Extraordinary & Historic Firearms Auction

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This historic auction will include phenomenal offerings from noted collectors such as Sturgess, Frey, Polhemus, Schroeder, Morrison, Leff and Sirkin.
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CONFEDERATE "LEECH & RIDGON" FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD INSCRIBED TO LT. ERNEST PORTIS, 42ND ALABAMA.2248CONFEDERATE "LEECH & RIDGON" FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD INSCRIBED TO LT. ERNEST PORTIS, 42ND ALABAMA.
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This classic pattern foot officer's sword with "CS" cast in guard was most likely made by Leech & Ridgon in Columbus, Mississippi ...
Estimate : 37,500.00 - 47,500.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
JAMES CONNING CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD OF LIEUTENANT R.M. ROGERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES REVENU2249JAMES CONNING CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD OF LIEUTENANT R.M. ROGERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES REVENU
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Not only is this among the finest James Conning, Mobile, Alabama, made foot officer's sword but it is also the only known presentation to a Conf...
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.2250FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.
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This is possibly the finest standard model E.J. Johnston foot officer's sword known. Blade is bright and frosty with full maker's mark and a...
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 27,500.00
RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD, GOODY & JONES.2251RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD, GOODY & JONES.
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Little is known about the firm of Goody & Jones of London, however London newspaper advertisements do show advertisements by Goody & Jones o...
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,500.00
CONFEDERATE DOUGLAS, COLUMBIA S.C. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER.2252CONFEDERATE DOUGLAS, COLUMBIA S.C. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER.
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Douglas Cavalry Officer Sabers are among the rarest of all Confederate made swords, and this example is probably the finest example known. This exampl
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for 14,500.00
CONFEDERATE WOOD SCABBARD CAVALRY SABER.2253CONFEDERATE WOOD SCABBARD CAVALRY SABER.
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This is a nice example of the classic wood scabbard saber that is thought to have been made by either Marshall of Atlanta, GA or Kraft, Goldschmidt an
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,750.00
CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD, POSSIBLY TEXAS MANUFACTURE.2254CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD, POSSIBLY TEXAS MANUFACTURE.
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Foot officer's sword you are bidding on is possibly a product made by J.C. Wilson of Houston, TX. There have been a handful of similar swords th...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
EXCEPTIONAL BOYLE & GAMBLE STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD.2255EXCEPTIONAL BOYLE & GAMBLE STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD.
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You will never find a better etched blade on this pattern. Etched panels are about 15" long and exhibit most of their orig luster. Etched panel...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.2256CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.
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This Confederate Bowie knife, which was a war souvenir brought back with Boyle & Gamble sword previously offered in this catalog, is in "as...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD.2257CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD.
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This particular short sword with turned wooden handle was thought in the past to have been made by the Union Carworks in Norfolk, VA. New information
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABERS.2258THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABERS.
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You are bidding on 3 very nice "as found" Confederate cavalry sabers consisting of examples made by Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, VA; Conf...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
DEALER'S LOT OF SEVEN CONFEDERATE AND CIVIL WAR EDGED WEAPONS.2259DEALER'S LOT OF SEVEN CONFEDERATE AND CIVIL WAR EDGED WEAPONS.
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This lot consists of an orig Confederate foot officer's sword, possibly Leech & Rigdon; an orig Boyle & Gamble saber bayonet;an orig sab...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
GENERAL WESLEY MERRITT'S PRESENTATION SWORD AND CIVIL WAR CAMP CHAIR.2260GENERAL WESLEY MERRITT'S PRESENTATION SWORD AND CIVIL WAR CAMP CHAIR.
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This lot includes a high grade U.S. Staff and Field Officer's sword with silver grip, high relief mounts, jeweled pommel and gold highlighted bl...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,500.00
WONDERFUL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO BRIG. GENERAL LAWRENCE GRAHAM.2261WONDERFUL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO BRIG. GENERAL LAWRENCE GRAHAM.
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This is a beautiful sword with a massive cruciform guard in the form of a heraldic spread wing eagle. This sword measures 39" overall with a 31...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
RARE MODEL 1840 U.S. ENGINEER'S SWORD.2262RARE MODEL 1840 U.S. ENGINEER'S SWORD.
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This very rare Ames regulation engineer's sword rarely comes to market. This example is from the famous Philip Medicus collection and is picture...
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
RARE MODEL 1814 N. STARR AMERICAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER.2263RARE MODEL 1814 N. STARR AMERICAN CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER.
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You are bidding on one of the rarest regulation American pattern swords known. This sword is new to market and never previously offered in auction. Co
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE HORSEMAN'S SABER.2264AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE HORSEMAN'S SABER.
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Classic Federal period (1790-1800) American Horseman saber with iron stirrup hilt and iron backstrap with 35-1/2" blade etched with Heraldic Am...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
COLLECTION OF FOUR FINE US 1902 OFFICER'S SWORDS.2265COLLECTION OF FOUR FINE US 1902 OFFICER'S SWORDS.
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If you ever wanted to collect regulation pattern 1902 swords this is an opportunity to buy four of the best in one lot. 1) High grade eagle pommel pre
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
LEE SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.2266LEE SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.
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SN 1707. 44 Cal rimfire. This very scarce Civil War era carbine rarely comes to market and this is a nice orig example that conforms to other known ex
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
FINE CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE.2267FINE CIVIL WAR BURNSIDE CARBINE.
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SN 16390. Cal. 52. This is a very fine example of the popular 5th model Burnside carbine you will find. This gun exhibits bright blue finish, bright c
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET.2268MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET.
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SN 40163. Cal. 52. This is a fine example of the popular new Model 1859 3-band Sharps rifle with matching bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet is stamped on
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
SHARPS MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE.2269SHARPS MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE.
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SN C34881. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a fine example of a popular Civil war Sharps 3-band rifle that retains much of its orig finish. The bbl on this
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
SPENCER CIVIL WAR MILITARY RIFLE.2270SPENCER CIVIL WAR MILITARY RIFLE.
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SN 9691. Cal. 52. This standard Civil War Spencer military rifle is rarely found in such fine condition as this example. This gun conforms to other ri
Estimate : 12,500.00 - 17,500.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
DEALER'S GROUP OF FOUR CIVIL WAR ARMS.2271DEALER'S GROUP OF FOUR CIVIL WAR ARMS.
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SN 125932; 130459; 178650; 51157. This group consists of two Model 1860 Colt Armies, a Colt Model 1851 Navy, and a Model 1860 Spencer Carbine. All gun
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
CASED WESSON & LEAVITT MASS ARMS PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER.2271ACASED WESSON & LEAVITT MASS ARMS PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER.
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NSN. Cal. 31. Only about 1,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1850-51. Beautiful revolver with 6” rnd bbl, open bottom receiver, 6-shot cyl wi
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,500.00
RARE WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.2272RARE WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
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SN 299. Cal. 40. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/8" rnd bbl, German silver front sight and a tiny fixed sight at rear of top strap. Top...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
SAVAGE FIREARMS NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.2273SAVAGE FIREARMS NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
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SN 1873. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7" oct bbl, pin front sight & fixed rear sight in the top strap. Cylinder is 6 shots ...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
FINE MARTIALLY MARKED STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.2274FINE MARTIALLY MARKED STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
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SN 37935. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8" rnd bbl, pinched blade dovetail front sight with company marking on left side of the frame and patent ma...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
FINE CIVIL WAR ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER.2275FINE CIVIL WAR ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER.
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SN 4387. Cal. 44. This is a very fine example of the popular Civil War martial revolver with 7-1/2" oct bbl. Gun is in beautiful condition reta...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
RARE ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.2276RARE ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
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SN 251. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2" oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight and company & patent markings on left side...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
RARE LINDSAY 2-SHOT ARMY SIZED PISTOL.2277RARE LINDSAY 2-SHOT ARMY SIZED PISTOL.
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SN 27. Cal. 45. Rare & unusual pistol with 8-1/2" flat sided oct to rnd bbl with brass frame and smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this ...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
SHARPS MODEL 2C FOUR BARREL DERRINGER.2278SHARPS MODEL 2C FOUR BARREL DERRINGER.
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SN 3971. Cal. 30 RF. Usual configuration with 3" bbl cluster, brass pin front sight, fluted standing breech with rounded grip to frame juncture...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GUIDON OF GENERAL GEORGE CROOK.2279CIVIL WAR CAVALRY GUIDON OF GENERAL GEORGE CROOK.
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This is a fine conditioned 34 star regulation silk cavalry guidon, framed with an orig photograph of General George Crook in uniform and a letter conc
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
22 STAR CIVIL WAR FLAG.228022 STAR CIVIL WAR FLAG.
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This wonderful 22 star flag known as an "exclusionary flag" as the 11 Confederate States were excluded when this flag was made in 1861 (th...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
13 STAR AMERICAN FLAG CIRCA 1850.228113 STAR AMERICAN FLAG CIRCA 1850.
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58" x 37" all hand-sewn, wool bunting with double applique and 2-1/2" cotton stars. This is a fine all hand-sewn 4,5,4 configured Ame...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
15 STAR - 9 STRIPE AMERICAN FLAG.228215 STAR - 9 STRIPE AMERICAN FLAG.
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PLEASE NOTE (10/12/13): Flag is actually 13 stars not 15 stars as described. This most unusual, Civil War era, flag made with canton resting on red ...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
*RARE FURR MINIATURE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN ON FIELD CARRIAGE.2283*RARE FURR MINIATURE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN ON FIELD CARRIAGE.
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SN 42. Cal. 22 Short. Gun is brass and steel construction in precise scale with ten 12-1/2" bbls with brass housing, rails and trunnions. It is...
Estimate : 13,000.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT LARGE COPPER GILT MOUNTED NAVAL DIRK CIRCA 1831 PRESENTED BY BENGAL GOVERNOR 2283AHISTORICALLY IMPORTANT LARGE COPPER GILT MOUNTED NAVAL DIRK CIRCA 1831 PRESENTED BY BENGAL GOVERNOR
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This is one of the most historically important naval presentation dirks extant. The pommel is of a long necked eagle, the beak’s mouth in one slash. T
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
LARGE GROUP OF 97 DECORATIVE CANNON MODELS.2284LARGE GROUP OF 97 DECORATIVE CANNON MODELS.
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This life long collection of cannon bbls and cannons on carriages range with great variety. Some actually shoot, though most are non-functioning. Carr
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
WONDERFUL 18TH CENTURY BRONZE CANNON.2285WONDERFUL 18TH CENTURY BRONZE CANNON.
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This banded bronze tube weighs 60lbs and is 27" long and has a 1.725" bore (about 44mm). Cannon appears to be a European field cannon and ...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
RARE BRONZE 1" BREECH LOADING BLACK POWDER SIGNAL CANNON.2286RARE BRONZE 1" BREECH LOADING BLACK POWDER SIGNAL CANNON.
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NSN. This well-engineered bronze cannon, which weighs 59.5 lbs including carriage, was made as a working prototype in 1985 by Valley Cannon Works in T
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE, FORENSICALLY DOCUMENTED CUSTER BATTLEFIELD SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR CARBINE MATCH2287EXTRAORDINARILY RARE, FORENSICALLY DOCUMENTED CUSTER BATTLEFIELD SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR CARBINE MATCH
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SN 8874. Cal. 45-70. Standard carbine with 22" rnd bbl, square base front sight and 1200 yd ladder rear sight. Breech block is marked "MOD...
Estimate : 100,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to floor for 110,000.00
RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 TYPE III OFFICER'S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE.2288RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 TYPE III OFFICER'S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
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NSN. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful Officer's Model Springfield, Type III with 26" bbl, combination front shrouded peep sight and long range ladder ...
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
SCARCE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 FIRST TYPE OFFICER'S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE.2289SCARCE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 FIRST TYPE OFFICER'S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
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Cal. 45-70. Scarce first type officer's model with 26" rnd bbl, missing the front sight & 1200 yd musket ladder rear sight. The high ar...
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
RARE CROW AGENCY ISSUED SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 SADDLE RING CARBINE.2290RARE CROW AGENCY ISSUED SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 SADDLE RING CARBINE.
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SN 37. Cal. 50-70. Typical Indian used carbine with 22" rnd bbl, homemade Rocky Mountain style front sight blade, missing the Lawrence patent l...
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
INDIAN USED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.2291INDIAN USED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE.
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SN 39810. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard carbine with 20" rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight, early thick forearm band & 2...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH TACKED DESIGN.2292FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH TACKED DESIGN.
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SN 13880. Cal. .44WCF. 20" rnd bbl, full mag, front sight integral with bbl band, one leaf rear sight with retaining spring and top retaining s...
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 SADDLE RING CARBINE.2293VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 SADDLE RING CARBINE.
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Cal. 50-70. Standard carbine with 22" rnd bbl, square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Breech block is marked "MODEL / 1870...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER SIGNED 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY DOCUMENT.2294GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER SIGNED 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY DOCUMENT.
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Original signatures of G.A. Custer during the Civil War are scarce. This is a beautiful example signed as Brigadier General in January 1864. Most bure
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
RARE SIGNATURE AND WAR TIME LETTER BY CAPTAIN GEORGE YATES WHO WAS KILLED AT LITTLE BIG HORN.2295RARE SIGNATURE AND WAR TIME LETTER BY CAPTAIN GEORGE YATES WHO WAS KILLED AT LITTLE BIG HORN.
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George Yates was a good friend of George Custer and was one of his close knit friends who followed Custer from the Civil War into the Indian War. This
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00