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We obtain many relics that never make the site, above are a few of the types of relics we have sold or found for collectors within the past few months that we thought you would enjoy seeing.

Price: $250.00

Minty dug box plate recovered south and west of Dover, Tennessee several years ago. Both iron loops are present and in great condition. 100% of the lead backing is present. The front has a deep chocolate brown patina throughout with a hint of the dirt from wince it came. Just enough to accent this great looking piece. I know, box plates are a dime a dozen out there, but this one really takes the cake and would definitely be hard to upgrade.

Price: $295.00 Sale Pending

6th Plate tintype of a unidentified Yankee infantryman seated in a 9-button frock coat with his US belt plate showing. This is a really nice image and is the type that just about any type of collection would benefit from. The buttons have been gilded as has the outline of the US plate which still shows the 'US'. He holds a revolver in his left hand where the trigger guard and possibly the loading lever have been very lightly gilded. The revolver appears to be possibly a Cooper or Bacon due to the extreme roundness of the trigger guard. At first glance it looked like a Colt Navy, but a closer examination has me leaning the other way. This is most likely a studio prop anyway. It comes in a complete leatherette case in real good condition with a repaired spine (both pieces match) with both brass latches present.

Price: $550.00

6th Plate tintype of a young man mounted on a mule decked out in a frock coat and wheel-hat. I do not believe it to be a military image, however it is left open for interpretation. There is alot of debris on the ground and appears to be taken in a barnyard. The image is a shade darker than most of your studio images, but this is due to it being an outdoor image more than anything. The leatherette case is in two pieces (both the case and the lid match) with the brass hook latches present. There are no emulsions on the image. If this image looks familiar to some of my website regulars, you are correct. I had this image about a year ago and traded it back for another item. This is a really cool image.

Price: $65.00

Albert's CS181A  Dug Confederate Roman Block "I" Button. There is only a minuet push as can be seen in the image above to the lower right of the I. However, the overall shape of the button remains true. It has the "E.M.L & C. / Richmond. VA." back mark which can be made out in good light. The circumference remains good measuring out at 23mm. The shank is removed, but you can hear it rattling around inside the button. The exact recovery site is unknown, however the verbal history is that it came out of West Tennessee. 

Price: $295.00

Great looking dug US puppy paw plate with a near perfect face which exhibits a nice mellow patina throughout. This is referred to by some as the 'Dragoon Style' pattern with the fixed studs located behind the 'S'. The adjusting hook is missing as can be seen by the images, however both studs are present. The lead back is 85% present with ground action being the culprit in most of it missing. The shape of the buckle remains good in both curvature and along the outer edge. There is only one small push on the brass located behind the edge on the lower corner below the 'S' as can be seen in the images. The face has an unremarkable chocolate patina throughout with no cracks noted and only a few dings on the upright of the 'U'. This plate will display right up there with the best of them.

Price: $350.00 Sale Pending

M1851 Eagle Enlisted Sword Belt Plate (O'Donnell/Campbell #664 pg400) in dug condition. The exact recovery sight is unknown, however it is highly unusual to find a plate with the silver applied wreath still present. The belt loop is still intact as is the hood adjustor. The reverse reveals the benchmark number of '73'. As you can see the plate has a nice dark patina throughout which really give the plate nice display appeal. As I mentioned before, you will be hard pressed to find a dug M1851 with the silver wreath still intact. 

Price: $345.00

20pdr Parrot w/ iron sabot in overall great looking condition. The iron is stable with little to no ground action noted and no divots. It has been disarmed and coated giving it a really nice dark brown natural hughe. The sabot is complete and retains its form. The remnants of the zinc time fuse adaptor is still in place, though nothing better or worse than what is typically seen with this type of shell. The images tell the story. This is a really nice looking shell overall and would be an upgrade for most. This shell is the longer variant measuring out at 10-inches tall. The recovery site is unknown. 

Price: $425.00  Sale Pending

O'Donnell & Campbell plate 446 (pg282) Non-dug 1826 Pattern shoulder plate for NCO or Musicians baldric. The plate is in really good condition with the wire hooks present as is 100% of the lead fill. The brass face has a nice mellow patina throughout with only minor blemishes noted. The cool thing about this plate is that referenced in O'Donnell/Campbell's book, it mentions the casting flaws noted on this variant of plate. On this particular specimen is has both blemishes noted in the book, the most noteable being the faint stem between the flights of the arrows and the talon with the branch. The images tell the tale with this one. 

Price: $950.00

Great looking large size powder flask measuring approximately 16-inches constructed of horn. It has a nice mellow look to it which makes the great looking carved ship with mast and wind filled sails stand out very nicely. In 1/2-inch tall letters is the name "EDWARD CONNOLLY" which were unsure if that was the name of the man who carried it or possibly the name of the ship. There is a fish carved in front of the ship that is either ornamental or possibly indicates that the ship was a whaling or fishing vessel. There are no repairs noted on the piece, however it does so its age and has some dings and wear. It does have the original single piece wood plug which measures about 3.5-inches across. The curvature of the piece along with where the carvings are allow it to display nicely showing all of its unique characteristics. This piece is pre-war and probably dates somewhere near the early to mid-19th century. This would make a great display piece on its own.

Price: $80.00 Sale Pending

Dug M1858 smoothside canteen in decent condition. The canteen appears solid overall, however the are some holes where the canteen is rusted through. The sides are pushed in somewhat on both sides, but as you can see in the images, the overall profile remains. It still has the spout and the three sling rings. The recovery site is unknown.

Price: $395.00

M1863 Artillery Curb Bit with post war tinning. The bit is in overall great condition with all of the hardware present including the rein rings, lower cross bar, and brass 'US' bit bosses. The mouthpiece has a 'US' stamped to the left of the port and a 'US' stamped on both of the inner sides opposite of the bit bosses. Overall the bit is in good condition and really could be used today, there is minor surface oxidation, but nothing outside of what's to be expected. Although this is still considered a M1863 bit, it does vary slightly from it's Civil War predecessor. The biggest difference came out of the 1868 Ordnance Board's Ordnance No. 9 which "all new artillery and cavalry bits should be tinned, and that old bits requiring repairs or cleaning should likewise be tinned, instead of blueing or replating." The second difference came during the refurbishing which was to remove the intertwined USA boss and replaced with the cast brass 'US' boss. There would be a few changes noted in this bit that would later be adopted by the cavalry.

Price: $125.00

A great book named The Civil War From A Southern Stand Point written by Mrs. Ann E. Snyder of Nashville, Tennessee.  Wrote and published in 1890, it contains 26 chapters discussing all of the battles of the war from The Battle of Shiloh to the Battle of Galveston.  Covers both the Eastern and Western campaigns of the conflict.  308 pages total and the book itself measures 5.5 inches by 7.5 inches.  The binding is in excellent condition with no weak areas and all pages are in excellent condition with none missing.  Inside cover contains an inscription that reads: "Presented to JE Hally-burton by Capt Jas A Mackey.  Dear Reader after reading this book please kindly return to "JEH" Rucker Femeper- September 24, 1910".

Price: $70.00

What a neat little bullet mold with wrench built into the handle.  The dual purpose pistol ball maker measures out at 3 3/4 inches long and is unmarked.  It produces a 38 cal bullet but the bullets included measure out at 34 cal.  They fit nicely into the mold cups.

Price: $450.00 Sale Pending

6th Plate Tintype of an identified as Jacob P. Cratt of the 96th Ohio Infantry. It is a full pose image of him with his accoutrements which include belt with cap box and bayonet scabbard and his cartridge box sling (box hidden behind his arm). The one good thing is that the image is not gilded, so you can clearly see the eagle and 'US' on his belt plate. The images you see are not scans, rather with a camera, so the image is clearer than you see. He stands with his 4-button Union sack coat and forage cap. The gun he is carrying can easily be identified as an Austrian Lorenz with the top barrel band close to the nose cap and the 'twisting' mortise of the bayonet which can be seen under a loop. There are no emulsions on the image and only the typical hazing encountered around the brass matte. The identification is on the preserver's flap behind the image and can be seen if the image is taken out of the case. There are two names, his and women's. It comes in a complete leatherette case with the clasp working appropriately. Jacob Cratt mustered into Company C of the 96th Ohio Infantry on August 19, 1862 and served until his death on Feb 9th, 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana. He is buried at the Vicksburg National Cemetery.

Price: $1,100.00

Remington .44caliber New Army Revolver with 8-inch octagonal barrel. The iron is smooth throughout with moderate dings around the loading lever and cylinder release and around the safety notches and nipples on the cylinder, otherwise no pitting noted with the metal having a nice gun metal gray look. The barrel has the brass sight present as well as a nice address mark which is still visible reading "Patented Sept 14 1858 / E.Remington & Sons. Ilion New York.U.S.A." The action works very nicely and is crisp but not overly tight with the cylinder indexing well and the hammer responding to the trigger. The two piece walnut grips are original and the left one does have the government inspector's cartouche approving it for military service. I removed the grips to see if the serial number matched the rest of the frame and it does. To my surprise there were initials carved into both grips of "JH". The loading lever works and reveals the serial number underneath the barrel. The serial number (17385) puts this gun at an early production date of 1863. There were approximately 122,000 New Models made commencing at about serial number 15,000. With the cartouche along with various other inspector's marks and the overall wear of the gun, there is no doubt this saw service during the war.

Price: $1,295.00

M1863 .44caliber Single Action Starr Revolver with all matching serial numbers. The iron is smooth with virtually no pitting noted and has a nice mellow gun metal gray throughout the piece. All of the markings can be read on all parts including: Serial number on the cylinder, patent and date information on both sides of the frame, inspector's marks 'B' & 'L', and the serial number on the frame. The action works well and the hammer responds to the trigger with the cylinder indexing appropriately every time. The walnut grips are original and show wear and use as on might expect. Looking at the images, you will not that the butt of the grip shows considerable dings a bumps, the grip is stable and has its profile, but is mentioned for exactness. The frame screw does come out allowing the frame to tip forward exposing the cylinder, which has all of the original nipples. The front sight is present on the 8-inch barrel. This is a really nice looking gun and I would classify it as above average. There were approximately 32,000 of these manufactured between 1863-1865 and the serial number started off where the double action left off at about 23,000, giving this one a nice early production date (1863) with very high probability of seeing use with a serial number at 28799.

Price: $165.00

Civil war percussion cap box in overall good condition. The leather shows crazing and is pliable. Both of the belt loops are present with the brass rivets still holding them in place. The wool is present on the inside of the box as is the inner flap with the maker's stamp of "J.E. Condict / New York". This is a great looking cap box with one of the more obscure makers seen on this type of item. Jennings E. Condict was on of the major contractors during the Civil War. Prior to the war they were listed as saddle and harness makers, which they would continue to supply to the government along with cap boxes, gun slings, cartridge boxes, and carbine cartridge boxes just to name a few.

Price: $295.00 

.52cal single shot 'folding trigger' derringer with 3-inch octagonal barrel. This is quite an eye catching piece overall with engraving throughout the gun including the barrel. The single piece walnut grips have silver inlay down the back, which is almost always missing in these types of specimens. The grips do show some wear but to the extent where the original finish has worn off. The action works good with the engraved hammer pulling back and exposing the trigger which all works appropriately when fired. The nipple is present as well. There is an oval with 'BC' in the center on the right of the frame. The iron is in overall good condition with little to no pitting noted.

Price: $350.00 

Approximately .40cal single shot 'center hammer' Allen & Wheelock percussion derringer with a 5-inch half octagonal/round barrel. The iron is smooth throughout most of the gun with some pitting noted around the hammer and nipple from firing. It has a nice mellow gun metal gray look to it. The brass bead site is present at the muzzle. The two-piece walnut grips are original and are in relatively good shape showing dings at the bottom. The serial number on the barrel, on the frame (underneath the grips) and on the walnut grips all match at '899'. The barrel flat on the left of the gun has a faint memory of the gun's markings. These 'in-line' or 'straight away' pistols as they are known were manufactured between 1858-1865 with a wide variety of barrel lengths (3"-6") and caliber combinations. The action works well, with the hammer pulling back and responding to the trigger. Another fine example of the many types and variations of obscure pistols born out of the mid-19th century.

Price: $495.00 

Quarter plate tintype of an unidentified Union infantry private. The image is overall very clear as he stands in front of a beautiful military themed backdrop. Though he is unarmed, you can still see his cap box and bayonet on his regulation belt rig. He is wearing a standard issue kepi with 9-button frock coat. The back drop has a terrific barrack scene with Sibley, Wall-, and A-frame tents along with artillery and a great looking American Flag waving in the background. The image comes in a complete leatherette case which has a wonderful design on the top cover. I guess a picture worth a thousand words, so click on the link and let it sell itself. This would be a hard one to upgrade. 

Price: $395.00 

Nice looking 'CDV' sized tintype or what some call an 1/8th Plate of a full pose Union Corporal (unidentified) with his M1842 rifled-musket with bayonet fixed. The image is clear and has no gilding on any of the brass, you cannot see the 'US' on the buckle for what appears to be glare. He stands in front of a military painted backdrop with Sibley tents and an American flag waving. The foliage in the image is indicative of what you might see in South Carolina or Southeast Georgia. It comes in a complete leatherette case with a red pillow. This is an unusual sized image, especially in this condition and would definitely contribute to most collections. 

Price: SOLD

9th Plate ambrotype of an un-identified Confederate decked out and ready to go. This bust image shows a dapper young man with his 'Buckner' style pleated coat buttoned to the top. It appears to have non-descript brass buttons, they have not be gilded, but too small to tell. Over his shoulder he holds his M1816 Flintlock Musket. There is a slight shadow in that corner of the image, but if you look closely (and it really stands out with a loop), you will see for one, there is alot of stuff there for a conversion, secondly you'll see the hammer is very large, rising way above the tang. You will also see the front of the flash pan extending in front of the hammer on the lockplate. He has on his buff white cross belts (Pre-war regulation ca. 1840's) with M1826 Eagle Brest Plate. You will also see in the lower left hand corner the socket of his bayonet sticking out of his belt rig. He sits with his hair slicked back and his cheeks tinted . The image is overall clear with the exception of the aforementioned shadow in the lower right hand corner. Don't let the size of this image fool you, there is alot of content packed into this one. 

Price: $85.00  Sale Pending

New Testament dated 1864, published by the 'American Bible Society' out of New York. The bible measures 3.25" x 5" x 1.5" high. The leather binding remains in overall good condition There are some light pencil writings on the inside covers, however its too light to really decipher. The brass clasp is in good shape and still performs its purpose. Inside the bible is a small feather and a couple dried clover. The pages are in good condition and the ink is very easily read and still vivid. This is a great piece to have in any camp display, as this item, next to his rifle and canteen, was the most single reveled item he had in his knapsack.

Price: $395.00

US belt rig measuring 28-inches in length with a nice looking arrow-hook plate. The plate is in overall good condition, but shows some nice wear with the dings giving it some character and indications of use. All hooks are present and the face has a nice attic-mellow patina. The belt shows the crazing that we like to see in period leather, which is very pliable. There is a repair, which I have a close up of in the image section. This is a really nice looking rig with character.

Price: $125.00

Rare early first edition of Albert's Confederate Button Book (1963). This hardback 93 page book details the Confederate buttons as in Albert's, later, larger volume book "Record of American Uniform And Historical Buttons Bicentennial Edition" published 1976. The book is in overall good condition with the pages showing their age with some spots throughout. The images are in good detail. The best part of this book is that its autographed by Alphaeus H. Albert himself. With Christmas around the corner, this would make a great gift for the civil war buff who has everything.

Price:  SOLD

Decent pack of civil war artillery friction primers dated 1864 from the Frankfort Arsenal. The overall condition of the packaging remains stable and intact. The blue paper wrapping does show some wear and a couple small tears here and there, but still covers approximately 98% of the wood box. The label can be seen but is dark due to the nature of the dark color paper with black ink. The box is damaged on the top corners which I have taken close ups of for visual detail. The friction primers remain inside as can be determined by the weight and hearing them rattle as you shake the box. Your artillery collection isn't complete without this to display as one of the fundamentally most important pieces to firing the cannon.

Price: $495.00

Artillery grease bucket in overall good condition. The integrity of the bucket remains intact with no rust spots or holes noted anywhere. The lid does swivel and lock into place on top. It measures 7.2-inches wide x 8-inches tall. The chain is solid with all of the links and the large hanging ring in the center which allowed it to hand from the gun carriage. There is remnants of black paint throughout, but a nice piece overall that will definitely add to any artillery collection.

Price: SOLD

.50cal Belgian single shot pistol with beautiful engraving. The 5.5-inch octagon barrel, which screws off, has the front sight and is in overall great condition. It has the swivel loading lever channel attached on the bottom. The frame has great uniform engraving throughout, even on the trigger guard, that stands out very nicely. You can see left of the frame is the standard Belgian E/LG mark. The single piece walnut grip is in good condition, showing the typical dings & mars. It does have a cap compartment on the bottom, which can be seen in the images. It too has a matching engraving as the frame. The action works appropriately and the hammer responds to the trigger. The cool thing about this pistol is that I also have an excavated frame, barrel, and loading lever channel of this exact type which was recovered from Northern Mississippi. I will offer it to the person who purchases this first before I list it separately. 

Price: $75.00

Collapsible tin-cup in carrying case in overall good condition. The case measures just at 2.5-inches in diameter and has the lid. There are no holes or damaged noted. The cup is three tiered and displays expanded, however if pulled too hard it will come loose, not uncommon for these. Otherwise, these make nice fillers for camp displays or an officer's desk.

Price: $395.00

Confederate 3-inch Read Projectile fired from a 3-inch Ordnance Rifle, recovered near Cold Harbor, Virginia. The shell is in overall good condition as far as stability and iron condition. The iron does show some mild ground action, nothing more than to be expected, with no active oxidation or divots notes. The bourrelets are complete and are well defined throughout the shell. The copper fuse adaptor is present and is the half of the copper sabot, both have apparently been cleaned. The sabot, as can be seen, is missing almost half at the base and shows nice rifling on the half that's present. This more than likely occurred after firing and by how it has flaked off at the bottom, the characteristic lathe dimple is gone. The shell still sits upright at an angle. It has alot of eye appeal and is a real nice shell, which comes with a signed card from the digger explaining where this shell was recovered. If the buyer is somewhat familiar with this battle and the positions, a little research may turn up who was firing this piece.

Price: $525.00

Here is a nice looking 3-inch Confederate Tennessee Sabot Pattern I, Sub-pattern II recovered, according to the label on the bottom, from Gaines Mill. The shell shows moderate ground action throughout, but retains its overall shape with no divots or large pieces missing. Even the nose section is complete, which took a wood-drive in fuse adaptor. The bourrelets are present and are well defined on the shell. At the base you can see where the copper sabot was affixed to the shell by the iron stud. The shell has been coated and the iron is stable, which has given the shell a brown, natural hughe. An article written in 1866 by Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander, he is quoted that the Tennessee Sabot "failed, however, about three times out of four times [by] breaking its connection with the copper sabot, and it very frequently exploded in the gun; while of those which flew correctly, not one-fourth exploded at all."

Price: SOLD

A pair of 2nd Lieutenant's shoulder boards for cavalry. They measure 1-inch wide by 3-inches long and therefore are post war. Both pieces have minor fraying, but the images are pretty accurate as far as detail. They are both in relatively good condition and complete as far as the trim and cloth, including the gold velvet center. The reverse remains intact as well and the hand stitching is still holding strong.

Price: $1,195.00

Second Model, 3rd Type .36caliber Whitney Revolver with 7.5" octagon barrel. The iron has a nice dark attic look throughout with little to no pitting, leaving the iron smooth. The action works perfectly every time with the hammer responding to the trigger. The loading lever is held with the wedge type latch and works appropriately. There is a name of 'Carrie' on the original walnut grips, which are also serial numbered and match the other numbers stamped on the barrel and loading lever (10894 K). The serial number as the barrel marking "E. Whitney / N. Haven" can easily be read. All of the nipples are present in the cylinder and are original. The front sight on the barrel is a nice replacement.  The Whitney's production dates between the late 1850's into the early 1860's and was one of the most highly regarded revolvers during the Civil War. In fact, most of the Second Model would be purchased through contract by both Federal & State.  This is a solid gun overall with really nice eye appeal and all the extras.

Price: $1,295.00

Early production M1864 Joslyn single shot carbine in overall good condition. This .52 rimfire caliber carbine has a 22" barrel and the iron is in overall good condition with some mild pitting underneath the barrel, forward the arm stock. All of the iron has a nice dark aged patina throughout, even the butt-plate. All of the hardware is present including the sling ring on bar, the front & rear sight. The rear sight is frozen in place, possibly with a little work it can be freed up. The action works and the hammer does respond to the trigger. The breech block does rotate up when the knob release is pulled and the two-lined patent information can be read on the rear face of block. On top of the block, behind the gas vent is the serial number as " M / 477". This number can also be found on the 2-inch tang. The walnut stock has an overall dark hughe, which goes nicely with the gun, and shows the normal dings noted on a gun of this age. There is wear on the stock front of the barrel band, underneath for front portion of the lock and near the base of the unmarked butt-plate. Again, nothing that one wouldn't expect for its age, but rather mentioned for exactness. The bore is clean and still shows rifling. According to Reilly (United States Military Small Arms 1861-1865), Joslyn Firearms Company continued to utilized the unused M1862 lock plates on the early production M1864 and though it is not mentioned, the M1862 butt-plate was unmarked as opposed to the M1864 which had the 'US'. This is just a really nice looking gun overall and I feel represents the transitional phase from the M1862 through the M1864. The US Government purchased approximately 8,000 Joslyns according to Flayderman and were issued in part to the following units: 4th & 8th Indiana, 13th Tennessee, 9th Pennsylvania, 3rd West Virginia, 2nd Wisconsin, and 11th Ohio just to name a few.

Price:  SOLD

M1851 .36cal Navy revolver with iron grip straps. The overall condition of the gun is above average with a bright finish and minor pitting peppered throughout the gun. The serial number is all matching even on the wedge with a 28,663 number giving it an 1853 production date. The action is super crisp, more so than I have seen on most Colts, and the cylinder indexes perfectly. All of the markings are easily read, including the address on the barrel "Address Sam Colt New York City" and the serial number on all of the parts. The loading lever works appropriately, however the top section of the latch is broken off and missing in action. However the catch still works and holds the lever tightly up under the 7.5" octagonal barrel. The original walnut grips are in overall good condition with the typical dings and good sized splotches of original finish. This gun is a great looking specimen and is a good early production gun. Being such an early pre-war manufacture this gun would go great in either a Confederate or Federal display and one I'm sure you would be proud to own.

Price: $65.00

1.08.339 T-30 Confederate 10dollar note dated 1861. Scarce early Confederate note The center vignette is called "Sweat Potato Dinner", with it being served to British General Gates during the Revolutionary War. The note has small portions of the upper corners missing and there are some pinholes noted when held up to light. Otherwise the printed and written ink is easily read. This is the second series of this note without the engraver's name. According to Criswell's book it's stated that General Gates remarked during this meal that, "We'll never get them to surrender as they live on tree roots in the swamps." There is no back mark.

  Price: $27.00

1.08.302 South Carolina 5-dollar bill. The bill is in rough shape, as can be seen in the scans. The printed ink is in overall easily seen, however the written ink is starting to fade. I can see the date being 186?, but not sure if its 0 or 5. There are pinholes noted throughout, but the scans are relevant to the condition.

 Price: $35.00

1.08.305 T-68 Confederate 10dollar note date 1864. There are folds on the bill which are evident in the scan. The edges are fairly good with only one snippet of a corner missing. This is the more popular note with the artillery scene vignette. Nice blue back mark. 

Price: $45.00

1.08.306 T-60 Confederate 5dollar note in fair condition. The edges do have some wear, as can be seen in the scans and does have a few pinholes scattered throughout. The bill has a cancellation stamp of 1863 in red. It has the capitol of Richmond, Virginia in the center with a vignette of C. G. Memminger. This is a more distinguishable note with the very ornate back mark this note has. The printed and written ink stands out and is easily read. 

Price: $95.00

1.08.314 Cool Arkansas $10 war bond with 5 coupons due Jan and July from 1864 through 1866. The edges are crisp with no pinholes noted. It is printed on yellow paper with red ink. Both the printed and written ink can be easily read and stands out nicely. It is made out to I. W. McConaughey, which I looked up and only found one person with the same last name in the 2nd Arkansas Infantry. It's about the size of a Confederate note and is a neat piece considering you rarely see anything out of Arkansas.

 Price: $30.00

1.08.311 T-71 Confederate One Dollar note dated 1864. This bill is in decent condition with the two top corners missing (as seen in the scans). The bill is faded compared to most of this type you will see, but this bill bought stuff. There is no back mark and only a couple pinholes noted. It has the vignette of Clement C. Clay in the center.

Price: $45.00

1.08.312 Louisiana 1 dollar note in dated 1864, Shreveport. The bill has one corner in the upper left hand missing (as seen in the scans) and is somewhat faded overall, but this bill bought stuff. There are couple pinholes noted. On the back are printed in red the word 'two' which are remnants of what it was going to be previous to this printing. Not going to win any awards for condition, but as for what it is, its important in its own right.

Price: $95.00

1.08.315 Arkansas Treasury Note dated 1863. As you can see in the scans the note does have a couple small tears and a couple spots where paper is missing. The scans don't lie on this one. Both the printed and written ink is easily read. Has a nice scrolled back mark "Arkansas / Treasury / Warrant" on the back in green. Decent note overall and from a state that's sometimes hard to find.

Price: $125.00

Nice full pose CDV of Arthur Mudge dated April 9th, 1865. He stands with a dapper pose in his great-overcoat and kepi. If you notice on the front of his kepi there are two letters that appear to me to be 'HG'. The image itself is very clear and in overall good shape. The backmark is from Worcester, Mass and has his name and date of the image which is April 9th, 1865. The blue playing card tax stamp is also on the reverse and has been cancelled out. The great thing about tax stamps is that we know for sure that this image was taken between the summer of 1864 through the summer of 1866, which is when the government taxed photographs.

Price: SOLD

Federal artillery friction primer tin measuring approx 4.24" x 2.75" x 2.25". The tin retains most all of its olive drab paint and has no holes or gaps. On the lid you easily see the cross cannons and "100 Friction Primers" arching over them. The lid is secure and opens & closes appropriately. The lid clasp is also present. This is a great little item and one often missing from some artillery collections. As seen on the lid, this would contain 100 friction primers packed in saw-dust, you can read more about it here at www.civilwarartillery.com under implements and equipment.

Price: $185.00

6^th Plate tintype of a Yankee sergeant sitting in front of a studio backdrop. He has on his four button sack coat with his three stripes that could possibly indicate western theater. The image is fairly clear overall and there are no emulsions noted otherwise. He is wearing a forage cap with either a plume or tail of some sort on the right side and I can’t really tell, but it appears that his trousers are checkered. This may lend to possibly unit identification is such a combination was worn by any certain regiment. The buttons have been lightly gilded and his cheeks lightly tinted. An overall good image with a lot of appeal.

  Price: $85.00

Springfield type bayonet scabbard with the frog missing. I believe this to be a Type II waist belt scabbard due to the two copper rivets that are present. The leather is pliable and in overall good condition. There is some crazing as to be expected. The integrity of the scabbard body remains intact and I am able to fit a M1835 Bayonet for a M1840/42 Musket into it with no problem. The brass scabbard tip is present as well.

  Price: $85.00

Here is a cap box that has seen better days. It fresh out of a Kentucky estate and it has all of the trappings of a collectible cap box, but the condition leaves a little to be desired, albeit indicated by the price. The leather is pliable and shows some crazing. The two loops in the back are torn at the bottom, but remain present. On the flap is an original shielded eagle button that appears to have been flattened down to fit its current purpose. The brass finial is also present, though the attachment loop is torn through the center. On the secondary flap you will find the mark of “W Kinsey & Co. / Newark N.J.”. This is a cool little cap pouch for the money.

Price: $175.00 Sale Pending

9^th Plate ambrotype of an unidentified young Yankee private in his 9-button shell jacket with kepi in hand. The image is overall very clear and with a loop, you can definitely make out the eagle buttons on his coat. His cheeks are lightly tinted which accent the overall look of the image very well. It is housed in a complete leatherette case that remains intact and clasps appropriately. The pillow has a couple tears in it, but is 98% all there. This is a very nice image for the price and the size.

Price: $295.00

3-inch Dyer shell in dug condition, recovery site unknown. The iron is stable and shows moderate ground action throughout. There are no big pieces missing or divots noted. The sabot is missing and there is half of the fuse adaptor. The shell is inert and has not been coated, which gives the shell a brown hughe.

Price: $650.00

A near perfect specimen of a 4.2-inch Federal Parrot with brass sabot in near battlefield pickup condition. The iron is smooth throughout this shell with no divots or mars noted anywhere on the shell, just minimal ground action noted. The brass sabot has a nice aged patina and is in overall great condition. It has been coated which gives the shell an overall dark hughe. This an example of a typical 30pdr in atypical condition. These are typically found in the Vicksburg Campaign and were fired from the 30pdr Parrot Rifle. This is one you will not need to upgrade.

Price: $625.00

Fired 3.8-inch Hotchkiss shell with brass time fuse adaptor in battlefield pickup condition. The iron shows minimal ground action and has no divots or large pieces missing. All of the lead sabot is present and does show some rifling. The time fuse adaptor is in good condition and exhibits a nice mellow brass patina. Most of the patent information is visible on the base cup and the close up images detail this well. This is a common shell recovered from the Vicksburg Campaign and this particular one is a very fine specimen and a very impressive shell. 

Price: $295.00

From Memphis, Tennessee, dated July 28th, 1858 is a court written document pursuing a case over the ownership of a slave. Its on letterhead of the 5th, 13th, and 14th Civil Districts of Shelby County. The document size is 8 x 12.5-inches. Both the printed and written ink is vivid and readable. The document has only a few tears along the fold creases, but remains intact and solid. There are no stains or blemishes to speak of. Though this document represents a troubled time in our American past, it is our history nonetheless and without reminders of that past, we would fail to learn from it. You don't see too many documents of this type, especially from Tennessee.

Price: $475.00

Here is a really cool Half-Plate ruby ambrotype of a Union field grade 1st Lieutenant. The image is overall fairly clear, so much so that a couple of the buttons may reveal their type under a looking glass. The image does not have a case, but does have the complete gold foil protecting the image. Though there is no 'super' content, the size of the image and his rank make up for some of this. I have also taken an image to show what 'ruby' glass actually is for some new collectors that may be out there. Ambrotypes required a black backing to show the image which was on clear glass. In lieu of this, ruby glass, or dark glass was used to replace the need for this backing. Ambrotype, it is believed, is derived from the Greek word 'ambrotos' meaning immortal, or that the image gives the subject immortality.

Price: $495.00

3.67-inch Schenkl shell in overall decent condition w/ Schenkl percussion fuse. The iron is in overall good condition and is stable with some ground action noted. There are no major divits noted and the shell has a nice black hughe from when it was coated. It has been disarmed on the side and is safe for display. The fuse is, on the other hand, not the prettiest you've seen I'm sure. However most of the flange is there and you can still read portions of the patent date. It was damaged from the impact as you can see and does have some corrosion in the center. This shell does have alot of display character and definitely has its place in most collections. The recovery site is unknown, however most have been found at Port Hudson, Louisiana.

Price: $750.00 Sale Pending

This is an incredible example of a 10pdr Flat-Top Parrot bolt w/ low brass ring sabot. It is a non-fired specimen as can be seen by the brass sabot. There is very mild pitting noted, but for the most part the iron is smooth and stable. In fact there are sections of the bolt where you can still see grooves on the iron from when it was manufactured. It has been coated, giving the shell a black hughe and the brass sabot has a nice dark patina as well. These shells are most notably recovered from the Vicksburg Campaign. This is an upgrade example of this rarity 7+ bolt.

  Price: $175.00 Sale Pending

Really cool fragment of what I believe to be a 6 or 7-inch James shell. The piece represents about a third of the cage section, with the top portion containing a section of the powder cavity. It has been cleaned but not coated and has a nice natural brown hughe. It does stand up on its own and displays very nicely.

Price: $345.00 Sale Pending

Cross section of a 30pdr Parrot shell exposing the case shot & matrix within. It does stand upright on its own, or displays nicely in a shell stand on its side. The iron is coated and exhibits a nice natural gray appearance. The zinc time fuse adaptor is in place as well. These are great display pieces for any artillery display, exposing the inner anatomy of a case shot shell.

  Price: $150.00 Sale Pending

A cool shell fragment from a 30pdr Parrot shell. It measures 5-inches in length and has a partial zinc fuse in place. It has not been cleaned as of yet, but should do so nicely. This is a really cool fragment and has alot of display appeal.

Price: SOLD

A nice Confederate brass time fuse adaptor. This type is most likely for a Read or Read-Parrot. The threads aren't great, but it does display well. I have also thrown in an 8-second time fuse to display with the piece.

Price: $375.00

Second Model Manhattan 22caliber Pocket Revolver with 3-inch octagon barrel. This 22-caliber rimfire revolver has a nice mellow patina throughout its brass frame. The two piece walnut grips are original and show the typical wear as to be expected. There are no repairs or cracks noted. The iron frame and cylinder show surface oxidation and could be cleaned to show the bright finish underneath. The engraving on both sides of the barrel shows up very nicely and really give the gun a nice look. The cylinder scene of the 'Indian & Settler' motif can be seen over 90% of the cylinder, but again some surface oxidation covers up part of it. It can be made out underneath, and again, some cleaning will help this tremendously. Both barrel markings show up very well and are easily read, including the patent information underneath the barrel and the 'Manhattan Fire Arms Mf'G. Co New York' on top. The brass blade sight is also present. The action works very well with the cylinder indexing every time and the hammer responds to the trigger. The serial number is all matching on the frame (under the grips) and the cylinder #2971. There was approximately 8,000 of these 2nd model pistols made between 1861-1862 & 1868-1873; I do not know the serial number cut off. The barrel does tip up when the latch is released. The hinge does not have any damage to it as to be expected with a mechanism such as this. These do resemble a Smith & Wesson almost to a T, subsequently production was halted by a lawsuit as a result of this.

Price:  $355.00

A manuscript inventory of estate belonging to Aaron G. Johnston of Warren County, Mississippi dated 1834.  In the manuscript of his estate, thirteen slaves are named and valued with ages ranging from 3 to 24 years.  The document consists of 2 pages of which are adhered to one another by two wax seals.  First page is a typed form with dates and names written in.  The second page is a fully handwritten manuscript of ownership of the slaves.   Document is in great condition and is a wonderful piece of  slavery history.  Comes in an acid free poly sheet.   Click on image above to see full document.     

Price: $1,495.00

M1850 Ames foot officer's sword w/ Ames manufacturing marks. The blade measures just under 30.5-inches and has a nice smooth bright finish throughout and the original washer is present. There is virtually no pitting noted at all and all of the etching can still be seen. Void of any inspector's marks, this likely commercially purchased sword and was probably manufactured 1863 on. The "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee / Mass" etching is the only one that you have to study to see, otherwise panoply of arms and floral motifs can be seen along with a thick script 'US'. Above the eagle is the banner with 'E. Pluribus Unum' which appears to have been dry needle inscribed. The brass has a nice bright brass patina throughout. The shark skin grip is 99% complete and you can see in the images the typical gap down the seam of the wrap where it has shrunk. The brass wire wrap remains tight and complete. This sword also has its original leather lapped and glued scabbard, which actually is in full length, its just missing the drag. This could be replaced if one desired and the attachment point of the drag is still present, so we know it's pretty much all there. The sword fits in it nicely all the way up to the washer. The brass mounts match the guard perfectly and have both rings as well. The Ames manufacturing mark can be seen on the top mount. This is a great looking sword overall and if given to the right person could be restored to its original form.

Price: $150.00

Nice looking dug US boxplate with a nice chocolate brown patina. 100% of the rim is present as is approximately 95% of the lead back. The loops are replacements to make the buckle display complete. The profile of the plate is straight and looks really good. Unfortunately the recovery site is unknown.

Price: $750.00

Bruce and Davis double barrel pistol ca. 1850's. This unique .36cal single-triggered pistol has 4-inch round barrels with a brass bead site present. The manufacturer date is stamped on the barrel as: 55  Bruce & Davis  Cast Steel (which is double stamped), all which can be seen. The iron is smooth with a dark patina throughout with only minimal pitting noted around the nipples, which are both original. There is still some scroll work evident on the frame which accents the overall look of the gun. The walnut grips are original and show the normal dings and mars noted on a gun of its age. The action works perfectly, but wait, two hammers for one trigger? Yep, and both pull back and one trigger takes care of both. The small wooden ramrod could possibly be a replacement, but the sleeve located under the barrel is original. This is a great looking piece which illustrates one more of the many variations of firearms that have come out of the mid 19thcentury.

Price: $575.00

Bacon single shot pistol made early to mid-1860's. This .32cal rimfire pistol with a 5" octagon barrel is in overall great condition. The frame and barrel have a nice smooth finish with no pitting noted anywhere. The frame has a nice scroll work noted on both sides and the small lettered patent information can be seen on the top of the barrel. The action works perfectly and the hammer responds to the trigger. The barrel does pivot when the release is pushed. Both grips are in overall good condition with no dings or repairs noted. The brass front site is present. There were approximately 800 of this model made, making this one probably manufactured towards the end of this model with a serial number of '797'. There were three versions of the model made, this being the second one.

Price: $850.00

M1860 Ames light cavalry saber with New Jersey markings (N.J.). The blade has a bright look throughout with peppered patina. There is no active oxidation noted, leaving the blade with a smooth feel. The washer is present as are all of the proper markings on the ricasso. On one side you have the "Ames Mfg. / Chicopee / Mass" and on the reverse 'N.J. / US / D.R. / 1864'. The good thing here is that the scabbard is also marked with 'N.J.' and the inspector 'D.R.' so we know that it is original to the sword. The brass has a nice mellow patina throughout with some dark splotches noted. The leather wrap is original, as is the brass wire and both are solid and in relatively good condition with only mild crazing to indicate its age. The scabbard has a nice dark patina throughout and is stable with no active oxidation or pitting noted. Both rings are present and again, the drag is marked both 'N.J.' and 'DR'. This particular sword came out of a GAR hall and you can see on the top mount there is a ring and a hole in the drag where it was hung on the wall. It is a great looking sword that is all original and has a great overall character. D.R. are the initials of David Rice who was an Army Sub-inspector based at the Springfield Armory. Mr. Rice would inspect swords between1835-1863. You may note that the date of the sword post-dates the David Rice's tenure. This sword was manufactured early in 1864 and was more than likely put together with the oversupply of components inspected in 1863 when the inspector was visiting. It does have the N.J. and possibly could have been supplied to New Jersey by virtue of the 1808 Act, however due to the dates the first hypothesis is most likely the scenario.

Price: $895.00

The deal fell through on this one, so I'm re-listing it at the top. Here is a nice looking, fully functional 3-band rifled musket produced by "Bridesburg" under the Springfield Contract. This particular weapon appears to be all original down to the tulip head ramrod. The rear sight & the front sling ring appear to be the only things missing. The overall look to the gun presents a dark hughe including the walnut stock which appears to be in its original finish. The iron also has that "chocolate attic" look with no major pitting or oxidation noted. The stock shows the wear and tear one would like to see in a weapon that was actually there. The normal dings are present throughout, including some significant wood burn out near the nipple which is primarily caused by excessive firing. The hammer pulls back crisply in all positions and responds to the trigger. The lockplate is in great shape and all of the markings can easily be read, including the 1864 date and the eagle motif. The US on the buttplate and the government inspector's mark opposite the lockplate can also be easily identified (this noted the Government's approval for military service). This manufacture from Pennsylvania produced approximately 98,500 weapons for the Government which was one of the largest orders completed by a rifle/musket contractor throughout the war. Though this gun is an 1864 date, it had plenty of time to participate in many of the most significant battles of the war, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin, Bentonville, Petersburg, just to name a few. A great gun with alot of character for the money. 

Price: $265.00

Nice 6th Plate tintype of an unidentified Union 2nd Lieutenant. The buttons and the trim of his shoulder boards have been gilded, however the rest of the image remains clear with only the typical light wear around the foil matte. It comes in a complete leatherette case with the locking clasp present. No content to speak of, however it's a rank you don't see often, especially as clear and as close up.

Price: $595.00

Model 3D Sharps and Hankins 32cal. 4-shot pepperbox. In overall good condition, the iron has a nice smooth feel, with some surface discoloration peppered throughout. It has nice wood grips with some minor dings noted, no repairs. The serial number shows up well on the butt of the grip, being 10535. The plunger release works well allowing the barrels to slide forward for loading. Action works well, with the hammer responding to the trigger appropriately. Sharps and Hankins address shows up well on the 3 1/2 -inch barrel, which has the original brass site. The memory of the Sharps patent information on the right of the frame can still be seen and the images are a good reference for this. A nice gun overall. 

 Price: $1,395.00 Sale Pending

Early Production Gallager Carbine which has a bright finish, however most all of the markings and serial numbers can be easily seen. The iron is in overall good condition with a smooth feel and no pitting noted except around the nipple area, which is to be expected. The lock-plate has 'Gallager  / 1809' which is an interesting variation over the more commonly seen one with the patent date information. I don't believe it was ever there, because there is not even a memory of that marking there, while the other markings show up very well. Also, it should be noted that Reilley's United States Military Small Arms 1816-1865 page 131, notes that there are some early variations that do not bear the mark of the manufacturing site in Philadelphia and it is believed that these models were manufactured under the direct supervision of Mahlon J. Gallager, who was a Southerner and is noted by two sources as being from Savannah, Georgia and one source notes him as being from South Carolina. The serial number is matching on the patch box cover, loading lever, and lockplate. The action works perfectly and is smooth, also the hammer responds to all positions and to the trigger. The nipple is original, though the bolster clean-out screw is missing. The walnut stock show normal wear and dings, was possibly refinished at one time, however there appears to be no repairs or wood filler noted. It also has the original sling-ring bar w/ ring present. The loading lever latch is present and holds it into place. It also has the original rear and front site. The bore is clean with rifling still evident. A nice looking gun overall and is nice if your in the market for a mid-grade Gallager that won't run into the 2's;  plus its an early production, which almost certainly guarantees that it saw service, in fact we have dug a few Gallager's here at Donelson which was from the occupation here post the 1862 battle -and - more commonly along the N&NWRR from Nashville to Johnsonville which was patrolled by many a union cavalry units operating out of Nashville. This carbine saw extensive use in both theaters throughout the war between 1861-1865 which is telling by the 8-million percussion cartridges purchased by the Government at a cost of over $200,000. (Update on the description. If you look just left of the hammer, you will see what appears to be a '0'. I now believe that this is what's left of the patent date information which is 'Patented July 17th, 1860'. We want our descriptions to be as accurate as possible and will correct them accordingly.)

Price: $150.00

British Enfield pattern socket bayonet with dark hughe throughout. Very minor surface pitting noted and is complete with locking ring, which is easily manipulated. The crown is worn away, however the 'B / 54' is present on the face indicating it was inspected in Birmingham by number 54. The blade is full length.

Price: $145.00

Hewes & Phillips contract bayonet with the M1816 "T" mortise with the 'US' stamped on the face. There is some pitting noted peppered throughout the piece. It does have a nice dark hughe throughout. There is a '61' next to the mortise which is more than likely a rack number.

Price: $165.00

Hewes & Phillips contract bayonet with classic M1816 'T' mortise. It does have the 'US' stamped on the face, which is deep and can be easily seen. The bayonet has a nice medium aged appearance to it and is in overall great condition. The metal is smooth with some surface oxidation noted.

Price: $135.00

M1855 US Bayonet for the M1863 Type II .58cal rifle-musket. It has its original bright finish and is moderately pitted throughout the piece. It has the US / s, which many believe to be of Springfield manufacture. This particular one has the modification which was approved in 1863 by Major A.B. Dyer, Commandant of the Springfield Armory, which modified the locking ring by cutting a 2/10" piece out of the mortise. This modification allowed the locking ring to turn just a little bit further around the barrel making a tight fit. The variation is known to collectors as the Type II according to Reilly of American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards.

Price: $2,595.00

A great looking Type I Gwyn & Campbell Carbine in overall great condition. The iron is smooth with a dark hughe throughout. There is very little to no pitting on most all of the gun, only typical pitting seen as a result of firing in areas around the nipple and breech. All of the components are original including the sling ring and long range site (which is the long base indicating earlier production). The action works well, with the hammer responding to all positions. The loading lever drops the block exposing a bore with some rifling still evident. Characteristic of the Type I is the long serpent like loading lever and the locking latch that is still present and functional. The arching 'Gwyn & Campbell' over the patent date is still present and easily read, with only the 'Hamilton' being faint. "Union / Rifle" is faint, but is discernable on the front right frame. The serial number (4440) is consistent on all of the gun parts including the buttplate, barrel, loading lever, and block. The walnut stock is in overall good condition with a nice dark look. It has the typical dings and bumps from seeing action and a small sliver right behind the frame & hammer as a result of the stress from firing. A government cartouche can easily be seen on the left of the stock indicating that it was approved for government service. The overall look of the gun is remarkable as most are due to their being issued midway through the war. This is one of the most unique weapons produced during the Civil War. Also known as the 'Grapevine Carbine', this unique .52 caliber gun was designed by Edward Gwyn and Abner C. Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio between 1863 and 1864. This particular carbine was successor to the Cosmopolitan Carbine, which was manufactured in the same factory. Several Union cavalry units utilized the Gwyn & Campbell including the 7th Tennessee; 5th & 8th Ohio; 4th & 8th Missouri; 2nd & 3rd Arkansas; 2nd & 3rd Iowa; 2nd, 6th, 14th Kansas; 10th, 12th, 14th Kentucky; and 5th, 16th, & 6th Illinois (Grierson's Raiders). 

Price: SOLD

Mid-grade 5th Model Burnside Carbine in nice attic condition. The iron has a nice dark hughe throughout and is mildly pitted evenly throughout the gun. All of the components are present except the ring on the sling bar. The action works perfectly, with the block dropping easily with this model's characteristic guide screw in place. The serial number matches on the block and frame, being 12931. There is a memory of the Burnside marking above the serial number on the frame, which interestingly enough has the patent date as 1856 and not the often encountered 1864. The hammer pulls back in all positions and is tight, it also responds to the trigger. The wood is in overall good condition and shows the normal dings and mars of service. During its life, there has been a feeble attempt to fill some of the areas with wood filler. This could be removed, otherwise the fore stock and butt stock is in good condition with no active cracks. There is one sliver wood gone long ago right of the tang, behind the hammer. Its small and is mentioned for exactness. The markings on the lockplate can be easily read with the naked eye. This gun is definitely not a wall hanger by any means, however this would fit the bill for someone looking for a Burnside that doesn't want to pay the minty price.

  Price: SOLD

Nice looking European copy of the Smith and Wesson Model 2 revolver. The iron has a bright finish with moderate pitting throughout. The cylinder indexes appropriately and the hammer does respond to the trigger. There is light scroll work down the back strap and frame. The original checkered grips are present and are in good condition. As with its predicate self, the barrel flips up to expel the cylinder for loading and like its predecessor, one ring of the hinge is cracked. It still works appropriately, but is mentioned for exactness. The barrel length measures out at 6in. This one is priced accordingly, but don't let it fool you. The gun does display well and is half the price of the name brand. I mean, come on, I know I'm not the only one out there that's had to drink the Sam's Choice brand every once in awhile!

Price: $1,395.00

Great example of Standard model production of the M1842 Percussion Navy Pistol by N.P. Ames, Springfield, Massachussetts and Henry Derringer of Philadelphia. The iron has an overall bright finish throughout, including the swivel loading lever. There is localized pitting around the nipple, which is common among pistols that saw any amount of service, otherwise the rest of the gun has a nice smooth feel. The brass trigger guard shows wear and a hint of yellow remains, however the brass barrel band retains a nice mellow look. The wood has a nice dark hughe and contrast nicely with the overall look of the gun. There are no repairs or cracks that I can see, outside the normal dings. The hammer responds nicely in all positions with a nice crisp sound every time and does respond to the trigger. All of the markings can be easily seen including the 'N.P. Ames / Springfield / Mass' ; The 'USN / 1845' perpendicular to the lockplate. Also near the breach, opposite of the nipple are the proof stamps, 'USN / 1845 / R C / P'. The cartouche is present opposite the hammer on the flat. The loading lever does work and swivel properly. There were approximately 2,000 of these 54caliber smoothbore pistols manufactured and was the first U.S. martial percussion pistol produced and delivered under contract to the Government. This is a great looking example and surely would be a great addition to most pistol, civil war, or navy collections.

Price: $150.00

Confederate Quartermaster document on 7.5in X 10in yellow lined paper. There are pin holes noted and three old folds noted on the document It has been in a PVC free holder for some time now and remain intact with no repairs noted. The document reads, "For one first class mule at _____ price in North Carolina at this time." The document is dated March of 1865 and is no doubt related to Joe Johnston's and what was left of the Army of Tennessee on its way to meet up with Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. I have not ran the names on the documents and will leave that up to the new owner. However, I'm sure there's still plenty of history to uncover here and in its condition is a great find. Both the printed and written ink is easily read and vivid. The edges are crisp with all four corners present.

Price: $1,495.00  ON HOLD

.44 Colt Army Revolver (4-screw variant) S/N: 50197. The iron is smooth throughout the gun with very little pitting noted only around the nipples. It has an even dark hughe throughout giving the gun a just out of the attic appearance. The serial number matches throughout except for the wedge (which is a proper replacement), and the cylinder's number cannot be seen. The walnut grips are original and show the normal dings and mars that are to be expected. On the right grip towards the front, is a piece that has splintered off and can be seen in the pictures. This is not active and is stable, its commonly seen on these pistols and is only mentioned for exactness. The action works, but isn't production day tight. The hammer responds to the trigger and the cylinder indexes appropriately. All of the nipples are original and show use. The brass sight is present and along with the trigger guard have a nice mellow patina throughout. You'll notice there is a '2' under the serial number indicating that this particular gun was once a pair number '1' being lost to time or possibly in a collection somewhere. The 8-inch round barrel has the New York address and can be easily seen. This is the type with the four screw variation and notch in the grip strap to be used with a shoulder stock. The serial number indicates an 1862 production and because the four-screw variation was phased out about this time, this is probably out of the last batch that was made for this variation. I note no martial markings on the gun, however the bulk of these were purchased by the government.

Price: $250.00 Sale Pending

Albert's SU192 Kentucky Military Institute button in dug condition. It has hints of gold gilt around the outline of the two figures. There are no pushes on the face of the button. It retains its back as well as the shank, which is slightly pushed inward. It has a nice overall chocolate patina throughout and the backmark of "Horstmann & Sons / Phi" This button was recovered in an Orphan Brigade camp near Normandy, Tennessee.

Price: $675.00

Allen & Thurber .32cal Pepperbox, probable early transitional model from their Norwich to Worcester manufacturing site. This six shot revolver has a nice gun metal gray appearance throughout with little to no pitting noted anywhere. All of the markings are present, which is sometimes difficult to come across. "Allen & Thurber" "Worcester" / "Patented    1837     Caststeel" respectively. The nipple shield has the trade mark scroll around it and the bar hammer has 'Allen's Patent' easily seen. The scroll work continues down the iron frame. The original walnut grips are present and exhibit no repairs. All of the screws appear original. It has the wide flat barrel ribs and the larger trigger guard. The action is tight and works every time. The nipples are all original and present. Because of the manufacturing location, we can surmise that this gun was produced sometime between 1847-1865. Though not necessarily military issue, these weapons were a favorite among those trying to achieve rapid fire during the mid 19th century. For example, pepperboxes were recovered from the USS Cairo which sank in the Yazoo River and are on display at the Cairo Museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi.