THE CIVIL WAR
LIMBER CHEST AND ANTIQUES
Relics
ALL DUG BATTLEFIELD RELICS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED FROM
PRIVATE
PROPERTY W/ OWNER’S PERMISSION
The items displayed
here were dug by me on Sunday May 16th, 1993 at the Battle of the
Wilderness. The radiograph
in the lower right
corner shows that the Enfield was loaded with two loads, one a Minnie and one a
Williams Cleaner 3.
Each grouping was
found exactly as they appear and were all found in a 20 X 20 area. Note the
number 84 that appeared
on his hat is an
officers number and not an enlistedman’s which goes to show you wore what they
wanted or had at the time.
Although I have dug
many items through the years, this find has a special place in my heart and is
not for sale.
This page is still under
construction and it should be noted that even though the items are in sequence
to battle in some cases, this will not always be the case. Nothing will really
be chronologically in order. Most all of these items have been excavated by my
wife and me in the past (unless they appear in blue). We are opening boxes that
were in storage for some time and we are adding to our web accordingly. Where
possible, and within reason, we will attempt to give you as much information,
regarding the relics, as possible.
|
Number |
Picture |
Description |
Price |
|
7173 |
|
Confederate Bayonet commonly
called the Tredagar Bayonet. This is incorrect for
this style bayonet was made at the Richmond arsenal. I may be wrong but I
don’t believe that Tredagar made any bayonets. This
bayonet resembles figure B-121 in RM Reilly’s book, American Socket Bayonets
and Scabbards. It is marked H.R.-16 and was recovered at Hatcher’s Run, VA.
The approx. dimensions are as follows, Socket 2’ 15/16”, Boor .773”which is
the size for a .58 Cal. Musket, Overall length 16”, Blade Width 19/32”.
Almost a must for any top of the line collection. |
$1650.00 |
|
7125 |
|
.577 Cal. Enfield Bayonet marked
British Enfield. Excellent condition for a dug bayonet. I purchased this from
a dealer in the Petersburg area many years ago. |
$150.00 |
|
7130 |
|
.577 Cal. Enfield Bayonet marked B.B.-61
for Big Black River Bridge. Overall nice condition except for deterioration
of the blade in spots that is normal. |
$125.00 |
|
7137 |
|
.54 Cal. Austrian Lorentz.
Bayonet is in very nice condition except up near the point which is still
very solid. It is marked by the digger but I can’t make out exactly what it says
any longer. |
$165.00 |
|
7149 |
|
.577 Cal. Enfield. Bayonet Socket in excellent condition as is the first 3” of the bayonet,
however, is bent as you can see in the picture. The very tip is broken off.
This bayonet had to have taken a hit and could possibly be a combat struck
however mommy told me not to make up stories. Marked C-32 for
Chancellorsville. I still think it was struck. |
$145.00 |
|
7156 |
|
.577 Cal. Enfield Bayonet marked Chancellorsville 1863. Overall nice solid condition with
deterioration on edges as shown in photos. |
$150.00 |
|
7162 |
|
.58 Cal. Springfield Bayonet.
Bayonet marked as follows 1855 Springfield Bayonet, Winticomack
Creek Amelia County & Namozine Road May 8th,
1977. In excellent condition and well documented. |
$225.00 |
|
7221 |
|
.58 Cal. Springfield Bayonet marked W-395 for
Wilderness. Very nice condition. |
$165.00 |
|
7227 |
|
.577 Cal. Enfield Bayonet marked W-123 for
Wilderness. Front section broken off as pictured. Very very
nice condition but of course I did not find the front section. |
SOLD |
|
7234 |
|
Spencer Casings w/ part pin fire. All marked W-
for Wilderness. Pin fires are not often found, why? I don’t know… |
$35.00 |
|
7237 |
|
Bulls eye Canteen marked W-394A. Very nice
condition for a dug canteen. Photos show dents or openings, however overall
condition very nice. These are always a thrill to dig. |
$225.00 |
|
7243 |
|
Soldiers mirror case marked W-128 for Wilderness.
No mirror inside as I can see. I have not seen one of these dug in years. |
$95.00 |
|
7248 |
|
3 wipes, 1 pull, 1 grommet, and 1 officers letter
“O”. Wipes and pulls today are almost impossible to find. |
$65.00 |
|
7256 |
|
19 iron/brass personal and
cartridge box buckles. Not all marked. |
$30.00 |
|
7263 |
|
2 Flintlock plates marked W-563 and 564 both found
in the Wilderness. Why this late? I don’t know. The old story, they were
using everything they could find could be the answer. Poor condition. |
$30.00 |
|
7265 |
|
One iron pothook? If you look at the picture it
sure looks like one. Marked W- for Wilderness. |
$15.00 |
|
7267 |
|
2 Musket Wrenches marked W-393 for Wilderness and
one is not readable. |
$25.00 |
|
7271 |
|
.54 Cal. Austrian Musket Wrench marked W-1 for
Wilderness. Nice condition. |
$40.00 |
|
7287 |
|
2 Canteen pulls. Markings no long readable,
Wilderness. |
$20.00 |
|
7294 |
|
Limber or Storage Lock marked W-246 for
Wilderness. This took me forever, after electrolyzing, to clean. G.R. stands
for George Rex or King George III. A really neat pc. |
$45.00 |
|
7299 |
|
Political Medallion found at the battle of the Wilderness.
Not marked. Found July 4th, 1988.
Front reads “Gen. Frank Pierce – The Statesmen and Soldier.” Back
reads “For President Gen. – Frank Pierce of New Hampshire - For Vice
President – William R. King of Alabama.” This medallion was found in the C.S.
lines and was obviously worn by? Franklin Pierce was President of the United
States from 1853 – 1857 |
$150.00 |
|
7302 |
|
2 Enfield Nipple Protectors left. 1 sold. Markings are no
longer readable. Recovered at the Wilderness. You can no longer find these
complete with chain and they are getting to be very scarce.
|
$40.00each |
|
7307 |
|
Pocket Knife – Bone. A very unique pocket knife
which includes blades, corkscrew, and of all things a hatchet lancet. I have
never seen this specific pocket knife except in a revolutionary war relic
book. This is a neat find. |
$50.00 |
|
7311 |
|
44 Fired and unfired musket caps. Not marked. Wilderness. If I can remember right, a bunch of these were found in one spot |
$88.00 |
|
7313 |
|
Soldiers boot cleats marked W-132, W-133, and W-134 for Wilderness. Another item very hard to find today. |
$20.00 each |
|
7315 |
|
Iron Candle Holder marked W-87 for Wilderness. Another item that has deteriorated in the ground. Becoming very difficult to find. |
$45.00 |
|
7319 |
|
3 pocket knives. One piece of mess gear knife and two pieces of a pewter spoon. Marked, but not readable in some cases, for Wilderness |
$25.00 |
|
7322 |
|
Musket main spring vice – marked W-83 for Wilderness. An item that was once all over the place, try and find one today. |
$90.00 |
|
7325 |
|
Colt revolver nipple wrench marked W-389 for Wilderness. The only one I have ever excavated and it is considered quite a rarity to do so. This would be an item they would hold onto tightly. (It’s like finding hens teeth at a show) Has never been electrolyzed but is solid |
$150.00 |
