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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ANTEBELLUM MILITIA UNIFORM COAT POSSIBLY OF CLAUDIUS BAKER DENSON, FOUNDER OF THE FRANKLIN MILITARY 2241 - ANTEBELLUM MILITIA UNIFORM COAT POSSIBLY OF CLAUDIUS BAKER DENSON, FOUNDER OF THE FRANKLIN MILITARY
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This militia tail coat which predates the Civil War is consigned along with Claudius Baker Denson's Confederate frock coat offered as the follow...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
 
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CONFEDERATE REGULATION DOUBLE BREASTED OFFICER'S FROCK COAT OF CLAUDIUS DENSON, SECOND REGIMENT CS E2242 - CONFEDERATE REGULATION DOUBLE BREASTED OFFICER'S FROCK COAT OF CLAUDIUS DENSON, SECOND REGIMENT CS E
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Claudius Baker Denson was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He founded the Franklin Military Academy in Duplin County, NC. In April 1861, Denson and his s
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,500.00
 
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TWO GREAT CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA SLAVE TAGS.2242A - TWO GREAT CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA SLAVE TAGS.
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PLEASE NOTE (9-25-13): Note second tag (which is most rare) is for a "servant". Photo image in catalog depicts only the reverse of this ra...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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GENERAL GEORGE WILLIAMSON BALLOCH ARCHIVE.2242B - GENERAL GEORGE WILLIAMSON BALLOCH ARCHIVE.
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This grouping consists of General Balloch's frock coat, sword, and group of 20 war time CDVs. Also included are a couple post-war letters, and a...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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CIVIL WAR KEPI OF PHILADELPHIA SURGEON JAMES CHESTON MORRIS.2242C - CIVIL WAR KEPI OF PHILADELPHIA SURGEON JAMES CHESTON MORRIS.
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This classic private purchase kepi retains its orig bullion "US" and wreath insignia, as originally applied. This hat is no doubt Civil Wa...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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CONFEDERATE BELT WITH HOLSTER.2243 - CONFEDERATE BELT WITH HOLSTER.
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Confederate two piece interlocking "CS" buckle with letter of authenticity signed by Steve Mullinax author of the best text on Confederate...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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VERY RARE VIRGINIA MILITIA BELT AND BUCKLE IN ORIGINAL BOX.2244 - VERY RARE VIRGINIA MILITIA BELT AND BUCKLE IN ORIGINAL BOX.
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Unusual find of an original piece of Civil war equipment, probably by Horstman. Belt is about 38" overall length by 1-1/2" wide folded and...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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“DEATH TO ABOLITION” EARLY BOWIE KNIFE.2245A - “DEATH TO ABOLITION” EARLY BOWIE KNIFE.
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This knife dates among the earliest examples of Sheffield Bowies made for American market circa 1838-1840. “ARKANSAW KNIFE MADE OF BEST SILVER STEEL”
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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RARE APPOMATTOX PAROLE.2246 - RARE APPOMATTOX PAROLE.
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The terms of surrender between the Union and Confederate forces allowed parole passes to be issued by Confederate officers. These passes were printed
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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FOUR CONFEDERATE CDVS AND THREE SCARCE 1st EDITION CLASSIC "CONFEDERATE FACES" REFERENCE BOOKS.2247 - FOUR CONFEDERATE CDVS AND THREE SCARCE 1st EDITION CLASSIC "CONFEDERATE FACES" REFERENCE BOOKS.
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Please note: James Henley Smith was a lieutenant in Mosby’s 43rd Virginia Battalion. This group consists of four CDV images from life of General James
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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CONFEDERATE "LEECH & RIDGON" FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD INSCRIBED TO LT. ERNEST PORTIS, 42ND ALABAMA.2248 - CONFEDERATE "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 ...
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Estimate : 37,500.00 - 47,500.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
 
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JAMES CONNING CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S SWORD OF LIEUTENANT R.M. ROGERS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES REVENU2249 - JAMES 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...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
 
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FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.2250 - FINE 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...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 27,500.00
 
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RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD, GOODY & JONES.2251 - RARE 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...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,500.00
 
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CONFEDERATE DOUGLAS, COLUMBIA S.C. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER.2252 - CONFEDERATE 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
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for 14,500.00
 
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CONFEDERATE WOOD SCABBARD CAVALRY SABER.2253 - CONFEDERATE 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
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,750.00
 
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CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD, POSSIBLY TEXAS MANUFACTURE.2254 - CONFEDERATE 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...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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EXCEPTIONAL BOYLE & GAMBLE STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD.2255 - EXCEPTIONAL 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...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.2256 - CONFEDERATE 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...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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CONFEDERATE SHORT SWORD.2257 - CONFEDERATE 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
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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