D744    Published Confederate Side Knife        

Here is a nice one folks. This excavated Confederate side knife is in excellent condition. The wooden handle is long since gone but the hand forged diamond shaped guard is still attached. The entire knife has been covered in a rust converter. This is the exact knife that is pictured in Crouch's book on page 68 on the far right hand side. These large knives are great to have in your personal items collection. This one came out of a collection from North Carolina. It is thought that the knife was dug in the Fort Fisher area. I am still waiting on the confirmation. It is always nice to have these published pieces in your collection. A true investment!

Measures Approx. 15.5" in length

Recovered: Fort Fisher Area (Unconfirmed)

Ref: Published in "Civil War Artifacts: A Guide for the Historian" by Howard Crouch

Price: $695.00

AR327    Federal Copper Friction Primer

Nice copper friction primer.

Ref: McKee & Mason Page 154 No. 12

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $30.00

AR326    English Style Quill Primer

Nice quill primer. This one has not been used. One of the attachment wires is broken but the other one is intact and is still holding the arm on. These were manufactured from feathers unlike their later counterparts manufactured from copper tubes.

Ref: McKee & Mason Page 154 No. 13

Price: $45.00

AR325    Copper Armstrong Friction Primer

These are just post war and are marketed to the public as Armstrong Friction Primers. They are manufactured like a regular friction primer. When the loop is pulled by the lanyard friction causes the inside substance to ignite. They are a little thicker stock than the conventional Civil War Friction Primer.

Price: $10.00

D743    Brass Waist Belt Adjustor

These accompanied the federal style US waist belt. They were meant to keep the end of the belt from hanging down. This one is in excellent condition and comes from a North Carolina Collection.          

Measures 24mm x 54.4mm     

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $10.00

D742    Saddle Sheild

This one is marked "11 1/2 IN SEAT."        

Measures 42mm x 51mm

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Page138 No. 4

Price: $18.00

D741    Large Sword Sling Hook 

Here is a very large sword sling hook. The spring and lever are missing. The lever was meant to open up to take the scabbard ring. This is out of a North Carolina relic collection.

Measures 71mm in length     

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Crouch Artifacts page 195 No. 4

Price: $10.00

D740    Brass Stud Hooks for the Regulation 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate        

Nice set of early style stud hooks for a US buckle. This pattern is solid brass and doesn't have the lead filled studs. There is a slight twist on this set. The patina is excellent and this item comes from a North Carolina collection.

Measures 38mm x 60mm

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Pg. 195 No. 6

Price: $25.00

D739    Brass Arrow Hooks for the Regulation 1839 Pattern Buckle.         

Here is an excellent set of arrow hooks. These were meant to be soldered into the back of waist belt plates. This set has an excellent patina and comes from a North Carolina relic collection. These would look great next to an arrow hook buckle.

Measures 35mm x 55mm     

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Page 195 No. 6 Variant

Price: $25.00

D738    Boot Heel Plate Heart Variant        

Here is a neat variant that you don't see that often. This pattern has diamond shaped stippling. You can see that the owner didn't quite walk evenly.

Measures 43mm x 49mm     

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $45.00

D737     Small Cluster of Dug Spencers

Here is a neat little clump that packs some fire power. I counted 17 bullets in just this little clump. This clump also had a large cannonball resting against it as you can see on one side. This clump is held together by crustacean and wood. This would look perfect on your desk and is going to be a great conversation piece. I would prefer to bring this to a show to drop off.

Measures Approximately 6" x 4.5"    

Recovered: Carolinas

Price: $325.00

AR323    Brass Hotchkiss Percussion Fuse

The top of the fuse has blown off. The brass slider and safety wire can still be seen from the top and the bottom.

Ref: Jones Fuses Page 93

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Price: $15.00

AR322    Zinc Schenkl Combination Fuse

Ref: Jones Fuses Page 104/105

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Price: $30.00

AR321    Brass Bormann Underplug

Ref: Jones Fuses Pg 25 top

Measures: .998" in diameter by .414" in thickness

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Price: $15.00

D734    Ornate Spur Half

This style turns up in a lot of early war Confederate sites in our area. The neck is thick from the side profile.         

Measures 5" x 3"     

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Ref: Unlisted

Price: $35.00

D733    Ornate Spur Half        

Unfortunately the neck is missing on this example. I did dig a broken spur of this type out of a CS picket post in Kearneysville WV about two years ago.

Measures 3" x 3"     

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Ref: Crouch Spurs Pg. 14 CV20

Price: $25.00

D732     Federal Model 1859 Gutterback Spur       

Here is another excavated federal style spur. This one is rather bent. The spur retains most of its original shape but one arm is bent upwards. There is a small scrape near the neck and the rowel is missing.

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Ref: Crouch Spurs Page 34 No. US2

Price: $30.00

D731    Federal Model 1859 Gutterback Spur

Nice excavated gutterback spur that still retains most of its original shape. This gutterback design is thought to make the spur lighter while giving it strength. The are quite bent on this example but they still resemble the original shape. The thin iron rowel is gone which is common on most excavated specimens.     

Measures  4.75" x 4"     

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Ref: Crouch Spurs Page 34 No. US2

Price: $40.00

D725    Federal Model 1859 Gutterback Spur

Nice excavated gutterback spur that still retains most of its original shape. This gutterback design is thought to make the spur lighter while giving it strength. The arm on this one are slightly bent and there is one little scrape on the neck. The thin iron rowel is gone which is common on most excavated specimens.     

Measures 4.75" x 3"  

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Ref: Crouch Spurs Page 34 No. US2

Price: $45.00

D724    Federal Model 1859 Gutterback Spur        

Nice excavated model 1859 spur that still retains its shape. This gutterback design was meant to lighten the spur while giving it strength. The thin rowel is missing as is common on most excavated specimens.

Measures 4.75" x 3"     

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Ref: Crouch Spurs Page 34 No. US2

Price: $65.00

D730    Federal .54 Merrill Carbine Buttplate      

Very nice brass buttplate for a Federal .54 Merrill Carbine. This one has the cutout for the patch box door. It still has one screw in the top hole. There is a thick woods patina on this piece. You can see that underneath there is a slick turquoise patina. This could be reused on a Merrill carbine that is missing the buttplate.

Measures Approx. 4.25" x 2.25"

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $65.00

B163    Virginia Staff Officers Button (22.6mm)      

Here is another local dug buttons. All of the detail is fairly crisp but there is a large push and the shank is missing!     

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Backmark: "SCOVILL MG CO/WATERBURY" dm

Ref: Albert VA20 Tice VA261A6

Price: $95.00

B162    Virginia Military Institute Button (21.2mm)

Nice dug VMI cadet button. These seem to be found in the early war camps in our area. This one has a period backmark. The face doesn't have any gilt left. The back is slightly pushed in and the shank is bent over.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Backmark: "R&W. ROBINSON" dm on ribbon with eagle between tails

Ref: Albert SU408, Tice VAs294B1

Price: $125.00

B161    Virginia State Seal Button (22.4mm)

Here is a tougher one to get. This face almost looks like a VA13 but is a little different. It has the local backmark of Canfield Brothers. There is a slight push to the face. The legend is a little worn and the shank is bent but intact.          

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Backmark: "(dot) CANFIELD BRO & CO. (dot) BALTIMORE (sic)" dm

Ref: Albert VA12, Tice VA221A1

Price: $135.00

B160    Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Button

Nice non dug eagle infantry button with the stand up shank intact.

Recovered: Unknown

Backmark: Blank

Ref: Albert's GI79/80

Price: $45.00

B159    Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Button (15.2mm)      

Here is an excellent dug cuff button. This one may clean up a little more. It is hard to dig these early one piece buttons with this much silver gilt anymore. The stand up shank on this little gem is intact!     

Recovered: Unknown

Backmark: Blank or Very Light Rings

Ref: Albert's GI79/80V

Price: $45.00

B158 Early One Piece Militia Button (19.7mm)      

Early militia button from the 1820's -1830's. Nicely gilted with the stand up shank intact.      

Recovered: Unknown

Backmark :(Dot) BEST QUALITY (Dot)/LONDON

Ref: GI617A

Price: $55.00

B157    One Piece Rifleman's Button (18.8mm)      

Here is one of those early oddball rifleman's buttons. This exact die pattern isn't listed in either of the books. This is an excellent non dug button with the stand up shank intact.

Recovered: Non Dug

Backmark "Two Rings" rm

Ref: Albert's RF15D , Tice RF200A4V

Price: 140.00

D736    Rare Sultler,s Token for the 27th United States Colored Infantry (5 Cents)    

Here is a rare item. You can hardly find these in non dug condition. However, to find one in dug condition is extremely rare. This token is for the 27th Regiment of United States Colored Infantry. The front is marked, "27'U.S.C.I. Good For 5cts." The back reads, "Murdock & Spencer 139 5' ST. Cin' O."

Records indicate that the 27th regiment was around Fort Fisher a few times. There is a chip out of the token but how often can you find excavated items that are ID'd to a specific colored troops regiment. The digger's name will be given to the buyer.

Measures: 19.21mm in diameter     

Recovered: Fort Fisher North Carolina Area

Price: $275.00

AR324    Selma Metallic Quill Primer

Here is an extremely rare Selma friction primer for you advanced artillery collectors. These are tough to get and this one is water recovered. A perfect one runs around $200.00. This one is priced accordingly and is bent. It may be some time before you see another one of these.

Measures Approximately 2.5" in length

Ref: Unlisted

Recovered: River at Selma Arsenal

Price: $115.00

D735 Iron Barrel Band with Sling Loop           

Recovered: Back Creek Fort, Hedgesville West Virginia

Price: $8.00

B156    Connecticut State Seal Button (23.2mm)

This is a very nice excavated Connecticut coat button. The patina is very slick and dark green. The backmark is very crisp and legible and the stand up shank is intact. There are no pushes on the face of the button and it is very nicely highlighted with rose gilt. This is just an outstanding example!     

Recovered: Unknown

Backmark: "(Star) SCOVILL MF'G CO. (Star) WATERBURY." rmdc

Ref: Albert CT13 Tice CT205A9

Price: $85.00

B155    Norwich University (Vermont) Button (18.4mm)

Nice non dug button with the shank intact. Nice crisp backmark and plenty of gilt left on the face.

Recovered: Unknown

Backmark: "(Dot) Star (Dot) ROBINSONS (Dot) Star (Dot)/EXTRA" rm

Ref: Albert SU287, Tice VTS250A1

Price: $45.00

D729    Rare "US" Lead Filled Rosette

Here is one that you don't see that often. This non regulation US rosette is probably a private purchase piece and not much is known about them. This one is in exceptional shape compared to others that I have seen. Most of the lead solder is in place and the brass wire is still on the back. The face has some freeze cracks but is flat and complete. This rare piece would make an excellent addition to any cavalry collection!

Measures Approximately 1.75" in Diameter

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Ref: Crouch Horse Equipment Pg. 116 No. 9

Price: $125.00

B154       Confederate Block "I" Infantry Button (22.4mm)

Excavated Confederate infantry button. This one has a small ding on the face and rim and the shank is attached. The backmark is very crisp and the front is covered with woodsy patina.

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Ref: Albert CS181A, Tice CSI240A1

Price: $45.00

P166    Regulation 1841 Pattern Carbine Sling Buckle (Maker Marked)

Nice excavated carbine sling buckle. This one has both flippers intact but they don't move freely. The dirt needs to be cleaned from them in order for them to free up. There is a slight curve on this plate. It is lightly marked, "US/E.Gaylord/Chicopee Mass."

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx. 51mm x 82mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Page 476 Plate No. 800

Price: $115.00

P165    Regulation 1841 Pattern Carbine Sling Buckle

Nice excavated carbine sling buckle. Both flippers are intact on this one and the move freely. There is no makers mark present and the plate has a slight wave. It will come with the batwing although it was not recovered with this plate.

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx. 50mm x 83

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Page 476 Plate No 799V

Price: $125.00

P164    Regulation 1841 Pattern Carbine Sling Buckle (Maker Marked)

Nice excavated carbine sling buckle. This one still has both flippers and they move freely. It is bent out of shape just a little bit. It is marked, "T.J.Shepard/E.Gaylord/Chicopee Mass. This buckle will come with a batwing although it was not recovered with the plate.

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx 51mm x 83mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Page 476 Plate No 799

Price: $155.00

AR315    Federal Hotchkiss Brass Time Fuse Adapter

Excellent dug time fuse adapter that would screw back into a shell that has been retapped.

Length 2" Head Diameter 1.125"

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $55.00

AR316    Schenkl Percussion Fuse Piece

This is what happens to a lot of Schenkl fuses. I don't know how many I have dug from Shepherdstown that ended up this way. The rest of the shell is fine while the top has blown right off.

Length 2.207   Diameter 1.016"

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $15.00

AR317    Federal 4.2" Parrott Shell

Here is a very nice and slick Parrott shell for the 30lb gun. This piece has been expertly preserved and the metal is very nice, solid, and stable. The sabot is missing allowing you to see how the sabot was attached. The fuse (Schenkl Navy) is in excellent condition and reads, "J.P.Schenkl/Pat.Oct.1861." This shell/fuse combination is a little less common.

Recovered: North Carolina Defenses

Price: $350.00

AR318    Federal 4.2" Parrott Shell

Here is a very nice and slick Parrott shell for the 30lb gun. This piece has been expertly preserved and the metal is very nice, solid, and stable. The sabot is missing allowing you to see how the sabot was attached. The fuse is in excellent condition and reads, "ORD ANCHOR/ 1864." Bell states that they began using Schenkl and Navy Watercap fuses in May of 1863.

Recovered: North Carolina Defenses

Price: $325.00

D728    Big Brick of Dug Spencers!      

Here is a very excellent pile of shipwreck recovered Spencer cartridges. This isn't the biggest one that I have seen but it is the biggest that I have been able to offer. This clump is mostly Spencer cartridges but there is a bayonet scabbard tip in the mix. You can still see where a 24lb. Cannonball sat up against this piece. This piece has been in several collections including Jim Thomas's Collection. I cannot mail this piece. It must be picked up or dropped off at a show.

Measures Approximately 12" x 8"     

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $595.00

AR320    Federal 6.4" Parrott Shell (Short Pattern)

Nice excavated 100lb. Parrott shell recovered from the Fort Fisher North Carolina Defenses. This shell has been professionally cleaned and the metal is slick and solid. This particular shell is fused with an 1861 dated Navy Watercap Fuse. It has been disarmed through the bottom so all of the sides are displayable standing up.

Recovered: Fort Fisher North Carolina Defenses

Price: $650.00 I can bring this shell to a show if you would like!

AR319    Federal 6.4" Parrott Shell (Short Pattern)

Excellent condition 100lb Parrott shell. This one was recovered from the Fort Fisher North Carolina Defenses. It has been expertly cleaned and coated. The metal is slick and solid. you can still see some of the lathe marks from the factory finish. This one has been disarmed through the bottom so all of the sides are displayable standing up. The zinc Parrott percussion fuse is still intact.

Recovered: Fort Fisher North Carolina Defenses

Price: $600.00 I can bring this to a show if you would like!

D727    Excavated Model 1861 Musket

Here is another nice excavated musket from the collection of William G. Gavin. This one is missing the ramrod and the butt plate. The barrel may have been purposely bent. Gavin's handwritten tag reads, "Musket Model 1861, Found in Confederate Trench, Longstreet's Right at Wilderness Battlefield Nov. 1954." This is the last tagged musket that I have.            

Recovered: November of 1954 in a Confederate Trench at the Wilderness by William G. Gavin

Price: $595.00 shipped

D726    Excavated Model 1861 Musket      

Nice dug complete musket will all of the parts. This would clean up to make an excellent display or you can leave it as found. The hammer is down but the rear sight is up. The ramrod is missing a few inches. The lock is rusted to the barrel and is not removable. This one has Gavin's handwritten tag that reads, "Musket Model 1861/Found in Confederate Trenches on Longstreet's Right at Wilderness Battlefield. November 1954. This gun would look great mounted to a board.

Recovered: November 1954 Wilderness Va. Longstreet's Right by William G. Gavin

Price: $685.00 Pending!

D722    Federal Model 1859 Spur (Gutterback)      

Very nice excavated spur. This is the gutterback variant which was supposed to make the spur lighter while giving it strength. This one is in great condition with no big twists.      

Recovered: Walnut Hill, Charlestown, WV

Ref: Crouch Spurs, Pg. 34 US2

Price: $65.00

D721    Federal "US" Bit Boss      

Here is a standard regulation bit boss. This was recovered in Halltown, WV which was a large camp for several cavalry groups including the 21st New York.

Measures Approximately 54mm x 30

Recovered: Halltown, WV

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Page 130 No. 6,7,8

Price: $45.00

D720    Federal "US" Bit Boss      

Here is an interesting bit boss. This is the stippled version with the period after the U. The inside of the disk is stippled as well as the attachment arms. This bit boss is a little thicker than the other ones that I have. 

Measures Approximately 54mm x 33mm

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Page 130 No. 6,7,8

Price: $60.00

P169    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate

This one is rough and curled!

Recovered: Camp of the 11th Connecticut Spring 2010 Antietam Campaign

Price: $45.00

P168    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (No Loops) Maker Marked

Excavated cartridge box plate from the camp of the 11th Connecticut. This plate has a few bends but is crisply marked W.H. Smith/Brooklyn. It is missing both of its hooks.

Recovered: Camp of the 11th Connecticut Spring 2010 Antietam Campaign

Price: $125.00

P167    Regulation 1826 Pattern Eagle Breastplate

This was folded in half when recovered. I was able to straighten it out a little bit. It has a great turquoise patina. There is some lead loss on the back and the plate is missing both hooks.

Recovered: Camp of the 11th Connecticut Spring of 2010 Antietam Campaign

Price: $45.00

P163    Regulation 1851 Pattern Waist Belt Plate

This is the style with the applied eagle and wreath. Some of the eagle is left on this example. Some believe that these plates were produced at the Allegheny Arsenal but were unmarked. This one still retains is curve and is benchmarked 890.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx. 53mm x 86mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Plate No. 610

Price: $185.00

P162    Regulation 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate

Very nice cast brass waist belt plate. The silver wreath is missing as is usual. The tongue is intact and there is a bench mark present that is possibly 874 or 374. The plate still retains most of its original curve.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx 51mm x 85mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Plate No. 621

Price: $245.00

P161    Regulation 1826 Pattern Eagle Breastplate (Both Hook)

Nice excavated breastplate. This one has that woods patina covering the brown patina. Most of the lead is intact on the back and both hooks are present.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $85.00

P160    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (Skin Only)

This one has wax in the back.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $50.00

P159    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $45.00

P158    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Buckle (Arrow Hooks)

Nice displayable buckle. This one has some carving on the back.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $155.00

P157    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (Arrow Hooks)

Nice excavated arrow hooked belt buckle. This one has a very nice face. The back retains most of the lead solder and all of the hooks are intact.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $185.00

P156    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (No Loops)

This one has a ding on the "S" and is slightly curved outward.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $65.00

P155    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Buckle (Arrow Hooks)

Nice representative example. This one was found in Halltown which was constantly used by Cavalry troops during the war.

Recovered: Halltown, WV

Price: $135.00

P154    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Buckle (Stud Hooks)

Nice excavated belt buckle with all of its hooks. This one slightly curves outward.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Price: $135.00

P153    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (No Loops)

This one has been folded and straightened out.

Recovered: Shepherdstown, WV

Price: $55.00

P152    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate

This box plate has seen better days. It is missing the hooks but is still displayable.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles, Plate No. 507

Price: $65.00

P151    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (No Loops)

Nice presentable cartridge box plate. This one has a very nice pleasing patina. The hooks are missing on the back and there is some loss of solder around the edges.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx. 55mm x 86mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Plate No. 491

Price: $80.00

P150    Regulation 1939 Pattern "US" Box Plate (No Loops)

Here is a very nice displayable cartridge box plate. The face of this plate has that field dug brownish/purple patina. There is one rust spot coming through on the face. The back is missing the hooks but retains most of the lead. There is one little piece missing on the edge.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx. 57mm x 87mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles, Plate 504V

Price: $110.00

P149    Regulation 1939 Pattern "US" Box Plate (No Loops)

Excavated "US" box plate that displays well. This one is flat and missing both hooks. There is some rim damage and loss of lead on the back.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Ref: O'Donnel Buckles Plate 485V

Price: $70.00

P148    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Buckle (Stud Hooks)

Nice excavated "US" buckle. This one has the W.H. Smith/Brooklyn makers mark on the back. The face has a nice dark brown purple mottled color. the back retains nearly all of the lead. All three hooks are still in place and there is the slightest wave to the plate.

Recovered: Jefferson County, West Virginia

Plate Measures Approx 55mm x 86mm

Ref: O'Donnell Plate No. 483

Price: $395.00

D718    Excavated P1853 Enfield Musket      

This has to be the first musket ever to be recovered using a metal detector. It was recovered by Gavin on the 25th of November in 1946. This is a very historical piece. According to his ledger book this was one of Gavin's first times out. This would have been on the same day that he found the CS cartridge box tin with the bullet inside that is pictured in The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics on page 193. There is a lot of history in this already historical piece. Gavin's handwritten tag hangs on the board and reads, "Enfield Musket, Cold Harbor, June 1-12 1864, 6th Corps Area, Found 11/25/46, "First Find." Another handwritten tag reads, "Enfield Rifle Cold Harbor All Parts Hammer Missing, Found Nov. 1946 6th Corps." There is one more tag that is wrapped around the barrel that reads, " Cold Harbor Found Nov. '46." This gun has been nicely mounted on a plaque that is ready to hang on your wall. The hammer and ramrod are missing but all of the other parts are intact. Due to this being an early find it doesn't need much cleaning. It is very hard to find relics like this anymore.

Measures Approximately 4.25 Feet in Length.

Recovered: Cold Harbor 6th Corps Area in November 25th of 1946 by William G. Gavin

Price: $795.00 Pending!

P130    Model 1839 Pattern "US" Boxplate

Here is a great plate from "Rion Hall." This was Sheridan's headquarters and where the Shenandoah Valley Campaign started. Rion Hall was also the home of Judge Lucas who was a very popular political figure of the time. The hooks on the back of the plate are rusted off.

Recovered: Rion Hall Judge Lucas's House Near Halltown

Plate Measures Approx 57mm x 88mm

Ref: O'Donnell Plates Page No. 300 Plate No. 479/480

Price: $165.00

B152    Confederate Infantry Block "I" Button 22.75mm      

Nice excavated turquoise green infantry button. I dug this one just down the hill from the camp of the 11th Connecticut. This area was used by retreating North Carolina troops as an ammunition resupply area. The shank is intact though bent just a hair.    

Recovered: Antietam Campaign Spring 2010 Post Fox's Gap Battle at NC Supply Station

Ref: Albert CS182B, Tice CSI243B1

Price: $150.00

P147    Rare Small Pattern Forked Tongue Frame Buckle (Published)

Here is a great little Confederate buckle. This was dug by Gavin in Jackson's winter camp in Moss Neck. It is broken but it is the exact plate that is in Gavin's Book on page 201 in the Second Edition. This piece will also come with Gavin's museum tag from the Old Rectory Museum that was in Harper's Ferry.

Recovered: Jackson's Winter Camp 1862-1863 Moss Neck by William G. Gavin

Plate Measures Approximately 57mm x 71mm

Ref: Mullinax Buckles Page 101 Plate No. 177

Price: $895.00

P144    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (Smaller Pattern)

Here is another nice excavated "US" box plate. This pattern is a little harder to find. It isn't as big as most plates but it a little larger than most medium sized plates. This one has an excellent face with dirt highlighting the US. The back retains nearly all of the solder and is missing one hook. Gavin's handwritten tag is on the back and reads, "Spotsylvania 9th Corps, Landis's Trench." I have tried to find out who Landis was but my limited research hasn't turned up anything.

Recovered: Spotsylvania Va. 9th Corps Area (Landis's Trench) by William "Bill" Gavin.

Plate Measures Approximately 53mm x 86

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Page 314 Plate No. 507

Price: $225.00

P143 Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Box Plate (Rare Brass Looped Pattern)

Excellent dug brass looped box plate. The face of this plate is very nice. The rear retains most of the original solder. Both brass loops are intact while bent. One of them is slightly broken. Gavin's handwritten tag is on the back and reads, "Bunker Hill WVA-Confed. Camp- Rare Brass Hooks $20.00." The prices aren't like they used to be as you can see. This pattern of brass looped plate is much harder to find than the conventional pattern of brass looped cartridge box plates

Recovered: Confederate Camp in Bunker Hill WV/VA. Border by William "Bill" Gavin

Plate Measures Approximately 56mm x 86mm

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Pg. 306 Plate No 491

Please notice that these loops are not in the conventional Plate 490 Pattern like in the O'Donnell Book! He does mention that the plate pattern No 491 Pattern does have brass loops!

Price: $325.00

P137    Regulation 1826 Pattern Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate

Here is another very nice excavated Eagle breastplate. This one is flawless as well and was recovered with the original leather thong still on the back! This plate is untouched and still has a lot of dirt on the back. All of the lead is still intact and both loops are sturdy and strong. The face is still dirty but cleanable and has that slick brown patina underneath. Bill's original hand written tag is still attached and reads, "Spotsylvania 5th Corps Area 12 July 1852. This would make a great addition to your Spotsylvania Collection!

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Pg. 290 Plate No. 463

Price: $215.00

B151    Vermont Militia Button (15.2mm)       

Excellent dug Vermont button with plenty of gilt. This is a very nice example with the stand up shank intact. This button doesn't have any pushes, cracks, or repairs.

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Albert VT9Av, Tice VT235DS.1.

Price: $90.00

B150    Vermont Militia Button (15.2mm)       

Excellent dug Vermont button with plenty of gilt. This is a very nice example with the stand up shank intact. This button doesn't have any pushes, cracks, or repairs.

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Albert VT9Av, Tice VT235DS.1.

Price: $85.00

D717    Excavated Enfield Musket      

Very nice dug Enfield musket. This would be an easy one to clean up because it is an early dug piece. Everything is here except for the ramrod and the lock and hammer. The buttplate, trigger guard, rear sight, front sight, barrel, trigger assembly, and all of the barrel bands are here. This one was dug by Bill Gavin many years on the Chancellorsville Battlefield on the Chandler Line. Gavin's handwritten tags are still attached. One says "Chancellorsville" while the other reads, "Enfield Rifle Musket Chancellorsville, Chandler Line No Lock or Hammer." You can still see some numbers near the nipple on top of the barrel. If you like to do restoration this is the piece for you as it would clean up to be a magnificent piece.  

Recovered: Chancellorsville, Va. "Chandler Line" by William "Bill" Gavin

Price: $395.00 Pending!

P139    Regulation 1826 Pattern NCO Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate (Maker Marked) Published Example

Here is another outstanding example of an early dug breastplate. This one still retains two out of the three iron hooks. The back retains nearly all of the lead and is lightly marked "WHSMITH/BROOKLYN." There is even some random carving on the back. Unfortunately this plate has been cleaned so I can't match it up. However, it is one of 23 that were dug on the Cold Harbor Battlefield on November 1956. This would go great with your dug Cold Harbor collection. Bill's handwritten tag is still attached and reads Cold Harbor 6th Corps Nov. 1956.

Pictured in Two Publications! One of which is Gavin's buckle book.

This plate is published in Sylvia and O'Donnell's, "The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics on Page 192. It is hard to tell which one it is because it has been cleaned. This is one of 23 that Gavin dug over a two day period. At first I thought that it was unfortunate that the plate was cleaned. However, this plate was cleaned because it is featured the second edition of, "Accoutrement Plates North & South 1861-1865" by William G. Gavin. This is the second plate down on page 4 of chapter one. The opposite page is supposed to be the backs of the plates on page 4. However, upon closer inspection...you can clearly see that the back of this plate really isn't the back. Every scratch and dirt area matches up. Don't miss your chance to own a very historic and published piece of history.

Price: $450.00

P140    Regulation 1826 Pattern Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate

If you like Antietam relics then here is an early one for you. This plate was recovered with the following items from Antietam in May of 1948 by Bill and his wife Miffy. These were more than likely recovered from the West Woods/Dunkard Church Area. The picture shows a few other items that were found along with the breastplate. These other relics are not included. This plate is still covered in dirt. Both hooks are missing on the back. Gavin's hand written tag is attached to the back and reads, "Antietam." What a great piece of local history. I will throw in the tag at the bottom on this purchase.

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles ? This one is dirty!

Price: $250.00

P134    Regulation 1839 Pattern "US" Boxplate (Maker Marked)

Very nice excavated "US" boxplate. This one was recovered from the Santee camp by Bill Gavin. It is pretty neat to see all of the US buckles that have come out of this camp. This one is maker marked "Boyd & Sons Boston" on the back. This plate has nearly all of its lead solder intact and both hooks are extremely firm and strong. This plate is flawless!

Ref: O'Donnell Buckles Pg. 303 Plate No. 485/486

Price: $350.00

D715       Model 1861/63 Iron Buttplate with Screws

Excellent dug condition iron buttplate for a musket. This one was dug a long time ago and has very light pitting. You could probably clean this piece up and put it on a gun. Both original screws are intact and are in excellent condition. We just don't dig them like this anymore. This one came out of a box marked Antietam.

Measures Approx. 4.5" x 2.25"   

Recovered: Antietam Maryland by William "Bill" Gavin

Price: $65.00

D710    Confederate Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Bayonet          

Excellent dug conditon bayonet for the Austrian Lorenz. The confederates sure did use a lot of these in our area. This one comes with Gavin's hand written tag saying "Confederate Campsite Santee Va (Corbin Va.) Corbin is near Fredericksburg but I am not sure of Santee. The locking ring is missing on this one. The note was folded and tucked into the socket.

Measures Approx. 22"

This bayonet was recovered from the Confederate Winter Camp "Santee" in Corbin Va. The majority of the items came from were Hill's Division was encamped.

Recovered: Confederate Campsite Santee VA (Corbin Va.) by William "Bill" Gavin

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Pg. 77 No. 4

Price: $165.00

Book Special

Percussion Ammunition Packets: Union, Confederate, European 1845-1888

Very educational book on ammunition packaging with great examples of cartridges in the back.

Hardback 124 Pages.

Retail $75.00   $50.00 shipped from ACWBULLETS

Only four copies available!

AR313    Allegheny Arsenal 8 Second Paper Time Fuse

Excellent non dug paper fuse manufactured at the Allegheny Arsenal. This is the fuse that was inserted into so many varieties of fuse adaptors. This one is in excellent shape and would look great next to an unopened pack.

Price: $20.00

D701    Excavated Brass Ram Rod Guide for Early Musket/Shotgun      

Very nice dug ramrod guide. This would have been for an early musket or shotgun. This piece is in great condition and isn't dented or cracked. It is constructed out of nice thick gauge brass and was meant to last. There is a little design on each end. This piece would go great with a dug Rev. War Musket.

Measures almost 2" in length   

Recovered: Unknown

Ref:

Price: $20.00

D700    Brass Jews Harp      

Nice dug example of a soldier's instrument. I am sure that quite a few soldier's had these during the war. It wouldn't be that hard to learn "Dixie." The iron spring is missing as is common on most dug Jew's harp. This is a very neat little camp artifact showing rough filing marks and that deep woods patina.

Measures 2" in length     

Recovered: Unknown

Ref: Crouch Artifacts Pg. 38

Price: $30.00

P125    Federal Carbine Sling Buckle

Excellent dug buckle for the carbine sling rig. This one is triple marked and has some leather still attached.

Recovered: Maryland Heights Area

Price: $190.00

AR312    3/4's of a Confederate 4.52" Howitzer Canister Round

Here is a very nice excavated Confederate relic. This is exactly 3/4 of a Confederate Howitzer Canister. Instead of the normal 29 balls for the common 12lb canister this one had 4 rows of 12 (48). This particular canister has two complete rows, the third row is missing two balls, and there are two balls on the top row. The canister plates are missing on this example. However if you would like one from the same site I have a few available. One of the canister balls on the bottom has a very long sprue. This trait is very common on Confederate Canister Balls. I can deliver this one to the Gettysburg show if you would like.

Measures approximately 4" tall and 5" in diameter.

Recovered: Pee Dee River Dump near Cheraw South Carolina (Sherman's March)

Price: 195.00

AR304    Confederate Canister plate for 4.52" Round (Extra Thick)

Recovered: Pee Dee River Dump near Cheraw, South Carolina

Price: $75.00 Sale $50.00

AR303    Confederate Canister plate for 4.52" Round

Recovered: Pee Dee River Dump near Cheraw SC

Price: $70.00 Sale $50.00

AR309    Nose Section for a rare 3.67" Blakely Shell (Star Cavity)

Nice excavated nose for a rare Blakely shell. You can see one bourreleted ring. This shell was meant to be fused with a wooden time fuse. You can see the interior "star" shaped cavity. These shells were produced with this cavity to break open in smaller fragments upon exploding. This is a very nice piece to a rarity nine shell.

Recovered: Pee Dee River SC

Price: $165.00

AR306    Federal 3" Percussion Fused Hotchkiss Shell

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $325.00

AR305    Federal 3" Hotchkiss Nose Section

Nice excavated nose section for a 3" Hotchkiss artillery shell. This is the later type with the flame grooves on the side. This one has a very nice percussion fuse attached. It has been cleaned and coated for your enjoyment.

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $150.00

AR301    Lead Sabot for a Sawyer Artillery Shell

Very neat piece with a small fragment still attached. The patent date is clearly marked on the bottom "Patented Nov. 13, 1855. This would look great in an artillery collection.

Measures: 6"

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $125.00

AR302    Confederate Canister plate for 4.52" Round

Description: Very nice excavated canister plate

Recovered: Pee Dee River Dump, SC

Price: $70.00

D365    1858 Pattern Eagle (Hardee Hat Plate)

Description:  There are many variants of this type and they were used from 1858-1872. This one was recovered from fort sites in Northern Texas which were used before and after the civil war. This one is in excellent shape with a small pin hole above the eagle and a small hole/crack just below the shield area.

Measures: 2.5" in height

Reference: O'Donnell Insignia Page 211 Fig. 506

Recovered: North Texas Fort Sites by Kendall King

Price: $95.00

D364    1858 Pattern Eagle (Hardee Hat Plate)

Description:  There are many variants of this type and they were used from 1858-1872. This one was recovered from fort sites in Northern Texas which were used before and after the civil war. This one is in ok condition  with a hole above the eagle and a small section from the bottom missing.

Measures: 2.5" in height

Reference: O'Donnell Insignia Page 211 Fig. 506

Recovered: North Texas Fort Sites by Kendall King

Price: $55.00

D358    Model 1840/1860 Brass Sword Guard

Description:  Very nice excavated brass sword guard from the Harper's Ferry West Virginia area. This is one heavy piece of brass. You definitely don't find these that often. I believe this is photographed in a NSTC magazine but I haven't had time to see which one. I suspect that it is in one from the past two years. This one is bent but isn't broken or repaired. More information will go to the buyer.

Measures Approx. 6.5" x 3.5"

Recovered: Harper's Ferry West Virginia Area

Price: $175.00

D340    Excavated Rifled Musket Barrel

Description:  Nice excavated rifled musket barrel. This particular barrel is bent. This may have been done intentionally trying to render the musket useless. The tang and the nipple are still present.

Measures Approx. 42" in length

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $95.00

D346    8" x 12" Case of West Virginia Relics  

Here is a nice lot of excavated relics for the collector who is just starting out. This lot consists of the kinds of things someone would find if he or she were looking for civil war relics today. This lot includes a breastplate skin, bullets, buttons, knapsack hooks, a musket tool, rivets, sling hooks, etc. This would make an excellent gift for the beginning collector.  

Measures Approx:  8" x 12"   

Recovered: West Virginia

Price: $95.00

D350    6" x 8" Riker Display Box Full of Civil War Relics

This lot includes: a kepi buckle, one set of knapsack hooks, a canteen spout, a cartridge box finial, a fired bullet, eagle buttons, a belt adjustor, and a scabbard tip.  

Recovered: Jefferson County West Virginia Area

Price: $25.00

AR215    Hotchkiss Base Cup Fragment

This the bottom portion to a 3" Hotchkiss base cup. The upper lip portion chipped off as a result of the shell exploding. One side is round while the other side is flat. This is the style with the three flame grooves. This piece is in excavated condition.

Recovered: Jefferson County WV by Brandon Darr

Price: $5.00

D339    Confederate Lead Finial Tip

Nice excavated confederate lead finial tip. This one was recovered here at Antietam Md. by Thomas Fultz.    

Measures Approx: 16mm   

Recovered: Antietam, Md. by Thomas Fultz

Price: $20.00