 |
Will & Lynn Gorges Civil War Battleground Antiques Inc. dba CivilWarShop.com 3910 U.S. Hwy 70 East |
 |
Follow us on Twitter and join our mailing list (click here!) to get updated as soon as new items come into our inventory!!!
MODERN FIREARMS
|
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
|
Truly unique and SPECTACULAR Civil War Confederate custom presentation staff officer sword given to a General KIA ! Once in a lifetime opportunity to possess the finest known example of a Confederate manufactured presentation grade silver hilted sword in private hands. This magnificent specimen is clearly a product of Hyde and Goodrich jewelers (later Thomas Griswold & Company) of New Orleans, Louisiana with custom silver chasing and engraving work done by either Adolphe Himmel or Christian Kuchler according to Ellis Joubert, a resident expert on New Orleans silversmiths (the sword is slated for publication is his upcoming reference book on the topic). This magnificent sword is adorned with deeply incised engraved flags of the Confederacy, the Louisiana pelican motif, cannons, swords, drums, laurel leaves, ordnance bomb motifs, a skull and crossbones, shields, lances---about every military regalia device known! The silver eagle head gently ties into a fully pierced silver guard and the silver scabbard is gold plated. The presentation plaque on the scabbard reads, in fine flowing script, "Presented to Brig. Gen. C.H. Mott by his former Company The Jeff. Davis Rifles March 28, 1862." The sword blade is fully three-quarters etched with crisp frosting with an old English style "C.S." on one side and "Gen. C.H. Mott" on the other. Mott, a veteran of the Mexican War whose history is far too extensive to list here, was in command of the 19th Mississippi Infantry when he was killed in combat at Williamsburg, Virginia, only a few weeks after receiving this sword from his comrads. This is as one of a kind as possible on a premiere Confederate edged weapon. SOLD |
|
|
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. |
Fresh off the presses! The singular BEST price guide out there |
|
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 |
|
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
|
|
| 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 |
M1860 Colt Army percussion revolver. Serial number 73xxx (manufactured in 1862), nice honest martially marked and inspected .44 workhorse of the Union Cavalry (and Confederates, too, when they could get their hands on one). Great value for this historic weapon. $1,895 |
|
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 |
|
Remington Model 1858 Army percussion revolver. Honest Civil War issue .44 weapon circa 1863 in decent condition overall with strong markings and good action. Priced to sell! SOLD |
|
|
Very nice Confederate cedar wood drum canteen with all brackets intact. Standard "Gardner" patent manufactured in Richmond, Virginia, with nice patina overall and exceptional wear pattern showing from actual field use. This canteen sold several years ago at the Richmond Arsenal shop for $2,750....bargain priced NOW at $2,200. Take advantage of the bad economy while you still can.... $2,200
|
Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver. Serial number 106xxx (manufactured in 1861). Straight up and honest old Civil War era weapon with crisp action and showing honest field wear and use. Clean barrel markings. You won't find many like this from that year for this price anywhere! $1,850
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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! $6,850 |
|
|
Very interesting and rare Frank Wesson spur trigger pistol with matching numbered shoulder stock. This is technically called the "small frame" Pocket Rifle or "Sportsman's Jewel" and was manufactured circa 1870-1872 in .22 rimfire. About 3,000 were manufactured and this one is #516. The barrel rotates on its axis to the right to load (as opposed to the tip up types). Very few of these are known with the original matching skeleton stock, which can be removed by loosening the screw near the butt. $925
|
Exceptional Confederate side knife in flawless untouched condition, fresh from a walk in at a show in Georgia. This awesome knife measures about 15" overall and has a crude clip point. The simple iron "S" guard is functional and graceful as well and the end is capped with an iron disc as seen on larger D-guards from the South. The grip appears to be native pecan or oak. You won't find Rebel iron for any less or any more honest than this one. $625 |
|
|
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
|
Crude but functional Confederate "Arkansas" toothpick side knife. The walnut grip is carved either for decoration or to provide a better gripping surface and the portion closest to the guard is wrapped in typical crude, thick Southern wire for reinforcement. Overall length is right at 12". This is a very functional close in weapon without a doubt and from the age, wear and patina, if it could only talk... $375 |
|
|
Remington Model 1858 Navy percussion revolver. Decent Civil War issue .36 caliber weapon circa 1864. This old workhorse has had work done to it (note frame repair shown) including a replaced loading lever and hammer. Great inexpensive example of a hard to find weapon. SOLD |
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 |
|
|
About Us |
Ebay Auctions |
Item Gallery |
|
|
Appraisal Services |
Conservation Services |
Record Research |
Professional Memberships |
Page Last Updated On: 9/8/2011
Site Created by Seaward Action, Inc.