1207 - GAMBLERS OR SELF-PROTECTION DIRK BY JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS.
This beautiful little weapon is in near mint condition showing a full-polish bright blade and gorgeous mother-of-pearl - spiral-wound grip. The leather sheath retains its original belt loop. 4" blade and almost 7" total, silver mounted and marked, "NON-XLL, JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND.

$ 575.00
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1113 - POST CIVIL WAR, 13 STAR, CEREMONIAL PATRIOTIC SHOULDER SASH.
Although you have probably seen photos of Military and Political dignitaries wearing such sashes in vintage Civil War Photos, don't get fooled. The applied metallic silver stars are a giveaway as this being a post-1870's product. These are particularly identified and having been worn all across the United States during the Constitutional Centennial Celebration in 1887, the 100 year anniversary of the birth of our nation.

$ 175.00
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1077 - EARLY, Mexican War/Civil War MILITARY OFFICERS INK-WELL.
This is a very unusual inkwell that dates from 1830 - 1860. Probably used by an American Officer of note as it shows a wonderful spread-winged eagle Military Motif.

$175.00
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1011 - EARLY 1881 PATTERN MARTIAL HOLSTER FOR A COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY OR SMITH AND WESSON SCHOFIELD REVOLVER MADE BY LANZ, OWEN & CO. CHICAGO..
In fine condition with no damage to threading.

$750.00 - REDUCED TO $675.00 !!!
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1006 - GOLD RUSH / CIVIL WAR ERA BOWIE KNIFE BY TILLOTSON WITH PATRIOTIC AND CALIFORNIA MOTIFS.
We don't handle a lot of Bowies because good ones just don't come up that often. However, this one has all the bells and whistles that make it a premium knife. 16 1/4" overall, this knife has an outstanding condition etched blade with Patriotic Spread-winged American Eagle, Stand of Arms with Cannon, E. Pluribus Unum, Palo Alto and Califorinia Tooth Pick etched on the massive blade. The stag grip is excellent as is the original leather sheath. All markings are clear and strong. Few better when found. Excellent overall.

SOLD !
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948 - SOLDIERS MEMORIAL OF Lt. JOHN H. McNALLY OF THE 5TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES (34TH VOLUNTEERS.
This is an excellent condition memorial still in its beautifull and original walnut with gilt trim. McNally mustered in on 6/21/1861 and out on 6/11/64. His unit saw most of the severe action of the Army of the Potomac to include; Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Mechanicsville June 26; Gaines' Mill June 27; Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1. Battles of Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6-24. Battles of South Mountain September 14. Antietam September 16-17. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. "Mud March" January 20-24, 1863. Joined Army of Potomac in the fleld. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. Harris Farm May 19. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 25. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Left front May 31. Mustered out June 13, 1864. Regiment lost during service 14 Officers and 127 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 68 Enlisted men by disease. Total 209.

$ 650.00 (ON HOLD)
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922 - BEAUTIFULL, NEAR MINT CONFEDERATE GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS COAT BUTTON, OFTEN FOUND ON GENERAL OFFICERS COATS.
This is the very first button I have offered on the website. I bought it because it is the most striking I have ever seen and in near mint condition. This button was regulation for the Confederate States Army, adopted in 1861, " For General Officers and Officers of the General Staff" It retains 98% original bright gilt on its face and shows the standard rounding at the edges, raised eagle in the center, with 11 six-pointed stars surrounding the large eagle. It's breast-shield is marked, "CSA". It shows the back-mark of S. Issacs Campbell & Co/London/St. James St. The photo does not do it justice. It is bright, sharp and large, about the size of a quarter. If you have ever wanted just one great button that was possibly worn by a Confederate General or are a button collector that wants the best, this one is beautifull.

$ 2,350.00
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897 - BEAUTIFULL, EARLY CIVIL WAR DRUM WITH NEW YORK REGIMENTAL BANNER.
This is without a doubt, the finest condition drum we have ever handled and it is in "world-class" condition. It is filthy dirty, but retains 98% of its original hand painted eagle motif. It still retains original heads and snare with a perfect makers label in the interior -"William Hall & Son/Manufactures of MILITARY and Toy drums/Musical Instruments/543 Broadway/New York". Hall received a Federal contract for regulation drums in 1861. The rope and a few leathers appear to have been replaced during its period of use. This drum is outstanding.

SOLD !!!
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855 - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR McCLELLAND OFFICERS SADDLE. IDENTIFIED TO LT. COLONEL CHARLES E. WALBRIDGE OF THE 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY.
This saddle was purchased by well-known leather expert Walte Budd at auction not long ago. It is accompanied by a wonderfull transcribed journal (originally written by family members in 1873), original CDV photo and some other paperwork. The saddle and other items were placed in the auction by direct descendants of Col. Walbridge, who was from originally from Buffalo, New York. It is in good, strong condition and could probably be ridden today (although I don't recommend it). This regiment is included by Col. Fox among the "three hundred fighting regiments" of the war and earned its reputation for gallantry on many a hard fought field. It left the state for Washington on March 10, 1862, 960 strong, and soon after its arrival was assigned to Naglee's (1st) brigade, Casey's (2nd) division, 4th corps. It joined in McClellan's Peninsular campaign, its losses at Fair Oaks being particularly severe-176 killed, wounded and missing. The regiment was present at all the operations about Charleston harbor during the spring of 1863, and, under the command of Col. Dandy, engaged in the desperate assault on Fort Wagner in July. It then engaged the enemy at Port Walthall Junction, Chester Station, Swift creek, Procter's creek, Drewry's Bluff and Bermuda Hundred. Its losses during this campaign were again very heavy, amounting to 280 in killed, wounded and missing. It was next engaged in the assault on the works of Petersburg, the battles of Deep Bottom, Strawberry Plains, Fort Harrison, Darbytown Road and Fair Oaks. In the action at Strawberry Plains it lost 81 in killed, wounded and missing, at Fair Oaks, the loss was 17, and while in the trenches before Petersburg it met with frequent casualties, aggregating 28 killed, wounded and missing. It was actively engaged at the fall of Petersburg, April 2, 1865, when it made a gallant and successful assault on Fort Gregg and sustained a loss of 59 in killed and wounded. It then participated in the pursuit of Lee and was present at Appomattox.

ON HOLD !!!!
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811 - UNION, REGULATION SIZED CIVIL WAR REGIMENTAL BATTLE FLAG ON ITS ORIGINAL FLAG STAFF, COMPLETE WITH SPIRE AND TASSLES.
AS RARE AS IT GETS! I know I'll probably never find another one. This is an original Civil War Regimental Battle-Flag on its original staff with tassles. I purchased a fantastic Illinois Majors Frock Coat and Vest over a year ago from the same area that this flag came from. The set was ID'd to an Illinois Colonel who was killed leading a charge at Kennesaw Mountain. I was told by the picker that he had missed a regimental flag that the family had sold previously. I believe this to be the same flag that he had missed. After some study, I am certain that indeed, this is a pattern that is found to be used most often by Illinois Regiments. It is 100% original and untouched and needs some help from a good collector. It is in generally fine condition but suffers from the problem of flaking paint on the right wing, tail and regimental banner. This could easily be mounted and/or conserved. I am not interested in making a killing on this flag. I have priced it very low in the hope that a good collector will buy it and have it properly mounted and/or conserved. You don't have to be wealthy to own this fine flag. It will be offered on a first come, first serve basis and I expect there to be many inquiries. Again, this is a flag that conserved could demand $25,000 - $35,000.00 or more when conserved and mounted. I want it to find a good home and am offering it at a fraction of that range. Call for details !

REDUCED TO BELOW COST - $12,500.00 !!!
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630 - ISSUED INFANTRY HARDY HAT IN FINE CONDITION.
This is a great Hardy in excellent condition save for some seperation on the back of the top rim which could easily be repaired. This is not one of those unissued surplus items. It was worn in the field and shows little of it. It's also not priced at $9,000.

$ 5,450.00 , *** CLEARANCE - $3,975.00 !!!
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613 - OUTSTANDING, 100% ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR McDOWELL PATTERN OFFICERS KEPI WITH ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED STAFF INSIGNIA.
This is a WORLD-CLASS hat with all the bells & whistles. It retains its original lining, sweatband and makers label from Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. It has its ORIGINAL insignia and is not one of those hats that's had a "wondering patch" applied to it. It's missing the strap-loop and has only a moth nip or two. This is for the finest of collections.

ON HOLD !
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591 - HISTORICALL INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR ERA GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH HISTORIC PRESENTATION.
This is a great item that was sold from this website previously and then returned to us as the watch needs repair. It is wonderfull and the only Gold Watch with presentation that I have ever come across. The inscription reads, "Presented by Co. H, 52 Reg. P.V. To Capt. E. R. Peckens at Beaufort, SC. April 30, 1863". Peckens (spelled "Peckins" in the National Archives) served with the 52nd at Lee's Mills, Williamsburg, Seven Pines and Fair Oaks. A folder with his records and regimental history are included.

$5,500.00, *** CLEARANCE - $4,200.00
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585 - SPENCER RIFLE WIELDING CAVALRY TROOPER TINTYPE.
This is a nice, clear image of a Civil War Cavalryman with a Colt 1860 Army revolver tucked in his belt and a fine Spencer Rifle with sling at his side.

SOLD !!!
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580 - FANTASTIC HALF-PLATE IMAGE OF A MILITIA OFFICER, EARLY PRE CIVIL WAR OR CIVIL WAR.
Description coming soon.

SOLD !!!
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578 - ORIGINAL PAIR OF CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GAUNTLETS.
In excellent condition and seldom used. These are beautifull and would make a great side piece in a display. One glove has an inked name removed from the inside of the cuff.

$ 850.00 (on hold)
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570 - SHARP 9th PLATE TINTYPE OF A DOUBLE-ARMED UNION SOLDIER
This is a sharp little image of a soldier with what appears to be a Sheffield bowie and Colt Navy revolver tucked in his belt with his cap box in view.

$650.00
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545 - SPECTACULAR, SOLID SILVER EAGLE-HEAD SPURS WITH FANTASTIC HISTORICAL PRESENTATIoN TO A COLONEL KIA AT THE WILDERNESS.
One can argue that these may be one of the finest and most historical sets of spurs ever to come on the Civil War marketplace. This is the only known set of solid silver Eagles out of the Schuler, Hartley and Graham catalog that I am aware of. Figural spurs such as these and Dolphin Heads are of the rarest and most desirable of known examples, far exceeding those of floral, geometric or plain design and of course, the American Eagle is tops in all areas of Historical American collectables with military attribution. The Eagle is America and was The Union. In my opinion, these are the best of the best other than those which may be attributed to the most famous generals of the conflict such as Lee, Grant, etc. These full-form eagles with broad wings have been immaculately hand-chased after casting to produce the finest details. They are in nearly flat-mint condition. In addition, they are inscribed to a battle-worn officer who gave the ultimate at The Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. Both are inscribed, " Presented to Col. Alford B. Chapman by the enlisted men of his regiment, 57th N.Y.V. as a Souvenir of their regards and esteem. May 1864". Chapman served in the 7th NY Militia for 7 years prior to the outbreak of the war. He mustered into the 57th as a Captain in August of 1861 and participated at Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Gaines Mill, Bull Run, and Antietam. He is metioned in the Regimental History in several of these engagements. He was promoted throughout these campaigns and became Lt. Colonel and Regimental Commander in the field after Col. Pierson fell mortally wounded at Antietam. During this batlle, Captain Gilbert Frederick described the action that the 57th undertook; " The action was furious, the losses monstrous" as the 57th advanced on "Bloody Lane" (the Sunken Road) with the 66th following the Irish Brigade and finally over the ditch running, walking and stumbling over Rebel dead and wounded as they advanced and captured the colors of the 12th Alabama. General Hancock mentions Chapman in his official report on Antietam. Chapman was then heavily involved at the Battle of Fredericksburg, where it is noted in the Regimental history that during the fighting "Colonel Chapman stood by his horse and an orderly said to him, " Colonel, please don't expose yourself unnecessarily." Just then, a bullet struck the orderly on the right side cutting his suspenders and frizzling his flesh. He turned and said,"That was a providential escape." "Yes", said the Colonel and the next moment Chapman was struck, fatally it was thought, in the chest by a miniball. In his pocket were some folded letters and a blank book which stopped the mini from killing him. Horrific reports from the 57th at the battle speak of shells striking bodies of men and filling the air with pieces of flesh, clothing and accoutrements. One shell struck a man in the back, splitting him in two and sending his entrails flying in all directions. Major Throop, who led the 57th after the wounding of Chapman was killed. Chapman and the 57th saw action at Chancellorsville, and at Gettysburg the 57th under Chapman were heavily engaged in the Wheatfield. At The Wilderness, Chapman had a premonition that he would not survive the day. At noon on the 5th of May, 1864 Chapman was ordered to take command of the skirmish line on the brigade front. He was engaged in these duties until 5 o'clock, when the line pushed forward directly into the path of Hill's Confederate Corps, beginning one of the most horrific and fiercest battles in history. As the 57th charged over the ground, they found Chapmans body on his back, a note clutched to his chest which read, " Dear Father I am mortally wounded. Do not grieve for me. My dearest love to all". These words are engraved on his tombstone in Greenwood Cemetery.

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427 - 35-STAR CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GUIDON.
This Guidon was in my personal collection until recently. It needs to be re-mounted, as it is basically complete but shows some material gaps from shifting of the silk. A good re-mount should stabilize it. The colors have run into each other (as is common) and the gold painted stars are turning to a green patina. This happens when a copper alloy is used in the original paint and the oxidation process takes over after several decades. It is 100% original and looks striking with a nice frame. The last guidon in this general condition sold at auction in the last year or two for close to $10,000. As flags seem to be one of the hottest items on the market today, I'm sure this one won't last long at my price, which is more than fair.

SOLD !!!
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332 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SHOULDER STRAPS. STAFF COLONEL.
This is a great pair of deep, dark blue backround straps with silver spread-winged eagles embroidered on the field. Thick, single-row bullion borders.

SOLD !!!
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289 - CIVIL WAR IMAGE - FINE CONDITION CDV OF FAMED TEXAS RANGER & CONFEDERATE GENERAL BEN McCULLOCH.
Toning and showing some age, this image of the famed Texan is still in fine condition.

$ 875.00 *** CLEARANCE - $700.00
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272 - CIVIL WAR TINTYPE - VERY FINE 9TH PLATE TINTYPE OF A NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEER WITH BUMMERS CAP.
This young volunteer is showing off his unit insignia that adorns the top of his cap. It appears to read "G" over a Horn(11) over "NHV". Definately a New Hampshire member and very, very young. This may be an identifiable image.

SOLD !!!
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198 - ANTIQUE COLT ACCESSORIES - EXTREMELY RARE COLT SPECIALTY. AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE JULY 7, 1838 "SPIRIT OF THE TIMES" NEWSPAPER.
For the serious Colt and Paterson collector, just look at the ads and stories on the pics provided. This is certainly just one of MAYBE a handfull in existance, and you'll never find a better Paterson advertisement.

SOLD !!!!
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166 - CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED PAIR OF SILVER SPOONS. PRESENTED TO "MRS. CLAESGENS from Co. F, 146th Regt."
Peter S. Claesgens was Captain of Company F, 146th New York Infantry and later the regimental Lt. Colonel. His wife was a visitor and favorite with the men of his company. These would make a nice addition to a Civil War collection display, or for the man who loves to eat his cereal with an original Civil War twist. What could be better than a dreaming of the 146th's actions at Chancellorville, Gettysburg and the Wilderness with a mouthfull of CoCo Puffs!

Reduced to $375.00
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A106 - Original Colt Dragoon Broadside.
This is an original broadside advertising Colt's .44 caliber Dragoon Revolver, and contains directions for loading, shooting, and caring for the huge weapon. The reverse side is written in French, and is reported as being identical instructions in that hand for the market in France. I'm certain that is not the case, and in fact, probably for the New Orleans market of the early 1850's and done by representatives of Mssr. Armand Soubie. Soubie was a great fan of Colt's revolvers, and sold these arms throughout the South and Texas.

$850.00
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