Author: Robert Simmons

$150.00 Located in Charleston, SC and established in 1842 the Citadel is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the US. Two hundred and nine Citadel graduates served in the Confederacy during the Civil War. I believe this item dates to the late 1800’s. In excellent condition. Approximately 63mm by 68mm.

$95.00 Original as found brass bullet mold for casting .31 caliber round and conical bullets. I have never seen another one of these where the conical cavity is next to the hinge. All others I have seen have the round cavity next to the hinge. From an old home near Edinburg, Virginia.

$200.00 Original as found with US marking. Solder remains exist on sight underside. This could easily be removed. There is no spring or attachment screws.

$150.00 Original as found. Curved with serial number 277814 on inside. Outside tang measures approximately 1&7/8 inches. Outside butt portion measures approximately 4&1/4 inches if measuring a straight line from top to bottom. Would possibly work for Model 1890, 1892, 1894, 1895 and 1886.

$95.00 Cast brass. Approximately 40mm by 55mm.

$75.00 Excellent condition. Strapped to saddle in order for carbine to be inserted for support. Approximate overall height 2.5 inches.

$3500.00 Identical to Figure 28 on Page 39 of book VIRGINIA MILITARIA OF THE CIVIL WAR by Howard R. Crouch. Used by immediate pre-war Virginia militia units. Approximately 50mm by 70mm.