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PC1842 Hotchkiss Shell Nose with Brass Fuse Adaptor This brass fuse adaptor still retains the Hotchkiss shell nose and was recovered in the general area of Petersburg, Va. Blasted apart from the rest of the shell, the adaptor is in remarkably good condition with the iron nose is still securely attached. The adaptor measures approximately 1.94 inches in length and 1.16 inches in head diameter. This relic will make a an excellent display piece for any artillery collection. $155.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1864 30 Dropped Spencer Bullets These 30 Spencer carbine bullets are all in fair to good dropped condition. All were recovered from various campsites in central Virginia and the ones pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1862 16 Various Pulled Bullets Offered in this group are 16 various bullets and round balls all of which have been "pulled". A pulled bullet was one that needed to be extracted from the barrel of the gun after misfiring. The beauty of these bullets is that they have not only been handled once, but twice, by the soldier. For rifles, a screw or corkscrew device would be attached to the end of the ramrod. The rod would then be inserted into the gun up to the tip of the bullet and then turned so as to attach or grab the bullet. Once securely attached, the rod would then be withdrawn to extract the bullet. Included in this group are the following: a .69 cal. three ringer, a swage base, an enfield, several .58 cal. bullets, a picket, 2 round balls, a Shaler top section, a type I and III Williams cleaner, a Colt .44 caliber, .44 cal Colt dragoon, and a Washington arsenal bullet with the star in the base. When the ramrod was screwed into the Enfield bullet, it was screwed in so far that it created a bulge inside the skirt of the bullet. I have attempted to show this in the additional pictures. I have also pictured the interior of the Washington Arsenal bullet showing the star. These examples all have nice white patinas and will make an excellent display group for any collection. $75.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC434 Eagle Plate Marked “E.Gaylord” This eagle plate is in very good condition and its flawless brass face has a pleasing chocolate brown patina. The crisp stamping of the eagle shows excellent detail of the eagle, its arrows, and olive branch. The rear has full lead, both iron hooks and the manufacturer's mark of "E. Gaylord". The rusty hooks are fragile, and one is thin, but both still complete. The mark is completely there with 7 of the 8 letters very visible as the stamping was fairly deep. The rear has one 3/4 inch area of lead that is slightly bulged out just above the letters "lord" in the mark, but it is solid with no flaking. I am not sure what would have caused this other than perhaps a manufacturing flaw. There is no damage whatsoever to the other side of the plate. The plate has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and is a beautiful marked plate that will display very well. Approx. 62 mm. $375.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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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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PC1841 US Seacoast Watercap Artillery Fuse This rarely seen US seacoast watercap artillery fuse was developed by Cyrus Alger as an improvement upon the wooden fuse which had been problematic. The book by Charlie Jones "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" shows a similar example of this fuse in the middle at the bottom of page 6. This fuse appears to have been used as the top portion shows signs of being driven into the shell. The length is 2.80 inches. $210.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1656 US Cartridge Box Plate Lightly Marked "WH Smith Brooklyn" This US cartridge box plate has the look of plates diggers love to dig. The brass face has a beautiful chocolate brown patina which shows the big bold letters "US" as well as a few period dings. The rear has nearly full lead with some very minor flaking at the a couple of areas at the rim. Both iron attachment hooks are rusty, complete and straight up. Very lightly stamped in the lead is the manufacturer's stamp "WH Smith Brooklyn". In the additional pictures I have indicated with arrows exactly where the first line of the stamping begins and ends. The stamping is week and only a few of the letters are visible. In addition to the stamping there are some period cross hatch lines that I have concluded were etched in the lead by the soldier. The plate has a period wave that is nearly undetectable looking at the front view but is visible in the lateral view picture. This plate has no signs of repair and no freeze cracks or breaks in the brass face. Approx. 55 x 87 mm. $215.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1833 3.67 Inch cal. Confederate Smooth Reed Shell This 3.67 inch cal. Confederate smooth Reed shell, for use in a 20 pounder Parrott rifle, is in very good condition with minimal pitting. Both the copper fuse plug and iron sabot are present and in excellent condition. The base of the shell shows a clear lathe dimple (a feature indicating CS manufacture) and an area around the dimple of iron overfill. Also on the base of this shell is a ridge or "step-down" visible at the 9 0'clock position. According to Peter George, co-author of "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", this is a result of the sheet metal straps used in the casting process and is a hallmark of a possible Tredegar produced shell. This shell weighs approximately 17.2 pounds and approximately 10 3/4 inches in length and would make an excellent addition to any Civil War collection. The shell has been disarmed, gently cleaned and lightly clear coated. $675.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1781 Bullet Mix Included in this collection of 156 excavated bullets are the following: Gardner, Enfield, .58 & .69 caliber three ring bullets, Starr, Smith, French minie, Prussian, Spencer, Williams cleaners, Ringtail and several other varieties of Sharps, pistol, pulled, and shot examples. They range from fair to very good condition and the those pictured are the exact ones you will receive. These bullets are all from the collection of James Renfrow, Sr. and were excavated in various areas east of Richmond, VA. $295.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1823 CS Spherical Shell for 12 Pounder, 4.62 inch Cal. Gun This shell is very good condition and was recovered from Bermuda Hundred, Va. The iron has light pitting and there is a pronounced mold seam running along the shell's equator. This shell would have used a paper time fuse inserted into a wooden fuze plug. This shell weighs approximately 8 lbs and will be an excellent addition to any artillery collection. $335.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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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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PC1794 Five Spencer Cartridges These five Spencer carbine cartridges are still remarkably solid condition considering how long they were buried. None of them are perfect, but none of them are "put togethers" either. All five were 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. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1753 Confederate Script Infantry Button This handsome two piece Confederate script infantry coat button is in excellent good condition and was excavated from Hatcher's Run in Dinwiddie County, VA. It has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina and a moderately well defined script letter I on the face. The back mark of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST" is partially visible with a loupe under good lighting and the shank is straight up and secure. There are no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Ref. Albert's CS 177 and Tice's CSI215. Approx. 23 mm. $195.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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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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PC1758 US Cartridge Box Plate This US cartridge box plate is in excellent condition and was excavated in Stafford County which is the county that surrounds a portion of the town of Fredericksburg, VA. The face of the plate has a brown patina, shows period use, and is near perfect. The rear has full lead and both iron attachment loops secure and straight up. The lettering style of this plate indicates that may have been produced by J. I. Pittman. Plates bearing his manufacturer's mark of either "J. I. Pittman" or "Made By J. I. Pittman" are considered moderately rare. This plate, although not marked, is clearly his letter pattern. Pittman also sub-contracted plates to other manufacturers such as H. A. Dingee, Boyd and Son's Boston, Joseph Bell and others. This plate is an excellent example that will make for a nice addition to any collection. Approx. 56 x 88 mm. $225.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1757 Confederate Army General Service Button This excavated Confederate army general service coat button is in excellent condition. The front shows the lined initials "C.S.A" for Confederate States of America" on a plain field. The rear has the back mark of "S Buckley & CO / Birmingham" with a secure nearly straight up shank. This button has no cracks, breaks, pushes, or repairs. This is by far one of the finest examples I have ever come across. 23 mm. Ref. Albert's CS 8 and Tice's CSG203A1. $600.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1574 Marked Carbine Sling Buckle This maker and inspector marked carbine sling buckle was excavated 1962 from New Market, VA. and, more specifically, Rude's Hill - east woods. It is one of the finest examples I have had the pleasure to offer. It has a slick brassy brown patina and is stamped with the maker “E. GAYLORD” and the inspector “T.J. SHEPPARD”. This sling buckle has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs. This plate is from the D. Coiner Rosen estate collection of New Market, Va. Approx. 51 x 82 mm. $350.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1654 10 Carved Bullets These 10 carved or whittled bullets are from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. Carved or whittled bullets are the result of Civil War soldiers with a lot of idle time. What makes them so special is the fact that these particular bullets spent time in the hands of the soldier. One can only imagine a group sitting around the campfire swapping stories about back home or admitting to missing a girl all the while whittling away a piece of artwork only to be recovered 100 years later by a relic hunter wandering through the same campsite. 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. These bullets will make an excellent addition to any collection. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PO Box 6425
Charlottesville, VA 22906