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INTERESTING MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

INTERESTING MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

This revolver, likely due to damage, is made up out of two original revolvers! One of the serial numbers, 66862, on the wedge, barrel, frame, and cylinder, dates half of this revolver to early 1857… (2024-637) Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR “VMM” OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR “VMM” OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE

Presented here is an excavated “Volunteer Militia of Maine” oval waist belt plate that was issued to the State’s volunteer infantrymen early in the Civil War. Maine formally organized its… (1000-1541) Learn More »

$1,480.00
Originally $1,850.00

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

Vol. XX—No. 5/ Whole No. 1585. 2 pp., 18 x 25”, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, light yellowing and slight chipping of right margin. Else VG & entirely legible. The Richmond Christian… (1000-914) Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00
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[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

Vol. XX--No. 79. 4 pp., 17 x 23”, seven columns. Scattered patch of light foxing in upper right hand corner. Else VG plus. October 1861 was a period of lull in the Confederate capitol. During this… (1000-2563) Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

THE [RICHMOND] SENTINEL—FEBRUARY 25, 1864

THE [RICHMOND] SENTINEL—FEBRUARY 25, 1864

2 pp., 24 x 18.5”, seven columns. Exhibits light chipping round the margins, lightly faded. Else VG & entirely legible. The Sentinel was one of a half dozen war-time Richmond paper, most which… (1000-2559) Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

143RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY AT GETTYSBURG -  MONUMENT REPLICA BY GARY CASTEEL

143RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY AT GETTYSBURG - MONUMENT REPLICA BY GARY CASTEEL

Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Monument Replica stands 12” tall; the base is 6” x 4”. Made of resin material. Signed and numbered by the artist, #7 of 1863. Top of the base is painted a… (286-1404) Learn More »

BOOK – OLD HOMES AND FAMILIES OF HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

BOOK – OLD HOMES AND FAMILIES OF HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

This book is cloth covered with gold foil imprints on cover and spine and with dust jacket. Measures 7” x 10”, 487 pages, and in very good condition. Author was the unofficial historian of Howard… (1266-1125) Learn More »

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

RELIC GROUPING – CONFEDERATE SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

At Appomattox, once news of the surrender circulated, Confederates dismantled and destroyed as much equipment as possible to prevent confiscation by US Forces. Dug from the last documented camp site… (173-4319) Learn More »

G. T. DAVIDSON AND CO. FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

G. T. DAVIDSON AND CO. FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE

This attractive gun is an antique full-stock percussion long rifle with a Tyler Davidson Lock, made circa the 1840s in Ohio. The barrel is heavy and octagonal. The bore is .43 caliber and while dull,… (172-6067) Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY, w/COVER

UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY, w/COVER

Dated “Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division / 18th Army Corps Nov. 5th 1864. Postmarked “Old Point Comfort, VA /Addressed to  Sylvester P.S. Golier / Bradford / McKean County / Penn.” .  4… (1179-1707) Learn More »

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

DUG CIVIL WAR ID DISK FOR 12TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (41st PENNSYLVANIA) SOLDIER

Front of the tag has a bust of General McClellan surrounded by “MAJOR GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN / WAR OF 1861.” Face is dark with gilt remaining in the low areas. Reverse is stamped “DANIEL… (1000-1836) Learn More »

$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00

ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER

ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER

Dated “Soldiers Joy, Jany 16th 1847. From “Jno. J Sanders/Tye River Warehouse” to “Daniel H. Sanders, Richmond, VA.” I page, folded. Addressed, folded & sealed w/old fashioned wax (wax… (1000-1453) Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - FIRST LIEUT. WILLIAM C. CARRINGTON, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - FIRST LIEUT. WILLIAM C. CARRINGTON, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Cover envelope addressed to [Hospital Steward] Alonzo Brock Esq/ Genl Hospital Camp Winder/Care of/ Dr. J Chambliss/ 2nd Division”—postmarked “Howardsville VA/ Sept 13th”. Dated… (1000-1451) Learn More »

$360.00
Originally $450.00

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 141st PENNSYLVANIA, PEACH ORCHARD

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 141st PENNSYLVANIA, PEACH ORCHARD

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6726) Learn More »

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA

Limited Edition, Numbered and Signed. Hardcover by Celeste and David Topper. Black covers with title on front cover and spine, 8.5” x 11”, 201 pages, inscribed to William Turner. Number 123 of… (1266-1058) Learn More »

INDIAN WAR CLUBS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER BY JOHN BALDWIN

INDIAN WAR CLUBS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER BY JOHN BALDWIN

A rare book, “Indian War Clubs of the American Frontier.” 8.5” x 11”, tan hardcover with gold foil imprint on cover and spine, 96 pages. Heavily illustrated, some in color. This is #49 of the… (1266-1087) Learn More »

ALABAMA USED SWORD BAYONET

ALABAMA USED SWORD BAYONET

This is a rarely seen German made sword bayonet for the 1841 Mississippi rifle, and many were marketed by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia. These were typically marked by that firm on the ricasso… (1000-937) Learn More »

TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

TINTYPE OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

Size is slightly larger than a 1/8 plate. Full length standing view posed in photographer’s studio next to ornate prop wall and column with cascade of flowers. Wears overcoat with cape; cap with… (172-5126) Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $65.00

GLASS MEMORIAL PLATE FOR PRESIDENT JAMES A. GARFIELD

GLASS MEMORIAL PLATE FOR PRESIDENT JAMES A. GARFIELD

Ten inch glass plate issued as a memorial for President James A. Garfield after his assassination in 1881. The plate has a border decoration of laurel leaves arranged in groups of three around a… (172-5313) Learn More »

$35.00
Originally $45.00

INDIAN WARS NEW YORK HAGNER PATTERN 1872 BELT PLATE

INDIAN WARS NEW YORK HAGNER PATTERN 1872 BELT PLATE

About 1880 New York adopted a version the US M1872 belt plate substituting “NY” for “US” for garrison and dress wear. These are sometimes referred to as the Hagner pattern, having been first… (1216-195) Learn More »

ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

ID’D COPY OF LLOYD’S MAP OF THE SOUTH – COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GA INFANTRY – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

John Towers lived in Anderson, SC to 1849, then was a merchant in Cass County, GA. He moved to Rome in Floyd County, GA in 1855 and had a metal casting foundry there. He enrolled for war service and… (846-560) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S WATCH FOB: 96th PENNSYLVANIA

A white metal shield-shaped watch or key fob stamped “W E HAY, G.A.R. No. 146 Colorado. PO. Pa.” with crossed rifles with bayonets and three chain links. Measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Pennsylvania… (2024-2393) Learn More »

HOLSTER FOR A FIVE-INCH COLT POCKET REVOLVER

HOLSTER FOR A FIVE-INCH COLT POCKET REVOLVER

This is a brown leather belt holster in good condition for a Colt .32 caliber percussion pocket revolver with a 5-inch barrel. The holster is a simple three-piece construction of the body and flap in… (172-5400) Learn More »

$375.00
Originally $475.00

TOOLED LEATHER MODEL 1851/1861 NAVY SIZE REVOLVER HOLSTER

TOOLED LEATHER MODEL 1851/1861 NAVY SIZE REVOLVER HOLSTER

Several holsters of this configuration for navy size revolvers are illustrated in Meadows and are seen in period photos. They key point of identification is the use of an elongated flap extending in… (172-5395) Learn More »

$650.00
Originally $825.00

MODEL 1872 HAGNER NO. 2 - .50 -.70 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOXARTRIDGE BOX

MODEL 1872 HAGNER NO. 2 - .50 -.70 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX

Post- Civil War cartridge box is marked, “NO.2” on the reverse. Stitched and riveted latch tab and finial are present. Leather has moderate to heavy crazing. Stitching is tight except for sides,… (172-4512) Learn More »

$85.00
Originally $110.00

ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BELT BUCKLE WITH BELT

ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BELT BUCKLE WITH BELT

The belt plate and buckle pictured here is from mid Civil War, 1862-1864.  The eagle plate is an 1851 pattern prevalent in late war enlistees.  The design was introduced in 1851 with… (172-3107) Learn More »

$400.00
Originally $495.00

PAINTED KNAPSACK OF L. M. LORENTZ, 1st MARYLAND, POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE, WOUNDED IN ACTION ON CULP’S HILL AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3, 1863

PAINTED KNAPSACK OF L. M. LORENTZ, 1st MARYLAND, POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE, WOUNDED IN ACTION ON CULP’S HILL AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3, 1863

This knapsack is clearly identified in old, original, dead-real white paint on the upper back of the outer flap with “L.M.L.” in block letters, the soldier’s initials, and his unit in an arc… (846-589) Learn More »

$4,500.00
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NEW YORK “SNY” MILITIA DRESS BELT AND PLATE CA. 1885-1900

NEW YORK “SNY” MILITIA DRESS BELT AND PLATE CA. 1885-1900

A light weight, die stamped rolled brass belt plate with raised border and script letters “SNY” in the center. See O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 868 for this plate. There are several variations,… (1216-217) Learn More »

ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

Dated “Hd Qrs June 16th 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG and entirely legible. This letter from one major general divisional commander to was written between between… (1179-1398) Learn More »

FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG

FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG

This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use.  This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s… (846-561) Learn More »

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER

The Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, a replacement for the Baby Dragoon, was the most widely produced of any Colt percussion pistol. Nearly 340,000 were manufactured during a 23-year production run that… (2024-1950) Learn More »

$495.00
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SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF STEPHEN BROWNE

SIXTH PLATE AMBROTYPE OF STEPHEN BROWNE

This is a waist-up seated view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest and white shirt with cravat. Some light oxidation has occurred on edges of the image. Enclosed with the image is… (516-234) Learn More »

$105.00
Originally $140.00
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GEORGIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM SPOTTSYLVANIA COUNTY WITH CARVED DESIGNS ON THE REVERSE

GEORGIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM SPOTTSYLVANIA COUNTY WITH CARVED DESIGNS ON THE REVERSE

A scarce Georgia state seal cartridge box plate with a pleasing patina found November 25, 1975, in Spotsylvania County. These followed the US 1839 pattern that was both ornamental and served to keep… (1262-03) Learn More »

$4,750.00
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MAKER MARKED AMERICAN MILITARY OFFICER’S CHAPEAU CA. 1825-1835

MAKER MARKED AMERICAN MILITARY OFFICER’S CHAPEAU CA. 1825-1835

This scarce American military officer’s chapeau has a largely intact white silk lining bearing a black maker’s stamp reading “C. St. JOHN. / 118 / BROADWAY, New York.” Bazelon places Charles… (413-01) Learn More »

$1,750.00
Originally $2,450.00

SHORT BARREL LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER

SHORT BARREL LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER

With protruding firing pins the cartridges for pinfire revolvers seem to be asking for trouble, but their early appearance gave them a lead in the market for self-contained metallic cartridges with no… (490-7191) Learn More »

POST-WAR ALS—BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

POST-WAR ALS—BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated Washington City / March 11, 1867. On Butler’s personal “B” letterhead. Addressed to “Hon. W.D. Northend /Salem, Mass.”. One page in ink, with Butler’s personal “B” letterhead,… (490-6560) Learn More »

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, STATE SEAL OF MASSACHUSETTS AUTOGRAPH

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, STATE SEAL OF MASSACHUSETTS AUTOGRAPH

This item features a big, bold “Benj F Butler” 2 inch signature under a circular imprint seal of the State of Massachusetts, 2” in diameter, laid in on paper measuring 6.5” x 4. Exhibits… (490-6561) Learn More »

SELECTION OF SILVER NAPKIN RINGS

SELECTION OF SILVER NAPKIN RINGS

These are silver napkin rings appropriate for the fanciest of dining occasions. Napkin rings are an invention of the European bourgeoisie, first appearing in France about 1800 and soon spreading to… (1266-) Learn More »

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE OR DRESS COAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

PIECE OF AN INDIAN WAR M1872 FATIGUE BLOUSE OR DRESS COAT FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This is a piece from the lapel of a US Army jacket showing part of the blue outer fabric, the lining and the remains of five corroded brass buttons. From the size and spacing of the buttons this is… (1052-608) Learn More »

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

PIECE OF CIVIL WAR ARMY BLANKET FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

The army had vast stocks of Civil War material left over at the end of the war. These supplies, along with the reduction of the postwar army meant U.S. troops were getting Civil War gear well into the… (1052-617) Learn More »

SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

SCARCE INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN FROM FORT PEMBINA, ND

This comes from the excavations at Fort Pembina, occupied 1870-1895, where cold weather in winter months might well be a concern. The army began issuing mittens in 1873. Before that men were left to… (1052-620) Learn More »

BAVARIAN PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY REINHARD STAHL

BAVARIAN PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY REINHARD STAHL

This five-shot percussion has a robust solid frame reminiscent of Adams revolvers and a loading assembly like a Colt. It is profusely engraved with floral vines and scrolls on the frame and hammer,… (836-22) Learn More »

$635.00
Originally $750.00

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS

“WAR OF 1861” EAGLE IDENTIFICATION DISK: 15th NEW HAMPSHIRE, SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON AND THE TWO ASSAULTS

A very good example of a Civil War “Eagle/War of 1861” pattern identification disk worn by a soldier who saw action in the siege of Port Hudson from May 27 to July 9, 1863, Gen. Nathaniel… (172-6078) Learn More »

2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD

2ND PA CAVALRY VETERAN’S IDENTIFICATION SHIELD

The badge is brass, made in the shield shape popular for identification pins during war and is pierced at the top for suspension. The face had the outline of a billowing banner or pennant engraved at… (172-6082) Learn More »

MONOGRAMMED COIN SILVER SOUP LADLE BY S. KIRK & SON

MONOGRAMMED COIN SILVER SOUP LADLE BY S. KIRK & SON

This beautiful coin silver soup or punch ladle was produced circa 1840-1860 by S. Kirk and Son of Baltimore. Of the Mayflower pattern with a lovely scroll design on the handle and monogrammed “E W… (1266-955) Learn More »

MARYLAND 5th REGIMENT’S VETERAN CORPS BELT AND BUCKLE

MARYLAND 5th REGIMENT’S VETERAN CORPS BELT AND BUCKLE

A very good example of a ca. 1895-1910 ornate belt plate with inner raised border and a “5” flanked by “VC” on a stippled ground.  The plate is O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 876 and… (1216-194) Learn More »

CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES

CABINET CARD IMAGE OF MAJOR THEOPHILUS HOLMES

This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph of Holmes in his Federal Major’s uniform. In this chest-up view, he is wearing a double-breasted officer’s frock with Major’s shoulder straps.… (1189-132) Learn More »

CDV OF SETH KINMAN BY MATTHEW BRADY

CDV OF SETH KINMAN BY MATTHEW BRADY

This CDV shows Seth Kinman seated as he holds his rifle. He wears pioneer clothing made of animal skins. A large bowie knife hangs from his waistbelt. Kinman is most known for his “pioneer… (2024-1746) Learn More »

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G

EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ID DISK – POW CHARLES BADGER, 9th MARYLAND, Co. G

This is an exciting piece of specifically identified Civil War history.  This ID disk is in wonderful condition and reads “CHARLES BADGER CO. G 9TH MD. V. ENLISTED JUNE 30TH 1863 BALTIMORE”. … (490-7167) Learn More »

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

This exceedingly rare ID disc belonged to Jas. H. Smythe of Co. H, 2nd (Maryland) E.S. Volunteers - a 9-month regiment.  He enlisted on February 19, 1862 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 42. Before the… (490-7168) Learn More »


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1863 PATTERN US CAVALRY GUIDON FROM THE 1st CONNECTICUT CAVALRY

This cavalry guidon was formerly in the personal collection of Jim Stamatelos, well known Civil War collector, dealer, and major contributor of items illustrated in the Time-Life volume “Echoes of Glory:” Arms and Equipment of the Union.” We… (433-14). Learn More »

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