Civil War Guns and Swords
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U.S. MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET Dated
1862 with Original Sling & Bayonet Lock is marked "1862" behind the hammer, with eagle and "US / SPRINGFIELD" in front, barrel marked "VP" over eagle head, also dated "1862" at the breach, buttplate marked "US", three bands each marked "U", with all markings strong and clear. Metal is very smooth, with no pitting at all, and is graying down from semi-bright with the breach having a mix of gray and plum (all very smooth). The black walnut stock has crisp lines and two proper cartouches on wood on left side that indicate government inspection at Springfield. The two leaf sight is missing one leaf (which can be easily replaced). Mechanically crisp showing very little use and only very minor dings from the years since the war, this one is the way we like them! Comes with an original Civil War sling, and a matching bayonet. Rifling is strong, but could use cleaning. Barrel length 40 inches. The Model 1861 was the primary musket at the start of the Civil War and this one is a beauty! $ 4995.00 ON HOLD!! |
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| BURNSIDE 2ND MODEL CARBINE S/N 1785 Receiver has a light strike of the Burnside’s patent mark on the top and the lockplate has the "Burnside Rifle Co / Providence RI" marking which is strong. American walnut stock is in good condition, but no cartouches are visible. No original finish remains with barrel being a smooth, gray-brown patina with no rust. Marked on top of barrel: “CAST STEEL 1861” and matching serial number underneath. Receiver, lockplate, hammer and lever are a gray-brown with no pitting. Mechanics are fine, with a strong bore. Only about 2,000 of these carbines were manufactured in the period 1860-62 on government contracts and all were issued to active cavalry and infantry units with most seeing continuous service throughout the Civil War. $ 3495.00 |
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U.S. MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET Dated 1830 Nice unconverted martial flintlock musket. Walnut stock is nice and dark with one sliver missing just behind the nose cap. Two cartouches are visible, but are weak. Lock markings behind the hammer, being "Phila / 1830" in two vertical lines are very strong. The markings in front of the hammer "U.S. / M.T. Wickham" are somewhat obscured by moderate pitting from firing. The breach markings being a "P" in a depressed circle and and stamped "U.S." are readable with the "P" being strong. All metal is brown and smooth with the exception of the lock in front of the hammer, and the breach on the lock side, which exhibits moderate pitting consistent with use. The frizzen has been relined after wearing from use and that lining has worn through as well. This gun was fired! A nice honest martial flintlock! $ 2495.00 |
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U.S. MODEL 1861 NORWICH CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET The black walnut stock is nice with visible cartouches (the cartouches are a bit light and very tough to photo, so I added arrows to point them out). The lock markings are strong, and the barrel date and proof marks are good, with a little "salt & pepper" micro-pitting around the barrel date and breach. All metal is smooth gray to brown. The rifling is still pretty strong inside the bore, but there are some splotchy darker, rougher areas. Don't think the rammer is original, but looks nice. Mechanically crisp. All in all a pretty nice example. SOLD!! |
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CIVIL WAR MOORE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER The silvered and engraved brass frame, trigger guard and butt strap have approximately 20% of the silver remaining, while the barrel and cylinder retain patches of the original blue, and the grips still have the majority of their varnish. This used a brass cased, rim-fire cartridge, which resulted in a lawsuit by Smith & Wesson that limited ended production by 1863. A beautiful specimen of a weapon known to have been privately purchased by Union officers and enlistedmen during the Civil War! STOLEN! |
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MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD Retailed by William
Hahn of New York Imported model 1850 sword with nice original leather and brass wire wrap on grip. Brass guard and all brass on the scabbard has toned to a nice antique patina. The blade retains a fair amount of etching and engraving of floral and military trophies. The ricasso is marked "Eisenhauer" which apparently is the German version of "Iron Proof" indicating a high quality, hardened blade (the word "Eisenhauer" appears once more further down in the etching on the blade). There is no "US" nor eagles, or any other American marking on the blade, but the scabbard's drag is stamped "W. Hahn N*Y". William Hahn was a dealer in New York and is known to have supplied swords, including 335 cavalry sabers sold to the government, and now we know that he also dealt in officer's swords! Nice sword from an unusual dealer! $ 1695.00 |
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CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD by Boyle & Gamble
of Richmond, Virginia. The grip retains 80% of its original leather with all of the single strand brass wire wrap. The brass guard and pommel are toned to a wonderful antique brass patina. The unetched blade is in very good condition with a nice gray patina. About 1/4" of the tip of the blade is broken off. All in all, a very nice specimen of a Confederate officer's sword made by one of the most famous suppliers in the Capital of the Confederacy! $ 4295.00 |
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| MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD WITH WONDERFUL
ETCHED BLADE AND IVORY GRIP Circa 1825 Overall length of sword is 35" with a 30-3/4" blade. The blade is beautifully etched with a cannon tube crossed with a sword, flags and other trophies amidst floral motif on one side; and a panel with 22 six pointed stars and floral motif on the other. The grip is of ivory or bone, with cracks on both sides and about a 1" X 1/4" piece missing on one side. The throat washer is still there and in good shape, and the scabbard is undamaged, with a mixture of brown and bright metal. A very nice early sword! $ 1595.00 |
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| RESABER BAYONET FOR PLYMOUTH RIFLE by
Collins & Company - Hartford, Connecticut Very bright blade with most of its original luster and no damage. Clear markins of "Collins & Co. / Hartford / Conn." Brass grip is in perfect condition. Stron brass mounted, leather scabbard has a split seam on the backside, but is rock solid. $ 795.00 |
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