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VERY HIGH GRADE MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD DAMASCENE BLADE
Damascene blade and fabulous high relief casting with intricate detail and an array of patterns and motif designs on this sword for General Officers. Manufactured: France Maker: Unmarked Year: c1851… (870-349) Learn More »
GEM SIZE TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT ID’D TO 89TH INDIANA SOLDIER
Image is of William P. Mullikin of Company G, 89th Indiana; it is a bust view showing Mullikin in a dark frock coat. In period ink under the gem type is “W. P. MULLIKIN.” The same name appears… (1053-43L1) Learn More »
GEM SIZED TINTYPE IN CDV MOUNT OF UNION SOLDIER
This image shows a dapper soldier sporting a goatee. He wears a dark forage cap and dark frock coat. Image has good clarity but is a tad on the dark side. Photographers mark is for N. S. BENNETT…… (1053-43L3) Learn More »
CDV OF UNION SERGEANT
Full standing view of a sergeant posed leaning against a draped column. He wears a bowtie and a dark frock coat buttoned at the throat only with Sergeant chevrons on each sleeve. He also wears a light… (1053-43L2) Learn More »
C.S. FUSE ADAPTER & U.S. PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER FROM THE CODORI FARM, GETTYSBURG
Presented here are two Civil War artillery projectile time fuses recovered from the fields of the Codori Farm after the Battle of Gettysburg. One artifact is a Confederate brass time fuse adapter in… (R23091) Learn More »
SECTION OF 3 INCH HOTCHKISS SHELL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM
This large fragment of a US 3-inch Hotchkiss shell includes the base cup and half of the nose. When the shell was fired the sabot blew off and upon detonation only the top of the shell ruptured.… (R23090) Learn More »
QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE OF UNIDENTIFIED 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY FARRIER
Seated view of a soldier wearing a dark double piped shell jacket peculiar to the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry and light trousers. What makes this a really wonderful and rare image is the large horseshoe… (945-243) Learn More »
UNIDENTIFIED SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY SOLDIER
Image is a three-quarter seated view of a Private posed with one arm resting on a covered table. The subject wears a dark forage cap and a dark double piped shell jacket peculiar to the 15th… (945-251) Learn More »
1/16th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF YOUNG MAN
Image shows a waist up view of a young man with dark hair. He is wearing a light colored frock coat with white shirt, dark colored vest and cravat. Oxidation has occurred on image, mainly on… (611-390) Learn More »
$95.00
Originally $125.00
M1859 SHARPS SABER BAYONET
This is an original American Civil War saber bayonet manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts just prior to the Civil War. Made to fit the infantry length Sharps… (172-5419) Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BUCKLE
Metal buckle with embossed flying eagle holding a swastika at center of a stippled field inside a wreath of laurel. Buckle is painted a dark metallic blue. No markings are visible. Both tongues are… (918-72) Learn More »
$65.00
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GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR POT METAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
Vintage souvenir salt and pepper shakers each have a shield-shaped emblem which has an image of the Pennsylvania Memorial. Underside of each is marked, “TRADE MARKED C.S. CO. / 118”. Shakers each… (1054-1332) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR DEVIL’S DEN MIRROR
Vintage Gettysburg souvenir shows a mirror on one side and a colorful image of Devil’s Den on the reverse. Label reads, “DEVIL’S DEN, GETTYSBURG – PA”. Measures 2 ¾” wide by 2” high.… (1054-1285) Learn More »
MODEL OF JENNIE WADE HOUSE
Vintage copper colored model of the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg measures 2 ½” by 2 ¾”. Shows light surface oxidation on edges of base. Item is heavy and solid. … (1054-2043) Learn More »
1864 LETTER WRITTEN BY A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DESCRIBING PRISONER EXECUTIONS NEAR GREENVILLE, NC
6 1/4" x 7 1/4" 2 pp letter in pencil housed in 18" x 25 1/2", modern, double-sided frame. Frame has a few scratches. Letter is in excellent condition, fold lines, light scattered foxing. No definite… (1054-687) Learn More »
BOOK SIGNING - SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
BOOK SIGNING - 10AM TO 12PM, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 Meet author Michael Shaffer and purchase a signed copy of his book, "In Memory of Self And Comrades", a biography of Thomas W. Colley, 1st Virginia… Learn More »
VERY CLEAR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF AN INFANTRY CORPORAL WITH A WELL USED DRESS HAT
This exceptionally clear sixth plate tintype shows a seated corporal from the knees up. He has put on a tie for his visit to the photographer’s studio and wears his enlisted frock coat open and… (P13956) Learn More »
THIRD VOLUME OF CAVALRY TACTICS ID’D TO 4th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY OFFICER
This is volume 3 only of “CAVALRY TACTICS” published by THE War Department in 1862. It meas. approx. 4.50 x 6.00 inches and runs 111 pages with 20 fold out diagrams of evolutions and 8 foldout… (696-115) Learn More »
$145.00
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.45/70 McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX MARKED “U.S.M.C”
This is a “McKeever” style cartridge box. Complete and original and in solid condition. Black leather box “hinged” at the bottom with a brass rod. Leather closure tab fastens to brass finial… (172-5459) Learn More »
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… (696-101) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER RECOVERED IN VIRGINIA
Brass fuse adapter in good relic condition. Threads are good and the center hole is clear of debris. [ad] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB… (1054-1699) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER RECOVERED IN VIRGINIA
Brass fuse adapter in very clean condition. Threads are good and the center hole is clear of debris. Items has a nice dark green patina. [ad] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (1054-1700) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER
Brass fuse adapter in very clean condition. Threads are good and the center hole is clear of debris. Items has a nice dark green patina. [ad] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (1054-1698) Learn More »
PATTERN 1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE GETTYSBURG SHIELDS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Oval plate with prominent “US” at center. Face has a rusted dark patina throughout. Small piece of edge missing at the 8 o’clock position. Perhaps a 0.75 inch long but this does not touch the… (1054-1685) Learn More »
$250.00
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US/CS CLIPPED CORNER PLATE FROM THE GETTYSBURG SHIELDS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Sheet brass clipped corner waist belt plate in good relic condition. The item is solid with no cracks and only a slight waviness to it. Hardly perceptible. Face has a nice mixed patina of a rich dark… (1054-1684) Learn More »
$225.00
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PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG
Breast plate has a very nice dark patina to its face with light colored dirt in the low areas causing the eagle to stand out. Face is free of any major chips or scratches. Reverse has 95% of the lead… (1054-1689) Learn More »
$225.00
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PATTERN 1839 OVAL US PLATE SKIN
This is the brass skin only of an 1839 oval US cartridge box or belt plate. The face is in good condition with a light patina and scattered spots of discoloration. Only trace amounts of lead on the… (1054-1692) Learn More »
$45.00
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EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED IN VIRGINIA
Pattern 1826 eagle breast plate to wear on the cartridge box sling. Face has good detail to the eagle and is free of cracks with a light even patina. Reverse has 100% lead fill and only rusted remains… (1054-1686) Learn More »
BOX FOR 50 REMINGTON CARBINE CARTRIDGES – CRITTENDEN & TIBBALS
Pasteboard box covered with a marbled wrap and green label and tape. Box held fifty “No. 46” rimfire cartridges. Box only no cartridges remain. Green label on top shows wear but remains in good… (172-5462) Learn More »
U.S. CAVALRY SWORD KNOT – MAKER MARKED J.I. PITTMAN
Sword knot is made of black bridle leather, with slipknots, measuring 18.5" in overall length, 1" in width with 3" tassels at the end. Leather is strong and supple. Exhibits light cracking throughout,… (1054-1654) Learn More »
WONDERFUL SOLDIER’S CAMP SKETCH FROM THE WELDON RAILROAD AREA
This wonderful soldier’s sketch is done in pencil and is titled in the lower left corner “BRACKETT’S QUARTERS NEAR THE ‘BLICK HOUSE’ ON THE WELDON RR VA. AUG. 22d/64” Drawing shows a large… (1054-867) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER’S PAROLE AND OATH OF ALLEGIANCE - 12th SOUTH CAROLINA
John B. Williams served in Company E 12th South Carolina and was captured April 2, 1865 at Petersburg. This professionally matted and framed display preserves his “Certificate of Release” dated… (1054-853) Learn More »
$1,500.00
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LARGE FORMAT ALBUMEN OF A U.S. GENERAL HOSPITAL
After undergoing whatever treatment could be administered at army division or corps field hospitals, Civil War casualties were usually evacuated to larger general hospitals near metropolitan areas.… (1054-673) Learn More »
FRAMED SIGNATURE, CDV & LITHOGRAPH OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL BRAXTON BRAGG
Nicely matted and framed are three items related to C.S. General Braxton Bragg. The lithograph engraving is very clean and clear. Lithographer was O’Neill of New York. It has been accented with some… (141-24) Learn More »
1851 PRESENTATION SWORD BY EMMET GUARDS TO CAPT. JAMES MCGRATH
Manufactured: Philadelphia Maker: W.H. Horstmann & Sons Year: 1851 Model: Militia Officer Sword Size: 32.00” Condition: VG High grade Militia Officer Sword from Wyersberg and Horstmann. Grip… (870-218) Learn More »
US MODEL 1860 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH FRENCH BLADE
Manufactured: France Maker: Klingenthal / E. Lyon Year: CW Period Model: M 1851 General Officer Sword Size: 31.00” Condition: VG M 1851 General Officer Sword. Scarce pattern that is a cross between… (870-355) Learn More »
ROBY MADE US CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER
Roby made a several versions of the 1860 cavalry officer’s saber and seems to have been willing to take on many custom orders as well. In fact, the blade etching seems to have been individually… (1047-112) Learn More »
EXTREMELY SCARCE US INSPECTED AND 1861 DATED AMES 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD
These swords are very hard to find, and this one has condition to boot. Only 59 were inspected, dated, and delivered in 1861 and the entire contract was cancelled shortly afterward as the government… (1047-90) Learn More »
NEW MODEL 1859 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… (218-533) Learn More »
1866 GETTYSBURG IMPRINT “THE HORSEMAN’S FRIEND”
Small hardcover volume meas. approx. 4.00 x 5.50 inches. Covers are marbled with a cloth tape spine as published. This little volume covers diverse problems one can encounter in horse care. Full… (1054-1588) Learn More »
EX-LIBRARY COPY OF 1864 TITLE “THE BURNING OF CHAMBERSBURG”
Full title of this volume is “THE BURNING OF CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. BY REV. B. SCHNECK., D.D., AN EYE-WITNESS AND A SUFFERER. WITH CORROBORATIVE STATEMENTS FROM THE REV. J. CLARK, HON. A. K.… (1054-1590) Learn More »
WINCHESTER LEE MODEL 1895 STRAIGHT-PULL RIFLE BAYONET AND TYPE 1 SCABBARD
The Winchester-Lee 1895 Straight-pull rifle was the primary issue long arm of both the US Navy and Marine Corps from 1895 to 1900 when it gave way to the Krag. An initial contract for 10,000 rifles… (1037-372) Learn More »
SPRINGFIELD M1905 BAYONET DATED 1917 AND M3 SCABBARD
This Model 1905 bayonet has an excellent blade, hilt, and scabbard. The blade is free of any nicks and has a good point. The wood grips are excellent, showing no wear, with good color and distinct… (1047-183) Learn More »
PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY ETCHED CORDIAL WINE GLASSES
Pair of cordial glasses has a beautiful floral etching around top of each glass. Undersides of glasses show pontil scar. Each glass measures 3 ¾” tall by 2” in circumference at the base. No chips… (179-951) Learn More »
$62.50
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1850’s HONEYCOMB PRESSED GLASS TUMBLER
Nice, heavy tumbler shows the honeycomb pattern in the glass. Measures 3 ½” tall by 2 ½” in circumference at the base. No chips or cracks. Numerous light surface scratches are present on the… (179-926) Learn More »
1850’S BLUE SHOT GLASS WITH HANDLE
Shot glass shows eight flutes. Underside shows a polished pontil. Measures 2 ¼” tall by 1 ½” in circumference at the base. Has a few tiny chips, as well as a few shallow scratches near the lip… (179-944) Learn More »
VINTAGE GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR GLASS PAPERWEIGHT WITH TIPTON PHOTO OF THE WHEAT FIELD
Heavy glass paperweight shows an image of the Wheat Field area of the Gettysburg battlefield. Wording at bottom left reads, “PUB. BY W.H. TIPTON, GETTYS.” Image is labeled at the center, “THE… (509-71) Learn More »
$65.00
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GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR RUBY FLASH GLASS KNIFE
Vintage souvenir knife shows clear cut glass at the handle, with ruby flash glass at the blade. “SOUVENIR OF GETTYSBURG, 1863” is etched in the ruby glass. Knife measures 6 ½” long by 1” at… (1054-302) Learn More »
VERY NICE CONDITION UNION ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET
Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with red piping on collar and cuffs with red trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has 12 General Service eagle buttons down the front with three… (M26317) Learn More »
EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHESS / CHECKER BOARD
Board is made of inlaid mahogany. Measures 15” by 16 ¼”. Shows light wear at the corners and edges, plus a 1” crack at one edge. A few scattered nicks are present. Board is very solid and would… (179-931) Learn More »
$160.00
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FRAMED SAMPLER - DATED 1825
This beautiful sampler is typical of what young girls would have done in the 1800’s as a way to display the sewing skills that they were learning. Colors used for the stitching are blue, green,… (1005-22) Learn More »
TIPTON ALBUMEN PHOTO OF VETERANS AT DEVIL’S DEN
Large framed image recorded at Devil’s Den. Frame is 10 ½” x 12 ½” and the image itself is approximately 7” x 9 ½”. Several veterans and their wives pose at the foot of Devil’s Den… (1054-2135) Learn More »
$175.00
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CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY LANYARD
The propellant charges of Civil War artillery rounds were ignited by friction primers set in the vent hole at the breech of the piece once it was loaded. A small wire with a loop on the end was yanked… (696-86) Learn More »
$395.00
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1880 COPY OF “LIFE OF WINFIELD S. HANCOCK”
Full title of this volume is “THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S.A.” by Frederick E. Goodrich printed in Boston in 1880. Hardcover volume is bound in brown… (1054-2153) Learn More »
$25.00
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ORIGINAL 1868 COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE 8TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY
The 8th Illinois is well known for being the regiment which fired the first shot of the battle of Gettysburg. However, their history covers far more than that. This hardcover volume has black stippled… (1054-2155) Learn More »
$150.00
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THE DAILY UNION/ CITY OF WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 16, 1850 - COMPROMISE OF 1850
Volume 5—Number 247. 4 pp., 19.25 x 24,” 6 columns. Exhibits light fold-marks and slight foxing along right margin. Else VG & entirely legible. In mid-January Kentucky Senator Henry Clay… (998-1800) Learn More »
1851 PATTERN SHAKO FOR OHIO STATE ARTILLERY
Pattern 1851 shakos are sporadically encountered but it is not often that one like this comes up for sale. This particular shako is for a State of Ohio artillery unit. The shako is of the usual… (161-08) Learn More »
$7,950.00
Originally $9,500.00
GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER BUST BY RON TUNISON
A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Grant by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1996, the sculpture stands 8 ½” tall, and measures 2 ¾” x 3” at the base. The back is signed… (M26224) Learn More »
$300.00
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GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT BUST BY RON TUNISON
A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General Grant by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1996, the sculpture stands 8 ½” tall, and measures 2 ¾” x 3” at the base. The back is signed… (M26225) Learn More »
$300.00
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WAR OF 1812 STARR 1812/13 CONTRACT SABER
In March 1812 Nathan Starr received a U.S. contract for 5,000 cavalry sabers. Late in the year, after 1,000 had been delivered, the design was changed slightly and in January 1813 the outstanding… (998-124) Learn More »
$1,195.00
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MINTY 1860 STAFF AND FIELD / 1872 STAFF AND LINE OFFICER’S SWORD BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY WITH GILT AND VIVID ETCHING
The model 1860 was intended for just staff officers, but was immediately adopted by general officers and in 1872 became regulation for all officers but mounted officers of infantry, cavalry, light… (1047-69) Learn More »
$500.00
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10 WATER-COLORED LITHOGRAPHS – CRIMEAN WAR
Published by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co, Publishers to Her Majesty, London, 13 & 14 Pall Mall East, 1855-56. Bordered in white, these scenic lithos measure 21.5 x 14”, titled as… (548-121) Learn More »
$150.00
Originally $250.00
EXCELLENT IDENTIFIED GROUPING BELONGING TO CAPTAIN JOHN BOOTH, 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Excellent officer’s grouping of Captain John Booth, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) and his wife Sarah Booth. This grouping consists of framed pictures, personal effects and military… (M26290) Learn More »
MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY IDENTIFIED TO AN OFFICER OF THE 2nd PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY WITH A WARTIME IMAGE OF THE OFFICER
Revolver is in overall exceptional condition with a strong engraved ID on the backstrap. All serial numbers match including the wedge. Serial number of “8309” shows that this weapon was… (401-36) Learn More »
VOLUNTEER MAINE MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG AT GETTYSBURG
Oval “VMM” plate dug at Gettysburg along the Taneytown Road near the Artillery Ridge Campground. The face of the plate is dark with a smooth even patina that clearly shows the letters “VMM.”… (R23084) Learn More »
PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Breast plate has a face with a nice mellow patina with several small age spots. The stamping of the eagle is very good. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill and both loops.… (696-116) Learn More »
“USN” AMES POWDER FLASK, DATED “1845”.
Maker-mark: “N.P. Ames” & date, “1845”, stamped on upper lid near spot. Measures 9.125” in overall length, w/ “USN” in .5” lettering, and 3.25” anchors, stamped on both sides.… (M26356) Learn More »
COMPLETE WORLD WAR ONE OFFICER’S CAMPAIGN HAT
Typical Montana peaked OD green campaign hat from the First World War. Hat is in good condition. Exterior has no holes and exhibits 5 rows of parallel stitching on the edge of the brim. Base of the… (172-5414) Learn More »
$85.00
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SMALL ALBUMEN PHOTO OF FEDERAL CAMP AT CITY POINT
Plain mount (6” x 4 ½”) with image (4” x 3 ¼”) of the Union camp and supply depot at City Point, Virginia. Tents visible on high ground in distance, horses and corral below the camp. … (1054-2062) Learn More »
STEREO CARD OF LINCOLN’S TOMB
Orange colored mount with images of Lincoln’s tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. Images are clear. Photographed by J.A.W. Pittman also of Springfield. Printed paper label pasted to… (1054-620) Learn More »
STEREO CARD OF GENERAL MEADE
Orange colored mount with bust images of General George Gordon Meade in uniform; #1467. Images are clear. Part of “The War For the Union” series of stereo views by Taylor & Huntington. Printed… (1054-535) Learn More »
STEREO CARD SHOWING THE OBSERVATORY ON EAST CEMETERY HILL, GETTYSBURG
Plain orange mount with images of the wood “observatory” and flag on East Cemetery Hill. Right half is slightly faded and there is minor soiling. Reverse is blank. … (1054-599) Learn More »
$75.00
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STEREO CARD OF ROCK CREEK TOWARDS MCALLISTER’S DAM
Orange mount showing a full Rock Creek. Looking toward McAllister’s Mill dam. Pre-printed paper label pasted to the back. One of Tipton & Myers’ Stereoscopic Views, #526. From Tipton &… (1054-578) Learn More »
STEREO CARD OF SPANGLER’S SPRING, GETTYSBURG
Yellow mount with images of Spangler’s springs. A great view of the springs and the low area at the base of Culp’s Hill. Printed on left and right edges, “Mumper & Co. Gettysburg, Pa.”… (1054-581) Learn More »
$35.00
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NEAR MINT CONDITION FRAZIER’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE
The complete leather surface of this piece shows very little wear and is in excellent condition. The outside face of the box has a small oval brass plate with the initials “NG” for “National… (965-07) Learn More »
$190.00
Originally $225.00
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CONFEDERATE RICHMOND CARBINE
Completely original Richmond Carbine in fair condition. Overall length of the weapon is 40.50 inches measuring from the center of the buttplate to the muzzle. All metal is a dark iron except for the buttplate and nose cap which are brass. The .58… (172-4614). Learn More »
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