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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
I am no expert either but the only thing that stands out that can be said is most likely for sure C.W. is the hooks,which are just military and could have been used any where.I could sell you all of the same things and I have never hunted any C.W site.I guess the question is,are you comfortable with what you got for what you paid??
The hooks are knapsack hooks,looks like some rim fire casings,a harness buckle cover
I am no expert either but the only thing that stands out that can be said is most likely for sure C.W. is the hooks,which are just military and could have been used any where.I could sell you all of the same things and I have never hunted any C.W site.I guess the question is,are you comfortable with what you got for what you paid??
The hooks are knapsack hooks,looks like some rim fire casings,a harness buckle cover
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
i'm no expert myself but,i agree with you on this observationkuger said:
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
If anything, it's a great learning tool as long as you didn't pay too much for it.
If anything, it's a great learning tool as long as you didn't pay too much for it.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
Stick to what YOU dig.... It's MUCH better!
It all looks like typical finds found just about anywhere, and if you want true CW buy marked items.
Stick to what YOU dig.... It's MUCH better!
It all looks like typical finds found just about anywhere, and if you want true CW buy marked items.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
I agree with IP
I live no where close to any civil war era. But I can match about 80% of what you have.
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I agree with IP
I live no where close to any civil war era. But I can match about 80% of what you have.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
The little finial looking piece at the bottom center of the picture is definitely a military artifact from the CW era. It is the fastener from the bottom of a Union cap box or cartridge box. The complete cartridge case is a Spencer. I hunt CW sites and we find items like the ones in your case all the time. Whether or not the artifacts were used in the CW...we will never know, because you did not dig them, but they are definitely from the CW era
If you are interested in learning more about CW items check out the posts on this site in Today's Finds. It is a great way to learn. There is also a great book by Howard R. Crouch "Civil War Artifacts: A Guide for the Historian".
Good luck with the hobby!!
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The little finial looking piece at the bottom center of the picture is definitely a military artifact from the CW era. It is the fastener from the bottom of a Union cap box or cartridge box. The complete cartridge case is a Spencer. I hunt CW sites and we find items like the ones in your case all the time. Whether or not the artifacts were used in the CW...we will never know, because you did not dig them, but they are definitely from the CW era
If you are interested in learning more about CW items check out the posts on this site in Today's Finds. It is a great way to learn. There is also a great book by Howard R. Crouch "Civil War Artifacts: A Guide for the Historian".
Good luck with the hobby!!
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
I see many shotgun shells.
I see many shotgun shells.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
As most objects, the worth is only what you can get for it.
As most objects, the worth is only what you can get for it.
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Looks like typical CW camp relics....
Most likely late war or western theater. Nothing of any real monetary value. Hopefully you bought it for the history and not the value. The best item I see is the complete Spencer which does not look dug to me. You also have knapsack J-hooks, a couple rivets, some Spencer casings. Not sure what the round discs are. The value of the relics alone wouldnt be more than $20.00 plus the case they came in.
Most likely late war or western theater. Nothing of any real monetary value. Hopefully you bought it for the history and not the value. The best item I see is the complete Spencer which does not look dug to me. You also have knapsack J-hooks, a couple rivets, some Spencer casings. Not sure what the round discs are. The value of the relics alone wouldnt be more than $20.00 plus the case they came in.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
What he said. I also see what appears to be a couple of large "Dandy" buttons in the middle right hand corner. From what I have read, "Dandy" buttons were not a part of Civil War attire. Of course the Confederates used what ever they could to fashion their uniforms with lost or broken original buttons. However, I think it's a great display, but just common Civil War relics that would display nicely in any ones home.Iron Patch said:
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
Those are spencer hulls and one complete spencer, which looks put together. There is a j hook, a burnside, not in very good condition, a three ringer, etc. But I agree with the advise to stick with what you dig.
Those are spencer hulls and one complete spencer, which looks put together. There is a j hook, a burnside, not in very good condition, a three ringer, etc. But I agree with the advise to stick with what you dig.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
C'mon guys there is nothing wrong with a guy wanting to add to his display via a purchase,one just should know what they are purchasing
C'mon guys there is nothing wrong with a guy wanting to add to his display via a purchase,one just should know what they are purchasing
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
Nice display. As far as value I have not idea.
Does anyone know the diffrent backmarks on the spencer cartridge?
Nice display. As far as value I have not idea.
Does anyone know the diffrent backmarks on the spencer cartridge?
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
look at the rims -- double strikes or single strike * on the edges ? thats one way to help tell way to tell them one from another.
look at the rims -- double strikes or single strike * on the edges ? thats one way to help tell way to tell them one from another.
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
Nice display you have there. It is worth what you payed for it.
Birddog 1
Nice display you have there. It is worth what you payed for it.
Birddog 1
thrillathahunt
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Re: CW Case, how much is it worth
That old stuff display's nicely dosen't it? I live in central Texas, and although it was a Confederate state, there were no CW battles here that I know of. Anyway, I have dug everything in your case here except the little finial and the burnside bullet.
I really like the little key
That old stuff display's nicely dosen't it? I live in central Texas, and although it was a Confederate state, there were no CW battles here that I know of. Anyway, I have dug everything in your case here except the little finial and the burnside bullet.
I really like the little key
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