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 Beautifully
professionally shadow boxed and framed Smith and Wesson 1st Model 22
cal. 7 shot revolver. This weapon took a 22 cal. short rimfire
cartridge and was very popular with many Civil War officers. It is
framed with acid free matting and light filtering glass and is ready to
hang on the wall. The frame job alone cost $150.--$495.     Very
nice condition 31 cal. J. M. Cooper percussion Pocket Model
revolver. This example is serial number 5885 which is 1864
production. The revolver has a visual similarity to the Colt
Pocket Model but has the distinction of having a double action
mechanism. The revolvers were originally made with a nipple shield
but it is almost always removed as is the case with this one. Coopers were quite popular during the Civil War and carried by a good
many officers.--$850.    Very
nice condition Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz musket originally produced in
percussion and extensively used by Confederate infantry in the American
Civil War. In the second half of the 19th century these muskets
were converted "backwards" to flint and exported to 3rd world
countries. The idea was that we are willing to sell you firearms
but not "good enough ones" to ever pose a threat. This
one is in beautiful condition and is actually much rarer than the
standard percussion model. Many advanced collections are missing
this weapon.--$850.    36
cal. Whitney Navy Model revolver. This is serial number 16531
which is 1861 - 1862 era production. It has a really pretty never
cleaned, attic brown, patina with sharp marks and smooth crisp
action. This was just brought into the shop and could easily have
seen Southern usage.--$1,250.SOLD Single
shot Civil War era boot pistol. These were carried by Civil War
soldiers as a last line of defense. This one is in good shape but
will not stay cocked sometimes.--$125.SOLD        69
cal. Model 1816 "M. T. Wickham" musket originally produced in
flint and converted to percussion by "Hughes and Phillips" for
Civil War use. The metal has a smooth - never cleaned - attic
brown patina with marks deep enough to see across the street. The
lockplate is marked "U.S.-1828-M. T. Wickham" and the barrel
is marked "H. & P." for Hughes and Phillips. Hughes
and Phillips not only converted the muskets to percussion but also
rifled them and added the long range rear site. This one has
everything intact that you like to see - Both sling swivels - original
ram rod - good original rifling remaining - long range site intact - and
good crisp lockplate action. The wood is really pretty as well
with a deep clear inspector's cartouche. Every Civil War collector
loves seeing a nice musket in uncleaned attic condition.--$1,150.  Excellent
condition 1850 - 1860 era "Pistol Cane". These are quite
rare and I haven't had one to offer in years. Even today there are
times that it would come in handy to have a walking stick that is
something like a 16 gauge. The action still works perfectly and
the original walnut grips are as nice as new. This is an item that
I guarantee will be one of the most talked about items in your
collection.--$795.SOLD     Very
attractive 36 cal. Model 1862 Colt Police revolver. This one has a
super early serial number of "2089" which is actually 1862
production. The metal is clean with nice clear marks and lots of
the original silver is still on the brass trigger guard. All the
serial numbers match except for the wedge which is an old
replacement. The original walnut grips are intact, as well, with
about 80 % factory lacquer remaining. This is a tough model to get
in nice condition and early date.--$1,150.         Very
nice condition famous Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle".
This one has smooth gently greying metal with lockplate markings of
"1848-E. Whitney-U.S." The wood is equally as nice with
2 inspector cartouches that are clearly visible. The brass
hardware is beautiful with the spare nipple still in the patchbox.
All the little goodies like brass tipped ramrod, both sling swivels,
extra nipple, and so forth are all here. Oh yea - It has good
rifling and remains in original 54 cal. If you've been wanting a
Mississippi Rifle for your collection that you can be proud of - Here it
is.--$2,250.SOLD     Very
nice condition Sharps 4-barrel 22 cal. "Pepperbox"
pistol. It has the early circular "C. Sharps" mark and
is serial # 12583. The serial number on the butt matches the
serial number on the barrel. It has original walnut grips and the
action is about as tight as new. A classic little weapon that no
collection should be without.--$750.     Really
pretty Confederate manufacture "Richmond Carbine" for cavalry
use made by shortening a 3-band Richmond musket to cavalry length.
It is "Richmond" through and through and has one of the nicest
"C.S. - Richmond" marked lockplates that I have seen in ages
and is dated "1863". The brass buttplate is pure
"Richmond" and has the prettiest, never cleaned, aged patina
that you could hope to see. This is a neat little Confederate
weapon that any collector of Confederate artifacts would be proud to
own.--SOLD    Very
attractive 69 cal. Italian Garibaldi musket out of a North Carolina
estate. The musket has very nice eye appeal with the long range
site, sling swivels, and ramrod all intact. The action still works
well and it has lots of rifling remaining in the barrel. The South
imported quite a number of these and it seems most ended up in the hands
of North Carolina Infantry troops as that is where we recover most of
the 69 cal. Italian Garibaldi bullets. The musket is marked
"852" on the lockplate indicating 1852 production. This
is a very nice musket with tons of Southern association.--$950.SOLD   "CSA"
marked 7 mm French pinfire revolver. Over the years I have seen
several French pinfire revolvers with this same script "CSA"
mark. The mark is no doubt the real deal but I don't think that
anyone knows the actual story behind the mark or who might have ordered
the revolvers. I wouldn't be a bit surprised that at some point in
time these "CSA" marked pinfires turn out to be something
really special. This one is in nice condition overall but is
missing the little folding loading door behind the cylinder.--$975.SOLD     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 !!}.--$595.  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.     69
cal. military style ornate European made single shot "horse
pistol". The pistol has beautiful engraving, and a finely
checkered walnut grip, and the original lanyard ring is still intact --
and would add a touch of European flair to your collection. This
is a real nice weapon for the price.--$695. Civil
War era single shot boot pistol of the type carried by many soldiers as
a "last line of defense". This example has a pleasing
uncleaned aged patina and comes with 7 bullets for nice display. Every collection has to have one of
these.--$250.    Allen
and Wheelock 32 cal. Sidehammer Rimfire revolver. These were made
between 1859 and 1862. This one is a second Model - serial number
644 out of approximately 1200 produced and would be most desirable 1860
- 1861 production. The metal has a nice aged grey patina with
clearly readable marks. The cylinder retains quite a bit of
original cylinder scene. The head of the hammer screw is snapped
off and needs replacing but that is a minor thing. This would be a
great first little Civil War revolver.--$425.      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.    Quite
rare to come by - Model 1819 single shot military pistol originally in
flint and converted to percussion by "R. Buckmiller" of
Lancaster, PA. It's been years since I've seen one of these
offered for sale. This little jewel will soon be 200 years old and
still really nice.--$950.     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.     Real
attractive 58 cal. Model 1861 contract 3-band rifled musket. The
metal is clean just beginning to grey with age. The lockplate is
marked "U.S.- 1863 - Parkers-Snow & Co. - Meriden,
Conn." The wood is in nice condition as well with just the
normal small marks of age and service. The musket has original
ramrod and both sling swivels intact. It does need a correct
hammer screw and a rear site and both are readily available. The
action is as crisp as new and lots of bore remains. This is a
first class musket that would be a real nice addition to any
collection.--$1,450.SOLD
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