I am 70 and I haven't been this excited since last year when I got to ride a horse for the 1st time in 50 yrs... Thank you for posting. Can't wait for more
I'm thrilled that the gentleman who built this collection had the great wisdom to see that it was passed on to wonderful new caretakers who will ensure its continued preservation so that future generations will be able to learn from it. There's a lesson there for all of us - we are temporary caretakers of the relics we find and must ensure they will be preserved to that future Americans can learn from them.
Had this been donated to a museum, we’d never see 90% of this, and all the time he invested in this great hobby would never be appreciated. Thank you for being the kind of man that this collector felt would do his collection honor. And thank you for sharing this first look with all of us! Incredible!! Thank you!!
I have mixed feelings about museums. Some essentially confiscate items they get their hands on, so unless you intend to give them the items you have to be careful about letting them take possession without valid paperwork that protects your interests.
@@G53X0Y0Z0 You are correct! I let a museum use some of my artifacts. Cannon balls buckles and shells. I even let them use my GG Granfathers bibles on both sides of my family. Now I wasn't able to get them back? I had a lawyer friend that was there when I loaned my relics to the museum and am hoping ,with his help to get my things. You advice should be heeded!
I grew up around Northern Va and we would go into the woods in Manassas in the early 80s and find a lot of the buttons and buckles all over the place. Found a bunch of rifle parts too. It's good to see some of this preserved and loved.
I started my career in DC in 1991, and many of my co workers and neighbors had been searching the woods and fields for decades. They had incredible collections, including a lot of rare firearms and edged weapons. Some private collections took up entire living rooms
What a fabulous collection, he certainly loved what he collected and took care of it. Lifelong passion that's not going to be forgotten, and he certainly handed it on to the right person. Enjoy your new collection it's beautiful.
Thanks Mich, but it's not either of us. The new owner just wanted the world to SEE it, without the world knowing where it would be kept, if you get my drift . . .
I was 10 years old in 1964 and a friend and I went to the Park Forest, IL library to see a private collection of Civil War weapons, uniforms and other pieces. The owner was a very nice man and even allowed us to pick up the weapons and put some of the hats on. I can still picture my buddy in the Hardee hat. We were in absolute heaven !
I thoroughly enjoyed this. We live near a battlefield and my dad was a Civil War buff. He knew all about it. Relic hunting was his hobby. He too had so many of these items. It reminds me of my sweet dad who is no longer with us. My brother inherited his relics.
Obsession, compulsion, passion. Thank goodness for people who want to get their hands on history like this guy. Hope this collection will be properly displayed to the public one day, not just for the sake of the artefacts, but as a record of this man’s work. Great video. Andy.
I also started hunting in 1960, only have a handful of Minnies from Miller's cornfield near Spring Hill Farm. We, as a group were the last people legally in the cornfield before they turned it into state protected property. I am 73 now and because of back issues, I don't get out much anymore. I live in Michigan. And I have collected different kinds of relics.
What a honor and opportunity that you have to just be able to see that collection! It was awesome to see so much stuff from one collector. That is truly a museum worthy collection!!! I can’t wait to see more. And I am not even a metal detector guy😂. But a huge Civil War fan. Thank you!!!
I can't remember pausing a video more than this one. Mind boggling collection, one man's passion, so much history... Thanks for sharing. RIP to the man responsible for this unbelievable collection. I salute you sir.
I've been reenacting for over 35 years, I have found a few pieces and acquired a few by purchasing at reenactments acs relic shops. But, I have never seen such a fine collection as this gentleman's. I can only imagine finding something as exquisite as something in his collection. Thank you sirs for sharing, and I look forward to seeing more.
Unbelievable collection and to think of all the holes that were dug and the machines that ran across them. Long gone are the endless relics being released from mother earth, but he had the foresight to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Every relic has a story and this room speaks volumes. Cant think of a better person to put it in order. I can hear nothing but total passion in your voice when you speak civil war, my kind of guy. Looking forward to your upcoming videos Walker...what a treasure and testament to a real relic hunter...
Believe it or not, the stuff is coming out of the ground in my state, which is Taxachusetts, most every state has specific places in them to detect that I have found. I have not detected anywhere else out of state because of so many places around my area that are fully loaded with artifacts.
My Great Grandfather was in the 26th. Ill Infantry (wounded at the Siege of Corinth) and re-enlisted in the 5th Ill Cavalry upon recovery. Three other relatives were in other Illinois units and two in Iowa Infantry/Cavalry units. Seeing such relics is awesome!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 .... thumbs up buddy ... I live in the Revolutionary history belt .. !! * if ya metal detect around here a helicopter shows up and scares you off ;-)
All I can say is WOW!!!! My heart was beating so fast just watching y’all walk through there. I can only imagine what it felt like to be there In person.
An absolutely amazing collection. We see people like Aquachigger finding a 'box plate' or an 'eagle rosette', but to actually see what a cartridge box looks like inside, with the plate on the outside is just so informative. All this stuff would make a wonderful museum exhibit, and a lasting legacy to its original owner. I subscribed, I look forward to seeing it all in detail. Thank you.
The guy who inherited, is nervous about people knowing where these relics might be. The original hunter . . . then who were his friends . . . etc. HOWEVER I have asked the "receiver" if I can post a pic of the guy with his face blurred. We're trying to figure if any early digging pictures exist. Stay tuned . . .
This was unreal. To think that something like this existed and had gone unknown. Just remember in the hands of a great admirer of such relics these were passed to other great admirers and wont wind up piece parted out at a relic show.
What a wonderful legacy this man has left behind. He knew that his friend would cherish every item as he had done himself. Decade after decade he searched and compiled this collection of memories from history. The awe and reverence you both show as you uncover the pieces of the past is truly inspiring. This is a museum. Just Wow! ❤
I’m so excited for you! I hope you are able to set this up as its own museum, perhaps close to one of the battlefields. I don’t trust museums to do the right thing. Good luck and best wishes! 🍀🍀🍀Bren
We just last week came back from Gettysburg where it was the 160 th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address and Bike Week! We did 4 days of battlefield tours and pure history before that began. I was in awe! This collection pushes my interest in war history even further down the rabbit hole! Thanks Walker! Can’t wait to see more!!
Absolutely amazing collection I was glued to the screen and didn’t dare fast forward in case I missed anything. The history that all this collection can teach others is immense and will continue to do so for generations and generations.
The Battlefield Walker, Thanks for sharing this collection with us to see. Looking forward in seeing many more videos to come. I'm happy this collection was dug individually and history has been preserved. Donnie- Martinsburg, W.V. 🇺🇸
What a amazing collection that was found and owned by one individual! Sadly but understandable it seems that this person would not or didn't trust everyone else with his collection. I have recently taken an interest in civil war and Indian artifacts, and very much appreciate the time these guys have taken to bring to light such artifacts and would hope to see more of this collection very soon!! Thanks Nate
Yes Nate. he lived alone and I guess he knew lots of people have been killed for a lot less! We have at least 2 more (and maybe 3) videos to shoot, edit and publish. We'll try not to disappoint!
An absolutely amazing collection of artefacts, made even more amazing that they were collected by just one man! One thing I’m curious about and that is…when the gentleman found these items, where they found all in one specific area or State of the US, or found randomly around the US? Plus, were they found on the sites of battles…and if so, did he also find the remains of the soldiers who died in the battles?
If this entire collection was given to a museum literally 99.99% of these items would be put in boxes and placed in permanent storage. Nobody would ever see them except the museum curator. It wouldn't be surprising if the museum eventually deaccessioned the items and sold them to the public. Many have done that. Almost every Civil War museum already has a full collection of ordnance, bullets, belt buckles, etc. The only thing of interest to them would be the most rare items, and only if it can be attributed to the battle the museum represents.
I was completely astonished at the treasure trove of history gathered in that room. I started my Civil War addiction, as a 6 year old boy, living in Urbana, MD, 6 miles south of the Monocacy Battlefield. Visiting nearby Antietam, Harpers Ferry and of course, Gettysburg in the early 1960's. An awesome collection to see unveiled, thank you!
This is an amazing collection ! One that is a time capsule of a past long gone. The days of going hunting and having to make two or three trip back to the truck with all the stuff. I miss those times. Who would have ever thought that it would end ? Thank you both for sharing this collection and its history. You could have easily squirreled it away forever and we would have never know its past and future. Thank you again .
Thank you for sharing this collection with us. It would be great if some of it could go to a deserving museum, so millions of others could appreciate it too.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841 0 seconds ago I believe the new owner MAY start a museum of some kind - right now, he's just trying to wrap his head around his new responsibility!
That's just amazing, and to think it was all owned and collected by one man. Your collection really needs to be in a museum somewhere, where it could be displayed and examined by all...........
That’s normally something you only see in a museum. Everything in that room is priceless. That is one lucky person to be gifted something like that. Awesome collection
And in the HEAT of summer! I just hoped a trooper wouldn't stop the guy in his truck and discover 75 artillery shells in the bed! (Though perfectly legal to own and transport. Just hard to explain!)
I can’t wait to see more videos on this collection. What an incredible gesture to leave it for someone who appreciates this history and educational opportunities this collection offers.
I'm really jealous of that stuff man because my ancestor was in the Irish volunteer and the very first battle he fought was Battle Of Bull Run. He was in the war from start to finish and survived luckily.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I fully get the attraction to collecting 😎I’m no detector guru lol 😂 fancy myself a bit of a bottle fella 😎but that’s amazing thanks 🙏
The marked canteen is a CWera canteen that has been recovered in canvas for use during the later 1800’s through the Span Am War. There were so many surplus canteens left over after the war that the government just removed the bottom sling guides, recovered them and issued them out. The recovered ones are much more common than unaltered CW examples but still very cool.
No one particular item caught my attention, yet every piece did. I had many ancestors fight in “The War of Northern Aggression “ and it is like looking back through a window in time. If we don’t learn from history, we’re destined to repeat it. I look forward to more videos from y’all !
Cool first sentence Texas. You're the only one who's said that. Agree with everything you said! #2 landing on Friday, stay tuned. Is your picture Army Air Corps? Or Air force?
That is an amazing collection and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys go completely through it. I would think that the original owner probably would have just walked through the woods and found this stuff laying on top of the ground. Thank you for sharing this with me.
In my view, one of the most important things to look for in this collection are items which can be identified by soldier and/or regiment. Since the vast majority of items were dug, such identifications are no doubt few in number. You said the man who found or acquired these items kept meticulous records. If you can dedicate a video to presenting the records which point to identifications by soldier or regiment, I'd be very much obliged. And if you find anything from the 169th N.Y., which fought in Virginia and South Carolina, among other States, and tell us about it, I'd be supremely grateful!
Agree 100% I've seen nothing so far that could be linked to one soldier. Somebody said the canvas canteen cover's "39" was the individual soldier's number. I don't know. No ID tags, or initials so far. But I've had little chance to closely examine. Hoping some of the plates have a name scratched in. If I find out ANYTHING, it will be in a future vid. Promise.
Watching this today takes me back to when I was a kid, a friend of the family had his own little museum built off the side of his house. All four walls were covered from top to bottom and all the way across each one with swords and sabres, show cases of anything and everything from just the civil war period. Rifles and pistols gallore. I miss being able to go see what new pieces he might have found, with out a doubt he has probably passed away by now. I miss the fun days like that.
You are one of a disappearing breed Hero. Back then, those magnificent collectors like your friend, loved sharing their collections. More and more, they hide them. For fear of theft, and even seizure. Thank you for your comment!
Just shows that nothing really "belongs" to us. We're just caretakers. What an amazing collection! Great video and I can't wait for more. Plus I'm a new subscriber.
Absolutely incredible collection. So THAT’S where are the relics are that we can’t seem to find lol! Such an amazing collection…thank you for sharing and bringing us along on your journey!
I have always loved history and I really enjoy watching people going out and hunting for civil war relics and learning about them. Now with see some of the things you showed just the few really helped me understand what I have been looking at before. Like the cartridge box seeing people find the plate to it was cool but now I can see what it looked like awsome. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. I can't wait for the next videos. God bless you and your family my friend. God bless the man who worked hard to build such a beautiful collection.
I have very little knowledge of civil war artifacts I’m a military buff and love history this is by far the most civil war items I’ve ever seen at one time and by far in the best condition amazing honestly !
Thanks Patrick! It is rare, for sure. Hey, if you're really a plumber, keep your eyes peeled in those attics, closets, basements and crawl spaces . . . I'm sure you already do!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I’m a real plumber and I do come across old finds on occasion but nothing from the civil war and nothing as nice as those leather pouches etc amazing what good condition they are in !
I believe all Hotchkiss shells are US. There might be a rare copy or something not sure but the flame groove is fire timed fuses. So the flame from the cannon would ignite it. The ones without were used with percussion fuzes and didn’t need a flame.
Amazing collection , I too am a long time detectorist and the one thing i was looking for and did not see was a Civil War Bronze Star and Madallion. I found both here in Western Maine on a dig i was doing last year. Are they rare to find, is my question to you.?
Richard, I'm afraid that's above my pay grade, but I would venture a guess that they must be pretty rare. I've never heard of one dug around here . . .
Absolutely amazing to see this collection! Glad the title caught my attention! the new owner should definitely start a museum ... properly insured of course ... and let the collection be seen as it continues to grow. I've ran across handfuls of things like this from arms and moulds to other artifacts and have gotten rid of them over the years, but would have much rather donated them to a collection like this and I'm certain there's probably a good many folks out there that has items they'd be willing to add to a collection of this caliber.
When I was 18 I took a summer job for an HVAC company. We were installing HVAC in a plantation home in Maryland complete with slave quarters. The old wooden bunkbeds were still there from the 1800's. The plantation was purchased by a John Walsh, Jacklyn Kennedy's gynecologist. He was only there twice that I remember, otherwise the home had no occupants. We worked for about 3 weeks installing units and ductwork when we reached the 3rd floor. We set our units in the attic and began running duct work to the 3rd floor. We also had line sets to run to the ground for outdoor units. We had opened a section of wall from the 2nd floor to the basement. I had the job of crawling into a kneewall on the 3rd floor to get the lines to the 2nd floor. I crawled in the kneewall with a flashlight and drilled holes down to the 2nd floor. As I finished up I shined my light farther back in the kneewall and saw... something. I crawled back to find several muskets with bayonets a box full of balls and gunpower plus a larger box which was locked. I told the guy I was working with and began to bring it all out. The last thing I drug out was the locked box which was pretty heavy. As I lifted it to get it out of the hole we made to get in the kneewall and just as I started it through I heard a voice. It was Mr. Walsh asking how thing were going and noticed all the guns and me getting the locked box out. He had us take it all downstairs for him and put it all in his car. We were kinda bummed because it was just all so cool and Mr. Walsh had no clue that stuff was there. 3 days later Mr. Walsh came back to the house and gave us each $20.00. The proceeds to tell us the locked box was full of gold coins and hand made silverware pre Civil war... as were all the guns and ammo. Then tells us he sold just the contents of the box for over 100k. He gave us $20.00 each...
Man, that's a little on the chincy side, I'd say. I mean it was HIS, but he never would have known about it with out you. Wow. Having said that, you got to EXPERIENCE this!! I've heard of some wonderful, weird discoveries, but this one is SUPER! My guess would be that the homeowners hid this stuff when the enemy (US? CS? Never know in Maryland) was closing in. For whatever reason, the person or persons who hid it, never made it back alive. 160 years later YOU stumble upon one of the great lost treasures of our time. Just WOW man. I SO appreciate you telling this story!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 That is about what we figured too, whoever hid the items didn't make it back alive. That portion of MD fought for the south mostly, but MD was all over the place in the civil war, so who knows for sure. Yeah, it was a pretty awesome experience finding the items. Like finding treasure on a sunken ship lol. We weren't happy about the $20, but it was technically his even though he had no idea any of it was there.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I haven't really given a ton of thought to my experience in many years. The find was in the summer of 1988, before I started college. But now you got my mind wondering just what was in that locked box again lol. The guy I was working with at the time of the find and I assumed there was perhaps jewelry in the box along with the silver and gold to get 100k back in 1988. I mean the box weighed approx. 80-ish lbs. It was pretty ornate looking too. I remember thin steel or iron hinges that just looked so old and hand made, the lock was one of those skeleton key locks and was fairly hefty. Approx. size of the box was about 18X18X30. The man's name I remember clear as day, John Walsh, he was pretty proud of the fact he was Jakie O's gynecologist. The plantation estate was in Tunis Mills MD. and I can't for the life of me remember the name of it... Just wondering, in your experience, any way to find out what he did sell in that find?
Man, you need to let this one go, brother. I think that ship has sailed! But I share your curiosity! I guess the only way would be to contact a surviving spouse or child, and hope they (A) know something and (B) are willing to reveal it. Both of which I sadly doubt. But if you ever find out, my mind is spinng to. Please reveal! Cheers to you my friend. @@Zappy1210
Imagine what might be found if people were allowed to use metal detectors on Civil War and other battlefields. Those who do use them must be trained in how to restore the dig upon recovery of the artifact.
5:42 something for everyone. im into m1 helmets and guess what i spy with my little eye right here! 15:19 i think i see another one. and maybe some span-am slouch hats? 20:03 didnt you know walker? cats rule the interwebs lol. their cameos are generally good for ratings as well. nice willys jeep btw. what an amazing collection and a hell of a mancave.
First time viewer. This is an amazing video with a literal treasure trove of relics. The knowledge, passion, and respect shown in the video stood out to me the most....also, that this one man dug/discovered enough pieces to fill a museum. This is a historian's dream!
Jenn, you and I are cut from the same cloth! Glad to have you aboard, and since you're a first-timer to the Battlefield Walker, be sure to check out the follow-up videos of this collection. Part 2 deals with ordnance and miscellanea, Parts 3 & 4 are Buckles and Plates, and Swords and Muskets.
Thank you so much for showing this rare collection of civil war pieces. It was an honor to just peer through the screen and witness the many years of serching it took to aquire this many priceless artifacts. Once again thank you, take care.
WOW Just stumbled on this channel . All i can say is that it blows my mind that one guy, within my own lifetime, could go walking and find so many artefacts in and on the ground. It feels like a fantasy. No doubt never to be repeated.
I have a lack of words for this collection. This should be in a museum. There are still some of us around who appreciate old relics but unfortunately there are those who are so dead against the Civil War and those on the south that fought in it. I am like most and against slavery of all kinds but history is what it is and you have to learn to appreciate the good and the bad. It is amazing what the gentleman amassed over the many years while hunting in fields and in forest. I am envious you were able to be there and touch it but the guy that he gave all of this to is a very lucky individual but he has his work cut out for him.
WOW.... WHAT A WONDERFUL COLLECTION... AND YOU'RE RIGHT.. NOBODY WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO FINDING AS MUCH STUFF AS THAT GUY.. MAY HE REST IN PEACE..🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲
Wow! That reminds me of the collection that an old gentleman I met in the late 1970’s or very early 80’s, in a small town in Virginia when visiting some family near Blue Grass, VA. The gentleman gave me a tour and I was just in awe!
![BRASIL vs. URUGUAY [1-1] | RESUMEN | ELIMINATORIAS SUDAMERICANAS | FECHA 12](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-hWBAuxF1eY/mqdefault.jpg)
![[#2024MAMA] ROSÉ (로제), Bruno Mars - APT. | Mnet 241122 방송](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dgGqD28J6aQ/mqdefault.jpg)
I am 70 and I haven't been this excited since last year when I got to ride a horse for the 1st time in 50 yrs... Thank you for posting. Can't wait for more
That makes me super-happy bear! We'll try not to disappoint!
I'm thrilled that the gentleman who built this collection had the great wisdom to see that it was passed on to wonderful new caretakers who will ensure its continued preservation so that future generations will be able to learn from it. There's a lesson there for all of us - we are temporary caretakers of the relics we find and must ensure they will be preserved to that future Americans can learn from them.
so very true.
Had this been donated to a museum, we’d never see 90% of this, and all the time he invested in this great hobby would never be appreciated. Thank you for being the kind of man that this collector felt would do his collection honor.
And thank you for sharing this first look with all of us! Incredible!! Thank you!!
Hopefully they will understand the real truth instead of the revisionist lie in history books about the useless war.
Most interesting museums are the private ones
Is there a Geraldo Rivera alert coming?
You can tell how much this guy loved his collection just by how much care each item was placed in the case with. Amazing!
No doubt Eric. Appreciate that insight . . .
Incredible. These relics need to be properly preserved and cataloged in a museum. Heck, start your own museum!
Only if the museum pays for them. These are private property.
I have mixed feelings about museums. Some essentially confiscate items they get their hands on, so unless you intend to give them the items you have to be careful about letting them take possession without valid paperwork that protects your interests.
@@G53X0Y0Z0 You are correct! I let a museum use some of my artifacts. Cannon balls buckles and shells. I even let them use my GG Granfathers bibles on both sides of my family. Now I wasn't able to get them back? I had a lawyer friend that was there when I loaned my relics to the museum and am hoping ,with his help to get my things. You advice should be heeded!
@@mattedwards4533 Whoa. How sad . . . and WRONG!
I believe the new owner MAY start a museum of some kind - right now, he's just trying to wrap his head around his new responsibility!
I grew up around Northern Va and we would go into the woods in Manassas in the early 80s and find a lot of the buttons and buckles all over the place. Found a bunch of rifle parts too. It's good to see some of this preserved and loved.
Man, you are KILLING me! I tried hunting in Chantilly ONCE. Red clay EVERYWHERE I stuck a shovel . . .
I started my career in DC in 1991, and many of my co workers and neighbors had been searching the woods and fields for decades. They had incredible collections, including a lot of rare firearms and edged weapons. Some private collections took up entire living rooms
What a fabulous collection, he certainly loved what he collected and took care of it. Lifelong passion that's not going to be forgotten, and he certainly handed it on to the right person. Enjoy your new collection it's beautiful.
Thanks Mich, but it's not either of us. The new owner just wanted the world to SEE it, without the world knowing where it would be kept, if you get my drift . . .
Blown away by amount of csa stuff better than big museums thank God he saved and preserved artifacts ty again guys for honor of seeing this collection
I was 10 years old in 1964 and a friend and I went to the Park Forest, IL library to see a private collection of Civil War weapons, uniforms and other pieces. The owner was a very nice man and even allowed us to pick up the weapons and put some of the hats on. I can still picture my buddy in the Hardee hat. We were in absolute heaven !
Dang, Michael! I can picture two little 10 year old boys with wide eyes . . . what a great experience!! Hardee Hat Heaven!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. We live near a battlefield and my dad was a Civil War buff. He knew all about it. Relic hunting was his hobby. He too had so many of these items. It reminds me of my sweet dad who is no longer with us. My brother inherited his relics.
I am SO glad this brought back sweet memories for you Chooge!
Obsession, compulsion, passion. Thank goodness for people who want to get their hands on history like this guy. Hope this collection will be properly displayed to the public one day, not just for the sake of the artefacts, but as a record of this man’s work. Great video. Andy.
Thanks Andy. There aren't many collection like this that weren't purchased but (mostly) dug!
I also started hunting in 1960, only have a handful of Minnies from Miller's cornfield near Spring Hill Farm. We, as a group were the last people legally in the cornfield before they turned it into state protected property. I am 73 now and because of back issues, I don't get out much anymore. I live in Michigan. And I have collected different kinds of relics.
Wow! To be the LAST ones before they left the rest to rot . . . Thank you Fred, for saving what you could!!!
What a honor and opportunity that you have to just be able to see that collection! It was awesome to see so much stuff from one collector. That is truly a museum worthy collection!!! I can’t wait to see more. And I am not even a metal detector guy😂. But a huge Civil War fan. Thank you!!!
Love that Richard. You would be in heaven locked in that room, then!
I can't remember pausing a video more than this one. Mind boggling collection, one man's passion, so much history...
Thanks for sharing.
RIP to the man responsible for this unbelievable collection. I salute you sir.
Me too, Rick. And your kind words are appreciated.
I've been reenacting for over 35 years, I have found a few pieces and acquired a few by purchasing at reenactments acs relic shops. But, I have never seen such a fine collection as this gentleman's. I can only imagine finding something as exquisite as something in his collection. Thank you sirs for sharing, and I look forward to seeing more.
Appreciate that Michael!
Almost speechless.. WOW! SOOOO much history in there. Just finding a few pieces like those would be a dream come true!
Its crazy Mindy. Don't quit now . . . more of his collection airing the first week in August.
Unbelievable collection and to think of all the holes that were dug and the machines that ran across them. Long gone are the endless relics being released from mother earth, but he had the foresight to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Every relic has a story and this room speaks volumes. Cant think of a better person to put it in order. I can hear nothing but total passion in your voice when you speak civil war, my kind of guy. Looking forward to your upcoming videos Walker...what a treasure and testament to a real relic hunter...
Believe it or not, the stuff is coming out of the ground in my state, which is Taxachusetts, most every state has specific places in them to detect that I have found. I have not detected anywhere else out of state because of so many places around my area that are fully loaded with artifacts.
@@VincentBeauvais-n3y Wow. That's good to hear . . .
Thanks Gary. I really appreciate your many kind words.
What an awesome time to be alive, this hobby never gets old, the history and relics were fantastic
Agreed, John!
My Great Grandfather was in the 26th. Ill Infantry (wounded at the Siege of Corinth) and re-enlisted in the 5th Ill Cavalry upon recovery.
Three other relatives were in other Illinois units and two in Iowa Infantry/Cavalry units.
Seeing such relics is awesome!
Whacker, how cool that you know about your ancestory!!!!!!!
7:25 when you removed 'the last supper' I expected to see THE grail! So happy to see such a reverent respect for one man's lifetime hobby & passion.
John, you might just have posted the best reply! YES!!
" Good Gravy Marie !! "....thumbs up from Lake George, NY
Ha! There ya go, magician! Thumbs up back atcha Lake George!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 .... thumbs up buddy ... I live in the Revolutionary history belt .. !! * if ya metal detect around here a helicopter shows up and scares you off ;-)
DANG man! @@1_fishin_magician153
All I can say is WOW!!!! My heart was beating so fast just watching y’all walk through there. I can only imagine what it felt like to be there In person.
MJ, you have accurately described what it was like for us too! I just cant imagine how many miles he walked, and how many holes he dug!
An absolutely amazing collection. We see people like Aquachigger finding a 'box plate' or an 'eagle rosette', but to actually see what a cartridge box looks like inside, with the plate on the outside is just so informative. All this stuff would make a wonderful museum exhibit, and a lasting legacy to its original owner. I subscribed, I look forward to seeing it all in detail. Thank you.
Andrex, I hope we don't disappoint you! And I agree, context is everything!
Awesome collection ,it would be nice to see a picture of the man that passed. You can tell he put alot of work into his collection. 👍
The guy who inherited, is nervous about people knowing where these relics might be. The original hunter . . . then who were his friends . . . etc. HOWEVER I have asked the "receiver" if I can post a pic of the guy with his face blurred. We're trying to figure if any early digging pictures exist. Stay tuned . . .
This was unreal. To think that something like this existed and had gone unknown. Just remember in the hands of a great admirer of such relics these were passed to other great admirers and wont wind up piece parted out at a relic show.
Gary, we think alike! Thanks man.
What a wonderful legacy this man has left behind. He knew that his friend would cherish every item as he had done himself. Decade after decade he searched and compiled this collection of memories from history. The awe and reverence you both show as you uncover the pieces of the past is truly inspiring. This is a museum. Just Wow! ❤
Bren, we so appreciate your kind words! We do indeed have MUCH respect for the collection, the original collector and the inheritor!
I’m so excited for you! I hope you are able to set this up as its own museum, perhaps close to one of the battlefields. I don’t trust museums to do the right thing. Good luck and best wishes! 🍀🍀🍀Bren
We just last week came back from Gettysburg where it was the 160 th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address and Bike Week! We did 4 days of battlefield tours and pure history before that began.
I was in awe! This collection pushes my interest in war history even further down the rabbit hole!
Thanks Walker! Can’t wait to see more!!
Thanks Dnay! It's addicting for sure!
Absolutely amazing collection I was glued to the screen and didn’t dare fast forward in case I missed anything. The history that all this collection can teach others is immense and will continue to do so for generations and generations.
Thanks Jonathan.I sure hope so!
Your expertise is what makes this special!
Thanks David. But like most people, I know a lot about a very little!
Thank you for sharing. Amazing stuff. Glad it's not going to be broken up by people who have no idea what they are looking at.
Me too Jim. It will stay together. For at least ONE generation . . .
very cool! thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing the other videos
Thanks so much Rick. Two left. One hits August 4 (Muskets and swords of the collection) and the last is August 11. Buttons, buckles and plates.
Even better than the opening of King Tut's tomb! Thanks for taking us along on this journey.
Ha! At least no curses. Yet . . .
The Battlefield Walker,
Thanks for sharing this collection with us to see. Looking forward in seeing many more videos to come. I'm happy this collection was dug individually and history has been preserved. Donnie- Martinsburg, W.V. 🇺🇸
Donnie, I really appreciate these comments. We think alike!
What a amazing collection that was found and owned by one individual! Sadly but understandable it seems that this person would not or didn't trust everyone else with his collection. I have recently taken an interest in civil war and Indian artifacts, and very much appreciate the time these guys have taken to bring to light such artifacts and would hope to see more of this collection very soon!! Thanks Nate
Yes Nate. he lived alone and I guess he knew lots of people have been killed for a lot less! We have at least 2 more (and maybe 3) videos to shoot, edit and publish. We'll try not to disappoint!
An absolutely amazing collection of artefacts, made even more amazing that they were collected by just one man! One thing I’m curious about and that is…when the gentleman found these items, where they found all in one specific area or State of the US, or found randomly around the US? Plus, were they found on the sites of battles…and if so, did he also find the remains of the soldiers who died in the battles?
This was a great show and tell. Thanks for taking the time. What a remarkable collection.
Appreciate your kind words, Gilliam!
That was absolutely amazing. More than I’ve ever seen anywhere from anyone. Thank you very much!
It was our pleasure and honor to record it Mustang Sally (Great name by the way!)
This is priceless! The entire collection belongs in a museum.
I hear you!
Museums have enough they don't need anymore......
No indiana jones...it is privately owned. Find your own crap and put it in a museum
The last thing you want to do is donate them to museum. They won't show them and most likely destroy them, 😢
If this entire collection was given to a museum literally 99.99% of these items would be put in boxes and placed in permanent storage. Nobody would ever see them except the museum curator. It wouldn't be surprising if the museum eventually deaccessioned the items and sold them to the public. Many have done that. Almost every Civil War museum already has a full collection of ordnance, bullets, belt buckles, etc. The only thing of interest to them would be the most rare items, and only if it can be attributed to the battle the museum represents.
I was completely astonished at the treasure trove of history gathered in that room. I started my Civil War addiction, as a 6 year old boy, living in Urbana, MD, 6 miles south of the Monocacy Battlefield. Visiting nearby Antietam, Harpers Ferry and of course, Gettysburg in the early 1960's. An awesome collection to see unveiled, thank you!
Thank you Randy - we're cut from the same cloth!
This is an amazing collection ! One that is a time capsule of a past long gone. The days of going hunting and having to make two or three trip back to the truck with all the stuff. I miss those times. Who would have ever thought that it would end ? Thank you both for sharing this collection and its history. You could have easily squirreled it away forever and we would have never know its past and future. Thank you again .
Thanks 333! We had a ball. And we have a lot more to come. This isn't the best stuff.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841e you selling the Asian porcelain and how to buy them?..if it’s a yes.
@@1americanrecon Not my stuff, and I'll pass along your interest to the owner!
Absolutely amazing! TY for sharing.
It was honestly our pleasure to do it Art!
Wow, Amazing stuff there.
Can't disagree, True!
Thank you for sharing this collection with us. It would be great if some of it could go to a deserving museum, so millions of others could appreciate it too.
@thebattlefieldwalker2841
0 seconds ago
I believe the new owner MAY start a museum of some kind - right now, he's just trying to wrap his head around his new responsibility!
START A MUSEUM DON"T GIVE THAT AWAY! BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT IT WILL BE ....GIVEN AWAY! THANKS!
That's just amazing, and to think it was all owned and collected by one man. Your collection really needs to be in a museum somewhere, where it could be displayed and examined by all...........
Until the government decides to throw it out for political correctness.
@@Jellybellycat Sadly . . . YES!
I get it! The owner DOES want it to be seen. he's figuring out how to safely accomplish that now.
That’s normally something you only see in a museum. Everything in that room is priceless. That is one lucky person to be gifted something like that. Awesome collection
Great video,amazing collection! Have fun moving everything.
And in the HEAT of summer! I just hoped a trooper wouldn't stop the guy in his truck and discover 75 artillery shells in the bed! (Though perfectly legal to own and transport. Just hard to explain!)
Outstanding, thanks for sharing this slice of history.
Mind blowing.
Our pleasure Donald, for sure!
Yeah what an honor that must be to see and touch that outstanding collection! Just incredible! Thanks for sharing Walker! See you on the next one.
Thanks Joe. I was a kid in a candy store.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I’m sure, I would have been too!
I can’t wait to see more videos on this collection. What an incredible gesture to leave it for someone who appreciates this history and educational opportunities this collection offers.
Absolutely Project! Agree 100% on all counts!
I'm really jealous of that stuff man because my ancestor was in the Irish volunteer and the very first battle he fought was Battle Of Bull Run. He was in the war from start to finish and survived luckily.
I wish I could trace family history like you have. Just WOW on your ancestor! The WHOLE 9 yards!
I love learning about history and its even more special when you can see items from the past,thank you for doing this video I so much enjoyed it 👍
Appreciate that Steven!
Incredible collection. Thank you for preserving this 👏
I'll pass that along to the guy preserving it John, and thank YOU for watching. I just documented it . . .
Speechless at that man’s efforts ❤
No lie, Craig. Staggering!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I fully get the attraction to collecting 😎I’m no detector guru lol 😂 fancy myself a bit of a bottle fella 😎but that’s amazing thanks 🙏
Such an astonishing collection of artifacts. The stories and history of each piece would be amazing to know. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks so much Kand. YES, to know the stories . . .
The marked canteen is a CWera canteen that has been recovered in canvas for use during the later 1800’s through the Span Am War. There were so many surplus canteens left over after the war that the government just removed the bottom sling guides, recovered them and issued them out. The recovered ones are much more common than unaltered CW examples but still very cool.
Interesting I have a canteen from WWI with a canvas cover
I learned something today History! Thank you.
New Subscriber. There is some incredible stuff there. I grew up in Manassas, so I too have walked many battlefields.
Honored to have you aboard Bass!
No one particular item caught my attention, yet every piece did.
I had many ancestors fight in “The War of Northern Aggression “ and it is like looking back through a window in time.
If we don’t learn from history, we’re destined to repeat it.
I look forward to more videos from y’all !
Cool first sentence Texas. You're the only one who's said that. Agree with everything you said! #2 landing on Friday, stay tuned. Is your picture Army Air Corps? Or Air force?
As a Civil War buff, this was awesome!
Thanks Marc. I was about to soil myself!
That is an amazing collection and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys go completely through it. I would think that the original owner probably would have just walked through the woods and found this stuff laying on top of the ground. Thank you for sharing this with me.
Kevin, agreed! Crazy. We won't go through it piece by piece, but we hope to call attention to some unusual stuff. And you're welcome!
In my view, one of the most important things to look for in this collection are items which can be identified by soldier and/or regiment. Since the vast majority of items were dug, such identifications are no doubt few in number. You said the man who found or acquired these items kept meticulous records. If you can dedicate a video to presenting the records which point to identifications by soldier or regiment, I'd be very much obliged. And if you find anything from the 169th N.Y., which fought in Virginia and South Carolina, among other States, and tell us about it, I'd be supremely grateful!
Hopefully he documented where each was found so they can be linked with certain battles, etc.
Agree 100% I've seen nothing so far that could be linked to one soldier. Somebody said the canvas canteen cover's "39" was the individual soldier's number. I don't know. No ID tags, or initials so far. But I've had little chance to closely examine. Hoping some of the plates have a name scratched in. If I find out ANYTHING, it will be in a future vid. Promise.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Thanks chief.
Ok first video I ever seen on your channel and I’m hooked. Looking forward to doing a little binge watching!
From one old man to another, I'm glad you are enjoying! Hope it continues . . .
Watching this today takes me back to when I was a kid, a friend of the family had his own little museum built off the side of his house. All four walls were covered from top to bottom and all the way across each one with swords and sabres, show cases of anything and everything from just the civil war period. Rifles and pistols gallore. I miss being able to go see what new pieces he might have found, with out a doubt he has probably passed away by now. I miss the fun days like that.
You are one of a disappearing breed Hero. Back then, those magnificent collectors like your friend, loved sharing their collections. More and more, they hide them. For fear of theft, and even seizure. Thank you for your comment!
Just shows that nothing really "belongs" to us. We're just caretakers. What an amazing collection! Great video and I can't wait for more. Plus I'm a new subscriber.
Honored to have you KWM! We'll try not to disappoint!
Absolutely incredible collection. So THAT’S where are the relics are that we can’t seem to find lol!
Such an amazing collection…thank you for sharing and bringing us along on your journey!
Ha! YES, Eastside! I love revealing this stuff . . .
A truly amazing collection of Civil War history and it would be a blessing to be able to catalog it like you're doing!
Jerry, heck yeah! BLESSING!! Thanks for being there along the way and encouraging me.
Astonishing collection. I’m glad it is being secured for the future. Could take a lifetime to just catalogue this collection. Andy UK
No lie, Andy! greetings from across the pond . . .
Absolutely stunning - I was just mesmerized. Thank you
That makes us happy Kathleen!
I have always loved history and I really enjoy watching people going out and hunting for civil war relics and learning about them. Now with see some of the things you showed just the few really helped me understand what I have been looking at before. Like the cartridge box seeing people find the plate to it was cool but now I can see what it looked like awsome. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. I can't wait for the next videos. God bless you and your family my friend. God bless the man who worked hard to build such a beautiful collection.
Amen to everything you said, Mike. Context makes all the difference!
The large fragments are from the Dictator 13 inch mortar. Those are nice finds. 1 at conn. Heavy artillery. It only fired at total of 218 rounds.
You have educated me! Going to include this info in next vid!
As close to heaven as a collector can get!
I feel you Franklin!
What an amazing collection ! Lucky boys ! Love to see an Indian Elder go over their relics and tell his story ! Awesme!! Thnk u ! ❤❤❤❤
YES Ken!
I have very little knowledge of civil war artifacts I’m a military buff and love history this is by far the most civil war items I’ve ever seen at one time and by far in the best condition amazing honestly !
Thanks Patrick! It is rare, for sure. Hey, if you're really a plumber, keep your eyes peeled in those attics, closets, basements and crawl spaces . . . I'm sure you already do!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I’m a real plumber and I do come across old finds on occasion but nothing from the civil war and nothing as nice as those leather pouches etc amazing what good condition they are in !
I believe all Hotchkiss shells are US. There might be a rare copy or something not sure but the flame groove is fire timed fuses. So the flame from the cannon would ignite it. The ones without were used with percussion fuzes and didn’t need a flame.
Appreciate that Jason! Makes sense . . .
Amazing collection , I too am a long time detectorist and the one thing i was looking for and did not see was a Civil War Bronze Star and Madallion. I found both here in Western Maine on a dig i was doing last year. Are they rare to find, is my question to you.?
Richard, I'm afraid that's above my pay grade, but I would venture a guess that they must be pretty rare. I've never heard of one dug around here . . .
Absolutely amazing to see this collection! Glad the title caught my attention! the new owner should definitely start a museum ... properly insured of course ... and let the collection be seen as it continues to grow. I've ran across handfuls of things like this from arms and moulds to other artifacts and have gotten rid of them over the years, but would have much rather donated them to a collection like this and I'm certain there's probably a good many folks out there that has items they'd be willing to add to a collection of this caliber.
It's a stunning collection, Hercules! Glad you found us, too. More episodes of this thing to come . . .
A true caretaker of history. I love seeing the meticulous care taken in collecting and documenting these historical relics. Thanks for sharing this.
You're so right, Midwestern!
When I was 18 I took a summer job for an HVAC company. We were installing HVAC in a plantation home in Maryland complete with slave quarters. The old wooden bunkbeds were still there from the 1800's. The plantation was purchased by a John Walsh, Jacklyn Kennedy's gynecologist. He was only there twice that I remember, otherwise the home had no occupants.
We worked for about 3 weeks installing units and ductwork when we reached the 3rd floor. We set our units in the attic and began running duct work to the 3rd floor. We also had line sets to run to the ground for outdoor units. We had opened a section of wall from the 2nd floor to the basement. I had the job of crawling into a kneewall on the 3rd floor to get the lines to the 2nd floor. I crawled in the kneewall with a flashlight and drilled holes down to the 2nd floor. As I finished up I shined my light farther back in the kneewall and saw... something.
I crawled back to find several muskets with bayonets a box full of balls and gunpower plus a larger box which was locked. I told the guy I was working with and began to bring it all out. The last thing I drug out was the locked box which was pretty heavy. As I lifted it to get it out of the hole we made to get in the kneewall and just as I started it through I heard a voice. It was Mr. Walsh asking how thing were going and noticed all the guns and me getting the locked box out.
He had us take it all downstairs for him and put it all in his car. We were kinda bummed because it was just all so cool and Mr. Walsh had no clue that stuff was there. 3 days later Mr. Walsh came back to the house and gave us each $20.00. The proceeds to tell us the locked box was full of gold coins and hand made silverware pre Civil war... as were all the guns and ammo. Then tells us he sold just the contents of the box for over 100k. He gave us $20.00 each...
Man, that's a little on the chincy side, I'd say. I mean it was HIS, but he never would have known about it with out you. Wow. Having said that, you got to EXPERIENCE this!! I've heard of some wonderful, weird discoveries, but this one is SUPER! My guess would be that the homeowners hid this stuff when the enemy (US? CS? Never know in Maryland) was closing in. For whatever reason, the person or persons who hid it, never made it back alive. 160 years later YOU stumble upon one of the great lost treasures of our time. Just WOW man. I SO appreciate you telling this story!
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 That is about what we figured too, whoever hid the items didn't make it back alive. That portion of MD fought for the south mostly, but MD was all over the place in the civil war, so who knows for sure.
Yeah, it was a pretty awesome experience finding the items. Like finding treasure on a sunken ship lol. We weren't happy about the $20, but it was technically his even though he had no idea any of it was there.
@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I haven't really given a ton of thought to my experience in many years. The find was in the summer of 1988, before I started college. But now you got my mind wondering just what was in that locked box again lol. The guy I was working with at the time of the find and I assumed there was perhaps jewelry in the box along with the silver and gold to get 100k back in 1988. I mean the box weighed approx. 80-ish lbs. It was pretty ornate looking too. I remember thin steel or iron hinges that just looked so old and hand made, the lock was one of those skeleton key locks and was fairly hefty. Approx. size of the box was about 18X18X30. The man's name I remember clear as day, John Walsh, he was pretty proud of the fact he was Jakie O's gynecologist. The plantation estate was in Tunis Mills MD. and I can't for the life of me remember the name of it...
Just wondering, in your experience, any way to find out what he did sell in that find?
Man, you need to let this one go, brother. I think that ship has sailed! But I share your curiosity! I guess the only way would be to contact a surviving spouse or child, and hope they (A) know something and (B) are willing to reveal it. Both of which I sadly doubt. But if you ever find out, my mind is spinng to. Please reveal! Cheers to you my friend.
@@Zappy1210
Absolutely amazing, thanks for taking us on an awesome tour. Subbed I don't want to miss a thing. 👍
Wow, thanks Shaka. You won't be disappointed!
Yup, a lot of human carnage carried in that lot☹️
Such an amazing collection of a time gone by 🎉
Yes Steven, Would be terrifying to know it all . . .
That is one incredible collection. Is it possible those large frag pieces might actually be from exploded cannon barrel/breech?
hey Kraker! Hard to see in the vid, but no. Not tubular but round. Some are suggesting a 13" mortar called "The Dictator" . . .
This is a piece of heaven!!!! I'd never wanna leave that room!!!
Dawn, it might look like heaven, but that day it FELT like the other place! No windows, no fans, no AC! But yes, It was a marvelous experience!
I was extremely excited to be able to see some of these relics from the Civil War. Just an amazing collection!
Thanks man. It was just as cool to handle them!
Imagine what might be found if people were allowed to use metal detectors on Civil War and other battlefields. Those who do use them must be trained in how to restore the dig upon recovery of the artifact.
Brad, I'm on your team!
Wow this is truely a treasure . What an amazing collection . Thank you for sharing this beautiful collection .
I’m 8 months late finding these videos but I really do love and appreciate our American history, love these kind of videos.
Appreciate your kind words, Brewer! Took him 150 years to find the relics. Your 8 months seems quite reasonable!
5:42 something for everyone. im into m1 helmets and guess what i spy with my little eye right here!
15:19 i think i see another one. and maybe some span-am slouch hats?
20:03 didnt you know walker? cats rule the interwebs lol. their cameos are generally good for ratings as well.
nice willys jeep btw.
what an amazing collection and a hell of a mancave.
You got that right! ALL of it. Except I'm not convinced about the cat. She was supposed to be catching mice . . .
First time viewer. This is an amazing video with a literal treasure trove of relics. The knowledge, passion, and respect shown in the video stood out to me the most....also, that this one man dug/discovered enough pieces to fill a museum. This is a historian's dream!
Jenn, you and I are cut from the same cloth! Glad to have you aboard, and since you're a first-timer to the Battlefield Walker, be sure to check out the follow-up videos of this collection. Part 2 deals with ordnance and miscellanea, Parts 3 & 4 are Buckles and Plates, and Swords and Muskets.
I certainly will be catching up on all videos!
Great video, to have been the curator of such an amazing, historic collection is unthinkable. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much Juan!
Thank you so much for showing this rare collection of civil war pieces. It was an honor to just peer through the screen and witness the many years of serching it took to aquire this many priceless artifacts. Once again thank you, take care.
Much more than welcome Philip. It was truly a pleasure to explore all this.
That is an ultimate “Man Cave”.
Fabulous finds of a now lost time.
You got THAT right, Zip!
This is so amazing this is one of the best lifetime collections ive ever seen thankyou so much for sharing
Thanks Josh I was amazed, too!
WOW Just stumbled on this channel . All i can say is that it blows my mind that one guy, within my own lifetime, could go walking and find so many artefacts in and on the ground. It feels like a fantasy. No doubt never to be repeated.
No argument from me Bree!
Speechless,,, hopefully the public will be able to enjoy this in the future,,,ty for sharing!!!
You're welcome John. Our pleasure.
I have a lack of words for this collection. This should be in a museum. There are still some of us around who appreciate old relics but unfortunately there are those who are so dead against the Civil War and those on the south that fought in it. I am like most and against slavery of all kinds but history is what it is and you have to learn to appreciate the good and the bad. It is amazing what the gentleman amassed over the many years while hunting in fields and in forest. I am envious you were able to be there and touch it but the guy that he gave all of this to is a very lucky individual but he has his work cut out for him.
You got THAT right, Eddie! (His work cut out for him)
Wow and more wow. Good for him. So glad it will all be taken care of. Congratulations.
Thank you Monica!
WOW....
WHAT A WONDERFUL COLLECTION...
AND YOU'RE RIGHT.. NOBODY WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO FINDING AS MUCH STUFF AS THAT GUY..
MAY HE REST IN PEACE..🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲
No argument from me Salty!
That’s Just UnBelievable. Very Lucky Man to Have Such a Wonderful Collection left to him. Can’t wait to see the Rest
Dave, the swords and muskets will hit Friday! Just nuts.
It doesn't get any better.... Wow! ... Just Wow! Thank you for sharing this...
Its been our honor Plan. More to come . . .
My oh my - Where to start! Absolutely speechless about the magnitude and quality of this collection.
Gary, you and me both!
This is like a museum, amazing.... Just to be able to bear witness to this is beyond words...
We're cut from the same cloth Stephen. Agreed.
Hope they go to a museum for everybody to enjoy this mans lifetime work...incredible!!!
Thank you for the kind words Ernie! Tomorrow, Part III hits with his swords and muskets . . .
Wow! That reminds me of the collection that an old gentleman I met in the late 1970’s or very early 80’s, in a small town in Virginia when visiting some family near Blue Grass, VA. The gentleman gave me a tour and I was just in awe!
JT, I'll bet there are a LOT of old collections like that (and like this one) that few people know about. Cool that you got to experience one of them!