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POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE CAPTAIN ALBERT J. HANSON – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 2, 1863

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE CAPTAIN ALBERT J. HANSON – WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG ON JULY 2, 1863

Image shows Albert J. Hanson of Company H. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and a dark bow tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption that reads “CAPT. A. J. HANSON, Co.… (P13722) Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $225.00

.35 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE WITH COPPER RIVETED DISK

.35 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE WITH COPPER RIVETED DISK

Dr. Edward Maynard held patent #22,565 dated January 11, 1859.  By this patent, cartridge cases for the Maynard carbine were made of drawn brass to form a tube with a closed end.  A brass disk was… (1212-186) Learn More »

INK SIGNED FULL STANDING CDV OF CONTRACT ARMY SURGEON RUFUS B. FOSS

INK SIGNED FULL STANDING CDV OF CONTRACT ARMY SURGEON RUFUS B. FOSS

Image shows Foss posed with one arm resting on the back of a chair. He wears an open, dark, five-button commercial sack coat with 1st lieutenant shoulder straps, matching dark military vest and… (2020-844) Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $225.00

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE – LATER SERVED AS A HOSPITAL STEWARD

POST-WAR CABINET CARD PHOTO OF 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIVATE – LATER SERVED AS A HOSPITAL STEWARD

Image shows Charles N. Allen of Company K. He wears a dark civilian suit with white shirt and dark tie. Bottom of the mount has a printed caption with his name and Company. Image has good clarity and… (P13705) Learn More »

$50.00
Originally $75.00

CIVIL WAR “SPINNER” QUILL PRIMERS FOR NAVAL CANNONS

CIVIL WAR “SPINNER” QUILL PRIMERS FOR NAVAL CANNONS

These Naval cannon primers are constructed using fowl quills; less likely to corrode around salt water. These are percussion, not friction primers.  In use, these were ignited by the blow from a… (2024-1521) Learn More »

NEW YORK CONTRACT REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK WITH RACK NUMBERS

NEW YORK CONTRACT REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK WITH RACK NUMBERS

In the search for new metallic cartridge arms after the Civil War the U.S. government went with the trapdoor system, but New York went with the Remington rolling block, which was popular elsewhere in… (172-5976) Learn More »

CDV UNMOUNTED IMAGE OF POINT OF ROCKS, VA WITH TWO MEN IN BOAT

CDV UNMOUNTED IMAGE OF POINT OF ROCKS, VA WITH TWO MEN IN BOAT

Outdoor image of two men in a small boat on the Appomattox River.  Overall very good condition; very minor scattered creasing. Point of Rocks takes its name from a 60-foot high sandstone cliff… (894-106) Learn More »

$36.00
Originally $45.00

RARE HANOVERIAN TIGE-RIFLE BULLET MOLD

RARE HANOVERIAN TIGE-RIFLE BULLET MOLD

This is a two-piece, scissor-type bullet mold made of brass. The two halves are held together with an iron pin. One arm is marked with a “2”. The mold measures 7.25” long overall. Brass exhibits… (1211-256) Learn More »

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHELL CASING FROM SALUTE FOR COL. C.H. WIKOFF, HIGHEST RANKING US OFFICER KILLED IN ACTION IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR - SAN JUAN HILL

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHELL CASING FROM SALUTE FOR COL. C.H. WIKOFF, HIGHEST RANKING US OFFICER KILLED IN ACTION IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR - SAN JUAN HILL

This fired brass shell casing was kept as a memento from the funeral of the highest-ranking U.S. officer killed in action in the Spanish-American War and comes with a period pencil note reading:… (1240-14) Learn More »

CABINET CARD – AMOS L. COREY, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

CABINET CARD – AMOS L. COREY, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

Post-war bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed on the bottom border of the mount is, “AMOS L. COREY, Co. D.”; handwritten in front is “Corpl”. BM: French, Keene, NH.  Pair of period… (P13768) Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $100.00

CABINET CARD – MILAN D. SPAULDING 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

CABINET CARD – MILAN D. SPAULDING 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY

Post-war bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed on the bottom border of the mount is, “Lieut. MILAN D. SPAULDING, Co. C.”. BM:  J. A. French, Keene, NH. Period ink inscription on reverse:… (P13766) Learn More »

$40.00
Originally $50.00
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CABINET CARD – GEORGE W. [H?] PICKUP, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY; WIA AT GETTYSBURG

CABINET CARD – GEORGE W. [H?] PICKUP, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY; WIA AT GETTYSBURG

Post-war bust view wearing civilian clothing. Printed on the bottom border of the mount is, “GEORGE H. PICKUP, Co. C.”. BM:  Tilton, Worcester, Mass. Period ink inscription on reverse: “Geo. H.… (P13765) Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $225.00

VERY NICE “DERRINGER” SINGLE SHOT PISTOL

VERY NICE “DERRINGER” SINGLE SHOT PISTOL

The term “derringer” became a generic misspelling during the reporting of the Lincoln assassination, which was committed with a concealed Philadelphia Deringer. Many copies of the original… (172-6009) Learn More »

VERY FINE CDV OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK BY BRADY

VERY FINE CDV OF GENERAL JOHN SEDGWICK BY BRADY

This cdv photograph is a seated studio view of John Sedgewick in Major General’s uniform. He sits, with hand folded in lap. He is wearing a double-breasted frock with Major General’s (two-star)… (1254-96) Learn More »

$225.00
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CDV OF C.S. GENERAL ZACHARIAH DEAS, WITH PERIOD MISIDENTIFICATION IN INK AS C.S. ASSISTANT SEC. OF WAR

CDV OF C.S. GENERAL ZACHARIAH DEAS, WITH PERIOD MISIDENTIFICATION IN INK AS C.S. ASSISTANT SEC. OF WAR

Waist-up, seated view carte de viste of Deas in civilian clothes. Image is clear with very good contrast. Period ink misidentification on lower edge of mount. This is Zachariah Deas, not “George”… (1138-110) Learn More »

CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, very faded back mark of Frederick's & Co. New York and Habana. Bottom trimmed. Seated view of Butler in civilian clothes. Profile view facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin… (490-6200UU) Learn More »

CDV ENGRAVING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ENGRAVING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, oval image of Butler seated. Photo of Brady protrait. E.Anthony b/m. Butler in civilian clothes. Facing to the right. Good contrast. Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 –… (490-6200MM) Learn More »

US ORDNANCE INSPECTED MODEL 1832/34 OFFICER’S SWORD

US ORDNANCE INSPECTED MODEL 1832/34 OFFICER’S SWORD

This is a very scarce US Model 1832/34 sword for officers of infantry, artillery and ordnance made by Ames on contract with the U.S. government for officers of the regular army and inspected by Major… (870-318) Learn More »

SOLDIER MODIFIED INDIAN WAR CAVALRY SPURS

SOLDIER MODIFIED INDIAN WAR CAVALRY SPURS

A nice set of personalized Indian War cavalry spurs. These spurs were clearly used together. Both have had the pointed steel/iron rowel replaced with a brass disk with smooth edge, likely so as not to… (2024-614) Learn More »

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE A. McCALL

CDV OF GENERAL GEORGE A. McCALL

This photo is a seated studio view of McCall in uniform. Clear image with strong contrast. He wears a double-breasted Major General’s frock with two-star shoulder straps. Mount has had all four… (1254-82) Learn More »

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER

MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER

Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “Bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (1254-137) Learn More »

AMES US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJ. JOSEPH COLBURN 59th MASSACHUSETTS, WIA 2nd BULL RUN AND PETERSBURG

AMES US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJ. JOSEPH COLBURN 59th MASSACHUSETTS, WIA 2nd BULL RUN AND PETERSBURG

This regulation M1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword was carried by an officer with a good combat record, being twice wounded in action, once as a line officer and once while Major while owning… (1052-1133) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “CAPTURED AND COLLECTED” 5TH MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE

CONFEDERATE “CAPTURED AND COLLECTED” 5TH MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE

Confederate “Captured and Collected” 5th Model Burnside Carbine. .54 cal. percussion single shot cavalry weapon produced by the Burnside Rifle Co. in Providence, Rhode Island. General Ambrose… (490-7021) Learn More »

WWI US WARNER SWAYZE SCOPE CASE

WWI US WARNER SWAYZE SCOPE CASE

Case looks to be solid and complete. Measures 10 ¾” x 3” x 3”. The flap is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL.” It shows some age wear.  [gr][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM,… (160-122) Learn More »

US MODEL 1855 .58 CAL. SOCKET BAYONET

US MODEL 1855 .58 CAL. 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, and mostly bright… (490-6974) Learn More »

$250.00
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CIVIL WAR MAKER MARKED & INSPECTED CAVALRY CARBINE SLING WITH MARKED SNAP HOOK

CIVIL WAR MAKER MARKED & INSPECTED CAVALRY CARBINE SLING WITH MARKED SNAP HOOK

Made of black bridle leather this Civil War period sling meas. approx. 50.75 inches long x 2.50 inches wide. The length measurement is with the sling unbuckled and lying flat and measuring from the… (1119-05) Learn More »

$750.00
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9TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES MONUMENT REPLICA BY GARY CASTEEL

9TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES MONUMENT REPLICA BY GARY CASTEEL

This resin piece is a copy of the monument erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the 9th Pennsylvania Reserves (38th Pennsylvania Infantry) for their valor at Gettysburg. The monument was… (2024-1352) Learn More »

RARE REMINGTON ELLIOTT US NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION, ENGRAVED

RARE REMINGTON ELLIOTT US NAVY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION, ENGRAVED

This is a rare Remington, one of just 1,020 Remington percussion Navy revolvers altered to .38 caliber centerfire for the government by Remington in 1875. This is to be distinguished from five or six… (431-67) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 12, 1863 – ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND/CHATTANOOGA

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 12, 1863 – ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND/CHATTANOOGA

Vol. VII—No. 363. 16 pp. [785-800], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a dramatic panoramic depiction of “Guerilla Warfare—Rescue of A… (1251-53) Learn More »

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 31, 1863 - CHICKAMAUGA/ 1863 SIOUX WAR/ SIEGE OF CHARLESTON

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 31, 1863 - CHICKAMAUGA/ 1863 SIOUX WAR/ SIEGE OF CHARLESTON

Vol. VII—No. 357. 16 pp. [689-704], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover feature split level sketches depicting Rebel attacks—“Army of the… (1251-51) Learn More »

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

VERY CLEAR ARMED CIVIL WAR UNION INFANTRY SERGEANT IN STATE ISSUE FATIGUE BLOUSE

Sergeants had to have a strong character to consort with their men constantly on a very personal level and still maintain authority and discipline. They would make a nice case study or a focused… (2024-635) Learn More »

INDIAN WAR US MODEL 1872 BELT PLATE

INDIAN WAR US MODEL 1872 BELT PLATE

These sturdy, cast brass rectangular belt plate with side loop and integral tongue were introduced in 1872 along with the Palmer brace system. That system required additional brass loops placed on the… (2024-713) Learn More »

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

CASED 6th PLATE TINTYPE, SEATED CIVIL WAR SOLDIER WITH JACKET AND KEPI

This soldier is shown seated with legs crossed, one hand in his lap and his other arm resting on a small table next to his kepi. He wears a nine-button jacket with a narrow dark band around the lower… (490-6843) Learn More »

INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER – WILLETT T. EMBLER

INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER – WILLETT T. EMBLER

CDV is of Willett T. Embler wearing a dark frock coat and sporting a long beard. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners while the paper has some light foxing but nothing that… (1179-1912) Learn More »

PERIOD INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER – GEORGE C. PINNEY

PERIOD INK ID BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER – GEORGE C. PINNEY

CDV is of George C. Pinney sporting a rather fancy goatee and in the uniform of a 2nd lieutenant. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount has clipped corners. Paper is good with only minor surface… (1179-1911) Learn More »

PAIR OF POST-CIVIL WAR WESTERN STYLE SPURS WITH LEATHER STRAPS

PAIR OF POST-CIVIL WAR WESTERN STYLE SPURS WITH LEATHER STRAPS

This is a nice matched pair of brass spurs. Likely dating from 1870s or 1880s. Spurs exhibit a fine brass tone and have long, pointy “Western” style rowels in place. Spurs are unmarked. Thin… (2024-615) Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE ASA JENNINGS, 17TH MAINE

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE ASA JENNINGS, 17TH MAINE

Addressed to “My Dear Son.” [also named Asa, 1851-1922]. Dated “Camp Bullock Near Brandy / Station, Jan. 31, 1864.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x 7. Exhibits fold-marks, else… (2023-3046) Learn More »

US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM

US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM

The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750) Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CABINET CARD OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Cabinet Card, no photographer's imprint. Name and title printed at bottom of image. Butler in civilian clothes while Governor of Mass. Three-quarter view facing to the right. Light contrast. Benjamin… (490-6194) Learn More »

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, etching of Butler in uniform.  No b/m, print at bottom, "MAJ. GEN. B. F. BUTLER." Bust view facing to the right. Etching has very good contrast with fine details. Benjamin Franklin… (490-6200GG) Learn More »

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

CDV ETCHING OF GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER

Carte de visite, etching of Butler in uniform with sword and next to horse.  Simple back mark of J.H. Bufford, Boston. Creases across lower edge. Three-quarter view facing to the left. Good… (490-6199C) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

CIVIL WAR US NAVY SAILOR’S EMBROIDERED PINCUSHION OF AMHERST SPOFFORD: SERVICE IN THE 3rd MAINE INFANTRY AND US NAVY

Born in Maine in 1821, Amherst Spofford (III) first went to sea at age thirteen and spent the greater part of his life as a sailor according to a 1916 obituary. During the Civil War he served in both… (2024-358) Learn More »

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN

This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard,  “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131) Learn More »

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR ERA CDV

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR ERA CDV

Image is in excellent condition with slight age wear; slight crease on front at right edge.  There is an ID on the reverse, “Col ____ng”.    [gr] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… (160-316) Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK – THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776-1945

REFERENCE BOOK – THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776-1945

This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the history of the American Military Saddle using actual photographs and official army drawings of original saddles and other horse equipment. In… (2024-563) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY CAPTAIN’S FROCK COAT OF CAPT. EDWARD BIRD, “EFFINGHAM HUSSARS,” 2nd BATTALION AND 5th REGIMENT GEORGIA CAVALRY

This rare, identified, Confederate cavalry captain’s frock coat belonged to an officer who served from 1861 though 1865, rising from Captain to Colonel, with extensive action especially in… (1179-232) Learn More »

1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SATIRICAL “MACARONI” PRINT OF NEW MADE BRITISH OFFICERS BY MARY AND MATTHEW DARLY

1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR SATIRICAL “MACARONI” PRINT OF NEW MADE BRITISH OFFICERS BY MARY AND MATTHEW DARLY

The Darlys were a rare husband and wife team of caricaturists and print-sellers, among their other substantial artistic endeavors and were part of the great trade in satirical prints on political and… (2024-350) Learn More »

$395.00
Originally $375.00

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196) Learn More »

INSCRIBED AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CHARLES H. TOBEY, 58th MASS, WIA SPOTSYLVANIA AND PETERSBURG; POW POPLAR GROVE CHURCH

INSCRIBED AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CHARLES H. TOBEY, 58th MASS, WIA SPOTSYLVANIA AND PETERSBURG; POW POPLAR GROVE CHURCH

Charles Henry Tobey did three tours of duty during the war and this sword dates to his service as an officer, from January 1864 to muster out in July 1865, in the 58th Massachusetts, a regiment in the… (1052-1132) Learn More »

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO UNISSUED SPORTS BADGE AWARD DOCUMENT

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO UNISSUED SPORTS BADGE AWARD DOCUMENT

The document is more like a small pamphlet bound in leather and meas. approx. 4.25 x 5.75 inches. Brown leather front cover is embossed with a gold sports badge above the word “URKUNDE” or… (160-87) Learn More »


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THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES! IMPRESSIVE HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY WHITEHURST IN A WONDERFUL WHITEHURST CASE

This image is not only mounted with a Whitehurst marked mat, but has a full thermoplastic figural case with a purple velvet facing pad embossed with a large eagle flourishing a ribbon reading “J.H. Whitehurst” and holding a shield or plaque with… (1138-1799). Learn More »

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