Hood County Texas Genealogical Society

 

CIVIL WAR ERA RELICS FOUND

IN HOOD COUNTY

Submitted by W. Cody Martin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Wreath” Portion of a Two-Piece Confederate Belt Buckle - possibly made by Richmond Armory Company

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction Example of Two-Piece Buckle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brass Trigger Guard from .36 caliber 1851 Colt Navy Cap and Ball Revolver (3rd Model), or possibly 1851 Colt Pocket Navy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authentic Example of 1851 Colt Navy Revolver

 

 

 

 

 

Brass frame from Griswold & Gunnison .36 caliber Revolver made in Georgia by slaves in 1863-1864

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authentic Example of Griswold & Gunnison Revolver

 

2002 HOOD COUNTY TEXAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY