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Very rare Confederate cavalry carbine as manufactured and assembled at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia circa early 1863 (see page 107, C.S. Armory Richmond by Paul J. Davies). This is a classic example of the type of weapons produced in Richmond which utilized both arsenal manufactured parts as well as parts from captured US weapons...it has a 25" barrel with "pinched" front sight and has the re-inspection "star" marking at the rear of the breech as detailed on page 607 of Confederate Rifles & Muskets by Murphy and Madaus. The iron buttplate has a US marking, very typical for this series. The lower sling swivel which is normally in the buttstock is missing but the stock is correctly tapped to accept the threaded assembly. Priced very well for a primary Confederate weapon. $6,500 |
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Civil War Confederate LeMat percussion revolver S/N 8426. Rare example of the LeMat & Girard London weapon so prized by both the Confederate cavalry and navy...and as honest as they come. Manufactured in late 1864 to early 1865, this was one of the last percussion revolvers manufactured under LeMat’s patent. Caliber .42 rifled barrel & 16 gauge smoothbore shotgun barrel below the primary octagonal barrel. In the book on LeMat Revolvers by Doug Adams, it is stated the London LeMats serial numbered 8000-9000 were a Confederate Navy contract manufactured by Tipping & Co. in England. The 6-9/16" octagon barrel with block letter address on top flat "LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON" has the tall LeMat front sight & has the serial number on right flat in front of cylinder. The serial number also appears on the right front side of the frame and barrel near the breech. It has the standard left side loading rammer that operates in a channel between the barrel and rear barrel boss and a single pin barrel assembly lock with knurled head. The weapon has a center mounted articulated hammer nose & 9-shot cylinder that pivots around the smoothbore barrel and has serial number with Birmingham proofs around perimeter. It has the standard integral solid butt cap & lanyard loop without ring. This revolver represents one of the important models in the string of variations produced in this revolver. With the documentation in Adams’ book, it documented that this revolver was manufactured on contract for the Confederacy. A identical example, which sold in James Julia Auctions in 2007 (#8074) from Mr. Ben Michel’s Collection, has a note that states: "This is the final version of the percussion LeMat revolvers, made by C. Girard & Co. under contract with the Confederate Navy Department. It is serial numbered 8074 on all the component parts and the barrel marked in block letters LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON". That particular weapon sold in the auction for $19,550 plus the 10% buyers premium ($21,505.00)....this one? SOLD |
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One of the most rare and historical Civil War artifacts to ever enter the private collector market, the battle sword of the "Heroine of New Bern," Kady Brownell ! With ease, Kady Brownell is one of the most famous women of the entire American Civil War and the U.S. military in general--I will not list her entire history because it would take PAGES--if you don't know who she was, just Google her name. Kady, the "Daughter" of the 1st and 5th Rhode Island Infantry Regiments, the honorary and in-combat COLOR BEARER, a field nurse, a vivandiere supreme, and the only woman to receive a pension as a Civil War soldier (granted by a special act of Congress), at the least had an extraordinary life. She is credited with saving the lifes of many of her male comrads at the Battle of New Bern on March 14, 1862 and was an active participant in the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run) earlier. By special instruction of General Ambrose P. Burnside, her often mentioned "sergeant's sword" was to have her name "chiseled" or "carved" into it...and that is exactly what was done. The sword is a unique variant of the US Militia Noncommissioned Officer Sword (Peterson 11, 12) also known as the "Sergeant's Pattern." The sword itself is very unique having a much wider blade (1.25") and 3/4 length median ridge along the relatively short 23 3/4" blade-- no doubt to correspond to her height. The grip is of fluted bone and the cruciform guard is brass. The pommel cap is a standard helmet pattern with a plume resembling those manufactured by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts. The commonly known photograph of her with her sword clearly verifies it is the same one she is holding. The scabbard mounts have her name deeply impressed in them as well as "1st R.I.D.M." 1861. These initials are those of the 1st Rhode Island Detatched Militia, a "first call" unit that only existed for approximately 90 days in 1861. One side of the sword blade has engraving scratched into it which appears to be "Presented to Kady Brownell A. Co. 1 (probably 1st Rhode Island) and the other side appears to be "Sergeant Kady Brownell R.I." -- both sides of the blade where the lettering is present show age and wear and are absolutely genuine and of the period. Truly one of the finest and most unique collectibles I have encountered in over thirty years in the trade. P.O.R. |
IDENTIFIED Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver serial number 37xxx (manufactured in 1854). Exceptional Civil War era weapon with original flap holster as manufactured by Davy under US Army contract circa 1861. Neatly carved in the flap and on the reverse side is "T. Keefe Co. H 24th Cav." Timothy Keefe mustered into the 24th New York Cavalry on January 7, 1864, and was assigned to Company H. He is noted as wounded in action during his term of service but the place is not stated (will likely show on actual muster rolls when researched). This unit was heavily engaged at the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor and the Petersburg Mine Explosion as well as many other campaigns in Northern Virginia. Despite being mustered relatively late in the War, this unit lost seven officers and 113 enlistedmen killed in action or mortally wounded and combined with other losses to disease accidents or life in Confederate prisons, a total of 254 of its numbers failed to return home from the War. A very historical weapon in exceptionally nice condition overall. $3,250
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| Secondary Confederate Model 1842 musket by William Glaze of Columbia, South Carolina, aka “Palmetto Armory.” Manufactured in 1852 for use by militia troops of the state of South Carolina, this weapon is only one of three known with a long range rear sight affixed. Once in the private collection of William Edwards, author of “Civil War Guns,” this fine weapon is unmolested in any way and retains a full deep brown patina overall. The William Glaze marking is more visible on the barrel than the digital camera actually shows and all other markings are clean and crisp. It was purchased by John Sexton of Stone Mountain Relics several years ago from Charles Edwards, the son of the author. Fine and rare of an example as you will ever encounter. $17,500 |
Regulation Civil War enlisted forage cap as manufactured by Lewis J. & Issac Phillips of New York City, NY, circa 1861-1863. Size #2 (6 7/8 ) with nice original tag, original chinstrap and side buttons and only one minor area of insect damage (as shown). $3,450 |
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London Armory Kerr percussion revolver #4415 with assembly number 390 (on inside of trigger guard and on face of cylinder). Very early Confederate import with clear "JS anchor" cartouche in bottom of grips near rear of triggerguard. Standard 54 bore (roughly .45 caliber) with 5 shotcylinder, loading lever, checkered grips, and lanyard swivel in the butt cap. Weapon has very little original finish and action is sloppy, but an honest example of the heavily imported blockade run weapons from England to the South in 1861. All original other than for the tang screw, which is brass and appears to be a period replacement. $3,950 |
Regulation Civil War enlisted forage cap as manufactured by Thompson, Goodrich & Company (M. Thompson and Charles Goodrich of Cincinnati, Ohio) circa 1863-1864 who also had distributors in New York circa 1863-1864. Size #3 (7 1/8 ) with nice original tag, full lining, original chinstrap and side buttons and only one minor area of insect damage (as shown). $3,750 |
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Bona fide Civil War field used weapon as recovered from a creekbed outside of Richmond, Virginia...a true battlefield relic in all respects and totally complete, just as dropped or tossed during the Civil War. There is no doubt THIS ONE saw battlefield use! Carefully preserved and mounted on a 150+ year old slab of heart pine from an old Virginia barn, this great relic is ready for display or as the centerpiece of your dug collection. $1,250 |
Identified KIA Union Frock Coat! Original 1862 issue infantry enlisted frock coat of Pvt. Wilfred Barker, Company G, 18th New Hampshire Infantry who died in action in an assault on Fort Stedman on April 2, 1865, before Petersburg, Virginia. This frock, complete with original New Hampshire buttons, is a prime example of a state issued frock and is incredibly rare -- very few exist even in museum collections. The coat is faded from age and has numerous areas of insect damage from the traces of blood on it...the vermin tend to attack those spots first. This coat is well documented and surfaced at an auction in New Hampshire about a decade ago and is accompanied by an original copy of the unit regimental history. $7,500 |
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Very, very rare and most certainly Confederate Civil War LeMat percussion revolver, 9 shots plus a shotgun barrel beneath! Low, low serial number of 281 and more than likely issued to Virginia cavalry. Has an old museum tag with number glued to the left stock as shown. Missing the loading lever assembly and front sight FOREVER...these can be fabricated for around $1,500 if so desired, but since LeMats were issued with paper cartridges, you often see the cumbersome rammer discarded in the field. A true hard core veteran with clear LeMat Paris barrel marking on this transitional First Model spur trigger weapon. SOLD |
US Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle, one of the most well balanced and pleasing to the eye martial weapons ever made, a military weapon with the graceful lines of a fine Kentucky Rifle...and the type carried by Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition...dated 1819. Professional restoration back to flintlock from percussion using original parts. A beauty. SOLD
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French M1842 rifled musket in exceptional condition overall--one of the nicest I have ever owned. 100% complete in all respects and with a very strong .69 rifled bore. These weapons were imported by both the North and the South in 1861 and 1862. This one has a better chance of being purchasedby the South as it is TOTALLY devoid of any maker or unit markings--a very scarce weapon and in fine condition. $1,050 |
Pair of 1st Lt. shoulder straps, James S. Smith, 15 Dutch St., New York City, NY, circa 1862-1863. SOLD |
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US Model 1863 Springfield rifle musket dated 1864. Originally from a central Connecticut estate, brought to North Carolina when the family moved back in the 1970s...unfortunately, family history was lost along the way. Crack at wrist and missing ramrod. SOLD |
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US Model 1861 contract percussion rifle musket by E. Robinson, New York, dated 1864. Very honest old wartime used weapon fresh from a Florida estate sale, untouched condition. Has crack at wrist as shown. Inexpensive example of a REAL field used minie ball weapon. SOLD |
Scarce British Sea Service type rifle with lug for sword bayonet and brass patchbox, dated 1862 on lock. Unusual pattern built on a cross between a Constabulary pattern and a Brunswick Rifle, from a local estate. Fair condition overall but stock has been varnished. Smooth bore. SOLD |
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Historical investment grade tactics book printed in London in 1727, Exercise for the Horse, Dragoons and Foot Forces printed by John Baskett, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. This fantastic pre-Revolutionary War leather bound book has the bookplate in the front of Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), one of six aides-de-camp to General George Washington in 1777 and who rode beside Washington in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth. Hamilton was the first US Secretary of the Treasury (September 11, 1789) and leader of the Federalist Party--thus a long time political enemy of Thomas Jefferson. Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. If you are looking for a genuine rarity in US historical artifacts, here it is. $12,500 |
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Strong looking serious Yankee image, sixty plate tintype, of a fully field dressed infantryman holding his cocked Tower Enfield rifle musket in his hands. His shell jacket has shoulder tabs which generally indicate New York or Pennsylvania early war troops. Very clear photograph--flecks in online images are dust reflections--the picture is clear. In full cardboard case. $550 |
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Fine Civil War era wicker and white metal accentuated glass whiskey flask. The same time seen in scores of pictures during the era--and in near pristine condition overall. The metal base also serves as the cup for a deeper draught! $375 |
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RARE 100% solid and honest CONFEDERATE Tower Enfield Rifle Musket! Pure Pattern 1853 and totally untouched attic condition! One of the first ones to enter the South via the port of Savannah, Georgia, in 1861--- pure and honest as you will ever find one with a super low batch number engraved on the buttplate, crisp JS-anchor motif plus a clear Sinclair, Hamilton and Company marking...lock is dated 1861, attic brown patina and REBEL all the way through. This fantastic specimen is rare for a number of reasons..it is from the first contract of the firstyear of the War; it is correctly marked as a first delivery under the Confederate Naval Contract of Caleb Huse (the first imported were numbered 1-10,000), it has the Sinclair Hamilton marking; it has the large "S" for Savannah, Georgia, and it is TOTALLY unmolested! It also has a Confederate Richmond Armory button tip ramrod and evidence of a battle scar (note small section of wood clearly shot out of the bottom). The lower swivel is missing which is correct as these were shipped with the slings detatched from the weapons but attached to the bottom swivel--and most will NOT have them at all. The rear site is missing and has been FOREVER...brown patina all over. This is a fresh pick up from Virginia and has NEVER been on the collector market, ever. If you want a REAL Confederate Tower Enfield, here is your chance. And you likely will not find another....one more thing, this is the rarest example of the rare...it is .58 caliber, not .577, as only a very few were...note the barrel markings of 24-24 (25-25 is .577). You snooze, you LOSE! SOLD |
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Exceptional Civil War enlisted grade cavalry shell jacket complete with the original brass shoulder scales. Beautiful early War gold toned yellow worsted wool trim and in a very hard to find size 4--about a 38 in today's size. The body lining has been removed, typical for uniforms actually worn in the South, but full sleeve linings remain as well as the readily visible original arsenal issue depot stamp. $3,250 |
Exceptional Artillery Officer slouch hat circa 1862-63 with a clear fragment hole in crown! By family history, this hat was worn at Gettysburg by Lt. William Pelham Wright of the 1st New York Light Artillery who was wounded in action July 3, 1863. Wright enlisted at Auburn, NY at age 27 on 10/11/1861 and was commissioned Lieutenant 11/18/1861. After being wounded, he was placed in Camp Letterman Hospital and later discharged for wounds on 6/6/1864. His mother was the well known abolitionist Martha Coffin Pelham Wright. This hat surfaced in an auction in Utica, New York, from an estate of a descendant of the McMartin family (Flora McMartin married W.P. Wright). While not a positive identification, the initials "WPW" are clearly visible under the sweatband of the hat in old brown ink. $5,500
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WWII Nazi German Kriegsmarine (Navy) officer dagger as manufactured and marked by Weyersburg of Solingen. Very hard item to locate as most are at the bottom of the North Sea....early silvered sheath with lightning bolt design and a very clean blade. $725
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Colt Model 1851 "Navy" .36 caliber percussion revolver S/N 101424 as manufactured in early 1861. Crisp Hartford barrel marking and weak cylinder scene and has an owner's name carved in the bottom of the brass backstrap"W.R. xxxx" (last part has been obliterated). Honest battle weapon with a chance of having Confederate use. $2,200 |
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Very rare US Civil War Hospital Department bottle as excavated from a field surgery site in Virginia near the Chantilly battlefield. Aqua blue with typical stains from being buried underground for 150+ years. At one time these sold for over $750 but the economy has corrected them a bit...for now. $475 |
Colt Model 1860 "Army" percussion revolver S/N 28,353 as manufactured in early 1862. Scarce "4-screw" frame model (originally issued with a shoulder stock to the US Army) with visible cylinder scene and strong New York barrel marking. This one is crisp enough to shoot! Includes originalflap holster which has had the lower portion shortened as often done in the field to accommodate a faster draw. $2,350 |
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Beautiful piece of Civil War era gold "mourning" jewelry. T-bar pinback on this memorial item also called "hair jewelry." It was common to take a lock of hair from a deceased loved one and mount it in a fine gold locket--just like this one! $325
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Regulation US Model 1839 oval belt plate with solder filled back and single hook clasp. Exceptional non-dug condition overall. This pre-War plate was still actively in use during the Civil War and many times found with Confederate association. It shows obvious use overall but no damage. $575 |
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US Model 1842 percussion musket as manufactured at Harpers Ferry Arsenal, Virginia, in 1854. One of the most typical weapons used by Southern troops throughout the war, utilizing the large caliber .69 projectiles and the infamous "buck and ball." Average condition example showing lots of honest age and field use. The ramrod has been repaired but is an original type. Bargain priced! SOLD |
English Pattern 1853 rifled musket with clear "Tower" and 1862 markings. Very honest unmolested example complete except for the ramrod, showing honest field use and wear--and fresh from a Virginia estate sale. Original long range rear sight. Type imported by both the North and South during the Civil War. $1,250 |
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US Model 1855 rifled musket as manufactured at the Harpers Ferry Arsenal in Virginia in 1860. This weapon is one of the last of the Maynard Tape Primer system weapons made and retains the iron patchbox as rarely seen on late production weapons (this is the last year for the pattern and the most difficult to locate, as all tools, stock and die equipment was captured by Confederate forces and later used to produce weapons at both Richmond, Virginia and Fayetteville, NC). Considered by most to be a secondary Confederate weapon. $2,450 |
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