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CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS

CONFEDERATE MAJOR GENERAL FRANK CHEATHAM’S PRESENTATION SPURS

This is one of the truly historical treasures still in private hands. These solid silver spurs were especially made for, and inscribed to, Major General Frank Cheatham after his promotion for his… (1268-054) Learn More »

ORIGINAL, EARLY MODEL CIVIL WAR GALLAGER CARBINE

ORIGINAL, EARLY MODEL CIVIL WAR GALLAGER CARBINE

An early example of a single shot, breech loading, .50 caliber, percussion model Gallagher carbine issued to the Federal cavalry during the Civil War. Mahlon J. Gallagher, a South Carolina native,… (1268-380) Learn More »

ID’D GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS & MIITIA – BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS BUTLER, 9th BRIGADE, ALABAMA MILITIA

ID’D GILHAM’S MANUAL FOR VOLUNTEERS & MIITIA – BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS BUTLER, 9th BRIGADE, ALABAMA MILITIA

After John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, Governor Wise, of Virginia, ordered Major William Gilham to write a manual to train volunteers and militia. Finished in the fall of 1860, it was entitled… (1268-049) Learn More »

ALLEN AND WHEELOCK .32 CALIBER SIDEHAMMER RIMFIRE REVOLVER

ALLEN AND WHEELOCK .32 CALIBER SIDEHAMMER RIMFIRE REVOLVER

Manufactured from about 1859 to 1862, pistols these were handy personal arms for civilians and officers, with likely some enlisted soldiers sneaking them into camp at the beginning of the Civil War.… (2024-1603) Learn More »

$450.00
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GETTYSBURG PANORAMIC ALBUMEN PHOTO OF CEMETERY RIDGE

GETTYSBURG PANORAMIC ALBUMEN PHOTO OF CEMETERY RIDGE

Early photography of Gettysburg National Military Park is scarce and provides an important record of its evolution.  This lovely image shows the bulk of the Union position along Cemetery Ridge to the… (2024-6731) Learn More »

PAIR OF LARGE STEREOVIEW CARDS – GETTYSBURG NATIONAL CEMETERY

PAIR OF LARGE STEREOVIEW CARDS – GETTYSBURG NATIONAL CEMETERY

This uncommon pair of colorized stereoscopic images feature views of different sections of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. One card shows a portion of the unknown section of the cemetery with… (2023-437) Learn More »

STEREOVIEW CARD – HOOKER’S ASSAULT AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

STEREOVIEW CARD – HOOKER’S ASSAULT AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

This period stereoview features one of the most photographed locations of the Civil War - Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.  Site of the “Battle Above the Clouds”, it became an iconic spot where… (2024-5702) Learn More »

HARNDEN’S EXPRESS RECEIPT—2ND LIEUT. CHARLES HENRY RICHARDSON, CO. “A”, 26TH MASS. INFY.

HARNDEN’S EXPRESS RECEIPT—2ND LIEUT. CHARLES HENRY RICHARDSON, CO. “A”, 26TH MASS. INFY.

Dated “Boston Oct. 23 1862 / Box / Freight 12 P Paid.” Pre-printed form, w/patriotic motifs. One page, 5.5 x 8.5.” Exhibits fold-marks, small torn spot, left margin. Else VG. An 18 year-old… (490-6620) Learn More »

ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / ARMY & SOLDIER’S PACKAGE EXPRESS RECEIPT—SERGT. C.H RICHARDSON, A COMPANY, 26TH MASS INFY.

ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / ARMY & SOLDIER’S PACKAGE EXPRESS RECEIPT—SERGT. C.H RICHARDSON, A COMPANY, 26TH MASS INFY.

Dated, “Boston, April 4, 1863...To be forward by this Company to New Orleans, LA. Value $16, Freight 125 Paid.”  One page, pre-printed yellow form, 9.5” x 5.5. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG… (490-6622) Learn More »

HARNDEN EXPRESS, ARMY AND SOLDIER’S PACKAGE EXPRESS RECEIPT – CHARLES A. RICHARDSON, 26TH MASSACHUSETTS

HARNDEN EXPRESS, ARMY AND SOLDIER’S PACKAGE EXPRESS RECEIPT – CHARLES A. RICHARDSON, 26TH MASSACHUSETTS

Dated “Boston, Mass., Aug. 24 2863. Received Box, Marked Chas. A. Richardson, Co. A, 26th Mass, to be forwarded by this company to N. O. La. Freight __ 1.50.” Pre-printed form, in red ink. One… (490-6621) Learn More »

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE

Dated “Headquarters of the Gulf / New Orleans, Aug. 18, 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG plus. Text: “The Louisiana State Bank will pay the coupons of the Union… (490-6605) Learn More »

ALS, COLONEL ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER [BENJAMIN BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

ALS, COLONEL ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER [BENJAMIN BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

Dated Jan. 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.  One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Paper is somewhat yellowed while remaining entirely legible. Text: “Dr. Sir...Your note of yesterday… (490-6612) Learn More »

NINTH MASSACHUSETTS ARTILLERY " GETTYSBURG RETREAT BY RECOIL" CAP

NINTH MASSACHUSETTS ARTILLERY " GETTYSBURG RETREAT BY RECOIL" CAP

This forage cap of the "McDowell" style was picked up immediately following the Battle of Gettysburg and subsequently resided in a Massachusetts GAR hall for over 60 years. Its importance cannot be… (1284-01) Learn More »

BOOK – “OF SORTS FOR PROVINCIALS, AMERICAN WEAPONS OF THE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR” BY JIM MULLINS

BOOK – “OF SORTS FOR PROVINCIALS, AMERICAN WEAPONS OF THE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR” BY JIM MULLINS

Softcover, perfect bound, measures 11” x 8.5” with 185 pages. Full color photographs throughout. This book details the firearms, swords, and accouterments of the American provincial soldiers… (236-1065) Learn More »

$30.00
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BOOK – “MARYLAND IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR”

BOOK – “MARYLAND IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR”

By Allan Powell. “Maryland and the French and Indian War”. 250th Anniversary Edition. Published by Gateway Press in 1998. 8.5” x 11”, 268 pages, illustrated, maps, index. Very nice maroon… (236-1051) Learn More »

$25.00
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.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD CARTRIDGE BY E. & A. LUDLOW

.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD CARTRIDGE BY E. & A. LUDLOW

This is an original English-made Enfield cartridge for the .577 caliber Enfield rifle.  Made by the firm of E. & A. Ludlow Brothers in Birmingham England and imported into the Confederacy through… (2025-364) Learn More »

.50 CALIBER SMITH CARBINE CARTRIDGE, POULTNEY'S PATENT

.50 CALIBER SMITH CARBINE CARTRIDGE, POULTNEY'S PATENT

Manufactured under Poultney's patent (#40,988 dated December 15, 1863) which was originally granted to Thomas Rodman and Silas Crispin who assigned it to Thomas Poultney. The cartridge case is made of… (2025-363) Learn More »

$95.00
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CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SWORD BELT WITH BELT BUCKLE AND STRAPS

This is an officer’s sword belt rig in good condition. Belt is constructed of folded leather that is stitched. Nice double-line stitching along outer edges on the belt. Belt leather measures… (1268-274) Learn More »

LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 17th PA CAVALARY MONUMENT, MCPHERSON’S RIDGE/FORNEY FARM

LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 17th PA CAVALARY MONUMENT, MCPHERSON’S RIDGE/FORNEY FARM

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6957) Learn More »

$175.00
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LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 5th NEW YORK CAVALRY MONUMENT, BUSHMAN’S HILL

LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 5th NEW YORK CAVALRY MONUMENT, BUSHMAN’S HILL

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6869) Learn More »

$95.00
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LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 32nd MASSACHUSETTS MONUMENT, THE LOOP/STONY HILL

LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 32nd MASSACHUSETTS MONUMENT, THE LOOP/STONY HILL

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6678) Learn More »

RON TUNISON STATUE “LEE AND JACKSON”

RON TUNISON STATUE “LEE AND JACKSON”

A large limited edition Cold-cast bronze statue of Generals Lee and Jackson by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison (1947-2013), dated 1987. It depicts Lee, sitting on a limber chest, conversing with Jackson… (2025-345) Learn More »

FRANCIS H. SMITH, V.M.I. SUPERINTENDENT, WRITES ON VIGNETTE STATIONARY SHOWING INSTITUTE; RECOMMENDATION OF STUDENT FOR U.S. ARMY

FRANCIS H. SMITH, V.M.I. SUPERINTENDENT, WRITES ON VIGNETTE STATIONARY SHOWING INSTITUTE; RECOMMENDATION OF STUDENT FOR U.S. ARMY

If you are a fan of V.M.I., here is a beautiful piece of stationary with a nice ALS by its famous Superintendent Francis H. Smith. During the campaign against Richmond in 1864, Smith’s Corps of… (846-555) Learn More »

$550.00
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CIVIL WAR-ERA HAIR COMB

CIVIL WAR-ERA HAIR COMB

Offered here is an interesting, homemade personal care item. A wood hair comb. I doubt it is fine-toothed enough to call it a lice comb, so we’ll stick with a simple hair comb. The workmanship while… (1268-233) Learn More »

$75.00
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CIVIL WAR ERA TIN SHAVING MUG WITH SOAP CUP

CIVIL WAR ERA TIN SHAVING MUG WITH SOAP CUP

Tin shaving mug in solid condition with no dents or holes. There is light surface rust in and out. Tin cup, handle, and large side compartment for razors and such. Drain hole runs from side… (1268-242) Learn More »

$75.00
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CIVIL WAR-ERA KNIFE AND FORK SET

CIVIL WAR-ERA KNIFE AND FORK SET

Knife and fork set such as all Civil War soldiers would have carried. Knife with wide, flat blade and round tip. Wood handles secured with three pins through the tang. Fork has three tines, with wood… (1268-295) Learn More »

12-PDR. SPHERICAL BORMANN SHELL

12-PDR. SPHERICAL BORMANN SHELL

This is the type of artillery round fired from smoothbore Napoleon cannons. Iron cannonball is in good condition with some moderate pitting overall. Ball has been drilled and flushed. The Bormann fuse… (1179-211) Learn More »

$325.00
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12MM LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER

12MM LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER

Presented here is a M1854, 12mm Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. This style of handgun was designed and produced by the highly-acclaimed inventor of European firearms, Eugene Lefaucheux. Referred to as… (2025-327) Learn More »

BACON 2ND MODEL POCKET REVOLVER S/N 108

BACON 2ND MODEL POCKET REVOLVER S/N 108

Offered here is one of Thomas Bacon’s classic designs, the 2nd Model Pocket Revolver. These guns were inspired by the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver and at least some of the design work was done… (2025-336) Learn More »

GENERAL GEORGE PICKETT BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL GEORGE PICKETT BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Pickett by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1997, the sculpture stands 8 ½” tall, and measures 2 ¾” x 3” at the base. The back is… (2025-355) Learn More »

$495.00
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NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST BUST BY RON TUNISON

NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST BUST BY RON TUNISON

Cold cast bronze statue of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest is from the series of twelve busts by Ron Tunison titled, “The Men they Followed”, which commemorated the leaders of the Civil… (2025-349) Learn More »

GENERAL JOHN SINGLETON MOSBY BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL JOHN SINGLETON MOSBY BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Mosby by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1995, the sculpture stands over 8” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ½” at the base. The back is… (2025-347) Learn More »

$495.00
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GAR PHOTO – “GETTYSBURG REUNION CLUB,” GAR POST 121, ALBANY, NY

GAR PHOTO – “GETTYSBURG REUNION CLUB,” GAR POST 121, ALBANY, NY

This mounted photograph is quite special among Grand Army of the Republic items.  It features nine Post members –a select group of surviving veterans who participated in the Battle of… (2024-6824) Learn More »

UNIQUE PHOTO LOT AND ALBUM PAGE – 75th ANNIVERSARY, CEO OF PFALTZGRAFF AND FAMILY

UNIQUE PHOTO LOT AND ALBUM PAGE – 75th ANNIVERSARY, CEO OF PFALTZGRAFF AND FAMILY

In 1938, many thousands of people gathered in Gettysburg for the 75th Anniversary of the battle. It was the last great reunion of blue and gray with 25 battle veterans and approximately 20% of living… (2024-6927) Learn More »

$45.00
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MINTY LIGHT ARTILLERY M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT

MINTY LIGHT ARTILLERY M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT

This unissued, buff leather, Model-1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers and all matching brass hardware. This “artillery” belt was never intended to have the shoulder strap. The belt… (1268-609) Learn More »

THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNIFORM AND SWORD GROUPING OF BRIGADIER GENERAL EPPA HUNTON CSA

THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNIFORM AND SWORD GROUPING OF BRIGADIER GENERAL EPPA HUNTON CSA

Eppa Hunton was born near Warrenton, Virginia on September 24, 1822. After graduating from the New Baltimore Academy, he taught school for three years, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in… (2025-295) Learn More »

SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

SMITH PATENT SECOND LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLERY SHOULDER STRAPS

Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (142-110) Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO

BEAUTIFUL GOLD PAST POST COMMANDER’S BADGE OF WILLIAM L. HARROD, 32nd OHIO

This beautiful G.A.R. badge was presented in 1905 to William Levi Harrod who had served throughout the war in the 32nd Ohio. He enlisted in July 1861, was captured at Atlanta in late July 1864 and… (1282-01) Learn More »

MINT JAPANESE NAMBU TYPE 14 PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAG

MINT JAPANESE NAMBU TYPE 14 PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAG

Exceptional Like-New example of the standard Japanese 8mm service pistol of World War II.  This pistol is impossible to upgrade.  Principal markings include: “18392” (serial number). Kanji… (2025-365) Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

EXCELLENT CONDITION SMITH PATENT BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

Smith patent shoulder straps used a gilt stamped brass border imitating the dead and bright bullion of embroidered shoulder straps, and were more robust, easier to maintain and less expensive, making… (142-111) Learn More »

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN WITH SILHOUETTE OF HORSE AND RIDER – IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE CAVALRY TROOPER

SILVER IDENTIFICATION PIN WITH SILHOUETTE OF HORSE AND RIDER – IDENTIFIED TO 1ST MAINE CAVALRY TROOPER

This item is round identification disk made of thin sheet silver. Measuring 1” in diameter, the center is cut out leaving the silhouette of a horse and rider. The outer band is engraved with “John… (1268-769) Learn More »

VERY FINE M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD MARKED WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1862

VERY FINE M-1855 SPRINGFIELD SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD MARKED WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1862

This is the Model 1855 socket bayonet for Springfield rifle muskets.  Measures approximately 21” overall.  This specimen features a bright overall surface with a very few scattered small dark… (1268-219B) Learn More »

$595.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage… (1000-2331) Learn More »

FOLDING LEATHER WALLET, IDENTIFIED TO 24TH GEORGIA SOLDIER, KIA DEEP BOTTOM RUN, VA

FOLDING LEATHER WALLET, IDENTIFIED TO 24TH GEORGIA SOLDIER, KIA DEEP BOTTOM RUN, VA

This is a simple leather wallet typical of what most Civil War soldiers would have carried. The wallet measures approximately 4” wide, 10.5” long (plus additional 6” closing strap) that, when… (1268-005) Learn More »

IMPORTANT IDENTIFIED AND CAPTURED CONFEDERATE LIMBER/CAISSON CHEST

IMPORTANT IDENTIFIED AND CAPTURED CONFEDERATE LIMBER/CAISSON CHEST

  Initially one should be aware that limbers carry one ammo chest, caissons carry two. Caissons carry a spare wheel, limbers do not. Limbers are pulled by horses and can be attached to a gun and or… (2025-297) Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

POST-CIVIL WAR ROTARY VALVE CORNET

An unmarked, very good example of the rotary valve cornet, made in brass, and measuring 18” overall. These were introduced about 1830 and replaced keyed bugles in military bands in the 1850s. This… (1268-172) Learn More »

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

SEA CHANTIES AND CAMPFIRES: CONCERTINA OF JOHN MARTIN, PRIVATE 47th MASS AND MARINER

A very nice condition concertina in is original hexagonal wood case. This is attractively identified in black ink on one face: “John / Martin / 47th / Mass.” with a bar of music following his… (1268-178) Learn More »

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

At Appomattox, once news of the surrender circulated, Confederates dismantled and destroyed as much equipment as possible to prevent confiscation by US Forces. Dug from the last documented camp site… (173-4331) Learn More »

$175.00
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CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

Federal soldier George Wilson, 21st Missouri Infantry (US), captured this cap at the Fort Blakely fight near Mobile, Alabama April 9th, 1865.  The cap appears to have been mass produced at a clothing… (2025-300) Learn More »

$16,500.00
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PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN BUST BY RON TUNISON

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1995, the sculpture stands over 9” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ¾” at the base. The back is… (2025-352) Learn More »

VERY NICE SHEFFIELD FIGHTING KNIFE IDENTIFIED TO 24TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER

VERY NICE SHEFFIELD FIGHTING KNIFE IDENTIFIED TO 24TH MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIER

Offered here is a bone-handle Sheffield knife with scabbard, belt frog, and the perfect Civil War “fighting knife” look! The knife is approximately 13” long overall with an 8.25” blade. Knife… (1268-256) Learn More »

GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Hancock by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1997, the sculpture stands 9 ¼” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ¾” at the base. The back is… (2025-351) Learn More »

GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Grant by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1996, the sculpture stands 8 ½” tall, and measures 2 ¾” x 3” at the base. The back is signed… (2025-348) Learn More »

GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Grant by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1996, the sculpture stands 8 ½” tall, and measures 2 ¾” x 3” at the base. The back is signed… (2025-353) Learn More »

$395.00
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ID’D CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL, 1863 – LT. THOMAS HARRIS, 24th TENNESSEE BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS

ID’D CONFEDERATE ARMY REGULATIONS MANUAL, 1863 – LT. THOMAS HARRIS, 24th TENNESSEE BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS

This wartime manual is titled “REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES. 1863.” And was published in 1863 by ‘J. W. RANDOLPH, 121 MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA.’  The boards are covered in… (1268-051) Learn More »

NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX

NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX

Original pistol cartridge box with clean leather and tight seams to hold Army size (.44 cal.) cartridge packs. Likely unissued. Outer flap remains supple. Light crazing overall. Unmarked. Latch tab… (1268-274A) Learn More »

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

During the American Civil War, well over 1,000,000 US Model 1855 .58 Caliber Socket Bayonets were produced by the Springfield Armory and some two-dozen contractors. Most of these bayonets bear no… (1256-259) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR BRASS TRUMPET FROM THE DIXON, ILLINOIS, G.A.R. POST

CIVIL WAR BRASS TRUMPET FROM THE DIXON, ILLINOIS, G.A.R. POST

This came out of the Dixon, Illinois G.A.R. post and is the classic Civil War trumpet form, brass, with the tube being a relatively uniform diameter for most of its length rather than expanding… (1268-162) Learn More »

$1,500.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER

Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage… (1000-2318) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-ERA TIN COFFEE POT

CIVIL WAR-ERA TIN COFFEE POT

A nice condition coffee pot with a great vintage appearance. The piece has a tapered body, rolled-edge handle on the side, long spout on the side and a separate lid with small handle. The pot measures… (1268-314) Learn More »

$75.00
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VERY UNCOMMON EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE LETTER – LT. PAGE, 2nd VIRGINIA CAVALRY

VERY UNCOMMON EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE LETTER – LT. PAGE, 2nd VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Lieutenant Edwin Randolph Page wrote this letter to Mrs. Edwin R. Page, on July 3rd, 1863. Lieutenant Page was a 39-year-old lawyer from Campbell County, Virginia, when he commissioned and mustered… (2024-668) Learn More »

$225.00
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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER,  POST-WAR ALS

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST-WAR ALS

Dated “Washington, Feb. 4, 1876.” Addressed to Oaks A. Ames / North Easton, Mass.  2 pp., on unlined paper in ink, w/post-script in pencil on reverse. Exhibits fold-marks. Else… (490-6493) Learn More »

GENERAL ORDER 55—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / BEN BUTLER TAXES THE REBELS.

GENERAL ORDER 55—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / BEN BUTLER TAXES THE REBELS.

Dated “New Orleans, August 4, 1862.” Eight pages, 5” x 8. Exhibits small stain at lower margin. Else near fine. Text: “It appears that the need of relief to the destitute poor of the city… (490-6630) Learn More »

$25.00
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GENERAL ORDERS NO. 32—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 32—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF

Dated New Orleans, May 27, 1862. One page, 5” x 8. Small foxed spot on bottom margin. Else VG plus. Text:   “No officer or soldier is permitted to take the property, to shut up any house or place… (490-6627) Learn More »

$25.00
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TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – SPANGLER’S SPRING

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – SPANGLER’S SPRING

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6864) Learn More »

$65.00
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PERIOD STEREOVIEW CARD – LIBBY PRISON, RICHMOND

PERIOD STEREOVIEW CARD – LIBBY PRISON, RICHMOND

Many Prisoner of War camps earned their infamous reputations, with one of the most famous being Libby Prison in Richmond.  Originally intended to house captured Union officers during the Peninsula… (2024-5618) Learn More »

RARE STEREOVIEW OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

RARE STEREOVIEW OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

This period stereoview card was published by E. & H. T. ANTHONY & CO. and features one of the most photographed locations of the Civil War - Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.  Site of the… (2024-5620) Learn More »

EARLY GETTYSBURG ALBUM PHOTO – TOURISTS IN CAR AT DEVIL’S DEN

EARLY GETTYSBURG ALBUM PHOTO – TOURISTS IN CAR AT DEVIL’S DEN

This small photograph features a group of tourists, likely circa the 1920’s, posing in a car near Devil’s Den. Two small children are noted between four adults, three of which appear old enough to… (2024-6831) Learn More »

$45.00
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MUMPER GETTYSBURG PHOTO CARD – MEADE EQUESTRIAN MONUMENT

MUMPER GETTYSBURG PHOTO CARD – MEADE EQUESTRIAN MONUMENT

Levi "Lee" Mumper was born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1843. The second of seven children born to farm couple Samuel and Catherine (Shultz) Mumper, he completed a public-school education… (2024-6666) Learn More »

$35.00
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GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of Gen. Lee by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1995, the sculpture stands approx. 8 ½” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ¾” at the base. The back is… (2025-357) Learn More »

STONEWALL JACKSON BUST BY RON TUNISON

STONEWALL JACKSON BUST BY RON TUNISON

Cold cast bronze statue of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson is from the series of twelve busts by Ron Tunison titled, “The Men they Followed”, which commemorated the leaders of the Civil War.… (2025-346) Learn More »

GENERAL “JEB” STUART BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL “JEB” STUART BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General James Ewell Brown Stuart by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1992, the sculpture stands over 8” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ¾” at the… (2025-354) Learn More »

$495.00
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BEAUTIFUL SILVER PRESENTATION BUGLE 13th MICHIGAN INFANTRY: CHICKAMAUGA, STONES RIVER; 14th CORPS BRIGADE BAND ON THE MARCH TO THE SEA, CAMPAIGN OF THE CAROLINAS

BEAUTIFUL SILVER PRESENTATION BUGLE 13th MICHIGAN INFANTRY: CHICKAMAUGA, STONES RIVER; 14th CORPS BRIGADE BAND ON THE MARCH TO THE SEA, CAMPAIGN OF THE CAROLINAS

This is a beautiful silver bugle with “pig-tail” crook and fully engraved garland, made and marked by well-known Boston maker E.G. Wright and bearing an impressive May 1863 presentation from the… (1268-163) Learn More »

SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!

SILVER MOUNTED PRESENTATION WOOD FIFE OF EUGENE JEWELL 18th OHIO: CAPTURED AT STONES RIVER; HE SERVED BESIDE TWO OF HIS SONS, AND UNDER ONE OF THEM!

This is not only a real, identified Civil War fife—in contrast to the vast sea of postwar and even wartime fifes out there with bogus inscriptions and stampings- but also a great piece of Civil War… (1268-166) Learn More »

JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN BUST BY RON TUNISON

JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN BUST BY RON TUNISON

Cold cast bronze statue of Union General Joshua Chamberlain is from the series of twelve busts by Ron Tunison titled, “The Men they Followed”, which commemorated the leaders of the Civil War. Each… (2025-350) Learn More »

1862 OR EARLIER ROTARY VALVE E-FLAT CIRCULAR HELICON CORNET BY FIRTH POND & CO, NY

1862 OR EARLIER ROTARY VALVE E-FLAT CIRCULAR HELICON CORNET BY FIRTH POND & CO, NY

A very scarce German silver helicon cornet with three rotary valves, nicely marked on the lower portion of the bell, just above the garland in stamped in block letters “FIRTH POND & Co / NEW… (1268-171) Learn More »

VERY FINE MODEL 1842 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED-MUSKET, DATED 1854

VERY FINE MODEL 1842 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED-MUSKET, DATED 1854

Model 1842, .69 caliber musket manufactured at Harpers Ferry and later rifled. Springfield and Harpers Ferry modified approximately 14,000 M1842 smoothbore muskets by rifling the barrels, adding a… (1268-182) Learn More »

ID’D INSTRUCTION MANUAL – LIEUTENANT ADAM LAMPMAN, 30TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

ID’D INSTRUCTION MANUAL – LIEUTENANT ADAM LAMPMAN, 30TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

Adam’s residence was not listed when he enlisted as a 2nd Lt. at 28 years old on 5/14/1861 in Valatie, NY.  On 6/1, he mustered into Company K of the 30th New York.  He was promoted to 1st… (668-487) Learn More »

$95.00
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TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

Here is a tin fuse igniter for Taylor’s time fuse. The Taylor fuse was patented April 11, 1865, so did not see any use during the Civil War. The purpose of these tin “igniters” was to direct the… (1202-455) Learn More »

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

Here is a tin fuse igniter for Taylor’s time fuse. The Taylor fuse was patented April 11, 1865, so did not see any use during the Civil War. The purpose of these tin “igniters” was to direct the… (1202-454) Learn More »

ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR CANNONS

ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR CANNONS

This is a tool for punching a hole in the powder bag through the cannon vent hole. Made of stout wire, it is 16.5” long overall with a 2” diameter loop handle at the top. The business end features… (1268-472) Learn More »

ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR LARGE CANNONS

ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR LARGE CANNONS

This is a tool for punching a hole in the powder bag through the cannon vent hole. Made of stout wire, it is 25” long overall with a 2” diameter loop handle at the top. The business end features a… (1268-473) Learn More »

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR FIELD GUNS

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR FIELD GUNS

This is a tool for clearing the vent of any obstructions such as pieces of fired friction primers. It has a six-sided head with a hole in the center, and an 8” wire brazed to it. The wire ends with… (1268-471) Learn More »

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, FIVE-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, FIVE-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES

Offered here is a rare, nice condition, original pack of five-second time fuzes manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. Pack is constructed of a drilled wood block that… (1268-513) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BELT WITH TWO-PIECE VIRGINIA PLATE AND DRAGOON REVOLVER HOLSTER

The belt plate is a Viriginia two-piece interlocking plate of very good quality. Belt loops for tongue and wreath are plain, slightly beveled. The wreath is a laurel wreath with berries, secured with… (1283-03) Learn More »

E-FLAT SOPRANO “OVER THE SHOULDER” SAX HORN

E-FLAT SOPRANO “OVER THE SHOULDER” SAX HORN

A good, untouched, example of string-action rotary valve saxhorn typical of those showing up in Civil War marching bands. This measures 20” overall and has an untouched, aged patina showing some… (1268-179) Learn More »

TRIPLE-BORDERED BULLION EMBROIDERED MAJOR GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS OF ABNER DOUBLEDAY: LED THE FIRST CORPS AFTER REYNOLD’S DEATH ON JULY 1

TRIPLE-BORDERED BULLION EMBROIDERED MAJOR GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS OF ABNER DOUBLEDAY: LED THE FIRST CORPS AFTER REYNOLD’S DEATH ON JULY 1

Once in the personal collection of renowned military artist and historian Don Troiani, these major-general’s straps were worn by General Abner Doubleday. They are in good condition, showing some use… (1255-02) Learn More »

A PIECE OF CIVIL WAR HARDTACK

A PIECE OF CIVIL WAR HARDTACK

An intact piece of the infamous Civil War soldier’s ration, hardtack. A plain flour and water biscuit, this example is an uneven shape and measures roughly 3” x 2.75” with the typical rows of… (1268-259) Learn More »

$225.00
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1861 “SOLDIER’S TEXT BOOK”, AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY

1861 “SOLDIER’S TEXT BOOK”, AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY

In 1825, The American Tract Society joined a growing printing revolution, using the latest in industrial printing technology to flood the United States with Christian literature.  Within a few years,… (1268-253) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 2nd CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL MARKER

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 2nd CORPS FIELD HOSPITAL MARKER

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6763) Learn More »

$35.00
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TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – SPANGLER’S SPRING

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – SPANGLER’S SPRING

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6714) Learn More »

$35.00
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TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – DEVIL’S DEN

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – DEVIL’S DEN

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6710) Learn More »

$35.00
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UNKOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – SUMMIT OF LITTLE ROUND TOP LOOKING NORTH

UNKOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – SUMMIT OF LITTLE ROUND TOP LOOKING NORTH

Offered is a nice photo taken by an unknown photographer from the summit of Little Round Top looking over the 155th Pennsylvania monument and north down Cemetery Ridge. The photo is mounted to a black… (2024-6884) Learn More »

UNKOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – TAKEN FROM OAK RIDGE TOWARD 11th CORPS POSITION

UNKOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – TAKEN FROM OAK RIDGE TOWARD 11th CORPS POSITION

Offered is a nice photo taken by an unknown photographer from Oak Ridge looking down over the mostly flat ground north of town, held by the 11th Corps prior to their retreat. The photo is mounted to a… (2024-6882) Learn More »

UNKOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – TAKEN FROM THE ANGLE LOOKING WEST

UNKOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – TAKEN FROM THE ANGLE LOOKING WEST

Offered is a nice photo taken by an unknown photographer from the vicinity of The Angle on Cemetery Ridge, looking west over the fields of “Pickett’s Charge” and to the South Mountain range… (2024-6881) Learn More »

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

During the American Civil War, well over 1,000,000 US Model 1855 .58 Caliber Socket Bayonets were produced by the Springfield Armory and some two-dozen contractors. Most of these bayonets bear no… (1256-255) Learn More »

WEST AFRICAN MANILLA

WEST AFRICAN MANILLA

This piece measures approximately 2.5” tall x 2.6” across its widest point. Crudely cast copper or brass, this has a nice dark green patina. The “manilla” became a hot commodity used for… (286-1417) Learn More »

$25.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM BARLOW’S KNOLL: FIRST DAY AT GETTYSBURG!

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM BARLOW’S KNOLL: FIRST DAY AT GETTYSBURG!

This Pattern 1839 cartridge box plate, regulation through the Civil War, was recovered at Barlow’s Knoll by Kenny Bream, a well-known Gettysburg resident and relic hunter from the 1960s through the… (1275-01) Learn More »

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD

“Brass mounted regulation swords” are specifically listed among the military goods offered for sale by Hayden and Whilden of Charleston, SC, in an October 1861 advertisement. The firm was… (870-616) Learn More »

$15,000.00
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MINTY COLT “SPECIAL MODEL 1861” MUSKET, DATED 1863

MINTY COLT “SPECIAL MODEL 1861” MUSKET, DATED 1863

This original Civil War shoulder arm is a Colt “Special Model 1861” contract rifle musket made from 1861 to 1865 by the Colt Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. Though no serial… (1268-185) Learn More »

ORIGINAL, PRE-WAR COLT M1851 ‘NAVY’ LONDON REVOLVER

ORIGINAL, PRE-WAR COLT M1851 ‘NAVY’ LONDON REVOLVER

Presented here is a Second Model specimen of an original Colt 1851 Navy ‘London’ revolver in complete but fair condition. Colt designated the term ‘Navy’ to imply the caliber (.36) of the… (2025-332) Learn More »

EXCELLENT CDV OF UNION MAJOR GENERAL HORATIO G. WRIGHT

EXCELLENT CDV OF UNION MAJOR GENERAL HORATIO G. WRIGHT

Presented is an excellent Civil War image of Union Major General Horatio Gouverneur Wright in his full military uniform. In this CDV image, the seated Horatio Wright presents a ¾ size view and looks… (2025-318) Learn More »

CDV OF US GENERAL WILLIAM BUEL FRANKLIN

CDV OF US GENERAL WILLIAM BUEL FRANKLIN

CDV is a waist-up sitting view of General William B. Franklin. He is wearing a dark colored double breasted frock coat with shoulder boards. Reverse is marked with the photographer’s imprint which… (2025-316) Learn More »

CDV OF US GENERAL HUGH JUDSON KILPATRICK

CDV OF US GENERAL HUGH JUDSON KILPATRICK

CDV is a three-quarter standing view of Union General Hugh J. Kilpatrick. He is wearing a dark colored double breasted frock coat and kepi. Reverse does not have a photographer’s imprint. Hugh… (2025-315) Learn More »

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN LETTER – CORPORAL ALFRED COBB, 15th VERMONT

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN LETTER – CORPORAL ALFRED COBB, 15th VERMONT

Alfred Cobb hailed from Derby, Vermont, and enlisted on 9/18/1862 as a Private.  On 10/22/1862, he mustered into Company H of the 15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry.  He was promoted to Corporal on… (2023-529) Learn More »

$150.00
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RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS

Offered here is a very rare, nice condition, original pack of artillery friction primers manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. These “primers” are what was placed… (1268-512) Learn More »

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 15-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered with a printed paper label. This paper… (1202-459) Learn More »

$75.00
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U.S. MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE MARKED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

U.S. MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE MARKED ALLEGHENY ARSENAL

This is a scarce and early-war or prewar example of a U.S. Allegheny Arsenal marked enlisted man’s sword belt plate. The pattern was regulation for cavalrymen, artillerymen armed with the saber or… (1268-393) Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT

This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows only… (1268-219) Learn More »

$475.00
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M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

During the American Civil War, well over 1,000,000 US Model 1855 .58 Caliber Socket Bayonets were produced by the Springfield Armory and some two-dozen contractors. Most of these bayonets bear no… (1256-258) Learn More »

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH – MAKER MARKED

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH – MAKER MARKED

Very fine condition brown leather fuse pouch. Made by J. Darrow in Augusta, Georgia. The leather remains in remarkable condition with some signs of use and minor scuffing, but absolutely no crackling… (1268-509) Learn More »

SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY

SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY

This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and… (1268-167) Learn More »

RARE WATERBURY BUTTON SHOP STEREOVIEW

RARE WATERBURY BUTTON SHOP STEREOVIEW

Hardly a military garment in the North was not graced by the storied Waterbury Button Company.  Their manufacturing capabilities filled government contracts for many years prior to the Civil War and… (2024-5602) Learn More »

$150.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-22) Learn More »

UNKNOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – TAKEN FROM THE VA MONUMENT TOWARD CEMETERY RIDGE

UNKNOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – TAKEN FROM THE VA MONUMENT TOWARD CEMETERY RIDGE

Offered is a nice photo taken by an unknown photographer from the Virginia Monument looking toward the “Copse of Trees” and the heart of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. The photo is mounted to a… (2024-6880) Learn More »

UNKNOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – WARFIELD RIDGE TOWARD LITTLE ROUND TOP

UNKNOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – WARFIELD RIDGE TOWARD LITTLE ROUND TOP

Offered is a nice photo taken by an unknown photographer from the vicinity of Warfield Ridge looking over the valley of Farnsworth’s Charge and toward Little Round Top. The photo is mounted to a… (2024-6879) Learn More »

UNKNOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – DEVIL’S DEN FROM LITTLE ROUND TOP

UNKNOWN ANTIQUE GETTYSBURG TOURIST PHOTO – DEVIL’S DEN FROM LITTLE ROUND TOP

Offered is a nice photo taken by an unknown photographer from the summit of Little Round Top overlooking the Valley of Death and Devil’s Den. The photo is mounted to a black card.  The photo… (2024-6876) Learn More »

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 8-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 8-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 8-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1863. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered with a printed paper label. This paper… (1202-457) Learn More »

$75.00
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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 5-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered with a printed paper label. This paper… (1202-456) Learn More »

NICE COMPLETE MAKER-MARKED CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

NICE COMPLETE MAKER-MARKED CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

This is a complete percussion cap pouch. The leather is clean and the whole piece is in very good overall condition. There is some crazing to the finish on the outer flap. This flap features an oval… (1268-219A) Learn More »

U.S. M1855 .58 CALIBER BALL SCREW

U.S. M1855 .58 CALIBER BALL SCREW

Excellent specimen of an appendage used with the M1855, M1861, M1863, and possibly any other muskets. This is a ball screw (or puller) designed to extract musket balls from .58 caliber rifle muskets.… (286-1418) Learn More »

$65.00
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WOOD TOMPION FOR .58 CALIBER MUSKET

WOOD TOMPION FOR .58 CALIBER MUSKET

Turned wood tompion for a .58 caliber musket. This was used to plug the barrel of the weapon at the muzzle to keep moisture and dirt from getting in the bore. Measures 2.75” long with turned knob at… (1268-187) Learn More »

$45.00
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U.S. MODEL 1866 COMBINATION TOOL

U.S. MODEL 1866 COMBINATION TOOL

This is a non-excavated model 1866 musket tool made from surplus M1855 combination tool.  Three screw driver blades with the cone wrench cut off and two “spanner” pins cut in place. This spanner… (1268-189) Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1855 TUMBLER PUNCH

U.S. MODEL 1855 TUMBLER PUNCH

Just about every US rifle or carbine cartridge box of the period has a small separate implement pouch for the gun tools, oily rags, etc., necessary for the cleaning and maintenance of the soldier’s… (1268-191) Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1855 COMBINATION MUSKET TOOL

U.S. MODEL 1855 COMBINATION MUSKET TOOL

This is a model 1855 combination musket tool.  Two screw driver blades are combined with an open-end nipple wrench which also had a screw driver blade on the other end. These were still being used… (1268-192) Learn More »

$50.00
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VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT WITH VIRGINIA BUCKLE

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SWORD BELT WITH VIRGINIA BUCKLE

This buff leather, Model-1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers (one detached but present), all brass hardware, and a very fine Virginia State Seal belt plate. No shoulder strap… (1268-357) Learn More »

M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT -- COMPLETE

M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT -- COMPLETE

This buff leather, Model-1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers, shoulder attachment (Sam Brown strap), and all matching brass hardware. The belt shows some evidence of use with a "rubbed"… (1268-756) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GUNNER’S CALIPERS

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GUNNER’S CALIPERS

This is an excellent set of Civil War-era artillery gunner’s calipers.  A scarce artilleryman’s implement, these are believed to have been issued at a rate of one for every six guns. Gunner… (1268-590) Learn More »

CDV OF HENRY GRANGER OF THE 11th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

CDV OF HENRY GRANGER OF THE 11th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

This bust view image features an image of a young man wearing a light gray uniform with dark trim, epaulettes, and a cap with a pompom. Overall, this image is in good condition. Minor surface dirt is… (149-55) Learn More »

RARE MUMPER GETTYSBURG CDV – HANCOCK AVENUE AND CEMETERY RIDGE

RARE MUMPER GETTYSBURG CDV – HANCOCK AVENUE AND CEMETERY RIDGE

Levi "Lee" Mumper was born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1843. The second of seven children born to farm couple Samuel and Catherine (Shultz) Mumper, he completed a public-school education… (2024-5238) Learn More »

$45.00
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.52 CALIBER SHARPS CARBINE/RIFLE CARTRIDGE

.52 CALIBER SHARPS CARBINE/RIFLE CARTRIDGE

Linen cartridge for the Sharps "New Model" carbine and rifle. Bullet, linen, and tissue paper closing bottom are all in fine condition. Perfect to display with any percussion Sharps long arm.… (2025-289) Learn More »

1852 PATTERN USN OFFICER’S BELT PLATE OF HENRY CLAY COCHRANE: AS A USMC 2nd LIEUTENANT HE ACCOMPANIED LINCOLN TO GETTYSBURG IN 1863 & WROTE ABOUT IT

1852 PATTERN USN OFFICER’S BELT PLATE OF HENRY CLAY COCHRANE: AS A USMC 2nd LIEUTENANT HE ACCOMPANIED LINCOLN TO GETTYSBURG IN 1863 & WROTE ABOUT IT

This grouping comes with a 1995 letter indicating they were among items purchased at a moving sale held in Alexandria, VA, in 1993 by a member of the Cochrane family, a sale that included items… (10-2042) Learn More »

VERY RARE, CIVIL WAR MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE IN EXCELLENT, NON-DUG CONDITION

VERY RARE, CIVIL WAR MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE IN EXCELLENT, NON-DUG CONDITION

Presented here is a rare, early brass rectangular belt plate worn by Maryland volunteers during the Civil War. Prior to the war, many of the state’s volunteer militia units contracted with the… (2025-240) Learn More »

$4,250.00
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ID’D 1859 RIFLES AND RIFLE PRACTICE TREATISE BOOK – CAPTAIN ENOS WOODWARD, 71st PA

ID’D 1859 RIFLES AND RIFLE PRACTICE TREATISE BOOK – CAPTAIN ENOS WOODWARD, 71st PA

This book served as a manual on the practices and theories of rifles and their effective use prior to, and during, the Civil War.  This copy was published in 1859 by D. Van Nostrand of New York. … (668-486) Learn More »

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!

This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall… (846-563) Learn More »

MINTY MAUSER P.08 MADE IN 1939

MINTY MAUSER P.08 MADE IN 1939

Exceptional example of a rare variant German Army 9mm Luger pistol in mint condition! Principal markings include: “3656n” (serial number); “S/42” (manufacturer’s code); “1939” (year of… (2025-155) Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE

UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE

Dated, “June 11, 1862.” 2 pages in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Ink lightly faded but entirely legible. Else VG. Text. “Sister alice….I got your letter a weak ago to day… (467-23) Learn More »

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 99 / MAJOR GEN BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / SLAVE JAIL FEES]

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 99 / MAJOR GEN BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / SLAVE JAIL FEES]

Dated New Orleans, November 21, 1862.” One  page, 5” x 8. Fine condition. Benjamin butler was easily the most notorious and controversial “political” general of the Civil War, and… (490-6639) Learn More »

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 25—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / CIVILIAN DESTITUTION

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 25—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / CIVILIAN DESTITUTION

Dated New-Orleans, May 9, 1862. 2 pp., 5” x 8. Exhibits slight smudge,  page 1. Else VG plus.  Text: In this general order, General Butler notes that the “state of destitution and hunger of the… (490-6625) Learn More »

$35.00
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GENERAL ORDERS NO. 22—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / COTTON TRANSPORT

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 22—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / COTTON TRANSPORT

Dated May 4, 1862. One page,  5” x 8. Fine condition. Text:   In this order Commanding Officer Butler states that….”having been informed that rebellious, lying and desperate men have… (490-6624) Learn More »

$25.00
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CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

This is a Confederate-made percussion cap pouch. The leather is in very good overall condition. This pattern has the "square" outer flap with closing tab sewn to the underside. The latch tab is broken… (1268-357A) Learn More »

BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS

BOUND GENERAL ORDERS, JANUARY TO JULY 1863, MAJOR NICHOLLS

Book of U.S. Army “General Orders”. Measures 5” x 7.25” unpaginated. Multi-color mottled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Gilt title on spine. Published by the War Department and… (1268-280) Learn More »

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

M1855 SOCKET BAYONET

During the American Civil War, well over 1,000,000 US Model 1855 .58 Caliber Socket Bayonets were produced by the Springfield Armory and some two-dozen contractors. Most of these bayonets bear no… (2025-277) Learn More »

LARGE MOUNTED PHOTO – 15th and 50th NY ENGINEERS MONUMENT AT GETTYSBURG

LARGE MOUNTED PHOTO – 15th and 50th NY ENGINEERS MONUMENT AT GETTYSBURG

Though the photo is unmarked, the style of the image and the mounting card share characteristics with William Tipton photos of the 1890’s – early 1900’s. Plainly visible is the front of the… (P8133) Learn More »

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BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

BRIGADIER GENERAL’S SHOULDER STRAPS

A very nice condition pair of Civil War period Brigadier General’s shoulder straps showing signs of actually having been worn on a uniform. These measure 1-1/2” wide by 3-7/8” long and are… (2025-278) Learn More »

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This is a portion of a rare Model 1872 fatigue blouse clearly showing the characteristic pleats of the pattern. These were replacements for the old Civil War M1858 fatigue blouse (the 4-button sack… (1052-579) Learn More »

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This is a portion of the rare Model 1872 fatigue blouse. The pattern was a replacement for the old Civil War M1858 fatigue blouse (the 4-button sack coat,) made with the idea of giving the soldier… (1052-578) Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and is the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi a M1872 dress cap. It is black in… (1052-1152) Learn More »

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and is the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi a M1872 dress cap. It is black in… (1052-475) Learn More »

CIRCA 1830’S SOUP LADLE BY W. MITCHELL, RICHMOND, VA

CIRCA 1830’S SOUP LADLE BY W. MITCHELL, RICHMOND, VA

This lovely coin silver ladle measures 13” in length with bowl measuring 2 ½” in width.  “W. MITCHELL” on reverse of the handle with a pair of touch marks. William Mitchell, Jr. was born in… (1266-937) Learn More »


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JOHN GOODE GETTYSURG DESK SET

The set consists of a rectangular block of wood sawn on the battlefield and mounted with square, cut glass inkwell at center with a wood top, which is surrounded in turn by relics from the battlefield: a Union officer’s Infantry-I button, a plain… (2024-1278). Learn More »

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