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ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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William Mahone2012 - William Mahone
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Confederate major general (1826–1895) who distinguished himself during the Siege of Petersburg. Three documents, each signed “Wm. Mahone.” A 12.5 x 8.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John S. Mosby2013 - John S. Mosby
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Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gra
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Christopher G. Memminger2014 - Christopher G. Memminger
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War-dated LS signed “C. G. Memminger,” one lined page, 8 x 9.75, embossed Treasury Department, C. S. A., Richmond letterhead, January 19, 1863. A lett
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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New Orleans Daily Delta2015 - New Orleans Daily Delta
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Complete original issue of the New Orleans Daily Delta, March 22, 1862, four pages, 16.25 x 21.5. Features include The Monitor and the Merrimac and th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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New Orleans Daily Delta2016 - New Orleans Daily Delta
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Original issue of the New Orleans Daily Delta, April 12, 1862, four pages. Stories include: Front page coverage of the battle; reports from the battle
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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New Orleans Daily Delta2017 - New Orleans Daily Delta
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Original issue of the New Orleans Daily Delta, four pages, 16.5 x 21.5, April 9, 1862. Featured stories and headlines include: Beauregard reports on t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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North Carolina Daily Journal2018 - North Carolina Daily Journal
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Original issue of the North Carolina Daily Journal, four pages, 15 x 22.25, May 4, 1861. Features include: Front page advertisement for the sale of a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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North Carolina Daily Journal2019 - North Carolina Daily Journal
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Original issue of the North Carolina Daily Journal, four pages, 15 x 22.5, April 23, 1861. Features: Detailed account of the 1861 Baltimore Riots; Pas
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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North Carolina Daily Journal2020 - North Carolina Daily Journal
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Original issue of the North Carolina Daily Journal, four pages, 16.5 x 21.5, May 16, 1861. Features include: Major W.H.C. Whiting, C.S.A. serving as t
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George E. Pickett2021 - George E. Pickett
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War-dated ALS in pencil, signed “George,” one lightly lined page both sides, 8 x 10, “Monday 8” [according to the consignor, August 8, 1864]. Pickett
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Leonidis Polk2022 - Leonidis Polk
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Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana (1806-1864). His West Point classmate, Jefferson Davis, urged him to accept an appointment as a Confederate general duri
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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William H. Pope2023 - William H. Pope
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Texas senator, lawyer, and soldier (1847-1913) who was influential in writing and passing Texas Jim Crow laws. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Po
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sterling Price2024 - Sterling Price
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Military officer (1809–1867) who served as an American general during the Mexican-American War and as a Confederate general during the Civil War. ALS,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rebel Steam Ram Atlanta2025 - Rebel Steam Ram Atlanta
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Intriguing Rebel Steam Ram ‘Atlanta’ print, 14.25 x 11, featuring an image of the vessel from the side and an aerial view. Caption below reads, “Captu
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John Salling2026 - John Salling
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Salling (1856–1959) long claimed to be the second-oldest surviving Confederate veteran. His claim, including a birth date of 1846, remained in the Gui
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Daniel Ruggles2027 - Daniel Ruggles
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Confederate brigadier general (1810-1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. War-dated manuscript
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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South Carolina Military Commission2028 - South Carolina Military Commission
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Partly-printed DS, signed “F. W. Pickens,” one page, 14 x 8.5, November 19, 1861. South Carolina Military Commission, appointing “T. G. Croft as Jr. 2
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart2029 - J. E. B. Stuart
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Extremely rare color, gold-embossed cigar label, 4.5 x 4.5, featuring a vibrant imprinted vignette of General Stuart and a printed signature, “J. E. B
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart2030 - J. E. B. Stuart
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Manuscript DS, signed “J.E.B. Stuart, Major Genl Comdg,” one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 10, 1863. This General Order No. 15 was written from
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart2031 - J. E. B. Stuart
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War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “J. E. B. Stuart, Major Genl,” dated April 22, 1863, on the reverse of an 8 x 6.5 manuscript document signed
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart2032 - J. E. B. Stuart
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Scarce war-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “J.E.B. Stuart, Major Genl,” dated August 15, 1863, on one panel of a 10 x 8 off-white sheet, togethe
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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J. E. B. Stuart2033 - J. E. B. Stuart
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Desirable war-dated ALS, one page, 4 x 6, May 17, 1862. Letter written from “Hd Qrs Cavy Brigade,” to Major E. P. Alexander, Chief of Ordnance, ADV. I
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Richard Taylor2034 - Richard Taylor
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Confederate general (1826–1879). Son of General and President Zachary Taylor, and brother-in-law of Jefferson Davis. He served under General Stonewall
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Texas Rangers2035 - Texas Rangers
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War-dated ALS signed “W. Nicholson,” three pages both sides, 5 x 8, December 25, 1863. Nicholson writes to his Aunt, in part; “We expect to have some
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Tobacco Circular2036 - Tobacco Circular
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Printed Tobacco Circular, 8.25 x 11, three pages on two adjoining sheets, March 2, 1859. A detailed report on the export, various markets, and receipt
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Virginia White House2037 - Virginia White House
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Wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. 1862 Barnard & Gibson imprint on the front mount. Excellent view of ‘White House,’ the plantat...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thomas H. Watts2038 - Thomas H. Watts
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Eighteenth Governor of Alabama from 1863–1865. War-dated manuscript DS, signed “T. H. Watts, Gov. of Ala.,” one lined page, 7.75 x 3, December 8, 1864
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Virginia Infantry2039 - Virginia Infantry
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War-dated ALS signed “Newt,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 10, December 10, 1861. Letter, written from “Camps near Centerville, Va.,” to Ellen. In part (
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Wheaton2040 - John Wheaton
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Confederate general and commander of the elite militia organization, the Chatham Artillery. War-dated handwritten endorsement signed “John F. Wheaton,
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Joseph Wheeler2041 - Joseph Wheeler
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ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.25, The McLean Arms and Ordnance Co., Cleveland, Ohio letterhead, September 16, 1903. Wheeler writes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joseph Wheeler2042 - Joseph Wheeler
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Two items: ALS, signed “Joseph Wheeler,” one page, 7 x 8.5, April 16, 1903. Letter of response to Col. James Dunkins. In part, “I will start at work...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Joseph Wheeler and William Bate2043 - Joseph Wheeler and William Bate
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Wheeler was a Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William M. Whistler2044 - William M. Whistler
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Confederate assistant surgeon in Orr’s South Carolina Rifles (1836–1900). He was the brother of the famous impressionist painter, James Abbott McNeill
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John Henry Winder2045 - John Henry Winder
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Confederate general (1800–1865) who was noted for commanding prisoner-of-war camps throughout the South during the war. Handwritten passport, no date,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Wyld’s Military Map of the US2046 - Wyld’s Military Map of the US
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Large and colorful original early war map, 23.5 x 34.5, fully titled “Wyld’s Military Map of the United States. The Northern States and the Southern C
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Henry A. Wise2047 - Henry A. Wise
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American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cased Smith and Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver2048 - Cased Smith and Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver
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#115571, caliber .32 rimfire long. 3.5 round barrel with rib, very good bore. This has matching numbers, 90% factory nickel plating, and factory rosew
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Colt 4th Model 1851 Navy Revolver Identified to Texas Ranger Thomas J. Fore2049 - Colt 4th Model 1851 Navy Revolver Identified to Texas Ranger Thomas J. Fore
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#89169, caliber .36 with a 7.5” octagonal barrel. The metal has matching numbers with a plain wedge. All of the steel surfaces have a mixed gray pat
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Bullets2050 - Civil War Bullets
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Five Civil War-era bullets, one still housed in its jacket, all framed together to an overall size of 4.75 x 5. In very good overall condition.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Flask2051 - Flask
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Pewter flask made by James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield. Flask measures 4.5 x 8.25 x 2.5, with a removable cup. Flask is stamped on the bottom, “Made In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gold Plated, Engraved, and Cased British Tranter Percussion Revolver sold by Griswold & Co. of New O2052 - Gold Plated, Engraved, and Cased British Tranter Percussion Revolver sold by Griswold & Co. of New O
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This .44 caliber double trigger Tranter pattern revolver is engraved on the topstrap by the maker “B. COGSWELL 224 STRAND LONDON” and on the barrel in
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Dirk Attributed to Pvt. William Harris of the New York Volunteer Infantry2053 - Civil War Dirk Attributed to Pvt. William Harris of the New York Volunteer Infantry
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Union soldier of Company G, 121st New York Volunteer Infantry, enlisted on July 30, 1862 to serve for three years. He was mustered in as a private on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grand Army of the Republic2054 - Grand Army of the Republic
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Model 1860 Field and Staff Officer's sword with patriotic motif on pommel, D-guard handle, and clamshell guard, depicting eagles and flags. Blac...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Union Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber used by Henry C. Stewart of the 1st Iowa Cavalry2055 - Union Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber used by Henry C. Stewart of the 1st Iowa Cavalry
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This saber has a 35? long blade and maker marked on the reverse ricasso “C. ROBY/CHELMSFORD [in an arc]/MASS.” The obverse ricasso is marked “U.S./186
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Ivory Gripped Colt 1860 Army Revolver2056 - Ivory Gripped Colt 1860 Army Revolver
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#81137, caliber .44 with an 8” barrel having a very good bore. This was a standard military issue revolver with a few small inspector’s initials rema
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Miniature Cased Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver by the United States Historical Society2057 - Miniature Cased Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver by the United States Historical Society
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This is a beautifully made copy of a standard Colt Model 1860 Army that was cut for a shoulder stock. The serial number is 111 and matches that on the
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Robert E. Lee Commemorative Percussion Revolver by the U.S. Historical Society2058 - Robert E. Lee Commemorative Percussion Revolver by the U.S. Historical Society
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This well-made reproduction of a Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver is service numbered 1049 and is .36 caliber with a 7.5” octagonal barrel. The metal is
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Miniature Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver by the United States Historical Society2059 - Miniature Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver by the United States Historical Society
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This is a beautifully made copy of a Second Model 1851 Navy with a square-back trigger guard. It is just 6? in overall length with a 3.5? octagonal ba
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Union Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber2060 - Union Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber
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This saber has a 35? long blade and is maker marled on the reverse ricasso in an oval with “MANSFIELD & LAMB FORRESTDALE, R.I.” This has a clean...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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U.S. Military Issue Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver2061 - U.S. Military Issue Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
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#109092, caliber .44, 8” barrel with a very good bore. This is factory cut for a shoulder stock. All numbers match on the metal with the trigger gua
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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