Extraordinary & Historic Firearms Auction

SN 3885. Cal. 32. This is an early Smith & Wesson Army revolver with 2-pin frame made in 1861. This is an unusual early example of the popular C...

SN 1033. Cal. 32. This is among the earliest Smith & Wesson Army revolvers with 2-pin frame made in 1861. This is a fine example of the popular ...

SN 18660. Cal. 32. This is an exceptional example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 6" bbl inscribed "Capt. J...

SN 27182. Cal. 32. This is a fine example of the popular Civil War sidearm with 6" bbl in "as found" condition. Presentation engraved...

SN 19717. Cal. 32. This is an exceptional example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 6" bbl. Based on serial number...

SN 11598. Cal. 32. This is an exceptional example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 6" bbl. Based on serial number...

SN 988. Cal. 32. This is an exceptional example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 5" bbl. Based on three digit ser...

SN 629. Cal. 32. This is among the earliest Smith & Wesson Army revolvers with 2-pin frame made in 1861. This is a nice example of the popular C...

SN 44357. Cal. 32. This is an extremely fine example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 6" bbl. Based on serial num...

SN 45425. Cal. 32. This is a very fine example of the popular Civil War Smith & Wesson army revolver with 6" bbl not often found nickel fin...

SN 24, 4449. DeGress grips were patented by Francis DeGress in 1874 and must have been quite popular due to the different guns that they were made to

SN 12997. This is a fine little cased 22 Smith & Wesson revolver inscribed in its ivory grips "Maj. Langdon Easton". Easton was a life...

SN 86903. Cal. 22. This little gem was something to behold when it was new. This is among the highest grade you will find in these guns. Engraved, gol

SN 10863. Cal. 22. This is a scarce Smith & Wesson Model #1 first issue revolver of the last or 6th type in fine condition in an orig Smith &...

SN 28994. Cal. 22. 3/3-16" bbl, rosewood grips, blue bbl and cylinder with silver plated brass frame. This is a fine Smith & Wesson 22 cal....

SN 56357. Cal. 22. This is a very fine example of a Smith & Wesson Model #1 22 cal. 2nd issue revolver that retains most of its orig finish and ...

SN 121569. Francis DeGress was a famous Civil War artillery officer, captain of the famous Battery H, 1st Illinois light artillery, General W.D. Sherm

SN 388. This is a nice example of the first model-first issue Smith & Wesson 22 Cal. pistol made in 1857. This gun conforms to other first issue...

NSN. This grouping consists of gold handled cane inscribed "MAJOR E.C. GORDON FROM HIS BROTHER W.S.G.", a florally engraved Reed & Bar...

NSN. Cal. 42. Blue & color case hardened with 5" oct bbl that has micro-rifling, brass pin front sight and marked on top flat "C. GOLD...

Cal. 36. For the Confederate handgun collector who wants every model, this is the only "Pocket Sized" revolver known. There are only 6 C.H...

SN 2347. Cal. 36. Samuel Griswold was the largest producer of handguns in the Confederacy, making a total of about 3,700 guns which this gun is the st

SN 119. Cal. 36. Spiller & Burr of Macon, GA made brass framed copies of Whitney Revolvers which are quite popular today and complete orig examp...

SN 825. Cal. 36. You are bidding on an orig and authentic Leech & Rigdon maker marked revolver. The firm of Leech & Rigdon started their pis...

SN 1476. This Kerr Army revolver is among the finest examples you will ever see. There are only a handful of minty Confederate Kerr's known, all...

SN 5266. This is among the rarest variations of LeMat revolvers. Only two or three LeMat revolvers are known in this serial range and unlike the Tippi

SN 2213. This is a scarce late Paris made LeMat revolver with British proofs and is one of the few with the "M" inspector's cartouche ...

SN 1585. Cal 42/18 ga. This is an orig example of the standard production LeMat grape-shot revolver. Standard production guns, often called 2nd Models

SN 3812. Cal. 46/18 ga. This is a scarce variant of "LeMat & Girard's patent London" revolver which is not in the Tipping & La...

SN 28396. There is no doubt that the Confederacy used many of this military model LaFaucheux based on other identified guns, including one used by Sto

SN 94314. Cal. 36. This is a standard configuration Colt Navy revolver made at the beginning of the Civil War in 1860. The soldier's name "...

PLEASE NOTE (10-13-13): Note description state “original brown finish on bottom of barrel” but there is no brown finish on the barrel. This is a nice

SN 21192T. Cal. 42. 7-5/8" Bbl. Typical large frame, double action revolver with checkered walnut grips is unmarked except for British proofs, ...

SN 333. Cal. 50. This is the scarcest model of the Morse carbines with only about 100-150 made and this is a fine original and authentic example. The

SN 149. Cal. 50. Nice example of a scarce 1st Model Morse carbine with solid brass breech door. SN 149 is found inside door and bottom of frame. This

SN 668/769. Cal. 577. This is a rare iron mounted JS/anchor proofed model 1856 Enfield rifle with 33" bbl that was once in the collection of Wi...

SN 1517. Cal. 577. This Model 1856 rifle has 33" bbl with correct Birmingham proofs, SN 1517 engraved on buttplate tang, "JS/anchor" ...

Cal. .58, 33" bbl. This is an early production model Fayetteville Rifle which are found dated 1862 and 1863 with the standard-shaped lock and m...

Cal. 58. You are bidding on two 1863 dated Confederate Richmond Arms, both with orig 1863 dated locks. Musket has a very attractive look with orig bra

These muskets were part of a State of South Carolina contract, William Glaze provided the State of South Carolina with muskets, rifles, pistols, and s

This militia tail coat which predates the Civil War is consigned along with Claudius Baker Denson's Confederate frock coat offered as the follow...

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

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...

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...

This classic private purchase kepi retains its orig bullion "US" and wreath insignia, as originally applied. This hat is no doubt Civil Wa...

Confederate two piece interlocking "CS" buckle with letter of authenticity signed by Steve Mullinax author of the best text on Confederate...

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...

This knife dates among the earliest examples of Sheffield Bowies made for American market circa 1838-1840. “ARKANSAW KNIFE MADE OF BEST SILVER STEEL”

The terms of surrender between the Union and Confederate forces allowed parole passes to be issued by Confederate officers. These passes were printed

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

This classic pattern foot officer's sword with "CS" cast in guard was most likely made by Leech & Ridgon in Columbus, Mississippi ...

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...

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...

Little is known about the firm of Goody & Jones of London, however London newspaper advertisements do show advertisements by Goody & Jones o...

Douglas Cavalry Officer Sabers are among the rarest of all Confederate made swords, and this example is probably the finest example known. This exampl

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

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...

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...

This Confederate Bowie knife, which was a war souvenir brought back with Boyle & Gamble sword previously offered in this catalog, is in "as...

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

You are bidding on 3 very nice "as found" Confederate cavalry sabers consisting of examples made by Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, VA; Conf...

This lot consists of an orig Confederate foot officer's sword, possibly Leech & Rigdon; an orig Boyle & Gamble saber bayonet;an orig sab...

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...

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...

This very rare Ames regulation engineer's sword rarely comes to market. This example is from the famous Philip Medicus collection and is picture...

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

Classic Federal period (1790-1800) American Horseman saber with iron stirrup hilt and iron backstrap with 35-1/2" blade etched with Heraldic Am...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

SN 3971. Cal. 30 RF. Usual configuration with 3" bbl cluster, brass pin front sight, fluted standing breech with rounded grip to frame juncture...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

This life long collection of cannon bbls and cannons on carriages range with great variety. Some actually shoot, though most are non-functioning. Carr

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 ...

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

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...

NSN. Cal. 45-70. Beautiful Officer's Model Springfield, Type III with 26" bbl, combination front shrouded peep sight and long range ladder ...

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...

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...

SN 39810. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard carbine with 20" rnd bbl, full magazine, integral front band/front sight, early thick forearm band & 2...

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...

Cal. 50-70. Standard carbine with 22" rnd bbl, square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Breech block is marked "MODEL / 1870...

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

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