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UNIDENTIFIED INDIANA SOLDIER’S LETTER AND COVER FROM SHILOH/PITTSBURG LANDING – APRIL 18, 1862
A great Western Theater letter written from Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, just twelve days after the Battle of Shiloh. The writer, a Hoosier soldier, uses colorful patriotic stationery printed by J.… (2022-2107) Learn More »
$32.50
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NOVEMBER 12, 1861 LETTER FROM WILLIAM OTTO, 88TH PA, AT FORT ELLSWORTH, ALEXANDRIA
An early-war letter from a Pennsylvania soldier to his wife at home. It is headed "Fort Ellsworth, Nov. 12, 1861," addressed to "Dear Charlotte," and signed "Wm. Otto." Otto was serving in the 88th… (1070-238) Learn More »
SIGNED PORTRAIT OF BREVET BRIG. GEN. ABRAM MILLER – 72ND INDIANA, WILDER’S LIGHTNING BRIGADE – INSCRIBED “YOUR COMRADE”
Signed Portrait of Brevet Brig. Gen. Abram O. Miller – 72nd Indiana Mounted Infantry, Wilder's "Lightning Brigade" – Inscribed "Your Comrade" This is a printed bust-length portrait of Abram O.… (2026-1643) Learn More »
US MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL – I.N. JOHNSON, DATED 1855
This is a U.S. Model 1842 .54 caliber single-shot percussion pistol, made under contract by Ira N. Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. The lockplate is stamped "U.S. / I.N. JOHNSON" forward of the… (1309-146) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CDV — CAPT. JOHN G. MUDGE, CO. F, 53rd MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY; WOUNDED AT PORT HUDSON
Albumen carte de visite, a waist-up seated studio portrait of a full-bearded Union infantry officer in a dark single-breasted frock coat with captain's shoulder straps. He rests one arm on a… (2025-1041) Learn More »
CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF CONFEDERATE OFFICER, NEW ORLEANS BACK MARK
This is a carte de visite (CDV) photograph of a Confederate officer. This is a bust view with only the collar and top buttons of the frock coat visible. This “head shot” is clear with good… (1138-682) Learn More »
CLIPPED SIGNATURE – CS LT. GEN. WADE HAMPTON
Clipped signature, "Wade Hampton, So. Ca." Confederate cavalry lieutenant general; postwar South Carolina governor and U.S. Senator. Bold, clean ink on white card. … (2026-1773) Learn More »
$150.00
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CLIPPED SIGNATURE – CS MAJ. GEN. STERLING PRICE
Clipped signature, "Sterling Price," on light blue paper. Former Missouri governor and Trans-Mississippi commander. Clear signature; light toning. … (2026-1772) Learn More »
CLIPPED SIGNATURE – UNION LT. GEN. WINFIELD SCOTT
Signature clipped from a bank check dated April 2, 1852, "Winfield Scott," with partial printed check text. Mexican War hero and 1852 presidential candidate. Folds and toning consistent with a clipped… (2026-1771) Learn More »
$100.00
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CLIPPED SIGNATURE – UNION MAJ. GEN. WILLIAM B. HAZEN
Three-line clipped signature, "W.B. Hazen, Brig. & Bvt. Maj. Gen., Chief Signal Officer U.S.A." Stormed Fort McAllister in Sherman's march; later head of the Signal Corps. Light… (2026-1770) Learn More »
CLIPPED SIGNATURE – US MAJ. GEN. JOHN E. WOOL
Clipped signature, "John E. Wool, Major General, U.S. Army." Veteran of three wars (1812, Mexico, Civil War) and one of the oldest active U.S. generals of the conflict. Even toning. … (2026-1769) Learn More »
$75.00
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MCKENNEY’S HISTORY OF THE INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA – COMPLETE SET, 1870 – HAND COLORED PLATES, HANDSOMELY REBOUND IN HALF LEATHER AND MARBLED BOARDS
A complete three-volume set of Thomas L. McKenney's History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs, published in Philadelphia by Rice,… (959-84) Learn More »
RARE, COMPLETE SET - MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND MARINES IN THE CIVIL WAR, 1931
This is the official state roster of every Massachusetts man who served in the Union army and navy, compiled by the Adjutant General's office from the original muster-in rolls, muster-out reports, and… (1268-1054) Learn More »
BRASS HALF DONUT STYLE CANDLESTICK HOLDER
This compact brass chamberstick takes its name from the shape of its base: a low, rounded dish that looks like half a donut. The base is formed from a single piece of sheet brass with a rolled rim,… (179-1337) Learn More »
A BRITISH MILITARY VICTORIAN ERA KNAPSACK
Dating this tarred linen soft knapsack is difficult; the date range would be 1850 to 1880. So, it would have been a style used in the Crimean War 1854-56, The Indian Mutiny 1857-59, The New Zealand… (1202-2437) Learn More »
US REGULATION ISSUE CIVIL WAR BLANKET
Along with the canteen and haversack, the blanket was an essential piece of the soldier’s field gear. We have been lucky enough to take in several Civil War issue blankets from a Massachusetts… (1273-61) Learn More »
BROWN LEATHER WESTERN STYLE TOOLED HOLSTER
This is a well-used Western-style holster with a slim, open-top pocket sized for a small-frame revolver or compact pistol. The front is decorated with a stamped rope-and-line border that follows the… (490-7218) Learn More »
M1842 .54 JOHNSON PERCUSSION PISTOL – DATED 1853
The Model 1842 was the U.S. Army's first percussion handgun adopted as a standard issue arm, and the last single-shot martial pistol before revolvers took over. A .54 caliber smoothbore with an 8 1/2"… (2026-2297) Learn More »
SMALL PIN-BACK BADGE “PASS” TO SOLDIER’S READING ROOM IN PHILADELPHIA, 1862, WITH NOTE CARD
This is a small Civil War-era badge is pinned to the back of a watchmaker’s business card, with original brown ink description. Card measures 2.5” x 4”. The badge is an oval of white metal,… (665-110) Learn More »
$395.00
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NATIONAL GUARD “NG” SCRIPT PLATE ON BLACK LEATHER WAIST BELT, NY- c. 1870s
This scarce National Guard waist belt and plate set was worn by the state’s militia regiments in the years before 1881. The rectangular brass plate has canted corners and an applied, ornately… (1216-193) Learn More »
$125.00
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CIVIL WAR ERA PATRIOTIC HARD RUBBER SHAVING CASE/MIRROR
Scarce Civil War era soldier's pocket shaving mirror in molded hard rubber, approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. The lid features a finely detailed Union eagle in high relief, wings spread and a… (1298-22) Learn More »
1833 AMES U.S. DRAGOON SABER DATED 1837 WITH CRISP BLADE ENGRAVING
The 1833 U.S. Dragoon saber was modeled on the British 1821/22 light cavalry sabers and replaced the old pattern Starr sabers. Contracts were given to Ames starting in early 1834 and the sword was the… (2026-2883) Learn More »
$1,395.00
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GOV. NATHANIEL P. BANKS SIGNED MASSACHUSETTS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COMMISSION, 1858, WITH OATH CERTIFICATE AND BRADY/ANTHONY CDV OF BANKS
Partly printed document signed, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, March 29, 1858, appointing George B. Crane of Norton, Bristol County, Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace within and… (453-66) Learn More »
COL. HUGH H. JANEWAY, 1ST NEW JERSEY CAVALRY — MEMORIAL TABLET STEREOVIEW WITH HIS FATHER'S 1868 PRESENTATION LETTER AND ORIGINAL MAILING COVER
A poignant three-piece family grouping memorializing Col. Hugh Hartshorne Janeway, commander of the 1st New Jersey Cavalry, who was killed in action near Jetersville, Virginia, on April 5, 1865,… (1323-74) Learn More »
$30.00
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RARE, NON-DUG .44 CALIBER HENRY CARTRIDGE – CRITTENDEN & TIBBALS
This is a Civil War-era .44 caliber rimfire cartridge for the Henry rifle. Known as the “.44 Pointed”, this cartridge features a round-nosed bullet with no grooves. The copper case has no… (2026-2480) Learn More »
$60.00
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.58 CALIBER SHALER 3-PIECE BULLET, TYPE “C”
This is an excavated .58 caliber Shaler patent bullet. Ruben & Ira Shaler received patent #36,197 on August 12, 1862 for their three-piece sectional bullet. In theory, the pieces separated after… (2026-2748) Learn More »
$75.00
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.58 CALIBER SHALER 3-PIECE BULLET, TYPE “A”
This is an excavated .58 caliber Shaler patent bullet. Ruben & Ira Shaler received patent #36,197 on August 12, 1862 for their three-piece sectional bullet. In theory, the pieces separated after… (2026-2749) Learn More »
.54 CALIBER BURNSIDE CARBINE CARTRIDGE
Non-excavated cartridge for Burnside carbine. This easily recognized cartridge was made of drawn brass and features the “swell” around the bullet at the case mouth. This swell held lubricant and… (2026-2715) Learn More »
$75.00
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RARE .56 CALIBER COLT REVOLVING RIFLE CARTRIDGE
This is the .56 caliber cartridge for the Colt Revolving Rifle. The bullet has a pointed nose, solid base, two grooves, and slightly rebated base where the paper powder cylinder is attached. Typical… (2026-2729) Learn More »
$250.00
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.36 CALIBER MAYNARD CARBINE BULLET
Excavated .36 caliber bullet for Maynard’s carbine. Solid bullet, one groove, with a pointy nose. These are for the first model carbine, most of which were sold to the Southern states just before… (M25422) Learn More »
EXCELLENT PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA CRIMSON SILK OFFICER’S SASH
In the American military, sashes as badges of rank date back to the Revolutionary War. Early sashes tend to be flat woven. Those with rounded turk’s head knots worked over wooden forms with tassels… (1000-672) Learn More »
WWII USMC 1ST DIVISION AUSTRALIAN MADE PATCH
In 1943 after the bitter fighting at Guadalcanal, the First Marine Division was sent in force for rest and relaxation in Melbourne Australia. The First Division stayed in Australia for several weeks… (1202-2462) Learn More »
$200.00
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WWII 15TH AAF BULLION PATCH
The 15th Army Air Force was organized in late 1943 in Tunisia before moving their headquarters to Italy. From Italy, the combined bomber and fighter wings of the 15th could fly missions across… (1202-2460) Learn More »
WWII PERISCOPE DATED 1943
This M54 Telescope would have been mounted within either the Early M4 Sherman tank alongside the main 75mm cannon or the Ford M8 “Greyhound” armored car alongside its 37mm main cannon. This scope,… (1202-1577) Learn More »
$175.00
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CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOSEPH R. ANDERSON, OWNER OF TREDEGAR IRON WORKS
Waist-up, seated view of Anderson. He wears a double-breasted frock with buff collar and cuffs. Rank insignia is visible on collar and sleeves. Contrast and clarity are perfect. Image pasted to… (846-586) Learn More »
CDV PHOTO OF CHARLES HAMLIN
This is a carte de visite (CDV) photograph. It is a vignetted bust of Charles Hamlin. He wears a faux double-breasted military frock coat with a standing collar and officer’s shoulder straps. Detail… (2024-1140) Learn More »
$225.00
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CONFEDERATE COVER, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, TO DR. CHARLES M. WRIGHT OF AUGUSTA
Confederate-use cover of tan-brown wove paper, approximately 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 inches, addressed in a light period pencil hand to "Dr. Chas. M. Wright / Augusta / Ga." A second pencil notation appears at… (2025-3471) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ADVERSITY COVER FASHIONED FROM A WESTERN & ATLANTIC RAIL-ROAD COTTON SHIPPING FORM — MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA TO DR. C. M. WRIGHT, AUGUSTA
Confederate States cover, measuring approximately 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches, cut, folded and gummed by hand from a printed antebellum railroad shipping form and carried in the Confederate mails. The face… (2025-3470) Learn More »
1864 ALS COMMODORE J.B. MONTGOMERY TO NAVY SECRETARY GIDEON WELLES
This letter is a single sheet of light cream, blue-ruled paper, roughly the size of a small notepad leaf. It has been folded in thirds for mailing or filing, and the fold lines are visible on both… (1268-1070) Learn More »
$25.00
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CONNECTICUT REVOLUTIONAY WAR PAY CERTIFICATE, 1782
This is a State of Connecticut Treasury certificate, issued from the Treasury-Office on June 1, 1782, to Captain Timothy Taylor, who served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army. It is a… (1309-872) Learn More »
MASSACHUSETTS WAR GOVERNOR JOHN A. ANDREW LETTER SIGNED SEEKING FUNDS FOR NEW COLORS FOR REGIMENTS AND BATTERIES IN THE FIELD, MARCH 1864
Letter signed by John A. Andrew (1818-1867), Governor of Massachusetts throughout the Civil War, on engraved "Commonwealth of Massachusetts / Executive Department" letterhead, Boston, March 17, 1864.… (453-64) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED SOLDIER'S LETTER ON PATRIOTIC LETTER SHEET — GEORGE W. BAKER TO HIS WIFE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, MARCH 1864
Autograph letter signed, three pages on a single folded lettersheet of small notepaper, each page approximately 5 x 3 1/8 in. (opened approximately 5 x 6 1/4 in.), the fourth page blank. Page one is… (2022-2116) Learn More »
$45.00
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AQUIA CREEK LANDING, SPRING 1862 — FOUR-PAGE LETTER OF COMMISSARY SGT. J. W. SHERER, 90TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Four-page autograph letter signed, headed "Acquia Creek May 1[?]th / Commissary Depart[ment]," written by J. W. Sherer, detailed as Post Commissary Sergeant at Aquia Creek Landing, Stafford County,… (1323-206) Learn More »
$100.00
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OAKLAND PLANK ROAD COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE, JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY, 1852
Partly printed stock certificate of the Oakland Plank Road Company, Jefferson County, Ky., No. 38 (numeral partly obscured), dated May 5, 1852. The certificate states that James Thornberry (name as… (1309-440) Learn More »
US RELIC MODEL 1842 MUSKET LOCK PLATE
Lock is heavily rusted throughout. Most of the internal parts are present. It appears that only the tumbler and sear spring are missing. Hammer is frozen in place. Hammer screw is also… (1000-2146) Learn More »
$75.00
Originally $95.00
CARVED ZOUAVE BUST PIPE WITH CHERRYWOOD STEM AND HORN MOUTHPIECE
This is a well-carved figural pipe of a bearded Zouave soldier, a kind of soldier's pipe that was popular during the Civil War era. The bowl is carved as the head and shoulders of a Zouave in his… (1329-23) Learn More »
$275.00
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WWII US 20TH AAF BULLION PATCH
The US 20th Army Air Force was activated in 1944 and deployed the use of the new B-29 Superfortress in a strategic bombing capacity over mainland Japan. The Enola-Gay and Bockscar, the planes that… (1202-2459) Learn More »
WWII 9TH ARMY AIR FORCE BULLION PATCH
The 9th Army Air Force was organized in 1941 and was one of the first of the US air forces to see action. In the first 3 years of the war, the 9th flew missions with the B-24 Liberator and B-25… (1202-2458) Learn More »
VIETNAM ERA M69 FLAK VEST
The flak vest was introduced in World War II as a means of providing bomber crewman a means of protection against the danger of enemy anti-air ordnance. These vests were reinvented for use by ground… (1202-2117) Learn More »
$275.00
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STEVENS NEW MODEL POCKET RIFLE - .22 CALIBER
Listed as the Stevens Vernier New Model Pocket Rifle, with a production run of an estimated 1,500, from 1884 to 1896. This example being in .22 caliber rimfire. Featuring a 9 7/8” barrel and having… (2024-1623) Learn More »
$750.00
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TIPTON STEREO VIEW OF COLONEL ELLIS MONUMENT AT GETTYSBURG
This is a very nice 19th-century albumen stereo view by W.H. Tipton of Gettysburg showing the 124th New York Infantry monument, topped by a statue of Col. Augustus Van Horne Ellis, on Houck’s Ridge… (2026-1903) Learn More »
MUMPER STEREO VIEW OF REYNOLDS FAMILY AT DEVIL’S DEN
This is a 19th-century stereograph, or stereo card, of the Gettysburg battlefield, published by Mumper & Co. of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It shows a group of visitors posing among the boulders at… (2024-5763) Learn More »
$195.00
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WAR CLAIM & SUBSTITUTE AGENT BUSINESS CARD
This is a small printed trade card, 3.5” x 2.25”, printed in black on white card stock and in very good condition. “Capt. W. F. DEWEY & Co., WAR CLAIM AND SUBSTITUTE AGENTS. War Claims… (1309-648) Learn More »
$40.00
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ADVERTISING CARD FOR PARKINSON’S REFRESHMENT GARDEN IN PHILADELPHIA
This is a rare pre-Civil War advertising card for Parkinson’s, the famous Chestnut Street confectionery, ice cream saloon and pleasure garden. In its day it was probably the best-known refreshment… (1268-1123) Learn More »
US MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL BY I.N. JOHNSON – DATED 1855
The Model 1842 was the U.S. Army's first standard-issue percussion pistol and the last of the single-shot martial handguns before the revolver took over. A .54 caliber smoothbore with an 8 1/2" round… (2025-2887) Learn More »
$795.00
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ALLEGHENY ARSENAL 1864 MARKED ARTILLERY LIMBER POLE PAD
A U.S. artillery limber pole pad, the domed face clearly stamped in three lines "ALLEGHENY / ARSENAL / 1864." Pole pads are described under artillery harness in the wartime Ordnance Manual. Field… (1202-2419) Learn More »
ARTILLERY WATER BUCKET, TARRED CANVAS, STENCILED "BATTERY / I"
A heavy canvas water bucket with an overall tarred finish, stenciled on the front in large white capitals "BATTERY" arched over the letter "I." The body is formed of heavy canvas joined with a single… (1202-2440) Learn More »
M1842 COMBINATION TOOL – FROM FIRST DAY AT GETTYSBURG
This is an excavated model 1842 musket tool. Two screw driver blades with a box-end wrench. Originally designed for the Mississippi rifle. Iron is rusty as is to be expected. This was recovered in… (2025-1651) Learn More »
$79.50
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CDV OF JAMES J. THOMPSON, 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY – STAUNTON, VA. BACKMARK
This is a Carte de visite of Thompson. Bust view with only a slight view of his vest and overcoat. Image is clear with good contrast. Mount is untrimmed and in good overall condition. Photographer’s… (1138-909) Learn More »
$500.00
Originally $750.00
BUST VIEW OF CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WITH NASHVILLE PHOTOGRAPHER’S IMPRINT
CDV is a vignette bust view of an unidentified bearded Confederate soldier wearing a light-colored jacket with a dark collar. The two visible buttons are three-piece buttons but the device on the face… (1138-901) Learn More »
$335.00
Originally $500.00
CDV OF 1ST TENNESSEE CHAPLAIN AND SURGEON DR. CHARLES TODD QUINTARD -BORN IN CONNECTICUT FOUGHT FOR THE SOUTH
Image is a waist-up view of Quintard in the vestments of an Episcopal minister. Contrast and clarity are good. Paper and mount are also good however the upper left of the paper shows some light… (1138-899) Learn More »
$835.00
Originally $1,250.00
CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED MEMBER OF 1ST S.C. ARTILLERY IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES
Chest-up view of this gentleman in civilian clothes. He wears a dark frock, white shirt, and thin bow tie. Image is clear with good contrast. Photographer’s backmark, Wearn & Hix, Columbia,… (1138-869) Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $100.00
CDV OF CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT T. GEORGE DARGAN, 1ST SOUTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY
Bust view of Dargan in uniform. He wears a uniform frock with rank insignia clearly seen on the collar. Image is clear but light in contrast. Signed in ink along bottom edge of mount. An atypical… (1138-868) Learn More »
$435.00
Originally $650.00
CDV OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER, 1ST SOUTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY
Three-quarter standing view of this Confederate officer in uniform. He wears a single-breasted frock with high collar and shoulder straps. Image is clear with good contrast; some edge wear to image.… (1138-866) Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $450.00
THREE-QUARTER STANDING VIEW 4TH SOUTH CAROLINA COLONEL JOHN E. B. SLOAN
CDV shows Sloan standing with one hand resting on a book on a table and the other folded behind his back. He wears dark frockcoat and matching trousers. The coat is closed by nine rather prominent… (1138-833) Learn More »
$400.00
Originally $600.00
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BUST VIEW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE
CDV is a vignette view of a young well-groomed Southerner sporting a goatee. He wears a light colored shell jacket or frockcoat with a high dark collar. Clarity and contrast is very good. Mount and… (1138-783) Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $300.00
BUST VIEW OF MARYLAND SOLDIER
CDV is of an unidentified young man wearing a dark coat and matching military vest. Subject’s cheeks are lightly tinted. Contrast and clarity are excellent. Paper and mount are good. Reverse has a… (1138-769) Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $300.00
VERY NICE CDV OF AN UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE BY BALTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHER BENDANN BROTHERS
Vignette bust view of a young Confederate wearing a forage cap covered by a black oilcloth cover, white shirt, dark bowtie and a dark jacket with high collar. Contrast and clarity are very good as are… (1138-759) Learn More »
$235.00
Originally $350.00
WAIST-UP VIEW OF A POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE SAILOR
This unidentified image has a modern pencil note on the reverse stating that it came from an album that had a connection to the Confederate navy. CDV is of a young clean-shaven subject wearing a… (1138-756) Learn More »
$165.00
Originally $250.00
US M1842 COMBINATION MUSKET TOOL
Closed nipple wrench and two screwdriver blades for the 1842 .69 caliber musket. Just about every US rifle or carbine cartridge box of the period has a small separate implement pouch for the gun… (490-5260) Learn More »
$65.00
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US M61/M63 MUSKET WRENCH/GUN TOOL
This Combination Tool was used for the standard Springfield musket. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two bladed screwdrivers. It is approximately 3.5”… (490-5255) Learn More »
US M61/M63 MUSKET WRENCH/GUN TOOL
This Combination Tool was used for the standard Springfield musket. It was a widely used tool during the Civil War. It has an open cone wrench and two bladed screwdrivers. It is approximately 3.5”… (2026-9556) Learn More »
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN’S MEDAL, CHARLES MILLON
This is a membership badge of the National Association of Veterans of the Mexican War. It was worn by men who had served in the Mexican War (1846–1848). The badge has a top, hanger bar of copper or… (595-2396) Learn More »
$595.00
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SCARCE 56TH NEW YORK INFANTRY "TENTH LEGION" SOLDIER'S LETTER WRITTEN FROM MERIDIAN HILL, WASHINGTON, JANUARY 12, 1862, WITH ITS ORIGINAL FREE-FRANKED PATRIOTIC COVER — PVT. SMITH DENMAN; LATER CAPTURED AT COLD HARBOR AND DIED IN ANDERSVILLE PRISON
A four-page autograph letter signed, written on a handsome patriotic lettersheet printed expressly for the 56th New York Volunteer Infantry. The blue-printed vignette at the head shows a seated female… (462-395) Learn More »
$85.00
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FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS DOUBLE SIDED TENT SHOW BILL –EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS – STAMPED FOR HUGHES ARKANSAS
This is a printed herald, or advertising bill, for the Famous Georgia Minstrels, an all-Black traveling tent show that toured the rural South in the early 20th century. It is printed in black on… (1309-647) Learn More »
1822 TENNESSEE LAND GRANT SIGNED BY GOVERNOR WILLIAM CARROLL – HUMPHREYS COUNTY, BUFFALO RIVER – TO JOHN MCLEMORE, JOHN DAVIS, AND GEORGE CAMPBELL
This is a partly printed State of Tennessee land grant, No. 17550, signed by Governor William Carroll and issued at Murfreesborough on June 24, 1822, when that town served as the state capital. It is… (1309-460) Learn More »
GEORGIA GOVERNOR JOSEPH BROWN SIGNED TWICE – JANUARY 18, 1861 REQUISITION TO THE “REPUBLIC OF SOUTH CAROLINA”, ISSUED THE DAY BEFORE GEORGIA SECEDED
A remarkable three-document extradition file from the secession winter, signed twice by Georgia's war governor, Joseph E. Brown. On January 18, 1861, Brown asked the governor of South Carolina to… (1309-445) Learn More »
$225.00
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MORNING REPORT – 100TH NY – MARCH 21, 1862, BEFORE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN
An original printed and manuscript Consolidated Morning Report for the 100th Regiment New York State Volunteers, the Buffalo regiment known as the "Eagle Brigade." It is completed in ink for March 21… (998-454) Learn More »
$45.00
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GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN QUARTERMASTER DOCUMENT – 107TH NEW YORK, JULY 8th 1863, FREDERICK, MD
Offered here is a War Department Form No. 27, "List of Quartermaster's Stores, &c.," documenting the transfer of a horse-drawn wagon team at Frederick City, Maryland, on July 8, 1863, just five… (1315-181) Learn More »
$50.00
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SCARCE E.M. LEWIS, RICHMOND, VA., CS NAVY “SHIP” BUTTON
A very, very hard-to-find Confederate Navy button. This is Albert #CS68 and Tice #CSN270, a two-piece button 23mm in diameter with relatively flat border of two slightly raised bands encircling an… (2026-1679) Learn More »
$450.00
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CDV 1ST LT. HARVEY FISHER, 150TH PENNSYLVANIA BUCKTAILS
A bust-length vignette carte de visite of Harvey Fisher of Philadelphia. He wears an officer's frock coat with first lieutenant's shoulder straps and a large, loosely tied cravat, and he has side… (1323-30) Learn More »
$250.00
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CDV 2ND LT. JOHN HUIDEKOPER, CO. E, 150TH PENNSYLVANIA BUCKTAILS – AIDE-DE-CAMP
A seated, three-quarter view carte de visite of John Huidekoper of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He wears a single-breasted officer's frock coat with lieutenant's shoulder straps and a watch chain,… (1323-27) Learn More »
CDV COL. SENECA G. SIMMONS, 34TH PENNSYLVANIA (5TH PA RESERVES) – MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GLENDALE, VA
A full-standing carte de visite of Colonel Seneca Galusha Simmons, a West Point graduate (Class of 1834) and career Regular Army officer. Simmons poses beside a draped column in a double-breasted… (1323-23) Learn More »
$325.00
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THREE OLD “SAD IRON” TRIVETS – ONE WITH “CSA”
Offered here is a group of three old iron trivets. All are made of cast iron, and are household tools used to press and flatten clothing before the invention of electric irons. Old "sad iron”… (2022-2354) Learn More »
LADDER BADGE – PVT. ADAM SMITH, CO. B, 153RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
This is a three-piece white metal ladder badge identified to Private Adam Smith of Company B, 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The top bar has a pin back and decorative scroll ends, and it’s… (1337-01) Learn More »
$550.00
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M1858 12MM LEFAUCHEUX REVOLVER – NICKELED, SERIAL #36249
This is a six-shot, 12mm pinfire revolver of the Lefaucheux Model 1858 pattern, the design that brought the self-contained metallic cartridge into wide military use. It has a round barrel with a blade… (2025-3100) Learn More »
1862 CONFEDERATE $20 NOTE
The Confederate T-51 note is a $20 banknote issued by the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. This printing was authorized under the Act of October 13, 1862, and dated December 2,… (2026-2358) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN QM DOCUMENT – SEVEN HORSES AND A MULE TRANSFERRED AT FREDERICK, MD, July 9th, 1863
Offered here is a War Department Form No. 27, "List of Quartermaster's Stores, &c.," recording the transfer of army animals at Frederick, Maryland, on July 9, 1863, six days after the close of the… (1315-163) Learn More »
$50.00
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GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN QUARTERMASTER DOCUMENT – 3RD DIVISION, 2ND ARMY CORPS – JULY 7th, FREDERICK, MD
Offered here is a War Department Form No. 27, "List of Quartermaster's Stores, &c.," recording a large transfer of wagons, horses, and harness at Frederick, Maryland, on July 7, 1863, just four… (1315-162) Learn More »
$50.00
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RARE BAYONET FOR THE FRENCH MODEL 1754/1773 INFANTRY MUSKET
It is certain that a quantity of "Modele 1773 Fusil D'Infanterie" were imported into the colonies during the Revolutionary War. This bayonet is in "attic" condition with a heavy patina. The socket is… (1329-11) Learn More »
THOMAS JEFFERSON HAIR DISPLAY – FROM CHARLES FISHER COLLECTION, DESCENDENT OF JEFFERSON’S PERSONAL PHYSICIAN
This exceptionally rare link to the nation’s founding was initially acquired by Dr. Robley Dunglison. Doctor Dunglison was Jefferson’s personal physician and the attending physician at the time… (1305-29) Learn More »
$295.00
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GEORGE WASHINGTON HAIR RELIC DISPLAY – HAMILTON FAMILY PROVENANCE
This matted display holds several strands of George Washington's hair from a lock with a documented line of descent through Alexander Hamilton's family. The strands are sealed beneath a small clear… (1305-20) Learn More »
$295.00
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ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MUSKET SLING
This is a leather sling for use with Civil War-era rifle muskets. This is a Pattern 1857 musket sling which was originally designed for the US Model 1855 rifle musket, and subsequently saw use with… (2024-1196) Learn More »
$195.00
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PRIVATE MANUFACTURE MODEL 1832 FEDERAL SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD
This privately manufactured sword copy is modeled after the Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman's short sword. This specimen was produced or retailed by Moller of New York. It is marked on both… (870-634) Learn More »
GERMAN PAINTED CLAY PIPE BOWL WITH ZOUAVE FIGURE – MARKED A. O. JES. GESCH
This is a well-modeled figural clay pipe bowl in the form of a Zouave soldier's head. The bowl opens through the crown of his red-orange fez. He has a full blond moustache and beard, blue eyes, rosy… (1329-16) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CAPT. ROBERT L. ORR — FUTURE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, 61ST PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Partly-printed discharge certificate, one page, issued to Private Alfred W. Bird of Company H, 61st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, completed in manuscript and signed by his company commander, Capt.… (2023-483) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — CAMP CHASE, OHIO, USA GENERAL HOSPITAL — HOME FRONT CONTENT WITH NEWS OF A COUSIN'S DEATH
Autograph letter, 3pp on lined stationery, written from West Liberty, Ohio, November 27, 1864 (with a postscript dated November 30, 1864), addressed to "Mr. G.W. Williams" and signed by a cousin… (2023-1213) Learn More »
$100.00
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CONFEDERATE ADJUTANT & INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE DOCUMENT – 45TH NORTH CAROLINA OFFICER TRANSFERRED TO THE INVALID CORPS, MARCH 30, 1865 – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 1, 1863
This is a scarce late-war Confederate document issued from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office in Richmond. It is dated March 30, 1865, just days before the evacuation of Richmond and the… (1309-442) Learn More »
$95.00
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COLT OPEN-TOP .22 POCKET REVOLVER WITH FIRST MODEL HAMMER, SERIAL NUMBER 78069
This is a nice example of the Colt Open-Top Pocket Revolver, Colt's answer to the popular Smith & Wesson rimfire pocket revolvers of the post-Civil War era. Introduced in 1871, these little… (1309-143) Learn More »
CLIPPED SIGNATURE – CS MAJ. GEN. WILLIAM MAHONE
Clipped signature, "Wm Mahone, Virginia." Confederate hero of the Crater; postwar railroad magnate and U.S. Senator. Light toning. [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (2026-1768) Learn More »
CLIPPED SIGNATURE – US MAJ. GEN. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD
Signature on a printed autograph slip ("Write Autograph Below With Black Ink"), "Danl Butterfield, Maj. Genl." Medal of Honor recipient credited with composing "Taps." Crisp signature, clean slip. … (2026-1767) Learn More »
$175.00
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CLIPPED SIGNATURE – US NAVY ADMIRAL DAVID D. PORTER
Clipped signature with rank line, "David D. Porter, Vice Adm'l." Hero of the Mississippi River campaigns and Fort Fisher; later Admiral of the Navy. Light surface soiling. … (2026-1766) Learn More »
$100.00
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CLIPPED SIGNATURE – CS GEN. EDMUND KIRBY SMITH
Clipped signature, "E. Kirby Smith." Confederate full general; commanded the Trans-Mississippi Department and was among the last to surrender, June 1865. Bold, clean ink on light card. … (2026-1765) Learn More »
$150.00
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CLIPPED SIGNATURE – UNION MAJ. GEN. GEORGE W. GETTY
Clipped signature, "Geo. W. Getty, Col. 3rd Artillery, Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Career artilleryman who led a VI Corps division from the Wilderness to Appomattox. Closing-line fragment above; light… (2026-1764) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG KILLED-IN-ACTION CONDOLENCE LETTER — WRITTEN BY THE FORMER CAPTAIN OF CO. H, 55TH NORTH CAROLINA, ON THE DEATH OF HIS SUCCESSOR, CAPT. E. FLETCHER SATTERFIELD
Four-page autograph letter signed "Hayne Davis," headed "Statesville - August 10th, 63," to "My dear Miss Satterfield." Davis wrote it five weeks after the battle to the sister of Capt. Edward… (557-281) Learn More »
$675.00
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INTRICATE CIVIL WAR PERIOD CARVED ZOUAVE PIPE WITH HORN STEM
Offered is a finely hand-carved figural pipe, the bowl formed as the bust of a Zouave soldier. The carver has given real attention to the details: deeply cut, flowing hair and whiskers, the collar of… (1329-24) Learn More »
$295.00
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CIVIL WAR PERIOD CARVED ZOUAVE PIPE BOWL
A nicely hand-carved figural pipe bowl formed as the bust of a Zouave soldier. The carving shows good detail throughout: crisply cut, windswept hair and whiskers, the collar of the distinctive Zouave… (1329-25) Learn More »
$135.00
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W. W. MARSTON BAR HAMMER PISTOL - .32 CALIBER, SERIAL #196
This is a nice example of a W.W. Marston bar hammer pistol, a compact single-shot percussion pocket pistol made in New York City in the years before the Civil War. William W. Marston was a well-known… (172-6142) Learn More »
$500.00
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FRAIKIN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 7MM, SERIAL NUMBER 383
This is an attractive example of a European pinfire pepperbox revolver made by Fraikin. Pocket arms like this were popular in Europe, and many also found their way to America during the Civil War era.… (2025-3104) Learn More »
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR — ZOUAVES DANCING IN CAMP — SIGNED WM. H. MONK
A lively original watercolor of a camp dance among Union Zouaves, executed in a bold, naive hand and signed at lower right "Wm. H. Monk" in red-brown ink. The scene is set before a row of canvas wedge… (557-280) Learn More »
$650.00
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COLT OPEN-TOP .22 POCKET REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS, SERIAL NUMBER 90951, MANUFACTURED 1876
This is an attractive example of the Colt Open-Top Pocket Revolver, Colt's answer to the popular Smith & Wesson rimfire pocket revolvers of the post-Civil War era. Introduced in 1871, these little… (172-6011) Learn More »
REMINGTON RIDER POCKET REVOLVER – SERIAL NUMBER 5679
This is a solid, honest example of the Remington-Rider Pocket Revolver, one of the more distinctive percussion pocket pistols of the Civil War era. Based on the patents of Joseph Rider, these little… (490-4434) Learn More »
$850.00
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US M1855 BAYONET AND SCABBARD - EX-MILLER G.A.R. POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA
This is a standard U.S. Model 1855 socket bayonet with its Pattern of 1859 leather scabbard. It came from the relic collection of the Peter Miller Post #551 of the Grand Army of the Republic in York… (1202-1028) Learn More »
CIRCA 1870 ENGRAVED WHISKEY JUG BY DORFLINGER
Whiskey jug with beautifully engraved initials "T J H" on one side and a floral spray on the other. This piece was made by the Dorflinger factory in White Mills, PA around 1870. Dorflinger was one… (1239-162) Learn More »
$125.00
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HISTORICAL SOUVENIR GLASS PAPERWEIGHT – 1876 CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
A historical souvenir paperweight made by the Gillinder Glass Co. of Philadelphia in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition. Gillinder erected a glass furnace at the exposition and made these as… (1239-163) Learn More »
$50.00
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CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SOCKET
Here is a good example of a cavalry carbine socket a.k.a. ‘thimble’ or ‘boot’ used by cavalrymen during the Civil War and well into the 1880s. This small (2 ¼” high) flared and cylindrical… (1202-2432) Learn More »
$35.00
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US MODEL 1836 .54 CALIBER FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ASA WATERS, MILLBURY, MASSACHUSETTS; LOCK DATED 1837, RIFLED BARREL
U.S. Model 1836 single-shot martial flintlock pistol, the lock plate stamped forward of the cock with an eagle device above the three-line marking "A. WATERS / MILBURY, MS / 1837." The Model 1836 was… (856-12) Learn More »
$1,500.00
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US P1861 .69 CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE
This is a complete U.S. Pattern 1861 cartridge box for .69 caliber ammunition. It still has its "US" oval box plate and both original tin liners. The box is made of black bridle leather and is sewn… (141-223) Learn More »
LARGE ARTILLERY FUZE PLUG/ADAPTER WITH ORIGINAL 25-SECOND FUZE
This comes from the artillery section of an older collection we are handling, much of which was acquired from the famous Bannerman military surplus operation in the early 1960s after it had shut its… (2026-9230) Learn More »
$75.00
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TWO 15-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES IN ORIGINAL PACK
This comes from the artillery section of an older collection we are handling, much of which was acquired from the famous Bannerman military surplus operation after it had shut its New York City store… (2026-9234) Learn More »
$39.50
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TWO 15-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES IN ORIGINAL PACK
This comes from the artillery section of an older collection we are handling, much of which was acquired from the famous Bannerman military surplus operation after it had shut its New York City store… (2026-9233) Learn More »
$39.50
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CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY WOODEN FUZE PLUG AUGER
This tool is illustrated in Arms and Equipment of the Union as a wooden fuze plug auger. These are understood by most collectors to be used simply to ream out wood fuze plugs, commonly used in… (2026-9004) Learn More »
SPONGE COVER FOR THE 3-INCH RIFLE
This is postwar US artillery sponge cover made of heavy canvas with a strap at top as a handle and knotted cord running along the bottom to tie it over the sponge head of an artillery rammer/sponge… (2026-9420) Learn More »
$50.00
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MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING & STOPPER
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. The canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in brown jean cloth wool. The cover is mostly… (490-5330) Learn More »
GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN CAVALRY DOCUMENT – 1ST PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY – 39 UNSERVICABLE HORSES TURNED OVER AT FREDERICK, JULY 11th
Offered here is a War Department Form No. 27, "List of Quartermaster's Stores, &c.," documenting thirty-nine worn-out cavalry horses turned in by the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry at Frederick,… (1315-129) Learn More »
$50.00
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GETTYSBURG REMOUNTS DOCUMENT – 38 CAVALRY AND 20 ARTILLERY HORSES, SHIPPED FROM PHILLY TO FREDERICK, JULY 8th
Shipped by Rail from Philadelphia to the Army of the Potomac at Frederick, Maryland, July 8, 1863 Offered here is a printed "List of Quartermaster's Stores" documenting fresh horses rushed by rail to… (1315-63) Learn More »
$75.00
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WAR DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT CONCERNING THE DEATH OF A USCT SOLDIER, AUGUSTUS JACKSON – WITH PRINTED "MODEL FOR SET OF PAPERS FOR A DECEASED SOLDIER"
A scarce piece of United States Colored Troops paperwork that shows the Army's bureaucracy trying, and struggling, to account for the death of one Black soldier. The front is a printed War Department,… (2023-2613) Learn More »
$45.00
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38th INDIANA DISCHARGE - UNION BRIG. GENERAL JOHN F. MILLER TWICE SIGNED
Offered here is an 1862 document signed twice and endorsed by John F. Miller, an Indiana officer who rose from regimental colonel to brevet major general and twice shed his blood leading his men from… (2023-466) Learn More »
$95.00
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REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION OF CADETS INTO THE MILITARY ACADEMY – SEPTEMBER 16, 1861
Offered here is a scarce four-page printed circular issued by the War Department on September 16, 1861, setting out the rules for gaining admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point.… (462-394) Learn More »
$95.00
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MAKER MARKED CAVALRY CARBINE SLING SWIVEL HOOK
This is the iron swivel and snap hook that was on the carbine shoulder belt. They attached to all carbines via a sliding ring found on the left side of all military carbines. Overall length is 8.5”… (2026-2309) Learn More »
$65.00
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US MODEL 1885 CAVALRY CARBINE BOOT, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, MARKED TO TROOP F, 10TH US CAVALRY (BUFFALO SOLDIERS)
U.S. Model 1885 carbine boot of black harness leather, seamed and riveted, with a wide keeper band at the upper body carrying a buckle and tongue strap, a long russet-brown attachment strap riveted at… (1202-2425) Learn More »
$150.00
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U.S. MODEL 1847 GRIMSLEY PATTERN DRAGOON SADDLE HORSESHOE POUCH
A scarce pre-Civil War U.S. Dragoon horseshoe pouch of the type carried with the Model 1847 Grimsley saddle. The Grimsley horse equipments, adopted following the December 1847 report of the Board of… (1202-2427) Learn More »
$250.00
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RICHARDS PATENT COMBINATION KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON — F. F. HASSAM, CUTLER, BOSTON
A complete two-piece Civil War soldier's eating set made under William H. Richards' patent of July 23, 1861 (U.S. Patent No. 32,916), this example carrying the additional stamp of the Boston cutler F.… (1202-2417) Learn More »
A GOOD-LOOKING COLT MODEL 1862 "POLICE" REVOLVER
In 1861, Colt officially introduced two new pocket model revolvers in caliber .36. These two new models were known as the Model 1862 Police and the Model 1862 Pocket Navy; neither were earmarked for… (2026-2047) Learn More »
$975.00
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POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO, COPY OF WARTIME IMAGE - 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE SURGEON
Image shows George H. Hubbard posed with his arms crossed across his chest leaning against a column where his forage cap rests. He wears a dark double-breasted frock coat with major or lieutenant… (P13798) Learn More »
$130.00
Originally $175.00
CABINET CARD – JOHN H. WHICHER, 1ST AND 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY; WOUNDED AT WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Bust view wearing civilian clothing, and a humdinger of a moustache. Printed on a label attached at the bottom of the image is “J. H. WHICHER, Co. E.” Period ink inscription on reverse, partially… (P13789) Learn More »
$60.00
Originally $80.00
CABINET CARD – SGT. WILLIAM ROBINSON, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY; WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
Bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed on a label attached at the bottom of the image is “WILLIAM ROBINSON, Co. E.”; “Serg’t.” is written in period ink in front of the name. Pair of… (P13787) Learn More »
$60.00
Originally $80.00
CABINET CARD – JOHN A. DRUMMER, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY
Bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed at the bottom of the image is “JOHN A. DRUMMER, Co. A.” Period ink on reverse: “John A. Drummer / Co. A. 2nd N.H.Vol. / Keene N.H. / Died Dec. 9,… (P13781) Learn More »
$115.00
Originally $150.00
CABINET CARD – JONAS FORRISTAL, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY
Bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed at the bottom of the image is “JONAS FORRISTALL, Co. A.” Period ink on reverse: “Jonas Forrestall / Fitzwilliam N.H. / Co. A, 2d N.H.V. / died Oct.… (P13780) Learn More »
$175.00
Originally $225.00
WAIST-UP VIEW OF VIRGINIA WARTIME GOVERNOR JOHN LETCHER
CDV is of Letcher wearing a dark suit jacket with a black vest with white dots, white shirt and dark bowtie. With his glasses and stern expression he looks more like a schoolmaster than a… (1139-416) Learn More »
$85.00
Originally $125.00
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM
Carte de visite photograph of Cheatham in uniform. Chest up view wearing dark double-breasted frock with collar and shoulder insignia visible. Image is clear with very good contrast. Mount remains in… (1139-267) Learn More »
$235.00
Originally $350.00
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON
Carte de visite photograph appears to be of a portrait Johnston in uniform. Waist up view wearing double-breasted frock with collar insignia visible. Image is clear with very good contrast. Mount… (1139-266) Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $450.00
CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON
Carte de visite photograph of Johnston in uniform. Oval waist up view wearing double-breasted frock with collar insignia visible. Image is clear with very good contrast. Plain mount. Photographer's… (1139-263) Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $375.00
CDV OF CONFEDERATE PRESIDENT JEFFERSON F. DAVIS
Carte de visite second generation photograph of Davis. Standing studio view. This is a second generation photo and the bottom edge of the original image is clearly seen in this copy. Image is clear… (1139-260) Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $450.00
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CDV OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE
Carte de visite photograph of Fitz Lee in uniform. Chest up view wearing double-breasted frock with collar insignia visible; very long beard overall. Image is clear with very good contrast. Mount… (1139-254) Learn More »
$300.00
Originally $450.00
REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON BAR SHOT, CYLINDRICAL-HEAD ("HAMMER") TYPE, RECOVERED IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY, CIRCA LATE 18TH CENTURY
A solid wrought- and cast-iron bar shot of the cylindrical-head form, comprising two drum-shaped heads united by a single rigid bar. Bar shot — "dismantling shot" — was anti-rigging ordnance fired… (1298-21) Learn More »
$1,395.00
Originally $1,850.00
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR / WAR OF 1812 IRON BAR SHOT (c. 1775-1815)
Iron bar shot of the classic two-headed ("dumbbell") form: a pair of solid cast-iron spheres joined by a heavy central bar. USE: Bar shot was first and foremost an anti-rigging round. In a naval… (1298-20) Learn More »
$1,395.00
Originally $1,850.00
AN ARTILLERY LINSTOCK IN THE STYLE OF THE EARLY 18th CENTURY
This specialized staff weapon was used primarily to ignite the charge in pieces of artillery. The two lateral projections ending in eagles' heads are actually clips designed to hold the smoldering… (1298-13) Learn More »
$1,100.00
Originally $1,250.00
A SPONTOON OF GERMANIC ORIGIN; POSSIBLY HESSIAN
The spontoon is a spear pointed pole arm. These were carried by lower-ranking officers and NCOs in European and Colonial infantry units in the 18th century. They served principally as an instrument… (1298-12) Learn More »
$1,395.00
Originally $1,750.00
BRITISH MILITARY SERGEANT'S HALBERD CONVERTED TO A SPONTOON
The halberd was an axe surmounted by a spear. The spontoon was the spear pointed device or a halberd without the axe. These polearms were carried by lower-ranking officers and NCOs in European and… (1298-09) Learn More »
$1,450.00
Originally $1,850.00
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OUTSTANDING U.S. PERCUSSION CAP POUCH BY E. METZGER OF PHILADELPHIA WITH BOLDLY STRUCK H. H. HARTZELL ORDNANCE SUB-INSPECTOR STAMP — COMPLETE WITH FLEECE AND PRIMING WIRE
Offered here is a U.S. regulation percussion cap pouch of the standard Federal pattern carried by infantry throughout the Civil War, and an example that stands well above the ordinary run of surviving specimens in condition, completeness and markings… (1304-101). Learn More »
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