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UPDATED HORSE SOLDIER INVENTORY SCHEDULE
Below is an updated schedule for wrapping up our annual inventory. We concluded our annual inventory this week and began shipping again on Tuesday, Jan. 14th. The shop itself will remain closed,… Learn More »
FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG OF THE RED RIVER VOLUNTEERS, CO. E 11th TEXAS CAVALRY
This eleven-star First National Confederate Flag was sewn by Mrs. Isabella (“Ibbie”) Haddon Hopkins Gordon of Clarksville, Texas, and presented to the “Red River Volunteers,” later Company E… (1179-1396) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG SPANGLER SPRING RECOVERED MARYLAND BOTTANY CROSS
The Bottony Cross was a popular device for pro-southern Marylanders in the Civil War and is inextricably associated with Confederate Maryland troops. As part of the quartered Calvert-Crossland arms… (2025-43) Learn More »
$3,950.00
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SPRINGFIELD 1838 DATED M1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA., G.A.R. POST, WITH MILITARY RACK MARKINGS
A good example of a classic early Civil War musket: a Model 1816 converted from flintlock to percussion in the early 1850s to bring it up to par with the new, percussion M1842 muskets. These are .69… (1202-429) Learn More »
WELL USED UNTOUCHED 1862 DATED M1861 SPRINGFIELD WITH CONFEDERATE C&R INITIALS AND SOLDIER’S NAME ON STOCK
This is an untouched M1861 Springfield Rifle Musket in well-used condition bearing both the “A” and “Q” stamps associated with arms passing through the Confederate Ordnance cleaning and repair… (490-7186) Learn More »
SCARCE LINCOLN UNION BALL LADIES’ TICKET
At the head of Lincoln’s first inauguration, a large, invitation-only celebration was organized and dubbed the “Lincoln Union Ball” – a deliberate contrast to the growing secession crisis. … (1202-273) Learn More »
M1855 SOCKET BAYONET RECOVERED FROM SHARPSBURG, MD HOME
This unique M1855 socket bayonet came from a home in Sharpsburg, MD – host of the battle of Antietam. Featuring a lightly rusted outer condition with some bright metal surface observable at the… (2024-1728) Learn More »
$45.00
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CARVED CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE OF WILLIAM CHURCH, CO. K 13th VERMONT, KILLED IN ACTION AT GETTYSBURG IN THE REPULSE OF PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH BATTLE DAMAGE
“After the battle was won, and the victory was ours, and we were returning to a position in the front line, a hostile shell hit him and burst causing almost instant death. Among all the bodies… (2025-41) Learn More »
$4,250.00
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RELIC EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE LITTLE ROUND TOP, GETTYSBURG
This Federal eagle breast plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Plate measures a diameter of 63mm and is in very good excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the… (286-1359) Learn More »
$495.00
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CIRCA 1750-1780 WINE RINSER
A beautiful colonial wine rinser, hand blown of flint glass with a polished pontil. Stands 4” tall and measures 3 ½” in diameter at the base. [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (1266-261) Learn More »
1864 ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR DISPLAY CATALOGUE – ALBANY, NY SANITARY COMMISSION BENEFIT
This very rare booklet was published to accompany the February 22, 1864 exhibition of flags, war trophies, and relics placed on public display in Albany, New York. Its purpose was to provide attendees… (1266-904) Learn More »
$75.00
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IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON - SPEECH OF HON. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 24, 1868; WITH “BENJ F BUTLER” AUTOGRAPH CARD
Published by F. & J. Rives & Geo. A. Bailey, 1868. 6 pp., 9.5 x 6.5. Exhibits light chipping at the margins. Else VG [despite the printer’s error of numbering it at 8 pages instead of 6]… (490-6562) Learn More »
CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”
This is a post-Civil War photograph of DuBose in civilian clothes. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the man facing right. The plain mount features… (1266-818) Learn More »
CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER
This is a post-Civil War image of an officer in uniform. This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is an oval studio bust view of the officer. This man wears a double-breasted… (1266-814) Learn More »
US PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PAINTED IDENTIFICATION
This an 1861 pattern U.S infantry cartridge box for the.58 caliber rifle musket bearing several sets of owner initials and a painted unit designation on the outer flap. The box is complete with all… (490-7125) Learn More »
A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE
This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440) Learn More »
FINE PAIR OF RED EPAULETTES
Pair of red wool epaulettes with “eagle A” buttons. Epaulette outer-surfaces feature beautiful, woven red wool with a ribbed border, and thick rows of hanging tassels. A single eagle “A”… (1179-1652) Learn More »
ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” BUTTON
Non-dug example with lined script “I” on a plain field. Coat size. Back is marked “S. Isaacs Campbell & Co. London, 71 Jermyn St.” Button is of two-piece construction. 22mm. Button is in… (1202-420) Learn More »
54th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY--MONEY VALUE OF CLOTHING ISSUED TO COLORED VOLUNTEERS--SIGNED BY LIEUT. JOHN M. DEANE, 29TH MASS. INFANTRY, MEDAL OF HONOR, FT. STEDMAN, VA., 3 / 25 / 186
Dated "Long Island, Boston Harbor, Jan. 5th 1864." 4 pp. in ink on unlined paper, 12" x 7.75". Exhibits fold-marks. Ink slightly faded but entirely legible. This document lists the money value of… (1041-117) Learn More »
$375.00
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RETURN OF MEN JOINED COMPANY "K" / 29TH MASS. INFY VET. VOLS. / 2ND QTR 1864--CAPT. JOHN M. DEANE COMDG
Dated "Poplar Grove Church, VA. October 13 1864." Pre-printed form. 2 pp., 19" x 12. Exhibits fold-marks, else Fine. List four soldiers: John H. Harbourne, Nicola Maurizio, Thos. N. Clarke, Geo.… (1041-452) Learn More »
NICE HOYLE’S GAMES BOOK
This pocket-sized book, published in 1845 by Henry F. Anners of Philadelphia, contains the established rules and practices of the antebellum period for many popular and obscure games from Whist to… (1266-284) Learn More »
$65.00
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1864 NEW TESTAMENT – HAND INSCRIBED DEC. 25th 1864 – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
The American Bible Society has distributed bibles to US service personnel since 1817. During the Civil War, they furnished small copies such as this for the solider already bogged down by the weight… (2024-1997) Learn More »
$45.00
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1864 BOOK OF PSALMS – AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
This neat little book was a staple of the morale boosting tools available to the Civil War serviceman. This edition was published in 1864 and features a handwritten note in pencil on the second leaf… (2024-1998) Learn More »
$45.00
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CONFEDERATE GEORGIA STYLE PIKE
This pattern of Confederate pike uses a double-edged, slightly flaring spear point blade with pointed ricasso extending forward into a medial ridge, and has a flat, oval guard with pointed tips. The… (1179-1664) Learn More »
$1,295.00
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PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
The army had vast stocks of Civil War material left over at the end of the war. These supplies, along with the reduction of the postwar army, meant U.S. troops were getting Civil War gear well into… (1052-618) Learn More »
PIECE OF INDIAN MADE ROPE FROM PLANT MATERIAL FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This is a short section of rope made from twisted and woven plant fibers and comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established… (1052-720) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA
This strip of cloth showing three buttonholes (and what seems to be part of a fourth) is the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier… (1052-610) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR SUSPENDERS FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Cotton web suspender strap and buckle. Better known as “braces” during the Civil War period, suspenders were an essential, but not an issue piece of clothing or gear for a soldier since trousers… (1052-260) Learn More »
$295.00
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EXCAVATED BRASS FACE OF “VMM” OVAL PLATE
Presented here is the excavated brass face of what was once a “Volunteer Maine Militia” oval waist belt plate or cartridge box plate that was issued to the State’s volunteer infantrymen early in… (665-107) Learn More »
BULLET FORCEPS FROM EDGEWATER MARYLAND
These scissor form bullet forceps are hinged at the middle permitting them to remain closed and narrow while inserted into a wound until reaching a projectile when they can be opened slightly to… (1246-12) Learn More »
$95.00
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PATTERN 1861 .69 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX RIG WITH STRAP, PLATES, AND TINS
Orders existed prior to the outbreak of the war for arsenals to keep on hand .69 cal. round ball as well as .58 cal. elongated ball cartridge boxes. For example, the New York Arsenal was ordered to… (490-7141) Learn More »
QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE OF NAVY MASTER ON DECK IN NICE “UNION CASE” WITH MILITARY MOTIF
A quarter-plate tintype photograph of Union Navy officer in full uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with Master’s rank on cuff and with shoulder straps and wears a kepi with insignia on… (1221-430) Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP
This is a sixth-plate ambrotype photograph of a group posed outdoors. They appear to be in front of a cemetery or church yard with a tall iron fence. Nineteen individuals are posed in the photo. The… (1266-468) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE RICHMOND STYLE PIKE
This is a great example of the classic Richmond style pike with a double-edged spearpoint blade about 11 ¾ inches long with a median ridge and spear-shaped ricasso, and bears the “W” (or “M”)… (1179-1665) Learn More »
$1,295.00
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MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON FROM CULP’S HILL
Formerly in the Ron Miller collection, this is a very strong Maryland state seal button recovered on Culp’s Hill. It’s hard to think of a button more emblematic of the struggle of brother against… (286-1400) Learn More »
$395.00
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.44 CALIBER PAPER CARTRIDGES FOR COLT, REMINGTON, & OTHER “ARMY” REVOLVERS
We have a quantity of Civil War cartridges for .44 caliber “Army” revolvers. These are paper cartridges with the short, New Model Colt bullet in them made by the Colt Cartridge Works. All… (2024-1527) Learn More »
VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “POTTS BOWIE KNIFE BAYONET” NOW ATTRIBUTED TO REES FITZPATRICK OF NATCHEZ, MS, WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD AND BELT LOOP, AND SOLDIER’S INITIALS
This is a rare southern knife in excellent condition with its even rarer scabbard. These knives have a considerable collector history, being first attributed to Potts of New Orleans by a marked… (169-588) Learn More »
$4,250.00
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M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT WITH ALL STRAPS
This well used buff leather Model 1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers, shoulder strap (Sam Brown), all brass hardware, and NCO style eagle belt plate with German silver wreath. The brown… (480-385) Learn More »
$675.00
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CABINET CARD OF MAJOR THOMAS M. BURKE, 55th VIRGINIA INFANTRY – VMI CLASS OF 1852
This is a post-Civil War copy of circa 1861 photo of Burke in Confederate uniform and mounted on a 4.25” x 5” (trimmed) cabinet card mount. The image shows Burke in a double-breasted frock coat… (1266-788) Learn More »
CABINET CARD OF SIX ANNAPOLIS CADETS
This is a cabinet card depicting six cadets in uniform. Measures 4.25” x 6” overall. Three cadets are seated in front with three more standing behind. All are in typical cadet-style uniforms with… (1266-781) Learn More »
$125.00
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CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE OFFICER
This is a post-Civil War copy of a Confederate officer. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the officer standing with one hand on a pedestal. This… (1266-780) Learn More »
$75.00
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INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN PIECE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-621) Learn More »
SOLDIER’S KERCHIEF FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Portion of a red and white print soldier’s kerchief from a small US Army frontier post of the Indian Wars. This portion of a kerchief only survived by being discarded at some point between 1870 and… (1052-721) Learn More »
$20.00
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SOLDIER’S SOCK FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
Portion of soldier’s sock from a small US Army frontier post of the Indian Wars. Socks, shirts and undergarments are about the toughest antique uniform items to find- after all, who would save them?… (1052-591) Learn More »
$65.00
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SHIRT CUFF FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
A relic from a small U.S. Army frontier post of the Indian Wars. Situated in the Red River Valley in North Dakota near the Canadian border, Fort Pembina was established in 1870 and in operation until… (1052-601) Learn More »
PIECES OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
Civil War army issue blankets measured about 5 ½ feet by 7 feet, and featured dark end stripes and a loosely stitched “U.S.” made of yarn in the center. Officially designated as gray in color… (1052-263) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY HANDSPIKE / TRAILSPIKE
Unless enemy infantry are on top of you, aim counts for something in firing an artillery piece. This is an original Civil War artillery trailspike or handspike that was inserted into the “pointing… (1179-1662) Learn More »
$325.00
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HENRY W. KETTERING GROUP: PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY AND U.S. NAVY
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this grouping of US Navy material relates to a sailor serving aboard the USS Kennebec, which did blockade duty off the Texas coast and was… (1179-1331) Learn More »
$450.00
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COLT ARMY MANUFACTURED IN LATE 1862 – EARLY 1863 IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
This Colt Army .44 Cal. Revolver is a Fourth Model (three-screw frame, cut for a shoulder stock, with a capping groove) serial number 91208, giving it a production date in early 1863 by the Colt site… (112-54) Learn More »
$2,595.00
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CASED OCCUPATIONAL AMBROTYPE
This cased ninth-plate ambrotype shows a craftsman posed sideways to the camera seated at a small table, shown from the knees up, and turning his head for a moment to look at viewer. It is a nice bit… (1266-724) Learn More »
$125.00
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HARPERS FERRY U.S. MODEL 1855 RIFLE SWORD BAYONET, 1857 TO MID-1860, WITH SCARCE PITTMAN MARKED SCABBARD
This brass hilt sword bayonet for the M1855 rifle is in very good condition and complete with scabbard. Like the rifles, these were made at Harpers Ferry and that being the only place manufacture,… (490-7052) Learn More »
$650.00
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THE SANTA FE TRAIL! METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CARRIED BY A “GOVERNMENT FREIGHTER” IN 1860’S COLORADO
This pistol was donated to the State Historical Society of Colorado in 1911 and later deaccessioned. It comes with copies of the museum’s files documenting its donation by an Annie R. Parker who… (172-6072) Learn More »
$2,950.00
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SCARCE FOUR-SCREW “KENTUCKY COLT” MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH CONFEDERATE OFFICER ID
This pistol falls among a group of 1200 pistols purchased by the State of Kentucky, with 1,000 delivered on Aug. 25 and 200 more on Sept. 10, 1862, a purchase that included 600 shoulder stocks. Pate… (1269-01) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE RETRACTABLE PIKE IN EXCELLENT UNTOUCHED CONDITION: EX TEXAS CONFEDERATE MUSEUM
Primitive, but cheap and easily made, pikes were recognized as a stop-gap measure until better arms could be obtained and were made throughout the south by small and large manufacturers with various… (1179-1656) Learn More »
$3,750.00
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VERY EARLY DAHLGREN BOWIE KNIFE BAYONET AND SCABBARD
Admiral Dahlgren is well known for his experiments with naval ordnance. In his development of a rifle musket for the Navy he suggested a bayonet in the form of a Bowie knife in 1856, but thought its… (490-4347) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON
An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056) Learn More »
INDIAN WAR-SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD 7th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD CARTRIDGE BOX
A very good condition black leather cartridge box bearing a cartridge box plate consisting of an entwined “NG” for National Guard, and a superimposed “7” for the 7th Regiment. These are known… (1216-228) Learn More »
SCARCE M1858 STARR CARBINE
Between 1861 and 1864 over 20,000 percussion model carbines were produced by the Starr Arms Company. This Starr is a .54 caliber with a barrel length of 21 inches and an overall length of 37.65”. … (490-6226) Learn More »
$1,495.00
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RARE HARPER’S FERRY TYPE II M1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE - DATED 1859
It is estimated that the Harpers Ferry arsenal manufactured 5,151 Type II M1855 rifles in the years preceding the Civil War. The 3-banded version of the M55 was considered the rifle-musket, while… (490-4624) Learn More »
MILITIA HAT BADGE
This is a very finely made oval hat badge with pin back using a jaceron wire border around a light blue ground that has silver bullion thread in interlocking coils or circles running around the edge,… (286-1393) Learn More »
$225.00
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SCARCE U.S. REGULATION ISSUE CIVIL WAR HAVERSACK
This is in good condition, with the shoulder strap full length, with no tears or holes, still firmly attached by sewing to the upper rear corners of the bag, showing just a little raggedness to the… (490-7188) Learn More »
CS GENERAL EPPA HUNTON: VIRGINIA LAWYER, CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR
Circa 1870s cabinet card, vignette bust view of Confederate General Eppa Hunton II (1822-1908.) Hunton passed the VA bar in 1843, practiced law in Prince William County, and was the commonwealth’s… (1189-136) Learn More »
$275.00
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THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY
This group consists of three original photographs of William Miller Owen who served in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans during the Civil War as Adjutant, Major and Lt. Colonel, later commanded… (1266-815) Learn More »
VERY GOOD CONDITION CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
This is a great condition Confederate cartridge box, made of black leather, complete with both outer flap and inner flap with side ears in place, as is the implement pocket with its own cover,… (490-6771) Learn More »
$2,295.00
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MEXICAN WAR ERA US MILITARY DAGUERREOTYPE
This sixth-plate daguerreotype is glassed and matted with a simple arch opening, gilt stippled brass mat in half a brown leatherette case embossed with long stemmed flowers in a sinuous frame. The… (1266-821) Learn More »
$850.00
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WHEN HE SAID IT WAS CLOSING TIME - IT WAS CLOSING TIME!
This quite striking 1850s occupational ambrotype shows a no-nonsense bartender or tavernkeeper seated next to a table on which rests his stock in trade: a full, pewter tankard of beer with a good head… (1266-476) Learn More »
$175.00
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SIXTH PLATE OUTDOOR FAMILY AMBROTYPE- HEADING WEST? A PHOTOGRAPHER’S TRAVELING STUDIO?
This intriguing image shows a mother with her six children seated on the ground at the back end of what appears to be a heavy freight wagon of some sort, with another vehicle parked next to it on the… (1266-720) Learn More »
$65.00
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REMINGTON “NEW MODEL” 1858 REVOLVER
Rugged and accurate, this six-shooter was a mainstay of the Civil War and the American Frontier during the cap-and-ball era. What today’s firearms enthusiasts call the “1858 Remington,” is the… (2024-1949) Learn More »
UPDATED HORSE SOLDIER INVENTORY SCHEDULE
Below is an updated schedule for wrapping up our annual inventory. Thursday, January 2nd - Thursday, January 16th - The shop will be closed for inventory, though you may still call or e-mail if you… Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-485) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-482) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR
This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-481) Learn More »
$45.00
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CDV OF VERY YOUNG PMA CADET, WEST CHESTER, PA
A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Studio view posed sitting in chair. Full view with cadet wearing jacket, trousers, kepi, waist belt with two-piece buckle, and bayonet. Uniform… (1266-770) Learn More »
$125.00
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POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, BLACKSBURG B/M
A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Uniform jacket is typical of many military school uniforms three rows of buttons and plenty of thin black cord sewn along button rows; all ending in… (1266-764) Learn More »
POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, DANVILLE B/M
A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Uniform jacket is typical of many military school uniforms three rows of buttons and plenty of thin black cord sewn along button rows and on cuffs;… (1266-763) Learn More »
GETTYBURG RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered at Gettysburg and as typical of many battlefield pick-ups was once mounted for display on a relic board, as shown by small holes at top, bottom and… (286-1398) Learn More »
UNION CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY TAG
This is a good example of the Civil War Union cavalry carbine cartridge box made and marked on the inner flap by “Hoover Calhoun & Co” of New York, a well known supplier of leather gear to the… (1211-191) Learn More »
$395.00
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SCARCE 1833 DATED AMES FOOT ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, WITH SAMUEL HUSE MARKED HILT
Ames M1832 short swords with hilts by Samuel Huse are considered scarce. Not only do they represent the earliest years of the pattern’s production, leading to many being used up in long, continued… (2024-2395) Learn More »
$1,395.00
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CROSBY MODEL FIFE BY GEORGE CLOOS
An excellent condition rosewood fife bearing the “CROSBY / GC” stamp of George Cloos of Brooklyn. “Crosby” is very clear. The intertwined GC below it is somewhat rubbed, with only portions of… (2024-2396) Learn More »
$125.00
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WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED RIFLE SLING
This leather U.S. rifle sling is in good, solid condition with the brass hook and fixed standing loop firmly in place, and the sliding, tightening loop present. The finish is a mix of deep brown and… (286-1381) Learn More »
$295.00
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RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9
This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE BOYLE AND GAMBLE SABER BAYONET, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
Brass hilted saber bayonets made by Boyle and Gamble in Richmond are quickly recognizable by their flat-sided bird’s head pommels. This one is untouched, with mostly an even, aged patina to the… (1179-1290) Learn More »
SPENCER ARMY RIFLE BAYONET
For details on these bayonets see Marcot and also Reilly. These are identical in form to the standard US M1855 socket bayonet, but differ in dimensions and are not interchangeable with those bayonets… (1256-269) Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER FAMILY DEATH NOTICE: PRIVATE GEORGE P. MCQUAID, 25TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY - MORTALLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT STONES RIVER, TN, 12/31/1863
Dated “General Hospital #20 / Louisville, KY, March 25th, 1863.” Addressed to “John McQuaid.” One page in ink on unlined paper, 9.75” x 7.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG & entirely… (1179-1733) Learn More »
$150.00
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—SERGEANT JERE M. CLAPP, “L” CO, 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Date “Camp Eight from Richmond/ June 19 1864.” Addressed to “Dear Sister”. Two pages (incomplete) in ink on lined paper, 7” x 8.5. Exhibits fold-marks and chipping along left and torn bottom… (1179-1674) Learn More »
$125.00
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“SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY” COMMUNIQUE—GENERAL WADE HAMPTON TO GENL. BEAUREGARD
Dated 24 February 1865. On printed Southern Express Company form—[“Forward Packages, by Passenger Trains and Steamers, and dispatches by Telegraph to all parts of the Confederate States.”] One … (1179-1687) Learn More »
$175.00
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PICTURE POSTCARD OF A GROUP OF CELILO INDIANS
Original black and white photo postcard of Indians. Titled “Celilo Indians – Celilo, Oregon” at bottom, left. Outdoor image with subjects dressed in mixed clothing. Photo credit is in lower,… (1266-915) Learn More »
PICTURE POSTCARD OF INDIAN “MEDITATION”
Original black and white photo postcard of Indian sitting cross-legged and smoking a pipe. Titled “Meditation” at top, left. Subject is dressed in fully beaded buckskin. Photo credit is in lower,… (1266-889) Learn More »
SELECTION OF PATRIOTIC COVERS
Shown is a selection of five patriotic covers. All are in good condition; for any stains, etc, see photos below. None have any tears or excessive wear. Below is a list with item codes, titles and… Learn More »
MINTZER 1861 DATED GEORGIA BUTTON
Non-dug, very good example of this well-made, two-piece convex button manufactured and dated 1861 by W.G. Mintzer of Philadelphia. This features the state arms on the face- three pillars supporting an… (2024-2375) Learn More »
$165.00
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REGULATION UNION ARMY CIVIL WAR BAYONET AND SCABBARD
A very good, near excellent condition regulation bayonet with scabbard for the Model 1855 .58 Cal. Rifle Musket, and later patterns like the M1861, M1863 etc. The bayonet is in the bright, with smooth… (286-1363) Learn More »
$450.00
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BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE
This is one of several scarce British artillery crates that recently came to hand, some of which were marked “Quebec.” This is clearly stenciled in black on one end: “11/59” / “W[broad… (2024-1156) Learn More »
WW2 US ARMY DISSTON 18” MACHETE DATED 1945 WITH BECKWITH 1945 DATED CANVAS/PLASTIC SCABBARD
For details on US Army, Navy and Airforce machetes see Cole, US Military Knives, Book III. These were survival and landing force weapons and came in a variety of blade lengths, markings, finish,… (169-948) Learn More »
$150.00
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CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE
This original excavated Civil War Confederate two-piece interlocking belt buckle is the classic “tongue and wreath” style used on sword belts. The two elements were found together, fit well, and… (2022-839) Learn More »
$2,450.00
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PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED IVORY-GRIPPED LARGE IRON-TRIGGERGUARD COLT M1851 NAVIES
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this pair of consecutively numbered Colt 1851 Navies are Late Third Models, numbered 64964 and 64965, dating to late 1856 or early 1857,… (1179-700K) Learn More »
$11,900.00
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APPOMATTOX RELIC COLLECTION
Housed in a handsome Riker display box, these relics came to us as part of a larger acquisition in 1995 from a private museum in Appomattox, Virginia. The grouping includes 10 dropped .58 caliber… (173-4298) Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
APPOMATTOX RELIC COLLECTION
Housed in a handsome Riker display box, these relics came to us as part of a larger acquisition in 1995 from a private museum in Appomattox, Virginia. The grouping includes 18 pulled .58 caliber… (173-4294) Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
APPOMATTOX RELIC COLLECTION
Housed in a handsome Riker display box, these relics came to us as part of a larger acquisition in 1995 from a private museum in Appomattox, Virginia. The grouping includes 10 dropped .58 caliber… (173-4297) Learn More »
$95.00
SOLD
ANTIQUE SPRIG WARE CUP & SAUCER, C1810
Attractive white cup and saucer with purple and green sprigs of flowers. Saucer measures 5 ¾” in diameter; cup is 3 ¾” in diameter at lip and 2” in diameter at the base. No chips or cracks.… (1266-309) Learn More »
EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLT 3rd MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER
The Third Model Dragoon numbers stand at ten thousand from 1851 through 1860. This design had more variations as compared to its earlier counterparts. Some of the third model Colt Dragoon Revolvers… (2023-2992) Learn More »
$4,950.00
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M1906 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY AMES
The M-1906 U.S. Cavalry saber is almost exactly like its forefather, the M-1860 Cavalry saber, used throughout the Civil War and on America's frontier during the Indian Wars. It was the last curved… (2023-2220) Learn More »
$550.00
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CLEAN FIRST MODEL MERRILL CARBINE
This original, breech-loading carbine is one of only some 14,500 weapons produced by H. Merrill of Baltimore, MD. This cavalry weapon is a wartime example of the First Type Merrill carbine in .54… (1099-41) Learn More »
$2,250.00
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MINTY SPRINGFIELD M1863, TYPE II, RIFLE MUSKET, DATED 1863/64
This excellent Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863, Type II, single-shot muzzleloader. This M1863 musket was a government arsenal product from Springfield, Massachusetts. Over… (2024-213) Learn More »
$3,750.00
SOLD
M1816 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK CONVERSION
This is a US Model 1816 Flintlock Musket converted to Percussion circa 1850 through late 1860s. Lock plate is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1838” behind the hammer and with a small eagle over “US”… (299-18) Learn More »
IMPORT M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD AND SCABBARD SOLD BY AMES
This attractive, regulation Foot Officer’s sword was imported and sold by Ames Manufacturing Company which was a manufacturer of swords, tools, and cutlery in Chicopee, Massachusetts, as well as… (2024-2350) Learn More »
SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE
With financial backing from his father, Christopher Spencer patented the design of this rifle in 1860 and commissioned prototypes, with Connecticut ammunition makers Crittenden & Tibbals hired to… (490-7020) Learn More »
FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This Civil War artifact is Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber that was recovered in the battle area at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. Once part of the Norbert Oyler Collection, this edged… (942-14) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837. According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER
In 1861 Colt introduced two new pocket model revolvers in the more powerful .36 caliber chambering. Until that time, all of Colt’s “Pocket” guns had been .31 caliber, or in the case of some of… (2024-638) Learn More »
$2,750.00
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CIRCA 1830 GERMAN DARK AMBER 3 RING DECANTER
Excellent condition decanter, dark amber in color, with 3 applied rings. With stopper. No chips or cracks. Has a few surface scratches to bottom of base. Stands approx. 9 ¾” tall including… (1266-283) Learn More »
M1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER
Among Union forces, the Colt Model 1860 was the most used revolver of the Civil War. This design was manufactured from 1860 through 1873, with over 200,000 produced. Of these, 127,156 were purchased… (2024-636) Learn More »
REGULATION MODEL 1833/34 US ARTILLERY DRESS COATEE, MEXICAN WAR WORN
Offered is a US artillery regulation dress coatee worn by Lieutenant Julius Adolphus DeLagnel during the Mexican War. The emphasis is both on regulation and Mexican War! DeLagnel (also spelt… (88-209) Learn More »
$4,895.00
Originally $6,750.00
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UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET
Offered is a French model 1915 Adrian helmet but unlike all others known this helmet is primarily a composition material or cork. Additionally, it was custom made expressly for a famous French… (88-208) Learn More »
$1,495.00
Originally $1,995.00
NICE COLT 3rd MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER
According to the base serial number of 66862, this revolver was manufactured in early 1857 and is in the numbered range of the US Navy’s second purchase order for .36 caliber Colt Model 1851 Navy… (2024-637) Learn More »
NICE M1841 HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE
Over 75,000 Model 1841 Rifles were manufactured at both the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, and under private contract. Mississippi troops serving under future Confederate President Jefferson… (1142-67) Learn More »
OVAL TINTYPE OF BLACK NANNY WITH WHITE CHILD
This is an oval tintype photograph mounted in a brass frame with wire stand. Frame measures 2.25” x 3.5” with no glass to cover the image. Emulsion remains firm but with moderate crazing overall.… (1266-355) Learn More »
VERY NICELY TINTED ALBUMEN IMAGE OF GIRL IN VELVET CASE
This beautiful portrait is a small oval albumen print that has been expertly tinted and detailed. This image in the case measures 3” x 3.5” overall. Photo is covered with glass and held together… (1266-336) Learn More »
$45.00
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EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH WW1 ENLISTEDMAN'S BLUE/GRAY KEPI
Horizon blue uniform items went into production in August 1914 but did not become universally issued until 1915, although components of the earlier uniforms were often mixed with the horizon blue… (88-203) Learn More »
$565.00
Originally $965.00
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A REGIMENTALLY MARKED FRENCH MODEL 1886 OFFICER'S KEPI
This one would date ca. 1910-14 in manufacture and was used in the opening battles of World War One 1914/15. The turban of the cap is red broadcloth cloth and it is 2 1/2-inches high. There is a black… (88-202) Learn More »
$345.00
Originally $395.00
CONFEDERATE ALTERED MODEL 1855 RIFLE WITH US M1855 SABER BAYONET
This Civil War era single-shot muzzleloader is a .58 caliber Harpers Ferry Model 1855 percussion 2 band rifle in fine overall condition. It has a 33” round barrel with broad three-groove rifling.… (88-212) Learn More »
$5,995.00
Originally $6,995.00
APPOMATTOX RELIC COLLECTION
Housed in a handsome Riker display box, these relics came to us as part of a larger acquisition in 1995 from a private museum in Appomattox, Virginia. The grouping includes 14 dropped .58 caliber… (173-4295) Learn More »
$125.00
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APPOMATTOX RELIC COLLECTION
Housed in a handsome Riker display box, these relics came to us as part of a larger acquisition in 1995 from a private museum in Appomattox, Virginia. The grouping includes 10 dropped .58 caliber… (173-4296) Learn More »
$95.00
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NICE COLT M1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH RESTAMPED SERIAL NUMBER
According to the serial number of “208406” that has been restamped in several locations, this revolver was manufactured in early 1869, making this a very rare example from the final years of the… (2023-2475) Learn More »
EXQUISITE CONVERTED SHARPS RIFLE
With one foot in the Civil War, and one in the expanding West, there were approximately 31000 carbines but less than 1000 rifles converted to .50-70 cartridge for use in the Indian Wars before the… (172-6031) Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD
This is one of Nathan Starr’s improved Model 1812 sabers, also known as the 1812/13 pattern. Starr was burdened with changes to the number ordered by federal government -- from 1,000 to 5,000, and… (299-22) Learn More »
U.S. / C.S. ARTILLERY IRON CASE SHOT BALL RECOVERED FROM GETTYSBURG
Item was found in Devil’s Den. This relic was once part of the Iva Rosensteel Rider collection. Mrs. Rider was the sister of George Rosensteel, who started the Electric Map museum in Gettysburg.… (R22148) Learn More »
$18.50
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U.S. / C.S. ARTILLERY IRON CASE SHOT BALL RECOVERED FROM GETTYSBURG
Item was found in Devil’s Den. This relic was once part of the Iva Rosensteel Rider collection. Mrs. Rider was the sister of George Rosensteel, who started the Electric Map museum in Gettysburg.… (R22149) Learn More »
$18.50
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CDV BREVET BRIGADIER EDWARD PIERCE FYFFE, 26TH OHIO INFANTRY
Standard CDV w/no back-mark. Reverse inscribed in ink: “Edward P. Fyffe (my great-grandfather) /Joseph F. Fyffe, August 27, 1970.” Card features left profile bareheaded breast shot of bearded… (1229-21) Learn More »
$150.00
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PERIOD INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER
CDV is a small chest-up view of Jirah I. Young in a dark frock coat with shoulder straps. The image is a small oval mounted on a CDV sized card. At bottom is printed J. H. HUMMEL, HILLSDALE, MICH.… (1179-1926) Learn More »
$135.00
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ID’D BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES
Image is a bust view of Jirah I. Young in a dark civilian suit. Contrast and clarity are good. Mount has clipped corners. Paper and mount have light surface dirt. Below the image the paper is lightly… (1179-1927) Learn More »
THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE
This item consists of three letters, on two pages—in ink on light blue paper, 8” x 10. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. One page, dated “Nouvelle Orleans 5 March 1848” features two notes. The… (490-6563) Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Dated “Chaffin’s Farm / Oct. 16, 1862.” Addressed to “Friend Sylvester.” 4 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibit fold-marks, else VG and entirely legible. Frank W. Davis enlisted and… (1179-1706) Learn More »
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL RIBBON
This well-worn ribbon measures approximately 3.75" x 6.5". White silk with black printing, circa 1840. A portrait of the late President Harrison is supplemented by his birth and death dates, a… (1117-256) Learn More »
BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE
This is one of several scarce British artillery crates that recently came to hand, some of which were marked “Quebec.” Along with other ordnance and shipping markings, this is clearly stenciled at… (2024-1154) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ROUND-CORNER, SPUN-HOOK BELT PLATE: FORT BLAKELY
This Confederate, solid-cast CS belt plate still retains part of its original leather belt under the fastening prongs on the back of the plate. The plate is generally rectangular, but with noticeably… (2024-2378) Learn More »
$3,695.00
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MODEL 1881 U.S. ARTILLERY DRESS HELMET
Nice felt helmet with all original period insignia, to include the crown plate and spike, crossed cannons side buttons, and front eagle plate with the crossed cannons. The “helmet” itself is made… (1256-288) Learn More »
$350.00
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RARE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF FAMILY IN MOURNING CASE
This sixth plate tintype photograph is unique in that it features what is presumably the female members of a family, mounted in an ornate Victorian era mourning case. Finished in a rich, black lacquer… (1221-102) Learn More »
$450.00
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A FINE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHS – FOUR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES IN ONE UNION CASE
A rarity to find four photographs, a complete family, contained in a single large case. This thermoplastic case, when opened to view the images, measures 6” x 7.5” overall. Containing four… (1266-446) Learn More »
NICE ALLEN AND WHEELOCK NAVY LIPFIRE REVOLVER
This is a very nice example of the rare .36cal "Navy" version of the rare "Lip Fire" Revolvers made by Ethan Allen and his brother-in-law Thomas Wheelock in Worcester, Mass. In 1856 the two formed a… (2022-2433) Learn More »
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER CARTRIDGE BOX
Berdan's Sharpshooters of 1862 and beyond issued this Infantry style cartridge box to accommodate the custom breechloading Sharps Rifles used by the 1st and 2nd United States Sharpshooters. This box… (490-7145) Learn More »
$3,750.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL CLARK SWETT EDWARDS
Written by Edwards while serving as Captain of Co. “I”, 5th Maine Infantry. Dated “Thursday May 8, 1862 ,Brickhill Point near West Point VA.” Four page fragment of a letter detailing 5th… (467-20) Learn More »
VERY NICE P1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Original non-excavated Civil War eagle cross belt plate constructed of stamped brass with lead fill. These plates adorned the cartridge box shoulder sling, and this example retains both iron loops… (490-7142) Learn More »
NEAR MINT P1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Featuring the original gilding on the stamped brass, this is as close to new condition as an item of this age can possibly be. The reverse of the plate features lead filling that has yet to fully… (1121-16) Learn More »
COLT POCKET PISTOL FLASK
A good looking eagle-and-shield powder flask for a pocket-size pistol that would go well in a cased set or among other examples showing variations in motifs and the art of die-sinking. This has good… (286-1356) Learn More »
$225.00
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U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL – EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This Federal, intact 3” Schenkl percussion shell specimen is a wonderful artillery relic recovered from East Cavalry Field sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The percussion shell measures 9”… (2024-2389) Learn More »
INK SIGNED AND STAMP DATED BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER
CDV is of Dwight Divine in a dark frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper are also in nice condition. Reverse has a photographer’s imprint for… (1179-1949) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER WITH CORPS BADGE
Chest-up CDV identified as David A. Wasim of Company B, 143rd New York. He wears a dark frock coat with 1st lieutenant shoulder straps and a dark felt collar. Pinned to his left breast is the star of… (1179-1925) Learn More »
CDV OF YALE GRADUATE & 143RD NEW YORK LIEUTENANT-COLONEL WOUNDED AT AVERYSBORO - PHOTO BY BRADY
Image is of Hezekiah Watkins in a dark double-breasted frock coat with black felt collar. Contrast and clarity are very good. Paper and mount are clean. Bottom of the mount is marked BRADY and… (1179-1924) Learn More »
$165.00
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M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, GUTTA PURCHA GRIP, PUBLISHED IN TILLMAN’S BOOK
Classic Civil War cavalry saber believed to be made by Gilbert Dubois in Napanoch, New York. Sword is in overall very good condition. Blade exhibits gray tone overall with a few darker patches. No… (870-470) Learn More »
ENGLISH .69 CALIBER "TOWER" BULLET
This English pattern of bullet have no grooves because they were to loaded with the lubricated cartridge wrapper. This bullet has a deep plug cavity, was machine pressed, and has a very thick skirt.… (2024-251) Learn More »
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VERY ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE CASED SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF CIVILIAN AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IN A RARE UNION CASE
The relationship between the two men pictured is not known but no doubt they are either brothers or the same man at different points in his life. The left side ambrotype is of a seated man sporting a closely trimmed beard and mustache wearing a dark… (1138-1975). Learn More »
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