The three-ring Minie ball, a common bullet during the Civil War, would bring less than a dollar in 1995. Today, they cost between $3 and $5, the association said.

Civil War bullets can also be less than they seem. According to Sylvia, the minie-balls can sell for $10 or more if they come from a famous battlefield. Visitors to Gettysburg this week need to ...

A rare Civil War-era revolver is now part of the Berks History Center’s collection. The weapon was used by Daniel S. Yohn, a member of the Ringgold Light Artillery, known as the First Defenders ...