Civil War Collectors, Dealer, & Enthusiast Directory for 2023

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ACE Pyro & Fire Art – Black Powder

ACE Pyro

Saline, MI 48176

Phone: 877-223-3552

Website: https://www.acepyro.com

Fire Art

Clearfield, PA 16830

Phone: 814-765-5918 Website: https://www.fireartcorp.com

Master Distributors of Schuetzen/Wano Black Powder 1Fa, 2Fa, 3Fa, 4Fa, 7Fa, 1Fg, 2Fg, 3Fg, and 4Fg.

ARIZONA SWORDS

David S. LaSlavic

530 E. McDowell Rd. Suite 107-160 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-245-4721 Email: DAVEL@azswords.com Website: http://azswords.com

Dedicated to Civil War Edge Weapons! Swords – Sabers – D-Guards – Bowies – Muskets – Rifles – Pistols – Revolvers

Best time to call: 9AM – 7PM – Arizona time.

Bowling Green Drummer

Herman Kinder

14 Clayridge Court

Bowling Green, KY 42103

Phone: 270-842-8058 or 270-779-3104 Email: cwbgdlr@twc.com Website: https://www.bowlinggreendrummer.com

Bowling Green Drummer buys, sells & trades on quality, original Civil War, Indian Wars, Old West, WWI & WWII artifacts & militaria. This site has quality Civil War & other era militaria including WWI & WWII items. Regular high quality Union & Confederate artifacts are listed as well as items that are not normally seen on most Civil War websites.

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Collecting Tips for Novices

So, you’ve decided you want to collect Civil War memorabilia. What is your next step? No matter what type of items you have decided to collect, as a budding collector new to the hobby there are number of steps you can take make this a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. Following this advice can also help you to avoid the pitfalls that many beginning collectors encounter.

First, decide what it is that you are passionate about. Some people are general collectors who want to acquire items from all facets of the Civil War. Some are more interested in small arms, some in uniforms or accoutrements, and some in early photographic images. No matter what field you have decided you have an interest in, spend some time learning about it before you acquire your first item.

Invest in good reference books and spend time browsing the Internet to learn more about your topic. Websites of national auction sites that deal in the topic you are interested in can often provide you with a wealth of knowledge. They usually have nationally known specialists on staff or as consultants whose descriptions provide a lot of useful information. The “sold for” prices can also help you get a feel for market and current values, assuming the sales are fairly recent. The websites of respected dealers in certain fields can be a wealth of information as well, but as with all things found on the web, try

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to verify the information from multiple sources as one site may not always be accurate. There are also numerous collecting and discussion groups to be found on the Internet that can be a good source of information. Both topic specific Internet forums and collecting groups on sites like Facebook can be a great way to learn and to network with fellow collectors. Second, make a point of finding museums that have collections that interest you. Studying original items is the best way learn about a topic. Many museums are short staffed and underfunded so you may be able to volunteer to work with a local museum that could get you a more detailed look at their collection as well as access to the innumerable items that every museum has in storage.

Third attend collector shows where the type of material you are interested in is sold. I have joked for decades that these shows are “like a museum where you can touch!” Again, getting to see good examples of the items that interest you up close is the best way to learn. These shows also offer another opportunity to network. Here you can meet top dealers in your field and develop personal relationships and also meet fellow collectors who share you interests. Sometimes meeting a long time, advanced collector who is willing to mentor a new collector is a good way to learn. You can get a detailed look at their collection up close and personally and receive guidance from them about potential acquisitions. Having collecting friends

who attend the same shows you do provides you with an opportunity to seek advice regarding items you are considering purchasing. They can often help determine the authenticity, quality, condition, and value of the item and may help you avoid making a novice collector purchase mistake.

When you finally start spending money, keep the following items in mind. First, you will never go wrong buying the best quality and condition example of an item that you can afford. Next to rarity and overall desirability, condition is one of the primary factors driving prices. Better condition items will also be easier to sell later on, if you want to upgrade or change your collecting direction. Second, until your knowledge base is strong enough to really know what you need to know

about making a purchase, buy from reputable dealers who stand behind the items they sell and guarantee their authenticity. Dealers listed in this guide are certainly a good group to start with! Finally, do not enter the world of collecting thinking of it as an investment. It is an investment of time, passion, and mental energy, but rarely will collecting tangible items be a realistic way to make any return on your money. While there are exceptions to that broad statement, do not expect to make money by collecting.

Now go out and have fun. Collect the things you are passionate about. In doing this you can help preserve them for future generations of collectors to enjoy as well.

George Weller Juno

Burnt Hickory Relics

David Baity & Jeff Cash Dallas, GA (Atlanta area)

David’s Phone: 770-871-8753 Email: csa1864dab@comcast.net Jeff’s Phone: 678-471-4014 Email: RelicDealer67@gmail.com

Cal

Phone: 419-565-4100 Email: Cal@mqamericana.com Website: https://mqamericana.com

Buying

Carolina

Richard Shields

PO Box 769 Monroe, NC 28111-0769 Phone: 704-254-6181 Email: richard@thecarolinatrader.com Website: https://www.thecarolinatrader.com

Cliff

Historian,

Post Office Drawer 527 Warrenton, VA 20188-0527 540-905-5089 Krainik@aol.com

Civil War Buttons

William Leigh

PO Box 145

Hamilton, VA 20159

Phone: 703-777-8549

Email: wmleigh@msn.com Website: http://www.civilwarbuttons.com Collector & Purveyor of American Military Buttons. Our business is founded on the fundamental principle that our customers are our most important resource. Buy with confidence and be assured that the items you order are authentic & accurately represented. Also, interested in purchasing all types of buttons, uniforms, other historical & military items that you may have to offer.

College Hill Arsenal

Tim Prince

PO Box 178204

Nashville, TN 37217 Phone: 615-972-2418 Email: sales@collegehillarsenal.com Email: tim@collegehillarsenal.com Website: https://www.collegehillarsenal.com

Specializing in fine antique military items from the French & Indian War through WWII, with a strong emphasis on Civil War era arms and Confederate imports from England.

Larry Hicklen

3511 Old Nashville Hwy. Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Phone: 615-893-3470

Email: larryhicklen@comcast.net Website: http://www.midtenrelics.com

Since 1977! Our specialty is museum quality Civil War artifacts for sale, both Union and Confederate items including artillery, swords, rifles, muskets, belt buckles, buttons, currency, images, and documents. Visit us online, at shows and by appointment only.

North MS Civil War Relics

Tony & Lydia Moore

248 Hwy. 72 E, PO Box 83 Burnsville, MS 38833

Phone: 662-802-0041, 662-665-2290 Email: Tony@nmsrelics.com Website: https://www.nmsrelics.com We offer a wide range of Civil War relics – always having plenty of excavated items. We are always looking to purchase “New” items. Come by our shop or call/email us and be sure to look for us at most major shows. WWW.PECARD.COM

Nick Harris & Karen Eubanks

PO Box 5257

Falmouth, VA

Phone: 540-455-7610 Alt Phone: 540-455-7691 Email: regimentalhq@cox.net Ebay User Id: Regimentalheadquarters

Authentic American Civil War Artifacts. Dug & non-dug. Specializing in Buttons and ID tags. We setup at many shows and also sell on eBay. Over 40+ years experience. Contact us if there is something you are looking for.

Rick Burton’s Civil War Antiques

Civil War Relic Show

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Civil War History In Northern Virginia

This book is the definitive study of Confederate guerilla warfare in Fairfax County, Virginia, where the “Grey Ghost,” Colonel John Singleton Mosby conducted some of his most famous raids during the Civil War. It includes a map and the history of all the locations associated with Colonel Mosby.

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Colonel John S. Mosby

The George Lomas Center is a non-profit museum and education center dedicated to sharing America’s rich history through the interpretation and preservation of the George Lomas Collection. Providing unique access to small arms and artillery, hard-to-find artifacts and research materials in an environment that appreciates collectors and living historians and their contributions to the preservation of American History.

The George Lomas Learning Center seeks to deepen the understanding of the American Civil War and the greater story of the United States, support the community in exploration of the past and facilitate learning and exploration for all ages.

Built on the foundations of the incredible private collection of George Lomas, founder of the Regimental Quartermaster Inc. Our collection is the result of a life time of collecting, impressive in scope and quality.

By Joel R. Kolander

The N-SSA is America’s oldest and largest Civil War shooting sports organization. Competitors shoot original or approved reproduction muskets, carbines and revolvers at breakable targets in a timed match. Some units even compete with cannons and mortars. Each team represents a specific Civil War regiment or unit and wears the uniform they wore over 150 years ago. Dedicated to preserving our history, period firearms competition and the camaraderie of team sports with friends and family, the N-SSA may be just right for you.

For more information visit us online at www.n-ssa.org.

The N-SSA is America’s oldest and largest Civil War shooting sports organization. Competitors shoot original or approved reproduction muskets, carbines and revolvers at breakable targets in a timed match. Some units even compete with cannons and mortars. Each team represents a specific Civil War regiment or unit and wears the uniform they wore over 150 years ago. Dedicated to preserving our history, period firearms competition and the camaraderie of team sports with friends and family, the N-SSA may be just right for you.

For more information visit us online at www.n-ssa.org.