F1309.   Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in very good condition, all matching serial numbers of 110275 let us know it was mfg in 1863 and in the range of weapons that went to the 10th TN CSA, the metal is smooth and free of pitting, it has an even, medium gray patina, the 8" barrel has a one line Colt's address marking, the action functions well, the walnut grips are in good shape, all in all a nice upper grade Colt likely CS used

CP612.   Confederate frame buckle in very good condition, this is a standard frame measuring approx, 65 x 77mm, it has an even dark brown patina, solid as the soldier who wore it

UP1288.   early U S buckle with stud hooks in great dug condition, the face has strong letters and only a couple of small dings from service, the reverse has full lead and both stud hooks, the really cool thing is that the tongue hook was broke off and a soldier modified it to use, a Union soldier would have been able to get a replacement, I suspect this was found by a Confederate soldier who bore a hole into it so he'd have himself a buckle, likely worn upside down

M1161.   large carpet bag ID'ed to Daniel Snyder 205th PA Infantry, the bag is in excellent condition, it measures approx. 20" wide x 15.5" tall, two leather handles are securely attached, has an interior divider that is marked D.B. Snyder / Kutztown Berks Co / PA, the tooled leather base has five brass "feet", it is also stenciled D.B. Snyder, all stitching is intact, all in all one of the finest carpet bags I've seen, I've left the tag where it was originally purchased from the Horse Soldier IDing it to Daniel Snyder, 205th PA Infantry

EW1141.    Ames Model 1840 artillery saber in good condition, the blade is full length and retains it's original bright finish,  it is free of nicks, the Ames markings on the ricasso have worn away, the obverse is stamped U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864, the hilt has a mellow brass patina, the grip has the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather shows wear and the wire is a little loose, the scabbard has a dark brown patina and slight surface pitting from storage, overall a nice saber in it's original configuration

DR6011.    Confederate numbered Enfield butt plate in great shape, numbered on the tang 4866, brass with  a dull attic patina, rare find 

DR6010.   matched pair of high dome U S rosettes, these were dug together in Virginia, it is rare to find a single of these, to dig a matched set is virtually never done, the faces have strong letters and are damage free other than a couple of small service dings, the reverse have full lead, the attachment loops are MIA, fantastic find that will look great in any collection

DR6009.   dug officer's sword pommel cap in very good condition, strong detail and an even dark brown patina, just above where the knuckle bow would join it is marked either 18 or 81, has a short section of the tang still attached, cool find

DC643.   Classic Confederate cast I infantry button in fantastic shape, the face has a strong I and an even dark brown patina, the reverse has a strong shank, it was recovered many years ago in the Chattanooga area

UP1287.   U S box plate in fantastic dug condition, the face has an even chocolate brown patina and no damage, the reverse has approx. 98% lead with only a few flakes at the rim, this fine example was dug in Murfreesboro, TN

M1160.    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

DR6008.   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

F1308.   Starr Arms Double Action 1858 Army revolver in good condition, the metal is smooth and free of pitting with a slightly mottled gray patina, the left side of the frame is marked STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK, the right side is marked STARR'S PATENT JAN.15, 1856, it is a scarce weapon with only approx. 23,000 being manufactured from the late 1850's - 1862, this is one of the last being number 22132, the action is strong and works perfectly, the one piece walnut grip is in good shape, overall a weapon that looks to have seen much service but has been well cared for

UP1286.   non-dug, baby U S box plate in excellent condition, the face retains most of it's original gold gilt, the reverse has full, slick lead and is marked W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN, both loops are standing straight and strong, display great on its on, or would look fantastic on a good condition box 

DR6007.   Hardee or "Jeff Davis" hat pin in excellent dug condition, this pin was recovered many years ago at Fort Fisher, NC, the face has great detail and no damage, it has a medium brown ptina with touches of green, the reverse has good solder marks where the loops were

L492.   percussion cap box in very good condition, the leather is strong and pliable with virtually no finish loss or crazing, the inner flap is maker marked  J. DAVY & CO / NEWARK, N.J. has both strap loops and closure strap and finial, stitching is intact and strong, nice box 

UB483.   Union artillery officer's eagle button, the face has good detail and no damage, it retains approx. 75% of the original gold gilt, the reverse has the shank that is bent over, there is also a push, has a D. EVANS & CO. ATTLEBORO backmark

EW1140.   Confederate C S with Stars short artillery sword in very good condition, the blade is full length at 18.5" long, it has a single blood groove down the center of the blade, the blade has some very slight surface rust but is smooth and free of nicks, it fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the brass hilt is in great shape but shows the crudeness associated with these weapons, the grip on one side has a slight oval indention that looks like it could have been bullet struck, but no way to know for sure, overall a great example that you will proudly display

F1307.   Model 1860 Colt Army revolver in slightly rough condition from poor storage, the metal isn't pitted but has a lightly textured surface, it has a very dark brown, uniform patina, the top of the eight inch barrel has the Colt's address but it is faint from wear, all matching serial numbers denote an 1863 manufacture date, the action works but the barrel must be pointed slightly downward due to a weak handspring, the two piece walnut grips are in good shape, definitely a weapon that saw a lot of use, if you like ones with that "been there, done that" look, this one is for you

M1159.   Federal regulation cavalry bit in very good condition, it appears to be a barn find, it has slight surface rust but still has a lot of original finish showing, it is a high port style, it retains both of the U S bosses

M1158.   regulation smoothside canteen with cover and strap in great shape, this one has the look we love, the cover is solid but worn and stained as is the strap, no doubt that it saw a lot of service, just imagine the history that it saw and was a part of, one of the soldier's most indispensable pieces of equipment it will stand tall in any collection

UP1285.   Federal breast plate in great shape, the face has an even medium brown patina and no damage, the reverse has full lead with only slight surface flaking, it is maker marked BOYD & SONS / BOSTON but it is faint and only partially visible, has one full loop and most of the second, recovered at Bull Run

A893.   full pack of Frankford Arsenal time fuses in excellent condition, the paper wrapping is in great shape with no tears, it has very clear writing identifying them as 1864, 4 second fuzes, contains 5 fuses in a wood block 

M1157.   handmade, wood patriotic ring in excellent condition, the face features a patriotic shield, at the top in place of the usual stars it has 5 x's, on one side is a five pointed star, and the opposite side has a cross, most likely carved by a very talented soldier in camp, truly a one of a kind relic relic that will be a stand out piece in any collection

M1156.   here's a cool, on of a kind find, a Model 1859 regulation smooth side canteen that has been attractively, period painted, one side is marked 122 NEW YORK EXCELSIOR in white, with a gold triangle in the center against a burnt red background, the opposite side has a gold cross against the burnt red background 

BC1093.    72 carved / whittled bullets all dug at Fort Fisher, NC, some are nice carves, game pieces, some have only been whittled on, but at this price they are less than $3.50 each, makes a nice display

L491.   C S STORMS marked percussion cap box in very good condition, the outer flap is slick and free of any crazing or finish loss, the reverse has both straps firmly affixed, the inner flap and body has slight crazing, nice maker marked box

A892.   1864 dated watercap fuse dug at Fort Fisher, NC in very good condition, the threads are in excellent shape except for one minor scrape that could probably be easily chased allowing it to be screwed back into a shell

DR6006.   dug tin dug with percussion caps in Corinth, MS, 1.5" in diameter, the tin is strong and solid except the top has separated from the body

CP611.   rough Leech & Rigdon two piece waist belt plate, it was dug several years ago in a CS camp near Holly Springs, MS and is just as dug with only the dirt rinsed off, the belt loop on the tongue is all there but in two pieces, the belt loop on the wreath is MIA, the face has strong C S letters, it has a light green patina from exposure to lime fertilizer, it also has some build-up, this is a plate that probably would look much better with a little TLC

UP1284.   fine US / ALLEGHENY / ARSENAL marked Model 1851 sword belt plate, this is one of the finest examples of this rare marked plate I've seen, the face has sharp detail and a mellow brass patina, it is a NCO / enlisted man's plate with a three -piece applied silver wreath, it has slight wear on the high points, the reverse has the early style long, narrow tongue, has its original keeper, it would be very difficult to ever upgrade 

DC642.   Confederate cast I infantry button in outstanding dug condition, the face has a strong I and an even, medium brown patina with green high lights around the rim, the reverse is equally fine

M1155.   carbine snap swivel in excellent condition, the inside of the snap is maker marked O.B. NORTH & CO / NEW HAVWN - CT, it retains its original bright finish, the spring is very strong, it will look great with an upper grade carbine or displays well on its on

L490.   U S buckle on its original regulation belt, the buckle is in great shape, it is damage free and has a mellow brass patina, the reverse has full, slick lead, arrow hooks, the leather is also in very good condition, strong and pliable with with slight crazing and virtually no finish loss, much nicer than most we see

UP1283.   S N Y waist belt plate recovered in Fredericksburg, VA many years ago, it is just as dug and still has dirt on the face, the letters have a medium brown patina and really stand out against the lighter background, there is a small amount of the rim missing in three spots, the reverse has full lead, one of the stud hooks is MIA, displays well with that "been there, done that" look   

EW1139.   Model 1840 NCO sword in very good condition, the blade retains most of its original bright finish with some peppering, it is full length with a few tiny nicks more felt than seen, no markings are visible, it fits tightly into the brass hilt with no wiggle, the hilt has a mellow brass patina and a very slight wave to the clamshell guard, the scabbard has not faired as well, the leather is cracked and crazed and has came in two approx. 2/3rds of the way down, most likely it has suffered from poor storage

DR6005.   U S bridle boss in very good dug condition, it is the style with a single period, U S on a stippled background

DR6004.   dug suspender clip featuring a knight's head on the face, still retains much of the original silver wash, 1.4" wide x 1.6" tall

DC641.   North Carolina one piece starburst button in good dug condition, as usual it's missing the shank, dug in Fort Fisher, NC area

BC1092.   dug Maynard carbine cartridge in very good condition, the brass casing is strong and solid with the bottom disc attached, has the blunt nose bullet which is also in very good shape, it was recovered many years ago in the Fort Fisher, NC area

L489.   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 

BC1091.   carved bullet, I believe it was a .577 Enfield, the nose has been carved into a sharp point and serrations are cut into the base of the skirt, the coolest thing is that it has seven rectangles with x's that I can't believe are not supposed to be Confederate battle flags, they show much better in person than in the pictures, way cool find

DR6001.   dug, large cent that had a hole punched into it to place on a string for safe keeping, dated 1831, has a good bit of wear, but the motif is still visible

UP1281.   beautiful Model 1851 officer's sword belt plate in excellent condition, the face has fantastic detail, it is the style with a three piece cast wreath and "clouds" at the eagle's wing tips, has a mellow brass patina, the reverse has the wider tongue that was adopted in 1863, has a good body curve, wonderful example

A891.   six pounder solid shot cannon ball in very good dug condition, the iron is strong and stable with only minimal, uniform surface pitting, like most relics these have become difficult to find

DR5198.   here is a cool find I virtually never see anymore, a small officer's collar iron, measures 3.75" long x 1.9" wide, the handle is MIA, otherwise it is in great dug condition with only slight, surface pitting

EW1137.   Model 1855 Springfield bayonet in good condition, this went on Models 1855, 1861, and 1863 Springfield rifles, it is full length and still has a sharp point, the socket retains its shape, the shoulder has a clear U S mark, hs a medium / dark brown patina

DR5197.   a regulation 1859 Federal cavalry spur dug many years ago at Camp Stanley in Murfreesboro, TN, it is in very good condition, it is just as dug with no damage or repairs, the iron rowel has rusted away

DR5196.   iron camp candle holder dug from a C S camp near Mulberry, TN, it is in very good dug condition, it is the style with a single spike on the base

DR5195.   Enfield lock plate with hammer dug many years ago in the Shiloh, TN area, it is in good condition, strong and stable, the reverse still has the mechanicals attached

M1153.   period Wade & Butcher straight razor in very good condition, measures 9.8" when open with a 4" blade which is marked WADE & BUTCHER / FOR BARBERS USE, this may have been intended for professional use as it has the thickest blade I can recall seeing on a straight razor, the thermoplastic handle is in good shape, it comes with a CHARLES EMERSON'S ELASTIC RAZOR STROP in its original case, cool find

DR5193.   U S bridle boss in great dug condition, it has an even medium brown patina, it is the style with the period between the letters

F1305.   Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in good condition, the metal is smooth with a medium gray patina, the Colt address on top of the barrel is mostly worn way, it took many miles of hard riding to do this, the matching serial numbers of 141995 let us know it was made in 1863, the walnut grips are in very good shape, the action is crisp and functions perfectly, the cylinder scene is worn away, overall this is  well cared for Colt Army that no doubt saw much service 

F1304.   Lafaucheux 9mm pinfire revolver in wonderful condition, the metal has a light gray patina and is highly decorated with scroll engraving, the left side of the barrel is marked E. LAFAUCHEUX / INVrBREVETE, it has a 3.75" barrel, it is a six shot model with a folding trigger, the two piece wood grips are in great shape, the double action is strong and works well, retains both the loading gate and ejector rod, very attractive weapon

M1151.   rifle "Peace Flask" in excellent condition, approx. 9.75" tall x 4" wide, it is damage free, all seams are intact, the spout is maker marked BATTY / SPRINGIELD, MASS and dated 1857, it is also inspector marked A.D.K.  it retains both suspension rings, it has a pleasing attic brass patina, you'd be hard pressed to ever find a better example

DR5192.   Confederate bridle cutter pike in very good dug condition, it is 18" long with a 12" main blade and the cutter blade extends 4" below the main blade, still has wood inside the socket, the iron is strong and stable with uniform surface pitting, we've come a long way in 150 years in our weaponry