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  1. Feb 21, 2010, 06:21 PM
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    Confederate Sword Handle !!

    The Relic Gods seem to be smiling on me and my treasure hunting buddies lately. A few months ago we were digging a privy that dated back to 1850's - early 1870's. Turned out to be a very good hole with lots of pontiled bottles and a few $$$ bottles. Along with the bottles, I dug a sword handle that was so corroded you could barely tell what it was. Condition was so bad that it was nearly last pick when we divided the take.
    I wound up with the handle so I took it home a dumped it into a olive oil bath and forgot about it. A couple of days ago I checked it and it still looked horrible so I put it in the electrolysis tub overnight. The next morning I nearly had a heart attack when I pulled it out and wiped off the crud and saw the CS letters. Brass CS Short Sword Handle !!
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  2. Feb 21, 2010, 06:24 PM #2
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    very cool!!! congrats
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  3. Feb 21, 2010, 08:27 PM #3
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    Whoa... nice! I've yet to see one of those before!! Way to go!!!

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  4. Feb 21, 2010, 08:33 PM #4
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    Great find !
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  5. Feb 21, 2010, 09:19 PM #5
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    Awesome find for sure!!! It may be a naval sword.
    God and country.
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  6. Feb 22, 2010, 05:14 AM #6
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    I would have liked to see your reaction!

    It reminds me of when I dig a corroded flat button and see just enough to know it's military. It's great fun to watch it clean! But I'll take a shock like you got just the same as a slow surprise.

    PS.. My best find from last year stayed a secret until I got home and cleaned a little crud off.
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  7. Feb 22, 2010, 06:30 AM #7
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    That is an Amazing find and Great piece of History coming from a Privy . here is a Link that shows a Complete CS short sword with nice pics of the Hand guard. This paticular sword is for Sale at $14,000. http://www.civilwarpreservations.com...oryType=swords

    Congrats again on all the nice Finds,
    Nova Treasure
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  8. Feb 22, 2010, 09:19 AM #8
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    Awesome find!!!
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  9. Feb 22, 2010, 09:29 AM #9
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    Chainsaw, that's really sweet! Do you think the blade just rusted away?
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  10. Feb 22, 2010, 10:59 AM #10
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    Awesome addition to anyone's collection.....Great save
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  11. Feb 22, 2010, 07:07 PM #11
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    Awesome find! Great save for sure.
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  12. Feb 22, 2010, 07:14 PM #12
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    congrats on the sword handle
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  13. Feb 24, 2010, 12:44 PM #13
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    Would love to see all that you guys dug, but that there is one fine piece of history. Damn!
    Carl
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  14. Feb 24, 2010, 12:51 PM #14
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!


    Model 1832 Roman Short Artillery Sword Brass Handle. Copied years later into a CS version. Very nice find!!!
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  15. Feb 24, 2010, 01:19 PM #15
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    .great finds
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  16. Feb 25, 2010, 06:01 AM #16
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    Re: Confederate Sword Handle !!

    One man's crap is another man's treasure. 100 years later. LOL

    Great find!
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