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Smith carbine
$1,385.00

F1285. Smith carbine in good shape, the metal is smooth and free of pitting, it has a medium gray patina, the left side of the frame is marked MANUFACTURED BY / MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS and ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE, U.S.A. and SMITH'S PATENT / JUNE 23, 1857, the markings are visible but a little faint from wear from the snap swivel, the walnut stock is in good shpe with expected bumps and bruises from cavalry service, the action is strong and works perfectly, has a blade front sight and the long range rear sight, great carbine that saw a lot of use but has been well cared for

dug 1860 cavalry saber
$475.00

EW1118. Model 1860 cavalry saber dug in the Chattanooga, TN area, it is in great dug condition, the blade is full length, it has very slight surface pitting and a medium / dark brown patina, some of the ricasso markings are seen, but are extremely faint, it looks to be dated 1861, the brass three branch hilt is in good shape, the outer branch is slightly pushed in, the hilt will come loose from the pommel cap which is inspector marked ADK, fantastic relic

1839 "baby" U S box plate
$285.00

UP1246. Model 1839 "baby" U S box plate in good dug condition, the face has an even medium / dark brown patina, it has one very slight upward push to the rim, the reverse has full lead that has been lightly carved on by the soldier, the attachment loops are MIA, found in North Georgia, it has been lightly coated and is ready to display

dug artillery insignia
$185.00

DR5126. dug artillery insignia in fantastic condition, this was dug many years ago in the sandy soil of LaGrange, TN, if I didn't know the digger I'd think it was non-dug, the face has a mellow brass patina, the reverse has the solder where the attchment loops were, great piece

cut-down saber bayonet
$245.00

DR5125. brass handled saber bayonet that has been cut-down to 18" long overall with a 13.25" blade that has been crudely shaped at the tip, the blade has very light, uniform pitting and a dark brown patina, fits tight to the brass hilt, release spring is MIA, oral history is that it was an early find in the Shiloh are

Allegheny Arsenal marked Model 1851 sword belt plate
SOLD

UP1245. U S / ALLEGHENY / ARSENAL marked Model 1851 sword belt plate in outstanding condition, this may be the finest I've ever seen, the face has great detail with slight wear from use on the high points, it has the applied silver wreath with the wing tips going over the wreath near the top, the reverse has a super strong U S / ALLEGHENY / ARSENAL mark and is bench marked 1671, it is a heavy casting and retains a good body curve, it would be about impossible to ever upgrade this one

full pack of Colt Army skin cartridges
SOLD

BC1076. rare, full pack of Colt Army .44 caliber skin cartridges in very good condition, mfg by D.C. Sage & Company, the markings are strong and include the Feb. 11, 1862 patent date, the paper is strong except the top and bottom, the top has some paper loss revealing the cartridges, and the bottom also has some paper loss showing the wood block the cartridges are housed in, great fine that displays well on their own, or will look fantastic with your Colt Army

bullseye canteen
$195.00

M1107. Federal regulation bullseye canteen maker marked on the pewter spout R.H. GRATZ / PHILA, it is strong and solid, it retains all three strap brackets, I've always felt canteens are way under-appreciated, it didn't matter how well equipped you were, if you were dehydrated, you couldn't effectively fight

star rosette
SOLD

DR5124. star rosette in good condition, large measuring 2" in diameter, the face features a raised five point star surrounded by a geometric design around the edge, this style is usually associated with Texas troops

extra large tin cup or boiler
$145.00

M1106. extra large tin cup, measures 6" in diameter x 4.3" tall, leaded seams are in good shape, the base is marked U S, these large cups were used as boilers and also for measuring out horse rations, seldom seen

carbine sling buckle with batwing
SOLD

UP1244. carbine sling buckle with batwing in very good condition, the buckle is in almost perfect shape, it has a medium brown patina and both tongues which move freely, you can see a difference in the patina where they laid in position in the ground for nearly 150 years, the batwing retains the attachment brads and the backside still has the leather attached, found just a couple of years ago near Vicksburg

3 "holed" large cents
SOLD

DR5123. here's a cool find, three large cents that were all "holed" for safe keeping on a string, hard to imagine a time when a penny was worth that effort, these are dated 1827, 1847, and 1849, the 1827 is quite worn, the other two are in good shape, dug together in a camp site near Vicksburg, MS

Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver
$1,985.00

F1284. Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver in very good condition, these are much rarer than the Model 1851 Navies with only 38,843 produced compared to nearly 300,000 1851's, main difference is it went to a 7.5" round barrel, this example has a strong marking on top of the barrel of - ADDRESS COL. SAM L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA -, the six shot, .36 caliber cylinder has the rolled scene of the Texas Navy vs the Mexican Navy, light but visible, the metal is smooth and free of pitting, has a medium grayish-brown patina, the walnut grips are in great shape, all matching serial numbers denote an 1863 production date, the action is strong and crisp, and functions perfectly, overall a very nice example of a scarce Colt, much nicer than most I see

eagle panel plate
$435.00

UP1243. eagle panel plate in very good condition, non-dug, the face has great detail and a retains it's original bright finish with a couple of dark spots at the top edge, the reverse has the tongue hook and the belt loop, has a good body curve, nice early plate

.35 caliber Maynard cartridge
SOLD

BC1075. .35 caliber Maynard cartridge in great shape, these are a rare cartridge, much more scarce than the .50 caliber Maynard, it is in near perfect shape other than some peppering on the brass casing

tin drum militia canteen
$130.00

DR5122. tin drum canteen, I often see these offered as C S canteens, but they are a pre-war militia, small being only 4.5" diameter x 1.25" thick, while being a militia canteen, no doubt many were Confederate used, oral history is that this one was dug from a trash pit in Vicksburg, it is very solid except for a small area at the bottom strap bracket, it has all three strap brackets, one with a small piece of the stopper chain, has a rolled tin spout, cool relic

Hardee or "Jeff Davis" hat pin
SOLD

DR5121. Hardee or Jeff Davis hat insignia in very good dug condition, it was recovered many years ago in the Franklin, TN area, the face is in perfect shape and has a medium brown patina, the reverse is perfect also except the attachment loops are MIA

Lefaucheux marked 9mm pinfire revolver
$595.00

F1283. Lefaucheux marked 9mm pinfire revolver in very good condition, the metal is smooth and free of pitting, it has a medium gray patina with many decorative engravings, 3.75" octagon barrel, six shot .9mm cylinder, the checkered wood grips are in great shape, retains the loading gate, ejector rod, and lanyard, action is strong and works perfectly in single and double action, very attractive weapon much nicer than most I see

very early "snake" buckle
SOLD

CP588. very early, crude "snake" buckle dug in one of General Polk's camps, measures 80mm long with 40mm tall loops, the connector is 38mm long with a diamond swell in the middle and a v notch for the mouth on one end, very unique early CS used buckle relic

dug Allen & Wheelock boot pistol
SOLD

DR5120. dug, or more likely, an early battlefield pick-up Allen & Wheelock boot pistol in good condition, has an approx. 4.3" long, .32 caliber barrel, retains the wood grips, a side plate, hammer, and trigger are MIA, Allen & Wheelock marking still partially visible, it has the remnants of a very old tag on the left grip, and also a very old string tag reding found Antietam, cool relic

Billinghurst & Requa Battery Gun Cartridge
$135.00

BC1074. Billinghurst & Requa battery gun cartridge in fantastic shape, this unique weapon was patented on September 16, 1862 by a dentist, Dr. Josephus Requa, it was .58 caliber and consisted of 25 barrels, each two foot long, that were fired simultaneously, the gun had the support of President Lincoln and 50 were produced, it saw service at the Siege of Port Hudson, Fort Wagner, Fort Sumpter, Siege of Petersburg, and the Battle of Cold Harbor, with a three man crew, it could be loaded and fired 7 times per minute, scarce cartridge to find

U S buckle with stud hooks
$235.00

UP1242. U S waist belt plate in great dug condition, the face has strong letters and an even medium brown patina, the reverse has full lead and the early style stud hooks, it was recovered in the 1970's near Atlanta, GA

repro, cased Colt Walker revolver
$685.00

F1282. reproduction, cased Colt Walker revolver in near perfect condition, these were originally made by Colt at the urging of early Texas Ranger Samuel Walker incorporating Walker's suggested improvements to the Patterson revolver, these were a massive revolver measuring 15.5" long with a 9" barrel, it weighed 4.5 pounds unloaded, and was the most powerful revolver ever purchased by the US government, it had an elongated, six shot, .44 caliber cylinder to accommodate the extra powder load that has the Texas Ranger vs Indian battle scene roll engraved on it, if you don't have an extra $100,000.00 plus laying around for an original, this might be a nice alternative, the revolver is in fantastic shape, it doesn't appear to have ever been fired, comes in its original locking case with an empty cap tin, powder flask, bullet mold, and tool, made by Uberti

Yellow Rose of Texas rosette
SOLD

DR5119. here's a cool relic, a large bridle rosette with a five pointed star with each segment containing a rose, 1.75: diameter, the reverse is lead filled and has remnants of the attachment loop, this is out of an old, respected Texas collection

Grimsley bit
$65.00

DR5118. battle damaged Grimsley bit, Thornton Grimsley was a famous saddle maker in St. Louis, he also supplied complete sets of horse equipment, his saddles were the US government regulation until 1857, this is one of his distinctive bits that is slightly bent out of shape and both reins loops were broke off

Hawksley whiskey flask
$85.00

M1105. very nice period whiskey flask, 5.5" tall x 3" wide, glass bottle with the upper half wrapped in leather and the bottom half has a pewter cup, the pewter has a few small flakes to the finish, the screw-on cap is maker marked G. & J.W. HAWKSLEY who are very well known for their powder flask, cool relic

heavy, thick Confederate frame buckle
SOLD

CP587. heavy, thick frame buckle in great condition, like plate 170 in the expanded edition of Mullinax's book, just as dug with no damage or repairs, has an even medium brown patina, recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp in Bedford County, TN, great buckle

Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber
$695.00

EW1117. Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber in very good condition, the blade is full length and terminated in a sharp point, it is free of nicks, it has a dull gray patina with uniform peppering, the ricasso is marked Made by / AMES MFG Co / CHICOPEE / MASS on a scroll, the obverse is stamped U S / G.W.C. / 1864, it retains the leather throat washer, the blade fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the grip retains the original leather wrap and wire braid, the leather shows some wear, the braid is in good shape but slightly loose, the brass guard is also in great shape and has a mellow brass patina, the pommel cap is inspector marked G.W.C., the scabbard is in very good condition with an even dark brown patina and good wear on the drag, overall a nice Model 1860 that is completely original and hasn't been monkeyed with

Peace Flask by Batty
SOLD

M1104. rifle, "Peace" powder flask by Batty dated 1848, it is in excellent condition, has a strong motif on each side that shows wear on the high points, has both suspension rings, the charger spring is strong and works great, the cap has a clear BATTY and 1848 markings, it has a pleasing honey-copper patina, approx. 10" tall x 4" wide, great flask

Naval officer's sword knot
$235.00

M1103. here is a relic you virtually never see, a Naval officer's blue and gold braided sword knot in great shape, it would be perfect except the outer covering has split in two spots near the top revealing the inner cord, the bottom knot is in perfect shape, displays well on its on, or will look fantastic with your naval sword

Boyd & Sons breast plate
$235.00

UP1241. another fine maker marked plate out of the award winning collection of Al Lyons, the face is in near perfect condition with an even, chocolate brown patina, the reverse has full lead with only a few small flakes, has one attachment loop and remnants of the other, it is marked in an arc, BODY & SONS / BOSTON, the marking is visible but faint, great plate

large cent to button
SOLD

DR5117. I love unique pieces, and this fits that description, an 1847 dated large cent that the soldier punched in two holes in the center, I suspect this was to use as a replacement button on a great coat, wonderful example of the soldier's making do with what was available

CS with Star Confederate short artillery sword
$3,395.00

EW1116. C S with Star Confederate short artillery sword in great condition, these are believed to have been made in Macon, Georgia and are best known for the crudeness of the hilt, while this one is quite crude, it is actually a better casting than many I see, the blade on these were better made than the hilts, this one is full length at 18.4" long x 1.75" wide, it has a dark brown patina with the slightest pinpoint, uniform pitting, the blade fits tightly into the hilt with no wiggle, the hilt has a mellow brass patina, displays fantastic

holster for a .44 caliber Army revolver
$595.00

L472. holster for a .44 army revolver, Colt or Remington fit great, it also works with a .36 navy revolver, the leather is strong and pliable with only slight crazing, all stitching is tight, flap is held on by stitches and three rivets, much brass closure finial, retains the toe, much nicer than most I see

rare U S marked saddle shield
SOLD

DR5116. very rare U S stamped saddle shield in good dug condition, it has some slight damage on the upper left edge, strong letters, I've only seen two or three of these in 40+ years of dealing relics, bet none of your buddies will have one

Issac and Campbell knapsack hooks
$135.00

DR5115. Confederate Issac and Campbell knapsack hook set in great shape, dug together, has the small tongue which is usually missing

short pattern Shaler 3 piece bullet
SOLD

BC1073. Shaler three piece bullet in very good condition, this is the rarer short pattern with a more rounded nose, .58 caliber, all 3 pieces dug together, the middle section has a small flake in the outer lead, probably a casting flaw, interesting bullet

C.S.A. waist belt plate
$3,265.00

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

Number One Federal Ring Bit
SOLD

DR5114. rarest of all the Federal bits, a number one ring bit, these were used primarily for breaking horses, this one was dug many years ago in Dover, TN and is in outstanding dug condition, the ring still moves freely, retains both U S bosses with the swirled background, high port with the spring "tickler" still in place, about as nice a dug example as you will ever see

Dahlgren knife bayonet
$1,385.00

EW1115. Plymouth Naval Rifle Bowie Knife Bayonet more commonly known as a Dahlgren knife, designed by Admiral John Dahlgren, they are considered to be one of the best designed of the 19th century, this example is an early First Model Second Type dated 1861, it measures 16.5" long with a 12" blade, Ames delivered 300 in 1861, and 1800 in total by October of 1864, it was designed to be used first as a knife and secondarily as a bayonet, this one is in very good shape, the blade retains it's bright finish, the hilt is in great shape, the walnut grip has a 1 carved on one side and a M on the opposite, the release spring works well, the ricasso is marked AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS, and the obverse is dated 1861, overall a very nice example of a scarce weapon

baby S N Y waist belt plate
SOLD

UP1240. Baby, Model 1939 S N Y waist belt plate in great condition, the face is damage free with a mottled ptina from storage, it would likely clean up to a more even patina if desired, the reverse has full, slick lead and both hooks, this is a rare buckle to find

1842 Springfield bayonet body or pot hook
SOLD

DR5113. Model 1842 Springfield bayonet that was fashioned into either a body or pot hook, the shoulder has been bent to put it in line with the blade and the end of the blade has been bent into a curve, the metal is strong and stable, it has moderate pitting and a black patina, recovered several years ago at Manassas, Virginia

1861 dated pinfire shotgun shell
SOLD

BC1072. here's something you very rarely see, a 12 guage, pinfire shotgun shell in excellent condition, it is head stamped ELEY LONDON / 12 / 1861, diggers find the brass heads occassionally, but a complete shell is rare

chewed Whitworth bullet
$80.00

BC1071. here's a cool find, a rare Whitworth sharpshooter bullet that has been severely chewed, most likely by a squirrel

Ethan Allen side by side shotgun
SOLD

F1281. Ethan Allen side by side shotgun in good condition, the wood is in very good shape with only small bumps and bruises from use, has nice checkering at the wrist and fore stock, has a dark brown patina, the metal is also in good condition, smooth and free of pitting, nice scroll work on all the furniture, both lock plates are marked E. ALLEN & CO. MAKERS, faint but both visible, the top rib of the 26.25" long barrels are marked Fine Stub Twist in script lettering, the gun is 42" long overall, wood ram rod with a brass tip, 12 guage, overall a nice example from one of the early, premier makers

C S saddle shield
SOLD

DR5112. C S saddle shield, brass and in fantastic condition, measures 1.75" wide x 1.65" tall, retains the curve of the saddle and has letters you can read from across the room, rare C S marked relic in great shape

Texas saddle ornament
$195.00

DR5111. nice ornament that went on the corners of the saddle skirt, these are associated with Texas troops, triangle shape with three scallops across the top, the bottom tip is broke off and it has some freeze cracks, the reverse has remnants of the three attachment tabs, this was purchased directly from the digger and has been in a noted Texas collection for several years, it was recovered alongside the Guadalupe River, south of Victoria, TX in the Kempers Bluff area, this is the first time it has been offered for public sale, wonderful early Texas relic

marked carbine sling buckle
SOLD

UP1239. carbine sling buckle in very good condition, retains both tongue hooks, best of all the reverse has a very strong E. GAYLORD / CHICOPEE / MASS maker mark and a T.J. SHEPARD inspector mark, great buckle

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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 9/15/25

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

Smith carbine$1,385.00

dug 1860 cavalry saber$475.00

1839 "baby" U S box plate$285.00

dug artillery insignia$185.00

cut-down saber bayonet$245.00

Allegheny Arsenal marked Model 1851 sword belt plateSOLD

full pack of Colt Army skin cartridgesSOLD

bullseye canteen$195.00

star rosetteSOLD

extra large tin cup or boiler$145.00

carbine sling buckle with batwingSOLD

3 "holed" large centsSOLD

Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver$1,985.00

eagle panel plate$435.00

.35 caliber Maynard cartridgeSOLD

tin drum militia canteen$130.00

Hardee or "Jeff Davis" hat pinSOLD

Lefaucheux marked 9mm pinfire revolver$595.00

very early "snake" buckleSOLD

dug Allen & Wheelock boot pistolSOLD

Billinghurst & Requa Battery Gun Cartridge$135.00

U S buckle with stud hooks$235.00

repro, cased Colt Walker revolver$685.00

Yellow Rose of Texas rosetteSOLD

Grimsley bit$65.00

Hawksley whiskey flask$85.00

heavy, thick Confederate frame buckleSOLD

Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber$695.00

Peace Flask by BattySOLD

Naval officer's sword knot$235.00

Boyd & Sons breast plate$235.00

large cent to buttonSOLD

CS with Star Confederate short artillery sword$3,395.00

holster for a .44 caliber Army revolver$595.00

rare U S marked saddle shieldSOLD

Issac and Campbell knapsack hooks$135.00

short pattern Shaler 3 piece bulletSOLD

C.S.A. waist belt plate$3,265.00

Number One Federal Ring BitSOLD

Dahlgren knife bayonet$1,385.00

baby S N Y waist belt plateSOLD

1842 Springfield bayonet body or pot hookSOLD

1861 dated pinfire shotgun shellSOLD

chewed Whitworth bullet$80.00

Ethan Allen side by side shotgunSOLD

C S saddle shieldSOLD

Texas saddle ornament$195.00

marked carbine sling buckleSOLD

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