Firearms
Nice Pre-Civil War
Imported (German-Made) .69 Caliber Large Single-Shot Pistol
Complete &
Fully-Functional -- Appears to be a Flintlock Conversion
Here's a really cool piece for the price!
A whole lot of gun for the money: an original .69 caliber German-made
imported large-framed single-shot pistol. It is a classic Germanic
style, given the hammer and bolster/cone "flared" style, and also does
appear to be a flintlock conversion. It is still fully-functional in
every way. No repairs t all or significant damage anywhere. Nice
dark-toned metal, and actually quite beautiful wood retaining it's nice
original finish. The brass hardware is also classic Germanic-quality
of brass, being higher in copper content with a redder hue, and much darker
that the typical American copper/zinc mix. Very attractive brass tone.
The ramrod channel is unique with a great cut-in design--possibly having
some ornate brass piece at one time, but doesn't appear to ever have.
Very pretty styling. An old cane ramrod is with the piece, and that
makes it feel more like a "Johnny" gun, all the way. After all, cane
doesn't grow in Europe, or anywhere in America but the very deep South!
Great display weapon amongst many of the imported pieces that found their
way into our War to feed the weapon-starved armories. The Europeans
had a "field day" dumping-off all of their old, antiquated weapons at
exorbitant prices to anyone willing to buy them...
$595
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Gorgeous, Very
Fine & "Minty" Condition US M1836 Flintlock Conversion .54 Cal Pistol
Dated 1837, Made by
Asa Waters, Fully-Functional, All-Original, Vivid Double
Cartouche--Spectacular Condition Specimen
I really try to find the finest pieces for the
price to offer you all, and this one "fits the bill." This is a fine
condition--"minty" in every way--example of the very desirable and
collectable US Model 1836 Flintlock .54 cal. single-shot pistol. These
were made under contract by two makers--Asa Waters and Robert Johnson--from
1836 until 1844. They were the last US Model flintlock pistols in the
US armed forces. Many of these were converted in the 1840's through
the War years to keep them in service, as this one was. This Asa
Waters' made piece is in spectacular condition--the finest I've ever had,
and about the finest I've ever seen. It has no flaws worth mentioning
whatsoever. No visible repairs. Fully-functional and crisp in ever way.
All-original--no replacements at all. The metal has the most beautiful
grayish-brown patina that you could ever want to see. No pitting at
all. Nipple is in fantastic condition. The wood has the original
finish, and no cracking or chipping whatsoever. The double cartouches
are so vividly clear--you can see them "across the room". Ramrod
swivels and functions easily. Very good bore--only a little dust from
the years you can swab-out. The lockplate markings are perfectly
clear--"A. Waters -- Milbury, MS - 1837" with eagle's head. The
conversion was performed by a very meticulous arsenal, as it was a nicer
bolster conversion and quality job (and not the simple "cone" in the barrel
job). If looking for anything "not perfect" on here, you'll be
hard-pressed and find very little. Only a minute few nicks or
scratches to be seen anywhere on the metal or wood on any part or piece.
For a weapon which is old enough to have seen action in two wars (Mexican
and Civil War), this one is superb. No need to ever upgrade.
Collector's/museum-grade all the way. You will lovingly display this
one, and never have to make any "apologies"--it'll be a fantastic
centerpiece of mid-19th Century American craftsmanship for a sidearm of
war...two wars, to be precise!
Sale Pending
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Gorgeous
Presentation Engraved .22 Cal. 7-shot Manhattan Revolver -- Nickel Plated &
Engraved as a Gift
Presented to "J.
L. Giaham from Shopmates of the N.Y.C. 1862" (Engraved on Backstrap &
Bottom)
It's a real pleasure and joy to have such
beautiful and special presentation guns, such as this one, and authentic
specimens are awfully rare to come by. Best of all, this was presented
as a gift by the "shopmates" of the Manhattan Firearms Company worker by the
name of "J. L. Giaham" and dated "1862". The piece is a rarer 1st
Model 2nd Variation Manhattan, which had to discontinue production in 1862,
due to patent infringements upon the already produced Smith & Wesson, which
this is clearly a copy of! Years later (after the war), Manhattan
would start production again, but this specimen was among the last made, as
they would cease production in 1862. The serial number 3361 is seen vividly
upon the cylinder. There is beautiful scrollwork engraving upon the
barrel, and the metal was wonderfully nickel coated for presentation as a
gift to Giaham. There is even great clarity on the cylinder scene,
which you RARELY if ever can see on a surviving specimen! Great
frontiersmen fighting Indians scene with floral accents. Fantastic.
The nickel finish is still quite good overall, as you can see in the photo's
below. The engraving starting upon the backstrap and continuing onto
the bottom of the frame reads precisely, "J.L. Giaham from Shopmates of the
N.Y.C. 1862". The patent date and the Manhattan address are seen
crisply. The mechanics are still good, and it is
fully-functional--except a couple cylinders get "clicky"--if you cock too
fast, the hammer will miss. Go slowly, and it holds fine. But
you aren't buying this piece based upon mechanics--it's a gorgeous and
historic revolver with great provenance in the inscription. I
wonderful and affordable example that you can beautifully display...
Sold
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Phenomenal
Complete Officer's Belt Rig
Gorgeous
Klingenthal Imported M1850 Foot Officer's Sword w/Etched Blade,
Intact Leather
Scabbard w/Brass Mounts, Great Etching Detail, Complete Sharkskin Wrap &
Wire, Gold Gilt Brass Guard,
Pre-War Sword Belt
Plate w/Applied German Silver Wreath, Solid Leather Belt & Sword Leather
Straps,
Beautiful
Local-Made Leather Holster w/Original, Complete, Fully-Functional Colt Navy
Revolver
Acquired in
Columbia, South Carolina in June 2008
There's a lot to describe here on this
absolutely gorgeous, complete, and all-original Officer's belt rig, so I'll
just jump-in and start. This Officer's rig has everything any field or
staff officer would have worn in the war, from his beautiful sword belt, the
gorgeous imported officer's sword with fantastic etching, down to his
holster and Colt Navy at his side. Though no real provenance
accompanies this rig, it was acquired just last month in Columbia, South
Carolina, and this rig also has a distinct "Southern flavor" to it in
several attributes. The belt leather itself is complete, undamaged,
and solid, with no repairs whatsoever, being perfectly pliable and no
crazing at all. It is a rougher finish leather, and has a more
local-made feel to it--not some Federal arsenal quality or style. More
like an unfinished leather or poorer quality leather that plagued the
leather-starved South (they didn't use cotton canvas to make accouterments
instead of leather for nothing!) The M1851 Eagle Sword Plate is a
small-tongued, pre-war version with beautiful and intact German silver
applied wreath. Though the two plates are both numbered and clearly
fit like a glove, the plate is marked "408" and the keeper is "723".
They fit perfectly, and clearly came from the same maker (probably Ames, as
the style looks like theirs, and they were good quality makers before the
war), and thus, they fit like a glove (each plate was essentially
hand-fitted, as any of you know it's hard to find just any old keeper to fit
any tongue--they were hand-fitted at the maker's shop.)
The Klingenthal-made and imported M1850 "Foot
Officer's" Sword is a wonderful specimen, having the complete original wire
and sharkskin wrap 100% intact. The spine of the blade bears the
Klingenthal maker's mark on this beautiful specimen, fully-legible in the
fancy cursive script. The etching is still VERY nice on this one!
The "US" and "E Pluribus Unum" are easily seen, as are all the crossed
flags, eagle, shield, quiver, cannon, floral and vine designs--you name it.
The blade is completely untouched, uncleaned, and a great gun-metal patina.
The brass guard has the typical exquisite floral and ivy design, of the
highest quality, with ample amounts of original gold gilt remaining.
Same can be said of the brass mounts on the original leather intact
scabbard--ample gold gilt remains, making for a splendid-looking specimen.
The seam of the leather scabbard is completely intact, and shows the usual
wear for an issued and war-used foot officer's leather scabbard.
The Colt M1851 .36 cal. Navy Revolver comes
with the original local-made and very pretty leather holster--which
definitely has a southern-style to it. Not only is it clearly a
local-made piece (not arsenal) in its design, form, and construction, but it
has some very unique and ornate fruit and leaf designs impressed into the
edges of the flap in front, and all the way around the back. I've seen
this style of embossing on a great southern/local valise I had once owned,
and it was clearly the style that was used before and during the war, and
was considered as "officer-grade" for finer, more expensive tastes.
The Colt M1851 Navy Revolver is complete, all-original, fully-functional in
every way, and has a splendid look. The metal is that perfect
just-toned-down dark patina where the original bluing has just faded.
The all-matching serial numbers of 135412 are easily readable. The
original grips are still very pretty, and the typical holster wear to be
found on a piece carried and used in service within the holster through the
war. No missing or replaced parts--everything "righteous", on the
Colt, and on everything on the rig.
Let the pictures do the rest of the talking.
Coming from Columbia, South Carolina, and with all the pre-war and
local-made attributes, it can be a truly splendid display of an officer's
rig that any Southern Officer would have led our boys unto the many fields
of glory. And it won't cost you a new car to own! For the price
of a dug CS buckle, you can have everything an officer wore in the
War. I think I know which one I'd rather have...
Sale Pending
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Original, Fully-Functional,
& Complete P1853 .577 Cal. Enfield Rifle
Here's a pretty example of the British classic firearm of the
mid-1800's, well loved and used here by both sides during our Civil War...the
Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle. As my friend Tim Prince of College Hill
Arsenal likes to succinctly put it, "The Enfield was in it's day what the AK-47
is today..."--the most widely used, acclaimed, coveted, and copied weapon weapon
in the modern world at the time. They were solidly built, had fine
craftsmanship, good sighting mechanisms, high accuracy, and very reliable.
The Confederacy imported around 300,000 Enfields into the War, and the North
imported at least 400,000. This specimen is a nice and affordable example
of the type. It is fully-functional, and has all original parts, right
down to the Enfield ramrod and sling swivels. No import markings anywhere
on the stock or barrel, and has both the Birmingham "*25*25*" barrel proof with
the Crown / "TP" / broad-arrow proof, showing it was approved for British
military service. The Crown / TP / Broad Arrow proofs are commonly seen on
British weapons approved for their military use, but this one was never issued
for service (given the void of no other proofs). The stock has a most
gorgeous original walnut patina with no cracking visible whatsoever, and
extremely few nicks or scratches, despite it's clean combat usage. The
British Stock-maker's mark of "W. Pape" is clearly visible upon the backstock
opposite the lockplate. The metal is unpitted, with a nice dark metal,
uncleaned original patina, and does show clear signs of heavy combat usage,
given the powder residue and burn in the nipple/bolster area. It is
obviously been fired many times in the line of duty. The nipple on this
piece is an original/period nipple, but obviously a replacement after such
service, as it is not as pitted or smashed at all from the firing this one saw.
A nice, representative example of the famous British Enfield Rifle that was so
widely imported and used in our War...
$1195
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Gorgeous Original & Complete LeFaucheux 9mm
Pinfire Revolver -- Belgian Liege Marked w/ Clear "LeFaucheux" Mark
Exquisite Engraving, Beautiful Amounts of
Original Bluing Remaining, Fully-Functional Double & Single Action
This is a fantastic "officer's-grade" famous LeFaucheux 9mm pinfire revolver.
These were a revolutionary revolver of their time in the mid-1800's, as they
were the first on mass-scale to utilized encased metallic cartridges for their
ammunition. Being of French design and manufacture, they were also a true
"status symbol" piece, as any fine gentleman of class and wealth would wish to
have a fine imported French piece to "show-off"--kind of like the "Gucci" of
their day. No different than today, any fine European-made and imported
item was something that bespoke of your status, class, and wealth to all others
to see. Even Stonewall Jackson carried a beautiful French Pinfire at his
side. Many were imported both prior to, and during the war. I myself
have dug 9mm pinfire casings and bullets from Cockrell's Confederate Missouri
Brigade battleline at Latimer's Farm, Georgia! Of the pinfire models made,
the LeFaucheux model and marked specimens are hands-down the most desirable and
collectable. This LeFaucheux specimen offered here is a gorgeous example,
having around 50% or more of the original bluing remaining (see the many photo's
below). Without any pitting whatsoever, and absolutely untouched and
uncleaned, it is a fine example. The action, being both single-action
(cock and hold, releasing with trigger) and double-action (pull trigger to cock
and fire), is very fine, and works perfectly. The loading gate is intact
and very firm--as well as the day it was made. The Belgian proofs ("AF"
under crown) and Belgian Leige proofs ("LGE") are crisply visible, as is the "E.
LEFAUCHEUX" barrel mark. The wonderful original two sighting apertures are
also firmly intact. Exquisite engraving abounds all over the piece, from
the frame, trigger guard, right down to the handle screws. The original
handles have some beautiful original finish remaining, and only the most minor
and expected "honest wear" from service to be found. Even the original
lanyard ring remains solidly with the piece. The simple ejector rod has
matching remaining bluing, and fits snugly within it's housing--you won't lose
this ejector rod anytime soon (most specimens are missing the original ejector
rod since they are usually so worn and lose). Not so on this one.
Good rifling of 7 lands-and-grooves can be seen all the way down the barrel.
What's really enigmatic about this one is that the cylinder appears to be
projectile struck right by the end of one of the chambers--you can see how
something small impacted by the cylinder chamber front. You look at the
pictures and tell me what you think! It looks precisely like a small
caliber bullet impact. Acquiring this locally in the Jackson, Mississippi
area, many Deep South weapons have a story to tell...if only they could tell
them.
Regardless, it is better than most offered today, and nowhere near the $1000+
price you'll get stuck with...
LAYAWAY
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Beautiful Condition, Very
Early-Made (1852) Colt M1849 .31 Cal.
Pocket Revolver 5" Barrel
Great Original 1852 Early Production,
All-Matching Serial Numbers 49,588, Fully-Functional, Complete, Ample Bluing
Truly the most prolifically
used revolver model in the entire War, the Colt Pocket Model Revolver was
well-used by both sides by the many thousands. About 184,000 were made and
in existence prior to 1861, with another 100,000 being made during the War.
No other sidearm model was made in such numbers...none. This was the most
commonly used model of revolver used in the South, given that so many were in
private ownership prior to the outbreak of the War, and carried from home into
service. Best of all, they don't cost but half of what their "bigger
brothers" in larger calibers cost! I'd rather have the most
prolifically-used revolver for both Johnny and Billy--and save a $1000 or more!
This one is a very nice, beautiful displaying specimen--definitely an NRA/Flayderman's "Good"
or better condition, and it shows. It's a nice, very
early-made 1852 production piece, being all matching serial numbers of 49,588
on the frame, loading lever, wedge, and under the grip. It's the
earliest-made Colt Pocket Model I've ever personally had...ever. All of
the markings are crisp and clear, including some evident cylinder scene (though
most of the scene is worn). Everything is
fully-functional in every way, and the bore good, also. Metal has that
just toned-down patina where the bluing has mellowed to that flat-black patina,
and no pitting. Best of all, the cylinder scene is quite strong on this
one! Some very minor "field wear" or holster wear, but very
little at that. Even the nipples are all original and in very good
condition--not "boogered" or flattened or broke. No cracking on
the original original grips, and great original finish remains on the grips.
Some remaining bluing and silvering are easily seen on the iron frame and brass
trigger frame, respectively. Fully-legible
Colt's New York address on top of the barrel. Just a really beautiful
displaying, representative example of the famous Colt revolver that really saw
the most use in the War. It's one of the much nicer ones I've had in a
while. Being an 1852-made piece, it's chances of seeing action in service
for the War are almost
certain that it did indeed...
$1195
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Good Original Austrian
Lorenz .54 Cal. Rifled Musket w/ Original Lorenz Bayonet
1856-Dated ,
Fully-Functional, Complete (Including Long-Range Flip-Up Sight) , Great Fitting
Bayonet
The deal fell-through on this one, so here's your chance at
the great pair at a great price! The 2nd most imported weapon of the Civil War--north or south,
for that matter--was the .54 caliber Austrian Lorenz rifled musket. Being
slightly shorter and lighter than the Springfield's and Enfield's, it boasted
the same accuracy and reliability as the previous mentioned weapons, and became
a favorite of the Confederate soldier. Here in the Deep South, the .54
cal. Lorenz was heavily used in the Vicksburg Campaign by both sides, but far
more so by the Confederates (I've dug a Lorenz barrel exclusively ID'ed to
Barton's GA Brigade at Champion Hill, myself.) By 1864, the Lorenz was 2nd
in issue to the Enfield in the Army of Tennessee. Though some were imported and
re-bored to .58 caliber in the north, most remained in their .54 cal. original
state. This one offered here is a nice example of an untouched Lorenz,
being complete in every way, and fully-functional. It is dated "856",
standing for "1856" for the production year, and clearly was one of the older
Lorenz's that the Austrian's emptied out of their arsenals (most European
countries delighted in our War, as it gave them a chance to rid themselves of
older, sometimes poorer quality weapons at exorbitant prices!) The
rifling is still quite crisp and visible all the way down, despite it's clear
combat usage, but it could use a good oiling. The bore measures around .55
to .56 cal, typical of the Austrian weapon to be slightly larger than the bullet
diameter, and from combat usage. The stock is still a nice, rich dark
brown patina, and the metal is actually very good! Usually, Lorenz's have
a rough finish to their metal from their poorer quality carbon content and
finish, but this one doesn't have that typical pitted look at all to it's metal.
Very deep and rich chocolate brown appearance. Very pretty. No
pitting to mention on this one--one of the better metal specimens I've had in a
long time. All of the parts and pieces are complete, present, and original
to the weapon--from the rear long-range flip-up sight, nipple, to even the sling
swivels!--excepting the "tulip-nose" style repro replacement ramrod. Only
the typical "honest wear" from service can be found anywhere--ding here and
there, and a couple of minute cracks in the stock as usual, but nothing you
wouldn't expect from just a good old "war horse" with all the right
"look" to it to prove it saw real service. The typical Austrian proofs and
marks are to be found on the barrel. But best of all is the snug-fitting
original Lorenz bayonet. The bayonet is the matching exact patina, all
original, and fully-functional as well--the locking ring works perfectly, and
fits really snug to the piece. Definitely a Flayderman's/NRA "Good"
condition for both. Good luck finding a pair cheaper. Here, you
can afford to have one of the most widely used and heralded rifles of the
entire war for both Billy Yank and Johnny Reb--with the bayonet!
Sale Pending
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Beautiful Original Double-Barrel
English-Imported Shotgun -- Made By Famous Maker "W. Richards" of London
Fully-Functional, Complete, and
All-Original -- Gorgeous Checkering & Silver Oval Inlay In Stock
Thank God there are still gorgeous
longarms of the Civil War that are still affordable, and just as "Johnny Reb" as
a Leech & Rigdon belt buckle, sword, or (Rigdon & Ansley) pistol! Offered
here is a classic Civil War or older double-barrel percussion shotgun made by
the famous English gunmaker of "W. Richards". So many of these were
imported into America before the war as a staple farm/household weapon across
the land. Given the overwhelming lack of weaponry for the South, most
Confederate cavalrymen--and indeed, most infantry soldiers during 1861--were
armed solely with the shotguns and muskets they brought from home. So many
double barrel shotguns have been excavated at cavalry camps and battlesites, and
were a staple weapon until the very end of the war. Great early-war
original Confederate images show eager and mean-looking Johnny's toting their
double-barrels in front of the camera. This one is a beautiful, complete,
and all-original specimen, being fully-functional in every way. No damage,
cracking, or repairs anywhere on this one--totally untouched and beautiful.
The stock retains a wonderful original finish, and the metal is still the dark
original case-hardened hue toned-down to a rich cark chocolate color. Only
the most minor and expected "honest wear" from being a staple weapon over 140
years old can be found anywhere at all. The "W. Richards" maker's mark can
be seen on both lockplates. The action is smooth and still good, and even
the original nipples are in good condition. The original ramrod remains
beautifully intact. The "London Fine Twist" marking on the spine between
the barrels at the top is very clear (the "fine twist" is the process by which
the barrels were made.) Take a look at the many pictures below, and you'll
see just how sweet this one is. No Civil War weapon or Confederate-themed
collection is ever complete with one of these beauties to display and educate
just how prevalent these were widely used during the war by the weapon-starved
South...
$575
Original Wartime Images of
Confederates and their Double-Barrel Shotguns (From "Still More Confederate
Faces")
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Beautiful Original Remington "New Model"
Army .44 Cal. Revolver
Without question, the .44 cal. Remington New Model Army
revolver is one of the most identifiable and quintessential sidearm of the
entire war. Though predominantly a Federal-used weapon, many were captured
and utilized by Southerners, and became highly-prized weapons if they could get
their hands on one. This specimen here is a really nice example of the Remington
New Model Army. The
sub-inspector marks of "R" & "S" can be found on the barrel as well
as the frame in several places, as well as an "S" on the cylinder, and "C" by
the trigger. The Remington patent date and address is entirely
legible as well. The original wooden grips are in good shape, as is the
metal on the piece. Clearly, this piece was well cared for over the many
years, and though used, and has NOT been abused at all, as even all the
original nipples are present and are not flattened or smashed in any way.
The serial number of 141784 is easily seen.
The piece is
mechanically good, being quite crisp in action, and overall would easily rate an
NRA/Flayderman's assessment of "GOOD" condition. Best of all, the rifling is
the best I've seen in a Remington! It would shoot rather well today,
though I'd never suggest doing so!
What I love best about the Remington New Model Army revolver
is that it IS the quintessential sidearm of war--as much as any other
revolver--but it doesn't cost $2000+ like a Colt does!
Sale Pending
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