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Before we go into a description of this weapon be aware that very few regimentally marked British military long arms from any period survive today. They were used extensively on campaign and on the… (1273-30). Learn More »
It is estimated that the Harpers Ferry arsenal manufactured 5,151 Type II Model1855 rifles in the years preceding the Civil War. The 3-banded version of the Model 1855 was the rifle-musket, while… (1284-24). Learn More »
Many claim 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). Uses of the term first appear in the later 18th… (1273-31). Learn More »
Spurred by rising tensions with Britain, most notably the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807, the US government began letting contracts arms makers for muskets based on the current Harpers Ferry or… (2025-3660). Learn More »
The firearms produced by the Whitney Arms Company are some of the most interesting, unique and in some cases scarcest of all Civil War military long arms. The arms were produced in a variety of… (2026-454). Learn More »
The lockplate on this musket is Riley’s Figure 318, both in the marking, a simple “N. HAVEN” in a banner scroll near the lower edge, forward of the cock, and the use of a flat lockplate, with… (2025-3661). Learn More »
This is a wonderful example of a Spencer Rifle, one of the most sought-after and advanced weapons of the Civil War. The action is strong and the firearm operates mechanically as new. The barrel… (490-7024). Learn More »
This 1808 US contract musket follows the lines of the Harpers Ferry pattern muskets, but with the Springfield style lock as seen on some other contract muskets that generally follow the Harpers Ferry… (2025-3664). Learn More »
This musket might be classified as a Whitney 1798 US Contract transitional Type-2 / Type-3. It shows the rounded, detachable brass pan, frizzen with straight toe, and lockplate omitting the pointed… (2025-3666). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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This Model 1812 Springfield .69 caliber smoothbore was altered from flintlock to percussion by way of a replaced breech and bolster. The musket has a 42” barrel secured with three barrel-bands that… (193-62). Learn More »
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 »
$2,250.00
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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 »
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 »
$15,000.00
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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 »
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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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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.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 »
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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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 »
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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This impressive officer’s jacket has a lot going for it- strong condition, great visual appeal, an air-tight identification to Captain Thomas Hickey of the 164th New York, an officer with a good service and combat record, a rather tragic history,… (1314-09). Learn More »