THE HIDDEN COLLECTION, Part III - Muskets. Swords & Bayonets, both U.S. and C.S., emerge!

This amazing story . . . and this amazing collection . . . just keeps going, and as promised, it keeps getting better! Muskets, a rare Carbine, bayonets (Two super rare) and swords (One ultra-scarce CS) all make their first ever public appearance since they were held in the hands of civil war soldiers! #civilwar #deus #history #metaldetecting #relichunting #treasure #treasurehunt #treasurehunter #sword #musket

[@Pistolmike59]

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]

You got that right Mike! I would LOVE to hear what he remembered about what he found and where.

[@gary4645]

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]

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 . . .

[@johnlea8519]

British Confederate sympathiser here, fascinating collection of important historical artifacts. Love all your videos they are always interesting 🇬🇧

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

John, that means a lot man! I appreciate the kind words!

[@CatalinaThePirate]

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]

People like you make this worth doing, Catalina! Thank you . . .

[@tomnewman167]

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]

Oh my gosh Tom . . . YES!!!

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

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]

Thanks again Gary! I really love it when somebody enjoys seeing the stuff we enjoy seeing!

[@loukosa7738]

Fantastic collection of weapons. The CSN looks like a cutlass which is amazing

[@waynebender8835]

Just amazing! It's also sad too! So many people who die. That there spirits can be found on many of the battlefield.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Agreed. Hard to fathom the heartache of one family . . . but then multiplied by thousands . . .

[@hollywood3190]

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]

WOW Hollywood. Big salute to your gg grandfather! Awesome that you have his enfield!

[@DennisEHayes]

Uh Rah, what a collection, this was like finding the holy grail of the civil war. Thanks for sharing men.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

It's been a fun ride Dennis!

[@DennisEHayes]

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 It sure has and not your first rodeo.

[@tomjones2202]

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]

Thank you for that Tom! One more coming . . . and yes, we were kids in a candy store . . .

[@333Hogwarts]

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]

Oh cool 333! I just met him! Nice guy and quite knowledgeable!

[@jerrydineen2827]

Walker that is an amazing collection of Civil War history. Your friend received a true blessing!!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

No lie Jerry. He's still reeling!

[@joemiller8965]

Another outstanding video Walker! Thanks for sharing that amazing collection. Can’t wait to see the next one. ATB, Joe.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Appreciate it so much Joe. One more coming . . .

[@jayjones6904]

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]

Jay, YOU'RE the guy we made this video for!! Thank you for the kind words, and it was our privilege!

[@brett828]

All this needs to go into a museum for everyone to look at

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

It IS fantastic Brett. Thanks!

[@mikalQualls]

no the communists will take it away eventually probably ban it

[@petertatham-cw2oq]

A collection that just keeps on giving amazing to see these.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

It was a once in a lifetime kid-in-a-candy-store moment for us too.

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

This man had some serious compassion . Well done . 👍✌

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thank you Hee Haw! And we were honored to benefit from it.

[@Justwondering198]

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]

Greatly appreciate those words Rick!

[@davidolien2828]

Thank you for sharing this amazing collection with us. Your expertise is remarkable!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks David. But I felt like a newbie with those swords and bayonets. I've got a LOT to learn . . .

[@alanward4506]

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]

Man, I never had even CONSIDERED that the CSA had embassies! Good to hear from you Alan!

[@francisbennett5965]

So much history. You fellas are very blessed to have held thos weapons. Good stuff

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Couldn't agree more Francis! A blessing indeed! And thank you!

[@g.mtorsten3564]

Thanks for reviving history! 👍

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks G! Its been a fun ride through this thing.

[@tonymastin1699]

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]

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.

[@petertatham-cw2oq]

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]

Thanks Peter!

[@daveblackburn5393]

An amazing collection of military relics. Outstanding video and done stupendously. Thanks for sharing respectfully herr Dave blackburn

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Appreciate those words Dave!

[@richardharris7572]

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]

Appreciate those words Richard!

[@gerardshort6149]

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]

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!

[@jasonduggan2903]

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]

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!

[@dewey_digginnc4946]

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]

Oh yeah Dewey. You KNOW it man.

[@matthews919]

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]

Love that you're enjoying on the other side of the ocean Matthew!

[@RelicDog]

Sure am enjoying these videos, thank you all so much for sharing. I’ve been sharing these with friends. Best wishes, Chris

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks Chris, we hate to see them coming to an end!

[@jonnycarrick7552]

Hey guys it’s been a real treat seeing all this amazing stuff from the civil war.🇬🇧

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thank you for the kind words Jonny!

[@mandograssable]

Another nice video!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Appreciate it Mando!

[@dondoyle8474]

Please do an episode on the collector he deserves it and it would be an absolute honor to watch it.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

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.

[@andrewkrzykowski3489]

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]

Well THAT wasn't what I was expecting Andy - but true enough!!

[@jimmyvann1238]

Good stuff gentlemen, thanks

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Appreciate it Jimmy.

[@haroldmclean3755]

Very very interesting, Top Notch 👍

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Appreciate that Harold.

[@paulblanton1793]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks Paul. It was SO COOL to be there to see it.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks Paul. It was so cool to be there!

[@swlc5555]

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]

SWL - we are brothers. I ALWAYS wonder that. Next Friday is the last. But the best. Buckles and buttons!

[@brianselt291]

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]

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.

[@Findingwithfrequency]

Totally astounding thanks for sharing 👍🦀

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

As always, thanks for your support FWF!

[@garylee190]

Wow! Utterly breathtaking.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

It was for me too Gary!

[@davephillips7550]

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]

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!)

[@sosteve9113]

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]

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!

[@Swamp-Fox]

All I can say is.......WOW!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Agreed Swamp!

[@RayEllaHoover]

Beautiful guns and swords.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks Ray. I would love to own ANY of them!

[@louiezenti8631]

Literally overwhelming! Wow!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Agreed Louie, and thank you.

[@davidcross2021]

Many thanks for sharing

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

It was our pleasure David!

[@douglasangeloni9835]

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]

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.

[@bolinfan1519]

Enfields were also used by the Union army.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

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!

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

I’d love to see all the buckles and other plates.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

John, that video hits next Friday the 11th at 1145 AM! I hope you'll be with us!

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 thanks for the heads up.

[@jimschmitz4821]

Is that "thing"😁 from the Adam's family handing you the guns?

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Ha! Jim, it is NOW. You've given my friend his new nickname. And I love it!

[@Rememberingcivilwarhistory7744]

loving this but those long guns were clearly not dug but definitely originals

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Of course that is correct, and glad you enjoyed!

[@thurin84]

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]

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]

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 harder than freshwater. thats quite a task. if you can swing it great! if it doesnt work, wasnt meant to be.

[@wayneblair288]

A hole lot of nice stuff.

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Yeah Wayne. This section was so educational for me as I don't know a lot about edged weapons.

[@robertarnold7187]

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]

Robert, if you want to give me your email, I'll send you an address to send it to.

[@carlmartin4577]

Now you're talking save in the best for last

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Glad you like it Carl!

[@sammymyers6571]

Unbelievable!

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks Sammy. Hope to see you this week.

[@davidolien2828]

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]

Yes David. Not for every bullet and button of course, but he usually kept detailed notes!

[@kennethstickney8819]

Dude, I think you need a bigger room(or smaller items) Made me nervous 🙃

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

BOOM. Kenneth. And there was ANOTHER GUY in that small room you couldn't see! It was tight . . .

[@user-yh6ti7bn4l]

Am in uk also ex Army love the videos

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thank you for reaching out! I appreciate that.

[@OdinAnon]

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]

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]

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 . . .

[@nunyabuziness8421]

What is the point of wearing gloves if the one guy don't have any😂😂

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

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]

Why wear gloves if the other does not?? He should have had then on

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

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.

[@Glover-nm9pz]

I don't think it should go to a museum. People have the right to keep what they find. Legally sourced of course...

[@thebattlefieldwalker2841]

Thanks for that, Glover.

[@CatalinaThePirate]

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. 😏