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A FORAGE CAP WORN BY AN OFFICER OF THE NINTH MASSACHUSETTS (IRISH) VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
This wonderful piece of headgear just came out of a hidden hoard of militaria in Boston. All the items were collected for decades exclusively within the State of Massachusetts; accordingly, we can… (1273-83) Learn More »
$4,950.00
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IMPORT M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
Civil War imported Model 1850 foot officer’s sword in good, original condition complete with its matching leather scabbard. Likely a French import, the blade measures 31¼” long by 1” wide… (2026-1248) Learn More »
$650.00
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U.S. MODEL 1855 .58 CALIBER SOCKET BAYONET
This is an original Model 1855 socket bayonet for .58 caliber Civil War era Springfield rifle muskets. Measures approximately 20.5” overall. This specimen features a lightly pitted surface with… (2026-1218) Learn More »
$165.00
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1861 T-36 CONFEDERATE $5 NOTE
A nice Confederate $5 note dated September 2, 1861. A well-centered note with very few pin holes and with light wrinkles. The image of Commerce seated on a bale of cotton in center and with a sailor… (1202-1385) Learn More »
T-40 CONFEDERATE 1862, $100 NOTE
Printed and signed one-hundred-dollar bill of the Confederate States of America. Interest-bearing notes were one form of currency issued by the Confederate government. Offered here is the T-40, 1862… (1202-1382) Learn More »
US 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL FOUND AT SPOTTSYLVANIA
A very good condition 3-inch Hotchkiss shell with base cap and brass fuse adapter in place. The lead sabot band is missing, but the lower portion of the shell body shows “SPOTTSYLVANIA” very… (490-7306) Learn More »
$235.00
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WOOD YARN NEEDLE WITH INSCRIPTION: DR. ALEXANDER McDONALD DAVISON
This flat wooden yarn needle carries an old ink inscription on each side that was intended to freshen an older pencil inscription. One side reads: “For net a bird net or hammock / large mesh.” The… (1266-297) Learn More »
INSPECTOR MARKED CIVIL WAR SABER KNOT
Sword knots were standard issue wrist straps with enlisted sabers to prevent its loss if the soldier had to let go of the grip for some reason. This is the regulation Civil War pattern made of black… (1202-1326) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CANVAS CARBINE, RIFLE OR MUSKETOON SLING
A Confederate canvas and leather gunsling measuring 1-1/4” wide and 36” long overall, including a doubled iron wire hook sewn in one end. The other end has a brown leather flat loop sewn onto it,… (2026-69) Learn More »
$895.00
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SMALL SIZE P1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This plate, the smallest of the 1839 Pattern offerings, retains much of its original gilt finish. The lead-filled reverse is prominently stamped “W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN”. Both wire hooks are… (2026-989) Learn More »
$375.00
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1/6 PLATE TINTYPE IN PATRIOTIC CASE OF UNION OFFICER WITH PAIR OF PISTOLS AND SWORD
A smartly-dressed Union Junior Officer is featured in this tintype photograph – sporting a pair of Colt revolvers and cradling his sword. He wears his sword belt, single breasted junior-officer… (2025-889) Learn More »
VERY NICE JOSLYN MODEL 1864 CARBINE
The Joslyn carbine Model 1864, often referred to as the Second Model, was a cavalry weapon that used an innovative pivoting breechblock system invented and patented by Massachusetts gun designer… (490-7432) Learn More »
US MODEL 1842 PISTOL BY ASTON, MADE IN 1850
The last of the US single shot martial pistols and first of the US percussion pistols, the US Model 1842 percussion pistol was successor to the flintlock Model 1836. Like that earlier pistol, it was… (490-7461) Learn More »
TWO DIARIES OF PRIVATE REUBEN SEARLE – 37th MASSACHUSETTS, COMPANY D
Reuben S. Searle was an 18-year-old farmer from Southampton when he enlisted on 8/8/1862. On 9/2/1862, he mustered into Company D of the 37th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He served for the… (2024-284) Learn More »
$950.00
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RARE CIVIL WAR US SIGNAL CORPS CANTEEN
This scarce Civil War Signal Corps canteen was used to carry fuel (“turpentine or other burning fluid’) for the special torches used in night signaling, and was part of the “regulation… (2026-1073) Learn More »
AMES MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1863
This Model 1840 Light Artillery saber was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1863. Ames was one of the most prolific sword makers in the United States and is… (2026-1242) Learn More »
$895.00
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A REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD GERMANIC HORSEMAN PISTOL
One would date this large flint and steel pistol no later than 1770. The raised decorative carving in the walnut stock and the horn nose cap suggest a mounted officer's weapon of the Potsdam-Spandau… (2026-659) Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION ENFIELD NAVAL CUTLASS BAYONET AVAILABLE FOR CS EXPORT
This is the Type 2, for use on the Pattern 1858 Naval Rifle. The British military wanted to create a dual-purpose bayonet for the rifle and settled on a combination naval cutlass & bayonet. The… (1284-34) Learn More »
$595.00
Originally $795.00
WONDERFUL CAP IDENTIFIED TO A SOLDIER OF THE 45th MASSACHUSETTS
This "sleeper" was recently found among dozens of fine military items in a Boston home. It was worn by Henry D. Norton who enlisted in the 45th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia in September of 1862 and… (1273-78) Learn More »
$4,250.00
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GETTYSBURG CYCLORAMA ADVERTISING BROADSIDE – LIKELY BOSTON, 1884-1885
This original broadside advertised the Gettysburg Cyclorama Display and makes note that the painting being shown at this event is equal to the one in Chicago. Chicago was the first city to host the… (2026-27) Learn More »
$65.00
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SOCKET BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR P1854 AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE
This is an original socket bayonet for the Austrian M1854 “Lorenz” rifle musket, with its distinct four-sided blade and diagonal mortise slot in the socket. Bayonet attached to the Austrian Lorenz… (2026-1229) Learn More »
$350.00
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THE LIBERATOR NEWSPAPER –AUGUST 15, 1862 EDITION
The Liberator was a weekly abolitionist newspaper founded and edited by William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp in Boston, Massachusetts, running for 35 years from January 1, 1831, to December 1865. It… (1179-1857) Learn More »
$75.00
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THE LIBERATOR NEWSPAPER – MAY 16, 1862 EDITION
The Liberator was a weekly abolitionist newspaper founded and edited by William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp in Boston, Massachusetts, running for 35 years from January 1, 1831, to December 1865. It… (1179-1856) Learn More »
$75.00
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EARLIER REMINGTON ELLIOT .32 PISTOL – SERIAL NO. 3075
Remington made these ring-trigger, multi-barrel, repeating deringers in .32 caliber from 1863 to 1888. Production is estimated at around 17,500 (70 percent of the combined total of 25,000 in both .22… (2026-895) Learn More »
$975.00
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CIVIL WAR FLAP HOLSTER FOR LARGE REVOLVERS
This is a black leather holster made to accommodate the Colt, Remington, and other revolvers. A Colt .44 caliber “Army” model fits into this. The holster “pocket” measures 11.5” along its… (1202-1339) Learn More »
ENFIELD SABER BAYONET, PATTERN 1856, WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD
This British-made accoutrement is an original saber bayonet made for the Enfield .577 caliber rifle musket. The bayonet, with its Yataghan-style blade measures 28” long with a 23” blade and has a… (2026-1231) Learn More »
$300.00
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DOUBLE-ACTION STARR .44 REVOLVER, LIKELY DELIVERED IN APRIL 1863
This double-action Starr revolver is complete, all original, and rates about Excellent for condition, with better than 80 percent original finish, sharp lettering numbering, and very pretty, unmarred… (490-2988) Learn More »
"L'AMBLEV A PARIS" FRENCH & INDIAN WAR ERA FLINTLOCK PISTOL
This iron mounted .45 caliber "Screw Barrel" single shot flintlock pistol is in fine condition. Its walnut stock has raised carved panels and a silver wrist escutcheon. The 4 1/2-inch three stage… (2026-654) Learn More »
$2,250.00
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RARE SOCKET BAYONET FOR GREENE RIFLE
This a solid example of the scarce socket bayonet for the Greene Under-hammer Bolt Action Rifle. James Durrell Greene had a distinguished career in the US military but is probably best known for the… (2026-1220) Learn More »
US M1855 SOCKET BAYONET
This is the Model 1855 socket bayonet for Springfield rifle muskets (M1855, M1861, M1863, and some CONVERSIONS). Measures approximately 21” overall. This specimen features a nice gray patina… (881-27) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ARSENAL TYPE "BOWIE KNIFE"
This Confederate made clipped point "side knife" recently came out of a Gettysburg area home. In exceptional condition, the weapon has an overall length of 15 inches and a blade length of 10 inches.… (1284-36) Learn More »
SCARCE MINTY REMINGTON-JENKS MAYNARD PRIMED NAVY CARBINE
This Jenks carbine is one of just 1,000 of these streamlined breech-loaders manufactured with the Maynard tape primer and rates about Excellent for condition- complete, all original, with smooth metal… (1309-53) Learn More »
ENTWINED USA BRIDLE ROSETTES
This is a nice pair of Civil War bridle or headstall rosettes. These are stamped brass, circular, domed with two steps and given a raised, entwined “USA” on the top. The reverse of each is fitted… (172-6092) Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $425.00
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15th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S SLOUCH HAT
This great looking piece of headgear was recently discovered in the Boston area. It started life as an infantry Model 1858 enlisted man's Hardee hat that was issued to a soldier in the 15th Infantry… (1273-90) Learn More »
$4,500.00
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CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”
This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged… (1273-63) Learn More »
STENCIL ID’D CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH CORPS BADGES
This Civil War US issue blanket is in excellent condition, retains its original gray color to the body and the black color in the end stripes, along with its three-line open ended, chainstitched US… (1273-60) Learn More »
A RARE UNION SURGEON'S KEPI IDENTIFIED TO A FUTURE CONGRESSMAN – CHESTER B. DARRALL
In a collection for decades comes the pristine chasseur style kepi of assistant surgeon to full surgeon Chester Bidwell Darrall. He was born on June 24, 1842, near Addison, Pennsylvania. His parents… (1284-38) Learn More »
$5,995.00
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MINT CONDITION CIVIL WAR INFANTRY ENLISTED GREAT COAT
This is a superior example of the standard overcoat or greatcoat for U.S. enlisted foot troops from 1851 through the Civil War and several years thereafter, described in detail in the 1865… (1314-04) Learn More »
GWYNN & CAMPBELL TYPE-I CARBINE WITH LONG BASE REAR SIGHT
This is a very good example of the Gwynn and Campbell Type-I carbine using a rear sight with long base and ladder optimistically graduated to 900 yards, one of 4,200 sold to the US government in 1863.… (2026-1299) Learn More »
VERY GOOD CONDITION STARR PERCUSSION CARBINE
This is in very good condition, complete and all original, with good mechanics and bore. The metal is smooth overall, with sharp markings. The barrel shows as gray, with dark gray spotting. The rear… (2026-840) Learn More »
$2,295.00
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1ST MAINE CAVALRYMAN’S RAZOR
A horn-handled razor cased in a sewn brown leather tube with removable plug at one end, 7” long and 1-1/4” in diameter. The tube was lightly carved with a pair of crossed sabers, edges down, with… (302-118) Learn More »
POCKET SIZE CHRISTIAN PRAYER BOOK CARRIED BY PVT WILLIAM FOX, 51ST PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
A small 2” x 3” book published by the American Tract Society in New York. Titled “HEAVENLY MANNA” or, A COLLECTION of PRAYERS AND PROMISES for EACH DAY IN THE YEAR. Undated. Pencil inscription… (1000-1594) Learn More »
$225.00
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A RARE SURVIVOR - CA. 1825-1840 US MILITIA SHAKO PLATE WITH ITS ORIGINAL PLUME
This US militia hat plate still has its original black feather plume and measures an impressive 25” tall overall. Made of die-struck brass, the cap plate itself measures 4-1/2” tall and 3-1/4”… (1273-110) Learn More »
VERY RARE AND NICE FREEMAN .44 REVOLVER – SERIAL NO. “409”
The Freeman Army Revolver is a scarce and .44 caliber, 6-shot, single-action percussion revolver from the Civil War, with approximately 2,000 produced by Hoard's Armory in Watertown, New York, around… (490-7512) Learn More »
BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY WINDUS PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET
Socket bayonet for use with the .75 caliber Windus Pattern 1771 Brown Bess flintlock musket. The distinguishing feature is the external spring catch screwed to the socket. This spring, sometimes… (2026-1213) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1855 .58 CALIBER SOCKET BAYONET
This is an original Model 1855 socket bayonet for .58 caliber Civil War era Springfield rifle muskets. Measures approximately 21” overall. This specimen features a smooth, clean surface and pewter… (2026-1217) Learn More »
$165.00
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CDV ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF GENERAL WILLIAM MACKALL
William Mackall made a career of the US Army for 24 years until resigning his commission to join the Confederate Army. He rose to the rank of Brigadier General, commanding the combined garrison at… (2025-3427) Learn More »
$250.00
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VERY RARE CDV ENGRAVING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL ROBERT HOKE
Robert Hoke was the youngest man to achieve the Confederate rank of Major General at age 26. Wounded at 2nd Fredericksburg and recuperating for much of 1863, his temporary replacement, Colonel Avery,… (2025-3422) Learn More »
$250.00
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CDV ETCHING PORTRAIT OF JOHN HUNT MORGAN
Best known for his diversionary raid into Indiana, West Virginia, and Ohio – John Hunt Morgan became the picture of the dashing and daring Southern cavalry officer. His “thunderbolt” style of… (2025-3416) Learn More »
CDV ENGRAVING PORTRAIT OF EDWARD “ALLEGHENY” JOHNSON
Allegheny Johnson’s nickname was earned during the early 1861 campaigns in Western Virginia and is among the most recognizable of the war. He famously reconnoitered Culp’s Hill on the evening of… (2025-3434) Learn More »
CDV ENGRAVING OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE T. ANDERSON
This image features a bust view of General Anderson, one of the hardest fighting senior commanders in the Army of Northern Virginia. Anderson’s man famously stormed the Wheatfield, Rose Woods, and… (2025-3426) Learn More »
$375.00
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CDV ENGRAVING OF JEB STUART
Few senior officers of the Civil War are more recognizable than JEB Stuart. This image is endlessly recognizable to students of the war as part of a mid-war series taken of the General not terribly… (2025-3407) Learn More »
$250.00
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FULL-VIEW CDV ETCHING PORTRAIT OF VARINA DAVIS
In this image, the “First Lady of the Confederacy” stands before a Corinthian backdrop in a fine, ruffled dress. The photograph itself is mounted to a common card with sharp edges and corners. … (2025-3442) Learn More »
$250.00
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CDV ENGRAVING PORTRAIT OF GENERAL JAMES CHALMERS
James Chalmers rose to the rank of Brigadier General, first commanding infantry in the Western Theater of the Civil War at places like Shiloh and Stones River. Eventually, he commanded a Division in… (2025-3435) Learn More »
$225.00
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RARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON HELMET
This item is a circa 1820 Boston Militia Dragoon Helmet, a very unique & rare tarred leather helmet (patterned after the US Regulation Dragoon Helmet of May 1833). A very finely constructed… (1273-108) Learn More »
A MUZZLE LOADING CS RICHMOND CAVALRY CARBINE
This .58 caliber Carbine is in good condition, and like most of these guns is a composite of Richmond made parts, and left-over captured Harpers Ferry parts. The carbine has the low hump Richmond lock… (2026-816) Learn More »
NEAR EXCELLENT CONDITION COLT M1851 NAVY
A near excellent Middle Fourth Model Colt M1851 Navy, with all-matching serial number 141159, to which the Colt site assigns an 1863 production date. This model falls in the #118000-#16800 range,… (302-123) Learn More »
$9,750.00
Originally $11,500.00
CONFEDERATE CAP BOX
A no-doubt-about-it Confederate cap box made in the fashion of a standard issue Union cap box with a one-piece flap narrowing toward the bottom to form a latch tab that fastens over a pointed brass… (302-122) Learn More »
$500.00
Originally $750.00
TIN OF METALLIC CARTRIDGE PRIMERS
This is a very nice japanned tin container with lid and printed paper label. Measuring 1” tall and 1.5” in diameter, and retaining nearly all japanned brown finish. Orange paper label on the lid… (2026-794) Learn More »
$35.00
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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 20-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. These longer burning fuses are harder to find than the short-burning fuses. The pack is… (1202-1349) Learn More »
$75.00
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EXTREMELY RARE COLONIAL AMERICAN MADE "PIERCED HEAD WEEPING HEART" HALBERD
Perhaps the most desired artifacts of the French and Indian War and the early days of the American Revolution are the polearms. The two patterns most sought by experts and collectors are of the… (1298-01) Learn More »
$4,350.00
Originally $6,500.00
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ELEGANT C1890 WOMAN’S TWO-PIECE MAUVE FIGURED SILK RECEPTION DRESS
A feminine and elegant woman’s two-piece mauve figured silk reception dress c.1890, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The jacquard fabric is woven with narrow stripes alternating with strips of… (1307-43) Learn More »
C1862-1863 AMETHYST PURPLE RIBBED WATERED SILK MOIRÉ DRESS
Woman’s amethyst purple ribbed watered silk moiré dress, c. 1862-1863, trimmed with aubergine silk taffeta ruching, originally from the Tasha Tudor collection, loaned to Colonial Williamsburg, and… (1307-42) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR MODEL 1863 AMERICAN MACHINE WORKS SMITH CAVALRY CARBINE #8183 IN FINE CONDITION
This is a very strong condition Civil War cavalry carbine, all original, showing much more than 30 percent original finish, including some strong blues and case colors, sharp markings in both the… (2026-835) Learn More »
1863 DATED NEW JERSEY CONTRACT TRENTON MODEL 1861
It’s hard to overstate the condition of this Model 1861 Rifle Musket. It is all original, complete with all bands, springs, sights, swivels and rod in place. The metal is smooth, in the bright,… (362-1318) Learn More »
KLINGENTHAL IMPORT US M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD
The US Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword, officially adopted in 1851, was based on a French 1845 officer’s saber pattern, so it is no surprise to find French imports that may only broadly follow the… (1273-36) Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1835/1842 SOCKET BAYONET
This Federal accoutrement is an original angular socket bayonet made for the Model 1835/42 smoothbore musket. The term angular bayonet refers to the type most commonly used by infantry soldiers. The… (2026-1209) Learn More »
$200.00
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.58 CALIBER RIFLE-MUSKET CARTRIDGE DISPLAY
Offered here is an interesting display of a deconstructed .58 caliber cartridge. This 8” x 6” display case contains all the components of a Civil War-era .58 caliber “Minie ball” cartridge for… (2026-689) Learn More »
$65.00
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AMERICAN IMPORTED BRITISH LIGHT CAVALRY SABER DATED 1825
This steel-hilted saber is the British Pattern1796 light cavalry saber. The Pattern 1796 emerged from the reforming zeal of John Gaspard Le Marchant, a British officer frustrated by the poor quality… (2023-2233) Learn More »
$1,150.00
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A LONDON ARMOURY RIFLE-MUSKET
The London Armoury Company was established in 1856 with the intention of producing military arms for British War Department, as well as export markets. The London Armoury Company (LAC) produced arms… (2026-721) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “CS & STAR” SHORT SWORD
A classic Confederate sword patterned after the US M1833 short sword, using a brass hilt with a prominent star in place of the eagle on the pommel face and a prominent “CS” in the crossguard. This… (2026-1237) Learn More »
A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER JS AND ANCHOR CONFEDERATE ENFIELD WITH MATCHING NUMBERED RAMROD
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… (2026-728) Learn More »
$6,750.00
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SEVEN-SHOT MOORE RIMFIRE REVOLVER
The seven-shot .32 Caliber Moore was an attractive and robust revolver offering blued barrel and cylinder with silvered foliate engraved brass frame, triggerguard, grip and buttstraps as standard… (2026-883) Learn More »
$975.00
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REMARKABLE 89TH NY VETERAN RIBBON THROW QUILT
This absolutely unique item is composed of twenty-nine veteran ribbons associated with the 89th New York Infantry. Twenty-five of the ribbons are attributed to annual reunion events, while one is a… (2026-999) Learn More »
$395.00
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MID-19TH CENTURY ARTIST’S SKETCH BOOK
Offered here is a 7.5” x 6” note book used as sketching pad by an artist. Twenty-nine sketches in total; most in pencil with a few in ink. Sketches of people, flowers, animals, and landscapes. The… (2025-1127) Learn More »
$100.00
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3RD INFANTRY OFFICER’S MCDOWELL CAP
A very good looking Union infantry officer’s cap in about excellent condition with strong blue color, tight seams, only three small moth nips, its original embroidered bullion 3rd Infantry Regiment… (1273-82) Learn More »
$4,250.00
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THREE-BARREL FLINT BOXLOCK TAP ACTION PISTOL BY TWIGG WITH BULLET MOULD
An impressive and cleverly engineered flintlock pocket pistol by Twigg of London dating about 1790. The pistol immediately tripled the owner’s chances of survival by offering three barrels, each .40… (2026-338) Learn More »
NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO CENTERFIRE
The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian… (2026-831) Learn More »
$1,950.00
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THREE-DRAW COLLAPSIBLE BRASS TELESCOPE / SPYGLASS
This antique optical instrument from the mid-19th century is a very appealing, three-draw collapsible telescope/spyglass in very good condition. Made of brass, this device is constructed with three… (179-1300) Learn More »
$155.00
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IDENTIFIED OFFICER’S GAUNTLETS OF LT. JOHN T. MAGINNIS, 18TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY – POW WINCHESTER, VA JUNE 1863, HELD AT LIBBY PRISON; KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 1864 AT PIEDMONT, VA
This pair of buckskin gauntlets were worn by John Thomas Maginnis of the 18th Connecticut Infantry. They remain in very good condition with supple leather and light soiling from use. Each gauntlet… (282-452) Learn More »
$3,000.00
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CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE OF AN UNCOMMON PATTERN
Boyle & Gamble company of Richmond, Virginia was the Confederacy’s most prolific maker of officer’s swords. They made swords for private purchase but also had government contracts.… (1179-043) Learn More »
$4,500.00
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U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SHOULDER SLING AND PLATES BY CROSSMAN
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in solid condition. The outer flap has a “US” box plate mounted in the center; its weight helped keep the flap closed. The flap retains a nice smooth surface. The… (1273-74) Learn More »
$895.00
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ID’D NEW TESTAMENT – PRIVATE GEORGE BELL, 3rd NJ and 23rd PA – WITH INSCRIPTION AND LOCK OF HAIR
Private George R. Bell was a 28-year-old carpenter when he enlisted on 4/27/1861 Trenton and mustered into the 3rd New Jersey, serving with them a 3-month term before mustering out. On August 8th,… (2025-1933) Learn More »
US VOLUNTEER MILITIA HAT PLATE CA.1825-1840
Measuring 4-3/4” tall and 3-1/2” wide, this die-struck brass or copper plate has uniform “ deep olive green patina with the exception of two or three minute rubs on highpoints near the top edge… (1273-114) Learn More »
SHIELD SHAPED US VOLUNTEER MILITIA CAP PLATE CA. 1820-1835
A die-struck brass shako plate 5-1/4 x 3-13/16 in. Pierced with small holes at upper corners and lower point for attachment to the shako by sewing or wire. On the reverse a 1-5/8 in. brass tube plume… (1273-112) Learn More »
C1825-1845 COBALT BLUE FREE BLOWN SALT WELL
Cobalt blue free blown salt well, American, probably Midwest 1825-1845. Wasted bowl with everted rim, raised on a drawn short stem and conical foot with rough graphite pontil mark, 2 1/4" tall. … (1239-128) Learn More »
$110.00
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS GRIP
An excavated, but very good condition example of the grip and pommel of a CS Naval cutlass. This measures 5” overall and preserves the scaled grip and the pommel decoration: “CSN” incised in… (1309-777) Learn More »
$200.00
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ROGERS AND SPENCER ARMY MODEL REVOLVER
The Rogers and Spencer Company had experience manufacturing the Pettingill revolver and in November 1864 received a U.S. contract for 5,000 single-action six-shot .44 caliber percussion revolvers with… (1268-206) Learn More »
LIEUTENANT TO MAJOR JULIUS STIMPSON CLARK'S SWORD
Enlisting on June 15, 1861, in the 4th Maine Infantry as a Commissary Sergeant Clark was soon captured at the battle of First Bull Run (4th Maine Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War). He was a… (1284-35) Learn More »
$1,995.00
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RARE BEN BUTLER U.S. LINDNER CONVERSION MODEL 1841 RIFLE
This is one of two hundred M1841 Rifles altered to the Lindner breechloading system for General Benjamin Butler in Fall 1861. Massachusetts had acquired 4,000 M1841s made by Robbins and Lawrence from… (1317-01) Learn More »
VERY UNCOMMON CDV – ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF GENERAL MCLAWS
Lafayette McLaws is one of the more controversial figures of the senior command of the Army of Northern Virginia – famously running afoul of General Longstreet to the tune of a Court Marshall for… (2025-3432) Learn More »
RARE CDV – ETCHING OF GENERAL JOHN HUNT MORGAN – CANCELLED STAMPS, 1865
Best known for his diversionary raid into Indiana, West Virginia, and Ohio – John Hunt Morgan became the picture of the dashing and daring Southern cavalry officer. His “thunderbolt” style of… (2025-3414) Learn More »
CDV OF GENERAL BEN MCCOLLOCH
Ben McColloch has quite the impressive career as a personal and professional Texan – serving as a Ranger, fighting with the Republic of Texas, and reaching positions of political power. He served… (259-161) Learn More »
CDV OF C.L. MOTLEY – DIPLOMAT UNDER LINCOLN ADMINISTRATION
This CDV features C. L. Motley and is mounted to common style of card with fine gold border patterning. Motley’s name is penciled in at the bottom edge, and a spot of edge wear is noted. The reverse… (259-162) Learn More »
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ERA OFFICER'S PISTOL
This brass mounted .65 caliber smooth bore pistol was made in the famous arms manufacturing town of Liege by Antoine Prion around 1750. Liege then a Bishopric but since 1830 in Belgium was a gun… (2026-663) Learn More »
$2,350.00
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U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX BY C.S. STORMS
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in good, solid condition. The outer flap was cut for a “US” box plate to be mounted in the center; it was removed and there is no plate included. The latch-tab is… (1273-76) Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH
This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with knots and tassels. The sash is in very good condition with only minor wear to the fringe and the sash itself. There… (1273-57) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH
This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with Turk's-head knots and tassels. The sash is in good condition with minor wear to the fringe. There are a few snags to… (1273-56) Learn More »
A RICHMOND ARMORY "RAZEE CARBINE"
It started life as a Model 1842 musket with a 42-inch round barrel, but to meet the demands for firearms required by the Confederacy for both Cavalry and Artillery it was official shortened at an… (2026-731) Learn More »
$2,950.00
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PALMETTO ARMORY PISTOL, EX-DR. FRED NOVY COLLECTION
This single shot pistol was made at the Palmetto Armory in Columbia, SC. The Palmetto Armory was founded in the early 1850s by William Glaze to make and supply arms to South Carolina’s State… (282-464) Learn More »
$6,500.00
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COMMERCIAL CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT, SOLDIER’S “HOUSEWIFE”
Sewing kits, in soldier parlance “housewives,” were common going-away gifts from mothers, wives, sweethearts, and charitable sewing circles to departing soldiers who would have to fend for… (2025-3042) Learn More »
A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"
This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3… (1268-554) Learn More »
$9,500.00
Originally $12,500.00
C. 1880 BONNET WITH GOLD LACE OF METAL THREAD, AND DARK BURGUNDY VELVET BANDS
A dramatic bonnet c. 1880 that makes a statement about the fashionable woman who wore it, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The brim is covered with pleated and ruched bands of rich dark burgundy… (1307-58) Learn More »
C1862-1864 SPOON BONNET OF BLUE SILK TAFFETA
A wonderful example of a very fashionable spoon bonnet c.1862-1864, from the Texas Civil War Museum. The bonnet is made from iridescent cornflower blue silk taffeta mounted on a buckram frame. The… (1307-62) Learn More »
$200.00
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CS 3.67” MARSHALL, TX ARSENAL-POINTED SCHENKL BOLT - REC. PROVENCAL, LA
Manufactured at the Marshall Arsenal, Marshall, Texas. The design utilized many features from the Federal Schenkl style, but is a unique CS design. The Confederates replaced the paper sleeve from the… (2026-534) Learn More »
$1,450.00
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EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT - SHILOH, TN
The design was likely produced by Dr. Robert Archer, a partner of Joseph Anderson, the superintendent at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, VA. Constructed of cast iron, this bolt specimen features a… (2026-519) Learn More »
$1,250.00
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BRITISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
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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CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STRAP
This is one of two nearly identical Confederate canteens with original covers and straps that we acquired. CS canteens of this style were patterned after the simple, flat sided tin canteens often used… (1273-97) Learn More »
RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL BUTTON
This excavated two-piece button was used during the Civil War. The button was first made for the active militia of the 1850s. Button is in excellent “dug” condition. The face retains much of its… (2026-113) Learn More »
$75.00
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EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE SINCLAIR HAMILTON INSPECTED ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET
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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U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX BY CONDICT
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in good, solid condition. The outer flap was cut for a “US” box plate to be mounted in the center; it was removed and there is no plate included. The latch-tab is… (1273-73) Learn More »
SCARCE US MODEL 1816 FENCING BAYONET SOCKET
See Chapter VII of Reilly, Socket Bayonets, for details and a typology of socket fencing bayonets. This is his Type-I: the socket and elbow of a US M1816 bayonet modified by elimination of the blade… (2026-931) Learn More »
FINE ITALIAN SNAPHAUNCE BELT PISTOL CA. 1675
The snaphaunce is one of the earlier forms of flint and steel ignition and was introduced in the mid-16th century. It remained in use in Northern Italy into the mid-18th century giving it a… (2026-657) Learn More »
1861 DATED ENFIELD TOWER RIFLE-MUSKET CS INSPECTED
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 »
WORLD WAR 2 PROPELLER BLADE FROM B-24 "LIBERATOR" BOMBER CRASH SITE IN ENGLAND
Offered here is a single propeller blade from a World War Two B-24 bomber from the 392nd Bomb Group that crashed on March 25, 1945. The crash occurred when two B-24s collided in the clouds while… (1202-1164) Learn More »
CRESCENT-SHAPED US VOLUNTEER MILITIA HAT PLATE 1825-1845
Crescent-shaped die-struck silvered copper hat plate measuring 4-1/4” wide and 4-1/4” tall, featuring a US 1821 pattern spread-winged eagle with shield, arrows and olive branch facing the heraldic… (1273-115) Learn More »
RARE SCREW-OUT NECK EAGLEHEAD SPURS
These finely-detailed eagle-head spurs measure a mere 4-inches overall, with the projecting eagle heads and necks extending about 1-7/8 inch from the back of the heel band. The eagle’s heads with… (1202-1333) Learn More »
$1,550.00
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ENFIELD SERGEANT’S GUN TOOL
The British army did not believe enlistedmen below the rank of sergeant could be trusted not to mess around with their guns and restricted issue of these T-shaped combination gun-tools (and their… (2026-940) Learn More »
$95.00
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NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY
This is a beautiful high-end example of the U.S. 1902 officer’s saber made by Eickorn of Solingen in excellent to near mint condition. The hilt and guard are steel, as mandated in December 1902, but… (2024-2063) Learn More »
$2,050.00
Originally $2,295.00
CONFEDERATE OR MILITIA TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This tinned-iron, flat sided drum canteen is Confederate or militia, or perhaps both. It is simply made with round, flat sides crimped over around the edge and soldered to a single tinned iron band,… (1273-99) Learn More »
ISAAC CURTIS INSPECTED SINCLAIR HAMILTON CS "TOWER" ENFIELD
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 »
$2,650.00
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CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH
This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with Turk's-head knots and tassels. The sash is in fair condition with minor wear to the fringe. There are a few snags to… (1273-54) Learn More »
RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CAVALRY “LINED C” BUTTON
This excavated two-piece coat button was used by Confederate cavalrymen. Button is in good “dug” condition. The face has a fine black and brown patina with a bold and lined “C” standing out.… (2026-91) Learn More »
$125.00
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RELIC -- CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BLOCK “A” BUTTON
This excavated two-piece button was used by Confederate artillerymen. Button is in good “dug” condition. The copper face has a fine dark patina with a bold “A” standing out. Tin back has one… (2026-90) Learn More »
PAINTED TIN DRUM US MILITIA CANTEEN 1830s – 1840s
A nice example of a pre-war militia canteen, tinned iron sheeting, 4-1/2” in diameter and 1-1/2” wide, flat back and slightly convex face, with three strap brackets and spout secure and in place.… (1273-98) Learn More »
$395.00
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1863 WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED GUNNER’S LEVEL
This gunner’s level is clearly marked across the top on one side with an eagle over “U.S. / WATERVLIET / ARSENAL/ 1863.” This was an essential artillery tool enabling an artillery crew to… (1202-1331) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED ARTILLERY CALIPERS
Made of heavy brass, these are constructed like a pair of dividers, with the arms pivoting around a round base. This has a nice, undisturbed, aged patina, and clear markings that include sharp arsenal… (1202-1332) Learn More »
$3,750.00
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SCARCE FAYETTEVILLE SOCKET BAYONET
This is a very good example of the scarce Fayetteville socket bayonet made in accordance with the CS January 1864 decision to stop making saber bayonets. That decision had been in the works at… (2026-1224) Learn More »
$1,395.00
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SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE - MOUNTED US CAVALRY TROOPER HOLDING COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER
A 2 ¾ inch by 3 ¼ inch lightly tinted1/6 plate tintype of a mounted US cavalry trooper. He is riding a dark colored mare and seated on a McClellan saddle with saddle bags at the rear. The best part… (534-42) Learn More »
KRAG-JORGENSEN RIFLE SLING
Here is an original leather shoulder sling for a Krag–Jørgensen rifle. Smooth brown leather in good condition. Measures approximately 63” long. Complete with two-prong brass hook on one end,… (172-5940) Learn More »
2nd WISCONSIN CAVALRY IDENTIFIED CAVALRY TACTICS VOLUMES
Complete three-volume set of Cavalry Tactics nicely identified in ink by Major Harry Eastman of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry, who wrote his initials on the page edges of two of the volumes and in volumes… (2026-101) Learn More »
GREAT LOOKING GILT BRASS US MILITIA BELT PLATE AND ARTILLERY BUTTON ON PLAQUE
This belt plate and button have been mounted for display on a shield-shaped wood plaque measuring about 6-1/4” wide and 8” tall at largest. The tongue and belt loop are intact on the reverse of… (1273-116) Learn More »
ELEGANT 1825-1835 SILVER-ON-COPPER US MILITIA CAP PLATE
For a very good parallel see O’Donnell & Campbell Fig. 625. Measuring 4-1/2 X 3-1/4 in., this plate is die-struck silver on copper, fitted on the reverse with two loops for attachment to a cap.… (1273-113) Learn More »
$695.00
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RARE TINNED-IRON MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA CAP PLATE 1825-1840
Campbell & O’Donnell, Headgear Insignia, consider tinned-iron cap plates rare. See their comments on their Fig. 613, which differs from this in design, but is similar in material and close in… (1273-111) Learn More »
US MILITIA TIN CANTEEN MADE TO IMITATE A WOOD PATTERN 1830s – 1840s
This is an interesting US militia canteen where the maker used then modern manufacturing techniques to make a tinned iron canteen with stamped, recessed faces and raised rim that would imitate an… (1273-101) Learn More »
CIRCA 1880 BLACK SILK VELVET BONNET
Charming black silk velvet bonnet c.1880 with feathers from the Texas Civil War Museum. This demure little bonnet is made from rich black silk velvet that is gathered and ruched into an appealing… (1307-61) Learn More »
CIRCA 1855-1865 STRAW HAT
Straw hat c. 1855-1865 from the Texas Civil War Museum. The hat is made from very fine straw plait, styled with low crown and a wide brim. The brim is finished with a decorative woven straw edging. A… (1307-60) Learn More »
SCARCE CAPTURE OF RICHMOND BADGE/MEDAL – APRIL 3, 1865
The capture of Richmond and the hoisting of the Stars and Stripes over the former capital on April 3, 1865, was a defining Union victory in the Civil War, often commemorated by medals, including this… (2026-32) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED E.P. BOND RIFLE-MUSKET – WILLIAM WAGONER (WAGNER), 42ND NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
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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REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT WITH CARTRIDGE BOX AND CAP POUCH
The cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap has a smooth surface with tooled edge. Oval “US” box plate is secured to the face of the box with leather… (1273-75) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH WITH INITIALS “W.E.C.W.”
This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with Turk's-head knots and tassels. The sash is in good condition with minor wear to the fringe. There are a few snags to… (1273-55) Learn More »
1st NEW YORK DRAGOONS REUNION PHOTO – 1897 GAR NATIONAL CONVENTION, BUFFALO, NY
This photo features surviving members of the 1st NY Dragoons and was taken at the Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic – held in Buffalo in 1897. The veterans are wearing regimentally… (224-821) Learn More »
1st NEW YORK DRAGOONS REUNION PHOTO – 1897 GAR NATIONAL CONVENTION, BUFFALO, NY
This photo features surviving members of the 1st NY Dragoons and was taken at the Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic – held in Buffalo in 1897. The veterans are wearing regimentally… (224-820) Learn More »
1812 EAGLE HEAD SWORD WITH SCABBARD
War of 1812-era U.S. officer’s eagle pommel sword. Bone gripped, brass mounted saber with a great eagle head pommel, a blued and gilt etched blade, and leather scabbard. There is a stirrup-like… (707-03) Learn More »
SIGNED CABINET CARD PHOTO OF RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 1891
This cabinet card photograph, taken and published by Filson and Lon of Steubenville, Ohio, features one of the state’s most famous sons, Rutherford B. Hayes. Not only the 19th President of the… (337-155) Learn More »
SWORD BAYONET FOR THE MARTINI HENRY RIFLE
This rarely seen bayonet's pattern began life as a pattern 1886 Enfield-Martini Mk II bayonet. On the 10th July 1888 the old Enfield-Martini P1886 Mk II bayonet officially became renamed as the… (2026-713) Learn More »
$325.00
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 39th REUNION OF THE UCV – CHARLOTTE, 1929
“One of the most notable of Charlotte's many celebrations was the 39th Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans on June 4 through 7, 1929. This is the event for which the Armory-Auditorium was… (2025-3593) Learn More »
$45.00
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 46th ANNUAL UCV REUNION – SHREVEPORT, 1936
The 46th Annual United Confederate Veterans (UCV) Reunion was held in June 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana. As few veterans remained by this date, it was part of the final, twilight years of the… (2025-3588) Learn More »
$45.00
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ALTERED UNION ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET
Standard issue dark blue wool shell jacket with red piping that was shortened! Features red trim on collar and cuffs with red trim down the front and along the edges. Jacket has only 10 General… (2026-70) Learn More »
J.P. LOWER MODEL, WILLIAM P. UHLINGER POCKET REVOLVER
Several variations of these pocket revolvers were made by William Uhlinger of Philadelphia during the Civil War from 1861-1865. However, Smith & Wesson owned the patent, causing Uhlinger to… (2026-571) Learn More »
$595.00
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FROM LIFE CDV VIEW OF CUSTER BY GOLDIN
This is a very nice “from-life” view of Custer by John Goldin & Co. in May 1865, Katz #70 in his Custer in Photographs, taken in May 1865. Custer is shown seated, from mid-calf up, resting one arm on the back of the photographer’s chair,… (2024-450). Learn More »
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