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1846 DATED MEXICAN WAR AMES U.S. HEAVY CAVALRY SABER
This Model 1840 Ames cavalry saber would be tough to surpass for date and condition. The blade is bright with excellent edge and point, and a mirror finish for most of its length. The scabbard matches… (1047-116) Learn More »
CDV ALBUM WITH CIVILIAN & CONFEDERATE GENERALS IMAGES
Here is a Civil War era CDV album that contains not only family images, but also an extensive collection of Confederate generals and officers in uniform. Included are Fitzhugh Lee, Kirby Smith, Jeb… (1043-385) Learn More »
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
The Horse Soldier will be closed Sunday, May 26th & Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th at 11am. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! The Staff and… Learn More »
CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX BY J. DAVY
A nicely marked example of the regulation Civil War U.S. cavalry cartridge box for carbine ammunition. Constructed of black leather that retains good color, it has a good finish with just minute… (766-953) Learn More »
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FIVE CENT NOTE
Art work at center is Liberty and Peace. Bill has dark stains around ink signature and bill number. Series N, bill number 767. Blank back. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (L13733) Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $45.00
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FIVE CENT NOTE
Art work at center is Liberty and Peace. Bill has dark stains around ink signature and bill number. Series T, bill number 790. Blank back. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (L13734) Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $45.00
NEW ORLEANS CANAL & BANKING CO. $20 NOTE
Bill is in excellent condition. Corners are good. Top center of the bill shows a young woman seated by an eagle and shield amidst a pastoral scene. One edge has bust view of the head of a Roman or… (L13929) Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $85.00
STATE OF ALABAMA $.25 NOTE
Serial number 77212, with cotton wagon at center. Dated Jan. 1st, 1863. Two small holes, one on the serial number, and another along the lower edge at center. Also has small area of paper loss at… (L13972) Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $45.00
ALABAMA INSURANCE CO. $50 CENT NOTE
50 Cents Alabama Insurance Co. of Montgomery, Alabama 1862. Red left end design is faint. Dated Atlanta, GA Jan 1862. Some chipping along edges. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (L13974) Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $50.00
STATE OF ALABAMA $.25 NOTE
Serial number 77317, with cotton wagon at center. Dated Jan. 1st, 1863. 2nd Series. Excellent condition. Two small pinholes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (L13971) Learn More »
$45.00
Originally $65.00
STATE OF ALABAMA $.10 NOTE
Mint uncirculated Alabama note payable in "Confederate States Treasury Notes". Serial number 9683. Dated Jan. 1st, 1863, 1st Series. Excellent condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (L13968) Learn More »
$45.00
Originally $65.00
EXCELLENT CONDITION AND COLOR UNION LIGHT BLUE CANTEEN
Civil War canteens were issued covered in several different colors of fabric. Light blue covers have always been favored by collectors because of their rarity and eye appeal. This one is complete with… (766-954) Learn More »
$350.00
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SOUTH SONGS, 1866
This volume features forty-seven war- time poems or songs of the South, which include patriotic ballads and tributes to fallen soldiers and officers. Title page reads, “SOUTH SONGS: FROM THE LAYS OF… (1000-1622) Learn More »
ORIGINAL 1861 COPY OF INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT DAVIS
This booklet containing the Confederate President’s inaugural speech was circulated soon after the ceremony in 1861. Cover reads, “INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT DAVIS, DELIVERED AT THE CAPITOL,… (1000-921) Learn More »
SWEDGED BACK DRESSING COMBS BOX
Red paste board box has label on top that reads, “SWEDGED BACK DRESSING COMBS / 1 DOZEN / 6 ½” INCH”. A decorative filigree border surrounds lettering. Pencil markings are present on box top… (1041-440) Learn More »
STAFFORD BROTHERS SOFT ENAMELED THREAD BOX
Paste board box has label on top that reads, “STAFFORD BROTHERS SOFT ENAMELED THREAD / ONE DOZEN / SUPERIOR FINISH / WARRANTED 200 YARDS / FOR HAND OR MACHINE SEWING”. Image of a mill or factory… (1041-441) Learn More »
VICTORIAN ERA GUTTA PERCHA COLLAR BOX WITH POPE PIUS IX
Victorian era box meant for holding gentleman’s collars features a gutta percha lid and stained wooden bottom. Hinged lid shows scrollwork designs in the corners with an image of Pope Pius IX in the… (1043-102) Learn More »
SONS OF VETERANS SHAVING MUG, DATED 1881
Porcelain mug shows an image of a veterans badge flanked by gold gilt scrollwork. Three gold gilt bands embellish mug. Name of veteran, “GEO. K. MORRIS” is at the top in gold gilt. Underside of… (30-2148) Learn More »
.577 CALIBER BRASS ENFIELD BULLET MOLD
Brass scissor-type mold to cast a lead Enfield pattern bullet. Single cavity mold with top spout. Mold measures approximately 8 ½” overall. Complete and in good condition. Has original base plug… (M26137) Learn More »
BRITISH PATTERN 1, PRIVATES’ COMBINATION TOOL
This is the British privates’ “No. 1” combination musket tool. This pattern differs from the Sergeant’s tool by its lack of a mainspring clamp. It is “Y” shaped and consists of a… (M26152) Learn More »
ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CARBINE BORE BRUSH
Bristle brush attached to a leather thong used to clean carbine bores. This specimen has 30” long leather thong attached to one end. Excellent condition. … (M26119) Learn More »
MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY (FOURTH MODEL)
This is a beautiful Model 1851 Colt Navy revolver. It is a .36 caliber revolver with 6 shot cylinder, a 7 ½” octagonal barrel with attached loading lever, brass frame with round trigger guard.… (1037-93) Learn More »
OUTSTANDING CONFEDERATE BOWIE OR SIDE KNIFE
We don’t like to over-hype Confederate material with suggestions of it whistling Dixie or giving a Rebel yell, but if this classic Confederate side-knife and scabbard wouldn’t make a collector… (766-930) Learn More »
STATE OF MARYLAND FEDERAL DISCHARGE / BOUNTY CERTIFICATE - SERGEANT DALLAS M. LEE, CO. D, 2ND REGIMENT MARYLAND VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
This group includes the following papers pertaining to the discharge and bounty payment due to Dallas M. Lee: [1] “To all Whom it May Concern” copy of Lee’s discharge from “United States… (L13568) Learn More »
$165.00
Originally $200.00
MILITARY OPERATIONS IN JEFFRSON COUNTY VIRGINIA AND WEST VA, 1861-65
Published by Authority of Jefferson County Camp/ U.C.V. Printed by Farmers Advocate Print, 1911. Front EPS signature “Barbara Knott Nickell”, and stamp “Library of Steven W. Knott.” 43pp.,… (L13376) Learn More »
$95.00
Originally $175.00
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER - SEPTEMBER 4, 1861 MORNING EDITION
VOL.33/ NO. 56. 4pp., 7 columns, measuring 23 x 16”. Exhibits light soiling w/chipped upper left corners. Else VG & entirely legible. This paper was published a month after the Confederate… (L13703) Learn More »
$55.00
Originally $75.00
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE – AUGUST 23, 1864
Published weekly, By F. & J. Rives. 16pp. [113-128], measuring 12 x 10”. Exhibits three horizontal fold-marks, w/slight chipping at the extremities. Else VG plus to fine condition. The paper… (L13947) Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $95.00
CONFEDERATE $1000 BOND, CAPTURED IN RICHMOND
Mid war bond issued from the Confederate Capital at Richmond, Virginia. The bond is dated June 1, 1863 and is not numbered. The lithograph designs feature a bust view of James Alexander Seddon, C.S.… (L13793) Learn More »
$95.00
Originally $125.00
MODEL 1842 SMOOTHBORE MUSKET ID’d TO PENNSYLVANIA GAR POST #19 (COL. CHARLES TAYLOR)
Stamped into the left cheek of the buttstock is “F.T.P.G.A.R.” over “19.” Initials translate to “FRED TAYLOR POST G.A.R. 19.” Grand Army of the Republic Post #19 was named for Colonel… (G3735) Learn More »
$2,550.00
Originally $2,950.00
STARR PERCUSSION CARBINE
Issued to the Federal cavalry during the Civil War, this weapon is a good example of a Starr carbine, a breech loading, .54 caliber, percussion weapon produced by the Starr Arms Company of Yonkers,… (G3785) Learn More »
$1,750.00
Originally $1,950.00
MILITIA EAGLE HAT PLATE C. 1850S
This item is a stamped brass eagle with spread wings. It measures 3” wing tip to wing tip. A shield, olive branch, and arrows are featured. These were popular insignias used by militias in the… (33-282) Learn More »
MUSICIAN’S HAT INSIGNIA
A very interesting hat insignia for a musician. Possibly Civil War or Indian Wars era, this is constructed of a stamped brass wreath and small numbers (“24”) of the false embroidered pattern. … (33-296) Learn More »
MODEL 1859 U.S. CAVALRY BRIDLE BIT – ALLEGHENY ARSENAL MARKED
Iron bit for U.S. Cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces have brass “US” medallions riveted in place. One side marked “ALLEGHENY / ARSENAL / 1864”. Complete with mouth piece,… (809-79) Learn More »
1859 McCLELLAN CAVALRY SADDLE CRUPPER, MAKER AND INSPECTOR MARKED
Cruppers were intended to help keep saddles from slipping. This one is nicely marked by J.B. Sickles and Company of St. Louis, who had army contracts throughout the war for all sorts of leather gear… (286-522) Learn More »
$150.00
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SHEPARD AND DUDLEY SURGICAL AMPUTATION SET
This is a beautiful capital amputation set and an impressive reminder of nineteenth century medicine. The brass-bound wood case is excellent. Fitted with a key lock, the case opens to display a vivid,… (30-2111) Learn More »
PLEASANT READING FOR OUR SOLDIERS
Religious and charitable societies devoted energy and money into purchasing or publishing inspirational and wholesome reading material for soldiers in camp or hospital. Many barracks were supplied… (998-664) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED COPY OF THE US ARMY REGULATIONS OF 1861 – LT. COLONEL JAMES DUNCAN GRAHAM
Blue cloth bound with gilt blind-stamped spine. Very nice period ink inscription inside the front cover: J.D. Graham Lt. Colonel U.S. Army / Stationed at Detroit, Mich. October 1861. (And below that… (998-602) Learn More »
SMALL CLEAR GLASS BOTTLE
Bottle shows applied top and pontil scar. Measures 2 ¾” tall by 1 ½” wide. No chips or cracks. [sl] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB… (998-1635) Learn More »
APOTHECARY PILL BOTTLE - PARIS
Small bottle shows applied top and polished pontil scar. Embossed lettering reads, “MATHEY CAYLUS / A / PARIS”. Measures 3 5/8” tall by 1 ¾” in circumference at the base. No chips or… (998-1579) Learn More »
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE-MUSKET DATED 1859 – EXCELLENT CONDITION
The rifle has a 40” round barrel of .58 caliber with a semi-bright surface that shows very light mottling and which is turning a plumb brown in spots. Front sight is the usual blade sight while at… (G3782) Learn More »
$2,950.00
Originally $3,250.00
CIVIL WAR THREE-SCREW COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER
This percussion sidearm is a Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in good overall condition. These handguns were in production from 1860 through 1873 and were the successor to the Colt Third Model… (G3528) Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00
MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD TYPE I WITH FIXED BAYONET FROM ESTATE SALE NEAR PHILADELPHIA
This Model 1863 looks to have been brought home after the war, propped in a barn corner and then forgotten. The wood is in excellent condition but all the iron surfaces have a dark patina under… (G3749) Learn More »
$1,950.00
Originally $2,250.00
IMPORTED FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 38.75 inches long from point to pommel. The blade meas. approx. 33.00 inches long with a 19.50 inch long stopped wide fuller. The blade surface is attractively bright… (E2749) Learn More »
$895.00
Originally $995.00
VERY NICE IDENTIFIED WORLD WAR TWO LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET GROUP
This A-2 flight jacket, book and photographs are identified to Lt. John J. Zupancic who was a pilot in a Troop Carrier Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War 2. This Government… (979-05) Learn More »
$2,995.00
Originally $3,600.00
WWII US 530TH BOMB SQ. GROUP WITH PAINTED B-15 JACKET
World War II American group of paper items and a painted B-15 Jacket belonging to a 5th Air Force veteran Richard Ebel, serial number 33680164 who served as radio operator on the crew of Lt. Benjamin… (979-03) Learn More »
$1,995.00
Originally $2,280.00
WOOD FRAME PAINTED ARTILLERY KNAPSACK
A large, original unit designation reading “1st / BATTERY.” is painted in red on the back flap of this wood frame knapsack. Volunteer, militia and even regular army troops carried a variety of… (M26209) Learn More »
$225.00
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NON-DUG U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL
This is a very nice condition specimen of the common shell for 3” rifles. This shell retains its original lead sabot and brass fuse adapter. The three flame grooves run along the body of the shell.… (490-1802) Learn More »
$265.00
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CONFEDERATE 12-PDR FRAGMENT WITH “Q”-MARKED FUSE
This is the top portion of a 12-pounder C.S. cannon ball in relic condition. The iron fragment still holds the bronze fuse adaptor that was screwed into it. On the underside of the fuse a “Q”… (1000-2170) Learn More »
FLINTLOCK MUSKET JAW SCREW
Large screw for hammer (cock) jaw that held the flint on a flintlock musket. Screw slot on top. Clean threads. Measures approximately 1 7/8” long. … (M26149) Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
RARE STARR CARBINE COMBINATION TOOL
This is a scarce gun tool. This “L” shaped tool features a box end nipple wrench on one end and a screw driver blade on the other. Iron is in good condition with an even, dark patina. … (M26147) Learn More »
$400.00
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BREECH PLUG FOR M1816 MUSKET
This is the barrel breech plug from a model 1816 musket. Iron is in very good condition with an even brown patina. Threads are good. Tang is clearly stamped “1829”. A nice piece for an early… (M26138) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1855 MUSKET WIPER – RARE .58 CALIBER
A much-used appendage for Civil War muskets. This wiper would be screwed on to the threaded end of a ramrod and used to “pull” bullets or to extract cartridge paper and cleaning patches. This… (1000-2451) Learn More »
M1854 AUSTRIAN LORENZ CLEANING JAG
This cleaning jag is a serrated tool that was screwed onto the ramrod and used with a patch to clean the rifle. This variant measures 70mm long. Hole drilled through top. Stamped with “X” on… (M16143) Learn More »
STONEWARE INKWELL
Inkwell is tan colored, glazed stoneware. Displays a round shape with raised top. Measures 3” tall by 2 ¼” in circumference at the base. Very good condition with just a small chip in the… (998-1583) Learn More »
$10.00
SOLD
STONEWARE INKWELL
Inkwell is tan colored, glazed stoneware. Displays a pyramidal shape with raised top. Measures 3” tall by 2 ¼” in circumference at the base. Very good condition with just a couple of small chips… (998-1582) Learn More »
RICHMOND STYLE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
Confederate artillery short swords are collecting category of their own. This one shares enough characteristics with those of Boyle and Gamble to suggest a Richmond connection, but is possibly by… (870-484) Learn More »
SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL
Barrel is approx. 2.50 inches long and measures .30 at the muzzle but widens some at the breech. The metal surfaces are bright and look to have been cleaned. The hammer has a sloppy action but it does… (G3365) Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $225.00
IMPORT M1860 CAVALRY SABER
The weapon is a M-1860 Light Cavalry saber. Considered a lighter, more maneuverable weapon than its predecessor the M-1840 Wristbreaker, the light cavalry saber weighed about 3 ½ pounds in the… (E2745) Learn More »
$475.00
Originally $550.00
IDENTIFIED TACTICS MANUAL OF CAPTAIN, MAJOR AND LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALEXANDER KENNY, 8th INDIANA INFANTRY - DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT CEDAR CREEK
This well-worn infantry tactics manual shows every sign of being carried in the field. Prominently signed on the flyleaf in ink is, “A.J. Kenny” and below that, “Capt. 8th Inda.” in pencil.… (778-90) Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
GREEN RIVER WORKS FORK AND KNIFE
J. Russell and Company opened the Green River Works in Greenfield, Mass. in the early 1830s. They were able to compete with Sheffield cutlers by using power hammers rather than hand forging, and the… (998-811) Learn More »
SCARCE US NAVY HARD RUBBER BUTTON WITH STARS AND HORIZONTAL ANCHOR
Hard rubber products were still a novelty in the Civil War. Hard rubber buttons for navy uniforms, however, was eminently practical because of exposure to salt water and the elements. This example is… (998-829) Learn More »
$75.00
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SCARCE US NAVY HARD RUBBER BUTTON WITH STARS AND HORIZONTAL ANCHOR
Hard rubber products were still a novelty in the Civil War. Hard rubber buttons for navy uniforms, however, was eminently practical because of exposure to salt water and the elements. This example is… (998-828) Learn More »
$135.00
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EXCELLENT PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA CRIMSON SILK OFFICER’S SASH
In the American military, sashes as badges of rank date back to the Revolutionary War. Early sashes tend to be flat woven. Those with rounded turk’s head knots worked over wooden forms with tassels… (1000-672) Learn More »
CUSTER PERIOD HAGNER NUMBER 2 CARTRIDGE BOX
A number of different patterns of cartridge boxes were tried in the years following the Civil War to accommodate the new generally issued metallic cartridges and several were issued for trial in the… (1000-2394) Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
1840 PATTERN U.S. CAVALRY SABER BY AMES DATED 1857
A key piece in a collection of U.S. edged weapons or a cavalry collection, this is the classic U.S. dragoon saber of the Mexican War, also carried by dragoons and cavalry in the early Indian campaigns… (1047-122) Learn More »
$1,500.00
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ROGERS DRY CITRATE MAGNESIA BOTTLE
Aqua glass cylinder shaped druggist bottle has embossed lettering that reads, “ROGERS DRY CITRATE MAGNESIA”. Shows applied top. Measures 5 ¼” tall by 2” in circumference. No cracks, some very… (998-1630) Learn More »
GLASS BLEEDER CUP
Clear glass bleeding cup has a polished pontil scar. Glass shows a nice waviness. Measures 2 ¼” tall by 1 ¾” in circumference at the base. No chips or cracks. … (998-1576) Learn More »
DAVIES CHEMIST BOTTLE
Tapered bottle shows an applied top. Embossed shield with lettering reads, “DAVIES CHEMIST, BROOKLYN”. Measures 4 ¾” tall by 2 ¼” in circumference at the base. No chips or cracks. … (998-1578) Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN RED CROSS HEWER
Blade meas. approx. 10 ½” long x approx. 1 ½” wide with a squared, blunt tip and is bright throughout. Blade has a deep fuller at center that runs approx. 8” long. The top edge of the blade is… (E2761) Learn More »
$475.00
Originally $550.00
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US MODEL 1816 SOCKET BAYONET BY P.S. JUSTICE
Bayonet is in good condition. The surface has a dark patina with light surface pitting. Overall 20 5/8” long with 2 5/8” socket. Clear “US” stamping on the flat with a tilted “N”… (E2722) Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $395.00
SOLD
1895 CHILEAN MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD
Bright blade meas. approx. 9 7/8 inches long with an unstopped central fuller that runs approx. 7 1/2 inches. The blade surface is very clean with no nicks in the edge. Blade does show some light… (E2654) Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $295.00
VERY NICE PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES
Here is a very fine quality, 'Knights Head' style sword made for the American militia by Ames. Official regulations in the 1830s through 1840s called for infantry officer swords to have a straight… (E2657) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
CONVERSION BAYONET
Bayonet for use with the M1816 musket. Total length measures 19 ¼”, socket measures 3”. Nice dark patina with light surface rust and pitting. [sm] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (E2678) Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $135.00
IRON MOUNTED HARPERS FERRY M1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE, DATED 1860
This Civil War era single-shot muzzleloader is a .58 caliber Harpers Ferry Model 1855 percussion rifle in very fine to excellent overall condition. Longarm has a 33” round barrel with broad… (302-73) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD BY E.J. JOHNSTON
Measuring 23 3/8” inches overall, with a 16 1/8” inch blade, this short sword shows the typical Johnston hilt with concentric ringed grip atop a sloping section leading to the crossguard and a… (1000-819) Learn More »
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US NAVY EAGLE POMMEL SWORD ID’D TO PERCIVAL DRAYON, WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY FOR 38 YEARS
Manufactured: Unmarked Maker: Unmarked Year: 1838 - 1850s Model: Eagle pommel Size: 29.5 inch blade, 1 inch wide, .314 thick Condition: VG The blade is etched: “Percival / Drayton / U.S. / Navy”. The blue and gold decorated blade has a… (870-48). Learn More »
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