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This page last updated January 02, 2009

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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:

.69 cal. plug cavity 3 ringer	.54 cal. Merrill Carbine
.577 cal. swage base 3 ringer	.54 cal. Burnside Carbine Dish Base
.58 cal. nose cast 3 ringer	.54 cal. Burnside Carbine Flat Base
Three types of Enfields (.577 & .54 cal.)	.56 cal Spencer Carbine
.58 cal. Georgia teat 3 ringer	Two .52 cal. Smith Carbine
.69 cal. conical cavity 3 ringer	.44 cal. Bartholow
.69 cal. Prussian	.44 cal. Colt Dragoon
Fired 3 ringer	.44 cal. Colt Dragoon early model
Fired Gardner	.44 cal. Hazard or Johnson and Dow
.58 cal. Wash. Arsenal "star base" 3 ringer	.44 cal. Colt Army Revolver
.58 cal. Gardner	.44 cal. Sage Waterproof for Revolver
.54 cal. Gardner	.44 cal. Colt Army Revolver variant
.58 cal. 3 ringer	.37 cal. Maynard Carbine
Type I Williams Cleaner	.36 cal. Colt
Type II Williams Cleaner	.32 cal. Pistol with conical base
Type III Williams Cleaner	.32 cal. Pistol
Ringtail Sharps	.28 cal. Pistol
Triangle Base French Minie	.69 cal. Round Ball
Four types of Sharps Carbine	.44 cal. Round Ball
.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 Order Information or Questions?

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 or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Ordering Information or Questions

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 Ordering Information or Questions

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 Ordering Information or Questions

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 Ordering Information or Questions

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 Ordering Information or Questions

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

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 Order Information or Questions?

PC2122
                 "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 Ordering Information or Questions?

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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Plez Bagby
PO Box 6425
Charlottesville, VA 22906

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