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  1. 1862 production 32 cal. Smith and Wesson - Model 1 1/2 - First Issue revolver.  The revolver is serial number 9047 and has the Confederate soldier's name cut into the butt.  It reads "Robert Bliven" - He is listed in the records as "Robert Blevins".  He was a member of the 35 Tenn. Inf. - Co. "C".  Here is a "real deal" Confederate carried pistol in a price range that anyone can afford.--$595.SOLD
  2. A Stevenson, AL. family just brought this one in.  Model 1858 Starr Arms Co. 44 cal. Double Action Army Revolver.  Serial  number is 6692 out of 23,000 indicating nice early production.  Original walnut grips are intact with nice clean metal and good marks.  The action works properly but the spring is just a little weak.  A good honest example of the Starr Model 1858 Double Action Revolver.--$895.
  3. Absolutely beautiful condition .577 cal. Enfield-Tower 3-band rifled musket.  The metal has a smooth dark, uncleaned attic patina with crisp, deep marks of "Tower - 1863 - and the crown".  All the goodies are intact that you like to see - {long range site, both sling swivels, nipple protector and chain, original ramrod" and has the "upside down 25-25" mark deep enough to almost cut your finger.  There is good bore remaining but is somewhat dirty and could use a good cleaning.  If you've been wanting a pretty Enfield musket - here is a really nice one.--$1,850.SOLD
  4. Very nice condition early production Model 1851 36 cal. Colt Navy Model revolver.  The 36 cal. Colt Navy was Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's favorite weapon and in his will - he described it as "My trusty Colt Navy that got me out of many a tight spot".  This is a really nice one with a smooth grey patina, crisp sharp marks, and an all matching serial number of 30389 {even a matching wedge} which is late 1850s production.  There is about 30 % cylinder scene remaining and traces of finish in the recessed areas.  This one came out of the deep South and was quite likely Confederate carried.  It has a good bore and perfect action - Just an all around first class Model 1851 Colt Navy that any collector would be proud to own.--$2,250.SOLD
  5. Nice condition and quite rare - Colt "4-screw" {cut for and extra screw for the shoulder stock} 44 cal. Model 1860 Colt Army revolver.  Smooth grey patina with all matching {even the wedge} serial number "11219".  This is most desirable "1861 - 1862" production.  Nice cylinder scene remaining and traces of original finish in the recessed areas.  This is a first class Colt and out of the "old" South - so likely Confederate carried.  If you've been waiting for a sweet Colt Army for your collection - Here is a gem.--$2,250.SOLD
  6. Nice condition and early production 5-shot 31 cal. Bacon "Pocket Model" revolver.  This revolver is serial number "229" and has the 5 panel "sporting scene" on the cylinder.  It has excellent action, crisp markings, nice cylinder scene, full original grip lacquer, and original double cavity bullet mold.  This is a first class little revolver and dates about 1860.  It was brought in by a local family and quite likely could have been C.S. carried.--$950.SOLD
  7. 58 cal. 1863 dated "Bridesburg" 3-band rifled musket.  The metal has an aged grey-brown patina with lockplate markings of "U.S.-1863-Bridesburg".  Both sling swivels, original ramrod, and long range site all remain intact.  The musket has crisp action and a pleasing look overall with flash from being fired around the nipple area and numerous small dings and marks on the wood.  This isn't a musket that just hung on the wall in storage during the Civil War, but shows clear evidence of being carried and being fired.  Not a "mint" musket but a very good example of a Civil War musket that was there and "Saw The Elephant".--$975.
  8. Pretty condition 1839 date 69 cal. "Potsdam" 3-band rifled musket.  Potsdam muskets were issued in quantity to early 1861 Ohio regiments in the Civil War.  The governor of the state purchased the weapons and was determined that the men would leave the state carrying them even though there proved to be much better and more modern weapons available.  The Potsdam musket has loads of brass hardware {brass barrel bands - brass trigger guard - brass sideplate - brass buttplate} so, therefore, really looks great on the wall.  The metal has a smooth ageing grey patina with markings of "Potsdam - 1839" and the wood is very nice as well with just the normal small dings and marks of service and 177 years of age.--$950.
  9. Very nice condition 36 cal. Manhattan "Navy Type" revolver.  This one is serial # 4381 which is early Type 2 production with 5 shot cylinder and New York address and likely was made in 1860.  It has perfect action, good bore, traces of finish, and the cylinder retains lots of original scene.  Also, the soldier's initials "WB" are cut into the butt strap with a pinknife.  It does, however, appear to have a series 5 loading lever.  This is a first class little Manhattan Navy.--$1,250.
  10. Nice condition 6-shot "pepperbox" revolver by "Manhattan".  It has a 4-inch barrel and deep, sharp marks.  The "nipple shield" remains intact, and has original walnut grips in great condition, and engraving almost as pretty as new.  All this little jewel needs is a nice spot in someone's display case.--$695.
  11. Uncleaned and fresh out of the attic.  1829 dated Model 1816 musket originally produced in flint and converted to percussion for Civil War use.  The lockplate is marked "U.S. - 1829 - Springfield" and the barrel has the normal arsenal proofmarks.  The metal has an attractive - never cleaned - chocolate patina tip to tip and the wood is nice with the normal small bumps and marks of actual field use.  The two inspector cartouches in the stock remain easy to see.  Early in the Civil War this is the exact type weapon many Confederates were forced to carry {and used lots of buck and ball} and in many photographs of Confederate soldiers - this is the weapon in their hands.  Every Confederate infantry display should have a 69 cal. Model 1816 3-band musket.--$950.
  12. fullstock.JPG (43905 bytes)fullstockbrl.JPG (43109 bytes)fullstocklock.JPG (59440 bytes)fullstockprfmrks.JPG (58710 bytes)fullstocftrggrd.JPG (46520 bytes)fullstockpic.JPG (48322 bytes)fullstockbk.JPG (51702 bytes)fullstockbkclose.JPG (68825 bytes)Very attractive 1820 - 1840 era full stock fouling rifle originally produced in flintlock and converted to percussion during the Civil War era.  The conversion is a type often attributed to S. A. Baker of Fayetteville, N.C. for the Confederacy.  Many young Confederates, like the young Arkansas soldier pictured, left home carrying rifles of this type.  I recently purchased this one out of a Davidson Co., TN. estate and comes with an original powder horn.  This rifle would look terrific on the wall with the powder horn hung from it.  The action still works perfectly.--$750.SOLD
  13. 1861handp.JPG (42806 bytes)1861handpbrl.JPG (43276 bytes)1861handplock.JPG (54460 bytes)1861handpus.JPG (69920 bytes)1861handpcarts.JPG (61742 bytes)1861handp61.JPG (67409 bytes)1861handpbuttmrk.JPG (55929 bytes)A local family just brought this nice musket in.  It's an 1861 date "H & P" {Hughes and Phillips} conversion of an 1831 date Springfield 69 cal. 3-band musket originally produced in flintlock and converted in 1861 to percussion for Civil War use.  The musket still has good rifling and the original "H & P" long range back site.  The musket has a nice - never cleaned - attic type patina and is marked "U.S. - 1837 - Springfield" on the lock and "1861 - H & P" on the barrel.  The wood is really pretty with just the normal small marks of use and two cartouches that you can see from 20 feet away.  Also, the musket has a nice bayonet in scabbard which can go with the musket or I can sell separately.  This weapon would be a quality addition to anyone's Civil War collection.--$1,450. musket only without bayonet - $1,650. musket with bayonet - $1,750. musket with bayonet in scabbard complete.
  14. 1829mod16.JPG (44078 bytes)1829mod16brl.JPG (34236 bytes)1829mod16lock.JPG (45187 bytes)1829mod16us.JPG (62081 bytes)1829mod16dte.JPG (56342 bytes)1829mod16carts.JPG (59587 bytes)1829 date Model 1816 smoothbore 3-band musket converted from flintlock to percussion for Civil War service.  The musket has a beautiful smooth, never cleaned, attic brown patina tip to tip.  The lockplate markings are deep and clear {U.S. - 1829 - Springfield".  The wood is really nice as well with the normal small bumps, marks, and a couple small age cracks of actual field service.  Both cartouches are clear enough to read from across the room and the action remains as crisp as new.  During the first couple years of the war Confederate infantry carried many of these old muskets and loaded them with "buck and ball".  This would be a sweet addition to anyone's relic wall.--$1,250.
  15. provtool.JPG (39941 bytes)provtoolbrl.JPG (41733 bytes)provtoollock.JPG (56486 bytes)provtoolscrew.JPG (60434 bytes)provtoolmkr.JPG (63973 bytes)provtooldate.JPG (67738 bytes)provtoolrev.JPG (43278 bytes)provtoolcart.JPG (65298 bytes)This is one of the rarer 58 cal. Model 1861 contract 3-band rifled muskets to come by.  It is the "Providence Tool Co." and is dated 1864.  The musket is just as it came out of the family with 150 years worth of brown - never cleaned - patina tip to tip.  The musket also comes with it's original triangular socket bayonet in scabbard.  The action still works perfectly and you can clearly see the inspector cartouche in the stock opposite the lockplate - and a decent bore remains.  At some point the head broke off the hammer screw but I have located an original and am including it - You just have to drill the old one out and install it.  The soldier has installed his own long range site - Apparently the one that came on it just didn't suit him.  All this musket needs is a little tasteful cleaning,  a good oiling down, and hanging on the wall.--$1,350.
  16. 1863bridesburg.JPG (42256 bytes)1863bridesburgbrl.JPG (39445 bytes)1863bridesburglock.JPG (65876 bytes)1863bridesburgdate.JPG (61289 bytes)1863bridesburgcart.JPG (67677 bytes)1863bridesburgjb.JPG (73610 bytes)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
  17. eaglearms.JPG (43569 bytes)eaglearmslft.JPG (50728 bytes)eaglearmsbblmrk.JPG (36388 bytes)eaglearmssrl.JPG (40794 bytes)eaglearmscyl.JPG (48818 bytes)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.
  18. 1809pistl.JPG (44735 bytes)1809pstlrev.JPG (41511 bytes)1809lock.JPG (52307 bytes)1809lion.JPG (58340 bytes)1809date.JPG (50947 bytes)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.SOLD
  19. 51aston.JPG (50977 bytes)51astonlft.JPG (47406 bytes)51astonmker.JPG (62470 bytes)51astonbrlmrks.JPG (61141 bytes)51astonlockmrks.JPG (67545 bytes)51astoncart.JPG (73571 bytes)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.

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