recovered this exact style hat insignia from both Union and Confederate Cavalry camps.--$395.SOLD

Excellent condition, non-excavated, officer's shaving mug. I have recovered a number of these exactly like this mug from 1863 Union and Confederate camps.--$125.SOLD

Beautiful condition, Civil War Federal Infantry Officer's gilt embroidered bugle hat insignia. You won't find a more perfect, nice example.--$295.

Nice condition, Model 1855, .58 cal., Federal, leather cartridge box. The box remains quite pliable with the original lead-filled US cartridge box plate (with a rich, aged, bronze patina), and the two original cartridge tins remaining intact inside. The brass finial, leather closure tab, and both belt loops all remain completely intact as well. This is going to make a very nice addition to someone's Civil War collection.--$650.

Very nice condition, Confederate "Dog River" CS Cavalry saber in original, brass-mounted, metal scabbard. The blade has a smooth, gently aging, gray/brown patina with classic Confederate unstopped fuller. The blade was sharpened during the Civil War Era, and to this day, has an edge that will nearly shave you. (General Nathan Bedford Forrest's Cavalry is quite well known for this practice.) The guard has an aged, bronze patina with classic Confederate high copper content. The grip has original, single-strand, iron wire, and a portion of the original leather wrap with the remaining area worn to polished wood. The scabbard remains in beautiful condition with heavy brass mounts and a lead-filled lap seam running from top to bottom. It has a deep, uncleaned, chocolate brown, attic patina.   This is a Confederate saber that anyone would be proud to have on their wall.--$4,250.

Very attractive, 1847 date, 6-shot, Pepperbox revolver. The metal has a gently aging, gray/brown patina with original engraving remaining visible. The revolver has a 3 1/2-inch barrel and is marked, "Allen's Patent - 1847". The original walnut grips remain intact and in very nice condition. The revolver's only negative is that it needs a new mainspring. A very nice looking little Pepperbox priced reasonably, and with just a little TLC, can be a great little revolver.--$425.SOLD

Quite rare, coat size, non-excavated, CF-1A, 3-piece staff, California State Seal, uniform button. The button has 100% bright gold gilt on the face, and the shank intact on the reverse. The backmark is small letters "Scovill Mf'g Co. - Waterbury". This is a quite rare Civil War date button to come by.--$295.SOLD

Extremely rare, excavated, "Sardine Lid" style, stamped brass, CS rounded corner, waist belt plate. This was recovered many years ago on private property near the Wilderness Battlefield in Virginia, and has been in the personal collection of Civil War author, Charlie Harris, for many, many years. The plate is very solid and has nice eye appeal with a chocolate brown patina, but does have a couple of light ripples across the plate likely from being somewhat bent in the past. The reverse has solder marks where the hooks once were, but the hooks are no longer present.--$3,450.SOLD

Massive, Confederate, D-Guard bowie measuring 24 inches overall with an 18 1/2 inch blade. It has a beautiful, never cleaned, chocolate brown patina with its original walnut grip perfectly intact. In the words of Crocodile Dundee - "NO---this is a knife!!"--$1,750.SOLD

The LeMat revolver has been termed "a self-contained arsenal of devastation." The LeMat revolver had a massive cylinder containing nine rounds of .42 caliber, and beneath the revolver's primary barrel is a second barrel being a .64 gauge shotgun. The hammer had a selector switch which determined if you were firing the regular projectiles in the cylinder or the shotgun barrel. Many of the most famous Confederate Generals of the Civil War, as well as Confederate President Jefferson Davis, carried a LeMat. This particular LeMat is serial number "1771". The revolver originally surfaced in Ohio and was a trophy brought back home by a Union soldier. The metal has a smooth, dark patina, with an all-matching serial number. The original walnut grip has all manner of intricate silver inlay. It remains in "as brought home" condition and is missing the loading lever and the hammer selector device allowing one to fire the shotgun. The weapon remains in nice enough condition to totally warrant restoration. Here is your chance to own one of the most famous and deadly weapons of the American Civil War at a very reasonable price.--$7,850.SOLD

Chocolate brown, fresh out of a Wisconsin attic, first type, .54 cal., percussion breech loading, single shot, Merrill carbine. This example is a very early serial number 1657 with matching serial number on all parts. The action still works properly, but the mainspring is nothing like as strong as it once was. There is lots of rifling left, but the bore is chocolate brown and looks to have not been cleaned in a century. A number of hard fighting Union Cavalry regiments were armed with the Merrill carbine, including the 1st, 5th, and 18th New York, 11th, 17th, and 18th Pennsylvania, 1st New Jersey, 7th Indiana, 1st and 3rd Wisconsin, and 27th Kentucky. Some markings can be seen through the thick, brown patina and tasteful cleaning will, no doubt, produce more. This is a good, honest, first type Merrill carbine that has the looks of sitting in the closet untouched for the last 150 years.--$1,295.SOLD

Massive, .69 cal., percussion "Horse Pistol". This is a Belgium import and was almost certainly Confederate carried. The South traded cotton for these antiquated "Old Hand Cannons". Over the years, I have had several Confederate images where the subject had a massive horse pistol of this style stuck behind their belt. I have no doubt that, if you loaded this thing with buck, you would surely be able to take out everything in a 20-foot area. This is guaranteed to be a great conversation piece in your collection.--$650.

Nice condition, .32 caliber, rimfire, Smith and Wesson, Model #2, old Model Army revolver. The revolver remains in very nice condition with crisp action and some original case colors in recessed areas. This is the more desirable 6-inch, octagonal, long barrel model. Many Civil War officers, who were able to afford one, carried the Model #2 Smith and Wesson as their personal sidearm. There were a total of 77,155 of these revolvers produced. The serial number of this revolver falls at the end of the Civil War period and the beginning of the Wild West Era. The notorious western gunslinger, "Wild Bill" Hickok, while Marshall of Deadwood, was carrying a Model #2 Army the night he was shot. This is a very nice example of quite an historic weapon.--$895.

Exceptional, fully cased, 1/6th plate, tintype of a well equipped Federal Cavalry trooper. He has a Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt Army revolver across his chest and an 1840 Heavy Cavalry saber standing alongside. He is also wearing a regulation Model 1851 Eagle sword belt rig and has a clearly visible crossed sabers hatpin on his cap. The image is cased in a beautiful, patriotic, Gutta Percha, "UNION" case. The case is marked, "Littlefield, Parsons & Co." patent union cases. Only a few images per year this nice come along.--$750.SOLD

Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, Confederate Officer's droop wing button. This button was recovered over 40 years ago by Dr. Rees Buttram on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia. It has a smooth, chocolate brown patina - nice crisp detail - and even has the brass shank intact on the reverse.--$275.

Excavated, coat size, Confederate 2-piece, iron back, Infantry button. This button was recovered from Polk's Corps, winter 1862 - 1863, camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee. It has a smooth, brown patina, and the iron back remains completely intact.--$95.

Quite rare "From Life" CDV of Confederate Brigadier General Humphrey Marshall. General Marshall was from Kentucky and was very active during the Civil War Era, both militarily and politically.--$125.

Quite odd "Blob Top" .58 cal., 1 ring (actually 1 1/2 rings) drop Richmond Arsenal Gardner. This bullet is crude enough that it very well could be a field mold.--$20.

Very nice condition, original, February 20, 1863, $100 Confederate loan bond. The bond pictures a Confederate soldier leaning against a tree and has eight original coupons remaining intact. It will frame up beautifully.--$150.

Original .54, paper wrap round ball cartridge. This would be an excellent compliment to display with your Model 1816 or Model 1842 horse pistol.--$85.

Excellent condition, uncirculated, or near uncirculated, February 17, 1864 issue, $50 Confederate note picturing President Jefferson Davis in the center. This is an early serial number of "461".--$115.

Beautiful condition, uncirculated, March 13, 1862 issue $5 Virginia Treasury note. This note is serial number "1331" and couldn't be more perfect.--$95.

Very - very nice condition Model 1852 Federal Naval Officer's Sword and Scabbard. The blade is beautiful with deep - crisp engraving from top to bottom. The guard has a rich never cleaned thick bronze - brown patina, and the grip has the original sharkskin weap and wire. The blade is bright with sparkling bright engraving and is marked "Philadelphia" and would have been also marked "Horstmann" - but that mark has been intentionally removed. The leather scabbard is exceptionally nice with "coiled rope" ring mounts and a Dolphin drag. What a fantastic gift this would be for that Naval person in your family.--$1,250.

Very nice condition, Model 1840, "Old Wristbreaker," heavy cavalry saber and scabbard. This was just brought in from the local area and was almost certainly Confederate carried. Model 1840's were extensively carried during the Civil War by both Union and Confederate Cavalry. The famous Southern Cavalry Commander, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, carried one as did many of the men in his command. This example has a nice, clean, unmarked blade just beginning to darken a little with age. The cast brass, 3-branch guard remains in excellent condition with a smooth, aged, bronze patina. The grip retains a good portion of original wrap and wire but the leather is wearing through in some areas on the high points. This is a very nice example of the saber most carried by Confederate Cavalry. This family had numerous members that were in the 8th Tennessee Cavalry - C.S.A. and quite likely was carried by one of them.--$795.SOLD

SUPER NICE 100 % bright gold gilt Federal 23mm Coat Size non-excavated Engineer's button. This is a EG6H in Albert with a "Horstmann" backmark. Just a perfect, beautiful button with the shank intact and straight.--$225.SOLD

Dug matching pair of excavated Confederate Private Purchase cast brass Cavalry spurs. These were recovered from the camp of the 7th Tennessee Cavalry - C.S.A. on private property near the Hatchie River in North Mississippi.--$595.

Absolutely screamingly beautiful 24 mm Confederate staff officer - "H. T. & B. - Manchester" with not less than 99.95 % BRIGHT gold gilt. In 40 years, this could be the nicest one that I have ever had.--$650.

Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, Confederate Officer "CSA" button. This is a CS81-B in Albert, the reverse is backmarked "Superior Quality," and the shank remains perfectly intact.--$225.

Excavated circular Federal eagle breastplate recovered from what is now the "Burton Hills" development at the Battle of Nashville, TN. MANY years ago.-- 2nd Day Fighting.--$125.

Just brought in today - VERY nice .36 cal. Model 1851 Colt Navy Revolver. The revolver has a smooth gently ageing grey patina with an all matching serial number of "149088" (except for the wedge which is an old replacement). This is very desirable mid-war early 1863 production and still functions perfectly. There are traces of original cylinder scene, and I can faintly see some initials cut into the brass buttplate. It has lots of original bore remaining.--$1,650.

Original Saturday, June 20, 1863 issue of "Harper's Weekly - Journal Of Civilization". Very interesting and intertaining content warning that the War has been carried North and something huge and pivotal was about to happen (and that would VERY soon prove to be Gettysburg !!) The ads are great, and I am attempting to order me some "Sterling's Ambrosia" TONIGHT !!!--$65.

Just brought into the shop earlier today. Nice condition regulation Federal small leather percussion cap box. The box is faintly "Baker" maker marked on the inside flap and has a beautiful gilted Federal Eagle "I" button affixed on the outside flap. Really a pretty one.--$185.

Dropped .69 cal. Confederate Belgium minie recovered from the Confederate battle line here at Stones River by Arnold Alexander. It has never even been washed and Arnold dug it off his own farm located here at Stones River.--$38.

Group of 6 excavated cannon friction primers. These were recovered many years ago by Mark Swann from a cannon position behind the Stone Wall at the Battle of Nashville, TN.--$175. for all 6

Complete, excavated, cast brass, Confederate, Cavalry spur. This was recovered many years ago, and has a smooth olive green patina with remnants of the iron rowel. The spur has traits leading one to think that it is likely a product of Leech and Rigdon of Memphis, Tennessee.--$295.

From Life Anthony CDV of John Bankhead Magruder (May 1, 1807 – February 19, 1871). He was a career military officer who served in the armies of three nations. He was a U.S. Army officer in the Mexican-American War, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and a postbellum general in the Imperial Mexican Army. Known as "Prince John" to his army friends, Magruder was most noted for his actions in delaying Federal troops during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign through elaborate ruses that gave Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan the impression that the Confederates had more forces than in actuality, and in successfully defending Galveston, Texas, against the Union Army and Navy early in 1863. The CDV has been trimmed to fit a 1/6th plate tintype case.--$125.SOLD

Excellent condition, United Confederate Veteran "Delegate" badge from the April 25, 1906, "U.C.V." Reunion at New Orleans, Louisiana.--$150.

RARE KLI 'Keene Light Infantry' militia canteen (circa 1840) as shown and described in Sylvia and O'Donnells classic Canteen. Reference on page 80. Canteen exhibits just light abrasions to original paint on convex front and and flat back and could easily hold water today. All strap guides solidly in place and the original partial cork stopper remains in place. Canteen measures 4 and 3/4" high and 1 15/16ths" wide. Just a RARE opportunity to own one of the better marked examples from our early American Militia Units from New Hampshire.--$575.

Seldom seen, .36 cal., Navy Model revolver manufactured by Mass. Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, under "Adams Patent". It is estimated that only about 1,000 of these weapons were produced and were all produced between 1856 and 1860. They have checkered walnut grips much like their European counterpart. Most of these that I have seen surface have turned up in the South. This example is in relatively good condition, but the revolver does show considerable "field wear" and is missing the loading lever. Its well known English counterpart made by Adams and Kerr was quite extensively carried by Confederates. As far as I can remember, this is one of only about the third or fourth example of this revolver that I have in 40 years ever had.--$895.

From life Anthony C.D.V. of General William "Extra Billy"Smith. It I remember correctly, Gen. Smith was the oldest Confederate General to command in the field. His nickname of "Extra Billy" came from his time with the railroad charging "Extra" for some side line pickups. The image has been trimmed to fit a photo album or a 1/6th plate frame. Quite a rare Confederate image with reduced price for being trimmed.--$125.SOLD

Excellent condition non-excavated coat size Federal Eagle "R" button. This is a flawless button with 100 % bright gold gilt, and with an "Extra Quality" backmark. The shank remains intact and straight on the reverse. They just don't come any nicer.--$125.SOLD

Very nice condition, Confederate, February 17, 1864, $100 note. This note is generally referred to as the "Lucy Pickens" one hundred. The note shows very little circulation with good edges and sharp detail.--$125.

Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, Vermont State Seal, Civil War uniform button. This button has near 100% bright gold gilt and an R.M.D.C. Scovill backmark on the reverse with the shank perfectly intact as issued.--$85.

Excavated, medium size, lead-filled, Martingale Heart. This was recovered during the early 1970's on private property near the Antietam Battlefield. It was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry position. There is a small amount of lead flaking from the bottom tip on the reverse side of the Martingale.--$295.

Very nice condition, excavated, lead-filled, Federal artillery rosette. The face has a very nice, never cleaned, brown/green patina, and the reverse has full lead and one attachment hook remaining intact. This rosette was recovered from a Federal camp near Brandy Station, Virginia, a number of years ago.--$65.

Beautiful condition, excavated, stamped brass, rectangular, South Carolina State Seal waist belt plate. This buckle was recovered on private property during the early 1980's by Cecil Hopper from a South Carolina Infantry camp located near Charleston, SC. The plate has a completely uncleaned, brown-green woods patina with a very crisp strike. This will be a fine addition to any Confederate buckle collection.--$3,450.

Nice condition "CS" marked, Roman style, Confederate Artillery short sword. This example has a smooth, chocolate brown blade with a rich, aged, bronze patina on the massive, cast copper/brass guard. The guard is marked "CS" in the center of the cross guard on each side and also has a recessed star cast into each side of the pommel. Many collectors believe this pattern Confederate Artillery sword is likely to have been made at the Selma Confederate Armory.--$3,250.SOLD

Absolutely beautiful E.J. Johnston (of Macon, GA), Confederate manufactured, short Artillery sword. This type sword is easily recognizable by its concentric ring pattern on the cast brass guard. The cast guard is cast from typical Confederate high copper alloy material. The blade is in very nice condition, with a smooth, chocolate patina, and several typical Confederate casting impurity areas. The cast brass guard has an absolutely beautiful rich, aged-never cleaned-bronze patina. This is a Confederate manufactured sword that rarely comes up for sale.--$1,950.SOLD

Drop-dead beautiful condition, excavated, super scarce "WISCONSIN" stamped brass state pin. This pin was recovered on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia. Wisconsin is one of the toughest of the state hat pins to acquire, and this is an absolute beauty.--$750.

Beautiful condition non-excavated "Military Mofif" brass pistol powder flask. This flask is approximately 6 inches tall, and would be perfect to display with a Colt Pocket Model or Navy Model revolver. The flask has never been cleaned, and has the prettiest rich, dark bronze aged patina that you could ever hope for.--$425.

Excavated, standard large size, Confederate fork tongue frame buckle, measuring 2 3/4" wide by 4" long. This plate has a smooth, brown/green, woods patina and was recovered from a Confederate Infantry camp in central Virginia. When originally recovered, the plate had a break in one corner which is likely why it was discarded. The break has been professionally stabilized, and you can't even find where it is located. This plate displays very nicely.--$750.SOLD

Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, Confederate Officer "CSA" button. This is a CS81-B in Albert, the reverse is backmarked "Superior Quality," and the shank remains perfectly intact.--$225

Quite rare, "From Life" CDV of Confederate Secretary of State, Judah P. Benjamin. Also included is a very nice condition, February 17, 1864, issue CS $2 note which pictures Secretary Benjamin on the right hand side. This is quite a rarity to see these two artifacts offered together.--$275 for both.SOLD

Beautiful condition, early battlefield pick-up, Confederate, cast-brass, private purchase spur. The spur has a rich, never cleaned, aged, bronze patina with a large iron rowel remaining completely intact. This is a really nice spur.--$295.

Very nice condition, Civil War date (January 21, 1862) ornate $100 note from the "State of New York - Ilion Bank - Herkimer County." This note has beautiful graphics with an Indian warrior on the left side and a maiden pictured in the upper right.--$75.

1/6th plate, tintype of a double-armed, young Union Infantry soldier. He is wearing his US beltrig with a sideknife stuck behind his belt and his Springfield musket at his side. This image is in a 1/2 hard case and has very good content, but is unfortunately darker than we would like for it to be. Even though somewhat dark, it is still a very nice image.--$195.

Quite rare and sought after, Confederate $100, December, 1862 "Negroes Chopping Cotton" note (T-41). This is a circulated note, but remains in complete, sound condition and has two interest paid stamps on the reverse.--$150.

Very scarce "T-14" September 2, 1861, $50 note. This note pictures Moneta seated by a treasure chest with a sailor on the lower left. It has been removed from circulation by being "cut canceled." The note remains in nice condition but is somewhat uneven cut above the "$50". Apparently the ladies cutting notes that day were a bit hungover.--$95.

Quite ornate non-regulation Model 1850 Federal Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard. The blade is clean, just beginning to gray with age, and easily visible engraving remains. The guard is iron and quite ornate with the "cut-out eagle and U.S. and E. Pluribus Unum". The original sharkskin and wire remains perfectly intact on the grip. The scabbard has a slick brown aged patina with only a couple of small dings from use. A nice honest example that has clearly seen field service.--$895.

Good solid .54 cal. "Standard Model" Burnside carbine. This is serial number "9586" and is matching between the barrel and the breech block. The wood has two clearly visible inspector cartouches and has the normal dings and marks of actual field service. The action works correctly, and decent rifling remains. The metal is clean with just light graying with age. There is one guide screw missing from the breech area of the carbine that would not be difficult to replace.   All in all - I would grade this a solid "upper mid-grade" example.--$1,295.

1/6th plate tintype of a fully equipped, Federal Infantry Enlistedman. This is a standing view wearing a 9-button frock coat with US beltrig and cartridge box at his side. His musket with bayonet stands in front of him. The photograph is taken in front of a patriotic backdrop with tents, canons, and flags. The photograph is housed in a 1/2 hard case and remains in good stable condition with no flaking at all. The only negative is the image is unfortunately darker than what would be ideal. Even though dark, the image has great content and would be a nice addition to a collection.--$175.

Extremely rare CDV of Sgt. Newton Cannon of Williamson County, Tennessee, who was a member of the 11th Tennessee Cavalry and author of the regimental history entitled The Reminiscences of Newton Cannon. Sgt. Newton Cannon was the son of a well known previous Governor of the State of Tennessee. This photo was taken at Giers Gallery in Nashville, TN. In 40 years, this is only the second image of Sgt. Newton Cannon that I have ever had. This image is out of the massive 50-year collection of Mr. Herbert Harper of Franklin, TN. It will likely be many years before you get another chance at a CDV of Sgt. Newton Cannon.--$295.SOLD

Very nice collection of 20 carved and whittled bullets, both US and CS, recovered over the last 20 years from Union and Confederate camps around Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The collection is nicely displayed in a glass riker case. All 20 for $125.

Very nice condition, Model 1840, "Old Wristbreaker," heavy cavalry saber and scabbard. This was just brought in from the local area and was almost certainly Confederate carried. Model 1840's were extensively carried during the Civil War by both Union and Confederate Cavalry. The famous Southern Cavalry Commander, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, carried one as did many of the men in his command. This example has a nice, clean, unmarked blade just beginning to darken a little with age. The cast brass, 3-branch guard remains in excellent condition with a smooth, aged, bronze patina. The grip retains original wrap and wire but is wearing through in some areas on the high points. This is a very nice example of the saber most carried by Confederate Cavalry.--$795.

Excavated, medium size, lead-filled, Martingale Heart. This Martingale was recovered many years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp in Central Virginia. The perimeter of the heart was eroded away and frayed in some areas when recovered. It has been professionally restored and stabilized. Confederate used Martingale Hearts are very seldom recovered anymore. Although this one does have a little restoration work, it is very sound and displays beautifully.--$195.

Absolutely pristine, beautiful condition, non excavated, coat size, Wisconsin State Seal Federal Officer's 3-piece Staff style button. It has excellent, crisp detail and near 100% bright gold gilt. The shank remains intact on the reverse and has a "Waterbury Scovill" backmark. This example is about as perfect as you are going to find.--$225.

Excellent condition, excavated, regulation, Federal Cavalry spur. This spur was recovered on private property from Camp Stanley, which was the 1863 Federal Cavalry winter camp here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The spur has an interesting modification in that the standard rowel has been replaced by a very sharp, brass, spike like object. Apparently this cavalry soldier had a horse requiring "extra stimulation". I tried this on Nita, and it really works (only once)!!--$65.

Excavated, cuff size, Federal Navy button. This button was recovered many years ago from a Federal Camp on private property near Mobile, Alabama. The face has crisp detail and about 30% gold gilt. The reverse is solid, but is missing the shank.--$25.

Excellent condition, excavated, creamy white, dropped, 5-point, "Swaged Base" .58 cal. 3-ring Minie. The swage marks in the base of the Minie are actually from the lathe chuck that held the bullet in place while the three rings were cut in rather than molded in. This is a beautiful example.--$18.

.69 cal., leather cartridge box recently brought into the shop that is of the pre-Civil War type that carried .69 cal. musket ball or buck and ball ammunition. The box remains quite pliable and has the US plate removed, which is to be expected considering it almost certainly saw CS service. This is a typical cartridge box that a Confederate soldier would have carried with one of the early .69 cal, Model 1816 muskets converted from flint to percussion. This box sings "Dixie" so loud that you need earplugs to even hold it!!--$395.SOLD

Excavated, cast brass, Confederate "snake motif" sword hanger. This was recovered many years ago by Wayne Tucker from a Confederate camp on private property near Mobile, Alabama.--$45.

Excavated, lead-filled, floral pattern, Cavalry rosette. This was recovered many years ago from an 1863 Confederate Cavalry camp located on private property just south of Murfreesboro, TN.--$65.SOLD

Excellent condition, non-excavated, stamped brass, "Hardee" hatpin. The pin remains in near perfect condition with both attachment loops remaining intact on the reverse.--$175.SOLD

Excellent condition, February 17, 1864, $20 Confederate note. This is serial# 7890 and appears to be in uncirculated or near-uncirculated condition. This note pictures the standing State Capitol at Nashville, TN.--$85.

Quite unusual reunion ribbon. This is a gold Civil War Reunion Ribbon from the "Cavalry Corps Association". This is a fairly rare ribbon as I have only had a couple other of these over the years.--$65.

Excellent condition, excavated, .45 cal., Confederate Kerr 3-ring projectile. This was recovered over 40 years ago by Calvin Sharp on private property near Ft. Donelson.--$55.

Excavated, coat size, "CS 5" Confederate Droop Wing Eagle Staff Officer's button. The button remains solid as a rock with the rare "Rivet'd & Solderd" backmark. The face has crisp detail, nicely outlined with gold gilt, but does unfortunately have a light press at the eagle's chest. This is a backmark that you rarely see recovered.--$250.

Quite rare, mint unissued, 1840 era "Puppy Paw Hook" pattern, large oval, US waist belt plate. The belt is as nice and pliable as when issued, and the early style US buckle is a beauty.--$695.

Original, 1862 date, $1000 Confederate Loan Bond. The bond remains in very nice condition with 30 original coupons remaining and was issued November 4, 1862. This is a quite rare issue Confederate bond that is going to frame beautifully.--$125.

Excellent condition, fully cased, 1/9th plate, early war, ruby ambrotype of a seated Federal enlistedman with his .44 cal. Remington revolver across his chest. This is an exceptionally nice quality, clear, early Civil War cased image.--$350.SOLD

Cool little Reunion badge and ribbon with a suspended gilted brass stirrup indicating Cavalry of course. The unit and event date would have been in the cross bar, but has fallen out somewhere along the way. A cool little Cavalry ribbon and a fun research project!!--$50.

Very attractive excavated large oval lead filled "SNY" waist belt plate. This plate was recovered on private property near Cold Harbor over 20 years ago. The face is complete , and has a pretty brown-green patina with good crisp detail. The reverse is lead filled, and all three attachment hooks remaining intact. At the time this plate was recovered the lead on the reverse was flaking a bit along one edge. This has been professionally stabilized, and this is now a very nice plate that most any collector would be very proud to have in his collection.--$650.

After almost 30 years of relic hunting, local relic hunter Larry Hutchison finally put one over the left field wall. About an hour ago, Larry recovered this beautiful Breckenridge style Oval CS Waist Belt Plate. "Congratulations" to a very deserving guy whose continuing efforts FINALLY really paid off!!!

Very nice display of three excavated artifacts recovered many years ago from private property near Shiloh. The display consists of a folding iron scissor type bullet mold holding an original ball - a beautiful excavated coat-size Federal Infantry Officer's button with 90% bright gold gilt - and lastly, a rare excavated large size crossed cannons artillery stamped brass hat insignia. The hat pin was missing one tip when recovered, and that has been restored for display.--$250 for the entire display.

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful high grade 1840 era Militia Officer's sword and scabbard. The pommel cap is an intricate, finely detailed gilted cast brass eagle, as is the sword's cast brass cross guard. BOTH the brass scabbard and the blade have finely detailed engraving, and the grip is very old ivory. Only a high ranking officer would have carried a sword of this fine grade. Anyone that comes to look at your collection will stop in their tracks when they get to this one. Swords of this type were carried by both Union and Confederate High Ranking Officers.--$1,850.

Exceptionally nice condition, leather cartridge box by "J. Davy & Co. - Newark NJ". An excellent item to display with your .44 cal. Colt revolver or your .44 cal. Remington revolver. The box remains very pliable with very little flaking at all.--$295.

Stamped brass, top bar to a "G.A.R." (Grand Army of the Republic) ribbon and bar. There are fragments of the original ribbon on the back of the bar. This was found in the attic of a Civil War Era Ohio home and has a rich, never cleaned, aged patina.--$38.

Very nice condition, excavated, dropped, 12 mm, long pattern, French pinfire revolver cartridge. This would be an excellent addition to your excavated Civil War projectile collection, or if you happen to have an original Civil War pinfire revolver, would display nicely with it as well.--$25.

Excellent condition, excavated, .577 cal., Enfield bullet with a crisp, "57" base marking with the original boxwood plug in place in the base (and as you can see, the boxwood plug can be removed).--$25.

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.--$225.

Pristine, non-excavated, pair of brass, Federal, enlistedman's shoulder epaulets. The epaulets are completely intact with both attaching tabs underneath as well as the brass, sew-on clips to attach the epaulets to the uniform. If you have a nice Federal shell jacket or enlistedman's frock coat, these will be perfect to complete your display.--$375. for the pair.

Very rare to recover, coat size, low convex, iron reverse, Western Theater "C" (Cavalry) button. The button has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face and a rusty iron reverse. This rare style Confederate Cavalry button is often very fragile when recovered. This example is solid as can be.--$375.

Extremely rare, "Henry Derringer" contract "common rifle." This example has a smooth, brown overall attic patina and has lockplate markings of "US - Derringer - Philada." There were a total of only a few thousand of H. Derringer Contract Arms ever produced. This is an example of a Derringer common rifle converted from Flintlock to Percussion for Civil War use. The weapon is out of a local Southern estate and was almost certainly Confederate carried. The rifle remains completely functional and appears to be original from tip to tip.--$1,850.SOLD

Very nice condition, 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.

Very nice condition, excavated, dropped, .69 cal., 2-ring Prussian projectile. This was recovered from an Ohio Infantry camp here at Murfreesboro occupied in 1863 following the Battle of Stones River.--$35.

Very nice condition, excavated, .45 cal., dropped, 3-ring Kerr projectile. This was recovered by Mr. Calvin Sharp on private property near Ft. Donelson.--$48.

Beautiful condition, excavated, dropped, Confederate, 4-ring, Prussian projectile. This bullet was recovered on private property from Wharton's 8th Texas Cavalry position at Knob Gap, Tennessee. This is a tough bullet to find in nice condition.--$48.

Pair of excavated Federal Cavalry Carbine cartridges recovered from Granny White Gap - Battle of Nashville.--$85 for the pair.

Excavated set of three Enfield Towers projectiles, including a standard .577 cal. cone cavity Enfield, an excellent dropped .69 cal. plug base Towers, and by far the rarest, an excavated dropped tall pattern deep cone cavity Atlanta Arsenal Towers. These were all recovered from Confederate Camps on private property near Corinth, MS.--$115. for all three.

Group of three excavated, Confederate CS Gardner projectiles. The group consists of a dropped excellent .54 cal. Gardner, a nice dropped .58 cal. Gardner, and a .69 cal. Gardner that has one nice display side and a damaged skirt on the reverse side. These were recovered from General Lucius Polk's CS 1863 Brigade Camp located near Tullahoma, TN.--$75. for all three.

Perfect like new condition, rare, out of print, Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874, by Sydney C. Kerksis. This is one of the best and most sought after of all reference books.--$95.

Excellent condition excavated stamped brass Company letter "I" worn on the kepi.--$48.

Very nice condition excavated "Drop" .577 cal. Enfield projectile with the scarce "L" (London) base mark. This was recovered from the Confederate Battle Line here at Stones River a good many years ago.--$25.

Excavated pair of Confederate "Polygonal cavity" cannon ball fragments. One is the pentagon and the other is the diamond. They were recovered at the site of the 1864 "Battle of the Cedars" here at Murfreesboro -- A different battle entirely from the 1862/1863 Battle of Stones River.--$48. for both

Nice condition, .32 cal., Model 1849, Colt 5-shot pocket revolver. The metal remains clean with very little pitting whatsoever. The barrel is marked "Address Sam'l. Colt - New York City". It has an all matching serial number of 130138 which is good early 1855 - 1856 production. It retains good action and about 60% - 70% original cylinder scene intact. The revolver has original walnut grips with 90% original lacquer.--$1,150.

Regulation, Federal, Model 1858, smooth type canteen with original butternut colored wool cover and original stopper with chain. The cover on this canteen is considerably nicer than most with only one or two small moth holes. Every Civil War collection should have a nice original canteen.--$295.

Excavated, 4-piece, cast brass "Rifleman's Buckle." This buckle is out of the well-known Civil War author, Charlie Harris's, collection. The buckle was recovered from a Confederate Camp near Atlanta, Georgia. The cast brass keepers to the buckle were recovered from one camp, and the interlocking two-piece center section from a different camp. Therefore, the patinas are a bit different. It is difficult to find this buckle with all four pieces.--$325.

Very nice condition, non-excavated, stamped brass, Federal Infantry bugle hatpin. Displayed with the bugle is a small, stamped brass, 1/2 inch Company letter "G". They are displayed in much the same way they would appear on a Federal Kepi.--$135.

Excavated, heavy cast brass, Confederate Cavalry spur. This spur was recovered from the 1863 camp of Starnes Confederate Cavalry. The spur is quite heavy and is worn in such a way that it is clear that it was worn on the left boot.--$195.

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, big great-coat size, gilted, Federal Eagle button. This is a "really big" Eagle button and has an Extra Quality backmark with shank intact.--$35.

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, early fat letter style, large size US Oval waist belt plate with puppy-paw style hooks. The face has a rich, aged, bronze patina with the typical small dings and marks of actual field service. The reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks intact.--$295.SOLD

Early battlefield pick-up, 5-ring, Federal, bullseye canteen.   This canteen is out of the 50-year collection of Mr. Herbert Harper of Franklin, Tennessee. There is an old "Antietam" label on the canteen and a couple of old nail holes where it was once on a relic board. This relic displays very, very well.--$175.

Quite scarce, circular, celluloid, Delegate badge from the "Grand Camp C.V. of VA" held at Pulaski, Virginia, October 11th - 13th, 1899. This badge has the unusual motif of the Confederate battle flag crossed with the State Seal of Virginia flag. The badge is backmarked "Whitehead and Hoag". This is a Virginia badge that you will not often encounter.--$150.

Mint condition, cased set of gilted, Federal, cuff size buttons. One of the buttons is a cuff size Infantry officer and the second button is a cuff size Artillery officer.--$65 for the pair.

Absolutely mint condition deck of Civil War "Great Mogul" playing cards. This set is the rarer blue in color. The wrap remains perfect, and the original seal has never been broken.--$395.

Beautiful, near mint condition, complete deck of "Great Mogul" Civil War playing cards. This is the red deck. This deck remains in the original wrapper, and the tape seal has never even been broken. This will be a museum quality addition to someone's Civil War collection.--$395.

Excellent condition, Confederate T14 $50, September 2, 1861, $50 C.S. note. This is the note generally referred to as the "Moneta seated by treasure chest" $50. It is a note that you do not commonly encounter.--$125.

Scarce to come by - Very nice condition Model 1855 leather cartridge box for rifled .69 cal. ammunition. The box remains pliable with both roller buckles - closure tab - both belt loops - large size U.S. oval boxplate - and both .69 cal. cartridge tins. Perfect to display with your rifled Model 1816 conversion musket, or your rifled .69 cal. Model 1842 musket. This is a very difficult box to find in nice condition.--$795.SOLD

Out of Print forever, and a rarity to come by. This is the red "Field Artillery of the Civil War" by "Dickey - George". It is in virtually "New Condition".--$150.

Beautiful excavated large size oval "VMM" (Volunteer Maine Militia) cartridge boxplate. This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property near Port Hudson, LA. The face has a slick chocolate brown patina and sharp, crisp letters and the plate has literally never even been rinsed off. The plate is the pattern ""VMM" with very little lead in the back - Actually just barely enough to keep the wire loops in place. Rusty residue of the wire loops still remains. This is one of the prettiest "VMM"s from that area that I have seen.--$1,150.

Absolutely "drop dead beautiful" .577 cal. Enfield "field pour" cast brass bullet mold. This Enfield mold is complete with original cutter, and the original cone cavity insert. I am including a Confederate Enfield bullet that EXACTLY fits the mold that I recovered on the Confederate Battle Line here at Stones River. Super Nice to display with your C.S. carried .577 cal. Enfield Rifled Musket. It has been ages since I have seen an Enfield mold this complete and nice.--$975.

Just in out of the local area - .69 cal. Model 1842 Springfield percussion musket. The metal has a dark chocolate brown attic patina with lockplate markings of "1855 - Springfield - and U.S.". There is some pitting around the nipple area from having seen lots of field service. The wood is a very dark red-brown color and has the expected numerous small dings and marks from lots of actual field service. The mainspring is still strong as can be and the hammer sets solidly at both half cock and full cock. This one is a smoothbore and would have fired both musket balls and "buck and ball". This is a very typical antequated weapon that the Southern Infantry was armed with through much of the Civil War, and considering the area here where the musket came from - was almost certainly Southern carried and is going to look great on someone's wall.--$1,295.

Really pretty, cast brass, Model 1851, saber belt plate with the applied silver wreaths. It is mounted on an excellent condition, "Rock Island Arsenal", Indian War, leather sword belt. I suspect that this was a Civil War buckle carried over and used in a slightly later military campaign.--$495.

Complete excavated set of ammunition for a .69 cal. Civil War musket. This group includes a .69 cal. buck and ball, a .69 cal. 3-ring Minie ball, and a .69 cal. musket ball. These projectiles were all recovered from private property along the Confederate battle line here at Stones River. This would be an excellent set to display with your .69 cal. Civil War musket.--$38.

Excavated pair of .50 cal. Maynard carbine cartridges. These were recovered from Wilson's Cavalry position along Granny White Pike at the Battle of Nashville. One is a flat top variety, and one is a pointed top variety.--$85 for the pair.

Beautiful condition, excavated, "Hardee" stamped brass hatpin. It was recovered many years ago on private property here at the Battle of Stones River. This one is about as nice as they come.--$175.SOLD

Excellent condition, non-excavated, large oval, lead filled, arrow hook style, US regulation belt plate. They just don't come much nicer than this one.--$275.

Beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, Confederate, Lined "A" button. It has a "Superior Quality" backmark and has the shank intact. It was recovered on private property at the site of the Confederate 1863 Artillery Park a few miles out Lewisburg Pike from Shelbyville. This is a first class example of a quite rare button to recover.--$350.

Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated pair of gilted Federal buttons. One is a coat size gilted Federal Staff Officer's, and the other is a coat size Federal Infantry Officer's.--$85 for the pair.

Nice condition excavated .52 cal. complete Spencer cartridge. This cartridge was recovered from private property in Hoovers Gap where Wilders Lightning Brigade is famous for the use of their Spencer repeating rifles at this engagement.--$38.

Very hard to find when you need one - Nice condition original "1863" date Springfield lockplate and hammer assembly. The plate has sharp marks of "1863 - U.S. - Springfield", and even has most of the internal original parts intact. The hammer screw is broken off, but an original to replace it is included. If you have a Model 1863 Springfield musket with a "less than pretty" lockplate - here is your chance to increase the value of your musket.--$125.

Absolutely beautiful condition, SUPER RARE, Confederate manufactured wooden scabbard Confederate Cavalry saber. Most collectors now believe this to be a product of Kraft, Goldschmidt, and Kraft of Columbia, SC. This extremely rare Confederate saber was for many years believed a product of H. Marshall of Atlanta, GA. This example has a bright, clean blade and an excellent grip with original wrap and wire. The original wooden scabbard is one of the nicest that I have seen in years. This fine Confederate Cavalry saber was for many years on display in a GAR Post in Boston. You couldn't ask for a nicer example of this extremely scarce Confederate manufactured Cavalry saber and scabbard.--$8,500.

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, 3-piece, Virginia Staff Officer button. This button has virtually 100% bright gold gilt and is perfect with no dents or cracks. The reverse is backmarked "Canfield Bro. & Co. Baltimore," and the shank remains perfectly intact. This button is nice enough quality for even the most discriminating collector.--$275.

Very nice condition, excavated, coat size, Confederate Artillery "A" button. This button was recovered from the 1863 Confederate Army of Tennessee Artillery camp located a few miles out Lewisburg Pike from Shelbyville, TN. It has a smooth chocolate brown patina on the front and the shank perfectly intact on the reverse.--$175.

Excavated group of three artifacts recovered from Wharton's 8th Texas Cavalry Camp located just South of Unionville, TN. and occupied during the Spring of 1863. The group consists of a blacksmith made Confederate stirrup - a brass toe plate, and a cast brass heel plate with the "heart design". All three were recovered about twenty years ago.--$75. for all

Nice condition, Model 1840, Federal Light Artillery saber and scabbard. This example was manufactured by Emerson and Silver which is a seldom seen maker of Artillery sabers. The blade is clean, just beginning to lightly darken with age. It is marked "Emerson & Silver - Trenton, NJ - 1863". The scabbard has a smooth, brown, aged patina with several service dings on the lower half.--$895.

Excavated, partial, quite rare, large oval "VMM" (Volunteer Main Militia) cartridge box plate that was recovered on private property near Port Hudson, Louisiana. This plate is out of the nationally known Civil War author, Charlie Harris's, collection and still has his tag with it. Although not 100% complete, the plate displays nicely and is out of a very well known collection.--$195.SOLD

Excellent condition, non-excavated, matching coat and cuff set, United Confederate Veteran "Confederate Battleflag" buttons. They have a nice, rich, aged patina with shanks perfectly intact on the reverse.--$75 for the pair.

Absolutely beautiful non-excavated coat size Georgia State Seal Confederate Officer's button. It has a super nice face with virtually 100 % bright gold gilt intact. The reverse is prewar backmarked "Horstmann and Allien - NY" and is perfect as well with shank intact.--$225.

Very nice condition original 1863 Civil War diary that was kept by Lieutenant William S. Carter. Lieut. Carter only sporatically kept the diary with only about 35 entries. He does give a nice description of their ship arriving at New Orleans. In addition to the diary there are two postal covers and one letter home. One reason that more of the 1863 diary isn't filled out is that Lieut. William Carter died on June 15th, 1863. Additional research would certainly reveal if Lieut. Carter was killed in Battle or died of disease. An extremely cool piece of Civil War history at a very fair price.--$475. for all

Confederate manufactured, Roman style, Artillery Short Sword. The blade has an overall dark patina with some pitting in areas. The massive cast brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze patina and shows typical Confederate crudity and flaws. Every Confederate collection needs a CS manufactured Artillery Short Sword.--$1,150.

REALLY COOL excavated Model 1842 .69 cal. entire musket. The musket was recovered on private property near New Kent Courthouse, VA. The musket has been intentionally disabled by wrapping it around a tree. It is displayed in a very creative manner showing exactly what occurred. This artifact will need to picked up here at the store for a couple of reasons. One, and the most obvious, is that it is freaking huge, measuring approximately 4 feet by almost 2 feet. Secondly, I am convinced that it would destroy the display.--$495.

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.

Excavated, coat size, 2-piece Confederate Block "A" (Artillery) uniform button. This button was recovered from the 1863 Army of Tennessee winter artillery park located a few miles from Shelbyville out Lewisburg Pike. The button has a smooth, chocolate brown face, and the iron reverse is rusty but remains completely intact.--$175.

Very attractive condition, .36 cal., Manhattan Navy Model revolver. It has a barrel marking of "Manhattan Firearms Co. - Newark NJ". It has a smooth, gently aging, gray patina with about 80% cylinder scene remaining and has a matching serial number of 38304. We have been referring to this pistol as the "Death Pistol" in that it has 35 notches. We suspect someone might be exaggerating a bit! The revolver still has a good strong main spring, and the cylinder advances sometimes, and sometimes not (depending on its mood). A revolver with 35 death notches couldn't help but be a great conversation piece in your collection.--$1,150.

Very nice condition, non-excavated, early letter pattern, large size, lead filled "Puppy Paw" style hook, US Oval waist belt plate. You will only encounter one of these early puppy paw style US buckles per about 1/2 dozen of the regular arrow hook pattern US plates.--$295.

Very nice condition, early battlefield recovered, regulation, Union, cast-brass cavalry spur. This spur was found on the battlefield of Franklin, Tennessee, by pioneer relic hunter/collector Mr. Herbert Harper. It is the pattern with the hollowed out back of the spur.--$95.SOLD

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, Missouri State Seal Officer's button. This is a M0205A3 in Tice and is exactly the same strike and backmark as the Missouri buttons recovered by Meigs Brainard and Bill Gurley from the Arkansas camp of Mosby Parson's Missourians. This button could not be a nicer example with 100% bright gold gilt and shank intact.--$450.

Very rare, excavated, 1839 type, small oval "VMM" (Volunteer Main Militia) waist belt plate. This buckle was recovered during the early 1970's at Harrison's Landing, Virginia, and is out of the nationally known Charles S. Harris collection. The buckle has a very nice face and has an uncleaned, brown/green patina. The reverse has full lead and both attachment hooks remain intact. When originally recovered, the lead was flaking some around the perimeter and has been stabilized. This is a very tough buckle to come by now and especially from a nationally known collection.--$950.

.50 cal., percussion, breech loading, Gallager, single-shot carbine. This example has smooth uncleaned attic brown metal and is marked "Gallagers Patent, July 17, 1860 - Manufactd by Robinson and Overman - Philada." This is serial number 24822. The carbine has good action and crisp rifling remaining. The long range site and sling bar and ring both remain intact. The stock shows wear and rounding of corners indicating lots of actual field service. The Gallager carbine saw extensive service during the Civil War being carried by many Federal Cavalry regiments, including the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Ohio Cavalry - the 13th Tennessee Cavalry - and the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry. Interestingly, the inventor of the Gallager carbine - Mahlon J. Gallager - was a native of South Carolina.--$1,450.SOLD

Model 1850, Ames Foot Officer's sword in its original "Ames Manufacturing Co. marked" scabbard. The blade is clean and bright with only faint hints of engraving remaining. It is marked "Made by Ames Mfg. Co - Chicopee, Mass". The grip retains original sharkskin and wire, and the cast-brass foot officer guard has a pleasing, aged, bronze patina. The original leather scabbard is intact but somewhat fragile, and we have supported it with a wooden rod. American made Ames Officers swords are somewhat rare to come by.--$895.

Quite rare "From Life" Anthony CDV of Confederate General Sterling Price. The image is a bit faded and has been trimmed to fit a 1/6th plate hard case. It may not be in perfect condition, but it is definitely one that is hard to come by.--$150.

Excellent condition, non-excavated, coat size, Virginia State Seal. The face has near 100% bright gold gilt, and the reverse is silvered with a "Mintzer" backmark. The shank remains intact and straight.--$225.

Extremely rare to find, 1862 date, $10 Texas Treasury Warrant. The note is in very nice condition and dated May 19, 1862, and is serial number 55611.--$150.

Very rare to find, non-excavated, 1820 era, U.S. "great coat" buttons. This is a GI70 with United States backmark. The coat size is a beautiful button but is missing the shank. The cuff size remains perfect with the shank intact.--$125 for the pair.

Nice condition, Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard. The blade remains clean and bright with ornate U.S. - Eagle - E Pluribus Unum engraving top to bottom. The grip has original sharkskin intact, and the brass guard has a pleasing, gently aging patina. The leather scabbard remains in good condition with all three brass mounts intact. The brass mounts on the scabbard show lots of wear indicating the sword was actually carried and saw lots of service. Every Civil War collection should have a nice officer's sword and scabbard.--$950.

Quite rare non-excavated .58 cal. spring type bullet extractor displayed with a .58 cal. Minie that was extracted using this exact type extractor.--$55.

Excellent condition, United Confederate Veteran "U.C.V.", coat size, CSA button with a Lilley backmark that has been jeweler converted to a lady's pin. The early "T-Bar" type fastening device remains intact and still works perfectly.--$75.

Beautiful condition 11 inch Confederate sideknife in original brass mounted leather sheath. The blade remains bright as in 1860 and is razor sharp. The grip is made of turned "concentric ring" rosewood. You are not going to see a prettier little Rebel sideknife.--$950.

Excellent condition, uncirculated, February 17, 1864, issue of the Confederate $50 note with Jeff Davis pictured in the center. This is serial number 41431.--$115.

Excavated large size Confederate Forked Tongue Frame buckle, but is missing the forked tongue. The tongues are around for these as I have personally recovered two of them. The buckle was recovered on private property from Breckinridge's 1862 camp prior to Stones River near Readyville, TN. It has a very pretty, uncleaned, brown/green patina and will be a solid $895 - $950 buckle after you locate a tongue. We are pricing it very reasonably to make it worth searching for a tongue.--$450.SOLD

Very rare to find separate from a musket. This is an original iron ramrod for the .69 cal. Model 1842 percussion musket. It is full length and complete from tulip tip to the threaded end for the extractor. If you have an original Model 1842 musket, this is your chance to get an original ramrod for it.--$195.SOLD

Model 1850, Federal Foot Officer's sword in original leather scabbard. The sword has a nice clean blade with lots of original engraving remaining visible. The brass guard has a rich, aged, bronze/brown patina with original sharkskin on the grip. It is in its original leather scabbard that is complete except it has lost the brass drag from the base somewhere along the way. This is a really pretty "just as attic found" Federal Foot Officer's sword and scabbard.--$695.

Quite rare, Model 1860, Union enlisted Cavalry saber and scabbard by maker J.E. Bleckmann imported from Solingen, Prussia. It is believed that only about 5,000 of these sabers were actually received from Bleckmann. The firm of J.E. Bleckmann was located in Solingen, Prussia, and the sabers were considered quality, well made pieces. The blade has Bleckmann's signature mark of a bow and arrow with "B and M" inside of the bow. The blade on this saber is clean and well marked. The three-branch brass guard has a rich, aged, never cleaned patina. The grip is worn to polished wood indicating the saber saw considerable service. The iron scabbard remains in very nice condition without even a single dent.--$750.

Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Eagle sword belt plate on original leather belt. The leather belt remains complete and pliable, and the Eagle sword belt plate has a beautiful face with complete 3-piece applied silver wreath. The buckle is unfortunately missing the front hook on the reverse.--$495.

Beautiful condition, excavated, coat size, two piece, iron reverse, Confederate Infantry button. This button was recovered on private property at Chickamauga, Georgia, by Dr. Rees Buttram. You are not going to find a nicer iron back Confederate local excavated than this example. Even the iron shank remains intact.--$115.

Very scarce "From Life" C.D.V. of Confederate General John C. Breckinridge. General Breckinridge was a past Vice President of the United States from the State of Kentucky. During the Civil War, General Breckinridge was assigned to the Army of Tennessee under Confederate General Braxton Bragg. General Bragg accused General Breckinridge of being in a drunken state at the Battles of Stones River and Missionary Ridge and thereby contributing to Confederate defeats at these sites. This is a Brady-New York image.--$195.

Very nice condition .36 cal. Manhattan 5-shot Navy Model Revolver. It has nice original cylinder engraving and is serial # 60123. This serial number falls at the end of the Civil War Era and into the Indian War's period. The revolver is out of a local family and possibly saw service in two different eras. This revolver has crisp action and a good bore.--$1,150.

Quite rare to find "from life" C.D.V. of Confederate General Gideon Johnson Pillow. Well known for surrendering Fort Donelson to General Grant.--$150.

Two non-excavated Civil War era externally primed Maynard cartridges.   One is your standard .50 cal. flat top Maynard cartridge for the very popular Civil War Maynard carbine. The second is an oddity and the first of it's type that I have had. It is a non-excavated .40 cal. Model 1865 Maynard Sporting Rifle cartridge. Some feel that a few of these made it into the Civil War, but most feel that they saw most of their service out West during the buffalo hunting and Indian Wars (1866 - 1870) era. Not a real common cartridge as this is the first one that I have ever had (that I recall !!)-- $95. (for both in a display)

Excavated coat size Confederate lined "I". This is an attractive button with a smooth chocolate brown patina. It was recovered years ago from Confederate camps on private property near Richmond, VA. There is one tiny ding on the face. The reverse remains completely intact with shank, but I do see one small hairline freeze crack in the back. Even with a couple small imperfections is still a nice Confederate button.--$125.

Nice crisp autograph of Confederate Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner. This autograph has for many years been on display at the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, Tennessee.--$250.

CDV of a seated Union private. He is wearing an open frock coat exposing his vest beneath. The photo has an unusual "Jas. Hart Muscatine, Iowa" backmark.--$65.

Large 1/4th plate fully cased tintype of a Union Infantryman. He is standing at attention with his musket with bayonet standing at his side. He is wearing a U.S. belt rig with buckle, cap box, cartridge box, cross belt, and eagle breastplate. The photo is just a little dark but has very good content.--$295.

Fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a standing Federal Cavalry Trooper. He is wearing his kepi, his Model 1851 sword belt rig, and has his cavalry saber standing right in front of him. Nothing really fancy about this guy - Just your typical Federal Cavalry Trooper ready to mount up.--$275.

Beautiful condition, excavated, 1859 Canadian one cent piece. This was recovered from an 1863 Confederate camp on private property near Shelbyville, TN.--$45.

Nice drop, .58 cal., excavated "Confederate HI-Base". This was recovered on private property near Petersburg, Virginia.--$35.

Very nice condition, excavated, .69 cal., 3-ring, Confederate Belgium type Minie. This was recovered on private property south of Nolensville, TN, from the 1863 camp of Wharton's 8th Texas Cavalry.--$38.

Two excavated cartridges recovered from the Battle of Franklin, TN. One cartridge is a Burnside and was recovered from the Federal Cavalry position at Franklin. The other cartridge is a French Pinfire and was recovered from a lawn on the Confederate battle line. Both cartridges in glass display case - $48.SOLD

Beautiful condition, excavated, .58 cal., Confederate, "Blob Top" nose cast Minie. This was recovered many years ago from a Confederate position on private property near Shiloh.--$25.

Soldier hand-crafted lead pencil made from a bullet. This was recovered on private property at the Battle of Franklin, TN.--$28.

Excavated, nice drop, .577 cal., lube grooved - plug cavity, Confederate Minie. This was recovered on private property at the Battle of Chickamauga.--$25.

Quite attractive, excavated, low convex, coat size, Virginia State Seal uniform button. This is a VA5-A with "Young, Smith, New York" backmark. It has a smooth, brown patina with traces of silver wash and is missing the shank on the reverse.--$150.

Very nice condition, Confederate Arsenal manufactured, Naval Cutlass in original leather scabbard. The blade remains clean and bright and measures 21 1/2 inches in length. The grip is crudely cast, and the guard appears to be cast, but actually has the edge folded back to make the perimeter. It is marked only with a serial number. Some collectors feel this to be a product of Cook & Brothers while others feel it to be a Leech and Rigdon product. I personally lean toward it being a Leech and Rigdon product because of its similarity to some of their other products. The leather scabbard remains complete and original, but is missing the brass throat and drag at the top and bottom of the scabbard. It has been a long time since I have seen a Confederate manufactured cutlass with a blade this nice.--$4,250.SOLD

1/6th plate, fully cased ambrotype of a young Union Private. The image has some fading, but in good light, is all completely visible. In the back of the case is written "August 10, 1862, age 23". This is a seated pose, and he is wearing an enlisted man's 9 - button frock coat and also his kepi.--$150.

Excellent condition, "semi"- excavated, regulation Union Cavalry spur. This is an early 1900 era battlefield pickup and is in such nice condition the rowel will still turn.--$85.

Excellent condition, non-excavated, three blade, Springfield combination gun tool. This model tool is for the 1855 which is much tougher to come by. If you have a nice Springfield musket, this will make an excellent accessary to display with it.--$75.SOLD

Nice condition, non-excavated, stamped brass "Hardee" hatpin. These were worn to hold up one side of the Model 1858 Hardee hat. This example is in nice condition with one of the small brass loops remaining intact.--$175.

Fully cased, large 1/4th plate, tintype of a seated Union artilleryman. The subject is seated with his kepi on his knee with a clearly visible set of crossed cannons on his kepi. His Model 1840 artillery saber is out of the scabbard and standing directly in front of him. The image has nice clarity but is just a little bit darker than optimum.--$295.SOLD

Perfect condition, non-excavated, large size, die stamped brass number "5" regimental hat number. The pin retains the small loop on the reverse for sewing it onto the hat. One inch size.--$48.

Very rare "Anthony" backmark CDV of Confederate General Thomas Hart Taylor. This CDV is incorrectly ID'd on the back of the card as being General Dick (Richard) Taylor when in reality we have found that he is actually General Thomas Hart Taylor. General T. H. Taylor came up through the ranks originally being a Colonel commanding the 1st KY Volunteer Infantry. He served in Virginia - East Tennessee - and ended his career at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama. Following the Civil War, General Taylor had a long civilian career at Louisville, Kentucky. As far as I can remember, this is the first image I have ever had of CS General Thomas Hart Taylor.--$195.SOLD

Excellent condition, excavated, coat size, 2-piece, Confederate Block "I" (Infantry) uniform button. This button was recovered about 40 years ago from private property along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee, where Polk's Corp - Army of Tennessee - was camped for the winter of 1862-1863. This button not only has the complete iron back with depressed channel, but has shank intact as well. That is almost never found on excavated examples of this style Confederate button.--$125.

Excavated, very nice condition, coat size, solid cast brass, Confederate Block "I" (Infantry) button. This button was recently recovered on private property from a lawn along the Confederate battle line at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.--$150.

Very attractive Model 1851 "Script NY" sword belt plate on original black leather waist belt. This is the early pattern Script NY with the very narrow tongue. The belt is complete and remains pliable with only one weak spot that has been supported from the reverse for strength. The plate has a rich aged patina and is one that you do not encounter very often.--$1,295.

REALLY NICE excavated .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet. This bayonet was recovered about 40 years ago from the Confederate lines on private property here at Stones River. It is rusty - just as dug - but remains solid as a rock.--$150.

Excavated pair of heavy private purchase spurs that were recovered in the 1862 camp of Starnes Confederate Cavalry. The spurs remain in good solid condition with most of the iron rowels intact.--$525.

Nice condition non-excavated .577 cal. Enfield/Tower triangular socket bayonet. An excellent compliment to display with your .577 cal. 3-band Enfield/Tower rifled musket.--$195.

Small size 1/9th plate tintype of a young Federal soldier. He is seated and wearing a Regulation Federal Enlistedman's Frock coat. The image is housed in a 1/2 hard case.--$95.

Excellent condition original bone handle Civil War era 3-prong fork and dinner knife. Perfect for a camp scene display and exactly what would have been in a typical Civil War Soldier's knapsack.--$50. for both

Perfect condition large size stamped brass Civil War hat letter"K". It really is hard to find a "K" in perfect shape with no damage and the loop on the back still intact. One inch size.--$85.

Beautiful condition non-excavated regulation U.S. cavalry "hi-port" bit. This bit was lightly plated a few years back and until fairly recently was actually STILL BEING USED. You couldn't ask for a nicer example, and the plating could easily be removed if desired. Cross bar and both cast brass "U.S." rosettes remain intact.--$225.

Excavated regulation Federal Cavalry bit and excavated regulation cast brass Federal "Rooster Neck" Cavalry Spur. These were recovered many years ago from the 1863 winter Federal Cavalry camps located on private property here at Murfreesboro, TN. The bit is very sound with one of the original "U.S." cast brass bosses still intact. The brass spur is in very nice condition as well, and in recent years has had a brass rowel put back in it (which could of course be removed if desired). Both are ready for display.--$195. for the PAIR

Beautiful non-excavated Model 1851 Eagle Sword Belt Plate on a portion of its original brown leather waist belt. The plate has a BEAUTIFUL - never cleaned - rich aged bronze patina, and the applied wreath remains 100% intact.--$425.

Excavated 3 inch size Confederate Read shell. This was recovered from private property near Richmond, VA. It has the copper time fuze remaining intact as well as 100% of the copper sabot. The iron has been through electrolysis - disarmed - cleaned and coated. It has about average amount of pitting/ground action, and is ready for display.--SOLD

Excellent condition, Confederate "CS marked" short artillery sword. This sword is of the style that has the "CS and star" cast into each side of the massive cast brass guard. The blade has a smooth, aging, gray/brown patina with no pitting whatsoever. Partially completed examples of this type sword have been recovered in the river near Selma, Alabama, and it is thought these swords might have been made there. This is as nice an example of this rare style Confederate sword as I have had in a long time.--$3,450.SOLD

Excellent condition, uncirculated, 1863 date, State of Alabama 25 cent note. This is serial# 77969 and was issued from Montgomery, Alabama.--$65.

Excellent condition, uncirculated, January 1863 issue, State of Georgia 15 cent note. This note was issued from Milledgeville, Georgia, and is serial# 2817.--$48.

Fully cased, 1/9th plate, tintype of a young Federal Soldier. This is a bust view, and he is wearing an early war style military jacket.--$125

Excavated, quite rare, .69 cal., Model 1842, triangular socket bayonet. This bayonet was recovered many years ago by Dr. Rees Buttram on private property near Shiloh.-$125.

Nice condition, 1863 date, .54 cal., second type Merrill carbine. This carbine is out of a North Carolina estate and has a replacement hammer identical to those used by M.A. Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina. M.A. Baker is well known to have repaired and converted many weapons for the State of North Carolina during the entire Civil War. It is quite likely that this weapon could have been repaired by M.A. Baker and Confederate carried. The metal has a smooth, aging, gray/brown patina with lockplate markings of "J.H. Merrill - Baltimore - July 1858". The original walnut stock is in nice condition but does have an old age crack running down the left hand side. The action still works perfectly, and a good bore remains.--$1,450.SOLD

Quite rare to recover coat size Confederate Droop Wing Eagle staff officer - (Albert - CS26A). This button was recovered from Confederate 1863 winter camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. The button was either struck with a crack in the die or it has a hairline freeze crack across the eagle's left wing, and I am unsure which. The reverse is a Confederate local with shank intact and gold gilt in the channel. This is a button you rarely recover.--$195.

This has always been a bit of a mystery button. It is a non-excavated example of an Albert CS8A. Mr. Albert states that they first showed up in this country (from England) in the 1960s - and have never been Battlefield or campsite recovered, but do appear to be old. The question is whether this is a Civil War date button that like (some Van Warts and others) simply did not make it to this country for distribution in time to get to the field, or might they have been produced later - possibly for Confederate Reunion uniforms. A question for the ages to determine, but for sure a very nice looking button that may some day be determined to be a very rare button. My gut feeling is a bit later than the Civil War - likely for Confederate Reunions. A very pretty button and priced RIGHT.--$48.

Very nice condition, .58 cal., Model 1864 Federal cartridge box. The leather remains smooth and pliable with hardly any flaking at all. It is double marked on the inside flap. Both roller buckles, the leather closure tab, and both belt loops all remain intact. This would be a quality addition to any Civil War collection.--$450.

Very nice condition, crossed sabers, dye stamped brass, Cavalry hatpin. This is the pattern with the closed hole in the hand guard and is the rarer version to come by. The hatpin has solder marks on the reverse, but the wire loops are not present.--$250.

Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt Army Revolver. The revolver shows honest service wear and has an attractive gray/brown overall patina with no serious pitting at all. The revolver has an all matching serial number of 43669 except for the wedge which is an old replacement. This serial number falls in very desirable 1862 - 1863 production. The action works correctly about eight times out of ten. The barrel retains good bore and is marked "Address Col. Sam Colt - New York - U. S. America". This is a good honest example of the revolver considered by many to be the most representative of the American Civil War.--$1,650.

Beautiful condition single shot "1837" dated ALLEN percussion vest pistol. These were often carried by Civil War soldiers in their vest as a "last line" of defense. This excellent example was sold by a "VIRGINIA" retailer and is crisply marked "SPRATLEY - NORFOLK, VA.". It was almost certainly Southern carried, and just about couldn't be in nicer condition.--$975.SOLD

Beautiful condition non-excavated .50 cal. Maynard carbine cartridge - Perfect to display with your nice Maynard carbine.--$48.

Full standing view of a Federal Cavalry officer wearing his nine button officer's frock coat with Lieutenant shoulder straps, a Model 1851 cast brass Eagle sword belt rig, and his maroon officer's sash is visible at his side. In addition, he has a Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber cradled in his arm. This is a quite large 1/4 plate image in a 1/2 hard case. There are a couple small scuff marks on the image, but it is in overall good condition. It is really hard to find a big 1/4 plate armed Cavalry image.--$250.

Very nice condition excavated dropped Confederate "Blob Top" field molded minie. This rare bullet was recovered from Wharton's 1863 Texas Cavalry camp located near Unionville, TN.--$25.

Really pretty high grade Federal Staff Officer's Sword and Scabbard. The intricate cast brass guard has an eagle head quillon, and a very intricate drooped wing eagle cast into the motif of the brass guard itself. The sword has intricate blade ingraving and is maker marked "Clauberg and Co." and has a beautiful silver hilt. The sword has a brass mounted metal scabbard and shows clear evidence of field service, wear, and actually being carried. Most museums do not have a sword of this grade and beauty in their displays.--$2,250.

Model 1858 regulation Federal 5-ring "Bullseye" canteen complete with original butternut cover - stopper - chain - and linen sling. The canteen has a few small moth holes in the cover, but the canteen is otherwise quite nice, complete and stable.--$395.

Beautiful condition Confederate Pike complete with cuff and several inches of the original pole. These original Confederate Pikes were sold by Bannerman during the 1950's era and he cut the poles into so that they were much easier and less expensive to ship. Every Confederate collection should have an example of an original Confederate Pike.--$1,150.

Very attractive excavated coat size Confederate "Droop Wing Eagle" Staff Officer's button. This is a "CS21" and was recovered on private property near Corinth, Miss. by Charlie Harris about 30 years ago. It has a smooth brown patina and has traces of gold gilt both around the perimeter of the face and on the reverse. The shank remains perfectly intact, and except for having just the slightest press on the eagle - this unmarked "C. Rouyer" style button would be very hard to improve on.--$250.

Nice condition, .58 cal., 3-band, percussion "1861 Special Model", rifled musket. The lockplate is marked "L.G.&Y. - US - 1862". The metal has a smooth, gently graying, aged patina, and the stock remains in nice condition with two visible inspector cartouches. The action works perfectly at both half-cock and full-cock, and the main spring is about as strong as the day it was made. The bore has good rifling and would quite likely still shoot accurately; although I do not recommend firing original weapons. The long range site, original ramrod, and both sling swivels all remain intact.--$1,450.

Excavated, .69 cal., Model 1816, friction fit, triangular, socket bayonet. This bayonet was recovered from Confederate lines on private property here at Stones River over 30 years ago. It has about the last one inch of the tip of the blade broken off, which is likely why the bayonet was discarded. Still an excellent piece for any excavated relic display.--$125.

Excellent condition, excavated, lead-filled, bullseye Artillery rosette recovered by Terry Booth on private property from a Texas Cavalry camp. You couldn't hope to find one in nicer condition.--$65.

Very attractive, excavated, large size, lead-filled, Georgia State Seal oval waist belt plate. This extremely rare Confederate buckle is out of the nationally known Charlie Harris collection and was originally recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram off private property near Chickamauga. The face has a nice brown/green patina with crisp detail. This rare buckle has the distinction of having been in two of the finest nationally known excavated artifact collections in existence.--$3,950.SOLD

Absolutely mint-perfect beautiful, excavated, cuff size, Confederate Local, Louisiana Pelican with every bit of 90% bright gold gilt. This button was recovered about 40 years ago by Charlie Harris on private property near Corinth, Mississippi. The face is perfect, and the reverse is equally as nice with the shank intact.--$250.

Excellent condition, excavated, coat size, Confederate "Script I" uniform button. This button was recovered many years ago by Dr. Rees Buttram on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia. It has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with nice detail and no dents or cracks. The reverse remains perfect as well with an Isaac Campbell backmark, and the shank is intact and straight.--$195.

Excavated early production .28 cal. "Colt Root" Model 1855 Side Hammer Pocket Revolver. This was a turn of the century find on private property near Chickamauga, GA. The revolver is mostly complete - even with remnants of the original grips. It is, however, missing the hammer and loading lever. This revolver will make a wonderful center piece to any excavated relics display.--$550.SOLD

Beautiful excavated ornate floral pattern, lead filled, Confederate Cavalry rosette recovered from an 1863 Alabama Cavalry camp located near Middleton, TN. - super condition.--$75.SOLD

Really pretty excavated smaller size lead filled floral pattern Confederate Cavalry rosette recovered from the 1863 winter camp of the 8th Texas Cavalry located near Unionville, TN. Really pretty rosette.--$65.SOLD

Very nice condition and seriously "Bad-Ass" 1840s - 1850s era Allen and Thurber .36 cal. single shot percussion pistol with a "10-INCH" Barrel - REALLY !!--$850.

Absolutely drop dead beautiful excavated coat size Louisiana Pelican button. This was recovered by Charlie Harris on private property near Corinth, MS. It is an "LA-8" Confederate Local with gold gilt outlining literally everything. The reverse is as pretty as the front with shank intact.--$350.

Nice condition excavated .69 cal. drop Confederate Belgium style bullet recovered many years ago from a Confederate camp on private property near Corinth, MS. by Dr. Rees Buttram.--$48.

Beautiful condition non-excavated highly gilted, false embroidered 1850 era stamped brass Artillery Officer's hat pin. Absolutely perfect with all 3 attachment wires remaining intact.--$275.

Very nice condition excavated .58 cal. Civil War Springfield triangular socket bayonet. This was recovered about 40 years ago on private property along the Federal Battle Line here at Stones River. These are rarely ever recovered now, and those that are recovered now have serious ground decay.--$125.SOLD

50 cent United States fractional note printed per the Acts of March, 1863, and June, 1864, and is the series of 1875. Fractional U.S. currency is rare to come by.--$48.

Scarce, original, .36 cal. Maynard cartridge correct for the sporting Model Maynard carbine that was popular in the South as a sporting rifle before the Civil War and carried by many Confederate Cavalry into the Civil War. In addition, the states of Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi purchased an additional 2,369 to help arm Cavalry troops from these states. This will be an excellent compliment to display with your .36 cal. Maynard carbine.--$150.

Original, Civil War packet containing five 10-second artillery fuzes. This packet was produced by Frankford Arsenal and is dated 1863. I have been very tempted to light one, but have resisted the urge.--$95.

Mint, perfect non-excavated .44 cal. Tranter projectile {by Deane and Adams} complete with original leather washer on the base. This is number "91" under the "Cartridge Section" in the "McKee and Mason" bullet book.--$48.

Just brought in - Beautiful .58 cal. Austrian Lorenz 3-band rifled musket complete with original 4-side bayonet. This musket has a thick - NEVER CLEANED - attic brown patina. Lots of rifling remains and the action still works perfectly. Austrian muskets were extensively carried by both Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War as evidenced by the fact that we recover Austrian projectiles equally as often from Union and Confederate campsites. If you like untouched thick attic brown patina on your relics - You will love this musket.--$1,350.SOLD

Absolutely beautiful excavated "CS" tongue portion of a Richmond Arsenal style Confederate 2-piece saber belt plate. This buckle was recovered many years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp located on private property near Brandy Station, VA. It still has the dirt on it - just as recovered.--$1,250.

Beautiful condition non-excavated 1840 - 1850 era die stamped brass spread wing eagle hat divice. This example is mint with both wire attaching loops remaining perfectly intact.--$250.

Extremely rare, complete Model 1832 Federal Artillery short sword and belt rig. The sword itself has a clean blade just beginning to darken in areas with age. The blade is marked "N.P. Ames Springfield" on one side and "United States - 1835" on the other. The short sword is mounted on the extremely rare, original, white buff belt with the two disc style cast brass buckle. The belt remains complete and quite pliable. It has been close to two years since I've had a complete rig like this one.--$2,450.

Excavated 8-side aqua unbrella inkwell--$45.

Excellent condition set of excavated "drop" .54 cal. and .58 cal. Confederate Selma Arsenal bullets.--$38. for BOTH

Beautiful condition, original, non-excavated, Civil War cannon friction primer. It is totally possible that we might be able to still fire a cannon with this jewel.--$55.

Excavated, coat size, Federal Navy button. The face has about 90% bright gold gilt, and the reverse is backmarked "Waterbury Scovill & Co". The shank is missing which is likely why the button was lost. You couldn't hope to find a button with a more beautiful face.--$95.

Excellent example of a dropped, excavated, field molded, "blob top" .58 cal. Confederate 3-ring minie. This rare bullet was recovered from a Confederate Camp on private property along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.--$25.

Very scarce, excavated, tiny, cuff size, Kentucky State Seal Staff Officer's button. The button does have a push, but remains very solid with a smooth brown patina and crisp detail. There are hints of gold gilt around the perimeter, and the shank remains intact on the reverse.--$250.

Non-excavated, COMPLETE, "1863" date .58 cal. U.S. Springfield lockplate - hammer and all internal parts. This lockplate works perfectly and is ready to drop into a musket.--$175.SOLD

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.

Very nice condition, excavated, coat size, Connecticut State Seal button. This button was recovered from a Connecticut Camp on private property in Northern Virginia. It has crisp detail with gold gilt in the recessed areas. The reverse is backmarked "R. M. D. C." (Waterbury), and the shank remains perfectly intact.--$75.

Very nice condition, excavated, coat size, Confederate two-piece "Block I" (Infantry) button. The face couldn't be prettier with a slick, chocolate brown patina, and the reverse is rusty iron as usual. This button was recovered on private property from a Confederate Camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.--$95.

Beautiful condition, excavated, matching pair of Confederate style cast brass Cavalry spurs. These were recovered from a Mississippi Cavalry Camp on private property in North Mississippi. They are the style with the very long extended necks. Both spurs retain complete rowels. Matching pairs of Confederate spurs this nice simply are not being recovered anymore.--$650.SOLD

Excavated male phallic symbol recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp on private property along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee. I was a little surprised that this bullet did not have carved into it "Lorena Bobbitt was here".--$75.

Really pretty Model 1850 Federal Foot Officer's Sword in its original brass mounted metal scabbard. The blade is clean and bright with crisp engraving up and down both sides of the blade, and is clearly marked "EISENHAUER". The brass guard has an attractive, and uncleaned aged bronze patina - and original wrap and wire intact on the grip. This sword would look great in anyone's collection.--$1,150.

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, Federal Cavalry Officer's cast brass spur. This spur started out as a standard regulation Federal "roosterneck" cavalry spur. A jeweler has finely stippled the spur over the entire outside body of the spur. This would have been privately contract done by the individual soldier. The original rowel remains intact and spins freely.--$195.

Excavated, silvered, coat size, one piece, NY State Militia button. This button is a very early 1820 - 1840 era NY Militia button and was recovered from 1863 NY Camps near Chattanooga, TN. It is missing the shank but is otherwise a beautiful excavated example.--$65.

Really pretty, excavated, coat size, gilted Louisiana State Seal button. This button was recovered from a Confederate Camp on private property near Shelbyville, Tennessee. The face has crisp detail and beautiful bright gold gilt outlining the pelican and the young. The reverse is backmarked "Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans" and has the shank remaining intact. This is a beautiful button that anyone would like to have in their collection.--$375.

Excellent condition, excavated, dye stamped brass, Company hat letter "B". This was recovered by Wayne Tucker on private property near Mobile, Alabama, about 30 years ago.--$75.

Extremely rare and very nice condition, excavated, coat size, Confederate local, Alabama "Map on Tree" State Seal. This button was recovered from a Confederate Camp on private property near Savannah, Georgia. It is an AB7B - and has a smooth chocolate brown patina with no dents or cracks, and the shank remains intact.--$650.

Small "1861" date book entitled Poems of Womanhood. There are poems in this booklet that every woman should read, such as "She Was a Phantom of Delight" and "The Widow to Her Hourglass", or maybe "Be Gentle, Husband"!!--$75.

Excavated, .577 cal., Enfield triangular socket bayonet. This bayonet is very rusty, just as recovered. It was dug many years ago on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia, and the blade is bent in a way suggesting that it was run over by a wagon or canon wheel. In our current era, it is quite rare to recover a complete bayonet at all.--$95.SOLD

SUPER NICE small leather Federal Percussion Cap Box. The box remains pliable with full wool - nipple pick - and original percussion caps still inside. It is maker marked "Young - Newark, N.J." and is military inspector marked on the outside flap. This is nothing less than a "Museum Grade" Cap Box.--$195.SOLD

Exceptionally nice condition Model 1864 .58 cal. Federal cartridge box complete with original cartridge tins remaining inside. The leather remains soft and pliable with both belt loops - both iron roller buckles - and the original leather closure tab - as well as both cartridge tins - all remaining perfectly intact.--$450.

Nice condition, 5-section, brass spyglass, measuring 36 inches when fully extended. This spyglass, according to the family, belonged to a Captain Hedges of General Wade Hampton's Legion. It remained in the family until 2007 when it was sold at an estate sale. It has a beautiful, rich, aged, never cleaned, brown patina and will be a fine addition to any collection.--$295.SOLD

Excavated, lower and middle sections of a dropped 3-piece Shaler bullet. This is the long pattern, and all you need is the top section to have a very rare and expensive bullet for your collection. This bullet was recovered on private property on the Gettysburg Campaign.--$55.

Absolutely beautiful 1840 era militia officer's sword in its original ornate brass scabbard with the Horstmann and Son's motif actually a part of the scabbard. The grip is beautiful "Mother of Pearl", and the ornate cast brass guard forms a large Federal shield, and has a knight's head pommel cap. The blade is pretty and clean - just beginning to darken with age - and has pretty and very ornate engraving top to bottom. This surfaced in Atlanta, GA. and was very likely "C.S." carried as is often the case with prewar Militia Officer Swords. This is so pretty that it is nearly a "work of art".--$1,895.Absolutely beautiful 1840 era militia officer's sword in its original ornate brass scabbard with the Horstmann and Son's motif actually a part of the scabbard. The grip is beautiful "Mother of Pearl", and the ornate cast brass guard forms a large Federal shield, and has a knight's head pommel cap. The blade is pretty and clean - just beginning to darken with age - and has pretty and very ornate engraving top to bottom. This surfaced in Atlanta, GA. and was very likely "C.S." carried as is often the case with prewar Militia Officer Swords. This is so pretty that it is nearly a "work of art".--$1,895.

Really pretty Model 1849 .31 cal. Colt Pocket revolver. It has nice clean metal with an all matching serial number of "107084" {except for the wedge which is an old replacement}. This is nice early 1852 - 1853 production, and what you would expect surfacing here in the "Sunny South". The brass trigger guard still has a nice amount of original silver wash, and the cylinder still retains lots of original scene. It has action about as crisp as new, and a near perfect bore remains. This is a real nice little Colt Pocket Revolver.--$1,250.

Very attractive "1848 - Ames" NCO sword in original leather scabbard {missing only the brass tip} with the white over-the-shoulder sling - frog - and eagle breastplate. The blade on this sword is "sparkling" bright with deep, sharp marks. This rig will display with museum quality beauty.--$975.SOLD

Excavated, dropped, .577 cal., "L" basemarked Enfield projectile. This was recovered a number of years ago on private property along the Confederate battle line here at Stones River.--$20.

Very nice condition, original, matched pair of Civil War drumsticks. This set of sticks is rather crudely manufactured and likely Confederate used.--$175 for the pair.SOLD

Quite scarce, original, first edition, "Confederate Edged Weapons" by William A. Albaugh, III. This is an excellent example with the original dust jacket still intact.--$95.

Excellent condition, January 24, 1862, "Providence Tool Company" document. This document is a receipt to Providence Tool Company for freight charges for 45 bars of raw iron shipped from New York to Providence Tool Company on the Steamer Ospray. Providence Tool Company was a manufacturer of both Civil War sabers and muskets. This raw iron would, no doubt, eventually become Civil War weapons.--$85.

Fresh in the door, crude, blacksmith-made, 17" Confederate Bowie Knife. The blade is blacksmith handcrafted from a large rasp and has many rasp teeth still remaining visible, both on the flats of the blade and along the upper edge. The copper ferrule around the walnut handle and the brass washer around the riveted tang have a 150-year-old, never cleaned, rich bronze/brown aged patina. This is a wicked hand-made Confederate weapon, and still remains sharp enough to easily cut you. It is going to be a fine addition to someone's Confederate blade display.--$975.

Very nice condition, excavated, drop, .36 cal. Savage revolver projectile. This bullet was recovered quite a number of years ago on private property that was at one time part of Camp Stanley located here at Murfreesboro, TN, during the Spring of 1863.--$25.

Model 1858 "Bullseye" canteen with original wool cover intact, original stopper intact, and a portion of the linen sling. The cover is quite sound and looks like it might have originally been blue, with only one or two very small moth holes. The pewter spout is maker marked "J. H. Rohrman & Co". No Civil War collection is complete without an original canteen.--$295.

Very ornate, war date (December 30, 1863), shipping document to Providence Tool Company Armory in Providence, Rhode Island from the Arcade Malt Iron Company. Providence Tool Company is a well known sword and musket manufacturer during the Civil War, and quite likely, that is what these materials were to be used for.--$95.

Nice condition, ordinance document for Company J, 63rd Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Per this document, Company J of the 63rd Illinois received 69 Prussian muskets with bayonets, gunslings, bayonet scabbards, cartridge boxes, cartridge box plates, cap pouches, belts, and US waist belt plates. The Prussian muskets that were issued at this time proved to be quite unsatisfactory and were replaced with Springfields as soon as possible.--$48.

Very nice condition Federal Navy leather fuze pouch. The pouch remains soft and pliable and is marked on the outside flap "Navy Yard - Philadelphia - 1863". Both the leather closure tab and the leather belt loop remain intact on the box.--$425..

Absolutely perfect, beautiful non-excavated Richmond Arsenal Pattern Confederate "C.S." 2-piece saber belt plate. This plate was purchased a few years ago out of an estate near Richmond, VA. The plate has a nice rich aged bronze-brown patina, and is the style pictured on page 9 - Plate - 003, in original Mullinax, and is known for it's high copper content. You are not going to find a nicer example.--$3,500.SOLD

Excellent condition, excavated, Confederate Cavalry spur recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp on private property in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. This spur is a crude Confederate copy of the regulation style Federal spur of the Civil War Era.--$195.

Excavated, coat size, Federal Cavalry Officer's button. It has a smooth, brown patina and crisp detail. The button was recovered on private property at Gravely Springs, Alabama.--$45.

Broken, excavated, regulation, Federal Cavalry horse bit with cast brass "U.S." rosette remaining intact. This bit was recovered on private property from a Federal Cavalry campsite located near Winchester, Virginia.--$125.

Excavated, Confederate manufactured, solid cast brass saber scabbard ring mount recovered from a Confederate 1863 camp located on private property along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. We aren't recovering many cool little brass items like this anymore.--$75.SOLD

Beautiful condition, non-excavated, coat size, two piece, gilted Georgia State Seal uniform button. This button has 100% bright gold gilt with shank intact and is back marked "Van Wart & Son Co."--$195.

Gilted, two-piece, G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) medal for the 31st encampment held August 22 & 23, at Buffalo New York in 1897. The medal remains in excellent condition with the attaching pin still intact on the reverse.--$48..

Excavated dropped two pieces of a quite rare "long pattern" three piece Shaler projectile. This is one of the rarer patterns and was recovered on private property near Gettysburg, PA. This is going to be a real bargain if you are willing to go on the search for the missing section.--$55.

Pair of very colorful, unused, but original Union patriotic covers. Both of these are satirical in nature.--$48.50

Original December 7, 1925, General Order "# 6" from the United Confederate Veteran Headquarters. And with this original 1925 United Confederate Veteran's Document are two sets of unused United States postal stamps. One set of stamps is honoring the Federal GAR Veteran's organization, and the other set of stamps is honoring the United Confederate Veteran's Organization. (I'm thinking that they would be holding ice olympics in hell before this set would be issued today.)--$55.

Original 1921 imprint concerning the origin of Memorial Day. This document was authored by Federal General Norton P. Chipman (who was Col. of the 2nd Ohio Infantry during the Civil War and was later Judge Advocate for the famous Andersonville Prison trial of Commandant Henry Wirz) and has an original "N. P. Chipman" autograph on the reverse of the document. This is a very cool document and completely pertinent today.--$55.

Excellent condition, excavated "1839" date silver "half-dime". This coin was recovered from the camp of the 2nd Tennessee Infantry - C.S.A. - located near Tullahoma, TN. It has crisp detail with the "O" (New Orleans) mint mark.--$75.SOLD

Rather scarce September 2, 1862, "T46 Confederate 10-Dollar note" picturing Ceres reclining on a cotton bale and R. M. T. Hunter in the right corner. This is a solid, attractive note, but is circulated with some water staining.--$75.

Original autograph of Brigadier General Ramsey Potts. General Potts was one of America's most decorated and successful bomber pilots of the 2nd World War. Interestingly, during his time, as a bomb group commander, the well know actor, James "Jimmy" Stewart, was his Operations Officer. At age 27, Potts was promoted to full Colonel and assumed command of the 453rd Bomb Group based in Norfolk. Among Potts' accolades, he was awarded "The Distinguished Service Cross", two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit medal, three DFCs, the Bronze Star, five Air Medals, and was awarded the British "DFC" for his outstanding courage and heroism. He retired from the Air Force as a Major General in 1972. Major General Potts lived to age 89.--$50.

Original cast brass 1870's era Federal Eagle saber belt plate on an orignal Civil War Era linen belt. Rigs like this were commonly worn by military academy cadets in the years just following the Civil War. Very nice condition throughout.--$175.

Very nice excavated "dropped" .577 cal. Enfield projectile. This bullet has a smooth, white patina with a raised "57" in the base indicating pattern of 1857, and the original boxwood plug remains intact.--$20.

Civil War Era CDV of Benjamin Gratz Brown. B. Gratz Brown was a well known Civil War Era legislator from Missouri. Brown is most well known for his extreme - near radical anti-slavery position. A rather scarce CDV to find.--$48.Civil War Era CDV of Benjamin Gratz Brown. B. Gratz Brown was a well known Civil War Era legislator from Missouri. Brown is most well known for his extreme - near radical anti-slavery position. A rather scarce CDV to find.--$48.

Two excavated sword belt plate keepers and one sword belt adjuster buckle. These artifacts are all in excellent condition and were recovered from one of John Hunt Morgan's 1863 winter Confederate cavalry camps near Liberty, Tennessee.--$125. for all-SOLD

CDV of Federal General Jas. Shields.--$48.CDV of Federal General Jas. Shields.--$48.

Quite sought after by Civil War bullet collectors - nice drop Confederate field mold "Blob Top" C.S. three ring Minie.--$25.

Very nice condition non-excavated .50 cal. Flat Top Maynard Carbine Cartridge. An excellent compliment to display with your Civil War Maynard Carbine.--$48.

Very nice condition check from Remington Arms Co. dated Sept. 27, 1854 and signed by Samuel Remington {one of three owners along with brothers Philo and Eliphalet III} during the Civil War era. Remington Firearms were very well thought of during the Civil War era.--$48.

Beautiful condition Tennessee Governor's Commission signed by John W. Morton - then Secretary of State and during the Civil War was General Nathan Bedford Forrest's "Chief of Artillery", and who later authored the definitive book entitled "Forrest's Artillery". The document is in beautiful, perfect condition and John Morton's signature is clear and perfect.--$150.

Quite scarce .58 cal. "Providence Tool Co." - 1863 date Model 1861 3-band contract rifled musket. This musket shows clear signs of having really been carried A LOT. The metal has a smooth dark, attic brown patina with lockplate markings of "Providence Tool Co. - Providence, R.I. - 1863". The markings are all visible, but worn down quite a bit from use. The wood shows lots of use as well with corners rounded and all the normal bumps and bruises of a carried weapon. The inspector's cartouche is worn, but you can still faintly make it out. It is missing the rear sling swivel and has a "home grown" rear site. This is a good, honest rare contract Civil War musket that without question "Saw The Elephant".--$1,150..

Really pretty excavated Model 1851 officer grade eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths and gold gilt still remaining in recessed areas. This belt plate was recovered on private property near Winchester, Virginia.--$425.

Excavated Coat size Confederate local North Carolina State Seal button. This was recovered from a Confederate camp located on private property near Brandy Station, VA.--$125.

Collection of eighteen various type Civil War pistol bullets, including Savage, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Colt, Whitney, as well as others. This collection of bullets was recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram during the mid 1960's on private property at Shiloh and Chickamauga. The bullet collection is displayed in a very nice black walnut display case.--$195.

Excavated 1/6 plate Daguerreotype recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.--$45.Excavated 1/6 plate Daguerreotype recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.--$45.

Excellent condition excavated "Blob Top" Confederate field molded .58 caliber Minie Ball.--$25.

Excavated solid cast brass saber scabbard ring mount recovered from a Confederate 1863 camp located on private property along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. We aren't recovering many cool little brass items like this anymore.--$75.SOLD

This is as rare as it gets in Civil War collecting !! ORIGINAL 12 pound bronze Mountain Howitzer on a fine quality "Cannons Ltd." carriage with complete implements. This is a "Cyrus Alger" 12 # bronze tube and is marked "C.A. & Co. - Boston" on the right trunnion, and is dated "1861" on the left trunnion. The muzzle has "180" on the top face, and "T.J.R." on the bottom face. "U.S." is nicely stamped on the top of the tube between the trunnions, and on the cascabel is the number "224". The tube has a beautiful - uncleaned - aged pea green patina - no shiny brass here !! The vent hole is open and we are supplying 20 friction primers with the cannon, SO look out neighbors !!! A finer ORIGINAL and "1861" dated Civil War cannon you just will not see. You can pick it up here, or we can help in arranging delivery. A BARGAIN AT--$58,500.This is as rare as it gets in Civil War collecting !! ORIGINAL 12 pound bronze Mountain Howitzer on a fine quality "Cannons Ltd." carriage with complete implements. This is a "Cyrus Alger" 12 # bronze tube and is marked "C.A. & Co. - Boston" on the right trunnion, and is dated "1861" on the left trunnion. The muzzle has "180" on the top face, and "T.J.R." on the bottom face. "U.S." is nicely stamped on the top of the tube between the trunnions, and on the cascabel is the number "224". The tube has a beautiful - uncleaned - aged pea green patina - no shiny brass here !! The vent hole is open and we are supplying 20 friction primers with the cannon, SO look out neighbors !!! A finer ORIGINAL and "1861" dated Civil War cannon you just will not see. You can pick it up here, or we can help in arranging delivery. A BARGAIN AT--$58,500.SOLD

Nice excavated drop .69 cal. Confederate "plug base" Towers bullet. This was recovered from an 1863 Army of Tennessee camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.--$45.

Quite rare excavated drop FIELD MOLD .50 cal. Confederate Sharpshooter's bullet. The bullet has "cold mold" lines all over it from being field molded. It was recovered on the Brentwood Hills at the Battle of Nashville - mixed right in with standard .45 cal. cylindrical Whitworth bullets. Some say this bullet was for a Greene Sharpshooter rifle, and others feel that there were actually a few .50 cal. Whitworths here. A very cool bullet in any case.--$65.

Very pretty non-excavated rare Model 1839 "small oval" U.S. waist belt plate. The face couldn't be more beautiful and perfect, and the reverse has nice full lead, and both hooks intact for display - HOWEVER, the plate was missing the single arrow hook when it came in. As luck would have it - a while back I dug the exact arrow hook that this plate was missing from an Ohio Infantry camp here, and decided to give up my hook to let this plate display more perfectly. I have simply glued the hook in place if, for some reason, you'd like to removed it.--$295.

Very nice condition excavated coat size Confederate "Script I" (infantry) uniform button. This button was recovered from Polk's Corp 1863 winter camps along the Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee. It has a smooth chocolate brown patina, "Quality" backmark, nice detail, and shank intact.--$175.

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.

Excavated coat size Federal "Eagle A" artillery button. The button has a smooth brown patina with the shank remaining intact and was recovered from private property here at the Battle of Stones River.--$28.SOLD

Excavated die struck coat size North Carolina "Sunburst" Confederate uniform button. This was recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram from Confederate camps near Dalton, GA. The button has nice detail and some pretty silver wash in recessed areas. These buttons were on shell jackets purchased by the Confederate Govt. from the State of North Carolina, and issued to the Army of Tennessee while in winter camp near Dalton, GA.--$125.

Excavated "1838-O" dime recovered from a Confederate 1863 winter camp here. Look this jewel up as it is a rare bird and in very pretty condition !!--$95.

Excavated .50 cal. "Whitworth-like" smooth sided projectile recovered among .45 cal. Whitworth bullets in the Brentwood Hills at the Battle of Nashville, TN. Many collectors believe this to be from a Confederate Sharp-Shooter's weapon - possibly a Greene Rifle.--$45.

Excavated Confederate "I" {Infantry button} and three silver coins - {a "1783" Spanish Reale - an "1856" Half Dime - and a bust half dime with a hole through part of the date} For the Confederate "I" button and all three silver coins.--$150.

Small folding leather surgeon's field kit made by Stevens and Son, London, and containing eight instruments, including a folding bleeder. The instruments are all metal rather than bone or ivory handled indicating it is an 1880 to 1890's era kit. Not Civil War, but will be an attractive addition to an early medical display.-- Only $125.

Nice crisp excavated coat size Confederate "Script "I" uniform button. It has a smooth chocolate patina, with no dents and shank intact. This button was recovered on private property located near Richmond, VA.--$165.

VERY Pretty Model 1840 Ames Manufactured Federal Musician's Sword and Scabbard. The blade is no less than SPARKLING bright and is marked "Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee, Mass. - U.S. - 1864" and the scabbard is in nice condition as well with only one little spot that has a little re-enforcing right at the bottom.--$595.

Very nice condition brass cased folding three blade medical bleeder. The bleeder is maker marked "Hardy Bros. - Sheffield" and would be an excellent addition to any Civil War medical display.--$95.SOLD

Announcement of the compilation of the "1861-1865 -- The Message and Papers of the Confederacy" dated 1905 along with a certificate inviting the named individual the opportunity to subscribe to one set of the Messages and Papers of the Confederacy. This particular certificate is addressed to H.B.W. Heartsill.--$48.

Really nice excavated coat size Confederate "Lined I" uniform button. This was recovered on private property near Chickamauga, GA. and has a smooth chocolate patina with shank intact. You just aren't going to dig a much nicer one.--$225.

Unusual horizontal shot C.D.V. of Gen. Grant with his entire family.--$65.

Excavated brass tipped iron ramrod recovered from Confederate camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee, occupied during the winter of 1863. The ramrod appears to have been shaped into a utilitarian camp implement such as a pot hook.--$75.

Delegate ribbon for the 1890 TEXAS STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION held in HOUSTON. Scarce ribbon - but fragile in some areas.--$45..

Quite rare to come by anymore. Original June, 1861 date 50 cent fractional Federal note. The note pictures Samuel Dexter - early Sec. of Treasury.--$75.Quite rare to come by anymore. Original June, 1861 date 50 cent fractional Federal note. The note pictures Samuel Dexter - early Sec. of Treasury.--$75.

Very nice condition 3 piece "G.A.R." grouping. The group consists of one excellent condition 1909 PA. G.A.R. ribbon and medal, one 1932 New York ribbon and medal, and one coat size gilted "G.A.R." frock coat button.--$95. for the entire grouping.

Perfect condition excavated heavy cast brass private purchase {but Confederate used} cavalry spur. This one was recovered from Starnes 1863 C.S. Cavalry camp located near Altamont, TN. It has the rowel perfectly intact and a nice green/brown uncleaned woods patina. A very nice piece.--$275.

Absolutely beautiful condition non-excavated coat size gilted Virginia Staff Officer's button. This looks like a VA-20 and has the shank intact and a "Superior Quality" backmark with LOTS of gold gilt.--$250.

Very nice condition Confederate "Sep. 2, 1861" $20. note. This one is known as the "Industry, Cupid, and Beehive" T20 note and is somewhat hard to find in nice condition.--$85.

Beautiful excavated drop .58 cal. 2-ring German Suhl projectile. This extra nice and quite rare Confederate bullet was recovered by Mark Heath from an 1862 Wheeler Confederate Cavalry Camp located near Knob Gap, TN.--$65.

SUPER - SUPER RARE to find for sale now. This is an actual beautiful condition Federal eagle breastplate recovered in Aug. 1965 by Sid Kirksis at Eastport, TN. AND STILL IN SID'S DISTINCTIVE little storage packet. As most of you know - Sid Kirksis was the author of the first major book on belt plates of the American Civil War. This plate is an absolute beauty to boot.--$350.

Excavated set of 34 cal. projectiles for the 34 cal. Dean and Adams revolver. These are quite rare to recover and were excavated from a Confederate camp on private property near Corinth, MS.--$35.

Quite ornate non-regulation Model 1850 Federal Field and Staff Officer's sword and scabbard. The blade is darkening with age, but easily visible engraving remains. The guard is iron and quite ornate with the "cut-out eagle and U.S. and E. Pluribus Unum". The original leather grip remains intact in some areas and is worn through to polished wood in other areas. The scabbard has a thick brown aged patina and several small dents from use. A nice honest example that has clearly "seen the elephant".--$850.

Mint condition original unissued "red" Federal Artillery hat cord for the "Hardee Style Hat".--$45.

Pair of excavated .577 cal. Confederate Enfield bullets with rare base markings. One is base marked "L" {for London} and the second is base marked "L-2" {for London 2nd pattern}. The "L-2" still has the original boxwood plug intact in the base and can be taken in and out. They come in a nice glass display case.--$45. with case-SOLD

Very cool Model 1858 Federal "Bullseye" canteen that is complete with cover - stopper - sling - and has the sling shortened indicating Cavalry service. There are some "red-brown" splatters on it - Wonder if DNA works after 150 years ??--$495.SOLD

Excavated drop 2-ring .69 cal. Prussian bullet recovered from an 1862 OHIO INF. camp located near Decherd, TN. About 30 years ago I recovered a beautiful large oval O.V.M. buckle in this camp.--$35.SOLD

3 carved bullets from Confederate camps located near Franklin, TN. One appears to be an unfinished nipple protector - one looks like a little space ship - and one is a whittled C. S. Gardner. All 3 are displayed in a nice glass case.--$55. for all

Nice solid circulated condition "Lucy Pickens" Feb. 17, 1864 Confederate $100. note. This one is serial number "40417".--$125.SOLD

Beautiful condition non-excavated cast brass Cavalry spur of a style generally recovered from Confederate Cavalry camps and does have similarities to the "Mississippi" pattern spurs. This style spur is thought to be a privately purchased item.--$275.

Excavated drop .69 cal. triangle base French minie. This was recovered from Gen. Brechinridge's Nov. - Dec. 1862 Confederate Infantry camp that was located near Readyville, TN. and occupied just before the Battle of Stones River.--$35.

Early Battlefield Pick-up .577 cal. Enfield triangular socket bayonet picked up on private property near Chickamauga, GA, many, many years ago.--$150.

Nice clear BIG 1/4th plate fully cased tintype of a Federal Chaplin. This is a full standing pose with his bible in his hand.--$295.

Beautiful condition non-excavated gilted coat size Confederate "Droop Wing" officer's button. This is a "CS-5" with a "Treble Gilt" backmark. You couldn't ask for a nicer example.--$250.

Fully cased 1/6th plate tintype of a young Federal Corporal. This is a seated outside camp view with his Corporal stripes clearly visible. The case is a very cool Union Patriotic with the eagle and shield on both sides.--$275.

Beautiful non-excavated gilted coat size VA. staff button with the VERY sought after "Mitchell and Tyler - Richmond" backmark. The face could not be prettier with sharp detail and nearly 100 % bright gold gilt. Unfortunately, the button was made into a lady's "stick pin" years and years ago, and because of that the shank is not present. There are a couple guys out there who could definitely restore the shank, but on the other hand - the button displays beautifully just as it is.--only $195.

Beautiful condition non-excavated coat size Federal Infantry Officer Eagle "I" button. It has 100 % bright gold gilt, and is backmarked "D. Evans - Attleboro", and has the shank intact and straight. Just a choice button.--$35.

Nice condition January, 1864 issue Confederate $5. note. This issue Confederate note has really pretty graphics on both front and back of the note.--$75.

If this image weren't so dark - It would be a BIG DOLLAR image. It is a 1/9th plate tintype of a Federal BUGLER with his Bugle in his hand. He is wearing a 9-button Federal enlistedman's frock coat, and is holding his bugle in his hand. You can easily see the bugle, but the image is, unfortunately, quite dark. Great content, but because it is so dark - priced to virtually give away.--$195.

Nothing less than "Drop Dead" mint beautiful 1/9th plate gutta percha "S. Peck & Co. - Improved Union Case". If you have a killer 1/9th plate image - Here is a case worthy of it.--$150.

Excellent condition excavated drop .69 cal. triangle base imported French minie. This was recovered from Breckinridge's Nov. 1862 camp near Readyville, TN. occupied just before the Battle Of Stones River.--$35.

Very - Very - Rare NON-EXCAVATED "Confederate Local" manufacture coat size North Carolina State Seal uniform button. This recently turned up in a jar of buttons at a North Carolina estate sale. You won't see a more beautiful example.--only $495. {often seen $650. or more}

Mint perfect condition excavated coat size Confederate "Script I" button. This button was recovered from 1863 Confederate camps on private property along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. It has a reflective slick chocolate brown patina - Isaac Campbell backmark - and shank intact. You ARE NOT going to find a nicer one.--$175.SOLD

Beautiful non-excavated Coat size Confederate CS-5 Staff Officer's button. It has near 100% bright gold gilt - shank intact - and is backmarked "Treble Gilt - Extra Rich". You just won't see a more beautiful - highly gilted - example.--$275.

RARE - RARE - RARE excavated TINY kepi size Confederate "Droop Wing Eagle" Staff Officer's button. I can't remember when I last had one of these. This button was recovered near Savannah, GA. and is solid as a rock with no dents - no cracks - and shank intact.--$295.

A few days ago - April 10th, 2017 - was one of life's very best days. My 3rd granddaughter (Isabella Rose) was born to my younger daughter Savannah Cynthia and her husband Luke. Isabella Rose was born at 1:10 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 1/4" long. She appears very healthy and has a head full of dark brown hair. To me, she looks like a near exact duplicate of her older sister, Lila Magnolia. The birth went perfectly, and we hope to have both coming home soon. Lila is very proud of her new baby sister, and we hope that sentiment lasts.

Meet "Lila Magnolia Blackwelder" !!! She is my younger daughter - Savannah Cynthia and her husband - Luke Blackwelder's first child. She was born December 4, 2013 at 3:25 pm weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. She was born with a head full of dark brown hair and a fine set of lungs. She has a wonderful disposition, and loves to smile and giggle. I plan to do my best to spoil her beyond belief !!!!

NEW PICTURE !!! Guess who is celebrating 1 year old today ?? Yep -- "Lady A - Anastasia" . I just got back from Houston, TX. visiting my first "Grandchild - Lady-A" {Anastasia}. She is an absolute little doll and has everyone wrapped around her tiny, little finger. She has arrived at the conclusion - "If I'm awake, somebody best be holding me if you know what's good for you" -- {otherwise I'll give you the business} !!! She and I have a lot in common -- Two of our favorite things on earth to do is "Eat and Sleep" !!!! Jonathan {the pup} is a wonderful "Big Brother" -- As a matter of fact - He has a little sweater that has "Only Child" crossed out and "Big Brother" written beneath it. She is something like 11 months old and already weighs 23 lbs. -- Texas thing I'm told !!!   {Make that "3 YEARS" old now !!!!} WOW --- Time sure gets away !!!! And now ANOTHER year !!!!   I'm getting SOOO old, but beats the alternative !!!

Single cavity cast brass "scissor type" bullet mold for the "Country Rifle or Picket Bullet". This is a mold to make bullets for the rifles from home that many Confederates left home for the Civil War in 1861 carrying. This one looks to be about .36 to .40 cal. We primarily recover bullets of this type in 1861 and 1862 Confederate camps {but recently we recovered several from a mid-1863 Confederate camp. Excellent condition.--$150.

Very nice condition excavated big 23 mm CS175A - by P. Tait with their distinctive floating shank. It's a pretty button with a smooth brown woods patina and no dents or cracks. This is a RARE Confederate button, and is certainly one you don't dig every day.--$325. {see all around priced at $450.}

Absolutely beautiful condition UNISSUED large size arrow hook style "U.S." oval waist belt plate on it's original brown buff leather waist belt with the original brass keeper intact. This rig looks exactly as it did when they were issued 150 years ago.--$595.SOLD

.69 cal. Prussian Musket which was purchased and imported early in the war by the Governor of Ohio for the issue to Ohio troops as they marched off to war in 1861. These muskets fired an absolutely massive projectile, and they were very quickly found to not be as accurate and serviceable as the smaller cal. Springfield muskets. Over the years as relic hunters we have learned that when you recover the huge Prussian projectiles that you are certainly in an Ohio camp and could very well be about to recover an "OVM" beltplate. This particular musket is marked "Potsdam" and dated "1837." Although the musket was brought in to the shop by a local family, it was learned that the family's ancestry was not unexpectedly out of Ohio. It has a smooth, dark, uncleaned patina and will display very nicely.--$975.

Beautiful non-excavated 23 mm {CS175A2} coat size lined manuscript Old English "I". This is an exceptional example with nice straight shank and "Halfmann & Taylor - Montgomery" backmark. WOW - This button is pretty!!--$325.

Excavated coat size Confederate local Staff Officer's button -{CS26B} recovered on private property years ago here at the Battle of Stones River. It had a couple freeze cracks when recovered that have been professionally stabilized, and the button is solid as can be now.--$195.

Excavated drop .577 cal. Enfield projectile with the raised "L" {London} basemark. This was recovered here at Stones River and even still has the boxwood base plug with it.--$35.

Very sought after beautiful condition excavated large oval "U.S." cartridge boxplate recovered by none other than Sid Kirksis {author of the first major comprehensive book on Civil War Belt Plates} in August of 1956 on private property at the Battle of Cedar Mountain. The plate has never even been washed off with green woods mulch still adhering to the front of the plate. On the reverse it has full lead - both attachment loops are intact - AND is backmarked "Boyd and Sons - Boston". This beautiful plate still remains in Mr. Kirksis's personal distinctive little brown envelope with all the information written on it. This plate is nothing short of superb.--$350.

Recently recovered partial very rare lead "IOWA" state pin. This pin was recovered by Brant Arnold and - as you can see - is actually pictured in the current issue of North - South Trader. The pin is perfectly fine just as it is "IOW" and {matching it's picture in the North South Trader} OR could be easily restored by the master {Robert McDaniel} to display as nicely as any complete example. And priced at a fraction of the $850. that complete ones sell for.--only $175.SOLD

Private purchase heavy cast brass spur with a crude "Eagle Head" rowel holder. Most of these that I have seen recovered have been from Confederate sites. The spur is perfect with it's original rowel intact.--$275..

Beautiful condition excavated CS173 Confederate 19 mm Lined "I" with "P. Tait and Co. - Limerick" backmark. This button was recovered many years ago from a Confederate camp on private property near Richmond, VA. It has crisp detail and the prettiest chocolate brown patina that you are going to see.--$225.

Beautiful condition high quality private purchase prewar cast brass cavalry spur of a type that were often brought from home and worn by Southern Cavalry officers during the American Civil War. Just perfect condition.--$275..

Exceptionally nice condition excavated coat size Confederate local "Droop Wing Eagle" C.S. Staff Officer's button. Recovered from the 1863 spring camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry located near "Middleton, TN. {now Midland, TN.} Crisp detail and smooth brown patina and not a hint of a dent or crack on this excellent button.--$250.

Quite rare hanging style ornate gutta-percha case for a 1/6th plate tintype or ambrotype. It is an "Improved UNION CASE" with an "1859" patent date. When this case came out of the estate sale some of the corners were chipped, and I have had them professionally restored. Perfect for your "extra nice image.--$150..

Very attractive non-excavated large size "S.N.Y." cartridge boxplate. The plate has a really nice aged patina and appears to be off an old relic board in that there are two old tack holes that have been solder filled where it was at one time tacked to the relic board. It has full lead and one of the two iron loops remains intact on the reverse and it has excellent eye appeal in display.--$550.

Really, Really pretty excavated coat size Confederate "Lined I" uniform button. Solid as a rock smooth woods chocolate brown patina - no dents - no cracks - and shank intact. This is the way you like to dig them !!--$225.

Excavated 4-Piece Rifleman's cast brass buckle missing only one part out of the middle area. This distinctive buckle was issued with Mississippi Rifles. The buckle was recovered from the 1862 camp of the 16th Alabama Volunteer Infantry - C.S.A. - located on private property near Shelbyville, TN.--$295.

Excavated center portion of a 4-piece Mississippi Rifleman's buckle. This was recently recovered from the 1862 camp of the 16th Alabama Infantry located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.--$48.

Model 1858 Federal "Bullseye" canteen with original cover. It was recently purchased out of a North Georgia estate sale and has a "Philadelphia" maker's mark on the pewter spout. You can clearly tell from the wear pattern on the wool cover that this canteen was actually carried.--$295.

Very nice condition excavated coat size Confederate "Droop Wing Eagle" C.S. Staff Officer's button. This is a scarce "CS26A" and was recovered by Dr. Rees Buttram about 40 years ago on private property near Chickamauga.--$195.

Check out my new "Best Friend" !!!! When I feed him - It's like he says "I Love You Man !!!!" He will sometimes jump onto my shoulder.

Last Thursday was absolutely beautiful and 67 degrees. My daughter - Savannah - and I decided that it was a perfect day to play "Hooky" and go relic digging instead of opening the shop. I had found a small Union camp a few weeks earlier and we decided to see what was there. We got several bullets - a coat size eagle "I" button - and then I got this nice clear "80" reading on the scale. At 14 inches deep and under several big roots was a beautiful early style - lead filled - "U.S." oval. Notice the oval "ghost" where it has been laying for the last 150 years. Savannah now has it in her display case to remember the experience !!!!! {If a guy could bottle the rush that you get from digging a Civil War belt plate - It would put Cocaine right out of business !!!}

I tried to get Rocky to smile, but all he wanted to do was eat and drink !!!!!!!

Isn't this guy beautiful - almost neon green. He came up while bullet digging today as if to say - " Hey Man - Digging Anything ??"

My "Free Kitten" with every purchase promotion is winding up BUT My Free "Baby Raccoon" with every purchase is just getting started !!! {I have 2 Moms and a total of 7 baby Raccoons !!!!}

Beautiful condition excavated gilted coat size Federal Infantry Officer's button. This button has a "Goddard" backmark and was