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RELIC, CONFEDERATE RICHMOND ARMORY RIFLE MUSKET
Presented here is a Confederate Richmond Armory “Low Hump” rifle musket in excavated relic condition. In April of 1861, Virginia State Forces under Captain Turner Ashby and his cavalry raided… (1000-2597). Learn More »
FROCK COAT, SASH, AND SWORD BELT OF CAPT. JOHN LONERGAN, 13th VERMONT: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “DISTINGUISHED GALLANTRY IN ACTION AT GETTYSBURG, PA., JULY 2, 1863.”
This historic grouping consists of the regulation officer’s frock coat, sash and sword belt, of Captain John Lonergan, Co. A 13th Vermont, awarded the Medal of Honor for, “distinguished gallantry… (1179-280). Learn More »
G.A.R. POST IMPRESSIVE SHELL-STRUCK WAR LOG: A “FRAGMENT” FROM CHICKAMAUGA
This impressive section of tree trunk was cut from the battlefield of Chickamauga and displayed in a Boston G.A.R. post. It measures about 36 by 16 by 14 inches and has embedded in it a ten-pound… (365-11). Learn More »
$14,500.00
Originally $18,500.00
RARE M1840 U.S. ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK!
This is an extremely rare M1840 U.S. artillery officer’s saber made by Ames but etched and retailed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Thillmann knew only of this one example, and until it was found… (870-637). Learn More »
$10,500.00
Originally $13,950.00
NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY
This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly… (870-653). Learn More »
$5,750.00
Originally $7,650.00
CIVIL WAR EAGLE POMMEL PRESENTATION SWORD BY PATIENTS AT MOWER GENERAL HOSPITAL TO DR. J.A.C. HANLY, MARCH 20th, 1863
Mower General Hospital, first known as Chestnut Hill Hospital, was one of the largest U.S. General Hospitals. Planned and built in 1862, it opened in early 1863 and could hold 3600 patients. Covering… (870-613). Learn More »
$4,050.00
Originally $5,400.00
CASED FOURTH PATTERN HOLSTER SIZE (54 BORE/.442 CAL.) DOUBLE ACTION TRANTER REVOLVER WITH ACCESSORIES
This is a very good example of the five-shot Fourth Pattern Tranter revolver of .54 Bore (.442 caliber) – the “holster size” in company advertising, with matching London retailer’s address on… (2023-252). Learn More »
FROEHLICH, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY, KENANSVILLE NC CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD
There are only six known examples (Louis Froelich, Arms-Maker to the Confederacy by McAden & Fonvielle, pg. 56) of this unique Cavalry officer’s pattern, which has a large brass guard with… (870-556). Learn More »
$23,750.00
Originally $31,500.00
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ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. Rather than have a standard blade, the lightly curved… (870-447). Learn More »
$7,125.00
Originally $9,500.00
EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On… (870-635). Learn More »
$12,750.00
Originally $17,000.00
REVEREND GENERAL AND FIGHTING CHAPLAIN: 1860 STAFF SWORD PRESENTED IN 1861 BY HIS STUDENTS TO REVEREND J.B. VAN PETTEN: CHAPLAIN TO FIELD OFFICER AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THIRD WINCHESTER AND CITED FOR GALLANT CONDUCT
Changing from a non-combatant chaplain charged with saving souls to a field-grade combat officer responsible for taking lives, and then returning to civilian life in academia obviously requires some… (870-397). Learn More »
$4,395.00
Originally $5,850.00
RARE TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEER QUILL BACKED SABER BY WEYERSBERG AND HORSTMANN
This quill backed blade was made by the firm of Gebruder Weyersberg of Solingen, Prussia as evidenced by the king’s head mark stamped on the reverse ricasso. It was imported by Horstmann who then… (870-333). Learn More »
$9,375.00
Originally $12,500.00
VERY RARE 1834 ENGINEER AND MEDICAL STAFF SWORD BY HENRY BOKER, BELONGING TO BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN HENDRICKSON, WHO LOST A LEG AT FREDERICKSBURG, 83rd NEW YORK VOLS (9th NYSM) AND 13th V.R.C.
New patterns of swords for the U.S. army were developed from 1832 to 1834. This elegant smallsword pattern (variously called by collectors the 1832 or 1834 pattern) was designated for officers of… (870-325). Learn More »
$3,375.00
Originally $4,500.00
FANTASTIC GETTYSBURG ALS DATED JULY 9, 1863 – HIRAM C. ALLEMAN, MILITARY GOVERNOR OF GETTYSBURG – RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF THE DEAD AND WOUNDED, AND DISCARDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT
2pp, in ink, dated Gettysburg, July 9, 1863. Excellent condition, no tears or stains. All clearly legible. Written by Hiram Clay Alleman (1831-1906), newly appointed Military Governor of… (2023-1727). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATED MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE -- SERIAL NUMBER 2402
Any Spencer in the Gettysburg serial number range is rare and this one, #2402, puts it in the second production of M1860 Army Rifles issued to the 5th & 6th Michigan Cavalry. These Spencers were… (490-4278). Learn More »
UNION CAVALRY GENERAL WILLIAM WELLS’ FIELD BLOUSE: MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GETTYSBURG WHERE HE RODE IN THE LEAD OF FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE; BRIGADE COMMANDER UNDER CUSTER; BLOUSE ACTUALLY WORN IN ONE OF HIS PHOTOS
This coat is the epitome of a Civil War Union general’s field uniform, a blouse following the popular sack coat pattern of the period, looking somewhat like an enlisted man’s fatigue blouse and… (1179-281). Learn More »
MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH “MONITOR” BLADE BY M.W. GALT & BRO., WASHINGTON, D.C., PRESENTED TO LT. JOHN EXTON BY BATTERY H, 2ND PENNSYLVANIA HEAVY ARTILLERY
Manufactured: Import / Washington, D.C. Maker: Import / M.W. Galt & Bro. Year: C1863 Model: M1850 Foot Officer Size: 32.1 inch blade Import style foot officer retailed by and etched on the… (870-364). Learn More »
$3,000.00
Originally $4,000.00
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U.S. 1834 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. KIRBY U.S. ARMY WITH 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE BY REES OF SON JOSEPH L.S. KIRBY AS C.S. ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE
This substantial archive descended in the family of Joseph Lee Smith Kirby (4 Nov. 1841- 28 July 1933,) who left West Point to join the Confederate Army in 1861 and was among the last to surrender in… (870-310). Learn More »
$23,750.00
Originally $31,500.00
EARLY WAR U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, 1840 STYLE, BY SMITH, CRANE AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 1858 TO 1862
Smith, Crane and Company pieces are scarce. They were only in business from 1858 through 1862, retailing military goods in New York City. Their swords were imported, of German make and likely by… (870-263). Learn More »
$3,000.00
Originally $4,000.00
REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United… (870-60). Learn More »
$7,500.00
Originally $9,000.00
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FANTASTIC FRAMED DRAWING OF THE BATTLE OF DRAINSVILLE DONE BY GETTYSBURG CARTOGRAPHER EMMOR B. COPE
This wonderful and detailed drawing shows the meeting engagement on December 20, 1861 between a brigade of Pennsylvania Reserve regiments under Brig. Gen. E. O. C. Ord and a mixed Confederate force led by Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. The scene was drawn by… (1054-2733). Learn More »
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