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RARE “DUG” RELOADABLE IRON CHAMBER FOR AGAR/UNION REPEATING GUN

RARE “DUG” RELOADABLE IRON CHAMBER FOR AGAR/UNION REPEATING GUN

Offered here is an iron tube that was used in the .58 caliber, Union Repeating Gun (aka Coffee Mill gun, Agar).  Paper cartridges were loaded into these reusable iron chambers.  The chamber features… (2022-2815). Learn More »

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858.  Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base.  This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612B). Learn More »

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

RARE 90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) BULLET FOR CHRISTIAN SHARPS PISTOL

This is the scarce bullet for the Christian Sharps pistols manufactured between 1857-1858.  Solid bullet, raised bands, tie ring, nipped sprue on base.  This pattern of bullet, with extended ring,… (2022-2612A). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE .36 CALIBER COLT REVOLVER BULLET – 3RD PATTERN, RICHMOND LABORATORY

CONFEDERATE .36 CALIBER COLT REVOLVER BULLET – 3RD PATTERN, RICHMOND LABORATORY

.36 caliber bullet for Colt and other “Navy” revolvers. This is the later-war, enlarged, 3rd pattern bullet made at the Richmond Laboratory. This bullet has a more-bulbous nose, solid base and one… (2022-2506). Learn More »

FIRED .52 CAL. SPENCER BULLET RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

FIRED .52 CAL. SPENCER BULLET RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959.  Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17340). Learn More »

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ORANGE, VIRGINIA

These plates, measuring 56 X 87mm, followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM stamped in the rolled brass indicating Volunteer Militia of Maine. These were paired on equipment with the… (1184-148). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NCO ROUND EAGLE SHOULDER BELT PLATE

CIVIL WAR NCO ROUND EAGLE SHOULDER BELT PLATE

These plates were introduced in 1826 for use on the bayonet shoulder belt. When the bayonet was switched to wear on the waistbelt in the early 1840s these plates with hooks were relegated to use on… (1184-136). Learn More »

EARLY RELIC FIRE STRIKERS (A.K.A. STRIKE-A-LIGHTS)

EARLY RELIC FIRE STRIKERS (A.K.A. STRIKE-A-LIGHTS)

Offered here are a variety of steel fire strikers; the “steel” part of “flint and steel.” A fire striker is a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge… (160-93). Learn More »

FIRED .577 ENFIELD BULLETS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

FIRED .577 ENFIELD BULLETS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959.  Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17332). Learn More »

DROPPED .54 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

DROPPED .54 CAL. MINIE BALLS RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG BY JOHN CULLISON

This item was recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959.  Cullison sold his collection to the famed Rosensteel family of Gettysburg, who… (R17331). 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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