Antique Civil War Guns, Pistols, Revolvers Including Union and Confederate Civil War Weapons

3422 - ROGERS AND SPENCER REVOLVER, NEAR MINT, INVESTMENT QUALITY AND MARTIALLY MARKED.
Rogers & Spencer Revolvers were ordered by the U. S. Government in 1864 and delivered from April through September of 1865. Due to the late deliveries, many of these fine guns were probably never issued and eventually sold off to arms dealers, resulting in a very rare treat for collectors today in that these can sometimes be found in excellent condition. This is one of the best I have ever come across retaining 99% blue on the barrel and frame and just a hint of dark plumbing on the cylinder which is 90+% blue. This mix of blue and plumb actually make the cylinder appear to also have 99% blue at arms length. The grips are also near mint and the gun shows just the slightest handling marks. As you can see in the photos, this gun is an absolute "screamer" and is worthy of a top-notch collection. It would not suprise me to see such a gun priced a thousand dollars higher on another website or at auction.

SOLD ! ! !
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3419 - BUTTERFIELD CIVIL WAR REVOLVER.
Butterfield Revolvers are one of the more difficult types of Civil War Revolvers to find today. This example is in very good condition, right from the attic and in much better condition than average. The brass frame is an outstanding, deep-dark patina as are all the steel parts. The grips show the usual chips out of the front toes and it is missing its priming mechanism (as most of them seem to be). A collector will have a tough time finding a more pleasing example as this gun is completely untouched.

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3412 - SPRINGFIELD ARMS COMPANY POCKET REVOLVER, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is an untouched, "in-the-black" revolver with a fine inscription on the left frame that reads, "Z. T. Tibbatts to Chas. W. Litherbury, Dec. 1st, '63". I have found that both of these men were officers in the Union Navy during the Civil War and the gun was obviously a gift or token of respect given by Tibbatts. The arbor is a period replacement and the loading gate is missing. These parts can be found on one of these guns in lesser condition that can probably be found for a couple hundreds dollars. You can then sell the lesser gun at close to what you shelled out. The result would be a fine, historically inscribed Civil War revolver at a low cost basis and I have never seen this model with an inscription. It would be a great addition for any collector that is trying to find an inscribed specimen of each model.

$ 1,685.00
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3406 - CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL FLAP HOLSTER.
Here is a gun straight out of the attic with original holster. The gun is absolutely untouched with dust, dirt and heavy brown patina that crumbles to fine powder in your hand when handling. A slight cleaning and wipe down with oil will show traces of scene, nice markings and full-grips with inspector cartouches. It needs a spring or two as the action doesn't function properly, but if a little TLC is added to this gun, it's worth $1,600 - 1,700.00 and you still have its issued holster worth $300 - 400.00. A great buy for a beginning collector or dealer that has some time to devote to a worthwhile project.

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3393 - COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is a really interesting little pocket in that it came from an estate sale auction and is untouched. An examination showed that the Engineers insignia on the flap of the holster had been there forever. After my purchase, a quick search found Race in the 19th New York Engineers. This rig is rare as can be.

SOLD ! ! !
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3392 - ALLEN & WHELLOCK 44 LIPFIRE REVOLVER.
Hands-down, one of the very best condition of this model ever offered for sale.

SOLD ! ! !
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3353 - REMINGTON NEW MODEL REVOLVER 1858 "NEW MODEL". CIVIL WAR REVOLVER.
An extremely clean, sharp and crisp condition example to include all edges, marking and action with only the slightest trace of blue on the bottom of the barrel. Fully sub-inspected and cartouched. A very crisp example of a Civil War gun carried by Union Cavalry and by Confederates when they were lucky enough to acquire one.

SOLD ! !
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3325 - MANHATTAN POCKET REVOLVER OF CIVIL WAR VINTAGE.
This is a nice little 4" Manhattan with factory engraved frame. It is in genrally good condition showing all of its cylinder scene but needs a bit of care. Everything on this gun is sharp and crisp but it lacks a few internal parts which prevents it from functioning and it has a large chip out of the left grip panel. If you are handy or have some parts laying around, this would be a nice little project gun for somebody.

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3324 - CIVIL WAR COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.
This is a very fine to near excellent example of the Colt Army Revolver that was primarily issued to Union Cavalry during the Civil War. It is recognized as the most popular Civil War Pistol among collectors. This outstanding example retains 75 - 80% original military barrel blue and genrerous traces on its cylinder mixing with patina over a near perfect cylinder scene. The frame, lever and hammer show 95% vivid case colors and the grips are excellent with near perfect cartouches. Fully sub-inspected as issued to Troopers, the markings, edges and action on this gun are all excellent. A great Civil War Cavalry collectible and worthy of a fine collection, personal or private.

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3302 - CIVIL WAR SKIN CARTRIDGES, 46/100 CALIBER FOR THE COLT DRAGOON OR 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS, EARLY WAR.
These packs are early Civil War with 1861 patent dates and are not the wood-block type. Note the 46/100 designation and earliest patent date of 1861. These sit on a small cardboard tray and each have percussion caps on the bottom edge, then wrapped with brown paper with string-pull. I have 9 of these packs in stock. They range in condition from opened and stained but good condition, to near mint and are priced from $350 - $985.00. These were used for the Colt Dragoon and to a lesser extent, the 1860 Army if you could jam one home. J & T cartridge boxes after 1861 were marked with the new patent dates of 1861 AND 1862, were in a soft pack and marked for 44/100 caliber.

$375.00 - 985.00.
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3292 - ALLEN & WHEELOCK LIPFIRE REVOLVER.
And I thought the last one I sold was the best I ever saw. Near Mint.

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3283 - ANTIQUE GUN, METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER.
This Metropolitan Navy is in generally crisp condition with very fine grips and most of its' "Battle of New Orleans" cylinder scene intact. The gun must have been in a brown patina at one time and then cleaned long ago. The action, edges and markings are all crisp and the gun is in a grey patina. It needs a little cleaning by an experienced hand and it'll be a very nice gun. These are most often considered secondary martials by collectors and are extremely popular due to their nearly identical look to the Colt Navy Revolver. We just took this back in trade with 5 or 6 other items, so this is the second time around for this one. It's priced in the "bargain" area.

$ 1,485.00 - ON HOLD ! !
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3267 - ALLEN AND WHEELOCK REVOLVER - CIVIL WAR ARMY REVOLVER.
One of the highest quality and well-made guns manufactured during the Civil War Era, this gun was discontinued after about 250 were made due to a patent infringement on the Smith & Wesson systems. Being of a solid frame and precise machining, this gun put all others to shame in terms of its quality. This example is hands-down one of the best condition of its type and is basically in unfired condition, just some flaking to its blueing. All else is near mint. Please excuse the date on the photos as I am experimenting with a new camera.

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3265 - CIVIL WAR REVOLVER - MOORE SINGLE-ACTION BELT REVOLVER, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN CHARLES E, WHITNEY, 40TH MASS.
There's a first time for everything. Take a look at the shoulders of the back-strap on this little revolver, it is dated on the lugs! I've never seen that feature on any pistol in 30 years of collecting. I know the photos are a bit dark, but this gun is extremely sharp and crisp to include all markings, edges and action. The barrel and cylinder are in a smooth, dark-brown patina with generous blue on the bottom of the barrel. The factory engraved frame retains 80% original dark silver plate and the grips are excellent with 90%+ original varnish. The back-strap inscription reads, "ADJ. Cha's. E. Whitney / 40th Mass. Vols. / From Friends". Whitney mustered in as a Corporal in August of 1862 and served throught the war. The 40th saw action at Fort Wagner, Olustee, Drewry's Bluff (where Whitney was wounded), Bermuda Hundred, Cold harbor, and Petersburg among other places. This is a nice little gun with a great inscription and history to a man who advanced to the rank of Captain and was wounded at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia in 1864.

$ 4,250.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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3254 - CIVIL WAR FLAP HOLSTER FOR THE COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.
This Colt Revolver Holster is for the 1860 Army and is un-issued. Showing no wear, it does show some flaking of the leather surface caused by heat or moisture but it is virtually brand new and still supple with strong texture and stitching to go with a nice medium-shine finish. It displays with a Colt Army beautifully as it is extremly tight fitting and very thin, very cool looking. I have found this exact pattern in the past masked by "MOYER", a St. Louis maker during the war. You'll hardly find a better, more attractive rig anywhere.

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3253 - ANTIQUE GUN - #2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER.
This is a fairly good and solid gun with generous amounts of blue scattered about its surface, primarily on the left side of the frame. The grips are very fine. It has a busted hammer-spur. If you have a hammer in your parts drawer, this can be easily rectified.

$ 675.00
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3247 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER - WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER, HOLSTER AND POWDER FLASK.
This is a generally good condition gun accompanied with its tooled holster (that is need of surgery) and a small "Eagle with Shield" powder flask. The gun has a broken tip at the lever channel.

SOLD ! ! ! 4/09/11
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3237 - CIVIL WAR PISTOL - SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER.
This gun is in good condition with very good marking and action. The gun is in heavy brown patina, has a few broken nipples and a cracked right-hand grip panel that needs to be re-glued and a sliver filled in. A little TLC and you'd have a very good Savage in the $1400 - 1500 range.

$ 1,000.00 - ON HOLD ! !
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3196 - COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH RARE, FLUTED CYLINDER, POSSIBLY IN CONFEDERATE SERIAL RANGE.
I probably don't have to say much about this gun as most are familiar with exactly what it is, but I will anyway because many new collectors have been hitting my website lately due to a new series of magazine ads. This is one of the most popular collectible handguns in our field. Probably fewer than 4,000 1860 Armies were made with the fluted cylinder and many are known to factory letter as being shipped to Southern States just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, resulting in Confederate use. That makes it one of the rarest sub-types of Colt Percussion Revolvers. These guns are big and graceful and every Colt collector wants to own a good one. For that reason they command a premium in virtually any condition and usually hit the $10,000 range with little more than generous traces of original finish. I don't believe this gun has any original blue on it, but it has a great looking, rich, deep patina that appears to be a combination of old dried oils and grease combined with natural oxidation to the point of chocolate. You can see a hint of the blue/brown color in the photos. As with most of the guns we handle, it has sharp edges and markings and the action is crispy. It's really gorgeous and has that "Johnny" look to it, brought home in '65 and put away in the attic for a hundred years or so. The pictures do this one justice. It's a really great, crisp gun.

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3184 - ANTIQUE COLT POLICE REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.
Well, this gun isn't mint, but it's a ripper. It shows about 80 - 85% bright, vivid blue on its 5 & 1/2" barrel and cylinder and almost all of its bright, vivid case colors. The balance is untouched patina. The grips are of-the-period, after-market ivories with checkering and fit nearly dead perfect save for some slight shrinkage at the heal and toe. It's never been cleaned or touched in any way and IT IS A SMOKER in terms of looks, a very impressive and beautiful gun. If you like 'em with ivories, I promise, you cannot be disappointed with this gun. It is just so untouched and impressive, it would jump off any table at an antique gun or Civil War show.

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3172 - CIVIL WAR REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BOX.
This box is in very fine condition with little if any crazing to its leather surfaces. Very strong condition.

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3132 - CIVIL WAR COLT PRESENTATION POCKET REVOLVER AND HOLSTER PRESENTED BY MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN C. FREMONT TO JAMES L. FOLEY, THE CAPTAIN OF "THE FREMONT GUARDS".
This is one of the most historical guns that we have ever offered. I'll assume that most collectors know of John C. Fremont, one of the most famous Americans of the 19th century. American military officer, explorer, Indian fighter, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of president of the U.S., and the first presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform opposing slavery. Foley was Captain of an elite force of handpicked soldiers known as "The Fremont Body Guards". This guard was a body of cavalry selected from a host of applicants on account of the high intelligence, the fine physique, and the manifest aptitude of its members for military service. All were required to be expert horsemen and marksmen. Without question it was one of the finest bodies of cavalry ever seen in the United States service; made up of ardent young Americans, mainly from Ohio and Kentucky, including about thirty foreigners. The Guard especially distinguished intself in the battle of Springfield, Missouri, where numbering one hundred and fifty men under Major Zagoni, it routed a force of two thousand Rebels. They were exposed to a terrific fire, and fifty two men, over one third of the entire number fell upon the field. The Rebels soon broke and fled with a loss of one hundred and seven men killed and thirty captured. Among the dead were one Colonel and several Captains; and among the prisoners was one Lieutenant Colonel. The field of battle gave distinct evidence of the fierceness of the conflict. In one place not ten yards square lay four dead horses, and near them their fearless riders. This victory was achieved after a march of one hundred and five miles in forty eight hours. This was the first major Union Cavalry Charge/Battle and was the last for the guard, which was broken up soon after. Foley went on to become Major of the 10th Kentucky cavalry. There is a well-known steel engraving of the charge at Springfield that I believe was in Harpers Weekly in 1861. I have a stack of documents that accompany this gun and holster. Great stuff.

$ 9,500.00 - On Hold ! ! !
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2096 - CIVIL WAR SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER, LOUIS D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED, NUMBER 2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER.
This is an absolutely gorgeous little #2 Smith & Wesson Revolver. This is not the usual New York engraved gun. It is unquestionably engraved by the hand of L. D. Nimschke, regarded by many experts as the finest firearms engraver of the 19th century. It shows wonderful execution of his work over the entire gun. The scrolling is tight and flourished in tasteful scroll motifs about the frame, barrel and the cylinder, which is often left plain except for special order presentations. The grips are mother-of-pearl and original to the gun showing age but no abuse. The metal is sharp and crisp as is the engraving, and the gun shows traces of original silver plating scattered in protected areas. This gun was obviously a high-quality, presentation grade gun for a high ranking Civil War Officer or some other entity of importance. I have seen lesser guns with the more common NY engraving bring the same or more than this gun is priced. This gun is wonderful.

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2065 - SMITH & WESSON #2 REVOLVER. CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE WITH RARE 2-PIN FRAME.
This is a very rare and very fine condition 4-digit 2-pin S&W. It shows traces of blue on the cylinder and 80%+ on the frame and barrel. The grips are mint. This is a very difficult to find gun.

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2041 - CIVIL WAR REVOLVER, NUMBER 2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER WITH RARE, ORIGINAL BENNETT PATENT HOLSTER.
Both in fine condition with the exception of the usual broken spring on the flap of the holster.

$1,650.00 - ON HOLD! ! !
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