1219 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER 4-SCREW WITH ORIGINAL ARSENAL HOLSTER.
Untouched and in generally good condition. The entire gun is in gray patina and shows good markings, full grips with cartouches and excellent, crisp action. Holster is good.

SOLD !
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1218 - ANTIQUE GUN, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1&1/2, WITH AFTERMARKET/DEALER ENGRAVING.
This is a gorgeous looking gun with extra-quality engraving. It retains over 95% original nickel and has a silver shield inlay on the left grip for presentation. Very, very flashy and really pretty. These guns are moving up in the world of collecting as the Colts and Winchesters are getting further out-of-reach for most pocketbooks.

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1215 - ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD HOLSTER AND MONEY-BELT.
This very good condition Colt Single Action is in very good condition with strong action, edges and markings. It is in 45 caliber with a 4 & 3/4" barrel. Wood grips and the gun show use but no abuse. The holster and belt are period (1880's) and are in fine condition. This is an untouched rig from an old collection and according to the former owner, was found together years ago..

$ 4,250.00
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1213 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVING RIFLE, HALF-STOCK SPORTING MODEL IN 44 CALIBER.
A very fine half-stock Colt Revolviing Rifle in .44 caliber, deluxe burled walnut stock, original cleaning rod and extension in the butt. The gun shows traces of original blue on the barrel mixing with blue/brown patina, the frame 90% and the cylinder about 70%. The wood is near perfect and beautiful.

$ 14,500.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1210 - ANTIQUE PINFIRE REVOLVER. FRENCH OR BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER, ENGRAVED WITH GOLD INLAY.
A wonderful gun that is nearly flat mint save for flaking of the blue on the lower part of each side of the frame. The cylinder and barrel which retain most all of the bright vivid blue are engraved in scrolls and vines and retain thin gold inlay. This is a very nice pinfire.

$1,995.00
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1209 - ANTIQUE KENTUCKY RIFLE FROM WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
Untouched, in-the-black and right out of the woods to your computer screen. About .40 caliber. In original percussion, tiger-striped maple and IT IS NICE !!!

$ 4,3250.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1208 - CIVIL WAR RIFLE MUSKET. COLT 1861 SPECIAL MUSKET DATED 1862 WITH NEW JERSEY SURCHARGE.
This is a very fine example of this type of musket. Many of these guns found in fine condition are bought by collectors and then cleaned to reveal a real gem. This gun (with excellent wood) is just such an example that had a cleaning process begun, but never completed. The barrel and lock are in very fine, cleaned condition. It actually shows a little patina to the cleaned parts and one wouldn't know that it had ever undergone the process. The mounts however, show some sanding marks that needed to be reduced and then polished. The result will be a very fine condition gun that would approach $2,500.00 in value. If you are a handy person that likes to take on such projects, this is a steal. bands are inspected and the stock shows a bold, proper "NJ" opposite the lock. It was certainly issued to New Jersey troops during the Civil War.

$ 1,475.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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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.

SOLD ! ! !
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1206 - CASED AND SILVER-PLATED, CIVIL WAR ERA BENTLEY REVOLVER.
I do not now, nor have I ever claimed to have expertise in the world of very fine and beautiful British handguns. However, I know what I like and generally can recognize quality when I see it in front of me. This gun is in roughly 38 center-fire and is in near mint original condition, probably unfired.

SOLD !!!
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1205 - CIVIL WAR TINTYPE IMAGE. 1/6 PLATE WITH LEATHERETTE CASE AND GOLD GILT MAT. ARMED AND MOUNTED INFANTRY OFFICER TINTYPE, OUTDOOR.
This is a great, almost crystal-clear outdoor image of a handsome Union Infantry Officer. His Kepi shows a horn insignia and he sports what appears to be a known pattern of Clauberg Foot Officers Sword. His mount is ready for action and sports saddle-bags and a shiny new pair of pommel-holsters, no doubt containing a loaded set of Colt Navy or Army Revolvers. He doesn't look the type to be trifled with. If anyone can ID this officer, please give me a call.

$2,150.00
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1203 - PRESENTATION GRADE, IDENTIFIED, CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD BY CLAUBERG.
This is a fine condition, deluxe Staff & Field that is not of the highest grade of presentation, but certainly is a striking sword. It has a jewelled pommel cap and bronze-cast grip that retains most of its silver plating. The Goddess of Liberty adorns the right side of the grip and the foliate casts of the left originally had another, much larger jewel centered. The Eagle-head Quillon is evident. The Clauberg blade retains some original gold wash and is etched with Military Motifs to include a panel that says " Union for Ever". The scabbard is German Silver with hefty Mounts showing Cannon, Gauntlets etc. The sword is inscribed, " Presented to Lieut. Col. Jno. Q. A. Herring A.D.C. by a number of his friends, Balto. Sept.12, 1866". Herring was a director for the Adams Express Company in Baltimore during the Civil War. He was an aid to the governor at that time and was well known for his many efforts to improve hospitals and wounded soldiers conditions therin, etc. He offered the services of Adams Express in the form of trains and cars for free for transport the wounded (both Northern and Southern) to hospitals across Maryland after the Battle of Gettysburg. Although more research needs to be done on this man and the rank associated with the inscription, I would assume that the post-war presentation occurred as a "thank you" for services rendered during the conflict. Not a fighter, but an important contributor to the cause.

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1202 - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED-MAN'S CAVALRY SABRE BY MANSFIELD & LAMB, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED WITH BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED DISCHARGE, CDV, VET MEDAL AND GAR BADGE.
This is a nice little Cavalry grouping of William Kinney of the 20th New York Cavalry. The sword is dated 1863 (difficult to discern the last digit) and in generally very good to fine condition over-all. The discharge, CDV, Medal and Badge are originals and are professionally framed. The sword has a nice inscription on the knuckle-bow but I couldn't get a good photo of it. It is in large Old English letters, "William Kinney, 20th new York Cavalry". The scabbard shows generous traces of nickel plating in protected areas. As I'm sure you've heard before from all the so-called "experts" that this was a post-war practice to preserve these artifacts, one might say that this was probably done by a GAR or other veterans organization. That may be true, but maybe not. As original commercial nickel plating was available from Brooklyn Plating Works as early as 1848, I don't always buy into this theory. Almost every arms manufacturer as well as State and Federal branches of Service were known to have had some items plated even though they had no such capabilities within their own factories or arsenals. Silver, nickel and tin were the most common processes, silver for its beauty and nickel and tin for a similar visual effect and the added measure of durability under extreme environmental conditions such as Naval use. I am of the opinion that many people in this field have expertise, but all the true "experts" are DEAD. If you weren't there, you'll never know for certain! Regardless of that tidbit of information, this is a nice grouping. Kinney mustered into the 20th as a Saddler and served until the close of the war. The unit saw Duty in the Defenses of Portsmouth, Va. Action at Smithfield, Va., Chuckatuck, Wood's Mills Hill, Guiam's Ford, N. C., Blackwater, Before Petersburg and Richmond December, 1864, to April, 1865. Expedition to Hertford, N. C., Darbytown Road January 18, 1865. Appomattox Campaign April 1-9, Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Deep Creek April 3-4. Rice's Station April 6. Burke's Station April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. A nice grouping at a fair price.

$2,250.00
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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.

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1198 - CIVIL WAR AMBROTYPE IMAGE, MOUNTED AND ARMED CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER PHOTO. LEATHER CASED WITH GILT MAT. QUARTER PLATE.
Another fine image in Quarter-plate size, this cavalry Officer is sporting what appears to be an Ames style cavalry officers Sabre with brass ring-mounts. He's wearing an Officers Frock and pants, a fine Hardy hat with Plume and a pair of buff-leather gauntlets. Interesting, he has no insignia or "Dash" to any part of his uniform, probably with good reason. He has a Colt 1860 in his belt holster and is most likely sporting another pair in the pommel holsters. Sharp image with slight fading to the left and right of the frame, not unusual for an outdoor shot while mounted.

$2,850.00
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1197 - CONFEDERATE, STATE OF VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR BELT PLATE ON ITS ORIGINAL BELT WITH HANGERS. IDENTIFIED !
From a prominent collection, this is another great, rock-solid identified Confederate offering. This rig came out-of-the-woods in 2000 with a notarized letter of provenance. The belt was used by Leonzio Lumpkin, who served in Captain B.H. Smith's Company of the Richmond Howitzers. It is accompanied with a large folder of documents to include a notarized letter-of-provenance dated from 2000, and letters of authenticity from noted dealer John Sexton and author Steve Mullinax. In addition, the catalog contains regimental history as well as muster sheets and information on the service of Lumpkin, who was wounded at Spottsylvania Court House. The Richmond Howitzers had a remarkable history that included action in many of the major conflicts to include Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, etc. This is a great item priced at what one might expect for an unidentified rig of similar condition and the folder of material actually includes documented sales of these belt rigs at over $6,000.00 with NO HISTORY.

$ 6,375.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1196 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE. 1ST MODEL SAURBIER, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
I bought this sword from a dealer out of the Carolina's. It's a great sword with good history and inscribed on the top of the pommel cap, "J. H. Byers". Byers was in one of my favorite units, the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry. After my purchase, I found that the sword had previously been on the market without a scabbard. How someone found the correct scabbard I don't know, but I will guarantee this scabbard is a Saurbier product to any recognized authority on the subject. It is original and fits the sword to a tee. Together they make a wonderful historical artifact and I doubt one could find a nicer example at this low price. The grip is near excellent, the blade shows use but most all of its etching and the scabbard matches in patina, age and wear. This is a very fine artifact. The regiment saw many skirmishes and action throughout their tour of duty and lost during service 2 Officers and 97 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 296 Enlisted men by disease. Total 395. Their Colonel, James M. Schoonmaker won the Medal-of-Honor for gallant service at Opequan/Winchester. I will supply whoever purchases this sword with the name of a good researcher to garner all of Byers muster sheets and other records from the National Archives.

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1195 - ANTIQUE REVOLVER. FOREHAND & WADSWORTH CENTER-FIRE REVOLVER. FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS.
This is a great little gun and the pictures speak for themselves. Excellent condition retaining 98% original nickel, full factory engraving coverage and killer ivories.

SOLD ! ! !
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1194 - EXCELLENT CONDITION CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL MARKED A.W. SPIES ON THE LOCK.
This is a beautiful gun in original flint. It has a 6" barrel with an almost 1 inch bore. The wood is near perfect save for a small splinter repair on each side of the fore-end at the muzzle, done so well as to be almost imperceptible. There is a small, sterling silver thumb piece and sterling barrel band at the breach, both having turned blue oxide. The touch-hole is platinum. The barrel shows most of its original brown striping that is starting to fade a bit and the grips are almost dead-perfect with beautiful geometric checkering. The gun is perfectly balanced and feels better in my hand than any Flint I have ever encountered. The lock is marked "A. W. Spies" and the barrel "London". The gun shows minor to almost no use. This is a great gun.

$1,700.00
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1193 - ANTIQUE GUN, COLT OPEN-TOP .22 REVOLVER WITH NEW YORK OR FACTORY ENGRAVING AND ORIGINAL IVORY GRIPS.
A dandy little open-top with full coverage engraving. Nickel on the barrel and cylinder. I can't tell where the nickel starts and stops as the steel surfaces have been cleaned. The frame retains 75% original silver-plate and the grips are fine. Another great little engraved gun from the old gambling days.

SOLD ! ! !
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1192 - OUTSTANDING ARMED IMAGE OF A CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY TROOPER. 1/6th PLATE, FRAMED AND GOLD-GILT MATTED IN LEATHERETTE CASE.
This is a world-class sixth-plate civil war cavalry image that would be difficult to improve upon in terms of its content and clarity. This young soldier is dressed in the standard cavalry shell jacket and quilted pants. The best part is his weaponry. The Colt Navy Revolver in his belt and Cavalry Sabre are great, but pale in comparison to the martial Springfield Single-shot Pistol/carbine with detachable Shoulder-stock that is resting on his thigh. This is a super quality and extremely rare image, worthy of the best collections. A similar photo was sold on Ebay last year for over $4,000.00 with scores of underbidders. I like this one better. If it doesn't sell, it's going into my little display of collectibles.

$4,250.00
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1191 - CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SABRE BAYONET BY BOYLE & GAMBLE.
This is an out-of-the-woods find that came to us last week. It is as honest as the day is long. Beautiful, deep, rich patina with traces of verdigris. Untouched, with Roman Numeral VI stamped at the spring base. Lock-pin and spring are missing. The blade is average showing use and age but no severe pitting or loss to the metal. I have seen several similar examples at well over $2,000.

$1,585.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1190 - ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVER. COLT NEW LINE 22 CALIBER, FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY PEARL GRIPS.
This is a fine little gun showing nice engraving and grips that could be on a museum quality piece. Shows little use but has corrosion from poor environment. According to Western historians these guns often wound up in one of my favorite places as a young man, in some womans undergarments. Still a nice gun that could be slightly cleaned to improve its appearance.

$ 850.00
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