Carved Bullets
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Soldiers with idle time whittled away on the item most plentiful - lead bullets. Some became chess pieces while others were merely patterns of interest. Browse these listings and click on the small picture you wish to view in larger format.

Carved .54cal. CS Gardner. Note the seam and the telltale nose cast sprue on this whittled Civil War bullet. The rim has been cut away to designate the bullet as a chess piece. Found at Cold Harbor, this Virginia relic retains the original patina and is modestly priced at $34.95. Item B9536   $34.95

Carved .54 cal. ball. Hard to discern the exact type of bullet this is since it has been carved into a chess or gaming piece. Often soldiers amused themselves, passing time in camp, whittling away on the soft lead. This bullet was excavated by a digger in the Cold Harbor area (with permission of the landowner). Item B9537   $29.95

Pulled and carved Enfield Minie Ball. This minie was recovered this year along the North Anna River and has a beautiful white patina. This is a unique chess piece for your collection. Item B9535   $32.99

Unique carved minie ball. I'm not sure what the soldier was trying to make. It looks more like a gun part than anything else, although you and I both know that lead would not work as a gun part. At any rate, it's a beautiful example of abstract soldier's art. Dug in a Yankee camp in central Virginia, it has a beautiful white patina. Item B9534   $19.99

Unique, handcarved, lead Dog proudly displaying a Masonic emblem on his side! Dug in a Union Civil War Camp in Central Virginia, this is one of the coolest relics I've seen in a while. This small, carved dog measures 1 ½" across the base and stands 1 ¼" high. On the dog's left side in raised relief is the Masonic symbol. Perhaps the dog is a copy of a camp dog or of a companion left at home. I guess we'll never know the dog's association with the Masons or why the carving was specifically adorned with the symbol. It does stand out as one of the finest lead carved figures I've personally seen and I hope this little guy finds a good home. Guaranteed to be an original and authentic, dug Civil War item. Nicely displayed in a 6" x 8" Sgt. Riker Display Case (glass top). Item MS1003   $450.00 SOLD

Civil War soldier's art: A lead shepherd's staff. This piece is as it was found, probably carved by a soldiers during a break from battle. A novelty piece that measures 3" to the top of the crook. B9112   $29.99

Two Civil War chess pieces carved from Minie balls. These examples of soldier's art were recovered in Virginia. Order  B9532   $19.99

Another carved bullet with decorative edge. Notice the intricate carving on the edge of this bullet. (Almost looks like the roots of a tooth.) Order  B5002   $44.95 SOLD

The Famed Whittled Whitworths from the published article in The American Digger Magazine! A photograph of five Confederate Whitworth Minie Balls highlights three that are carved and two that are not. They were all dug from the same hole across the road from Lee's Headquarters about 2 miles from Appomatox Courthouse on land then belonging to the digger's Aunt. From an initial examination, I concluded that my Rebel Sharpshooter, no longer needing them, sat down and began to despondently carve. I kept the Whitworths and had a chance to look at the bullets every day for years. One day, as I looked at them, an idea began to form. (Click on the headline and link to the rest of the story.) I now offer these intriguing Whitworths and their story to you. This purchase comes in a beautiful Cedar display case. Order  Whitworths   $2500.00

Great Gifting Idea...3 genuine Civil War bullets from the Battlefields of Central Virginia!It is estimated that 65% of the American Civil War was fought in Virginia. A great souvenir for anyone looking for a meaningful representation of the Civil War. The selection includes: one US Three ring .58 caliber, one Musket ball .69 caliber (used by both sides) and one Two ring CS .577 caliber, all excavated in Central Virginia. Nicely displayed in a 3" x 4" Sgt. Riker Display Case (glass top) with an identifying lable, ready for presentation. Order  B1002   $14.95 (Inquire about wholesale pricing by the dozen!)

Great Bullet Case! Slotted, velveteen foam holds lead bullets of many sizes (including round balls). Use all slots (72 count) or skip every other row to accomodate your labels. (8 x 14.5 x 1 Sgt. Riker Case with glass viewing window). Available in red, blue, or burgundy. Case lot count 12. (Bullets not included in the sale.) Order Bullet Case           Single case price:           $12.00 Order Bullet Caselot       Price (12@ $8.15 ea.) or $97.68