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M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” or “barn find” Civil War canteen. It is the M1858 “smooth side” canteen with pewter spout and three shoulder strap brackets. It is completely… (1202-866) Learn More »

.28 CALIBER CUPFIRE CARTRIDGE

.28 CALIBER CUPFIRE CARTRIDGE

Willard Ellis and John White patented this cartridge in 1859.  This copper cartridge held the priming compound within the bottom edge of the “cup” in order to circumvent Smith & Wesson’s… (2022-2711) Learn More »

CARTE-DE-VISITE – GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER

CARTE-DE-VISITE – GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER

This rare CDV features a bust portrait of George Custer, very likely circa 1865. The condition is quite good, with only minor gluing bleed through from the mounting card to the photo and minimal… (2025-828) Learn More »

PROMOTED CAPTAIN ON THE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF BENTONVILLE - THE EFFECTS OF DWIGHT DIVINE

PROMOTED CAPTAIN ON THE SPOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF BENTONVILLE - THE EFFECTS OF DWIGHT DIVINE

This grouping includes a Kepi, a greatcoat, a sash and a pair of "full dress" epaulettes all belonging to 2nd Lieutenant to Major Dwight Divine, 143rd New York Infantry. For the history of the 143rd… (1268-309) Learn More »

1845 DATED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 MUSKET LOCK

1845 DATED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 MUSKET LOCK

Mexican War dated US M1842 musket lock. Lock is complete. Metal shows shallow pitting and thin crusty surface overall, with the plate showing a mix of faded blue, gray and thin brown, with the brown… (490-7303) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAPTURED & COLLECTED "POTSDAM" TYPE MUSKET (THE PUMPKIN THROWER)

CONFEDERATE CAPTURED & COLLECTED "POTSDAM" TYPE MUSKET (THE PUMPKIN THROWER)

The Prussian model 1809 measures 56 and 1/2 inches in overall length and has a 41 and 1/4-inch-long barrel. The caliber is.72 and it is smoothbore. The barrel is bright as originally made. There is… (490-7371) Learn More »

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

This silver(ed) bronze buckle is the rare "Modèle d'août 1830" a design created during "The July Monarchy". In 1830, the discontent caused by Charles X’s authoritarian policies culminated in an… (2025-959) Learn More »

VERY NICE SHARPS MODEL 1A FOUR-BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL

VERY NICE SHARPS MODEL 1A FOUR-BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL

The Sharps four-barrel pepperbox was manufactured in several models and in the tens of thousands from 1859 to 1874. The cleverly designed pistol fired rimfire cartridges loaded by sliding the… (172-6141) Learn More »

1813 DATED POMEROY CONNECTICUT 1808 TYPE CONTRACT MUSKET

1813 DATED POMEROY CONNECTICUT 1808 TYPE CONTRACT MUSKET

Lemuel Pomeroy, of Pittsfield, Mass., got into the arms making business after his Springfield factory, making plows and sleighs, burned down and he bought the Whitney Forge in Pittsfield in 1808. His… (2025-399) Learn More »

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

Made for a uniformed Royal servant of King George III by Peter Carter of London, England in 1794. The plate is beautifully hand engraved with the Order of the Garter and motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY… (2025-845) Learn More »

SONS OF UNION VETERANS BADGE – LANCASTER, PA, 1931 – REYNOLDS PORTRAIT PIN

SONS OF UNION VETERANS BADGE – LANCASTER, PA, 1931 – REYNOLDS PORTRAIT PIN

This Sons of Union Veterans badge is in excellent condition, with a nice portrait drop pin featuring General John Reynolds – the iconic Lancaster native killed in the escalating early phases of the… (2025-760) Learn More »

CDV PHOTOGRAPH – WILLIAM STROM, 3rd PA HEAVY ARTILLERY

CDV PHOTOGRAPH – WILLIAM STROM, 3rd PA HEAVY ARTILLERY

William B. Strom enlisted on 10/8/1862 as a Private, and on 11/8/1862, he mustered into Company F of the 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.  Near war’s end, as the ranks of the 3rd remained swollen… (2025-1476) Learn More »

CDV PHOTO – CAPTAIN WILLIAM BROCKENBROUGH, 40th VIRGINIA

CDV PHOTO – CAPTAIN WILLIAM BROCKENBROUGH, 40th VIRGINIA

William Austin Brockenbrough enlisted on 6/4/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant and commissioned into Company E of the 40th Virginia Infantry. He was promoted to Adjutant on 3/31/1863 and transferred from… (2025-1470) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR DOUBLE ROW CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR DOUBLE ROW CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A good set of Civil War embroidered bullion officer’s shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry. As with all officer material they would be privately purchased by the officer from a military goods… (490-7389) Learn More »

GETTYSBURG SKELLY POST GAR MONUMENT DEDICATION BOOK

GETTYSBURG SKELLY POST GAR MONUMENT DEDICATION BOOK

A very good condition, cloth bound copy of a 27-page book covering the dedication of the Skelly Post G.A.R. monument, including the dedicatory address of local newspaper editor and U.S. Congressman… (2025-1897) Learn More »

EARLIER WAR CONFEDERATE CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

EARLIER WAR CONFEDERATE CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

This well-made brown/black leather carbine or possibly pistol box (compatible with the single shot Palmetto 1842 model pistol for example) is of Confederate manufacture. At first glance from the front… (490-7364) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH

This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. The leather shows light wear overall. This pattern has the closing tab sewn to the underside of the somewhat square-shaped outer flap. This latch tab is… (2025-2208) Learn More »

SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A great looking set of Smith patent shoulder straps for a Captain of infantry, showing medium blue velvet centers with good color and surface, and muted, but strong gilt to the single row borders and… (490-7379) Learn More »

DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

DOUBLE BORDER SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS

A very good set of Smith patent shoulder straps, showing just appropriate age and wear. The borders and rank bars show some rubbing to the gilt finish and consequent slight darkening with some stains… (490-7378) Learn More »

IDENTIFIED 30th INDIANA OFFICER’S POCKET DICTIONARY: ACTIVE SERVICE 1861-1865

IDENTIFIED 30th INDIANA OFFICER’S POCKET DICTIONARY: ACTIVE SERVICE 1861-1865

An abridged Webster’s pocket dictionary bearing an 1863 New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati publication date. Embossed leather covers partially detached and showing wear. Title page is there,… (490-7374) Learn More »


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