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    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
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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.
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       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
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      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
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      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
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     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
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     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.
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     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.
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      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.
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    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.
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       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.
        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       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.      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.        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.      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.     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      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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