Middle Tennessee Relics

mtr2.jpg (16054 bytes)

Like us on Facebook

 

Firearms

Click on any thumbnail for a larger image

 

 

  1. Extremely rare and sought after "1863" date Richmond, VA. Confederate manufactured Cavalry carbine.  This rare carbine is wartime production, and was purchased about 40 years ago by Jim Brandon out of a local Richmond estate.  I purchased the carbine as a part of Jim's estate probably close to 20 years ago now.  I sold the carbine to a friend who has  had it until the current time.  It has a pretty - never cleaned - chocolate brown patina tip to tip.  The lockplate is marked "1863 - Richmond, VA", and the hammer locks firmly into both half cock and full cock.  The hammer is an old Springfield replacement, and appears to have been there since the Civil War era. This carbine carries a mystery with it.  It appears to have been originally carried by one Confederate who was apparently either killed or wounded.  The original Confederate owner had his name carved with a pen knife into the rear of the shoulder stock.  The "new owner" did not want a name on his gun that was not his own for fear that he may be killed and misidentified to his family, and they would therefore not know what happened to him.  It is quite common for the new owner of a Confederate gun to remove the previous owners name or initials and often put his own.  On this weapon, the original owner had his name and unit carved into the bottom of the butt stock.  You can still make out "Wickhams" Brigade, but I can only see a couple of letters of the soldier's name.  Wickham's Brigade and likely this weapon participated in the Battle of Williamsburg, the Seven Days' Battles, and the Second Manassas and Maryland campaigns.  Later the unit was involved in the conflicts at Fredericksburg, Kelly's Ford, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station, Upperville, Gettysburg, Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Todd's Tavern, Spotsylvania, Haw's Shop, and Bethesda Church.    It is extremely rare at this point in time to find an honest, Confederate manufactured, Richmond carbine on the market for sale.--$7,500.

  2. Quite rare, .36 cal., Remington Navy Model revolver in original, leather holster.  The revolver came out of a Chattanooga, Tennessee estate, and the holster looks to be of Confederate origin.  This one no doubt saw Southern service.--SOLD

  3. Excellent condition, excavated, cast brass, Enfield nose cap.  This was recovered on private property along the Confederate battle line here at Stones River.--$48.

  4. Very pretty condition, "C. Sharps" .22 cal., 4-barrel pepperbox revolver.  The revolver is marked, "C. Sharps - Patent 1859".  It has the usual brass frame and molded thermoplastic grips.  One grip has an old chip that was repaired long ago.  The action still works perfectly.--$650.SOLD

  5. Excellent condition, 1850's era, quite ornate, silvered, copper powder flask of the style found with cased single shot pistols.  Lots of original silvering remains intact, about 70%.  This flask would be a very nice addition to any collection.--$175.SOLD*

  6. Excellent condition, original set of molded thermoplastic grips for a Model 1859 Sharps 4-barrel pepperbox pistol.  These are very tough to come by when you have a Sharps pepperbox with a missing or broken grip.  Both grips are complete and in nice condition.--$95.

  7. A single barrel from a Confederate double-barrel shotgun that was struck by a projectile separating the two barrels and snapping this barrel in half.  This projectile struck barrel was recovered about 40 years ago by Don Odom on private property near Shiloh.  We have inserted a projectile at the point of impact for better display.  The point of impact is pretty much where the soldier's hand would have been.  Maybe not a deadly wound, but definitely a serious and painful one.--$250.

  8. Excellent condition double cavity iron bullet mold correct for molding a standard elongated projectile for a .44 cal. Colt Army Model Revolver, and also molds a .44 cal. round ball.  If you have a nice .44 cal. Colt revolver, this is all you need to take it to the next level.--$195.

  9. Beautiful crisp, rich aged bronze-brown patina on this 1840 - 1850 era stamped brass game scene 7 inch powder flask very typical of what many young Confederates were carrying when they left home for the Civil War in 1861.--$125.

  10. Very nice condition, .50 cal., Gallager carbine.  The carbine has smooth, clean gently aging metal with lockplate markings of, "Gallager's Patent - July 17, 1860 - Manufactr by Richardson and Overman - Philada. - serial # 659".  The carbine has crisp action, locking firmly into both full-cock and half-cock.  It has an excellent bore with the saddle ring bar and ring still intact.  AS you can see - lots of wear from the snap swivel indicating lots of time in the saddle, and it is out of a North Alabama estate, so this is quite likely REBEL wear.  This carbine would be a very nice addition to any Civil War Cavalry weapons display.--$1,450.SOLD*

  11. Quite rare to find - Excellent condition non-excavated cast iron .44 cal. double cavity bullet mold for two Confederate "Country Rifle" projectiles.  We recover these projectiles from early war Confederate camps as this is what many young Confederates left home for the Civil War carrying.  When being used, this mold would have had two wooden handles driven onto the iron spikes to prevent the handles from getting hot.  An excellent addition to any Confederate display.--$250.

  12. Very attractive, .54 cal., Burnside carbine with matching serial number 24311.  This is considered by most to be the "standard model" or 4th model Burnside carbine.  It was purchased out of a north Alabama estate and was very likely Confederate carried.  It has a brass inlay on the left side of the stock with an Eagle & CSA.  The carbine retains an excellent bore and has the soldier's initials, "FRH" cut into the left hand side of the stock.  The carbine has a good, strong main spring and locks into both half-cock and full-cock.  It is missing the small secondary lever that disengages and drops the loading block.  These are fairly readily available and should not be a problem to replace.  It shows clear signs of active service, and the long range site and sling swivel both remain intact.  This is a good, solid carbine that has "seen the elephant" (and likely from a southern standpoint)!!--$1,450.

  13. Absolutely beautiful condition, 7 inch, floral pattern powder flask.  This is a very typical flask to what many Confederates left home carrying with the family fowling rifle.  The flask has a beautiful, rich, aged, deep bronze - approaching brown patina.  This would be a beautiful addition to any Civil War collection.--$125.

  14. Very attractive, Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt Army 6-shot revolver.  This revolver has an all matching serial number of 143997 (except for the wedge) which is an old replacement.  This is good, mid-war, 1863 production.  The revolver has a smooth, chocolate brown patina overall, and is out of a Chattanooga area estate.  It was very likely Confederate carried, and will be a quality addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,450.SOLD

  15. Very nice condition, percussion double barrel shotgun of the style carried by many Confederates when they first left home for the Civil War and by many Confederate Cavalry throughout the war.  This example remains in very nice condition with both actions remaining functional.  The wooden ram rod remains intact.  This will make an excellent addition to any Civil War Cavalry display.--$650.SOLD

  16. Beautiful condition, 8 1/2 inch "hanging game" motif, brass powder flask.  This flask dates 1850 - 1860 and was exactly what many young Confederates were carrying when they left home for the Civil War.  It is maker marked, "AM. Flask & Cap Co."  This style flask has become very popular as decor in the study of million dollar homes.--$125.

  17. Very pretty condition, Model 1841, "MISSISSIPPI RIFLE".  This rifle is out of a Chattanooga, Tennessee, estate and was more than likely Confederate carried.  It has a smooth, brown/gray patina with lockplate markings of, "1851 - Windsor VT - Robbins & Lawrence".  The rifle remains in nice condition with brass patch box intact, ramrod, long-range site, and both sling swivels.  There is faint remnants of the inspector cartouche opposite the lockplate.  There is also a "shadow" where a brass bayonet adaptor was once located, and that suggests Confederate use.  The rifle still has a strong mainspring and locks firmly in both half-cock and full-cock.  This Mississippi Rifle would be a fine addition to any private or museum collection.--$2,250.

  18. Very nice condition, excavated, cast brass nose cap for a .58 caliber musket.  This brass nose cap has the attachment hole in the center rather than having two studs like an Enfield.  The hole in the nose cap appears to be lightly threaded.  We are not 100% sure what musket this nose cap goes to but suspect it is likely a Richmond.  This was recovered from a Confederate winter camp located very near Richmond, Virginia.--$95.SOLD*

  19. Excellent condition and quite rare, large, unopened tin of Civil War "Eley" percussion caps.  This tin contains 250 "MILITARY PERCUSSION CAPS".  The original blue label remains in very nice condition and will display beautifully with your Civil War muskets and carbines.--$125.

  20. Original percussion cap tin still containing a number of revolver size percussion caps.  This would display nicely with your Colt or Remington revolver.--$48.

  21. Original roll of Maynard percussion caps.  These were used in the Maynard primed Model 1855 Springfield and Harpers Ferry muskets as well as the Remington conversion of the Model 1816 which used the Maynard system.  Excellent to display with your Maynard primed musket.--$42.

  22. Very attractive, Model 1860, .44 cal., Army Colt revolver.  This revolver just came in out of the local area and is serial number 92718.  This is very desirable "1863" mid-war production.  The serial numbers all match, even including the wedge.  The revolver has a smooth, dark, attic patina, crisp action, and nice sharp rifling remaining.  There is holster wear to the end of the barrel indicating that it did see actual Civil War service.  This Colt revolver would make a very nice addition to any private museum or collection.--$2,450.

  23. Absolutely "Smoking Nice" .36 cal. "Savage" Navy Model Percussion Revolver.  This revolver still has excellent crisp action, and retains some case colors down in the recessed areas.  The serial number (18192) is stamped into the frame (under the grips), and is written in pencil on the back of the grips.  These revolvers were produced between 1860 and 1863.  The revolver has deep, crisp manufacturer marks on the frame directly over the cylinder, and a deep, sharp inspector cartouche on the left grip.  The Savage has a complicated action with the "Figure 8" triggers, and often give trouble and get out of time.  This weapon remains very tight and operates perfectly.--$2,650.SOLD

  24. Excavated group of five musket parts recovered among the limestone out-croppings along the Confederate line here at the Battle of Stones River.  The group consists of five gun parts:  a Model 1816 lockplate, two brass trigger guards, an iron buttplate, and a brass side plate.  The area where these artifacts were recovered was private property in the 1960's and 1970's.  These areas are now part of Stones River National Battlefield.--$150. for all.

  25. Two cast brass revolver parts that were found in the river near Selma, Alabama.  The parts do not appear to be finished.  If you happen to have some other excavated pistol parts, these two pieces could help the display dramatically.--$95. for both.

  26. Very rare to come by, hand-stitched, brown leather Confederate holster correct for a .44 cal. Colt Army revolver.  The holster shows clear evidence of lots of actual use and saddle wear.  This is out of a local family with 100% Confederate ancestry, and I will pass the family name along to the buyer.--$595.

  27. Original packet containing 10 percussion caps that came wrapped with each block of 10 cartridges.  This packet remains in perfect unopened condition.--$48.

  28. Model 1862, .52 cal., rim fire, breach loading Sharps & Hankins carbine.  It is quite rare to find this carbine with a nice condition, complete leather covering.  The leather covering was for protection against rusting.  Records indicate that the Navy purchased 6,686.  This example has a plated breach area which was done later and was also intended to combat salt water rusting.  This example remains in nice condition and has one of the most complete leather coverings that I have seen in a long time.  This is a carbine that many collections are missing.--$1,250.

  29. Very pretty condition, .58 cal., Model 1861, "Wm. Mason" contract, 3-band rifled musket.  This musket is dated 1863 and came out of an estate in Central Alabama.  We believe the musket was captured and Confederate carried due to having a Confederate Battle Flag carved into the stock opposite the lockplate.  The musket has original ram rod, all three bands, and original site all remaining intact.  It shows clear indication of having been carried but does still retain deep, sharp rifling.  Both sling swivels remain intact, and I have no doubt this musket would still be totally deadly at 300 - 500 yards.  Model 1861 percussion Civil War muskets with a nice mid-war date do not turn up very often anymore.  This is an exceptionally nice weapon.--$1,895.

  30. Very nice condition, 4th Model Burnside Carbine.  This carbine has an all matching serial number of 12329.  There is original bluing remaining in recessed areas, and the rifling is as deep and sharp as it was during the Civil War.  The original long-range site remains intact as well as the floating snap swivel bar and ring.  The main spring remains as strong as when issued.  This is a nice quality little Burnside Carbine, and they were issued to, and were used by regiments of Cavalry of almost every state in the Union.--$1,650.

  31. Very pretty condition, 1824 date, Model 1816 Springfield musket shortened for Cavalry service.  This musket has a smoothly, aging, gray patina with lockplate markings of, "Springfield - 1824 - US and the Eagle".  Confederates were forced to shorten Infantry muskets back to carbine length for use on horseback, because there was a severe shortage of actual carbines.  They were generally loaded with .69 cal. buck-and-ball or .69 cal. double load of buck.  They were very effective except could not be loaded as quickly as a Sharps, Burnside, or any of the other standard Cavalry carbines.  It has a matching 1824 date on both the lockplate and barrel.  This is a very nice quality example and still functions perfectly.--$895.SOLD*

  32. Small tin of "pistol size/revolver size" percussion caps.  The tin is marked ELEY/LONDON, and would be a perfect complment to display with your Civil War Pistol.--$48.

  33. Very attractive, Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt 6-shot percussion revolver.  This revolver has an all-matching serial number of 30672 which is quite early Colt production "1862".  It is a very sought after "4-screw" which is cut for taking a shoulder stock.  The revolver has a smooth, gray, aging patina overall, and the action still works well.  It came out of a local Middle Tennessee estate and quite likely saw Confederate service.--$2,650.

  34. Very attractive, Model 1865, Spencer 7-shot repeating carbine.  The Model 1865 Spencer was issued to the military at the very end of the Civil War, and more importantly, during the Indian Wars Era.  This example has crisp action, nice deep rifling, and is marked on the barrel, "Model 1865 - Spencer Repeating Rifle - Manuf'd by Burnside Rifle Co. - etc."  The carbine remains in very nice condition and completely functional but does show honest wear from actual use.  This carbine is serial number 3629 which is quite early production.--$2,250.

  35. Very attractive and "bad-to-the-bone", .71 cal., Model 1842, Austrian carbine.  This carbine is out of a local family near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  It clearly shows lots of actual service, still functions perfectly, and is ready to go back to the battle line today.  This carbine shows full indications of having been on many horseback campaigns.  It has a smooth, attic brown patina and nice wear showing lots of service on the European walnut stock and all the metal surfaces.  It is dated 1851 on the lockplate and is a very nice example of a typical, local, Confederate Cavalry weapon.--$1,250.SOLD

  36. Small Civil War Era, non-excavated tin containing several original pistol percussion caps.  This will display very nicely with your Civil War revolver.--$45.SOLD*

  37. Extremely rare, 1862 date, "RICHMOND" CS Musketoon.  These were made at the Richmond Armory in Richmond, Virginia, from August 1861 forward to January 1865.  There is thought to have been only a few thousand Musketoons ever produced.  This is an early example dated 1862 and utilizes captured Harpers Ferry wood with a Confederate made Richmond barrel, lockplate, etc.  The weapon shows clear evidence of considerable use but remains in very nice condition.  The lockplate is marked, "1862 - C.S. - Richmond VA".  There is decent rifling remaining, and the mainspring still remains strong with the hammer locking firmly into both half-cock and full-cock.  The rear site is not present which enables a person to clearly see the distinctive Confederate milled out area for the site to rest.  This Musketoon is totally museum worthy and will be a fine addition to any Confederate weapons collection.--$7,850.SOLD

  38. Original roll of Maynard tape primer percussion caps.  These were for use in the Model 1855 rifled musket with the Maynard primer system.  This example still has the paper wrap around the roll of caps.--$45.

  39. Very nice condition, excavated, iron ram rod correct for the Model 1855, Model 1861, and all the contracts.  The ram rod remains very strong and stable and has the distinctive "swell" about 5 inches back from the tulip top end of the ram rod.  It is extremely difficult to find a nice, complete, excavated ram rod to complete an excavated musket.  Excavated muskets are almost always missing the ram rod.--$95.

  40. Absolutely beautiful, very ornate, 9 inch, floral pattern, brass powder flask.  This flask measures 9 inches and is maker marked, "G. & J.W. Hawksley - Sheffield".  This is the exact type power flask many young Confederates left home carrying along with the family fowling rifle.  Every collection needs a splash of the ornate beauty this style powder flask has.--$225.

  41. Just brought in, and really nice .69 cal. Model 1816 "P. & E. W. BLAKE" musket originally produced in flintlock, and converted to percussion for Civil War use.  This is out of a local family that had 100% Confederate ancestry.  During the Civil War it would have fired "Buck and Ball" as well as a standard musket ball.  It has a pretty attic brown patina tip to tip, and has lockplate markings of "P. & E. W. BLAKE-1830-NEW HAVEN".  The action remains as tight and strong as during the Civil War.  There is still a clearly visible inspector cartouche in the wood opposite the lockplate and hammer.  If you have always wanted to own a really nice Confederate carried musket from the Civil War - here is your chance !!--$1,450.SOLD

  42. Very pretty condition, fresh off Look-Out Mountain, Tennessee, .69 cal., Model 1816 Springfield musket originally produced in flintlock and converted to percussion for Civil War use.  This musket was almost certainly a Confederate used weapon.  The metal has a smooth darkened patina with lockplate markings of, "Springfield - 1823 - US - and the Eagle".  The action is tight, and the mainspring is as strong as during the Civil War.  It has both sling swivels intact as well as the original ram rod.  The oval inspector cartouche opposite the hammer is easily visible.  This musket is nice enough to be in any museum and will be a nice compliment to any private collection.--$1,450.

  43. Very pretty condition, Model 1861, Federal contract, rifled musket.  This musket has a lockplate marked, "1863 - E. Robinson - New York".  The metal overall has a gently aging gray patina with some flash around the nipple area.  The barrel retains deep, sharp rifling, and both sling swivels and ramrod remain intact.  The main spring remains about as strong as it was in 1863, and the hammer locks firmly in both half-cock and full-cock.  The wood remains very pretty with an old age crack running straight back from the wrist but does not go all the way through.  This musket clearly shows Civil War usage but is not terribly burnt out behind the nipple.  This would be an excellent first Civil War musket.--$1,650.

  44. Very nice condition, .69 cal., smooth bore, Harpers Ferry musket originally produced in flintlock and converted to percussion for Civil War use.  This musket is out of a north Georgia estate and was almost certainly Confederate carried.  We are including a set of .69 cal. buck and ball with the musket that we recovered here at Stones River which was a favorite ammunition for this type weapon.  The musket has a smooth, aging, gray/brown patina overall with lockplate markings of, "Harpers Ferry - 1831 - US - and the Eagle".  Although the musket remains in nice condition, it shows clear evidence of lots of use.  If you are wanting a classic "Early War" Confederate weapon in your collection, here is your chance to get one.--$1,350.SOLD

  45. Absolutely beautiful condition, "Flying Eagle" brass powder flask that was likely originally with a cased .32 cal. pocket model Colt.  This flask has a deep, rich, bronze, aged patina and intricate detail on the Flying Eagle.--$350.

  46. Quite rare Civil War "B. F. Joslyn" breach loading rifle.  This rifle was, after the Civil War, converted to use as a shotgun.  Many Civil War weapons, both Union and Confederate, were converted to use in helping feed the family back home.  It has been converted to take a 12-guage shotgun shell, but I would not recommend doing it.--$425.SOLD

  47. Original, .58 cal., Minie ball cartridge in its original paper wrapper along with an x-ray of the cartridge.--$95.

  48. Beautiful condition, excavated, cast brass, Enfield rifle nose cap.  This nose cap is still filled with original wood from the musket stock.  It was recovered from the Confederate Battle Line on private property near the Battle of Stones River.--$48.

  49. Excellent condition excavated cast brass Enfield buttplate.  This buttplate was recovered in North Mississippi, not very far from Shiloh.  The buttplate has a Roman Numeral "XII" stamped (or more accurately "cut") into the bottom side of the tang.  Many collectors feel this mark to indicate "Southern Issue".  If you have an Enfield needing a buttplate, and don't mind the "Roman Numerals" and Southern traits -- Here is a BEAUTY.--$125.

  50. Quite rare, Model 1816, .69 cal., flintlock smoothbore musket.  This musket remains in "flint" as it was originally produced, but could possibly have at one time been converted to percussion and reconverted back to flint.  The walnut stock has an old repair that is so well done, that it appears to be factory done.  The lockplate is marked, "Springfield 1839", and the musket has a Model 1861 ram rod that appears to have been with it a long time.  This musket is a classic example of what the South had to make do with to fight the Civil War.  It will be a beautiful addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,650.

  51. Original roll of Maynard tape primer percussion caps.  These were used with Model 1855 Maynard tape primed percussion muskets, and also on Model 1816 muskets converted using the Remington Maynard primer conversions.--$38.

  52. Very pretty condition Civil War era Belgian 7mm Pinfire 6 shot revolver.  Small Pinfire revolvers were very popular as a last resort weapon among Confederate officers.  It is difficult to find one of these that is all complete and functions properly.  This is a beauty with folding trigger - ejector rod - and cartridge door all remaining intact, and everything works perfectly.  The revolver has ornate gutta percha grips that are without a single chip.  This is a museum quality example.--$695.

  53. Nicely engraved, 8mm, Belgian produced, 6-shot pepperbox revolver.  This small size revolver was made to be able to be carried in a vest pocket or behind the belt.  It has a folding trigger and a checkered walnut grip.--$595.

  54. Original wrapped packet of Civil War percussion caps.  Perfect to display with your Civil War musket.--$48.

  55. Very attractive, .69 cal., 1841 Harpers Ferry musket originally flintlock but converted to percussion using the Butterfield Conversion System.  The musket has a smooth, brown, aged patina tip to tip with lockplate markings of, "Harpers Ferry - 1841 - US - and the Eagle".  These muskets were considered somewhat obsolete, and many were stored in the Harpers Ferry Arsenal.  They were, of course, captured and distributed to Confederate Infantry.  This example shows extensive service with dings, marks, and wear in the wood and a crack running just behind the tang of the barrel.  Southern Infantry fought much of the war with this exact type musket using buck and ball.  We are including a buck and ball round that we recovered here at Stones River with the musket.  You might not be able to afford a $12,000 Richmond musket, but here is a weapon extensively used by the South at a very realistic price of--$1,295.

  56. Quite rare and in very nice original condition, .58 cal., "1863 date" Wilmott tompion.  The tompion still works perfectly with good threads and easily screws in and out.  Perfect to display with your original .58 cal. Civil War musket.--$75.SOLD*

  57. Very rare to come by, Confederate manufacture leather holster correct for the 6 inch barrel, Model 1849 Colt pocket model revolver.  The holster come with a "wooden" revolver that is used to keep the holster's shape.  The holster does have some flaking but only about what is normal and average for Confederate leather.  This would be a perfect compliment to display alongside your Colt pocket model revolver.--$795.

  58. Just brought in by a local family, Model 1854, 3-band, .58 cal., rifled musket that appears to be an Austrian or some other similar import musket.  It is .58 cal. with the original long-range flip-up block site intact.  The wood appears to be English walnut.  I feel relatively sure the musket was Confederate carried due to the family from where it came.  The musket displays very nicely with good action and will still lock in both half-cock and full-cock.--$1,150.

  59. Very pretty condition, .69 cal., Model 1816, smooth bore musket originally produced in flintlock but converted to percussion for the Civil War.  The musket has an overall, never cleaned, chocolate brown patina.  It has lockplate markings of, "Springfield - 1835".  The action still works well, and the main spring is as strong as new.  The musket has the original button top ram rod and both sling swivels intact.  The bore is dirty but retains good metal thickness.  This musket is out of a Georgia estate and was almost certainly Confederate carried.  It would have fired a .69 cal. musket ball or buck and ball.  This is a very nice representation of what many young Confederates were armed with the first two years of the Civil War.--$1,150.SOLD

  60. Excellent condition, Civil War Era, iron nipple pick.  This pick came out of a Confederate manufactured percussion cap box.  If you have an original Civil War percussion cap pouch, and it is missing the nipple pick, here is your chance to complete it.--$45.

  61. Very pretty, emerald green, excavated brass butt plate and trigger guard from a pre-war sporting or fowling type rifle.  Many young Confederates left home carrying rifles of this type.  These were recovered from an Alabama Infantry camp located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.--$95 for both.

  62. Very nice condition PAIR of Smith & Wesson, Model #2 "Old Model Army revolvers".  These revolvers remain in very nice condition with traces of bluing still visible.  Both are the more desirable "6 inch" octagonal "long barrel" model.  This model Smith & Wesson was a very popular side arm with many Civil War Officers and Enlistedmen during the Civil War on both sides.  One of the revolvers is serial number 30151 which places it firmly as Civil War production.  The second Smith and Wesson revolver is serial number 31475.  Civil War production of the Smith and Wesson went to 35731.  Both revolvers came out of Middle Tennessee and could very well have been Southern carried.  The very top of the hammer on 31475 is broken, but could be easily repaired.  The example in the published magazine picture above was being carried by Amos V. Going.  He was a member of the 12th Louisiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment.  The standing soldier in the first picture is a North Carolina Infantry Volunteer.  Revolver 30151 functions perfectly, has some case colors remaining, and has excellent original walnut grips.  Revolver 31475 has a smooth, chocolate brown patina and original walnut grips.  The action on 31475 advances the cylinder properly sometimes and sometimes not.  The two revolvers display very nicely together as a set.--$1,650. for the set

  63. Excellent condition, double cavity, .32 cal., bullet mold for a single or a double barrel boot/vest pistol.  This bullet mold is a higher grade than most that you encounter.  The bullet mold makes both a round ball and an elongated projectile, and one handle makes a nipple wrench.  The other handle forms a screw driver.  The bullet mold still works perfectly, and two bullets we poured remain in the mold.--$175.

  64.  Civil War Era leather shot flask with brass charging device.  I have recovered several of the brass charging devices from early war Confederate camp sites, suggesting that Confederate soldiers brought a number of these from home to the war.  This example still works perfectly, and the spring has good tension in the loading device.--$65.

  65. Rich, aged patina on this 7 inch, clamshell pattern, brass powder flask.  This was just brought in and is believed to have been carried by a Confederate ancestor.  The flask has excellent eye appeal, and I see them now-a-days displayed in studies as historic decor.--$85.

  66. Very nice condition folding scissor type bullet mold for a .36 cal. round ball correct for a .36 cal. single shot pistol,  revolver, or .36 cal. fowling rifle.  We find these type bullet molds quite commonly around early Civil War Confederate camps.--$45.SOLD

  67. Very nice condition folding scissor type bullet mold for a .44 cal. round ball correct for a .44 cal. single shot pistol,  revolver, or .44 cal. fowling rifle.  We find these type bullet molds quite commonly around early Civil War Confederate camps.--$45.SOLD*

  68. Absolutely beautiful condition, 4 1/2 inch "Eagle Flask".  This is the type powder flask usually found with "cased" pocket model sized revolvers.  This example is super nice without even one single dent or open seam.--$350.

  69. Very attractive 6 1/2 inch pewter powder flask dating the 1840 - 1850 era, and are often found in early war - (1861 - 1862) C.S. camp sites.  Confederates brought fowling rifles, and these type flasks when they first left home, and the plantation for the Civil War.  Every Civil War collection should have one of these.--$65.

  70. Quite rare cast brass scissor type folding double cavity .44 cal. "country rifle" bullet mold.  This is the type bullet mold that many young Confederates left home carrying along with the family fowling rifle.  We recover these in very early war Confederate camps.--$150.

  71. Excellent condition original Springfield or contract rifle musket "tumbler punch".  Many musket displays are missing this important musket tool.--$75.

  72. Little Confederate "Bad-Boy" Model 1842 Austrian Carbine.  These little carbines are rifled, and flung a .71 cal. projectile.  This one is out of the North GA. bushes, and is dated "1858".  When you hold the barrel up to your ear -- if you listen real close, you can still hear "DIXIE" playing !!!--$975.SOLD

  73. Original tin containing lots of original Civil War era percussion caps, and nice condition label.  This is a perfect compliment to display with your Civil War musket or carbine.--$95.SOLD*

  74. Original musket mainspring vise.  These are sometimes called a "Sergeant's Tool", because it was often the Sergeant's job to carry the mainspring tool for replacing broken mainsprings.  This is a non-excavated example retaining about 80% original bluing.  This would be a fine compliment to any Civil War firearms display.--$89.

  75. Nice condition, non-excavated, "Colt" patent marked, double cavity, folding type iron bullet mold.  The mold has an elongated projectile of .318 caliber for the Pocket Model revolver, and a .36 caliber ball for the Model 1851 Colt Navy revolver.--$150.SOLD

  76. Excellent condition, small size powder flask with pewter body of clamshell design.  This flask would be a perfect compliment to display with your Civil War Era single-shot boot pistol or small caliber revolver.--$95.SOLD

  77. This was brought in by a local family that had an ancestor that served in the Confederate Cavalry.  The weapon is an import single shot horse pistol with a Southern conversion hammer like you have NEVER seen before.  The horse pistol has a hand crafted Southern lanyard ring to boot.  Hold this jewel up to your ear and all you hear is "Dixie" playing.--$895.

  78. Drop Dead "Museum Beautiful" Remington Model 1863 Percussion contract rifle, known among collectors as "The Remington Zouave Rifle".  It has brass hardware, blued barrel, and case hardened lock.  It has a lug on the right side of the barrel for the brass handle saber bayonet.  This beautiful weapon was at one time in an Arkansas Museum, and the weapon has 100 % bluing, and case colors, crisp marks, and a bore that will about cut your finger !!  The original saber bayonet in scabbard remains with the rifle.  You will not see "Nicer" because this weapon remains just as it was 160 years ago.  Nothing short of "Killer Nice", and "Yes" -- the extra "nipple", and "bullet extractor" are still in the patchbox !!!  Trust Me -- You would NOT want someone shooting at you with this weapon !!!--$2,850.SOLD

  79. Very attractive, Belgian made, 6-shot, 9 MM pinfire revolver.  This revolver has the loading gate intact as well as the cartridge ejector.  But, it is unfortunately missing the lanyard ring, and the action does not operate correctly.  It does has an excellent display look though and would be a nice addition to any Civil War collection.  Most of these saw Confederate service.--$595.

  80. Very pretty condition, 1835 date, English Tower fowling rifle in original flint.  The musket is rifled and would no doubt be very accurate.  On the top of the barrel, the owner's name and date are inscribed.  It is marked, "Frank Burns - 1841".  The fowling rifle has a beautifully engraved brass hunting dog inlaid in the shoulder stock.  The musket retains beautiful original rifling.  Early English fowling rifles were very popular in the South for sporting events prior to the Civil War and were often carried off to war during the first years of the Civil War.--$1,850.SOLD

  81. Nice condition, .58 cal., wooden tompion.  This is an excellent compliment for your .58 cal. Springfield or contract rifled musket.--$45.SOLD

  82. Very nice condition, .36 cal., Model 1851, Colt Navy revolver.  This revolver has an all matching serial number of 110312 except for the wedge which is an old replacement.  The action remains crisp with about 70% cylinder scene remaining visible.  This serial number is most desirable 1861 production.  The "Address Col. Saml. Colt" markings remain deep and clear.  The revolver has original walnut grips, and the name "Edwin W. Ansley" is cut into the walnut grip.  Edwin Ansley was a member of the Georgia Sharpshooters.  The revolver remains in its original Confederate production black leather holster.  This would be a fine addition to any private or museum collection.--$2,850.SOLD

  83. Very nice condition, 1863 date, .577 cal. Tower, 3-band, rifled musket.  This musket is out of a North Georgia estate and very likely saw Confederate service.  It has the upside-down "25 - 25" marks indicating it to be a Southern import.  It has smooth, clean metal with lockplate markings of, "1863 - Tower - and the British Crown".  It has the original ram rod and both sling swivels intact as well as a soldier-crafted lead nipple protector with original chain.  The stock is original English walnut and just about couldn't be nicer.  The long range site is missing and appears to have been gone a long time.  The Enfield was one of the favorite weapons of Southern Infantry.  The brass butt plate has a "C.S.A." stamp and appears to be old, but is likely from a Veteran's Hall.  This is a very nice Enfield Towers musket that will be a fine addition to any Confederate collection.--$1,650.SOLD

  84. Small original container of Civil War Era pistol percussion caps.  This would be a very nice compliment to display with your Civil War revolver.--$45.

  85. Really pretty Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz rifled musket.  The Austrian Lorenz was a very popular weapon in both Union and Confederate Armies - both importing large numbers of the weapon.  This example came out of a Middle Tennessee estate and is lockplate dated "1852".  It has the original "4 side" Austrian bayonet still with the musket.  The long range site is not present, and appears to have been gone a long time.  Both sling swivels remain intact as well as the original brass tipped ramrod.  The action works perfectly, and firmly locks into both half cock and full cock positions.  Every Civil War collection should have an Austrian musket !!--$1,250. musket only, or $1,450, complete with bayonet.-SOLD

  86. Nice condition, excavated, Springfield combination gun tool.  This was recovered here at Stones River by Wade Buchanan about 40 years ago from the rock out-croppings that at the time were where the current Bumpus Harley motorcycle shop is today.--$48.

  87. Nice condition, 7MM, French pinfire revolver.  The original walnut grips are intact and in nice condition.  The loading gate, cartridge ejector rod, and folding trigger all remain intact.  The action works sometimes, and sometimes it does not.  It is difficult to find a Civil War Era pinfire revolver with all the little accessories intact.--$595.

  88. Very pretty, single barrel, .58 cal., percussion musket made by Ketland of London.  This fowling rifle dates Civil War era, and is out of a local estate and actually has a military (Enfield) type ram rod.  According to family legend, a relative carried it to the Civil War in the very beginning as was often the case in the South.  The fowling rifle still has a strong main spring, and the action still works nicely (some of the time) !!  This historic old rifle would be fantastic hanging over the fireplace !!!--$650.

  89. Just when you think all the cool relics have been found, a Model 1860, .44 cal. Colt revolver turns up in the attic of an old home on East Main, just off the square in Murfreesboro.  Just a couple of weeks ago, I got a call from a lady who had been hired to "clean out" an old Civil War Era home here in Murfreesboro, and in the attic, she finds this Model 1860, .44 cal. Colt revolver, serial number 54717.  This serial number dates the 3rd quarter of 1862 just in time for the Battle of Stones River.  Many of the war date homes along East Main Street in Murfreesboro were used as field hospitals, and it is very likely this one was as well.  The revolver is in relic condition and is missing the loading lever, but the majority of the rest of the gun is a deep, never cleaned, chocolate patina and has a matching serial number of 54717.  This would be a fine centerpiece relic for a "relics from the Battle of Stones River" display.--$795.SOLD

  90. Extremely rare and sought after Model 1853 slant breech .52 cal. Sharps carbine - Famously Known As "The John Brown Sharps".  This was the weapon that John Brown used on his unsuccessful raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859.  This weapon is serial number "18611" and shows as being shipped on Nov. 16, 1855.  Many of the prewar produced Model 1853 Slant Breech Sharps ended up CS Cavalry carried.  This example has a smooth - gently aged - brown patina and good crisp action.  The bore is very good, and the site base remains intact, but the leaf isn't present.  The brass patchbox is intact with a good spring, and works perfectly.  The "John Brown Sharps" is famous for the super long saddle ring bar, and this one remains intact and complete with the original saddle ring.  Here is your chance to get the famous "John Brown Sharps" in nice condition and very fairly priced.--$2,850.SOLD

  91. .50 cal., Civil War issue, Smith saddle ring carbine.  The carbine has a smooth, uncleaned, dark aged brown patina.  This carbine has nice, clear markings and is serial number 15156 which is 1863 production.  There is a Smith carbine with a close serial number that was issued to the 11th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry.  The walnut stock has numerous small dings and marks from actual field service and has some initials carved in as well.  It has a good, strong main spring and a nice, crisp bore.  The long-range site remains intact as well as the small brass button for unhinging the barrel.  This would be an ideal carbine for the collector who likes weapons that clearly show honest Civil War service.--$1,295.SOLD

  92. Quite rare to recover, cast iron, Model 1855, Maynard tape primer door.  This was recovered from a Confederate camp located near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  We have it in a display case along with a .58 cal. musket ball.--$45.SOLD

  93. Relic condition, .36 cal., Remington Model 1861, Old Model Navy Revolver.  This revolver was no doubt Confederate carried as it was found in a barn near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in December 1981.  This revolver is serial number 12154 which appears to be about 1862 production.  Only traces of the barrel markings remain.  The revolver is missing its loading lever but does remain in a restorable condition.  We are pricing it at a price that makes restoration reasonable.--SOLD

  94. Very nice condition, .52 cal. rim fire, Joslyn Model 1864, single-shot cartridge carbine.  This carbine is serial number 5536 and has crisp action with some traces of original color.  The Joslyn carbine were used by the 4th and 8th Indiana Cavalry, 19th New York Cavalry, 13th Tennessee Cavalry, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, 2nd Wisconsin, 1st Nebraska Cavalry, and 11th Ohio Cavalry.  This is a nice quality carbine that could literally still be fired today.--$1,650.SOLD

  95. Beautiful condition, 1862 date, .577 cal., Confederate used, 3-band, Enfield rifled musket.  This musket is out of a local estate and has excellent wood, smooth, clean, gently toning metal with lockplate markings of, "1862 - Tower, - the English Crown".  It has crisp action and locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock.  The musket has both sling swivels intact, original ram rod, original long-range site, import cartouche on the stock, and "25 - 25" mark on the barrel.  In addition, the musket still has a bore that will about cut your finger.  You will wait a long time before you'll see a nicer Enfield than this one and with a nice early date.--$2,150.SOLD

  96. Very pretty condition, .50 cal., percussion, breach loader, single-shot, Smith carbine.  This carbine remains in very nice condition with crisp rifling and a little bluing remaining in recessed areas.  The stock remains in nice condition with an easily visible Federal inspector cartouche.  This carbine would be a very nice addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,650.SOLD

  97. Very nice condition, .54 cal., percussion breach loader, Burnside carbine.  This carbine has an all-matching serial number of 31472.  The metal has a smooth, chocolate brown patina with traces of finish in the recessed areas.  The lockplate is marked, “Burnside Rifle Co. – Providence RI”, and the breach block is marked, “Burnside Patent – March 25, 1856”.  The carbine has a good bore and crisp action, and the sling swivel and sliding ring both remain intact.  The soldier’s initials, “E. D.” are carved into the right hand of the shoulder stock.  This carbine remains in very nice condition but does show clear evidence of actual campaign use.  It is nice enough to be in any museum.--$1,650.SOLD

  98. Really nice little display.  In this display is a TINY pinfire revolver replica that just came in in a United Confederate Veteran collection.  I suspect the little pinfire revolver was a novelty given out at one of the reunions much like tiny canteens that I have seen.  The detail is absolutely unbelievable even with wooden grips.  We have included in the display with the little pinfire revolver an original, 12mm pinfire cartridge that we recovered in a Confederate Cavalry camp here.  The tiny little pinfire revolver has detail that is truly amazing.--$95.

  99. Very attractive, .69 cal., smooth bore, Springfield 3-band musket.  This musket was originally produced in flintlock, but at the time of the Civil War, was converted to percussion.  This musket was just brought in out of the local Middle Tennessee area and was no doubt Confederate carried.  The metal has a smooth, chocolate brown, aged patina with lockplate markings of, "US - Springfield - 1841".  The action still works perfectly and locks into both half-cock and full-cock.  The walnut stock remains in nice condition, but as expected, has numerous dings and marks from extensive service.  This musket is a perfect representation of what most Army of Tennessee Infantry soldiers carried the first year of the Civil War.  By 1862 and 1863, the Confederacy was importing lots of Enfield muskets from England as well as long arms from France, Belgium, Germany, and other countries.  This would be an excellent addition to any Civil War display especially depicting the early war Confederacy.--$1,250.SOLD

  100. Nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1842, .69 cal., Springfield complete lockplate and hammer assembly.  The hammer locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock positions, and the main spring is as strong as when it was issued in 1850.  The lockplate is marked, "Springfield - 1850 - US - and the American Eagle."  If you have a Model 1842 Springfield musket that needs a nice lockplate, here is your chance.--$225.

  101. Excellent condition, hand-me-down, 7 inch, scissor type pistol ball mold.  The mold still works perfectly, and we have glued a correct size pistol ball into the mold for display.  The molds for the most part pre-dated the Civil War and are more often found around Confederate sites.--$65.SOLD*

  102. Excavated, folding, small (approximately 4 inch) scissor type, .32 cal., iron pistol ball bullet mold.  This mold was recovered from the spring of 1863 winter camp of the 51st Alabama Cavalry (located near Fosterville, Tennessee).  The mold remains in such nice condition that it will still open and close.  We have put a correct, excavated pistol ball in the mold for display.--$48.

  103. Massive, cast brass, partially completed bullet mold for a .45 cal., Confederate "picket bullet".  This mold was recovered from the camp of the 8th Texas Cavalry and has enough brass for at least two Confederate belt buckles.  The mold was never completed, and the hinge hole to attach the other half was never drilled.  Interestingly, the cavity forming the bullet is complete, and you can see the profile of the bullet.  This is a huge piece of brass and a very unusual recovery.--$175.

  104. Beautiful condition 9-mm French Pinfire revolver.  The revolver still has pretty case colors and the ejector rod intact - the loading door intact - folding trigger intact - and I am including two original cartridges to display with the revolver.  The South purchased many of these, and we recover the pinfire cartridges from almost every 1863 Confederate camp here.--$695.SOLD

  105. Excavated, Enfield nipple protector with brass chain.  This was recovered about 40 years ago on private property along the Confederate line and among the limestone outcroppings.--$45.

  106. Very attractive, Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt Army Model percussion revolver.  This revolver has a smooth, gray/brown patina with an all-matching serial number of 135727 (including the wedge).  This is mid-war 1863 production.  It has crisp action and a good bore remaining.  Just a good, solid, uncleaned, mid-war Colt Model 1860 Army.  Included with this revolver is the $300 Colt Factory letter!!!--$1,850.SOLD

  107. Just in out of a central Ohio estate, very nice condition, .58 cal., Model 1863, type II Springfield 3-band percussion rifled musket.  This musket shows just honest use, and remains clean overall with lockplate markings of "U.S. - Springfield - 1864".  The action remains crisp and sharp locking firmly into both half cock, and full cock positions.  Both sling swivels - long range site - and ramrod all remain intact.  It has nice deep rifling, and both military inspector cartouches remain easily visible in the stock opposite the lockplate.  The .58 cal. Springfield musket is considered by many to be the classic musket of the American Civil War.  Every Civil War collection needs one of these.--$1,950.SOLD

  108. Very nice condition, Model 1863, type II, .58 cal., Springfield, 3-band, percussion, rifled musket.  This musket is out of a Pittsburgh, PA, estate and has been nicely taken care of and remains just as it was 150 years ago.  The lockplate is marked, "1864 - Springfield - US" and both the lockplate and bolster have a sharp Federal Eagle.  The metal is just beginning to turn a gray/brown with practically no pitting at all.  The musket has both sling swivels, original ram rod, and the original long-range site.  The musket locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock and has deep, crisp rifling from to to bottom.  I have no doubt that this musket would still be quite accurate at 200 - 300 yards.  Many students of history consider the .58 cal. Springfield musket the most representative musket of the American Civil War.  We are including with the musket a small display with an original Minie ball and a percussion cap.  This musket is nice enough for any museum and would be a weapon that you could hand down to future generations with pride.--$1,950.SOLD

  109. Beautiful condition, 1850 era, single shot, .44 cal., "Underhammer" percussion pistol.  The pistol has a rich, never cleaned, aged patina, original walnut grip, and silver trigger plate.  Part of the reason that these weapons are quite rare to come by is that it was easy to hang the "underhammer" on your belt or pants and accidently shoot yourself in the leg or worse.  This was not found to be a satisfactory design, and not a whole lot were produced.  This would be a quality addition to any Civil War Era weapons collection.--$1,250.SOLD

  110. Very nice condition, 1837 date, .32 cal., 6-shot pepperbox revolver.  This weapon is crisply marked, "Allen & Thurber - Worcester - 1837".  The action still works perfectly with deep, beautiful engraving, and perfect condition original walnut grips are intact.--$750.SOLD

  111. Very nice condition 1960s REPRODUCTION massive Colt Dragoon revolver.  It is one of the well made Italian reproductions, and appears to literally have never been fired.  Perfect for living history or display in the den.--$425.SOLD*

  112. Quite difficult to come by, this is an original, .44 cal., Colt Army revolver grip.  This grip shows clear evidence of use.  If you have an original .44 Colt Army with a broken grip, here is your rare chance to get a good, complete grip on your revolver.--$195.SOLD

  113. Extremely rare, Model 1763, French Charleville, originally produced in flintlock and converted to percussion for Confederate service by M. A. Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina.  This musket came out of a central North Carolina estate many years ago.  It has the distinctive "Baker" S-shaped sporting rifle hammer and a drum style bolster replacing the flintlock mechanism.  M. A. Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is well known for converting obsolete weapons from flintlock to percussion for Confederate service.  The musket retains very nice, original wood but does show nice honest wear.  The lockplate remains exactly as it came from M. A. Baker.  The mechanism of the musket still works but does appear to have a broken main spring.  This is an excellent example of the extreme measures the Confederacy was forced to use in the first year of the Civil War.  By late 1862, the Confederacy was able to obtain much higher quality Enfield/Towers, .577 cal., rifled muskets from England which competed very well with the .58 cal. Springfield muskets the Union Army was equipped with.  This is an opportunity to add a bonafide, Confederate long-arm weapon to your collection for the price of an average condition Springfield.--$1,650.SOLD

  114. Complete, excavated, brass carbine patch box.  This appears to be from a Merrill carbine and was recovered from Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro.  Believe it or not, the patch box will still open and close.--$65.SOLD*

  115. Very pretty, Model 1841, .54 cal., Mississippi rifle.  This rifle is out of a north Florida estate and was almost surely Confederate captured and carried.  The musket has lockplate markings of, "E. Whitney - US - 1843 - New Haven".  The metal has a smooth, gray/brown, attic patina, and the musket still locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock.  The walnut stock remains in nice condition with numerous small dings and marks from being carried and a nice clear, OHIO State stamp in the left hand side of the stock.  The rifled musket remains in original .54 cal. and has the small block rear site typical of Confederate carried Mississippis.  With this Mississippi rifle comes a very nice condition, "1861" dated Mississippi rifle saber bayonet.  We are going to price this musket both with the bayonet and without the bayonet.--$2,250 complete with saber bayonet --SOLD

  116. Fresh in out of a local Confederate estate, this is a Model 1855, .58 cal., Maynard primed, percussion "pistol - carbine" made only between 1855 and 1857 by the Springfield Armory with a total production of only 4,021.  Almost every one of these that I have encountered over the years have had Confederate association.  This example shows good wear, but remains in very decent displayable condition.  When the pistol was brought into the shop, it was missing the front barrel band, and I was able to locate one that fits reasonably well.  With the massive pistol carbine, we are including an excavated Maynard door from this exact type pistol.  I recovered that door many years ago from the camp of the 8th Texas Cavalry located near Unionville, Tennessee.  This is a weapon that most museums do not even have an example of.--$1,650.

  117. Super, super rare and in beautiful condition, Model 1849, long barrel, Colt Pocket revolver with all matching serial numbers of 211975.  This revolver is inscribed to and was carried by Confederate General Thomas Benton Smith and what a story General T. B. Smith has to tell.  General Thomas Benton Smith was born near Mechanicsville, Tennessee, and grew up on a farm near Triune, Tennessee.  General Smith was widely known in the area as being incredibly, intellectually gifted.  By age 15, General Smith had been given a patent on a locomotive "cow-catcher" and appeared to be headed toward a lucrative career in railroading.  When the Civil War came, young Thomas Benton Smith was enrolled in the prestigious Nashville Military College in Nashville, Tennessee.  Upon the outbreak of the Civil War, Thomas Benton Smith would raise the unit that eventually became known as Co. B of the 20th Tennessee Infantry under the command of Col. Joel A. Battle.  At Shiloh, the regiment suffered over 50% casualties including the capture and imprisonment of the regiment's Colonel, Joel A. Battle.  Upon reorganization, a month after the battle, his fellow soldiers elected Thomas Benton Smith as their new Colonel.  As Colonel of the 20th Tennessee, he led them at Murfreesboro where he was shot through both the breast and left arm.  Over the coming months, Col. Smith recovered, and at Chickamauga, Col Smith was again wounded.  At Missionary Ridge, the brigade commander, Col. Tyler was wounded, and Col. Thomas Benton Smith was assigned command of the entire brigade.  Through the fighting toward Atlanta, Col. Thomas Benton Smith was so impressive that, on July 29, 1864, while in front of Atlanta, he received his commission as Brigadier General CSA.  At this point, he was the youngest Brigadier General in the Army of Tennessee.  On December 16, 1864, on the apex of Shy's Hill at the Battle of Nashville, stood the tattered remnants of the 20th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry.  At approximately 4:00 pm, on December 16, 1864, the Federal Infantry overran the Confederate lines on Shy's Hill at the Battle of Nashville.  General Thomas Benton Smith had been ordered by Confederate General William B. Bate to "hold the line at all hazards".  General Thomas Benton Smith and a small squad of his soldiers fought until they were totally surrounded, and at the bitter end, held a white handkerchief over his head surrendering himself and his few remaining men.  General Thomas Benton Smith was approached by Col. William Linn McMillan who appeared to be inebriated and began to curse and berate Gen. Smith.  All witnesses stated that General Smith's simple response to Col. McMillan was to state that, "I am a disarmed captured prisoner."  Col. McMillan was so enraged that, according to witnesses, he appeared temporarily insane.  The Colonel became so enraged that he drew his saber and struck General Thomas Benton Smith three times over the head, each blow cutting through Gen. Smith's hat and crashing into his skull.  Shocked by the action of their own officer, nearby Federals rushed General Smith to a field hospital where the attending surgeon examined the wound and remarked, "Well, sir, you are near the end of your battles, for I can see the brain oozing through the gap in your skull."  Much to everyone's surprise, the boy General, Thomas Benton Smith, would survive these horrific blows.  Unfortunately, in a short time following the war, General Thomas Benton Smith had to be admitted to the Tennessee State Asylum, also known as the Tennessee Central State Psychiatric Hospital.  On some days, General Smith appeared near normal while on other days he was ordering his troops forward.  Many more years passed until, on May 21, 1923, General Thomas Benton Smith was released from his earthly bondage.  His grave rests with his former comrades in the Confederate Circle of Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.  By all measures, Confederate General Thomas Benton Smith was a hero in every regard, and whoever becomes caretaker of his Colt revolver should treasure it and preserve and protect it.  This artifact is nothing less than an Absolute Civil War Southern Treasure.--$28,500.SOLD

  118. Just in out of a Chattanooga area estate, .54 cal., single-shot, percussion, 1st type Merrill carbine.  This carbine shows extensive use and has the soldier's initials, "W M", carved into the stock.  The lockplate is marked, "J. H. Merrill - Balto./Patent July 1858/Apl."  Carbines of this type were very sought after by Confederates who wanted to carry an actual carbine rather than one made by cutting down an Infantry weapon or possibly a double-barrel shotgun.  The metal has a smooth, gray/brown patina and is serial number 6876 out of approximately 14,495.  This would be a nice addition to someone's Civil War Cavalry display.--$1,150.SOLD

  119. Very attractive, percussion, 12-gauge, double barrel shotgun.  This weapon is out of a North Florida estate and is believed to have been carried by a Confederate Cavalryman.  Many years ago, I recovered a near identical shotgun from the camp of the 51st Alabama Cavalry.  These were carried by numerous Confederates during the first year of the Civil War.  It will make a fine addition to someone's Confederate display.  The shotgun remains all intact except for needing one ramrod tube which would be a very easy repair.--$450.SOLD

  120. Beautiful condition, 1st Model, .22 cal., Smith & Wesson 7-shot revolver.  This revolver has crisp action, deep sharp marks, and lots of original case color remaining.  You rarely find them this nice.--$900.SOLD

  121. Very attractive, .69 cal., smooth bore, Confederate carbine, hand blacksmith crafted from a Model 1842, 3-band, Infantry rifled musket.  The carbine has a smooth, aged, chocolate patina overall with lockplate markings of, "Springfield - 1850".  The weapon was shortened during the Civil War Era to carbine length for Cavalry use.  We are including a cased buck and ball which would have been very likely what would have been fired from this weapon.  It hasn't been cleaned at all and remains just as it has come down through the ages.--$650.SOLD

  122. Just in, very attractive, Model 1863, Type 1, .58 cal., Springfield 3-band rifled musket complete with original, triangular, socket bayonet.  The musket has lockplate markings of, "US - 1863 - Springfield".  The action is excellent with a strong main spring and locks firmly into half-cock and full-cock.  This musket has both sling swivels, original ram rod, and original long-range site intact.  It has four marks in the wood opposite the lockplate that could very well be "kill marks".  The musket shows clear evidence of use and being carried, but yet remains in nice condition.--$1,650.SOLD

  123. About 30 years ago, it wasn't really uncommon to encounter one of these.  But, in recent times, you seldom see one offered.  This is an original 25 round, Requa - Billinghurst battery gun clip.  This clip is complete and will still hinge open and closed.  There has to be lots of Civil War artillery and small arms collections that are missing one of these.--$250.SOLD

  124. Very nice condition, quite rare, cast brass folding "scissor" type bullet mold for a .36 cal. "SUGAR LOAF" pistol projectile.  I have only recovered rare Sugar Loaf projectiles from Confederate campsites.--$175.SOLD

  125. Just purchased out of a local Southern estate.  This is a folding BRASS double cavity bullet mold for a .32 cal. round ball, and also for a .32 cal. elongated projectile.  This mold would make projectiles correct for the .32 cal. Colt Pocket Model, or would fit any of the other .32 cal. Pocket size revolvers.--$125.

  126. Excellent condition, blacksmith made, "scissor type" bullet mold for a single, .36 cal. pistol or musket ball.  The mold has a rich, aged patina and still works perfectly.--$85.

  127. Very rare, double cavity, cast brass bullet mold for a "Sugar Loaf" style projectile.  This mold is approximately .48 cal. and would have been likely used with a "Country Rifle".  I have only recovered a few "Sugar Loaf" type projectiles, and every one that I have found has been from an early war Confederate camp.--$150.

  128. Beautiful condition scissor type cast brass double cavity bullet mold for a .36 cal. Country Rifle.  Many young Confederates left home for the Civil War carrying the family Rifle as that was all they had.  Within the first year of the Civil War these were all pretty much replaced by more conventional military weapons.  This is out of a local estate, and is in near perfect condition.--$95.

  129. Very nice condition, solid cast brass bullet mold for a .45 caliber "country rifle" projectile.  Country rifles were carried from home by many young Confederates when they first left home for the Civil War in 1861.  We rarely find country rifle projectiles in Confederate camps any later than 1863 because of issue of more standard weapons.  This mold still operates perfectly and would yet mold bullets today.--$195.

  130. Extremely rare to recover, excavated, single cavity bullet mold for the .50 caliber Smith carbine.  This bullet mold is out of the nationally known Civil War author, Charlie Harris's, collection.  Although excavated, it remains in very nice condition and will open and close with ease.  This would be a fine compliment to display with your Smith carbine or to add to your Civil War excavated artifact collection.--$395.

  131. Extremely rare, scissor type, Confederate used, .65 cal., Hanoverian bullet mold.  This rare mold remains in perfect condition and is out of the personal collection of Civil War author, Charlie Harris.  It will be a fine addition to any Civil War collection.--$395.

  132. Super rare and in drop-dead beautiful condition, original folding scissor type, cast brass bullet mold for the Confederate used, .69 cal., "Tower" bullet.  Early in the Civil War, the South traded cotton to England for .69 caliber Tower muskets in an attempt to arm Southern Infantry troops.  The massive, .69 cal., Towers bullets are recovered in early war Civil War sites such as Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, and Stones River, but by mid-1863, most of the .69 cal. muskets had been replaced by the .577 cal., 3-band, Enfield rifled muskets.  This example is the rarer, cone cavity variety and is out of Civil War author, Charlie Harris's, personal collection.  In almost 50 years, this is the most perfect condition, .69 cal., Towers bullet mold that I have seen.--$950.SOLD

  133. Fresh out of a Central Illinois estate, Model 1873, 45 - 70 caliber, "trap door", Springfield rifle.  This rifle has a smooth, attic brown patina tip to tip and remains just as it has been for many, many years.  With the rifle, comes an original, triangular, socket bayonet complete with a partial leather scabbard.  This old trap door rifle remains absolutely untouched with tiny specks of paint where the rooms in which it was stored have been painted several times over the years.  This is an historic, old, untouched, Model 1873, Springfield trap door.--$850.SOLD*

  134. This is a bullet mold that you seldom see offered for sale.  It is a "COLT" marked .28 cal. double cavity for the Colt "Root" revolver.  If you have a nice Colt Root - here is your chance to add a correct bullet mold to your display.  You won't see this one very often.--$350.

  135. Single cavity iron bullet mold for a .36 cal. country rifle elongated "picket style bullet" of the exact type carried by many young Confederates as they first left their homes in the South for the Civil War.  The mold would have originally had two wooden handles which are not present, but could be easily replaced.--only $79.

  136. Quite rare to find, complete mid-1800's DOUBLE leather shot flask.  This shot flask has two completely separate compartments with two brass measuring devices so that you could have your choice of two different size lead shot depending on what you were hunting.  It remains completely intact with original brass buckle, and both measuring devices still have good springs and work perfectly.--$115.

  137. Nice condition, cast brass, folding, double cavity bullet mold for a .45 cal. picket country rifle.  These are bullets that we only recover from Confederate sites.  This mold remains in nice enough condition to mold bullets today.--$95.SOLD

  138. Perfect condition, non-excavated, musket tumbler punch.  It has lots of original bluing remaining and will make an excellent compliment to your Civil War musket display.--$65.

  139. Beautiful condition, non-excavated pair of .69 cal. bullet worms.  One of the worms is a long pattern, and the other a short pattern.  This display will make a wonderful compliment to display with your .69 cal. percussion muskets.--$95 for both worms.

  140. Excellent condition, original Civil War Cavalry carbine bore brush.  The leather thong is complete with no breaks or weak spots, and the bore hair brush has all bristles 100% intact.  This would be an excellent compliment to display with your Civil War Cavalry carbine.--$89.

  141. Group of 7 assorted musket parts that are either non-excavated or are early pick-ups or recoveries, and still remain in nice enough condition to use on a musket today.  There are {2} .58 cal. Springfield or contract musket breechplugs - one brass Mississippi trigger guard - {1} .58 cal. Springfield trigger guard - one cast brass Enfield nose cap {1} one .69 cal. Model 1816 musket buttplate and {1} cast brass trigger guard to an unknown musket.  A real bargain !!--$195. for all
   

Larry Hicklen
Shop:  (615) 893-3470
Email: larryhicklen@comcast.net