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This size shell was used in the 4.5” siege rifle. This shell measures 4.4” in diameter and 12.5” long. This unusual looking artillery shell features vertical ribs on the tapered base. Notice the… (998-501) Learn More »
First, the history of the piece. George Arnold (1799-1879) was a very active merchant in Gettysburg, also an associate and friend of Thaddeus Stevens. Of interest to us here is his foundry business.… (M26037) Learn More »
DIARY Here we have a very interesting account of a Confederate officer’s perspective of life as a prisoner on Johnson’s Island, which contains a day by day look at happenings in the prison. This… (766-1026) Learn More »
Model 1816 socket bayonet in relic condition. Iron shows heavy pitting and surface rust. Looks as though the blade is complete along its length but minor mounts of material are missing along the… (462-283) Learn More »
Published in 1946 this small volume contains letters written by 1st Lt. David Tucker Brown to friends and family during World War Two. Lt. Brown entered the Marine Corps in July 1941. He attended OCS… (427-25) Learn More »
Image shows a Union private seated with his left arm resting on the back of his chair. He wears a dark frock coat buttoned only at the throat. The rest of the coat is open to partially reveal a dark… (846-354) Learn More »
Introduced in 1858 as a cap for fatigue wear (manual labor around camp, etc.,) this cap became the most widely issued and worn piece of headgear in the Union army in all circumstances and is the… (286-1018) Learn More »
This is the long pattern Parrott time fuse adapter. This style features a top flange with two spanner wrench holes, a middle portion with threads (12 threads to the inch) and an extended lower portion… (M26284) Learn More »
Zinc fuse adapter for a 10-pounder Parrott rifled cannon. Measures approximately 1.76” long. Rounded flange atop a threaded body. A couple of small dings on top from being fired. Two small holes for… (M26283) Learn More »
Excavated, large white-metal time fuse adapter for use in 20 and 30-pounder Parrott shells. Measures 1.35” across top flange and 2.38” long. Threaded on the entire length of the body. Very nice… (M25849) Learn More »
Excavated Federal artillery fuse adapter known as a naval watercap fuse and is a fired specimen. Of wartime design, this tapered, cylindrical-shaped brass fuse adapter is the type utilized by the U.S.… (M23138) Learn More »
Triangular “Brown Bess” bayonet that meas. approx. 16.25 in overall length. The surfaces of the iron are dark throughout. Socket meas. approx. 4.00 inches long while the blade is approx. 11.75… (1037-150A) Learn More »
The Virginia Military Institute was intimately involved in the war. It fielded some 1,827 alumni in the conflict, all but 19 of whom served in the Confederate army, and 20 of whom achieved a… (846-202) Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,900.00
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This is a very nice Tiffany made officer’s sword. We still tend to call it the 1860 Staff and Field officer’s sword, though as Thillmann notes, the proper label should be the 1872 Staff and Line… (870-405) Learn More »
Lieutenant Bentley’s diaries contain his narrative of 7th Michigan regimental service between June 30, 1863, and April 17, 1864. These diaries came in to The Horse Soldier along with a group of… (766-1045) Learn More »
As Thillmann notes, the 1860 Staff and Field is a misnomer derived from Peterson’s classification of the 1860 Staff sword that morphed into the 1872 Staff and Line officers’ sword. This one dates… (870-401) Learn More »
This is a massive “dug” artillery projectile for the 7” Brooke rifle. Of Confederate manufacture, this is a shell with two bourrelet rings, and copper sabot bolted to the bottom. Projectile was… (727-279) Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,950.00
This is a massive “dug” artillery projectile for the 7” Brooke rifle. Of Confederate manufacture, this is a solid bolt with one bourrelet ring, blunt nose, and copper sabot cast into the… (727-280) Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,950.00
This is a large “dug” artillery projectile for the 32-pounder rifle. Of Confederate manufacture, this is a shell with two bourrelet rings, pointy nose, and copper sabot cast into the base. The… (778-04) Learn More »
$1,250.00
Originally $1,850.00
This is an excellent example of the “open guard” style of foot officer’s sword made by Boyle, Gamble, and McFee of Richmond, VA, which bears their company name and address cast in raised letters… (870-599) Learn More »
This nicely inscribed silver plate oval box has a push-button latch and a red interior top and bottom that shows some wear around the sides. The box measures about 2 ½ inches by 1 7/8 inches and fits… (30-2224) Learn More »
Stamped brass oval plate with lead filled back. The face is clean with a light surface patina and minor surface wear. There are no major dings or dents. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill and both… (2020-857) Learn More »
Stamped brass oval plate with lead filled back. The face has moderate surface wear in the form of numerous small scratches as well as some spots of oxidation. The top of the plate has a flattened… (1117-149) Learn More »
This is one of the “inner” sleeves from a full box of 42 Spencer cartridges. A complete box of Spencer ammunition contained six of these smaller boxes. Each “inner sleeve” held seven… (362-913) Learn More »
$195.00
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This is one of the “inner” sleeves from a full box of 42 Spencer cartridges. A complete box of Spencer ammunition contained six of these smaller boxes. Each “inner sleeve” held seven… (362-914) Learn More »
$195.00
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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 paper label. This paper covering is… (M23179) Learn More »
This twelve-pounder gunade, dating about 1800-1820, was deaccessioned several years ago from the Fort Ticonderoga collection of artillery. It is unmarked and likely American. The gunade, or gunnade,… (1124-01) Learn More »
The full title of this work is “FOR HOME AND THE SOUTHLAND” by John Zwemer and published by Butternut & Blue, Baltimore, Maryland in 1999 as part of their “ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA… (2020-1038) Learn More »
$45.00
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The full title of this work is “THE PAINFUL NEWS I HAVE TO WRITE: LETTERS AND DIARIES OF FOUR HITE BROTHERS OF PAGE COUNTY IN THE SERVICE OF THE CONFEDERACY” by Harlan R. Jessup and published by… (2020-1037) Learn More »
$45.00
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Sword measures approximately 34 ½” overall with a 28” blade. Blade is mostly bright with a few scattered patches of darker spotting and light surface rust. Obverse ricasso is marked “US / 1863… (462-284) Learn More »
This rifle is the first model of the Allin conversion trapdoor. The breech loading “Trapdoor” mechanism, designed by Erskine S. Allin of the Springfield Armory was adopted in 1865 and 5000 model… (490-1835) Learn More »
This E.J. Johnston Confederate officer’s sword has an etched blade identifying both the maker and the officer who carried it when killed at Chancellorsville. It was the subject of an article and… (846-238) Learn More »
$16,500.00
Originally $21,000.00
This is a very good example of the breech-loading .52 caliber Joslyn carbine as carried by a number of Union cavalry regiments. Total production is estimated at 3,300, with 2,201 purchased by the… (506-20) Learn More »
$1,450.00
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Full standing view of a young, cleanshaven armed Union soldier posed by a podium which holds a small US flag on a staff. The subject wears a dark forage cap with four-button sack coat and matching… (2021-35) Learn More »
Top is a fraternal cross with “1904” at center. Each arm of the cross holds a different symbol. One holds a rising sun, one holds shaking hands and the other two show angelic figures. Original… (1011-37) Learn More »
Top bar is rather large and consists of a section of made to look like wood with “G.A.R.” at center topped by a riband that reads “REPRESENTATIVE” with a lower riband that reads “DEPT. OF.… (1011-36) Learn More »
Brass top bar has what looks like an axle with a cog at center and flowered ends. There is a riband above that reads “BOSTON 1890” and one below that reads “F.C.L.” for Fraternity, Charity and… (1011-35) Learn More »
Stamped thin top bar with pin on back and embossed G.A.R. at center and original pin on reverse. Suspended from this bar is a black ribbon meas. approx. 8.00 inches long. At top in silver lettering is… (1011-34) Learn More »
$55.00
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At top of the ribbon is a stamped brass frame that has a celluloid label at center with a full color GAR membership badge at center flanked by “GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC” in black ink. Reverse of… (1011-33) Learn More »
$65.00
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Revolver is .22 rimfire with a barrel that meas. approx. 3 3/16 inches long. Top of barrel is strongly stamped with “SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PATENTED APRIL 3 .55, JULY 5 .59 DEC.… (1107-37) Learn More »
These elegant screw-tip powder horns are as quintessentially American as the Pennsylvania-Kentucky rifles they often accompanied. Produced as early as the French and Indian War, they retained their… (490-2454) Learn More »
$750.00
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This is a scarce version of the 1840/41 pattern general officer’s sword by Horstmann in very good condition. This was formerly in the superb collection of Kevin Hoffman, who felt it was a very early… (870-346) Learn More »
Vol. V—No. 228. 16pp., [289-304], 4 columns, numerous attractive lithographs, including a center-fold spread of the Federal destruction of the Norfolk Navy before its abandonment to Confederate… (998-1884) Learn More »
$100.00
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Vol. VIII—No. 391. 16 pp. [401-416], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait sketch of “Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee”, who would… (998-1879) Learn More »
$45.00
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Vol. VIII—No. 395. 16pp. [465-480], 4 columns, with numerous illustrations. Front cover features magnificent full-page illustration of “The Sinking of the “Alabama,” off Cherbourg, June 19,… (998-1878) Learn More »
$100.00
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Vol. VIII—No. 404. 16 pp. [609-624], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait sketch of John Hunt Morgan, w/inside story of his death.… (998-1874) Learn More »
$65.00
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VOL. VIII/ NO. 396. 16pp. This issue appeared the day of the Crater explosion at the Siege of Petersburg, while Sherman maneuvered toward the capture of Atlanta. The front cover features a portrait… (998-1877) Learn More »
$35.00
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Vol. VI—No. 275. 16 pp. [209-224], four columns, w/numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features dramatic pull page illustration of “The Rebel Steamer “Nashville”… (998-1847) Learn More »
$45.00
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This small flask is for the Colt pocket model or similar revolvers. Measures approximately 4.5” tall x 2” at widest point. Front features the American eagle with shield, thirteen stars, and with… (1107-150) Learn More »
This small flask is for the Colt pocket model or similar revolvers. Constructed with a copper body and brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.5” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides… (1110-62) Learn More »
Cartridge for .44 caliber Army revolver made by Hazard Powder Company. These were made under the three Doremus & Budd patents of 1862, using a moulded powder cake glued to the bullet and then… (1117-70) Learn More »
$75.00 Each
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This is what was termed the “paper envelope” cartridge. Used in Colt, Remington, and any other .36 caliber percussion revolver of the Civil War. Constructed using a typical “new model” lead… (1117-72) Learn More »
$65.00
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This is a complete and original cartridge for Colt .31 caliber “pocket” revolver. This was made at the Colt Cartridge Works. The bullet has no grooves and utilizes a slight rebated area at the… (1117-71) Learn More »
$45.00 Each
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Dr. Edward Maynard held patent #22,565 dated January 11, 1859. By this patent, cartridge cases for the Maynard carbine were made of drawn brass to form a tube with a closed end. A brass disk was… (M26456) Learn More »
This is a very fine specimen of an excavated .45 caliber bullet for the English Whitworth rifle. These highly accurate rifles were imported by the Confederacy through the Union blockade. This bullet… (2020-1192) Learn More »
Starr made about 23,000 revolvers circa 1850s-1860s. The single action replaced the Model 1858 double action because it was less expensive to manufacture. The only revolvers that surpassed the Starr… (362-823) Learn More »
$1,250.00
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Very good condition Enfield Bayonet with accompanying scabbard. This British-made accoutrement is an original socket bayonet made for the Enfield .577 caliber musket longarm. The bayonet’s blade… (2020-699) Learn More »
$225.00
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This is a Smith & Wesson, No. 2, Old Model Army Revolver. It is a .32 caliber, six-shot revolver with a 6” barrel, rosewood handles. Post-Civil War serial number 44417. Production began in 1861,… (G3939) Learn More »
$550.00
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Cylindrical japanned-tin container holds ten roles of Maynard tape primers. Container remains in solid shape with no rust. There are scratches and some loss to the brown japanned finish. Complete with… (302-95) Learn More »
$550.00
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The full title of this work is “WRITTEN IN BLOOD; A HISTORY OF THE 126TH NEW YORK INFANTRY IN THE CIVIL WAR” by Wayne Mahood and published by Longstreet House, Hightstown, New Jersey in… (2020-1053) Learn More »
$30.00
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The full title of this work is “THE HISTORY OF THE FIGHTING FOURTEENTH PUBLISHED IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH SNNIVERSARY OF THE MUSTER OF THE REGIMENT INTO THE UNITED STATES SERVICE MAY 23,… (2020-1108) Learn More »
$50.00
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Hangar for badge is a 45-70 black powder round by The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Stamping on end reads, “U.M.C. / S H / .45-70. It dates from about 1885 into the 1890’s. The “SH” means it is… (1054-2199) Learn More »
Vintage brass pin shows a raised image of the Eternal Peace Light Monument in Gettysburg. Pin mounted on reverse has the patent number for the safety catch stamped on the base which reads, "Pat.… (635-375) Learn More »
This vintage heavy glass paperweight shows an early image of the High Water Mark Memorial at the Gettysburg Battlefield. Measures 2 ½” by 4”. Image has yellowed with age but is clear. Glass shows… (1054-1298) Learn More »
$40.00
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This vintage heavy glass paperweight shows a colored image of General Meade’s Headquarters at the Gettysburg Battlefield. Measures 2 ½” by 4”. Image is clear. Glass shows no chips or cracks.… (1054-1297) Learn More »
$65.00
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Vintage pocket knife has raised images on both sides. One side features the Jennie Wade House. Other side shows General Meade’s Headquarters and the Pennsylvania State Memorial. Knife has two… (635-366) Learn More »
This 3.63 inch Parrott, sub-pattern III projectile fired from a 3.67 inch 20 pounder Parrott rifle, meas. 10 1/8 inches, weight 18 lbs. Brass ring sabot is intact and the nose has the remains of the… (2020-800) Learn More »
This is an excavated specimen and this common size was for the 3” Parrott and ordnance rifles. This shell was fired and retains its lead sabot and base cup. The top half of the zinc fuse adapter is… (M26265) Learn More »
$245.00
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Here is a pair of 1/6-plate tintypes, probably a husband and wife. Images are extremely crisp and clear. On the left side is a well-dressed woman and on the right side is a well-dressed man. Both have… (2021-15) Learn More »
New York commemorated the service of its soldiers at Gettysburg with the dedication of a state monument on the field in 1893. This stretched over the three-day thirtieth anniversary of the battle and… (766-1447) Learn More »
The drawn sword meas. approx. 35.50 inches long from point to pommel. The immaculately clean and bright blade meas. approx. 30.00 inches long and has an unstopped fuller approx. 19.25 inches long. The… (E2388) Learn More »
This is a circa 1960s sword from a Class of 1932 cadet. Cast brass cross guard, grip, and pommel; plated. Each end of the cross guard features an eagle head with coiled snake clutched in its beak. The… (266-1004) Learn More »
$450.00
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This is a regulation issue cavalryman’s spur, with rounded profile to the sides and neck, with the rowel in place. The rowel shows some rounding the tips, and one tip missing, but turns freely. The… (490-2447) Learn More »
$395.00
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If you have been following our recent offerings, you will be familiar with the collection of Tom Bohon, a longtime customer and friend. He was also a regular visitor to the Shields Museum, which… (490-2471) Learn More »
$225.00
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Luck is the residue of diligence. Tom Bohon was one of our earliest customers, a regular at our first shop, and regular visitor to the old Shields Museum. In 1974 he was offered a rare opportunity by… (490-2453) Learn More »
This Confederate cartridge box was a battlefield pick-up from the first day’s battlefield here at Gettysburg and comes from the collection of Tom Bohon, who acquired it in 1974 directly from the… (490-2448) Learn More »
This revolver holster shows a classic Confederate field repair and was part of a Shields Museum display of battlefield pick-ups from the scene of the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg. The holster… (490-2452) Learn More »
This is a nicely documented section, in two pieces, of a regulation Civil War army issue blanket with an old pencil note that was pinned to it at some point, reading, “Old army Blanket carried &… (846-248) Learn More »
$1,095.00
Originally $1,500.00
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An 1881 newspaper article called Lt. Col. Abram Burtt Lawrence (18 May 1834 to 30 March 1912,) “an inveterate collector of relics,” and the collecting bug seems to have bitten him early. Displayed… (846-345) Learn More »
$1,950.00
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Pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with tin spout as made by the Cincinnati Depot. The body of the canteen is in good condition. One side has a small bent at center while the other has two at center.… (668-298) Learn More »
$300.00
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Revolver is in near complete relic condition. The only visible pieces missing are the wood grips cylinder pin and the loading lever. All metal surfaces have been cleaned of heavy rust leaving behind a… (475-304) Learn More »
$425.00
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This beautiful, high quality sword by Ames follows the printed regulations for the 1860 sword for “officers of the general staff and staff corps” except on two points. Rather than horn, it a… (870-399) Learn More »
This is the Krag – Jorgensen bayonet used on the model 1892 Krag rifle. Overall length of the bayonet is approx. 16.25 inches from point to pommel. The blade itself is approx. 11.75 inches long with… (2020-1187) Learn More »
Blade is in fair condition. True edge has numerous small nicks long its length. Blued finish is worn slightly in scattered spots. Underside of the iron counterguard is marked “CAMILLUS, N.Y.” and… (490-2441) Learn More »
Standard issue British made US Model 1917 helmet with a dark OD painted exterior and moderate sand finish. Exterior shows light wear from age, use and storage. Interior of the shell is empty but for… (980-68) Learn More »
$125.00
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Aqua glass druggist bottle shows paneled sides with an applied top and pontil scar. Embossing on front and sides reads, "PETER WRIGHT & CO. PHILDA / WHOLESALE / DRUGGIST". Bottle measures 4.5"… (998-1680) Learn More »
Aqua glass cylinder shaped bottle shows a rolled lip and pontil scar. Embossing reads, "DR. THOMPSON'S EYE WATER / NEW LONDON CONNT". Bottle measures 4" tall by 1" in diameter. No chips or… (998-1692) Learn More »
Aqua glass bottle shows an applied top and pontil scar. Embossing reads, "PHALON'S MAGIC HAIR DYE NO. 2". Bottle measures 2.75" tall by .75" square. Edward Phalon, a popular New York hairdresser and… (998-1694) Learn More »
Cylinder shaped aqua glass bottle shows a rolled lip. It was made from a two-piece mold. Embossing reads, "NORWILL'S PECT. ORAL HONEY OF LIVERWORT". Bottle measures 4.75" tall by 1.25" in diameter. … (998-1684) Learn More »
Here is a Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in good original condition. In production from 1860 through 1873, these handguns were the successor to the Colt Third Model Dragoon pistols. The Model… (30-2049) Learn More »
This sword has a wonderful undisturbed patina on the exterior and bright blade with vivid etching that really catches the eye when drawn. It also bears a great 1860 inscription to the Adjutant General… (870-343) Learn More »
Cylindrical iron tompion that meas. approx. 4.00 inches across the bottom by 3.25 inches high. The body is made of one piece with a welt at each end. The face of the tompion was made slightly wider… (2020-903) Learn More »
$450.00
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Belt is the Pattern 1851 waist belt with the sewn loop on one end. Laid flat the leather belt meas. approx. 39.50 inches long x 1.75 inches wide. The end of the belt which has the sewn loop also has… (2020-1206) Learn More »
$450.00
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This is a heavy “dug” artillery projectile for the 7” Brooke rifle. Of Confederate manufacture, this is a solid bolt with two bourrelet rings, blunt nose, and copper sabot bolted to the… (R21824) Learn More »
$1,500.00
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This is a non-excavated Civil War rifled artillery projectile. It is a 7” Dyer shell for the rifled 42-pounder gun. This projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention… (R21825) Learn More »
This is a heavy artillery projectile for the 7” Brooke rifle. Of Confederate manufacture, this is a solid bolt with two bourrelet rings, blunt nose, and copper sabot bolted to the bottom. The sabot… (M24001) Learn More »
$1,295.00
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The bayonet depicted here has an original black bridle leather scabbard with a brass 2 rivet leather frog. There is some evidence of crazing on the body and stitching is open. The finial is brass… (E2907) Learn More »
$200.00
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Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the US Model 1816 Flintlock Musket longarm. This bayonet was the first American bayonet to include a uniformly ground flute and the… (1037-436) Learn More »
A very nice Harper’s Ferry arsenal second production type specimen of the Model 1819 Hall’s Flintlock Rifle altered to percussion. This single shot breech loading longarm measures 52 3/4” long… (218-570) Learn More »
Here is an original, 1863-dated Model 1861 .58 caliber “Trenton Contract” percussion rifle-musket in excellent condition overall. The weapon was a product of the Trenton Locomotive and Machine… (218-571) Learn More »
It is believed that this style knife was first produced in 1945 and was made for years by the Camillus Company before becoming more of a general produced item. It has no official connection to the… (1037-416) Learn More »
For a thread based Civil War item this housewife is in very good condition. It does show signs of wear, but all fabric pieces are intact. It is missing its original sewing implements, but red fabric… (665-85) Learn More »
$375.00
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Stamped brass plate of a bursting bomb within a wreath of palm branches above a riband that reads “SAPEURS POMPIERS.” Plate meas. approx. 4.00 x 5.00 inches with excellent detail to the flame… (1100-103) Learn More »
$75.00
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Stamped brass plate of a sun burst with a domed King’s crown at center above the letter “N” for Napoleon III. Plate meas. approx. 5.00 x 3.00 inches with excellent detail in the crown. Face has… (1100-102) Learn More »
$95.00
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This is one of several G.A.R. badges we recently acquired from the War Library and Museum of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S. (MOLLUS,) the veterans’ organization composed of… (1052-30) Learn More »
$125.00
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This is one of several G.A.R. badges we recently acquired from the War Library and Museum of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S. (MOLLUS,) the veterans’ organization composed of… (1052-27) Learn More »
$125.00
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This G.A.R. membership badge has the rank bar positioned at the top of the 1887 pattern ribbon indicating the member is a currently serving officer. The blue border of the ribbon and blue ground of… (1052-26) Learn More »
$125.00
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These wooden chests, utilized to transport and store artillery projectiles in the field, were mounted on the wheeled, horse drawn limber; additionally, they served as seating for three… (M24717) Learn More »
This low-numbered Spencer rifle, #3670, is verbally identified to Jerome K. Brown, Co. K 9th Michigan Cavalry, and is one number away from one documented by Springfield Research Services as… (2021-01) Learn More »
$3,950.00
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Original, 1864-dated, .58 caliber, Model 1861 percussion rifle-musket in very good condition. Specimen is a product of the Savage Revolving Fire Arms Company of Middletown, Connecticut circa 1862-64.… (1037-18) Learn More »
The drawn knife meas. approx. 23.75 inches long from point to pommel. The blade itself meas. 18.25 inches and is about 1.75 inches wide at the ricasso. The surface of the blade is bright with light… (2020-849) Learn More »
$175.00
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Full eight-page issue of the New York Times for July 3, 1863. Some of the headlines along the left edge of the paper are: VERY IMPORTANT NEWS FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE NEAR GETTYSBURGH ON… (668-218) Learn More »
$225.00
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6 pp., 12.5 x 20”, five columns. Exhibits light chipping and water staining round the margins. Else VG & entirely legible. This issue is dated two weeks after Gen. Lee ordered his army north… (141-20) Learn More »
$75.00
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This is a nice Colt 1849 pocket revolver with smooth metal, sharp markings, visible cylinder scene, good grips, crisp action, some thin blue and case color, and traces of silver on the triggerguard.… (315-06) Learn More »
$850.00
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This hard rubber napkin ring, measuring about 1 by 2 inches, is decorated with border and center lines and with applied silver stars on either side of a small applied rectangular silver plaque. The… (846-247) Learn More »
$495.00
Originally $695.00
Thomas Chamberlain will need no introduction to students of Gettysburg. Born in 1841, he was the youngest brother of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, who earned fame as the commander of the 20th Maine at… (846-246) Learn More »
$5,450.00
Originally $6,500.00
This British import bullet mold has a tight provenance through Tom Bohon to the Shields Museum, which opened here in Gettysburg in 1925 near the Reynolds equestrian statue on the first day’s field… (490-2445) Learn More »
$495.00
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This a classic Confederate infantry cartridge box picked up on the first day’s field of fighting at Gettysburg and once on display at the Shields Museum. This comes to us from the collection of Tom… (490-2449) Learn More »
$4,250.00
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We are proud to offer this classic Confederate cap box picked up on the first day’s field at Gettysburg and formerly in the Shields Museum. The condition is very good, showing field wear with some… (490-2451) Learn More »
This is a nice example of an early Gettysburg battlefield pick-up from the scene of the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg in the fields west of town. This was formerly in the Shields Museum and… (490-2446) Learn More »
This is a classic Confederate cap box constructed with a two-piece rectangular flap, single wide belt loop, and lead/pewter finial. The box was obtained in a 1974 direct purchase from the Shields… (490-2450) Learn More »
The wishbone or forked-tongue buckle was widely made throughout the south and is found in several variations, but is very seldom seen on its original leather, much less with a Gettysburg provenance… (490-2444) Learn More »
$6,950.00
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We are proud to offer some select items acquired privately from the Shields Museum in 1974, all picked up on the first day’s field of battle at Gettysburg. This is a scarce Confederate saber bayonet… (490-2439) Learn More »
Volume II./ No. 6. Eight pages (41-48), 16 x 11.5”, w/illus. and cartoon. Chipped round the extremities, w/inner page right margin torn off from mid-gap down. Else good and entirely legible. The… (959-15) Learn More »
The full title of this work is “SILVER MOUNTED SWORDS – THE LATTIMER FAMILY COLLECTION – FEATURING SILVER HILTS THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE” by Daniel D. Hartzler, published in 2000. Book is… (2020-965) Learn More »
$100.00
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The full title of this work is “THE 151ST PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS AT GETTYSBURG: LIKE RIPE APPLES IN A STORM” by Michael A. Dreese, with forward by Timothy H. Smith and published by McFarland in… (2020-1077) Learn More »
This button and ribbon commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The event was held in Gettysburg on July 3 and 4, 1923. The commemorative badge has a brass framed button with a… (2020-738) Learn More »
$75.00
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This is a good condition 1870 pattern U.S. rifle sling for the army’s .45-70 trapdoor rifles of the Indian Wars. These rifles were shorter than Civil War rifle muskets but used swivels on the… (2020-1189) Learn More »
Near full length (37") ramrod for a Model 1861 Springfield in relic condition. The rod has the tulip shaped head with the proper swell approx. 5.00 inches below it. Iron surface is dark and pitted… (R23021) Learn More »
$225.00
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Relic consists of most of the base cup of a 3.00 inch Hotchkiss shell. Faintly visible on the bottom is the engraved patent information “HOTCHKISS PAT. OCT. 9, 1855.” Shell surface is very clean.… (1052-16) Learn More »
$200.00
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This is a scarce piece of field gear or field wear: a well preserved and nicely presented Civil War kerchief or bandanna worn by General Daniel Butterfield. These were not items of issue, of course,… (846-262) Learn More »
$4,950.00
Originally $6,500.00
Full eight-page issue of the New York Times for July 4, 1863. Some of the headlines along the left edge of the paper are: THE GREAT BATTLES OUR SPECIAL TELEGRAMS FROM THE BATLE FIELD TO 10 A.M.… (668-241) Learn More »
$225.00
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Whole No. 10,344. 8 pp., 24 x 15.5”, six columns. Exhibits center fold-mark, chipping round the margins, w/small inward tear along right margin fold-line. Else VG & entirely legible. This issue… (141-21) Learn More »
Gunnery, engineering, and surveying were fields of applied mathematics and their instruments were often finely made by the same makers. This brass protractor is marked out in degrees and is signed… (179-1042) Learn More »
$250.00
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Plate is sand cast brass with nice dark patina overall and a very nice “C.S.A.” at center. Reverse has all three brass hooks. A close examination reveals some lumps and bumps to the casting as… (33-250) Learn More »
This small flask is for baby dragoon or early pocket model revolvers. Constructed with a copper body and brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.5” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides… (1110-63) Learn More »
On June 30, 1863 during its approach march to Gettysburg, the Union 2nd Corps camped at Taneytown, Maryland. Over the years this camp has yielded many relics including the button offered… (2020-1163) Learn More »
$30.00
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On June 30, 1863 during its approach march to Gettysburg, the Union 2nd Corps camped at Taneytown, Maryland. Over the years this camp has yielded many relics including the button offered… (2020-975) Learn More »
$45.00
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On June 30, 1863 during its approach march to Gettysburg, the Union 2nd Corps camped at Taneytown, Maryland. Over the years this camp has yielded many relics including the button offered here. Face is… (2020-979) Learn More »
$32.00
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On June 30, 1863 during its approach march to Gettysburg, the Union 2nd Corps camped at Taneytown, Maryland. Over the years this camp has yielded many relics including the button offered… (2020-981) Learn More »
$18.00
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An original piece of Southern county issued money, being a beautiful 50-cent note. Authorized to be issued on August 15, 1862. Blank ink printing overall with a large eye-catching “50” in green… (2020-401) Learn More »
$50.00
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An original piece of Southern county issued money, being a beautiful 75-cent note. Authorized to be issued on August 15, 1862. Blank ink printing overall with a large eye-catching “75” in blue… (L15540) Learn More »
$50.00
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An original piece of Southern county issued money, being a beautiful 25-cent note. Authorized to be issued on August 15, 1862. Blank ink printing overall with a large eye-catching “25” in red… (L15537) Learn More »
$40.00
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An original piece of Southern county issued money, being a beautiful $1 note. Authorized to be issued on August 15, 1862. Blank ink printing overall with a large eye-catching “ONE” in blue ink… (L15536) Learn More »
$50.00
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Carroll was a fighting general who acquired several nicknames from his red hair along with three wounds and a number of promotions and brevets for his service on the battlefield. He received several… (2020-894) Learn More »
Shield shaped box made of pasteboard and covered in red silk around the body. The removable lid has a blue field with 24 stars with red and white stripes. Colors have faded some with age. The silk… (1042-43) Learn More »
“Survey for Military Defences/ N.E. Virginia and Vicinity of Washington/ Compiled in Topographical Engineers Office of/ Division Head Quarters of General Irwin McDowell/ Arlington, VA, January 1st… (1000-1591) Learn More »
$350.00
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This sword came from the effects of U.S. Navy Pilot, Lt. Arthur Dzendolet (1914-1942.) Formerly in the well known and respected Bill Cooper collection, the sword is in mint condition with strong gilt… (266-1008) Learn More »
$475.00
Originally $975.00
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This sword is in spectacular condition and comes from the collection of William Cooper. It is a beautiful example of the post-1922 USMA West Point cadet’s sword, which replaced the 1870s pattern,… (266-1005) Learn More »
$350.00
Originally $450.00
Insignia consists of a silver spread-winged eagle and shield superimposed over gold plated crossed anchors. Insignia was worn on the overseas caps of Navy officers. Reverse is stamped “STERLING”… (266-1011) Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $50.00
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John W. Gregg was Aide-de-Camp to General McArthur when the latter launched a devasting attack on the left flank of Hood’s line in front of Nashville on December 16, 1864, destroying half of Hood’s army and all that was left of his military… (870-395). Learn More »