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cc_1 - INSCRIBED on both sides, IDENTIFIED, AND WITH UNIT MARKINGS; CONFEDERATE CEDARWOOD CANTEEN.
Detailed information to follow.
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E-911 - MASSIVE AND BEAUTIFULL SILVER HILT FEDERALIST HORSEMANS SABRE OF COLONEL CHARLES MYNN THRUSTON, PERSONAL FRIEND AND COLONEL UNDER GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Extremely important sabre with outstanding Patriotic Motifs, " LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE " in gold wash, 1" high on one side, FEDERAL EAGLE w/ E PLURIBUS UNUM OVER DATE "1783" ON THE REVERSE. Obviously a commemoration of the War for Independence. Traces of original fire blue and gold gilt on the blade. Massive silver mounts on repaired scabbard. In very fine overall condition, with full documentation and notarized affidavits from the family. Thruston was a personal friend and officer who served under Washington, and moved to Kentucky and then on to Louisiana after the war. The Battle of New Orleans was fought on his plantation, and many of his offspring served in the Military including many of the famed Conrad family of Kentucky and Louisiana, one becoming a General, and others Confederate officers. A unique opportunity to own a very special piece of American history.
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I-911 - RARE COLT, TEXAS PATTERSON REVOLVER.
Very good to fine condition, showing prox. 80% cylinder scene. 7 1/2" barrel. All edges, markings and action are sharp and crisp. Grips with almost imperceptible crack repair at left frame juncture. One of the most desirable collector arms in the world.
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C-911 - CIVIL WAR SWORDS - SPECTACULAR INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED TIFFANY CAVALY OFFICERS SABRE of MAJOR JABEZ B. ROGERS of THE MERRILL HORSE.
Excellent to near mint. One of the best condition Collins blades known, with Union Officers images deeply etched into each side. Mirror finish to blade with flawless etching. The scabbard retains 98% original heavy gold gilt. For the finest museum or personal collection.
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S-914 - CIVIL WAR KNIFE - CUSTOM MADE, PRESENTATION BOWIE KNIFE OF MAJOR CARLOS W. DWINELL, 6TH VERMONT. KILLED IN ACTION AT CHARLESTOWN, W. VA. IN AUGUST OF 1864.
This is a custom, sword manufacturer made Bowie ( possibly by Roby )with boldly etched blade and crossguard in beautifull florals. Large silver-plated brass eagle-hilt with sharkskin grip. Original scabbard. Dwinell rose in rank from 2nd Lt. to major, being wounded at the Wilderness prior to dying of 2 wounds received at Charlestown.
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FT03 - CIVIL WAR SWORDS - BEAUTIFULLY INSCRIBED 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
One of the most beautifully patinaed inscriptions I have ever seen to Captain Charles Tupper of the 12th Iowa.
Tupper died early in the war, but the presentors went on to see action at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Corinth, and Nashville.
Excellent blade and sharkskin grip, the scabbard is flaked. Modestly priced.
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EW203 - PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE OF GENERAL LOUIS D. WATKINS.
Considered by many experts to be unquestionably the finest Civil War Cavalry Sabre ever discovered. This item may be seen by the public at the Frazier Historical Arms museum in Louisville, Kentucky.
SOLD!!!!!!!!!
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A-915 - CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER, UNFIRED.
The pictures speak for themselves. This is probably the best Kerr Revolver in the world. Made by the London Armory Company, it is known that the Confederacy contracted for the entire production of Kerrs during the Civil War. It is estimated that the serial range is from 1,000 - 11,000. This gun falls well within that range and is unfired. Formerly in one of the finest Southern collections in the U.S. All the mrror finish with some minor flaking.
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L-911 - FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY WITH CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.
This is one of the finest Navies that we have seen in a few years. 95% original blue on the barrel and 30% on the cylinder, both mixing with dark plummed blue patina. Spectacular factory carved ivory grips. Beautifull engraving. A stunning Colt
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B-911 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD - LOVELY INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD Of Lt. James Kent Stone.
Very fine blade with the balance of the entire sword in attic-mint, untouched condition. A beautifull piece of Civil War History.
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1387 - Henry Marked 1866 Winchester Rifle
In excellent plus condition retaining 98% original blue on barrel and tube, near perfect frame, beautifull orange colored walnut stock. One of the best to have ever come on the market.
SOLD
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DSCN2059 - DOUBLE-ARMED CONFEDERATE WITH HUGE D-GUARD AND COLT DRAGOON - 1/4 Plate
Although showing some wear due to improper care, this is a classic image
of an undoubtedly Confederate Cavalryman with a superb D-guard Bowie Knife
and a First Model Colt Dragoon Revolver. Outstanding content. Small paper that
accompanied image states; " Samuel Beltom Goodman, buried Galveston, Texas".
SOLD
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1663 - Gorgeous, Factory Engraved Colt Root
98% plus bright vivid blue on barrel and frame. 85% on cylinder mixing with untouched
brown patina. Near perfect scene, and factory ivories. Worthy of a proper case and accessories the finest collection.
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1652 - Stunning, Factory Engraved, Ivory Stocked Colt 1860 Army
This is a beautifull British proofed specimen with late vine factory engraving. It retains 80% original silver plate on the barrel and 90%+ on the cylinder & frame. The checkered ivories are near perfect. The cylinder, lever, and hammer retain generous portions of original gold wash. An outstanding addition to any collection.
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DSCN1961 - Museum Quality, Factory Engraved 1851 Navy with Factory Ivory Grips.
96% bright shiny blue on the barrel. 75% aged blue on the cylinder. 98% bright
vivid case colors cover the frame hammer and lever. Beautifull factory ivories. One
of the best Colt Navies offered in the last several years.
SOLD
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CH205 - COLT 5" POCKET IN NEARLY UNFIRED MINTY CONDITION.
Another great item recently found in a small collection. Save for a few small dings and handling marks, this pocket is a near mint jewel for the top quality collector.
SOLD
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CH204 - STUNNING, GUSTOV YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT 6" POCKET.
This is a gorgeous pocket right out of a very old collection. 95% blue on the barrel and traces on the cylinder. Traces of case colors, near mint grips and as untouched out-of-the-woods looking as you can get.
SOLD
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MS203 - EXCELLENT MILITIA BELLY BOX.
A simply outstanding, beautifull infantry rig from found in New Hampshire. It is beautifully tooled and still has its pick and pan brush. c. 1815 - 1840. Perfect for a museum display.
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DSCN2060 - ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE BEST TINTYPE IMAGES EVER DISCOVERED.
IDENTIFIED 10TH KENTUCKY CAVALRYMAN, AMOS REESE OF COMPANY "E" SPORTING HIS PERSONAL ARSENAL INCLUDING; COCKED 1858 NEW MODEL REMINGTON ARMY REVOLVER, LARGE SILVER HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE, CAVALRY SABRE, AND A COLT 1860 ARMY WITH ATTACHED SHOULDER STOCK. HIS HARDY HAT WITH CROSSED SABRE INSIGNIA AND " 10 " OVER " E " IS CLEARLY VISABLE. IMAGES DON'T COME MUCH BETTER.
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cb-a - CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE - OUTSTANDING AND RARE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL TIN SCABBARD USED BY "THE GREEN ROUGH AND READYS".
A handfull of these Bowies are known to exist, with one pictured in, "The Bowie Knife Book" and another or the same example in the work of Shannon Pritchard. Pritchard claims to actually know who manufactured them. This one is an absolute "screamer".
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001 - RIFLEMANS BELT, POUCH, HAWK SCABBARD, AND COMBINATION HAWK AND SPEARPOINT BOWIE ALL MARKED " DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS ", AND INSCRIBED TO PLANTATION OWNER , WILLIAM HATKINSON OF ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA.
This item may be viewed at the Frazier Historical Arms Museum in Louisvilee, Kentucky.
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bd__1 - KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH WONDERFULL FEATURES
A wonderfull Kentucky with a fine reconversion to flint. The pictures say a lot. Call for details. 216-541-4111.
SOLD !!!!
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in_nv_1 - IMPORTANT, INSCRIBED COLT, MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.
Talk about a rarity, this Navy is a bonafide Martial with all proper sub-inspection marks and cartouches. It retains about 60 - 70% original blue on the barrel and 30% case-colors. The grip is excellent and the gun is sharp overall. The inscription reads, " J. D. Murrey from Bruner ". Both men were Naval officers that operated Union Gunboats during the Civvil War. More research needs to be done on this one, and it looks quite promising.
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pol1 - STUNNING, NEAR MINT 6 1/2" COLT POLICE REVOLVER. NEAR MINT AND UNFIRED IN FACTORY CASING WITH ACCESSORIES.
These pictures speak for themselves. This investment quality gun and accessories are near new. Call for specific details.
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sa-1 - NEAR MINT AND UNFIRED COLT SINGLE-ACTION ARMY, INSPECTED BY DAVID F. CLARK.
This is a "WORLD CLASS" Martial Single-Action, and one of the few to survive in unfired condition. The pictures speak for themselves, as this wonderfull SA retains 99% original finish with the exception of some patina on the straps. Mint Grips.
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