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Z2096 One-Piece Convex United States Infantry Coat Button 1812-1815 Description: Here is an excellent excavated large coat button with the stand up shank intact. I would guess this button has over 95% of the silver plating remaining on the front. Backmark: Blank with two rings of dots Measures: 23.69 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI40BV Price: $350.00 |
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Z2235 One-Piece U.S. Official Diplomatic Button Description: Nice one piece button. This one has been reshanked. Backmark: "*(crown)* / TURNER & SONS / Hammond Measures: 20.46 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's OD15 Price: $450.00 |
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Z2230 Early One-Piece U.S. Official Diplomatic Button Description: Nice diplomatic button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "GILT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>" rm between two solid rings. Measures: 24.71 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's OD2B Price: $325.00 |
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Z2255 Early One-Piece U.S. Official Diplomatic Button Description: Excellent excavated example with detail and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "GILT" Measures: 24.55 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's OD5C Variant Price: $325.00 |
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Z2217 Early One-Piece U.S. Official Diplomatic Button Description: Scarce early official button that is missing the shank. Backmark: "CHARLES JENNENS / LONDON" rm with plumes Measures: 24.16 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's OD6A Price: $395.00 Sale Pending! |
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Z2594 One-Piece US Official Diplomatic Button Description: Nice early button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE GILT" Measures: 24.98 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert OD8 variant Price: $395.00 |
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Z2593 Two-Piece Convex Vermont Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO. ATTLEBORO MASS *" dm is on a ribbon with swallowtails Measures: 23.29 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert VT9, Tice VT230C1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2592 Two-Piece Convex Vermont Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with a stand up shank intact. This is a scarce variant. Backmark: "*R&W.ROBINSON* / EXTRA RICH" dm with two inner rings and one outer ring Measures: 23.45 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert VT9, Tice VT230B1 Price: $350.00 |
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Z2590 Three-Piece Connecticut National Guard Cuff Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G, CO. / WATERBURY." dm with ring of dots around shank. Measures: 15.04 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CT20, Tice CT210AS1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2589 One-Piece Convex Federal Eagle "D" Dragoon Cuff Button Description: Nice cuff size button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".SCOVILLS. / .*.*.*." dm with inner ring of dots. Measures: 13.73 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert DR3, Tice DR206AS9 Price: $30.00 |
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Z2585 One-Piece Pewter British Royal Marines Button (War of 1812) Description: Excellent dug button with a clear face. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: Two backwards P's rm Measures: 15.44 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $150.00 |
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Z2584 Three-Piece Connecticut National Guard Coat Button Description: Choice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G Co, / WATERBURY." dm between rows of dots. Measures: 22.36 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CT20, Tice CT210A1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2574 One-Piece Pewter British 22nd Regiment of Foot Coat Button (Revolutionary War) Description: Nice enlisted man's coat size button missing the shank. This variant has a raised "22." Troiani and Kochan state this specific "raised" number style was part of the, "1775 uniform shipment captured aboard the "HOPE" and subsequently worn by Continental troops in the Northern Army during 1776." Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.30 mm Recovered: Fort Haldimand Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 73-74 B22I Price: $375.00 |
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Z2576 First Rhode Island Veteran Association Ribbon (Steamer Feronia / 1900) Description: Nice veteran's reunion ribbon for the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry. This one took place on Thursday August 9th 1900. Measures: 2.5" x 6.75" Price: $85.00 |
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Z2381 Revolutionary War British 74th Regiment of Foot Button Description: Nice excavated button with the iron shank present. This one has some edge stabilization. Backmark: Blank Measures: 17.26 mm Recovered: Castine, Maine Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 142 B74D Price: $250.00 |
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Z2571 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice button with clear detail on an excellent planchet. The shank is intact although bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.71 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI30AV Price: $30.00 Sale Pending! |
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Z2570 One-Piece Second Regiment of Artillerists Coat Button (1811-1813) (Reshanked) Description: Nice button with detail and wear towards the top. This piece appears to be non excavated. It could have been dug a long time ago and aged appropriately. This example has been reshanked. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.87 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY33 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2565 One-Piece New York State Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact although bent. Backmark: "RICH TREBLE GILT .*." dm with two inner rings. The outer ring is solid and the inner rings is made of dots. Measures: 22.34 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NY10, Tice NY100A Unlisted Price: $55.00 |
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Z2564 One-Piece New York State Militia Coat Button Description: Dug example missing the shank. Backmark: "RICH (In Rays) / STANDARD" dm with an outer ring Measures: 21.71 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert NY10, Albert NY100A16 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2562 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Cuff Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(dot) ROBINSONS (dot) / MAKERS" dm lies between one outer and two inner rings Measures: 14.60 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS35,36, Tice MS210ES1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2561 Two-Piece Convex Massachusetts Militia Coat Button with State Seal Description: Nice button with the shank intact. There is a small push to the back in the dark area. Backmark: "*R & W. ROBINSON * / EXTRA RICH" dm with solid outer ring and two solid inner rings Measures: 23.26 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS30, Tice MS202B2 Price: $110.00 |
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Z2560 One-Piece French Navy Enlisted Man's Coat Button (Revolutionary War) Description: Nice large size button with clear detail. The turret shank on the back is broken and is probably why this button was lost. Backmark: Blank Measures: 23.71 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 281-282 FCNF Price: $250.00 |
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Z2542 War of 1812 King's 8th Regiment Cross Belt Plate Description: Excavated cross belt plate for the King's 8th Regiment. I would assume this plate was recovered from the water based on the condition and smooth worn face. Two of the metal studs are securely attached with silver solder. The third attachment piece broke off a long time ago. This plate features the crown on top with a ribbon marked "KING'S" on the bottom. The circular motif in the middle has a horse in the center and the words, "HONI - SOIT - QUI - MAL - Y - PENSE." This plate is relatively flat with a few holes. The center is completely detached. There are a few letters lightly carved into the back of the plate. Measures: 53 mm x 70 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: History Written with Pick and Shovel Pg. 197 Price: $495.00 |
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Z2231 One-Piece Massachusetts Artillery Militia Coat Button (1800-1825) Description: Nice excavated example with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "GILT / LONDON" with wreath Measures: 22.94 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's MS18A3 Price: $325.00 |
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Z2533 One-Piece Pewter 2nd Pennsylvania Battalion Button (Revolutionary War) Description: Here is a scarce Pennsylvania 2nd Battalion button. This has edge loss in one area and has been reshanked at some point. The planchet is straight and you can clearly see the outline of the "2B" over "P." Backmark: Blank Measures: 18.49 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 243 A2BPE Price: $1,200.00 |
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Z2554 One-Piece Cast Pewter Infantry Coat Button (1812-1815) Description: Nice button recovered from the water with no edge loss. The shank is intact although bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.58 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI36E Price: $75.00 |
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Z2551 One-Piece Riflemen Coat Button Description: Decent button with a rough face and back. The shank is intact. Backmark: ".*. IMPERIAL .*. / STANDARD" rmdc Measures: 21.53 Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert RF27A Price: $50.00 |
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Z2549 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Cuff Button Description: Nice button and better than the pictures. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.06 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert RF1A cuff Price: $45.00 |
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Z2548 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Description: Nice button with a great design and stand up shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 33.85 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $35.00 |
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Z2547 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Description: Nice button with a rolling wreath pattern and stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 34.34 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $35.00 |
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Z2545 Two-Piece Low Convex General Service Eagle Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO. *" rmdc in mottled channel Measures: 19.75 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A44 Price: $20.00 |
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Z2544 Two-Piece Federal Infantry Cuff Button Description: Nice button manufactured by Steele & Johnson for Horstmann. This one has a very small push between the head and the left wing. Backmark: "(dot) HORTMANN (dot) / NEW YORK" dm with inner solid ring Measures: 15.85 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI85,GI88, Tice GI215A26 Price: $15.00 |
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Z2541 One-Piece Pewter Wayne's Legion Cuff Button (1792-1798) Description: Excavated button with some edge loss and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.79 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI25 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2538 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Coat Button Description: Nice button with a clear face. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.53 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert RF1A Price: $55.00 |
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Z2537 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Cuff Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Two rings of dots Measures: 14.74 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS35,MS36, Tice MS210GS4 Price: $30.00 |
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Z2534 One-Piece Vermont Militia Infantry Coat Button Description: Nice non dug button with the shank intact. You can still read militia below the soldier. Backmark: "(dot) R & W. ROBINSON (dot) / ATTLEBOROUGH / .*.*.*. EXTRA / .*.*.*. RICH" rm with three rings Measures: 21.86 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert VT4, Tice VT200A1 Price: $350.00 |
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Z2532 "The Snake Devices, 1754-1776 and the Constitutional Courant, 1765" by Albert Matthews Description: Here is a scarce 1908 reprint by Cambridge / John Wilson and Son / University Press / 1908. This was reprinted from the publications of The Colonial Society of Massachusetts Vol. XI. This covers page 409-452. The pages are still uncut as issued on the top. Scarce Reference! Measures: 6.75" x 9.5" Price: $95.00 |
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Z2528 One-Piece Pewter Second U.S. Regiment Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice button with very minor edge loss. The shank is intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.90 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI28R2C Price: $150.00 |
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Z2524 One-Piece Fifteenth U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Decent harder to find number. This one has some edge loss and the shank is present although bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 18.29 mm at the widest point Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI28R15 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2523 One Piece Convex Eagle Infantry "I" Button Description: Excellent button with detail, stand up shank, and silver plating. Backmark: "PLATED" rm with wreath between two solid rings Measures: 20.79 Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI79, Tice GI200D2 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2521 One-Piece Blouse Button Description: Excavated button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 17.24 mm Recovered: Camp Robinson's Farm New York Price: $35.00 |
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Z2520 One-Piece General Service Infantry Cuff Button 1820's Description: Nice button with wear on the face and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.73 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI70AV Price: $35.00 |
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Z2518 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact! Backmark: "(dot) SILVERED SURFACE (dot) / WARRANTED" dm with inner rays Measures: 22.25 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NY10, Tice NY100A18 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2511 One-Piece Pewter Wayne's Legion Coat Button (1792-1798) Description: Nice button with the original shank. It appears the edge was either carved or chewed on by a rodent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.82 at the widest point Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI25 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2505 One-Piece Pewter British 34th Regiment of Foot Button (Revolutionary War) Description: Nice button missing the shank. This has an Arabic 34 on a lined field. Backmark: Blank Measures: 16.74 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 92 B34J Price: $325.00 |
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Z2563 One-Piece Maine Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact! Backmark: "* RICH * / STANDARD" dm lies between one outer and two inner rings Measures: 21.77 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert ME4, Tice ME100 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2446 Federal Regulation 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate Description: Here is a nice excavated US buckle with the stud style hooks on the reverse. This plate has a deep brown/purple patina and the studs retain their original silver wash. The back of the plate retains nearly all of the lead solder and the buckle still retains it's overall curvature. Backmark: None Measures: 54 mm x 82 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $275.00 |
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Z2445 Federal 1851 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Ca. 1865-1875) Description: Here is a very nice M1851 pattern waist belt plate with a stippled background. This particular buckle has the wide tongue which was used late in the Civil War and on through the Indian War era. Measures: 51 mm x 83 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate No. 646 Price: $175.00 |
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Z2441 Federal Regulation 1851 Waist Belt Plate Description: Nice plate that retains most of it's original curvature. There is some wear to the highest points and the nickel-silver wreath is missing. Benchmark: 965 Measures: 52 mm x 87 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate No. 617 Price: $225.00 |
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Z2405 Federal Regulation 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Stud Hooks / Maker Marked) Description: Here is a very nicely marked U.S. waist belt plate. This one has all three attachment hooks on the back and the face exhibits a darkened patina. This particular plate retains it's overall shape and has a clear maker's mark on the back. Backmark: "W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN" Measures: 55 mm x 86 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $395.00 |
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Z2504 One-Piece 2nd Regiment of Haiti / West Coast Trade Button (Type I) Description: Here is a scarce button that was originally ordered for King Christophe's army in Haiti. Reportedly, they never arrived and were sold to another tradesman who transported them to the West Coast of the United States in the mid 1820's. They were then traded/sold and several different examples have shown up on the West Coast with a few being recovered east of the Rocky Mountains. These buttons have an excellent historical background and are rare! The legend on the face has a Phoenix surrounded with the words, "JE RENAIS DE MES CENDRES" over "No 2." The number two was designated for the Queen's Regiment Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.72 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $175.00 |
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Z2503 One-Piece Navy Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted face with 12 stars surrounding the eagle. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: "TREBLE*?????" dm Measures: 22.57 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert NA61 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2502 One-Piece Pewter British 84th Regiment of Foot Button (Royal Highland Emigrants / Revolutionary War) Description: Here is a decent button from a scarce regiment. Trioani states this pattern is from 1776-1778. This is the large enlisted man's size. There are some edge chips and the iron shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 23.85 mm at the widest portion Recovered: New York Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 146 B84C Price: $250.00 |
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Z2501 One-Piece Second Infantry Regiment Coat Button Description: Decent example with a little edge loss around the bottom. The details are clear and the stand up shank is attached although bent. This variant is a little different then the rest of the 2nd's in Albert's book. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.38 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI32R2 Unlisted Variant Price: $140.00 |
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Z2500 One-Piece Artillery Cuff Button (1808-1821) Description: Scarce button missing the shank. The outer edge is worn and the body is pitted. Backmark: Illegible Measures: 14.64 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert AY50 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2499 One-Piece Pewter General Service Army Button (1787) Description: Decent button with detail and a little edge loss. The stand up shank is intact although slightly bent. This is a scarce early pewter button and is tough to find in any shape. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.78 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI23A Price: $275.00 |
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Z2498 Two-Piece 2nd Regiment of Haiti / West Coast Trade Ball Button (Type III) Description: Here is a scarce button that was originally ordered for King Christophe's army in Haiti. Reportedly, they never arrived and were sold to another tradesman who transported them to the West Coast of the United States in the mid 1820's. They were then traded/sold and several different examples have shown up on the West Coast with a few being recovered east of the Rocky Mountains. These buttons have an excellent historical background and are rare! The legend on the face has a Phoenix surrounded with the words, "JE RENAIS DE MES CENDRES" over "No 2." The number two was designated for the Queen's Regiment Backmark: "BUSHY / LONDON" dm Measures: 16.77 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $525.00 |
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Z2497 One-Piece Pewter First Infantry Regiment Coat Button (Reshanked) Description: Excellent non excavated button with superb detail. Unfortunately, this one was reshanked at some point. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.86 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI32R1C Price: $150.00 |
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Z2496 Revolutionary War New York Volunteers (Third American Regiment) Coat Button Description: Very nice excavated button with clear detail all around. The stand up shank is missing on this example and the planchet is slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.96 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani & Kochan Pg. 173 LNYVD Price: $695.00 |
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Z2319 Early One-Piece US Official Diplomatic Button Description: Nice excavated button with the words, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling the eagle. This example is gilted but missing the shank. Backmark: "CARTER / *LOMBARD STREET" rm between two solid rings Measures: 22.21 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's OD1 Price: $595.00 |
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Z2218 One-Piece U.S. Official Diplomatic Button Description: Highly gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's OD16 Price: $450.00 |
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Z2494 Excellent "Remember the Maine" Pin & Folk Art Ribbon (February 15, 1898) Description: Here is an excellent folk art ribbon and pin combination to remember the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine which sank in Havana Harbor killing 268 men. This particular group contains a pin and needle with a small disc that reads, "Remember the Maine" on the face and "Cuba Must Be Free" on the back. The neat thing about this piece is it's stuck through a decorative ribbon. The ribbon has a small US flag on the top and a hand drawn picture of the main in the middle. The flag and picture are sewn into the red, white, and blue ribbon. Not only is this a great remembrance piece, it also has that turn of the century folk art appeal! Measures: 6.25" folded and approximately 9" unfolded Price: $225.00 |
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Z2489 US Infantry One-Piece Cast Pewter Infantry Button 1815-1821 Description: Nice button with three arrows in the right talon. There are three small pitted areas on the face near the border. The shank is intact although broken and bent over. Backmark: "CRUMPTON PHILa" rm Measures: 19.24 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI38 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2488 One-Piece First Regiment of Infantry Officer's Coat Button, War of 1812 Description: Nice button with silver wash. The shank is missing on this example. This button appears to be non excavated. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.42 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI53R1 Variant Price: $250.00 |
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Z2487 Large Size Revolutionary War Enlisted Pewter Intertwined USA Coat Button Description: Nice excavated button. This particular example doesn't have a shank or it broke off completely. The planchet is slightly wavy but the legend is readable. There is one edge of the button that has been stabilized which can be seen in the 2nd picture. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 194-195 AUSA Series Price: $695.00 |
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Z2484 One-Piece Pewter 3rd Massachusetts Regiment of 1781 Button (Revolutionary War) Description: Here is a scarce one-piece 2nd pattern large size button. The letters "MASS" over three are legible. You can see the flag pole on the bottom. The shank is missing on this example. There appears to be a very small fracture on the left side of the planchet that has been filled. The edges have been stabilized as well. Backmark: Blank Measures: 23.12 mm at the widest point Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 227 AM3E Price: $325.00 |
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Z2478 Two-Piece 1840 Van Buren and Harrison Campaign Cider Barrel Button Description: Scarce button with the wavy circular background. This example has a tin back with a floating shank. Backmark: Blank tin back Measures: 15.19 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PC183A Price: $250.00 |
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Z2482 Three-Piece Convex Maine State Seal Cuff Button Description: Nice cuff size button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*EXTRA* / QUALITY" dm Measures: 14.90 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert ME1, Tice ME200DS1 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2477 One-Piece Low Convex New York Militia Cuff Button Description: Nice silver plated example with the stand up shank intact. The right side of the face is darker. Backmark: "(laurel branch) STANDARD (laurel branch) / GILT" rm Measures: 16.10 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NY12, Tice NY110AS3 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2475 One-Piece Pewter Wayne's Legion Coat Button (1792-1798) Description: Excellent example with 16 stars and very little edge loss. The stand up shank is intact on this example! Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.40 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert GI25C Price: $250.00 |
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Z2474 One-Piece Early Militia Infantry Coat Button Description: Excellent and scarce early button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank with five raised solid circles Measures: 19.34 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's UU130 Price: $350.00 |
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Z2473 Two-Piece Convex Zachary Taylor & Lewis Cass 1848 Presidential Campaign Button (Rough and Ready) Description: Nice button with a tin back. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: "THE HERO OF / BUENA VISTA" rmdc Measures: 22.50 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert PC225 Variant Price: $125.00 |
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Z2472 One-Piece Pewter King's 8th Regiment of Foot Coat Button (1812 era) Description: Nice excavated button with the pie crust border. This 1812 style has a raised "K's 8." The shank is missing and the face is worn showing honest use. Backmark: "E.IONES. / ??????" rm Measures: 22.44 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 51 B8N Price: $150.00 |
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Z2471 One-Piece Patriotic Cuff Button Description: Very nicley gilted patriotic button. This one features and eagle with sunburst rays behind him. The outer perimeter has 16 stars encircling. Backmark: ".*. ORANGE .*. / COLOUR" dm Measures: 11.17 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert Unlisted Price: $50.00 |
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Z2470 One-Piece Patriotic Cuff Button (E PLURIBUS UNUM) Description: Nice button with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" above and the eagle below. Backmark: "(dot) RICH (dot) / COLOR" rm Measures: 12.75 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert UU133 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2467 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. This is a harder to find backmark. Backmark: "*Wm.H.SMITH & CO* / NEW-YORK" dm between three inner and one outer solid ring. Measures: 22.25 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS35-36, Tice MS210A6 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2466 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button 1820's Description: Very nice ungilted button with the stand up shank. The shank is slightly bent. Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / LONDON / ********" dm Measures: 24.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS19, Tice MS036A4 Price: $60.00 |
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Z2465 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button 1820's Description: Excellent high quality gilted button with the stand up shank intact! Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / LONDON / ********" dm Measures: 22.58 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS27, Tice MS110B1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2463 One-Piece Massachusetts Artillery Militia Coat Button (1800-1825) Description: Excellent dug button with detail. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: "GILT / LONDON" rm Measures: 24.66 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert MS18, Tice MS034A4 Price: $325.00 |
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Z2459 Militia Waist Belt Plate (Ca. 1818-1835) Description: Here is an excellent early militia belt plate! It still retains it's applied tongue and belt loop bar. The face is slightly wavy and still retains it's slight overall curve. This one has excellent detail and the art work is phenomenal! Measures: 61 mm x 68 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate 152 Price: $595.00 |
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Z2457 Two-Piece William Henry Harrison Campaign Button 1840 (Harrison & Reform) Description: Excellent button with gilt highlighting the cabin and legend. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "R & W ROBINSON" dm within ribbon and eagle above. Measures: 21.14 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert PC138 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2456 One-Piece Patriotic Cuff Button Description: Nice example of an early eagle within a circle. The eagle is clutching arrows in it's right hand and a olive branch in the other. This one has a nice backmark and the stand up shank is intact. Note: shank intact although slightly bent. Backmark: ".*. K.&.HAYDENS.*. / EXTRA" dm Measures: 13.76 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert Unlisted Price: $60.00 |
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Z2454 One-Piece Independent Corps of Cadets Coat Button (Ca.1816) Description: Excellent button with plenty of gilt on the front, back, and shank. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "TREBLE / GILT" rm Measures: 24.54 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS60, Tice MS116A1 Price: $625.00 |
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Z2452 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent example with a hard to find backmark. The stand up shank is intact! Backmark: "***SUPERIOR***/QUALITY" rmdc Measures: 22.82 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice MS35/36, Tice MS210J2 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2451 Two-Piece William Henry Harrison Campaign Button 1840 Description: Nicely gilted button with a partially silvered back. The stand up shank is intact! Backmark: "BENEDICT & BURNHAM" dm within ribbon with eagle above Measures: 21.93 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PC155A Price: $125.00 |
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Z2450 One-Piece Convex New York Artillery National Guard Coat Button (1820-1835) Description: Nicely gilted button on the front and back. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "*SCOVILLS* / WATERBURY" rm Measures: 18.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NY19, Tice NY209B1 Price: $110.00 |
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Z2449 One-Piece Vermont Militia, Light Infantry Coat Button Description: Excellent button that still retains the majority of the silver wash and the stand up shank is intact! Backmark: "R & W. ROBINSON (dot) ATTLEBOROUGH (dot) / .*.*.*. EXTRA / .*.*.*. RICH" rm Measures: 21.36 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert VT7, Tice VT215A1 Price: $325.00 |
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Z2448 Revolutionary War British 34th Regiment of Foot Button (One-Piece Pewter) Description: Nice example and obviously a water recovery. The planchet is slightly wavy and the iron shank has rusted away. Measures: 21.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 91-92 B34 Price: $425.00 |
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Z2440 1912 First Class Marksman Medal (M.V.M) Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Description: Nice badge with the original green and red ribbon. One of the swivel links was replaced a long time ago with copper wire. Backmark: "The Hayes Bros Co" Measures: 3.5" Price: $35.00 |
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Z2435 One-Piece Low Convex New York Militia Coat Button (1815-1830) Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact! Backmark: "**BEST** / QUALITY" rm Measures: 20.84 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY12, Tice NY110A6 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2432 Revolutionary War Massachusetts "Ordnance" Button of 1778, 7th Regiment Description: Here is an excellent dug button with the turret shank. This one still has some of the original plating on the surface! Backmark: Blank Measures: 17.72 mm Recovered: Hudson Highlands, Ex-Wendell Lang Collection Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 223 AMO7.F. Price: $395.00 |
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Z2424 One-Piece Unidentified "S Guards" Coat Button (Ca. 1820's-1840) Description: Here is an excellent early button with the stand up shank intact. The face has an eagle with spread wings over the letters "S.G" with a wreath below. Backmark: "*******" rm between solid rings Measures: 20.85 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's UU101, Tice UM228A1 Price: $395.00 |
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Z2408 Three-Piece Convex New York State Seal Coat Button Description: Nice period New York coat button with no pushes and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO, / WATERBURY." dm between two rings of dots Measures: 22.41 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY30, Tice NY220C4 Price: $30.00 |
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Z2348 One-Piece Pewter Wayne's Legion Coat Button (1792-1798) Description: Nice button with detail. There is some edge loss and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.37 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI25 Price: $140.00 |
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Y1144 Unopened and Minty Box of 25 .56-50 Spencer Cartridges by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut Description: Here is a top notch box containing 25 .56-50 Spencer cartridges by Winchester. This particular box is full, correct, and sealed. It does contain the Stetson's Patent information on the bottom right. The actual patent date was October 31, 1874. If you like minty boxes, this one is for you. They really don't get much better than this! Measures Approx. 3" x 3" x 1.5" Price: $895.00 |
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Y1145 Box of 20 Cartridge for .38-55 Ballard / Marlin / & Winchester Single Shot Rifles by U.M.C. (Union Metallic Cartridge Company) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Description: Here is a very nice box containing 20 .38-55 cartridges for Ballard and Marlin Rifles. These cartridges can also be used in the Winchester single shot rifles. The box is full and correct and the ammunition is excellent. The top left seam is split and there is a little nick on the front right corner. Other than that it's an excellent box. There are two advertising stickers on this box "FROM THE SPORTSMEN'S WAREHOUSE / EDWARD ANSCHUTZ 206 SOUTH THIRD ST. / PHILADELPHIA." These boxes from the late 1800's are scarce in this condition. Measures: 5" x 2.75" x 1.25" Price: $295.00 |
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Z2421 Late Indian War Carbine Sling Swivel by Rock Island Arsenal Description: Here is a very nice carbine sling swivel produced by Rock Island Arsenal. I don't my book on me at the moment but I believe this is for the 1885 sling. This piece is in excellent condition and still has the majority of the factory bluing. Measures: 9" in length Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $150.00 |
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Z2422 Excavated Hotchkiss Canister Lead Sabot Description: Here is an excellent example of a lead canister sabot from a 3" Hotchkiss canister. There are still remains of the rusted tin can around the sides. The patent information on the base is readable and this is an unfired example out of an old Virginia collection. The base reads, "Hotchkiss' / 3 IN / JAN'Y 7. / 1862 / PATENT. Measures: 3" in diameter Recovered: Unknown Price: $295.00 |
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Z2407 Federal Regulation 1851 Waist Belt Plate Description: Here is a nice excavated 1851 pattern waist belt plate. This example would have had an applied wreath which is now missing. The back still retains its integral tongue and there is a visible casting vent just under the tongue. This example still retains it's over shape. Backmark: None Measures: 53 mm x 86 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate No. 624 Price: $295.00 |
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Z2406 Large Confederate "Forked Tongue" Frame Buckle Description: Here is a nice Confederate "forked tongue" or "wishbone" buckle that was excavated many years ago. The flat edge of the plate was cleaned a long time ago and the rest of the buckle was left as is. The forked tongue moves freely and the buckle retains its overall shape. Measures: 64 mm x 95 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Mullinax, Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates Plate No. 179 Price: $650.00 |
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Z2404 Federal Waist Belt Plate, Regulation 1839 Pattern (Iron Studs) Description: Here is a nice waist belt plate with the rarer iron studs on the back. This plate was cleaned at one time but now has started to darken again. It retains it's original curve and there is a name carved into the back of the plate. Backmark: MGUIRE or MGUIDE Measures: 55 mm x 87 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $350.00 |
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Z2402 Federal Waist Belt Plate, Regulation 1839 Pattern Description: Here is a minty Federal waist belt plate. The face of the plate is coated to prevent tarnish. This one is fantastic and still retains its original curve. Measures: 54 mm x 84 mm Price: $350.00 |
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Y1124 .50/70 Internally Primed Experimental Cartridge with an Iron Anvil Description: Scarce .50/70 cartridge with no indents. The anvil is held in place against the side of the cartridge. See Logan Pg. 97-98 Measures: OAL 2.287" CL 1.776" Price: $200.00 |
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Y1112 .58 Internally Primed Brass Cased Cartridge Description: Scarce version with the drawn brass casing. Some believe these were manufactured in South America. Measures: OAL 1.773" CL 1.212" Price: 165.00 |
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Y1130 .58 Copper Cased Internally Primed Cartridge Description: Nice cartridge with two very small dents on one side. Measures: OAL 1.702" CL 1.206" Price: $125.00 |
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Y1138 Cut Off Head for a .58 W.R.A.Co. .58 Musket Cartridge Description: Nicely sectioned head showing the internal base of the cartridge casing. Measures: D .734" Price: $20.00 |
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Y1125 .58 Dangerfield & Lefever (NPE) New Primed Empty Cartridge Ca. 1872 Description: Excellent New Primed Empty shell casing for the Dangerfield & Lefever. Measures: OAL 2.128" Price: $125.00 |
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Y1136 Sectioned .58 Musket Cartridge (Berdan Primed) Description: Excellent sectioned cartridge for the .58 musket. This example is Berdan primed with a four groove solid base projectile. Measures: OAL 2.138" CL 1.647" Price: $40.00 |
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Y1119 .58 Musket Cartridge (Berdan Primed / W.R.A.Co. / 58 MUSKET) Description: Nice cartridge for the .58 musket with the Winchester Repeating Arms Company headstamp for .58 Musket. Measures: OAL 2.180" CL 1.687" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1121 .58 Musket Cartridge (Berdan Primed with Iron Cup) Description: Nice cartridge for the .58 musket. This one is Berdan Primed with an iron cup. Measures: OAL 2.069" CL 1.656" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1132 .58 Blank Musket Cartridge (Full Charge / Berdan Primed) Description: Nice blank cartridge for the .58 musket. This one has a straight case and a rolled crimp over the paper wad. Measures: OAL 1.590" Price: $20.00 |
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Y1134 .58 Blank Musket Cartridge (Full Charge) Description: Nice blank cartridge for the .58 musket. This one is slightly necked at the top. Measures: OAL 1.652" Price: $20.00 |
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Y1139 .58 Brass Cased Musket Cartridge (Orcutt Primer) Description: Nice cartridge with an Orcutt primer. There is one small tarnished area on the side of this cartridge. Measures: OAL 2.117" CL 1.639" Price: $75.00 |
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Y1141 .58 Roberts Cartridge (Brass Casing / Berdan Primed) Ca. 1870 Description: Nice cartridge with no issues. Hoyem states, "This is the cartridge for the Roberts centerfire breech-loading conversions with breechblock hinged as in the Peabody with operating lever along the upper tang." Measures: OAL 1.895" CL 1.354" Price: $60.00 |
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Y1131 .58 Carbine Cartridge (Brass Casing / Berdan Primed) Description: Nice cartridge with an external Berdan primer. These cartridges were commercially loaded by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. The casing is excellent and the bullet is lightly coated. Measures: OAL 1.584" CL 1.103" Price: $30.00 |
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Y1133 .58 Remington Carbine Cartridge (Copper Casing / Berdan Primed) Description: Nice cartridge known as the .58 Remington carbine cartridge. This example has a nice drawn copper casing with a brass Berdan primer Measures: OAL 1.733" CL 1.228" Price: $50.00 |
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Y1122 Frankford Arsenal .58 Benet Primed Cartridge Description: Nice internally primed cartridge for the early conversion muskets. Measures: OAL 1.711" CL 1.200" Price: $80.00 |
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Y1103 .58 Internally Cup Primed (Benet) Cartridge "Button Head" Description: Here is a nice internally primed cartridge. This is a variant of the cup primed or Benet primed cartridge. This style is known as the "button head" due to the appearance of the raised center. This was designed to prevent cracking of the casing on the head. Measures: OAL 1.714" CL 1.212" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1135 .50/70 Frankford Arsenal Bar Anvil Primed Cartridge Description: Nice cartridge produced at the Frankford Arsenal in the late 1860's. There are two crimps right above the rim. Measures: OAL 2.262" CL 1.771" Price: $60.00 |
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Y1108 Sectioned .50/70 Martin Primed Cartridge Description: Beautifully sectioned "Martin" primed cartridge. This example shows all of the components and the little cap cover folded inside of the crimped head. Measures: OAL 2.256" CL 1.761" Price: $55.00 |
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Y1126 Frankford Arsenal .50/70 Frankford Arsenal Martin Primed Cartridge Description: Nice copper cased cartridge with the re-entrant fold. Measures: OAL 2.302" CL 1.753" Price: $55.00 |
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Y1116 .50/70 Externally Primed Cartridge Produced by E. Remington & Sons Description: Excellent cartridge with a crisp headstamp! Measures: OAL 2.262" CL 1.765" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1117 Rodman-Crispin .50/70 Rolled Case Cartridge Description: Nice cartridge consisting of a rolled brass casing, brass cup, and iron head. These experimental cartridges were produced in the 1870's at the Frankford Arsenal. Measures: OAL 2.224" CL 1.851" Price: $150.00 |
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Y1107 Sectioned .50/70 Benet Primed Cartridge Description: Here is a beautifully sectioned .50/70 cup primed cartridge. You can clearly see the cup primer lodged into the head. This example shows all of the major components of this priming system. Measures: OAL 2.253" CL 1.762" Price: $40.00 |
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Y1140 .50/70 Internally Benet Primed Cartridge Description: Nice cartridge manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal. Measures: OAL 2.259" CL 1.780" Price: $50.00 |
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Y1127 .50-50 Meigs Cartridge by the U.S. Cartridge Company Description: Nice cartridge produced at the United States Cartridge Company in the 1870's-1880's. Measures: OAL 1.589" CL 1.298" Price: $95.00 |
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Y1128 .50 Externally Primed Carbine Cartridge by The Winchester Repeating Arms Company Description: Nice cartridge with a headstamp that reads, "W.R.A.CO / 50 CARB." Measures: OAL 1.778" CL 1.361" Price: $35.00 |
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Y1104 .50-45 Benet Primed Cartridge (Frankford Arsenal) Description: Nice internally primed cartridge for the .50 Cadet Rifle. These are also known as carbine cartridges. Measures: OAL 1.763" CL 1.344" Price: $35.00 |
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Y1111 Frankford Arsenal .50/70 Benet Primed Blank Cartridge Description: Nice example still containing the powder. Measures: OAL 1.532" Price: $20.00 |
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Y1120 .50-45 Bar Anvil Primed Cartridge (Frankford Arsenal) Description: Nice cartridge for the .50 Cadet Rifle. This one is crimped very close to the base. Measures: OAL 1.755" CL 1.284" Price: $40.00 |
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Y1118 .45/70 Forager/Shot Cartridge Manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company Description: Excellent externally primed cartridge with a wooden sabot filled with lead shot. Measures: OAL 2.599" CL 2.107" Price: $40.00 |
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Y1129 Tinned .45/70 Carbine Cartridge Manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal Description: Nice tinned cartridge for the carbine produced in February of 1892 at the Frankford Arsenal. Measures: OAL 1.244" CL 2.101" Price: $20.00 |
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Y1123 .45/70 Blank Carbine Cartridge Manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal Description: Nice example of a blank carbine cartridge produced at the Frankford Arsenal in March of 1880. The die broke on the "80" which almost makes it appear to be a backwards "C." Measures: OAL 2.082" Price: $30.00 |
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Y1110 Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed .45/70 Ball Cartridge (No Headstamp) (Pre-March 1875) Description: This is the earlier version with the wide spacing between the crimps and was manufactured prior to March 1875. Measures: OAL 2.566" CL 2.111" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1105 Scarce .45/70 Carbine Cartridge with Raised "US CARBINE" Headstamp (45-55-405) Description: Scarce cartridge produced at the Frankford Arsenal between March 1874 and July of 1874. Measures: OAL 2.559" CL 2.114" Headstamp: Raised "U.S. CARBINE" Reference: Frasca Pg. 239 Top B Price: $250.00 |
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Z2400 One-Piece Pewter US Army Coat Button 1808-1830 Description: Decent excavated coat button with no edge loss. The letters are faint but readable and the shank is intact. This one appears to be a water recovery. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.20 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30A Price: $35.00 |
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Z2398 One-Piece Cast Pewter Infantry Cuff Button (1812-1815) Description: Nice button with no edge loss. The stand up shank is intact and the letter "I" is clear. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.06 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI36 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2394 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button Description: Nice excavated button with a clear backmark. This example is missing the shank. Backmark: "**A.M.PEASLEY. / BOSTON*" rm Measures: 22.85 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's MS22, Tice MS102C variant Price: $125.00 |
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Z2392 One-Piece "IN GOD WE TRUST" Cuff Button Description: Nice early button with good detail, a clear backmark, and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "ORANGE / *COLOUR*" rm with inner ring of dots Measures: 14.63 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's Unlisted Price: $50.00 |
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Z2390 Three-Piece Convex New York State Seal Cuff Button Description: Nice cuff button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G, CO. / WATERBURY." dm with inner ring of dots. Measures: 15.11 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY30, Tice NY220FS1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2388 Two-Piece Connecticut State Seal Coat Button Description: Nice large coat button. This one has a slight push to the very center of the face. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) " dm between rings of dots Measures: 23.31 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CT13, Tice CT205A13 Price: $40.00 |
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Z2387 One Piece Federal Navy Cuff button, Eagle Facing Left Over Upright Anchor Description: Nice button with the shank intact although slightly bent. Backmark: "WARRANTED/ (dot) SUPERIOR (dot)" between two solid rings, dm. Measures: 15.11 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA86AV Price: $25.00 |
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Z2386 One-Piece Convex Infantry Coat Button 1820's-1840's Description: Nice excavated button with clear detail. The shank is missing from this example. Backmark: "**************" rm between solid rings Measures: 19.04 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI79, Tice GI200unlisted Price: $45.00 |
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Z2385 One-Piece Second U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Decent cuff button with a little edge loss and stabilization. The legend is clear and pronounced and the stand up shank is present although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.77 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R2 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2384 One-Piece New York Militia Button (Pre-1830) Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SUPERB IMPERIAL STANDARD*" dm Measures: 22.23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A23 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2383 Two-Piece Low-Convex General Service Eagle Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MFG CO / . WATERBURY." Measures: 19.81 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A30 Price: $20.00 |
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Z2382 One-Piece Marine Corps Button 1820's Description: Nice excavated button with missing shank. Backmark: "GILT .*.*.*.*." rm between two rings Measures: 20.23 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's MC2, Tice MC106A Price: $225.00 |
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Z2380 Revolutionary War One-Piece Pewter Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Button (1781) Description: Excavated button with edge loss and the stand up shank is intact although bent over. You can still read the MASS over VI over the crossed sabers. Backmark: Blank Measures: 17 mm Recovered: New Boston, Ex. Wendell Lang Collection Reference: Troiani / Kochan Pg. 228 AM6D Price: $125.00 |
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Z2379 One-Piece Pewter Sixth Infantry Regiment Coat Button Description: Very nice button with plenty of detail and no edge loss. This is obviously a water recovery. The stand up shank is intact although slightly bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.36 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI32R6C Price: $175.00 |
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Z2378 Scarce Excavated War of 1812 Cockade Eagle Description: Nice excavated specimen. The eagle is facing right with arrows in its right talon with an olive branch in the other. This piece is almost intact. The top of the left wing is missing. Measures Approximately 1" x 1" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Campbell / O'Donnell "American Military Headgear Insignia" Pg. 74 Price: $195.00 |
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Z2377 One-Piece Pewter Second United States Infantry Regiment Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice button with a little edge loss. the stand up shank is intact and the face is coated. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.27 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R2C Price: $140.00 |
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Z2376 Early One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely silvered button. This example has been reshanked. Backmark: Blank over an older backmark Measures: 23.27 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY9, Tice NY040Variant Price: $150.00 |
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Z2374 Pewter One-Piece Convex United States Infantry Button Description: Nice button missing the shank. This one appears to be a water recovery. Backmark: "GILES*/RICHARDS" rm with eagle Measures: 20.64 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI41A Price: $95.00 |
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Z2372 Two-Piece Low Convex General Service Eagle Button Description: Nice excavated eagle coat button. The shank is slightly pushed to one side. Backmark: "***EXTRA*** / QUALITY" dm with inner and outer ring of dots. Measures: 20.05 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A. Unlisted Price: $15.00 |
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Z2370 One-Piece Pewter First U.S. Regiment Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice excavated button with a perfect stand up shank. This one appears to be recovered from the water. The face is slightly worn but all details and letters are readable. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.16 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R1 Price: $110.00 |
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Z2369 One-Piece Militia Coat Button (Reshanked) Description: Nicely silver button. This one has been professionally reshanked. Backmark: "Warranted / TREBLE / PLATED" dm with wreath Measures: 23.25 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI61 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2367 One-Piece Pewter Wayne's Legion Cuff Button Description: Nice button with detail. This one has minor edge loss and the shank is present although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.88 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI25 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2366 Two-Piece Zachary Taylor & Lewis Cass 1848 Presidential Campaign Button (Rough and Ready) Description: Scarce small size button. Slight push to the back with a bent shank. Backmark: ".EXTRA. / SPORTING" rmdc Measures: 14.28 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PC223BV Price: $175.00 |
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Z2364 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "EXTRA / RICH COLOR" dm with wreath Measures: 22.31 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A1 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2363 One-Piece First Regiment of Infantry Officer's Coat Button, War of 1812 Description: Nice button, clear detail, plenty of plating, and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: Blank over a previous backmark Measures: 24.55 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI53R1 Price: $425.00 |
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Z2362 One-Piece General Service Infantry Coat Button 1820's Description: Nice button with clear detail. The shank is present although bent. Backmark: "****UNITED/STATES****" rm Measures: 15.11 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI70BV Price: $40.00 |
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Z2360 One-Piece Pewter Floral Pattern Button Description: Nice early button with a raised floral motif on the front. The shank is missing and there is a clear mold seam across the back. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.77 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $35.00 |
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Z2330 Early Pewter One-Piece US Cockade Button Description: Nice button with a clear "U.S." over an eagle with flags below. The detail on this is great! Backmark: Blank Measures: 12.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's Unl., Tice Unl. Price: $75.00 |
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Z2359 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Cuff Button Description: Nice button with clear detail and missing shank Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.62 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF3AV Price: $65.00 |
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Z2358 Revolutionary War Enlisted Pewter Intertwined USA Coat Button Description: Nice excavated example with clear lettering. The shank is intact and there is a clear mold seam on the back. This example has minimal edge loss. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.32 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani/Kochan Pgs. 195-196 Price: $595.00 on Layaway! |
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Z2356 One-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button 1814-1821 Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.92 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY55A Price: $65.00 |
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Z2355 One-Piece Pewter Sixth United States Infantry Regiment Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Very nice button with clear detail and a slick face. This example is missing the shank and the planchet is slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.77 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R6 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2354 One-Piece Pewter Fifteenth Infantry Regiment Coat Button 1812 Description: Nice button with detail. The planchet on this example is a little wavy, there is a little lead loss and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.29 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI34R15 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2353 Two-Piece Washington Commemorative Button (Jacksonian) Description: Nice little button with an applied rim. The stand up shank is intact although slightly bent. Backmark: ".L & KENDRICK. / EXTRA" rm Measures: 12.80 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PC46B Price: $150.00 |
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Z2352 Two-Piece New England Guards Cuff Button Description: Nice button for the New England Guards out of Boston. Tice states these were produced around the mid to late 1830's through the 1840's. Backmark: ".ROBINSONS. / EXTRA" dm Measures: 13.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS76, Tice MS264AS1 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2351 Rev. War Massachusetts "Ordnance" Buttons of 1778, 5th Regiment Description: Nice button with detail, a little edge loss, and a broken turret shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 18.13 mm Recovered: Camp Robinson's Farm, New York Reference: Troiani & Kochan Pg.223 AMO2.E. Price: $295.00 |
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Z2350 Revolutionary War First Connecticut Regiment Coat Button Description: Nice button with very little edge loss. The letters are clear and the shank is present. The planchet is slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani/Kochan Pg. 213 A1CRC-E Price: $1,450.00 |
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Z2347 One-Piece Convex Pewter Ninth Infantry Regiment Coat Button Description: Nice excavated button with a slightly wavy planchet. The words, "Regiment of Infantry" encircle the eagle and are legible. The shank is intact and shows crude manufacturing. Backmark: "GILES * RICHARDS" rm with eagle Measures: 20.25 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI53R9 Price: $150.00 |
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Z2346 One-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button (1814-1821) Description: Excellent gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "RICHARD ROBINSON / ATTLEB." rm over another backmark Measures: 21.34 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY55C Price: $75.00 |
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Z2345 One-Piece Regiment of Artillery Coat Button Description: Excellent gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".IMPERIAL. / ORANGE GILT Measures: 22.09 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY60B Price: $125.00 |
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Z2344 One-Piece Artillery Coat Button (1808-1821) Description: Excellent gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "LEWIS & TOMES / EXTRA RICH Measures: 23.20 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY52AV Price: $95.00 |
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Z2343 One-Piece Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".*. IMPERIAL.*. / STANDARD" rmdc Measures: 21.35 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI59A Price: $65.00 |
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Z2342 One-Piece Militia Coat Button Description: Nice silvered button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "Warranted / TREBLE / PLATED" dm with wreath Measures: 23.31 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI61V Price: $65.00 |
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Z2329 Three-Piece High-Convex Federal General Staff Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "EXTRA / QUALITY" dm with floral design between two rings of dots. Measures: 22.60 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GS, Tice GS226A25 Price: $40.00 |
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Z2324 Revolutionary War New York Volunteers (Third American Regiment) Coat Button Description: Nice button with weak but legible markings. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.66 mm Recovered: Unknown, Ex. Troiani Collection Reference: Troiani & Kochan Pg. 173 LNYVD Price: $650.00 |
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Z2322 Two-Piece Centennial Guard Coat Button from the Philadelphia Centennial International Exposition Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. The face has 1776 over CG over 1876. Backmark: "HORSTMANN BROS & Co / .PHIL." dm between two rings of dots. Measures: 22.81 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's EX1 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2318 One-Piece First Regiment of Artillery Cuff Button Description: Decent dug button missing the shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.68 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY24AV? Price: $40.00 |
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Z2316 One-Piece Second Infantry Regiment Cuff Button Description: Nice excavated button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 16.32 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI32R2 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2314 One-Piece Convex Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely silvered button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*BEST PLATED.* / LONDON." rm between two solid rings Measures: 19.79 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI67 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2313 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Coat Button Description: Nice excavated button with detail and the original shank. The planchet is slightly wavy on this example. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.91 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF1A Price: $115.00 |
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Z2312 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Coat Button Description: Excellent button with nice detail. The stand up shank is present although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.95 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF2 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2310 Two-Piece Low Convex Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*R&W.ROBINSON*/EXTRA RICH" dm Measures: 22.76 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS34, Tice MS208A1 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2309 War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Coat Button (Propatria) Description: Nicely silvered officer's coat button. This one doesn't have a backmark but the initials "A.N." are carved into the back. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.37 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI51J Price: $495.00 |
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Z2308 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Nice silvered button. The stand up shank is intact although slightly bent. Backmark: "SUPERIOR PLATED" rm with eagle. 14 stars surround the outside Measures: 23.30 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100Variant (Unlisted Backmark) Price: $55.00 |
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Z2311 Nice Albumen of Fuller's Battery in Bennington, Vermont 1886 Description: Nice horizontal albumen of Col. Fuller's Battery of Vermont. They are all surrounding a cannon in the middle and Col. Fuller appears to be facing left while everyone else is looking at the camera. The back reads, "Fuller Battery / papa 19 yrs. old. / Bennington, Vt. 1886." There is an X drawn on the front of the photo far left next to a musician. I am assuming this man is "papa." Great piece with a little fading! Measures: 5.25" x 9.5" Price: $150.00 |
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Z2306 One-Piece Artillery Corps Cuff Button (1814-1821) Description: Nice dug button with the early backmark. Backmark: "LEAVENWORTH HAYDEN & SCOVILL" rm Measures: 14.44 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: AY55AV Price: $40.00 |
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Z2305 One-Piece Low-Convex General Service Militia Coat Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nice silvered example with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI67V Price: $50.00 |
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Z2304 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Coat Button Description: Nice example with a stand up shank intact although slightly bent. Backmark: "**********************" rm Measures: 20.18 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF3A Price: $95.00 |
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Z2303 One-Piece Third Regiment of Artillerists Cuff Button Description: Nice cuff button with detail and an intact shank. Shank is bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.31 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY34 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2302 One-Piece First Regiment of Artillerists Coat Button (1811-1813) Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. This one appears to be water find. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.52 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY32 Price: $75.00 |
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Z2301 One-Piece Second Regiment of Artillerists Coat Button (1811-1813) Description: Nice button with a script "RA" over "2." This one is missing the shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.74 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY33 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2299 One-Piece Regiment of Artillery Coat Button (1808-1811) Description: Nice button with a pleasing patina. The shank is missing on this example. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.78 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY47A Price: $95.00 |
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Y1102 Full, Complete, and Correct Box of 20 .45-60 W.C.F. Winchester Central Fire Cartridges Description: Here is a nice box of 20 .45-60 W.C.F. cartridges. This box dates to 1880. The caliber and powder call-out are not in block letters. There is a small piece of the label missing from the top. One lid seam was split and has been glued. All the cartridges do not have the headstamp. All the cartridges but three are excellent. Three of them have powder burn. There is also one small spot on the side corner that is bumped but mentioned for exactness. This is a buff style box with some age and soiling. This cartridge would have been used in the Winchester Model 1876 and Model 1885. Measures: 6.25" x 1.25" x 2.25" Reference: Giles & Shuey Pg. 81 Top Price: $495.00 |
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Y1101 Full, Complete, and Correct Box of .50 .22 W.C.F. Winchester Center Fire Cartridges Description: This box is in great shape and contains 50 .22 WCF cartridges for the Winchester M1885. The .22 center fire cartridges changed over to .22 Hornet in the 1930's. Giles and Shuey date this box around the 1903-1906 timeframe. This is an excellent box that hasn't been tampered with. Measures: 3" x 1.5" x 1.75" Reference: Giles & Shuey Pg. 112 Top Right Price: $225.00 Sale Pending! |
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Z2298 One-Piece US Official Diplomatic Button Description: Nice dug button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "STRONG GILT" dm Measures: 16.02 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's OD5B variant? Price: $125.00 |
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Z2297 One-Piece Pewter First U.S. Regiment Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice excavated button with a little edge flaking. The shank is intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.53 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R1 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2296 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button. The back is slightly pushed with the shank. Backmark: "+.+ BENEDICT & BURNHAM +.+ / WATERBURY / .+. EXTRA .+. / SUPERFINE" dm Measures: 21.64 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS35, Tice MS210F1 Price: $40.00 |
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Z2295 Two-Piece General Service "Great Coat" Coat Button Late 1820's-1830's Description: Nice non excavated button missing the shank. Backmark: "*.* UNITED / STATES *.* Measures: 20.14 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI71, Tice GEN200B Price: $50.00 |
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Z2294 One-Piece Fourth U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Very nice dug button with no edge loss. The legend is clear and the stand up shank is intact. The planchet is ever so slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.3 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R4 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2293 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Description: Nice dug button with a decent design. Backmark: Blank Measures: 34.03 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $15.00 |
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Z2292 One-Piece Seventh U.S. Regiment of Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice dug button missing the shank. There is a push towards the front of the button in the 7:00 position. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.44 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R7 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2291 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Made Into a Decorative Pin Description: Nice large colonial era flat button that has had the shank removed and a clasp pin soldered onto the back. Backmark: Blank Measures: 36.58 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $40.00 |
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Z2289 One-Piece First Light Artillery Cuff Button 1808-1821 Description: Nice excavated button with the shank intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.25 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY43CV1 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2288 One-Piece Fifteenth U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Decent button with a stand up shank. This one has some edge loss from the 10:00 position to the 6:30 position. Tough number to find! Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.55 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R15 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2287 One-Piece Fourteenth U.S. Regiment of Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice button with a readable legend. This one has very little edge loss and the stand up shank is intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.36 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R14 Price: $140.00 |
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Z2286 French Chasseur Uniform Cuff Button Description: Excellent button often dug in the camps of the 83rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Backmark: "C F / PARIS" rm Measures: 16.52 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PA48, Tice PA235AS1 Price: $75.00 |
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Z2285 One-Piece Convex Eagle "A" Artillery Cuff Button Description: Nice early artillery cuff button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.56 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY63? Price: $40.00 |
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Z2284 One-Piece U.S. General Service Coat Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice button with strong detail and a missing shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 17.90 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30A Price: $45.00 |
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Z2283 One-Piece General Service "Great Coat" Coat Button 1820's Description: Nice button with detail. Photos don't do this one justice. The shank is present although bent. Backmark: "*.*.*. UNITED / STATES *.*.*." rm Measures: 19.90 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI70, Tice GEN199B1 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2290 Civil War Philadelphia Depot "Bullseye" Canteen by Joseph Hall Rohrman of Philadelphia Description: Decent "bullseye" canteen with two dents on the back. The front side is perfect. The pewter spout is marked, "J.HALL ROHRMAN PHILAD." The spout also has the initials "C.M" carved into the side over the manufacture stamp. Measures: 8" in diameter Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: O'Donnell, US Army & Militia Canteens Pg. 126 Price: $150.00 SOLD |
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Y1100 Complete Full and Correct Box of Ten .40-70 2.5" Sharps Straight Cartridges by Union Metallic Cartridge Company Description: Excellent box of ammo for the .40-70-330 Sharps. The ammo and box are in excellent condition for their age. The seams are still strong and the ammo and interior paper are minty! Headstamp: U.M.C. / S H / .40-70. Measures: 3.5" x 2.5" Price: $595.00 |
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Y1099 Unopened Box of 20 Tinned .45/70 Carbine Ball Cartridge Manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal Description: Excellent box with the original pull string attached. The bottom is stamped, "Velocity at 53 FT / 116? FEET / MAR 22 1892." Measures: 6" x 2.5" x 1.25" Price: $225.00 |
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Z2282 Excavated Medium Size Medical Tourniquet by Otto & Reynder of New York Description: Nice excavated tourniquet buckle manufactured by Otto and Reynder of New York. Measures: 1.565" x 1.533" Recovered: Unknown Price: $150.00 |
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Z2267 1820's Thomas Porter II Slave Trade Coat Button Description: Water recovered coat button with the stand up shank intact. The face has the initials T.P. which stands for Thomas Porter II. Thomas Porter was a slave trader in the early 1800's and had these buttons manufactured for use on his slave and merchant clothing. There is a brass alloy version and a pewter version with T. Porter on the face. Backmark: "* (Crown) * / ???????" dm Measures: 19.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $345.00 |
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Z2278 Federal Navy Coat Button Description: Nice button produced by D. Evans in the 1860's. Tice states this backmark may be post war/transitional. Backmark: "E. L. E. & Co London" dm on ribbon with a crown. Measures: 22.41 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA12 or 13, Tice NA230A1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2277 Federal Navy Cuff or Sleeve Button 1850's Description: Very small button with a floating shank that is slightly pushed to one side. The eagle faces right on this example. The closest match I could find in Tice's is NA203AS6. Backmark: Blank Tin Back Measures: 12.49 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA101, Tice NA203AS6 Price: $20.00 |
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Z2276 Fuller Battery National Guard of Vermont Coat Button Description: Excellent button from well known post war battery. They were founded in 1872 and organized into the National Guard in 1873. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY." dm between two rings of dots. Measures: 23.87 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VT13 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2274 Large Size Revolutionary War Enlisted Pewter Intertwined USA Coat Button Description: Very nice large coat size button with the intertwined USA on the front. The stand up shank is intact. This one has been lightly coated and 1CR written on the back for the 1st Conn. Regiment. The planchet is straight and the USA is bold. This button has been coated. No restoration! Backmark: Blank Measures: 23.57 mm Recovered: Connecticut Village Site, Camp of the 1st Connecticut Regiment Reference: Troiani/Kochan AUSAA-E Price: $1,250.00 |
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Z2273 New York Volunteers (3rd American Regiment) Coat Button (Rev. War) Description: Here is a nice large size enlisted man's button. The center of the legend has a crown over "NYV." This is a seldom offered button and quite scarce. This particular example is missing the shank and has some edge loss. The cracks around the edge have been filled with glue. to stabilize from further deterioration. Backmark: Blank Measures: 26.75 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani/Kochan Pg. 173 LNYVB Price: $995.00 |
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Z2279 Civil War Brass Tourniquet Marked U.S.A. Hosp. Dept. Description: Here is a very nice tourniquet from an old Virginia collection. This one still retains the swivel teeth and the tips are slightly bent. The side is marked, "H.Hernstein / U.S.A / Hosp. Dept." Herman Hernstein supplied quite a few of these to the Hospital Department. He was located in New York at 131 Mercer and 393 Broadway. Measures: 1.36" x 1.23" Recovered: Unknown Price: $250.00 |
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Z2272 Original Civil War Ammo Crate for 1000 .58 Rifled Musket Cartridges Description: Here is an excellent dovetailed ammo crate. The interior is fairly clean, the bottom is clean. It retains its original green paint and white letters. Both handles are firmly attached. There is a large stenciled "K" on both sides of the crate. This one is missing the lid which is common on these old crates. Measures: 16" x 11 3/4" x 7" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $1,495.00 |
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Z2270 Tin Volunteer Militia Cap Plate Ca. 1825-1835 Description: This is the scarcer tin version that still retains it's attachment loops and plume holder. This cap device is topped with thirteen five pointed stars. The words, "Unity is Strength" spans over an eagle with open wings. The eagle is holding an olive branch in the left talon and lightning bolts in the right. The eagle is over a slanted shield that reads, "1776." This piece still retains its original shape. There is some light rust spots here and there which is typical. Measures: 3.75" x 4.75" Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Campbell & O'Donnell "American Military Headgear Insignia Pg. 251 Price: $695.00 |
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Z2265 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G, / WATERBURY" dm inside two rings of dots. Measures: 22.26 mm Recovered: Non Excavated 22.26 mm Reference: Albert's MS35, Tice MS210C1 Price: $30.00 |
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Z2264 Three-Piece Convex New York State Seal Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WATERBURY BUTTON.CO. / *EXTRA.&" dm Measures: 22.21 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY30, Tice NY220I1 Price: $30.00 |
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Z2262 French 41st Regiment Cuff Button (Rev. War Period) Description: Nice button with the turret shank. The detail is a little weak but easily readable. The Soissonnais Regiment was active around New York and Yorktown, Va. Backmark: Blank Measures: 16.74 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani/Kochan Pg. 270 F41E&F Price: $120.00 |
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Z2261 Two-Piece Convex Boston City Guards Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*D.EVANS & CO.* / ATTLEBORO MASS" dm with inner ring of dots Measures: 22.96 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS57, Tice MS232A2 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2260 Two-Piece Convex Worcester City Guard Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the Massachusetts arm surrounded by "CG" over "1840." Backmark: "*R&W.ROBINSON* / EXTRA RICH" dm Measures: 22.92 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS100, Tice MS284A1 Price: $150.00 |
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Z2257 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Cuff Button Description: Nice cuff button with a straight planchet and a bent shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.93 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF2 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2256 One-Piece Twelfth U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Scarcer number not often encountered. Missing the shank with a little edge loss. Legend and number are clear. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.66 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R12 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2253 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*TREBLE.GILT* / STANDd COLOUR" Measures: 21.96 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A28 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2252 One-Piece New York Militia Button (Pre-1830) Description: Nice excavated example with the stand up shank intact and a clear backmark. Backmark: "SUPERB IMPERIAL STANDARD*" dm Measures: 22.12 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A23 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2251 Confederate Staff Officer's Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank. Backmark: "S&K / RIVET'D & SOLDER'D" dm with a coat of arms. Measures: 19.29 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CS5, Tice CS205AM1 Price: $195.00 |
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Z2250 Early One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with gold gilt and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: Blank with overstruck TREBLE GILT dm Measures: 23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY9, Tice NY040D or E Price: $175.00 |
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Z2249 Two-Piece Low Convex General Service Eagle Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO. *" rmdc in mottled channel Measures: 19.74 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A44 Price: $20.00 |
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Z2247 French Chasseur Uniform Coat Button Description: Excellent button often dug in the camps of the 83rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Backmark: "CORDIER FRERES / PARIS" rm Measures: 23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PA48, Tice PA235A1 Price: $195.00 |
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Z2244 Two-Piece Convex New Haven Grays Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: .*.W.B.Co..*. / WATERBURY" rmdc Measures: 23.46 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CT27, Tice CT265A1 Price: $375.00 |
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Z2243 Two-Piece Convex New Hampshire Militia Cuff Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*EXTRA* / QUALITY" dm Measures: 14.64 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NH6, Tice NH200BS1 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2242 Massachusetts "Ordnance" Buttons of 1778, 7th Regiment Description: Decent excavated button with solid turret shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: Recovered: Unknown Reference: Troiani/Kochan Pg. 223 AMO7.f. Price: $225.00 |
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Z2241 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "+IMPERIAL+ / STANDARD" dm with six flourishes radiating from the shank Measures: 22.59 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A5 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2240 Two-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button (Post Civil War) Description: Nice button with a flat face and stand up shank. Backmark: "*MACULLAR WILLIAMS & PARKER* / BOSTON" dm with an inner ring of dots. Measures: 22.97 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS31 Price: $20.00 |
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Z2239 Three-Piece Sons of Veterans Coat Button Description: Nice Sons of Veterans button with the Goodwin patent backmark. Backmark: "GOOWINS.PAT.JULY.27.1876*" dm Measures: 22.83 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VN20V Price: $15.00 |
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Z2238 Three-Piece Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Coat Button Description: Nice Civil War veteran's button. Backmark: "*********" dm with inner ring of slashes Measures: 22.82 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $15.00 |
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Z2233 Goodyear Hard Rubber Button with Lady Liberty Description: Nice gutta-percha button with a clear backmark and stand up shank. Backmark: "GOODYEAR'S P=T. 1851. / N*R.Co." rm Measures: 17.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $20.00 |
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Z2228 One-Piece Congressional Campaign of 1834 Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "E.PLURIBUS UNUM .*. / .+. H. MERITON" dm Measures: 19.21 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's PC106A Price: $65.00 |
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Z2227 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with plenty of gilt and the stand up shank is inact. Backmark: ".+. RICH ORANGE Gilt Measures: 21.82 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A17 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2226 Early One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely silvered button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank overstruck over an old backmark Measures: 23.09 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY9, Tice NY040D or E variant Price: $150.00 |
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Z2225 Two-Piece Convex Massachusetts Militia Coat Button (Post Civil War) Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY" dm with inner ring of dots Measures: 22.97 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS32B Price: $20.00 |
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Z2224 Two-Piece Low Convex General Service Eagle Button Description: Nice eagle button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*EXTRA* / QUALITY" dm Measures: 19.39 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A48 Price: $20.00 |
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Z2222 One-Piece Low Convex New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice variant by Lewis & Tomes with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "PLATED / L&T." rm between two rings of dots Measures: 20.74 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY12, Tice NY110A4 Price: $85.00 |
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Z2221 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with silver plating and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "LONDON / -EXTRA-QUALITY" rm Measures: 24.81 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, Tice MS036A2 Price: $75.00 |
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Z2220 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. This one has the scarcer rmdc backmark. Backmark: "***A.M.PEASLEY.*** / BOSTON" rmdc Measures: 21.87 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS21, Tice MS100A Variant Price: $195.00 |
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Z2219 One-Piece Second Infantry Regiment Button Description: Perfect button with a perfect shank intact. This one still has plating on the face and no edge loss. The photo of the front doesn't do this one justice. You would be hard-pressed to upgrade this excavated button. Backmark: Blank Measures: 16.10 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI32R2 Price: $150.00 |
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Z2215 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE STANDARD EXTRA RICH (dots) / (lined squares and dots)" dm Measures: 22.18 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A31 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2214 One-Piece New York Militia Button (Pre-1830) Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SUPERB IMPERIAL STANDARD*" dm Measures: 22.39 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A23 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2211 Two-Piece Low Convex New York State Militia Button Description: Scarce two piece button with silver plating and intact shank. Backmark: "WARRANTED / BEST PLATED" dm with outer ring Measures: 20.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY14, Tice NY200A2 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2209 Early One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice silver New York button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.09 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY9, Tice NY040A1 Price: $175.00 |
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Z2207 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".EXTRA RICH. / ORANGE" rmdc Measures: 22.61 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY11, Tice NY105A1 Price: $85.00 |
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Z2206 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*IMPERIAL* / STANDARD" dm between two solid rings Measures: 21.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A Unlisted Price: $55.00 |
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Z2205 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE GILE / ORANGE / 6" dm with wreath Measures: 22.13 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A26 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2204 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "Lewis & Tomes. / EXTRA RICH." rmdc Measures: 23.12 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A9 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2203 One-Piece New York State Militia Coat Button Description: Nice silver plated example with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".WARRANTED. / DOUBLE PLATED" dm between two solid rings. Measures: 22.47 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A37 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2202 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button 1830's Description: Nice button with a crisp backmark and stand up shank intact. Backmark: "EXTRA RICH / .*.*.*. / T.B" rm Measures: 22.76 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY11, Tice NY105A2 Price: $85.00 |
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Z2201 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Description: Nice button with silver highlights. Backmark: Blank Measures: 38.27 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $35.00 |
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Z2200 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Description: Nicely decorated button with silver plating and rose gold plating. Backmark: Blank Measures: 36.64 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $35.00 |
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Z2199 One-Piece Convex First Regiment of Riflemen Button Description: Nice button with light verdigris around the edges. Great detail! Backmark: "ARMITAGE / .PHILa." rm over Jackson's Victory Measures: 16.40 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's RF6 Price: $145.00 |
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Z2198 One-Piece New York Militia Button (Pre-1830) Description: Nice button with scarcer backmark. Gilt is worn on chest and globe. Backmark: "I.MOORE & Co / TREBLE GILT STANDARD COLr" rm with a group of plumes at top. Measures: 23.28 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, TiceNY100A12 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2197 One-Piece New York Militia Button (Pre-1830) Description: Nicely gilted coat button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "E.T.MOORE / EXTRA RICH" rmdc Measures: 23.23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A11 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2196 Two-Piece Convex Revenue Marine / Revenue Cutter Service Button 1850's Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "R&W.ROBINSON / *EXTRA*" dm with two solid inner rings Measures: 17.62 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's FD4, Tice RM209 Unlisted Size Price: $140.00 |
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Z2191 Model 1842 Combination Musket Tool Description: Nice combination tool with plenty of finish left. This one has an inspector initial of "P" on the neck. Measures: 3.613" Price: $75.00 |
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Z2189 US M1842 Combination Musket Tool Manufactured at the Harper's Ferry Armory Description: Here is an original combination tool manufactured at the Harper's Ferry Armory. It is stamped "US" on one side of the neck and has an inspector mark of "S" on the other side. The arm still swivels freely and this one retains some of the original finish. Measures: 3.603" Price: $125.00 |
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Y1091 US/CS .52 Sharps Tie-Ring Cartridge Description: Scarce intact .52 Sharps carbine cartridge. This carbine was heavily used by both sides. This is a solid cartridge missing the tie string. Measures: OAL 1.651" Price: $295.00 |
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Y1092 .41 (75 Bore) Needle Gun Cartridge by Eley of London Description: Here is an excellent example of a needle gun cartridge produced by Eley of London. This example has an dark blue sticker attached to the base. Measures: OAL 1.321" Price: $40.00 |
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Y1090 .31 Colt Pocket Revolver Cartridge Description: Nice paper cartridge for the Colt "Pocket" revolver. Measures: OAL 1.013" Price: $125.00 SOLD |
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Y1089 .36 Colt Navy by the Hazzard Powder Company Description: Nice example with cracks as usual. the case has been lightly coated in Elmer's to prevent further cracking. Measures: OAL 1.204" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 837 Price: $125.00 |
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Y1088 .44 Colt Army Cartridge by the Hazzard Powder Company Description: Nice cartridge base has been glued and lightly coated with Elmer's to preserve it. Measures: OAL 1.288" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 832 Price: $125.00 |
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Y1087 .44 Watervliet Arsenal Paper Cartridge Description: Scarce variant that was produced at the Watervliet Arsenal. Measures: OAL 1.366" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 737 Price: $150.00 SOLD |
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Y1086 .42 Ballard Rimfire Cartridge by Crittenden & Tibbals Description: Excellent example manufactured by Crittenden & Tibbals. Marked with white marker on the side. Measures: OAL 1.527" CL .960" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 2 No. 591-592 Price: $75.00 |
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Y1085 .44 Allen Lipfire Cartridge by Allen & Wheelock for the Army Revolver Description: Here is a very nice cartridge for the Army revolver by Allen & Wheelock. Measures: OAL 1.513" CL .852" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 972 Price: 75.00 |
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Y1081 .50/70 Frankford Arsenal Martin Primed Cartridge Description: Excellent example Measures: OAL 2.171" CL 1.757" Price: 65.00 |
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Y1080 .58 Rimfire Cartridge Description: Excellent cartridge for the early conversion rifled muskets. Measures: OAL 1.707" CL 1.203" Price: $125.00 |
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Z2144 Early War Philadelphia Depot Canteen (Smoothside) Description: Nice early war canteen with the small rolled lip spout that measures 7/8" in diameter. The cover is near perfect and the canteen retains it's original shape with only a few small dents that can felt. There is a marking on the cover that appears to read, "DEL / 6." The stitching is tight and the brown wool cover retains nice coloring. Price: $350.00 |
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Z2143 US Model 1896 Radial-Vent Cannon Primer Description: Excellent example of a Spanish American War period radial-vent primer. Measures: 2.5" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $95.00 |
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Z2142 Unopened Packet of 10 Paper Time Fuses (10 Seconds) Description: Excellent packet of 10 (10 Second) paper time fuses with clear writing. Measures: 2.25" x 2.25" Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 163 Price: $165.00 |
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Y1079 Scarce .45/70 Carbine Cartridge with Raised "US CARBINE" Headstamp Description: Scarce cartridge produced at the Frankford Arsenal between March 1874 and July of 1874. Headstamp: Raised "US CARBINE" Measures: OAL 2.560" CL 2.106" Reference: Frasca Pg. 239 Top B Price: $250.00 |
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Z2170 "Cartridge Manual: An Illustrated Digest" by W.A. Bartlett & D.B. Gallatin Description: This is an excellent illustrated reference. I've personally had one for years because it's small and easy to use. This small digest contains an illustration of every cartridge patent issued in the U.S., England, and France prior to 1878. Each picture has the patent number and a brief description in the front of each section. This book is used and musty. We have two available in the same condition. Measures: 7" x 9.75" Price: $15.00 Each (One Copy Left) |
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Z2168 "The Cartridge Trader: October 1955-December 1960" Printed by the International Cartridge Collectors Association Description: Nice softbound book that contains issues 1-62 from the International Cartridge Collectors Association. Nice used book containing a lot of information about a wide variety of cartridges. This one has a little foxing on the paper edge and is musty. Measures: 8.5" x 11" Price: $45.00 |
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Y1095 .69 Buck n' Ball Paper Cartridge Description: This one has some issues. There are a few holes here and there which are leaking a little powder. The tail end was unfolded at some point and the string is not original. This one is priced accordingly. Measures: OAL 2.5" Price: $75.00 |
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Z2195 Federal 3" Parrott Case-Shot Shell with Bormann Fuse Description: Here is an excavated Bormann fused Parrott shell filled with case-shot. This one has a nice fuse punched around the three second mark. There is one issue with this shell and I think you can see from the pictures. From the middle to the top and about 2/3rds around the top is filled with something and covered over. I'm not sure why or what is going on behind it but it's mentioned for exactness. A magnet does stick all around the nose section. It may have been rough when dug and filled in. Verbal provenance on this shell is South Mountain Maryland. Measures: 2.9" x 8.25" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 217 Price: $495.00 |
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Z2145 Original Wood Time Fuse Adapter for Spherical Shells Description: Nice original wooden time fuse adapter. Based on the size, this would be for a large spherical shell. Measures: Length 1.283" Top Diameter 1.060" Bottom Diameter .895" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 3 Price: $35.00 |
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Z1983 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Rifled Projectiles Description: Nice example with a larger head diameter Measures: OAL 1.890" Head Diameter: 1.459" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 40-41 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2194 One-Piece Militia Cuff or Vest Button Description: Nice button with a crisp backmark. Very hard to find in this size. Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / LONDON / ********" dm Measures: 15.57 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI61V Price: $110.00 |
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Z2193 One-Piece Militia Forage Cap Button Description: Nice button with clear detail. This one was stamped slightly off center. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.34 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's Unlisted, Tice GM206AS1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2192 One-Piece Massachusetts Artillery Militia Coat Button (1800-1825) Description: Excellent gilted button with the stand up shank intact and clear backmark. Backmark: "TREBLE GILT / BOSTON" rm Measures: 25.81 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS18A1 Price: $595.00 |
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Z2188 One-Piece Pewter Convex Infantry Coat Button (1820's) Description: Early pewter Infantry coat button with the shank intact. Scarce with a readable backmark. Backmark: "ARMITAGE PHIa" rm Measures: 18.77 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI74A Price: $195.00 |
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Z2185 One-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button 1814-1821 Description: Excellent dug button with clear detail, clear backmark, and the shank is attached. Backmark: "RICHARD ROBINSON / ATTLEB." rm Measures: 20.38 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY55C, Tice Unlisted Price: $100.00 |
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Z2184 One-Piece Pewter Sixth United States Infantry Regiment Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice cuff size version with a missing shank. There is very little edge loss, the letters are clear, the planchet pushed towards the top. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.10 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R6 Price: $85.00 |
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Z2183 Two-Piece Convex Navy Coat Button Description: Excellent dug button loaded with gilt and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "YOUNG.SMTIH&CO / -NEWYORK-" dm between rings of dots. Measures: 21.73 mm Recovered: Uknown Reference: Albert's NA106, Tice NA212AV Price: $85.00 |
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Z2182 One-Piece Early 19th Century Button with Floral Design Description: Nice button with a pleasing patina that highlights the recessed gilted areas. Backmark: "EXTRA RICH / SUPERFINE" dm with floral pattern Measures: 22.53 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $15.00 |
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Z2181 One-Piece First Regiment of Light Artillery Coat Button 1808-1821 Description: Nice example with clear detail and no shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.14 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY43BV, Tice Unlisted Price: $75.00 |
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Z2179 One-Piece "Cold Water Army" Cuff Button Description: Nice early button from the Temperance Movement which was meant to reduce the consumption of alcohol in the United States. Backmark: "ORANGE / * COLOUR *" rm with inner ring of dots Measures: 14.34 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Unlisted? Price: $175.00 |
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Z2178 One-Piece Artillery Corps Cuff Button 1814-1821 Description: Nice excavated button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.33 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's 55AV, Tice Unlisted Price: $40.00 |
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Z2177 One-Piece Low-Convex New York Militia Coat Button 1815-1830 Description: Nice button with a chocolate patina and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.77 mm Recovered: Non Exxcavated Reference: Albert's NY12, Tice NY110A17 Price: $75.00 |
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Z2176 One-Piece Convex Ancient and Honorable Artillery Coat Button Description: Nice silver plated button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "A.M.P. / BOSTON" rm Measures: 23.37 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS46V, MS042AV Price: $350.00 |
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Z2175 Large One-Piece Colonial Decorative Button Description: Heavily silvered tombac style button with the copper shank intact. Excellent scroll work. Backmark: Blank Measures: 30.65 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $15.00 |
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Z2174 One-Piece Navy Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE GILT / * STANDd COLOUR*" dm between two solid rings. Measures: 23.56 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA66D, Tice Unlisted Price: $175.00 |
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Z2161 Two-Piece Convex Navy Vest Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL.MFG.CO. .O." rmdc Measures: 16.62 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA112, Tice 227ASV Price: $30.00 |
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Z2159 One-Piece Second U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice button with clear detail. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is bent over. No edge loss. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.35 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R2 Price: $75.00 |
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Z2158 One-Piece General Service Infantry Coat Button 1820's Description: Nice dug button with a clear backmark and detail. Backmark: "*.*.*.UNITED / STATES*.*.*. rm Measures: 19.86 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI70B, Tice GEN199B1 Price: $50.00 |
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Z2156 Early Patriotic Button Description: This is the large size with the stand up shank intact. The smaller size is said to have been used on Infantry cockades in the early 1800's. Backmark: Starburst with an inner dotted ring. Measures: 15.43 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's UU132V Price: $75.00 |
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Z2155 Two-Piece Gilted General Service Eagle Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact and gilt remaining around the eagle. Backmark: "(dot)SCOVILL MFG CO(dot) / WATERBURY" rmdc. Measures: 20.17 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A30 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2154 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "**SUPERIOR**/PLATED" dm between solid rings Measures: 22.40 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A22 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2153 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SUPERB IMPERIAL STANDARD*" dm with an inner solid and dotted ring. Measures: 22.41 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100A24 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2152 One-Piece New York Militia Coat Button Description: Very nice silver plated example with a scarce backmark. Backmark: "*EXTRA PLATED. / M(dot)S. & I(dot)D." rmdc Measures: 22.54 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10V, Tice NY100Unlisted Price: $95.00 |
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Z2151 One-Piece Boston National Lancers Coat Button with Uniform Remnant Description: Very nice button with a remnant of the original uniform still attached. Backmark: "ROBINSONS / *EXTRA RICH*" rm Measures: 21.89 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS73A, Tice MS258A1 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2149 One-Piece Fourth U.S. Regiment of Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice button with very little flaking. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.01 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R4 Price: $150.00 |
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Z2148 Two-Piece Vermont Militia Cuff Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.39 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VT9AV, Tice VT235UNCL5 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2147 Three-Piece High Convex General Staff Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: W. G. MINTZER. / ('') PHILD. ('')" dm between two rings of dots Measures: 22.04 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GS Unlisted, Tice ?? Price: $45.00 |
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Z2146 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "R & W. ROBINSON / (dot) (star) (dot) (star) (dot) MAKERS (dot) (star) (dot) (star) (dot) / ATTLEBOROUGH / (star) MASS. (star)" dm with solid ring Measures: 21.96 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MS35, Tice MS210D1 Price: $40.00 |
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Z2140 Large One-Piece Octagonal Colonial Decorative Button Description: Nice excavated example with the shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 33.16 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $15.00 |
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Z2139 One-Piece Convex Militia Coat Button Description: Nice early militia coat button. This one appears to have rose gilt. Backmark: ".BEST QUALITY*. / LONDON" rm Measures: 19.30 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI67A Price: $45.00 |
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Z2137 One-Piece Seventh U.S. Regiment of Infantry Coat Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice early button. No flaking and the shank is intact. It appears this one was recovered from the water. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.90 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R7 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2136 Two-Piece Massachusetts Independent Corps of Cadets Cuff Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "D.EVANS & CO. / SUPERFINE" dm with inner ring of dots. Measures: 15.06 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS62, Tice MS248AS3 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2135 One-Piece Convex Providence Horse Guard Coat Button Description: Excellent button. No upgrades needed! Backmark: ".*.R&W.ROBINSON.*. / ATTLEBOROUGH / .*.*.*.EXTRA.*.*.*.RICH" rm Measures: 22.17 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's RI27A, Tice RI233A1 Price: $250.00 |
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Z2134 One-Piece Riflemen Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".IMPERIAL. / STANDARD" dm between solid lines Measures: 21.64 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's RF27A, Tice RM184V Price: $75.00 |
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Z2133 Two-Piece Gilted General Service Eagle Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. This backmark was used during and after the war and is considered transitional. Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)" dm with inner ring of slashes Measures: 23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A1 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2132 U.S. Official Diplomatic Button with Applied Face Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SUPERFINE / EB / PARIS Measures: 20.93 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's OD23V Price: $225.00 |
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Z2130 One-Piece Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with great detail and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "*IMPERIAL* / STANDARD" rmdc Measures: 22.39 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI61 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2127 One-Piece Second Regiment of Riflemen Coat Button Description: Nice dug button with a straight planchet and missing shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.08 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF7A1, Tice Unlisted Price: $85.00 |
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Z2126 Two-Piece Vermont Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(dot) SCOVILL MF'G.CO. (dot) / WATERBURY." rmdc Measures: 23.37 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VT9A, Tice VT230A5 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2125 Three-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO, / WATERBURY." dm between two lines of dots. Measures: 22.26 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS35, Tice MS210B4 Price: $35.00 |
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Z2124 Two-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button for Artillery (1865 Specifications) Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. This style of button was made according to the December 1865 regulations. Non of these are excavated at Civil War sites and are post war buttons. Backmark: "****TREBLE**** / GILT" dm with inner ring of dots. Measures: 22.90 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS38, Tice MS300A2 Price: $85.00 |
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Z2123 Two-Piece Low Convex Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted coat button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*R & W. ROBINSON* / EXTRA RICH" dm Measures: 22.71 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS34A, Tice MS208A1 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2122 One-Piece Artillery Coat Button Description: Nice excavated button with some gilt highlights. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "IMPERIAL / * ORANGE GILT *" dm Measures: 23.38 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY51B, Tice Unlisted Price: $75.00 |
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Z2121 Two-Piece Vermont Militia Cuff Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "GODDARD & BRO.MFG.CO." dm Measures: 14.43 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VT9AV, Tice VT235BS1 Price: $40.00 |
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Z2119 One-Piece Third U.S. Regiment of Infantry Cuff Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice cuff size button with very little flaking or loss. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.36 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28R3BV Price: $95.00 |
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Z2118 Goodyear Hard Rubber U.S. Sharpshooter's Coat Button Description: Excellent hard rubber button. These buttons were used by Berdan's Sharpshooter's. Backmark: "N (dot) R (dot) Co. / GOODYEAR'S P=T.1851." rm Measures: 20.07 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI95A, Tice SS215A1 Price: $325.00 |
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Z2116 One-Piece Regiment of Artillery Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE / (graphic) GILT (graphic)" rm with two branches tied with ribbon Measures: 22.36 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY46B, Tice Unlisted Price: $225.00 |
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Z2115 Two-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Cuff Button Description: Decent button with a loose back and bent shank. Backmark: "EXTRA / (graphic) QUALITY (graphic)" dm Measures: 14.69 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS37, Tice MS212DS1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2114 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE / GILT" dm with small floral sprig Measures: 21.92 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS35V, Tice MS210E8 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2113 New Hampshire State Seal Coat Button Description: Nice button with a blank back. The stand up shank is intact although slightly bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.44 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NH6, Tice NH200A7 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2112 One-Piece Convex Artillery Coat Button Description: Excellent and rare Artillery coat button with the stand up shank intact. The face appears to be gilted and crimped over the edge. Backmark: Eight alternating dots and quatrefoils between two rings of dots, rm Measures: 22.37 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY69, Tice AM221A1 Price: $395.00 |
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Z2111 One-Piece Regiment of Artillery Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SUPERFINE / (star) COLOUR (star) rm Measures: 22.19 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY60V, Tice Unlisted Price: $95.00 |
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Z2110 Two-Piece Vermont Militia Cuff Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL. / MFG. CO." dm Measures: 14.71 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VT9AV, Tice VT235ASV Price: $35.00 |
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Z2109 Three-Piece Connecticut National Guard Cuff Button Description: Nice example with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G, CO. / WATERBURY" dm with ring of dots around shank. Measures: 14.89 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CT20, Tice CT210AS1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2108 One-Piece Massachusetts Artillery Militia Coat Button (1800-1825) Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank with single ring of dots Measures: 24.09 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS18V, Tice MS034AV Price: $575.00 |
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Z2107 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Nice silver plated example with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WARRANTED (two branches tied with ribbon) / TREBLE / PLATED" dm with two rings between the inscription levels. Measures: 22.70 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS27, Tice MS110A2 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2106 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with gilt in the recesses. This one has the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WARRANTED (two branches tied with ribbon) / TREBLE / PLATED" dm with two rings between the inscription levels. Measures: 24.73 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, Tice MS036A8 Price: $80.00 |
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Z2105 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Pristine excavated example. You will not be able to top this dug example! Backmark: "(star) EXTRA (star) / QUALITY." dm extra large letters between two solid rings Measures: 22.37 mm Recovered: Unkown Reference: Albert's MS35, Tice MS210A7 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2104 Two-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button for Infantry (1865 Specifications) Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. This style of button was made according to the December 1865 regulations. Non of these are excavated at Civil War sites and are post war buttons. Backmark: "*D. EVANS & CO.* / ATTLEBORO MASS" dm with an inner ring of hyphens Measures: 23.07 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS40, Tice MS302A1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2103 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Superb button with gilt and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "INDEPENDENT CADETS" rm on a swallow-tailed ribbon with laurel branches between ends Measures: 21.74 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS26, Tice MS200A1 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2102 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button Description: Excellent button with exceptional die work, plenty of gilt, and a stand up shank! Backmark: Two solid raised rings Measures: 22.24 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS22, Tice MS102V Price: $175.00 |
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Z2101 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Nice button with plenty of gilt and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / (dot) LONDON (dot)" dm between two solid rings Measures: 24.42 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, Tice MS036V Price: $95.00 |
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Z2100 Three-Piece Connecticut National Guard Coat Button Description: Nice example with an intact shank. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G Co, / WATERBURY." dm between rows of dots. Measures: 22.19 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CT20, Tice CT210A1 Price: $25.00 |
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Z2099 Federal General Service Eagle Button Description: Nice button with a crisp backmark and stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WM. LANG. / BOSTON. MASS" dm Measures: 19.47 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI94A, Tice GEN215A20 Price: $40.00 |
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Z2098 One-Piece Artillery Coat Button 1808-1821 Description: Nice excavated button with gilt highlights. This example is missing the shank. Backmark: "EXTRA TREBLE GILT / T(dot)P" Measures: 22.94 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY52V, Tice Unlisted Price: $40.00 |
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Z2094 One-Piece Convex Ancient and Honorable Artillery Coat Button Description: Nice silvered example with quality detail and a stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank with solid ring. Measures: 24.88 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS46A, Tice MS042A1 Price: $350.00 |
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Z2093 Three-Piece Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "STEELE * / . & . JOHNSON." rmdc with stippled channel Measures: 23.23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS36, Tice MS210G1 Price: $45.00 |
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Z2092 One-Piece Silvered Massachusetts Militia Coat Button Description: Very nice button with silver plating. The stand up shank is intact! Backmark: "SILVER'D SURFACE / (dot) WARRANTED (dot) dm Measures: 22.15 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS27V, Tice MS110UNCL.3 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2091 One-Piece Boston National Lancers Coat Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Tice states that the National Lancers, Co. A, 1st Battalion Light Dragoons were organized in 1837. Backmark: "ROBINSONS / *EXTRA RICH*" rm Measures: 21.92 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS73A, Tice MS258A1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z2090 One-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button Description: Very nice gilted artillery corps button. This one has the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "ROBINSONS, JONES & CO / (dot) ATTLEBORO (dot) / EXTRA / (dot) (star) (dot) (star) (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) (star) (dot) (star) (dot)" rm Measures: 22 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY57V, Tice Unlisted Price: $80.00 |
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Z2088 Two-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button Description: Nice button with plenty of gilt. The stand up shank is intact, although slightly bent. Backmark: "KENDRICK & CO / *SUPERFINE*" dm Measures: 21.25 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY58A, Tice Unlisted Price: $75.00 |
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Z2087 Two-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button Description: Excellent button with the stand up shank intact! Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO /(leaf) WATERBURY (leaf)" rmdc Measures: 21.59 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Reference: Albert's AY58B, Tice Unlisted Price: $75.00 |
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Z2084 Rev. War Second Connecticut Regiment Officer's Coat Button Description: Excellent button with a face constructed of silvered repousse sheet pewter and a wooden back with catgut cords. The face has the "Dolphin" motif surrounding an Arabic "2." Backmark: Blank Measures: 25.73 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Troiani/Kochan A2CRA Price: $2,950.00 |
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Z2083 One-Piece Cast Pewter Infantry Cuff Button (1812-1815) Description: Here is an exceptionally nice pewter button without any flaking. The face is in great shape with a unusual die pattern variation. The stand up shank is intact. You would be hard pressed to upgrade this excavated example! Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.25 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI36V Price: $95.00 |
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Z2082 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Coat Button Description: Excellent dug button with the foliate script lettering. This one has a straight planchet and the shank is intact although slightly bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.16 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF2 Price: $125.00 |
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Z2080 Early One-Piece Marine Corps Coat Button (1830's) Description: Early Marine corps button with the stand up shank intact. The shank is slightly bent. Backmark: "************" rm between two solid rings (two additional stars near the shank) Measures: 20.70 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MC5B, Tice MC206V Price: $450.00 |
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Z2079 War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Coat Button (Propatria) Description: Excellent button with gold gilt highlighting the detail. This one has the "Peasley" backmark stamped over a previous backmark. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "AM PEASLEY / BOSTON (dot)" rm overstamped. Measures: 23.79 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI51J Price: $495.00 |
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Z2078 New Hampshire State Seal Coat Button Description: Excellent button with crisp detail and stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G. CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot)" rmdc Measures: 22.89 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NH6, Tice NH200A2 Price: $75.00 |
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Z2077 Federal Hard Rubber United States Navy Button Description: Very nice example of hard rubber Navy button. This example is slightly concave in design and has a variant backmark with the stars. Backmark: "NOVELTY RUBBER CO. / *NEW YORK.* / GOODYEAR'S PATENT. / 1849-1851." Measures: 34.93 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA137, Tice NA244V Price: $95.00 |
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Z2076 One-Piece Convex Massachusetts Militia Cuff Button Description: Scarce die pattern in excellent shape with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "**************" rm between two solid rings. Measures: 12.94 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS33VUnlisted, Tice MS204BS1 Price: $95.00 |
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Z2075 One-Piece Vermont Militia Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".R&W.ROBINSON.ATTLEBOROUGH / .*.*.* EXTRA / .*.*.* RICH" rm with three solid rings Measures: 21.65 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's VT5A, Tice VT205A1 Price: $325.00 |
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Z1920 National Lancers Czapka Style Shako Helmet 1900-1965 Description: Here is an early 20th Century Shako Helmet worn by the National Lancers of Boston, Massachusetts. This style of hat was was copied after the Polish czapka which was used by the Prussians, Polish, Austrians, etc. The top of the hat has a diamond shape leather cover with corner plates and bullion trim. Underneath the top is a red wool felt cover trimmed in bullion that attaches to a blue wool felt body. The base of this is trimmed with leather with a leather/wool interior. The front of the helmet is adorned with a large brass sunburst plate. The brim of this helmet is tarred leather with a brass rim that is detached in one area. This one still has the original bullion braid which is partially stitched around the back of the helmet. Both shako buttons are affixed and the brass chinstrap is intact. Please take notice of the little interior leather holder affixed to the top. At one time, this would have held a waterproof cover for the helmet. This is missing on this example. There is a hole in the top leather piece but all of the ones that I have found have this. Perhaps it was for ventilation but who knows. This helmet measures approximately 10 in width on the top and approximately 10" in height. Price: $695.00 |
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Z2067 "The Rimfire Cartridge in the United States and Canada 1857-1984" by John L. Barber Description: Excellent reference book on rimfire cartridges with a variety of headstamps and timeframes. This is my main reference work for early rimfires. This one is used and a little musty with light foxing on the trimmed paper edge. Price: $195.00 |
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Z2064 "The History and Development of Small Arms Ammunition" Vol. 1 by George A. Hoyem 1981 Edition Signed by Author Description: Excellent resource on early paper and metallic cartridges. Used with foxing and little musty. Price: $25.00 |
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Y1075 .50 Gallager Carbine Cartridge (Poultney's Patent #40,988 / December 15, 1863 / Paper & Foil) Description: Nice cartridge still retaining it's shape. The projectile in these cartridges is a .50 Smith pattern for use in the Gallager carbine. Measures: OAL 2.082" Reference: TT#74B Price: $65.00 |
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Y1072 .50 Smith Carbine Cartridge (Vulcanized India-Rubber / Patent# 17,702 / June 30, 1857) Description: Here is an excellent example of a .50 rubber Smith Carbine cartridge. This employs a bullet with two raised bands and the cartridge is slightly swollen around the bottom band due to shrinkage. Measures: CL 1.578" OAL 2.157" Reference: TT#72 Price: $350.00 |
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Y1067 .50 Smith Carbine Cartridge (Poultney's Patent #40,988 / December 15, 1863 / Paper & Foil) Description: Excellent cartridge for the .50 Smith carbine. This style has a brass foil cartridge covered in paper and the folded flaps on the bottom. This one has been lightly lacquered. Measures: OAL 1.819" Reference: TT#74A Price: $125.00 |
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Y1066 .50 Smith Carbine Cartridge (Poultney's Patent #40,988 / December 15, 1863 / Paper & Foil) Description: Excellent cartridge for the .50 Smith carbine. This style has a brass foil cartridge covered in paper. Measures: OAL 1.778" Reference: TT#74A Price: $125.00 |
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Y1068 Patented .54 Hunt and Jennings Self Propelled "Rocket Ball" Cartridge (Patent#5,701 / August 10, 1848) Description: Here is a minty and hard to find cartridge. Normally the bases on these are swollen. As you can see, this one is excellent condition. This cartridge was patented by Walter Hunt in 1848. The powder is encapsulated behind the cork on the base. This variant doesn't have the patent date on the side and there are a few different length varieties that were produced. Measures: D .557" L .972" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 1045/1046 Price: $395.00 |
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Y1074 .58 Tinned Morse Cartridge (Type1) Description: Here is a very nice type 1 Morse cartridge. These are thought to have been manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal starting in 1860. This one still has the rubber gasket in the base. As you can see, this example still has the majority of the tin plating. Measures: OAL 2.243" CL 1.513" Reference: Hoyem Vol. II pg. 16 Price: $875.00 |
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Y1073 .54 Tinned Morse Cartridge (Type 1) Description: Here is another rare Morse cartridge. This is a cast bronze case that has been plated. This is the .54 style with the rubber gasket firmly holding the percussion cap on. Measures: OAL 1.911" CL 1.435" Reference: Hoyem Vol. II pg. 16 Price: $795.00 |
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Z2059 "30-06 We Have Seen" (List Sent in by Members) (Soft cover by Gerald F. Marcello) Description: This is a privately published softback book containing a large list (43 Pages) of 30-06 headstamps that were found via members of the International Ammunition Association. There is a much later hardback book out there on the market but this is an early work. Condition is used and a little musty. Price: $15.00 |
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Z2058 "Cartridge Headstamp Guide" by Henry P. White and Burton D. Munhall, Revised by R.T. Huntington and D.R. Dunn (Harback 1977) Description: Used book containing 261 pages of headstamp information and marking from around the globe. This book has a little foxing and is musty. Price: $30.00 |
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Z2057 African Rifles and Cartridges by John Taylor Description: This book contains 431 pages of information on large bore rifles and cartridges. This book is in used condition with foxing and is a little musty. Price: $30.00 |
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Z2060 "The Price of Liberty: The Public Debt of the American Revolution" by William G. Anderson 1983 Description: Excellent resource providing the history of the National Debt from 1775-1787. This book also covers state debts and how the debt was funded. This is an excellent reference work on early American Debt and Debt Certificates. Part two has an illustrated and annotated listing of all debt certificates known to be issued. Price: $160.00 |
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Z2051 M.V.M. Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Expert Marksmanship Medal by the Hayes Bros. Co. 1909-1912 Description: Here is a highly gilted marksmanship medal manufactured by the Hayes Bros. Co. for the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. This expert medal still retains the bars from 1909-1912 which is quite uncommon. Backmark: The Hayes Bros. Co. Measures: 3.25" x 2" Price: $75.00 |
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Z2050 23rd Annual Encampment of Sons of Veterans Delegate Badge Boston 1904 Description: Nice badge manufactured by J.K. Davison of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This delegate badge has a double metal with a yellow ribbon. This one is in great shape! Backmark: "J.K.DAVISON / PHILA." Measures: 1.5" x 3.25" Price: $50.00 |
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Z2049 WWI 28th PNG Pennsylvania Guard Victory Medal and Ribbons in Original Box Description: Nice original medal still wrapped up and in N.O.S. condition. This one still contains the original medal, ribbons, box, envelope, and wrapping paper. Box Measures Approximately 2" x 4" Price: $20.00 |
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Z2032 G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic Souvenir from the 38th National Encampment in Boston (August 15, 1904) Description: Nice souvenir from the 38th National G.A.R. Encampment in Boston Massachusetts in 1904. Backmark: Schwaabs & Co, Milwaukee Measures: 2.25" x 1.63" Price: $35.00 |
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Z2031 G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic Souvenir from the 38th National Encampment in Boston (August 15, 1904) Description: Nice souvenir from the 38th National Encampment in Boston, Massachusetts. This example has a working pin on the back for the attachment device. There is a small white metal "star" device attached to the face. Backmark: Schwaabs & Co, Milwaukee Measures: 2.5" x 1.25" Price: $85.00 |
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Z2019 Indian War Era Militia Waist Belt Plate (F) Circa 1875 Description: Here is militia style waist belt plate with a silver-nickel "F" attached to the face. This style is pictured in the buckle book listed below. This particular example has wider tongue and a single attachment hole on the top and bottom for the letter. Measures: 55mm x 73mm Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate No. 824 variant Price: $95.00 |
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Z2071 Confederate 12lb. Sideloader with Lead Plug Description: Here is a decent Confederate 12lb. sideloader shell with the lead plug. This one exhibits moderate pitting throughout. There is one area on the side that has a moderate to deep pitted area that has been stabilized. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Virginia Price: $350.00 |
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Z2068 Model 1861 .58 Cartridge Box by L.S. Baker of New York with an SNY Boxplate Description: Here is a Model 1861 cartridge box with an original SNY boxplate. This particular box was made by L.S Baker of New York. The leather is still pliable and there is light crazing throughout. The interior tool pouch flap has the most crazing as can be seen in the photos. One of the jappaned tin roller buckles is detached but it is still on the inside of the box. Both tins are original to the cartridge box and are slightly rusted. O'Donnell & Campbell state that this particular die pattern SNY boxplate is of the type purchased by the State of New York during 1864-1865 and "issued almost entirely to the local militia after the government ordered New York to stop outfitting its volunteers for Federal Service." I have included pictures of the buckle at the bottom of the item page. Measures: 7.25" x 1.75" x 5.5" Plate measures: 54 mm x 86 mm Plate Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate 550 Price: $895.00 |
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Z2037 Confederate 12lb. Sideloader with Iron Plug Description: Nice shell that has been cleaned and coated. There is still remnants of the paper time fuse inside of the fuse adaptor. This example has the rarer iron sideloader plug. Interestingly this is a spherical shell and not case-shot based on the weight. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Richmond Area Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 42 Price: $395.00 |
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Z2070 Model 1864 Type II, Pattern of 1864 Cartridge Box for .58 Elongated Ball Cartridges Description: Here is a decent and lightly used or non issued cartridge box. The outer cover has a crisp US stamp on the middle of the face. The inner lid has very little crazing and is marked with the sub inspector mark of E. Sniffen and an R. Nece Philadelphia stamp. As you can see, this cartridge box has tight stitching, and very little crazing throughout. There is an old inventory number written on the inside of the exterior flap. Measures: 7.25" x 1.75" x 5.5" Price: $450.00 |
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Z2043 Maine State Seal Coat Button Description: Decent button with a push to the face and a slight push to the back. Backmark: "STEELE & JOHNSON ***" rmdc Measures: 22.05 mm Reference: Albert's ME1, Tice ME200.C.1. Price: $50.00 |
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Z2042 Maryland State Seal Coat Button Description: Nice Maryland state seal coat button with the extra quality backmark and floral pattern. Backmark: "EXTRA / (floral graphic) QUALITY (floral graphic)" dm, between two rings of elongated shaped dots Measures: 22.25 mm Reference: Albert's MD 11, Tice MD200.B.3. Price: $250.00 |
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Z2041 Confederate South Carolina State Seal Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted button with silver gilt on the back. These were manufactured by Steele & Johnson around 1860. Backmark: "W.G.MINTZER. /PHILd..) dm with an inner rings of dots and a solid outer ring. Measures: 22.29 mm Reference: Albert's SC11, Tice SC244.A.3 Price: $195.00 |
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Z2040 Federal Eagle "C" Cavalry Coat Button Description: Excavated Cavalry coat button. This one is missing the shank and there is a small hole on the back. Backmark: "*GODDARD & BRO* EXTRA" dm Measures: 20.52 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's CV1, Tice CV215.A.11 Price: $55.00 |
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Z2039 Empty Envelope Addressed to D.C. Sage of Middletown, Connecticut Description: White envelope with a war time 3 cent stamp. This one was sent from New York in August of 1863 to D.C. Sage. DeWitt Clinton Sage was the owner of D.C. Sage & Company and D.C. Sage Ammunition Works Measures: 3" x 5.5" Price: $20.00 |
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Z2038 Empty Envelope Addressed to D.C. Sage of Middletown, Connecticut Description: Yellow envelope with a war time 3 cent stamp. This one was sent from New York in June of 1863 to D.C. Sage. DeWitt Clinton Sage was the owner of D.C. Sage & Company and D.C. Sage Ammunition Works Measures: 3" x 5.5" Price: $20.00 |
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Y1058 Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed .50/70 Cartridge Description: Nice Benet primed cartridge for the .50/70 Rifled Musket. Measures: OAL 2.261" CL 1.768" Price: $50.00 |
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Y1056 Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed .50/70 Cartridge Description: Nice Benet primed cartridge for the .50/70 Rifled Musket. Measures: OAL 2.283" CL 1.767" Price: $45.00 |
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Y1055 .56/52 Spencer Carbine Cartridge by Ethan Allen Description: Scarce .56/52 cartridge produced by Ethan Allen. This variant has machined grooves. Measures: OAL 1.655" CL .951" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1054 .56/52 Spencer Carbine Cartridge by Ethan Allen Description: Scarce .56/52 cartridge produced by Ethan Allen. This variant has machined grooves. Measures: OAL 1.644" CL .949" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1053 Full Box of 10 .56/50 Spencer Carbine Blank Rounds (Frankford Arsenal 1870) Description: Nice complete box with the original label and pull string. Measures: 3" x 1 1/8" x 1" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $75.00 |
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Y1052 .45 Cylindrical Whitworth Bullet Description: Nice dropped Whitworth bullet. This one has a very slight push near the bottom edge in one spot. Measures: D .447 L 1.403 C .261 Cavity: Conical Reference: TT#65 Recovered: Unknown Price: $225.00 |
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Y1050 Excavated .44 Henry Rifle Cartridge (Headstamped "H") Description: This cartridge is in excavated condition. It does have the "H" headstamp which was originally the headstamp of the New Haven Arms Company. This one has a hairline crack but is stable. Measures: OAL 1.340" CL .822" Reference: TT#60 Recovered: Goldsboro, North Carolina Price: $35.00 |
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Y1049 .56/46 for Spencer Sporting Rifle and Light Carbine Headstamped "C.D.L" Impressed (Charles D. Leet/RFP 1860-1866) Description: Nice cartridge with a short neck. Measures: OAL 1.631" CL .939" Reference: Barber Pg. 5 Price: $85.00 |
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Y1048 .56/46 for Spencer Sporting Rifle and Light Carbine Headstamped "F.V.V&CO." Impressed (Fitch Van Vechten / RFP 1864-1865) Description: Nice cartridge by a scarce maker. Measures: OAL 1.615" CL .933" Reference: Barber Pg. 28 Price: $85.00 |
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Y1047 .69 Mexican Rifle Musket Cartridge, .69 French Triangle Cavity Cartridge Description: Here is a very scarce cartridge and is the actual example photographed in Hoyem's reference book. This is a French .69 triangle cavity bullet wrapped in a gray-green paper. These were originally thought to be Mexican musket cartridges but are indeed French. France was involved with Mexico during the 1860's so it is no surprise to find the bullets throughout Southern Civil War sites. Measures: OAL 2.419" D .710 Reference: Hoyem Vol. 1 Pg. 36 (Actual Example Photographed) Price: $750.00 |
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Y1045 St. Louis Arsenal Packet of 6 .36 Colt Navy Cartridges Description: Here is a very scarce packet containing 6 .36 Colt Navy cartridges. This small packet was produced at the St. Louis Arsenal and is in great shape. You will see hundreds of Colt packets before you see another one of these. I have included a picture of what the cartridges look like as well as the bullet on the bottom of the item's page. Measures: 1.866" x 1.155" x .808" Reference: Percussion Ammunition Packets by Malloy, Thomas, and White Pg. 70 Price: $695.00 |
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Z2052 Excavated Infantry Bugle Insignia, Regulation 1858 Description: Here is a complete excavated Infantry bugle. This one still retains one of the loops on the reverse although one side of the loop has detached from the solder. This one was recovered by Ron Stonelake and the back is marked A-372-WID-SNY-R.R. Measures: 2" x 3.5" Recovered: Antietam (I can't decipher the code) Price: $165.00 |
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Y1029 Sectioned U.M.C. SH .45-70 Multi-Ball Cartridge by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company Description: Excellent sectioned "SH" solid head multi-ball cartridge by UMC. The casing is perfectly sectioned with three balls remaining. There is one exterior crimp around the cartridge. Measures: OAL 2.312" CL 2.104" Price: $30.00 |
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Y1032 W.R.A.Co. .50-110 Express Cartridge with Copper Tube Marked "X" Manufactured by Winchester Description: Nice cartridge produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This one is for the .50-100 Express and still has the copper tube in the nose marked "X". Measures: OAL 2.790" CL 2.417" Price: $45.00 |
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Y1037 .35-30 Maynard Carbine Cartridge with Brass Rivet Description: Nice cartridge for your .35 Maynard Carbine. This version has the lightly soldered disc affixed to the base with a rivet. There is a crack on one side of the casing. Measures: OAL 2.131" CL 1.545" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1036 .35-30 Maynard Carbine Cartridge with Brass Rivet Description: Nice cartridge for your .35 Maynard Carbine. This version has the lightly soldered disc affixed to the base with a rivet. Measures: OAL 2.123" CL 1.557" Price: $125.00 |
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Y896 7mm Gourdin Sarbacane Cartridge "Disc Primed" Description: Nice example of a rarely offered cartridge. These were used in the early cane guns and were patented in France. The Sarbacane is a walking stick and a blow gun. One would blow on one end sliding the pin forward igniting the cartridge. This particular style of cartridge has the early disc primer on the base. Measures: OAL .894" Price: $195.00 |
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Z2033 Virginia State Seal Coat Button Description: Very nice Virginia state seal coat button with the stand up shank intact. This one has an early rmdc backmark. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MFG. CO. / (star) WATERBURY. (star)" rmdc Measures: 22.44 mm Reference: Albert's VA13, Tice VA222A7 variant Price: $225.00 |
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Y1028 .52 Sharps Linen Cartridge for the Sharps Carbine Description: Sharps linen cartridge for the .52 Sharps Carbine. The base is broken out of this example and the powder has been emptied out. The linen tube is filled with cotton to retain the shape. Measures: OAL 2.031" Reference: TT#113A Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $50.00 |
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Y874 7mm Sarbacane "Ball" Cartridge with Inverted Primer Description: Nice example of a rarely offered cartridge. These were used in the early cane guns and were patented in France in the mid 1870's. The Sarbacane is a walking stick and a blow gun. One would blow on one end sliding the pin forward igniting the cartridge. Measures: OAL 1.079" Reference: Logan Pg. 43 Price: $85.00 |
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Y890 7mm Sarbacane "Shot" Cartridge with Inverted Primer Description: Nice example of a rarely offered cartridge. These were used in the early cane guns and were patented in France in the mid 1870's. The Sarbacane is a walking stick and a blow gun. One would blow on one end sliding the pin forward igniting the cartridge. Measures: OAL 1.157" Reference: Logan Pg. 43 Price: $85.00 |
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Z2030 Confederate Army Officer's Button Description: Very attractive button with gilt, clear backmark, and a stand up shank intact. Backmark: "EXTRA RICH / (dot) TREBLE GILT (dot)" dm outer ring of dots with an inner solid ring Measures: 24.22 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CS5A3, Tice CS205A5 Price: $225.00 |
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Z2029 Confederate Army General Service button, "CSA" Button Description: Nice non excavated Confederate general service button. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "SUPERIOR QUALITY / (dot)" dm, outer ring of dots, inner solid ring Measures: 22.78 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's CS81A1, TiceCSG203A3. Price: $195.00 |
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Z2027 Excavated Civil War Tourniquet with Iron Teeth Marked Tiemann Description: Here is a very nice excavated tourniquet with iron teeth. The middle bar and teeth have rusted away leaving only the frame. This particular example is marked Tiemann on one side. On the other side there is an old accession number. This is one of many items from a small Fredericksburg collection that were liquidated at the Fredericksburg show this year. Measures: 1.162" x 1.428" Recovered: Virginia Price: $95.00 |
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Z2016 G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic Souvenir from the 38th National Encampment in Boston (August 15, 1904) Description: Here is a gilted brass souvenir from the 38th National G.A.R. encampment that was held in Boston on August 15, 1904. This souvenir was manufactured by Schwabb S&S Co. out of Milwaukee. This one still has the US flag emblem glued to the face. Measures: 1.5" x 2.25" Price: $30.00 |
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Z2015 Early Patriotic Button Description: Nice early patriotic button with gilt in all of the right places. This style has "United States of America" across the top. There is a small ribbon over the eagle which reads "E Pluribus Unum." Backmark: "DOUBLE / GILT" dm Measures: 13.22 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's UU 132 Variant Price: $50.00 |
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Z2014 Early Patriotic Button Description: Nice early patriotic button with gilt in all of the right places. This style has "United States of America" across the top. There is a small ribbon over the eagle which reads "E Pluribus Unum." It appears this is the example with the missing E in E Pluribus. The shanks is slightly tweaked on this example. Backmark: "R.R&Co.*.*.*." rm over what appears to be a treble gilt backmark. Measures: 13.44 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's UU 132 A. Price: $45.00 |
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Z2013 Model 1881 Enlistedman's Infantry Dress Helmet Eagle Plate Description: Here is a one-piece eagle hat plate plate for Enlistedmen. This piece still retains the original shape of a dress helmet as well as the three attachment loops on the reverse. The nickel-silver company "C" is missing from the face but the faint outline is still there. The only issue this plate has is the tips of the arrows are missing. Measures: 4" x 4.5" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $50.00 |
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Z2012 Early Patriotic Button Description: Nice early patriotic button with gilt in all of the right places. This style has "United States of America" across the top. There is a small ribbon over the eagle which reads "E Pluribus Unum." Backmark: "*.*.*.*.*.*.*." rm over Orange Colour dm Measures: 13.40 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's UU 132 Variant Price: $50.00 |
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Z2010 Excavated Model 1872 Infantry Shako Eagle Plate Description: Here is a very nice excavated 1872 shako eagle plate in excavated condition. This one still retains both of the attachment pins on the reverse. There are two small breaks in the insignia near the eagle's beak and across the top ribbon. There is a larger size eagle plate of this pattern that was used on the M1872 Cavalry helmets. Measures: 1.5" x 1.75" Recovered: Unknown Price: $75.00 |
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Z2009 71st New York National Guard Shako Hat Plate Description: Here is a nicely gilted shako hat plate for the 71st New York National Guard. This plate still retains it's original curvature and the numbers affixed to the face. There are two original attachment loops soldered onto the back, while two others are missing. Measures: 3.5" x 4" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $85.00 |
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Z2007 Militia Shoulder Belt Plate for the Second Regiment or Company (Circa 1875-1890) Description: Very nice militia style shoulder belt plate with a "2" affixed to the front. This one still retains all three keepers and the attachment pin on the back. The attachment pin is intact although it is slightly bent. Backmark: None Measures: 58 mm x 84 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate No. 791 (No. 2) Price: $75.00 |
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Z2008 Federal "SNY" State of New York Militia Waist Belt Plate Description: Here is an SNY buckle that was recovered off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C.. To my knowledge, this style of plate with the iron wire hooks has only been excavated from this particular wreck. Some call the wreck the Governor and others the Suwanee. I believe the actual name has been confirmed in recent years but I haven't researched it. This plate is missing the light sheet brass skin on the face as most of them are. The lead plate is slightly wavy but it is from a confirmed wreck. Cool history! Measures: 56 mm x 87 mm Recovered: Off the coast of Myrtle Beach Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate 535 Price: $225.00 |
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Z2017 Complete Full and Intact Box of 50 Eley-Kynoch 16 Gauge Pinfire Shotshell Cartridges (No. 6 Shot) Description: Here is a complete, full, and correct box of (50) 16 gauge pinfire shotshells. These were produced by Eley-Kynoch in their Birmingham factory and are manufactured for use in black powder shotguns. The headstamp on these particular shells dates this box from the late 1920's -1961. If you have a 16 gauge pinfire shotgun, this would look great sitting next to it. Measures: 8.75" x 4.25" x 3.25" Shell Headstamp: ELEY-KYNOCH / 16 (ICI) 16 Price: $695.00 |
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Z2006 Non Excavated US/CS 12lb. 4.52" Spherical Shell Description: Here is a very nice 4.52" spherical shell that would employ a wooden time fuse adapter. This one is in excellent shape with a clear mold seam. No upgrades needed! Measures: 4.52" in diameter Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War (1993) Edition Pg. 30 Price: $325.00 |
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Z2005 Federal "SNY" State of New York Militia Waist Belt Plate (Repaired) Description: Nice plate with a chocolate patina on the face. This one retains the lead solder on the reverse and has both studs and the hook. As you can see from the back, this plate has has some minor repairs/stabilization to the left and right edges. There are also two lead stabilization points at the 12 and 6 O'clock positions on the reverse. This plate retains it's overall slight curve. Measures: 55 mm x 87 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Plate 545 Price: $495.00 |
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Z1989 Confederate "High Lip" Bormann Time Fuse Description: Excavated fuse that was extracted from a shell. There are vise grip markings on four sides but the fuse retains it's overall shape. It is unpunched and the 1,2 and 5 are legible. 2 and three are somewhat legible. Measures: .539" x 1.636" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuse Pg. 23 Price: $95.00 HOLD |
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Z1988 Schenkl Percussion Fuse with Patent Information Description: Nice excavated Schenkl fuse. This one is obviously out of an exploded shell. The screw has been removed allowing the slider to move. The anvil cap is frozen in place and the patent information is readable. Measures: OAL 2.625" Head Diameter: 1.279" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 98-99 Price: $85.00 |
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Z1985 Early War Parrott Time Fuse Adapter without Flange Description: Nice excavated specimen with clean threads. This example has one small period dent on the top edge. Measures: OAL 1.422" Diameter: 1.134" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 76 Price: $35.00 |
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Z1984 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Spherical Shells Description: Nice excavated fuse still caked in dirt. This one has remains of the paper time fuse adapter on the inside. Measures: OAL 1.429" Head Diameter: 1.258" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 38-39 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1982 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Rifled Projectiles Description: Nice fuse with clean threads and partial paper time fuse remnants on the inside. Measures: OAL 1.893" Head Diameter: 1.284" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 40-41 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1981 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Rifled Projectiles Description: Nice fuse with a great patina and clean threads. Measures: OAL 1.895" Head Diameter: 1.283" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 40-41 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1980 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Spherical Shells Description: Nice excavated example with a partial paper time fuse inside. This is the stepped version. Measures: OAL 1.438" Head Diameter 1.241" Recovered: Unknown Price: $55.00 |
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Z1979 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Spherical Shells Description: Nice excavated example with a partial paper time fuse still in the hole. Measures: OAL 1.318" Head Diameter: 1.231" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 38-39 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1978 Federal Hotchkiss Time Fuse Adapter Description: Nice excavated adapter with clean threads. There are a couple of small period dents on the nose from use. Measures: OAL 1.946" Head Diameter: 1.138" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 87-88 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1977 Confederate Copper Time Fuse Adapter for Spherical Shells Description: Here is a nice Confederate adapter for use in spherical shells like a 12 or 24lber. This one still has remains of the paper time fuse in the center top hole. Measures: OAL 1.376" Head Diameter: 1.221" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Jones Fuses Pg. 38-39 Price: $55.00 |
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Y1003 Scarce .58 Rimfire Cartridge by Fitch, Van Vechten & Co. Description: Excellent .58 cartridge for the .58 conversion muskets. This one has a clear headstamp and is an excellent example. Headstamp: "F.V.V&Co." Measures: OAL 1.693" CL 1.216" Reference: Barber Pg. 28 Price: $325.00 Sale Pending! |
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Z1960 English "Pulp Bag" of Percussion Caps Description: Scarce "pulp" bag of percussion caps. These small tubes are made of pulp paper and were to contain 15 percussion caps. The top is twisted and stuffed shut. Measures: 2" in length Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $65.00 Sale Pending! |
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Z1917 Civil War Era Brigadier-General Shoulder Strap Description: Nice shoulder strap for a Brigadier-General. This one is on a dark blue background. The embroidered edge is made of dead and bright bullion. It is surrounded by jaceron wire on the inside and out. The star is made of dead bullion. There is some period writing on the back with what appears to be iron gull ink. Measures: 1 5/8" x 4" Price: $450.00 |
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Z1915 Knights Templar Past Commander Shoulder Boards/Straps Description: Here is a very nice original set of Knights Templar past commander shoulder straps. These are bullion with an inner and outer jaceron strip. The middle has a silver bullion cross with rays displayed on a red background. These still have the attachment pin in place on the back although one of the pins is bent. Measures: 1.75" x 4.25" Price: $85.00 |
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Z1912 One-Piece Artillery Corps Coat Button (1814-1821) Description: Excavated button missing the stand up shank. The detail on the face and back are weak. Backmark: "TREBLE / GILT Measures: 20.14 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY 55 Price: $20.00 |
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Z1911 Federal Infantry "I" Overcoat Button Description: Nice non excavated example with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(dot) HORSTMAN (dot) BROs & (dot) ALLIEN / N.Y." Measures: 22.89 mm Reference: Albert's GI85/88, Tice GI215.A.42 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1910 Federal Infantry "I" Overcoat Button Description: Nice non excavated coat button with plenty of gilt. The backmark is crisp with a few darker spots around the edges. Backmark: "*R&W.ROBINSON* / EXTRA RICH" dm Measures: 23.21 mm Reference: Albert's GI85/88, Tice 215.A.58 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1905 WW1 Era US Navy Buckle (False Two-Piece) Description: Here is a nice WW1 era US Navy buckle. This example has the eagle looking up and to the right instead of the left. As you can see this is a false two piece buckle that would have had a catch mounted on the other side of the belt. Backmark: V-21-N Measures: 2" x 2.75" Price: $35.00 |
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Z1904 Gau Essen 1935-1936 W.H.W. Tinnie Description: Here is a nice tinnie made of aluminum. This example reads, "DANK DEM HELFER GAU ESSEN W.H.W 1935-36." The pin on the back is intact although bent. The aluminum planchet is slightly wavy on this example. Backmark: Blank Measures: 27.35 mm Price: $15.00 |
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Z1902 German WWII Female RADWJ Pin Description: Here is an early stamped steel women's National Labor Service pin. This one has the original pin and catch fastened to the back. Measures: 1.5" x 1.5" Price: $45.00 |
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Z1900 Pre WW1 First (1st) Artillery Insignia Description: Here is 1st Artillery hat insignia. This one is die struck brass that was filled with lead solder. It has a number "1" on the top and an "A" on the bottom. The attachment bar is slightly bent on this example. Measures: 1.75" x 2" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $25.00 |
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Z1899 Pre WW1 First (1st) Artillery Insignia Description: Here is 1st Artillery hat insignia. This one is die struck brass that was filled with lead solder. It has a number "1" on the top and an "A" on the bottom. The attachment bar is slightly bent on this example. Measures: 1.75" x 2" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $25.00 |
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Z1898 Massachusetts Volunteer Militia "MVM" Marksmanship Badge 1893 Description: Here is a very nice unissued MVM marksman badge from 1893. These were made to hold up to three different bullets with the years of competition. This one only has the bullet marked 1883. Backmark: Unmarked Measures: 1 1/4" in length Price: $35.00 |
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Z1879 Federate Eagle "I" Infantry Coat Button (1830's-1840's) Description: Nice copper faced button that is gilted with silver on the face. The silver is still bright and the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".SCOVILL. / WATERBURY" dm with two interior rings of dots. Measures: 19.34 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $40.00 |
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Z1878 Federal Eagle "I" Infantry Overcoat Button Description: Very nice large style button with plenty of gilt on the face. Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)" dm Measures: 23 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI82 to GI91, Tice GI215A9 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1950 Model 1870 Combination Tool for Springfield Rifles & Carbines Description: Nice original gun tool with factory finish. The arm is frozen on this example but would move if oiled. These were manufactured from left over 1863 gun tools. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 3.537" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $15.00 |
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Z1946 Original .58 Wooden Tompion (1855 Style) Description: Nice original wooden tompion. There is a small chip of wood missing from the base on one side. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 2.362" in length Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $40.00 |
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Z1945 Excavated J-Tool for Early Flintlock Muskets/Pistols Description: Nice excavated piece that has been cleaned and coated. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 3.75" Recovered: Unknown Price: $15.00 |
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Z1944 Model 1855 Mainspring Vise for Conversion Rifles/Flintlocks Description: Here is a scarce mainspring vise. This is similar to the M1855 but the spring bar is off center. These were for use on the early flintlock conversion muskets. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 3.25" in length Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $95.00 |
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Z1943 Excavated M1855 Band Spring and Tumbler Punch Description: Excavated band spring and tumbler punch. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 3.5" in length Recovered: Along Orange Turnpike, Wilderness, Va. Price: $15.00 |
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Z1934 Excavated Iron Knapsack Hook with Lead Cover Description: Nice example of an excavated knapsack hook. This one is iron with a lead top and is generally associated with Confederate troops. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 1.75" Recovered: Unknown Price: $10.00 |
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Z1933 Original .58 Wooden Tompion (1855 Style) Description: Nice original tompion. This one has an "X" or cross carved into the top. This comes from the collection of author and historian Dean Thomas. Measures: 2.75" in length Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $50.00 |
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Z1923 Excavated Late War German Heer Buckle by Rodo Description: Here is an excavated WWII steel "Heer" buckle by rodo. All parts are present and you can clearly see the maker's mark on this example. Backmark: RODO Measures: 49 mm x 64 mm Recovered: France Price: $50.00 |
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Y934 Lawrence Primer Tube for M1852, M1859, M1863 Sharps Rifles & Carbines Description: Here is a very nice primer tube for you Civil War Sharps Rifle or Carbine. This is a small brass tube that holds several percussion caps and a small wooden dowel. This device was used to feed percussion caps into the Lawrence Primer Mechanism. This would make a great addition to any firearms collection! Measures: 2" in length Price: $125.00 |
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Y930 Original Packet of Civil War Percussion Caps Description: Here is an original packet of 12 percussion caps as issued with the packets of 10 paper cartridges. This item is original and you can clearly see the green outline of percussion caps exhibiting verdigris. Measures: L 2.75" Price: $40.00 |
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Z1908 Full & Sealed Packet for Six Seamless Skin Cartridge by D. C. Sage of Middletown, Conn. Description: Here is a nice full and sealed packet of six .36 seamless skin cartridges for the Whitney Navy pistol. This has the Hotchkiss patent of February 11, 1862 on the face and was manufactured by D. C. Sage of Middletown, Conn. While this packet is full and original, it was coated with lacquer many years ago as it was common practice. The lacquer could be removed if desired but it is well protected and somewhat glossy. Measures: 1.5" x 2.75" x .5" Price: $425.00 |
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Y925 Federal .54 Merrill Carbine Paper Cartridge Description: Here is an excellent original cartridge produced for the .54 Merrill Carbine. Measures: L 1.73" Reference: TT#91 Price: $195.00 |
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Y917 .28 Wood's Patent Revolver Cartridge Description: Here is a scarce .28 S.W. Wood patented cartridge. While this is similar to a cupfire cartridge, the end is only slightly indented. This cartridge is based on the English patent No. 309. Some collectors referred to this round as a Moffat's patent for many years. This particular cartridge is meant to be struck on the side rather than inside of the cup. Measures: D .270" OAL .891" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 978 Price: $150.00 |
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Y865 Four Types of Fusnot/Loron Cartridges 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 11.2 mm (Patented 1854) Description: Here is a full set of variations of the Fusnot and/or Loron cartridges. It appears all of these were based off of the original 1854 patent. No. 1 & 3 have an internal straight wall cap. No. 2 & 4 have a primer cap pressed into the base and have writing on the side. Price: Click on photo to see priced cartridges. |
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Y913 Rare .36 Patent Revolver Cartridge for the Howe Patent Revolver (.36 Geraghty) Description: Here is a very rare cartridge for the Howe Patent revolver. Some call this a .36 Geraghty cartridge. The fulminate is located in the pin on the base. This style of cartridge is very similar to the W.W. Marston cartridge. Measures: D .379" OAL 1.338" Price: $1,500.00 |
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Y869 12 mm Perrin Cartridge with Brass Casing and Two-Piece Primer Description: Very nice cartridge with a two-piece primer manufactured out of copper. Measures: OAL 1.126" CL .659 Price: $35.00 |
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Y860 12 mm Perrin Inside Primed Cartridge Description: Here is a very nice 12 mm Perrin cartridge with a brass casing. This one has a wonderful headstamp on the base. Measures: OAL 1.003" CL .632" Headstamped: PERRIN / DT.E.S.C / PARIS Price: $35.00 |
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Y893 12 mm Raphael Cartridge Description: Scarce cartridge to find. This has a straight brass case with a brass primer. These were originally invented during the Civil War. There is no headstamp on this example. Measures: D .472" OAL .944" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 961 Price: $195.00 |
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Y920 No. 30 .28 Ellis & White Patent Cupfire Revolver Cartridge for the Plant Revolver Description: Excellent No. 30 cartridge produced by the American Metallic Ammunition Company. This is a post Civil War cartridge. Measures: D .303" OAL .938" Price: $20.00 |
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Y921 No. 30 .28 Ellis & White Patent Cupfire Revolver Cartridge for the Plant Revolver Description: Nice early .28 cupfire cartridge without a headstamp. Measures: D .297" OAL .951" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 979-980 Price: $15.00 |
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Y919 No. 30 .28 Ellis & White Patent Cupfire Revolver Cartridge for the Plant Revolver Description: Nice early .28 cupfire cartridge without a headstamp. Measures: D .301" OAL .928" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 979-980 Price: $15.00 |
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Y916 11 mm Chassepot Paper & Linen Blank Cartridge Description: Nice example of a blank cartridge for the Chassepot rifle. This one comes with a primer. Measures: OAL 1.800" Price: $45.00 |
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Y918 11 mm Chassepot Cartridge (Two-Piece Paper) Description: 11 mm Chassepot cartridge constructed out of two pieces of paper. This example does have a few repairs near the tail and is priced accordingly. Measures: OAL 2.719" Price: $40.00 |
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Y902 Sectioned 12 mm Pinfire Cartridge Description: Nice sectioned example showing the internal components. The bullet on this particular example has a small open cavity. Measures: OAL .959" Price: $30.00 |
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Y891 12 mm Pinfire Shotshell Manufactured by Braun & Bloem of Dusseldorf Germany Description: Nice brass cased pinfire shell with a pasteboard cover on top. Measures: OAL .552" Headstamped: BB over 12. Price: $20.00 |
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Y912 9 mm Pinfire Shot Shell Manufactured in Hertenberg, Austria Description: Nice 9 mm pinfire shot shell. This one has an orange paper top and a tan wad crimped into the nose. Measures: OAL 1.119" CL .584" Headstamped: Impressed "9" over Starburst with KC Price: $20.00 |
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Y904 9 mm Pinfire Shot Cartridge Description: Nice 9mm pinfire shot cartridge that is necked. This one has a tan pressed paper wad on the top. Measures: OAL .981" Headstamped: Impressed "9" Price: $20.00 |
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Y892 7 mm Pinfire Shot Cartridge Produced by Braun & Bloem of Dusseldorf Germany Description: Nice shot cartridge for the 7 mm pinfire revolver. This one has a pressed paper top crimped over on the edge. Measures: OAL .869" Headstamped: BB over 7 Price: $20.00 |
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Y903 7 mm Pinfire Cartridge Manufactured in Hertenberger Austria Description: Nice 7 mm pinfire with a crisp headstamp. Measures: OAL .840" CL .575" Headstamped: H inside of starburst Price: $25.00 |
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Y908 5 mm Pinfire Cartridge Produced by Eley of London Description: Here is a very nice 5 mm pinfire cartridge. This one is very small and it's hard to read the headstamp. Measures: OAL .621" Headstamped: Eley over 5 M Price: $20.00 |
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Y910 5 mm Pinfire Shot Cartridge Description: Nice small 5 mm pinfire shot cartridge. This one has a pressed paper top that is crimped over on the edge. Measures: OAL .425" Headstamped: Raised Acorn Price: $15.00 |
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Y859 .50 Benet Primed Remington Army Pistol Cartridge (Long Shot Variant) Description: Here is a very nice .50 shot cartridge with an extremely long wooden sabot. Measures: OAL 1.905" CL .877" Price: $65.00 |
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Y866 .50 Martin Primed Cartridge for the .50 Remington Army Pistol (Frankford Arsenal) Description: Here is a very nice Martin primed cartridge produced at the Frankford Arsenal. This variation with the necked cartridge is meant for the .50 Army revolver. Measures: OAL 1.256" CL .900 Price: $95.00 |
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Y862 .50 Benet Primed Cartridge for the .50 Remington Army Pistol (Frankford Arsenal) Description: Excellent necked cartridge for the .50 Remington Army pistol. Measures: OAL 1.239" CL .869 Price: $30.00 |
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Y905 .50 Berdan Primed Shot Cartridge for the 1876 Remington Navy Pistol (UMC) Union Metallic Cartridge Company Description: Very nice Berdan primed cartridge by UMC. This one has a wooden sabot filled with shot. Some people refer to these as forager rounds. Measures: OAL 1.369" CL .892" Price: $30.00 |
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Y870 .50 Benet Primed Cartridge for the 1876 Remington Navy Pistol Description: This is a very nice example for the Navy pistol. Please note, this differs from the Army pistol as the cartridge isn't necked. Measures: OAL 1.244" CL .870" Price: $50.00 |
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Y898 .50 Berdan Primed Cartridge for the 1876 Remington Navy Pistol (UMC) Union Metallic Cartridge Company Description: Here is a very nice cartridge for the Remington Navy Pistol. This particular round is Berdan primed. Measures: OAL 1.275" CL .873" Price: $35.00 |
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Y911 .50 Remington Navy Pistol Cartridge Manufactured by Winchester Description: Nice early Winchester cartridge with the copper primer. This variant has the small font headstamp. There are two small dents in the casing. Measures: OAL 1.301" Headstamped: W.R.A.Co / 50-Pistol (Small Font) Price: $20.00 |
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Y885 .45 Internally Primed Frankford Arsenal .45 COLT/S&W Cartridges Description: These were produced for the Model 1873 Colt Army & 1875 Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. This was a very popular round and they are becoming harder and harder to find! These rounds are shorter than the earlier .45 Colt cartridges which made issuing ammunition a lot easier. Measures: OAL 1.436" CL 1.113" Price: $30.00 |
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Y871 .44 Martin Primed Colt Revolver Cartridge (Frankford Arsenal) Description: Here is a very nice example of a .44 Martin primed Colt cartridge. This type is a little taller than the .44 Martin primed cartridge for the Smith & Wesson. Measures: OAL 1.552" CL 1.068" Price: $45.00 |
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Y861 .44 Martin Primed Smith & Wesson Cartridge (Frankford Arsenal) Description: Here is a very nice Martin primed cartridge produced at the Frankford Arsenal. Measures: OAL 1.457" CL .906" Price: $45.00 |
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Y855 Internally Primed 7mm Karcher Cartridge (1880's) Description: Excellent cartridge with the internal primer crimped into the base. This style of cartridge was widely used in cane guns. Measures: OAL .622" CL .400 Headstamped: KARCHER / Bte.S.G.D.G Price: $35.00 |
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Z1897 Confederate Infantry Roman "I" Coat Button Description: Stunning button with an even overall patina and original stand up shank intact. Backmark: Blank Depressed Channel Measures: 22.32 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's CS182, Tice CSI243 Variant Price: $225.00 |
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Z1895 Civil War Corps Badges and Other Related Awards, Badges, Medals of the Period by Stanley Phillips Description: Hard to find early reference book on corps badges, awards, etc. This example is in excellent condition! Price: $250.00 |
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Z1893 Scarce Confederate Infantry Coat Button by William Bird of London Description: Here is a very scarce stippled old English "I" coat button. Tice states that these are the rarest of all British-made Confederate letter buttons. There are two others out there on the internet that I could find and this one is priced much lower than the other examples. Backmark: Blank with three rings Measures: 22 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice CS1218.A.3., Albert's CS178 Price: $1495.00 |
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Y854 Full Box of .50 Gallager Carbine Cartridges (Paper & Foil) Manufactured by B.C. English of Springfield Massachusetts Description: Here is a full box of 10 .50 Gallager Carbine cartridges and a packet of 12 percussion caps. This packet was produced by B.C. English of Springfield, Mass. who operated from 1863-1865. This particular box is scarce due to the fact that Gallager is misspelled "Gallagher." Dean Thomas notes that this particular box style is thought to have been from the initial order placed by Schuyler, Hartley, and Graham of New York. You will see a lot of these boxes with the patent date but very few of this particular style exist today. Measures Approximately 3" x 2.5" x 1.25" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 2 No. 426 Price: $595.00 |
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Z1888 Obsolete Mississippi Fifty Dollar Note (Faith Pledge Blue Face) Description: Nice 1862 issued Confederate note. I would rate this note in very good condition. Measures: 2.75" x 7.25 Price: $45.00 |
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Z1887 Obsolete Mississippi One Dollar Note (Cotton Pledge Blue Face) Description: Nice Confederate note that was issued on May 1, 2862. I would rate this note in very good condition. There are several pin holes throughout the note but the color and detail are crisp! Measures: 2.75" x 7.25" Price: $60.00 |
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Y834 .36 Tie-Ring Sharps Cartridge for the Sporting Rifle Description: Excellent and minty cartridge. This one has three bands for military use. This is an outstanding and minty cartridge! Measures: L 2.595" Reference: TT#107 Price: $450.00 |
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Z1885 Empty Allegheny Arsenal Fuse Pack for Eight Second Fuses Description: Empty paper pack that originally held five (Eight) second fuses. This one has a tear on one side but is still attached. Price: $10.00 |
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Z1884 Federal Model 1859 Bridle Bit with Both Bit Bosses Description: This one appears to be a bard find that is in decent shape. It has been cleaned and coated and missing the lower bar. Both US bit bosses are firmly attached to this example. Measures: 5.75" x 8.25" Recovered: Unknown Price: $185.00 |
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Z1883 Civil War Era Ginger Beer Bottle Description: Here is a nice bottle with little wear and no cracks or chips. These are often excavated from mid-19th century camps and house sites and come in a variety of different neck styles. Measures: 8.5" x 3" Recovered: Unknown Price: $25.00 |
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Z1881 Federal 3" Type II Hotchkiss Shell Description: Nice excavated Type II Hotchkiss shell with three flame grooves. The fuse is intact and this shell has been fired as you can see the rifling on the lead sabot. This one comes with an old handmade stand and tag. It is important to note that brass fused shells were not employed during the battle of Antietam. However, there were plenty of troops in the area for the remaining portion of the war. Recovered: Sharpsburg, Maryland (Antietam) Price: $250.00 |
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Y832 .69 Pistol Ball / Hall Carbine Cartridge (Red/White String) Description: Minty cartridge without damage. These are thought to have been pistol, or Hall Carbine cartridge. Measures: L 1.734" Price: $195.00 |
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Y816 No. .46 Rimfire for .44 Remington Carbine (Headstamped C.T.M. / CO.) Crittenden & Tibbals Manufacturing Company 1864-1866 Description: Excellent cartridge known as the No. 46 for the .44 Remington carbine. Measures: OAL 1.830 CL 1.105" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 2 No. 619 Price: $50.00 |
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Y814 Wooden Box Containing (18) .50-45 Benet Primed Cadet/Carbine Cartridges Description: Here is something you don't see everyday. This is an original wooden block packet containing 18 .50-45 Benet primed cartridges for the .50 carbine. This box has a removable top. There is an interior slot bored out for every cartridge. The top of the lid is bored out to accept the cartridge heads. This piece was originally packed with a string running around the edge covered by paper. To open the packet, one would pull on the string. This block is similar to those used in the Frazier's cartridge boxes but the top is not angled. The box is solid with a slight crack in the top section. This piece is unique and must have been made at an Arsenal. I haven't been able to find much about this packet either. A unique and rare piece! Measures: L 6 3/8" W 1 3/8" H 1 7/8" Price: $495.00 |
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Z1875 Excavated General Service Eagle Coat Button Description: Here is a very nice excavated general service eagle coat button with the scarce backmark of Steele/Johnson. The stand up shank is intact and the face is loaded with gilt! Backmark: "*STEELE* / JOHNSON Measures: 20.91 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $95.00 |
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Z1873 The Emilio Collection of Military Buttons 1911 Harback by Luis Feenollosa Emilio Description: Used edition but still in decent shape. Price: $75.00 |
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Z1871 One-Piece Low Convex Artillery Coat Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nice button with gilt highlighting the eagle. Backmark: "ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm between two pairs of rings Measures: 21.30 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D4 Price: $40.00 |
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Z1870 1933 Dietrich Eckart Rememberance Badge by Lauer of Nurnberg Description: Very rare pin commemorating the ten year anniversary of Dietrich Eckart's death. The front reads, "1923 Dietrich Eckart 1933 / Deutschland Erwache." The back reads Neumarkt I.D. OPF. Geburts-U. / Heimatstadt Dietrich Eckarts L.Chr Lauer Nurnberg. Measures: 37 mm Price: $250.00 |
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Z1866 Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Cuff Button Description: Nice button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "EXTRA / (star) QUALITY (star)" dm between two solid rings. Measures: 14.58 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $10.00 |
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Z1865 Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Overcoat Button Description: Nice non excavated button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) " dm Measures: 22.73 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91, Tice GI206 and GI215 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1863 One-Piece Convex Norwich University Cuff Button Description: Here is a very nice heavily gilt cuff button used by cadets at Norwich University in Vermont. This one has the stand up shank and is loaded with gilt! Backmark: Three solid raised rings. Measures: 14.25 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's SU287, Tice VTS250 AS. 1. variant Price: $40.00 |
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Z1862 One-Piece Convex Norwich University Coat Button Description: Nice Norwich University coat size button. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm Measures: 18.96 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: AlbertSU287, Tice VTS250A1 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1861 National Guard of Pennsylvania Marksman's Badge Description: This is the disc portion for a marksman's badge. This style was used from the 1890's through the first decade of the 20th century. Measures: 30 mm Price: $15.00 |
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Z1860 Silvered Two-Piece Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Coat Button 1830's-1840's Description: Nice silvered eagle button with some wear on the high spots. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "TREBLE PLATED ***" dm Measures: 19.56 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI82, Tice GI206E1 Price: $45.00 |
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Z1858 One-Piece Navy Coat Button with Impressed Design Description: This is the impressed style. The eagle is facing left and has a shield with an anchor on the right. This one is missing the shank and is similar to Albert's NA32. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.77 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's NA32 variant Price: $95.00 |
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Z1857 WWII German Iron Cross Second Class 1939 Description: Here is a nice EK2 with original ribbon. This one has a little tarnish on the silver. The ring isn't marked. Measures: 1.75" x 4.75" Price: $125.00 |
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Z1855 WWII German Second Class War Merit Cross with Swords (108 Arno Wallpach of Salzburg) Description: Here is a nice second class merit cross with swords. The one does have some oxidation on it but should clean up nicely. Manufacturer Mark: 108 Measures: 50 mm x 50 mm Price: $40.00 |
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Z1854 One-Piece Federal Eagle "I" Infantry Coat Button (1830's-1840's) Description: Nice one-piece button with a very crisp backmark. The shank is intact but slightly tweaked. Backmark: ".BEST./QUALITY" rm in script Measures: 18.68 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI79, GI200C2 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1853 Two-Piece Federal Eagle "I" Infantry Coat Button (1830's-1840's) Description: Here is a very nice Infantry coat button. This one has a stand up shank that is ever so slightly bent. This is a scarce backmark that isn't encountered that often. Backmark: "RICH / IMPERIAL." Measures: 19.84 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI82, Tice GIUNCL 14 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1852 One-Piece Low-Convex General Service Militia Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nicely silvered militia button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "*BEST PLATED.* / LONDON." rm between two solid rings Measures: 19.79 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI67 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1850 WWII German Second Class War Merit Cross without Swords (15 Friedrich Orth) Description: Here is a very nice second class war merit cross as manufactured by Freidrich Orth. This packet includes and original wrapped cross and ribbon. The ring is marked "15" on this example. This piece does show a little oxidation but is very nice! Manufacturer Mark: 15 Measures: 50 mm x 50 mm Price: $80.00 |
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Z1849 "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell Description: Here is a very nice book in lightly used condition. This is a must have for any buckle or accoutrement plate collector. Price: $45.00 |
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Z1848 History Written with Pick and Shovel by Calver & Bolton 1950 (Hardcover) Description: This is an excellent book published by the New York Historical Society that covers relics from the Revolutionary War through 1812. This book covers buttons, accoutrement plates, and misc. relics. This one has a sticker on the inside and is lightly used. Price: $80.00 |
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Z1847 History Written with Pick and Shovel by Calver & Bolton 1950 (Hardcover) Description: This is an excellent book published by the New York Historical Society that covers relics from the Revolutionary War through 1812. This book covers buttons, accoutrement plates, and misc. relics. This one has a sticker on the inside cover and is well used. Price: $65.00 |
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Z1845 Collecting Military Badges of the Third Reich by Michael F. Tucker Hardcover 1997 Edition Description: Nice used book with dust jacket. Dust jacket does show some scuffs and wear. This is a great book referencing materials, pins, catches, marks, etc. Price: $95.00 |
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Z1837 WWII German Commemorative Metal for the Annexation of Sudetenland October 1, 1938 Description: Nice WWII metal commemorating the occupation/annexation of Sudetenland. The face has two men standing on a podium. The reverse reads, "EIN VOLK EIN REICH EIN FUHRER 1. OKTOBER 1938 "One people, One Realm, One Leader. 1 October 1938." This one is missing the ribbon and is appoximately 1.25" in diameter. Price: $50.00 |
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Z1835 First Regiment Officer's Button, War of 1812 Description: Nice silvered non excavated 1st regiment officer's button. This one has a blank back and the stand up shank is intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.77 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI53R1 Price: $350.00 |
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Z1834 One-Piece Low Convex Artillery Coat Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nice button, loaded with gilt, stand up shank intact. Backmark: "ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm between two pairs of rings Measures: 19.75 mm Recovered: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D4 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1830 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button 1820's Description: Non excavated example that is missing the shank. Backmark: ".SILVER'D SURFACE. /WARRANTED" dm Measures: 22.30 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS27, Tice MS110 Uncl3 Price: $35.00 |
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Z1829 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button 1820's Description: Nice imported coat button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / LONDON / ********" dm Measures: 24.87 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, Tice MS036.A.4. Price: $65.00 |
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Z1826 One-Piece Regiment of Riflemen Button Description: Nice excavated button with the shank intact but bent. There is a slight bump on the top edge of the button. Backmark: "CRUMPTON PHILa" rm Measures: 20.35 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF13 Price: $120.00 |
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Z1824 Massachusetts National Guard Nine Years of Service Medal Description: Here is a very nice badge that still has the white ribbon attached. This particular badge was issued around WWI and would have been given to who served from the Spanish American War through WWI. Backmark: "2528" Measures: 1.5" x 3.25" Recovered: Unissued Price: $45.00 |
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Z1823 Massachusetts Volunteer Militia "MVM" Marksmanship Badge 1895 Description: Here is a very nice unissued MVM marksman badge from 1885. These were made to hold up to three different bullets with the years of competition. This one only has the bullet marked 1885. Backmark: SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW BOSTON 1087 Measures: 1 1/4" in length Recovered: Unissued Price: $40.00 |
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Z1820 Large Federal Diplomatic Coat Button Description: Nicely gilted diplomatic coat button with the Paris backmark. This variant is unlisted in Albert's button book. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "MEINVIELLE-SCHNEIDER / PARIS" dm between a solid inner ring and outer ring of dots. Measures: 28 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $250.00 |
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Z1818 Early One-Piece Vermont Militia Coat Button Description: Here is a scarce Vermont button with the Peasley backmark. This one was excavated long ago and has a crack and is missing the shank. Backmark: "A.M.PEASLEY. / **BOSTON* Measures: 22.88 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's VT2A1 Price: $295.00 |
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Z1817 1820's Jacksonian Cuff Button with Liberty / Union Description: Nice button with a scarcer backmark. This is a false three piece button. It is actually made of two pieces. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: ".FANCY. ORANGE COLOR" rm Measures: 13 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $120.00 |
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Z1816 Federate Eagle "I" Infantry Coat Button (1830's-1840's) Description: Nice copper faced button that is gilted with silver on the face. The silver has tarnished revealing the high points of the eagle. This one has the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".SCOVILL. / WATERBURY" dm with two interior rings of dots. Measures: 19 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI82, Tice GI206 Price: $40.00 |
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Z1814 One-Piece Convex Norwich University Cuff Button Description: Here is a very nice heavily gilt cuff button used by cadets at Norwich University in Vermont. This one has the stand up shank and is loaded with gilt! Backmark: Three solid raised rings. Measures: 14.38 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's SU287, Tice VTS250 AS. 1. variant Price: $40.00 |
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Z1813 WWII German Handworker Day Tinnie (Frankfurt 1935) Description: Nice original tinnie with the pin on the back. This one reads, "Reichs-Handwerker-Tag 1935 Frankurt." Measures: 21 mm x 45 mm Price: $30.00 |
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Z1809 WWII GERMAN 1939 Reichsparteitag Badge Tinnie by Hoffstatter Description: Nice badge by Hoffstatter with some oxidation on the face. Backmark: "M9/28 / HOFFSTATTER / BONN / RZM Measures: 42 mm Price: $25.00 |
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Z1808 WWII German Wir Helfen WHW Tinnie Description: Nice WHW pin missing part of the attachment pin. Measures: 27 mm x 36 mm Price: $15.00 |
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Z1807 WWII German 1936 May Day Tinnie by Wilhelm Schroder Description: Nice badge with the pin attachment on the back. Backmark: "WILH. SCHRODER & CO / LUDENSCHEID" Measures: 35 mm Price: $15.00 |
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Z1806 WWII German Labor Day Tinnie for Karlsbad 1929 Description: Nice metal tinnie for the Karlsbad 1929 Labor Day celebration. Backmark: "O J.RORNER / GABLONZ A/N." Measures: 25 mm x 25 mm Price: $25.00 |
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Z1805 WWII German NSV Stick Pin Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt Description: Nice pin with a slightly tweeked post. Backmark: RZM 78 Ges.Gesch. Measures: 2.5" in length Price: $25.00 |
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Z1804 WWII German District Meeting Tinnie for the Eger Sudtendeutsche Partiei (SdP) September 5 1937 Description: Nice lightweight metal pin with the original string. This one reads, "Bezirfstreffen Eger 5.Sept.37." SDP Measures: 30 mm x 50 mm Price: $30.00 |
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Z1803 WWII German Police Sleeve Eagle Description: Nice patch without any moth damage to the wool. This one features machine embroidered stitching with orange cotton over a gray wool base. Measures: 3.25" x 3.5" Price: $50.00 |
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Z1802 WWII German Ein Volk One People, One Nation, One Leader Tinnie/Pin Description: Lightly stamped metal pin with gold wash. This one reads, "Ein Volk - Ein Reich - Ein Fuhrer." Measures: 29 mm Reference: Cassidy & Alexander, Third Reich Tinnie Collecting Vol. 1 Pg. 234 Price: $10.00 |
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Z1801 WWII German Hitler Youth Tinnie / Action Youth (Sacrifice Pin) Description: Lightly stamped pin that reads, " Hitlerjugend-Tatjugend." Measures: 25 mm Reference: Cassidy & Alexander, Third Reich Tinnie Collecting Vol. 1 Pg.362 Price: $20.00 |
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Z1800 WWII German Hitler Youth Pin (Day of the 100,000 HJ Parade) Description: Nice stamped metal pin that still retains some of the silver wash. This piece reads, "Tag der Hunderttausand Aufmarsch d. HJ Gebiet 13 1.u.2.9.1934. Measures: 21 mm x 60 mm Reference: Cassidy & Alexander, Third Reich Tinnie Collecting Vol. 1 Pg. 370 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1795 Two Silver Ladder Badges ID'd to William B. Bessom Co. I 8th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Description: Here are two silver ladder badges belonging to William B. Bessom of Co. I, 8th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. The first badge reads, "Second Prize / Wm. B. Bessom / CO I / 8th Inf. MVM / 1886 / Feb. 26 86." The second badge reads, "2nd Prize / Wm B. Bessom / Co. I / 8th Regiment / CW / MVM." Both badges are hand engraved showing superb detail. According to the historical database there are two William B. Bessoms listed with similar regiments listed. I am assuming these are marksmanship badges for the MVM. Measures: Left 2" x 2.5" Right 1.5" x 2.5" Price: $695.00 |
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Z1797 WWII German Kreistag Tinnie 1939 Koln Description: Light stamped metal pin for the Koln Kreis Day in 1939. Measures: 31 mm x 45 mm Reference: Cassidy & Alexander, Third Reich Tinnie Collecting Vol. 1 Pg. 169 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1785 German VDA Pin for St. Vith Description: These pins were given to those for the National Association for Germans Abroad. Measures: 20 mm x 30 mm Reference: Cassidy & Alexander, Donation Badges, Pins & Pendants of the Third Reich Pg. 227 Price: $12.00 |
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Z1874 Excavated Carpet Bag Frame Description: Nice excavated carpet bag frame. It is still mostly intact. Pieces of these are often dug in camps but the entire frame is hard to find. This one still has the original key plate. Recovered: City Point, Richmond Price: $50.00 |
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Z1844 US Indian War Era Sharps Rifle/Carbine Combination Tool Description: Combination tool used on the Sharps conversions. This one has a broken screw tip. Measures: 3.25" in length Reference: Gun Tools Their History and Identification by Shaffer, Rutledge and Dorsey Pg. 91 Price: $10.00 |
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Z1867 Model 1855 Socket Bayonet for a .58 Rifled Musket Description: Barn condition M55 bayonet with partial leather scabbard remaining. This one is marked US and the blade and socket are rusted. The scabbard has seven rivets so it would be late war. Measures: 21" in Length Recovered: Unknown Price: $125.00 |
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Z1843 Remington Pistol, Carbine, and Rifle Combination Tool (Indian War Era) Description: These tools were issued to US troops and could be used in conjunction with Remington rifles, carbines, and pistols. This one still retains quite a bit of it's original finish. Measures: 3.75" Recovered: Surplus Socks Reference: Gun Tools Their History and Identification by Shaffer, Rutledge and Dorsey Pg. 90 Price: $25.00 |
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Z1796 WWII Veteran's Pin/Tinnie for WWI Soldiers (Fahnen-Uebergabe an die Krieger-Kameradschaft Hendorf am 20.8.1939) Description: This pin was given to veteran's of WWI in 1939. Measures: 1" x 2.5" Reference: Cassidy & Alexander, Third Reich Tinnie Collecting Vol. 1 Pg. 350 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1794 Container of Percussion Caps Recovered from the Blockade Runner "Minho" Description: Plastic container filled with percussion caps recovered from the blockade runner Minho. These percussion caps were imported from Britain but never made it to the Confederate troops. Recovered: Fort Moultrie / Sullivan's Island Price: $50.00 |
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Z1790 Federal 20lb Parrott Shell (Long Pattern) Description: Nice shell that has been cleaned and coated. This one is missing the fuse and is slightly rough around the fuse hole area. This one has writing that is incorrect and could be removed if desired. This is the 20lb. shell. Measures: 3.63" x 10.25" Recovered: Unknown Price: $275.00 |
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Y808 Excavated 12 mm Pinfire Cartridge (Published Example) Description: Nice published pinfire cartridge. This one has some issues and is headstamped "CD 12." This is the exact one published in Dean's book. Ex. Dean Thomas collection. Measures: D .450 L 1.10 Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No 958 Recovered: Unknown Price: $25.00 |
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Y807 Excavated 12 mm Pinfire Cartridge (Published Example) Description: Perfect excavated pinfire cartridge for the Lefaucheux revolver. This is the exact one published in Dean's book. Ex. Dean Thomas collection. Measures: D .441 L 1.05 Reference: RBTRV Vol. 3 No 957 Recovered: Unknown Price: $35.00 |
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Z1789 Federal Naval Watercap Fuse 1863 Description: Very nice fuse with a removable water cap. This came out of an old E.O.D. collection. Reference: Jones Fuses, Pg. 10 Price: $110.00 |
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Z1788 .44 Starr Revolver Bullet Mold Description: Here is a very nice Starr revolver mold in very good condition. The handle is nice and hasn't separated from the mold. The handle moves freely and the cavity is pristine. The brass housing in very nice and hasn't been beaten up too badly. Measures: 5.25" in Length Price: $325.00 |
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Z1786 Civil War Federal New York Depot Canteen Description: Nice canteen with the original cover that is tightly stitched around the edge. This one has some very small dents from service but retains it's overall shape. The pewter spout is out of round and this example is missing the chain and stopper. Price: $350.00 |
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Z1783 Hans Schemm Abzeichen Haltet einander die Treue Deutschland Pin Description: Hans Schemm was the founder of the National Socialist Teachers Federation in 1927. To read more about Hans Schemm Click Here! Measures: 38 mm Price: $25.00 |
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Z1777 WWII German DJ Leistungsabzeichen Marked M1/120 (Wilhem Deumer Ludenscheid) Description: Nice DJ proficiency badge in zinc. This one is marked M1/120 and was manfactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid. Backmark: RZM dm within two circles / M1/120 Measures: 48 mm x 23 mm Price: $95.00 |
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Z1776 WWII Silverplated German Infantry Assault Badge by "JFS" (Josef Feix & Sohne, Gablonz) Description: Here is a nice original badge with the crimped ball hinge and crimped flat steel catch. This is the IAB in silver. Unfortunately the main pin has broken off of the back and the piece is ever so slightly curved. crimped ball hinge and crimped flat steel catch Backmark: JFS rm within a square Measures: 62 mm x 48 mm Price: $110.00 |
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Z1772 Federal 32lb. Spherical Shell with Wooden Fuse Adaptor Description: Nice shell with a partially visible mold seam. This one is somewhat smooth on one side and a little rough on the other. Measures: 6.25" in diameter Recovered: Richmond Area Reference: Bell Heavy Ordnance Pg. 49-50 Price: $250.00 |
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Z1771 Confederate 3" Long-Sabot Bourreleted Read Common Shell Description: Scarce shell recovered at the August Arsenal site. This one has the thinner rings, and a high base sabot. The metal has several small casting air bubbles throughout. This one employed a wooden time fuse adaptor which is now missing. There are still remnants of string below the lower bourrelet and the sabot. Recovered: Augusta Arsenal, Georgia Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 264 Price: $495.00 |
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Z1764 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Button (Reshanked) Description: Nice excavated button without any chips on the edge. This one has been reshanked but the detail is great! Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.13 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI41B Price: $125.00 |
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Y777 Rare Full Packet of .56/60 Spencer Cartridges for the M1865 Spencer Carbine (Joseph Goldmark) Description: Here is a scarce packet of ammunition. This paper packet contains six sleeves of seven cartridges for the Model 1865 Spencer Carbine. These packets are scarce because the sleeves and packets are wrapped in paper unlike the pasteboard boxes used by Goldmark's competitors. This packet does have some holes around the edges which is quite common for Goldmark packets. There is a tear on the back which can be opened revealing the internal paper sleeves. This box contains an original paper label that reads, "Forty-Two / Metallic Primed Cartridges / For / Spencer Carbine, / CAL. 50, Model 1865. / Made by J. Goldmark, New York, / Manufacturer of / Percussion Caps & Fixed Ammunition." Reference: RBTRF Vol. II No. 679 Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $550.00 |
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Z1763 One-Piece Fifth Regiment of Infantry Officer Button Description: Scarce button but well worn and appears to be hammered. This one has a "5" stamped into the bottom. Backmark: New York? Measures: 26.1 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI53R5B Price: $95.00 |
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Z1761 One Piece Convex Eagle Infantry "I" Button 1830's Description: Excellent button with detail. Backmark: "PLATED" / (wreath) , rm between two rings Measures: 20.83 mm Recovered: Ref: Albert GI79, Tice GI200D3 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1759 One-Piece Cast Pewter Infantry Button (1811) Description: Nice excavated button with the shank intact. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.25 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI47AV Price: $50.00 |
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Z1758 One-Piece Convex Pewter Infantry Button Description: Nice button missing the shank. The convex planchet is slightly out of round. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.98 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI45AV Price: $50.00 |
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Z1757 Third Regiment of Artillerists Coat Button Description: Here is a 3rd Regiment of artillery coat button that appears to be a water find. This one is missing the shank and has a script "A" on the eagles chest. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.92 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: AY34A Price: $35.00 |
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Z1756 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Cuff Button 1812-1815 Description: Nice foliate Infantry button with the stand up shank. The shank is slightly bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.38 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI36 Price: $40.00 |
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Z1754 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Button Description: Nice excavated button with 17 stars surrounding the eagle. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.85 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI46AVC Price: $75.00 |
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Z1753 One-Piece Artillery Coat Button Description: Nicely detailed button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: ".*. SUPERIOR.*. / QUALITY" rm between two solid rings Measures: 19.79 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice AY200A8 variant Price: $50.00 |
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Z1751 One-Piece Pewter Convex Infantry Cuff Button 1815-1821 Description: Decent excavated button. This one has a push on the lower right edge. The stand up shank is intact but bent over. The eagle is holding three arrows in the right talon. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.71 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI38B Price: $25.00 |
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Z1748 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Dug button missing the shank. This is the wide letter version. The planchet is slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.25 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30AV Price: $20.00 |
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Z1747 One-Piece Convex Pewter Infantry Button Description: Nice button with a missing shank. One little scrape on the wing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI45AV Price: $40.00 |
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Z1746 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice button with the shank intact although bent over. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.7 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30AV Price: $30.00 |
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Z1745 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Coat Button 1821-1830's Description: Nice excavated button with a clear backmark and stand up shank. You can slightly see the "A" on the sheild. Backmark: "UNITED ** STATES **" rm between two rows of dots. Measures: 18.17 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Tice AY199A17 Price: $45.00 |
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Z1744 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Cuff Button 1821 Description: Nice button, slightly out of shape and the shank is damaged. Backmark: Blank with two rings Measures: 14.79 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI77AV Price: $40.00 |
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Z1743 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Cuff Button 1812-1815 Description: Nice button. The stand up shank is intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.32 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI36A3 Price: $40.00 |
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Z1742 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice flat button missing the shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.45 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30AV Price: $25.00 |
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Z1741 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Cuff Button Description: Excavated button with the eagle surrounded by stars. This one has a shank intact although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.75 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI46AV Price: $35.00 |
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Z1740 One-Piece Pewter US Army Coat Button 1808-1830 Description: Excavated example with some chipping on the edges. The shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.70 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30A Price: $20.00 |
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Z1739 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Cuff Button (Reshanked) Description: Nice button with detail. The shank has been restored. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.91 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI46AV Price: $75.00 |
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Z1736 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Cuff Button 1812-1815 Description: Nice dug example with the stand up shank intact. The shank is ever so slightly bent. This style has the star tip pointing down. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.22 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI36A3 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1735 One-Piece Third Regiment of Artillery Cuff Button 1813-1814 Description: Nice excavated button with the stand up shank intact! Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.53 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY38A1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1734 One-Piece Pewter First Infantry Regiment Cuff Button Description: Dug example with the eagle over an oval with 1 RT. The button is crusty but hard to find in this size. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.62 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's 32R1C Price: $50.00 |
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Z1732 One-Piece Pewter Infantry Button 1811 Description: Nice excavated button with the original shank which is squashed. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.33 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI47Av1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1731 One-Piece Second Regiment of Artillery Cuff Button 1813-1814 Description: Nice button stamped out of center. Shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.41 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY37 Price: $35.00 |
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Z1729 One-Piece First Regiment of Artillerists Coat Button 1811-1813 Description: Nice excavated button that is missing the shank. This was clearly another button before as it has remnants of a previous backmark. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.07 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY32A Price: $60.00 |
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Z1728 One-Piece Light Artillery Cuff Button 1808-1821 Description: Nice button with a dark patina and stand up shank. This style has the arrow going through the oval. The face is pitted due to being a water recovery. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.42 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY42 Price: $35.00 |
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Z1727 One-Piece Convex Pewter Infantry Cuff Button 1815-1821 Description: Nice pewter convex button with a bent shank. This one is slightly out of round. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.29 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI38A Price: $35.00 |
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Z1726 One-Piece Artillery Corps Cuff Button 1814-1821 Description: Nice button that was a water recovery. The bank is missing the shank and there is some paper glued to the back. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.90 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY55.AV variant Price: $25.00 |
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Z1725 One-Piece Pewter US Army Coat Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice war of 1812 US coat button. This one still retains the shank. The planchet is ever so slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.72 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30A Price: $45.00 |
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Z1724 One-Piece Pewter Convex Infantry Button 1812-1815 Description: Nice excavated button with two small edge chips. This one is missing the shank but retains it's overall shape. The face has an eagle surrounded by United States Infantry with a five pointed star with an oval below. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.88 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI41B Price: $75.00 |
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Z1722 New Hampshire Volunteer Militia Cuff Button (Indian War Era) Description: Nicely gilted button with a stand up shank and wider rim. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G.CO. / WATERBURY." dm inner ring of dots. Measures: 15.09 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NH7 Price: $20.00 |
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Z1721 One-Piece Third Regiment of Artillery Cuff Button 1813-1814 Description: Nice button, missing shank, very small dent on the planchet. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.06 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY38.1 Price: $40.00 |
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Z1720 One-Piece Low Convex Artillery Coat Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nice button, loaded with gilt, stand up shank intact. Backmark: "ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm between two pairs of rings Measures: 18.47 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D4 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1719 One-Piece Low Convex Artillery Coat Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nice button with some gilt remaining. This one has the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(star) ROBINSONS , JONES & CO (star) A" rm between two rings of solid lines. Measures: 19.9 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice: AY199.D.5 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1718 Early One-Piece Navy Button Description: Nice button with good detail. Stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "RICH / (dot) COLOR (dot)" rm between two solid rings. Measures: 15.39 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA86.AV variant Price: $25.00 |
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Z1716 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice example with clear letters. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 15.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30.AV Price: $25.00 |
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Z1715 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice example with clear letters. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.55 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30.AV Price: $25.00 |
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Z1713 One-Piece Pewter General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice button with clear letters. The planchet is slightly wavy and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.71 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30.AV Price: $25.00 |
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Y775 Empty Box for the Model 1865 .56/50 Spencer Carbine Cartridges (C.D.Leet) Description: Here is a very nice original box that would have originally held 42 .56/50 Spencer Carbine cartridges. This box would hold six sleeves of seven cartridges. The top measures approximately 2" x 4.75" x 2." The bottom measures approximately 2" x 4.5" x 3.25." A combined measurement when the two are together is 2" x 4.75" x 3.5." The label reads, "Forty-Two / Patent Primed / Metallic Cartridges, / Patented September 7, 1852, and April 17, 1860, For Spencer Carbine. -- / Calibre 50-100. / Model 1865. / Manufactured by C.D. Leet, Springfield, Masss." The proprietorship of Charles D. Leet operated out of Springfield, Massachusetts from 1864-1866. This box contains a very nice and readable label. It is important to note, this box was manufactured so the tips of the sleeves would be accessible and stick out a little bit. These boxes are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Reference: RBTRF Vol. 2 No. 681 Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $350.00 |
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Y763 .58 Short Mountain Gatling Rimfire Cartridge Description: Nice cartridge. Bullet is slightly offset. Measures: OAL 1.824" CL .966" Price: $250.00 |
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Y766 .69 Buck n' Ball Paper Cartridge Description: Excellent .69 Buck n' Ball cartridge. This one is very nice without any damage. It would look great sitting next to your M42 musket! Measures: OAL 2.300" Price: $250.00 |
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Z1710 Federal 3" Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell Description: Here is an excavated 3" Schenkl shell with the percussion fuse. I think with some work the fuse would clean up a little better. This shell has one larger pit on the nose of the shell with small to moderate pitting throughout. The fuse is not screwed in all of the way and based on the multiple markings on the fuse, the threads may have stripped when it was originally ready to fire. It has been cleaned and coated. Measures: 2.94" x 9" Recovered: Unknown Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 300 Price: $295.00 |
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Z1705 Spanish American War Era Infantry Majors Shoulder Straps Description: Here is a very nice matching pair of unissued Infantry Majors shoulder straps with a gold leaf at both ends. The embroidered border is surrounded by an inner and outer jaceron border. The main border is completely made of dead or coiled bullion and is approximately 1/4" in width. The leaves are made of dead bullion as well and are on a dark blue field. The back is finished off and there are two attachment clasps at both ends. Measures: 1 3/8" x 4" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $195.00 |
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Z1702 One Piece Convex Eagle Infantry "I" Button 1830's Description: Excellent button with detail. Backmark: "PLATED" / (wreath) , rm between two rings Measures: 20.65 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Ref: Albert GI79, Tice GI200D3 Price: $45.00 |
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Z1692 Early One-Piece Convex Navy Button Description: Here is a nice little Navy button that is still covered in dirt. As you can see, there is plenty of gilt still left on the front and back. The stand up shank is intact. This eagle is surrounded by 15 or 16 six pointed stars. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.92 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's NA40's ? 50's? Price: $125.00 |
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Z1691 Two-Piece Rhode Island State Seal Button Description: Nice button with a stand up shank intact. This one still has a lot of gilt highlighting the details. Backmark: "D.EVANS & CO. / .EXTRA" dm Measures: 15.25 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's RI8, Tice RI203.CS.2. Price: $30.00 |
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Z1686 Early One-Piece Navy Button Description: Nice button with the eagle on anchor surrounded by thirteen starts. Stand up shank intact. Backmark: "RICH / (dot) COLOR (dot)" rm between two solid rings. Measures: 15.43 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA86.AV variant Price: $20.00 |
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Z1685 One-Piece Regiment of Rifleman Button (17 Stars) (Reshanked) Description: Excavated button with a readable face. This one has been reshanked at some point and they didn't do a good job. Priced accordingly. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.17 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's RF13.A1 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1684 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button (Early 1800's) Description: Scarce cuff size button. This one is in great shape with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "TREBLE GILT (dot) / STAND (dot) COL." dm between two solid rings. Measures: 16.74 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, Tice MS036.AS.1 Price: $125.00 |
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Z1678 One-Piece Second Regiment Artillery Button 1813-1814 Description: Nice excavated button with plenty of detail. The shank is missing on this example. There is a small area of paint on the face which could be removed if desired. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY37.A.1 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1676 US Infantry Button 1812-1815 Description: Nice non excavated war of 1812 Infantry button. This one has the wedge shank with the drilled eye. The face has an eagle standing on an oval with "US" on the inside. The eagle is surrounded by stars on the outside. Backmark: Blank with raised ring of dots. Measures: 19.85 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $110.00 |
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Z1700 Early 19th Century Powder Horn with Initials Description: Nice early powder horn with the iron loop on the end. There is a crack on one side as well as a tiny chip out of the spout on this example. The initials E.F.F.H are inscribed on the side in period font and J/I 28 1864 are carved on the side. The script on the side appears to be period without any issues. Measures: 9" on the outside curve and 2.25" across the top Price: $75.00 SOLD |
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Z1697 Regulation 1826 Pattern Eagle Breasplate (W.H.Smith Brooklyn) Description: Here is a nice excavated eagle breasplate. This one was recovered near Brownsville, Maryland. It is flat and is missing both of the attachment loops. The back is maker marked. Backmark: "W.H.SMITH / BROOKLYN" Measures: 65 mm Recovered: Route 67 Washington County Maryland across from Brownsville October 1994 Price: $150.00 |
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Z1695 Federal Regulation 1839 Pattern US Cartridge Box Plate (E.Gaylord) Description: Very nice excavated US cartridge box with both iron loops intact. This particular plate is stamped E. Gaylord on the back. This plate is completely flat and has a wonderful patina! Backmark: "E.GAYLORD" Measures: 55 mm x 86 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $325.00 |
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Y738 Scarce .36 Bartholow Combustible Paper Cartridge Description: Here is one you don't see everyday. This is the smaller .36 cartridge by Bartholow. The bullet has a small punch hole in the base which differentiates it from your typical .36 Colt Navy. This is the first one of these that I have been able to get my hands on for years. We do have individual bullets for this cartridge available as well if you would like an example. Measures: L 1.313"" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 773-775 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $150.00 |
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Z1673 Confederate 20lb. Milled Sleeve Read "Common" Shell with Fuse Adaptor Description: Decent example of a "milled sleeve" read shell. This example was milled near the top and the base leaving the mid section a little larger. This one has light to moderate pitting with some deep pitting here and there. These shell typically employed a wooden fuse adaptor. Measures: 2.63" x 10.25" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 284 Price: $475.00 |
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Z1672 Confederate 10lb. Read "Common" Shell with Fuse Adaptor Description: Nice excavated Read shell with the thin wrought iron sabot and copper fuse adaptor. This one has a clear lathe dimple on the base with light pitting. This piece was painted black at one time and some of the paint is coming off in a few spots. Measures: 2.86" x 8.75" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 243 Price: $350.00 |
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Z1660 Confederate 12lb. Sideloader with a Bormann Replacement Fuse (Case-Shot) Description: Here is a fairly scarce shell. This shell appears to be a typical case shot. However, instead of using the smaller fuse adaptor, this shell has the rarer Bormann replacement fuse. This shell has been cleaned and coated. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Unknown Price: $850.00 |
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Z1659 Confederate 12lb. "Common" Shell with Copper Fuse Adaptor Description: Here is a very nice Confederate shell without the more common sideloader plug. This one has even pitting throughout and has been cleaned and coated. There is a threaded allen key plug in the base which was used for electrolysis. This style of shell is harder to find than the common sideloader types. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg.32 Price: $450.00 |
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Z1658 Federal 12lb. "Common" Shell with Bormann Fuse Description: Here is a nice example of an excavated Bormann fused shell. This is a common shell and does not contain case-shot. The Bormann fuse is sitting high and wasn't screwed in all the way. You can clearly see where the Bormann fuse was punched. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 35 Price: $325.00 |
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Z1651 Federal 24lb. Coehorn Mortar "Common" Shell Description: Here is a nice excavated coehorn mortar shell. This shell would have employed a wooden fuse which is now missing. The iron body is solid with some light to moderate pitting in places. This type of shell was meant to explode sending iron fragments into enemy lines. Measures: 5.69" Recovered: Petersburg, Virginia Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 51 Price: $295.00 |
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Z1648 Federal 30lb Schenkl Shell with Percussion Fuse for the 4.2" Parrott Rifle (Long Pattern) Description: Here is a superb 4.2" Schenkl shell with the original fuse. The iron on this example is very nice and could be cleaned up a little more if desired. This shell is drilled through the knob on the end. The fuse is still intact with the readable patent information. It would be hard to upgrade this example! Measures: 4.1" x 12.5" Recovered: Appomattox River, Virginia Reference: Bell, Heavy Ordnance, Pg. 362 Price: $950.00 |
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Z1637 Federal 10lb. 2.9" Parrott Artillery "Common" Shell (Type I Sabot) Description: Nice excavated Parrott artillery shell. This one has a partial fuse and appears to be wooden. The iron on this example is strong and the wrought iron sabot has three lands and three grooves. Measures: 2.85" x 8.5" Recovered: Fredericksburg, Virginia Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 216 Price: $295.00 |
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Z1664 Confederate Short Pattern 3" Broun Shell with Wooden Fuse Description: Here is a very nice excavated Broun shell that still retains its original wooden fuse adaptor. This unfired example has moderate pitting and has been cleaned and coated. Measures: 2.9" x 7.5" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 132 Price: $495.00 |
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Z1661 Federal 3" Hotchkiss Common Shell with Percussion Fuse (Type I) Description: Here is a very nice excavated Hotchkiss shell with a percussion fuse. You can still see some of the patent information on the fuse. This shell has great metal with minor pitting and the lead sabot is fully intact without issues. Measures: 2.9" x 6.25" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 166 Price: $395.00 |
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Z1654 Confederate 12lb. Polygonal Cavity Spherical Shell Description: Here is a very nice polygonal cavity shell that has been cleaned and coated. The interior of these shells is segmented and was to break into uniform shapes upon explosion. This one is in very nice shape with very small uniform pitting along with a couple of period dings. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 30 Price: $425.00 |
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Y712 Patented .54 Hunt and Jennings Self Propelled Cartridge Description: Here is a very scarce .54 Hunt and Jennings Rocket Ball Cartridge. This was patented by Walter Hunt in 1848. The powder is encapsulated behind the cork on the base. You can clearly see that the cork/interior of the bullet has swollen around the bottom section and been glued back in. This variant doesn't have the patent date on the side and there are a few different length varieties that were produced. This one is a little rougher than the last one we sold and is priced accordingly. Measures: D L C Reference: RBTRF Vol. 3 No. 1045/1046 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $175.00 |
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Z1656 Confederate Ammo Packet for Six .45 Colt Army Cartridges (Richmond Laboratory) Description: Here is an original wooden ammunition pack produced at the Richmond Laboratory for the Confederacy. The original wooden block contains only a piece of the original label. The entire label would have read, "6 Cartridges / Colt's Army Pistol / C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Va.." One end of the block is missing showing the opening for the cartridge. This block comes with two original .44 Colt cartridge remnants. Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Percussion Ammunition Packets by Malloy,Thomas,White Pg. 87 Price: $395.00 |
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Z1655 Confederate 12lb. Polygonal Cavity Spherical Shell Description: Here is a very nice polygonal cavity shell that has been cleaned and coated. The interior of these shells is segmented and was to break into uniform shapes upon explosion. This one is in decent shape with some rough pitting here and there. Measures: 4.52" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 30 Price: $395.00 |
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Z1647 Federal 20lb. "Chill Nose" Solid Bolt with Brass Ring Sabot Description: Here is a nice 20lb "chill nose/bottle nose" Parrott bolt from the Port Hudson area. The metal on this example is better than most I have seen from the area. The brass ring sabot is still intact showing five lands and grooves. Measures: 3.62" x 8.75" Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 230 Price: $295.00 |
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Z1646 Federal 30lb. "Chill Nose" Solid Bolt with Rabbeted Brass Band Sabot Description: Very nice fired 30lb. "chill nose" Parrot Bolt. This one has very nice iron throughout. There is a small air bubble in the nose from manufacturing. This one still retains its original sabot showing five lands and grooves. Measures: 4.1" x 10" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Bell, Heavy Ordnance, Pg. 274 Price: $425.00 |
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Z1645 Confederate 24lb. Coehorn Mortar Shell Description: Nice Confederate 24lb. coehorn mortar shell. These smaller coehorn mortars were produced by the Confederacy and are thought to have been produced at the Tredegar Iron Works. This example has tong holes on both sides of the fuse hole. This aided in correctly placing the shell in the bore of the mortar. This one has been cleaned and coated for your enjoyment. Measures: 5.68" in diameter Recovered: Petersburg, Virginia Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 50 Price: $850.00 |
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Z1636 Federal 3.67" Schenkl Shell Description: This is an excavated Federal "Football" style Schenkl shell from Port Hudson. The fuse is intact and somewhat readable. The body is lightly pitted on the nose section and heavily pitted towards the base. The drill hole on this one has been filled with a resin or epoxy. Measures: 3.6" x 8.5" Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg.308 Price: $450.00 |
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Z1635 Confederate 3" Short-Nose Mullane/Tennessee Common Shell Description: Here is a very nice bourreleted Mullane shell. This one has been cleaned and coated. This one does come with a correct sabot but it may note be original to the shell. You can clearly see lathe marks on the rings and the lathe dog is still intact. The tapered wooden fuse is still intact as are the iron rods on the base. The middle bolt is missing on this example. Measures: 2.94" x 8" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 203 Price: $575.00 |
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Z1633 Federal 2.9" Solid Flat Top Bolt for a 10lb Parrott Rifle (Type III Sabot) Description: Very nice minty flat top bolt for the 10lb. Parrott rifle. This unfired example has been cleaned and coated for your enjoyment. It could almost pass for a non excavated example as you can see lathe marks on the side of the body near the base. The brass sabot is in excellent condition and you can see where the sprue was chiseled off of the nose. While the exact provenance on this example is unknown, the majority of them are recovered from Vicksburg, Mississippi. Measures: 2.86" x 6.63" Recovered: Unknown Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 222 Price: $695.00 |
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Z1632 Federal 2.9" Solid Flat Top Bolt for a 10lb Parrott Rifle (Type I Sabot) Description: Here is an excavated Parrott bolt with the tapered iron sabot showing three lands and three grooves. The metal on this shell is in nice condition with a few pitted areas. Use of these particular bolts is rare and I would say the majority of them have been recovered from Vicksburg and Petersburg. Measures: 2.85" x 6.6" Recovered: Vicksburg, Mississippi Reference: Dickey & George, Field Artillery, (1993 Edition), Pg. 215 Price: $545.00 |
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Z1652 One-Piece US Official Diplomatic Button Description: Here is a very nice example with plenty of gilt. The one as a perfect stand up shank. Backmark: "TREBLE GILT" rm with stars Measures: 24.3 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's OD 7 Price: $395.00 |
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Z1643 One-Piece Militia Button with Border Description: Scarce pattern with the thicker border. This example is missing the shank. Backmark: "BEST PLATED / LONDON" dm Measures: 21.82 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI57 Price: $75.00 |
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Z1642 One-Piece Caster Pewter Infantry "I" Button Description: Nice excavated button with the stand up shank intact. These are tough buttons to find in decent shape. Backmark: "ARMITAGE / PHILa" rm Measures: 18.82 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's 74.A.1 Price: $75.00 |
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Z1640 One-Piece US Infantry Button 1815-1821 Description: Excavated coat button that is slightly flattened out. The shank is missing on this example and the backmark is visible. Backmark: "*CRUMPTON* PHILA" rm Measures: 19.43 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI38 Price: $45.00 |
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Z1639 One-Piece Regiment of Artillerists Cuff Button 1811-1813 Description: Nice excavated button. This one appears to be a water find and still has the stand up shank although it's slightly bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.71 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY33 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1630 Large .60+ Scissor Bullet Mold Description: Non excavated scissor mold for a roundball that is approximately .64. This one opens and closes and has a "13" stamped into the handle. Measures: 7" in length Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $55.00 |
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Y706 Box of 10 .50-45 Cadet/Carbine Rounds Produced at the Frankford Arsenal Description: Full correct box with 10 .50-45 rounds. These were produced at the Frankford Arsenal. Measures: 3" x 2" x 1/14" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $395.00 |
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Z1625 Confederate Bridle Cutter Pike Tip Description: Nice excavated example with a slightly tweaked blade. This one has some flaking around the socket. Nice inexpensive example. Measures: 18" in length Recovered: Wilmington & Manchester Railroad, South Carolina 1980 Price: $395.00 |
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Y705 Full Box of 10 .56/50 Spencer Carbine Blank Rounds (Frankford Arsenal 1870) Description: Nice complete box with the original label and pull string. Measures: 3" x 1 1/8" x 1" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $75.00 |
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Z1623 Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern Description: Nice excavated eagle breastplate. This one still has the two iron loops on the back. Nearly all of the lead solder remains. There are two minor issues around the edge of the plate. Backmark: None Measures: 65 mm Recovered: Fredericksburg, Virginia Price: $165.00 |
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Z1621 Federal Regulation 1839 Pattern US Cartridge Box Plate Description: Nice excavated cartridge box plate with both iron loops intact. This one has Bill Gavin's tag on the back. There is one period cut to the lead on the back. The tag reads, "Fussell's Mill, VA. Aug '64 Aug '55. Backmark: None Measures: 56 mm x 88 mm Recovered: Fussell's Mill, Virginia August 1955 by Bill Gavin Price: $250.00 |
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Y692 Excavated .44 Ballard Rifle Cartridge (Published Example) Description: Nice excavated example. This is the exact one published in Dean Thomas's Round Ball to Rimfire Vol. II on page 279. Measures: L 1.59 Reference: RBTRF Vol. 2 No. 593 Recovered: Unknown Price: $60.00 |
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Y690 .577 Enfield Cartridge (English Manufacture/Green Band) Description: Here is a minty English manufactured Enfield cartridge with the green band around the top. You can clearly see the tallow on the bullet end with the cut down the side which was done during manufacturing. Measures: L 3.093" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4. No. 462 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $250.00 |
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Z1619 War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Button Description: Excellent button with some tarnished silver on the face. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "WARRANTED / SUPERFINE" rm on ribbon Measures: 24.45 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Abert's GI51I Price: $575.00 |
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Z1617 One-Piece Convex Pewter US Infantry Button Description: Very nice dug button with the iron shank intact. This one has clear detail and very little edge loss. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.25 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI42 Price: $250.00 |
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Z1616 One-Piece First Regiment Artillery Button 1813-1814 Description: Nice button with clear detail and a missing shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY36 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1613 One-Piece Convex Pewter US Infantry Button (Reshanked) Description: Nice one-piece pewter button with "US" under the eagle and "United States Infantry" on the outside. This one has been coated on the front and has been reshanked. Nice detail with readable letters. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.48 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI42. A Price: $165.00 |
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Z1612 One-Piece Convex Infantry Coat Button Description: Nice button with crisp detail and a stand up shank intact. Backmark: "YOUNG . SMITH & CO / *N.York* Measures: 19.89 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI79, Tice Unlisted Price: $55.00 |
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Z1611 One-Piece Second U.S. Regiment Infantry Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice excavated button with clear lettering and a crisp "2." This one still has the shank which is bent over. This one has a crisp edge and the planchet is slightly wavy. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.73 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Abert's GI28.R2C Price: $165.00 |
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Z1610 Pewter One-Piece Convex United States Infantry Button Description: Very nice button with detail, clear letters, and no edge loss. This one is missing the iron shank. This one appears it could be lightly coated. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.80 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI41B Price: $125.00 |
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Z1609 Two Bullets in One Piece of Wood Description: Here is a nice long example of bullets in wood. This piece has two bullets in wood sticking out. The overall length is 45" Measures: 45" in Length Recovered: Dinwiddie, Virginia Price: $325.00 |
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Y672 Samuel Gardiner's Patent .58 Explosive Bullet "Musket Shell" Mac Mason Art Description: Here is an early excavated .58 Gardiner "Explosive" bullet. This is an excavated example without any of the patent information around the bottom rim. However, this one has the artistic writing of Mac Mason on the side. Mac's artifacts are collectible in their own right due to his precision writing skills on a lot of different artifacts. Measures: D .572 L 1.115 Cavity: Nozzle Reference: TT#154A Recovered: Unknown Price: $225.00 |
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Y667 Rare .69 French Pattern Bullet (Lovell Cavity) Description: Very nice and hard to find bullet known as the lovell cavity. Measures: D .684 L .890 C .531 Cavity: Elliptical Reference: TT#196 Recovered: Unknown Price: $150.00 |
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Y676 Opened Original Packet for 6 .36 Revolving Belt Pistol Cartridges, Colt's Cartridge Works. Description: Here is an original packet for .36 Colt ammunition made at the Colt's Cartridge Works in Hartford, Connecticut. Unfortunately, this piece was heavily lacquered at one time, and some of the lacquer has been removed. If you don't want to pay the price for a full pack this one is for you. It would display nicely next to your gun with a couple of cartridges. Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Malloy, Thomas, and White Pg. 12 Price: $175.00 |
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Z1575 Excavated Federal Poncho Hook Description: Extremely nice excavated poncho hook with the iron hook still attached. This one is one is loaded with gilt on the face. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.09 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $95.00 |
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Z1606 One-Piece Pewter US Infantry Button Description: Nice one-piece pewter button with "US" under the eagle and "United States Infantry" on the outside. The back is silvered. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21.36 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI42.A Price: $165.00 |
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Z1605 One-Piece Convex Artillery "A" Button Description: Nice excavated early style Artillery button with the shank intact. Backmark: "R.R. /.*.*.*.*.*.*" rm between two solid rings Measures: 18.74 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Tice 206.A5 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1604 Early Two-Piece Eagle "D" Dragoons Cuff Button Description: Nice dug button with a stand up shank. Backmark: SCOVILL Measures: 14.05 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $30.00 |
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Z1599 One-Piece Artillery Coat Button 1808-1821 Description: Nice excavated button with detail. This one is missing the shank. Backmark: Warranted Treble ??? Measures: 23.38 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY51B Price: $45.00 |
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Z1598 War of 1812 One-Piece Convex Officer's Cuff Button Description: Nice button in the hard to find size! Backmark: "ARMITAGE PHILa" rm Measures: 15.12 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI51G Price: $95.00 |
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Z1595 War of 1812 One-Piece Officer's Button Description: Well worn officer's button with a hole punched through it. The shank is missing. Backmark: Unreadable Measures: 24.04 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI51.J Price: $50.00 |
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Z1592 One-Piece Federal Artillery Button Eagle on Cannon 1808-1821 Description: Excellent button with a beautiful backmark and stand up shank. Backmark: "(dot) STANDARD TREBLE GILT (dot) / LONDON" dm Measures: 20.35 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY52V Price: $125.00 |
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Z1591 One-Piece Convex War of 1812 11th Regiment Coat Button Description: Excavated button missing the shank and most of the silver plating on the front. This button is marked "11" below the eagle. Backmark: Unreadable Measures: 21.41 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI53R11D Price: $95.00 |
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Z1588 One-Piece Pewter Second United States Infantry Regiment Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice excavated 2nd US regimental button with very little edge loss. The top of the button has been carved and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.49 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28.R2C Price: $150.00 |
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Z1583 One-Piece Pewter Convex Infantry Coat Button 1815-1821 Description: Nice excavated button with the original shank. The shank on this example is pushed. Backmark: Blank Measures: 17.91 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: GI38.Av Price: $65.00 |
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Z1580 One-Piece Pewter Sixth United States Infantry Regiment Button 1798-1802 Description: Nice excavated 6th US regimental button. This one has one very tiny chip on the edge and has been coated. The shank is perfect and vertical. This could almost pass as a non excavated button. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.81 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $195.00 |
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Z1579 One-Piece Pewter US Army General Service Coat Button (Reshanked) 1808-1830 Description: Nice excavated pewter button. This one was reshanked at some point. Backmark: Blank Measures: 19.65 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30A Price: $35.00 |
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Z1578 One-Piece Convex US Infantry Button (reshanked) Description: Nice button with plenty of detail and wear. This one has been professionally reshanked. Backmark: Ring of dots Measures: 21.29 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI40 V Price: $125.00 |
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Z1576 War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Button (Peasley) Description: Hard to find button with some silver plating left. This one has the Peasley backmark and is missing the shank. Backmark: "*A.M.PEASLEY* / BOSTON" rm overstamped. Measures: 22.3 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI51.J Price: $475.00 |
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Z1574 One-Piece War of 1812 Second Regiment Button Description: Excellent and hard to find excavated button. This one still has silver in all of the right places. Backmark: Blank Measures: 23.28 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's 53.R2A Price: $350.00 |
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Z1571 Rare 28th Pennsylvania "Bucks" Button Description: This button pictures a running buck with Pennsylvania on the top and "28" in a circle below. These buttons are thought to have been produced in the early 1800's and are extremely scarce with only a few known to exist. There is one pictured in Albert's reference book and a hand drawn example in Tice's reference book. Very little is known about this button. The 28th Pennsylvania mustered into service at the beginning of the American Civil War. Backmark: "R.MARTIN" rm Measures: 20.47 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's PA33, Tice PA033.A.1 Price: $1,750.00 |
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Z1570 One-Piece Massachusetts Independent Corps of Cadets Button 1816 Description: Nice non excavate button missing the shank. This one still has some gilt left. This button features an eagle holding a ribbon that reads, "E Pluribus Unum. The motto on the tops reads, "Monstrat Viam" and the motto below reads, "Independent Cadets." Backmark: "E.ARMFIELD & SON / (dot) BIRMINGHAM (dot)" rm Measures: 24.81 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS60A, Tice MS116V Price: $225.00 |
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Z1566 Pewter One-Piece Convex United States Infantry Button Description: Very nice excavated button with the original curvature and no rim loss. The iron shank has rusted away. Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.39 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI41.B Price: $125.00 |
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Z1560 One-Piece Militia Coat Button Description: Heavily silvered button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: EXTRA STRONG PLATED Measures: 21.89 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI59 Price: $60.00 |
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Z1559 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button Description: Very nice specimen with the larger "A" on the shield. It appears this one was coated in laquer many years ago. Backmark: Blank with Solid Ring Measures: 19.91 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's 67.A.1. Price: $50.00 |
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Z1555 One Piece New York Militia Button Description: Nice early convex New York Militia button. This one is plated and the shank is intact although bent. Backmark: "(dot) TREBLE (dot) / (dot) PLATED (dot) rm Measures: 19.33 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY12, Tice NY Price: $75.00 |
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Z1554 US Infantry One-Piece Cast Pewter Infantry Button 1815-1821 Description: Excellent non excavated pewter eagle button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "EAGLE / FACTORY" rm Measures: 18.6 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI38A2 Price: $150.00 |
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Z1552 Early One-Piece Militia Button Description: Scarce early gilted militia button with the stand up shank! Backmark: "********" rm between two rings of dots stamped over a Scovill's Treble Gilt bm. Measures: 19.79 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI65B Price: $175.00 |
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Z1551 One-Piece Third Regiment Artillery Button 1811-1813 Description: Nice excavated button with a pleasing patina. This one has a blank back and the shank is missing. Backmark: Blank Measures: 21 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY38A.1 Price: $85.00 |
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Z1549 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Exceptional dug button that is loaded with detail and the stand up shank is intact although bent over. It appears there is additional silver wash under the verdigris on the back. While not a rare button, they are extremely hard to get in excellent dug condition. Backmark: Blank Measures: 24.29 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's NY9, Tice NY040.A1 Price: $275.00 |
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Z1548 One-Piece Ordnance Department Button 1812-1821 Description: Rare Ordnance Corps button dug many years ago. You can clearly see a backmark on the back but it's unreadable. Shank is missing. Backmark: Unreadable Measures: 19.44 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's OC1, Tice ORD100 Price: $195.00 |
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Z1546 One-Piece Low-Convex General Service Militia Button 1820's-1830's Description: Nice silver plated early militia button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(dot) BEST PLATEd (dot) / LONDON" rm between two solid rings Measures: 19.69 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI67 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1545 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button 1820's Description: Nice example of an early Massachusetts button. This one has the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "WARRENTED / (wreath) / TREBLE / PLATED" dm Measures: 22.81 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS27, Tice MS110.A.2. Price: $55.00 |
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Z1542 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Finely silvered button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(dot) SUPERIOR (dot) / PLATED" dm between two solid rings. Measures: 22.47 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100.A.21 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1541 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Nicely gilted New York militia button with a slightly tweeked shank. Backmark: "IMPERIAL / *ORANGEGILT" dm between two solid rings Measures: 22.2 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100 (Unlisted Backmark) Price: $55.00 |
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Z1540 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Nice non excavated button with the stand up shank. Backmark: "EXTRA / RICH COLOR" dm with wreath Measures: 22.51 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100.A.1. Price: $55.00 |
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Z1536 One-Piece Convex Eagle Infantry "I" Button 1830's Description: Nice example with the stand up shank intact. This example has the elongated shield. Backmark: "YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (dot) New (dot) York (dot) " rm between two rings of dots Measures: 20.17 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI79, Tice GI200.B.5. Price: $50.00 |
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Z1535 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's Description: Nice button with a stand up shank. This backmark is a little harder to find. Backmark: "A. W. SPIES / (dot) (star) (dot) RICH (dot) (star) (dot)" rm Measures: 20.94 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199.D.9 Price: $60.00 |
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Z1534 One-Piece New York Militia Button Description: Nice button with plenty of tarnished silver plating. This one has the stand up shank but it's slightly bent. Backmark: "TREBLE PLATED" dm with wreath Measures: 21.75 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Albert's NY100.A.34 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1526 One Piece US Infantry Button 1815-1821 Description: Nice pewter one-piece low convex button with a bent shank. These buttons picture an eagle holding a shield with a script "I" in the middle. Backmark: Blank Measures: 14.3 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI38.AV Price: $35.00 |
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Z1524 One-Piece Federal Artillery Button Eagle on Cannon 1808-1821 Description: Nice non excavated gilted button. The right side is a little darker. This one has the eagle perched on the cannon with three larger cannonballs below. Backmark: "*.IMPERIAL.* / .STANDARD." rmdc Measures: 21.86 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY52B Price: $125.00 |
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Z1523 One-Piece Federal Artillery Button Eagle on Cannon 1808-1821 Description: Excellent quality and highly gilted button produced in England. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / LONDON" (seven stars around shank with an outer solid ring) rm Measures: 23.26 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's AY51 Price: $125.00 |
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Z1519 Confederate North Carolina Sunburst Button Description: Here is a nice button that you just don't see everyday in non excavated condition. Unfortunately, it appears to have had the shank removed and it may have been lightly hammered at one time. Without the damage and shank, this would be a pricey button. Backmark: Blank Measures: 22.8 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NC16, Tice NC242 Price: $175.00 |
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Z1517 First Regiment Officer's Button, War of 1812 Description: Scarce button in nice shape readable detail. The shank has been removed on this example and a hole has been drilled through the top. Backmark: "*TREBLE (dot) PLATED*" rm with eagle. Measures: 24 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's 53R1.Variant Price: $295.00 |
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Z1516 War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Button Description: Here is an outstanding example of a high quality silvered button. This one is in great shape and still retains nearly all of the original silver plating on the front. The back has a crisp backmark and the stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "WARRANTED / SUPERFINE" rm on ribbon Measures: 24.27 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Abert's GI51I Price: $650.00 |
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Z1511 One-Piece Militia Button Description: Nicely silvered early militia buttons with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SUPERIOR / .STRONGPLATED." dm between solid rings Measures: 21.67 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's GI59 Price: $60.00 |
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Z1510 One-Piece First Regiment Light Artillery Button 1808-1821 Description: This button appears to be a non excavated example or perhaps a water find. The face has been cleaned but the details are sharp! Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.04 mm Recovered: Non Excavated? Reference: Albert's AY41C Price: $95.00 |
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Z1503 One-Piece First Regiment Artillery Button 1813-1814 Description: Nice excavated example with a great backmark. This one is missing the shank. Backmark: "LEAVENWORTH HAYDEN & SCOVILL *" rm Measures: 20.04 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's AY36.A Price: $75.00 |
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Z1501 One Piece U.S. General Service Button 1808-1830 Description: Nice excavated general service button with US on a plain field. This one still has the shank attached although bent. Backmark: Blank Measures: 13.79 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI30 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1499 One-Piece Second U.S. Regiment Infantry Button 1798-1802 Description: Very nice pewter US 2nd regimental button with the shank. The pewter on the face still has some shine. The pewter is solid unlike most dug examples and the entire motif is visible. The shank is slightly bent on this example and the face is everso wavy. If you like top notch early buttons, this one is for you! Backmark: Blank Measures: 20.59 mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI28.R2 Price: $275.00 |
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Z1495 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button Description: Excellent button with a crisp backmark and stand up shank Backmark: "RICH QUALITY / (DOT) LONDON (DOT)" dm between solid rings Measures: 24.63 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, Tice MS036.A.3 Price: $75.00 |
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Z1494 One-Piece New York Militia Button Eagle Over Excelsior Description: Here is a nice button with the London backmark. This one is silver plated and has tarnished quite nicely. The stand up shank is intact and the back still retains some of the silver wash. Backmark: "TREBLE PLATED / .*. (PLUMES) .*. LONDON" Measures: 22.36 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NY10, Tice NY100 Price: $75.00 |
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Z1490 One-Piece Virginia State Seal Button Description: Nice non excavated low-convex Virginia state seal button. This one has a crisp backmark, nice patina, and is missing the shank. Backmark: "YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (dot) New (dot) York (dot) " rm between two rings of dots Measures: 22.41 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert VA2D, Tice VA105 Price: $165.00 |
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Z1489 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button (Silvered) Description: Very nice silvered Massachusetts militia button with the "Warranted / Treble / Plated" backmark. The stand up shank is intact. The silvering on the face is very nice but tarnished. Backmark: "WARRANTED (two branches tied with ribbon) / TREBLE / PLATED" dm with two rings between inscription" Measures: 24.66 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS19, TICE MS36.A.8 Price: $110.00 |
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Z1487 One-Piece Massachusetts Militia Button by Peasley & Robinson 1815-1825 Description: Here is a very nice gilted Massachusetts button manufactured by Aaron Peasley and Richard Robinson. The motif on the face has an Indian standing on an open oval field with a star in the sky. The backmark on this particular example is stamped over an earlier Robinson's backmark. Backmark: "****************" rmdc with two inner rings. Measures: 22.27 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's MS 20, Tice MS100.C1.Variant Price: $195.00 |
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Z1464 Colt's Patent .44 Army Revolver Mold Description: Here is a Colt's Patent bullet mold for the .44 Army revolver. The pin in the side has been replaced with a screw. This one has "LPC" stamped into the base. The interior cavity is clean but the bullet cavern appears to be heavily used. Measures: 5.25" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $95.00 |
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Z1462 Naturally Segmented Half of a 3.5" Britten Shell Description: Here is approximately 1/2 of a 3.5" Britten shell. This one is still rusty and could be cleaned up. You can clearly see the segmented interior which was to break apart upon explosion. This has two pieces. The main body holds the sabot and there is a small piece of the sidewall. Measures: 3.5" x 6.5" Recovered: Unknown Price: $195.00 |
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Y651 Original Complete Pack of 10 .58 Paper Civil War Cartridges and Percussion Caps Description: Very nice original packet of 10 .58 paper cartridges for the Springfield musket. This packet is in very nice condition without any rips, tears, or holes. Inside of the paper packet are 10 .58 cartridges along with a packet of percussion caps. Just as issued. This would make an excellent display piece for any ammo or gun collection. Measures: 3" x 3" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $875.00 |
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Y631 .69 Buck n' Ball Paper Cartridge Description: Here is another nice .69 Buck n' Ball cartridge. This cartridge contained 1 .69 Musketball and 3 .31 Buckshot. The paper is worn over one of the ball exposing it. There is also a very small pinhole near the edge of the bottom. Measures: L 2.398" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $225.00 |
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Z1456 Federal Model 1874 Belt with a Hagner 1872 Pattern New Jersey National Guard Buckle Description: Here is a nice M74 belt with a heavily gilted New Jersey Hagner buckle. The buckle may not have been original to this belt but fits nicely. The leather is still soft and pliable with some crazing. There are two parts on the buckle where there appears to have been an attachment at one time. I'm not sure if they were meant for a hanger strap or shoulder strap. Near the adjustor hook, there is a light maker's mark that I can't quite make out. The initials "R.D.W." are written on the inside of the rig. This set would make a nice addition to any late 1800's Indian War or Spanish American War collection. Measures: 46" without buckle Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $195.00 |
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Z1452 Federal Eagle "D" Dragoon Overcoat Button Description: Excellent large size Dragoon button for the overcoat. This one has the stand up shank intact without any pushes, dents, or cracks. Backmark: "W.G. MINTZER. / PHILd.." between outer solid ring and inner ring of dots, dm Measures: 22.34mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $125.00 |
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Z1450 Federal Eagle "D" Dragoon Cuff Button Description: Very nice cuff or sleeve button with gilt. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "HORSTMAN & CO. / .NY" Two interior rings with lines, dm. Measures: 16mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: DR215 A7. Price: $65.00 |
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Z1447 One Piece Federal Navy button, Eagle Facing Left Over Upright Anchor Description: Nice pre war cuff button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "RICH / (dot) COLOR (dot)" between two solid rings, rm. Measures: 15.25mm Recovered: Non Excavated Ref: NA86V Price: $30.00 |
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Z1446 One Piece Federal Navy button, Eagle Facing Left Over Upright Anchor Description: Nice cuff size button with the stand up shank intact. This one has a nice patina and easily readable backmark. Backmark: "WARRANTED/ (dot) SUPERIOR (dot)" between two solid rings, dm. Measures: 15.86mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: NA86AV Price: $30.00 |
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Z1445 One Piece Federal Navy button, eagle with anchor on shield, 1820's-1830's Description: Excellent dug button with gilt in all of the right places. The shank is slightly bent and the back could clean up more if desired. Backmark: "WILLIAM (dot) WALLIS / (dot) EXTRA (dot) RICH" rm between two rings Measures: 22.54mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: NA62 Price: $130.00 |
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Z1444 One Piece Federal Navy button, Eagle Facing Left Over Upright Anchor Description: Excellent pre Civil War Navy button with plenty of gilt in all the right places. Backmark: "LEWIS & TOMBS / *EXTRA RICH*/ No 1 Measures: 22.69mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert's NA88V Price: $195.00 |
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Z1443 One Piece Federal Navy button, Eagle Facing Left Over Upright Anchor Description: Very nice pre Civil War Navy button with a harder to find backmark. The stand up shank is slightly bent and the button has plenty of gilt. Backmark: "A.W.SPIES./FOR SEA SERVICE/IM" rm Measures: 22.97mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: NA87A2 Price: $195.00 |
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Y621 .54 Burnside Cartridges Description: Here is a grouping of .54 Burnside cartridges that came out of an original packet. These are just as found, missing the paper. Measures: L 2.37" Reference: TT#89 Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $75.00 Each |
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Z1442 Connecticut State Seal Coat Button Description: Nice excavated coat button recovered from the camp of the 11th Connecticut. This camp was used after the Battle of South Mountain and before Antietam. The face has a large push in the middle The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: Illegible Measures: 23.21mm Recovered: Camp of the 11th Connecticut near Boonsboro, Maryland. Price: $35.00 |
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Z1440 Federal Regulation 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Arrow Hooks / Maker Marked) Description: Here is another maker marked US waist belt plate. This one has a deep "T.J.SHEPARD" marking and a very light "BOYD & SONS" marking with only a few visible letters. This mid to late war plate has a dark patina with some verdigris highlights. The plate retains it's original shape and curvature. The hook assembly is made out of brass and is of the arrow hook variety. The back retains nearly all of the lead solder with a few small pitted areas. There is one small dot on the "U" where there is a ding. Backmark: "BOYD & SONS/BOSTON" and "T.J.SHEPARD" Measures: 56mm x 86mm Recovered: Petersburg, Virginia Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell Pg. 309 Price: $295.00 |
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Z1435 Iron Scissor Roundball Mold Description: Period scissor mold. The iron handles are bent. This one is .30 ish caliber. This one has "288" stamped into one of the handles. Measures: 5" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $40.00 |
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Z1428 Excavated .69 Ball Wiper Description: Very nice excavated variant of a .69 ball wiper. This one has been cleaned and coated. Measures: 1.449" Recovered: Unknown Price: $25.00 |
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Z1427 Excavated .69 Ball Wiper Description: Nice excavated .69 wiper for a musket. This one has been cleaned and coated. Measures: .966" Recovered: Unknown Price: $20.00 |
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Z1421 Excavated Colt Revolver Combination "L" Tool Description: Nice excavated tool that has been cleaned and coated. This one employed a screwdriver on one end and a cone wrench on the other. Measures: 1.5" x 3" Recovered: Unknown Price: $25.00 |
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Z1419 Excavated Combination Wiper and Ball Screw for a .69 Musket Description: Here is a nice excavated combination screw and worm. This one has a large brass base without any markings. This variant has been cleaned and coated. Measures: .676" x 1.5" Recovered: Unknown Price: $35.00 |
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Y584 Original Complete Pack of 10 .58 Paper Civil War Cartridges and Percussion Caps Description: Very nice original packet of 10 .58 paper cartridges for the Springfield musket. This packet is in very nice condition without any rips or tears. Inside of the paper packet are 10 .58 cartridges along with a packet of percussion caps. Just as issued. This would make an excellent display piece for any ammo or gun collection. Measures: 3" x 3" Price: $875.00 |
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Y582 Complete Full Box of 12mm Pinfire Revolver Cartridges by Charles Fusnot of Brussels, Belgium Description: Here is an excellent full box of 12mm pinfire cartridges manufactured by Charles Fusnot of Brussels. This box contains (25) 12mm pinfire cartridges packed in the original red sawdust. The printed label is still legible. The seams on the box are sturdy with some slight cracks here and there. If you own a 12mm pinfire revolver, this would definitely enhance your display. Reference: Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4 No. 948 Price: $395.00 |
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Z1290 CDV of Josiah Quincy III (1772-1864) by Whipple of Boston Description: Nice CDV of Josiah Quincy III. Quincy was a very popular political figure. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, President of Harvard University, and the Mayor of Boston. Backmark: "Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston." Measures: 2.5" x 4.25" Price: $65.00 |
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Z1410 Non Excavated Confederate Block "I" Infantry Button with Border Description: Excellent button that's hard to find in non excavated condition. This one has an excellent lathed rim and integral shank. Backmark: Blank Measures: 23.44 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert CS184A, Tice CSI275A1. Price: $475.00 |
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Z1409 Period Envelope with Stamp Description: Addressed to the Paymaster - U.S. Army New York Measures: 3" x 5.25" Price: $20.00 |
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Z1407 Remember Ellsworth Patriotic Cover/Envelope Description: Nice envelope with light foxing. This one has pretty good color for it's age. Measures: 3" x 5.5" Price: $35.00 |
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Y571 .36 Richmond Laboratory 1st Pattern Combustible Cartridge with Untreated Casing (Published Example) Description: Nice cartridge that is scarce to find. This is the rarer 1st pattern cartridge and is the exact one published in Dean's book. The cartridge is crinkled and intact. This one has Dean's catalogue number on it. This is out of an original packet and was originally owned by Berkley Lewis, then to Tillinghast, and then Dean Thomas. Measures: L 1.05" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4 No. 11 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $275.00 |
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Y569 .31 Colt Thuer Conversion Cartridge for the .31 Pocket Revolver (Patented 1868) Description: Nice cartridge! Measures: L 1.165" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $125.00 |
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Y565 84 Gauge Revolver Cartridge by Eley of London Description: Nice cartridge with a small repair. The pull tab is still in place. Measures: L 1.350" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4 No. 51 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $65.00 |
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Y561 .50 Gallager Carbine Cartridge (Drawn Brass) Description: Very nice cartridge with tarnish. Measures: L 2.026" Reference: TT#76A Recovered: City Point, Richmond Price: $65.00 |
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Z1404 Lot of Five Wisconsin State Seal Coat Buttons (Indian War Era) Description: Here is a nice lot of five Wisconsin state seal buttons. These are nice buttons and are from the Indian War period. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY" dm with inner ring of dots. Measures: 22.57mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $60.00 |
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Z1403 Lot of Fifteen Marine Corps Buttons (1880's -1940's) Description: Here is a large lot of Marine Corps buttons. The backmarks on these examples range from 1880 to the 1940s. There are several different die patterns and backmarks in this grouping. Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $75.00 |
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Z1401 Federal Eagle Infantry "I" Button (Indian War Era) Description: Nicely gilted button with a bent shank. Backmark: "SCOVILL MFG CO WATERBURY" Measures: 15.71mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $10.00 |
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Z1399 Federal Navy Coat Button, Eagle Over Horizontal Anchor, Fluke On Top Wing (Post War Era) Description: Large post Civil War navy button with the stand up shank. This one has the large letter Superior Quality backmark. Backmark: "*SUPERIOR* / QUALITY" dm between rings of dots. Measures: 22.88mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $10.00 |
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Z1398 Lot of Two Virginia Military Institute Cadet Buttons (Cuff Size/20th Century) Description: Two nicely gilted buttons with the shanks intact. Backmark: "N.S.MEYER INC. / NEW YORK" dm with outer ring of dots. Measures: 14.29mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $15.00 |
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Z1391 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's-1840's Description: Nicely gilted button with a slightly bent shank. Backmark: ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm between two upper raised rings and two lower. Measures: 18.18mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D4 Price: $60.00 |
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Z1390 Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Coat Button (Indian War Era) Description: Nicely gilted button with stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY" dm inner ring of dots. Measures: 22.69mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $20.00 |
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Z1389 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's-1840's Description: Nice button with stand up shank intact. Backmark: ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm between two upper raised rings and two lower. Measures: 18.44mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D4 Price: $55.00 |
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Z1388 New Hampshire State Seal Coat Button (Indian War Era) Description: Nice button with a stand up shank. Backmark: "SCOVILL MFG CO /*WATERBURY*" dm solid ring and dotted ring Measures: 22.78 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NH7, Tice Unlisted Price: $20.00 |
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Z1386 Federal Infantry Eagle "I" Coat Button (Indian War Era) Description: Nicely gilted button with stand up shank intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY" dm inner ring of dots. Measures: 22.69mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $20.00 |
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Z1385 Federal Navy Vest Button, Eagle Over Horizontal Anchor, Fluke Behind Wing Description: Excellent button with a stand up shank and no pushes. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MFG. CO. / (star) Waterbury. (star)" dm no rings Measures: 18.16 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NA113, Tice NA230Am4 Price: $25.00 |
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Z1384 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's-1840's Description: Very nice early artillery button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "(dot) SUPERFINE(dot) / COLOR" rm between two rings. Measures: 18.74mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199.D.20. Price: $65.00 |
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Z1383 Federal Eagle "I" Infantry Button Description: Very nice eagle "I" cuff button with a stand up shank. Backmark: Blank / Deep Well Measures: 16.12mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI85/88, Tice GI215. Price: $15.00 |
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Y432 84 Gauge Revolver Cartridge by Eley Description: Excellent example of a hard to find cartridge. This one still has the outer wrapper, orange label, and perfect pull string. There would be a skin cartridge inside of this wrapper. Measures: D .416 L 1.530" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4 No. 51 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $165.00 |
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Y556 .44 Henry Repeating Rifle Cartridge (No Headstamp) Description: Nice cartridge with oxidized bullet. This one has two strikes on the base and was a dud. Measures: L 1.356" Reference: TT#60 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $65.00 |
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Z1371 One Piece Convex Eagle Infantry "I" Button 1830's Description: Excellent button with tarnished silver plated face. Backmark: "PLATED" / (wreath) , rm between two rings Measures: 20.44 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Ref: Albert GI79, Tice GI200D3 Price: $45.00 |
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Z1369 Federal Eagle "A" Artillery Button Description: Nicely gilted cuff button with a stand up shank! Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)" dm inner solid ring Measures: 15.06 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $25.00 |
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Z1367 Federal Navy Vest Button, Eagle Over Horizontal Anchor, Fluke Behind Wing Description: Excellent button with a stand up shank and no pushes. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MFG. CO. / (star) Waterbury. (star)" dm no rings Measures: 18.18 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NA113, Tice NA230Am4 Price: $25.00 |
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Z1366 Federal Infantry "I" Overcoat Button Description: Nice button with a slight push to the back. Stand up shank intact. Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)" dm Measures: 23.09 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY78 / 79, Tice AY215A11 Price: $30.00 |
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Z1365 Federal Eagle "I" Infantry Overcoat Button Description: Very nice button with the stand up shank intact and plenty of gilt! Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)" dm inner ring of slashes Measures: 22.94 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert GI85 / 88, Tice GI215A8 Price: $35.00 |
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Z1364 Federal Eagle "A" Artillery Overcoat Button Description: Nicely gilted artillery button. Stand up shank intact. Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)" dm inner ring of slashes Measures: 23.02 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY78 / 79, Tice AY215A11 Price: $75.00 |
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Z1363 Federal Naval Button, Eagle Over Horizontal Anchor, Fluke Behind Wing Description: Nice button with a stand up shank. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (star) WATERBURY (star) " dm between two solid rings Measures: 22.98 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NA112, Tice NA227. Price: $50.00 |
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Z1362 Federal Navy Button, Eagle Over Upright Anchor 1840's-1850's Description: Very nice Navy button with plenty of gilt and a very nice shank and backmark. Backmark: "GILT *(dot)*(dot)*(dot)*(dot)*(dot)*(dot)* rm, outer solid ring. Measures: 13.84 mm Recovered: Albert NA106, Tice NA212AM12. Price: $45.00 |
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Z1361 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's-1840's Description: Here is a very nice heavily gilted artillery button. You can clearly see that this backmark was stamped over a Robinson's backmark. Backmark: Eight stars and eight dots between rings, rm Measures: 20.43 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64 Variant Price: $65.00 |
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Z1358 Lot of Six Excavated Brass Finials Description: Here is a lot of six different brass finials. These finials were located on the bottoms of cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bayonet scabbard tips, etc. Each one is different. Recovered: Champion Hill, Mississippi Price: $30.00 |
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Z1357 Federal Brass Belt Adjustors Description: Here are two excavated brass belt adjustors. These were worn on the belt and pinched the leather at the right length. The one one the left has some creases. The one on the right is perfect and still has some leather remnants from the belt. Measures: 1" x 2" Recovered: Champion Hill, Mississippi Price: Left $20.00 Right $25.00 |
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Z1356 Excavated Brass Toe Tap with Patent Information Description: These top taps were meant to be tacked to the toe of a brogan. This one is in nice shape and you can almost read the full patent date. Measures: 2" Recovered: Champion Hill, Mississippi Price: $20.00 |
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Z1352 Excavated Crossed Cannon Hat Insignia Regulation 1858 Description: Here is another complete example of crossed cannon hat insignia. This piece is slightly wavy and has a very small crack on the bottom pinnacle which could have happened during manufacturing. This piece is missing all four of the attachment loops which is common on dug examples. Measures: 1.75" x 3.25" Recovered: Fredericksburg, Virginia Price: $250.00 |
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Z1342 Federal Marine Button Description: Nice early button with a very slight push to the face. This one is missing the shank. Backmark: "(dot) SCOVILL (dot) MG (dot) CO (dot) / SUPERFINE" rmdc Measures: 20.35mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert MC9, Tice MC215A4. Price: $95.00 |
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Z1341 One Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's Description: Very nice silver plated artillery button from the 1830's. This one is tarnished and would clean up quite nicely. Backmark: "PLATED" / (wreath) , rm between two rings Measures: 20.67mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D15 Price: $50.00 |
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Z1340 Early One Piece Navy Button Description: Outstanding button just dripping with gilt. Backmark: "LEWIS & TOMBS / (star) EXTRA RICH (star) / NO. 1 " rm between two raised solid rings Measures: 22.68mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert NA86A, Tice Unlisted Price: $150.00 |
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Z1339 One-Piece Convex Eagle Artillery "A" Button 1830's-1840's Description: Excellent button that is loaded with gilt. Backmark: ROBINSONS / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) " rm between one upper raised ring and two lower. Measures: 18.07mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert AY64, Tice AY199D4 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1336 Confederate Artillery Roman Lined "A" Button Description: Very nice and hard to find button. These were manufactured in England and smuggled through the blockade. This style has a floating shank. Backmark: "P. TAIT & Co / (dot) LIMERICK (dot) " dm outer ring of dots Measures: 19.65mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Albert CS103A, Tice CSA206B1 Price: $725.00 |
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Z1335 Fired Civil War .58 Three Ringer in Wood Description: Nice bullet in wood. This one has been whittled down, exposing the bullet. Measures: 2" x 13" Recovered: Dinwiddie, Virginia Price: $125.00 |
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Z1332 Excavated Cavalry Crossed Sabers Regulation 1858 Description: Very nice complete pair of crossed swords. This one is a bit wavy but complete and void of any cracks or repairs. Measures: 1.75" x 3.25" Recovered: Fairfax, Virginia Price: $250.00 |
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Z1327 Civil War Enfield Bullet in Wood Description: Nice piece of heart pine with an Enfield bullet in it! Measures: 2" x 14" Recovered: Dinwiddie, Virginia Price: $150.00 |
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Z1323 Fired Federal Three Ringer in Wood Description: Decent piece of heart pine with a .58 three ringer in it. This along with several others were recovered in Dinwiddie, Virginia. You can clearly see where the sap has oozed out of this piece. Measures: 2.5" x 8" Recovered: Dinwiddie, Virginia Price: $80.00 |
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Y545 Unlisted Rifle or Carbine Bullet Description: Interesting bullet variant with a tie ring base. This one along with a few others were recovered in an early war Cavalry camp just outside of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This one is similar to a .35 Maynard bullet but much larger. Measures: D .434 L .681 Cavity: None Reference: Unlisted Variant Recovered: Early War Camp Shepherdstown, West Virginia Price: $150.00 |
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Y544 .52 Sharps Bullet Multi-Ring Gomez and Mills Description: Nice bullet that is hard to find in decent shape. Measures: D .552 L .988 Cavity: None Reference: TT#106 Recovered: Unknown Price: $95.00 |
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Y543 Confederate .69 Gardner Bullet (Shallow Cavity) Description: Nice bullet with a slight sprue nose. This one has a large flat spot on the side. Measures: D .685 L 1.179 C .239 Recovered: Unknown Price: $75.00 |
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Y542 Confederate .69 Gardner Bullet (Shallow Cavity) Description: Very nice bullet with the slightest flat spot on one side. Measures: D .687 L 1.175 C .262 Recovered: Virginia Price: $110.00 |
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Z1306 Federal Navy Button, Fouled Anchor on a Stippled Shield Description: Nice early 1800's Navy cuff button. This one is excavated and still retains it's original shank. Backmark: "CARTER / * LOMBARD STREET *" rm between dotted lines. Measures: 15.88mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's NA54A cuff version Price: $85.00 |
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Z1304 US Foliate Script "I" Button, No Number in Oval Description: Very nice button with the original shank intact! Backmark: None Measures: 19.40mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $60.00 |
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Z1303 Connecticut State Seal Coat Button Description: Nice non excavated Connecticut coat button. This one has a nice face and a slightly pushed back. The stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) " dm between rings of dots Measures: 23.23mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $50.00 |
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Z1300 South Carolina Cadet Button, State Seal with the Palmetto Tree Description: Nice cadet size South Carolina button. This one doesn't have any pushes and the stand up shank is intact. Tice does state that this button may be post war but several have been known to have been excavated. Backmark: "EXTRA / (star) (large star) (star) QUALITY (star) (large star) (star)" dm inner solid ring. Measures: 18.93mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice SC262.Am7 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1298 US Foliate Script "I" Button, Regimental No. 9 in Oval Description: Solid pewter button with shank. This one is slightly wavy and has an excellent patina! Backmark: Blank Measures: 20mm Recovered: Unknown Reference: Albert's GI34R9 Price: $125.00 |
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Z1296 Massachusetts Militia One-Piece Button Description: Very nice button with crisp detail and a beautiful patina. Stand up shank is intact. Backmark: "LONDON / EXTRA QUALITY" rm between pairs of inner and outer rings. Measures: 24.73mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice: MS102.AS.1 Price: $165.00 |
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Z1295 South Carolina Cadet Button, State Seal with the Palmetto Tree Description: Nice cadet size South Carolina button. This one doesn't have any pushes and the stand up shank is about 1 degree off. Tice does state that this button may be post war but several have been known to have been excavated. Backmark: "EXTRA / (star) (large star) (star) QUALITY (star) (large star) (star)" dm inner solid ring. Measures: 18.93mm Recovered: Non Excavated Reference: Tice SC262.Am7 Price: $65.00 |
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Z1294 Federal Eagle "I" Infantry Coat Button (Indian War Era) Description: Very nice button with plenty of gilt. This one is slightly postwar and the stand up shank is intact! Backmark: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) (star) / WATERBURY / (graphic) CONN (graphic) " dm, two middle rings Measures: 22.75mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $20.00 |
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Y537 17mm Swiss Cartridge? Description: Nice cartridge without any issues. .69/17mm. Measures: L 3.181" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $150.00 |
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Y528 12mm Perrin Revolver Cartridge (Inside Primed) Description: Minty cartridge for the Perrin revolver. This one has 571F/12mm written on the side. Measures: L .985" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $25.00 |
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Y525 .69 Pistol Ball / Hall Carbine Cartridge (Red/White String) Description: Excellent cartridge without damage. The only issue on this one is the writing. Someone wrote ".69 Ball Pistol" on the side in ink. These are thought to have been pistol, or Hall Carbine cartridge. Measures: L 1.775" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $150.00 |
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Y521 .58 Type III William's Cleaner Cartridge Description: Excellent .58 Type III cleaner cartridge. This one has blue spotted paper. Measures: L 2.5" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $175.00 |
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Y520 .58 Type III William's Cleaner Cartridge Description: Nice .58 Type III cleaner out of an original pack of ammo. This one has a few light spots on the dyed paper and a very slight crack on the nose. Measures: L 2.6" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $150.00 |
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Y519 .58 Type III William's Cleaner Cartridge Description: Minty type III cleaner cartridge. This one has a spotted blue cartridge. Fresh out of an original pack. Measures: L 2.6" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $175.00 |
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Y512 .58 Paper Cartridge for the .58 Springfield Musket Description: Excellent cartridge right out of an original pack! Measures: 2.500" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $110.00 |
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Y510 Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed .45 Colt Cartridge Description: Nice benet primed cartridges for the M1873 Colt. These longer cartridges were manufactured between 1873-1875. Measures: L 1.612" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $35.00 Each |
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Y509 .58 Paper Cartridge for the .58 Springfield Musket Description: Excellent cartridge right out of an original pack! Measures: 2.391" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $110.00 |
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Y506 Excavated .58 Johnston & Dow Waterproof Cartridge Description: Nice .58 Johnston & Dow cartridge from the American Civil War. These cartridges were coated to waterproof them. This example was recovered from the Cold Harbor battlefield. As you can see, the waterproof coating worked as these were dug from the ground over 100 years after the American Civil War. This cartridge has no cracks on the base. Measures: L 1.948" Recovered: Cold Harbor, VA Price: $65.00 |
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Y505 Excavated .58 Johnston & Dow Waterproof Cartridge Description: Nice .58 Johnston & Dow cartridge from the American Civil War. These cartridges were coated to waterproof them. This example was recovered from the Cold Harbor battlefield. As you can see, the waterproof coating worked as these were dug from the ground over 100 years after the American Civil War. This cartridge has no cracks. Measures: L 1.996" Recovered: Cold Harbor, VA. Price: $65.00 |
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Y502 Frankford Arsenal .50/55 Benet Primed Ball Cartridge for Carbine Description: Very nice cartridge. This one has some writing on the side that could be removed with rubbing alcohol. Indian War era! Measures: L 2.156" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $65.00 |
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Z1289 CDV of General Henry Wager Halleck (1815-1872) by D. Appleton & Co. Description: Nice CDV of General Halleck who was a lawyer and Army officer. This one is in decent shape but not the best. There are some smudges on the face that can be seen if held at an angle. Backmark: “ Cartes de Visite D. Appleton & Co. 443 & 445 Bway New York A.A. Turner Photographer.” Measures: 2.5" x 4" Price: $95.00 |
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Z1287 Federal 1851 Pattern Waist Belt Plate Description: Here is a nice Federal waist belt plate that dug many years ago. This plate was cleaned at one time but now has a soft patina coming back. This plate is cast brass and had an applied nickel-silver wreath applied which is now missing. This is quite common on dug examples. This one retains it's original curve and is missing the keeper. Measures: 56 mm x 83 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $225.00 |
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Z1285 Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern Description: Here is another nice breastplate with a pleasing patina. The back still retains nearly all of the lead solder and a partial iron loop. Measures: 66 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $115.00 |
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Z1284 Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern Description: Here is non dug breastplate pattern that was commonly stamped by Boyd & Sons of Boston or T.J. Shepard. Unfortunately, this one isn't stamped by either and is missing both iron attachment loops. It appears this piece. There are two areas on the outer rim that have damage. Measures: 63 mm Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $110.00 |
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Z1279 Excavated Carbine Sling Swivel Description: Here is a nice excavated carbine sling swivel with the spring still intact. The exact recovery area of this one is unknown. It has been cleaned and coated. Measures: 3" x 8.75" Recovered: Unknown Price: $125.00 |
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Z1276 Excavated/Early Pickup/Barn Find Carbine Sling Swivel Description: Here is a very nice carbine sling buckle that is missing the spring. This one has been cleaned and coated for your enjoyment. It is said to have come from Franklin, Tennessee and may be a bard find based on the condition. Measures: 3" x 8.75" Recovered: Franklin, Tennessee Price: $125.00 |
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Z1274 Hardware Grouping for an N.C.O. Belt Rig Description: Here is a little grouping of hardware that is commonly found on the N.C.O. belt rig and would look great next to a sword belt plate. This group has a square ring, a sword belt hook, and a hook that was on the back of a belt. Recovered: Wilmington, North Carolina Area Price: $25.00 |
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Z1263 Excavated Digging / Entrenching Tool Fashioned from an Austrian Lorenz Bayonet Description: Here is an early excavated digging or entrenching tool from the Antietam region. This one is fashioned out of an Austrian Lorenz bayonet. The front of the socket is bent in a little and may have been why this piece was discarded. This could have been manufactured during the war or possibly after. Measures: 3" x 9' Recovered: Antietam Region Price: $195.00 |
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Y478 Misfired Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed .50/70 Cartridge Description: Here is a nice .50/70 cartridge that was a dud. You can clearly see the pin mark on the base. Measures: L 2.234" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $35.00 |
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Y466 Frankford Arsenal .50-45 Bar Anvil Primed Cartridge Description: Nice cartridge for the .50 Cadet Rifle. This one is coated in lacquer which could be removed if desired. Measures: L 1.727" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $40.00 |
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Z1252 Federal 1851 Pattern Waist Belt Plate Description: Here is an excavated waist belt plate that features a fully cast eagle and wreath. This one is missing the tongue and keeper bar and is probably why it was discarded. The body of the plate is a little wavy but still retains a dug/uncleaned patina. Measures: 49.5mm x 78mm Recovered: Approximately 5 Miles South of Hagerstown, Maryland. Pennington Farm Price: $145.00 |
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Z1251 Antique Stoneware Bud Vase or Inkwell Description: Here is a neat little inkwell or bud vase from the late 19th century. It's crude in manufacture and has a nice spout. The entire piece is glazed. It kind of reminds me of the unglazed inkwells that are dug out of huts. It's still a really neat piece of stoneware that you don't see that often. Measures: 2.5" x 3" Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $20.00 |
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Z1248 Grouping of Six Civil War Era Photographs Description: Here is a nice little lot of Civil War Era photographs. Five of them have cases, one is in a partial case, and the other is in a metal frame. The cases aren't perfect but the lot is priced to move! Price: $95.00 |
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Z1232 Federal 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Stud Hooks) Description: Here is another dug buckle from Virginia. This one has a nice face and the studs and attachment hook are present. There is some very light lead lass in some areas. Measures: 54mm x 85mm Recovered: Old Union Road in Charles City County Virginia by Mark Stephens Price: $325.00 |
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Z1224 Federal 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Arrow Hooks) Description: Here is a nice excavated US buckle. This one has a nice face and all of the attachment hooks are present on the back. This plate still retains a slight natural curve and the majority of the lead solder. There is a tad of rim damage/lead loss at the 2 O'clock position. Measures: 58mm x 88mm Recovered: Culpeper, Virginia Price: $185.00 |
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Z1218 Mid to Late 19th Century Ink Eraser/Scraper by Mappin Brothers of Sheffield England Description: Here is a well used 19th century quill sharpener/paper scraper. These are often misidentified as medical instruments. This one measures approximately 6.5" in length and has a rosewood handle. It's clearly marked, "Mappin Brothers Sheffield." Based on the company marking, this scraper would be mid 19th century. Obviously this piece has been used as the blade is nicked. This particular tool was used to sharpen quills as well as remove ink from paper by scraping the surface. Measures: 6.5" Recovered: Non Dug Price: $25.00 |
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Z1216 Excavated Model 1816 Friction Bayonet Description: Here is a very well preserved Model 1816 friction bayonet. This one has your typical T mortis where the front sight would lock into. There is a flute on the bottom of the blade that measures almost 9" in length. The blade is slightly wavy towards the end and it's been cleaned and coated. Measures: 18.5" Recovered: Unknown Price: $95.00 |
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Z1203 Pennsylvania State Seal Staff Officer's Cuff Button (Post War) Description: Nice post war button with the stand up shank intact. Backmark: "HORSTMAN BROS / (dot) PHILA (dot)" dm inner ring of dots Measures: 14.98mm Recovered: Non Dug Price: $15.00 |
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Z1201 Regulation 1841 Carbine Sling Buckle Description: Here is a carbine sling buckle that appears to have been dug in a sandy area or perhaps a fire pit. Fortunately, this one isn't bent too far out of shape like most examples. There is still one full flipper and part of another. Neither of them are movable. Measures: 51mm x 81mm Recovered: Chancellorsville, Virginia Price: $65.00 |
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Z1200 Rhode Island State Seal Anchor & "HOPE" Officer's Staff Button Description: Here is a nice little Rhode Island officer's staff button. This is a dug example which is harder to find. There are plenty of non dug examples out there. This button doesn't have any pushes or cracks. The shank is broken and there is a little bit of flaking to the rim on one side. Tice states that these buttons were manufactured from the 1850's into the Post War period. Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO / * EXTRA*" dm Measures: 14.43mm Reference: Albert's RI7, Tice RI201 AS. 1. Recovered: Unknown Price: $40.00 |
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Z1199 Model 1859 Cavalry Curb Bit (Field Modified) Description: Here is an interesting Cavalry curb bit. This is your typical M59 bit missing both of the bit bosses. This example has a very low port. The most interesting thing about this one is the field modification. One of the cheek pieces broke off and was modified with a broken part of another bit. A new cheek piece was hand forged and attached with two rose head nails. This piece is slightly out of square due to having a handmade piece attached but obviously served its purpose. This is a great example of field ingenuity! Based on the look of the metal this was an early pickup or barn find and it's been cleaned and coated. Measures: 6" x 8.5" Recovered: Unknown Price: $95.00 |
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Z1194 Federal 1839 Pattern Cartridge Box Plate Description: Here is a very nice excavated cartridge box plate. This one has a nice face and is flat as a pancake. Both of the iron loops are present on the back and one is slightly bent over. The back retains nearly all of the lead solder. The face has a nice patina but there are a few shiny spots on the face. Measures: 58mm x 88mm Recovered: Central Virginia Price: $175.00 |
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Z1193 Early Three Bladed Medical Fleam with File/Blade Description: Nice early medical fleam. This one has a horn handle with some cracks. The blade is marked and appears to read "Thompson." There is a little bit of dark red paint on one tip. Measures: 1.25" x 3.5" Recovered: Non Dug Price: $65.00 |
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Y444 English Manufactured .577 Enfield Cartridge for the P-1853 Rifle Description: Here is a nice cartridge for the P-1853 Rifle. This cartridge retains the powder charge and the bullet is at the base. This one contains a .577 Enfield bullet with a boxwood plug. There is a slice on the bottom of the cartridge which was done intentionally at the arsenal. This cartridge has a slight crack in the paper where the bullet meets the powder charge but is still quite sturdy. The crack has cause the wrapped paper to come loose which is easily fixable. Measures: L 3.112" Recovered: Non Dug Price: $135.00 |
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Z1181 Federal Eagle "C" Cavalry Overcoat Button Description: Here is a very nice excavated Cavalry button. This one is an overcoat size and still has plenty of gilt surrounding the eagle. The shank is intact and the button doesn't have any dents or cracks. Backmark: Illegible Measures: 22.67 mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $85.00 |
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Z1178 Civil War General Service Eagle Coat Button Description: Very nice non dug eagle button. This one still has the shank intact although it's slightly bent. Backmark: "SCOVILL MFG CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" rmdc Measures: 20mm Recovered: Non Dug Price: $15.00 |
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Z1167 Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern Description: Here is a nice excavated eagle breastplate. This one has a very nice dark brown patina on the face. The back retains nearly all of the lead solder and both hooks. There are a few small rust burrs around one of the hooks. Plates like these are hard to dig today! Measures: 63mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $195.00 |
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Y443 12mm Pinfire Revolver Cartridge by Charles Fusnot of Brussels, Belgium Description: Here is a very nice 12mm pinfire cartridge produced by Charles Fusnot. This one is in excellent condition and has the light headstamp of, "Fusnot*Bruxelles*." This style of pinfire cartridge is known to have been found in campsites used during the American Civil War. I have also added a picture of the box they were issued in which is not for sale. The box is marked, "Fabrique / De Balles Et Cartouches. / 25 Revolvers Cartouches Lefaucheux / de 12 milimetres." This would make a great addition to any Civil War cartridge collection. Measures: L 1.002" Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4 No. 948 Recovered: Non Excavated Price: $25.00 |
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Z1151 Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern Description: Here is a very nice breastplate with both of the iron loops intact. This one retains nearly all of the lead solder and the face has great detail. There is a very slight bump to the edge. There are no cracks or rust burrs on the face. This would make a great addition to any plate collection! Backmark: None Measures: 65mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $195.00 |
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Z1149 Excavated M1873 Winchester Lever Action Description: Here is a very nice excavated Winchester Rifle. This one has a 28" barrel and appears to be a Model 1873. The lever was broken and may have been the reason it was left or discarded. The gun shows heavy pitting throughout and has been cleaned and coated. Both plates on each side are still intact but heavily rusted. The barrel is rusted shut on the end so it's hard to tell what caliber this might be. If you like Indian War period items, this is a dug relic for you! Measures: 37.5" in Length Recovered: Unknown Price: $395.00 |
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Z1147 Excavated Federal 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Arrow Hooks) Description: Here is a nice buckle excavated in the Shenandoah Valley. This one is still dirty and could be cleaned up a little more. Both of the arrow hooks and tongue are attached on the back. There is some lead solder loss around the curled edges. Backmark: NONE Measures: 58mm x 90mm Recovered: Kernstown, Va. Price: $150.00 |
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Z1143 Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern Description: Here is a nice excavated eagle breastplate. This one is perfectly flat. The back retains 99.9% of the lead solder and both hooks are intact. The hooks have rusted through the lead but are extremely sturdy. The face has very nice detail and the patina is a dark brown. Backmark: NONE Measures: 64mm Recovered: Tennessee July 1994 Price: $175.00 |
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Z1139 Excavated Federal 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Arrow Hooks) Description: Very nice excavated US buckle. This one has the mid to late war arrow hooks on the back. The lead solder is almost fully intact. The face of the plate has a dirty patina with a few small freeze cracks. The plate is a little wavy around the edges but is rather flat. The back of the plate does have some period carving on it. This would make a great addition to any buckle collection. Backmark: NONE Measures: 58mm x 90mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $185.00 |
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Z1135 Excavated Federal 1839 Pattern Waist Belt Plate (Arrow Hooks) Description: Very nice excavated US buckle. This one has the mid to late war arrow hooks on the back. The lead solder is almost fully intact. The face of the plate has a pleasing dark patina. The plate is a little wavy around the edges but is rather flat. This would make a great addition to any buckle collection! Backmark: None Measures: 58mm x 92mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $195.00 |
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Y420 50 Ball Cartridges for M1911 .45 Pistol by Remington Arms Co, Inc. Lot RA 5832 (Headstamped RA Description: Here is a nice complete packet of .45 ball ammunition. This one is marked Lot 5832. The headstamps are all RA62. The box has some staining which is common but everything is intact. This would display nicely with your pre Vietnam .45! Measures: 5" x 2.5" Price: $40.00 |
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Z1118 Leave of Absence for Albert M. Ewing Co. A 2nd Virginia Cavalry to Obtain a Horse Description: Here is a leave of absence dated January 8th 1865 for A.M. Ewing to return to Bedford county for seventeen days to procure a fresh horse. He was a member of Wickham's Brigade and was finally captured at High Bridge, Virginia Measures: 4.5" x 7.75" Price: $125.00 |
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Z1109 Federal Eagle "C" Coat Button Description: Nice excavated cavalry coat button. This one was recovered from an early war camp in Bakerton, West Virginia. The face still retains a lot of gilt but the back is pushed and cracked around the shank. Backmark: W.H. SMITH & CO NEW YORK rmdc Measures: 22.41mm Recovered: Bakerton, West Virginia Price: $60.00 |
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Y379 54 Gauge for Deane & Adams Dustbin Cartridge Description: Excavated .44 for Deane & Adams. This excavated example is missing the wiper which is common on dug examples. Measures: D .441 L .739 Cavity: N/A Reference: RBTRF Vol. 4 No. 43 Recovered: Unknown Price: $65.00 |
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Z1105 Model 1841/1842 Musket Combination Tool Description: Here is a very nice combination tool that would go well with your Model 1841/42 musket. This piece contains a cone wrench as well as two screwdriver blades. The riveted arm on this piece does move freely. This example is an original and still has some armory finish left! Measures Approximately 3.5" in Length Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $75.00 |
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Z1103 Federal Regulation 1839 Pattern US Waist Belt Plate (W.H. Smith Brooklyn) Description: Nice excavated US buckle with a dark patina. This one is maker marked and still has some leather on the back. Backmark: W.H. Smith / Brooklyn Measures: 54mm x 86mm Recovered: Unknown Price: $395.00 |
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Z1094 Section of a Patented Two Part Spur Description: Here is a very interesting spur. This one would have originally been made up of two parts. This piece would have been tacked into the back of a boot heel. The neck and rowel portion would have slipped down into the back of this piece and locked in place. This one is a little wavy but still retains it's original shape. The inside is stamped "211" and the patent information is on the inside. This particular variant is a little different from the one listed in in Crouch's spur book! Measures: 1" x 2" Recovered: Unknown Price: $50.00 |
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Z1055 African/Middle Eastern Blunderbuss Project Gun Description: Here is a very interesting gun. This is a blunderbuss and I would suspect this one to be from Africa or the Middle East. This one is out of the old Cider House Museum in Poughkeepsie, NY. The lock, side plate, trigger guard, and ramrod are all missing from this piece. The large iron barrel measure 16.75" in length. The barrel is full of silver inlay and some of it has come off of the barrel. The ramrod guides and the butt plate all have silver inlay as well. The stock is covered with bone inlay and small brass tacks. The original and hand forged iron trigger is still in place. The barrel is slightly out of round on the end. The stock has a very nice patina and there are a few cracks here and there. We typically don't carry items like this but it came in with several other guns from the same museum. If you like old guns this may be a good candidate for restoration. Measures: 30" in length Recovered: Ex Museum Collection Price: $350.00 |
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Frankford Arsenal 20 Gauge Forager Cartridge (Headstamped F / 11 / 97 / No 20) Description: Here is a very nice tinned cartridge for the 20 Ga. Forager. These cartridges were issued in boxes of ten. This particular one was manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal and is heasdstamped F 11 97 No. 20 showing it was produced in November of 1897. This excavated cartridge is in excellent shape and still has a perfectly round casing. When shipped, these cartridges were empty. It was up to the soldiers to fill them with shot. While there are some non excavated examples out there on the market, dug examples are extremely hard to find in good condition! Measures: 2.5" in length Recovered: Southwestern U.S. Price: $85.00 |
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Y354 Complete Pack of Frankford Arsenal Internally Primed .45 Ammunition for 1873 Colt Army/1875 Schofield Dated 1878 Description: Here is a very nice box of .45 ammunition for the 1873 Colt Army and the 1875 Smith & Wesson Schofield. This box is in very nice shape and still has the full pull string attached to the side. There is a very slight seam crack above where the pull string starts but is only mentioned for exactness. This type of box was originally shellacked giving the appearance of a variation of colors. This would make an excellent addition to any Colt or Indian War cartridge collection. Measures Approximately: 3.5" x 1.5" x 1" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $350.00 |
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Z1046 Very Scarce Original Copy of "Prof. O. N. Rood on the American Rifle" Description: Nice original copy of a scarce publication. This one was printed by E. Hayes of New Haven Connecticut in 1860 and is from the American Journal of Science and Arts, Vol. XXX, July, 1860. The publication is actually titled, "Experiments on the Forms of Elongated Projectiles. Interesting 16 page illustrated pamphlet about the science of bullets. Measures: 5.75" x 9" Price: $95.00 |
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Y348 Ornately Carved .54 Confederate Gardner Bullet Description: Here is a very nicely carved .54 Gardner bulbnose bullet. This one has nice lines running up and down the sides of the bullet. Recovered: Maryland 1862 Campaign, Point of Rocks, Md. Price: $55.00 |
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Z1015 Model 1841/1842 Combination Musket Tool (Marked US Produced at the Harper's Ferry Armory) Description: Here is a very nicely marked combination tool produced at the Harper's Ferry Armory. This is for the Model 1841/42 muskets. Unfortunately the main screwdriver has a very small hairline crack. The main arm moves freely and still retains some of the bluing. This would make an excellent addition to any gun tool collection! Measures: 3.6" Recovered: Surplus Stocks Price: $65.00 |
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Z960 Excavated Iron Buttplate for Musket Description: Here is a very nice excavated iron buttplate for a musket. This one is missing the screws as it typical for excavated examples. The iron is really strong on this example and it would clean up nicely. Measures: 2.5" x 4.5" Recovered: Vicksburg, Mississippi Price: $40.00 Sale $32.00 |
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Z959 WWI Era Studio Portrait of a Soldier Description: Here is a nice studio portrait of a WWI soldier. The picture slides in and out of the original green cardboard frame. The original cover measures 6.5" x 11". The picture itself measures 4" x 6" in height. I can't quite tell what unit he was with based on the collar discs. Either way, it's still a nice WWI era photo of a soldier with a campaign hat. Price: $15.00 Sale $10.00 |
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Z958 CDV of General Rosecrans Description: CDV of General Rosecrans. This one is full size and has a little foxing. Backmark: None Measures: 2.5" x 4" Price: $30.00 Sale $25.00 |
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Z779 Framed UCV Watercolor Art by L.W. Tucker 1902 Description: Here is a nicely done painting for a soldier. However, this one isn't what the tag reads. The tag at the bottom reads, "Jefferson Davis President of the Confederate States Pre Civil War Photo as a Young Man." Either someone was trying to fool the buyer or the photo card was replaced at a later date. This painting is very nice and the picture on the inside could easily be replaced. The artists name L.W. Tucker 1902 is under the painting. There is a little water damage on the upper left corner and the mat has that yellowed age. I think this one would look great with a large cabinet card in the middle showing a CS vet. Measures: 15.5" x 13.5" Price: $250.00 Sale $150.00 |
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