Will & Lynn Gorges
Civil War
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View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8	US Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket manufactured in 1862 at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts. This is the standard and primary weapon of the Union army during the Civil War and a very difficult example to locate in decent condition. Virtually every example of this pattern went to combat and few returned unscathed. This example was once exhibited in a Grand Army of the Republic display hall (note GAR stamping in wood near the buttplate tang) in central Pennsylvania. Overall condition is very good with NO history of cleaning or modifications of any kind. It is missing the hammer screw, rear sight and the ramrod is not a Pattern 1861—but has obviously been with this gun for over a century. All parts are readily available and if you wish to return it to its natural form, you will have a very attractive military weapon. $1,350.00

US Model 1842 musket by Harpers Ferry Arsenal. Manufactured at Harpers Ferry, Virginia circa 1850. The lockplate is dated 1849 and the barrel is dated 1850, normal for this arsenal's production. This is an exceptionally clean example in pure original form and a type which saw heavy use in the Confederate army during the Civil War. $2,250.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8 View 9	Very rare US Model 1842 Rifle Musket by Harpers Ferry Arsenal. Manufactured at Harpers Ferry, Virginia circa 1855. The lockplate is dated 1855 and the barrel is dated 1854, normal for this arsenal's production. This is a very rare weapon and one of the last ever produced prior to the introduction of the US Model 1855 Rifle Musket—this example is not smoothbore like all other M1842's, but RIFLED and a long range sight is mounted on the barrel. This is an exceptionally clean weapon, extremely honest, and not one often encountered in any condition. $3,250.00

US Model 1884 Springfield Rifle aka “Trapdoor”. Exceptionally nice Indian Wars to Spanish American Wars era military rifle in .45-70 caliber. This weapon has a very high degree of finish overall and is complete in all respects—it still retains its original socket bayonet in the Mills belt loop system—also in very high finish. $1,475	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8
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View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7	Civil War era British Tower Enfield Rifle Musket manufactured by the Birmingham Small Arms Trade in 1863. Very clean and honest example in every respect with an exceptional trade stamp cartouche in the stock as shown. This pattern .577 weapon was used heavily by Confederate forces during the War of the Rebellion. Fresh from a Virginia estate collection and complete. $1,650

Very scarce US Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Harpers Ferry Arsenal. Manufactured at Harpers Ferry, Virginia circa 1860—many of these late dated examples were still in the arsenal when Confederate forces captured it—and thus are considered secondary Confederate weapons. This is a very honest brown weapon overall with all original bits and pieces still with it—even the spare nipple, cleaning worm and ball puller in the patchbox. The vast majority of this pattern of weapon was manufactured by Springfield Armory in Massachusetts. Equipped with the Maynard tape prime system, this weapon replaced the US Model 1842 smoothbore musket as the standard US infantry weapon until the introduction of the US Model 1861. $4,500.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8 View 9 View 10 View 11 View 12 View 13

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8 View 9 View 10 View 11 View 12 View 13	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. $17,500.00

Only known existing example, MARYLAND LINE CAVALRY! As rare and pure as Confederate Civil War uniforms come, this is a 100% as estate found 2nd Lieutenant of Cavalry regulation officer frock coat positively identified to Lt. S.G. Bonn, 1st Maryland Cavalry, CSA. The coat is fine gray wool with gilt bullion rank bars, quatrefoil at the forearms and yellow piping (faded to an off white) trim. All of the buttons are ORIGINAL to the coat and are Maryland state seals. Beyond rare and museum investment grade all the way. SOLD	View 1 View 2
View 3 View 4	Enlisted on 5/1/1862 at Yorktown, VA as a Private. On 5/1/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. MD 1st Battn Cavalry * Hospitalized 9/25/1863 Charlottesville, VA (Sick) * Hospitalized 10/16/1863 Richmond, VA * Furloughed 2/26/1864 Hanover Junction, VA * POW 8/7/1864 Moorefield, Hardy County, WV * Confined 8/12/1864 Camp Chase, OH * Exchanged 3/2/1865 City Point, VA * Oath Allegiance 4/22/1865 Richmond, VA *Promotions: 2nd Lieut 7/16/1863 (As of Co. F) Transfers: 7/16/1863 from Company A to Company F
BATTLES Moorefield and Petersburg, 2-5 January 1863 Jones and Imbodens West Virgina Raid, April 1863 Greenland Gap, 25 April 1863 Fairmont, 29 April 1863 Bridgeport, 30 April 1863 Middleburg, 19 June 1863. Winchester, 25 June 1863 Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863 Montery Gap 4 July 1863 Hagerstown, 6-13 July 1863 Bristoe VA Campaign,10-21 October 1863 Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, February/March 1864 New Market, 15 May 1864 Pollard Farm, 27 May 1864 South Anna River, 1 June 1864 Trevilian Station, 11-12 June 1864 Moorefield, 7 August 1864 3rd Winchester, 19 September 1864 Fisher's Hill, 22 September 1864 Ceder Creek, 19 October 1864 Waynesborough, 2 March 1865 Appomattox Court House, 9 April 1865	View 5 View 6

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6	As honest as found Confederate Civil War enlisted cavalry sword with original matching scabbard. A fresh estate find and never on the collector market. Regulation "Dog River" variety with wonderful lapped and soldered seam iron scabbard with brass bands. The grip is partially missing as shown but this weapon is straight up all the way. Priced far below retail. $3,750.00

Beyond exceptional Hammond Marshall, Atlanta, Georgia, Confederate Civil War enlisted cavalry sword with original cedar wood scabbard. Iron/brass mounts retain original black enamel paint. Pigskin leather grip partially worn away but full original iron wire wrap remains. This weapon has the FINEST condition blade I have ever seen on this pattern and was in the Edmunds Collection for years. As a "bonus," it has a name neatly written in period pencil on the scabbard of "F.C. Parrish, Co. C." With research, you may land an identification as a bonus! You will not likely ever see another of this quality for many years. $11,500.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7	Very Rare US Sappers and Miners sword bayonet as manufactured by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts, fully dated and inspected 1855. Beyond rare edged weapon of which perhaps a dozen are known to have survived. These weapons also were used by the artillery as short swords. $775.00

Sharps and Hankins M1862 Navy Carbine #1360. One of about 13,000 produced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in .52 rimfire (Spencer) caliber. This is a very unique specimen as the leather barrel covering is delicately BRAIDED with thin strips of leather--looks very professional and obviously SOMEBODY had a lot of time on their hands! Definately of the era and a very unique example of a relatively scarce Civil War carbine. Walnut stock is excellent and no parts are missing. Action is strong and crisp. $1,850.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5	Just plain WOW Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army revolver in .45 Long Colt caliber with HARD CORE 7.5" barrel, all matching and with a flawless smooth brown age patina overall. Action is crisp and tight, barrel marking and patent dates are near perfect and the wonderful original walnut grips exhibit just the right amount of soft original finish. This is a keeper and manufactured at the pinnacle of the Old Wild West, 1877 (serial number 39019). It has been in the same family for over 65 years....If it could only tell you what it has seen.... SOLD

Beautiful Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1884 (serial number 110671). This fantastic looking weapon was refinished and bright nickle chromed in the 1960's and the grips were replaced. Likewise, the barrel and cylinder were modified from the original factory .45 to .38 Special. Barrel length is 5.5". Feels like brand new. If you ever wanted a First Generation cowboy gun to shoot, this is it! Accompanied by Colt factory letter stating it was shipped to New York. $2500.00	View 1

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8 View 9 View 10 View 11	Identified 16th Maine Infantry accoutrement set, Samuel L. C. Coston wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia, and died in hospital two weeks later! Exceptional grouping of Union infantry accoutrements including a US cartridge box with box and eagle strap plates for the .69 musket complete with tins and over the shoulder strap (note bottom buckle of box is broken off but inside inner flap, easily repaired), percussion cap box with partial wool and nipple pick, blue wool covered M1858 canteen with stopper, and US oval buckle on the original leather belt. Included is an original note from the 1970's when the set was sold—a "barn find" from New England! All leather is supple and has been treated with Pecard. SOLD
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US Model 1841 .54 caliber Rifle, aka "Mississippi", made famous during the Mexican War by Jefferson Davis and his Brigade from that state. Manufactured at Harpers Ferry Arsenal circa 1842 and with excellent overall finish to the oiled walnut stock, very good metal and original nipple still within the brass hinged door patchbox! Very nice weapon with clear US government inspector marks—used in the Mexican and Civil Wars! SOLD	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6	Very rare BULLET STRUCK US Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry sword, aka "Old Wristbreaker." Unmarked example which could go either North or South and as honest as you will EVER see one. Full original leather wrapped grip and brass wire with a very bright blade. The hilt is clearly struck from forward of the pommel cap to the rear of the guard which bent and actually cracked the brass from the impact—you can almost trace the path of the projectile by lining up the damage to the grip leading to the guard! This sword just popped from an estate in Georgia…fine example of a true combat damaged edged weapon. $1,425.00

Very rare Confederate secondary martial sword by William Glaze of Columbia, South Carolina. Honest attic condition, uncleaned and fresh from the backwoods of Georgia. This pattern 1840 Heavy Cavalry sword exhibits the very rare inspector mark "R.W.Z." stamped in the face of the guard that is ONLY found on a few examples of this pattern of sword. The William Glaze, Columbia, S.C. stamping on the ricasso is weak but legible and the blade overall is very good plus. Most of the leather grip remains but portions of the brass wire wrap are missing. These swords command $7,500-10,000+ in their scabbards…this example is "naked," (no scabbard) so the price is $3,500	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5

Beyond rare presentation sword 1861 to the future Adjutant General of Confederate North Carolina ! Spectacular example of an elaborate antebellum pattern US Militia officer spreadwinged eagle sword with the crisp inscription to Major J.G. Martin from the Glenwood Guard July 4, 1861. This spectacular weapon is in fine and untouched overall condition and a unique opportunity to own the sword of a reknown United and Confederate states officer who served both countries with equal valor.	View 1
Brigadier-General James Green Martin was born at Elizabeth City, N. C., February 14, 1819. He was graduated at the United States military academy in 1840, number fourteen in the class of which Richard S. Ewell was thirteenth, and George H. Thomas twelfth. With promotion to a lieutenancy in the artillery, he served mainly on the northern coast, on the Maine frontier, and in the coast survey, until he went into the war with Mexico, where he participated in the battles of Monterey, Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras and Churubusco, in the latter losing his right arm. He had previously been promoted captain of staff, and was brevetted major. At the outbreak of the war of 1861, he was on staff duty at Fort Riley. Resigning June 14, 1861, he offered his services to North Carolina, was commissioned captain of cavalry, C. S. A., and appointed adjutant-general of the State, a position in which he rendered valuable service in the organization and equipment of troops. At his suggestion, blockade-running ships were first employed to bring supplies from Europe.
View 2	On September 28, 1861, he was appointed commander-in-chief of the State forces, with the rank of major-general of militia. With due appreciation of the gravity of the struggle, he raised 12,000 more men than his State's quota, which were found of great service when hastily called into the field in Virginia when McClellan made his advance from Yorktown
After General Martin had completed this work he applied for duty in the field, and in May, 1862, was promoted brigadier-general in the provisional army, Confederate States. In August, 1862, he was given command of the district of North Carolina, with headquarters at Kinston. In the fall of 1863 he was directed to organize a brigade from the troops at his disposal and take the field. With this brigade, composed of the Seventeenth, Forty-second, Fiftieth and Sixty-sixth regiments, he went into camp near Wilmington and soon had as well-drilled and equipped a command as the Confederate army possessed. When Pickett made his demonstration against New Bern in February, 1864, Martin successfully attacked and drove the Federals from Newport. When the campaign of 1864 opened in Virginia he was called to Petersburg, and reaching there May 14th, was first in the field under Whiting. D. H. Hill was in command of the division May 20th, and Martin and his brigade won distinction by their gallant charge, driving the enemy from the works in their front. After this battle of Howlett's House, his men carried him around on their shoulders, shouting: "Three cheers for Old One Wing," much to the surprise of the gallant officer, whose stern discipline had not been calculated to inspire affection. After this Martin was the object of the warm admiration of his men.
The brigade now was assigned to Hoke's division, and reinforced Lee at Turkey ridge, where they gallantly repulsed the enemy's assaults on June 3rd, and for about ten days afterward were engaged in a sharpshooting fight along the line. Lee, believing Grant would make another attack, informed Martin that he held the key to the Confederate position, and asked if his troops, comparatively new, could be relied upon. Martin promptly responded that his men were as good as veterans, but that he thought he should be transferred to the south of the James, as he believed Grant would attack Richmond from the rear.	View 3
This opinion was soon verified, and Martin's brigade being hastily transferred to Petersburg, marched out where there was not a Confederate line between that city and the enemy. In the famous battles of June before Petersburg, Martin and his brigade displayed courage, discipline and fortitude unsurpassed by any. During the siege which followed, General Martin's health gave way under the strain and exposure, and he was transferred to the command of the district of Western North Carolina, with headquarters at Asheville, his field of service at the close of the war.
View 4	After he had left the army of Northern Virginia, General Lee one day highly complimented his old brigade for faithful obedience to orders, and when reminded by General Kirkland that the praise was largely due to his predecessor, replied: "General Martin is one to whom North Carolina owes a debt she can never repay." The gallant brigade was almost continuously under fire, was never driven from a position, and never failed in an attack.
After the close of hostilities General Martin found himself bereft of the considerable property he had previously held, and manfully took up the study of law, a profession in which he met with success, practicing at Asheville during the remainder of his life. He died October 4, 1878. $75,000.00 View 5 View 6

View 1 View 2	Authentic and original slave tag from Charleston, South Carolina, for a servant dated 1845. A premium excavated example from the only location in the world where these unique items were ever issued. $1,650.00

Very difficult to find US Marine Corps non-commissoned officer sword Pattern of 1840 manufactured circa 1859-1861. Believed fewer than 250 example believed to have been produced under the only contract issued for this sword. Horstmann of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, supplied the swords which are patterned after a US Model 1840 Non-Commissioned officer sword with the exception of having a far wider blade, smaller pommel cap, and a fixed turned down counterguard to accomodate use with the Marine Corps white buff over the shoulder strap. Blade is in overall fine condition; no scabbard. $975.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4	Fine original Confederate States of America Heavy Artillery sword with rare original leather scabbard. Patterned after the US Model 1832, this cruder example exhibits sand cast fishscale grip and a wasp shaped blade without fullers. The brown scabbard retains the original belt loop on the reverse. Most likely a product of E.J. Johnson of Macon, Georgia but the grip casting closely resembles that of Confederate Navy cutlasses manufactured at Richmond, Virginia, circa 1861-1862. $4,750.00

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5	Very nice and scarce Model 1840 Artillery Officer sabre and scabbard. This is one of the French manufactured examples imported from the mid-Mexican War era through the early years of the Civil War. It is easily distinguised from non-imports because of its leather grip (the standard French provincial items have polished hardwood grips)--but could have also been used by Mexican forces in the 1840's since they were allies. Very bright plain blade and priced at a tiny fraction of what a US produced example brings today. Original grip and wire wrap. $2,200.00

Very crisp Civil War Colt Model 1860 Percussion "Army" revolver, serial number 149xxx as manufactured circa 1863. This weapon is accompanied by a handwritten note of the great-grandson of the original owner, W.L. Wilson of Charleston, South Carolina. It originally was accompanied by a cavalry sword and Whitney musket which were not available at my time of purchase. The weapon is all matching except for the wedge and it is clearly a Colt Factory bright nickle plated specimen (not square punch marks adjacent to frame numbers)--according to the note, the work was done in 1868. The cylinder has two sets of numbers (one set matching the weapon) indicating a factory replacement as well--probably done when the gun was re-worked. The wedge has no number but exhibits the same nickle plating and is a Colt factory item. There is a section missing on the top of the loading lever catch assembly as shown which does not affect function. The overall action and timing is crisp -- this would be an awesome pistol to shoot! The walnut grips are in fine condition and the barrel marking is sharp and legible as new. $2,200.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5

Near pristine blade on this non-regulation Cavalry officer pattern sword produced by well known Solingen, Germany maker of F. Horster. This is a true sword, NOT a sabre, and retains its original shagreen grip and wire wrap. The blade is beautifully etched and very bright and it has a major plus--it is IDENTIFIED! Well, kinda--it has three clear initials and a wartime date on the iron sheath--with some research, you just might find that officer and have a named sword for close to the price of an un-named example. Inexpensive variant of very high quality overall. $1,750.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5

Scarce pattern US Model 1860 Field and Staff officer sword by Shuyler, Hartley and Graham, New York City. This firm produced items before, during and after the Civil War. The blade is typical of an 1864-1865 manufactured piece having a diamond ridge shape but the sheath is marked only Hartley and Graham, a trade name used from 1878-1899. This is likely a left-over Civil War era blade that was still in stock decades later or perhaps the scabbard is a later replacement--in either event, the condition is fine and the sheath has generous amounts of original bright blue on the steel. The grip is leather and appears to have been replaced at some point in time--but an excellent job. If original, the price would be considerably more on this scarce maker. SOLD	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 View 8

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5	Original US Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer militia pattern sword manufactured by Horstmann of Philadelphia. Unlike the host of this pattern that are most often found, this is a true 1840-1865 era sword and not one of the later fraternal grade examples. It has a wider and oval shaped blade with profuse etching. The original scabbard is sound but has one weak area near the upper mount and the original fluted bone grip is excellent. These swords were used primarily in the 1850-1860 era by militia troops both North and South. SOLD

Important presentation Civil War pocket watch in 18k gold hallmarked case! This magnificent timepiece was made by John Barwise, a noted fine quality English watchmaker who lived in the London area from 1780 until 1857. It utilizes a verge fusee key wind movement like most of his surviving examples and is number 66997, one of his last watches crafted. The piece itself is marked on the fine porcelain face “ Barwise Royal Exchange London” and exhibits the same markings engraved in fine flowing script on the inner movement cover plate.	View 1 View 2
View 3 View 4	The back inner cover is wonderfully engraved “Presented by the Printers of the National Bank Note Co. to their Foreman, Andrew Cullen, Nov. 1st, 1862.” Cullen was an Irish immigrant who played a critical role in the production of currency, bonds and stamps of the Civil War era.
The National Bank Note Company was formed in 1858 from a merger of seven rival companies and began business in 1859 with the best master engravers of the period being retained who included Cyrus Durand (who “invented” geometric lathe designs on banknotes still in use today), Joseph Pease (a premier portrait engraver) and William Nichols and George Thurber, both well known for their lettering and intricate design work. The first orders arrived in 1860 and in 1861, the Company won the contract to print ALL official United States government postal stamps (which it held through 1872). The company also survived a severe scandal when it produced 607 sheets of Confederate “Montgomery” issue banknotes April 2, 1861, ten days before the beginning of the American Civil War! They filled a second order a short time later for 999 half sheets (one thousand each of $50 and $100 Confederate notes) which narrowly escaped confiscation by US Marshals as the notes were loaded on a ship in New York Harbor. Despite being hailed to return to the docks, the ship Captain ignored the orders and the notes arrived safely in the South—the last shipment of “Montgomery” notes to the Southern Cause. Union authorities seized the printer plates and the Cause had to scramble to other sources to produce their currency. The National Bank Note Company survived a printer strike and the burning of their building in 1870, but was forced into a consolidation with the Continental and American Bank Note companies in 1879. There is simply not another historical watch with presentation history relating to currency, bonds, stamps and the intrigues of War and capital economics as this ANYWHERE. $7,500.00

Honest as they come Union Army accoutrement set including M1858 "Bullseye" canteen with stopper (marked on spout Hadden, Porter and Booth Phila.), waist belt with oval US belt plate (puppy paw stud back as generally issued to mounted infantry units) and .44 caliber Colt Model 1860 or Remington Army Model 1858 pistol flap holster.	View 1 View 2
The percussion cap pouch is the early type with stitched rather than riveted belt loops on the reverse. All leather is basically sound but exhibits scattered cracking and surface flaking. Lower part of the latch tab on the cap pouch is torn away and part of the holster stitching has split. This group came from an estate sale in Medina, Ohio and by family provenance the soldier was a cavalryman from the same town by the name of Williamson--no research performed due to nothing solid to positively identify with. Excellent grouping for display and SOLD

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4	Very honest Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry sword and scabbard. One of the most widely recognized weapons of the era and manufactured by the premier American maker, Ames Manufacturing of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Produced in 1865 under Federal military contracts between January 5 and March 29 of 1865, this example is one of 10,000 delivered to the War Department. It retains most of its original leather grip covering and all of the brass wire wrap. It shows honest field use and the scabbard is missing the throat insert. $595.00

Exceptional Civil War Confederate CSA rectangle buckle recovered at Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, in the early 1900's by Richard D. Steuart, one of the first hard core Civil War collectors of the modern era. Complete with original handwritten paper tag on reverse in his hand. This is an early battlefield pick up, NOT DUG, and is just simply fine. $4,500	View 1 View 2

View 1 View 2	Fine Civil War Confederate CSA rectangle buckle recovered at Cold Harbor, Virginia, Dec. 3, 1908 by Richard D. Steuart, one of the first hard core Civil War collectors of the modern era. Complete with original handwritten paper tag on reverse in his hand. This is an early battlefield pick up, NOT DUG, and is just as good as you will EVER find. $4,250

Original Civil War import Sheffield clip point bowie knife with original sheath. Made by Manson of Sheffield and so marked, the blade measures a bit over 6.25" and overall the weapon is 10.25", the perfect size for a personal defense belt bowie. This is an honest example of one of the most popular type knives used by soldiers in the North and South alike and has been sharpened to a razor's edge! Bone stocked handle, German silver upper mount with button throg attachment--missing the drag. $365.00	View 1 View 2 View 3

View 1 View 2 View 3	*Beyond rare NON EXCAVATED* Civil War dated slave tag from Charleston, South Carolina. Issued for a servant in 1861, this tag was found in the bottom of an old trunk of clothing in a very old Charleston home. 100% original and fully guaranteed NON EXCAVATED--probably 99.9 of 100 authentic slave tags are field recoveries (dug) from the Charleston area where they were used annually on slaves for hire within the city limits. A rare opportunity to have a real slave tag with a wartime date which was NOT dug up out of the ground! $3500**

Exceptional and rare seven star Civil War Confederate First National Flag, March 1861 "Texas" pattern. Approximately 70" hoist x 113" fly overall with canvas hoist, linen stars and wool bunting body. The exact same flag sold by Norm Flayderman in his catalog #103 issued in 1979. P.O.R.	View 1

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4	Nice Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry OFFICER sabre and scabbard. Retains most of the original shagreen grip but the wire has been replaced with period yellow cording as generally seen on cavalry enlisted grade Hardee hat cords! The unstopped fuller blade has a Klingenthal script marking on the spine and is typical of officer import swords used by the North and South alike. Very solid and honest example. $1,050.00

Civil War Confederate officer frock coat IDENTIFIED ! The field grade frock uniform coat of Captain Theophilus J. Fontaine, Company G, 20th Georgia Infantry. This fine example is accompanied by a letter of authentication from Les Jensen (written to Gary Hendershott in 2001). The coat has Federal type lined shield eagle staff buttons and is devoid of rank trim, typical of Confederate uniforms made before Gettysburg. The 20th Georgia was raised in the Spring of 1861 and assigned to the Army of Northern Virginia. It first saw significant action at Yorktown, Virginia and later was engaged Seven Days Battles, Thoroughfare Gap, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg (Antietam), Fredericksburg, Suffolk, GETTYSBURG, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Knoxville, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, Chaffin's Farm, Fort Harrison, Fort Gilmer, Williamsburg Road and the Final Assault on Petersburg. The unit surrendered at Appomattox Court House April 9, 1865. Fontaine enlisted in Columbus, Georgia on July 15, 1861 and was present with his unit at the Appomattox surrender having served a full term of military wartime service. A few seams are opening slightly and there is scattered insect and field use damage as shown. A premium investment quality coat with excellent history—and a positive identification. P.O.R.	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5	Exceptional 1st Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver. (FFL or C&R required). Beyond beautiful, this pistol is a magazine cover shot item! If it had not have been refitted with a new barrel by Colt in the 1950's, it would be in the $20,000.00 price range with ease. Thought to be a Tommy Haas, Sr., restoration. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter, the fine weapon was shipped in the 1880's to Shuyler, Hartley and Graham “in the white” for engraving! Chambered in the popular and powerful .45 long Colt, the weapon is so beautiful most would think it was a reproduction or made of plastic….Investment opportunity here, folks! $8,500.00

Wonderful Civil War engraved Colt Model 1862 “Police” model percussion revolver. Exceptional weapon inscribed to Capt. William Bentley Fowle, Jr., commissioned into Company C of the 43rd Massachusetts Infantry “Tiger Regiment” September 24, 1862. All matching with generous traces of original blue and case colors in protected areas. Fowle spent most of his military service in the occupation of eastern North Carolina and was later a member of GAR Post #62 (Charles Ward) in Newtonville, Massachusetts. He lived in Auburndale until his death in 1902. $6,500.00	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6

View 1 View 2 View 3	Wonderful Confederate clip point belt bowie with hand forged copper washer reinforcement on an early 1840-1850 blade by John Coe, Sheffield , England. Coe was a well known cutler as early as the mid-1820's and very active in the American Civil War era. No sheath and a wonderful honest patina overall. $495.00

Early Sheffield German silver cutlery handle dirk or dagger. Excellent form and very solid overall; unusual blade for this pattern and manufactured circa 1840-1850's. Common Civil War era belt knife. No sheath. $395.00	View 1

Excellent polished bone hilted dirk with a dual edge spear point tip as manufactured by Cambridge Cutlery Works of Sheffield, England, circa 1864. A very popular form of small Civil War belt knife. No sheath. $325.00	View 1 View 2

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 3	Exceptional Indian used belt knife by Needham, Veall and Tyzackle of Sheffield, England, with ORIGINAL hemp twine reinforced leather sheath! This is a fantastic little Native American used blade in the perfect form for skinning or cutting patches—the scabbard itself has lightly impressed designs of wavy lines, pronged Y and a teepee form—absolutely authentic all the way, and fresh from a very old collection we just purchased—this knife has not seen the light of day for over half a century! $525.00

Incredibly rare Italian or Portugese STILETTI knife in a form circa 16th Century! This magnificent edged weapon was the centerpiece of a gentleman's private collection for over half a century. In form, it is almost identical to an example in the English Tower of London Collection (see Plate 98, bottom figure, European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London as published in 1974 by Arthur Richard Dufty, Master of the Armouries). Very few examples exist and the form vanished by the mid-18th century entirely. This item was found decades ago in a very old estate in New York near Nyack and likely saw use in the American Revolutionary War—but it was old even then. For its age, the turned wood and metal grip is nothing less than pristine—and 100% untouched for centuries. $2,950.00	View 1 View 2 View 3

View 1 View 2 View 3	Fine US Civil War American made surgeons amputation kit as manufactured by Snowden of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Near mint overall but missing the larger amputation saw and a couple of other minor instruments. Very difficult maker to obtain from the 1860's era. $2,200.00

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4	Near mint US staff officer McDowell pattern kepi hat with rare tarred linen rain cover included! This beautiful pattern is not only rare to find but fresh from a private collection and untouched for decades. You would be hard pressed to find one any better and you can be sure you will NOT find another with the original rain cover! $4,750.00

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. $12,500.00	View 1 View 2 View 3

Excellent sixth-plate ruby ambrotype image of a Union Veteran Reserve Corps soldier in full uniform with musket in hand. In full cardboard case (cloth spine broken as typically found). Very clear and scarce image. $595.00	View 1 View 2

View 1 View 2	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. $550.00

Early War New York soldier image, ruby ambrotype 9th plate in half case, wearing very early war gear including a white buff over the shoulder strap on his cartridge box and the US M1839 small oval belt plate on white buff leataher as well. He appears to be holding a US Model 1842 musket and has a small caliber pistol tucked in his belt--perhaps a Smith and Wesson. The image has a slight mercuric halo around the perimeter from age. $495.00	View 1 View 2

View 1 View 2 View 3	Original Civil War era brass Tower Enfield minie ball bullet mold. Very rare accessory in fine condition with all functional parts including the conical base insert. This type of mold was used by both the North and the South to cast projectiles in the field and generally one was issued to each company sergeant. Also appropriate for use with the contract Enfield rifle muskets and rifles by E.P. Bond, Barnett, Potts and Hunt , London Armory and others. $1,475.00

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! $375.00	View 1 View 2

View 1 View 2 View 3	Original Massachusetts Volunteer Militia regulation 1861 enlisted infantry haversack, exceptional condition! Complete with the over the shoulder strap and rarely found innner bag liner ("rice bag"). Constructed of heavy grade linen and issued to virtually all Massachusetts troops at the beginning of the Civil War. Rare survivor in museum grade collector condition overall. Some scattered age staining; ready for display. $1,495.00

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6	Scarce US Pattern 1840 Light Artillery sword, possible Confederate use. Early recessed guard model sword retaining full leather grip but missing most of the twisted wire wrap. Totally untouched attic patina overall. Unusual in that the sword is within an earlier Starr or Virginia Manufactory type 1805-1822 era scabbard which has been cleverly adapted to its use. Note the lead solder filled holes on either side, typical of southern adaptation. Most likely an Ames product sword, but no markings are visible. $875.00

View 1 View 2	Standard Civil War cartridge box plate recovered from the field of combat in Virginia. Retains full lead solder filled reverse and thin stamped brass skin embossed with US, mellowed by time and age to a smooth brown patina overall. The iron fastening loops have long rusted away. This plate was recovered from private property with the permission of the owner just a few hundred feet from the heart of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. 100% guaranteed authentic relic. $275.00

View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4	Excellent Civil War Non Commissioned Officer sword and scabbard. Mirror bright example as manufactured by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts, dated and inspected 1864. Original leather scabbard. $675.00

American pre-Civil War militia pistol cartridge box circa 1790-1820. Standard Federal era accoutrement very seldom encountered, complete with original tin tube liner. This box is approximately 5.5” x 4” x 1.5” overall and is manufactured in very supple and thin leather coated with tar for waterproofing. One belt loop is missing on the reverse. The tins measure about 2.5” deep x 5/8” so they were intended for a .54 caliber paper cartridge common to most American pistols through the Mexican War era. The latch is still functional. The front is adorned with a brass 1” sunburst motif star very similar to a Cherokee rose pattern typically found on Southern accoutrements from Florida. $750	View 1 View 2 View 3

Exceptional Model 1850 Infantry Officer sword presented to the Quartermaster of the 43rd Massachusetts Volunteer Militia by Fred B. Wentworth to Henry A. Turner of the TIGER REGIMENT ! Wentworth was the father of the "best friend" of Turner, Frederick A. Wentworth, who was Quartermaster Sergeant of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery (also in New Bern, NC, at the same time during the Civil War occupation). Click here for additional history.	View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5
View 6 View 7 View 8 View 9 View 10	This is a very unusual sword with unique etching of a lion on the blade (probably the artistic rendition of a tiger) as well as full ¾ etching of patriotic motifs such as flags, an eagle and numerous motifs similar. The pommel cap of the sword is engraved with the initials of the soldier, too. This sword has a very fine blade overall and the grip covering and wire wrap is original. The scabbard is free of breaks but has scattered flaking to the surface of the black leather. This is a NICE top end sword by an unknown maker but could be a product of Solingen, Germany—perhaps one of the examples imported by Roby of Chelmsford in 1862, as the etching is very similar. $2,850