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Check out my Recent Finds(1851 New Orleans Half Dime & 11th Wisconsin Token) in the "Just Dug" Section of the March-April 2012 Issue of American Digger Magazine.

I am proud to let everyone know that I was one of the four volunteers that helped Police find the gun that was used to kill Jackson Police Officer Glen Agee. Check out the Story by clicking on the Link below.

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100811/NEWS/8110350/Volunteer-finds-gun-using-metal-detector

Civil War Connection is proud to have made a contribution of expertise in the newly published Warman's Civil War Collectibles by John F. Graf.   The book's information was obtained from  some of the most knowledgable experts and dealers representing various regions of the country.  It is a superb Price Guide for Civil War memorabilia containing 571 pages with numerous pics & detailed descriptions making it an invaluable and easy to understand tool for anyone interested in Civil War memorabilia from expert to beginner.



Antique Artillery

*All Artillery Shells have been disarmed and rendered inert*


AR1  Civil War Artillery Paper Time Fuse - an original paper time fuse for an exploding artillery projectile. 5 Second Fuse. Nicely displayed in a riker case $25.00 SOLD

AR16. Union 10 Pound Parrot Shell- VG condition, with Brass Sabot, no fuse, dug near Vicksburg   $195.00  SOLD
 
AR18. Three Inch Hotchkiss Cut in Half- Fine Iron, cool relic    $155.00

AR19. Eight Inch Mortor Shell- Very Fine Iron, Wood Plug with Tong Holes   $325.00  SOLD

AR20. Unique 3 Inch Hotchkiss -
Fine Iron, complete, seperated in hole, brass paper time fuse, cool relic    $175.00

AR21. Ten Pound Parrott Shell- with iron sabot, Fine iron, Excellent paper time fuse  $210.00

AR22. Confederate 12 Pd. Wood Plug Shell- Fine iron, seldom seen this nice  $245.00 SOLD

AR23. Parrott Fragment with Fuse- VG condition, 30 pd Parrott Frag with still fuse attached  $35.00




Bottles

BO1.  Clay Ink Bottles - small ink that are sometimes found in Civil War camps.   $12.00 each  SOLD

BO2.  100th Anniversary Coke Bottle - still full and capped, only made in Vicksburg, MS by Biedenhorn (First bottler of Coca Cola), Fine condition.     $12.00 

BO3.  75th Anniversary Coke Bottle - 3/4 full and capped, celebrating the World's 1st Coke Bottling Company in Chattanooga, TN   $15.00

BO9. Biedenharn Script Coke Bottle -  "Biedenharn" on the side of the bottle, Script "Coca Cola" at the Top-first time Script "Coca Cola" was ever put on a bottle, VG condition, Rare Coke Bottle   $125.00   Special Price  $95.00

BO13. 1850's Gin Bottle- with glass seal, a few pings here & there but still a very nice Gin that is hard to come by, dark green glass, dug in New Orleans, LA  $45.00

BO14. Biedenharn Coke Bottle- dug at Vicksburg, MS where Coke was first bottled, Rare Bottle $49.00  SOLD


Buckles & Plates

BP1. Union Cavalry Carbine Buckle- with one hook, possibly for Buckle use, with Bat Wing, VG condition  $95.00  SOLD

BP2. Eagle Breastplate cut in half- unique item, soldier cut this one in half, front cleaned years ago by digger, two "I" Letters carved in back  $35.00  SOLD

BP3. Civil War Puppy Paw Hooks- all three hooks are there but found seperately, only $19.00

BP17. Union Officer Buckle- with nice body bend, Very Fine condition   $245.00  SOLD

BP22. Rare Union 3 Hook Eagle Breastplate- with one iron hook and part of another, VG condition, Soldier put a square nail hole right in the middle, probably modified to help keep it secure to leather, Scarce Breastplate  $139.00  ON HOLD

BP23. Union Officer Buckle & Belt-
Eagle Officer Buckle with most of its Gold Gilt on nice White Buff Leather Belt, great looking rig, hard to find with Gold Gilt on Buckle  $395.00  SOLD

BP25. US Boxplate- with two solid iron hooks, full lead, Gorgeous Boxplate, dug years ago in sandy soil, Extra Fine condition, seldom seen this nice anymore  SOLD

BP26. US Boxplate- Very Fine condition, with 2 solid iron hooks, full lead, hard to find in this sweet condition  $145.00  SOLD

BP27. US Buckle- with all 3 hooks, full smooth lead, gorgeous face, dug in sandy soil many years ago, Museum Quality $215.00
SOLD

BP30. US Buckle- with all 3 hooks, Fine condition, nice lead, dug years ago in sandy soil  $215.00

BP31. US Buckle with Belt- with all 3 hooks, Fine condition, nice lead, with part of leather belt $245.00  ON HOLD

BP32. US Buckle with Belt-
with all 3 hooks, Fine condition, nice lead, with complete leather belt $285.00  ON HOLD

BP33. US Eagle Breastplate- no hooks, cool face, solid lead  $95.  SOLD

BP34. US Eagle Breastplate- no hooks, dug near Vicksburg  $55.00  SOLD

BP35. US Eagle Breastplate- with 2 solid hooks, sweet face, dug back in the 70's, Fine condition  $145.00  SOLD

BP36. US Eagle Breastplate- one hook, dug near Vicksburg back in the 70's, Gorgeous face, smooth lead   $119.00
SOLD

BP37. US Eagle Breastplate-  Super Fine condition, Rarely ever see 2 hooks this sweet, dug near Vicksburg back in the 70's, Museum Quality SOLD

BP38. Early Militia Eagle Two Piece Sash Buckle- used from the 1850's thru the Civil War, Fine condition, amazing to find one that survived in this condition, made out of thin brass, dug near Bovina  $159.00  SOLD

BP39. US Eagle Breastplate-  Super Fine condition, seldom seen this sweet, Museum Quality  $155.00  SOLD



  

Buttons

BU1.  Union New York State Seal Button - non-dug, coat size, small push on front, with shank, lots of gold gilt, VF   $29.00 

BU2. Union Massachussetts Volunteer Militia Button - with shank, non dug, loaded with Gold Gilt, Very Fine condition $28.00

BU3. Union Navy Button- cuff size, with shank, tin back, gorgeous face, dug in Texas  $25.00

BU4. Spanish Coin Button- no shank, Sunburst back, "Double Gilt", fine condition $5.00

BU5. Union Connecticutt National Guard Button - Scovill Backmark, non dug, with shank, loaded in Gold Gilt, cuff size, $29.00

BU6. Union Patriotic Button - cuff size, with shank, Very Fine Condition  $35.00

BU7. Napoleonic Pewter Infantry Button
-   cuff size, pewter, with shank, B/M- "LYON", found in a Box of French Military Buttons marked 7HUSS and 7REG Grenadiers, Very Fine condition, Rare  $25.00

BU10. Early Naval Button - made of brass, very hard to come by, with shank, Fine condition  $55.00

BU11. Patriotic Eagle Button(Early 1800's) - with shank, dug in Louisiana, Very fine condition, Eagle on the Back of the Button, not listed in Albert's Button Book(Rare), 26mm- Large Button   $30.00  SOLD

BU12. Artillery Button(1808-1821) -  with shank, overcoat size, dug in LA, VG condition  $39.00

BU13. CS South Carolina State Seal Button - with shank, "SC" on front, with shank,Vest size, VG condition   $85.00
SOLD

BU14. Union Staff Officer Button- cuff size, with shank, dug in LA, Gold Gilt on face, Fine condition   $15.00

BU15. Connecticut State Seal Button- coat size, with shank, VG condition   $45.00

BU16. Rhode Island State Seal Button- with shank, D.Evans B/M, G condition, dug at Port Hudson, LA   $46.00  SOLD

BU17. Maine State Seal Button- with shank, small push on face & small portion of rim missing, Scovill B/M, loaded in Gold Gilt, Scarce Button  $69.00

BU23. Eleven Ball Buttons- all have shanks and some have small portion of chain. Fine condition $35.00

BU27. Union New York Button- with shank, non dug, loaded in Gold Gilt, Extra Quality B/M   $35.00

BU28. VMI(Virginia Military Institute) Button
- non dug, with shank, loaded in Gold Gilt, XF condition, D.Evans in ribbon backmark $95.00

BU33. Rare Goodyear "Liberty" Rubber Button- with shank, very fine condition, B/M Goodyear's May 6, 1851  $25.00

BU48. Confederate Infantry Button- fine condition, no shank, tin back, dug near Vicksburg  $69.00  SOLD

BU49. Three Buttons- Union Officer Button(G), New York Button(VG), Mass Volunteer Button(G), all have shanks, nice price for this group  $39.00

BU50. Civil War Sporting Button(Horse)
- with shank, Fine condition, cool button  $19.00

BU51. Rifleman "R" Button- with shank, cuff size, VG condition, Hyde & Goodrich Backmark, very scarce button, I have had several of the coat size but this is the first cuff, B/M is readable but my camera can only catch part of it, letters are so tiny, great green petina  $69.00

BU52. Union "R" Rifleman Button- with shank, loaded in Gold Gilt, Very Fine condition, dug near Vicksburg  $60.00 SOLD

BU53. Union "C" Cavalry Button- with shank, loaded in Gold Gilt, Fine condition, dug near Vicksburg  $55.00  SOLD

BU54. CS Solid Cast "I" Button- with shank, Fine condition, dug in Central MS  $139.00

BU55. CS Script "I" Button- with shank, Very Fine condition, clear B/M, Gorgeous button. dug in Central, MS  $159.00 SOLD

BU56. Confedrate Virginia State Seal Button- with cloth, Fine condition, with shank   $115.00  SOLD

BU57. Confederate South Carolina Button
- coat size, non dug, gorgeous button, rare backmark- H. T. & B. Manchester, with shank $145.00  SOLD

BU58. CS Artillery "A" Button- with shank, VG condition, Richmond B/M, dug in a CS Camp North of Vicksburg  $145.00
SOLD

BU59. CS Louisiana Pelican Button- cuff size, lots of gold gilt, with stand up shank, Fine condition  $155.00

BU60. CS Artillery "A" Button
- with stand up shank, Fine condition, Richmond B/M, dug in a CS Camp North of Vicksburg  $155.00  SOLD

BU61. Deer Sporting Button- no shank, Fine condition, loaded in Silver Giltcool button  $15.00




Antique Cartridges & Bullets

C1.  Enfield - with remnants of powder in base, from the 'CS Wishing Well' odd bullet, large base that tapers off at the nose - has ring around nose. Drop, Fine condition.    $20.00   SOLD

C2. .44 Short Cartridge - non-dug, in brass casing, VF condition    $25.00

C3. Carved Two-Ring Bullet - Soldier made, he carved this Bullet into a fine point $8.00

C4. 9mm Pinfire Cartridge
- in brass casing, non-dug, Very Fine condition   $16.00

C6. Large 12MM Short Pinfire Cartridge- in long brass casing, non dug, VF condition, used in the 12MM Pinfire Revolver which was one of the most reliable revolvers during the Civil War and also highly used by Officers.   $18.00

C7. Six 44 caliber Colt Revolver Bullets- fine condition, all dug near vicksburg, MS  $12.00

C9. Italian 69 Caliber Garibaldi- dug unfired drop, very fine condition  $39.00  SOLD

C10. Rifled 69 Musket Bullet- fine condition  $12.00

C11. Carved Acorn- looks like a bullet that was chewed & carved into an Acorn, another cool carved bullet  $25.00

C12. Lead Nipple Protector- for percussion firearm, made by a Soldier  $14.00

C18. 7mm Pinfire Cartridge - in brass casing, Very Fine condition   $15.00

C19. Box of Twenty Five
12mm Pinfire Cartidges- in Original Box(Rare), all 25 are in Fine Condition, I see other dealers asking $20 each for these cartidges, only $295.00 for the Box and 25 Cartridges

C20. Sharps Linen Cartridge-
non dug, Fine condition, in Linen casing, hard to come by this nice  $95.00  SOLD

C21. Maynard Carbine Cartridge- in brass casing, dug near Vicksburg, Fine condition  $49.00  SOLD

C22. Pinfire Set of Cartridges- 12mm, 9mm, and 7 mm. Non Dug and in Fine Condition.  All 3 for $39.00

C23. Rare 54 Paper Cartridge- highly used in Mississippi Rifle, Fine condition  $125.00

C24. Rare French Lovell Base Bullet- drop, Very Fine bullet, hardly ever seen for sale $85.00  SOLD

C25. Italian Garibaldi(Carcano) Bullet- 69 caliber, drop, Fine condition, seldon seen bullet, dug in Central MS  $45.00

C26. Rare Enfield Solid Base Bullet- drop, Very Fine condition, dug in Central MS  $95.00  SOLD

C27. British Sea Service Bullet- Drop, Fine condition, dug in Central MS, Rare Bullet  $65.00

C28. Burnside Cartridge with Brass Casing- VG condition, nice dug cartridge  $48.00

C29. Maynard Cartridge- dug cartridge, two small dings on one side, Fine condition, good looking cartrdige, hard to find this nice $39.00

C30. Confederate 69 Gardner Bullet- Extremely Rare, Very Fine condition, Museum Quality  $110.00





Books

BK1. Gun Collector's Handbook Of Values - by Charles Edward Chapel, 4th edition, Copyright 1958, VG condition, 398 pages, Hardback  $18.00

BK2. Battles and Leaders of the Civil War - Volume III, The Tide Shifts, by Castle Books, 1995, 752 pages, hardback with jacket, excellent condition  $16.00

BK3. Decisive Battles of the Civil War - by Lt. Col Joseph B. Mitchell, paperback, still in original plastic shrinkwrap. Has 35 maps designed by author.  $8.00

BK4.  Shiloh - by Shelby Foote, Copyright 1952, Special Edition for Shiloh Military Trail Hikers, page 226, very good condition, paperback. $10.00  SOLD

BK5.  The Journal of Mississippi History - Volume XLIX No. 1, February 1987,  contains stories: Poor Relief in Antebellum Mississippi, Riverboat Accounting & Profitability and US Senators & Representatives from Mississippi 1828-1836.  Fine condition, paperback, 80 pages.  $4.00

BK6.  The Journal of Mississippi History - Volume LX, No. 1 Spring, 1998, contains: Lost Chance to Save Vicksburg, fine condition, paperback, $4.00

BK7.  The Journal of Mississippi History - Volume LIV, No. 2, May 1992, contains: Forgiven or Forgotten, the Image of Jeff Davis and The Overthrow of Reconstruction in Mississippi. Fine condition, paperback.  $4.00

BK8.  Plantation Homes of Louisiana - by Pelican Publishing Company, copyright 1989, 128 pages, very good condition paperback.  $9.00

BK9.  Civil War Sites in Virginia, A Tour Guide - by James I. Robertson, Jr., copyright 1985, 100 page paperback, very good condition.  $8.00

BK10.  Musket to M14 - Pistols, Rifles and Machine Guns through the Years,  by C. B. Colby, copyright 1960, 48 page hardback, fine condition.  $18.00

BK11. Report of the Rhode Island Monument at Andersonville, GA - by E.L. Freeman & Sons, VG condition, 1903, hard to come by Book  $65.00

BK12. Decision In Mississippi- by Edwin Bearss, VG condition, extremely Rare and desirable Book, Autograped & dated by Bearss  $115.00   SOLD

BK13. The Public Life of John Brown - by James Redpath, VG condition, published in 1860 in Boston, Rare Book  $55.00

BK14. The Gunboat Series Before Vicksburg- dated 1866, by H.C. Castlemon, VG
condition  $29.00

BK15. Plates and Buckles of the American Military- by Sidney Kerksis in 1987, VG to Fine condition, a must have for Civil War Buckle & Plate Collectors, only $49.00
 


Images

Discount on all images- 10% off

I1.  Andrew Johnson CDV -  no backmark, very good condition, clear image.    $65.00
  
I2.  John Slidell CDV - engraving, fine.  $18.00
 
I3. Washington & Lincoln CDV - fine condition.  $39.00  SOLD
   
I4.  CDV of George Washington - Fine condition,   $20.00

I5. CDV of Grant Holding his Daughter - clear image, VG condition  $39.00  SOLD

I6. CDV of Union General Wadsworth - by Wm. Ballantyne, Washington DC- period writing under image "Our General", Fine condition  $35.00

I7. CDV of General McClellan  & Wife - clear image, VG condition  $39.00  SOLD

I9. CDV of 4 Women - the Lady in the Middle appears to be an Angel with light around her, the other women are kneeling at her side, dated 1864 by John Soule, VG condition  $25.00

I12. Tintype and Testimonial of Sgt. George Perkins- he was a Sergeant in the 3rd New
Hampshire Infantry Regiment, and enlisted in 1861 at age 25. He was KIA at Deep Bottom, VA. The Testimonial from the State of New Hampshire measures 15 x 12 with a water stain coveringthe bottom right two thirds. The testimonial was presented to the Perkins family in 1867. The tintype is a one sixth plate, waste up view, of a seated Sgt. Perkins with no case or mat. Both are nicely mounted together in acid free matting and ready to be framed. A great ID'd grouping of a KIA Union Soldier  $425.00

I16. CDV of Union General McPherson- Fine condition, Anthony B/M  $49.00  SOLD



Miscellaneous

 
M1. Indian Axe Head - charcoal black rock, 5" long- 1 1/2" width, grooved, fine $75.00
 
M2. Pair of Civil War Bone Dice - fine condition, numbers are black and clear  $15.00  SOLD  

M3. Child's Slave Trade Bracelet - made for a small child, very hard to come by, VF condition, Heavy brass bracelet, used to trade for slaves or worn by slaves  $55.00  

M4. Civil War Ivory Game Markers - pair of Game markers, made of Ivory, used by soldiers to pass time  $25.00

M7. Confederate Isaac Campbell Knapsack Hook- made of iron which is Rare, dug at Middle TN    $85.00

M8. Early 1800's- Civil War Period Silversmith's Hammer - with original wooden handle, fine condition, seldom seen Tool $75.00

M10. Large 1851 Dated Brass Bucket - Fine condition, "H.W. Haydens/Patent/Dec. 16, 1851" on bottom of the bucket, Very Rare, $175.00

M12. Civil War Period Brass ChamberStick- for a Candle, type used by Soldiers in Camp, Fine Condition  $45.00

M14. 1863 Indian Head Store Token- "Grocer" on back, VG condition  $19.00

M15. New CD of Raising of the "Cairo"-  made by a friend of mine, Ken Parks, one of the men that helped raise the Cairo  $19.95

M16. Civil War Dominos- two Dominos in a Case   $20.00

M17. Eagle Top- made of brass, top of some kind of container, droop winged eagle with Stars, unique relic  $25.00

M19. Moral Almanac(1863)- made in Philadelphia, 36 pages, VG condition $29.00

M21. Civil War Match Safe- dug in a privy at a plantation near New Orleans, LA. Cool relic seldom seen dug. The match safe has two brass end pieces and side straps but the sides are gone. Still full of matches which is remarkable  $45.00  SOLD

M22. Printers Type 150+ pieces, dug in a Union Camp near Port Hudson, cool as heck find  $250.00

M23. Four Musket Nose Caps or Ends- 3 are brass and one is iron, all were dug near Vicksburg  $49.00

M25. Relic Box- Musket Lock plate, Minnie Ball, Knapsack hook, and an envelope with Pic of US General McCllellan. Comes in Glass Case  $39.00

M26. Relic Box- Patriotic Envelope with a General & Flags, Tent Grommet, Harmonica piece, Henry Rifle Cartridge, and knapsack rivet  $45.00

M29. Civil War Chess Pieces- 28 pieces, made out of wood, all are in fine condition $145.00

M31. Rare 1838 Pocket Size Bible- 170 years old and in nice condition, seldom seen this fine, many Soldiers carried this size Bible thru the War with them  $79.00

M34. Colt or Remington 44 Caliber Bullet Mold- VG condition, popular mold among collectors $125.00 Special Price  $105.00

M35. LA Reunion Ribbon
- New Orleans, Pelican Pin at the top, Rare  $195.00

M43. "US" Embossed 1864 Cartridge Box with Tins- Excellent condition, seldom seen this fine, Museum Quality, Tins are nice & solid, well marked on one flap, only  $255.00

M45. Manhattan Double Cavity Bullet Mold- 80% of markings visible, 36 caliber, Fine Condition  $95.00  ON HOLD

M49. US Springfield Bayonet- marked "US", Soldier redesigned the tip, looks like he made a Cannon Vent Pick, Fine condition, extremely cool relic  $90.00

M50. Confederate General Service Accoutrement Book by Keim- Fine condition, Rare Book and highly sought after, with Dust Cover, a must have book for CS Buckle Collectors  $250.00

M53. Civil War Our Army & Navy Token-  Very Fine condition, hard to come by and highly sought after by Token Collectors   $19.00

M69. Gorgeous 1865 Two Cent Coin- mint condition, stunning detail, a must for a Civil War Coin Collector  $69.00
 
M74. Two Cool Raritys- both dug in Central MS, Bullet with Nail & Musketball complete(Buck & Balls)  $19.00

M75. Three Rosettes- all dug in Central MS- Flower Rosette, Plain Rosette, and "US" Rosette. Lead backs, cool group $69.00

M76. Cavalry Carbine "Batwing" with leather- Very Fine condition, with some leather on back, dug near Vicksburg   $16.00

M78. Civil War Navy Rating Badge- Fine condition, cool design  $29.00

M81. Civil War Leather Wallet- Fine condition, Large size  $45.00  SOLD

M82. Union Cavalry Bridle with "US" Rosettes- Very Fine Iron, two nice Rosettes, great Bridle  $169.00  SOLD

M83. Hall Rifle Bayonet- dug in a CS Camp at Bovina which is near Vicksburg, VG condition, digger found 2 Muskets and another Bayonet close by  $95.00  SOLD

M84. "US" Embossed Cartridge Box with Tins- Excellent condition, seldom seen this fine, Museum Quality, Tins are nice & solid, marked G.T.Woodbury/US/Ord Dept  $255.00

M85. H. Milward & Sons Needles- dated 1857, Very Fine condition  $19.00  SOLD

M86. Union Spur- dug near Bovina MS, VG condition  $45.00

M87. Union Jeff Davis Hat Pin- Super Fine condition, with one hook that is seldom ever seen, dug near Vicksburg  $155.00
SOLD

M88. Unique Relic- Union Eagle Button fused to knapsack hook, dug in Bovina, MS  $10.00

M89. Union Jeff Davis Hat Pin-
Very Fine condition, dug near Bovina, seldom seen this nice  $135.00  SOLD

M90. Civil War Officer Bar-
with lead back, two small cracks reinforced, with small brass hooks, most collections dont have this relic, hard to come by  $95.00



 
Paper Items

P1.  Gettysburg Centennial Stamp (1863-1963) - fine condition.    $4.00
P2  Wilderness Centennial Stamp (1864-1964) - fine condition.    $4.00
P4.  Confederate General F. M. Cockrell Autograph - fine condition.  $79.00   SOLD
P5. German Regiment For Illinois - RARE Union broadside for the recruitment of an unattached regiment for the State of Illinois. Dated March 14, 1861. 6 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches.  Printed on heavy paper, completely in German, using Fraktur type.  $450.00  SOLD
P6. (1857) Summons from Madison County, MS - signed by William Priestley who was the Confederate Postmaster and well known Mississippian, fine condition  $10.00
P7. "Confederate Green" 10th Tennessee Regiment Print - Limited edition, #327 of 750, with Certificate of Authenticity, Rare Print, by Michael Gnatek, Excellent condition, already Professionally Framed and Matted with pocket for Certificate on back,  $250.00
P8. "Letter from Home" Army of Northern Virginia Print - Limited Edition, with Certificate of Authenticity, Rare Print, by Mort Kunstler(Famous Artist), #567 of 1150, Excellent condition, already Professionally Framed and Matted with pocket on back for Certificate $250.00
P9. Memphis, TN 1855 Newspaper- Fine condition, numerous Slave Ads, Nathan Bedford Forrest Slave Ad- Rare   $225.00  Sold
P10. Rare CS Sheet Music- "Rock me to sleep Mother", a ballad published by Julian A. Shelby in Nov 1862. Two pages in fair condition.  $49.00
P11. Natchez Receipts- 1850's receipts for printing jobs performed at the Office of the Natchez Courier. Four are available. VG condition $10 each
P12. Way Bills for Fort Apache two way bills for supplies delivered to the famous Fort Apache. Both are dated 1904 and are in excellent condition. 7 X 8.25 inches in size. $25.00 each
P13. Civil War Tax Receipt for Slaves- Fine condition, Rare item  $49.00   SOLD
P14. Confederate Alabama 25 Cent Note- VG condition   $19.00
P15. Augusta 1862 Fifty Cent Note- good condition   $18.00
P16. CSA 1864 Two Dollar Note- VG condition  $26.00
P17. CSA 1863Ten Dollar Note-  Very good condition  $30.00
P18. CSA 1864 Five Dollar Note- Fine condition  $25.00  SOLD
P19. CSA 1864 Five Dollar Note- VG condition  $25.00
P20. CSA 1864 Fifty Dollar Note- Fine condition  $60.00
P21. CSA 1863 Ten Dollar Note
-  Very Fine condition  $29.00
P22. Confederate New Orleans Newspaper- printed before Union occupation, March/13/1861, Very Good condition, lots of interesting reading  $95.00
P23. Confederate New Orleans Newspaper- printed before Union occupation, March/2nd/1861, Very Good condition, lots of interesting reading  $95.00          

 
Antique Weapons

W1. Union 1865 Cavalry Sword- with Scabbard, has Leather and part of Brass Wire, Guard has crack in one branch but still looks nice, "US/1865" marked Blade, VG condition  $595.00  SOLD

W8. Civil War Boot Pistol- Fine condition, used by both sides during the Civil War, Percussion Firing System, action works but loose, popular concealed weapon back then  $235.00  SOLD

W41. Import English Short Sword- used by both sides during the Civil War, Fine condition   $235.00

W42.
Model 1856 Enfield Saber Bayonet- for the .557 Enfield Rifle, Imported by both the Union & Confederate Units, Very Good condition, Pressed Leather Grips, Overall Length 28 1/16"
$225.00

W43. Civil War Import Saber Bayonet- Fine condition, S & K marked, used by both sides during the Civil War  $165.00
SOLD


W55. Rare Sidehammer Boot Pistol- barrel marked "ELG", floral designs on frame, action works, Fine condition  $265.00
SOLD

W59. Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Pistol- made Early 1860's, Very Fine condition, only 1,000 produced, action works, Serial #928, Barrel marked Allen & Wheelock  $350.00  SOLD

W60. Union 1860 Cavalry Sword with Scabbard- Fine condition, with Brass Wire and most of the Leather, marked US/ADK/1860, scarce sword, seldom seen date...1860   $650.00  SOLD

W61. 1840 Import Artillery Sword- with Scabbard, VG condition, no Leather or wire, nice wood grip  $495.00  SOLD

W62. Civil War Double Barrel Boot Pistol- action works, hideaway triggers, owner modified hammers by removing tips, must not have fit in his holster, he was one strong dude to pull back these hammers, percussion holder built into grip which is seldom seen, very cool Facial percussion door, unique pistol   $235.00  SOLD

W63. Remington Army Revolver
-Fine condition, dug in a Union Camp, Rare Revolver, only 6,000 made, Museum Quality Relic $495.00
  SOLD

W64. Moore's Patent National Fireams 32 Teat Fire Revolver
- the loading gate is secure and locks tightly into place, Serial #13433, Patent date January 5, 1864, Action works, Fine Condition  $395.00  SOLD

W65. Brass Framed Boot Pistol
- Barrel marked "ELG", Action works, Cannon Barrel, Rare Boot Pistol, most were made of Iron, Percussion firing system, Fine condition   $265.00  SOLD

W66. Allen & Thurber Pepperbox- "Dog Leg" style handle, flat smooth panels on barrel, Action works, 32 caliber, Very Fine condition, "Allen's Patent 1837" on Hammer, Scarce Pepperbox  $550.00  SOLD

W68. Manhattan Pepperbox- 6 shot cylinder, action works, Barrel marked Manhattan/New York/Cast Steel, ornate frame, Fine condition  $495.00  SOLD

W69. Civil War Boot Pistol- Fine condition, used by both sides during the Civil War, Percussion Firing System, action works, popular concealed weapon back then, marked #17 on barrel & frame  $235.00

W70. Civil War Boot Pistol- Fine condition, used by both sides during the Civil War, Percussion Firing System, action works, popular concealed weapon back then, two notches on handle, did he kill two men? $235.00

W71. Civil War Boot Pistol- Fine condition, used by both sides during the Civil War, Percussion Firing System, action works, popular concealed weapon back then, Crown on Barrel  $235.00

W72. Civil War Boot Pistol- Fine condition, used by both sides during the Civil War, Percussion Firing System, action works, popular concealed weapon back then, Large Pistol, total length 9 inches, ornate, unique handle  $245.00

W73. Manhattan Pepperbox-
5 shot cylinder, action needs work, Hammer marked Manhattan/New York, Barrel marked Cast Steel, ornate frame, Antique replacement grips which are Fine condition, overall condition VG  $295.00  SOLD

W74. Confederate Enfield Bayonet & Scabbard
- Fine condition, with both Brass Scabbard parts, cool combo, dug neat Bovina, MS  $115.00

W75. Rare Cannon Brass Boot Pistol Barrel- Fine condition, Ornate, well marked- MO/ELG/Crown, dug at a plantation site near New Orleans, cleaned to show markings and ornateness better  $55.00 SOLD

W76. Dug Double Barrel Boot Pistol-
Fine condition, percussion firing system, fold down triggers, hard to find a dug pistol this nice, painstakingly cleaned, preserved with Rust Reformer  $145.00  SOLD

W77. Import 1840 Cavalry Sword/Scabbard- with brass wire and wood handle, Fine condition Sword & Scabbard, Blade marked CK, highly used by CS Cavalry  $525.00

W78. Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun- Very Fine condition, some tiny hair cracks expertly refinished, action works, with Ramrod, Import Shotgun, highly used by CS Cavalry during Civil War  $375.00

W79.
Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Pistol- made Early 1860's, Early Variation, Extremely Scarce Gun, 5 Inch Barrel, Very Fine condition, only 1,000 produced, action works, Serial #651, Barrel marked Allen & Wheelock  $350.00

W80. Huge Brass Framed Boot Pistol- action works, Rare Brass Frame, 10 inches long, ornate, Very Fine condition, one of the best looking Boot Pistols I have seen in 30 years  $295.00


 




Ancient Artifacts

AA1. Egyptian Beads - group of five in various colors & sizes displayed in case.  $8.00  Group of 16 beads.. $14.00  SOLD 

AA2. Ancient Roman Terra Cotta Bottle - has crack in neck and chipoff of lip, still a nice looking piece and reasonably priced  $25.00

AA3. 1000 BC Bronze Dagger- Rare dug item    $175.00

AA4. 1300 AD Bronze Mongul Arrowheads- Fine condition, Rare  $45.00

AA5. Iron Medieval Mace Head -- about 2 inches wide by 1 inch high.  In good dug condition.  Dating to the 13th century this mace head was found in the Balkans.  $95.00


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                                                      Links
 

Civil War Marketplace- http://www.civilwarmarket.com

Western/Eastern Treasure Magazine-  http://treasurenet.com/westeast/

Detector Source Metal Detectors-
http://detectorsource.tripod.com

American Digger Magazine- http://www.americandigger.com

Treasure Hunting Forums- http://www.thunting.com/

Harry Ridgeway's Relic Site- http://www.relicman.com

Virginia Civil War  Relics- http://www.virginiarelics.com


Southron Relics- http://www.southronrelics.com


Civil War Outpost- http://www.civilwaroutpost.com

American Relic Hunters- http://www.americanrelichunters.com

Jim Stanley & Associates- http://www.cwartifax.com

All American Photos- http://www.allamericanphotos.com/index.html

Maine Metal Detecting Club- http://www.mainemetaldetecting.com

Champion Hill Relics- http://www.championhillrelics.com/

Stones River Civil War Relics- http://www.stonesrivertrading.com/

Fort Donelson Relics- http://www.fortdonelsonrelics.com/

Blue Gray Relics- http://bluegrayrelics.com/

Rebel Relics- http://rebelrelics.com

My Treasure Spot Forums- http://www.mytreasurespot.com/forums/index.php

Port Hudson Relics- http://porthudsonrelics.com

Find's Treasure Forums- http://www.findmall.com

Pack Horse Ford Relics- http://www.packhorsefordrelics.com/

Missouri Relics- http://www.missourirelics.com/MissouriRelics/home.asp

Camp Site Artifacts-
www.campsiteartifacts.com
                                                            
                   
 
  
 

Terms & Conditions

  • Forms of payment accepted are check (personal checks must clear bank before order will be shipped), cashier check or money order. Make checks payable to Dan Patterson .
  • All items are authentic Civil War era/usage unless otherwise specified. You may return any item within five (5) days for full refund minus shipping. Be sure to insure any returns.  Returned items are subject to a 10% restocking fee.  Returned items must be in same UNALTERED, UNCLEANED, UNCHANGED CONDITION as they were shipped. Any modification to the item will VOID the return policy. Notification by phone or email is required before any return is authorized.
  • The item will be held for 7 days for the payment to arrive. If payment is not received within 7 days, the item will be resold to the reserve caller.
  • All items are shipped UPS unless otherwise requested. Shipping and insurance will be added to the total cost of your order.
  • Layaways are available with 1/3 down and the balance due within 60 days. If full payment is not received within 60 days - unless other arrangements are made - item will be returned to stock and all payments forfeited.
  • When ordering please give catalog number and full description of item.
  • We buy whole collections or single pieces, so keep us in mind if you have Civil War items for sale. Trades will also be considered.

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