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September Catalog 2017
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A Magnificent Union Officers Presentation Sword with
Seminole Indian in Silver ca.1861
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Presentation US Staff Officer’s sword with an amazing silver repousse casting in solid silver of a Seminole Indian Warrior, depicted full-standing under a Palm Tree with his bowie knife in his belt, in native attire and wearing a US Peace Medal.
Made by Emerson & Silver sword makers in New Jersey, with a Clauberg,Germany imported 31 ½ “blade that has a beautiful Gold wash and etched blade with patriotic motifs of the American Eagle with the words E. Pluribus Unum in a ribbon held in its beak, American Flags and Liberty Cap and large etched panel “UNION FOREVER”. A Truly remarkable sword with Political overtones of 1861 throughout beginning with the Native American Indian wearing a Presidential Peace Medal signifying allegiance to the US Government after the Seminole Indian War that culminated just twenty years earlier, and the motto ‘Union Forever’ is all too clear a commentary on the South’s recent secession from the Union, usage of the Liberty Cap design from the American Revolution just 80 years earlier brings into perspective the passion of the first year of the American Civil War.
The Pommel cap of this sword has a beautiful large Amethyst, and the scabbard is equally a work of Art, it is Silver plated with ornate mounts which are also richly Gold-plated. The sword is in excellent condition with brilliant Gold & Silver throughout, it is one of the best presentation swords still in private hands and a remarkable Museum Showpiece in perfect condition.
$25,000
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Capt. William B. Allen 46th Missouri Infantry - Ornate Silver hilt presentation sword 1864
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Capt. Allen 46th Missouri Infantry, Springfield, Mo 1864 his Staff and Field Officers sword with beautiful embossed silver hilt with ornate stippled ‘US’ guard and bright Clauberg import blade ca. 1863
Made by G.W. Simmons & Bro. Philadelphia, PA with their name beautifully etched on the ricasso an Eagle with Ruby eyes is on the quillion, the ‘US’ is stippled in the embossed guard. The scabbard is equally superb with high relief fleur-de-lis heavy brass mounts and the engraved presentation between the top mounts “Presented to Wm. B. Allen May 6th, 1863 From his Friends of Union Mills”. The 46th Missouri was composed of local militia men that were called up to defend their state against Quantrill’s Guerrillas, in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas a rare western regiment, this was their second ‘Call to Arms in May of 1863’ to defend their state. The beautiful full luster 32-inch blade is etched with American Patriotic motifs that together make this a Very Rare and Striking Civil War sword carried by a Missouri Union officer
$8,500
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A Superb US Cavalry Officers presentation grade silver hilt ‘Minerva Head’ sword ca. 1861
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A rare US Cavalry Officers sword with the head of Minerva on the pommel in high relief, with a magnificent etched blade of ‘US’ in a large panel and E Pluribus Unum over a wing spread American Eagle on the other side of the blade. The spiral guard is deeply engraved and enameled inside, the fleur-de-lis heavy brass mounts on the steel scabbard are extremely fine and the 34 ¾ inch blade is lustrous. This sword certainly would have been carried by an important US Cavalry officer, Superb in every respect
$9,500
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Colonel John C. McQuiston, 123rd Indiana Infantry, his spiral silver hilt presentation sword with Battle Honors engraved on the scabbard from his Atlanta Campaign 1864
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Col. McQuiston commanded the 123rd Indiana Infantry during their hard-fought Atlanta Campaign and latter against General Hood at the Battle of Franklin, he was also at the Army of Tennessee’s Surrender to Sherman in 1865.
A amazing Civil War Presentation sword with rarely seen ‘Battle Honors of their Atlanta Campaign’. A beautiful Staff & Field Officer’s sword made by Emerson & Silver with a heavily embossed gold-gilt guard and pommel surmounted with an Eagle, and a very unusual spiral silver engraved hilt. The 31 ¾ Blade is beautifully etched with patriotic scenes, and the motto “Be Just and Fear Not” along with the silver scabbard with not only his presentation, but also listing his battles in and around Atlanta & Nashville in 1864. It is most certain that Col. McQuiston carried this sword with him in the field, he was just 40 years old and in his prime when he led his Indiana men into battle with this very sword, which still retains his officer’s sword knot. A showpiece
$12,500
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General Charles Ewing ornate Silver hilt sword, brother-in-law of General Sherman ca.1863
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General Charles Ewing, 13th US Infantry, the Siege of Vicksburg, his Staff and Field Officers sword, beautiful wire wrapped Silver hilt with ornate ‘US’ guard
A Superb sword made by James P. Fitch, NY with General Ewing’s initials “C.W.E.” on the ornately engraved top mount which is of unusual high copper content brass. This sword was certainly carried by him at Vicksburg when he led his regiment of Infantry against the entrenched Confederate fortifications there in Sherman’s XV Corps. His regiment was front and center in the line of battle, the siege of Vicksburg is legendary, refusing to surrender the Confederate soldiers and the citizens of Vicksburg hung on for weeks of frontal assaults and bombardment. General Ewing arrived on June 18th during the height of the siege, Vicksburg fell on July 4th, 1863 and the Confederacy was forever divided in half. Ewing went on to serve on General Sherman’s Staff during the “Atlanta Campaign & The March to the Sea”. This sword could speak volumes of history from Vicksburg to Atlanta to Sherman’s scorched earth policy during his March to the Sea and finally the Surrender of the Army of Tennessee. A bright and full luster 32” etched and gold wash blade Provenance: acquired from his family in Ohio
$9,500
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62nd North Carolina Troops - Colt Nickle-plated pocket model pistol Presented to the Confederate Officer that led them in Battle
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Confederate Colonel R.G.A. Love, 62nd N.C.T. a beautifully inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model serial #81516 retains much of its nickel-plated finish all matching numbers including the cylinder which retains its engraved scene.
Formed in the mountains of western North Carolina, Col Love was one of the founding field officers, his regiment was stationed in the rugged terrain of East Tennessee near the Cumberland Gap, often outnumbered with many of his men captured, he made his last stand during the Battle of Asheville on April 6th,1865. Most of the 62nd never surrendered they merely went home at wars end after they successfully defended that city from 1100 Union Cavalry. Colonel Love had numerous other family members in the Confederate Army including in Thomas Legion of Cherokee Indians and Mountaineers. A superb Colt revolver, fully functional and in extremely fine condition carried by a commander of Mountain Men that fought for the Confederacy.
$9,500
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21-year-old Union General Charles Dodge 7th New York Cavalry uniform group including his ‘Giant Boots’
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One of the most interesting Union Generals Uniforms to have come on the market. Not only was he among the youngest generals of the Civil War he certainly had the biggest cavalry boots! Dodge volunteered and joined the 7th New York Cavalry in December of 1861, and by 1862 after the fall of Norfolk, VA he was commissioned a general promoted for his part in pursuing the enemy on land during the Naval Battle at Hampton Roads between the Monitor and the Merrimac and the capture of Norfolk, VA. His Generals double breasted frock coat is in exceptionally nice condition with velvet stand up collar and 16 large ‘Eagle’ Staff buttons, and 6 small cuff buttons as well as 4 more large Eagle Staff buttons on the tail of his frock coat. His shoulder straps each have a single star denoting his rank as Brigadier General in the Union Army. But, his extra tall US Cavalry boots are unique and still retain his cavalry spurs making them even more dramatic. Accompanied by his generals’ sword belt and his generals cream colored sash, together this makes a great display and among the most interesting Generals uniform sets in existence. Provenance: Walter Budd discovered this set twenty years ago
$53,500
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A Union Artillery Shell Jacket in mint condition ca. 1863
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This Beautiful Union Artilleryman’s shell jacket is US Army Arsenal made, trimmed in red for artillery with chevrons on cuffs and the high stand up collar, with bright US Eagle buttons down the front and on the cuff’s and collar. It has a fine grey wool blue jean lining that is completely intact and the Shell Jacket is in pristine condition inside and outside it is a showpiece and reasonably priced.
Note: I have a Union Great Coat in a light almost turquoise blue that would be a good pair with this available for $3750
$2,450
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US Cavalry “Bugler’s” Shell Jacket in pristine condition with ‘Calico’ lining ca. 1863
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A beautiful Civil War Bugler’s uniform, shell jacket with bright yellow for cavalry colorful herringbone piping full front, collar and cuffs. The Calico lining is exceptional with an interesting design, the uniform is just as displayable inside as it is out. It has US Eagle buttons down the front which has a herringbone design trimmed in yellow for cavalry and on the high standing collar and cuffs. US Arsenal made and issued to the cavalry company bugler who sounded the Charge into battle. Exquisite musicians uniform
$8,500
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US Artillery “Bugler’s” Shell Jacket with bold ‘Red & Black Checkerboard’ lining ca. 1863
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The most unusual lining that I have ever seen on a Civil War uniform, in a bold red and black checkerboard design on this Artillery ‘Bugler’s’ uniform. In near mint condition with US Eagle buttons down the front herringbone design piped in red for artillery, and on the high standing collar and cuffs. A remarkable US Arsenal made Civil War uniform for a musician. Beautiful
$8,500
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New Hampshire Civil War hand painted “Lafayette Artillery” Flag ca. 1864
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Magnificently painted with blue grey Crossed Canons and 13 Gold Stars indicating the original American Colonies with bright red orange sun rays in the background, and painted red ribbons with ‘Lafayette Artillery’ in gold lettering all on white silk with gold twisted fringe. A famous New Hampshire Artillery regiment that was founded in 1804, they were called up for duty in 1864 and spent their time training locally during the time of the famous Confederate Raid on St. Albans which was the 1st Bank Robbery in American History accomplished by Confederate Raiders attacking New England from Canada, no one was killed but the Confederate Bank robbers did get away with the money. Painted locally in New Hampshire and very exhibitable 25 x 26 inches and still in remarkably nice condition for a silk flag. A Unique Civil War Artillery Flag
$22,500
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Union Mississippi River Gunboat Flag and Manuscript Archive from the USS Grammage in 1864
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“Shooting of a Freed Slave from a Louisiana Plantation by the Ship’s Captain and his Trial for killing the Freed Slave on the banks of the Mississippi”
Flag and Documents from the USS Garmage, Captain William Neil assigned to seize Confederate property from Plantations along the Mississippi River to supply the Union Army. This would be a remarkable museum display of the flag and the documents written onboard while ransacking Southern Plantations all along the river. Over 100 documents pertaining to taking Confederate goods and a lengthy manuscript file including the actual Court Case signed by witnesses of why he shot and killed a Freed Slave from one of the Plantations.
A little known or studied facet of the American Civil War of Union soldiers/sailors ordered to take crops & supplies from Southern Plantations for the Union Army of Occupation. Even less known or understood is the interaction of the Freedmen to their Union Liberators. It seems this freedman tried to get onboard the USS Garmage and against warnings, he persisted and Captain Neil shot and killed him in the water while he was trying to climb onboard. The Military Court documents are very interesting in that the only witnesses to the shooting were the US Navy sailors onboard the USS Garmage and they were all new recruits and immigrants mostly from Ireland and could not read or write, the ship captain prevailed and charges were dismissed but it was a dramatic trial. The Union Navy flag is of wool bunting and 13 Stars as was common with Union Boat flags, well used, torn and repaired onboard it is 3 x 5 ft. in size. A Historical & Unique display when exhibited together with the documents.
$32,500
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One of the Finest Presentation Staff & Field Officer’s in existence – Gold gilt with High-Relief scabbard mounts and a Gold wash blade, ‘US’ entwined within oak leaves in the brilliant Gold-gilt guard
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A Masterpiece made during the early days of the American Civil War. Highly engraved silver hilt sword with a jewel mounted pommel and an Eagle quillion. The beautiful blade has American patriotic motifs including ‘E Pluribus Unum’ within a banner etched onto the 31 3/4 blade and ‘US’ in script on a gold-washed blade. The scabbard mounts are exquisite with high relief cast sculptural figures surmounted by a serpent ring mount.
A work of Art in every respect, beautifully made in silver and gold this is the type of sword that would have been sold to wealthy clients & officers in New York by Schuyler Hartley & Graham during the early days of the Civil War. A Masterpiece of War as Art it has the Federal Eagle & Shield on the Pommel that is surmounted by 20 small garnets and one large center garnet. The high relief sculptural mounts depict the American Eagle with spread wings, a panoply of Arms & Flags and lastly the drag mount depicts in high relief a full-standing soldier leaning against his musket, the detail is amazing including his kepi and sergeant stripes on his uniform. A Monumental and Beautiful Staff & Field Officer’s sword.
$12,500
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A Tiffany “Roman Helmet” silver hilt presentation sword to the 150th New York Volunteers who fought in the 1st days battle of Gettysburg in 1863
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Captain Platt M. Thorn, 150th NYSV a remarkable Tiffany presentation sword of this famous 12th Army Corps Regiment that fought it’s very 1st battle at Gettysburg and later served under Sherman during the Atlanta campaign and the March to the Sea.
A beautiful US presentation sword with a deeply etched blade that depicts a US soldier full standing with musket on one side and a US Army officer full standing with sword and flags on the other, with patriotic motifs throughout. The pommel of the sword features the rare Roman helmet and Body Armor design with the Tiffany Lion Head quillion. It is presented on the top mount inside an oval shield “Capt. Platt M. Thorn, 150th NYSV” with the Federal Eagle great seal engraved on the opposite side of the mount on its leather scabbard. A Historical Showpiece of Tiffany’s sword production carried in all the battles from Gettysburg to The March to the Sea and last Confederate Surrender. With a deeply engraved Collins 31-inch bright blade a remarkable and historical American sword.
$22,500
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Ames Model 1832 Short Artillery Sword inscribed to W.A.T. in mint condition with scabbard
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Scarce US Army Artillery Short Sword in mint condition made by Ames of Springfield, Mass. It has the initials ‘W.A.T.’ inscribed into the cross guard, with a 19 ¼ blade which is dated 1842 and marked ‘N.P. Ames Springfield’ and ‘United States’ on one side of the riscasso and the military inspector ‘J.C.B.’ and the year ‘1842’ on the other side of the bright & mint triple fullered blade. With an Eagle & Shield stamped into the pommel. This artillery Roman Gladiator style short sword certainly would have seen action during the Mexican War which began in 1846 just after this sword was produced. A remarkable and Superb condition sword which rarely comes on the market
$2,500
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A Dahlgren Bayonet Bowie Knife for US Navy in 1861
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A rare Dahlgren Knife in its original leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, a heavy fighting knife with a thick and heavy 12-inch blade which is marked on the ricasso ‘Ames Manfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass’ and dated 1861 on the other side of the blade. This knife/bayonet was for the US Navy Whitney ‘Plymouth’ rifle but also as a fighting knife used for boarding enemy vessels, it rarely comes on the market, this one is in near mint condition.
$1,750
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A Confederate Bayonet/Bowie knife and scabbard by T.A. Potts, New Orleans 1861
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Illustrated in Albaugh’s book on Confederate edged weapons this clip point Bowie Knife Bayonet made by T.A. Potts was used as a side knife by Confederate troops during the early days of the Civil War with a dual purpose as a bayonet for a rifle or flag pole and a hand to hand fighting knife. It has 12 ¼ inch clip point blade a heavy brass cross guard and carved walnut handle and retains its original leather scabbard. This Confederate Bayonet/Bowie knife rarely comes on the market. It is in Excellent near mint condition
$3,250
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A Superb Model 1840 ‘Wrist Breaker’ Heavy Cavalry Sword issued to US Cavalry in 1865
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Ames Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber in original steel scabbard with near mint blade marked by military inspector ‘G.K.C.’ on the ricasso of the 34 ½ mint blade, the other side is clearly marked ‘1865 - U.S.’
They just don’t come any nicer than this, a Showpiece of this famous sword carried by the US Calvary from the Mexican through the Civil War and perfect for display.
(Note: I have a Model 1860 Light Cavalry sword that would be a perfect pair to this Model 1840 for just 750.)
$1,250
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A Dragoon Officer’s “Horse Head” Gold gilt sword with a blue & gold blade ca. 1820
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A very rare American ‘Horse Head’ US Dragoon officer’s sword with a beautiful 35 inch blued and gold blade with etched patriotic designs depicting the Federal Eagle & Shield and E Pluribus Unum.
This magnificent sword is believed to have been made in France or England, the Horse Head pommel is beautifully cast with gold gilt, surmounting a checkered carved ivory hilt, with a cross guard belt hanger of a stylized swan and the quillion depicting an eagles claw, in its leather scabbard has bright gold sword mounts. Similar to the sword illustrated in Peterson’s Book on page 106 which is on display at the Smithsonian. A Showpiece and one of the rarest styles of American swords of this era in American History.
$17,500
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‘Liberty or Death” early American Officer’s post-Revolutionary War sword ca. 1790’s
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A Lion Head American officer’s sword with patriotic motifs including the famous Patrick Henry quote “Liberty or Death” the heavy gold gilt scabbard mounts depict ‘Lady Liberty holding a wine glass feeding an Eagle with the American Flag and Liberty Cap in the background and the sun shines through the breaking storm clouds, the other mount depicts the Liberty Cap, American Flag and a Panoply of Arms.
A magnificent early post-Revolutionary War American Officer’s sword, made in France with a skeletal scabbard patterned after the French swords of this period. The hilt is leather in a fish scale design, the cross guard is of opposing dragons, the 28-inch-long fullered blade is deeply etched with patriotic designs and the words “Liberty or Death” are etched in the center of the blade surrounded by 13 Stars of the 13 American Colonies. An early and ultra-rare American officer’s sword.
$12,500
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A Haida Ceremonial Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with hand carved Native American designs ca.1870’s
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The Haida Tribe, Northwest Coast Chief’s “Totem Pole” style native carved Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, deeply incised ceremonial designs with Abalone shell inserts. The Haida Indians from the coastal areas of Alaska were known to fashion themselves with elaborate carved ceremonial objects as reminders of their social status.
This Springfield Trapdoor rifle is in fine condition, and retains all original parts including the ramrod. The lock plate the butt plate are martially marked ‘U.S.’ indicating that at one time this was a military gun issued by the US Government, thus this 45-70 cal. rifle was probably a Treaty gun at one time as it was not altered from its original military issue configuration except for the carving. It is beautifully carved with incised stylistic designs identical to their Totem Poles and famous carved wood boxes, but with Abalone shell inserts for eyes makes this a remarkable ceremonial gun. They were the first of the Alaskan Tribes to trade with European sea captains including both Russian and American, the Haida were the most affluent traders on the Northwest Coast and their chiefly regalia was famous. Certainly, the Haida Chief that carried this gun won the respect of his tribe with this elaborate weapon.
$9,500
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A Confederate Navy 2nd National Battle Flag with the original Lanyard Rope ca. 1863
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Confederate Navy 2nd National ‘Stainless Banner’ Flag, of large size this would have flown off the bow a large Ship or Blockade Runner or CS Naval Yard.
A wonderful Confederate Naval Flag made at the Richmond Depot in the same style as the battle flag with 13 Stars hand applied 6 ½ inches wide, for each state of the Confederacy. The St. Andrews cross is 60 ½ square, it is made in the same style as the Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag and made at the same Depot in Richmond of English blockade run wool bunting. Quite large this style flag was popular with the Confederate Navy, the CSS Alabama flew a similar size and pattern flag when it met its destiny off the coast of Cherbourg, France in the famous naval battle with the USS Kearsarge in 1864. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity by Fonda Thomsen the flag is 90 x 144 inches and it is display in an oak wood frame. It shows battle wear and was flown onboard ship as the fly is tattered, the hoist is intact although slightly separated top and bottom from being flown and the flag still retains its original spliced lanyard rope that it flew from. A museum piece perfect for display.
$37,500
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1st South Carolina Sharpshooters – Confederate Officers Shell jacket worn by Capt. Robert Chisolm custom made for him in Charleston by ‘C. Decau’ with his tailor’s label sewn inside the collar
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Confederate Officers Shell Jackets are very rare only a few are known to exist, J.E.B. Stuart had one and was photographed wearing it, but to have one that still has the tailor’s name inside the uniform is Unique. This Confederate uniform has many unique attributes to it, the brass Battle Beads up the back of the sleeves, very wide lapels nearly identical to Robert E. Lee’s uniform, the rare Confederate Eagle CS 36 buttons made in Manchester, England. The grey wool it is made of was blockade run into Charleston from England as are the Confederate buttons which are back marked T.B.- Manchester. Captain Robert Chisolm has a distinguished history with the famous 1st South Carolina Sharpshooters as he commanded Company A during the siege of Charleston in 1863 and helped save the city. He served under General George Pickett and A.P. Hill and Joseph E. Johnston and Beauregard. Captain Chisolm has written his name inside the coat that also has the tailors label, this coat was purchased along with his frock coat from his descendants, accompanied by Provenance and Jensen Letter of Authenticity. If you’re from South Carolina and want to buy one truly great Confederate Officer’s uniform this is the one!
$63,500
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A Rare Griswold Confederate 2nd Model Revolver serial # 2974 made in Griswoldville, Georgia in 1864
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Griswold & Gunnison Confederate Revolver.36 caliber serial #2974 in excellent condition. The most important Confederate Revolver made in the south, over 3700 were made under contract for the Confederate Government 1862-1864.
The Confederate counterpart to the Colt Navy, brass frame with original walnut grips made in June,1864 at Samuel Griswold’s gun factory in Griswoldville, Ga. He was the largest manufacturer of Confederate pistols until his factory was burned by General Sherman’s cavalry in 1864. In Very Fine condition, the brass frame is excellent and has all matching serial #2974 and secondary assembly #4, fully functional with original walnut grips. An important and historical rarity
$24,500
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1st Model LeMat serial # 36 among the first made and imported by Blockade Runner into the Confederacy – The most formidable Pistol of the Civil War
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Exceptionally fine and early production 1st Model LeMat serial #36 with a 9 shot .42 caliber cylinder with a single barreled 16-gauge shotgun smoothbore barrel mounted underneath designed for buckshot, made this the most formidable pistol of the Civil War, it had more firepower than any other hand gun. Designed by Dr. LeMat of New Orleans and Confederate General Beauregard they were made in England and France and imported into the Confederate States by Blockade Runner, many high-ranking Confederate officers carried a LeMat including J.E.B. Stuart
This ultra-rare and early serial #36 LeMat still retains much of its factory blue finish and has been well cared for and is completely original. Accompanying this LeMat is the provenance dating back to 1977 when it was first discovered and sold by Tom Wibberley including a letter by him and his Bill of Sale
$36,500
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A Confederate ‘Richmond’ rifle musket the workhorse of the Confederate Army 1864
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This is the gun every Confederate enlisted infantryman in Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia was issued and carried into battle. This gun was carried by Pvt. Fleming S. Worrell and was recently purchased directly from his descendants. Completely untouched and as they say, ‘In attic find condition’. Pvt. Worrell used his Richmond Musket extensively as the wood by the hammer is burned out from cap sparks during multiple firing of the gun, it is said that the Richmond Musket could be fired 3 times in a minute during battle, this gun certainly saw a lot of battles. It is completely original including having its original Richmond ramrod which were quite often lost in the heat of battle. It is a Richmond Type III .58 caliber with 40-inch barrel and is still functional. Accompanying this Richmond Musket is a photograph of his great grand-daughter holding this gun which she signs and documents the gun with Pvt. Worrell’s name. If you have been looking for a solid gun that really fought the war this is it and perfect for Display.
$11,500
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A Colt Navy inscribed to Col. J. R. Griffin, the commander of the 62nd Georgia Infantry in Wade Hamptons Cavalry Corps ca. 1863
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Col. J.R. Griffin, commanded the 62nd Georgia Infantry and later the 8th Georgia Cavalry under General Wade Hampton. This is his Colt .36 caliber Navy Revolver serial #3464 with his name inscribed on the backstrap. Griffin was ordered to command the 8th Georgia Cavalry on July 11, 1864 when the Confederate War Department consolidated the Georgia regiments, he led his 8th Georgia Cavalry in defense of Petersburg, Va. during Grant’s siege, where he also served under W.H.F. “Rooney’ Lee division during the siege. The 8th Georgia was made up of men from the 62nd Georgia (Griffin’s old regiment) and the 20th Georgia Battalion of Partisan Rangers. Rather than surrender at Appomattox with Gen’l Lee, he cut is way out only to surrender under Gen. Johnston in May,1865. A Very Fine and attractive revolver used in battles from Georgia to Virginia, the action is still crisp and all serial numbers are matching, the walnut grips are also in excellent condition. This gun made a lot of history and is a showpiece
$12,500
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A Confederate Cavalry usage of a Colt Revolving Rifle captured in Kentucky
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Colt Revolving Rifle musket .56 caliber serial #7924 the barrel was shortened to carbine length and used by a Confederate Cavalryman during Morgan’s Raid into Kentucky where it was captured by a Union soldier and purchased from his descendants in Illinois.
The .56 caliber 5 shot cylinder Colt Revolving Rifle packed a lot of firepower, this one shortened for cavalry use on horseback would have been a formidable weapon. It is in excellent condition and still retains some Colt factory finish and is completely original with a shortened barrel. The wood stock shows a percussion crack behind the lock plate and both sides of the stock are I’d with the initials ‘J.B.’ within a circle of dots
$9,350
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Confederate Colonel’s Kepi in a rare shade of Blue ex: Mullinax
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Confederate Officer’s hats are rarely offered and are missing in most well-known collections including museums, the hats just did not survive the war. This rare kepi in an unusual shade of blue was originally discovered by Steve Mullinax some 20 years ago, when I bought it from him he remarked how the family he got it from said that they had thrown away the box it was in, we always wondered if it was the hat box for this kepi. It has CS 1 Confederate Eagle cuff buttons on each side of the visor, a black stripe calico liner with a tarred pasteboard crown and 3 bands of quatrefoil on the crown and sides. Certainly, one of the finest Confederate Colonel’s kepi’s in an unusual shade of blue. A museum piece
$28,500
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A Rare Athens, Georgia made Confederate Rifle by Cook & Brother the only rifle made with a Confederate Flag on the lock plate 1864
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Made by 2 English brothers that 1st immigrated to America by way of New Orleans at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 and as opportunity presented itself the Cook Brothers began making guns and swords in New Orleans until that city was captured by the US Navy in April 1862, then the Cook Brothers pulled up stakes and moved their gun factory to Athens, Georgia where they gained a contract to make weapons for the Confederate Government. When Union Cavalry attacked the gun factories in Griswoldville both Cook Brothers fought to protect the Confederate gun factories and the oldest Cook Brother was killed in this battle, the younger brother remained in Athens, Georgia producing weapons for the Confederacy until wars end when he was pardoned because he was still a British citizen and returned to England after his exploits during the American Civil War. One of the most interesting guns made in the Confederate States this .60 caliber serial #4676 with a 33-inch bbl. rifle is clearly marked ‘Cook & Brother Athens Ga 1864’ on both the barrel top and the lock plate which is also die stamped with the emblem of the Confederate 1st National flag the only gun factory to do so. The gun is in excellent original condition with some original finish, the wood stock is equally attractive and in near perfect condition with all original parts. A historical rarity
$33,500
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North Carolina - Confederate General Ramseur’s kepi with Charleston, SC hat makers label in the crown “The Only Confederate Cap Manufactory in this City”
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One of the rarest Confederate kepi’s in existence, worn by the youngest general in the Confederate Army, a son of North Carolina, Stephen Dodson Ramseur entered the war as the 25-year-old commander of the 49th North Carolina Infantry he was to become the youngest general in the Confederate Army at that time. He led his men in the Battle of Malvern Hill, badly wounded with his arm mangled, he continued in the army to Gettysburg where he led his North Carolina men all the way to Cemetery Hill, a year or more latter he was promoted to Major General, the youngest West Point graduate to attain that rank in the Confederate Army, he met his fate at the Battle of Cedar Hill where he was killed having 3 horses shot out from under him in that battle.
His kepi is well made with some light wear around the edges and lacking the sweat band, but the Hat Maker label inside makes this a Unique Confederate Generals kepi, other examples of this same Hat Maker’s label are known to exist in a museum collection. With the Generals insignia of 4 bands of quatrefoil designates this as his general’s kepi. One can only imagine what Gen’l Pickett’s kepi is worth today, this kepi saw just as much action. Accompanied by Jensen Letter of Authenticity.
$38,500
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College Hill 3 Branch Cavalry Officers sword – Nashville, Tenn. 1862
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College Hill Arsenal in Nashville, Tennessee produced this very rare cavalry sword before the city fell on April 1st, of 1862. This is one of the rarest patterns of College Hill swords the Cavalry and Staff officer swords are the most often seen, however unmarked this 33 ½ inch fullered blade Cavalry Officers sword is 1 of only 6 known to exist. It has the high pommel characteristic of this sword maker, single copper wire wrap on the original leather handle, overall 40 inches and in exceptionally fine condition. A important Confederate Sword.
$9,500
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