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IMPORT SAXON FIREARM LIEGE MANUFACTURE MODEL 1851 FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG
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 »
US MODEL 1842 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET FROM GEORGE ROSENSTEEL’S CIVIL WAR NATIONAL MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG
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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LIGHT INFANTRY HUNTING HORN FOUND AT THE STONE WALL NEAR THE ANGLE AFTER PICKETT’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG
This small Light Infantry Hunting horn was used to signal European Light troops like German “Jagers,” French “chasseurs” or English Light Infantry. Its wide use caused it to become the… (2025-3332). Learn More »
EIGHT PANEL UMBRELLA INKWELL WITH OPEN PONTIL
This excavated, Civil War-era, eight-sided ink bottle is in very good condition and has a very pleasing cloudy aqua color. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. It measures approximately… (84-105). Learn More »
COMPLETE LEAD SABOT FROM 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL – WILDERNESS, VA
Offered here is the middle portion from a fired 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell. This is the lead sabot or driving band from the shell. Hotchkiss artillery shells were composed of three sections: the… (84-103). Learn More »
EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9
Here is a Gettysburg excavated Civil War Federal 3” field artillery projectile often referred to as a Parrott Type III shell excavated from an unknown location area on the Gettysburg battlefield… (2024-2135). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ENLISTED WAIST BELT WITH KEEPER RECOVERED FROM JAMES RIVER AT CITY POINT
Offered here is a stiff bridle leather belt with sheet brass keeper but no belt plate. Belt is folded in half and measures 19” long and 1.75” wide. Stamped brass keeper remains firmly attached to… (1309-508). Learn More »
$125.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER WITH CASTING FLAW
Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage… (1309-364). Learn More »
$95.00
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CONFEDERATE LINED “C” BUTTON AND BITS OF CLOTH FROM THE MAYO WAREHOUSE IN RICHMOND
In 1979, a couple of local Richmond, Va. relic hunters happened to be working on a new construction site in downtown Richmond at Canal and 15th-17th Streets. The site was to be the location of the new… (2025-3106). Learn More »
$195.00
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RELIC -- CIVIL WAR SUTLER TOKEN, 47TH OHIO
This “dug” copper token is about 0.8” in diameter and very thin. Face of token reads, “O.V.M. 47’ REG’T / A. HIRSCH / GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS / IN GOODS”. Reverse is blank. This is in… (2025-2407). Learn More »
RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE FROM WINCHESTER, RECOVERED BY STAN PHILLIPS
This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered at Winchester. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”… (595-2364). Learn More »
MAKER MARKED US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG, VA
The P1826 breast plate was still in widespread use during the Civil War as a commonly issued item to be affixed to the sling of the rifleman’s cartridge box. The plate is not overly tarnished on the… (595-2367). Learn More »
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM
This is a Rains barrel torpedo that was recovered during the Civil War in Mobile Bay, AL. It was developed by Gabriel James Rains, Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Gabriel Rains was born in… (1268-690). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BULLET AND CARTRIDGE DISPLAY
Displayed in a case with cut mat and labeled, are thirteen different Civil War bullets with three patented Civil War cartridges. A few of these specimens are quite rare. Included are: .58 cal.… (2025-2623). Learn More »
$225.00
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GETTYSBURG RELIC DISPLAY OIL LAMP: MILLER POST 551, YORK SPRINGS, ADAMS COUNTY, PA
We highly recommend this item be picked up rather than shipped due to the glass involved, and it also appears to still contain some oil. This oil lamp is 22-inches tall would be a great focal point… (1202-868). Learn More »
US MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET - DATED 1863 - BY E. ROBINSON OF NEW YORK, FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA GAR POST
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 »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR 6-POUNDER BAR SHOT
Much of the American Revolution took place on the seas between a budding Continental Navy and the powerful British Royal Navy. Naval gunners on both sides fired a range of specialized projectiles from… (1202-950). Learn More »
LARGE IRON STRAP HINGE FROM JACOB SCHWARTZ BARN, 2ND CORPS HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG – GREG COCO COLLECTION
This iron hinge measures 23” long x 1.5” wide at the barrel. Tapered edges, three bolt holes, heart-shaped end. Rusty and lightly pitted, but remains solid. A large luggage tag is tied to the… (1300-12). Learn More »
LEAD SABOT FROM 3” HOTCHKISS ARTILLERY SHELL, FROM LOUISIANA – GREG COCO COLLECTION
This is the complete lead sabot from a fired 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell. The Hotchkiss pattern projectile was composed of three separate pieces. The lead sabot was fitted in the middle between the… (1300-56). Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELIC – “ICE CREEPER” FROM NORTH REDOUBT, NY
Offered here is a single “ice creeper” in very fine, relic condition. Made of iron, these devices were tied to soldier’s shoes to allow easier travel when facing snowy and icy… (2025-2003). Learn More »
RELIC CONDITION REVENUE CUTTER BUTTON
One piece Revenue Cutter button, 22mm. Backmark: “U STATES / REVENUE SERVICE” rm depressed channel, two inner and one outer solid ring. Albert FD1, Tice RM200A2 or B2. Some gilt remaining; shank… (2025-2102). Learn More »
M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” or “barn find” Civil War canteen. It is the M1858 “smooth side” canteen with pewter spout and three shoulder strap brackets. It is completely… (1202-866). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-805). Learn More »
IRON US/CS HORSE BIT (BROKEN) FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Iron non-regulation bit used by Northern and Southern cavalry of the Civil War period. Side “cheek” pieces are approximately 6.5” long. These have two loops (at top and bottom) for tack.… (224-822). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
This Combination Tool was used for the standard M1861 / M1863 muskets. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two screwdrivers. Unmarked. It is approximately… (224-804). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1863 MUSKET TOOL FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Here is an iron mold for .31 caliber pocket revolvers. Double cavity type; one round ball, one elongated ball. Hinge-type mold with sprue cutter mounted on top. It is approximately 5” long. Heavy… (224-807). Learn More »
3.8” HOTCHKISS BASE CUP WITH “RICHMOND, VA” LABEL FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA G.A.R. POST #37 COLLECTION
Offered here is an early “battlefield pick-up” relic that was part of the collections on display at the York, PA, #37 “General Sedgwick” Grand Army of the Republic Post. The item is the iron… (1202-878). Learn More »
EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS
This brass hardware from an 1855 pattern rifleman’s was recovered in the East Woods on the battlefield of Antietam. These belts were copies of the French 1847 pattern for the “Chasseurs a Pied,”… (490-7363). Learn More »
$395.00
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ENFIELD RIFLE LOCKPLATE & HAMMER FROM LEE’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM COLLECTION
Lockplate and hammer from an Enfield rifle. Plate is unmarked other than tooling around the edges. Nearly complete works on backside; only missing trigger sear. Light surface rust overall typical of… (224-810). Learn More »
OUT OF PRINT BOOK – “GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELIC & SOUVENIRS”
Published in 2009 by Mike O’Donnell; now out of print. This book provides pictures and descriptions of relics found on the Battlefield of Gettysburg and surrounding area through the ages. This is… (2025-1276). Learn More »
$200.00
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MAKER’S PLATE FROM THE BOILER OF THE USS KEARSARGE, EX-FRANCIS BANNERMAN
An impressive brass boiler maker’s name plate from the steam boiler of the USS Kearsarge. Nicely mounted on a wood plaque and reading “E. KEELER CO. /WILLIAMSPORT. PA. / WATER TUBE BOILER /… (2025-1179). Learn More »
U.S. M1826 SHOULDER BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN DECEMBER 1955 IN THE LINES OF THE 2nd DIVISION 15th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN
This plate comes with its original collection envelope with notations on its provenance by Syd Kerksis, noted early collector and author. Pickett’s Mill was fought on May 27, 1864, in the Atlanta… (2025-785). Learn More »
DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM DALTON/ROCKY FACE RIDGE, EX-KERKSIS
This regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author and comes with his annotated envelope… (2025-787). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG BULLET-STRUCK WOOD SOUVENIR GAVEL
This nicely turned wood gavel uses a bullet-struck piece of wood with the base of the bullet visible on one side. On the other is a faint ink stamp reading, “GETTYSBURG / JULY 1.2.3. 1863” on the… (2025-390). Learn More »
W.H. SMITH MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AT MYER’S HILL SPOTSYLVANIA IN DECEMBER 1955
This maker-marked cartridge box plate was found at Myer’s Hill, the scene of fighting on May 14 at Spotsylvania as Grant tried to strike the right of the Confederate line, but poor roads delayed his… (2025-786). Learn More »
TAGGED BATTLEFIELD PICK-UP COLT ARMY: FRACTURED BARREL & BLOWN CYLINDER WITH A BULLET STILL IN IT - CONFEDERATE RETREAT ROUTE FROM RICHMOND 1865
This Colt Army .44 revolver has matching serial number 81634 on all but the cylinder, giving it a late 1862 date of production. The cylinder has been with it forever and is numbered [.]9439, probably… (766-2014). Learn More »
$4,500.00
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FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN
A small, stamped brass five-pointed star 1-7/8” point to point. This has a flange on the back that is pierced and a small hole in the face for attachment. These are usually taken to be cape pins-… (1262-13). Learn More »
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED STAR CAPE PIN
A small, stamped brass five-pointed star 1-1/8” point to point. This has a flange on the back that is pierced and a small hole in the face for attachment. These are usually taken to be cape pins-… (1262-12). Learn More »
CAMP ART COMPANY LETTER
This is crudely cast from lead and measures 1-1/4” tall. It is good example of Civil War soldiers’ camp art, making use of lead that was readily available and easily melted to make a crude company… (1262-17). Learn More »
FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED FORAGE CAP CHINSTRAP INFANTY-I BUTTONS AND FRICTION BUCKLE
Two small size U.S. eagle-infantry-I buttons and the sliding friction buckle from an officer’s or privately purchased forage cap, recovered at Fredericksburg. The brass frame buckle still has a… (1262-07). Learn More »
PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This is a portion of a rare Model 1872 fatigue blouse clearly showing the characteristic pleats of the pattern. These were replacements for the old Civil War M1858 fatigue blouse (the 4-button sack… (1052-579). Learn More »
PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This is a portion of the rare Model 1872 fatigue blouse. The pattern was a replacement for the old Civil War M1858 fatigue blouse (the 4-button sack coat,) made with the idea of giving the soldier… (1052-578). Learn More »
KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and is the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi a M1872 dress cap. It is black in… (1052-1152). Learn More »
KEPI OR DRESS CAP STIFFENER FROM FORT PEMBINA
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, a small frontier army post in operation from 1870 to 1895, and is the stiffener from inside the top of a kepi a M1872 dress cap. It is black in… (1052-475). Learn More »
ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET
This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP
M1860 Spencer Army Rifles are highly sought after and one falling in the serial number range for issue in Custer’s Michigan Cavalry Brigade before Gettysburg is a holy grail for many. This one has… (172-6073). Learn More »
PIECE OF A U.S. FLAG FROM THE FRONTIER US ARMY FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This piece of bunting comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th US Infantry and… (1052-722). Learn More »
PIECE OF CIVIL WAR - INDIAN WAR FRONTIER US ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
This piece of a US Army military issue blanket comes from excavations at Fort Pembina, ND, conducted on private property with the owner’s permission, a fort established in 1870 by troops of the 20th… (1052-615). Learn More »
US ARMY SHIRT CUFF FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
A relic from a small U.S. Army frontier post of the Indian Wars- part of a soldier’s shirt. This is the shirt cuff, still showing a small button near the corner, and a portion of the lower sleeve.… (1052-602). Learn More »
REMNANT OF SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND
This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-584). Learn More »
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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »
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