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TIN FOR MAYNARD TAPE PRIMERS WITH 3 ROLLS

TIN FOR MAYNARD TAPE PRIMERS WITH 3 ROLLS

Originally these cylindrical japanned-tin containers held ten roles of Maynard tape primers. This container is in good shape with only remnants of the original brown finish remaining. Complete with… (1219-01). Learn More »

$250.00
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SCARCE 1809 DATED R & C LEONARD US CONTRACT 1808 MUSKET WITH MASSACHUSETTS OWNERSHIP MARKINGS

SCARCE 1809 DATED R & C LEONARD US CONTRACT 1808 MUSKET WITH MASSACHUSETTS OWNERSHIP MARKINGS

Brothers Rudolph and Charles Leonard of Canton, Mass, signed a US contract on Oct. 29, 1808, for 5,000 muskets to be delivered in five years. They used as a pattern a musket produced by fellow Canton… (2025-3665). Learn More »

WAR OF 1812 MASSACHUSETTS PURCHASE WATERS MUSKET

WAR OF 1812 MASSACHUSETTS PURCHASE WATERS MUSKET

Massachusetts required its militia to supply their own muskets, but in the run-up to the War of 1812 received muskets from the US and purchased some on its own. This flintlock musket rates near Fine… (2025-3667). Learn More »

A MUCH SOUGHT AFTER "BROWN BESS" OF THE 1756 LONG LAND PATTERN WITH BAYONET

A MUCH SOUGHT AFTER "BROWN BESS" OF THE 1756 LONG LAND PATTERN WITH BAYONET

It is believed, but not affirmed, that the "Brown Bess" was named after Elizabeth I of England (However she was dead over a century before the first of these was made therefore begging the question).… (1273-29). Learn More »

HOPKINS AND ALLEN DICTATOR REVOLVER

HOPKINS AND ALLEN DICTATOR REVOLVER

The "DICTATOR" was made by Hopkins and Allen from the late 1860's through the early 1870's. Only 1000 were made in percussion as this one is. The serial number on this weapon is 3640. This weapon is a… (2025-330). Learn More »

US “CONTRACT 1812” MUSKET BY J.J. HENRY

US “CONTRACT 1812” MUSKET BY J.J. HENRY

Flayderman noted that US Contract Muskets Model 1812 or Contract 1812 types would more aptly be titled, “Contract Muskets of the 1812 Period.” This J.J. Henry produced musket is a perfect example… (2025-3648). Learn More »

NEW YORK 1808 PATTERN CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY COGSWELL

NEW YORK 1808 PATTERN CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY COGSWELL

Given New York’s long border with Canada, the state was naturally worried by the rising tensions with Britain starting with the Chesapeake-Leopard affair of 1808 and supplemented its arms on hand… (2025-3663). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED WAR OF 1812 PRODUCTION HARPER'S FERRY 1803 RIFLE

IDENTIFIED WAR OF 1812 PRODUCTION HARPER'S FERRY 1803 RIFLE

The first U.S. regulation rifle, the Model 1803, was manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory only. Early models were produced between 1803 and 1807, with production resuming in 1814. These half-stocked… (801-136). Learn More »

$2,995.00
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RICHMOND SHARPS CARBINE BY S. C. ROBINSON

RICHMOND SHARPS CARBINE BY S. C. ROBINSON

Presented here is a Richmond-made, straight-breech Confederate Sharps carbine. Of the approximately 5,000 firearms called “Richmond Carbines” made for the Confederate government between 1862 and… (490-3531). Learn More »

FINE CIVIL WAR SECOND MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE

FINE CIVIL WAR SECOND MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE

Here is a 2nd Model Maynard carbine, widely regarded as one of the best performing and most accurate of all the cavalry arms used during the Civil War. The well-favored, metallic cartridge,… (2025-3347). Learn More »

REMARKABLE WILDER’S LIGHTNING BRIGADE SERIAL RANGE SPENCER RIFLE W/ 1863 SOCKET BAYONET

REMARKABLE WILDER’S LIGHTNING BRIGADE SERIAL RANGE SPENCER RIFLE W/ 1863 SOCKET BAYONET

This important Spencer arguably stands above many others.  With its serial number of “3610”, it falls within the range of Spencer rifles ordered for, and delivered to, John T. Wilder’s famed… (2025-2795). Learn More »

$3,950.00
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U.S.MODEL 1871 SPRINGFIELD ROLLING BLOCK ARMY RIFLE

U.S.MODEL 1871 SPRINGFIELD ROLLING BLOCK ARMY RIFLE

.50 caliber centerfire. All metal furnished bright with case-hardened receiver and trigger-guard assembly. Obverse lockplate marking: Eagle motif/"U.S./Springfield/1872"; Reverse lock marking: "Model… (2025-3687). Learn More »

MODEL 1873 ‘TRAPDOOR’ U.S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE

MODEL 1873 ‘TRAPDOOR’ U.S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE

Produced by the Springfield Armory, this .45-70 caliber, centerfire, cartridge weapon, serial number #121242, is one of over 160,000 made from 1879 through 1885. Most iron surfaces wear a flat dark… (2025-3685). Learn More »

$850.00
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MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET ALTERED TO PERCUSSION

MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET ALTERED TO PERCUSSION

This Model 1816 Springfield .69 caliber smoothbore musket was altered from flintlock to percussion. The musket has a 42” barrel secured with three barrel-bands that in turn are held in place with… (2025-3684). Learn More »

SPANISH MADE LEFAUCHEUX BY ORBEA HERMANOS

SPANISH MADE LEFAUCHEUX BY ORBEA HERMANOS

This follows the pattern generally termed the Model 1854, but there were variations. Holding six pinfire 12mm (about .47 caliber) cartridges loaded in the cylinder through a side loading gate and… (2022-2415). Learn More »

$995.00
Originally $1,295.00

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE “CAPTURED & COLLECTED” COLT RIFLE-MUSKET

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE “CAPTURED & COLLECTED” COLT RIFLE-MUSKET

This is an "attic condition" Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 rifle musket that is identified to a Virginia Confederate soldier. This unmolested Colt Special Model 1861 .58 caliber rifle- musket… (1284-22). Learn More »

$2,350.00
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COLT M1861 NAVY REVOLVER

COLT M1861 NAVY REVOLVER

Here is an uncommonly-seen, original Model 1861 Colt Navy Revolver - the successor to the ever-popular 1851 Colt Navy Revolver.  One of only some 39,000 such sidearms ever produced by Samuel Colt’s… (1309-87). Learn More »

RARE EXCELLENT CONDITION CHARLESTON S.C. JOHN HENRY HAPPOLDT SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE

RARE EXCELLENT CONDITION CHARLESTON S.C. JOHN HENRY HAPPOLDT SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE

Happoldt (1830-1895) came from a large family of German origin living in and around Charleston, SC, several of whom, like his father and brother, were also involved in the gun business as makers and… (766-1759). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR FLAP HOLSTER FOR SMALL POCKET MODEL REVOLVERS

CIVIL WAR FLAP HOLSTER FOR SMALL POCKET MODEL REVOLVERS

This is a black leather holster made for revolvers. The leather still shows the faint “profile” of a revolver cylinder and barrel. A .31 caliber “pocket” model Colt fits into this holster. The… (2022-1071). Learn More »

$300.00
Originally $450.00

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

1ST EDITION COPY OF “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS” BY MURPHY & MADAUS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

Very fine condition copy of “CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS: INFANTRY SMALL ARMS MANUFACTURED IN THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY 1861-1865” by John M. Murphy and Howard Michael Madaus published in… (2022-1304). Learn More »

$350.00
Originally $450.00


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LAP WRITING DESK – PRESENTED TO GENERAL BUTLER, 1864 (EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION)

Perhaps no popular figure of the Civil War is as controversial or contradictory as General Benjamin F. Butler.  One of the political generals to survive well into General Grant’s tenure as overall commander, he was as reviled as he was beloved… (1268-1014). Learn More »

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