1199 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER. COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER, FACTORY ENGRAVED, FACTORY IVORY GRIPS.
This is a very good to fine condition Police Revolver. It shows standard #2 style engraving of Gustave Young's shop. It retains traces of blue in protected areas of the barrel mixing with a dove-gray patina. Markings, edges and action are sharp and crisp and the ivory grips are nearly flawless. Popular with Civil War Union Officers, many of these guns are found inscribed and identified as to who carried them during the war. I found an old clipping with this gun from the Gun Report Magazine that showed it offered for sale by famed firearms dealer Herb Glass in 1993 or so. The price was $2,500.00. Ahhh, the good old days.

sold !!!
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1153 - COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES IN AN ORIGINAL FACTORY CASE WITH SOUTHERN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DEALER LABEL.
This is another fantastic little Colt that we traded for recently. The box is in excellent condition inside and out. The label is from "S. Sutherland, importer of English, French and German Guns, Rifles, Pistols & c. No. 132 Main St. Richmond, Va.". This is one of only a handful of known sets with this dealer label in the lid and the set was almost certainly owned by a Son of the South. The gun is in excellent condition showing full, vivid case colors on the frame, hammer and lever. The cylinder shows traces of the blue and the barrel about 70%, the balance having flaked (mostly at the muzzle and the right side of the barrel, as pictures show) and most likely occurred from temperature change rather than use from being in an attic or other unusual storage area. The markings, edges and action show that the gun saw little to no use. The grips are near mint as is the original silver plate on the straps. Even the screws show virtually all their original finish and are unmarked. The accessories are good, but not in so fine of condition as the gun, although the wrench is near mint. I think a buyer should upgrade these accessories. This is an extremely rare, and wonderfully conditioned set and worthy of a great collection.

$12,750.00
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1149 - ANTIQUE GUN. 36 Caliber, ALLEN'S PATENT DOUBLE-ACTION BAR HAMMER PISTOL WITH SOUTHERN AGENTS MARK.
This is a great little gun in excellent condition. It shows most all of its original barrel polishing and traces of fire-blue on the protected areas of its barrel. The action, grips, and markings are excellent and this is one of the best I have ever encountered. The agent marking of "Spratley, Norfolk, Va." makes it even more special.

$ 975.00
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1147 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER. COLT 1860 ARMY, MARTIALLY MARKED.
This is a really crisp gun that was used but well cared for. It is sharp and crisp throughout as evidenced by about 80% case colors on the frame and quite a bit on the lever and hammer. The barrel and cylinder (with deep, near perfect scene) show traces of finish. The grips are excellent with an average cartouche to the left side only as is normal for an early 4-screw. This is a way better than average Army most likely issued to Cavalry troops on the Union side and a favorite of both. many of these were captured and used by Southerners.

$ 2,875.00 - SOLD !!!!
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1137 - PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !
PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !

PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !
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1128 - CONFEDERATE REVOLVERS. BRITISH IMPORTED CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER RELICS.
Both of these untouched, dug relic Confederate Kerr Revolver relics are right out of the woods, and have been buried in a collection for years. Priced separately.

Top with loading lever - $485.00, Bottom - $450.00
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1091 - CIVIL WAR GUN. MOORE FRONT LOADING REVOLVER.
This is a great gun and as we know, popular among Union Offers as evidenced by the high number that are found inscribed. This one is far better than most showing nearly all of its blue on the barrel, 25% on the cylinder, about 70% silver plate and all the grip varnish. If you like to collect different guns of high quality used during the war, this is a good candidate for your collection.

$2,350.00
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1069 - ANTIQUE COLT PERCUSSION, MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.
This is a fine '61 Navy revolver showing strong areas of blue, mostly in the protected areas and on each side of the barrel with traces on the cylinder. The frame shows 70% fairly strong case colors. Grips are excellent as are the markings, edges and action. This is a great gun.

$2,875.00 - REDUCED TO $2,650.00
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1047 - COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON, FULLY MARTIALLY MARKED.
This is a really nice, big 4-pounder with some fine qualities. It retails generous traces of original blue scattered about its barrel, most of it on the left barrel lug. It shows the early style lever latch and also most all of its original cylinder scene, rare on the martial. The case-colors are mottled on the frame and the grips are full showing visable cartouches. The action, markings, edges and action are all very fine. This is a great gun and these are getting about dried up in terms of availability, even at the high-end auction houses. I will try to get some more pictures up on this gun soon to highlight its fine cylinder.

$9,875.00 - SOLD !!!
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1034 - CIVIL WAR COLT,MODEL 1860 FLUTED CYLINDER ARMY WITH FACTORY LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF OHIO, WILLIAM DENNISON.
Shipped in June of 1861 with 49 other guns, this very good condition Flute is one of the few that factory letter offering the owner a glimpse of its use during the Civil War. These guns were ordered by Dennison and issued to Volunteer Officers in the State of Ohio who unlike enlisted men, normally had to purchase all of their equipment. This gun is in good to very good condition and shows wear and use. Markings, edges and action are good. Colt Fluted Army Revolvers are among the most sought after of Civil War handguns. Any more, they are rarely offered for sale and command high premiums over the standard models.

$ 6,850.000
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1023 - CIVIL WAR REVOLVER. COLT, MODEL 1861 NAVY.
This is another un-touched gun that is very pleasing to the eye and priced right. The gun has generous traces of original lustrous blue and case colors in its protected areas. The entire balance of the gun is in an untouched, original brown patina. The cylinder shows most of its original light scene and the grips are nice and full with most of their varnish and a small chip to the right toe. Edges, action and markings are very fine. This is another fine gun. We seldom see guns like this and the previously listed '51 for sale any more. They just don't show up.

$2,675.00 - ON HOLD !!!
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997 - JOHN WALCH TEN SHOT DOUBLE-HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER.
If I had been a Civil War Cavalry Trooper, I'd have had 2 of these in 36 caliber in my pommel-holsters, one in my belt and others stashed about my person. With 4 of these in 36 caliber, a soldier would have close to 50 shots before he ran empty. What some people fail to note about these pocket sized guns is that they were made by New Haven Arms along-side the famed Henry Rifle. Each draw of the hammers (2-hammers) allowed for pulling of the trigger twice, firing 2 separate shots. And they worked! One company of the 9th Michigan armed themselves with these pockets. This one is in very good condition with strong action, edges, and markings. The left grip panel is cracked. A great little gun in smooth light brown/gray patina.

SOLD ! ! !
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989 - COLT, MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, MARTIALLY MARKED AND ISSUED WITH A MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK.
This gun is in the only group of Colt Army Revolvers that are known to have been issued with shoulder stocks and carried by a New York Cavalry Regiment. Call for details as my Look & Peck typing skills would take forever to do it justice.

$1,650.00
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945 - CIVIL WAR, CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER WITH ROCK-SOLID FAMILY DOCUMENTATION TO A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER.
This is a sharp, crisp Kerr Revolver that has direct documentation as having been carried by Azariah Guin of the 26th Alabama Infantry. This is not an over-used, over-cleaned example, but one that was used during the conflict and then very well cared for regardless of its lack of finish. It is untouched with a very fine light brown patina. The edges and action are crisp as are the beautifull checkered walnut grips. Retains all the appropriate markings of a Confederate used Kerr.

SOLD !
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925 - CIVIL WAR SAVAGE CAVALRY REVOLVER, MARTIALLY MARKED.
This is a very strong condition Savage with fine markings, edges and action that shows a cartouche and all sub-inspection marks. I sold this over a year ago and took it back in trade recently. It is now an even better bargain to help stimulate the economy and satisfy a need in someones collection at a lower price.

REDUCED TO $2,250.00 !!! (On Hold!)
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893 - CIVIL WAR MOORE, SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH HISTORICAL INSCRIPTION.
This nice little 32 caliber revolver is untouched and retains about 40% aged blue mixing with patina on its barrel, 80%+ silver plate on its engaved frame and has fine, full grips. It is inscribed to H.E. Carter of the 19th Illinois Volunteers. We have no muster sheets on this soldier yet. Carter enlisted in 1861 and after this unit was on patrols and guard duty for several months it saw action at the following; Battle of Stone River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863. At Murfreesboro till June. Middle Tennessee (or Tullahoma Campaign) June 24-July 7. Occupation of Middle Tennessee till August 16. Passage of Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga, Ga., Campaign August 1-September 22. Davis' Cross Roads, Ga., September 11. Battle of Chickamauga, Ga., September 18-21. Rossville Gap September 21. Siege of Chattanooga September 24-November 23. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Orchard Knob November 23-24. Mission Ridge November 25. Pursuit to Ringgold, Ga., November 26-27. Pea Vine Valley and Graysville November 26. At Chattanooga till February 22, 1864. Demonstration on Dalton, Ga., February 22-27. Tunnel Hill, Buzzard's Roost Gap and Rocky Faced Ridge February 23-25. At Graysville till May 3. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 3-June 8. Demonstration on Rocky Faced Ridge May 8-11. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Kingston May 18-19. Advance on Dallas May 22-25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. At Ackworth, Ga., till June 8. Moved to Chicago June 8-17. Mustered out July 9, 1864; expiration of term. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 60 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 101 Enlisted men by disease. Total 169.

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872 - CIVIL WAR ERA, ENGLISH ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER MANUFACTURED BY THE LONDON ARMORY COMPANY.
This gun was probably manufactured prior to the Civil War but walked into the Richmond Virginia gun show a few weeks ago and had been in the same family for at least 80 years. I have no doubt it saw Civil War use. It shows about 80% aging blue on the barrel and frame and about 40% of the same finish on the barrel. The grips are finely checkered and in great shape. For those unaware, this is actually a very rare configuration. It is a large bore gun (prox. 40 caliber) on a smaller-than-average frame, something an officer and gentleman of the South would have been proud to carry.

$2,350.00 /// REDUCED TO $2,175.00 !!!
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871 - HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED, CIVIL WAR MANHATTAN REVOLVER w/KIA, KILLED-IN-ACTION HISTORY.
This is a beautifull, untouched little gun that I bought years ago at the Gettysburg Civil War Show when it used to be held inside the Eisenhower Inn. It is as pure and untouched of a little gun with history that you will ever find. Bernard Mauch was born in Germany in 1826 and immigrated to the United States in 1847. He was a Lieutenant in the famed 1st Michigan Volunteers, which was the first western regiment to arrive in the Nations Capitol near Alexandria, Va. At Manassas Junction, the First Michigan fought wildly trying to recapture Ricketts battery in a maelstrom of surging and retreating men, acrid smoke, firing muskets and exploding shells alongside the 11th New York. Mauch was badly wounded in the battle, captured and had a leg removed at the hip. Upon his death, Colonel Wilcox of the 1st (who was also captured and visited with Mauch at St. Mark's Hospital in Richmond) wrote, "Our fears are realized. Poor Mauch died at 9 o'clock last night. He suffered much. His German friends will take the body and give it a Christian burial. Of this brave man who has met his fate in the engagement I cannot speak in too high terms. The regiment will cherish the memory of his gallantry". The 6" barreled gun is beautifully engraved on its frame, has a near perfect cylinder scene, retains perhaps 30% blue on the barrel and the balance of the gun is in brown patina. The grips are excellent and the inscription gorgeous. This is one of the nicest guns I've owned and has been in my collection for sevral years.

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860 - REMINGTON 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER.
This is a super sharp and crisp gun, fully martially marked. It is in buttery smooth brown patina with traces of blue and fine grips with cartouche. I have been told that some users shortened the hammers on some guns but I don't buy that. This one appears to have just broken off, probably due to a flaw in the metal. This gun is super crisp.

$ 1,475.00 - REDUCED TO $1,275.00 !!!
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853 - CIVIL WAR BREVETTE NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO A KIA (KILLED IN ACTION) CAPTAIN OF THE 73RD PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.
This is a very good condition Brevette Navy made in Belgium. Our hero, Henry J. Giltinan had a fine service record culminating in his death at Chancellorsville. Full records from the National Archives accompany this fine piece.

SOLD !!!
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681 - 20TH CENTURY CASED, COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON WITH 8" BARREL AND HISTORICALLY IDENTIFIED.
Now here's something special. This is a fine condition 8" Dragoon that is just as sharp and crisp as during its period of use but with all its finish flaked or aged off. It retains most all of its cylinder scene and almost all its original varnish on the grips. This gun would retail for $13,000.00 - 15,000.00. It is cased in a 20th century, custom manufactured box that is inscribed on a plate on the lid stating that the gun was carried by William Bevery Caldwell during the War between the States. It was given to his grandson, David Keller Caldwell by his parents upon his graduation from Washington & Lee University in 1949. Well, my researcher checked this out and indeed, David did graduate from W&L on that date and became an author of books on sea life. He can be found on the net. His parent checked out as well, and were from prominent Kentucky families. Last but not least, we found William Beverly Caldwell, father of George Danford Caldwell and grandfather of David as a Major in the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, CONFEDERATE. Now, I can't prove that the gun came in this box, but it is made up for an 8" Dragoon. I also can't prove the former ownership. I did track down the facts as best as possible. I have priced it at the value of the gun alone and the box and accessories certainly add to the value. If I would have gotten this directly from the auction through the family, it would be $20,000+. This is a great item priced right for someone that wants what is almost certainly a Confederate outfit. There is even a locket with a dag of who I presume is Caldwell and his lady as well as a womans pocket watch.

SOLD !!!
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645 - HISTORICALL INSCRIBED COLT, MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL MILTARY FLAP HOLSTER.
This gun came to us right out-of-the-woods and has been in my collection for 2 or 3 years. Fitch mustered as a Captain in the 35th Missouri infantry in 1862 and eventually became its Lt. Col. and commander. During the Battle of Helena on July 4, 1863, Fitch was cited for gallantry leading his troops in a counter-attack on Helena by Confederate General Theophilus Holmes and a superior force. It is thought that this revolver was captured from a Confederate Officer by Fitch or his troops and inscribed and presented to him. It is in deep, untouched patina and shows use. It has NEVER been on the market until this listing.

SOLD !!!
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590 - IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 3RD MODEL COLT DRAGOON OF THE "C.L. DRAGOONS" OF MOBILE, ALABAMA.
Most of you know about these rare guns. This is a Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with rare 8' barrel and this fine Dragoon saw service with a crack Confederate Mounted Unit called "The C. L. Dragoons", or Crocheron Light Dragoons, named after their material equiptment supplier and backer, John Crocheron. After initially mustering in to guard the port city of Mobile, this unit became Halloway's Company of the 3rd Alabama Cavalry and rendered escort and courier for Braxton Bragg, Joseph E. Johnson and John Bell Hood. The history of these rare revolvers was brought to light in the January 1991 issue of "The Gun Report Magazine". This example is one of the best in a deep smooth brown patina on its metal parts, 30% original varnish on fine full grips and about 70% light cylinder scene. It would be hard to improve upon this example.

SOLD !!!
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557 - MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY PEARL GRIPS, FACTORY ENGRAVED AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN ANTHONY BOWEN OF THE 173RD OHIO.
This wonderfull gun was sent in from California where it has resided for years. This is a factory engraved gun with factory pearl grips, a very arre gun in and of itself. It has a beautifull inscription on the backstrap, "Presented to Capt. A. W. Bowen By Co. E, 173rd O.V.I.". Our recent research on this gun shows that Bowen was originally mustered into the 6th Ohio in 1861 as a private and was wounded at Chickamauga to muster out in June of '64. He would have also seen service at Shilo and Stones River. He was commissioned into Company E of the 173rd in August of the same year to see service at Nashville. This gun has seen fairly heavy use but has a wonderfull look. The grips are gorgeous and the engraving is still nice. It has a silver plated finish that is contemporary to the period, but appears to have been done after some use or after the war for preservation purposes. It has turned a deep, silver-blue patina and looks awesome. I believe there is a likelihood that this gun is one of two things. It was either captured from the enemy and then plated, inscribed and presented to Bowen, or it was plated by Bowen after the war to preserve it and the memory of his service. Regardless, it is a great, inscribed veteran of the conflict to a soldier that had great history and one who was wounded in battle.

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516 - HISTORIC, DOUBLE-INSCRIBED MARTIAL SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL OF MEXICAN WAR HERO AND LATER GENERAL GEORGE H. CROSMAN AND THEN PRESENTED BY HIM TO CIVIL WAR VET.
THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY BEING RESEARCHED BUT IS FOR SALE AT THE PRICE LISTED BELOW.

$ 7,500.00 - REDUCED TO $5,975.00
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