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F395. CONFEDERATE ALTERED - HARPERS FERRY 1842 MUSKET - 1845 DATED: This 1842 Harpers Ferry musket is Confederate altered to the size of a 2-band rifle, and once had a Confederate blade site. It is in attic-found condition and has not been cleaned and is all original! The stock is rough with a few splits in the stock near the left side of the barrel, but the wood is strong and not loose. The lock properly functions in both half & full cock position and is dated the same as the barrel;1845. The ramrod is originally for an 1860 Springfield rifle, but was shorten and treaded at its bottom, not just cut down. On the top of the barrel, you can see two groves for a Confederate blade site, which is long gone. There is also is saddle wear on the underside forward of the trigger guard. Shipping & Insurance is included. $895.00
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C470. MISSISSIPPI SIDE KNIFE: This Confederate Side knife was discovered and purchased in Mississippi by Rebel Relics - Brian Akins. When acquired, there was a verbal story that it belonged to a Mississippi soldier, but there was no additional history. On close examination, the name “W H Harris” was found carved on the top of the grip and initials “W H” on the right side. The initial search of the Civil War data base identified several Mississippi soldiers with this name, and more was needed for a positive identification. On the lead ferrule, the letter “E” was found carved on both sides, which most likely is a unit identification. With this added information, a search for a Mississippi soldier enlisted in a unit with a “Company E” commenced and two soldiers were found: William Hansford Harris "E" Co. Mississippi 18th Infantry and William H. Harris "E" Co. 2nd Partisan Rangers Mississippi Infantry. Since both have similar names, this knife could belong to either, and so historical information on both is provided.
William Hansford Harris: On 4/20/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. Mississippi 18th Infantry. He was discharged for disability from battle wounds on 11/15/1861. He was wounded in battle twice: first in the leg, and then in the arm, which was amputated. This led to his discharge. He survived.
William H. Harris: On 9/1/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. Mississippi 2nd Part Rangers Cavalry. His muster sheets show that he was wounded near Ripley Mississippi, but remained with the unit at least until October 1864.
The knife is 17 1/2 inches long with a 13-inch spear-pointblade made from a file. You can still see file teeth marks all over the blade. The blade is period sharpened and has an even patina. The grip looks to be walnut with a lead ferrule, a brass cross-guard, and a brass plate with three pins. The original sheath is brown leather, bottom stitch, and reinforced with heavy wire at its end. As mention above, the name “W H Harris” is carved on the top of the grip and initials “W H” on the right side, and the letter “E” is carved on both sides of the ferrule. The knife is in superb condition and most likely carried by one of the two identified Mississippi Soldiers. There is a high probability the knife was made is Mississippi. Shipping & Insurance included. $3300.00
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C474. CONFEDERATE - MASSIVE SIDE KNIFE & TIN SCABBARD: This is a large confederate side knife with the original tin scabbard. The knife is 19 1/2 inches long with a 14 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch blade with an "s" shaped guard, and a tacked leather covered grip. The blade has filling marks and casting flaws and is period sharpened, and the leather is 98% complete; and where it is worn, you can see an underlying tin covered grip. The knife smith who made this knife was very talented! The tin scabbard fits perfect to the blade. Shipping & Insurance included. $4700.00
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A327. MARYLAND – UNION – 1 ST CAVALRY - IDENTIFIED SABER: This saber is identified to Lieutenant Burr H. Grover of the 1st Maryland Cavalry Regiment. It is an early Civil War cavalry officer saber by and unknown maker/retailer with a plain high-grade gold washed hilt; black leather grip with twisted brass wire; and a plain unmarked, unetched blade, unsharpened blade. The steel scabbard is silver plated with a brass throat piece; brass ring mounts with brass rings; and a uniquely shaped brass drag. It has taken on a dark blue-black patina common to silver. On the inside side of the scabbard between the ring mount is the identification:
Burr H. Grover
1 st Maryland Cavalry
The 1860 New York Censes list Burr H. Grover as a resident of North Dansville New York at the age of 29, but it is not known how or when he migrated south prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.
In his son’s obituary, it mentions that Burr Grover was in the Confederate Army and he faced the Old 13th N.Y.V. and recognized some of the Dansville boys (Company D), When his regiment charged he kept right on running and was “taken in” by the men he knew.
The First Battle of Bull Run was fought on July 21, 1861 and the 13th New York Infantry Regiment did capture some Confederate soldiers. It is possible Grover did serve in a Confederate unit during this engagement; however, his name does not appear in the Civil War data-base as a Confederate soldier, and if he did serve it may have been under a different name. The validity of his Confederate service has yet to be confirmed.
Three months after the First Battle of Bull Run, Burr H. Grover enlisted and was commissioned as a lieutenant into "C" Co. Maryland 1st Cavalry. He would promote to Adjutant, but resigned and was discharged to accept a command with an artillery unit. Again, as with his Confederate service, there is no record placing him with a Union Artillery unit. Maryland identified swords are rare! Shipping & Insurance include as well as the 23-page history binder. $3700.00
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A329. PENNSYLVANIA ID’ED CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER - VOLUNTEER AIDE-DE-CAMP TO MAJOR GENERAL JOHN F. REYNOLDS: This is a Klingenthal France Model 1860 Cavalry Officers saber made for the American market for the Civil War. Klingenthal means "Blade Valley" or "The Valley of Blades" and swords produced there where of a high quality. The two things to look for to differentiate an American sword from its French counterpart is the scabbard mounts and the etching. A French saber has one carry ring whereas the American version had two on the scabbard, and the American saber will have US etching. This sword is the American version with two brass ring mounts with brass rings, US etched on the blade, and more importantly there is a Pennsylvania Officer identification on the knuckle-bow. This hilt is tight with 100% ray-skin grip and twisted brass wire. The original blade washer holds the blade tight and is Klingenthal marked on the spine, and though the etching is a little tired, you can clearly see the US. On the knuckle-bow is etched:
“Major John W Duncan 8th Regiment R. V. C.”
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Register of the Commandery of the State of Pennsylvania List John William Duncan as a Major 37th Penna, Infantry (8th Reserve Volunteer Corps) July 21, 1861; resigned and honorably discharged Nov. 21, 1861. Volunteer Aide-de Camp with the rank of Major on the staff of Major-General John F. Reynolds U.S. Volunteers Nov. 22, 1861, to July 1, 1863. This potentially places him with General Reynolds on many battlefields to include Gettysburg.
Major John W. Duncan was born in Allegheny County in the year 1827 and while quite young, he entered Washington and Jefferson college, and graduated from that institution with high honors. Soon afterward he was married to Miss Martha Shoenberger, daughter of the great iron master, Peter Shoenberger. With the direct training and backing by the resources of his father-in-law, young Duncan soon became an active and prominent iron operator, and for thirty years he had been the iron king, so to speak, of Blair County.
As a well-known ironmaster of Philadelphia with a national reputation as an iron master and capitalist, his operations extended over the entire State. During the war his furnaces at Bloomfield County supplied the greater part of the cannon metal used by the Fort Pitt cannon foundries at Pittsburgh, and he was at that time considered one of the best authorities on iron ordnance in the country. His personal service during the war was also very valuable, having won great honors in his military career.
As a captain, he formed the “Duncan Guards” and reported to Camp Wilkins, Military Post in Pittsburgh, May 1861. This company would become Company “E” 8th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment, also known as the 37th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He would promote to Major on 6/22/1861 and move with his command to Virginia were the regiment was sent to support the 7th Reserves, which had been “vigorously” shelled by Confederate artillery during the Skirmish at Great Falls. The Skirmish at Great Falls refers to a clash between Union and Confederate forces near Great Falls, Virginia on July 9, 1861, when a Confederate force approached Major Gerhardt's Union command. The skirmish resulted in the deaths of two Union soldiers. However, Major Duncan’s service with the 8th Pennsylvania Reserve would end when he resigned on 11/21/1861 to join the staff of Major General John F. Reynolds as a Volunteer Aide-de-Camp U.S. Volunteers - Nov. 22, 1861 to July 1, 1863.
A Volunteer Aide-de-Camp is different than a Military Aide-de-Camp. It is an individual, often a civilian or a member of the military or other uniformed service, who serves as a personal assistant and advisor to a person of high rank or senior military officer in a volunteer capacity, and unpaid. They assist with a variety of tasks. No doubt Duncan was independently wealthy and influential, and had skills and knowledge on iron ordnance that was beneficial to General Reynolds.
He was part of the general’s staff during the following engagements and most likely was on these battle fields: Seven Days Battles, Second Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Gettysburg. His service to the general came to an end when Reynolds was killed at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. On September 18, 1884 at the unveiling of the statue of General John F. Reynolds in Philadelphia Major John W. Duncan participated as one of the division marshals. Shipping & Insurance included. $4500.00
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C611. CONFEDERATE - KRAFT GOLDSCHMIDT & KRAFT SOUTH CAROLINA MADE CAVALRY SABER: This is a Civil War Confederate Kraft Goldschmidt & Kraft Columbia South Carolina Cavalry Saber. Some believe it is an officer’s version because of the straighter and shorter blade with a steel scabbard, which makes it rarer and more desirable. The sword is 36 1/2 inch long with a 31-inch blade. This grip is 100% original leather with single strand wire and a brass ferrule common to KG&K swords. The brass guard and pommel cap has matching deep reddish-brown patina, and show great casting flaws. The pommel cap is tight, but the guard is loose and movement. The straight blade is more like a foot officer’s sword, and has a wavy unstopped fuller. It is not period sharpened, but has some very minor nicks with a sharp point. The bottom seam scabbard is in great condition with original brass ring mounts and steel rings. The steel throat and drag both have lots of original lead. A similar example is on an on-line auction site for $6995.00. Shipping & Insurance included. $4750.00
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