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  1. Very - Very rare .69 cal. Harpers Ferry smoothbore flintlock musket IN ORIGINAL FLINT.  This was originally produced as a full length .69 cal. Harpers Ferry Smoothbore flintlock musket, and was shortened to the 36 inch barrel "Artillery length" during the Civil War era.  The easy "giveaway" that this weapon started out as a full length Infantry weapon and was shortened to Artillery length is the location of the center barrel band.  It is positioned correctly to be a full length musket.  This came directly out of a central North Carolina estate, and shows clear evidence of having seen LOTS of service.  I am, in addition, going to include a display with a set of "buck and ball", which was a favorite ammunition to use in this weapon.  The original "Harpers Ferry" flint lock mechanism on this musket is a REAL RARITY to come by on its own.--$1,450.SOLD

  2. Very nice condition, Model 1816, .69 cal., smooth bore, E. Whitney musket converted from flintlock to percussion for Civil War use.  The lockplate is beautifully marked, "US - crossed arrows - E. Whitney - New Haven - 1834", and the barrel has a very nice matching 1834 date.  The metal has a smooth, gently aging, gray/brown patina with nice, crisp markings remaining.  The stock remains in very nice condition with the name "John" lightly carved into the left-hand side with a pen knife, and the initials JC are carved into the stock beside the hammer leading us to believe the soldier's name that carried this weapon is John C.  Although this musket remains in very nice overall condition, there is clear wear and evidence of having seen many a campaign.  With this musket we are including a small display case with an original buck and ball and percussion caps.  This is a classic example of what many Confederate Infantry soldiers were armed with for the first year of the Civil War.--$1,150.SOLD

  3. Absolutely drop-dead beautiful, Confederate import marked, .577 cal., Enfield, 3-band, rifled musket.  This musket has lockplate markings of, "1863 - Tower - and the British Crown."  The barrel has the very desirable upside down "25-25" markings.  The long range site remains perfectly intact, and this musket's bore is about as crisp and sharp as when it was first issued.  The stock has a beautiful, circular, British Small Arms mark as well as the import anchor in front of the butt plate, a Sinclair Hamilton & Co. marking behind the trigger guard, and a beautiful, crisp "Bentley and Playfair" stock maker mark.  The main spring remains as strong and crisp as when the musket was first issued, and the long range site is intact and works perfectly.  The original ram rod remains intact as well.  This is one of the prettiest Southern import marked Enfields that has come through the shop in a long time.--SOLD

  4. Very pretty, Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt Army model revolver.  This revolver is out of the local area and is serial number 43850, which is very desirable 1862 production.  A nice clear, visible inspector cartouche remains on the walnut grip.  At some point, the barrel of this revolver was damaged and was replaced with a barrel of a different serial number (an 1863 production).  It is a very nice quality weapon and remains just as it has been for the past 100+ years.  Because of the replaced barrel, the revolver is priced at about half what it would be otherwise.--$1,295.SOLD

  5. Quite rare, .54 cal., Mississippi rifle with lockplate markings of, "Robbins & Lawrence - US - Windsor VT - 1849" with  a crisp, clear matching "1849" date on the barrel.  This rifle has the very scarce to find, turned down muzzle for accepting a triangular socket bayonet.  The original socket bayonet remains with the rifle.  In addition, the rifle has both sling swivels, brass patch box, block rear site, and original brass-tipped ramrod, along with lots of original rifling.  This is a style Mississippi you seldom see offered for sale.  It is a good, solid example that shows plenty of field service, but not abuse and is a type Mississippi missing out of most private and museum collections.--$2,150.  (complete with original bayonet.)-SOLD

  6. Quite rare and in very nice condition, .36 cal., Remington New Model Navy revolver.  This example is serial number 24779 which is 1863 production, because the serial number of this model picked up at around 23000, continuing from the Model 1861 Navy revolver.  This revolver has sharp edges, deep rifling, and crisp action the majority of the time.  Every now and then the cylinder doesn't advance when cocked.  There are thought to be only about 22,000 total quantity of this revolver ever produced.  This is a quality revolver and one that many collections are missing and at a very good price.--$1,495.SOLD

  7. Just brought in out of a local family, a nice, honest, Model 1873, caliber 45 -70, "trapdoor" Springfield rifle.  This rifle was carried by an ancestor who was in the military during the Indian War Era.  The walnut stock remains in nice condition with a faintly visible cartouche.  The long range site, both sling swivels, and cleaning rod all remain intact.  This is a good, honest quality hand-me-down trapdoor Springfield.--$650.SOLD

  8. Very attractive, Model 1865, Spencer, 7-shot repeating carbine.  This carbine is serial number 24675.  It has crisp action, a very good bore, long range site, loading tube, and snap swivel bar and ring all remaining intact.  The only thing missing is the rear sling swivel.  This model Spencer carbine saw limited service at the very end of the Civil War and lots of service in taming the Wild West It has a deep groove worn in the stock where the snap swivel has rubbed back and forth from lots of time in the saddle.  This is a very nice quality Model 1865 Spencer that has actually seen real service.--$1,850.SOLD

  9. Original, twisted cream colored paper packet of Civil War musket percussion caps.  A packet of percussion caps like this came with each 10-count packet of Civil War bullets.  This will be an excellent compliment to display with your Civil War musket.--$48.

  10. .69 cal., 1851 date, Austrian, 3-band, percussion musket.  The musket has a smooth, aging, gray/brown patina, and the action still locks firmly in place at both half-cock and full-cock.  The lockplate is dated "1851".  This musket was purchased over 40 years ago from an estate near Birmingham, Alabama, and has been in Buddy Cornelius's collection in North Alabama ever since.  Nicely carved into the right side of the stock  with double hatched lines is, "1  A L A", no doubt indicating the musket was carried by someone in the 1st Alabama Volunteer Infantry.  It has a very attractive, uncleaned patina and will make a fine addition to someone's Confederate display.  We are including a small display with an original musket ball and percussion caps of the same type this musket would have used.--$1,250.SOLD

  11. Very rare, original, unopened packet of six .44 cal. Colt Army revolver cartridges.  The packet remains in very nice condition and would be a fine compliment to display with your .44 cal., Model 1860, Colt Army revolver.--$395.

  12. 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.

  13. .36 cal., Savage 6-shot Navy Model revolver.  This revolver has a serial number of 8224, which is very desirable mid-war production.  The weapon has a smooth, attic, gray/brown patina, and the intricate Savage action still works perfectly.  There are a couple nipples that are chipped and broken from the weapon being dry-fired over the years  This is a very pretty, uncleaned Savage revolver with clear evidence of having been carried in many campaigns.  The corners of the grips are worn rounded from the many hours in the saddle.  A family brought this revolver into the Dalton, Georgia, Civil War Relic Show, and I purchased it from them there.  They had been told that a Confederate ancestor carried it during the Civil War.--$1,650.SOLD

  14. Quite rare, 1862 date, "Special Model 1861" contract, rifle musket.  This musket has seen lots of service and has a chocolate brown patina and lots of wear from tip to tip.  The lockplate is marked, "1862 - US - Windsor VT".  The lockplate has quite a bit of wear and a gray/brown patina, but the markings can still be read.  The walnut stock remains in nice condition but does show similar wear with rounded edges and typical small dings and marks.  The action works well and will lock firmly into both half-cock and full-cock.  Both sling swivels remain intact as does the original ramrod.  The long range site is not present and has been gone for many years.  The musket shows clear signs of having seen much service but remains a rare contract and a nice, early, "1862" date.--$975.

  15. Very nice condition, .69 cal., Model 1842, Springfield, 3-band, percussion, smooth bore musket.  This musket is out of a local estate and has a smooth, never cleaned, aged, brown patina from tip to tip.  The lockplate is marked, "Springfield - 1845 - US - and the American Eagle".  The main spring remains as strong as when first issued, and the musket locks firmly into both half-cock and full-cock.  With this musket we are including a display with a set of buck and ball and percussion caps which would have been used with this model musket.  The musket has numerous small dings, marks, and wear indicating lots of actual field service.  Being out of a local Middle Tennessee family, it was very likely Confederate carried.  It has a beautiful look and would be a fine addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,450.SOLD

  16. Very attractive, .577 cal., 3-band, percussion, Enfield - Towers, rifled musket.  The lockplate has crisp markings of "1862 - Tower - and the English Crown."  The barrel has the classic upside down "25 - 25" mark.  The metal has a smooth, brown/gray patina with a very strong main spring and action as crisp as 150 years ago.  The English walnut stock is very attractive with normal dings and marks from use and has an old repair under the middle barrel band.  Both sling swivels and the original ram rod remain intact, but the long range site has been missing for many years.  This musket was just brought in out of a local estate and was almost certainly Confederate carried.--$1,250.SOLD

  17. Very attractive, 1864 date, .577 cal., Enfield/Towers, 3-band, percussion, rifled musket.  This musket was recently purchased out of a North Alabama estate and has lockplate markings of, "1864 - Tower - and the British Crown."  The barrel has the typical "25 - 25" marks marks typical of an American used Civil War import, and has a smooth, never cleaned, aged patina overall.  The stock remains in complete, nice condition with the normal small dings and marks of actual field service.  There is decent rifling remaining, but the bore is very dirty, appearing to have not been cleaned in the last 100 years.  This musket is a classic example of the many .577 cal. Enfields - Towers imported and used by both Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War.--$1,450.

  18. Extremely rare, .69 caliber, Model 1812, smooth bore musket made by Jenks and was converted from flint to percussion by "Baker" of Fayetteville, North Carolina.  This musket has the distinctive Baker style hammer and drum type bolster.  The metal is clean overall just beginning to gray with age.  The lockplate is marked, "Jenks - 1812 - and has the small Eagle over an oval US.  The walnut stock remains in very nice condition with sharp edges and only a few dings and marks from service.  Both Model 1812 type sling swivels remain intact.  This is a very early musket converted from flint to percussion for Southern service.  Many even advanced collections do not have an example of this weapon.--$1,895.SOLD

  19. Absolutely beautiful emerald green patina on this perfect excavated Richmond Arsenal single attachment stud copper Richmond Musket nose cap.  A small amount of the C.S.A. walnut wood stock still remains on the inside of this C.S. Richmond nosecap.  A BEAUTY.--$79.

  20. Very sought after, original, .577 cal., Enfield musket tampion with original cork and ready to be put in a musket.  This is an excellent accessory for your Enfield musket display.--$75.SOLD

  21. Extremely rare to find, a complete English "Tower" flintlock lockplate assembly for a large, single-shot military horse pistol.  The lockplate is marked, "TOWER - GR - and the Crown."  Everything about the lockplate still functions perfectly including the flash pan and frizzen assembly and both half cock and full cock with the hammer.  This artifact displays beautifully on its own or would be perfect to drop back into an original weapon.--$150.SOLD

  22. Quite rare and in excellent condition, Wilmot patented musket tompion.  This tompion is marked, "Patented November 24, 1863" (155 years ago tomorrow).  These were actually issued and used as I have seen three or four recovered here.--$95.

  23. 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.

  24. Beautiful condition, NEVER FIRED, reproduction, 3rd Model, Colt Dragoon.  This is one massive handful of firearm with beautiful, intricate cylinder engraving.  It would be fun to actually fire or would be equally nice to keep it "never fired" and on display.--Only $295.

  25. Very nice condition, rare "E. Robinson" contract of the Model 1861, percussion, 3-band, rifled musket.  This musket has smooth, clean metal just beginning to gently tone with age.  The lockplate is marked, "E. Robinson - New York - 1864 - US - and the Eagle".  The barrel has a matching 1864 date and retains deep, sharp rifling.  The action is crisp with long range site, both sling swivels, and original ramrod all remaining intact.  The stock is all original and complete with numerous small dings and marks from actual field service.  This is a quality condition, rare contract that will be a fine addition to any Civil War firearms collection.--$1,850.

  26. Beautiful, near mint condition, Model 1842, Springfield lockplate and hammer assembly.  The plate is marked, "Springfield - 1852 - US - and the American Eagle."  If you have a Model 1842 musket that needs a nice lockplate, here is your chance.--$195.

  27. Absolutely mint beautiful condition, 7mm pinfire, 6-shot revolver.  The metal remains in mint condition with beautiful engraving on both the frame and cylinder.  The action works perfectly, and the three items that are usually one or all missing, the loading door, the ejector rod, and the folding trigger all remain perfectly intact.  The checkered walnut grips remain in mint, just as issued condition.  The vast majority of pinfire cartridges that we recover are from Confederate camp sites, because the Confederates were able to purchase these revolvers from France and Belgium.  The revolver remains in near mint condition and could easily fit into any museum in the country.--$695.

  28. Very nice condition, original, non-excavated, 1864 date, Springfield musket lockplate and hammer assembly.  This lockplate retains beautiful crisp marks, and excellent action locking firmly into both half-cock and full-cock positions.  If you have an 1863 or 1864 Springfield musket that would be improved by a very nice lockplate and hammer assembly, here is your opportunity to get one.--$195.

  29. Just brought into the shop out of the local area a .44 cal. Model 1860 Colt Army Revolver.  The metal has a smooth, gently aging grey brown patina with an all matching serial number of "131333" (except for the wedge which is an old replacement with a different number). This is very sought after mid-war 1863 production.  The cylinder retains about 50% of the original cylinder scene, and the grips have faint remnants of the original military inspector's cartouche.  The action remains crisp, and the revolver retains an excellent bore.  This is a quality Colt, but does show clear evidence of seeing actual field and campaign Civil War service.--$1,950.

  30. Quite rare contract of the .58 cal., Model 1861, 3-band, percussion, military, rifled muskets.  This musket has metal that is just beginning to turn gray/brown with age.  It has lockplate markings of "1863 - US - Wm. Muir & Co.".  The barrel has a matching 1863 date with long range site intact as well as both sling swivels and original ramrod.  The musket retains very good rifling and has a faint military inspector cartouche visible opposite the lockplate.  This is without question one of the tougher Model 1861 contracts to find.--$1,650.

  31. Very attractive, 1848 date, Model 1841, "Mississippi" rifle.  The metal has a smooth, attic brown patina, and the lockplate is marked, "E. Whitney, N. Haven - 1848."  The mainspring remains very strong and firmly locks into both half cock and full cock.  Both inspector marks remain visible in the wood opposite the lockplate.  This is a classic example of one of the more sought after weapons of the American Civil War Era.--$1,895.SOLD

  32. Just brought into the shop, Model 1841, "Robbins and Lawrence" Mississippi rifle.  This rifle has a smooth, thick, aged, chocolate brown patina and has lockplate markings of, "Robbins & Lawrence - 1850 - Windsor VT".  The brass has a very nice, aged, bronze patina.  This rifle would have some very interesting stories to tell in that the stock has at some point been near a fire and is charred black between the two barrel bands.  It has good action, and the barrel was bored to .58 cal. for service in the Civil War.  Mississippi rifles have always been a favorite among collectors because of their Mexican War/Pre-Civil War history and how attractive they are with the numerous brass pieces including a brass patch box.  This is a weapon that shows clear evidence of having seen lots of service.  Who knows - the fire that it got too close to might have been a campfire in Tennessee or possibly the burning of Atlanta.--$1,350.

  33. Model 1851, .36 cal., Colt Navy Model revolver.  The revolver has crisp action and a smooth, dark, gray/brown patina.  It has an all matching serial number of 167874, except for the wedge which is an old replacement.  This is 1863 - 1864, mid-war production.  There are faint hints of original cylinder scene remaining but most is worn away.  It has barrel markings of, "Address Col. Saml. Colt New York US America."  The revolver has original walnut grips with 90% original lacquer.--$1,495.

  34. 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.

  35. Beautiful condition, 7 mm, folding trigger, French pinfire revolver.  The folding trigger and loading compartment door both remain perfectly intact.  In addition, on this revolver, the cartridge ejector rod is screwed into the base of the grip, and it remains intact as well.  I am including a complete pinfire cartridge for display, but it is the next size larger so that a child cannot accidentally load and discharge the gun.  The original checkered walnut grips remain perfectly intact.--$695.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Just in out of the local area, .69 cal., Model 1842, 3-band, percussion, Springfield musket.  The metal remains clean, just beginning to turn gray/brown with age.  The lockplate is marked, "Springfield - US - 1853 - and the American Eagle."  The barrel has an 1852 date.  The action remains crisp and strong and locks firmly at both half-cock and full-cock.  The walnut stock remains in nice condition with the soldier's initials "H. T." cut into the left-hand side opposite the lockplate.  This is a very representative weapon that both Union and Confederate soldiers extensively carried during the early years of the Civil War.--$1,450.

  39. Nice condition, percussion, 12-guage, double-barrel shotgun of the exact type carried by many Confederates when they first left home for war during the early years of the American Civil War.  This example is out of the local area and has a beautiful, aged, chocolate patina with ramrod intact and original walnut stock.  Pictured above is a Texas Confederate carrying a nearly identical weapon during the early years of the American Civil War.--$695.

  40. 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.

  41. Very rare, Model 1861, .58 cal., "C.D. Schubarth" Contract 3-band percussion rifled musket.  This is a very scarce contactor to find and not to mention in beautiful condition.  The metal throughout remains clean with lockplate markings of, "1863 - U.S. - C.D. Schubarth - Providence", and the barrel has a matching 1863 date.  The original walnut stock remains in exceptionally nice condition with two deep, crisp inspector cartouches.  The musket has both sling swivels intact as well as long range site with both leafs.  The musket has crisp action at both half-cock and full-cock and has a beautiful bore, practically as deep and sharp as when it was issued in 1863.  This is without question a museum grade weapon and a very rare contractor.--$2,850.SOLD

  42. Quite rare to find, an original Model 1842, complete lockplate and hammer assembly with all internal parts.  The lockplate still functions perfectly and will lock at both full-cock and half-cock.  The lockplate is crisply marked, "Springfield - 1851 - US - and the American Eagle."  If you have a Model 1842 Springfield musket with a "not-so-great" lockplate, here is your chance to significantly upgrade your musket.--$250.

  43. Very nice condition, original 6-shot, 7MM, folding trigger, French pinfire revolver.  Many Confederate Officers carried French pinfire revolvers, and we often dig pinfire cartridges in Confederate 1863 camps.  This is an unusually nice example with loading door, ejector rod, and folding trigger all remaining intact.  The action works perfectly, and the original walnut grips have near 100% original enamel.  I have included for display an original cartridge, but it is the next size larger to prevent a child from possibly loading the revolver.--$595.

  44. Just this morning brought in out of the local area, .36 cal., Savage 6-shot Navy Model revolver.  This revolver has the distinction of being the earliest, lowest serial number of any, over the last 40 years, that I have previously had.  This is serial number 181.  The weapon has a smooth, attic, gray/brown patina, and the intricate Savage action still works perfectly.  There are a couple nipples that are chipped and broken from the weapon being dry-fired over the years.  Also, one side of the ramrod retainer is broken, but will be an easy repair for a gunsmith.  The family who brought this weapon in this morning has ancestry that served in the Ohio Cavalry and are quite likely who this weapon belonged to.  This is a super early production, straight out of the bushes Savage Navy Model revolver.  Very reasonably priced at -- $1,495.

  45. Complete, beautiful condition, folding, cast brass field mold for .577 cal. Enfield projectiles.  The mold has a rich, aged patina with original cavity insert intact and also original sprue cutter intact.  We have included and placed into the mold a dropped Enfield projectile (recovered here at Stones River) of the exact type this mold produces.  This will be a museum level compliment to display with your .577 cal. Enfield 3-band rifled musket.--$895.

  46. Attractive, framed display containing several original Frankford Arsenal musket percussion caps.  Nicely displayed and ready to hang.--$35.

  47. Early - Early - Early 1816 date Harpers Ferry .69 cal. smoothbore Musket originally produced in flintlock, and later converted to percussion for Civil War use.  This musket is out of the local area, and was nearly surely "C.S." carried.  After the Civil War was over the musket was brought home, and "sporterized" for hunting and feeding the family.  The stock was cut back to the first band to turn the old military rifle into a fouling rifle for game hunting.  In the last 20 years or so a collector has restored the musket stock back to full length and it now displays just as it was carried in the American Civil War.  It is a rarity to see a Harpers Ferry musket dated this early "1816", and YOU KNOW that a Federal soldier would HAVE NEVER been caught carrying this 50 year old antique at the time of the Civil War.  Talk about singing "Dixie" !!!--$1,150.

  48. Very attractive 1864 date .58 cal. COLT "Special Model" 3-band percussion rifled musket.  Everyone is acquainted with the Colt Civil War era handguns, but COLT also made a Civil War 3-band rifled musket.  The metal has a gently aging brown-grey patina with lockplate markings of "1864 - COLT MFG. CO. - HARTFORD, CT."  The original walnut stock remains in overall nice condition with two visible military inspector cartouches.  A little bit of original bore remains, but the weapon has seen quite a bit of firing and actual field service.  An original Civil War date COLT MUSKET would be a nice addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,450.SOLD

  49. 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.

  50. Extremely rare, and in mint condition, folding scissor type bullet mold for the Hanovarian or Saxon projectile.  100% of these type bullets that I have seen recovered have been from Confederate sites.  The projectile appears to be approximately .50 cal.--$195.

  51. Quite nice condition, .58 cal., Model 1861, "Special" model, 3-band, percussion, rifled musket..  The musket has smooth, attractive metal just beginning to darken with age.  The lockplate is marked, "1864 - L.G.&Y. - Windsor VT."  The stock remains in crisp condition with a deep, clear inspector cartouche opposite the lockplate.  The musket retains an excellent bore, and the mainspring remains as strong as when it was used during the Civil War.  The barrel has a matching "1864" date, and the musket retains both original sling swivels - original ramrod - and the long range site remains intact.  This is a quality example of quite a rare Civil War musket.--$1,750.

  52. Model 1863, 3-band, .58 cal., Springfield rifled musket.  This musket has overall clean metal with a small amount of flash around the nipple area.  The lockplate is marked, "Springfield - 1864 - US - and the American Eagle."  The musket has nice wood with normal wear and a faint inspector cartouche opposite the lockplate.  The mainspring remains strong, and the hammer locks in both half-cock and full-cock positions.  There is a little bore remaining, but very dirty, likely having not been cleaned in the last 100 years.  This is an attractive, honest, middle grade example of one of the most famous muskets of the American Civil War.--$1,450.

  53. Beautiful condition, cast brass, .32 cal., "Colts Patent" marked, double cavity bullet mold, an excellent compliment to display with your .32 cal., Model 1849, Colt Pocket Model revolver.--$175.

  54. Excellent condition, non-excavated, heavy cast brass, single-cavity bullet mold for making "country rifle" type bullets.  Many young Confederates, when they first left home for the Civil War in 1861, left home carrying the family country rifle, and in many cases, were forced to field mold ammunition for these "brought from home" weapons.  We have recovered "country rifled" type bullets from Confederate camps dating at least to the end of 1863.  This is a quite heavy brass bullet mold and has enough brass to make at least two or three CSA rectangle buckles.--$175.

  55. Nice condition, 1863 date, .54 cal., second type Merrill carbine.  This carbine is out of a North Carolina estate and has a replacement hammer identical to those used by M.A. Baker of Fayetteville, North Carolina.  M.A. Baker is well known to have repaired and converted many weapons for the State of North Carolina during the entire Civil War.  It is quite likely that this weapon could have been repaired by M.A. Baker and Confederate carried.  The metal has a smooth, aging, gray/brown patina with lockplate markings of "J.H. Merrill - Baltimore - July 1858".  The original walnut stock is in nice condition but does have an old age crack running down the left hand side.  The action still works perfectly, and a good bore remains.  This carbine is serial number (14432) and has an assembly number of "94" and two dots at several different locations.--$1,450.

  56. Very attractive "Special Model 1861" .58 cal., "S. Norris & W.T. Clements for Massachusetts", 1863 date, 3-band percussion rifled musket.  The metal has a smooth, gently aging, gray/brown patina with an 1863 date on the lockplate and an 1864 date on the barrel.  The main spring remains strong and the musket locks in both half-cock and full-cock positions.   Both sling swivels , long range site, and original ramrod remain intact, and a good, crisp bore remains.  The wood remains in nice condition with a faintly visible inspector cartouche, and the normal dings and marks from actual field service.  There is a small sliver of wood missing from just beneath the lockplate.  This is a quality condition musket and shows evidence of just good, honest, actual Civil War field service.--$1,450.

  57. 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.

  58. Just in out of the local area - .69 cal. Model 1842 Springfield percussion musket.  The metal has a dark chocolate brown attic patina with lockplate markings of "1855 - Springfield - and U.S.".  There is some pitting around the nipple area from having seen lots of field service.  The wood is a very dark red-brown color and has the expected numerous small dings and marks from lots of actual field service.  The mainspring is still strong as can be and the hammer sets solidly at both half cock and full cock.  This one is a smoothbore and would have fired both musket balls and "buck and ball".  This is a very typical antequated weapon that the Southern Infantry was armed with through much of the Civil War, and considering the area here where the musket came from - was almost certainly Southern carried and is going to look great on someone's wall.--$1,295.

  59. Very attractive condition, .36 cal., Manhattan Navy Model revolver.  It has a barrel marking of "Manhattan Firearms Co. - Newark NJ".  It has a smooth, gently aging, gray patina with about 80% cylinder scene remaining and has a matching serial number of 38304.  We have been referring to this pistol as the "Death Pistol" in that it has 35 notches.  We suspect someone might be exaggerating a bit!  The revolver still has a good strong main spring, and the cylinder advances sometimes, and sometimes not (depending on its mood).  A revolver with 35 death notches couldn't help but be a great conversation piece in your collection.--$1,150.

  60. Nice condition, .32 cal., Model 1849, Colt 5-shot pocket revolver.  The metal remains clean with very little pitting whatsoever.  The barrel is marked "Address Sam'l. Colt - New York City".  It has an all matching serial number of 130138 which is good early 1855 - 1856 production.  It retains good action and about 60% - 70% original cylinder scene intact.  The revolver has original walnut grips with 90% original lacquer.--$1,150.

  61. Very nice condition .36 cal. Manhattan 5-shot Navy Model Revolver.  It has nice original cylinder engraving and is serial # 60123.  This serial number falls at the end of the Civil War Era and into the Indian War's period.  The revolver is out of a local family and possibly saw service in two different eras.  This revolver has crisp action and a good bore.--$1,150.

  62. Model 1860, .44 cal., Colt Army Revolver.  The revolver shows honest service wear and has an attractive gray/brown overall patina with no serious pitting at all.  The revolver has an all matching serial number of 43669 except for the wedge which is an old replacement.  This serial number falls in very desirable 1862 - 1863 production.  The action works correctly about eight times out of ten.  The barrel retains good bore and is marked "Address Col. Sam Colt - New York - U. S. America".  This is a good honest example of the revolver considered by many to be the most representative of the American Civil War.--$1,650.

  63. Nice condition, .58 cal., 3-band, percussion "1861 Special Model", rifled musket.  The lockplate is marked "L.G.&Y. - US - 1862".  The metal has a smooth, gently graying, aged patina, and the stock remains in nice condition with two visible inspector cartouches.  The action works perfectly at both half-cock and full-cock, and the main spring is about as strong as the day it was made.  The bore has good rifling and would quite likely still shoot accurately; although I do not recommend firing original weapons.  The long range site, original ramrod, and both sling swivels all remain intact.--$1,450.

  64. Very nice condition and seriously "Bad-Ass" 1840s - 1850s era Allen and Thurber .36 cal. single shot percussion pistol with a "10-INCH" Barrel - REALLY !!--$850.SOLD

  65. coltpkt107084.JPG (61604 bytes)coltpkt107084rev.JPG (64253 bytes)coltpkt107084mrk1.JPG (66606 bytes)coltpkt107084mrk2.JPG (42547 bytes)coltpkt107084mrk3.JPG (47965 bytes)coltpkt107084mrk4.JPG (41359 bytes)coltpkt107084mrk5.JPG (73370 bytes)coltpkt107084mtk.JPG (69177 bytes)coltpkt107084sn.JPG (44988 bytes)Really pretty Model 1849 .31 cal. Colt Pocket revolver.  It has nice clean metal with an all matching serial number of "107084" {except for the wedge which is an old replacement}.  This is nice early 1852  - 1853 production, and what you would expect surfacing here in the "Sunny South".  The brass trigger guard still has a nice amount of original silver wash, and the cylinder still retains lots of original scene.  It has action about as crisp as new, and a near perfect bore remains.  This is a real nice little Colt Pocket Revolver.--$1,250.

  66. 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
  67. Quite scarce .58 cal. "Providence Tool Co." - 1863 date Model 1861 3-band contract rifled musket.  This musket shows clear signs of having really been carried A LOT.  The metal has a smooth dark, attic brown patina with lockplate markings of "Providence Tool Co. - Providence, R.I. - 1863".  The markings are all visible, but worn down quite a bit from use.  The wood shows lots of use as well with corners rounded and all the normal bumps and bruises of a carried weapon.  The inspector's cartouche is worn, but you can still faintly make it out.  It is missing the rear sling swivel and has a "home grown" rear site.  This is a good, honest rare contract Civil War musket that without question "Saw The Elephant".--$1,150.
   

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