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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 »
1841 DATED COIN SILVER CHILD’S CUP
This small cup with a handle features decorative patterns around the circumference. Beaded design near bottom edge. Inscribed on the front, “CBF / Sep.t 1st, 1841.” Cup measures 2 ¼” tall and… (1266-126) Learn More »
$40.00
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1861 RECRUITING BROADSIDE FOR THE 24th REGIMENT: WAR!!
This hand-done recruiting broadside captures the immediacy of the moment. The town and particular regiment seeking recruits are not named, but it was clearly a small town to rely on a broadside made… (1263-96) Learn More »
U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION
Here is a large, very fine example of shell fragment from a fired, 3” Schenkl percussion projectile that was recovered from the battle of Hunterstown near Gettysburg. Once part of the Detrick… (1179-1293) Learn More »
CINCINNATI DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN - PITZER COLLECTION OF GETTYSBURG HACKING AND BOARDING HOUSE ; GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This Model 1858 smoothside canteen has a nice patina over the entire body. All three sling keepers are present and the spout is made of pewter. The spout is unusual in that it seems to be a little… (1179-1292) Learn More »
$695.00
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ARTILLERY GIMLET FOR 12-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL
The "gimlet" has a screw on the end and was intended to be used to remove broken pieces of friction primers from the vent. It could also serve as a priming wire to poke a hole in the powder bag. This… (2024-2312) Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE AMBROTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
This is a clear image of a Southern soldier posed in his uniform. He is seated with legs crossed and hands in lap. He wears a single-breasted jacket with button-down shoulder tabs and three-piece… (1266-721) Learn More »
THE PROMISES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. EULOGY ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY CHARLES SUMNER
Step back in time to the aftermath of the American Civil War with Charles Sumner's powerful and eloquent eulogy for Abraham Lincoln. Delivered before the municipal authorities of Boston on June 1,… (1179-1762) Learn More »
THE AMERICAN CYCLOPS, THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANDS AND SPOILER OF SILVER SPOONS
By Pasquino (James Laughlin Fairfax.), published by Kelley & Piet, Baltimore, 1868. 25 pp., w/11 etchings. In green glazed cloth, 7.75” x 6, w/gilt cover lettering & unflattering image of… (490-7192) Learn More »
$125.00
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MUMPER & CO. CABINET CARD – VIEW FROM RAILROAD SHOWING JUNCTION OF FAIRFIELD RD AND WAYNESBORO PIKE
Excellent condition cabinet card of mountainous scenery in southwest Adams County. Faint photographer’s mark on reverse. Period ink inscription also on reverse: “#16. View from R.R. Showing… (2024-5067) Learn More »
MUMPER & CO. CABINET CARD – WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD DEEP CUT WEST OF TUNNEL
Very nice condition cabinet card featuring an outdoor view of an unfinished railroad deep cut. Several workers can be seen in the middle foreground. Minor wear to edges of mount; 3 tears inward from… (2024-5050) Learn More »
STONE MOLD HALF FOR LARGE GRAPE SHOT
This piece is an early mold half for a round grape shot ball. This piece measures approximately 3.5” x 2” x 2.5”. The cavity measures just shy of 2” in diameter. The funnel leading into the… (236-1026) Learn More »
CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, WITH WOOD GRIPS
Most of the production models of the single-shot .44 caliber Hammond “Bulldog” seem to have been made with composite grips (often simply, but inaccurately referred to as gutta-percha.) This one… (490-7039) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE ARROW AND STAR MARKED MOORE DERINGER
The Moore deringer was the first of the large caliber metallic cartridge deringers according to Flayderman. They were made by the Moore Patent Firearms Company in Brooklyn from about 1860 to 1865 when… (490-7035) Learn More »
ALBUMEN IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER
This is a well-tinted image of a Southern officer posed in his uniform. This oval image measures 6.5” x 8.75”. He is standing with cap in hand. He wears a double-breasted jacket with gallons on… (1266-811) Learn More »
TIN POWDER FLASK FROM HERCULES POWDER COMPANY
This gun powder tin is in the shape of a flask, painted orange, and with a small belt loop on the back. Measures 8.5” tall, 4.5” wide. Features the oval Hercules graphic on the front and… (490-7181) Learn More »
$145.00
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REMARKABLE DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This very rare double view of a Federal enlisted man is a standout among Civil War photographs. The first half of the case features a Federal soldier, sporting a light blue trimmed infantry frock and… (1221-89) Learn More »
HORSE SOLDIER GIFT CERTIFICATES
Not sure what to give the Civil War / militaria collector on your Christmas list? The Horse Soldier offers gift certificates year 'round for any occasion, and are available in any denomination. An… (GIFT) Learn More »
UNIQUE OKLAHOMA STAMPED COLT MODEL 1860 REVOLVER
Colt’s 1860 Army revolver, otherwise known as the New Army revolver, was the most common sidearm issued during the American Civil War. The U.S. Cavalry adopted it readily in 1860 and it remained the… (172-5928) Learn More »
CIRCA 1810-1825 THREE RING DECANTER
Classic decanter with three applied rings on the neck which have a diamond design. Cut shoulders, band of raised diamond design around the center of the decanter, and a broad band of fluting around… (1266-35) Learn More »
$225.00
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TIPTON CABINET CARD OF DEVIL’S DEN
Excellent condition image of a portion of the large boulders that make up Devil’s Den; minor creasing at upper right corner. Some graffiti is visible scattered about the rocks. Imprinted on the… (2024-5028) Learn More »
UNMARKED MUMPER CABINET CARD OF THE HIGH WATER MARK AT GETTYSBURG
Excellent, clean condition image features the High Water Mark monument and part of the “Copse of Trees” that was the focal point of Pickett’s Charge on July 3, 1863. Printed in partially worn… (2024-5055) Learn More »
MUMPER & CO. CABINET CARD – LARGE FIELD WEST OF DEEP CUT, FAIRFIELD, PA (PORTION OF UNFINISHED ‘TAPEWORM’ RAILROAD)
Scenic outdoor view showing a large field in the foreground and hills in the background; the unfinished railroad bed snakes its way along the right side of the image. On the reverse in period… (2024-5066) Learn More »
TIN POWDER CAN FROM HERCULES POWDER COMPANY
This gun powder tin is painted yellow-orange and remains in very good condition. Measures 6” tall and 4” wide. Features a round paper label pasted to the front with the Hercules graphic and text.… (490-7173) Learn More »
T-HANDLE ARTILLERY GIMLET
The "gimlet" has a screw on the end and was intended to be used to remove broken pieces of friction primers from the vent. It could also serve as a priming wire to poke a hole in the powder bag. This… (2024-2313) Learn More »
A PERSUASIVE POCKET PISTOL: CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868
This robustly constructed, single-shot .44 caliber Hammond “Bulldog” rates about very good for condition, showing about 10-15% finish: some thin blue mixed with gray on the barrel, blue shifted to… (490-7038) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE P1839 MEDIUM SIZED US BELT PLATE
According to famous authors and researchers ‘O’Donnell’ and ‘Campbell’, this style of plate is dated to 1861 and differs slightly from Mexican War era general issue plates in several… (490-7144) Learn More »
EXCELLENT PAIR OF US BOOTEES/BROGANS
This original pair of standard issue Jefferson Booties, often called “Brogans”, come to us in a virtually pristine condition relative to their age and materials of composition. Showing no signs of… (490-7151) Learn More »
TIFFANY GOLD CUSTER MEDAL, SHERIDAN CAVALRY BADGE, NUMBERED MOLLUS MEDAL OF COL. GEORGE BRIGGS, 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY, WITH A PHOTO OF BRIGGS WEARING THEM, AND WITH HIS 7th MICHIGAN CAVALRY VETERAN’S RIBBON
It is hard to think of Civil War medal grouping that equals, let alone surpasses, this one for quality, rarity, visual appeal, historic significance and tight provenance, having descended directly in… (1270-01) Learn More »
$19,500.00
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SMALL LINCOLN MOURNING BROADSIDE – THE NATION IS WEEPING
Measuring 5” x 8”, this small broadside features a depiction of Lincoln’s funeral procession as it made its way through New York City. Below are the words to the song “The Nation is Weeping”… (1179-1761) Learn More »
$95.00
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VERY NICE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF STANDING CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This lovely tintype features a young Civil War soldier in a light blue trimmed dress or “frock” coat. He stands proudly with his hand placed over his abdomen, obscuring several of the eagle… (1221-42) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE
This is an excellent example of an original Civil War Union army regulation Model 1858 Forage Cap with a Ninth Corps badge on top, displaying the cross cannon and fouled anchor reflecting the origins… (1052-143) Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE PURCHASE, CIVIL WAR BUMMER CAP WITH CORPS BADGE
Officers had to buy their own uniforms and headgear, but NCOs and even privates might occasionally also purchase a cap following the general lines of the government issue, but of better quality, more… (1052-202) Learn More »
$3,500.00
Originally $3,950.00
CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE
Thomas Murphy, William Griswold & Company were hatters on 19th Street in New York City and had major contracts for caps and hats with the U.S. government from 1862 to 1865, with the firm changing… (1052-227) Learn More »
$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00
MCDOWELL PATTERN FORAGE CAP WITH FOURTH ARMY CORPS BADGE
This is a great example of the “McDowell” style cap popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a bit more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The… (1052-146) Learn More »
$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00
CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (1052-139) Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
INK ID CDV OF 143RD NEW YORK CAPTAIN & PRISONER OF WAR
Image is a chest up view of Benjamin Reynolds in a dark military coat and vest. Pinned to his chest is a large dark colored rosette and just below it and off to one side, is another badge of some… (1179-1922) Learn More »
VIGNETTE BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK CAPTAIN WITH PERIOD INK ID
CDV is a vignette bust view of Edward H. Pinney in the uniform of a Union captain. The photographer made an attempt at highlighting the coat buttons and shoulder strap borders. Bottom of the image has… (1179-1921) Learn More »
PERIOD INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK MAJOR WOUNDED IN ACTION
CDV is a bust view of John Higgins wear a dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Mount has clipped corners. Both paper and mount have light surface… (1179-1919) Learn More »
$165.00
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LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This is a letter written in ink by an aide or secretary and then signed by Banks. Letter is clean with completely readable handwriting. Framed with cdv engraving of Banks in uniform. Letter is 7.75”… (1179-1391) Learn More »
FRAMED PLAN OF WASHINGTON ARSENAL
This is an original engraving which details the layout of the Washington Arsenal. This measures 9” x 11.5” and is in a modern brass toned frame. It appears that it was a fold-out taken from a… (236-1012) Learn More »
STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE
This belt plate was manufactured by Emerson Gaylord shortly before the Civil War when some of Baltimore’s uniformed militia companies made a purchase of sword belts carrying these plates. Emerson… (1259-07) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!
This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S.… (490-7138) Learn More »
$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00
MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER – RARE EARLY 4 SCREW VARIANT
This very nice percussion cap and ball sidearm is an early, original Civil War Model 1860 Army revolver in very good condition. This is one of some 200,000 M1860 Army revolvers made from 1860 through… (766-1993) Learn More »
$1,850.00
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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… (2024-2339) Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF YOUNG SCHOOL BOY OR CADET IN UNION CASE WITH “FIREMAN” MOTIF
Full standing, studio view of this young boy wearing kepi, jacket with gilted buttons, and with haversack or book bag over his shoulder. He is posed holding a book on side table. Besides the gilted… (1221-244) Learn More »
SUPERB, RARE MOUNTED SERVICE GREATCOAT
This style of cold weather coat is among those which replaced the long-standing model 1819/32 overcoat in favor of the US model 1851 style, the primary overcoat utilized by US army during civil war.… (490-7134) Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - SEATED VIEW OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This classic image of a Civil War enlisted man features him seated with leg and arms crossed, a federal issue frock or “dress” coat with light blue piping trim, federal eagle buttons, and shining… (1221-19) Learn More »
RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL
This is a very professional and very well done reconversion to flint of a very hard to find US military pistol, in strong condition, showing very good metal, sharp lock, proof and mating markings, and… (431-69) Learn More »
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SCARCE VIEW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS ROSSER FROM THE ALBUM OF R. CHANNING PRICE PRESENTED TO HIM BY JEB STUART
CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his waist. Rosser is posed in front of a painted… (846-497). Learn More »
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