Fisher's Hill, which was located just outside of Strasburg, Virginia, was the site of a September 21st and 22nd, 1864 battle that really ended the fight for control of the upper portion of the Shenandoah Valley. After the Battle of Cedar Creek, the remnants of Lt. General Jubal Early's Confederate army retreated to a strong position anchored on Fisher's Hill. Major General Phil Sheridan's larger army of 30,000 men was able to outflank the 10,000 men that Early commanded and the Confederate line was broken.

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This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This is a large ax head.  It measures 7 1/4 inches long x 4 1/2 inches wide (at the cutting edge).  It 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.

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Item Number BG09810

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This is a fired Type I William's Cleaner bullet that has been flattened on two sides from 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.

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Item Number BG09812

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This Enfield bullet has got me stumped.  At first I assumed that it was carved and that the soldier had removed most of the skirt, but closer examination reveals what appear to be rifling marks which would indicate that it was fired.  There is also a thin circle around the circumference of the nose.  I suspect now that the thin skirt on this Enfield may have been blown off during firing - perhaps it was the second bullet in a double load which might account for the mark on the nose.  I don't know - it is certainly odd.  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.

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Item Number BG09811

These relics came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  Three iron roller buckles that would have been found on accoutrement straps.  They are in "as dug" condition, but are solid.  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.

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Item Number BG09809

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Item Number BG09801

SOLD!

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  An almost complete iron trigger guard assembly from a Springfeild musket.  It measures 7 3/4 inches in length.  Other than a basic cleaning, it is pretty much 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.

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Item Number BG09802

SOLD!

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This is a large iron buckle (2 5/8 long x 2 1/8 high) that has a raised center bar and a slightly shaped bar for the belt attachment.  The tongue is heavy iron and appears to be hand forged.  This is certainly the right size to be a waist belt buckle, but it also might not be.  Unlike most of Gavin's iron relics, this one appears to have been cleaned and there are some spots of an acrylic coating. 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.

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Item Number BG09803

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This soldier carved three ring bullet has been neatly twisted at the top to form a sharpened peak - perhaps it was a chess piece?.   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.

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Item Number BG09806

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This is the top portion of a brass Hotchkiss artillery shell time fuse for a case shot shell.   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.

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Item Number BG09804

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This three ring bullet struck something with such force that part of it was torn away and the edges of the remainder were curled back.   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.

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Item Number BG09808

This relic came from Gavin's display case #98 which had relics that were identified as having been found at Fisher's Hill.  This fired Enfield bullet has obvious rifling marks and what appears to be a miscast or extended 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.

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Item Number BG09807