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Do you know someone who knows somone
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 8:43 pm
by timdog44
This thread is way off pocket knifes. I have a dear friend whose husband died and he has a small collection of Civil War cannon balls and shot. I know enough to look some of them up on eBay and other places but there is more to them. She has a guy who is interested in them but from what I can tell they are worth several hundred dollars and maybe more. I have warned her off selling them until I can find out more about them. Can someone here put me in touch or guide me to someone who knows about these things?
Re: Do you know someone who knows somone
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:11 pm
by 1967redrider
My references for militaria ends around WWI. Hope you can find someone to help you out.
Re: Do you know someone who knows somone
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 12:58 am
by rea1eye
Perhaps if you join a forum, you can get some ideas:
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/cannon-balls.208048/
Bob
Re: Do you know someone who knows somone
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 12:50 pm
by Ridgegrass
I googled "Civil War relic dealers in Gettysburg" and got about 8. I'm a Civil War buff and have been to many of the stores there. They are knowledgeable and established. I agree she should wait and get some good advice. As a reference, I have a 3" "Absterdam" Parrot Rifle round and it's probably worth $300. There is a site called "The Civil War Research Center" that has great pictures of various ordnance. Good luck with it. J.O'.