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| 1861 Austrian rifle musket caliber .58, extremely honest example knee deep in natural age patina and complete with the original matching socket bayonet AND scabbard--fresh from the Dalton, Georgia Civil War Show. As honest as they get and very popular North and South early on. $1,595.00 |  View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 |
| US Civil War rifle musket by Trenton dated 1864, crisp US on iron buttplate. Weapon was shortened to a 34" barrel and half stocked during its period of use as a "forager" or shotgun. Priced for about what the lock and buttplate is worth. $595.00
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| Interesting M1842 US percussion pistol by H. Aston that has a period adaptation of a 24" barrel ! Honest as it can be and used this way--perhaps as a coach gun or cavalry weapon! Fresh from a South Carolina estate and totally untouched patina overall. $1,450.00. |  View 1 View 2 View 3 |
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| US Model 1860 Light Cavalry sabre and scabbard, enlisted pattern, full original leather grip and twisted brass wire. This sword has a light stamping on the ricasso of a footed "Z" often associated with Confederate reworked weapons and also has a weak but visible 1862 date. $595.00
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| Scarce Colt DA Frontier Six Shooter in desireable .44 caliber. All matching except for the ejection finger tab (modern replacement) serial number 24,715. Manufactured in January of 1890. A Colt letter could prove interesting on this last of the big frame western type guns. Grips have the rampant Colt design and are stunning. Slight traces of original blue finish in protected areas, good action overall, good barrel markings and original lanyard ring intact. $1,495.00 |  View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7 |
Fine Confederate Civil War .36 percussion revolver serial number 1030 as manufactured by Leech and Rigdon and one of fewer than 120 examples (out of about 1,500 estimated manufactured) known to exist.. Very crisp barrel marking as well as “C.S.A.” on the top of the barrel flat. Underside of grip has the correct “S.C.” marking. This unique weapon has two sets of initials on it as well. “M.M.” is carved in the left grip and the brass backstrap has the initials “C.W.O.” legibly scratched in. The butt has a field-fashioned lanyard ring of iron which is unquestionably original to the weapon. This pistol is accompanied by a letter from noted authority and collector Fred Edmunds stating it is all original as used in the period and complete in all respects. Investment grade. $24,500.00 |
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| Exceptional Harpers Ferry Model 1816 musket arsenal converted to percussion with great Confederate family history. Lock has a crisp date of 1836 and overall condition is near fine. Complete and original in all respects. P.O.R.
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| Extremely rare Confederate Civil War officer sword as manufactured by Lewis Froelich (Confederate States Armory) in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1861. This is the very thin guard model (not to be confused with thicker guard examples manufactured in Kenansville, NC, which are FAR more plentiful). One of only a few known to have survived. Flawless untouched patination overall, full original grip leather--missing only the wire wrap and scabbard. One of the most honest examples I have ever seen offered for sale. $12,500 |  View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 View 6 View 7
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| Superb Confederate Civil War Cavalry sword with a VERY straight blade believed to have been manufactured by Louis and Elijah Haiman of Columbus, Georgia. Early War heavy cavalry pattern with about the FINEST original brown leather grip I have ever seen offered. Totally untouched and honest specimen in a very high grade that just surfaced from an estate sale in the midwest. Retains full original single brass wire wrap and has only a minor finger rub scuff on one side of the grip as shown. No scabbard. $3,200 |  View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5 |
| Very scarce Colt Model 1860 .44 caliber percussion revolver manufactured in early 1861. Fluted cylinder pattern used extensively by both North and South and one that saw action for ALL the major battles of the entire Civil War. All matching serial number (5583) except for the wedge. Crisp action and nice walnut grips. $4,750.00 |
| Original Civil War percussion cap pouch for the rifle musket or musket. Dual belt loops on the reverse and inner seal flap. No wool or vent pick left, though. Solid overall. $125
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Original bowie knife bayonet for the Plymouth-Whitney rifle musket as issued to the US Navy in 1864. Manufactured by Ames Manufacturing of Chicopee, Massachusetts, this hefty knife is clearly marked and dated and accompanied by its original brass mounted leather sheath. Often called the "Dahlgren Bowie" knife and 100% honest and original as they are ever found. $2,250 |
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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! $325.00 |  View 1 View 2 |
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| Confederate Rigdon and Ansley .36 Civil War percussion revolver serial number 1760 and one of fewer than 100 examples (out of about 1,000 estimated manufactured) known to exist. Excellent weapon overall with a very crisp “CSA” marking on the barrel flat. All original in all respects and matching numbered. Stunning walnut grips set this example apart from the normal examples encountered. A very rare and desireable handgun in investment grade condition. $26,500.00 |
Exceptional Confederate Civil War Griswold and Gunnison percussion revolver serial number 2044. One of less than 250 known to exist (out of an estimated 3,500 manufactured). Once in the well known William Bond collection, this fine weapon is all matching numbered and a beautiful representative example of existing specimens of this rare handgun. Patina is smooth and mellow overall. The pistol is typically called a second model Griswold and is chambered in .36 caliber. A fine example of the true “Confederate Colt.” This exact example is noted on page 36 of Confederate Handguns by Albaugh, Benet and Simmons. $22,500.00 |
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| Near pristine Civil War enlistedman's artillery jacket (called a shell jacket by many), excellent condition overall with a couple of replaced eagle buttons, otherwise near mint. Bright scarlet worsted wool piping with crisp Cincinnati Depot markings in the sleeve--size 2. Few any better available. $2,750.00
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| EXCELLENT and very scarce Civil War mounted pattern greatcoat of the type issued to both cavalry and artillery units during the era. Double breasted with eagle buttons on the front, the cape and the rear adjusting strap. Minor scattered very light insect damage and some picks but basically as good as they come and with a crisp sky blue color. This coat has a New Jersey (N.J) stencil beneath the upper cape and COULD possibly be identified--there is a stencil in the shoulders that reads "Chrisdie" which is either an aftermarket vendor or the stencil of Henry Chrisie who enlisted in 1863 in Battery B of the 1st New Jersey Light Artillery or one of the host of "Christie" guys who served from that state--name spellings are often altered in record transcriptions. Either way, a relatively difficult to find Cavalry or Artillery pattern Civil War coat in very nice condition! Bear in mind that just because this is a mounted pattern, that does NOT mean an infantryman or officer could not wear it! |
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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. $17,500.00
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| 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 $2,200. |  Additional Photos |
| 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. | 
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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.
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| 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 |
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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.
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| 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. | 
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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.
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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. |
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 | 
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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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 | |
| 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. |
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| 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 | 
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Exceptional Civil War grouping with provenance to Gen. Breckenridge ! Fresh from a walk in at a show in central Virginia, this cool little lot is as honest as they come and in exceptional condition overall. The lot consists of a US Model 1858 canteen with full cover, stopper, chain and strap with a unique roller buckle attachment similar to Confederate issue canteens. Also included is an attic condition M1851 eagle sword belt rig complete with over the shoulder strap and both sword hangers, all finished in BUFF leather with a totally untouched patina overall. The keeper and the plate are MATCHING numbered as well. Inside a small slit in the canteen cover was a small paper note as shown which associates the lot to a courier for Gen. Breckinridge! Take it for what it is worth, but bear in mind the totally untouched condition of it all….priced for less than the parts combined would normally retail for without ANY ID at all…. $1,500.00 |
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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.
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| 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 | 
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| 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 | 
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| 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 | 
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| 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 | 
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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. $12,500.00 | 
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| 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 | 
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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. $550.00
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| 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 | 
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| 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
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Early Civil War Merrill percussion carbine as found in a small estate sale on the eastern shore of Maryland. The carbine is missing the release catch for the breech but is otherwise complete. It was found in an old outbuilding and the action is sluggish--obviously needs some TLC but a rare opportunity to buy an original Baltimore patented carbine for pennies on the dollar. $695.00 |
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Nice and honest sword bayonet for the Remington M1863 “Zouave” Rifle, complete with the original matching sheath. Bright blade, correct “B.H.” inspector marks on hilt and a pleasing unmolested attic patina overall. $295.00 |
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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
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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
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