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C539. CONFEDERATE NAVAL - D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE: This massive Confederate D-Guard is believed to be a Naval knife because of the large twine-wrapped grip and the huge squared-off D-Guard. It is 19 1/2 inches long with a 13 3/4 x 2-inch-wide blade. The blade displays great casting flaws and filling marks, and was period sharpened; and the massive 5 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch D-guard is square shaped with casting flaws with filling marks as well. It is complete with an original Confederate brown leather sheath, with a fit and is shaped that matched the contour of the blade. The leather is firm, has a cross-diamond designed on both sides; solid cotton stitching on top, but an open seam where the blade seats at the end. All the steel has a deep brown patina. The grip is unique and another indicator of being carried on a Naval vessel. The wood core grip is wrapped with cord and sealed with a lacquer finished to protect it from the elements while at sea. The tang is undisturbed! Shipping & Insurance is free. $4900.00
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C671. CONFEDERATE NAVAL - BRASS D-GUARD SHORT SWORD/CUTLASS: This is a newly discovered, fresh to the marked example of a Confederate brass D-guard Short Sword/Cutlass. It is 28 1/2 inches long with a 22 1/2-inch blade with casting flaws and period sharpening. It has two 6-inch oak slab grips with three steel pins and brass rivets on each side. The wood is tight and shows dark areas where the iron has leached into the wood. The D-Guard is made of 2 pieces of sheet brass pinned together. Brass being a versatile alloy made primarily of copper and zinc and prized for itscorrosion resistance was ideal for use on ships. On close examination you can see the seam and several pins. This is a very large grip! The blade tag is undisturbed, and the patina is awesome!This is a one-of-a-kind example! Shipping & Insurance is included. $3500.00
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A361. SAUERBIER ENLISTED TYPE 2 SABER and VARIATION: This is a Sauerbier Enlisted saber Type 2 saber and variation in near-mint condition. The hilt has the heavy guard; black leather and twisted brass wire 1860 grip; and the dome pommel cap. The blade is unmarked and very bright and never sharpened, but has a few tiny nicks. The steel scabbard is dent free and has a brass throat; steel ring mounts and rings, and a steel drag. This saber came an exclusive investor who only collected High-End, near-mint condition swords and guns. It will be hard to find a better example. Shipping & Insurance is included. $2400.00
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F543. 1861 OHIO PURCHASED COLT FLUTED ARMY REVOLVER: This is a Colt Fluted Army revolver in NRA very good condition. The serial number for the cylinder and lower receiver frame is#2129. Colt records show this gun in a shipment of 50 sent to the Columbus Ohio in 1861 and addressed to the Governor. The barrel however has a different number: #97262; which is to a Colt Model 1860 Army produced in 1863 that may have been shipped to New York Arsenal Governor's Island, NY in a lot of 1000 guns. The wedge is different as will: #2869. The serial numbers do not match but the parts unquestionably have been together since use during the Civil War. The age, patina, and wear are absolutely the same on all the parts. There could be several reasons why the numbers are mis-matched: Confederate captured; armory rework; soldiers inadvertently mixing parts while cleaning. Who knows? Regardless, fluted armies are very scarce being only made for a few months in 1860 and 61. Mechanically perfect and comes with the factory Colt letter. Similar examples sell in the $4500-$4000. Shipping & Insurance is included free. $4300.00
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KIA ON JULY 2, 1863 AT GETTYSBURG
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CN12. CONFEDERATE - IDENTIFIED WOOD DRUM CANTEEN – SGT. JOACHIM GIBSON COMPANY I, 7th LOUISIANA INFANTRY (LOUISIANA TIGERS) – KIA ON JULY 2, 1863 AT GETTYSBURG: This Confederate cedar wood canteen is in excellent condition, retaining both iron retention bands and all three tin bracket straps as well as the original spout. Threaded through the strap brackets is the original, thin, russet brown leather sling strap that has parallel, impressed, shallow fullers on either side of the entire strap. The strap is in fair condition, although quite dry with a small broken section in one area which someone seemingly glued together a long time ago. It has been left in the condition found. Inked on the exterior, finished side of the sling strap is “Joachim Gibson Co I”
Joachim Gibson, a 28-year-old, unmarried laborer, an immigrant from England living in New Orleans, enlisted in early June 1861, at the rank of Private; quickly promoted to the rank of 1st Corporal, in July 1861, Gibson accompanied his regiment to Virginia, where he was captured during the engagement at Port Republic, on June 9, 1862. After two months in captivity, Gibson was exchanged in early August at Aikens Landing (Aiken’s Landing was located on the north bank of the James River – the Richmond side – just above Varina, and just below the site of where the Dutch Gap Canal was built, in the general vicinity, but up river, of Deep Bottom. Obstructions had been placed in the James in the neighborhood of Drewry’s Bluff, so Aiken’s Landing was a convenient down-river point at whichto transfer Confederate and Federal prisoners.)
Gibson was most likely out of equipment at the time of his exchange and was probably issued this canteen notlong after he rejoined his regiment. At this point in their service, the 7th Louisiana, nicknamed the “Tigers” had shed their original, colorful, elaborate Zouave style uniforms and obtained more practical uniforms akin to the soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia. Research does not reveal if Gibson immediately rejoined his regiment upon his exchange, but he does reappear on the company rolls in January 1863; during the Fall and early Winter of 1862, the Tigers would participate in the Battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg. In the Spring of 1863, Gibson, along with his regiment, would participate in the Battle of Chancellorsville. According to records at the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans, Gibson was killed in action, on July 2, 1863, during the 7th Louisiana’s assault on Cemetery Hill. Shipping & Insurance included. $5900.00
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C630. CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE: This is an attic/barn find Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife. It is 21 inches long with a 16 1/2-inch spear-point blade centered ridge blade. It was period sharpened and has several contact marks. The D-Guard has matching patina and is tight with the quillion slightly pushed back, and is held secure with a square nut. The walnut grip is tight; has traces of dark green paint and has a steel ferrule at the base. Shipping & Insurance is included. $1500.00
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C621. BOYLE & GAMBLE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an early Boyle & Gamble Foot Officers sword, which copied the open face guard produced by Ames and was a popular design with other Confederate sword makers. It is complete with the original scabbard. The hilt is tight with no movement and has an even dark mustard patina with an undisturbed tang. The grip is 100% complete with a little wear and crazing, and the single-strand brass wire is firm. The original leather blade washer holds the 28 1/4-inch blade tight. It has a single unstopped fuller; no visible etching; casting pits; a blunt tip; and was period sharpened. The leather scabbard is strong with no brakes or weak spots and is complete with the original staple-back plain design ring mounts and drag. Shipping & Insurance is included. $4200.00
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CN14. CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED – MACON GEORGIA - "D" CO. GEORGIA 14TH BATTALION STATE GUARD INFANTRY: This is the standard Confederate issue wood drum canteen with forged iron bands and three tin cross straps, and a pewter spout. The canteen retains part of its original leather sling. A bit of grey (how fitting!) paint has at some time dripped onto the canteen. Otherwise, the canteen is in very good condition with a nice patina. This canteen has the name “F. L. Henry” carved into the face in large letters, below a large “G”. There are three F. L. Henry’s who appear in the Confederate records: one who served the State of Georgia, one Tennessee, and one Louisiana; however, the Tennessee and Louisiana soldiers have no connection to the letter “G” leaving it to represent the state of Georgia.
F. L. Henry of Macon, Georgia served in Company D, 14th Battalion Georgia Infantry (Georgia State Guards) defending Macon during the War.
He was originally a fireman when, in 1863, he along with 63other firemen were mustered into Confederate service in Company D, 14th Battalion Georgia Infantry (Georgia State Guards) for a period of 6 months. Their service was limited to the defense of the city of Macon and the patrol of said city, and are not to be ordered out of the county Bibb.
Include is a 13-page binder, and shipping & Insuranceis free. $2200.00
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C670. CONFEDERATE MISSISSIPPI SIDE KNIFE – SHORT SWORD: This Confederate Side Knife – Short sword was discovered in Mississippi and was brought to the Civil War show in Mansfield Ohio. It is 25 1/2 inches long with a 19 7/8 x 1 1/2 wide blacksmith made blade. It has great casting flaws and filling marks, and was period sharpened. The grip is solid wood with no breaks or cracks with a steel ferrule forward by the steel cross guard, and a brass cap held in place with 2 steel pins. The tang is undisturbed and peened tight. The leather sheath is will made is strongly made and has a belt strap that was made from an 1858 Pattern US Federal Infantry knapsack. I acquired this directly from a well-know Civil War dealer from Savannah, Tennessee. Shipping & Insurance is free. $2900.00
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C585. CONFEDERATE – VIRGINIA CONTRACT PURCHASED AMES MODEL 1840 NCO SWORD: This is a Confederate – Virginia state contract purchased Ames Model 1840 NCO sword. Prior to succeeding from the Union, the state of Virgina contracted with Ames to purchase swords and sabers. All were dated 1860, but for those that were already US inspected, Virginia marked then with a secondary inspection 6-point star. On the M1840 NCO sword, the star mark was placed on the underside forward of the guard branch.
This sword has a heavy dark-brown patina on the brass and an even dark-gray patina on the blade. This has not had a scabbard on it since the war. The blade was period sharpened and has several small nicks the entire length of the blade, and is Ames maker marked and inspected “US JH 1860” which is how all Virginia contracted purchased NCO swords should be marked. The reverse clam-shell was period removed to make it easier to wear. With an original scabbard these swords sell in the $2000-$2500 range, but this is available for less. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00
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A360. SAUERBIER TYPE-1 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER: This is a Sauerbier Type-1 Cavalry Officer’s Saber complete with the original scabbard. It retains much original gold wash; 100% original black leather grip with original twisted wire; has a tight guard and pommel cap; and retains the original blade washer. The Sauerbier marked blade is tight and has frosty etching. The scabbard has all original mounts and screws. There was a time a Sauerbier marked Type-1 cavalry saber in this condition sold for $6500.00, but the value has retreated by 40% making it now more affordable. Shipping & Insurance is free. $3900.00
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F542. FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER – LT. FREDERICK BANKS – 14th MICHIGAN VOL. INFANTRY: Cal. 36. Fine engraved 4th Model 51 Navy with 7-1/2 inch oct barrel, dovetailed front sight and 1-line Hartford address. It has silver plated trigger guard & back strap, and deluxe burl wood grips. Revolver is engraved in Gustave Youngs deluxe patterns with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame & recoil shields with some scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Barrel lug and rammer pivot are engraved to match.
Engraving extends over top two side flats with a border pattern around the Hartford barrel legend. Top of back strap has the iconic Gustave Young fan pattern with matching foliate arabesque patterns near the top of back the strap, at the heel, on butt strap and trigger guard. Left side of frame has – COLTS PATENT – hand engraved in an artistic cloud-like panel well known as the Gustave Young form. Hammer is matching. All matching serial numbers.
The back strap is also engraved/inscribed with the name: – Lt. Fred Banks –
Frederick Banks was born in 1839 and at the age of 23, he enlisted and was mustered into "I" Company Michigan 14th Infantry on 13 February, 1861 at Pontiac Michigan with the rank of 3rd Sergeant.
During the Civil War, a 3rd Sergeant was a non-commissioned officer (NCO) in an infantry company, typically ranking below the 2nd Sergeant and above the 4th Sergeant. They wore three chevrons (stripes) on their sleeves, often with the point down, and functioned as key squad leaders or platoon supervisors, aiding in formation and command. In a standard 100-man company, there were usually four to five sergeants, ranked 1st through 4th or 5th. A 3rd Sergeant was a senior NCO responsible for managing a squad or guiding troop movements on the battlefield.
It appears that sometime in May, 1862 he was promoted to Sergeant Major, and subsequently promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 6/20/1862. On January 1, 1863, he was announced as Acting Asst. Quartermaster of the 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, 14th Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn. The following month, he would request a leave of absence for ten days to address a pressing issue with his business at home, a problem that required his immediate attention. Though his commanding officers indorsed his request, the Brigade commander only approved leave for 5 days on March 4,1863.
2nd Lieutenant Banks failed to return and on April 2, 1863, his commanding officers reported his absence and felt that summary action should be had in his case since he was absent without leave. It was recommended that 2nd Lieutenant Banks be dismissed, and on May 13, 1864, Banks was dropped for the rolls by Adjutant order; however; there was no evidence of action in his case ….Regt was home on Vol furlough in May 64.
A 65-page history binder is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $7950.00
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C613. CONFEDERATE PIKE BLADE RANGER FIGHTING KNIFE: This Confederate Ranger Fighting knife has great Southern eye appeal with its pike blade; black walnut turned tool style handle; and the original brass ferrule from the pike. The use of a Confederate pike blade for a knife made more sense as full length pikes became obsolete. The knife is 17 1/2 inches long with a 12 1/8-inch blade. It is period sharpened on both edges and has some areas of black spots and pitting, but is tight and well made. The handle has a North Carolina looks as found on other knives from this state. Shipping & Insurance is included. $1575.00
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C624. CONFEDERATE - LARGE MASSIVE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE: This is a large massive D-Guard blacksmith Bowi knife with the original leather sheath. It is a beast of a knife! It is 24 inches long with a 19 1/4 x 2-inch-wide spear-point blade. The blade is period sharpened and has great casting flaws and the steel D-guard is tight and shaped like other Alabama knives with a small pointed quillion. It has an oak slab grip held with two stee pins and a forward steel ferrule. The knife is complete with the original leather sheath and does fit in it; however, it is fragile and best displayed off the knife. The sheath has lead rivets on the bottom seam, tin throat and drag, and is partially open on both the top and bottom. This Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife with original leather sheath has all the expected wear from honest service and scream 1861. A plexiglass inserts is included to support the scabbard when displayed seperate from the knife. Shipping & Insurance included. $4550.00
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General Joseph Hooker wearing a Model 1860 Staff Officers' Sword
A114. CIVIL WAR - MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS' SWORD: The Civil War Model 1860 Staff Officers' sword is one used by both General Staff Officers and General Officers; however, because of its smaller size and lighter weight, many officers continued to carry the older Model 1850 Staff & FIeld sword. As a result, Civil War period 1860 Staff Officers' swords are quite scarce compaired to the post war version. The majority of Civil War versions have a reverse turn-down claim shell, and a plain scabbard with top single-ring mounts and a plain simple drag. Post war version all have a double-ring top mount, a center ring mount, an ornate decorated drag, and a fancy reveral claim shell, or none at all.
This example in an early French import with the Amercan Eagle on the front and a turn down reverse claim shell, and the correct scabbard for the Civil War. It is most likely and early war version retailed before others were produced by American makers and as such is very scarce. Shipping and Insurance included. $575.00
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CN13. CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED – NORTH CAROLINA - LOCAL DEFENSE PROVOST GUARD, GOLDSBORO: This Confederate Wood Drum Canteen is in original attic found condition, and has the name B. B. Lane carved on both sides several times and one carving that looks like B.R. Lane, but no other carvings to indication a state or unit. A detail search of the Civil War data base, the National Archives records, as well as the Fold3 web site found three soldiers with these initials and last name, but no match for a B. R. Lane: one from North Carolina, one from Georgia, and one from Florida.
The Georgia soldier was immediately eliminated because his muster sheets list him as Benjamin Lane on a few pages, but then as A. B. Lane. Also, he was assigned as a member of Co. A, Armory Guards with a listed occupation as a Watchman (Security Guard). He was not an active soldier and would not have been issued this canteen.
The Florida soldier, Benjamin B. Lane, was a Lieutenant in "A" Company, Florida 9th Infantry. He was severally wounded on 6/3/1864 at Cold Harbor, VA and died on 6/15/1864 in Richmond VA. His canteen was most likely lost on the battle field and did not survive that brutal engagement.
The final soldier, and in all probability the owner of this canteen, was Private Benjamin B. Lane from North Carolina. Not only does he have the correct initials, he was a Prisoner-or-War and survived the war. The canteen most likely was taken as a war trophy which explains its recent discovery in the Chiago area of Illinois.
Private Benjamin B. Lane enlisted in the Capt. John B. Griswold's Company (Local Defense) – N. Carolina January 24, 1863 and was listed as "Present” with this command until transferred to Company “B” 10 Regiment North Carolina State Troops, 1 North Carolina Artillery.
He was recorded as absent July & Aug 1863 while with Lt. Baxters detachment Fort Clifton, Va. Returning back to the main unit, he remained until made a Prisoner-of-War when captured at Pikeville, NC on March 28, 1865. He was sent to Hart’s Island, New York pending released on June 23, 1865 after signing the Oath of Allegiance.
To ensure full discovery, the muster sheets for the Georgia soldier A. B Lane are include to show the name differences and his lack of combat service, as well as the muster sheets for the Florida soldier, Lieutenant Benjamin B. Lane. There is a slim chance this was his canteen, though highly unlikely since he was seriously wounded in combat and his gear most likely lost on the field of battle. The canteen is all original condition with both large steel bands, but missing the bottom retention band. As a result, the two large band do move and could come off. A 154 page historical binder is included, and shipping and insurance is free. $1900.00
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F548: BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG KIA – PENNSYLYANIA
SOLDIER - IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER: This
Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver is identified as belonging to Sergeant Leroy S.
Wadsworth, and was brought home after the Battle of Gettysburg along with his
Springfield rifle, NCO sword and belt.
Leroy S. Wadsworth was born 17 Aug 1840 Luzerne, Pennsylvania, and at the age of 22 enlisted on 22 August 1862 as a Sergeant, “F” Company, Pennsylvania 149th infantry regiment. He would serve through the Chancellorsville Campaign and during the Battle of Gettysburg sustained a gunshot wound in the thigh on 1 July, 1863, which caused in his death on 7 September, 1863.
‘Served as a sergeant in Co. F, 149th Pennsylvania Infantry. Enlisted on August 22, 1862 at Shickshinny, PA as a sergeant. Mustered in on August 22, 1862 at Harrisburg, PA. Shot in the thigh on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA and died on September 7. Day of death also listed as July 7. Age 22 (at time of enlistment).’
He is buried in the Dodson Cemetery in Luzerne Co., PA. He was only about 23 years old.
In March of 2012, Paula Ledbetter, a great-descendant of Leroy S. Wadsworth, sold the grouping because of a family situation.
She provided the following description in a signed letter:
“To who it may be concerned.The two guns one pistol and one rifle and his sord and belt Belonged to my great granddad Leroy S Wadsworth. He was a sergeant in the army of the North and was Killed in the war he was shot at Gettysburg and died later. Our neibor Joshia Stevens brought his things home and me and grandma would dust them every Saturday morning. I am selling because my boy Tylor died and I want the church to have the money for the poor.”
Paula Ledbetter
March 12 2012
The collection was sold to a relic dealer who is no longer in business: Gettysburg Echos.
Regrettably, the collection was broken-up and the revolversold separately with a Letter of Authenticity and the original signed letter from the descendant; which has on the reverse side photos of the Springfield rifle with the letters L S W carved on the stock.
The documentation and images of the rifle add credence to the family account of the grouping belonging to Sergeant Wadsworth
The original Gettysburg Echos’ Certificate of Authenticity#1697 documents the sale of Colt Army Percussion Revolver #37888 from a Grouping identified to Sergeant Leroy S. Wadsworth
The new owner of the revolver separately obtained an Office of the Colt Historian letter which showed serial number 37888 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver was shipped and delivered to the United State War Department New York Arsenal on March 17, 1862.
The revolver has matching serial number 37888 on all parts to include the wedge. It is fully functional and holds in both half & full cock positions, cycles correctly, and retains all original nipples. The metal has a gray salt & pepper pitted finish, and all the screws are original. The grip is tight with a little bit of missing wood on the right side. On the bottom you can see the faint letters S W. The letter L most likely was carved in the portion of wood that is missing. A 76-page binder include, as well as free shipping & insurance. $2600.00
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C623. CONFEDERATE - THOMAS PRUETT ALABAMA D-GUARD: This Thomas Pruett Alabama D-Guard recently surfaced in Montgomery, Alabama and is fresh to the Antique Bowie Knife Collecting World. It is an unmarked example with a large forward single ferrule, but not one to the back. The blade also has the forging flaw near the center, which is another trait common to the Pruett blades. The guard has no movement and the grip is tight. It does have some stress cracks, but is solid. Also, the tang is undisturbed. It is a great example of a rare and desirable Confederate Fighting Knife. This Thomas Pruett Alabama D-Guard has been studied by other "KNIFE GUYS" and all agree it is made by Pruett. Marked examples often sell in the $10,000++ range. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00
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C620. CONFEDERATE – NEW ORLEANS MADE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an unmarked Confederate foot officers’ sword with all the characteristics of a sword made in New Orleans by Pradel. Pradel was a French maker who came to New Orleans in 1849 and established himself as a surgical instrument maker at 68 St. Charles Street. Pradel eventually partnered with his brother and moved, in 1861, to 121 Chartres Street where he was listed as a maker of surgical instruments and officers' swords.
The sword is 32 inches long with a 26 1/2-inch unetched blade. The blade is straight with a crude stopped fuller; casting flaws; and was period sharpened. The hilt is tight with 100% leather and wire; a crude sand-cast guard with a split pommel; a quillion design know for Pradel swords; and an undisturbed tang. The black leather scabbard is original to the sword and is 100% complete with all original brass fittings. Shipping & Insurance included. $4100.00
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F507. CONFEDERATE – PATTERN 1853 ARTILLERY CARBINE: This is a Confederate Pattern 1853 Artillery Carbine, which saw heavy use. It has a CROWN over TOWER / BARNETT LOUNDON lock that properly function in both half & full cock. The original nipple is blown off; the stock has wood lose behind the hammer; there is a large gap from the back of the barrel to the stock with a period repair with pins behind the barrel tang; a period replaced hammer held with a brass screw; a hickory wood field made ram-rod; and forward of the brass butt plate tang is the Confederate Circle S L viewer mark. Also, the bore is shot out. The rear folding site is missing, but you can see where it was and the front site is original as is the bayonet lug. The stock has a few stress fractures, but is strong, and on the flat opposite the lock are the faint initials TWP and the name W.HALL. There are too many Confederate soldiers with these initials and name to make a positive identification, and there is a third set initials TEB over the date 1871. Confederate Pattern 1853 Artillery carbines are rare, and this one saw a lot of action. Shipping & Insurance included. $3500.00
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F483. HARTFORD COLT M1851 NAVY REVOLVER - 1861 PRODUCTION: This is a Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver – Hartford CT. It is serial number 98181 and identified as an 1851 Navy .36 Caliber with Naval Engravements in Cylinder, Octagonal barrel made in the year 1861. The gun is complete and fully functional and tight. The serial number matches all parts to include the loading lever; wedge; cylinder; lower and upper frames; trigger guard and backstrap. The grip is original as well as all screws, and there are traces of silver around the trigger guard. The gun has a pleasing plum-brown patina. Many of these 1861 dated Hartford Colt Navy revolvers found there way South. Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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F513. 1860 - HARTFORD COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER: This is a Hartford Colt – Model 1851 Navy revolver made in 1860. The serial number #97003 matches on all parts except the cylinder which is #96703. With the last three numbers on the cylinder being 703 and the last four on the gun being 7003, there is a high probability this was a factory error since Colt was quickly filling contracts for shipments to Southern states. Then again, it could have been switch in the field. Both serial numbers are from the 1860 production year. Many of the 1860 Hartford Colt revolvers were sold to Southern states and this gun is well within the ranges of known examples that went to South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana; however, the Colt recorded for this gun were destroyed in a fire. Even still, it is highly probable this was a Confederate carried revolver.
The gun is complete and properly functions. The grips are tight and complete; all screws are original; the bore shows wear but the rifling is still present; and there is still some silver finish present in the trigger guard area. Hartford Colt 1850 Navy Revolver are very desirable, especially those made in 1860. Shipping & Insurance is included. $2300.00
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A323. PENNSYLVANIA – TWO PRESENTATION FIELD SWORDS, BELT & BUCKLE, COMMISSION DOCUMENT & BOOKS IDENTIFED TO A PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER: These two swords were presented to Audley William Gazzam during his service with the Pennsylvania 103rd Infantry Regiment, and the two books, belt with buckle, framed commission document and other papers were his personal items.
The first sword is a standard Model 1850 Mounted Officers sword. The hilt is tight with no movement and it retains 100% original twisted wire, but the leather grip is nearly 80% worn away from heavy use exposing some of the wood core. The blade washer is missing; however, the blade is tight with no movement, and there is no maker or retailer mark, or etching. Simply, a plain blade example. However; there is a presentation on the scabbard.
The steel scabbard has a nice brown patina and retains both ornate ring mounts and drag. On the reverse side is the presentation:
Presented
To
Cap: A W Gazzam
by
James Robb
and other Pittsburghers
April 27th 1861
The second sword is a standard Model 1850 Staff & Field sword. The hilt is tight with no movement and it retains 100% original twisted wire and shark-skin grip. The blade washer is missing; however, the blade is tight with no movement, and there is no maker or retailer mark, but the blade is etched and marked IRON PROOF on the spine. The blade has a dark gray patina with strong etching with no pitting, and never sharpened. The scabbard has a brown patina with plain ring mounts and a drag all with original screws. The top mount is decorated on both side with Battle history for Major Gazzam.
(FRONT)
Battles
York Town
Chickahominy Bride
Malvern Hill, Va
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New Berne
Gaines Mills
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Washington, N.C.
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Audley W. Gazzam
Major Commanding
103 P.V.
A. W. Gazzam
Command his Regiment
Battle of Williamsburg Va
when the 103d Pa Vols
Captured Enemys Colors
&
Acting Brig: Genl
on advance Federal Lines
Battle
7 Pines and Fair Oakes
Va
Audley W. Gazzam enlisted on 3/1/1862 as a Major. On 3/1/1862, he was commissioned into Field & Staff Pennsylvania 103rd Infantry. He transferred out on 9/25/1863. On 9/25/1863, he transferred into Field & Staff Veteran Reserve Corps 5th. He resigned on 4/21/1865. Gazzam had extensive combat experience, to much to wire in this post. Please click on the PA state icon and look at his history. This is an amazing grouping of an officer who saw extensive combat and was presented two sword. Included with the two swords are the two books, commission document, belt with buckle and book marks, and a 260-page history binder. Please take the time to peruse the history binder by clicking on the above state seal. Grouping such as this are seldom seen. Shipping & Insurance is included. $12,000.00
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A324. IDENTIFED – AMES MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers sword identified to Acting Ensign Charles B. McGuin. It is the same sword he is holding in the CDV image of him, which is in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. It is an Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers sword. Thehilt is tight with much original gold wash; the white grip shows wear, but has 100% original twisted wire; the original blade washer holds the frosty etched blade tight; and the scabbard is complete will all its original mounts and screws. On the top mount is etched the name: Charles B. McQuin.
Acting Ensign Charles B. McQuin was assigned to only one ship during his short service in the Navy; the USS Osceola. His records consist of two letters with endorsements. One dated Aug 31, 1864 in which he requested an extension of his leave due to ill health, which has the doctor’s endorsement and the seconded letter dated Sept 6, 1864 when he reports he was unable to join his ship on account of sickness and requested to extend his leave until Sept, 17. Both letters document his rank as Acting Ensign and his ship as the USS Osceola. Naval records show he resigned on 22 October,1864. On 4 August 1864 Osceola and USS Miami shelled a Confederate battery which was firing on Union transports near Harrison's Landing, Virginia. Included with the sword is a 14-page history binder. Shipping & insurance will be included. $2900.00
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Michigan Cavalry Soldier armed with an Allen & Wheelock Revolver, Colt Carbine & Saber
F394. [CIVIL WAR] ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY REVOLVER: .44 caliber. 7.375" octagon to round barrel. SN: 66. Blued and color casehardened finish, smooth walnut grips. Single action percussion revolver with unfluted six-chambered cylinder, ratcheting loading lever and trigger guard, hammer nose notch rear sight and dovetailed brass blade front sight. Standard two-line Allen & Wheelock markings and patent dates on left barrel flat, with the die not fully fitting the space, as is typical of Allen handguns. Matching assembly numbers throughout including inside the grips. 1st Pattern Allen & Wheelock Army with the percussion cones screwed into the cylinder from the inside and with the side plate screw doubling as the hammer screw. Although production estimates as low as 700 guns are often quoted as production numbers, the reality is that more like 2,500 to 3,000 were likely produced and the "serial numbers" were really assembly numbers and were repeated on more than one gun. These guns did see Civil War service, mostly with the 2nd and 3rd Michigan Cavalry. Revolver #65 was issued to Company I of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry according to the Springfield Research Service Serial Number Books, so this revolver likely saw service with the 3rd Michigan as well.
Very Good!. Bore fine and bright with strong rifling. Revolver retains some traces of old blue on the barrel and frame and most of the blue on the cylinder. Hammer with much of the applied color intact. Markings mostly legible, all numbers match. Mechanically functional action. Grips fine with crisp edges, showing only some light handling marks. Shipping & Insurance included. $3100.00
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F504. CONFEDERATE "Q" MARKED GROSZ ALTERED WHITNEY US MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE: .58 caliber. 33" barrel. NSN. Brown and color casehardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading percussion rifle modified to accept a US M1835 .69 socket bayonet, with the barrel turned down at the muzzle for 2.75" and a socket bayonet lug added under the barrel 1" from the muzzle.
Several Northern contractors did alterations of this style during the early days of the American Civil War, including Leman (PA), Grosz (NY) and the "New Jersey" alterations. As turning down the barrel removed the original front sight, various methods to replace the sight were used. Leman applied a new "shark fin" style sight blade to the barrel between the upper band and the area turned down. Grosz applied a small brass blade in the same location as the Leman sight, which resembled the original Mississippi Rifle sight. The "New Jersey" alterations relied upon the use of imported Bavarian socket bayonets that had a front sight mortised into the bayonet socket, requiring the bayonet to be fixed in order to have a front sight.
This example has a brass sight blade added to the unaltered upper barrel band of the of the rifle, a system not used by any Federal contractor. This seems to be the Confederate modification to the gun, as the gun is clearly marked with a "Q" Confederate inspection mark forward of the trigger guard, indicating the rifle went through the Confederate "C&R" (cleaned and repaired) system at the Richmond Artillery Workshop. The rifle is otherwise a straight Whitney contract US M1841 Rifle with a standard Whitney marked lock and matching 1852 dates on the lock and breech plug tang. The barrel is marked US/JCB/VP at the breech with the JCB being the mark of US arsenal sub-inspector J.C. Bragg. The left breech flat is marked STEEL, typical of Whitney produced rifles starting sometime in 1850 or so. No cartouches are visible on the counterpane. The butt plate is rack marked K/30, in a style most associated with Grosz altered Mississippi Rifles. The matching parts from the same contractor throughout the rifle suggests Grosz as the firm who reamed the bore up to .58 caliber, turned down the muzzle and added the bayonet lug. Leman altered rifles are almost always a mix of parts from various makers including Tryon and Harpers Ferry, and were typically marked with an alphanumeric reassembly mark on the tang of the butt plate, on the left barrel flat below the stock line, in the lock and sometimes in the patch box. No such marks are present, ruling out Leman as the source of the original alteration. However, the bottom of the barrel is marked with the Roman numeral reassembly number XXXVII and the matching mark is found inside the lower portion of the upper barrel band, which was removed from the gun to have the new front sight blade installed. This type of reassembly mark is often associated with Confederate produced and repaired arms. Taken in context with the "Q" C&R mark, the CS modification was the addition of this front sight.
The rifle retains the original fixed rear sight, both sling swivels and includes a correct pattern all steel ramrod cupped for use with elongated ball ammunition. This pattern of ramrod was often added to Mississippi Rifles upgraded to .58 caliber, replacing the brass tipped trumpet shaped rod associated with the rifles when they were using round ball ammunition. A nice example of a Confederate repaired and modified Mississippi Rifle that was originally modified for use by the State of New York at the beginning of the Civil War. There are vice clamp marks on the barrel, which is a common feature of many Confederate Cleaned & Repaired recovered guns. This one has a deep strong “Q” inspection marked forward of the trigger guard tang. Shipping & Insurance included. $4900.00
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C625. GEORGIA MADE & IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE - 7TH REGT GA STATE TROOPS, 47TH REGT. GA INFANTRY & 1ST BATTALION GA SHARPSHOOTERS: This Georgia made & identified Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knifes was acquired from the direct decedent of Private Elbert Green Melton and has remained in one family, passed down from one generation to the next. A recent meeting with the family revealed new information about the family tree, to include the fact that Private Elbert Green Melton made a sword to use and he had one issued to him. The sword he made is believed to be this D-guard bowie knife and the issued sword, which is still in the family’s possession, is a standard import Model 1850 Foot Officers sword. Elbert Greene Melton - twin - b 26 Apr 1843, Marion Co GA Private in Co K, 7th Regt GA St Troops 21 Oct 1861, mustered out at Camp Brown GA 20 Apr 1862. Enlisted as private, Co B, 47th Regt GA Infantry 16 May 1862. Transferred to Co A, 1st Battalion Ga Sharpshooters 30 July 1862. Roll Call for Aug 1864 shows him present - no further civil war record.The knife is 20 1/2 inches long with a 15 3/4-inch x 15/8-inch-wide spear-point blade. The blade has a Georgia arsenal made look with casting flaws, and is period sharpened. The grip is two-piece slabbed oak wood held tight with three steel pins. The guard has an unusual Half-Bell shaped if looking at it upright, and a straight quillion ending in a diamond designed tip. The blade is pinned tight and totally undisturbed, and the knife is all original in flawless attic-founds condition. Truly a treasure! Included is a 57-page history binder with the original signed letter from the family. Also, shipping & insurance is free. $6800.00
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C576. HAIMANN CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD: This is a Confederate Haiman Cavalry Saber made by L. Haiman & Brother, Columbus, Georgia. Louis Haiman and his brother Elijah operated in Columbus Georgia throughout the entire Civil War, and their sabers are easily identifiable by the distinct shape of the hilt; the material and heavy wire used on the grip; and the blade casting flaws. Most of the sabers have a lapped-seam scabbard as this example, however; many are missing some lead, where as this one is 100% complete. The brass hilt has a nice rich patina; 95% original leather and 100% original heavy wire. The scabbard has some minor bents and bumps, but overall, an outstanding example. In general, the condition is excellent to near-mint! Shipping & Insurance included. $4900.00
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