Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Misc. Excavated Items
This page last updated May 01, 2008
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PC1851 US Bridle Rosette This excavated US bridle rosette is an absolute beauty. The majority of the face has a very pleasing yellowish brown patina which beautifully highlights the letters "US". The rear is lead filled and the attachment hook is missing. A similar example of this rosette is pictured as #9 on page 80 in the book "Excavated Artifacts From Battlefields and Campsites of the Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips. This rosette has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make a excellent display piece. Approx. 49 mm. $225.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1849 Brass Artillery Stirrup Marked "US", "Watervliet Arsenal NY" This marked excavated heavy brass artillery stirrup is in excellent condition. The overall patina is that of an even dark brown. The underside of the foot rest is stamped with the letters "US", "Watervliet Arsenal" and the letters "P.V.H." which I presume to be the inspectors initials. A similar example of this stirrup can be found #5 on page 137 in the book "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard R. Crouch. This stirrup has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any collection. Approximately 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches. $425.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1831 Excavated Musket Relics This group of musket relics contains 2 gun wrenches, a butt plate, 2 nose caps, a nipple protector and chain, several firing caps, a main spring, a trigger, a barrel band, a tompion, and a lock. These were all recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter Gene Cooley. SOLD |
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PC1805 Iron Heel Plate This iron heel plate is in very good relic condition. According to the old tag that accompanies it, it was recovered from the Wilderness. It has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will make a very nice addition to any relic collection. $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1791 Iron Stirrup This iron stirrup is in very good condition and was excavated by Norman Schools of Fredericksburg, Va. Norman recovered this relic from a Confederate cavalry camp in the Newport News area of Virginia in the mid 1970's. The spur has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and is an excellent looking cavalry relic. Norman and his father were some of the first to go relic hunting with me back in the 60's and boy did Norman have an ear for relics. SOLD |
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PC1780 Cape Pin "Unknown Soldier" This excavated cape pin is a rare piece. According to Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts" on page 173, item #1, this particular pin is that of the unknown soldier. This small relic of the war was proudly worn by a soldier who most likely had acquired it from a sutler as these were not government issue items. The overall condition of the pin is very good. On the front, angled under a good light, the details of the soldiers jacket are visible. The digger lightly clear coated the front and back, most likely, as a measure to preserve it. I believe the material to be brass as most of these pins I have encountered are. This fantastic little personal item was recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter Gene Cooley. This device measures approximately 1.3 inches from top to bottom. $365.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1761 Brass Water Finds This collection of brass relics were all recovered from Potomac Creek off Waugh Point, Stafford County, VA. Many brass relics recovered from water often come out looking like gold as some of these show in the additional pictures. The relics included in this group are as follows: a shoulder scale part, a carpet bag brass plate, a scabbard tip, 2 Burnside cartridges, a Connecticut cuff button, a staff officer's button, 6 eagle infantry cuff buttons, 3 eagle coat buttons, and 3 eagle cuff buttons. These relics will add a unique dimension to any relic collection. $175.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC1603 Colt .44 Caliber Bullet Mold This excavated iron Colt .44 caliber bullet mold is complete and in very good condition. The iron has been clear coated so as to prevent further deterioration. Due to the fact that the coating was added 20+ years ago, there are a couple of areas that need touching up. The action of this mold has been sealed closed due to rust. This piece is solid and would make for a very nice display piece in an excavated Colt relic collection. This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. Approximately 4 3/4 inches in length. $120.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1602 .31 Caliber Bullet Mold This excavated iron .31 caliber bullet mold, for both ball and conical shaped bullets, is complete and in very good condition. The action of this mold has been sealed closed due to rust. This piece is solid and would make for a very nice display piece in an excavated relic collection. This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. Approximately 3 1/2 inches in length. $95.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1601 Engineer Dividers These engineer dividers measure approximately 4 1/2 inches in length, are in good excavated condition, and are not functional. The action of the dividers is sealed closed due to rust. An example of these can be found as item 6 on page 60 of Howard Crouch's book "Civil War Artifacts". This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing (Berkeley Plantation) in Charles City County, VA., by Gene Cooley. Mr. Cooley is in his mid 80's and still relic hunts today. To read more about Mr. Cooley please click here. $75.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1568 US Combination Gun Tools These two US combination gun tools are in very good condition. The bottom style is the open end style and, the top example, which can still move, is the closed end style. Both of these appear non-excavated but the bottom example does not move and is somewhat pitted. Both of these are from a collection out of New Market, Va. and are approximately 3.5 inches in length. $75.00 for both. Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1443 Small Camp Axe Head This camp axe head is in very good condition and is from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. It has been nicely preserved with a very light clear coating and it displays beautifully. A relic hunter since the early sixties Mr. Clem dug these items in various battlefields and campsites in the area of Berryville, VA as well as Charles Town, WV. For more information about relic hunter Richard Clem click the link on his name above. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1207 Allegheny Arsenal Marked US Spur This US "Allegheny Arsenal" marked spur is in pretty good condition and was excavated in Corinth, Ms. It has a nice chocolate brown patina and the outer strap plate is marked "Allegheny Arsenal" and also with the number "1" which indicates size. This excavated relic has no cracks, breaks, or repairs but does show definite signs of use as the outer heel band and strap plates are slightly bent and the iron rowel has disintegrated. These marked spurs are quite rare and this one that has "been there" will make for a great addition to your collection. Approx. 3 x 5 inches. $190.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1014 Star Cape Pin A complete star cape pin in very good excavated condition. Made of brass, this pin has an even brown patina and is perfect in every way with the exception of a slight digger's nick at the pinnacle of the star. The attachment bar on the rear is present as you will see in the additional pictures. This relic was excavated in King William County, VA and there are no repairs, cracks, breaks or bends. This cape pin is very nice piece and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War relic collection. Approx. 26 mm top to bottom. $195.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC898 Model 1861 Musket Ram Rod This excavated model 1861 musket ram rod, with tulip nose and bulge near top, is complete but in two pieces. It was unfortunately broken in transit several years ago. This relic will still display very nicely. One section is approximately 20 1/2 inches and the other section is approximately 16 3/4 inches. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC639 Austrian Lorenze Rifle Tool This multifunctional iron gun tool for the Austrian Lorenz rifle was excavated at Cold Harbor, VA. in the early seventies. It has been cleaned and very lightly clear coated for preservation. This would compliment any gun display. Approx. 3 x 4 1/4 inch. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC640 US Musket Mainspring Vise This mainspring vise is in excellent excavated condition and has been cleaned and very lightly clear coated for preservation. Excavated in Cold Harbor, VA. in the early seventies. Approx. 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 inch. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC788 Robinson & Ballou Store Token This store token was dug at Brandy Station on July 7, 1979 by Dennis Irvin and is from the Irvin Collection. The token is still readable with a good light and magnifier. The token reads on one side: " Robinson & Ballou Grocers Troy NY", and on the other side, "Redeemable At Our Store 1863". This is a very cool little item that was lost long ago. Approx. 3/4 inch. in diameter. $35.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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