Bought friends CW collection

birdman

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So to make a long story short ..A hunting buddy of mine died in 2000. He was 20 years older then me and had a massive heart attack at age 50.
A couple of weeks ago I called his wife to say hello and she asked me to come visit. I made the drive this morning,had a good visit and she asked me if I wanted any of LC's stuff.
I told her I would buy his collection then she said how about 10 bucks...
I gave her 200.00 and told her it was worth alot more. She said she wanted me to have it.
Lots of his stuff has disappeared over the years but I had alot to bring home still.
Everything was dug in South Alabama around the Battle of Blakely.
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villagenut

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That was a kind gesture by both of you....wow, I see a plate, a stirrup and a spur,and lots of lead.
 

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birdman

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Looks like about 1000 bullets give or take. A few buttons also. Looking through bullets so far I've found one Wentworth which is a nice surprise.
 

Trezurehunter

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Looks like you struck a nice deal. Those are some very nice relics.
 

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Were those big cans or tanks that are laying in your truck bed part of your buddy's collection too ? Are those part of a mess kit ?

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birdman

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Were those big cans or tanks that are laying in your truck bed part of your buddy's collection too ? Are those part of a mess kit ?

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Those were milk cans that she let me have also. Also got an old coke sign in bad shape and about 20 bottles,an old lantern and a few other things.
 

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birdman

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Nice buddy still a couple of hundred just right there.

That's awesome! I did not know they were bringing that much.
Not going to sell anything but nice to know the value. :occasion14:
 

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Its a shame to have lost your friend at such a young age, but nice to know a buddy who can appreciate his finds and the memories.
 

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You did the right thing and the collection went to the right home!
 

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A NICE !
Collection ( sux how things "disappear" over the years . Oh Well.

I'm very glad to see this collection go to someone the Digger knew & who will appreciate the time , effort & History.

You = Good Man
 

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That's awesome! (the relics, not the circumstances as to how the relics became available.) I'm sure they will be appreciated.
 

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Awesome score glad they went to someone who appreciates them
 

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