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NICE GALLAGER CARBINE

NICE GALLAGER CARBINE

Gallager carbines saw extensive use during the Civil War. The 22 ¼” round barrel has flip up rear sight and heavy blade front sight. Surface is smooth with scattered mottling and retains some… (490-3710). Learn More »

NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE

NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE

The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian… (2023-3265). Learn More »

MODEL 1882 MAYNARD “IMPROVED HUNTING OR TARGET RIFLE, NO. 9”

MODEL 1882 MAYNARD “IMPROVED HUNTING OR TARGET RIFLE, NO. 9”

Here is a .35 caliber, Maynard “Improved Hunting or Target Rifle, Number 9” by Massachusetts Arms Company. The single-shot, breech-loading Maynard rifle used a thick-rim primed metallic cartridge… (490-6136). Learn More »

REPRODUCTION LEMAT PISTOL WITH HOLSTER

REPRODUCTION LEMAT PISTOL WITH HOLSTER

Beautiful conditioned .44 Lemat revolver manufactured by Navy Arms. Revolver is serial number 436. Revolver barrel is 6.75 inches long with a 5.00 inch smoothbore buckshot barrel underneath. Bores of… (922-31). Learn More »

$1,350.00
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.58 CALIBER WILLIAMS PATENT “CLEANER” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPER

.58 CALIBER WILLIAMS PATENT “CLEANER” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPER

This is an original cartridge containing a .58 caliber, Williams, Type III bullet.  Patented and manufactured by Elijah D. Williams.  Williams’ patent called for the use of zinc washers and a pin… (1212-80). Learn More »

$225.00
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.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

This specimen is a very nice regulation paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. Here the cartridge has been carefully removed from the protective wrapper. Very nice… (1212-39). Learn More »

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

This specimen is a very nice regulation paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. This one is wrapped in tan paper. Cloth tear strip sticking out of the bottom end. Very… (1212-40). Learn More »

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPERSHOTGUN

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPER

This specimen is a very nice paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. This one is unusual as it is wrapped in blue paper (typically tan paper). Cloth tear strip sticking… (1212-54). Learn More »

REPRODUCTION .44 REMINGTON BY PIETTA WITH SPARE CYLINDER

REPRODUCTION .44 REMINGTON BY PIETTA WITH SPARE CYLINDER

Revolver has an 8.00 inch octagon barrel and a six-shot cylinder. Barrel, loading lever, cylinder and frame are all finished bright. All nipples are present on the cylinder. Hammer is also bright.… (922-30). Learn More »

SUPER NICE SIGNED FIRST EDITION COPY OF “SHARPS FIREARMS…” IN LEATHER SLIPCASE – LIMITED EDITION #19 OF 75 PRINTED – FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

SUPER NICE SIGNED FIRST EDITION COPY OF “SHARPS FIREARMS…” IN LEATHER SLIPCASE – LIMITED EDITION #19 OF 75 PRINTED – FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this handsome volume is “SHARPS FIREARMS-THE PERCUSSION ERA 1848-1865 VOLUME 1” by Roy Marcot, Edward W. Marron, Jr. and Ron Paxton with David Carter, Frank Graves, Paul D.… (236-892). Learn More »

MODEL 1860 SPENCER RIFLE – LOW SERIAL NUMBER WITH GETTYSBURG HISTORY

MODEL 1860 SPENCER RIFLE – LOW SERIAL NUMBER WITH GETTYSBURG HISTORY

This famous longarm is a Civil War Model 1860 Spencer Repeating rifle in good condition. Initial army contracts with the Spencer Company of Boston, Massachusetts called for 10,000 repeating firearms… (490-6717). Learn More »

$4,950.00
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BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CARBINE, CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED”

BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CARBINE, CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED”

This is the Burnside single shot percussion carbine, Model 1864, aka "5th model". It is a .54 caliber carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island. General Ambrose… (362-1163). Learn More »

SPRINGFIELD M1863, TYPE II, RIFLE MUSKET, DATED 1864

SPRINGFIELD M1863, TYPE II, RIFLE MUSKET, DATED 1864

This 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 two hundred… (2023-3263). Learn More »

DEAN & ADAMS REVOLVER CARTRIDGE WITH PROTECTIVE WRAPPER BY ELEY, LONDON

DEAN & ADAMS REVOLVER CARTRIDGE WITH PROTECTIVE WRAPPER BY ELEY, LONDON

Rare .44 caliber (54 gauge) cartridge used in the Model 1851 Adams revolver. On October 1, 1852, Robert Adams was awarded a British Patent. The early style of these Adams cartridges were known as… (1212-99). Learn More »

EARLY BIRD-SHOT CARTRIDGE FOR 16-GAUGE SHOTGUN

EARLY BIRD-SHOT CARTRIDGE FOR 16-GAUGE SHOTGUN

Offered here is an early and interesting shot cartridge. 16-gauge cartridge with powder and shot contained in an outer paper wrapper. Cloth tear strips provide access to the cartridge. An orange label… (1212-138). Learn More »

RARE BALL REPEATING CARBINE IN FINE CONDITION

RARE BALL REPEATING CARBINE IN FINE CONDITION

The Ball carbine was designed and patented by Albert Ball of Worchester, Mass. Mr. Ball secured a patent for a breechloading, metallic cartridge carbine (#38,935) on June 23, 1863. The patent rights… (362-1159). Learn More »

$2,950.00
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MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET, DATED 1862

MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET, DATED 1862

This the Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle musket as made at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts. All gun metal on this rifle has matching patina. A spread-winged eagle motif is stamped on… (2023-3264). Learn More »

PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET BY POTTS & HUNT

PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET BY POTTS & HUNT

The round barrel is just over 38.5” long. The surface has turned a dark pewter color over much of its surface with only light pitting at the breech. Front blade sight and flip-up, long-range rear… (1000-343). Learn More »

US MODEL 1842 PISTOL BY ASTON MADE IN EARLY 1852

US MODEL 1842 PISTOL BY ASTON MADE IN EARLY 1852

The last of the US single shot martial pistol and first of the US percussion pistols, the US Model 1842 percussion pistol was successor to the flintlock Model 1836 and like that earlier pistol was… (490-5704). Learn More »

$1,150.00
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US MODEL 1840 POMEROY CONTRACT MUSKET RIFLED AND SIGHTED

US MODEL 1840 POMEROY CONTRACT MUSKET RIFLED AND SIGHTED

The US Model 1840 musket is complicated in nomenclature and production details. Initially designated the Model 1835, it was finally designated the 1840 and collectors occasionally call it the Model… (490-4171). Learn More »


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MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning of the Mexican-American War, he was assigned to… (870-63). Learn More »

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