Relics - Bill Gavin Collection

RELICS FROM THE COLLECTION OF WILLIAM "BILL" GAVIN

William "Bill" Gavin (1924-2010) was a pioneer in the world of Civil War relic hunting. Stephen Sylvia and Michael O'Donnell, in their book The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics, credit Gavin as being the first to use a metal detector to search for Civil War relics - "The earliest confirmed account of use of a metal detector to locate Civil War relics occurred on November 25th, 1946 at the battlefield of Cold Harbor, Virginia. The man with the machine was Lieutenant William G. Gavin..." (p. 192). Gavin's great success on that day would lead him to many other "virgin" battlefields and he amassed a huge collection. Even after others began to take metal detectors into the field, Gavin continued his forays. Deservedly, he became one of the nation's best known and respected figures in Civil War collecting and ultimately published Accoutrement Plates North and South, 1861-1865 in 1963. Sadly, the Civil War collecting world lost Mr. Gavin in early 2010.

Many of the relics in Mr. Gavin's collection were kept in Riker display cases with carefully identified location provenance. The relics listed below predominantly come from these cases. They will be sold in sections based upon the case from which they came and each section will begin with a brief description of the site, a photograph of Gavin's original case, and any other relevant information that might have accompanied the relics (unless they were not in a display - individual pieces will be listed before the display sections). Buyers of these relics will not only receive a provenance letter signed by me, but will also receive a sheet with a copy of the display case photograph and some basic information about the recovery site.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire relics that were once a part of the collection of one of the hobby's pioneers (at least with the use of a metal detector), so don't miss out!

ON THIS PAGE: THE BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA (PO RIVER) / JACKSON'S CONFEDERATE CAMP AT MOSS NECK / BATTLE OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN AND MISCELLANEOUS (AT THE TOP)

I will be adding new items every one to two weeks so check back often!

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DECEMBER 11TH - NEW!!! - Bill Gavin Collection - Fired Mushroomed Enfield Bullet with Remains of Wood Plug

Found at the Position of Massachusetts Men of Heckman's Brigade

This nice example of a fired Enfield bullet which mushroomed on impact still retains a piece of the wood plug in the cavity. It comes from the collection of relic hunting pioneer Bill Gavin. This bullet came out of Gavin's relic case #18. The relics in this case were identified as having been found at the battlefield of Drewry's Bluff, specifically at a loaction occupied by the Massachusetts regiments of Heckman's brigade. This brigade was outflanked and broken during the initial stages of the Confederate attack on May 16, 1864. Gavin, of course, was the first relic hunter to use a metal detector to search for Civil War relics. I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.

Item Number -BG01801

SALE PENDING

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DECEMBER 4TH - NEW!!! - Bill Gavin Collection - Enfield Musket Trigger Guard - Bethesda Church?

This Enfield musket trigger guard, which has been bent out of shape, but still has the iron sling loop attached, comes from the collection of relic hunting pioneer Bill Gavin. Gavin's original handwritten label was with the relic (it was originally on the relic, but fell off), but it is so worn, that it is difficult to read. I believe that it says Bethesda Church, but I can't be certain. The 1864 Battle of Bethesda Church was fought just before the Battle of Cold Harbor. Gavin, of course, was the first relic hunter to use a metal detector to search for Civil War relics. I will include a letter, signed by me, noting this provenance.

Item Number -R327

Price - $35.00

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BILL GAVIN - U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED FROM

HANCOCK'S TRENCHES ON THE WILDERNESS BATTLEFIELD - NOVEMBER 25, 1954

WITH GAVIN'S ORIGINAL TAG

This U.S. plate with arrowhead hooks has Gavin's handwritten label on the back - "Wilderness - Hancock's Trenches - Brock Road Nov 25, '54". The lead on the back is almost complete with just some very minor flaking on the left and right edges. There is a small scratch on the lead - probably from when it was dug. The patina on the face is uneven - see photo. A nice plate with great provenance - found by the man who wrote one of the first reference books about plates! I will include a letter, signed by me, with the provenance information. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number - BGWI01

SALE PENDING

THE BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA - FIGHT ALONG THE PO RIVER

Case #59 - Battle of the Po River

This case was identified in Gavin's collection as #59 and the relics were identified as having been recovered from the site of the Battle of the Po River which was fought as a part of the Battle of Spotsylvania. After the fierce battle in the Wilderness, Lee and Grant rushed south to Spotsylvania Courthouse. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia arrived first and began entrenching around the crossroads village. The battles that would be fought at Spotsylvania would be amongst the most brutal of the war. On May 10th, Grant sent soldiers from Winfield Scott Hancock's II Corps across the Po river in an attempt to get around the Confederate flank. The attempt failed and the resultant withdraw back across the Po nearly resulted in disaster when Francis Barlow's Division was attacked by Henry Heth's Confederate Division as it withdrew.

More items from this case were added on October 1st & 4th.

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

SPRINGFIELD MUSKET TRIGGER GUARD

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A complete trigger guard from a Springfield musket. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05903

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

EAGLE BUTTON

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. An eagle button (20 mm) with no backmark. There is a slight push in the back which has resulted in a crack. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05912

Price - $17.50

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

EAGLE CUFF BUTTON

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. An eagle cuff button (15 mm) - if a backmark exists, I can't make it out. No damage. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05913

Price - $12.50

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

BELT ADJUSTER w FRAGMENT OF LEATHER

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. This is a brass belt adjuster with a fragment of the belt still attached. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05911

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

PART OF A SCHENKL SHELL PERCUSSION FUSE

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. The bottom portion of a Schenkl artillery shell percussion fuse - the top rim was blown off. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05916

SALE PENDING

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

LARGE FRAGMENT FROM A SHELL NOSE w FUSE HOLE THREADS

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. This is a large fragment from the nose of a shell - probably a 3 inch Parrott - with evident threads from the fuse hole. The fragment is 3 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05901

Price - $17.50

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

RICHMOND MUSKET NOSE CAP

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. The brass nose cap from an Richmond musket. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05902

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

MUSKET BARREL BAND WITH SLING HOOK

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A nice musket barrle band with the hook for the musket sling. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05905

Price - $15.00

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

HOTCHKISS ARTILLERY SHELL SABOT FRAGMENT

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A nice size fragment from a Hotchkiss shell sabot (2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches). A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05907

Price - $10.00

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

12 POUNDER SPHERICAL SHELL FRAGMENT

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A nice size fragment from a 12 pounder spherical shell (2 3/4 x 2 inches). A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05918

Price - $10.00

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

CARPET BAG LOCK

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A small brass lock from a carpet bag. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05909

Price - $15.00

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

MUSHROOMED CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A nice example of a fired Gardner bullet that mushroomed on impact. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05919

SALE PENDING

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

TWO FIRED .58 CALIBER BULLETS

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. Two fired .58 caliber bullets. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05922

Price - $9.50

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BILL GAVIN - BATTLE OF THE PO RIVER / SPOTSYLVANIA

FIRED CONFEDERATE GARDNER BULLET

From Case #59 of the Bill Gavin Collection - recovered from the site of the Battle at the Po River during the engagement at Spotsylvania. A fired Confederate Garner bullet. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG05920

SALE PENDING

STONEWALL JACKSON'S CORP - CONFEDERATE WINTER CAMP 1862-1863

MOSS NECK, VIRGINIA

Moss Neck Relic Case

This case was not identified by number in Gavin's collection but a label clearly identified the relics as having been found at the winter 1862-1863 Confederate camp at Moss Neck, Virginia. After the Battle of Fredericksburg, Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's corps made its winter camp on the grounds of the grand estate of James Corbin, known as Moss Neck, just south of Fredericksburg. Jackson made his headquarters in one of the outbuildings while his troops constructed shelters from the wood that could be found on the grounds. Jackson's stay at Moss Neck is depicted in the movie Gods and Generals as is the Christmas day review of Jackson's troops by Robert E. Lee.

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

MODEL 1856 ENFIELD SWORD BAYONET IRON SCABBARD TIP

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This is a neat and hard to come by relic. It is the iron scabbard tip from a Model 1856 Enfield Sword Bayonet. It is quite large for a scabbard tip - 4 1/2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide at the top. This was almost certainly a Confederate import. The scabbard tip is as dug and has not been treated with electrolysis or coated with any type of sealant. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18012

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

MUSKET BUTT PLATE

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. An iron musket butt plate - the iron has not been treated yet and is a little flakey. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18014

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

PISTOL POWDER FLASK

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This brass pistol powder flask is in two halves. One half looks as though the soldier may have intentionally cut a section out (the cut seems pretty clean). There is some damage to both pieces, but still a neat relic. Each half is 3 3/4 inches in length. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18010

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

ENFIELD TRIGGER GUARD

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This brass Enfield musket trigger guard has been bent upwards and the front tang has been broken off. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18013

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

ENFIELD MUSKET NOSE CAP

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. The brass nose cap from an Enfield rifled musket. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18001

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP -

CAMP AX

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This is a fairly large camp ax (4 3/4 inches long x 4 3/8 inches across the blade). The metal has split along the back (which is why it would have been discarded). It is in "as dug" condition. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18009

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

BRASS LOCK FACE FROM A CARPET BAG

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. A brass lock face from a carpet bag - an almost exact example can be seen in Phillips Excavated Artifacts on p. 172. It measures 3 3/8 inches x 1 5/8 inches and is a little bent. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18006

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

LARGER BRASS BUCKLE WITH IRON TONGUE

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This is a slightly larger brass buckle (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches) with an iron tongue (which has rusted in place outside of the frame). A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18008

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

UNUSUAL ELONGATED BRASS BUCKLE FOR A BELT

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This brass buckle with brass tongue would clearly fit upon a standard waist belt - it is 2 2/38 inches long x 3/4 inch wide. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18004

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

TWO SMALL BRASS BUCKLES ONE WITH IRON TONGUE

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. Two small brass buckles - the one with the iron tongue is 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 inches and the one that is missing the tongue is 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches (the frame on this one is slightly bent). A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18003

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - MOSS NECK CONFEDERATE CAMP

PEWTER SPOON BOWL

From an unnumbered display of relics from the Gavin collection identified as having been found at the Confederate 1862-1863 winter camp at Moss Neck. This large decorated pewter spoon bowl is 3 inches in length. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG18011

SOLD!

THE BATTLE OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN - FOX'S GAP - NEAR THE RENO MONUMENT

Case #142 - South Mountain

Identified as case #142 by Gavin, the relics here were recovered near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap on the South Mountain Battlefield (no recovery date was listed). The Battle of South Mountain, which was fought on September 14th, 1862, took place during the Maryland Campaign as General Robert E. Lee attempted to delay the approaching Army of the Potomac as he gathered his army near Sharpsburg, Maryland. At Fox's Gap, the Union IX Corps assaulted the defending Confederate brigade of Brigadier General Thomas Drayton. During what turned out to be a heated fight, Union division commander Major General Jesse Reno was mortally wounded near the location of the current monument. These relics were found by Gavin near that monument.

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - EAGLE BUTTON

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. A general service eagle button (22 mm) with no backmark. The button is in very good condition. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG14201

SALE PENDING

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - UNUSUAL FIELD CAST(?)

BULLET WITH PARTIALLY "CARVED" OUT CAVITY

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. This is an unusual .58 caliber bullet. I am going to assume that it has been field cast and apparently had no cavity when it was completed, so, it appears that the soldier carved out a partial cavity. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer.

Item Number BG14208

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - FIRED .69 CALIBER BULLET

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. This fired .69 caliber bullet has light damage. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG14202

SALE PENDING

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - SHOULDER SCALE PART

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. This is the large rounded portion of a soldier's shoulder scale. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG14203

Price - $12.50

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - LOCK FOR A SMALL TRUNK

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. This brass lock (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches) probably came from a small trunk. Daniel Wise's cabin (famous because dead Confederate soldiers were dropped down his well) was not too far from the monument so this relic could be related to the house site. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG14204

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - LONG ENFIELD BULLET

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. A nice dropped long Enfield bullet with no external patina. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG14205

SOLD!

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BILL GAVIN - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - FIRED .52 CAL. SHARPS

BULLET WITH TEAT CAVITY

From Case #142 of the Bill Gavin Collection - found near the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap. A fired .52 caliber Sharps bullet with teat in the cavity. A letter, signed by me, with provenance information and a copy of the photograph of the original display case will be provided to the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

Item Number BG14207

SOLD!