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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER ALS

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER ALS

Dated “Boston, Jany. 29, 1861.” One page in ink on lined paper, 7.75” x 9.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG plus and entirely legible. Ben Butler was one of the more colorful and controversial… (490-6534) Learn More »

“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY

“WAR OF 1861” SILVER IDENTIFICATION SHIELD OF DENNIS TITUS - 31st NEW JERSEY, LATER IN THE 11th PA CAVALRY

Dog tags were not an item of issue in the Civil War and soldiers wishing to carry some ready form of identification were thrown upon their own resources, with various commercial suppliers offering a… (172-6076) Learn More »

TREDEGAR IRON WORKS! J. R. ANDERSON ISSUED CONFEDERATE $1,000 SAVINGS BOND

TREDEGAR IRON WORKS! J. R. ANDERSON ISSUED CONFEDERATE $1,000 SAVINGS BOND

This is a neat bond with a very cool connection. This is a very nice authentic Confederate States of America $1,000.00 savings bond certificate. It was authorized to be printed by the Act of… (846-558) Learn More »

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CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD

This foot artillery sword, or heavy artillery sword, was made by W. J. McElroy in Macon, Georgia. Even though no maker marked examples of this exact type have come to light, both E. J. Johnston and W.… (2025-42) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN

This piece closely matches examples of Confederate canteens from each theater of the Civil War. Simple in material and construction, the body of this tin canteen is comprised of two slightly concaved… (2024-2106) Learn More »

UPDATED HORSE SOLDIER INVENTORY SCHEDULE

UPDATED HORSE SOLDIER INVENTORY SCHEDULE

Below is an updated schedule for wrapping up our annual inventory. We concluded our annual inventory this week and began shipping again on Tuesday, Jan. 14th. The shop itself will remain closed,… Learn More »

SPRINGFIELD 1838 DATED M1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA., G.A.R. POST, WITH MILITARY RACK MARKINGS

SPRINGFIELD 1838 DATED M1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKET FROM THE YORK SPRINGS, PA., G.A.R. POST, WITH MILITARY RACK MARKINGS

A good example of a classic early Civil War musket: a Model 1816 converted from flintlock to percussion in the early 1850s to bring it up to par with the new, percussion M1842 muskets. These are .69… (1202-429) Learn More »

WELL USED UNTOUCHED 1862 DATED M1861 SPRINGFIELD WITH CONFEDERATE C&R INITIALS AND SOLDIER’S NAME ON STOCK

WELL USED UNTOUCHED 1862 DATED M1861 SPRINGFIELD WITH CONFEDERATE C&R INITIALS AND SOLDIER’S NAME ON STOCK

This is an untouched M1861 Springfield Rifle Musket in well-used condition bearing both the “A” and “Q” stamps associated with arms passing through the Confederate Ordnance cleaning and repair… (490-7186) Learn More »

SCARCE LINCOLN UNION BALL LADIES’ TICKET

SCARCE LINCOLN UNION BALL LADIES’ TICKET

At the head of Lincoln’s first inauguration, a large, invitation-only celebration was organized and dubbed the “Lincoln Union Ball” – a deliberate contrast to the growing secession crisis. … (1202-273) Learn More »

CIRCA 1750-1780 WINE RINSER

CIRCA 1750-1780 WINE RINSER

A beautiful colonial wine rinser, hand blown of flint glass with a polished pontil. Stands 4” tall and measures 3 ½” in diameter at the base.  [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS… (1266-261) Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

CABINET CARD OF DUDLEY M. DUBOSE – “AN UNRECONSTRUCTED CONFEDERATE”

This is a post-Civil War photograph of DuBose in civilian clothes. This is a nice 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is a studio view of the man facing right. The plain mount features… (1266-818) Learn More »

CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER

CABINET CARD OF UNKNOWN MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER

This is a post-Civil War image of an officer in uniform. This is a 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card photograph. The image is an oval studio bust view of the officer. This man wears a double-breasted… (1266-814) Learn More »

US PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PAINTED IDENTIFICATION

US PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PAINTED IDENTIFICATION

This an 1861 pattern U.S infantry cartridge box for the.58 caliber rifle musket bearing several sets of owner initials and a painted unit designation on the outer flap. The box is complete with all… (490-7125) Learn More »

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

A SOUVENIR FROM STONEWALL JACKSON'S HOUSE

This attractive 11” x 14” unframed display features a 2 5/8” x 1 1/4” piece of coverlet that was owned by Colonel Elijah W. Penny who had service in three Indiana Union regiments and was… (M26440) Learn More »

FINE PAIR OF RED EPAULETTES

FINE PAIR OF RED EPAULETTES

Pair of red wool epaulettes with “eagle A” buttons. Epaulette outer-surfaces feature beautiful, woven red wool with a ribbed border, and thick rows of hanging tassels. A single eagle “A”… (1179-1652) Learn More »

RETURN OF MEN JOINED COMPANY "K" / 29TH MASS. INFY VET. VOLS. / 2ND QTR 1864--CAPT. JOHN M. DEANE COMDG

RETURN OF MEN JOINED COMPANY "K" / 29TH MASS. INFY VET. VOLS. / 2ND QTR 1864--CAPT. JOHN M. DEANE COMDG

Dated "Poplar Grove Church, VA. October 13 1864." Pre-printed form. 2 pp., 19" x 12. Exhibits fold-marks, else Fine. List four soldiers: John H. Harbourne, Nicola Maurizio, Thos. N. Clarke, Geo.… (1041-452) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR UNIFORM LAPEL FROM FORT PEMBINA

This strip of cloth showing three buttonholes (and what seems to be part of a fourth) is the remnant of an army dress coat discarded after its useful days were done at Fort Pembina, a small frontier… (1052-610) Learn More »

SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP

SIXTH-PLATE OUTDOOR AMBROTYPE OF LARGE GROUP

This is a sixth-plate ambrotype photograph of a group posed outdoors. They appear to be in front of a cemetery or church yard with a tall iron fence. Nineteen individuals are posed in the photo. The… (1266-468) Learn More »

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

INDIAN WAR SOLDIER’S MITTEN PIECE 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… (1052-621) Learn More »

HARPERS FERRY U.S. MODEL 1855 RIFLE SWORD BAYONET, 1857 TO MID-1860, WITH SCARCE PITTMAN MARKED SCABBARD

HARPERS FERRY U.S. MODEL 1855 RIFLE SWORD BAYONET, 1857 TO MID-1860, WITH SCARCE PITTMAN MARKED SCABBARD

This brass hilt sword bayonet for the M1855 rifle is in very good condition and complete with scabbard. Like the rifles, these were made at Harpers Ferry and that being the only place manufacture,… (490-7052) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

IDENTIFIED US NAVAL OFFICER’S GROUPING OF CHARLES S. NORTON

An identified US naval officer’s grouping with an old family note and coming from Charles Stuart Norton (1836-1911,) an officer who put in 43 years of service from his graduation from Annapolis in… (766-2056) Learn More »

INDIAN WAR-SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD 7th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD CARTRIDGE BOX

INDIAN WAR-SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD 7th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD CARTRIDGE BOX

A very good condition black leather cartridge box bearing a cartridge box plate consisting of an entwined “NG” for National Guard, and a superimposed “7” for the 7th Regiment. These are known… (1216-228) Learn More »

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

THREE 1870s - 1880s PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM MILLER OWEN, WASHINGTON ARTILLERY- AUTHOR OF THE UNIT HISTORY

This group consists of three original photographs of William Miller Owen who served in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans during the Civil War as Adjutant, Major and Lt. Colonel, later commanded… (1266-815) Learn More »

UPDATED HORSE SOLDIER INVENTORY SCHEDULE

UPDATED HORSE SOLDIER INVENTORY SCHEDULE

Below is an updated schedule for wrapping up our annual inventory. Thursday, January 2nd - Thursday, January 16th - The shop will be closed for inventory, though you may still call or e-mail if you… Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-485) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

CIVIL WAR-INDIAN WAR FORAGE CAP VISOR

This is a well preserved leather visor from a forage cap recovered at Fort Pembina, ND, where it was preserved in remarkable condition by wet, anaerobic soil conditions. This is typical of the simple… (1052-482) Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR CDV OF YOUNG CADET, BLACKSBURG B/M

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

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

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 »

PICTURE POSTCARD OF A GROUP OF CELILO INDIANS

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”

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

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 »

ANTIQUE SPRIG WARE CUP & SAUCER, C1810

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

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

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 »

ID’D BUST VIEW OF 143RD NEW YORK OFFICER IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

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 »

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL RIBBON

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

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

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 »

A FINE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHS – FOUR SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES IN ONE UNION CASE

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

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

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

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 »

M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, GUTTA PURCHA GRIP, PUBLISHED IN TILLMAN’S BOOK

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 »

ARTILLERY GIMLET FOR 12-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

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

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

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

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

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

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 »


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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 7/8 inches high in the front and it rises to as… (1268-554). Learn More »

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