The Rarest Confederate Relic I've Ever Found... And I Didn't Have To Dig It!!

[FoxHound0985]

So I've always been just as much of an urban treasure hunter for most of my life. My particular area of interest is military stuff, mostly Civil War weapons and relics. Well, I came across what is hands down the rarest Confederate relic I've ever held in my hands. It's a bullet mold for a very rare Confederate Sharps variant called a "Rocker Base Sharps". The bullets are mainly found in Confederate camps in Texas and Arkansas. The dug bullets go for upwards of $100 each! I can't even begin to guess what this bullet mold is worth, but I know it's a lot! I haven't been able to find another example of this particular mold. Knowing how rare the bullets are, it's not out of the realm of possibility that this could be the only one that's still in existence. Amazingly, it's still in excellent condition and still casts nearly a perfect bullet! This is exactly the reason why I love thrift stores, antique shops and flea markets. You never know treasure you'll find for a super cheap price! It just amazes me to think that of what this awesome piece of history has seen in 150+ years and how it ended up in someone's junk box at a flea market. Thanks for looking and HH!

PF

 

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[huntsman53]

Congrats on not only an awesome but also a historical find! I bet you got it cheep too, right!!??

Scroll down to TM 6 in the "Confederate Trans-Mississippi Bullet Variants" section.
Civil War Bullets Vol. II - Army of Tennessee Relics | Confederate Belt Buckles, Artillery, Buttons, all Authentic Civil War Relics

 

[KeyaPaha]

WOW! Nice snag!

 

[Goldiver]

Wow congratulations! It is in such beautiful shape too. I am happy to see it found a proper home rather than just residing in a junk box, enjoy!

Steve

P.S. Now you just need a Sharps so you can fire those bullets if you haven't already got one.

 

[lairmo]

That is awesome!!! SO, how much for a bullet from that mold?...hmmmm?

 

[huntsman53]

That is awesome!!! SO, how much for a bullet from that mold?...hmmmm?

I hope that having the ability to produce that rare Sharps Variant and making dozens or more of them, does not adversely affect the price of the ones dug from Battle/Skirmish sites!

 

[diggerdeeper]

Great find ! You just never know where the next find will turn up !

 

[ARC]

I am sure there is someone out there with a nice stack of cash for that puppy... nice catch.

 

[against the wind]

Wow, you found yourself a money maker.
Congratulations

 

[Worm-Slicer]

Nice find. I would have to purchase one of the actual Civil War era bullets to display with it. I always think of finding Civil War stuff in places like that. Years ago, at one outdoor auction at a period home a few miles from a Civil War battlefield, I purchased a McClellan saddle and a bayonet.
From the same sale my brother purchased Confederate saddlebags. Could have been battlefield pickups. Altogether, I think we paid maybe 25 dollars. My other brother bought a jar of buttons for five dollars once and found a non-dug rare Confederate button. He ended up selling that one for $1200.00. Been to hundreds and hundreds of sales of all types over the years but rarely ever find any Civil War items.

 

[A2coins]

Banner find fir sure Im glad it meant so much to you awesome. Tommy

 

[Inspector]

WOW, that is amazing, I wonder how many passed over it not realizing what it was or its worth. Congratulations on the save

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice score. It pays to be in the right place, at the right time, with cash in hand.

 

[MrBlueSkyNM]

That's a great find! I like it!

 

[Switchblade]

Lucky find!

 

[sandchip]

Man, what a great score! From the condition, it probably meant a lot to some old fellow. When he passed, it was probably sold off with his tools and things that would mean a lot to him and us, but not to today's crowds. Just junk to most folks. Glad you came along when you did.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Killer find!
Are there any stampings or marks on the
bullet mold?
Again, killer, killer find!
Carl

 

[FoxHound0985]

Thank you so much for all the comments everyone!

 

[FoxHound0985]

Congrats on not only an awesome but also a historical find! I bet you got it cheep too, right!!??

Scroll down to TM 6 in the "Confederate Trans-Mississippi Bullet Variants" section.
Civil War Bullets Vol. II - Army of Tennessee Relics | Confederate Belt Buckles, Artillery, Buttons, all Authentic Civil War Relics

I saw that too! I couldn't believe what just a single bullet goes for. Yep, I got it for VERY cheap!

 

[Hawks88]

Wow! Good eye. Nice find. Congrats