1228 - ANTIQUE COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, 4-SCREW CUT-FOR-STOCK, FACTORY ENGRAVED.
Now here's a great item. This is a really sharp 4-screw Navy with very fine and early factory engraving. It is super sharp and crisp to include most any feature questioned; grips, markings, edges, action, engraving, etc. Cylinder scene is near perfect. This is one of the most desirable configurations of Navy Revolvers, rare, and should go into a fine collection. Only a handful of these are known and they seldom come to market. You might note that 3 or 4 of these went to prominent Confederates including Jefferson Davis and John B. Floyd who served as a Governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War under Buchanan, and Confederate General.

$12,950.00
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1224 - CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER, CIVIL WAR BULLET MOLD.
Rare, and in excellent condition. Almost impossible to find.

$3,250.00
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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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1189 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER. SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER, NUMBER 1 SECOND ISSUE WITH HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR INSCRIPTION.
This fine condition little gun showing excellent grips, most of its original silver plate, and toning to brown barrel and cylinder finish. It is wonderfulll inscribed, "P. E. W. 55th Reg. O.V.I." A little research finds that Pliney E. Watson was the only man in the 55th that this gun could have belonged to. Pliney was in the 55th from 1862 as a private until the end of the war and was promoted to Sgrt. and Lt. This unit saw some sever fighting at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg and Pliney was present and serving as an A.A.D.C. (assistant aide de campe) under Division headquarters during these most famous of battles. The 55th had good fighting history to include Cedar Mountain, 2nd Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wauhatchie, Tenn., Chattanooga Campaign, Mission Ridge, Duty in Lookout Valley till May, 1864. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1 to September 8. Demonstrations on Rocky Faced Ridge, Buzzard's Roost Gap, Battle of Resaca, Advance on Dallas May 22-25. Action at New Hope Church. Battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills, Kenesaw Mountain, Pine Hill, Lost Mountain, Muddy Creek, Assault on Kenesaw, Chattahoochie River, Peach Tree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Occupation of Atlanta September, March to the Sea, Siege of Savannah, Campaign of the Carolinas , Battle of Bentonville, Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June 10, and duty there till July. Mustered out July 11, 1865. Regiment lost during service 7 Officers and 136 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 119 Enlisted men by disease. Total 262. This is a great little gun with a historically important inscription.

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1178 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER, #2 JAMES REID WITH FACTORY (L.D. NIMSCHKE SIGNED) ENGRAVING.
This extremely rare little .32 revolver has the W. Irving address and could actually be a one-of-a-kind. I've never seen another but someone else may have. If so, I'd appreciate hearing about it. The gun is engraved in the unmistakable style of Nimschke and is signed "N" on the bottom left of the trigger spur. I will try and get more photos of this gun in the coming days. The condition is very fine with about 60% thinning blue on the barrel and excellent grips showing 90% + original varnish. The balance of the gun is a grey patina and the engraving is sharp and crisp. I just couldn't seem to get a good picture of the engraving so I'll try using another camera at a later date.

SOLD ! ! !
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1165 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR COLT REVOLVER, COLT 1860 ARMY.
This is a good, solid condition 1860 Colt Army with nice brown patina overall. The cylinder scene is nearly all there with every ship and sail visible. The grips show strong cartouches. It needs a hand and spring. If you're handy and have $20 for the parts, you'll have a $2,000.00 gun. you'l

$ 1,775.00
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1161 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER 1861 NAVY FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS, INSCRIBED.
This is a very sharp and crisp, Factory Engraved Colt 1861 Navy Revolver. All the scene and very fine markings about. Generous amounts of blue and case colors scattered about the pistol. It is inscribed A.W. on the back-strap and has an interesting, but not proven history.

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1155 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER. COLT ROOT REVOLVER, MODEL 5 WITH FULL FLUTED CYLINDER, FACTORY ENGRAVED, FACTORY CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS AND FACTORY INSCRIBED.
This is a really nice and historic Colt Root Revolver. The pictures speak for themselves. The gun is sharp and crisp, the checkered grips are near perfect and there are generous amounts of original finish scattered about the gun. Bond was detailed as aide-de-camp on staff of Brigadier-General Daniel Tyler; was with General Tyler when he joined General Pope's command near Corinth, Mississippi, in 1862, then operating under Major-General Halleck; served with command at Farmington and in other light engagements that resulted in the capture of Corinth and advance of the army as far south as Blackland, Mississippi. When General Rosecrans relieved General Buell, Bond joined Rosecrans as volunteer aide-de-camp, and was assigned to duty on his personal staff a short time before the army moved out of Nashville; served with General Rosecrans at battle of Stone River. After the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Garesche, chief of staff to General Rosecrans, Bond received a commission from the President of the United States as Major U. S. Volunteers and aide-de-camp, and assigned to duty on staff of General Rosecrans as senior aide-de-camp; served in that capacity with the Army of the Cumberland in the advance from Murfreesborough; at the battles of Tullahoma, Chickamauga, and in all the other engagements that resulted in the capture of Chattanooga; accompanied General Rosecrans to St. Louis, when he was assigned to command of the Department of Missouri; was with him in the campaign against Price; at Warrenburg, when Generals Marmaduke and Cabell were captured; accompanied General Rosecrans in the Missouri campaign across the State and into Kansas; at close of this campaign returned to St Louis, and resigned November 10, 1864; resignation accepted November 19, 1864. A great and historic little Colt. His private life was as follows;Major Frank Stuart Bond was born February 1, 1830, at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He is a son of Rev. Alvan Bond, D.D., of Norwich, Connecticut. He entered the railway service in 1849; to 1851 in the office of the treasurer of the Norwich & Worcester Railroad Company; 1851 to 1856, secretary Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Company; 1857 to 1861, secretary and treasurer Auburn & Allentown Railroad Company and Schuylkill & Susquehanna Railroad Company; 1862 to 1864, served in the army, United States Volunteers (see Military Record); 1865 to 1867, not in active business; 1868 to 1873, vice-president Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company; 1873 to 1881, vice-president Texas & Pacific Railway Company; 1881 to 1882, president Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company; 1884 to 1886, president of five associated railways, the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Company, Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company, New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad Company, Vicksburg & Meridian Railroad Company, and Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railroad Company; since 1886, vice-president Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company; resident in New York City.

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1153 - COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES IN AN ORIGINAL FACTORY CASE WITH SOUTHERN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DEALER LABEL. LIKELY CONFEDERATE USAGE.
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 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. One of the few, positively Southern Colts that we know of.

$12,750.00
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1152 - ANTIQUE #2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER, CIVIL WAR OFFICERS WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS.
Although these grips are not numbered and may not be original to this gun, this revolver is a beauty with perhaps 40% blue mixing with absolutely untouched patina. Action, edges and markings are fine.

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1149 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR PISTOL. 36 Caliber, ALLEN'S PATENT DOUBLE-ACTION BAR HAMMER PISTOL WITH SOUTHERN AGENTS MARK.
Possibly used as a back-up pistol by a Confederate Infantryman, 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.

$ 875.00
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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.

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1137 - IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE LeMAT REVOLVER AND ARSENAL HOLSTER.
This gun and holster are, without question, two of the finest identified Confederate artifacts known to exist. The gun is early, 13XX range and in extremely fine condition retaining prox. 50% original bright blue and near perfect edges, markings, action and checkering of its grips. The holster has been touted by many experts that have seen it as being possibly the finest Confederate Arsenal LeMat holster extant. This gun is fully documented with notarized affidavit as coming from the estate of Mr. Gordon Mercer of Middlesex County, Virginia. It was carried and used during the Civil War by his grandfather. This exact gun is mentioned in Doug Adams' book as ID'd to George W. Mercer of the 55th Virginia Infantry as was written up by the collector who purchased the gun and holster from Gordon Mercer's widow in 2005 after Mr. Mercers death early in the year. Neatly carved into the flap of the holster are the initials "J. C. M.". It has been thought by collectors and historians that these must be initials of a former owner. A little research has proven otherwise. A quick trip to Ancestry.com found that Gordon Mercer's Grandfathers name was actually James C. Mercer and no one else. This information is accurate and without question. James C. Mercer served in the 55th Virginia Infantry, The 24th Virginia Cavalry and the 40th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry. His son (Gordon Mercers father) was named Hugh, after James great-great grandfather (General Hugh Mercer) who served with and was a close friend of George Washington and was killed during the Revolutionary War from wounds suffered at the Battle of Princeton. The next owner needs to research the records of James C. Mercer as well as the service of the regiments with which he served. This is a great opportunity to own some very special history.

ON HOLD !!!!
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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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1125 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER. COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER WITH 6&1/2" BARREL.
BEST OF THE BEST, MUSEUM QUALITY, WITH 99% ORIGINAL FINISH ALL OVER THE PLACE. NEARLY FLAT MINT AND PROBABLY UNFIRED.

SOLD !!!
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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.

SOLD ! ! !
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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.

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.

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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
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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, ORIGINALLY ISSUED WITH A MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK PER FACTORY LETTER.
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.

$1,450.00
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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.

SOLD ! ! !
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