Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Bullets
This page last updated January 02, 2009
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PC1631 L Base .57 Cal. Enfield Bullet Recovered From Blockade Runner "Modern Greece"I am excited once again to have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs, all recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina. In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy. It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water. The bullet is in excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L" stamped in the base. One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plug filling the base of this bullet is still intact. This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner. This bullet will come with its own certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson. Please see additional pictures and the certificate by clicking on the thumbnail picture to the left. To read more about the Modern Greece click on the link above. The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.08 inches. I was able to acquire 10 of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so, if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar condition please let me know. SOLD |
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Thirty .44 Caliber Pistol Bullets - 3 Types |
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PC2240 Bullet Grouping This group of 26 dropped excavated bullets include seventeen .58 caliber three ringers, 3 Confederate Gardner bullets, 3 Sharps carbine bullets, a .69 caliber three ringer and two .69 caliber round balls. According to the accompanying information these were originally purchased from the Horse Soldier of Gettysburg, PA in the late 1980's to early 1990's as bullets recovered from Gettysburg. These bullets are a nice sampling from a historic battle. SOLD |
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PC1630 L Base .57 Cal. Enfield Bullet Recovered From Blockade Runner "Modern Greece"I am excited once again to have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs, all recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina. In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy. It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water. The bullet is in excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L" stamped in the base. One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plug filling the base of this bullet is still intact. This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner. This bullet will come with its own certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson. Please see additional pictures and the certificate by clicking on the thumbnail picture to the left. To read more about the Modern Greece click on the link above. The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.08 inches. I was able to acquire 10 of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so, if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar condition please let me know. SOLD |
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PC134 .69 Caliber Tower Bullet "Dot Base" Variant This big beautiful .69 caliber Tower bullet is one of the best I have ever come across. The bullet has a chalky white nearly unblemished patina. The bullet has a thick skirt and a small dot in its base. Dot base Tower bullets are unusual and this bullet is a premium example. Ref. M&M 214v. $95.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2195 .36 Caliber Maynard Carbine Bullet This excavated solid base .36 caliber Maynard dropped carbine bullet is in excellent condition and has a nice white patina covered by a thin layer of dirt which is typical of the way bullets are found in a wooded area. The fine example has a visible mold seam and one ring. It was was excavated from a Confederate campsite in southern Alabama. More specific information regarding its find will be given to the buyer. According to Thomas and Thomas' book, "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges", "Dr. Edward Maynard held patent #22,565 dated January 11, 1859. By this patent, cartridge cases for the Maynard carbine were made of drawn brass to form a tube with a closed end. A brass disk was soldered to the base of the tube. The large diameter of the base was to aid in extracting the case after firing. The cartridge was separate primed--a perforation in the base leads into the powder charge." This bullet will display very nicely in any bullet collection. Ref. T&T 77 $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC191 .32 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Bullet This .32 caliber self-contained volcanic bullet is in excellent condition. The exterior of the bullet has a very pleasing pale white patina with five rings starting about halfway down (note: the bullet is significantly whiter than the pictures indicate). According to Thomas and Thomas' book, "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges", the base of these unusual bullets were sealed with either cork only, cork and brass, or cork and iron. I believe this example to be that of cork and iron but am not 100 % sure. Also according to the Thomas' book, "Smith & Wesson held the patent (#14,147 dated January 22, 1856) for these bullets. There are many variants found in the rings and the bases. This example will be an excellent addition to any bullet collection. Ref. T&T 15A SOLD |
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PC2229 Bullet Lodged In Wood This bullet in wood measures approximately 2 x 4 inches. The bullet is solidly in imbedded and still mostly surrounded by the wood. Shot bullets are commonly found but it is a rare occurance to recover one in wood. It is believed that this relic was recovered from the great state of Georgia. SOLD |
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PC1485 Confederate Gardner "Blow Thru" Bullet This excavated Confederate Gardner "blow thru" bullet is a unique relic. Due to the thin walls of the bullet nose, caused by improper casting, the force of the firing would cause the bullet to be "blown-through". This is an excellent display piece for any Civil war bullet collection or general relic collection. SOLD |
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PC1655 10 Carved Bullets These 10 carved or whittled bullets are from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. Carved or whittled bullets are special in that they were directly handled by the soldier. Each one of these bullets exhibit whittling marks that were made by a knife and not a the result of a diggers shovel or tractor disc or plow. Some show greater detail and workmanship than others but ALL were whittled. A relic hunter since the early sixties, Mr. Clem dug these items in various battlefields and campsites in the area of Berryville, VA as well as Charles Town, WV. For more information about relic hunter Richard Clem click the link on his name above. These bullets will make an excellent addition to any collection. SOLD |
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PC1629 L Base .57 Cal. Enfield Bullet Recovered From Blockade Runner "Modern Greece"I am excited once again to have the opportunity to offer a few more Enfield bullets with wood plugs, all recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina. In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy. It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water. The bullet is in excellent condition with an ashen grey patina and the letter "L" stamped in the base. One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plug filling the base of this bullet is still intact. This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner. This bullet will come with its own certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson. Please see additional pictures and the certificate by clicking on the thumbnail picture to the left. To read more about the Modern Greece click on the link above. The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive and it measures approximately .57 x 1.05 inches. I was able to acquire 10 of these Enfield bullets directly from Bill Epperson so, if you want additional bullets, each with certificates, in similar condition please let me know. $33.00 Order Information or Questions? SALE PENDING |
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PC157 .36 Caliber "Tear Drop" Bullet This .36 caliber "tear drop" pistol bullet is in very good dropped condition. It has one ring, a light mold seam, and is approximately .621 inches in length. The patina is that of a slick lightly yellowed white and there is a distinct sprue mark on the base. Ref. Mason and McKee #99. $15.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2178 4 Framed .44 Caliber Colt Pistol Bullets These 4 framed .44 caliber Colt bullets are all in very good condition. Long ago a Richmond area relic hunter, now deceased, took the time to proudly display a few of his nice finds. It appears that he simply used a spot of glue to keep these 4 bullets held on to the red felt covered backing to the frame. These four bullets already display very nicely and would look nice hung on a small wall area of a den or office. The digger recovered his relics in campsites and battlefields in and around the Richmond, VA area. The frame measures 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. SOLD |
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PC2071 Ten Merrill Carbine Bullets These ten Merrill carbine bullets are all in good dropped condition. Excavated in the Petersburg, VA area the ten bullets pictured are the exact ones you will receive. SOLD |
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PC2074 Thirty .69 Caliber Round Ball 30 dropped .69 caliber round balls all recovered in the area of Brandy Station, VA. All are in good dropped condition. These will make for a great display and the bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive.. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2070 Ten Ringtail Sharps Carbine Bullets These ten ringtail sharps carbine bullets are in good dropped condition and were excavated in the area of Petersburg, VA. The bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2073 Fifteen .69 Caliber 3 Ring Bullets These fifteen .69 caliber 3 ring bullets or, more appropriately referred to as "fat boys", were some of the largest bullets to be fired from a rifle. The damage they would have inflicted is beyond comprehension. These particular examples are not perfect but most have nice white patinas. The bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2072 Ten Smith Carbine Bullets These ten Smith carbine bullets are all in good dropped condition and are all from various Petersburg, VA campsites, battlefields, and trails. All have nice white patinas and the bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. Ref. M&M 70 and T&T 73. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2069 Thirty Burnside Carbine Bullets These thirty Burnside are in fair dropped condition and a few on the bottom row still have remnants of the brass cartridge. All were recovered from various Petersburg, VA campsites, battlefields, and trails. The bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. Ref. M&M 119 and T&T 89. SOLD |
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PC428 .58 Caliber Agar Machine Gun Cartridge This is a Civil War relic you won't see everyday. This non-excavated .58 caliber Agar machine gun cartridge is in outstanding condition. These cartridges were used in a machine gun invented by Wilson Agar and nicknamed the "coffee mill" due to its loading hopper on the top of the gun. This hopper would feed the ammunition into the barrel of the gun. The ammunition used was a re-loadable 2 3/4 inch steel cylinder had a nipple on one end, gun powder in the middle and a bullet closely resembling a Type III Williams cleaner bullet at the other end. The steel cylinders were placed in the hopper and fell into place to be fired as the crank handle on the side was rotated in a clockwise direction. For further information on this gun go to Civil War Machine Guns and scroll to the bottom of the page. At one end of the cartridge is the firing nipple and at the other end is a .58 caliber Williams bullet that was inserted for display purposes. The approximate length is 2 7/8 inches and diameter is 1 inch. Ref. "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with supplement" by McKee and Mason, Cartridges section, page 88, #133. $295.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1946 .69 Caliber Garibaldi Bullet This .69 caliber Garibaldi bullet is another one of the "big boys" that could definitely do some damage. This bullet is in good dropped condition with a visible mold seam and a slight bend in the skirt. This bullet comes from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. Ref. M&M 199 $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1087 .58 Caliber Bullet "US in Base" This excavated .58 caliber bullet with "US" stamped in the base is from the collection of Dennis Irvin. This particular bullet is in fair condition with a visible "US" stamping in the cavity. Mr. Irving hunted campsites in several areas in central Virginia with several important finds coming from the area of Brandy Station, VA. These particular finds, on October 29, 1977, are documented in a chapter from Howard Crouch's book "Relic Hunter" and the story of these finds can be read by clicking here. M&M 342 and T&T 152. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1873 20 Swage Base Bullets These twenty .58 caliber swage base 3 ring bullets are in fair to good dropped condition. All are from the collection of James Renfrow, Sr. and were excavated in various areas east of Richmond, VA. The 20 bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions . |
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PC1862 16 Various Pulled Bullets Offered in this group are 16 various bullets and round balls all of which have been "pulled". A pulled bullet was one that needed to be extracted from the barrel of the gun after misfiring. The beauty of these bullets is that they have not only been handled once, but twice, by the soldier. For rifles, a screw or corkscrew device would be attached to the end of the ramrod. The rod would then be inserted into the gun up to the tip of the bullet and then turned so as to attach or grab the bullet. Once securely attached, the rod would then be withdrawn to extract the bullet. Included in this group are the following: a .69 cal. three ringer, a swage base, an enfield, several .58 cal. bullets, a picket, 2 round balls, a Shaler top section, a type I and III Williams cleaner, a Colt .44 caliber, .44 cal Colt dragoon, and a Washington arsenal bullet with the star in the base. When the ramrod was screwed into the Enfield bullet, it was screwed in so far that it created a bulge inside the skirt of the bullet. I have attempted to show this in the additional pictures. I have also pictured the interior of the Washington Arsenal bullet showing the star. These examples all have nice white patinas and will make an excellent display group for any collection. SOLD |
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PC1794 Five Spencer Cartridges These five Spencer carbine cartridges are still remarkably solid condition considering how long they were buried. None of them are perfect, but none of them are "put togethers" either. All five were recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter Gene Cooley. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1654 10 Carved Bullets These 10 carved or whittled bullets are from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. Carved or whittled bullets are the result of Civil War soldiers with a lot of idle time. What makes them so special is the fact that these particular bullets spent time in the hands of the soldier. One can only imagine a group sitting around the campfire swapping stories about back home or admitting to missing a girl all the while whittling away a piece of artwork only to be recovered 100 years later by a relic hunter wandering through the same campsite. A relic hunter since the early sixties, Mr. Clem dug these items in various battlefields and campsites in the area of Berryville, VA as well as Charles Town, WV. For more information about relic hunter Richard Clem click the link on his name above. These bullets will make an excellent addition to any collection. $65.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC1659 Unlisted "Baby Belgian" Bullet This rare and unlisted Confederate .58 cal. "Baby Belgian" bullet is in excellent condition. These bullets are referenced in Vol. XIV No. 5 July - August issue of the North South Trader's Civil War magazine. A copy of the article will be included with the bullet. $395.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1658 Unlisted .50 Caliber Sterling Price Bullet This unlisted Confederate Sterling Price bullet is in excellent condition. These rare bullets are referenced in Vol. XIV No. 5 July - August issue of the North South Trader's Civil War magazine. A copy of the article will be included with the bullet. $375.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1618 30 Confederate Gardner Bullets This group of 30 fired and misshaped Confederate Gardner bullets were all excavated in the Petersburg, VA area. The bullets pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. $115.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1544 11 mm. Pin Fire Short Cartridge This excavated 11 mm. pin fire short cartridge is in very good condition. The brass hull is in excellent condition with no cracks, breaks, or repairs and the bullet has a dirty brown patina with some white showing through. The stem on the cartridge is secure and complete. The cartridge is a strong solid relic and will make for an excellent addition to any collection. This cartridge is from a collection of relics out of Richmond, Virginia. Ref. similar to M&M 114 cartridge section. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1504 Picket Bullet This very nice Picket bullet for country rifle is in excellent condition and has a very nice even white patina. It measures approximately .418 x .804 inches. This bullet is from a collection of relics that were excavated from various campsites and battlefields in and around Richmond, Virginia in the 1970s. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1503 .69 Caliber Prussian Bullet - Variant This .69 caliber Prussian bullet, variant, is one BIG bullet and is in good dropped condition. It measures approximately .677 x 1.20 inches. This bullet is from a collection of relics that were excavated from various campsites and battlefields in and around Richmond, Virginia in the 1970s. Ref. M&M 287 or 288 and T&T 191D $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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