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This is a nice example of a Second Model Maynard manufactured from 1860 to 1865, with approximately 20,000 total production. Among the Union cavalry r

Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited

Standard Lawrence folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards sights on a three groove barrel with the letter "C" on the left side and ...

Designed and produced by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire, only 892 of the First Type carbines were made, with the entire run consumed by m

This is an example of a military inspected Sharps Model 1853 Carbine with a brass patch box, buttplate and flat brass barrel band. The barrel was blue

This is a solid example of a Gibbs Carbine that was manufactured by William F. Brooks, New York City in 1863. Only 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufact

Manufactured from 1863-1865 with a total production of about 50,000, the Spencer was one of the most widely used and popular Civil War firearms. Fixed

This is a solid example of a First Type Joslyn Model 1862 Civil War Carbine. Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with "FDL" on the left si...

The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED DEC. 17, 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON'S ILION, N.Y.". German silver cone front sight with ...

Made between 1864 and 1869. Brass pin front and hammer notch rear sights, with the three line address and patent markings on the top barrel flat. Reba

German silver cone front and groove rear sights, with patent markings on both sides of the sight groove. The barrel and frame are marked with "...

1) Cased Homes, Booth and Hayden tintype of a sitting Union solider with his sword. The case features an ornate relief motif with the interior lined i

This lot consist of ten books of the "WAR OF THE REBELLION: OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES", or, as it is commonly r...

Confederate Navel Cutlass manufactured by Robert Mole & Son's of Birmingham, England, and imported by Courtney & Tennant of Charleston, ...

Eighteenth Century European small sword with 30 1/2 inch fluted triangular blade. The sword has an ornate cast silver hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow a

Produced from hardwood, wooden mock-ups such as this one were used in the making of cannons via the "sand casting" method, where a 1 to 1 ...

This powder horn is approximately 12 inches long with a flush-fitted wooden base with eyehook. The horn has a 6 1/2 inch section carved near the spout

This powder horn is approximately 10 inches long with a carved wooden base. The body of the horn is uniquely carved. A layer of horn has been meticulo

1) Contemporary powder horn approximately 7 1/2 inches long without a base. Threaded spout adaptor marked "MODELE Elless DEPOSE MADE IN FRANCE&...

Manufactured circa 1859 to 1866, approximately 4,300 of these New Model 1859 rifles were contracted to the government (1,500 Army and 2,800 Navy). Mar

Manufactured from 1862 to 1865. Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with a bayonet lug for a saber type bayonet mounted on the right side of the b

Full octagon barrel with German silver blade front and buckhorn rear sight and marked "45 GOVT" at the breech. The left side of the caseha...

This is a model 1860 Spencer Rifle made for the Union forces during the Civil War. Front sight doubles as lug for socket bayonet, ladder leaf rear sig

Manufactured by the Meriden Manufacturing Company from 1864 to 1865 in response to a contract with the state of Kentucky for 5,000 arms. Of those, aro

The Spencer carbine receiver has a "Stabler Cut-Off" devise and a base for a saddle ring bar, with no visible markings. The 20 gauge shotg...

Manufactured from 1857-1861, many of these rifle-muskets were seized by the confederacy at the beginning of the Civil War. This rifle features the May

Manufactured from 1862 to 1865. Blade and three leaf rear sight, with "V / P/ eagle head", "STEEL H.S.L." and "1863" o...

The Hall rifle is a significant U.S. military firearm. The Model 1819 rifle was the first breech loading military arm produced in large quantities and

Also known as the Model 1864, this Model 1863 Type II rifle musket has a blade front sight/bayonet lug and two leaf rear sight on a barrel marked with

Produced at the Harpers Ferry Arsenal in 1845 and bored out to 58 caliber after 1857. The lock plate is marked "HARPERS / FERRY / 1845" be...

Standard Lawrence folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards sights on a three groove barrel without visible markings. The left side of the receiv

Blade front sight and 3 leaf rear sight, which doubles as the latch point for the breech lever. Equipped with a brass barrel band, trigger guard and p

Manufactured from 1863 to 1865. Blade front and folding notch rear sights, the latter numbered 1, 3 and 5, and the barrel marked "CAST STEEL 18...

This example of a Spencer carbine is unique in that it is of the Model 1865 pattern with a unique Model 1867 feature. This specimen is equipped with t

This Type I (Grapevine) Union Carbine is one of 4,200 produced circa 1863. The carbine has a part round/part octagon barrel with a 900 yard base rear

This example of a Spencer carbine is unique in that it is of the Model 1865 pattern with a unique Model 1867 feature. This specimen is equipped with t

One of approximately 20,600 percussion carbines produced by Starr Arms Company of Yonkers, New York circa 1862 to 1865. This carbine is a 54 caliber p

One of approximately 6, 686 Model 1862 Sharps & Hankins purchased by the U.S. Navy between 1862-1865. The carbine features the unique leather b...

This is an example of one of the 31,098 Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine that were converted by Sharps to fire the .50-70 center fire cartridge

Blade front sight and folding elevator rear sight on barrel with the distinctive spring steel latch and inside-the-guard release. Full marks on left s

The Navy purchased a small quantity of Sharps New Model 1859 carbines. The major characteristic of these carbines was that they were not fitted with t

This is a nice example of a Second Model Maynard manufactured from 1860 to 1865, with approximately 20,000 total production. Among the Union cavalry r

One of 8000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines purchased by the Ordnance Department from the Joslyn Fire Arms Company of Stonington, Connecticu

Manufactured from 1865 to 1866 without Ball and Company markings. Approximately 15,600 of these carbines were produced with a majority used to fill Ci

Manufactured 1862 to 1865, this is one of only about 500 Model Army Type carbines made, approximately 200 were ordered by the U.S. Army. These carbin

Colt Paterson Belt Model Revolver No. 2 manufactured by Colt but completed by John Ehlers after he took control of the Patent Arms Manufacturing Compa

This is a fantastic example of a factory, Gustave Young engraved, silver plated Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model that was manufactured in 1860 with a rare

This is a fine original example of a Colt U.S. Contract First Model Dragoon revolver that was manufactured in 1849. This revolver was part of the Ordn

Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy revolver manufactured in 1862. The revolver has the distinctive steel trigger guard and backstrap with "L" pr...

Manufactured in 1853 at the Colt London Armory. The top barrel flat is marked "SAML COLT. LONDON." flanked by finials. Pair of British pro...

This is a solid example of a highly desirable Colt Model 1839 carbine with attached loading lever and round back, six-shot, cylinder. The carbine has

These Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolvers manufactured in 1852. The revolvers are factory engraved and complete with a factory case and accessor

A rare example of a U.S. marked Richard's Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army revolver, this particular revolver is pictured on page 154 of "CO...

This is a nice example of an early first year production Colt First Model 1851 Navy squareback trigger guard revolver. The first 1,000 Model 1851 Navy

Produced in 1862, this is a superb example of a Fourth Model Colt 1851 Navy percussion revolver, with proper features such as the large rounded brass

This is an extraordinary, original serial number 2, Colt Model 1855, Small Frame Revolving Shotgun manufactured in 1860. This .60 caliber (20 gauge),

Colt large frame, 10 gauge, Model 1855, Revolving Shotgun manufactured in 1863. Total production of the Colt Model 1855 Shotguns is estimated to be 1

Colt manufactured these London revolvers between 1853 and 1857. This particular revolver was manufactured in 1856 with the large round iron trigger gu

Colt Model 1862 Police revolver manufactured in 1865. The revolver has a high polish blued barrel and fluted, five-shot, cylinder, casehardened loadin

Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1853. The revolver has a high polish blue barrel and five-shot cylinder, color casehardened loading l

Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Revolver manufactured in 1860. This "Model 3" revolver with fluted, five shot barrel, round loading lever with ...

Manufactured in 1860. The top barrel flat is marked "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON" with dashes at each end and the left side of the frame is m...

This model of a Colt Revolving Rifle was manufactured from 1857 to 1864 with a total production of only about 1,500. The top strap is marked "...

Produced in 1902, this rifle was one of the final Medium Frame Lightnings, with production terminating less than 200 after this rifle's serial n...

This is a very good example of a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver manufactured in 1866. The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT N...

Manufactured in 1863. Standard one line New York barrel address on the top barrel flat, "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame, &q...

This fine cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver was manufactured in 1859. The revolver has a blued barrel and five-shot cylinder, casehardened frame a

Produced in 1875 as a factory conversion to the .38 rimfire cartridge. Cone and hammer notch sights, with "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. CO / HARTFOR...

Also known as the Type II Richards Conversion, featuring a Model 1860 Army barrel with plugged loading lever slot, hammer with riveted firing pin, con

This is a solid example of a Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver that was manufactured in 1860. This revolver featured factory scroll and

This scarce Lower Canadian Militia marked Colt Model 1851 London Navy revolver manufactured in 1855. This pistol is one of 255 London Navy revolvers i

This Canadian Militia London Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver was manufactured in 1856. This is one of approximately 800 London Model 1851 Navy Revolvers

Manufactured in 1850, the first year of production. This particular revolver has the extremely rare 4-inch octagon barrel with no provision for a load

Manufactured in 1863. The top of the barrel has the one line New York address, "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "36 CA...

Manufactured in 1856. The top barrel flat is marked with the pointing finger, "COLT'S PT. / 1855" flanked by Maltese crosses and "...

Manufactured in 1860. The top barrel flat is marked "{ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY}", "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of ...

According to the included factory letter, this revolver was one of 300 shipped to the Commanding Officer of the Brooklyn Naval Yard on March 5, 1862.

Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver manufactured in 1863. This U.S. contract Civil War revolver has a military blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and back

This very fine original Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver was manufactured in 1861. This Model 1851 Navy Revolver has a the Fourth Model large oval trigge

Produced in 1849. The barrel is not fitted with a loading lever and correctly lacks the loading cut-out on the right side of the barrel lug, with a br

Manufactured in 1875 as a cartridge revolver. One line New York barrel address, two line, three date patent dates on the left side of frame, and &qu...

Produced in 1857. Barrel is the part round, part octagon "Dragoon" configuration, which has been a point of contention among gun authoriti...

Manufactured in 1862. Standard one line New York barrel address, "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame, the number "6" ...

Manufactured in 1868. The top of the barrel has the one line New York address, "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame, and "...

This is a fine example of a martially inspected Colt Model 1860 Army revolver that was manufactured in 1863. The revolver has a dull, military blue, f

This attractive one piece raised relief carved ivory grip is for a Colt Model 1860 Revolver. The left side is adorned with an elaborately carved three

This magnificent exhibition quality matched pair of consecutively serial numbered pistols were, at least in part, made in Belgium for the Philadelphia

Manufactured from 1888 to 1911. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." on the top rib. Matching numbers ...

Single bead sight on the barrel rib, which is marked "GAULOIS" followed by the Manufacture Francaise logo, with the MF address on top of t...

Produced circa 1865-1888. Pin and notch sights, with both sides of the barrel engraved with a design of an arrow being shot through a ring, interwoven

Bearing many design similarities to the Remington Vest Pocket, produced circa 1865-1888, this example also integrates a hammer block safety into the l

Produced circa 1865-1888. Pin and notch sights, with the two line address and patent dates on top of the frame. The sides of the frame are decorated w

Charles Ballard secured the patent for the Ballard derringer on June 22, 1869 and his derringers were as sturdy and attractive as his rifles. The barr

Similar in design to the Remington Over and Under Derringer, though with a different breechblock arrangement and an automatic extractor system under p

The underside of the solid barrel rib is marked "ST ETIENNE". The Damascus barrels are rifled. The sides of the frame feature an extensive...

Produced circa 1859 - 1874. Brass post and breechblock groove rear sights, produced without extractor. Straight standing breech, with "C. SHARP...

Produced circa 1859 - 1874. Brass post and breechblock groove rear sights, produced without extractor. Straight standing breech, with "C. SHARP...

Operating out of Nashville, Tennessee, the partnership of Bitterlich & Legler was active circa 1862-1867. The firm was originally established by...

Established circa 1802 and supplying fine silver, jewelry, and quality swords and pistols to their clients, including Presidents and First Ladies, the

The stock of this pistol was produced from two pieces of solid brass, expertly shaped in the distinctive Philadelphia profile and finished in silver,