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Whether in the hands of a nervous coachman concerned about highwaymen or a well-to-do landowner worried about burglars or irate tenants at a country estate, few things were more conducive to a serious… (2026-572). Learn More »
$3,000.00
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The British made Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-musket was the second most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War. It was the first “small bore” rifled long arm to see general issue to… (2026-735). Learn More »
$2,295.00
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The British made Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-musket was the second most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War. It was the first “small bore” rifled long arm to see general issue to… (2026-729). Learn More »
The British made Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-musket was the second most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War. It was the first “small bore” rifled long arm to see general issue to… (2026-723). Learn More »
The British made Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-musket was the second most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War. It was the first “small bore” rifled long arm to see general issue to… (1284-33). Learn More »
$3,250.00
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The story of Spencer rifle contracts, deliveries, and government payments for purchases is complicated. Laid out by Roy Marcot in his book on Spencer Rifles and Carbines and in a 1997 article in… (2026-769). Learn More »
$8,950.00
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Presented is a rifle specimen produced by the Robbins, Kendall & Lawrence firm, the first of many successful arms-making companies located in Windsor, Vermont. Often referred to as the… (2025-2790). Learn More »
$1,895.00
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This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle musket is complete, and in fine condition. Produced at the Trenton Locomotive and Machine Company by J.T. Hodge and A.M. Burton to meet the armament… (2025-2789). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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Manufactured in Springfield Massachusetts at the Springfield Armory the Model 1863 Rifle Musket is a .58 caliber single shot muzzleloader with a 40” round barrel and three barrel bands. A total of… (2025-2666). Learn More »
This is a very interesting War of 1812 musket. The lockplate is Riley’s Plate #229, simply marked “SC” on the lower edge just to the rear of the frizzen spring finial, a mark he identifies as… (2025-3649). Learn More »
This heavy, full-stock, percussion, .69 caliber, musket was originally a Model 1816 flintlock, smoothbore musket. It was altered to percussion ignition. A new Remington Arms Company Maynard-style… (2025-2517). Learn More »
One of the most attractive U.S. martial arms, the Remington 1862/63 Contract Rifle (in Moller’s terminology) has been known for decades as the “Zouave,” a nickname that is hard to overcome. And,… (172-6154). Learn More »
Asher and Pliny Bartlett of Springfield, Mass., signed an Oct. 31, 1808, US contract for 2,500 muskets to be delivered over five years and to be of the then current Springfield pattern, with Schmidt… (2025-3656). Learn More »
This is one of some 7,600 muskets acquired by the state of Maryland from the US government through allotment under the 1798 Militia Act and direct purchase between 1809 and 1812, also one of just some… (2025-3650). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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By most accounts Harpers Ferry began manufacturing parts for these muskets in 1800 and started actual assembly in 1801. As with their Springfield-made counterparts the designation Model 1795 is… (2025-3652). Learn More »
Following the general lines of the French 1766 Charleville musket and referred to as a “Charleville pattern” in contemporary records, and the M1795 by modern collectors, this was one of 5,890… (2025-3651). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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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 »
This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle-musket, dated 1863, is in complete, and fine condition. Produced at the Alfred Jenks & Co facility in Bridesburg, PA. The 40” long barrel is… (2025-3033). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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If you wish to see this exact firearm, please refer to The Fighting Men of the Civil War by William C. Davis, Gallery/Salamander Books 1989, Pages 231 and 232. Also Echoes of Glory Arms and Equipment… (1284-31). Learn More »
$16,950.00
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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 »
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 »
$5,750.00
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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 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 »
$2,250.00
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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 »
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 »
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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.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 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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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 »
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
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 »
Here we present an antique half stock long rifle, made circa 1850, by Alexander McComas in Baltimore, Maryland. Alexander McComas was born on February 27, 1821 in Hartford County, Maryland. By the age… (1309-46). Learn More »
$975.00
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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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Presented here is a Sharps Model 1852 sporting carbine referred to as the ‘Slant Breech’ or ‘Sloping Breech’ model. This Model 1852 is one of an estimated 4,995 such pieces made and is the… (490-7395). Learn More »
$3,950.00
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An early full stock curly maple fowler with a “LONDON/ WARRENTED” marked lock. The lock is lightly hand engraved with a single border and flowery decoration near the tail. The hammer is also… (1309-24). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
This rifled-musket is one of the 11,000 made in 1848 at Harpers Ferry – later rifled and sighted. Production of the m1842 did not commence at Harper’s Ferry until 1845. That armory delivered 2,225… (2025-2513). Learn More »
The story of Spencer rifle contracts, deliveries, and government payments for purchases is complicated. Laid out by Roy Marcot in his book on Spencer’s and in a 1997 article in “Man at Arms” by… (490-7231). Learn More »
$11,500.00
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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 »
Several million Enfields saw use across the globe during mid-19th century, so it is often difficult to determine if a specific Enfield rifle or rifle- musket was here for the American Civil War.… (2025-1883). 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 »
Exceptional German Kar-98k 7.92mm service rifle made in January 1945 and with Kriegsmodell features. During the final months of World War II, the Kar-98k was simplified by the removal of the bayonet… (2025-1990). Learn More »
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This scarce subtype of document served as a record of the honorable discharge of Pvt. John McCollum of Company F, 3rd Arkansas Infantry. He enlisted on September 17th, 1861 for a term of 1 year, and his discharge is dated August 15th, 1862 and he… (1300-85). Learn More »