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Model 1849 Colt Revolver   All original Colt Model 1849, 31 cal 5 shot pocket revolver in very strong overall condition and color, all proper markings by Colt, 5 inch barrel, all matching S/N 19000, no cleaning, 95% or better strongly engraved cylinder scene, strong action, fine wooden grips and very good screws (3 of 12 show some minor wear), ~60% original silver over brass frame and trigger area.  This gun is special for 2 reasons.  1) The S/N 19,000 makes it an early period revolver (1850-1853)(Colt started making Model 1849's in 1850 with 12,000 S/N) with the desirable large trigger guard. 2) The revolver belonged to Edmund E. Stiles of Westfield, Mass, 26, served 9/25/62 to 9/24/63, died 1928.  He belonged to Co. C of the 46th Mass Infantry. He was a salesman per the record. He lightly stamped his name E.E.Stiles on the portion of the barrel on the left side, above and to the left of the wedge/screw. His last name is also stamped or carved on the butt strap as well.

Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8     $2795

 

Remington New Model Army Revolver   All original made 1863-1875, 44 cal 6 shot Army cavalry revolver in fine condition and color, proper, readable markings by maker on barrel, S/N is 45024, clearly in the Civil War years (~122,000 made overall), no apparent cleaning, strong action, very good wooden grips with considerable varnish remaining, solid brass and steel frame, nice aged over all color, inspector cartouche mark is worn off, only trace portions possibly there.

Pic 1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7      $2195

 

Colt Model 1851, 36 cal 6 shot Navy Revolver All original in very fine to excellent condition and color, all proper markings by Colt, Colt marked barrel and frame, all matching S/N's 140460 within the Civil War years (~1862-1864), no cleaning, 60% engraved cylinder scene, very strong action, fine wooden grips with considerable varnish remainig and very good screws(7 of 12 show some minor use), no silver on brass frame, fourth design with large round trigger guard. 

Pic1  Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8   Pic9   Pic10   Pic11     $2595

 

Battle of Vicksburg – Misssippi Marine Brigade   A stunning 4 page illustrated letter written by Eugene (regiment unknown) to friend James with very RARE content about the Mississippi Marine Brigade.  Some highlights include Marine Brigade charging rebels, shells flying, City structures, seeing rebels, shelling women & children, Grant at Vicksburg & Banks at Port Hudson, Marines, Artillery, Cavalry forces, Rebels and Negroes, dead soldiers and the Rebels were like Paddy's (slang term for weak Irishmen, Rebel taunts), Wounded soldiers, hospital boat, awful hot weather, coming 4th of July, fresh food, longing to be home, absolutely SUPERB battle content.  This letter was found in a 1851 poem book, and the soldier came from Newburg Ohio, now called Newburg Heights near Cleveland.

Transcript   Pic1   Pic2  Pic3  Pic4     $495 

A Fabulous Naval Correspondence from the USS Hartford, 28 letters, mostly written in 1902 when ship was used for training by the US Navy. Includes some spectacular illustrated lettersheets and wonderful content, most in pencil, one with soldier’s ARTWORK,  (114 pp. of hand written text), some on illustrated letterheads from Howard Fox, a ship's engineer, who was serving in the US Navy steam/sail training ship USS HARTFORD, 1900-04, to his mother, Mrs. Annie L. Fox, Rochester, New Hampshire. The Hartford was commissioned in 1858 and active throughout the Civil War. 

 Synopsis   Pic1   Pic 2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5      $650

 

Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword with Soldier ID    Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8   Pic9   Pic10  $1350
An Ames Springfield marked and 1841 dated contract short artillery sword with scabbard. All proper markings are present and mostly legible on the blade and the handle. The WS civilian inspector mark is for William Smith. The scabbard end has an old leather repair replacing the brass drag that was lost at one time.
The cross bar at the handle shows bold carved initials M O M on one side, and on the other side of the cross bar a script carved name of MAUD MASON (last name could be Maron or something similar).   The blade is in very good condition showing no evidence of cleaning or sharpening, but a few nicks from usage. An honest pre Civil War sword that was frequently taken into the war.   1500 units were made and delivered in 1841 to the U.S. Ordinance Department. Approximately 20,000 of these artillery sword were bought by the Federal government from 1832 to 1862.  So far, have been unable to find Maud Mason or Maron in any online data base.

 

Cased British Beaumont Adams Revolver-Circa 1860   Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8   Pic9  Pic10   Pic11   Pic12   Pic13   Pic14   Pic15     $5975
A very fine condition cased Beaumont Adams 45 Cal. (54 Bore) double action revolver, S/N 40086 with original case tools and components. The components are in very excellent condition and consist of: cleaning rod, nipple wrench, round mahogany case of spare nipples, brass double cavity bullet mold, oil canister, can of Eleys percussion caps, and James Dixon & Sons Sheffield powder flask with a Japan finish. The flask typically values at $1000 in high grade condition. The oak case is quality made with brass screws.   The revolver is in excellent condition with a nice aged color, strong single and double action, very fine walnut grips and properly marked elements.  On one side the revolver is stamped "ADAMS PATENT/40086/ with a crown symbol over "AF"(proof mark). On the other side is an oval mark "ADAMS 1856 PATENT". Along the barrel top is the retailer mark "CHARLES INGRAM 100 UNION ST. GLASGOW".   In 1851 Robert Adams invented a unique for the time double action five-shot percussion revolver with single piece barrel and frame. This double action made it possible to fire the gun more rapidly than contemporary single-action revolvers, such as the Colt, which had to be cocked prior to each shot.  In 1855 a veteran of the Crimean conflict, Lt. Frederick Beaumont, improved the gun by linking the trigger to a spurred hammer, permitting both single-and double-action fire. A new version of the revolver, the Beaumont-Adams, was produced. It is reported it forced Samuel Colt to shut down his London manufactory.  In 1857 the British Government  made the Adams as the official revolver of the British Army because of the rapid fire and the man-stopping power of the Adams' large 45 caliber bullet. In addition, Adams revolvers were purchased from the London Armory prior to and during the war by individual states and the U.S. and Confederate governments.  A very fine cased British revolver that will make a great addition to any collection.

 

Tiffany Marked Model 1852 Naval Officer’s Sword & Officer’s Sword Belt  Pic1  Pic2  Pic3  Pic4  Pic5

Pic6  Pic7  Pic8  Pic9  Pic10  Pic11  Pic12  Pic13  Pic14  Pic15    $6950
This absolutely superb sword very closely resembles the "Foot" Officer's and the "Staff & Field" Officer's Swords of 1850.'s The major difference being the distinct naval marks of USN and the presence of a 'dolphin" head on the hand guard and on the scabbard drag.  It has a floral brass hilt with the USN mark and has a shark skin wrapped handle, bound by twisted wire. The blade is bright and etched on both sides with USN and other military motifs. Only about 100 of the Tiffany marked Model 1852 swords were produced when Tiffany terminated the contract for 500 during the Civil War.  Sword belt is 2 piece tongue in wreath style with eagle on anchor motif. Belt is very high grade with ornate trim, has matching bench marks on tongue and wreath, and stars on sword hanger spring clip hooks. Belt is in extremely fine condition, probably made by Ames.

 

Captain Henry L. Wood’s Engraved Field Telescope    Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7     $695
A four tube brass Civil War Field Telescope engraved on the last tube in three (3) lines  “Capt. H. L. Wood, CO. E, 22 ME. INF.”  The full length 14 3/8 inch telescope is in good working order but much of the leather cover on the large tube is worn off from usage. The engraving is well done and very legible. The scope is 5 3/8 inch when closed.  Henry Wood enlisted as a Captain on September 19, 1862 in Augusta Maine at the age of 30 years, and the 22nd Maine was organized at Bangor in October 1862 for 9 months service.  The 22nd Maine Volunteer Regiment traveled to Arlington Heights, VA on October 21, and then shipped to New Orleans in December. The unit was attached to Grover’s Division, Dept. of the Gulf, 1st Brigade, 4th Division, 19th Army Corps. The unit participated in battle operations at Port Hudson and other areas of western LA during 1863 till the regiment was mustered out on August 14, 1863.  Captain Wood reenlisted on September 1, 1864 in the US Army, 1st Battalion Light Artillery for 1 year, but subsequently changed and joined the 12th Maine Volunteers, Co H till his retirement from service in March 1866.   Captain Wood died Feb. 8, 1890, leaving a widow, Mary who died in 1906. Wood and his wife were both born in England.  The military records of Captain Wood and an authentication of the telescope and engraving is provided from the American Historical Guild.  A very nice identified Civil War officer’s artifact from the State of Maine. 

 

Model 1840 Cavalry Saber    Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8   Pic9   $775

European make cavalry sword with the mark of a bird on the riccaso. The sword blade is 35 1/4" long, lightly cleaned many years ago but has a mottled age color that masks any possible other marks.   The most unusual manufacturer's mark in the form of a bird on the blade base (Pic5) probably represents sword maker Gebruder Weyersburg of Solingen Prussia.    The blade saw action with a few notches along the edge from use and 2 very minor dents in the scabbard. The handle and brass guard have a nice brass patina with the original tight wire, 96% leather, and most of the throat washer. Overall this is a honest Civil War sword and will display well in any collection.

 

Maryland State Seal Staff Button   Pic1   Pic2  $425

22 mm, Albert 11A, circa 1850-1865, Back mark SCOVILL MFG CO./WATERBURY. Nice original button with gold gilt, Scarce

Civil War US Cartridge Box Plate with fastener wire loops, all original  Pic1   Pic2   $295

 

Late Civil War/Post War New Jersey State Militia Cartridge Box Plate with wire stud fasteners, all original   Pic1   Pic2   $175

 

Civil War Cap Box   Pic1  Pic2  Pic3  Pic4  Pic5  Pic6    $225

Fine cap box, untouched condition, full complete except no wool but pick is included. Ordiance and Maker marked (S.H.Young & Co. Newark NJ) just like the cartridge box.  Leather straps, fastener and finial are strong.

 

Confederate Nine Shot/Grape Shot LeMat Revolver  Pic1   Pic2   Pic3   Pic4   Pic5   Pic6   Pic7   Pic8   Pic9   Pic10   $18,900  On Loan to American Civil War Museum – Richmond VA
A Transitional Model of the famous LeMat revolver in very strong condition and quality with a very desirable early All Matching Serial Numbers #915,  barrel marked “Col. LeMat BTE sgdg Paris”.  The two piece walnut checkered handles are crisp with very minimal wear. The gun’s metal surface shows nice original even brown patina. Some original blue remains in less exposed areas.  The LeMat “grapeshot” revolver was a highly prized sidearm among Confederate officers.  There were less than 3,000 made for the Confederacy.  It is a very high quality firearm and delivers an unprecedented amount of firepower.  Has 9, .42 caliber charges rotating around one 20 gauge shotgun barrel.  The hammer could be converted from striking the revolving pistol caps to striking the central shotgun cap with the flick of a thumb.  This revolver came into the Confederacy through the second delivery of 500 guns to Richmond between January – July 1863. The famous Confederate Navy Captain John N. Maffitt of the CSS Florida carried LeMat revolver #946, 31 units after this offered LeMat.   A true war time LeMat of excellent overall condition for any Civil War collection.   Revolver comes formerly from the collection of noted collector Lewis Leigh of Leesburg, VA.

Autographs

Joshua Chamberlain   Signed check & filled in July 21, 1880, copy photo, 10.5x17.5 inches   Pic1   Pic2  $1095

John Mosby    Nice clip with drawing from photograph, 10.75x16.75 inches   Pic1   Pic2  $970

James Longstreet    Big clip with salutation, copy photo, 9.75x12.75 inches   Pic1   Pic2  $875

William T. Sherman    Clip with rank, engraving, 11.5x16 inches   Pic1   Pic2  $575

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American Philatelic Society (Life Member)   Manuscript Society      Confederate Stamp Alliance (CSA)

New:  The Complete Civil War on DVD-ROM for Windows

Combines a number of CDs on two searchable data bases that individually would cost $350. 

The DVD is only $169.95 plus $4 shipping. 

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Includes * Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies  *Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies  * Map Atlas of the Official Records (high resolution)   * National Archives Guide-Index (5 volumes) * Dyer's Compendium *Fox's Regimental Losses * Southern Historical Society Papers *Confederate Military History * Campaigns of the Civil War * Biographies of 7 Confederate Generals  (J.A. Early, J.E.B. Stuart, J.B. Gordon, R.E. Lee, J. Longstreet, G.M. Sorrel, "Stonewall" Jackson

Thomas C. Hindman   A pre-war document signed by Confederate general 8 times, 7 as Thomas C. Hindman and once as T.C. Hindman at the bottom.  He was killed Sept. 28, 1868 perhaps as a result of becoming involved in Reconstruction politics.  Individual clip signatures retail for about $350 each. This document priced at Hindman  $695.00 

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Thomas Jefferson ALS 1814 written from Monticello $20,000, Archive of William Roberts, Jr. 28th Pa. Vols. $12,000, Nathan Bedford Forrest DS, bond signed twice $4,000, Ronald Reagan printed speech with transmittal and corrections $4300, Orville Wright Pilot License $2200, Collection of New Jersey Civil War Diaries with fantastic Gettysburg content $6200, John Dillinger wanted poster $320, Document signed by John Pickering $550, David Ben Gurion TLS $2150 Correspondence of Leander Bunton, 38th Iowa $1250, Patrick Cleburne, CSA General, Pre War ADS $2900, John Bell Hood, pre war ALS with some military content $1950, Till We Meet Again – Mort Kunstler Print $2850, The Loneliness of Command, Don Spaulding Print $1400, Oliver Perry,  ALS $1975, Springfield Musket, 1852, SOLD, Collection of letters and collateral material from Dr. John C. Barron, 69th New York  $1800, War-Dated Order, Elmer Ellsworth ALS, $7500, Dr. Alfred Hughes Correspondence. Conf. Surgeon, $27,500, Rare Museum Quality Civil War Drum, $5450, War-dated letter with endorsements of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and two other Confederate generals, $20,000, Standard Infantry Regimental Drum $7200, Civil War Drum, Battlefield Pickup at Gettysburg, no decorations, made by Noble and Cooley, Granville, MA $4500, Fayettville Rifle  $14,000
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The Catalog of Union Civil War Patriotic Covers: by William R. Weiss, HB, 839 pp. 8.5x11, superb reference book, 1995, only comprehensive work of its kind. Limited Edition!  Comes with a value guide.  Shipped book rate as it is quite heavy. Drop shipped from publisher .… $115 includes shipping from the publisher.  One of our best sellers!

New York Tribune: 8 pages, Civil War date from August through December 1863. Loaded with at least 3 big pages of Civil War content about generals, battles, campaigns, politics, and much more. Excellent condition, our choice only $18.00

Unused stock certificate: Rockdale Gold Mining Company, still operating in Gilpin County, Colorado, incorporated in New York. Each with two beautiful vignettes, one shows miners descending into mine shaft, the other shows miners panning for gold, will look beautiful framed, mint condition, un-issued. $22.00

Civil War Period Steel Engravings: We have a large selection of steel engravings, many Civil War battle scenes, Union personalities. Our choice only $10.00. Confederate personalities somewhat higher. If you have a specific request we will try to fill it. These are easy to mat and make great gifts.

CD-ROM: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Also A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick Dyer, Regimental Losses in the Civil War by William F. Fox, A User's Guide to the Official Records of the American Civil War, and more. From Guild Press (highly rated in Civil War Times). $69.95 plus $5.00

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