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relic Remington New Model Army revolver
SOLD

F1277. Remington New Model Army revolver in very good relic condition, oral history is that it was a very early pick-up from the Battle of Lexington, MO, the metal is strong is and solid with only minimal surface pitting, the end of the rammer is MIA, when dug, the trigger guard was in three pieces and was crudely glued back together by the digger, serial number 87037, hammer still moves, great relic

NCO cross belt plate
$395.00

UP1236. NCO cross belt plate in great condition, the face has strong detail and no damage, has a medium brown patina, the reverse has full lead and the doubled wire hooks are strong, but one small piece is MIA, really cool is that it has an old tag stating it was dug on Mine Road in Fredericksburg in 1960

Enfield socket bayonet
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EW1110. Enfield socket bayonet in very good condition, the blade is full length and comes to a sharp point, the metal is mainly through with only the slightest surface pitting, has a medium gray patina, the socket retains it's shape, the shoulder is marked U.H. and SALTER & CO

patented camp mirror
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M1099. very nice camp mirror patented on June 28, 1864, it measures 4.75" tall x 3.6" wide, in a leatherette case with brass corners, the glass is in good shape and reflects well, the reverse has a triangular wire stand, and the patent stamp, will look great in a personal or camp display

Confederate Fayetteville bayonet
$1,185.00

EW1109. rare Confederate Fayetteville socket bayonet in outstanding condition, the blade is full length and terminates in a sharp point, the socket retains it's shape, it also still has it's original bright finish with only slight peppering, in the pics it looks like there are lines on it but that is from the light, a super rare CS bayonet in fantastic shape

Confederate snake buckle
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CP583. Confederate snake buckle with one loop, even though we refer to these collectively as snake buckles, this is actually a one headed duck style with a raised line down the center with snake scales above the line and feathers below, this one shows a lot of wear so the detail is faint, has one of the brass belt loops, the attachment circle is off center, and the weld on one side is loose, the loop is heavy and stands 62mm tall, the snake is 40mm long, cool relic

early U S waist belt plate
$295.00

UP1235. early U S waist belt plate in outstanding, dug condition, the face has a slick, even, medium / dark brown patina, other than a few small dings from use it is about perfect, the reverse has full, slick lead and puppy paw stud hooks, beautiful buckle

Regulation 1851 pattern drum stick carriage
$495.00

UP1234. Regulation 1851 pattern drum stick carriage in excellent condition, measures 78 x 90mm, rolled brass back plate with turned brass tubes riveted on, the reverse has continuous wire attachment hooks soldered on, cool relic most collections are missing

1862 Navy Enlisted Waist Belt
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L468. 1862 Navy regulation enlisted waist belt and buckle in very good condition, this is rare enough that I'd bet most of you have never seen one, a simple black buff belt with an all iron friction buckle that was patented on May 7, 1862 by L.A. Sprague, cool naval relic that will be a conversation piece in any collection

Smith carbine paper & foil cartridge
SOLD

BC1069. .50 caliber paper and foil cartridge for a Smith carbine in near mint condition, no need to ever upgrade this one

9MM pinfire revolver
$480.00

F1276. nice 9mm pinfire revolver in good condition, the metl is free of pitting and has an even, medium gray patina, has a four inch barrel and collapsing trigger, the ejector rod and loading gate are present, the two piece wood grips are in very good shape, the double action works well except you have to very slightly let the barrel drop downward, overall an affordable example of the third most widely carried revolver of the war, displays great

script letter C S two piece waist belt plate
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CP582. very rare C S script letter, two-piece waist belt plate in great shape, this fine example was dug in 1988 by Jim Forrestor near the Augusta Armory, other than some slight ground action, it is near perfect, has an even, medium brown patina with some brass hi-lights showing, like plate 2 in Mullinax's book, this buckle will be an outstanding addition to any collection

white, buff leather sword knot
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L467. when was the last time, if ever, you saw one of these, a white buff leather officer's sword knot in great shape, 19.6" long, both slides are present, none of the tassels are missing, the leather is strong and pliable, other than being slightly dirty, it's about perfect

Model 1864 cartridge box
$385.00

L466. Model 1864 U S regulation .58 caliber cartridge box in outstanding condition, the leather is strong and pliable with only minimal crazing, has a good inspector's mark on the outer flap, the inner flap has a Wilkinson maker's mark but it is faint, the Model 1864 box replaced the brass US box plate with one embossed into the leather, this one is very strong and really stands out, belt loops, closure tab, buckles, and original tins are all present, all stitching is intact, a great example

C.S.A. waist belt plate
$3,465.00

CP581. C.S.A. waist belt plate in very good condition, it is a Tennessee Thin style, but thicker than some, it has finely detailed letters and a pleasing dark green patina, it was recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp by the Duck River near Shelbyville, TN, when found, one of the belt hooks was broke and has been professionally repaired, beautiful buckle you will proudly display

Colt 1849 Model Pocket revolver
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F1275. Colt 1849 Model Pocket revolver in very good condition, the metal is free of pitting and has a light grayish-brown patina, the four inch barrel has a strong two line Colt's address, the five shot, .31 caliber cylinder has a super strong stagecoach holdup scene, one of the strongest I've seen, all matching serial numbers denote an 1856 production date, the trigger guard and back strap retain 95% of the originl silver wash, the walnut grips are in great shape, the action is crisp and functions perfectly, great early Colt

.69 buckshot paper cartridge
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BC1068. here's a cartridge so rare I bet most of you have never seen one, a .69 buckshot paper cartridge in excellent condition, not much more I can say about it but WOW

Tiffany & Co. British Pattern 1821 saber
$645.00

EW1108. British Pattern 1821 Type II saber made for Tiffany & Co. in very good condition, the blade is full length and damage free, it retains it's original bright finish that has slightly dulled, the ricasso is crudely marked TIFFANY & CO, the original leather throat washer is present, the blade fits tight to the steel guard with no wiggle, the three branch guard retains it's shape, the grip is also in very good condition with the original leather wrap and wire braid, the scabbard is also in very good condition, has begun to darken but much original finish shows, has a very old tag near the throat marked 1861 TIFFANT SABER, very scarce saber to find, particularly in this fine of condition

"baby" U S on original regulation white buff belt
$685.00

L465. "baby" U S waist belt plate on the original regulation white buff leather belt, the plate is in good shape, the belt is in great condition, strong and pliable with only some very slight staining, the inside is stenciled with two sets of initials, J J P and J.R.A., the belt is 34" long x 1.5" wide, rare to find these on the original belts, especially in this fine of condition

carbine cartridge box
$295.00

L464. carbine cartridge box in outstanding condition, the leather is strong and pliable with minimal crazing, all stitching is intact, roller buckles, closure tab, and belt loops all present and in great shape, it also retains the wood insert with 20 holes, these are usually missing, the inner flap has a Dingee New York maker's mark but it is faint, overall a great carbine box, much nicer than most I see

early eagle hat insignia
$225.00

M1097. early, large egle hat insignia in great shape, measures 4" tall x 4" wide, raised wing eagle clutching a laurel branch and three arrows in its talons, has a patriotic shield, the reverse has the solder where the attachments were, displays great

traveling "donut" candle holders
$195.00

M1096. traveling "donut" style candle holders in excellent condition, these were carried by many officers during the war, measures approx. 3.5" diameter, 2.5" tall when assembled, the brass retains it's bright finish, will look great in an officer or camp display

eagle panel plate on original belt
$1,285.00

L453. square eagle panel plate on it's original belt, the plate is like plate 154 in "American Military Belt Plates", circa 1818 - 1835, the plate is in excellent condition with great detail and a mellow brass patina, this buckle is rare, but the original belts are virtually never seen, it is a wide belt and measures 2.5" wide x 34.5" long, it is strong and pliable, has one small piece missing, hs a unique adjuster that is sewn onto the inside of the belt, super rare find that will stand tall in any collection

true snake connector
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CP580. a true snake connector from a Confederate snake buckle, while always referred to as snake buckles, the connectors are usually two headed ducks, this is a true snake style with one head that has prominent eyes, and a tapered tail, the underside has correct style belly scales, measures 1.65" long, this style is much rarer than the ducks

rifle "peace" flask
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M1095. rifle, "peace" powder flask in excellent condition, all seams are tight, no dents, and the charger spring and spout move easily, it has a pleasing medium dark copper patina, the cap is clearly maker marked N.P. AMES, and dated 1846 so it likely served in both the Mexican and Civil Wars, fantastic flask

carbine snap swivel
$95.00

M1094. carbine snap swivel in great shape, retains much of the original bright finish that has begun to brown, good spring, displays well on it's own, or will look great with your carbine

semi - relic pinfire pistol
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F1274. side by side, 11mm pinfire pistols in semi-relic condition, the metal is free of pitting and has a mottled brown patina, the right hand action works, the left does not, the wood grip is in poor shape and separate from the pistol, displays well but could be greatly improved with a little TLC

Remington New Model Army revolver
$985.00

F1273. Remington New Model Army revolver in good shape, the metal is pit free with expected small dings from service, has a dark brown patina, the address on the top barrel flat is worn away from holster wear, the grips are in good shape, also with a few small dings, the action is crisp and works well, overall a revolver that shows a lot of use but has been well cared for

Model 1851 dragoon saber belt
$595.00

L452. Model 1851 dragoon saber belt, brown buff leather belt is in very good condition, both drops with snaps are present, the short drop was cut and repaired where it attaches to the upper ring, the belt plate shows good wear, is the NCO or enlisted man's model with the early, one piece applied silver wreath, the buckle is bench marked 322 and the keeper is marked 455 but they fit perfectly and the patinas match, nice rig

1812 N.P. Starr saber
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EW1107. N.P. Starr, Model 1812 saber in good shape, the blade is full length at 33" long and damage free, it has a dark brown patina, the ricasso is marked P / H.H.P. / N. STARR, it fits tight to the hilt with no wiggle, the iron guard retains it's shape, the wood grip shows a lot of wear and the bottom is MIA, nice early saber, scarce being one of 10,600 the government ordered

Burnside cartridge
$45.00

BC1067. Burnside cartridge in good dug condition, the the bullet is in very good shape with a tannish-white patina, the brass casing is also in good shape, bullet is tight in the casing

1861 mfg Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber
$985.00

EW1106. Model 1860 Ames Light cavalry saber manufactured in 1861 in great original condition, the blade is in great shape with only a couple of nicks more felt than seen, it has a dull, medium gray patina, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG CO / CHICOPPE / MASS faint but visible, the obverse is marked U S / A D K / 1861, the throat washer is worn but present, the blade fits tightly to the hilt with no wiggle, the brass guard is in good shape and has a mellow brass, attic patina, the quillon has a slight, intentional forward push, retains the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather is worn through in a couple of small spots, the braid is tight, the pommel cap is stamped GGS for George G. Saunders amory sub inspector, the scabbard is also in very good condition with a dark brown patina and a few small dents, these early sabers are very difficult to find especially still in 100% original condition, just imagine the history it was a part of

Confederate snake buckle
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CP579. Confederate snake buckle with one belt loop, it is the style that is a two-headed duck and has a center rosette pattern, the loop is 48mm tall, and the connector is 40mm long, brass with an even dark brown patina, recovered in the Shiloh area

Federal breast plate
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UP1233. Federal breast plate in excellent dug condition, the face shows good wear but is damage free, it has an even medium brown patina, the reverse has full, slick lead, and both loops are standing straight and tall, this fine example was dug many years ago in Franklin, TN

brass stirrup
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DR5107. nice brass stirrup dug many years ago by the late Stan Hughes in a Confederate camp in Iuka, MS, approx. 5.5" tall x 4.25" wide, open tread, nice example of the Southern boys going off to war with whatever they had

Confederate Dog River cavalry saber
$3850.00

EW1105. here is a fantastic find, a completely original Confederate Dog River cavalry saber in great condition, the 36" long blade has a few nicks more felt than seen, much of it's original bright finish is still showing, unstopped fuller, the original leather throat washer is still present, the blade fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the three branch guard has a pleasing coppery, attic patina, the grip has the original oilskin wrap and the single strand wire, the scabbard is in equally fine condition, has brass hangers and a pronounced, crude lap seam, overall one of the finest examples I've seen in a long time, well used, but very well cared for

partially loaded, battle damaged Remington Navy
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DR5106. battle damaged Remington Navy revolver dug many years ago at Port Hudson, LA, the metal is strong and stable with only minimal pitting, has a very dark patina, it took a severe blow to tear it in two like this, it has three rounds still in the cylinder, and two caps are still on, if it could only talk

Virginia button
$120.00

DC634. Virginia button in very good dug condition, the face has a dark brown patina highlighted by some remaining gold gilt, the reverse has a good shank that is slightly bent over, RMDC back mark that I can't quite make out

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Updated 7/14/25

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you will enjoy your visit, and find a treasure to help preserve for future generations. God bless.

relic Remington New Model Army revolverSOLD

NCO cross belt plate$395.00

Enfield socket bayonetSOLD

patented camp mirrorSOLD

Confederate Fayetteville bayonet$1,185.00

Confederate snake buckleSOLD

early U S waist belt plate$295.00

Regulation 1851 pattern drum stick carriage$495.00

1862 Navy Enlisted Waist BeltSOLD

Smith carbine paper & foil cartridgeSOLD

9MM pinfire revolver$480.00

script letter C S two piece waist belt plateSOLD

white, buff leather sword knotSOLD

Model 1864 cartridge box$385.00

C.S.A. waist belt plate$3,465.00

Colt 1849 Model Pocket revolverSOLD

.69 buckshot paper cartridgeSOLD

Tiffany & Co. British Pattern 1821 saber$645.00

"baby" U S on original regulation white buff belt$685.00

carbine cartridge box$295.00

early eagle hat insignia$225.00

traveling "donut" candle holders$195.00

eagle panel plate on original belt$1,285.00

true snake connectorSOLD

rifle "peace" flaskSOLD

carbine snap swivel$95.00

semi - relic pinfire pistolSOLD

Remington New Model Army revolver$985.00

Model 1851 dragoon saber belt$595.00

1812 N.P. Starr saberSOLD

Burnside cartridge$45.00

1861 mfg Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber$985.00

Confederate snake buckleSOLD

Federal breast plateSOLD

brass stirrupSOLD

Confederate Dog River cavalry saber$3850.00

partially loaded, battle damaged Remington NavySOLD

Virginia button $120.00

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New Arrivals
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relic Remington New Model Army revolver
SOLD

NCO cross belt plate
$395.00

Enfield socket bayonet
SOLD

patented camp mirror
SOLD

Confederate Fayetteville bayonet
$1,185.00

Confederate snake buckle
SOLD

early U S waist belt plate
$295.00

Regulation 1851 pattern drum stick carriage
$495.00

1862 Navy Enlisted Waist Belt
SOLD

Smith carbine paper & foil cartridge
SOLD

9MM pinfire revolver
$480.00

script letter C S two piece waist belt plate
SOLD

white, buff leather sword knot
SOLD

Model 1864 cartridge box
$385.00

C.S.A. waist belt plate
$3,465.00

Colt 1849 Model Pocket revolver
SOLD

.69 buckshot paper cartridge
SOLD

Tiffany & Co. British Pattern 1821 saber
$645.00

"baby" U S on original regulation white buff belt
$685.00

carbine cartridge box
$295.00

early eagle hat insignia
$225.00

traveling "donut" candle holders
$195.00

eagle panel plate on original belt
$1,285.00

true snake connector
SOLD

rifle "peace" flask
SOLD

carbine snap swivel
$95.00

semi - relic pinfire pistol
SOLD

Remington New Model Army revolver
$985.00

Model 1851 dragoon saber belt
$595.00

1812 N.P. Starr saber
SOLD

Burnside cartridge
$45.00

1861 mfg Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber
$985.00

Confederate snake buckle
SOLD

Federal breast plate
SOLD

brass stirrup
SOLD

Confederate Dog River cavalry saber
$3850.00

partially loaded, battle damaged Remington Navy
SOLD

Virginia button
$120.00