FoxHound0985
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- Feb 5, 2005
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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!
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