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NICE ALLEN AND WHEELOCK NAVY LIPFIRE REVOLVER

NICE ALLEN AND WHEELOCK NAVY LIPFIRE REVOLVER

This is a very nice example of the rare .36cal "Navy" version of the rare "Lip Fire" Revolvers made by Ethan Allen and his brother-in-law Thomas Wheelock in Worcester, Mass. In 1856 the two formed a… (2022-2433). Learn More »

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, WITH WOOD GRIPS

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, WITH WOOD GRIPS

Most of the production models of the single-shot .44 caliber Hammond “Bulldog” seem to have been made with composite grips (often simply, but inaccurately referred to as gutta-percha.) This one… (490-7039). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE ARROW AND STAR MARKED MOORE DERINGER

VERY SCARCE ARROW AND STAR MARKED MOORE DERINGER

The Moore deringer was the first of the large caliber metallic cartridge deringers according to Flayderman. They were made by the Moore Patent Firearms Company in Brooklyn from about 1860 to 1865 when… (490-7035). Learn More »

UNIQUE OKLAHOMA STAMPED COLT MODEL 1860 REVOLVER

UNIQUE OKLAHOMA STAMPED COLT MODEL 1860 REVOLVER

Colt’s 1860 Army revolver, otherwise known as the New Army revolver, was the most common sidearm issued during the American Civil War. The U.S. Cavalry adopted it readily in 1860 and it remained the… (172-5928). Learn More »

A PERSUASIVE POCKET PISTOL: CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868

A PERSUASIVE POCKET PISTOL: CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868

This robustly constructed, single-shot .44 caliber Hammond “Bulldog” rates about very good for condition, showing about 10-15% finish: some thin blue mixed with gray on the barrel, blue shifted to… (490-7038). Learn More »

MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER – RARE EARLY 4 SCREW VARIANT

MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER – RARE EARLY 4 SCREW VARIANT

This very nice percussion cap and ball sidearm is an early, original Civil War Model 1860 Army revolver in very good condition. This is one of some 200,000 M1860 Army revolvers made from 1860 through… (766-1993). Learn More »

$1,850.00
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RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL

RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL

This is a very professional and very well done reconversion to flint of a very hard to find US military pistol, in strong condition, showing very good metal, sharp lock, proof and mating markings, and… (431-69). Learn More »

SINGLE ACTION STARR M1863 “IMPROVED ARMY” REVOLVER

SINGLE ACTION STARR M1863 “IMPROVED ARMY” REVOLVER

Starr revolvers were surpassed in production numbers only by Colt and Remington during the Civil War and are thus a key piece in Civil War revolver or cavalry collection. In fact, along with… (431-68). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL, RARE PLANT’S PATENT MERWIN AND BRAY REVOLVER

BEAUTIFUL, RARE PLANT’S PATENT MERWIN AND BRAY REVOLVER

This “Army” pattern revolver was manufactured in an obscure .42 caliber, firing an exclusive “cup primed” cartridge. Approximately 8,000 of these pistols were produced during the mid-1860’s… (2022-2431). Learn More »

$975.00
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EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER

The venerable Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver could be found the world over before and during the Civil War.  Combining the adequate power of .31 caliber with a healthy powder charge, and a small… (490-3167). Learn More »

BRITISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY DUTTON

BRITISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY DUTTON

Iron mounted flintlock pistol with a .69 caliber, smoothbore, octagonal barrel 8-inches long. There are London view and proofmarks on the left barrel flat near the breech, the maker’s name… (2024-1775). Learn More »

“CENTURY OLD BELGIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL”

“CENTURY OLD BELGIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL”

We take our heading from the 1927 Bannerman catalog entry for this pistol. Aside from two small illegible marks on the right butt, we see no exterior markings and have not taken it apart, but the… (2024-1774). Learn More »

VERY GOOD, NEAR FINE IVORY GRIP GUSTAVE YOUNG STYLE ENGRAVED COLT M1851 NAVY MADE IN 1859

VERY GOOD, NEAR FINE IVORY GRIP GUSTAVE YOUNG STYLE ENGRAVED COLT M1851 NAVY MADE IN 1859

This very pretty Colt Navy is serial number 92278, giving it a manufacture date of 1859, and is an early 4th Model, with no capping groove and larger triggerguard. The serial numbers match throughout… (1179-674). Learn More »

$7,500.00
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CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868

This is a strong example of the standard production with 4-inch barrel, gutta-percha (thermoplastic) checkered grips, chambered for the .44 rimfire cartridge. These pistols were  elegantly styled by… (490-7040). Learn More »

SCARCE ALLEN AND WHEELOCK CENTER-HAMMER LIPFIRE .36 CALIBER NAVY REVOLVER

SCARCE ALLEN AND WHEELOCK CENTER-HAMMER LIPFIRE .36 CALIBER NAVY REVOLVER

Ethan Allen, with his various partners, was a significant figure in the history of American firearms manufacture though overshadowed in popular (well, at least collector) memory by Colt, Remington,… (490-6720). Learn More »

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” DERINGER, CA. 1865-1868

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” DERINGER, CA. 1865-1868

This is the standard configuration for the Connecticut Arms Hammond “Bulldog” pistol, a single-shot .44 cal. Deringer with 4-inch barrel, that would have proved a persuasive at short range. This… (490-7036). Learn More »

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” DERINGER, CA. 1865-1868

CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” DERINGER, CA. 1865-1868

This attractive, single-shot Deringer rates very good or near fine for condition with smooth metal, all original parts, sharp lettering, nice grips and near 30 percent or so original finish showing as… (490-6876). Learn More »

CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” DERRINGER, CA. 1865-1868

CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” DERRINGER, CA. 1865-1868

This single-shot pistol is in very good condition, with clear markings and original blued barrel and casehardening on the frame. This is their standard production with 4” long barrel,… (490-7031). Learn More »

COLT LICENSED MINIATURE COLT BUNTLINE REVOLVER

COLT LICENSED MINIATURE COLT BUNTLINE REVOLVER

Excellent condition, just about new-in-box miniature Colt Buntline. This has a case-hardened frame, blued barrel, and walnut grips, and is fitted with a folding rear sight on top of the flat frame.… (490-6814). Learn More »

ALL-METAL RING TRIGGER PERCUSSION DERINGER

ALL-METAL RING TRIGGER PERCUSSION DERINGER

These small, unmarked, all-metal single action and singe-shot percussion pistols are the product of Bacon and Company of Norwich, CT, and manufactured in very small numbers from about 1852 to 1858, by… (490-7034). Learn More »


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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPTAIN PHARES WALDO SHEARER, 45th MISSISSIPPI, WITH 28-PAGE REMINSCENCES AND VETERAN’S BADGE- HE EXCHANGED SALUTES WITH THE WOUNDED JOHN BELL HOOD AT CHICKAMAUGA

This coat came directly out of the family along with a reunion badge and type-written copy of the officer’s 1906 reminiscences. The coat was formerly in the collection of Steve Mullinax, is accompanied by a file containing details of its… (1179-179). Learn More »

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