The Southeast’s Largest Active Inventory of
Authentic Civil War Artifacts & Relics
Civil War Antiques, Militaria & Historic Artifacts Since 1981
Battleground Antiques has specialized in authentic Civil War artifacts, militaria and historic collectibles since 1981. Our inventory includes Civil War firearms, swords and edged weapons, uniforms and headgear, battlefield relics, flags, photographs, currency, books and other rare military antiques.
Based in New Bern, North Carolina, we buy and sell authentic artifacts from collectors and estates across the United States. We also provide expert appraisals, brokerage and conservation services for individual items and significant collections.
IMPORTANT NOTE! Due to heavy construction in the area and unmarked new roads as well as limited safe parking, we are NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC for walk-in browsing. We are available Monday through Friday from 10 am through 3 pm but ONLY BY APPOINTMENT! Please call (252) 636-3039, text (252) 514-5548, or email [email protected] to arrange a viewing, sale, authentication or appraisal. THANK YOU!

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*All vintage and collector ammunition is sold as collector material only; it is not safe to shoot, and is not warranted to fire properly. Purchasers must be 18 years or older for any ammunition manufactured after 1898.
New & Featured!
Museum grade Civil War presentation statue hilt sword, Pennsylvania Surgeon, full battle honors engraved!
Fine Civil War Confederate rectangle CSA belt buckle, near MINT “Small” Atlanta style
Exceptional and RARE Civil War Maryland sword belt plate!
RARE US Model 1855 Rifleman’s belt set with sword bayonet !
What is Battleground Antiques / CivilWarShop.com?
Battleground Antiques, Inc. is one of the most established Civil War antique militaria dealers in the United States, operating since 1981. We sell authentic Civil War artifacts and relics from our headquarters in New Bern, NC, and ship nationwide.
Where can I buy authentic Civil War artifacts online?
CivilWarShop.com offers one of the largest active inventories of authenticated Civil War artifacts in the Southeast, including firearms, swords, uniforms, flags, battlefield relics, and photography.
How do I know Civil War artifacts are authentic?
Every item at Battleground Antiques is personally authenticated by owner Will Gorges, a licensed dealer and appraiser with over 40 years of experience who has consulted for the National Park Service and multiple state museums.