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SHARPS MODEL 1859 CARBINE
This is a fine example of a very desirable firearm.  All the metal is smooth gray-brown with all lines being sharp and all markings being crisp and easily readable.   Serial number 38244, a nice early gun.  There are traces of muted case color on the breach and on the patch box The walnut stock and fore end are also nice, no cartouche evident.  The bore is very strong and all the mechanics are crisp.    $ 3395.00   SOLD!
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MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CARBINE
This one is a near mint!  All the metal is smooth with all lines being sharp and all markings being crisp and easily readable.   Serial number 20875, a nice early gun.  The barrel retains 95% of its original blue, there is plenty of case color on the breach and the walnut stock has two strong cartouches.  The bore is very strong and all the mechanics are crisp.   This one is a beauty! $ 2795.00
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SPENCER 52 CALIBER RIMFIRE 7-SHOT REPEATING CAVALRY CARBINE
S/N 40173. The lock and receiver both have a smooth gray-brown surface. Mechanically crisp. The receiver markings "Spencer Repeating / Rifle Co. Boston, Mass / Pat'd March 6, 1860" remains clear. The barrel surface is also gray-brown and mostly smooth. The bore is good with some scattered dark patches. The buttplate has just a little very light pitting. The stocks show light wear no visible cartouche. A very attractive gun!
$ 2595.00  SOLD!

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Wickham2B.JPG (140407 bytes) 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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Model1842Sfield2.JPG (99054 bytes) Model1842Sfield3.JPG (103811 bytes) U.S. MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD .69 CALIBER SMOOTHBORE MUSKET, Dated 1846
Very nice condition, with wood showing light use, but no abuse, and all metal being mostly bright, with just a bit of darkening. Can't see any cartouche on the stock, but all markings on the metal are clear, with the barrel date matching the lock date of 1846 (Mexican War period). This is a very good looking "two war" weapon!  $ 2495.00
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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.  $2295.00
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BEAUTIFUL MAPLE STOCKED PERCUSSION HUNTING RIFLE
About 54" overall with a heavy 38" hexagonal rifled barrel, this is about a .30 caliber weapon.  The Lock is engraved with floral motif and a hunting scene, and you can see the word "Brothers" in front of the hammer, but cannot make out what was originally above that. The metal has been somewhat overcleaned and the screw in the hammer does not appear to be original, but this is a nice attractive piece. $ 995.00

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HalfStock2.JPG (37596 bytes) BEAUTIFUL HALFSTOCK RIFLE MADE IN TROY, NEW YORK circa 1870's
This hunting rifle has a gorgeous brass mounted stock with a carved cheek pad on the back side.  Barrel is maker marked "N. Lewis / Maker / Troy / N.Y."   Included with the gun is a reprint of a price list of N. Lewis's fire arms that has a section  titles "Directions for managing a rifle to do good shooting" that details how to set up just such a rifle, set the peep site, etc!     Overall length is a bit over 46 inches.
$ 850.00
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Absolutely gorgeous specimen with near mint wood and metal! All markings are crisp, including lock markings "U.S. / R. Johnson / Middn Conn / 1842" the barrel markings "US / EB /P" and the two strong cartouches in the wood opposite the lock. This is a truly beautiful weapon!
$ 3250.00
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COLT MODEL 1860  .44 CALIBER EARLY 4-SCREW ARMY REVOLVER S/N 29692.
Manufactured in 1862, this is a very solid early gun with the 4th screw that was used for attaching the removable shoulder stock. This weapon has grey-brown metal and a fair amount of cylinder scene.  The walnut grips have one cartouche visible, the action is good and all serial numbers match including the wedge.  This gun has seen use and a couple of the screws have been mildly abused, but it's hard to find these nice early colts!    $ 2695.00
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Manufactured in 1863, this is a very solid and attractive weapon, with brown to grey metal and a strong cylinder scene.  The walnut grips have two cartouches visible, one a bit weaker than the other.   The action is strong and all serial numbers match including the wedge.  There is a crack on the top of the very end of the loading lever, but the lever still functions well.  A nice honest military Colt army! 
$ 2395.00
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Manufactured in 1863, this is a very solid and attractive weapon, with grey metal and a good cylinder scene.  The walnut grips have two cartouches visible, the action is good and all serial numbers match including the wedge.  The Colt name and address was removed from the top of the barrel long, long ago (usually a southern modification) and the brass trigger guard is just a bit flattened on one side.   
$ 2095.00
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This .44 caliber mold for Colt Dragoon pistol bullets was supplied on government orders at the ratio of one gang mold for every fifty revolvers.  While some of these are markes "Colt's Patent" many, like this one, are unmarked except for the "44H"   on one side.  Mold is well used, but completely functional, including original wood handles.   $595.00

Edged Weapons

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This high grade officer's sword has a German silver grip with a brass wire wrap.   Basket has an American eagle with shield intertwined with foliage. The quillon is in the shape of an eagles head and the pommel is decorated by an American eagle with shield.   The blade is made by and signed Clauberg, Solingen Germany and is etched with American eagle on one side, "U.S." on the other and various patriotic military motifs, but the etching is light.  Scabbard is German silver and is mounted with ornately engraved brass mounts and a brass throat. This is a beautiful sword that any civil war officer would have been proud to wear, and would make a wonderful addition to any collection.  Condition is good, with no dents or dings, although this sword was carried and shows it.  Blade is bright with no nicks, but has been cleaned.  German silver grip is very good with no dents. Wire wrap is very good.  Guard and scabbard mounts retain traces of their original gilding.   $ 4,500.00
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U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD by AMES.
A very nice sword with a fine blade. 90 % original frosting and strong etching.  A lot of the original factory luster on the blade with a bit of spotting below the etched potrion on the last 6 inches or so of the blade.  "U S", foliated designs, flags and trophies etched on the blade, as well as an Eagle with a ribbon above his head with,”E PLURIBUS UNUM”.  The recasso is etched, ”AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS”. The original washer is in place with most of the original   gold gilt remaining on the guard and all the hardware.  The fish skin wrap on the grip shows almost no wear. The twisted brass wire is tight and complete.  The black leather scabbard is strong , with only one small spot of cracking in the finish at the top of the drag.  The upper hanger is marked,” AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS.” An extremely nice sword!
$ 3295.00
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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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MODEL 1840 NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S SWORD by EMERSON & SILVER, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY.
A very nice blade with original leather washer, no dings or corrossion and strong markings, being "Emerson / & / Silver" on one side and "U.S." over "McG" on the other. We had never seen this inspector before, so we showed it to noted author, John Thillman, who had also not encountered it. The knuckle bow is stamped "DFM" for Dexter F. Masman, whose mark is found on Emerson & Silver products form 1862 and 1863.   Nice metal scabbard with no dents, though the felt is gone from the throat.   $695.00   SOLD!

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MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN'S SWORD by Ames Mfg. Co. - Chicopee, Mass.
An excellent blade with bright luster and cross-hatching, but leather washer is gone. No dings or corrosion and strong markings, being "Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass" in a scroll on one side and "U.S." over  "AHK" over "1864" on the other.  The knuckle bow is stamped "AHK" for Albert H. Kirkham.   Nice metal scabbard with only minor dings in the brass mounts, and the felt is gone from the throat.
$595.00  
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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

  WEAPON DISPLAY STANDS:

These clear plastic stands are perfect for displaying your guns and swords on shelves, mantles or hanging on the wall. 
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Sword & Scabbard

Wall Mount Sword & Scabbard Double Sword & Scabbard Long Guns & Carbines Wall Mount Guns
$25.00 / Pair $25.00 / Pair $35.00 / Pair $15.00 / Pair $15.00 / Pair