Links
Fort Donelson Relics : this is the site operated by my best friends, John and Nikki Walsh, who operate a relic shop at the entrance to the Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park in Dover, Tennessee. They have worked awfully hard and dedicated themselves to becoming a premier purveyor of Civil Was militaria--and are the best people in the world...not to mention that they stock the finest quality of all things war related at awesome prices. What more you could look for in someone to buy relics from?!
The Civil War Connection : Dan Patterson's Civil War on-line relic store. Dan is a local friend, digger, and relic purveyor for many years here in the deep south. He has outstanding relics for sale at VERY reasonable prices, and has just launched a new detector sales business--again, at the BEST prices. He is a straight-shooter, one of the most knowledgeable in the business, and a great guy all-around.
Detector Source: Dan Patterson's on-line metal detector dealership...don't buy anywhere else until you shop here FIRST.
Dixieland Relics : Tom Ivery and his lovely wife Leslie operate Dixieland relics out of the great and historic State of Tennessee. Tom has an excellent on-line shop, with some killer Confederate relics, and by all accounts, has a spotless reputation.
Grey Bird Relics : Need I say more? OK, I will...Butch Holcombe and Anita Engel run this awesome site, and as you all do (or should) know, they are two of the finest (and funniest) in the business. I just feel sorry for them being stuck in ATLANTA, whose environs I left in 2002...and couldn't leave fast enough from that God-forsaken megatroplosis! It was hard to dig any relics in a "parking lot," but Butch, Anita, and the others who have stayed do still manage to find some goodies.
American Digger Magazine : Arguably the finest "digging" periodical there is. I'm so glad that Butch, Anita, and their cohorts made the big leap and made this magazine a reality. Subscribe TODAY!
Dave's Military : This is not a website link (he doesn't have a website right now), but Dave Callaway owns Jackson, Mississippi's only Military Surplus Store and Relic Shop for 20+ years, located at 2605 Hwy 80, Pearl, MS, 39208, and can be reached at (601) 939-2712. "Uncle" Dave, as my 2-year old son Davis Lee calls him, is my dearest friend, and is a local legend in the relic hunting community. His store has everything you could desire, military or game hunting related, as well as wonderful relics for sale from the "Civil War to Desert Storm," as his advertising says. It is also affectionately known as "The Best Little Warhouse In Jackson!" Give him a call, and ask for "Uncle" Dave! Tell him Davis Lee sent ya...
College Hill Arsenal : Operated by Tim Prince, this is one of the finest web shops around, with great emphasis on weaponry. He inventories "collector's-grade" militaria throughout, and I know him personally through reenacting. He is a true defender of the Cause, and possesses an expertise in many areas of the entire field of study in the War. You will buy with confidence with Tim.
American Relic Hunters Forum : This is, in my humble opinion, one of the BEST relic forums out there. Rocky has really made this a relic hunter's "headquarters," as it is a forum for everyone who digs, collects, and even sells any artifacts, and is as comprehensive as any treasure forum in existence. I personally go to this forum DAILY. Thanks for ARH, Rocky!
Jim Stanley & Associates: Jim is a super guy with whom I have bought with in the past, and who offers some primo relics through his business. His array of quality and variety is stunning, and is always worth me checking his site weekly...and so should you. Whether you want to spend $25,000 or $25, you will want to spend your money here.
Stones River Trading Company: Tom Hays runs this site and his relic shop in the center of all relicdom--middle Tennessee--and his shop is worth the visit by the beginner to most advanced collector alike. Tom has got to be the friendliest and kindest dealer I have had the pleasure to meet since I have opened my business. He is both honest and fair, probably to a fault. I can not imagine a better shop, with better artifacts, with a better person to deal with than his.
Middle Tennessee Relics: Well, if you don't know this relic shop, or it's owner Larry Hicklen, then you really aren't into the relic collecting "scene"! Larry is arguably the "Godfather" of all relicdom, especially Confederate artifacts. Nothing more needs to be said...
Rebel Relics : My good buddy, Brian Akins, has opened his relic business to the World Wide Web! He's a great, down-to-earth rebel of the South who will treat you right, and has some outstanding quality relics. Visit his site and give him a Rebel Yell!
The Relic Man : Who here doesn't know Harry Ridgeway, aka "Civil War Relicman"! Harry is truly one of the original "Godfather's" of the relic arena, and operates his extensive relic "empire" out of historic Winchester, VA. Many of us utilize his website just for educational/identification purposes, as it is a cornucopia of all things Civil War. He's got it all! They don't call him the "Civil War Relicman" for nothing!
D & M Woodcraft's Display Case Co.: What does every good relic hunter need (more than virgin CS campsites)? Beautiful wooden display cases to place all those rare and precious artifacts, of course! Dave Gerber hand-crafts these wonderful wooden display cases and inserts that not only are high quality craftsmanship, but at affordable prices.
Savage-Station.com: You love finding awesome relics cheap, huh? Could relic buying get any better?!?! How about buying from a celebrity! No, Paris Hilton ain't selling Minnie' Balls, but Rick Savage, Pro Wrestler is! Rick loves relics and relic hunting. He has an awesome website with excellent relics at VERY reasonable prices. And best of all, he is a great guy with vast knowledge on just about everything. I am always impressed at what he has in inventory---especially Confederate side-knives, swords, and buckles. Rick is truly a great person to deal with.
Army of Tennessee: Looking for the finest quality dug and non-dug artifacts? You'll 'em here! Nick Periut operates AOT relics, carries excellent quality relics and antiquities. His CS buttons, CS plates, and artillery are typically "top-shelf" specimens, and aren't anywhere near as high as you would find somewhere else.
Shiloh Relics: If you don't know about Raphael Eledge and his Shiloh Relics, then you ought to (and what rock have you been hiding under???) He may look familiar to you--he's the Civil War appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow! A great guy, and arguably one of the top dealers in the nation.
Port Hudson Relics: My very good friend Keith Bauer runs this new relic operation. You'll find he has an excellent arrangement of dug and non-dug artifacts, especially dug artifacts from the Port Hudson siege. He's a fantastic friend, relic hunter, and a great person to deal with. You may buy with confidence with Keith!
Indian Artifact Grading Authority: For those of you into the "older" relics we often find in all those plowed fields, then you MUST check this site out. Don't walk over those "points" you see in those cotton and corn furrows again!!! Pick them up and check this site out!
Missouri Relics: My very, very good friend Paul Arnold just started his own on-line relic business! He's already a noted historian, collector, and now has entered the "relic biz" with the rest of us! His starting inventory is great, his website is fantastic, and he's acquiring more fine antiquities all the time.
Arizona Swords: Arguably one of the finest purveyors of the finest in swords/blades anywhere on the net. David is a wonderful man, a true renown authority and expert in the arena, and carries the most quality specimen's of CS blades.
Southron Relics: Terry Hammonds is a long-time relic hunter and provider of all Civil War artifacts anyone could ever want.
Trans-Mississippi Artifacts: Now THIS is a relic website! Skip Mayorga runs this wonderful relic business west of the "Big Muddy," and gives what the Trans-Mississippi region deserves in terms of history, and most of all, some of the rarest Confederate artifacts ever made and found. Best of all, I love Skip's sense of humor! You, too, and meet "Ubu" at a relic show near you...
Campsite Artifacts: It is a pleasure to introduce to you Campsite Artifacts, another "new" operation like me and my friends! Steve has some fantastic prices on all sorts of dug and non-dug artifacts. We "new guys" tend to have lower prices for the same high-quality relics...'cause we're having to compete with the "Big Dogs"!!
The Gettysburg Digger: My friend in Pennsylvania, Glenn Spickler, has just opened his own web-based relic shop! Check him out! He is a long-time relic hunter in the Gettysburg area, and has an array of items to choose from.
Lost & Found Relics: It is a real pleasure to introduce you all to a super gentleman, and just one of the finest "good ol' boys" in the state of Tennessee: Mr. Dwayne Davis of Lost & Found Relics. He has operated his relic store in historic Lynchburg, Tennessee for years, and has FINALLY gotten his store's website up and running (which has taken a couple of years to finally see it through to fruition!) He's a true gentleman of the South, easy to talk with and work with, and will be as much of a joy to know and buy from as anyone on this earth.
Robert Parham Relics & Blue Gray Museum of North Alabama: Robert has an incredible collection of fine artifacts not only for sale, but most of all, in his excellent Civil War Museum located in Decatur, Alabama. Make sure to stop by when traveling through on I-65 to see for yourself! Or visit his website anytime to see what he's got listed for sale!
The Civil War Outpost: Barry Banks has operated the Civil War Outpost just outside of the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield for so long now, and is an Atlanta icon for all things relic-related. He has been a tremendous help to many a digger in the area, and has done nothing but promote and encourage the lawful, respectful, and honorable salvage and preservation of our beloved history in that area for decades now, as the sprawl of Atlanta has virtually eradicated all traces of the War outside of the battlefield parks. He's also offers a wide variety of fine relics for any taste.
Deep South Artifacts : Keith Kenerly runs one of the foremost relic shops on the internet, Deep South Artifacts. You will be hard-pressed to find better quality and rare artifacts and militaria of the War anywhere else. A long-time relic hunter (since 1979), collector, and relic dealer, he is an expert in the field, and an outstanding Christian--a true model of our Southern gentleman class.
North Georgia Relics : My very good friend Don Dodson of beautiful and historic Ringgold, Georgia, has got a wonderful new business on the web! You want quality relics? Or better yet, quality new metal detectors to find your own pieces of history? Then click on by!
The Union Arsenal: Help me welcome Greg Mueller into the "world wide web" of relic dealership! Greg operates the Union Arsenal from Dublin, Ohio, and indeed offers a quality variety of dug and non-dug artifacts and antiquities from the War.
CV Relics: Matt Lockard of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has started his new relic web business on the net, and you may very well know about him--or at least one of his highly-published relics! He recently dug an ID disk to a soldier from Berdan's Sharp-Shooters! Now THAT is a find! So check out what he's got listed for sale.
CS Relics : Charles Stafford runs his relic business from Glen, Mississippi (a fellow 'Sippian!) I am most impressed with his site, as he has fantastic relics at very affordable prices. Well worth stopping by to check Charles out.
Pack Horse Ford Relics: Ian Workman represents the great state of West Virginia, and offers some outstanding pieces! He has a wide array of relics, dug and non-dug, and some great bullet selections as well.
Blue Gray Relics: Excellent gentleman, Mark Shuttleworth, has been operating Blue Gray Relics since 1994 from Arizona. He ranges in both quality dug and non-dug Civil War artifacts, all they way through some great WWI and WWII relics. Anyone who carries a "dug" paratrooper carbine from the Bulge in his inventory has got some killer relics!