It’s too bad that there wasn’t an opportunity to interview the original collector. What a lot of interesting details he would have added about his finds. I wonder if he had friends he shared his hobby with. It would be interesting to interview them and his relatives.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
You got that right Mike! I would LOVE to hear what he remembered about what he found and where.
@tomnewman167
Жыл бұрын
As I was watching you present each piece I was thinking about the thrill that gentleman must have felt when he discovered them, particularly that D-guard Confederate Navy cutlass ! Thanks for sharing this collection
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh Tom . . . YES!!!
@gary4645
Жыл бұрын
The War was 160 years ago and it's still held dear in the hearts of many. These men were more than Brave, they were to be remembered for their courage, and remembered for their sacrifice. These treasures that are in these old collections are incredible. There is not enough places out their left to hunt. I'm not saying that there isn't anything left to find but most lay under the earth of what is now a park or mall or somewhere lost to time. I can only think of the things that were brought home by the soldiers as souvenirs and again lost where no one thinks that they could be found. I'm glad that you were able to bring this collection to so many and let us enjoy if only through video. Thanks.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Gary, I can't add a THING. You said it perfectly. When I think of what relics lie under the buildings and roads of modern downtown Richmond . . .
@garyhopkinssr8561
4 ай бұрын
You know I live on and take care of a ranch that was started in the 18th 50s in the middle of nowhere and this show has really really made me happy thank you
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
4 ай бұрын
Thanks again Gary! I really love it when somebody enjoys seeing the stuff we enjoy seeing!
@johnlea8519
Жыл бұрын
British Confederate sympathiser here, fascinating collection of important historical artifacts. Love all your videos they are always interesting 🇬🇧
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
John, that means a lot man! I appreciate the kind words!
@hollywood3190
Жыл бұрын
I have my great great grandfather's Enfield/ Tower 1862 musket. He survived Civil War,Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence Kansas, and mustered out as 1st Lieutenant in Custers Kansas 2nd Calvary and was the longest living GAR member in Kansas History. Charles Henry Hoyt
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
WOW Hollywood. Big salute to your gg grandfather! Awesome that you have his enfield!
@brett828
Жыл бұрын
All this needs to go into a museum for everyone to look at
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
It IS fantastic Brett. Thanks!
@mikalQualls
4 ай бұрын
no the communists will take it away eventually probably ban it
@CatalinaThePirate
Жыл бұрын
Oooh, I truly appreciate the look at these beautiful edged weapons! Love 'em! I can never have enough! 😁 Thank you! This is not to say I don't appreciate the rifles, muskets, guns (cannons, haha!), because I do, I find the engineering of these fascinating. Thanks again, these tours through history are wonderful. 😏
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
People like you make this worth doing, Catalina! Thank you . . .
@tomjones2202
Жыл бұрын
I'm still in awe of such a collection. Just UNbelieveable! If I'm this excited to see these things I can't imagine how you guys must feel holding and describing each and every artifact.! Keep bringing us these videos and thanks for sharing with all of us!!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that Tom! One more coming . . . and yes, we were kids in a candy store . . .
@waynebender8835
7 ай бұрын
Just amazing! It's also sad too! So many people who die. That there spirits can be found on many of the battlefield.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
7 ай бұрын
Agreed. Hard to fathom the heartache of one family . . . but then multiplied by thousands . . .
@DennisEHayes
Жыл бұрын
Uh Rah, what a collection, this was like finding the holy grail of the civil war. Thanks for sharing men.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
It's been a fun ride Dennis!
@DennisEHayes
Жыл бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 It sure has and not your first rodeo.
@333Hogwarts
Жыл бұрын
Please give David my regards he is a dear old friend. This is an absolutely wonderful collection ! It is nice to see it passed on to the next collector.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool 333! I just met him! Nice guy and quite knowledgeable!
@loukosa7738
8 ай бұрын
Fantastic collection of weapons. The CSN looks like a cutlass which is amazing
@jayjones6904
7 ай бұрын
God bless that man for saving all this history that would have been lost God bless you guy's ty so much for the privilege of seeing this collection
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
7 ай бұрын
Jay, YOU'RE the guy we made this video for!! Thank you for the kind words, and it was our privilege!
@joemiller8965
Жыл бұрын
Another outstanding video Walker! Thanks for sharing that amazing collection. Can’t wait to see the next one. ATB, Joe.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it so much Joe. One more coming . . .
@jerrydineen2827
Жыл бұрын
Walker that is an amazing collection of Civil War history. Your friend received a true blessing!!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
No lie Jerry. He's still reeling!
@TheReal-HeeHaw
Жыл бұрын
This man had some serious compassion . Well done . 👍✌
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Hee Haw! And we were honored to benefit from it.
@petertatham-cw2oq
10 ай бұрын
A collection that just keeps on giving amazing to see these.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
10 ай бұрын
It was a once in a lifetime kid-in-a-candy-store moment for us too.
@alanward4506
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the UK heads up, in Liverpool across the river from Birkenhead where the Alabama was built was the CSA Embassy in Rumford Place.Liverpool had very close CS links due to the cotton trade.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
11 ай бұрын
Man, I never had even CONSIDERED that the CSA had embassies! Good to hear from you Alan!
@petertatham-cw2oq
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this amazing collection l was just looking on the internet at Enfield Guns site it’s a great site to look at for reference to what you have on the table it may fill in the gaps gun look guys catch you next week.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter!
@davidolien2828
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this amazing collection with us. Your expertise is remarkable!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David. But I felt like a newbie with those swords and bayonets. I've got a LOT to learn . . .
@g.mtorsten3564
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviving history! 👍
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thanks G! Its been a fun ride through this thing.
@gerardshort6149
Жыл бұрын
Like you said from episode one that most of the stuff had gone away to another safe place . Also i would be nice to do 1 or 2 episodes about the man who found them as it would be respectful for that person . For you to get to hold all the stuff .
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Agreed Gerard. Trying to figure out how to do that while respecting the desire for privacy by his family, and the guy who inherited it. Gonna try!
@francisbennett5965
6 ай бұрын
So much history. You fellas are very blessed to have held thos weapons. Good stuff
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
6 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more Francis! A blessing indeed! And thank you!
@John3_16Believe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting these videos together of your friends civil war collection. I'm new to civil war history (the details; deep diving stuff) and find these videos very informational and intriguing. Plus, your amazement and deep appreciation for what you're seeing and holding really comes through. It's great to see people in our current generations who are carrying the torch for all those who fought so bravely on both sides of the conflict. Thank you so much!!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciate those words Rick!
@RelicDog
Жыл бұрын
Sure am enjoying these videos, thank you all so much for sharing. I’ve been sharing these with friends. Best wishes, Chris
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, we hate to see them coming to an end!
@dondoyle8474
Жыл бұрын
Please do an episode on the collector he deserves it and it would be an absolute honor to watch it.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Don! We're trying to figure a way to do that while protecting the identity of the deceased the way the family has asked.
@richardharris7572
Жыл бұрын
Awesome guys great job. I would this could be place in a museum where others would have a opportunity to see such rare items ! I myself would paid good money to see true historical artifacts!!!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate those words Richard!
@tonymastin1699
Жыл бұрын
Man I’m go be sad when this series ends !! I don’t think you could go to a museum and find a better collection. This has been awesome and thank you again for sharing this with us !!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Tony, you have made my day! Really nice of you to say! The last episode is quite mindblowing, but I need to get back to normal life.
@daveblackburn5393
Жыл бұрын
An amazing collection of military relics. Outstanding video and done stupendously. Thanks for sharing respectfully herr Dave blackburn
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate those words Dave!
@mandograssable
Жыл бұрын
Another nice video!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Mando!
@dewey_digginnc4946
Жыл бұрын
I said it once and say it again.. awesome killer collection. I wld be like you.. be excited just to touch it and see it..😊
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah Dewey. You KNOW it man.
@jasonduggan2903
Жыл бұрын
That’s what’s up Yo! Fantastic and ya’ll knowledge together was really great to listen to. Would of liked to see if any of those bayonet fit any of those guns and how. Surprised there wasn’t any pistols. Incredible video, keep walking and digging Yo!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Beachwalker - we were TOTALLY surprised that we saw no dug pistols. The nondug specimens he dug because he did what you do. He'd find something in an attic or basement while working on a house. He would then trade his work for the item if the owner agreed. So keep your eyes peeled, yo!
@jonnycarrick7552
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys it’s been a real treat seeing all this amazing stuff from the civil war.🇬🇧
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Jonny!
@jimmyvann1238
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff gentlemen, thanks
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Jimmy.
@Findingwithfrequency
Жыл бұрын
Totally astounding thanks for sharing 👍🦀
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
As always, thanks for your support FWF!
@andrewkrzykowski3489
Жыл бұрын
US/UK special relationship, if you guys are killing each other we are happy to sell you the guns to do it. Ain’t history weird? Fascinating video. Andy
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Well THAT wasn't what I was expecting Andy - but true enough!!
@haroldmclean3755
Жыл бұрын
Very very interesting, Top Notch 👍
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Harold.
@matthews919
Жыл бұрын
Hi what an awesome collection ,love your videos thanks for sharing with us it’s so interesting can’t wait for the next all the best from the uk 🇬🇧
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Love that you're enjoying on the other side of the ocean Matthew!
@paulblanton1793
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing!!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul. It was SO COOL to be there to see it.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul. It was so cool to be there!
@Swamp-Fox
Жыл бұрын
All I can say is.......WOW!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Agreed Swamp!
@garylee190
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Utterly breathtaking.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
It was for me too Gary!
@brianselt291
Жыл бұрын
Another great video…I would have liked to see the roll marks on the side plates and and cartouches that were on them. I appreciate the fact that y’all know the difference between Cavalry and Calvary. I’ve watched so many so-called experts that don’t seem to know the difference.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Brian, I think we might have slipped up once or twice ourselves, to be honest. We're both preachers and history nuts. So quite often, we're talking about one or the other!! Sorry we didn't cover the details a little better. It was mostly a matter of time and energy. We have made three trips from a good number of miles away to work with this collection.
@sosteve9113
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome,the rubber cartridge never saw something like that. It is fascinating to see how things fairly quickly developed into how we know it today. Most of it was trail and error,but you see improvement along the way. English muskets ,they looked in great condition to
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
You're right. Those English muskets were reliable, well-made and easy on the eyes. Yep. trial and error and the design of the Civil war Spencer carbine bullet isn't much different from what we use today. Same principle . . . just better materials!
@davidcross2021
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
It was our pleasure David!
@swlc5555
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I often find myself wondering what the specific situation was that caused a relic to end up wherever it was found. If only they could talk and tell you to who they belonged! When it comes to something as prized as a sword, I can't help thinking many of them belonged to a soldier who became a casualty. Looking forward to your next video!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
SWL - we are brothers. I ALWAYS wonder that. Next Friday is the last. But the best. Buckles and buttons!
@RayEllaHoover
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful guns and swords.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Ray. I would love to own ANY of them!
@louiezenti8631
Жыл бұрын
Literally overwhelming! Wow!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Agreed Louie, and thank you.
@johnsmalldridge6356
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see all the buckles and other plates.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
John, that video hits next Friday the 11th at 1145 AM! I hope you'll be with us!
@johnsmalldridge6356
Жыл бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 thanks for the heads up.
@Rememberingcivilwarhistory7744
Жыл бұрын
loving this but those long guns were clearly not dug but definitely originals
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
11 ай бұрын
Of course that is correct, and glad you enjoyed!
@davephillips7550
Жыл бұрын
Nice items. Only gripe. You guys are using gloves while the one guy is putting oily prints all over. They will need wiped down.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, knew that was coming. No extra gloves and new owner was OK with it. Truth is orinal owner lived to be an old man, so the collection needs some TLC anyway. (Tender Light Cleaning!)
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
with the disparity in corrosion between the blade and handguard on that csn cutlass id guess it spent its intervening years under the water in freshwater rather than salt water. just a guess though. all your uk viewers; "well if its mine mate, why dont you be a good chap and ship it along to me then." lol those are some lovely blades and barrels. it would be very interesting to learn about the gentleman who acquired these relics and was clearly such a good steward to them.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm. So (Not doubting you) salt water is hard on brass I take it? And the UK reference - Ha! Yes! And .................We're trying to figure a way to do that while protecting the identity of the deceased the way the family has asked.
@thurin84
Жыл бұрын
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 harder than freshwater. thats quite a task. if you can swing it great! if it doesnt work, wasnt meant to be.
@jimschmitz4821
Жыл бұрын
Is that "thing"😁 from the Adam's family handing you the guns?
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Jim, it is NOW. You've given my friend his new nickname. And I love it!
@bolinfan1519
Жыл бұрын
Enfields were also used by the Union army.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Of course you are exactly right Bolin. I should have mentioned that instead of flatly claiming they were Confederate. Just as Confederates sometimes had Springfields, Unionists sometimes had Enfields. Here in Virginia, we just get so used to assuming something is CSA used because it was found in a Virginia attic or basement. And that's never a safe assumption. Consider me rightly chastised!
@douglasangeloni9835
9 ай бұрын
Just caught this part of the collection. The questional bayonet is Rev War period. It is German/Dutch (used at some point on both sides) and, without a closer look, dates sometime between the 1740s-1780s. How that got in ths fantastic Civil War collection is anyones guess....
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
9 ай бұрын
Agreed about how it got there Douglas. This man sometimes renovated homes and would take things he found in trade if the homeowners were open to it. Appreciate the knowledge. It looked old, but Rev war . . . WOW.
@sammymyers6571
Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable!
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sammy. Hope to see you this week.
@wayneblair288
6 ай бұрын
A hole lot of nice stuff.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
6 ай бұрын
Yeah Wayne. This section was so educational for me as I don't know a lot about edged weapons.
@davidolien2828
Жыл бұрын
Did the collector note where exactly he found items. This would help battlefield analysis being done with new technical tools not available even a decade ago.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Yes David. Not for every bullet and button of course, but he usually kept detailed notes!
@carlmartin4577
Жыл бұрын
Now you're talking save in the best for last
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Carl!
@kennethstickney8819
Жыл бұрын
Dude, I think you need a bigger room(or smaller items) Made me nervous 🙃
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
BOOM. Kenneth. And there was ANOTHER GUY in that small room you couldn't see! It was tight . . .
@robertarnold7187
Жыл бұрын
Anyone with sword knowledge that could possibly identify a sword I found built behind a wall in Halifax, NS, Canada. The blade is still pristine and I believe the marking to be cavalry. Scabbard is rusted. I have photos if anyone can help??
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Robert, if you want to give me your email, I'll send you an address to send it to.
@user-yh6ti7bn4l
4 ай бұрын
Am in uk also ex Army love the videos
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for reaching out! I appreciate that.
@OdinAnon
Жыл бұрын
Could someone please explain why there is a ghost in the background at 10 minutes and 5 seconds in this video? at first I thought it was an artifact from a cross dissolve or a mask in editing but when I looked carefully whatever it is doesn't make sense.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Are you making a joke Odin, or just trying to scare me half to death? If you're talking about the arm and torso on the right of the screen, that's a guy (David) who was watching us film and accidentally stepped into the shot. If it's something else, please be more specific so I can see what you're talking about?
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
Oh I SAW what you're talking about. YES. That is CREEPY! (Movement between me and the gun safe door) Dude, you have an observant eye! But it is easily explained. The guy who inherited the collection is sitting on a chair facing the inside of the safe. He did not want to be on camera. The safe door is open. He is handing me pieces of the collection from out of the safe for me to look at. I guess he was moving around back there more than normal. Look at 10:30 where he hands me a musket . . .
@Glover-nm9pz
4 ай бұрын
I don't think it should go to a museum. People have the right to keep what they find. Legally sourced of course...
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, Glover.
@nunyabuziness8421
10 ай бұрын
What is the point of wearing gloves if the one guy don't have any😂😂
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
10 ай бұрын
Honestly, NO point, Nunya. The owner of the collection (Previous OR current) never wears gloves when handling. I don't either. We wore them (and I'm ashamed to say this) just to keep up appearances. I won't do that again.
@2DSTORMS
Жыл бұрын
Why wear gloves if the other does not?? He should have had then on
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
Жыл бұрын
No argument from me 2D. I wore gloves because I thought I should. Nobody had extra gloves for the edged-weapons expert, and the owner would rather have his expertise than forbid him from handling. Everything needs a light conservation anyway, and old habits die hard, I guess.
@CatalinaThePirate
Жыл бұрын
Oooh, I truly appreciate the look at these beautiful edged weapons! Love 'em! I can never have enough! 😁 Thank you! This is not to say I don't appreciate the rifles, muskets, guns (cannons, haha!), because I do, I find the engineering of these fascinating. Thanks again, these tours through history are wonderful. 😏
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