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EMAIL Phone: 804-873-5462
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Plez Bagby
PO Box 6425
Charlottesville, VA 22906
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PC2261
Bullet Collection
This excavated bullet collection consists of 45 different types of Civil War bullets
typically found in Virginia Civil War campsites, battlefields and trails.
These examples are all in in good dropped condition with the exception of 2
fired examples. Represented
in this collection are:
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.69 cal. plug cavity 3
ringer |
.54 cal. Merrill Carbine |
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.577 cal. swage base 3
ringer |
.54 cal. Burnside Carbine Dish Base |
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.58 cal. nose cast 3 ringer |
.54 cal. Burnside Carbine Flat Base |
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Three types of Enfields (.577 &
.54 cal.) |
.56 cal Spencer Carbine |
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.58 cal. Georgia teat 3
ringer |
Two .52 cal. Smith Carbine |
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.69 cal. conical cavity 3
ringer |
.44 cal. Bartholow |
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.69 cal. Prussian |
.44 cal. Colt Dragoon
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Fired 3 ringer |
.44 cal. Colt Dragoon early model |
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Fired Gardner |
.44 cal. Hazard or Johnson and Dow |
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.58 cal. Wash. Arsenal "star
base" 3 ringer |
.44 cal. Colt Army Revolver |
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.58 cal. Gardner |
.44 cal. Sage Waterproof for Revolver |
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.54 cal. Gardner |
.44 cal. Colt Army Revolver variant |
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.58 cal. 3 ringer |
.37 cal. Maynard Carbine |
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Type I Williams Cleaner |
.36 cal. Colt |
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Type II Williams Cleaner |
.32 cal. Pistol with conical base |
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Type III Williams Cleaner |
.32 cal. Pistol |
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Ringtail Sharps |
.28 cal. Pistol |
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Triangle Base French Minie |
.69 cal. Round Ball |
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Four types of Sharps Carbine |
.44 cal. Round Ball |
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.54 cal. Starr Carbine |
Buck Shot |
These bullets will make a nice collection on their own or will act as a very
nice starter collection for a Civil War bullet enthusiast. The bullets
pictured are the exact bullets you will receive. $195.00
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PC2246
Confederate Script Infantry Button
This
two piece Confederate script infantry coat button is in very good
condition and was excavated from northern VA. It has a chocolate
brown patina and a well defined script letter "I" on the face. There
is a slight push just to the left center of the "I". The
back mark of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST" is visible
and the shank is bent but
secure. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. Ref. Albert's
CS 177 and Tice's CSI215. Approx. 23 mm. $170.00 Ordering Information
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PC2224
US Infantry Cuff Button
This excavated US infantry cuff button is in good condition. The front
has a bold looking eagle with about forty percent of the gold gilt still
remaining. The rear has the back mark of "Extra Quality" and a nearly
straight up shank. This button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or
repairs. Approx. 16 mm. $20.00
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PC2223
US Infantry Button
This non-excavated US infantry button is in very good condition. The
front shows an eagle with the letter "I" in the shield and the eagle
clutching an olive branch in his right talons and arrows in his left.
The rear has a back mark of "Scovills Co. Waterbury" and a secure shank
which is bent over. The button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or
repairs. Approx. 20 mm. $25.00
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PC1531
US Cartridge Box Plate
This excavated US cartridge box plate is simply museum quality. The
flawless face of this plate has a smooth even brown patina with no brass
showing. The rear has full smooth lead with two solid, secure, and
complete iron hooks. This is one of the finest box plates I have
offered for some time. This plate has no cracks, breaks, bends, or
repairs. Approx. 57 x 87 mm. $255.00
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PC1734
Eagle Plate Marked Gaylord - Kerksis Collection
This excavated eagle plate is in good condition and is from the Sydney C.
Kerksis collection. Back in the 1970's Sydney Kerksis authored the
"Bible" for plate collectors otherwise known as "Plates and Buckles of the
American Military 1795-1874". Back then, this book was THE reference
book and still today remains a great resource. The face of this plate
has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina and has no cracks or breaks.
The rear, with full lead, has a manufacturer's stamp of "E. GAYLORD" and
full lead is one of the finest stampings of this particular mark that I have
seen. The plate has no cracks, bends, or repairs but the iron
attachment hooks are no longer present. According to the old
typed label this plate was "Found; Camp Nelson, Kentucky". There are
multiple reasons that this plate will make a great addition to any
collection. It will come in its original labeled Riker case.
Approx. 63 mm. $260.00
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PC1621
US Belt Plate - Marked E. Gaylord
This excavated US belt plate is one of the finest excavated belt plates I have
ever seen. The brass face of the plate has a beautiful even brown patina.
The rear has full smooth lead and all three attachment hooks securely in
place. The rear lead was also weakly stamped by the manufacturer "E.
GAYLORD" with only the first couple of letters visible. Baby powder has
been added to help define the letters. This plate has no cracks, breaks,
bends or repairs and is most definitely a premium quality example. Approx.
54 x 84 mm. $395.00
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PC2253
Confederate Script Artillery Button
This brass two piece excavated Confederate script artillery button is in
good condition and was recovered Richmond, VA. The button's face has a
brown greenish patina with no pushes and shows moderate ground action.
There is some brass showing through depending on the lighting used to view
the button. The rear has a mild push with no discernable back mark
though it may have had one at one time. The slightly loose shank is
present and attached. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs.
This button displays nicely and will make a nice addition to any general
relic collection. Approximately 23 mm.
Ref. Tice's CSA215A and Albert's CS 107. $245.00
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PC2245
Confederate Artillery Button - Brass Back
This brass two piece excavated Confederate Roman "A" artillery button with
brass back is in very good condition. These buttons were crudely made
to begin with and this one is no different. The button's face has a
dirty brown greenish patina showing period wear and tear with very minimal
ground action. At the 2 o'clock position there is a line but I am of
the opinion that this is a manufacturing flaw and not a crack. The
blank brass rear is in good condition and has a leaning shank which is
secure. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This button
displays beautifully and will make a nice addition to any Confederate button
collection.
Ref. Tice's
CSA243A1
and Albert's CS 117A. Approximately 23 mm. $170.00
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PC2221
Connecticut State Seal Button
This excavated two-piece brass Connecticut state seal button is in fair
condition and was recovered near Vicksburg, MI. The face of this
button has a push and about 35% gold wash still remaining. The rear
has a minor push and a partially legible back mark of " * SCOVILL MF'G CO. *
/ WATERBURY." dm. The shank is secure and nearly straight up.
Ref.
Tice's CT205A12 and Albert's CT 13.
Approx. 23 mm. $55.00
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PC2202
South Carolina State Seal Button
This excavated two-piece brass South Carolina state seal coat button is in
very good condition. Overall, the button has an even brown patina with
traces of gold gilt in and around the palmetto tree. There is a tiny
push to the mid to lower right side of the face but is hardly noticeable.
The rear is in very good condition and has the partially legible back mark
of " *** YOUNG . SMITH & CO *** / NEW YORK" dm. The shank is
secure and straight up and this button will be a nice addition to any
excavated button collection.
Ref. Tice's
SC238B1 and Albert's SC 8.
Approx. 22 mm. $165.00
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PC1865
Lead Canister or Grape Shot
This lead canister or grape shot measures approximately 1.27 inches in
diameter is in good condition. This example is fairly well rounded
with a very pleasing white patina with a few dings. Lead shot of this
size are rarely found and this one was recovered by the late James Renfrow,
Sr. east of Richmond, VA. This would be a nice addition for any
artillery collection. $55.00
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PC1241
US "Puppy Paw" Belt Plate
This US belt plate, with the "puppy paw" style attachment hooks, is a top
quality example. Excavated from a campsite in central Virginia its face has
a very pleasing chocolate brown patina which shows some minor period use.
The plate is in near perfect condition with full smooth lead and all three
attachment hooks solidly attached and in place. This plate has no cracks,
breaks, bends or repairs. This plate is an top notch excavated example and
will make for an outstanding piece for any Civil War relic collection.
Approx. 54 x 86 mm. $315.00
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PC2242
Confederate Solid Cast Infantry Button
A very nice
example of an excavated one piece solid cast infantry coat button.
Recovered in Manassas, VA., this button is cast from bronze and shows a
plain Roman "I" with no back mark. The shank is a drilled wedge type and
the button's face has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina. The
button has no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This example will make an
excellent addition to any collection. Approx. 23mm. Ref. Albert's CS 184
and Tice's CSI275A. $125.00
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PC2239
Eagle Plate
This excavated eagle plate is in super condition. Recovered from Rocky
Face Ridge, Georgia, its brass face has an even brown patina which is smooth
and unblemished. Its rear has full lead and both iron hooks which are
solid, complete, and stand straight up. In one small area on the rear
near the edge at about the 5 o'clock position there appears to be some minor
lead flaking. This flaking is stable and does not affect the overall
appearance of the rear or anywhere else. This plate has no cracks,
breaks, bends, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any Civil
War plate collection. Approx. 63 mm. $195.00
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PC2222
US Cavalry Button
This two piece cavalry coat button is good condition. Its overall
patina is that of a dark brown with hints of gold wash showing in a few
areas of the front. There is a slight push to the eagles shield but no
cracks, breaks, holes, or repairs. The rear has a back mark of "EXTRA
QUALITY" and a shank which is bent flush to the rear. This button will
display handsomely in any relic collection.
Approx. 23
mm. Ref. Albert's CV 2 and Tice's CV288A10. $55.00
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PC2176
Navy Cuff Button
This excavated
two-piece Navy cuff button is in overall decent condition. The button's
structure is solid with a strong rust encrusted back and shank. It's face
shows an eagle, surrounded by stars, clutching an anchor. This button
was recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles
City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter
Gene Cooley. The button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs and will
make an excellent display piece. Approx. 14 mm. $25.00
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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
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PC2226
Five Zouave or Ball Buttons
These five excavated Zouave or ball two piece coat buttons are in very good
condition and were excavated in Manassas, VA. All have a very
pleasing chocolate brown patina and all have their shanks solidly attached.
Most are well rounded and all but one have minor pushes. They have no
cracks, breaks or repairs. This group will display very nicely as they
all have matching patinas and are in such nice condition.
Approximately 19 mm. $95.00
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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
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PC2216
Rhode Island Militia Button
This excavated two piece Rhode Island State Seal Militia coat button is in premium
condition. This button has no pushes, cracks, or breaks and has plenty of
gold gilt. The shank is present, secure, and straight up. An absolute
beauty. Ref. Albert's RI 8 and Tice's RI203A2. Approx. 23 mm. $220.00
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PC2015
Soldier's Oil Cloth Back Pack
This Civil War period oil cloth back pack is most likely an un-issued US
government surplus piece most likely purchased and re-sold by
Bannerman's, a now
defunct dealer in surplus goods. It is in overall good condition and
still retains its hooks, straps and buckles. The leather appears to be
in decent shape but is somewhat stiff and flat. About five inches of
one of the strap tips is broken off and missing but the remaining straps
appear complete. The pack has two brass "J" hook hangers and and one
other brass hook hanger. These are the same hooks that are commonly
dug by diggers as the oil cloth sacks simply disintegrated over the years.
One of the straps is inspector marked "R VALENTINE" with "US INSPECTOR" just
underneath. The mark is light and can be viewed with a light and
magnifier. This fine Civil War period pack will work perfectly
in any campsite relic collection. It measures roughly 17 x 18 inches.
$225.00
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PC2218
Vermont Militia Button
This excavated Vermont militia two piece coat button was recovered from Cold
Harbor, VA. and is in very good
condition. The face has a very pleasing golden brown patina.
There is a fine layer of gold wash still covering most of the lined
background which beautifully highlights the still sharp details of the state
seal, letters in VERMONT and stars. The rear, with the back mark of
"*SCOVILL MF'G CO. * / WATERBURY" rmdc, has a slight push and a solidly
attached leaning shank. This is an excellent excavated example that is
typically difficult to find available. It has no cracks, breaks,
repairs or other pushes. Ref.
Tice's VT230A6 and Albert's
VT 9 . Approx. 23 mm. $275.00
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PC2026
Virginia Militia Button
This non-excavated Virginia militia two piece coat button is in excellent
condition and has a very nice aged brass patina. The rear has a
straight shank and a back mark of "KENT.PAINE & CO. / RICHMOND *.*.* " rmdc. The "VA" in the back mark is obliterated by stars which is
normal for this button. This example is an exceptionally nice and will
make an excellent addition to any button or general Civil War relic
collection. Ref.
Tice's VA222A3 and Albert's
VA 13. Approx. 22 mm. $370.00
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PC1836
State of New York Waist Belt Plate
This excavated state of New York belt plate is in very good condition and
was recovered in
Fredericksburg, VA. The face of the buckle distinctly shows the
letters "SNY" highlighted by remaining soil on the handsome brown patina of
the brass. The rear has all three attachment hooks and nearly all of
the lead. There is some minor lead flaking at areas of the rim but
nothing major. There is general wear and tear in the brass face, rim,
and lead rear of this buckle that clearly indicates it underwent plenty of
usage. There is a 1/4 inch slit in the brass rim, showing lead, at the
end with the "S" which is nearly unnoticeable from the front and is
mentioned for exactness in this description. This excavated waist belt
plate displays beautifully and will make for an excellent addition to any
collection. Approximately 55 x 86 mm. $795.00
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"Civil War Artifacts - A Guide For The Historian"
by Howard R. Crouch - 6th Edition
Brand New and Signed by the
Author
This book is a comprehensive collection of photographs and captions of
excavated Civil War relics and is absolutely essential for any collector or
enthusiast. Originally published in 1995 with 238 pages covering nearly
everything a Civil War relic hunter/collector could expect to find from
buttons, bullets, bottles, swords, buckles, plates, guns, badges, uniform
items, canteens, horse equipment, stencils, camp items etc..... it still
remains today an extremely useful tool in identifying those relics recovered
from the backyards, trails, farm fields, woodlands, and most anywhere the
Civil War took place. Click on the thumbnail image to the left to see a
small sampling of some of the pages. While this magnificent book
doesn't cover every relic associated with the Civil War, it does provide a
broad look at what a relic hunter/collector might bring home after a day of
hunting. The best part of this book for me is the fact that with its shear
volume of items, I can never manage to see everything in it. Each time I
pick it up, to either ID an item that I am researching or just to thumb
through, my attention will inevitably be drawn to yet another relic that I
failed to see during a previous reading. I will then spend another
half hour pondering that piece forgetting about what I was originally
looking for! What I am offering is a hard bound copy which is brand new and
is personally signed by Howard Crouch. It measures approximately 8 3/4 x
11 1/4 inches and has 238 pages with photographs and captions on nearly
every page. $49.50
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North
South Trader Magazines
Available North South Traders, Volumes XXII -
XXXII have just been listed as "available". A
listing of the Table of Contents for each of these issues is forthcoming.
Available for sale are copies of North South Trader magazines.
What I have currently listed are Volumes I - XXXII ranging in very good to near mint condition. I will entertain offers for entire
volumes or will sell them individually according to price list. Not only is this publication an excellent reference source
for Civil War history and relics but nearly all of the front covers are a
work of art. This offering is an excellent opportunity to obtain that
hard to find copy, or copies, that are missing from your collection, or to
simply begin a new collection.
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