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Updated 8-29-24

Hello friends and enthusiasts. We will be on a trip to Crete from Sept. 9-18 so cannot ship anything until we return. Thank you for your patience.

SSBTN 1. Texas General Service Coat Button. Produced by T. Miller, Houston TX. Depot.

Very rare Texas Militia button in non-excavated condition. Super sharp details and contrast.

$8995.00

CSBP 1. Virginia Militia Officer’s Sword Belt.

Scarce Confederate produced belt made of tarred leather sewn around a linen core. Brass belt adjuster present but hangers are missing. There are a few placed where the leather has been repaired or re-enforced. Cast brass tongue and wreath buckle is very nice with good detail and original patina. 

$6500.00 HOLD R.D.

MS 1. Extremely Rare Eagle Head and Vipers Officer’s Spur.

Really unique and delicate spur with fantastic details. The arms terminate into poisonous snake heads. Sharply detailed eagle head has a long neck. Dug by Brant Arnold near Lexington VA. When found, spur was complete but broken into three pieces. Expertly repaired by Leonard Short. 

$1495.00 HOLD L.C.

MS 2. Dug “CS” Marked Confederate Raker Spur.

Scarce spur. This variant was produced by the Richmond Arsenal and they are only found in the Eastern Theater. Ex. Stan Hughes collection.

$1250.00 HOLD B.H.

CSBP 2. South Carolina Militia Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.

Fine looking plate with sharp details and intact sttachment pin.

$3995.00

CSBP 3. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle.

Fine looking “Richmond Arsenal” CS tongue and wreath saber belt buckle that was found near Murfreesboro TN. Both pieces found together and fit perfectly. Note matching  green patina. There are several variations of these buckles. This type has the “exagerrated serifs” and is of the type shown on page 13, fig. 007-008 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Jim Berry collection.

$2850.00

CART 1. Empty Colt Army Revolver Cartridge Packet and One Cartridge .44 Cal. 

Clearly printed label. Box is well preserved but contains no cartridges. One Hazard Combustible Cartridge is included. These items are ideal to display with your M-1860 Colt Army Revolver.

$295.00

USBP 1. Dug State of New York Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. 

Fantastic relic with intact leather belt fragments on reverse. Found many years ago. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Ron Wolford collection. 

$850.00 

USBP 2. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.

 MS 3. Identification Badge of Pvt H. Leonard, Co. H, 5th Vermont Vol. Infantry Regt.

Classic ‘War of 1861″ badge with Federal Eagle. I haven’t had time to research this soldier, so have no idea about his record as of yet.Tag states that he was from Brandon VT. I can tell you that the 5th Vermont was a rock solid unit that was in almost all of the Army of The Potomac’s major battles including Sharpsburg and Gettysburg. Badge has a deep untouched patina, is clearly stamped, and has actual campaign wear. Just imagine where this badge has been and the spectacle it has seen. Ex. John Gibson collection.

$1250.00 

 MS 4. Dug Identification Badge of Pvt W. M. Crawford, Co. I, 3rd Vermont Vol. Infantry Regt.

Excavated example of the classic ‘War of 1861″ badge with Federal Eagle. I haven’t had time to research this soldier, so have no idea about his record as of yet.Tag states that he was from Waterford VT. I can tell you that the 3rd Vermont was a hard fought unit that was in most of the Army of The Potomac’s major battles including Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. Badge has not been touched since it was dug. Note bright gold plating and sharp details. Found Northern VA. Ex. John Gibson collection.

$1250.00 HOLD M.M.

MS 5. Dug Confederate Cavalry Trooper’s “Mississippi” Spur.

Rare Confederate arsenal made spur found in Cavalry camps of both major theaters. Very good condition with a brown patina and no repairs. Found near Corinth MS. Ex. Stan Hughes collection.

$350.00

 MS 6. Dug Identification Badge of Pvt Herbert H. Story, Battery L. 1st Vermont Artillery.

Larger size pewter tag featuring George Washington. I haven’t had time to research this soldier, so have no idea about his record as of yet.Tag states that he was from Four Corners VT. Dug at Cold Harbor VA. Ex. John Gibson collection.

$995.00

MS 7. Dug Colonial Silver Six Pence of King George II dated 1746.

Nice looking coin found near Winchester VA. It is stamped “LIMA” at the bottom, and from what I understand, these coins were a special mintage struck from looted Spanish silver.

$150.00 HOLD D.M.

USBP 3. Dug US Militia Belt Plate ca. 1845-1860.

Sharply struck panel plate with spread-winged eagle bordered by stars. One of the less common variants. See page 259, fig. 409 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates” for more information on this fine buckle. Provenance uncertain. Belt bar and tongue intact on reverse. No repairs bends or issues. .

$650.00 HOLD D.M.

MS 8. Dug US Cavalry or Officer’s Bridle Bit Rosette. Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

Found recently by Brant Arnold at the site of a sharp rear-guard action where CS Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest stopped the Federal pursuit after the Battle of Shiloh. Nice early pattern rosette with intact lead and attachment pins.

$75.00

MS 9. Dug Confederate Company Letter “D” Hat Insignia.

Flat sheet brass “D” with one intact attachment pin. Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

$75.00 HOLD J.W.

MS 10. Dug Confederate Saddle Shield. Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

Rare, and smaller than usual sized shield. Plain with rounded edges. Found by Brant Arnold a couple of years ago.

$65.00

MS 11. Dug US Miltary Railroad Lock. LaGrange TN.

Scarce lock with clear “U.S.” stamped on the brass key-hole cover. Found many decades ago by the late John Marks.

$295.00

MS 12. Dug “*CHAs. H. KELLOG /AMERICAN*” Marked Rondel with Federal Eagle.

I believe this patriotic brass plaque may have once been attached to a curry comb. About the size of a quarter. Found by John Marks at LaGrange TN.

$45.00 HOLD D.M.

MS 13. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Hanger.

Decorated style associated with Leech and Rigdon but could be from another maker in the deep south. Found near Shiloh TN. by Brant Arnold.

SOLD J.R.

 MS 14. Dug Identification Badge with Battle Honors. Pvt William W. Snyder, Co. A. 50th Penn. Vol. Infantry Regt.

George B. McClellan ‘War of 1861″ badge in good condition. Appears to have been cleaned by the digger. Battle honors on reverse are “Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, and Antietam”. I haven’t had time to research this soldier, but he already has a good history to have survived those battles.

$2450.00

MS 15. Dug Masonic Finger Ring. Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

Found a couple of years ago by Brant Arnold. This battle ended the Federal pursuit of the shattered Confederate Army retreating to Corinth MS.

$65.00 

MS 16. Excavated Confederate Trooper’s Spur Found on the Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

One of neatest field repaired spurs you will ever see. Two brass rivets and wire were used to fix a broken arm. You can imagine Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s hard fighting, rag-tag survivors of Fort Donelson as they fought desperately to halt the pursuit of Gen. Sherman after the Battle of Shiloh. This spur is indicative of the dearth of proper equipment in the CS Cavalry. Ex. Stan Hughes collection.

$395.00 HOLD J.W.

MS 17. Dug US Seated Liberty Quarter Dated 1856. Shiloh Retreat Route, Michie TN.

Found by Brant Arnold. Good condition with some circulation wear.

$50.00 HOLD D.M.

USBP 3. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

USBP 4. US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

Great looking plate. Sharp details. Attachment loops rusted away. Found recently by Brant Arnold on private property near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Brant Arnold.

$125.00

MS 18. Dug Colt Navy Revolver Bullet Mold.

This iron mold was found near LaGrange TN. by the late John Marks. Could also be for a Colt Army revolver. Mold is frozen in place.

$95.00

MS 19. Dug Pair of Confederate Cavalry Trooper’s Spurs.

Matching pair of thick, heavy spurs with a pea-green patina. Rowells mostly rusted away. Found together near Corinth MS. Ex. Stan Hughes collection.

$495.00 HOLD R.A.

MS 20. Dug US Seated Liberty Dime Dated 1853. Shiloh Retreat Route, Michie TN.

Found by Brant Arnold. Note sharp details and only light wear. Great Civil War coin.

$55.00 HOLD D.M.

MS 21. Dug US Seated Liberty Half Dollar Dated 1860. Shiloh Retreat Route, Michie TN.

Nice early American silver coin with the New Orleans “O” mint mark. Probably lost by a Confederate soldier.

$150.00 HOLD D.M.

MS 22. Dug Steam Engine Valve Wheel From The Confederate Shipyard at Cerro Gordo TN.

Really cool relic. The 260 foot Steamer “Eastport” was being converted to an Ironclad Gunship by the Confederates on the Tennessee River at Cerro Gordo when a Federal flotilla under Andrew Hull Foote seized the ship and supplies gathered there on Feb. 7, 1862. The iron wheel was discovered a few years ago at the site by Brant Arnold. 

$175.00 HOLD S.F.

MS 23. Dug Leech & Rigdon Enlisted Cavalryman’s Spur with Lead Rowell. Shiloh Retreat Route.

Neccessity is the mother of invention. This Confederate spur is in great condition with no bends or repairs. Lead rowell was made from a flattened bullet and has been added to the spur for display. Ex. Stan Highes colection. Neat Confederate Cavalry relic.

$325.00 HOLD M.E.

MS 24. Complete Dug Water Barrel Spigot. Shiloh Retreat Route.

This pewter spigot was left behind as part of the wreckage of war strewn along the way to Corinth MS. Dug by Brant Arnold near Michie TN.

$65.00

USBP 5. US Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

Great looking plate with a chocolate brown patina. Attachment loops intact. Found recently by Brant Arnold on private property near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Brant Arnold.

$195.00

 MS 25. Identification Badge of Pvt. Amos Holt, Fifer of Co. A, 5th Vermont Vol. Infantry Regt.

Classic ‘War of 1861″ badge with Federal Eagle. I haven’t had time to research this soldier, so have no idea about his record as of yet.Tag states that he was from Berkshire VT. I can tell you that the 5th Vermont was a rock solid unit that was in almost all of the Army of The Potomac’s major battles including Sharpsburg and Gettysburg. Badge has a nice patina with traces of gold plating, is clearly stamped, and has actual campaign wear. Just imagine where this badge has been and the spectacle it has seen. Ex. John Gibson collection.

SOLD

ART 1. Dug US/CS 6 Pounder Canister Balls. Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

Two balls found last year by Brant Arnold on private property. Fallen Timbers was a sharp rear guard action that stopped Sherman’s pursuit of the Confederate Army retreating from Shiloh towards Corinth.

SOLD P.P.

MS 26. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur. Richmond VA. Arsenal.

Several variants of trooper’s spurs were produced in Richmond, this one is the most prolific and easily recognizable. There is a crack at the junction of the rowell arm, and it has a little play but has not separated. Displays like a champ. Provenance unknown. Ex. Stan Hughes collection.

$250.00

ART 2. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.

High quality example with smooth iron and an intact Bormann time fuse. Fuse is punched at 3 seconds. It was fired but did not detonate. Professionally disarmed and treated for preservation. Provenance uncertain.

$395.00

ART 3. Dug Fragment of a US 8″ Mortar Shell Fired From The USS Tyler or USS Lexington at Shiloh.

These two Federal Gunboats relentlessly shelled the Confederates during the battle. Found long ago on private property. Large fragment. Bullet shown for scale.

SOLD P.P.

ART 4. Dug Confederate 12 lb. “Sideloader” Case Shot.

Really nice example of this classic Confederate projectile. Note brass adapter for the paper time fuse and lead “Sideloading” plug. During the manufacturing process of these shells, a wood or metal dowell was placed into the fuse hole. The shrapnel, either lead or iron balls, were inserted into the hole in the side of the shell. After this, molten pitch or sulphur was poured into the hole and a lead, brass, or iron plug was inserted. Once the matrix solidified, the dowell was removed and powder introduced. Lastly, the brass fuse adapter was screwed in. Professionally disarmed. Cleaned and coated for preservation. Provenance uncertain.

$595.00

ART 5. Dug Confederate 12 Pounder Shot. Utoy Creek GA. Battlefield.

Smooth iron with crude mold seam and casting flaws. Utoy Creek was one of the bloody engagements in the battles for Atlanta.

SOLD A.P.

ART 6. Exceptional Dug Confederate 3″ Bourelleted Read Shell.

Very clean shell body with visible lathe marks on the bourellets. Complete brass sabot shows lands and grooves of the 3″ Confederate Ordnance Rifle it was fired from. Brass paper time fuse adapter is perfect. Provenance forthcoming.

$695.00

ART 7. Dug Fragment From Exploded 6 lb. Bormann Fused Shell. Fallen Timbers TN. Battlefield.

Nice large fragment dug by Brant Arnold. At Fallen Timbers, CS Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest stymied the pursuit of US Gen. William T. Sheman after Shiloh. Forrest was seriously wounded and the Confederate cavalry came close to killing or capturing Sherman.

$75.00 HOLD D.W.

ART 8. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.

Exceptional condition with an unpunched Bormann time fuse. Provenance forthcoming.

$495.00

ART 9. Early US Artillery Corps Hat Insignia. Ca. 1845-1855

Non-dug example. Large size crossed cannons. Excellent condition.

$295.00

MS 12. Gang Mold for M-1860 Colt Army Revolvers .44 Cal.

Very good condition with intact wooden grips. Molds six .44 Cal. conical bullets. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD R.A.

MS 13. Confederate Enfield Bullet Mold .577 Cal.

These high quality brass molds were imported by the Confederacy from England. This is the nose casting variant complete with cavity plug and sprue cutter. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD N.S.

CART 1. Tin Box of 7mm. Pinfire Cartridges by Eley.

Nice, untouched box. Label has age but is mostly readable. There are 26 cartridges in the box. 

$250.00 HOLD R.A.

MS 14. Dug “All Seeing Eye” Masonic Hat Pin or Sash Buckle.

Appears to be made of stamped coin silver. Found by Ron Wolford in a Civil War troops camp near Shapsburg MD. Measures 2.25″ across.

$350.00 HOLD K.C.

MS 15. M-1860 Savage Navy Revolver Bullet Mold .36 Cal.

Rare mold in excellent condition with sprue cutter. A fitting companion to display with your Savage Navy.

SOLD R.A.

USBP 4. US Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Maker Marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”.

Top notch condition with clear maker mark. Non-excavated.

$395.00

USBP 5. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.

USBP 7. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate. 

USBP 8. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate.

Nice early find with intact attachment loops. These lead filled stamped brass insignia were mounted on the outer flap of the cartridge box. Found on the First Bull Run VA. Battlefield.

SOLD J.H.

USBP 9. Pattern of 1826 Non-Commissioned Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate.

Scarce plate with iron wire hooks. This variant is shown on page 282, Fig. 446 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Note long term service wear. Fantastic Civil War insignia.

$495.00 HOLD M.B.

USBP 10. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate. Emerson Gaylord Contract Pattern.

USBP 12. Dug US Enlisted Man’s M-1851 Saber Belt Plate.

Excellent excavated condition with intact German Silver wreath. These buckles were issued to cavalry and artillerymen. Provenance uncertain.

$395.00

USBP 13. US Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate. Maker Marked “H.A. DINGEE”.

Non-excavated plate with an outstanding untouched patina. The Dingee Contract pattern is known for its wide block “US” letters. Immaculate condition. Scarce marked example.

SOLD J.B.

USBP 14. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.

One of the more unusual patterns from an unknown contractor. Highly detailed eagle holding the symbolic arrows for war and olive branch for peace. Nice looking patina to the face. Reverse has one attachment loop intact. Provenance uncertain.

$150.00

USBP 15. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate. Emerson Gaylord Contract Pattern.

USBP 16. Pattern of 1826 Non-Commissioned Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate.

Scarce plate with three-pronged double wire hooks. This variant is shown on page 286, Fig. 455 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Note sharp details and gold plating. This variant was produced by Boyd & Sons but is not marked. Fantastic Civil War insignia.

$595.00

USBP 17. Pattern of 1839 US Cartridge Box Plate Marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”.

Scarce plate with clear maker mark on reverse. This variant is shown on page 325, Fig. 528 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Note bright gold plating.

$395.00 HOLD D.A.

USBP 18. Dug US Enlisted Man’s M-1851 Saber Belt Plate.

Excellent excavated condition with intact German Silver wreath. These buckles were issued to cavalry and artillerymen. Found many years ago by Ray McMahan in Atlanta GA. (Confederate outer defense line).

$395.00

USBP 19. US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate ca. 1864-1865

ART 1. Dug Confederate 3″ Archer Bolt with Intact Sabot. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

Nearly mint with flawless iron surface and full lead band sabot. Neatly painted. Found many years ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

$1995.00

ART 2. Massive Dug Fragment from an Exploded US 9″ Naval Case Shot. Fort Fisher NC.

Usually, such thin walled shells were Case Shots containing shrapnel. You can imagine the deadly shower of hundreds of iron or lead balls that were packed into this projectile as it exploded over the fort. Fired from the Federal blockading squadron. Note bullet shown for scale. This bowl like fragment is great for displaying relics inside of it or can make a unique candy dish.

SOLD J.E.

ART 3. Dug US 3″ Parrott Shell Blown in Half.

Cool fragment with Parrott time fuse adapter inserted for display. Provenance uncertain.

SOLD A.P.

ART 4. Confederate 6 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.

Remarkable little projectile with intact CS Borman “High Lip” Time Fuse. The fuse was punched at the 5 second mark but did not explode. Provenance uncertain.

SOLD W.A.

ART 5. Revolutionary War 4 Pounder Bar Shot.

Excellent condition. Bar shot were employed to destroy an enemy ships masts and rigging. Found many years ago in Lake Champlain near Fort Ticonderoga. A relic from the United States first Naval battles. The American fleet under Benedict Arnold was defeated at the Battle of Valcour Bay on Oct. 11. 1776 and retreated to Fort Ticonderoga burning what was left of the motley American Fleet. His tactics of delaying the British Navy contributed to the American victory at Saratoga.

$1650.00

ART 6. Exploded US 3.67″ Sawyer Shell Base Fragment and Lead Sabot.

A unique American Civil War artillery relic. Iron base in good condition. Lead bottom section peeled back. The Sawyer is a rarity 8+ projectile according to Dickey and George. Provenance of Port Hudson LA. 

$250.00 HOLD W.B.

ART 7. Dug US 3.8″ James “Tie Ring” Percussion Fused Shell.

Scarce shell. Very good condition with intact lead sabot. See page 189 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this projectile. Rarity 8. Provenance uncertain.

$1650.00

ART 8. Dug 3″ Confederate “Flat-Tip” Archer Bolt.

Excellent condition. See page 77 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this fine projectile. Rarity 6. Provenance uncertain.

$1250.00 HOLD J.N.

ART 9. Dug Confederate 12 Pounder Spherical Shell.

Good looking example with only very minor pitting to the iron. This type utilized a wooden adapter for the paper time fuse. Provenance uncertain.

$295.00

ART 10. Dug US 4.2″ Type III Parrott Percussion Fused Shell. Vicksburg MS.

Excellent condition. This projectile was fired from a 30 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Note Schenkl percussion fuse and intact brass ring sabot. Found long ago near Vicksburg MS. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

$695.00

ART 11. Dug Confederate 6 Pounder Shot. Shiloh TN.

Classic American Civil War projectile found long ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Tedford Coln.

SOLD P.P.

ART 12. Dug US 4.2″ Parrott Flat Nose Bolt. Type III. Vicksburg MS.

Very good condition with intact brass ring sabot. Fired from a 30 Pounder Parrott Rifle. These were used to destroy fortified positions and enemy batteries.

SOLD

ART 13. Dug “Bull-Nose” Confederate 4.2″ Read-Parrott Shell.

Rare shell in excellent condition. Wrought iron sabot neatly sheared off when fired. Provenance uncertain, but most likely Petersburg VA. See page 328 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for detailed information on this rarity 7 projectile. Ex. Jerry Keyes/Chris Bullington collection.

$495.00 HOLD I.W.

ART 14. Dug Confederate 6 Pounder Shot. Shiloh TN.

Classic American Civil War projectile found long ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Tedford Coln.

SOLD P.P.

ART 15. Dug US 3.67″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.

Good example with intact Schenkl percussion fuse. Anvil cap missing. Found at Hall’s Shop VA. by Ray McMahan.

$495.00 HOLD I.W.

ART 16. Dug 6.4″ Selma Alabama Arsenal Read Shell.

Very rare shell with partially intact Selma “Disc” Sabot. Shell body is mostly smooth but has some pitting. There is a Selma “G” stamp visible on the sabot. Provenance uncertain. See page 383 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for detailed information on this rarity 7 projectile. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

$1450.00 HOLD K.K.

ART 17. Dug 2.9″ Confederate Read-Parrott Shell. Tredegar Iron Works.

Standard type with brass paper time fuse adapter. There is an “AR” stamp on the side of the shell, which is thought to be a Tredegar Iron Works (Richmond VA.) inspection mark. Wrought iron sabot intact. See page 243 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War” for more information on this variant. Found many years ago on the Salem Church VA. Battlefield by “Foots” Griffin.

$395.00

ART 18. Dug Confederate 6 Pounder Shot. Shiloh TN.

Classic American Civil War projectile found long ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Tedford Coln.

SOLD P.P.

ART 19. Dug Confederate 3″Archer Shell.

Scarce Shell in good condition. Designed to accomodate a wooden adapter for the paper time fuse. Provenance uncertain but probably Shiloh TN.

SOLD P.P.

ART 20. Dug US 3.8″ James Type I Bolt.

 Very good condition with fully intact tin and lead sabot. You can see the impression of the canvas cover on the sabot. See page 187 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this projectile. Rarity 7. Provenance uncertain but probably Vicksburg MS.

$1495.00 HOLD T.R.

ART 21. Dug US/CS Bormann Fused Case Shot. Sectioned with Williams Cleaner Bullets as Shrapnel.

Cool artillery relic. Scarce with bullets in sulphur matrix.

SOLD S.F.

ART 22. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.

Near mint condition with no pitting whatsoever. Probably a battlefield pick-up taken home as a souvenir after the war. Clear “J.P. SCHENKL/ PAT. OCT.16, 1861” address on fuse flange. A beauty!

SOLD

ART 23. Dug Fragment from an Exploded US 8″ Mortar Shell. Port Hudson LA.

Bottom section of shell deliberately weighted to roll topside up and not extinguish the fuse. These pie shaped sections are called a “Cullot”. Can serve as a platform for displaying relics.

$75.00

ART 24. Dug Confederate 3″ Archer “Flat-Tip” Bolt with Intact Sabot. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.

A real beauty. Slick iron and tall lead band sabot. Dropped example. Neatly painted. Found many years ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield. See page 77 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this fine projectile. Rarity 6. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

$1995.00 HOLD T.R.

ART 25. Large Fragment from a US 6 Pounder Bormann Shell.

Neatly blown half of exploded shell found at Davis Bridge TN.

SOLD

ART 26. Bormann Time Fuse Punch.

Used to pucture a hole in the fuse and exposing the train of fulminate at the desired second of detonation. Excellent non-excavated condition.

$175.00 

ART 27. Dug Confederate 3.3″ Selma Disc Sabot Bolt. 

Rare Confederate projectile with pointed nose. Fired with fully intact brass sabot. Note Selma Arsenal “G” or possibly “Omega” stamp. Provenance uncertain but probably Spanish Fort AL.

SOLD A.P.

ART 28. Revolutionary War 2 Pounder Shot. Battle of Crown Point NY.

Very good condition with old white paint. Dug way back by on Oct.10, 1959 by Frank Kravic.

$295.00

ART 29. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.

Great represenatative example  with fuse that screws out. Fired from a 3″ US Ordnance Rifle. Note clear “J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16, 1861” address on the fuse flange. Dug near Orange VA.

$495.00

 ART 30. Dug US 2.6″ Hotchkiss Shell for Wiard Rifle.

Scarce shell in good condition. Fired with intact lead band sabot. This early variant used a wooden adapter for the paper time fuse. Provenance uncertain. 

$595.00

WP 5. Dug M-1860 Colt Army Revolver .44 Cal. Fully Loaded.

Remarkable American Civil War relic. 1863 Serial # 105381. Provenance of Middle Tennessee. Totally intact except for the trigger.

$1995.00

WP 6. Governor Joe Brown Georgia Pike.

An odd Confederate weapon that highlights the lack of armaments early in the war. Full length shaft. Excellent condition. No cracks, repairs, or damage to the wood. Spear type blade and haftings in good shape. Missing butt cap. 

$2850.00

WP 7. M-1855 Colt Root Revolver .28 Cal. Relic Condition.

Cool relic with early serial #4924 . Complete condition. Probably picked up long ago on an unknown battlefield as a souvenir.

$895.00

CSBTN I 1. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Fine quality cast brass infantry button. These distinct Confederate buttons were produced in large quantities starting in 1863. Most likely in Atlanta GA. This example has a slick brown woods patina. Note wide rim. Provenance uncertain.

$150.00

CSBTN I 2. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. A beauty, Classic cast brass infantry button with a brown-green woods patina. Provenance uncertain.

$175.00

CSBTN I 3. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Very nice cast brass infantry button. Slick green patina. One of the best looking cast “I” buttons I have seen. Found near Dalton GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps.

$195.00

CSBTN I 4. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Top of the line button with a slick emerald green patina. Found near Dalton GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps. These buttons were produced in the deep south, probably Atlanta.

$195.00

CSBTN I 6. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Turquoise green and brown calico found in Northern VA. by Bob Scates.

$150.00

CSBTN I 7. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Top of the line button with a slick chocolate brown patina. Found near Dalton GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps.

$150.00

CSBTN I 8. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. These classic solid cast brass Confederate buttons were made in large quantities, most likely in Atlanta GA. This example is a straight up beauty with a slick, pea-green patina. Found near Tunnel Hill GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps.

$195.00

CSBTN I 9. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Slick with a dark olive-green patina. Found N. Virginia, probably lost by one of Gen. James Longstreet’s soldiers.

$175.00

CSBTN I 10. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Fine looking button with a smooth emerald green patina. These iconic Confederate Infantry buttons were produced in large quantities starting in early 1863, probably in Atlanta. Found near Tunnel Hill GA.

$175.00

CSBTN I 11. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. These classic solid cast brass Confederate buttons were made in large quantities, most likely in Atlanta GA. This example has an attractive brown-green patina. Found near Tunnel Hill GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps.

$175.00

CSBTN I 12. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Fantastic dark green patina on this gemstone. These iconic Confederate Infantry buttons were produced in large quantities starting in early 1863, probably in Atlanta. Found near Ringgold GA.

$195.00 HOLD M.F.

CSBTN I 13. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. Milk chocolate patina on this top-notch example. Found near Dalton GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps.

$165.00

CSBTN I 14. Dug Confederate Infantryman’s Coat Button.

CS 184, 23 mm. These classic solid cast brass Confederate buttons were made in large quantities, most likely in Atlanta GA. This example has a slick, brown-green patina. Found near Dalton GA. in one of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 winter camps.

$150.00

CSBTN 15. Dug Texas Militia Cavalry Coat Button. T. Miller, Houston TX.

These crude buttons are mostly found in Texas and Louisiana, though some have been found in Mississippi around Vicksburg. This one has a reddish brown and green patina. Shank intact. Found by Chris Hirsch at Jones Creek TX.

$1250.00

CSBTN 16. Confederate Army General Service Coat Button.

CS 81, 23 mm. One of the more desirable and recognizable Confederate buttons with “C.S.A.” on the face. This one with the common “SUPERIOR QUALITY” bm. is considered one of the best entry level Confederate Central Government buttons for collectors. Mint non-excavated condition.

$250.00

CSBTN 16. Confederate Army General Service Coat Button.

CS 81, 23 mm. One of the more desirable and recognizable Confederate buttons with “C.S.A.” on the face. This one with the common “SUPERIOR QUALITY” bm. is considered one of the best entry level Confederate Central Government buttons for collectors. Mint non-excavated condition.

$250.00

SSBTN MD 1. Maryland Militia Staff Officer’s Coat Button.

MD 11, 23 mm. Non dug gemstone, loaded with gold plating. No issues and great details. Standard “EXTRA QUALITY” bm. As a Border State, Maryland provided thousands of troops to the Confederacy.

$350.00

SSBTN VA 1. Dug Virginia Military Institute Coat Button. 

VAS 294 (Tice) 22 mm. Sharply detailed and loaded with gold plating. “R & W. ROBINSON” bm on a ribbon, ca 1830’s 1840’s. Found Hanover Co. Central Virginia. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

$350.00

SSBTN VA 2. Dug Virginia Military Institute Kepi Button. 

VAS 294 (Tice) 14 mm. Sharply detailed, flawless, and loaded with 98%  gold plating. “R & W. ROBINSON” bm on a ribbon, ca 1830’s 1840’s. Found near Fredericksburg Virginia. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD S.H.

SSBTN VA 3. Dug Virginia Military Institute Coat Button. 

VAS 294 (Tice) 22 mm. Sharply detailed and loaded with gold plating. Correct “R & W. ROBINSON” bm on a ribbon, ca 1830’s 1840’s. Very slight push to face. Found Hanover Court House, Virginia. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

$295.00

BLT 1. Dug US Experimental Four-Piece Shaler Bullet.

Extremely rare bullet. Excellent condition. All four pieces found together. Culpeper Co. VA. See page 210, Fig. 277 of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part One for a photographed example as well as detailed information on the Shaler sectional bullet designs and patents. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

$2250.00

BLT 2. Dug Confederate “French Pattern” Bullet .70 Cal.

Extremely rare bullet that is the actual one photographed on page 237 (Fig. 578) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 4. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.

HOLD R.B.

BLT 3. Dug Confederate “Tower” Bullet for Belgian Rifle .69 Cal.

Scarce large Tower with shallow conical cavity. This is the actual bullet photographed on page 241 (Fig. 604) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 4. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.  

$95.00

BLT 4. Dug Harper’s Ferry Arsenal Experimental Rifle Bullet .69 Cal.

Rare Experimental-Harpers Ferry trials #2 Pattern with iron cup in cavity. Three weak grooves. This is the actual bullet photographed on page 8 (Fig. 1) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 1. Found at Harpers Ferry WV. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.  

SOLD R.B.

BLT 5. Dug Harper’s Ferry Arsenal Experimental Rifle Bullet .69 Cal.

Rare Experimental-Harpers Ferry trials #1 Pattern with solid base and three grooves. This is the actual bullet photographed on page 8 (Fig. 2) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 1. Found at Harpers Ferry WV. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.  

SOLD R.B.

BLT 6. Excavated US Hazard Powder Co. Cartridge .69 Cal. Dropped by a Member of the 11th or 12th Pennsylvania Reserves at Gettysburg.

Rare to find excavated with intact skin cartridge. This is the actual bullet photographed on page 252 (Fig. 336) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 1. Found on the Gettysburg PA. Battlefield. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.  

SOLD

BLT 7. Rare Hunt and Jennings “Rocket Ball” .54 Cal.

Another really rare bullet. Note perforated cork base. This is the actual bullet photographed on page 223 (Fig. 1046) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 3. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.  

$225.00

BLT 8. Dug CS Brunswick Rifle Bullet .70 Cal.

M&M #39. Perfect dropped condition. This scarce conical bullet is also discussed on page 241 of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 4. The Confederacy received over 2000 Brunswick Rifles as well as “belted ball” ammunition from England via agent Caleb Huse. Distinctly different from the Crimean War variant. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD Major B.

BLT 9. Dug Confederate Tower Variant for the British Rifle Musket .70 Cal.

High quality example with thick skirt and truncated cone cavity. Measures 1.04″ x .678″. This is the actual bullet photographed on page 240 (Fig. 593) of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 4. Ex. Dean Thomas collection.

$75.00

BLT 10. Dug US Gardiner Explosive “Musket Shell” Bullet .58 Cal.

M&M #532. Scarce bullet in remarkable condition. This unusual bullet is discussed in detail on pages 182-192 of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 1. Patent address is partially visible on the rim. Provenance uncertan but either Gettysburg or Chancellorsville campaign.

SOLD M.F.

BLT 11. Dug US Gardiner Explosive “Musket Shell” Bullet-Sharps Variant .52 Cal.

Extremely rare bullet. Not listed in McKee and Mason, but discussed in detail on pages 182-192 of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 1. See Fig. 256 and 257. Good dropped condition. Designed for use in the Sharp’s Rifle. Found near Harper’s Ferry WV. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

$995.00

BLT 12. Dug Confederate Enfield Pattern Explosive Bullet .577 Cal.

Excellent dropped example. This is the exact bullet photographed on page 254 (Fig. 633) of Dean Thomas’ exhaustive reference book series “Round Ball to Rimfire” Vol. 4. Also photographed on page 1150 of his series “Confederate Arsenals, Laboratories, and Ordnance Depots” Vol. 3. Thomas concludes that this bullet is the design that was produced by William De Ryee at the Texas State Military Board (Austin). He comments upon the success of this bullet during trials in blowing up ammunition caissons. These trials were done in 1863 under the supervision of Confederate Gen. John B. Magruder of Yorktown fame.

$950.00

BLT 13. Dug Confederate Enfield Pattern Explosive Bullet .577 Cal.

 Fired example of previous listed bullet. This is the exact bullet photographed on page 254 (Fig. 634) of Dean Thomas’ exhaustive reference book series “Round Ball to Rimfire” Vol. 4. Also photographed on page 1150 of his series “Confederate Arsenals, Laboratories, and Ordnance Depots” Vol. 3. Thomas concludes that this bullet is the design that was produced by William De Ryee at the Texas State Military Board (Austin). He comments upon the success of this bullet during trials in blowing up ammunition caissons. These trials were done in 1863 under the supervision of Confederate Gen. John B. Magruder of Yorktown fame.

$650.00

BLT 14. Dug Confederate “Four Ring” Rifle Bullet .577 Cal.

Unknown and unlisted variant with thick shirt, nose casting and unusual four rings. Dropped condition. Neat looking bullet. Provenance unknown. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD M.B.

BLT 15. Dug Confederate Rifle Bullet .54 Cal.

Weird unlisted variant with a short but very pointed profile. Measures .821″ x .531″. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD R.B.

BLT 16. Dug Confederate Revolver or Pistol Bullet .36 Cal.

Scarce Confederate projectile. Larry Hawkins recovered a cache of these small, pointed bullets along the approach to Shiloh. Measures .726″ x .353″. They are cast slightly out of round and that may be why they were discarded. Listed in Tom Stelma’s bullet book. 

SOLD R.B.

BLT 17. Dug Raleigh NC. Arsenal Rifle Bullet .58 Cal.

M&M # One of the scarcest of the Raleigh Arsenal variants (Formerly the Raleigh School of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind) Measures 1″x .576″. .

$195.00

BLT 18. Dug Confederate Three Ring Rifle Bullet with Solid Base .58 Cal.

Unusual nose cast bullet with round raised rings. Measures 1.023″ x .575″. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

$65.00 

BLT 19. Dug CS Brunswick “Belted Ball” Rifle Bullet .70 Cal.

M&M #553. Perfect dropped condition with a clean white patina. This rare bullet is also discussed on page 241 of Dean Thomas’ reference book “Round Ball to Rimfire” Part 4. (Fig. 3) The Confederacy received over 2000 Brunswick Rifles as well as “belted ball” ammunition from England via agent Caleb Huse. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.

SOLD J.S.

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