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POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, BLACKSBURG B/M
A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Uniform jacket is typical of many military school uniforms three rows of buttons and plenty of thin black cord sewn along button rows; all ending in… (1266-764) Learn More »
POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, DANVILLE B/M
A fine carte de viste (cdv) of a cadet in uniform. Uniform jacket is typical of many military school uniforms three rows of buttons and plenty of thin black cord sewn along button rows and on cuffs;… (1266-763) Learn More »
RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9
This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE BOYLE AND GAMBLE SABER BAYONET, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
Brass hilted saber bayonets made by Boyle and Gamble in Richmond are quickly recognizable by their flat-sided bird’s head pommels. This one is untouched, with mostly an even, aged patina to the… (1179-1290) Learn More »
$1,950.00
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UNION SOLDIER FAMILY DEATH NOTICE: PRIVATE GEORGE P. MCQUAID, 25TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY - MORTALLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT STONES RIVER, TN, 12/31/1863
Dated “General Hospital #20 / Louisville, KY, March 25th, 1863.” Addressed to “John McQuaid.” One page in ink on unlined paper, 9.75” x 7.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG & entirely… (1179-1733) Learn More »
$150.00
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PICTURE POSTCARD OF A GROUP OF CELILO INDIANS
Original black and white photo postcard of Indians. Titled “Celilo Indians – Celilo, Oregon” at bottom, left. Outdoor image with subjects dressed in mixed clothing. Photo credit is in lower,… (1266-915) Learn More »
PICTURE POSTCARD OF INDIAN “MEDITATION”
Original black and white photo postcard of Indian sitting cross-legged and smoking a pipe. Titled “Meditation” at top, left. Subject is dressed in fully beaded buckskin. Photo credit is in lower,… (1266-889) Learn More »
BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE
This is one of several scarce British artillery crates that recently came to hand, some of which were marked “Quebec.” This is clearly stenciled in black on one end: “11/59” / “W[broad… (2024-1156) Learn More »
PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED IVORY-GRIPPED LARGE IRON-TRIGGERGUARD COLT M1851 NAVIES
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum, this pair of consecutively numbered Colt 1851 Navies are Late Third Models, numbered 64964 and 64965, dating to late 1856 or early 1857,… (1179-700K) Learn More »
$11,900.00
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ANTIQUE SPRIG WARE CUP & SAUCER, C1810
Attractive white cup and saucer with purple and green sprigs of flowers. Saucer measures 5 ¾” in diameter; cup is 3 ¾” in diameter at lip and 2” in diameter at the base. No chips or cracks.… (1266-309) Learn More »
IDENTIFIED FRAMED TINTYPE OF PHILIP ARNOLD, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Philip M. Arnold was born in King George, Virginia in 1837. According to records, he enlisted as a Second Lieutenant on February 10, 1862 and mustered into Company C of the 15th Virginia Battalion… (1266-1009) Learn More »
NICE M1841 HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE
Over 75,000 Model 1841 Rifles were manufactured at both the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, and under private contract. Mississippi troops serving under future Confederate President Jefferson… (1142-67) Learn More »
$4,750.00
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VERY NICELY TINTED ALBUMEN IMAGE OF GIRL IN VELVET CASE
This beautiful portrait is a small oval albumen print that has been expertly tinted and detailed. This image in the case measures 3” x 3.5” overall. Photo is covered with glass and held together… (1266-336) Learn More »
$45.00
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CDV BREVET BRIGADIER EDWARD PIERCE FYFFE, 26TH OHIO INFANTRY
Standard CDV w/no back-mark. Reverse inscribed in ink: “Edward P. Fyffe (my great-grandfather) /Joseph F. Fyffe, August 27, 1970.” Card features left profile bareheaded breast shot of bearded… (1229-21) Learn More »
$150.00
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ID’D BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES
Image is a bust view of Jirah I. Young in a dark civilian suit. Contrast and clarity are good. Mount has clipped corners. Paper and mount have light surface dirt. Below the image the paper is lightly… (1179-1927) Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Dated “Chaffin’s Farm / Oct. 16, 1862.” Addressed to “Friend Sylvester.” 4 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibit fold-marks, else VG and entirely legible. Frank W. Davis enlisted and… (1179-1706) Learn More »
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL RIBBON
This well-worn ribbon measures approximately 3.75" x 6.5". White silk with black printing, circa 1840. A portrait of the late President Harrison is supplemented by his birth and death dates, a… (1117-256) Learn More »
BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE
This is one of several scarce British artillery crates that recently came to hand, some of which were marked “Quebec.” Along with other ordnance and shipping markings, this is clearly stenciled at… (2024-1154) Learn More »
RARE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF FAMILY IN MOURNING CASE
This sixth plate tintype photograph is unique in that it features what is presumably the female members of a family, mounted in an ornate Victorian era mourning case. Finished in a rich, black lacquer… (1221-102) Learn More »
$450.00
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A FINE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHS – FOUR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES IN ONE UNION CASE
A rarity to find four photographs, a complete family, contained in a single large case. This thermoplastic case, when opened to view the images, measures 6” x 7.5” overall. Containing four… (1266-446) Learn More »
NICE ALLEN AND WHEELOCK NAVY LIPFIRE REVOLVER
This is a very nice example of the rare .36cal "Navy" version of the rare "Lip Fire" Revolvers made by Ethan Allen and his brother-in-law Thomas Wheelock in Worcester, Mass. In 1856 the two formed a… (2022-2433) Learn More »
NEAR MINT P1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Featuring the original gilding on the stamped brass, this is as close to new condition as an item of this age can possibly be. The reverse of the plate features lead filling that has yet to fully… (1121-16) Learn More »
U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL – EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This Federal, intact 3” Schenkl percussion shell specimen is a wonderful artillery relic recovered from East Cavalry Field sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The percussion shell measures 9”… (2024-2389) Learn More »
INK SIGNED AND STAMP DATED BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER
CDV is of Dwight Divine in a dark frock coat with shoulder straps. Contrast and clarity are very good. Mount and paper are also in nice condition. Reverse has a photographer’s imprint for… (1179-1949) Learn More »
M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, GUTTA PURCHA GRIP, PUBLISHED IN TILLMAN’S BOOK
Classic Civil War cavalry saber believed to be made by Gilbert Dubois in Napanoch, New York. Sword is in overall very good condition. Blade exhibits gray tone overall with a few darker patches. No… (870-470) Learn More »
ENGLISH .69 CALIBER "TOWER" BULLET
This English pattern of bullet have no grooves because they were to loaded with the lubricated cartridge wrapper. This bullet has a deep plug cavity, was machine pressed, and has a very thick skirt.… (2024-251) Learn More »
U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION
Here is a large, very fine example of shell fragment from a fired, 3” Schenkl percussion projectile that was recovered from the battle of Hunterstown near Gettysburg. Once part of the Detrick… (1179-1293) Learn More »
ARTILLERY GIMLET FOR 12-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL
The "gimlet" has a screw on the end and was intended to be used to remove broken pieces of friction primers from the vent. It could also serve as a priming wire to poke a hole in the powder bag. This… (2024-2312) Learn More »
MUMPER & CO. CABINET CARD – VIEW FROM RAILROAD SHOWING JUNCTION OF FAIRFIELD RD AND WAYNESBORO PIKE
Excellent condition cabinet card of mountainous scenery in southwest Adams County. Faint photographer’s mark on reverse. Period ink inscription also on reverse: “#16. View from R.R. Showing… (2024-5067) Learn More »
MUMPER & CO. CABINET CARD – WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD DEEP CUT WEST OF TUNNEL
Very nice condition cabinet card featuring an outdoor view of an unfinished railroad deep cut. Several workers can be seen in the middle foreground. Minor wear to edges of mount; 3 tears inward from… (2024-5050) Learn More »
STONE MOLD HALF FOR LARGE GRAPE SHOT
This piece is an early mold half for a round grape shot ball. This piece measures approximately 3.5” x 2” x 2.5”. The cavity measures just shy of 2” in diameter. The funnel leading into the… (236-1026) Learn More »
CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, WITH WOOD GRIPS
Most of the production models of the single-shot .44 caliber Hammond “Bulldog” seem to have been made with composite grips (often simply, but inaccurately referred to as gutta-percha.) This one… (490-7039) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE ARROW AND STAR MARKED MOORE DERINGER
The Moore deringer was the first of the large caliber metallic cartridge deringers according to Flayderman. They were made by the Moore Patent Firearms Company in Brooklyn from about 1860 to 1865 when… (490-7035) Learn More »
ALBUMEN IMAGE OF UNIDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE OFFICER
This is a well-tinted image of a Southern officer posed in his uniform. This oval image measures 6.5” x 8.75”. He is standing with cap in hand. He wears a double-breasted jacket with gallons on… (1266-811) Learn More »
TIN POWDER FLASK FROM HERCULES POWDER COMPANY
This gun powder tin is in the shape of a flask, painted orange, and with a small belt loop on the back. Measures 8.5” tall, 4.5” wide. Features the oval Hercules graphic on the front and… (490-7181) Learn More »
$145.00
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REMARKABLE DOUBLE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE PHOTO OF US CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This very rare double view of a Federal enlisted man is a standout among Civil War photographs. The first half of the case features a Federal soldier, sporting a light blue trimmed infantry frock and… (1221-89) Learn More »
HORSE SOLDIER GIFT CERTIFICATES
Not sure what to give the Civil War / militaria collector on your Christmas list? The Horse Soldier offers gift certificates year 'round for any occasion, and are available in any denomination. An… (GIFT) Learn More »
UNIQUE OKLAHOMA STAMPED COLT MODEL 1860 REVOLVER
Colt’s 1860 Army revolver, otherwise known as the New Army revolver, was the most common sidearm issued during the American Civil War. The U.S. Cavalry adopted it readily in 1860 and it remained the… (172-5928) Learn More »
CIRCA 1810-1825 THREE RING DECANTER
Classic decanter with three applied rings on the neck which have a diamond design. Cut shoulders, band of raised diamond design around the center of the decanter, and a broad band of fluting around… (1266-35) Learn More »
$225.00
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TIPTON CABINET CARD OF DEVIL’S DEN
Excellent condition image of a portion of the large boulders that make up Devil’s Den; minor creasing at upper right corner. Some graffiti is visible scattered about the rocks. Imprinted on the… (2024-5028) Learn More »
MUMPER & CO. CABINET CARD – LARGE FIELD WEST OF DEEP CUT, FAIRFIELD, PA (PORTION OF UNFINISHED ‘TAPEWORM’ RAILROAD)
Scenic outdoor view showing a large field in the foreground and hills in the background; the unfinished railroad bed snakes its way along the right side of the image. On the reverse in period… (2024-5066) Learn More »
A PERSUASIVE POCKET PISTOL: CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868
This robustly constructed, single-shot .44 caliber Hammond “Bulldog” rates about very good for condition, showing about 10-15% finish: some thin blue mixed with gray on the barrel, blue shifted to… (490-7038) Learn More »
VERY SCARCE P1839 MEDIUM SIZED US BELT PLATE
According to famous authors and researchers ‘O’Donnell’ and ‘Campbell’, this style of plate is dated to 1861 and differs slightly from Mexican War era general issue plates in several… (490-7144) Learn More »
VERY NICE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPE OF STANDING CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
This lovely tintype features a young Civil War soldier in a light blue trimmed dress or “frock” coat. He stands proudly with his hand placed over his abdomen, obscuring several of the eagle… (1221-42) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR BUMMER OR FORAGE CAP WITH NINTH CORPS BADGE
This is an excellent example of an original Civil War Union army regulation Model 1858 Forage Cap with a Ninth Corps badge on top, displaying the cross cannon and fouled anchor reflecting the origins… (1052-143) Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
CIVIL FORAGE CAP BY MURPHY AND GRISWOLD WITH 14th CORPS BADGE
Thomas Murphy, William Griswold & Company were hatters on 19th Street in New York City and had major contracts for caps and hats with the U.S. government from 1862 to 1865, with the firm changing… (1052-227) Learn More »
$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00
MCDOWELL PATTERN FORAGE CAP WITH FOURTH ARMY CORPS BADGE
This is a great example of the “McDowell” style cap popularized early in the war by General Irwin McDowell (1818-1835,) who was perhaps a bit more inspiring in haberdashery than generalship. The… (1052-146) Learn More »
$3,700.00
Originally $4,250.00
CIVIL WAR COMMERCIAL FORAGE CAP WITH MAINE BUTTONS AND ASSOCIATED INSIGNIA
Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and… (1052-139) Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00
INK ID CDV OF 143RD NEW YORK CAPTAIN & PRISONER OF WAR
Image is a chest up view of Benjamin Reynolds in a dark military coat and vest. Pinned to his chest is a large dark colored rosette and just below it and off to one side, is another badge of some… (1179-1922) Learn More »
VIGNETTE BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK CAPTAIN WITH PERIOD INK ID
CDV is a vignette bust view of Edward H. Pinney in the uniform of a Union captain. The photographer made an attempt at highlighting the coat buttons and shoulder strap borders. Bottom of the image has… (1179-1921) Learn More »
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CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE
Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating its owner was the “Chaplain / 15th Regt’ / Vt.… (2025-1851). Learn More »
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