Miscellaneous Relics

MS 1. US M-1861 Cartridge Box and Shoulder Sling marked “WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1864”.

Classic high quality cartridge box and sling with excellent leather, original plates, intact tins, latch tab and roller buckles. Clear maker mark on inner flap. Hard to find in this condition. Ready to display with your American Civil War Rifle Musket.

$1250.00

MS 2. Excavated 7th Iowa Vol. Infantry Regt. Insignia.

Unusually large size. Made of cast lead and found in the camp of the 7th Iowa near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield (Hagy Farm). The 8th Iowa regiment also produced similar insignia found nearby.

$650.00

MS 3. Extremely rare Texas Militia Artillery Officer’s Bit and Bridle Harness with Reins.

Very fancy Civil War period brass “snake” bit with an inlaid silver star on both sides. Confederate regulation block letter “A” rosettes (identical to the Confederate artillery coat buttons) are lead backed and are similar to the contemporary US Artillery pattern. Leather harness is original and has some areas of re-enforcement and re-stitching. All brass adjuster buckle are present as is a diamond shaped escutcheon bearing the number “42”. This may be a one of a kind custom harness made for a high ranking Texas Artillery Officer  and it appears totally Confederate as well. Quite remarkable indeed!

$2250.00

MS 4. Excavated Silver Shield Badge Inscribed “John J. Meighan, Co. B, 1st U.S. Cav”.

Nicely decorated around the border and inscribed by a jeweler. Pin missing on the back. I don’t have much information on this soldier. It is recorded that Meighan also served in Co. E. of the 53rd PA. Infantry. I will leave the research to the buyer. A cursory look at this unit’s history shows its involvement in many important battles including Kelly’s Ford, Trevillians Station, Brandy Station, Gettysburg and many others. The badge was dug near Fredericksburg VA.

$1450.00 

MS 5. Muster Roll and Pay-roll of Co. D, 154th Tennessee (Senior) Vol. Infantry Regt. dated May 1st, 1862. General Preston Smith’s Brigade.

Filled out and submitted to the Confederate authorities by Captain Sterling Fowlkes Jr. Condition is remarkable. Signed by the present soldiers, many of whom may be ancestors of folks living today. There is a lot of information about the regiment during the battle of Shiloh and its aftermath, concerning casualties as well as equipment and arms. Intact Confederate muster rolls are rare, especially in this condition. Housed in an archival folder. 

$2650.00

MS 6. Confederate Tin Drum Canteen.

Fine quality canteen with intact sling loops, spout and only minor service dings. Ex. Steve Mullinax collection.

$950.00

MS 7. Dug Silver and Gold Ring Identified to Commissary Sergeant Lewis Trumbauer, Co. F, 109th Penn. Veteran Vol. Infantry Regt.

Fine silver ring with a gold bezel which is finely engraved “Com Serg, 109. P.V.V”. The inside of the ring is engraved “L. Trumbauer”. Found off Camp Highland Rd. near Smyrna GA. by Don Cash. 1864 Atlanta Campaign.

$1750.00

MS 8. Exceptional US M-1858 Cavalryman’s “Hardee” Hat.

High quality, most likely unissued. No tears, holes or repairs. Cavalry insignia as well as yellow hat cord are authentic. Sweat band present and a clear “US ARMY/EXTRA MANUFACTURE” and size “7” stamp present inside the crown. This hat would be a fitting accessory to your US Cavalry Jacket. Ex. Mike Janton collection.

$4495.00

MS 9. US M-1864 Cartridge Box .58 Cal. Watertown Arsenal. 

Very fine condition with supple leather, clear maker mark and intact tins.

$350.00

MS 10. Confederate Made Holster for Colt M-1849 Pocket Revolver.

A fine example with smooth supple leather. Hand stitched with lead rivets on the reverse. Small hole at the tip. Perfectly fits a Colt pocket revolver with 5″ barrel.

$650.00

MS 11. Confederate Trooper’s Stirrup.

Solid cast brass and crudely finished. Surfaced in Central VA.

$295.00

MS 12. Confederate Marked P-56-P-60 Enfield Rifle Saber Bayonet Scabbard.

Quite a bit more scarce than the bayonets themselves. Blockade Runner manifest # 3228 engraved on belt frog stud. Very good condition. I cannot fully fit a loose bayonet into the scabbard as it has shrunk slightly. See page 328 of Corky Huey and Russ Pritchard’s fine reference book “The English Connection” for a similar example.

$1650.00

MS 13. Excavated Confederate Artillery Hat Insignia.

False embroidered type in fantastic condition. Found in a CS camp near Chattanooga TN.

SOLD

MS 15. US Officer’s Bridle Bit Rosette.

Large pre-war type with lead fill and intact brass attachment loop. Very rare non-excavated.

$250.00

MS 16. US M-1859 Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Box, Maker Marked “DINGEE & LORRIGAN”.

High quality box with intact roller buckles, latch tab and wooden cartridge block. The wooden block accommodates .54 Cal. Cartridges. Note belt loop modification for carrying on a sling. Appropriate to display with your American Civil War carbine.

$450.00 

MS 17. Dropped Confederate Gardner Bullets .577 Cal. Found on the Gettysburg PA. Battlefield.

All in great condition and dug long ago by Mike Mancuso in an area occupied by Texas and Georgia Troops on private property near the South Cavalry Field.

$12.00 ea.

MS 18. Brass Pistol or Revolver Mold .36 Cal.

Designed to cast one round projectile. Most likely 1840’s-1850’s era.

$65.00

USBP 21. US M-1851 Belt Plate on Cotton Web Belt.

Almost certainly a US state militia belt. It must be quite rare, and if anyone has some input on which troops were outfitted with these, please chime in. Condition is excellent.

$450.00

MS 22. Maker Marked and Inspected US Revolver Cartridge Box.

Excellent condition with smooth untouched leather surfaces. Marked “J.DAVEY & CO.” at bottom of flap. Inspection stamps include “US” and “T.J. SHEPPARD”. This would display well with any American Civil War revolver.

$225.00

MS 23. Dug Union Third Army Corps Hat Insignia.

These were worn on forage caps of Union soldiers in the Army of the Potomac. Superb condition, jeweler engraved around the edges and made of silver. Found in Richmond VA. Comes with an attractive display case. Ex Terry Teff collection. 

$495.00 

MS 24. Dug and Matching Pair of Confederate “Brandy Station” Style Cavalry Spurs.

Found together many years ago along Cattail Creek (near Dinwiddie) where VA. Cavalry units under Gen. Rosser were camped. Both spurs are in very good condition though part of the rowell shank on one is broken, but you can see that the trooper continued to use it.

$395.00

MS 25. Personal Effects and 9th Plate Tintype of James J. Purcell, Assistant Surgeon of the “Fighting 69th” New York Vol. Regiment of the “Irish Brigade”.

This unit was part of the famous “Irish Brigade” in the Army of the Potomac. You can read a brief history of the regiment here in this Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/69th_New_York_Infantry_Regiment. This interesting grouping came directly from the family and consists of a tintype photo of Dr. Purcell wearing a surgeon’s coat and smoking a pipe, two pairs of glasses, one of them with a hand written note from his son, William Purcell, dated July 4, 1903 stating that the glasses belonged to his father “late of the 69th N.Y Vol.”. There is an inkwell, Purcell’s green and white Medical Corps hat cord, a pair of Federal “gutterback” spurs with straps, compact mess kit, wallet, whisky flask, oil lamp (1863 Patent date on knob) and a small fancy storage box. I also have his Medical Corps green and white hat cord which I forgot to photograph (will add it soon). Quite a bit of research material has been compiled, including Purcell’s service records, family history etc. which is organized in a folder and accompanies this grouping. 

$995.00

MS 26. Supplement to the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies (100 volumes, including 5-volume index).

For serious relic hunters that do research, this set of books will be a game changer. These volumes are relatively scarce and most relic hunters don’t even know they exist. All of the information left out of the original Official Records: the reports listed as “not located”, the reports the Confederates didn’t send in, the Union reports not sent in, misplaced or sent in late, correspondence, itineraries of the units, record of events, records of the secret service.  “An invaluable collection of primary source material.”-Civil War Magazine. ” The single most important publication for Civil war researchers in nearly a century.”-William Marvel, author and Civil War historian. Arrangement of material: Part I, Reports; Part II, Record of Events and Itineraries of the Units; Part III, Correspondence; Part IV, Index. Printed on acid-free paper, sturdy cloth binding with gold stamping, sewn not glued, reinforced hinges, easy to read. These volumes were produced by Broadfoot Publishing. I have the complete set, like new condition. Shop or show pick up only. The best price I can find for a complete used set is $4500.00.

$1850.00 or best offer.

MS 27. Dug Civil War Pickle Bottle.

Unusual type with pontil. Measures approx. 8″ in length and 2.75″ in diameter. Light aqua glass. Warren Vestal had a note with it saying he found it at Port Hudson LA. 

$45.00 

no images were found

MS 30. Dug Stoneware Ink Bottle from Vicksburg MS.

Excellent condition. Unusual crude style. Possibly Southern made.

$28.00

no images were found

MS 31. Classic Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife marked “J.BAKER”.

Professionally made from a rasp by a Southerner named “J. BAKER”. His name is stamped in the center of the spear type blade. I am curious to know if there are other knives out there from this workshop. Blade has sharp edges with no nicks. Lathe turned wooden handle has an untouched patina. Knife measures 19″ overall. 

SOLD

MS 32. Dug Union Second Army Corps Hat Insignia.

These were worn on forage caps of soldiers in the Union Army of the Potomac. This particular badge appears to be made of pewter and is in very good condition with no repairs or issues. Found in Fredericksburg VA. Comes with an attractive display case. Ex Terry Teff collection. 

$265.00

MS 34. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur.

Scarce decorated iron type with brass rowell. Excellent condition. Provenance of CS Cavalry camp near Corinth MS.

$95.00

no images were found

MS 35. Civil War Period “Federal Style” US Flagstaff Finial.

Excellent condition with its original ferrule and mounted on a marble base. This same style style eagle is pictured in Del Thomasson’s “Flag Staff Finials, Toppers, & Ferrules of the American Civil War” on page 89. According to this book, there is a known identical example that was carried atop a 36 Star US Flag in the 1865 Grand Review of the Armies, Washington DC.

SOLD

MS 38. US Cavalry Carbine Cleaning Brush.

Civil War bore cleaning brush in great condition with intact thong. 

$20.00

no images were found

MS 39. Excavated Colonial Period Crotal Bell.

Found on the grounds of an 18th century North Carolina Plantation by Warren Vestal. Perfect condition. These were used on horse drawn vehicles to warn pedestrians on the roads. Bell still jingles.

SOLD 

MS 40. Excavated Civil War Medicine Bottle.

A delicate 12 sided bottle in perfect condition. Note open pontil. Dug many years ago by Warren Vestal in a Civil War camp trash pit. Approx. 5″ in length. Found in North Carolina.

$65.00

MS 41. Excavated US Enlisted Artillery Corps Cap Plate ca. 1816-1820.

Another really rare and early plate. Complete with original attachment loops. Some freeze cracks have been stabilized with solder on the reverse. See O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia”, page 62, Fig. 85 for the type. Provenance uncertain. Ex. John Powell, ex. Claude Maley collection.

$950.00

MS 42. Complete set of Confederate Cavalry Saddle Bags. 

Rare to find connected as most were cut and used as satchels after the war. Good overall condition with characteristic “crow’s feet” closure straps. One buckle and one leather handle missing. Weak area in the center with minor tears from wear. 

$495.00

MS 43. Excavated Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur.

Remarkable condition with long neck and large iron rowell. Classic style. Provenance of New Market TN.

$225.00

MS 44. Colt’s Patent M-1851 Navy Revolver Powder Flask.

Scarce “COLT’S PATENT” marked Navy Revolver powder flask in good condition with proper angled spout and steel screws. There are some dents and slight seam separation on the side. One small hole on the side along the seam. Great patina and a good example for displaying with your Colt Navy Revolver.

$495.00

MS 45. Excavated Confederate Cavalryman’s Spur.

Untouched woods patina with small brass rowell. Provenance of Corinth MS.

$225.00

MS 46. Dug State of Tennessee 1897 Centennial Souvenir Medal.

The Tennessee Centennial was a big deal in 1897. Tourists from all over the US came to Nashville to see the full scale model of the ancient Greek Parthenon that was built in today’s “Centennial Park”. I dug this pin many years ago near Camp Thomas (Chickamauga GA.). Tennessee is known as the “Volunteer State” because of the massive number of volunteers flocking to the colors during the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War of 1898.

$75.00

MS 47. Dug State of Tennessee 1897 Centennial Souvenir Suspender Buckle.

The Tennessee Centennial was a big deal in 1897. Tourists from all over the US came to Nashville to see the full scale model of the ancient Greek Parthenon that was built in today’s “Centennial Park”. Lost by a Spanish-American War volunteer at Camp Thomas near Chickamauga GA. 750 State Militia Volunteers died there of disease.

$45.00

MS 48. Excavated Confederate/Militia Martingale for Mounted Officers Harness. 

All Martingales are scarce. This plain one is of a type thought to be Confederate and found in Confederate sites. Near perfect condition with full lead on the reverse. Found in a CS campsite near Bovina MS. Ex. Claude Maley collection.

$495.00

MS 49. US Marked Tumbler Punch for M-1855 and M-1861 Springfield Rifle Musket.

Superb condition and stamped on both sides.

SOLD

no images were found

MS 50. US M-1864 Mann’s Patent Cartridge Box.

More common 40 round variant. Excellent condition with clear US Military Inspector stamps. Intact cartridge tin with finger ring. Straps missing.

SOLD

MS 51. Excavated Kenansville Armory Field and Staff Sword Scabbard.

Two sections of the steel scabbard for the classic Louis Froelich sword with “CSA” cut out in the guard. Note Roman # XXXIV on the brass throat. Found on the Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield. 

$295.00

no images were found

MS 53. Dug Tompion for the P-53 Enfield Rifle Musket.

Designed to protect the bore from water and dirt. Very good condition with remnant of cork in the cap. Found near Kinston NC. by Gary Fields.

$15.00

MS 56. Excavated US Federal Eagle Martingale for Mounted Officers Harness ca. 1835-1845. 

Very rare Mexican War type in great condition. Only minor loss at the upper right edge and no repairs. Possibly cleaned by the digger or a water find. See page 145, Fig. 2. in Howard Crouch’s reference book “Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era” for the type. Provenance unknown.

$2450.00

MS 58. Dug Regimental #0 Hat Insignia.

Large 1″ size for Kepi or Hardee Hat. Very fine example with no issues. Dug near Orange VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham Collection.

$25.00

MS 59. Dug Regimental #0 Kepi Insignia.

Small 1/2″ size for Kepi. Very fine example with no issues. Dug near Orange VA. Ex. Sam Higginbotham Collection.

$20.00

MS 60. Matching Pair of Civil War period Spurs with Retracted Spring Rowells.

Unusual pair of silver plated antebellum spurs with sheltered rowells. Very elegant and certainly worn by the Planter Class. Many odd styles like this are dug in Confederate Cavalry camps.

$75.00

MS 61. Large excavated US Volunteer Militia Cap Plate ca. 1820-1835.

Rare to find at all, much less complete. Fantastic green patina with traces of silver plating. Some freeze cracks and minor bends. See O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia”, page 261, Fig. 603 for the type. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Claude Maley collection.

$650.00

MS 63. Civil War period Iron Bridle Bit, possibly Confederate.

Unusual but simple style. Part of an advanced Civil War cavalry collection.

$65.00

MS 64. 1864 Series Confederate $1000 Bond with Interest Coupons.

Very good condition with pinkish color and 59 of the original interest coupons intact. Ready for framing.

$95.00

MS 65. Dug Mustard or Sauce Bottle from US Trash Pit.

Found at Petersburg VA. in 2003 by Charles Darden.

$20.00

MS 66. Dug Tennessee State Militia Volunteer’s Hat Pin, Spanish-American War.

Tennessee is known as the “Volunteer State” because of the massive number of volunteers flocking to the colors during the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War of 1898. I dug this pin many years ago near Camp Thomas which was a major training ground for the Spanish American War volunteers. 750 soldiers died here from typhoid fever, malaria and dysentery. 

$95.00

MS 67. Matching Pair of Fixed Boot Spurs.

A perfect pair with intact rowells. Also known as “Box” spurs. These are scarce but have been dug in Civil War cavalry camps. Very practical to have these spurs screwed onto your boots in the field as straps were prone to break.

$85.00 

MS 68. Austrian Lorenz Sergeant’s Combination Gun Tool for .54 Cal. Rifle.

Very scarce in non excavated condition and complete with attached worm and intact nipple pick. A fitting item to display with your .54 Cal. Austrian Lorenz Rifle. 

$85.00

MS 68. A Father’s Letter to his son, Confederate Private R.M. Rucker, Co. A, 2nd Tennessee Vol. Infantry Regt. (Bates), Cleburne’s Brigade, Edmund Kirby Smith’s Division.

Dated Oct. 9, 1862, from Samuel Reade Rucker of Rutherford Co. TN. to his son Robert Martin Rucker. “I seize an opportunity to send you a letter by Henry Mosely-also some money which I owe you for the use of your farm & which my affection would induce me send at any rate. It is a long time since I received a line from you, not since you left the Potomac though we have heard repeatedly from you & that you are always well and by the blessing of God escaped death & wounds in every battlefield you were in”. The letter is basically a report from the home front describing Yankee activity in Nashville. He also laments the losses of Negroes, “The people of Tennessee have suffered much in every way during the last six months-it was a time to try men’s souls. I have lost two Negro men, Peter, who left with Mitchell’s army that went to Huntsville (Alabama). Never heard from him since. (name unintelligible)- whom they may have corrupted & who is now in Nashville with them, as I understand, his tale is too long to tell…” goes on to describe property looted, “two loads of corn, two head of young fat cattle including my fine spike steers”. Rucker states “the Yankees, hard as they may be, have now treated your mother and me with respect-have made no searches & done us no wanton mischief”. He goes on to say that “Your mother is in fine health. All the family and all would be glad to see you. Tell West and Pinck that their families are well and that Susan has not lost one negro yet. Mr. Edelman only one negro; Uncle’s only one”. Samuel would be dead less than two months later. The letter was written while Robert was engaged in Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith’s invasion of Kentucky. The letter is accompanied by a full transcription.

SOLD

MS 69. Confederate Soldier’s Letter from Pvt. Robert M. Rucker, Co. A, 2nd Tennessee Vol. Infantry Regt. to his father, Samuel Reade Rucker. Dated Feb. 18, 1862.

These Tennessee Troops were among those rushed to Virginia to participate in the Battle of First Manassas. Most arrived right after the battle, after which, they went into camp and later participated in the Cheat Mountain and Romney WV. Campaign. Written from Camp Currin (N. Virginia). In part…”I suppose you have heard by this time that our regiment have all but about fifty men, reenlisted for two years or the war and are now on their way home with furloughs until the first day of April”..Rucker goes into more details about the movements of the regiment “Since the regiment have left for home, we that are left- have heard that the regiment is ordered to Knoxville, and also that those who have started home were ordered to be stopped at Richmond and other places along the road, and all batteries up at Knoxville”…..”Col. Bate has now gone to Richmond to see the War Department and is there now, and will, I suppose, do his best to get us off to Tennessee”…”We are left at present in a rather anomalous condition, and now the forty or fifty men, doing picket duty, that the whole regiment did before it left-and you may say without officers, except Lieutenant Buttar, who is detailed to stay with us.”….”I think it is probable that General Holmes will order us to Tennessee, and if he does not, we may have to go into the batteries at Evansport (Quantico VA.) and take charge of a gun until our time is out. This is supposition on my part, however, this post is vacant now and we are not in a safe position, our pickets were fired upon last night, some seven or eight shot-from a vessel at us. It is reported that another regiment will even move here. We men that are left behind lines have not reenlisted, of course except myself, are some of the toughest and best men in the regiment. Yours affectionately, R.M. Rucker”. The letter is accompanied by a full transcription.

$295.00

MS 71. Non Regulation Martingale for Cavalry Harness.

This decorative piece was affixed to the chest strap on a horse’s military riding harness. Confederate or State Militia use. Excellent non dug condition with full lead and two of the three attachment pins intact. 

$395.00

MS 72. 6th Plate Ambrotype of Mother and Child.

A very clear and touching image. A mother and child hoping daddy will come home from the war? Perfect reenacting prop. 

$150.00

MS 73. 1905 Denver Colorado 39th Annual GAR Encampment Medal.

Scarce large bronze medal featuring “Pikes Peak”. Superb condition.

$25.00

no images were found

MS 74. Dug Confederate Lead Ingot. 

Crudely cast and issued to soldiers for casting bullets in the field. Found many years ago in an Eastern NC Confederate camp by the late Warren Vestal.

SOLD

MS 75. Matching Pair of US Officer’s Spurs. Marked “U.S.”.

Rare style with stud posts and long necks. Both stamped “U.S.” on the inside of arm. Possibly post Civil War.

$85.00

MS 76. Slightly Post Civil War Period Surgeon’s Amputation Kit produced by Shepard & Dudley of New York.

Remarkable condition. Case is very nice, has original key is and lined with blue velvet. All of the instruments are well organized and in great condition. Kit seems relatively complete. Ca. 1866-1870

$895.00

MS 77. US M-1859 McClellan Military Saddle made by Clare & Co., Bethel Ohio.

Good quality saddle with accessories. Brass saddle shield marked “11 1/2 INCH SEAT”. Rawhide seat is in remarkable condition with only a few minor tears. Complete with all fittings, crupper and leather straps. Lariat, carbine boot or “thimble” and US M-1859 smooth sided canteen included. Brass maker tag is stamped “S. CLARE & CO. /MAKERS/BETHEL OHIO”. Leather skirts and stirrup covers are in great condition as are the wooden stirrups. 

$3250.00 

MS 79. Colt Pocket Revolver Bullet Mold .31 Cal.

Excellent condition with Colt Patent Stamp.

$125.00

MS 80. Texas “Hope” Saddle.

Has rawhide-covered seat and is trimmed with dark russet brown bridle leather. The seat covering, quarter straps, sweat leathers, etc. are all tooled leather. The bent wood stirrups are of the rounded-top Confederate pattern. Confederate soldiers hailing from Texas commonly used this type of saddle. The Texas Rangers also
made them famous by their use. Includes girth strap.

$2650.00

MS 81. Southern, possibly Confederate, Morgan “Muley” Saddle.

Evidently this type of saddle is considered to be made in accordance with Southern and Trans -Mississippi saddle making traditions, notably the lack of a “saddle horn”. Condition is very good with intact leather side flaps and iron stirrups. Original woven girth strap also intact. Many Confederate Troopers brought these saddles into the service. Guaranteed to be Civil War period or earlier.

$650.00

MS 82. Large Dug Clod of Red Clay with dropped .58 Cal. 3 Ring Minie’ dug in a Rifle Pit by Bill Erquitt near the Greenwood Cemetery in 2002. Atlanta Campaign.

Neat relic with solid provenance. Like a moment frozen in the summer of 1864.

$75.00 

MS 83. Dug M-1860 Spencer Rifle/Carbine Hammer.

Good condition. Provenance unknown.

$20.00 

MS 84. Dug Confederate Cavalry Spur found on the 1863 Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.

Scarce type, most likely a civilian pattern. Condition is excellent with intact iron rowell. Pea green patina.

$175.00

MS 85. Dug South Carolina Rail Road Padlock.

Marked “SC RR”, possibly designating Savannah & Charleston RR? Found in a Confederate troops camp near Charleston SC. Very good condition. Ex. Walter Lineberger collection.

$175.00

MS 86. Dug Confederate Cavalry Spur. Rare Variant with Long Neck.

Most likely produced by a small Southern contractor. High quality spur with inserted shaft for rowell. I cannot remember where this one was dug unfortunately.

$225.00

MS 87. Dug US Cavalry Stirrup.

Iron horseman’s stirrup in excellent condition. Provenance of Greensboro NC. area.

$25.00

MS 88. Dug Shield Insignia found in CS Troops Camp.

Unusual large silver plated shield with lead fill on reverse, Most likely a cavalry harness decoration as it was found with another one. Dug by Warren Vestal near Greensboro NC.

$65.00 

no images were found

MS 89. P-53 Enfield Rifle Musket Tompion.

Real ones like this are hard to find. Superb condition and a fine accessory for your Enfield. Ex. Charles Darden collection.

SOLD

MS 90. M-1851 Dug Colt Navy Revolver Bullet Mold .36 Cal.

Very good condition. Professionally cleaned, opens and closes. Designed to cast round and conical bullets. Provenance unknown. 

$150.00

MS 91. Silver Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Zouave Camp Scene.

This is a wartime produced watch ca. 1862, and the exquisite miniature painting features three gaily festooned US Zouave soldiers in camp with tents and an American flag in the background. Silver case features a train going through a tunnel. Watch comes with its original case and winding key. Rare.

$1250.00

MS 92. Dug US Company Hat Letter “A”. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$55.00

MS 93. Dug US Company Hat Letter “B”. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$45.00

MS 94. Dug US Company Hat Letter “C”. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$75.00

MS 95. Dug US Company Hat Letter “D”. 

Found in N. VA. Larger 1″ size.

$45.00

MS 96. Excavated M-1861 Springfield Rifle Musket Hammers.

All in good condition, provenance uncertain.

$15.00 ea.

no images were found

 MS 98. Dug Medicine Bottle Found in a Federal Trash Pit.

Charles Darden found this bottle near Petersburg VA. in December of 2003. Very good condition.

SOLD

no images were found

MS 99. Dug Ale or Beer Bottle found in a Confederate Trash Pit near Warrenton VA.

Found in 1998 by Charles Darden in a Virginia troops camp near Warrenton VA. 

SOLD

no images were found

MS 100. Diary of Pvt. Charles R. Neasom, Co. A, 16th Louisiana Vol. Infantry Regt.

This diary recently surfaced and was purchased directly from the family by my friend Bobby Matis. It is written in pencil and had long ago been transcribed by typewriter. Unfortunately the entries are fairly short and only cover the very beginning of Pvt. Neasom’s journey towards his fate at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, TN. where he was captured. Unfortunately, he died at Rock Island Prison in Illinois of Pneumonia. When reading this diary, you realize that Neasom was a well educated and thoughtful young man. Unfortunately, his life was cut short like so many others. The diary also contains some educational exercises which I suppose helped him fight camp boredom. 

SOLD