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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
SOLD
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
SOLD
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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
SOLD
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
ON HOLD
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
ON HOLD
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
SOLD
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, PUBLISHED AND IDENTIFIED
This Boyle, Gamble Richmond, Virginia cavalry officer's sword was once in the famous Donald Tharpe Collection. At that time, it was published in William C. Davis's book REBELS AND YANKEES COMMANDERS… (870-706). Learn More »
$8,200.00
ON HOLD
BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT, VEST AND TROUSERS OF BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN FOWLER RUSLING: 5th NEW JERSEY, 2nd NJ BRIGADE, DIVISION AND CORPS STAFF DUTY IN THE EASTERN AND THE WESTERN THEATRES
John Fowler Rusling (1834-1918) served in the 5th New Jersey Infantry and the Second New Jersey Brigade before moving up to posts at the division and higher levels in the Army of the Potomac and then… (2024-1173). Learn More »
OUTSTANDING ISSUE BLANKET WITH SOLDIER ART ID'D TO 1ST MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRYMAN
This is a standard Federal issue blanket that has been cut down by the soldier and decorated with corps badges, his name and where he was at the time he applied the decoration. There is a lot to cover… (1179-468). Learn More »
LARGE FRAMED RELIC SHOWBOARD
This relic board is very like those assembled from Gettysburg relics by John Rosensteel and displayed on the porch of the Round Top Museum, but differs in displaying the relics on horizontal rather… (1242-06). Learn More »
$2,800.00
Originally $3,000.00
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RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS
Offered here is a very rare, nice condition, original pack of artillery friction primers manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. These “primers” are what was placed in the cannon vent hole and attached to a lanyard… (1268-512). Learn More »
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