| " On the east was a deserted field, well adapted to the exercise of drilling. Of course, camps were always selected in view of such very agreeable contingencies." - Sergeant William H. Tunnard, Co. K, 3rd Louisiana Infantry, C.S.A. - Sarcastic description of camp in Benton County, Arkansas, in the fall of 1861 - From the book, " A Southern Record," by William H. Tunnard - With Notes & Roster by Edwin C. Bearss |
Thank You for stopping at the Campsite ! We try to update every few days, so check all the categories that interest you most ! Remember, we're always looking to buy, always consider trades, or Ready to Sell Your Relics for you ! Email to: digginfool@campsiteartifacts.com is the best way to contact us, but you can also call 479 - 372 - 2785 anytime. HH Steve
UPDATED 8-19-17 Nice 1863 Pattern US Cavalry Bridle Bit in Horse Equipment. 8-12-17 Outstanding Atlanta Arsenal C.S.A. Belt Plate in Accoutrement Plates. 8-9-17 Beautiful 1830s Silver GI59 Militia Coat Button in Pre-War Buttons, and Field Size Fuze Gimlet in Artillery. 8-5-17 Nice 1828 Austrian Flintlock in Firearms. 7-31-17 Brady Image of General Winfield Scott in Cdvs. 7-24-17 Nice Period Nine Inch Tin Plate in Mess Equipment. 7-19-17 Another Fine CV1 Cavalry Overcoat Button in Non-Dug Federal Buttons. 7-14-17 Beautiful Dug OC3 Ordnance Corps Button in Excavated Federal Buttons. 7-10-17 Non Dug Enfield Bayonet in Edged Weapons. 7-2-17 Another Nice Dug Co. Hat Letter -B- in Insignia. 6-28-17 Sharp Cdv of US General Nathaniel Lyon in Cdvs. 6-25-17 Fine Large Period Tin Cup in Mess Equipment.
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| I've talked about the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern or Pea Ridge, Arkansas, quite a bit before, so I won't bore you with anymore here. Instead this link goes to some summer pictures of the modern day National Battlefield Park, a site well worth a visit if you are ever in NW Arkansas. With 4200 acres preserved much as it looked in 1862, dozens of original artillery pieces, the restored Elkhorn Tavern, and a great museum, you can easily spend half a day here learning about the largest battle in Arkansas. SB |
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| Outstanding Dug Atlanta Arsenal CSA Waist Belt Plate - Recovered Dalton, Georgia |
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| Outstanding Dug Atlanta Arsenal CSA Waist Belt Plate - Recovered Dalton, Georgia |
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| Here is An Outstanding Condition Confederate Atlanta Arsenal C.S.A. Waist Belt Plate ! It wears a mostly light green patina that highlites the magic letters so well, you can see them across the yard ! The reverse shows all three attachment hooks still present, with just the very tip missing from one. There are no repairs or alterations of any kind whatsoever, and it will come with two dealer letters. Recovered some years ago near Dalton, Georgia, this plate is way, way above the average example you will see. The link at left goes to Accoutrement Plates !
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| Nice Fully Functional 1828 Austrian .69 Caliber Musket w/Bayonet |
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| Nice Fully Functional 1828 Austrian .69 Caliber Musket w/Bayonet |
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| Here is An Excellent 1828 Austrian Flintlock Musket w/Bayonet ! Its a .69 caliber smoothbore with all the metal in good condition. Mostly unmarked, it does have the date of 1832, on the left side of the barrel. The lock functions perfectly in both positions, the wood stock is in good shape, the ramrod appears to be original, and the bayonet fits like a glove. Link at left goes to Firearms.
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| Absolutely Beautiful 1-Piece GI59 Militia Coat Button |
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| Absolutely Beautiful 1-Piece GI59 Militia Coat Button |
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| Here is A Superfine GI59 Silver Plated 1830s Militia Coat Button ! This one is superb, retaining probably 99% of its original lustrous silver plate. I don't think you could possibly upgrade from it. The reverse has a raised mark of, "Imperial * Standard" and upright intact shank. If you ever wanted one of these buttons, this is the top of the line. Give it a look. Link at left goes to Pre-war Buttons.
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ALL Civil War Artifacts at CampSite Artifacts are Guaranteed Authentic ! Any pre-war items, or post-war items, will be noted as such in the Item Descriptions, and Guaranteed to be of the period described. All excavated items were recovered on Private Property with the landowner's permission.
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| Click the Tin Cup Below to read a bit about Tin Cups and See Several Different Examples in Period Photographs ! |
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| Click Here to Read About, and See several different types of Tin Cups in Period Images. |
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| Click the Group of Bullets to read about, "Rounds Of The Razorbacks," courtesy of American Digger Magazine. |
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| Nice CS Lined -I- button dug in one of General Thomas C. Hindman's Camps. NOT FOR SALE. |
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| Had a Great Time with this song. I call it, "Full Steam Ahead". ALL Original, copyrighted material, and I hope you enjoy it. SB |
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