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Updated 4/30/25

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your visit, and hopefully find a treasure to protect for future generations. I hope to see many of you at the Mansfield, OH show May 3 - 4. It is one of the largest and best shows around, put on by a great bunch of folks!

Smith and Wesson Number 2 Old Model Army revolver
$475.00

F1266. Smith & Wesson Number 2 Old Model Army revolver, it is in overall good condition but shows a lot of use, the metal has a medium gray patina with some slight, scattered pitting, the six inch barrel is marked on the top rib with the Smith & Wesson address which is mostly visible, six as shot, .32 caliber, this was a popular personal weapon of officers during the Civil War, notably a pair was carried by General George Custer, and Wild Bill Hickok was armed with one on the night he was shot, as usual it has slight wiggle at the barrel hinge, the two piece grips are in very good shape, the hammer locks and falls with the trigger but the cylinder doesn't index, overall a well used revolver that displays great

non-dug breast plate
$225.00

UP1228. beautiful non-dug breast plate, the face has a pleasing mellow brass patina and great detail, the reverse has full, slick lead and both hooks are standing straight and tall, displays great on it's own, or will look great on your cartridge box sling

Confederate Infantry lined I button
$135.00

DC633. Confederate Infantry lined I button in good shape, the face has a small push, good lines on the I, the reverse retains the shank, nice button

dug 1860 cavalry saber in scabbard
SOLD

EW1101. Model 1860 cavalry saber in the scabbard dug many years ago at Cumberland Gap, TN, it is in excellent dug condition, the blade was froze in the scabbard when found but was freed up after an oil bath, it came out in amazing condition and even has some of the original bright finish remaining, the ricasso is the only area that has pitting but you can still see the US, the brass hilt is also in great shape, the inspector initials A.D.K. are still visible on the pommel cap, the scabbard is also in fine dug condition, free of dents or other damage, it has only the slightest pitting, you will be hard pressed to ever upgrade this one

outstanding dug panel plate
SOLD

UP1227. early, eagle panel plate in outstanding dug condition, this may be the nicest dug example I've ever seen, the face has great detail and an even medium brown patina, the reverse has all it's hardware except for one of the small keeper tongues on the crossbar, you'll never find a nicer dug example

Infantry hat insignia
SOLD

DR5097. infantry hunting horn hat insignia in outstanding dug condition, it was recovered many years ago near Fort Bliss in Texas, this dry, sandy environment accounts for it's great shape, no bends or damage, the attachment loops are MIA

officer's hat cord
$185.00

M1086. officer's high grade hat cord in very good condition, fine wire braid interwoven with black thread, cumulates with two "acorn" drops, rare find particularly in this fine of condition

beautiful Federal martingale
$495.00

DR5096. Federal martingale in fantastic dug condition, it was recovered many years ago by the Mora River in New Mexico, the face is about flawless with an even medium-dark brown patina, the reverse shows remnants of the attachment wires, all that keeps this one from being perfect is some lead loss around the rim, stands 3" tall x 2.75" wide, beautiful cavalry relic

carbine sling buckle with bat wing
SOLD

UP1226. carbine sling buckle with bat wing in near perfect dug condition, it is damage free and the tongues move freely, the bat wing still has two of the attaching brads, has a greenish, light tan patina, dug many years ago in Franklin, TN

western style spur
SOLD

DR5095. unique, western style spur dug several years ago in SW Texas, coming from such a dry area, even though it is iron, it is in great condition, simple, angled lines in each leg, the neck was cast separately and attached to the body, cool relic

pair of suspender clips and one cent all dated 1863
SOLD

DR5094. a pair of suspender clips in very good shape, they were dug in the same location but aren't exact matches, made of brass and the tongues still move, one retains some gold wash, the 1863 Indian head cent shows ground action, but shows good detail and a clear date

Ohio breast plate dug by Mac Mason
$2,350.00

UP1225. Ohio breast plate dug many years ago by one of the pioneers of our hobby, Mac Mason, half of the famous team of authors of "CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES, SMALL ARMS & FIELD ARTILLERY", the plate was recovered at Bathesda Church, VA site of the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek on May 28 - 30, 1864, the plate is in very good condition, it was missing a small piece of the rim between the 12:00 to 1:00 position, that has been professionally repaired, good detail to the face, the reverse has both of the brass attachment loops standing straight and strong, comes with Mr. Mason's tag on a small piece of wood, wonderful rare relic with fantastic provenance

lion head snake buckle
$445.00

CP573. lion head with snake connector buckle in great dug condition, unfortunately only one of the lion heads were recovered, measures 87mm long overall, the snake is 40mm long, the lion head is 42mm tall, high relief being 15mm thick with a concave reverse, has an even bronze patina, a very rare find that will stand out in any collection

U S base marked minie
$70.00

BC1066. .58 3 ring minie in great dug condition, has a milky white patina, best thing is it has a clear, strong U S cast into the base, these have become very difficult to find

percussion cap box with caps
$145.00

L451. percussion cap box in good condition, the leather is strong and pliable with slight crazing, all stitching is intact, the lambs wool has been removed, has 16 pistol caps inside

1863 Springfield rifle cut down to carbine length
SOLD

F1265. a Model 1863 Springfield rifle that was cut down to carbine length, it is now 35" overall with a 19" barrel, the metl has a dark brown patina and is free of pitting, the barrel breech has a clear V/P/ eagle head proof, and the lock plate is dated 1863 rear of the hammer, and forward has an eagle and US / SPRINGFIELD, the walnut stock is in good shape, has G W lightly cut into the butt stock, original ram rod, the action is crisp and works well, this would have been a formidable weapon on horse back, cool relic

Confederate bayonet pike
SOLD

EW1100. Confederate pike made from a U S socket bayonet, measures 25" overall with an 18" blade welded onto a simple tapered socket with cross guards, rare find that will stand out in any collection

raised wing eagle rosette
SOLD

DR5093. rare, early officer's raised wing eagle rosette, measures 1.75" diameter, good detail and retains a lot of the original silver wash, reverse has solder marks but the attachments are MIA, great early relic

U S box plate with holes
SOLD

UP1224. U S box plate in good condition, this plate is dripping with character, it is the flat bottom U style associated with Massachusetts troops, it has a "dimple" on the outer edge of the S, and has two holes in the center, they are definitely period and you have to wonder why they would be in the center, the reverse has good lead with only slight loss at the rim, just a way cool plate

Federal breast plate
$225.00

UP1223. Federal breast plate dug many years ago in Murfreesboro, TN, it's in fantastic dug condition, great detail to the face and no damage, the reverse has full slick lead that the soldier very lightly carved something on, both loops are present standing straight and strong, plates of this quality are seldom seen anymore

U S bridle boss
$60.00

DR5092. U S bridle boss in great dug condition, it is the style with no periods, raised U S on a stippled background, the top brad is present, displays well

New York staff officer button
$35.00

UB480. New York staff officer's button in excellent condition, the face has great detail and a bright brass finish, the reverse has a strong, straight shank, backmarked * EXTRA * QUALITY

C S two piece, ball serifs style
$3,250.00

CP572. C S two piece waist belt plate, it is the "ball serifs" style like plate 013 in the expanded edition of Mullinax's book, it is in excellent dug condition, very strong letters and great detail to the wreath, 47 x 85mm, wreath height is 49mm, solid back wreath, this fantastic plate was recovered many years ago at Spotsylvania Court House

1826 NCO crossbelt plate
$435.00

UP1222. Regulation Pattern 1826 cross belt plate in excellent dug condition, these were used to fasten the cross belt, the face has good detail and no damage, the reverse retains full lead and the double wire hooks, rare to find these with the hooks remaining, this fine example was recovered in 1960 on Mine Road in Fredericksburg, VA

six eagle I buttons
$35.00

UB479. six, coat size eagle Infantry officer buttons dug together in the Shiloh area, all are strong and stable but have slightly "fuzzy" faces, all but one retain the shank

50 fired bullets
$85.00

BC1065. 50 fired bullets from the Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro, TN, nearly all are .58 three ring minies

dug Sharps carbine barrel and receiver
$435.00

DR5091. dug Sharps barrel and receiver in very good dug condition, the metal is strong and stable with an even brown patina, dug several years ago from a CS position in Selma, AL

cavalry hat insignia
SOLD

DR5090. Cavalry crossed sabers hat insignia in very good condition, no breaks or damage, good detail, the reverse shows where the loops were soldered on, much nicer than most dug ones I see

1851 sword belt with hangers
$495.00

L450. Model 1851 sword belt rig in good condition, the plate has great detail, it is an officer's model with the cast wreath, an 1863 style with the wide hook, the leather is strong and pliable with minimal crazing, unfortunately both drops are in two but would be an easy repair, displays great

Starr Arms Co. Model 1858 DA Army revolver
SOLD

F1264. Starr Arms Co. Model 1858 double action army revolver in good condition, the metal is free of pitting and has a medium / dark gray patina, .44 caliber, six shot cylinder, six inch barrel, the left side of the frame is marked STARR ARMS Co. NEW YORK, and the right is marked STARRS PATENT JAN. 15. 1856., the one piece walnut grip is in very good condition, matching serial numbers of 6111, the action is strong and works perfectly, scarce weapon as there were only approx. 23k of these made

decorated Burnside cartridge
SOLD

BC1064. WOW!, after 45+ years of dealing in relics there isn't a lot I haven't seen, and even less that makes you go WOW, but this is one, a soldier decorated, dug Burnside cartridge in fantastic shape, the soldier made three panels encircling the casing and decorated with geometric designs, the pictures can describe it better than I can, just imagine the skill and time it took to do this, definitely a one of a kind relic

saber bayonet hilt
SOLD

DR5089. here's another cool relic dug in Tuscaloosa, AL, a brass hilt from a saber bayonet with a small piece of the blade remaining, solid and in good dug condition

dug shoulder scale
$120.00

DR5088. brass shoulder scale dug many years ago in Tuscaloosa, AL, it is in great dug condition

boot or pocket pistol
SOLD

F1263. boot or pocket pistol in very good condition, measures approx. 5.6" long and is .30 caliber, the metal is in good shape and has a gray patina with peppering, the two piece walnut grips are also in good condition, the action strong and functions perfectly, these were widely carried during the war as a last line of defense, personal weapon

1/2 of a rifle Peace flask
$125.00

DR5087. 1/2 of a Federal Peace powder flask in great dug condition, 7.5" tall x 3.9" wide, highly decorated with a droop wing eagle at the top, two clasped / shaking hands surrounded by 20 stars in the center, and a panoply of flags, weapons, and a U S shield at the bottom, this scarce relic was dug in Tuscaloosa, AL

carbine snap swivel and thimble
$165.00

M1085. carbine snap swivel and carbine thimble found together in an old out building in Mississippi, the snap swivel is in good condition, all parts move freely and the spring is strong, it is maker marked O.B. NORT & CO. / NEW HAVEN CT. but it is hard to see, the thimble is also in very good condition, the leather is strong and only has minimal crazing, nice set

Federal breast plate
$85.00

UP1221. Federal breast plate recovered several years ago in Franklin, TN, it is missing approx. half of the rim on the upper half and has a small hole near the bottom edge, thankfully none of the damage is into the eagle which has good detail, has a very slight inward bend, the reverse has full lead, displays well

U S waist belt plate
$265.00

UP1220. U S waist belt plate in great condition, the face has a pleasing coppery patina, it is the fat letter style, the reverse has full, slick lead and arrow hooks, beautiful buckle

French import short sword
$385.00

EW1098. French import short sword in very good condition, the blade is full length coming to a sharp point, and is free of damage, most of the original finish is showing but has dulled to a gray patina with peppering, the ricasso has a Paris armory and inspection mark, the blade fits tight into the brass hilt with no wiggle, the cross guard has an inspection mark, and the opposite side is stamped 752, the hilt is also damage free and has a mellow brass patina

.69 musket ball mold
$55.00

DR5085. scissor style bullet mold, appears to be for a .69 caliber round ball, it is in great dug condition, the end of one of the handles is bent inward, probably to use as a hoof cleaner

dug horse pistol
$195.00

DR5084. dug horse or pirate pistol dug in New Bern, NC, it is in good dug condition, the metal is strong and stable with slight build up, approx. .50 caliber, cool relic

rifleman's trumpet Model 1858
SOLD

DR5083. rare pattern 1858 rifleman's standing trumpet insignia in excellent dug condition, measures 3.5" long, great detail to the face with no bends or damage, the only thing keeping this from being perfect is the attachment wires are missing, regulations called for these to be mounted on the hat in a standing position, but they were often worn horizontally, great example of a rare insignia

"Christmas" spur
SOLD

M1084. this is a model 1859 regulation Federal spur, they are referred to as "Christmas" spurs due to the patent date of Dec. 24, 1861 that is sometimes marked on the inside of the leg, this one is not marked, the patent was for the fancy design, not for the spur, the design features raised lines on the legs and scroll work on the front, this example is in great shape, the rowell is MIA

U S rosette, Fort Clark, Texas
$120.00

DR5082. U S rosette dug many years ago at Fort Clark, Texas, this is a rare size measuring 1.5" in diameter, the raised letters have an even brown patina that really stand out against the lighter background, the reverse retains the lead fill but the attachment loop is MIA, displays great

Confederate martingale
SOLD

DR5080. Confederate martingale dug in Brownsville, Arkansas area, it is the smaller size that would have gone on a leather backing or could have been affixed to a saddle skirt, it is in very good dug condition, the face has an even medium brown patina with a couple of scratches, the reverse is lead backed, two of the three attachment wires remain, scarce relic

dug GENUINE ESSENCE bottle
$45.00

DR5079. GEBUINE ESSENCE bottle dug from a camp trash pit in Vicksburg, MS, 5.1" tall x 1.25" wide, open pontil, aqua / green color, nice period bottle

Colt Model 1860 Army .44 revolver
SOLD

F1261. Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in very good condition, the metal is smooth and free of pitting with a medium gray patina, the eight inch, round barrel has a strong - ADDRESS COL SAM L COLT NEW - YORK U.S. AMERICA - marking, all matching serial numbers including the wedge of 67212 denote an 1862 production date, retains approx. 50% of the cylinder scene, the walnut grips are in good shape, the action is crisp and functions perfectly, a simple notched rear sight was added at some time, the end of the wedge is broke off, overall a very nice Colt Army that will stand out in any collection

Published Confederate snake buckle
SOLD

CP570. Confederate snake buckle with both loops, large, heavily made, the loops are 2.7" tall, the snake, which is actually a two headed duck, is 1.75" long with good detail, this is the actual buckle published in Charles Harris' book, "Snake Buckles From Ancient Times To the Mid 20th Century", it is plate 184 on page 97, fantastic example

Confederate Richmond Sharps carbine
$7,850.00

F1260. nice example of the rare Confederate Richmond Sharps carbine in good condition, this style carbine was originally manufactured by S.C. Robinson until selling his factory to the Confederate government in March of 1863, it is based on the Hartford made Federal Sharps, the metal is mostly smooth with only some slight surface pitting, it has an even dark brown patina, the walnut stock is also in good condition with expected small bumps and bruises from a cavalry used weapon, the lock plate is serial number 5419 and the tang is serial number 1994, this is not unusual on these as many went back through the arsenal for repairs, the hammer screw and the breech pin look to be replacements, has a block v rear sight, the sling swivel is MIA, the bore has some rifling but needs cleaning, the action is tight and functions well, overall a nice Confederate Sharps, Southern made and used, aand no doubt saw much service

5 Washington Arsenal star in base, .58 minies
SOLD

BC1063. five Washington Arsenal star in base, .58 caliber bullets, all are drops in near perfect condition with an even white patina

Ames Model 1832 short artillery sword
$565.00

EW1095. Ames Model 1832 short artillery sword in good shape, the blade is full length with the tip slightly rounded, the markings on the ricasso are partially visible but mostly worn way, however the bottom of the cross guard is marked S. HUSE / NEWBURYPORT letting us know this was produced between 1832 - 1834 as Ames didn't have the capacity and subbed out the mfg of the brass hilts to Huse, this arrangement was short lived as the Huse made hilts tended to become loose, this example has only the slightest wiggle where the blade joins the hilt, the hilt is in great shape with a mellow brass patina, the blade is also in very good condition, it has a few tiny nicks to the edge more felt than seen, it has an even dark brown patina, displays great

Confederate numbered Enfield butt plate
$395.00

DR5077. Confederate numbered Enfield butt plate in great shape, numbered on the tang 4866, brass with a dull attic patina, rare find

dug saddle shield
$85.00

DR5076. dug saddle shield in near perfect condition, 1.9" tall x 1.5" wide, nice recesses showing where it was mounted on the saddle, it was dug in the dry, sandy sold out west and is the nicest dug example I've ever seen

Confederate C S "egg" waist belt plate
SOLD

CP569. Confederate C S "egg" waist belt plate in outstanding dug condition, these often have very weak letter strikes, but on this one they really stand out, also the brass face is smooth and has a medium / dark brown patina, these re usually missing the attachment wire hooks, the "frog leg" hook was off of this example when dug, but in the hole and the digger simply glued them back on, it has the tiniest freeze crack below the C, you can see it in the photos, but you have to really look to see it when actually looking at the plate, originally sold by Shannon Pritchard, it is out of a well known Texas collection

dug Colt Army revolver
$265.00

DR5075. dug Colt Army revolver, this was dug several years ago in the Port Hudson, LA area, the metal is strong and stable but shows a lot of deteriation and moderate pitting, the really cool thing is that the barrel is on upside down, also, the end of the loading lever is worn through revealing the spring that holds it in place, interesting relic

Burnside cartridge with the bullet in upside down
$45.00

BC1062. here is a cool and unique relic, a Burnside carbine cartridge with the bullet in upside down, it is also the rarer dish base bullet, possibly being used as a game piece, the casing has a few dents but is very solid

Leech and Rigdon C S two piece buckle
SOLD

CP568. Leech & Rigdon two piece C S buckle dug many years ago in Corinth, MS, it is just as dug, it shows a lot of wear and the crude construction you'd expect from a L & R buckle, the tongue has strong letters with the S nearly looking like an 8, the wreath has poor detail due to both wear and the casting, has the tall 50mm belt loops, great buckle with all the expected traits we want to see

Ames modified Model 1861 Naval cutlass
$295.00

EW1094. Ames Model 1861 Naval cutlass that has had the hand guard removed, most likely by a Confederate making it into a short sword, the blade is full length at 25.5" long, and is in very good condition, it retains the bright finish that has a dull patina with slight peppering, the ricasso is stamped U.S.N. / D.R. / 1862, the throat washer is present, it has the slightest wiggle where it joins the hilt, the brass guard is in good shape nd the pommel cap is inspector marked D.R., the bottom 25% of the wood grip is MIA and it has an old but not period repair, affordable weapon likely Confederate used

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New ArrivalsClick on the titles below for larger pictures Please reach out if you would like any additional pictures or information about any item

Updated 4/30/25

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your visit, and hopefully find a treasure to protect for future generations. I hope to see many of you at the Mansfield, OH show May 3 - 4. It is one of the largest and best shows around, put on by a great bunch of folks!

Smith and Wesson Number 2 Old Model Army revolver$475.00

non-dug breast plate$225.00

Confederate Infantry lined I button$135.00

dug 1860 cavalry saber in scabbardSOLD

outstanding dug panel plateSOLD

Infantry hat insigniaSOLD

officer's hat cord$185.00

beautiful Federal martingale$495.00

carbine sling buckle with bat wingSOLD

western style spurSOLD

pair of suspender clips and one cent all dated 1863SOLD

Ohio breast plate dug by Mac Mason$2,350.00

lion head snake buckle$445.00

U S base marked minie$70.00

percussion cap box with caps$145.00

1863 Springfield rifle cut down to carbine lengthSOLD

Confederate bayonet pikeSOLD

raised wing eagle rosetteSOLD

U S box plate with holesSOLD

Federal breast plate$225.00

U S bridle boss$60.00

New York staff officer button$35.00

C S two piece, ball serifs style$3,250.00

1826 NCO crossbelt plate$435.00

six eagle I buttons$35.00

50 fired bullets$85.00

dug Sharps carbine barrel and receiver$435.00

cavalry hat insigniaSOLD

1851 sword belt with hangers$495.00

Starr Arms Co. Model 1858 DA Army revolverSOLD

decorated Burnside cartridgeSOLD

saber bayonet hiltSOLD

dug shoulder scale$120.00

boot or pocket pistolSOLD

1/2 of a rifle Peace flask$125.00

carbine snap swivel and thimble$165.00

Federal breast plate$85.00

U S waist belt plate$265.00

French import short sword$385.00

.69 musket ball mold$55.00

dug horse pistol$195.00

rifleman's trumpet Model 1858SOLD

"Christmas" spurSOLD

U S rosette, Fort Clark, Texas$120.00

Confederate martingaleSOLD

dug GENUINE ESSENCE bottle$45.00

Colt Model 1860 Army .44 revolverSOLD

Published Confederate snake buckleSOLD

Confederate Richmond Sharps carbine$7,850.00

5 Washington Arsenal star in base, .58 miniesSOLD

Ames Model 1832 short artillery sword$565.00

Confederate numbered Enfield butt plate$395.00

dug saddle shield$85.00

Confederate C S "egg" waist belt plateSOLD

dug Colt Army revolver$265.00

Burnside cartridge with the bullet in upside down$45.00

Leech and Rigdon C S two piece buckleSOLD

Ames modified Model 1861 Naval cutlass$295.00

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