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69 cal. Model 1816 Springfield musket converted from flint to percussion for Civil War use. This one is out of the local area and was shortened a few inches during the Civil War era possibly for use on horseback. The metal has a smooth, dark uncleaned attic patina with lockplate markings of "U.S. - 1822 - Springfield". The wood has a pretty mahogany like color and has all the small marks and dings of many a battle. Due to lack of arms Southern forces were often forced to carry these ancient old weapons. The action still works as well as new and the original ramrod is still intact. Here is an attractive, early musket with every likelihood of C.S. service at a price that almost anyone can afford.--$650.

Exceptionally nice condition 69 cal. Model 1816 Springfield smoothbore musket originally produced in flintlock and converted to percussion for Civil War use. The metal is clean with marks that will almost cut your finger. The action is perfect and the stock is beautiful with sharp edges and two cartouches that you can see across the room. The bayonet is equally as nice. The lockplate is marked "U.S. - Springfield - 1839" and the barrel has crisp marks and is dated 1840. This is a class act weapon any way you slice it.--$1,650. complete with bayonet and $1,450. for the musket only.

Quite rare .577 cal. Pattern 1853 Enfield 3-band rifled musket. This one is out of this local area and is a rare "Witton Bros. - London" contract. The Enfield rifled musket was a favorite with Confederate infantry. This one has the "25" mark on the barrel and appears to have two bucks or pistol balls still embedded in the stock. The musket has nice wood with all the dings and marks of a weapon that has seen "The Elephant". In the print "Hand To Hand" by Rick Reeves you can clearly see this exact type musket being Southern carried.--$1,450.

1863 date 58 cal. Bridesburg 3-band percussion rifled musket. The musket has a smooth aged, uncleaned attic brown patina on the metal with lockplate markings of "U.S. - 1863 - Bridesburg". The action is crisp and the wood is very nice with a visible inspector's cartouche. The initials "J.B." are carved into the stock and there are all the normal small dings and marks of actual field service. The musket still has the original 3-side socket bayonet with it. If you like the fresh out of the attic look - you'll love this musket.--$1,650. complete with bayonet -- $1,450. for the musket without bayonet

Very nice condition 30 cal. front loading "Baby Plant" pocket revolver. Some original finish and marks as deep as new. The little cartridge ejector rod is missing as is often the case with these little revolvers. The action still works as well as new and the original grips are perfect.--$475.

69 cal. 1847 date "Harpers Ferry" 3-band musket. This musket is out of a Cookville, TN. estate and has 4 sets of soldier's initials cut into the stock. At some point along the way the barrel has been shortened a little bit. This was sometimes done to get back to a better bore. The lockplate is marked "Harpers Ferry - U.S. - 1847". If there has ever been a musket that I felt sure saw Southern service - It is this one. Just a great piece of true Southern history.--$750.SOLD

Really pretty Spencer 7-shot repeating rifle. This is the Model 1865 made by Burnside Rifle Co. The metal has a smooth, gently aging grey patina with Spencer markings that you can read across the room. The serial number is 30278. Everything is intact including both sling swivels, long range site, loading tube, and cleaning rod. The stock is about as nice as new with a deep, crisp inspector's cartouche and the bore remains deep and sharp. This would be a fine addition to anyone's collection. {Box of cartridges were in display but do not come with the gun.}--$2,650.

Quite attractive 69 cal. Hanovarian style imported musket that was originally produced in flint and was converted to percussion in 1861 for Civil War use and in 1961 was "reconverted" back to flintlock and used in 1961 - 1965 Civil War 100 year Centennial celebration events. The musket has an old brass plaque saying "Ralph C. Jackman - The Trading Post - No. Cohocton, N.Y." who was probably the early military dealer that the musket was purchased from. It has a very pleasing look and would be great "over the mantle".--$695.SOLD

Just brought in - a nice Harpers Ferry Model 1842 - 69 cal. musket complete with original triangular socket bayonet in scabbard. The musket has a rich - never cleaned - attic brown patina overall with lockplate markings of "U.S. - Harpers Ferry - 1851". The stock is in nice condition with all the small marks of service. Both sling swivels are intact - as well as ramrod and bayonet. A nice Model 1842 bayonet in original scabbard is very tough to come by on it's own. Many Harpers Ferrys saw C.S. service and this one being out of Middle Tennessee quite likely did as well.--$1,850. complete with bayonet and scabbard

Just brought in - a really nice 1863 date "Trenton" 3-band contract rifled musket. The metal has a smooth gently darkening attic brown patina on the metal with lockplate markings of "Trenton - U.S. - 1863" and a matching 1863 on the barrel. The musket is clearly "NJ" marked on both the barrel and on the stock. The musket has crisp action - original ramrod - original bayonet - long range site - and both sling swivels - all still intact. This would be a first class addition to anybody's collection.--$1,650.

Very attractive import 69 cal. French rifled musket dated 1845. This is the weapon that fired those 69 cal. "triangle base" French one ring bullets that we recover from Confederate infantry camps - and I don't ever remember digging one in a Yankee camp site. The musket is in good condition with a deep, crisp date and cartouche. A great musket at a reasonable price to start that Confederate weapons display.--$795.

Really, really nice 1862 date .577 cal. Enfield three band rifled musket complete with all the little goodies. The musket has a smooth grey-brown patina with lockplate markings of "1862 - Tower - and the crown". The stock is beautiful with just the normal small marks of use. This musket has both sling swivels, original ramrod, long range site, nipple protector with chain, brass tompion, and original bayonet. The barrel has the rarer upside down "24 - 24" mark and retains good rifling. This is a musket that would look sweet on anybody's wall.--$2,150.SOLD

Very Cool Relic - Complete Model 1861 3-band Springfield rifled musket found in the attic of an old antebellum home being torn down. You can still see the markings through the thick, never cleaned patina and the military inspector's cartouche remains clear as can be on the reverse. This great relic could be used in many ways - It would be a fantastic center piece to a dug relic display or would shadow box beautifully. And at a GREAT price.--$650.

Large 1809 date European manufactured single shot military style pistol. The pistol was of course in flint when manufactured and converted to percussion during the Civil War era. The lock plate is dated 1809 and marked with a standing lion. A very attractive and massive weapon {celebrating it's 200th birthday !!}.--$550.

1840 - 1850 era bar-hammer 6-shot Thomas Bradburn & Sons .36 cal. belt revolver. These were imported from London and often turn up "Down in Dixie". I'll bet that you don't have one of these in your collection.--$595.

Very nice condition 54 cal. Model 1842 Henry Aston Percussion Single Shot Military Horse Pistol. The metal has a smooth gently greying age patina and the marks all remain sharp and clear. The lockplate is marked "U.S. - 1851 - H. Aston". The original walnut stock is really pretty as well with two inspector cartouches that you can see across the room. The stock has a "57" carved in and the barrel has "57 - D.F.P." which probably means that "D.F.P." owned the weapon and he was in the "57th" regiment. This is a fine little firearm that will also be a fun research project.--$1,150.

Super, super rare 50 cal. Confederate Morse carbine. The Morse carbine was invented by George W. Morse and produced by the State Military Works of Greenville, S.C. The machinery at the factory was captured by the Confederates out of the old Harpers Ferry Armory. Total production is estimated at around 1000 weapons. This example is serial # 921 and the serial number on the carbine matches the number on the breechblock. The carbine is in nice overall condition with only one small crack across the brass breechblock that was repaired long ago. There is no question that this is an investment grade super-rare Confederate weapon that will definitely increase in value as the years go by.--$18,950.