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BUCK & BALL AMMO CRATE MADE INTO CHESS/CHECKER BOARD
The outside measurements of this wooden crate are approx. 17.00 inches long x 13.50 inches wide x 7.50 inches high. The crate is nailed and not dovetailed. The exterior has been painted olive drab.… (727-58) Learn More »
MEMORIAL RIBBON FOR CALIFORNIA GAR POST
Top bar is of stamped white metal and has a scrollwork design around the edges and G.A.R. at center. The ribbon meas. approx. 2.50 inches wide x 8.00 inches long with a silver bullion tassel drop. The… (M23508) Learn More »
NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT GAR BADGE
This badge is for the Admiral Foote Post #17 in New Haven, Connecticut. The top bar is stamped brass with a scrollwork edge design. At center of the bar is a white strip of celluloid that reads… (M23523) Learn More »
1896 MEDAL FOR GENERAL HANCOCK’S STATUE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Thin brass stamped top bar with a bust of George Washington at center flanked by three stars on each side. The reverse of the top bar has the original pin on the back. Ribbon is red, white and blue… (744-57) Learn More »
INDIAN WAR SPUR RECOVERED IN TEXAS
Cast brass spur that looks to be similar to the issue Civil War spur but thicker in appearance. Both yokes are present but only the left one has the strap keeper. Most of the keeper is broken off of… (173-1059) Learn More »
EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR SKY BLUE MILITARY VEST
This outstanding vest came to us with a pair of mounted trousers, cavalry shell jacket and “pork-pie” style slouch hat with a cavalry hat cord. The group is from the well-known collection of the… (M23607) Learn More »
PARTIALLY IDENTIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL CAVALRY SHELL JACKET
This wonderful Cavalry shell jacket came to us with a pair of mounted trousers, a sky-blue military vest and “pork-pie” style slouch hat with a cavalry hat cord. The group is from the well-known… (M23606) Learn More »
SPRINGFIELD M1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET DATED 1851
In 1842, the need for more modern percussion ignition systems on US military arms signaled the end of the flintlock longarm and started the age of the cap and ball muzzleloader firearm. This original… (218-421) Learn More »
MODEL 1855 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE – MUSKET
Cal. .58 “Springfield” produced at Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a gunmetal gray with peppered black age spots. Markings “Eagle” on the primer compartment and” U.S.” over… (601-217) Learn More »
NICE CONDITION CHASSEUR BUTTON
This white metal button was made in France and used on a group of Chasseur uniforms issued to unites from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York. This button has a nice clean face with an eagle with… (R20331) Learn More »
NICE CONDITION DUG CAVALRY BUTTON
ALBERTS CV1/TICECV215A40 Coat sized eagle button with a letter “C” stamped at center of the shield on the eagles chest. About 80% of the gilt remains with the high ridges only being worn. There is… (R20334) Learn More »
TURKISH MODEL 1903 RIFLE
Turkey purchased large quantities of the 1903 rifle prior before World War 1. The 1903 is a variation of the G98. Fitted with a pistol grip stock, the rifle has an upper hand guard that extends from… (740-406) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PRIVATE PURCHASE MESS/UTENSIL KIT ID'D TO ERASTUS L. DEAN, 39TH MASS. INFANTRY - KILLED AT LAUREL HILL, VA
A resident of Taunton, MA, Erastus L. Dean was 18 years and employed as a machinist when he enlisted in the 39th Massachusetts Infantry on 8/8/62; he served with the regiment until his death on… (548-122) Learn More »
$950.00
Originally $1,250.00
CIVIL WAR M1860 SPENCER REPEATING ARMY RIFLE
This famous longarm is a Civil War Model 1860 Spencer Repeating rifle in very good original condition. Initial army contracts with the Spencer Company of Boston, Massachusetts called for 10,000… (169-465) Learn More »
PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD
Ames Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword in excellent condition. Offered is a high grade M1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword made by the Ames Manufacturing Company. The sword's overall length… (123-7290) Learn More »
FINE, ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR M1858 FEDERAL FORAGE CAP
This highly desirable article of Federal Civil War uniform cloth is a fine piece of regulation headgear commonly referred to as a M1858 forage cap. Issued to most Federal soldiers as part of their… (M23611) Learn More »
$2,500.00
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ORIGINAL, CIVIL WAR M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD BY MANSFIELD & LAMB
This saber was one of 37,500 edged weapons produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department by Henry Mansfield and Estus Lamb of Forestdale, Rhode Island during the war. This particular saber rig came out of… (E2429) Learn More »
US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM WHITE OAK SWAMP
The face of this plate has a dark patina with a small spot of rust in the upper right hand corner. There are some light amounts of dirt and grime also. The face of the plate is free from major dings… (R19909) Learn More »
US BELT PLATE HOOKS FROM WINTER CAMP AT FREDERICKSBURG
This is the “Puppy Paw” style hooks only off the back of a Pattern 1839 oval US belt plate. The piece is shaped like the letter “Y” with the posts on the two parallel arms. The hook for the… (R19858) Learn More »
HANDMADE 24TH CORPS BADGE
Nice, little hand cut brass heart that meas. approx. 1.00 inch across at the widest. The heart was the badge of the 24th Corps which was made up of white troops taken from the 10th and 18th Corps. The… (R19933) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE KNIFE SCABBARD TIP FROM SPOTSYLVANIA
Claw shaped brass finial from the tip of a side-knife scabbard. The item meas. approx. 1.75 inches long and still has some leather trapped inside. Old typed tag that comes with the item reads… (R19887) Learn More »
$18.00
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EYEGLASS LENS FROM UNION WINTER CAMP
Rather square eyeglass lens that meas. approx. 1.75 x 0.75 inches. The glass is in good condition just discolored from years in the ground. Typed label with the item reads “EYEGLASS LENS- CAMPSITE… (R19783) Learn More »
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE SKIN FROM GAINES’ MILL
This is the skin only of a Pattern 1826 eagle breast plate that was worn on the cartridge box sling. The plate is 90% present. The eagle is visible but there is a crack running through the face of the… (R19911) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE SCABBARD TIP FROM VIRGINIA
Tin bayonet scabbard tip made of one piece, curled and tacked at the top. There is still leather inside. With the item is a typed label that reads “CONFEDERATE BAYONET SCABBARD TIP FOUND IN WINTER… (R19881) Learn More »
RELIC CONDITION BELT & CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM UNION WINTER CAMP
The first item in this group is a Pattern 1839 oval US belt plate with a very chewed up edge. The US at center is visible and complete. The face of the plate has a very dark patina with surface… (R19829) Learn More »
HALF OF A BRASS FUSE ADAPTER
This piece of brass meas. approx. 1.50 inches long with threads running down one side while the other shows the cavity for the bursting charge. Great for an artillery or artillery fuse display. No… (M22710) Learn More »
BRASS WICK FEEDER FROM A LANTERN
This is the brass wick keeper and feed knob from a kerosene lantern. The knob still operates freely. You can still see the threads on the base where it screwed into the base. The brass is discolored… (R19781) Learn More »
$10.00
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TEXAS SPUR FROM CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN G. WALKER’S CAMP
Large iron spur. All surfaces are rusted but the item is solid. Each iron yoke ends with a side-stud. Large rowel with 10 points. All are complete and the rowel still turns. Spur was found in a camp… (173-1060) Learn More »
$95.00
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NICE MARKED NAVY FUSE BOX
This Navy fuse box is in used but good condition. The outer flap is smooth and mostly clean with only a few light scuff marks on the edges and very light crease lines at top. The latch tab is sewn to… (172-3231) Learn More »
ORIGINAL PACKET OF ARTILLERY FUSES
This artifact is an original artillery fuse packet with five Federal artillery paper time fuses still contained within the original paper wrap. Packet is wrapped in faded blue paper holds five… (727-40) Learn More »
ORIGINAL OPENED PACK OF ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS
This small wooden package still has the original label which has a drawing of an artillery primer and reads “FRICTION PRIMERS FRANKFORD ARSENAL.” The label is printed on only one side. The pack… (M23621) Learn More »
BRITISH PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD BAYONET FROM ANTIETAM
This is an early battlefield pick up from the Remsburg collection. Mr. & Mrs. Remsburg were early collectors of Antietam items. This particular bayonet has had approx. 5.50 inches flattened and… (R18443) Learn More »
US NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH GETTYSBURG CONNECTION
US Model 1858 smooth-side canteen in fair condition. One side is severely dented while the other has a moderate sized dent at center. Both sides have residue of gold paint and rust. Visible on one… (173-652) Learn More »
RELIC “CS” CONFEDERATE “SARDINE” BELT BUCKLE
[See Mullinax, p.65, plate 113] Recovered at Chancellorsville, VA [scratched inscription on reverse: “Chan / Oct. 1955 / 12th Corps Line”]. Die stamped, “gold” colored brass face, with brass… (553-02) Learn More »
SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL FOR MAN WHO SERVED IN BOTH THE ARMY & NAVY
This is the standard color document that is often encountered. It has a large spread winged eagle at the top center with flags and a US shield flanked by a Naval and a land battle scene. The main text… (725-68) Learn More »
NEW YORK STATE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK MILITIA RIFLE
Original Remington military longarm produced circa 1867-1888 with the unique ‘rolling block’ configuration and action. The ‘rolling block’ rifle, aka has the Model 1871 Springfield, employed… (31-1533) Learn More »
CSA MAJOR’S STAR COLLAR INSIGNIAS
Two gold bullion stars, measuring 1.25” in diameter, with newsprint paper backing & black trim, stitching visible. Bullion in fine condition, outer trim & stitching a bit ragged. Else VG… (759-10) Learn More »
$495.00
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EXCELLENT CONDITION US 3-INCH PARROTT FUSE PLUG WITH EXTRAS
Long artillery fuse adapter made by Parrott. The top looks like the Confederate copper adapter with a central hole for the paper time fuse and two spanner holes but this adapter has a raised “W”… (M23623) Learn More »
$125.00
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SECTION OF CONFEDERATE SWORD FROM SPOTSYLVANIA
Rusted iron tang of a sword with a heavy brass pommel cap and scabbard throat section. The section of tang meas. approx. 6.00 inches long and has a crudely attached brass pommel cap. With the item is… (R19823) Learn More »
RELIC CANTEEN WITH WAGON WHEEL IMPRINT, AND SMALLER RELICS
This lot of relics contains an almost complete Model 1858 New York Depot canteen. The body of the canteen is crushed with the imprint of a wagon wheel through the center. The body is rusted severely… (172-3157) Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE 3.67 INCH 6 POUNDER SPHERICAL SHELL WITH COPY OF BORMANN FUSE
Complete 6-inch spherical shell with moderate to severe pitting with some surface material loss and light rust. About 60% of the original finish remains but this is crackled and chipped. Base has… (727-103) Learn More »
US/CS 2.6 INCH RIFLE CANISTER ROUND
This is a very rare canister round meant for use in the Wiard rifle. The tin body is in excellent condition and is nicely and firmly crimped over the top plate. The bottom is still securely anchored… (727-106) Learn More »
US 3 INCH HOTCHKISS CANISTER ROUND
Very nice tight, clean, example of a 3 inch Hotchkiss canister round. The sides of the tin body are free from dings and dents. The top is nicely crimped around an iron plate and the bottom has a lead… (727-365) Learn More »
SOUTHERN CIVILIAN LETTER WRITTEN TO SON SERVING IN THE 52ND OHIO INFANTRY — COMMENTARY ON LINCOLN ASSASSINATION
Dated “21 Apr 1865”, in ink. “Rec’d Apl 26th/ Holly Springs, NC”. From D. A. James to his son, Frank Blakewell James, while the latter was serving in the 52nd Ohio Infantry. 2pp., in ink, on… (L14501) Learn More »
$165.00
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LETTER BY UNKNOWN VERMONT SOLDIER TO HIS MOTHER
Letter is three and a half pages in bold ink. It written from New York City on the soldier’s way to the front. The letter is dated May 14, 1864. After sending his greetings he talks about leaving… (L14497) Learn More »
$40.00
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CIVIL WAR UNION ENLISTED MAN’S FORAGE CAP FOR 110TH REGIMENT
This enlisted man’s forage cap is in overall good condition. The exterior is blue wool cloth which has several areas of moth damage. Working around the cap we will start at the front. Just under the… (M23610) Learn More »
$2,950.00
SOLD
BATTY PEACE FLASK FROM GETTYSBURG
Item is a very nice conditioned brass powder flask with an embossed decoration on both sides. The decoration consists of a spread-winged eagle above a circle of stars that contain two hands shaking at… (173-1075) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE 2.65-INCH READ SHELL
This unfired example has a smooth iron body with a copper sabot at bottom. Despite visible lathe lines on the body there is no dimple in the base as is often seen. At the top of the body, just before… (727-192) Learn More »
RAREST OF THE RARE! CONFEDERATE 3.67 INCH MARSHALL ARSENAL SCHENKL SHELL, RECOVERED IN AREA OF THE RED RIVER CAMPAIGN
This rare shell is in excellent unfired condition. The bulbous nose section of the shell has a clean body with light to moderate pitting. The tapering tail of the shell is in like condition with 12… (727-126) Learn More »
ORIGINAL SECOND MODEL CIVIL WAR GALLAGER CARBINE
Presented here is an example of a breech loading, .50 caliber, percussion model Gallager carbine issued to the Federal cavalry during the Civil War. Mahlon J. Gallager, a South Carolina native,… (G3240) Learn More »
$1,975.00
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HOTCHKISS SHELL FRAGMENT FROM GETTYSBURG
This fragment meas. approx. 4.00 inches long x 2.25 inches wide and is from the nose of a US 3-inch Hotchkiss shell. The top has the indentation and threads meant for the fuse. This item was recovered… (173-691) Learn More »
$25.00
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THE EXCHANGE BANK OF A.J. PERRIN & CO., MICHIGAN CITY, MICHIGAN $1 NOTE
The Exchange Bank of AJ. Perrin $ Co., Michigan City, Michigan. $1 note, serial number 2357, featuring a farm family at a fence. Dated 4/1862. CU condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (173-764) Learn More »
$145.00
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THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK, CALAIS, MAINE $1 NOTE
The Washington County Bank, Calais, Maine. $1 note, serial number 712, featuring agriculture with a rake. Dated 3/1/1839. XF condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (173-763) Learn More »
$135.00
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THE SANFORD BANK, SANFORD, MAINE $5 NOTE
The Sanford Bank, Sanford, Maine. $5 note, serial number 3227, featuring woodchoppers with a green overprint. Dated 3/4/1861. AU condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (173-762) Learn More »
$195.00
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THE SANFORD BANK, SANFORD, MAINE $2 NOTE
The Sanford Bank, Sanford, Maine. $2 note, serial number 2346, featuring a woman at a loom with red overprint. Dated 8/27/1860. VF condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (173-761) Learn More »
$195.00
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THE ADAMS BANK, NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS $5 NOTE
The Adams Bank, North Adams, Massachusetts. $5 note, serial number 3159, featuring an Indian with a bow. Dated 12/1/1861. VF condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (173-760) Learn More »
$225.00
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THE FRANKLN BANK, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS $20 NOTE
The Franklin Bank, Boston, Massachusetts. $20 note, serial number 365, featuring a chariot racer. Dated 4/1/1836. XF condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (173-759) Learn More »
$125.00
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COCHUITUATE BANK, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS $50 NOTE
Cochuituate Bank, Boston, Massachusetts. $50 note, serial number 219, featuring a couple with a cornucopia. Dated 11/12/1853. UNC condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (173-758) Learn More »
$195.00
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COCHUITUATE BANK, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS $10 NOTE
Cochuituate Bank, Boston, Massachusetts. $10 note, serial number 236, featuring large grey X. Dated 1/1/1853. AU condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (173-757) Learn More »
$175.00
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CIVIL WAR SHARPS AND HANKINS NAVY CARBINE
Known as the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine, this weapon is a wartime .52 caliber, rimfire, breechloading firearm designed by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Presented is an… (765-05) Learn More »
ORIGINAL PACKET OF 5 SECOND ARTILLERY FUSES
This artifact is an original artillery fuse packet with five Federal artillery paper time fuses still contained within the original paper wrap. Packet is wrapped in tan paper holds five 5-second fuses… (744-49) Learn More »
1892 25TH CONNECTICUT REUNION RIBBON
Blue ribbon which meas. approx. 2.50 inches wide x 7.00 inches long. Black printing reads “25TH REGIMENT, CONN. VOLS. REUNION HARTFORD, OCT. 12, 1892.” Next is a 19th Corps badge followed by… (M23501) Learn More »
1888 25TH CONNECTICUT REUNION RIBBON
Blue ribbon which meas. approx. 2.50 inches wide x 7.00 inches long with fringe. Silver printing reads “25TH ANNIVERSARY 25TH REG’T C. V. BATTLE OF IRISH BEND, LA.-HARTFORD, CONN. APRIL 14TH,… (M23500) Learn More »
FULL STANDING VIEW 15TH NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICER
CDV image shows Captain John Aldrich of Company A, 15th New Hampshire. He is posed standing by a small table with his right hand resting on top of a Colt revolver that is lying on top of the cloth… (697-309) Learn More »
BUST VIEW CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROBERT RODES WITH CONNECTION TO ONE OF MOSBY’S MEN
Image is a well-known bust view of Rodes in the uniform of a Confederate General. He sports his trademark mustache and well-kept hair. The image has faded some and the paper has light foxing… (697-646) Learn More »
APPLICATION FOR SOUTHERN CROSS OF HONOR
Document meas. approx. 8.50 x 11.25 inches. It is pre-printed and filled out in ink. Document is dated April 1901 and requests a Southern Cross of Honor for Ed T. Howell who enlisted as a Private on… (217-205) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED, EXCAVATED PEWTER MATCH BOX RECOVERED IN VIRGINIA - GAVIN COLLECTION
This relic pewter matchbox was excavated from the area of Loudon Heights in Virginia by well-known relic hunter Bill Gavin. Once part of his collection, this small, ribbed, cylindrical relic box… (601-529) Learn More »
US 3-INCH SCHENKL CASE SHOT WITH COMBINATION SCHENKL FUSE
The body of this shell is in very rough condition. It appears as though the shell was once in a very wet area and freezing and thawing as well as heavy rust took its toll on the body. The shape is… (727-229) Learn More »
$125.00
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US 3-INCH PARROTT SHELL CASE SHOT
The body of this shell is mostly smooth and clean with only light chipping and discoloration. The fuse hole is empty allowing a clear view of the matrix and bursting cavity. The iron sabot shows signs… (727-123) Learn More »
$225.00
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CONFEDERATE 3-INCH SMOOTH READ SIDE LOADER - WILDERNESS
This shell was cast and then loaded with case shot through a hole on the side which is now plugged with iron, hence the name “side-loader.” The body of this shell is mostly smooth with light… (727-253) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE 3-INCH MULLANE/TENNESSEE SHELL WITH REMAINS OF FUSE PLUG
The body of this shell has moderate pitting and light rust with heavy pitting and some light material loss in the area of the nose above the upper bourrelet. The lower portion has the copper sabot,… (727-265) Learn More »
TINTYPE OF A YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN MOURNING DRESS
Eighth-plate tintype shows a young black woman standing and leaning her left arm against a railing. To her right is a painted prop of a small bureau with vase and flower and a window with curtains.… (344-1800) Learn More »
GEM SIZED TINTYPE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN WITH WHITE BABY
This gem sized tintype comes mounted on a CDV sized card with an impressed ornate frame. The image shows a young adult African American woman holding a white baby on her lap. The way the photo is… (344-1814) Learn More »
$30.00
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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF A YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN
Tintype comes housed in a half cloth case with full brass mat and frame. Image shows a young black woman wearing a light skirt with a tight fitting lighter colored jacket and blouse with a white… (344-1802) Learn More »
STEREO CARD OF COTTON PICKING IN PROGRESS
This stereo card was produced by the company of Underwood and Underwood and dates from 1895. The image shows a group of black workers picking cotton while a mounted overseer watches in the background.… (344-1807) Learn More »
$35.00
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HISTORIC CIVIL WAR RELATED DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
"Hon. J. B. Floyd Sec. of War 1860 to A.Y.P. Garnett". This superb double-barrel percussion shotgun was presented to physician Alexander Yelverton Peyton Garnett by Secretary of War John Buchanan Floyd in 1860. At this time it's unknown what the… (344-622). Learn More »
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