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VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR RELICS

Civil War Bullets

This page last updated February 02, 2012

EMAIL       Phone:  804-873-5462

virginiarelics@comcast.net

Plez Bagby
PO Box 6425
Charlottesville, VA 22906

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PC3989
                  Ten Top Grade Mixed Bullets
 
 Here are ten top grade mixed Civil War bullets all in excellent condition, with beautiful white patinas, from Virginia Civil War battlefields, campsites, and trails.  Included from left to right are: .69 caliber three ringer, .58 caliber CS Gardner, .58 cal. pistol carbine, .52 cal. Sharps carbine, .52 cal. Merrill carbine, .44 cal. Colt dragoon, .36 cal. old pattern Colt, .69 cal. round ball, .54 cal. round ball, and a buck shot for buck and ball.  The ten bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive.   $95.00
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                  Enfield Bullet from the Blockade Runner "Modern Greece" - Certificate Included

I am excited once again to have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs, all recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina.  In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy.  It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water.  This bullet, recovered from this shipwreck, is in excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L" stamped in the base.  One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plugs were also recovered in or about the bullets.  This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner.  This bullet will include a certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson.  Clicking the thumbnail image to the left will show enlargements of the bullet and its certificate, pictured with one of the lead ingots, which was also recovered from the Modern Greece by Mr. Epperson in the mid 1960's.  These bullets were likely produced from lead ingots such as the one pictured prior to being shipped.  To read more about this blockade runner click on this link "Modern Greece".  The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.08 inches.  Also, to be clear, the bullet pictured with the certificate as well as the lead ingot in the additional pictures, is the exact bullet you will receive.  This is done primarily for documentation purposes.  I was able to acquire only a few of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so, if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar condition, please let me know.   $38.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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PC2741
                  Ten .44 Caliber Colt Dragoon Pistol Bullets
   
 
These ten dropped .44 caliber Colt dragoon bullets are in very good dropped condition and were recovered from the Brandy Station, VA area.  Most of these examples have either white or dirty white patinas.  The 10 bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive.  $45.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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Enfield Bullet from the Blockade Runner "Modern Greece"

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                  Enfield Bullet from the Blockade Runner "Modern Greece" - Certificate Included

I am excited once again to have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs, all recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina.  In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy.  It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water.  This bullet, recovered from this shipwreck, is in excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L" stamped in the base.  One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plugs were also recovered in or about the bullets.  This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner.  This bullet will include a certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson.  Clicking the thumbnail image to the left will show enlargements of the bullet and its certificate, pictured with one of the lead ingots, which was also recovered from the Modern Greece by Mr. Epperson in the mid 1960's.  These bullets were likely produced from lead ingots such as the one pictured prior to being shipped.  To read more about this blockade runner click on this link "Modern Greece".  The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.06 inches.  Also, to be clear, the bullet pictured with the certificate as well as the lead ingot in the additional pictures, is the exact bullet you will receive.  This is done primarily for documentation purposes.  I was able to acquire only a few of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so, if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar condition, please let me know.   SOLD

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                  US Base .58 Caliber Bullet

This excavated .58 caliber bullet with "US" stamped in the base is from the collection of Dennis Irvin. This particular bullet is in good condition with a visible "US" stamping in the cavity and mold seam .   Mr. Irving hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA.  These particular finds, on October 29, 1977, are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here.   M&M 342 and T&T 152.    $60.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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PC3917
                  Five "Dropped" Washington Arsenal Star Base Bullets

This group of five .58 caliber Washington Arsenal "star base" bullets are all in very good dropped condition.   These examples were excavated from various Civil War sites east of Richmond, VA.  The five bullets pictured are the exact ones you will receive.  Click on the thumbnail picture to the left to see them.   SOLD

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Enfield Bullet from the Blockade Runner "Modern Greece"

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                 Enfield Bullet from the Blockade Runner "Modern Greece" - Certificate Included

I am excited once again to have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs, all recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina.  In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy.  It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water.  This bullet, recovered from this shipwreck, is in excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L" stamped in the base.  One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plugs were also recovered in or about the bullets.  This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner.  This bullet will include a certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson.  Clicking the thumbnail image to the left will show enlargements of the bullet and its certificate, pictured with one of the lead ingots, which was also recovered from the Modern Greece by Mr. Epperson in the mid 1960's.  These bullets were likely produced from lead ingots such as the one pictured prior to being shipped.  To read more about this blockade runner click on this link "Modern Greece".  The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.09 inches.  Also, to be clear, the bullet pictured with the certificate as well as the lead ingot in the additional pictures, is the exact bullet you will receive.  This is done primarily for documentation purposes.  I was able to acquire only a few of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so, if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar condition, please let me know.   SOLD

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Ten Top Grade .69 Caliber Round Balls

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                  Ten Top Grade .69 Caliber Round Balls

These ten dropped .69 caliber round balls all recovered in the area of Brandy Station, VA.  All are in excellent dropped condition and all with very nice white patinas.  These will make for a great display and the round balls pictured are the exact ones you will receive.   $55.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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10 Burnside Bullets

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                  10 Burnside Carbine Bullets

These ten Burnside carbine bullets are all in good dropped condition.  Included in this group are three dish-base and seven solid base examples.  The ten bullets pictured are the exact ones you will receive and all were excavated  in Culpeper, VA in the area of Brandy Station, VA.   $65.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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Four Various Prussian Bullets

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                  Four Various Prussian Bullets

These four huge Civil War "Prussian" bullets are all from the bullet collection of Paul Irvin and were some of the largest bullets used in the Civil War.  According to the James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas, "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges", though these bullets are referred to as "Prussian", there is no evidence of their foreign manufacture.  Mr. Irvin marked each bullet with a corresponding McKee & Mason reference number from their Civil War bullet reference book "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" During the late nineteen sixties into the early nineteen eighties Mr. Irvin hunted many Civil War sites, both union and confederate, in central Virginia.  The story of several of Mr. Irvin's major relic finds is recalled in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book, "Relic Hunter:  The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting".  Click here to read the story of Mr. Irvin and these finds.   $75.00 for entire group.   Order Information  or  Questions?

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Confederate .58 Caliber Gardner Blow-Thru Bullet

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                  Confederate Gardner "Blow Thru" Bullet
    
 
This excavated Confederate Gardner "blow thru" bullet is a unique relic and was recovered just east of Richmond, VA by long time relic hunter Gene Cooley.   Due to the thin walls of the bullet nose, caused by improper casting, the force of the firing would cause the bullet to be "blown-through".  This is an excellent display piece for any Civil war bullet collection or general relic collection.   To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here.  $55.00   Order Information  or  Questions?


 

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                  Bulk Fired & Imperfect Mixed Excavated Bullets
 

Bulk fired & imperfect mixed excavated bullets from Virginia Civil War camp and battle sites available in the following size lots:

Lot of 25    $56.25      ($2.25 per bullet)
Lot of 50    $105.00    ($2.10 per bullet)
Lot of 75    $146.25    ($1.95 per bullet)
Lot of 100  $175.00    ($1.75 per bullet)

The bullets you will receive will be similar in quality to those pictures.  Click on the thumbnail picture tot he left to see close-up images     LIMITED AVAILABILITY.    Order Information  or  Questions?

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                  Bulk High-Grade Three Ring Excavated Bullets

Bulk high-grade excavated three ring bullets from Virginia Civil War camp and battle sites available in the following size lots:

Lot of 25    $62.50      ($2.50 per bullet)
Lot of 50    $117.50    ($2.35 per bullet)
Lot of 75    $165.00    ($2.20 per bullet)
Lot of 100  $200.00    ($2.00 per bullet)
Lot of 300  $525.00    ($1.75 per bullet)
Lot of 500  $750.00    ($1.50 per bullet)

The bullets you will receive will be similar in quality to those pictures.  Click on the thumbnail picture tot he left to see close-up images.   LIMITED AVAILABILITY.    Order Information  or  Questions?

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                  Bulk Mid-Grade Mixed Excavated Bullets

Bulk mid-grade excavated mixed bullets from Virginia Civil War camp and battle sites are currently available in the following size lots:  

Lot of 25    $50.00      ($2.00 per bullet)
Lot of 50    $92.50      ($1.85 per bullet)
Lot of 75    $127.50    ($1.70 per bullet)
Lot of 100  $150.00    ($1.50 per bullet)
Lot of 300  $375.00    ($1.25 per bullet)

The bullets you will receive will be similar in quality to those pictures.  Click on the thumbnail picture tot he left to see close-up images.   LIMITED AVAILABILITY.    Order Information  or  Questions?

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100 Three Ring Bullets

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                  100 High Quality Three Ringer Bullets

These 100 three ring bullets are all in very good to excellent dropped condition.  These bullet were all recovered from farm fields southeast of Richmond, VA in areas such as Varina, Glendale, Malvern Hill, and Harrison's Landing.  Nearly all of these high quality examples have nice white patinas and well rounded skirts.   $195.00  Order Information  or  Questions?

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French Minie Triangle Base Bullet

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                  .577 Caliber French Triangle Cavity Bullet
  
  This .577 caliber French triangle cavity bullet, recovered in the area of Brandy Station, VA, is in excellent "dropped" condition.  With its pleasing overall white patina, this bullet has no dings and is complete with a nicely rounded skirt.  The triangle in the cavity is well defined and also visible are casting flaw holes deep inside the triangular walls of its cavity.  Click on the thumbnail image to the left to see them.  This bullet is a museum quality example and will make an excellent addition to any bullet or general relic collection.   Ref.  M&M 349 and T&T 176   $35.00  Order Information  or  Questions?




 

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Ten .69 Caliber Round Balls

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                  Ten .69 Caliber Round Balls
  
 These ten .69 caliber round balls all recovered in the area of Brandy Station, VA.  All are in fair condition.  These will make for a great display and the round balls pictured are the exact ones you will receive.  $25.00
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10 Spencer Carbine Bullets

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                  Ten Spencer Bullets
  
These 10 Spencer carbine bullets are all in good to very good dropped condition and half of the batch still retain a remnant of the brass cartridge.  All were recovered from various campsites in the Culpeper, Va. area and the ones pictured are the exact bullets you will receive.  $65.00
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45 Buckshot

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                  45 Buck Shot
 
 These excavated buck shot are all in good dropped condition and were recovered from General George B. McClellan's campsite at Harrison's Landing east of Richmond, Va. by Gene Cooley.  The forty-five buck shot pictured are the exact ones you will receive.  Mr. Cooley is in his late 80's and still relic hunts today.  To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here.   $35.00
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Five Harpers Ferry Bullets

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                  Five "Harpers Ferry" Pistol Carbine Bullets

These five "Harper's Ferry" or pistol carbine bullets are all in good dropped condition with white patinas.  All five have nicely rounded skirts and distinctive rounded nose.  This fine group was recovered in the Culpeper and Fauquier Counties of VA and will display very nicely.  The bullets pictured are the exact ones you will receive.  $55.00  Order Information  or  Questions?

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Carved Bullet

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                  Carved .54 Cal. Bullet - Dated "1875"

This .54 caliber bullet has the number "1875" carved into it.  I am assuming it represents the year "1875" but cannot be completely sure.  An interesting find from the collection of  Paul Irvin.  During the late nineteen sixties into the early nineteen eighties Paul Irvin hunted many Civil War sites, both union and confederate, in central Virginia.  The story of several of Mr. Irvin's major relic finds is recalled in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book, "Relic Hunter:  The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting".  Click here to read the story of Mr. Irvin and these finds.  $75.00  Order Information  or  Questions?

 

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Five Richmond Labs Carbine Bullets

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                 Five Richmond Lab. Sharps Bullets - Beauties -
 
These extra high quality Richmond Lab. Sharps bullets are all in excellent dropped condition and were recovered in the Seven Pines, VA. area.  They all have whitish-gray patinas with some yellowing.  The five bullets pictured are the exact ones you will receive.  $65.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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.41 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Bullet

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                   .41 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Bullet
 
 This dropped .41 caliber self-contained volcanic bullet is in excellent condition and
is from the bullet collection of Paul Irvin.  The exterior of the bullet has a very pleasing white patina with four rings starting about halfway down.  According to Thomas and Thomas' book, "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges", the base of these unusual bullets were sealed with either cork only, cork and brass, or cork and iron.  Also according to the Thomas' book, "Smith & Wesson held the patent (#14,147 dated January 22, 1856) for these bullets.  There are many variants found in the rings and the bases.  Written on the bullet is the McKee and Mason bullet book reference number of "143".  During the late nineteen sixties into the early nineteen eighties Paul Irvin hunted many Civil War sites, both union and confederate, in central Virginia.  The story of several of Mr. Irvin's major relic finds is recalled in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book, "Relic Hunter:  The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting".  Click here to read the story of Mr. Irvin and these finds.  This bullet is a near perfect example and will make for an excellent addition to any collection.  Ref. M&M 143  T&T 15B  SOLD

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                .69 Caliber Tower Enfield Bullet

This excavated .69 caliber Tower Enfield bullet is in excellent dropped condition and has an overall white patina with a couple of light brown areas.  NOTE:  This bullet has a plug base cavity and not a conical cavity as is typically known for M&M 213.  The bullet is marked "213" which represents its reference number from the McKee and Mason bullet book "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement".  This example is from the collection of Paul Irvin.  During the late nineteen sixties into the early nineteen eighties Paul Irvin hunted many Civil War sites, both union and confederate, in central Virginia.  The story of several of Mr. Irvin's major relic finds is recalled in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book, "Relic Hunter:  The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting".  Click here for a picture and the story of Mr. Irvin and these finds.    $45.00    Order Information  or  Questions?

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              .54 Caliber Von Lenke Gun Cotton Bullet

This .54 caliber Von Lenke gun cotton bullet is in fair condition and has an overall grey-white patina.  This difficult to find bullet is missing its upper body.  It is twice marked "476" which represents its reference number from the McKee and Mason bullet book "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement".  This example is from the collection of Paul Irvin.  During the late nineteen sixties into the early nineteen eighties Paul Irvin hunted many Civil War sites, both union and confederate, in central Virginia.  The story of several of Mr. Irvin's major relic finds is recalled in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book, "Relic Hunter:  The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting".  Click here for a picture and the story of Mr. Irvin and these finds. Ref. M&M 476   $275.00    Order Information  or  Questions?

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              Ten Smith Carbine Bullets

These ten Smith carbine bullets are all in good dropped condition with nice grey to white patinas.  These were all recovered in the Culpeper County, VA area by local relic hunter Don Echols and will make for an excellent display.  The bullets pictured are the exact ones you will receive.   Ref. M&M 70 and T&T 73.    $65.00  Ordering Information  or  Questions?

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               .69 Caliber Tower Bullet "Dot Base" Variant

This big beautiful .69 caliber Tower bullet is one of the best I have ever come across.  The bullet has a chalky white nearly unblemished patina.  The bullet has a thick skirt and a small dot in its base.  Dot base Tower bullets are unusual and this bullet is a premium example.   Ref. M&M 214v.   $95.00   Order Information  or  Questions?

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               Unlisted .50 Caliber Sterling Price Bullet

This unlisted Confederate Sterling Price bullet is in excellent condition.  These rare bullets are referenced in Vol. XIV No. 5 July - August issue of the North South Trader's Civil War magazine.  A copy of the article will be included with the bullet.  $375.00  Ordering Information  or  Questions? 

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