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Rufus Perkins of Bridgewater, CT, undertook a US contract on Oct. 31, 1808, for 2,500 muskets to be delivered within five years. He was experienced in firearms manufacture, apparently having worked… (2025-3657). Learn More »
Flayderman refers to Lemuel Pomeroy as, “A prolific maker of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with entire production evidently devoted to numerous state contracts.” Pomeroy was apparently new to arms… (2025-3658). 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 »
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 »
$5,950.00
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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 »
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 »
$2,795.00
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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 »
.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 »
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 »
This example is still in its original flintlock configuration and is dated 1837 both on the lock plate as well as on the breech tang. Also present, are the Government proof test markings of P within a… (2025-3688). Learn More »
This Civil War P.J. Malherbe & Company “Saxon” Percussion Rifle was once part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum located in Gettysburg, PA on the Taneytown Road. Later the… (2025-3338). Learn More »
This US Model 1842 Harper’s Ferry Musket dated 1850 was once part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum located in Gettysburg, PA on the Taneytown Road. Later the museum incorporated… (2025-3337). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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This nice example of a M1842 Springfield Musket features a “Q” mark in the stock, forward of the trigger guard, indicating that this is a Confederate "Captured & Collected" Reissued Firearm.… (2025-3031). Learn More »
This is very good example of a Richmond rifle-musket that was made in 1863. It has the beveled "low-hump" lock plate introduced in the spring of 1862. It has the desirable brass butt plate and nose… (1268-076). Learn More »
$13,500.00
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Considering its age, this rifle-musket surely classifies as near fine. All prominent metal surfaces are smooth and armory bright, with only some very light patina beginning to form near the muzzle… (490-7640). Learn More »
Edward Robinson had US contracts for a total of 47,000 rifled muskets. The first contract was dated June 10th 1863, with subsequent contracts up to October 4th 1864. A total of 30,000 were… (1202-276). Learn More »
The Prussian model 1809 measures 56 and 1/2 inches in overall length and has a 41 and 1/4-inch-long barrel. The caliber is.72 and it is smoothbore. The barrel is bright as originally made. There is… (490-7371). Learn More »
Lemuel Pomeroy, of Pittsfield, Mass., got into the arms making business after his Springfield factory, making plows and sleighs, burned down and he bought the Whitney Forge in Pittsfield in 1808. His… (2025-399). Learn More »
These .71 heavily rifled weapons were originally produced as "tube-locks". The lock, known colloquially as either the “tube lock” or “pill lock” resembled the flintlock battery with a pan and… (2025-648). Learn More »
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Fine Condition Brass Infantry Bugle Insignia »
This handsome instrument is in exquisite condition and is professionally inscribed in cursive with the words, “Presented to / J. F. Keck, / By the Members of the / 9th N.Y.S.M / in the Field. / March 1864”. Very rarely were bugles or such musical… (2024-1443). Learn More »