F1238    Remington New Model Army revolver in relic condition, the metal has uniform surface pitting and a dark gray patina, a small bit of the Remington address is faintly visible on the top barrel flat, the cylinder pin is broke at the pull, otherwise it is complete except for the grips, serial number puts it well within Civil War production, all parts still move, the hammer holds and fires when the trigger is pulled but the cylinder does not index, it looks like an early battlefield pickup or barn find, displays great

EW1051.    French short sword in very good condition, the blade is full length with the tip being slightly blunted, it retains it's original bright finish but has begun to darken and has slight peppering, the ricasso is maker marked COULAUX & CO, and the obverse has an inspection mark of a star / P inside a triangle, the blade fits tightly to the brass hilt with no wiggle, the hilt is in great shape with a mellow attic patina

M1045.    breakaway stirrup in great shape, these were patented in June of 1846 by Abraham Pawling, designed to open up and prevent a thrown rider from being dragged, the spring action on it works well, rare find

DR1177   U S box plate in very good dug condition, the face has strong letters and no damage, the reverse has nearly 100% of the lead fill with only slight loss around the rim, remnants of one hook

DR4085    U S cavalry bridle boss in great dug condition, it was recovered in a C S cavalry camp in Middle TN, it still has both attachment brads, probably from were the Confederates pried them off

CP547.    C S clip corner waist belt plate in fantastic, non-dug condition, the brass letters and rim jump out at you against the background that still has most of it's original black enamel paint, the reverse has all three spun down hooks, it has two ID tags attached from when it was in the renowned collection of Lewis Leigh Jr., it is an outstanding example of a very sought after plate, ones of this quality are virtually never seen

DR4084.    Liberty and Union pocket knife in great dug condition, measures 5.5" closed, 9.8" open, decorative brass ends, the top one, being T shaped, also makes a guard, and is marked LIBERTY AND UNION, the bottom one is decorated with the scales of justice and a raised wing eagle, the blade is in good shape with slight pitting, there is enough lettering visible to let us know it was made in Sheffield, England, fantastic relic

UP1176.    U S waist belt plate in great dug condition, the face has an even medium brown patina, it has a small hole punched in at the top center that was there when dug, plates were occasionally nailed onto grave markers, the reverse has full lead and all hooks, has an old tag from where it was dug at Savage Station, VA, nice plate with a lot of character

F1237.    Model 1860 Colt four screw Army revolver in good shape, the metal is smooth with just a few scattered, tiny pits, it has a mottled gray / black patina, the top of the 8 inch barrel has a - ADDRESS COL. SAM L COLT NEW - YORK  U S AMERICA- marking, left of frame marked COLT'S / PATENT, all matching numbers of 22706, including the wedge, denote an 1861 mfg date, the two piece groups are in good shape, but very dry, the hammer is correct, but looks like it may be a replacement, the action is crisp, but the cylinder doesn't index, affordable Colt Army that likely saw the entire war

EW1050.    I love oddities, and I think this is one of the coolest relics I've seen in a long time, a Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber in a hand carved wood scabbard, oral history is that it was found in an old out building near Gettysburg, the saber is full length, the blade has a dark brown patina and uniform, surface pitting, the guard has a dark brass patina, the outer branch is very slightly pushed down, but what is really cool is the hand carved, wood scabbard, it is fairly well made, but with a crude, home made look, there is a small piece missing at the throat and at the drag, the wood is very strong but is dry, it looks like it has a name carved into it, but I can't quite make it out, it looks like something a Southern boy would have made, but unfortunately there is no way to know, fantastic relic

A866.    six pounder solid shot dug in Murfreesboro, TN in the early 1970's in great shape, the iron is strong and stable with only slight surface pitting

CP546.    two headed duck connector from a "snake" buckle dug several years ago in a Confederate camp in Bedford County TN, a large, heavily made connector, measures approx. 1.75" long, has a tiny bend from use, nice relic

F1236.    rare C S Richmond Sharps carbine in great dug condition, there were only approx. 3,000 of these manufactured in 1863, the metal is strong and stable, has slight pitting, you can still see the serial number 2877, at the rear of the lock plate, retains the saddle bar, brass butt plate and barrel band, there is a small piece of the stock remaining that is holding the barrel band in place, this will be a center piece in any dug weapons collection

EW1049.    beautiful Model 1850 Field & Staff officer's sword made by Paul D. Luneschloss of Solingen for Tiffany & Co. NY, noted sword expert John Thillmann states, "when comparing the Tiffany products to almost any other retailers' swords, they were, without question, the best." this fine sword bears that out, the blade retains it's original finish but has begun to slightly darken, both sides are beautifully etched, the ricasso is marked WARRANTED TO CUT / WROUGHT IRON / TIFFANY & CO / NEW YORK, and the obverse is marked P.D.L., the blade fits tightly to the hilt with no wiggle, retains the throat washer, the grip has the original eel skin wrap and wire braid, the guard has great detail and a mellow, attic patina, the brass mounted, metal scabbard is also in good condition with only a few small dents from service, great example of a scarce sword

L440.    C S snake buckle on it's original belt, the conector is a two
headed duck style with great detail, it also retains the original silver wash, the belt is strong and pliable, it has crzing and has some finish loss, has the flap behind the snake to protect the uniform, great relic

UP1175.    Federal breast plate dug many years ago in the Shiloh area in great shape, the face is damage free, great detail, has an even, medium brown patina, the reverse has full lead and both attachment loops are standing straight and strong, nice plate

M1044.    Federal regulation cavalry bit in great condition, the iron has a medium brown patina with slight surface rust, looks like a probable barn find, has both U S bosses, the style with a stippled background and no periods, retains both rein rings and the slobber bar, high port style

DC622.    Confederate script I infantry button in good dug condition, the face has a dark brown patina, no damage but it does have a small push in the center, the reverse has a shank that is pushed down, displays well

DC621.    Confederate artillery A button in good dug condition, the face has a strong A, no pushes, a couple of flea bites on the edge, has a dark brown patina, the reverse has a good shank, I can't make out the back mark

F1235.    early British pistol converted from flintlock to percussion, 7.8" round, .70 caliber barrel, the metal is in great shape, smooth with a medium gray / brown patina, the wood is also in great shape, the barrel and stock are both stamped 83, the brass furniture really sets it off, the action is tight and works well, only draw back is the ram rod is MIA

UP1174.    militia panel plate in excellent condition, the face features a raised wing eagle with patriotic shield, has laurel branches in one talon and arrows in the other, surrounded by a decorative border with 12 stars, has a pleasing mellow brass patina, the reverse has the belt loop and tongue hook, this is a well made plate with great detail and is slightly heavier than many I see

DC620.    dug Confederate infantry cast I button, it is in good shape but does have ground action, greenish-tan patina, good shank, recovered in North Georgia

DR4083.    round, stamped brass harness decoration, 1.25" diameter, face is in good shape, reverse is lead filled, has a center split attachment prong that went through the leather  then folded over, found in Middle Tennessee

L439.    pattern 1839 "baby" U S waist belt plate on the original infantry or rifleman's white buff leather belt, the plate is in fantastic condition with a mellow brass patina, the reverse retains both hooks, the white, buff leather belt is also in great shape, strong and pliable, retains the correct standing loop, measures just under 30" long, it has a name stenciled on the inside that I can't quite make out, rare find 

M1043.    here is a rare find, a door for the Maynard tape primer, other than slight wear on the eagle, it is in great shape

DR4081.    rifle powder flask that has a large chunk out of the bottom, I've had guys suggest it was bullet struck, exploded, etc., but I suspect the powder ate through it all those years in the ground, regardless it is a cool relic, civilian style, charhing spout is MIA, it was dug with five round balls and three percussion caps, makes a nice display

DR4082.   Richmond rifle multi tool in good dug condition, rare find

EW1048.    Mackay & Chisholm bowie knife, they were a renowned maker in Edinburgh, Scotland most famous as silversmiths, this knife shows their expertise as silversmiths in the hilt which is truly a work of art, this knife was a high dollar weapon in it's day, no doubt owned by someone very well off, it measures 16.25" long overall with a 10.73" long, 1.6" tall, clip point blade, the ricasso is stamped MACKAY & / CHISHOLM / EDINBURGH, it has much of it's original bright finish showing through but has begun to darken, this weapon was used as it shows signs of wear and hand sharpening, and the spine has been hammered on slightly, it remains very sharp, what's remarkable is the silver hilt with it's intricate design, truly a work of art, this is a weapon that will be a center piece in any collection

DR4079.    brass throat and drag from a NCO sword scabbard, they were dug from the same location in Franklin, TN, the throat was in an open field and has a beautiful green patina caused by lime fertilizer, the drag was dug a few feet away in the woods and has a medium brown patina

DR4078.    U S bridle boss in very good dug condition, it is the style without a period, strong, raised U S letters on a stippled background, dug many years ago in the Chickama

DR4077.    nice group of relics recently dug in Middle Tennessee, a rough U S box plate, 2 nice general service eagle shield buttons, 5 .58 caliber 3 ring minies, all with slight damage, a rifle sling swivel, and a pocket knife, makes a nice display

EW1047.    Model 1860 light cavalry saber made by D. J. Millard of Clayville, NY,  Millard was the rarest maker of these having only one contract for 10,000 sabers, they are often in poor condition when found all being early war produced in 1862, this example however is in great shape, the blade is full length and free of nicks, it retains it's original bright finish but has begun to darken slightly, the ricasso is marked D. J. MILLARD / CLAYVILLE, N Y, the obverse is stamped U S / C.E.W. / 1862, it has the original leather throat washer, the blade fits tightly to the hilt with no wiggle, the hilt is also in very good condition, it has the original wire braid and leather wrap on the grip, the leather has a small split from shrinkage, the brass, three branch guard is in perfect shape and has a mellow attic patina, the pommel cap is stamped with the inspector initials C.E.W. for armoury sub inspector Charles E. Wilson, overall this is a much nicer saber than most made by Millard which are very difficult to find in any condition