Antique Civil War Guns, Pistols, Revolvers Including Union and Confederate Civil War Weapons

4426 - CIVIL WAR STARR SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.
This antique Starr Revolver is as shown, in near mint condition. It shows 95 - 98% original blue and case hardening mixing with untouched patina. These used to be easily avaiable. Like everything else in this field, they are getting difficult to find anymore. Popular with soldiers and the military, the Starr Single Action Revolver is a must for any serious Civil War Martial Revolver Collection. As issued to Union Cavalry, it retains near perfect grips and inspector cartouches on each side. Minimal handling marks to both wood and metal surfaces.

SOLD ! !
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4315 - CIVIL WAR SAVAGE REVOLVER.
This is a very decent condition Savage Navy Revolver in gray patina. Markings and action are good and the gun cocks on a pull of the ring trigger and fires on the second pull. The cylinder does not rotate on the first pull and an inspection shows the hand spring or the hand and spring are damaged and/or missing. A good smith should be able to fix it and at this price well worth the effort. These were issued to mounted troops early in the Civil War and are very popular with todays collectors due to their unusual architecture.

$995.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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4314 - CONFEDERATE PURCHASE ADAMS REVOLVER AND COMPLETE NAVAL RIG WITH RARE "CN" CONFEDERATE NAVY BUCKLE.
I keep hearing complaints that nothing fresh and new is coming to the market any more. Well, here's one that ought to turn some keys and get the engines started. This is a super-rare set that could set a new precendent. The buckle on this belt is extremely rare and long assumed to be a British import ordered by the Confederate Navy and almost certainly used on a sword belt. I don't think it will be thought that way from here on out. This buckle, which is still attached to its original belt comes with its original British made holster and a massive big-bore Adams Revolver. The gun and rig are in untouched original attic-mint condition. I would guess this rig was one of 50 or 100 sets ordered by the Confederacy for higher ranking Confederate Officers and was ordered solely as a gun rig, sans the sword or ring attachments. It resided in a long-time family gun collection started by a former Union-Pacific Railroad executive and was passed down to the grandson, who was kind enough to sell it to me. Stay tuned, he may have more to come!

SOLD ! ! !
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4301 - ULTRA-RARE AND ONLY KNOWN COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK THAT LETTERS "AS-ORDERED" TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT.
If you think you've seen another, please drop me an email and let me know about it. I'd love the opportunity to learn about and/or purchase other matched or mis-matched examples.

SOLD ! ! !
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4301 - ULTRA-RARE AND ONLY KNOWN COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK THAT LETTERS "AS-ORDERED" TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT.
If you think you've seen another, please drop me an email and let me know about it. I'd love the opportunity to learn about and/or purchase other matched or mis-matched examples.

SOLD ! ! !
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4296 - MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER. ANTIQUE REVOLVER POPULAR DURING THE CIVIL WAR.
Antique Manhattan Revolvers were often carried by Union Officers during the Civil War. Similar to the Colt Navy but in a slightly smaller format, they packed a fair punch at 36 caliber. This is a good condition Manahattan that is all matching with the exception of a replaced wedge. It is grey patina overall with about 70% aged but original varnish on its grips. The cylinder shows about 70% scene and the edges and markings are very good. The action works perfectly about 2/3 of the time and it seems like it needs a new bolt or hand as the cylinder doesn't want to turn about every 3rd attempt. A little tweaking and someone will have a very good gun for this price. If you can find one better at a lower price, let me know.

$ 495.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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4274 - COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH RARE, NAVY SIZED GRIPS AND 2 - DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER, IDENTIFIED TO A CONFEDERATE TROOPER.
Colt Army Revolvers with Navy sized grips are among the rarest of all known Colt variations with probably fewer than 100 manufactured. I say this because I have never noted such a gun with a serial number above 100, and most every Colt book states the same. In addition, this one has the name, "R. E. Day" neatly scratched into the top of its back-strap in script and the same name is stamped lower on the strap and on the butt, but these stampings are very light with some lettering being worn off. This gun is in light brown patina over its entire surface and shows moderate to heavy use. The cylinder scene is all gone and the serial number is faint, but it's there and certainly faint due to being holstered for a very prolonged period of time. The rest of the markings on the gun are good to very good. The grips are original, nice and full but show wear, use and carry as does the entire gun. Extensive research discovered the only R. E. Day that served during the Civil war and he was in the 16th Missouri (CONFEDERATE), which saw action at Pleasant Hill, La, Wilson's Creek, Lone Jack and Helena. They were surrendered with the troops of Kirby Smith in 1865. Very few of this model have ever been offered for sale, with the last two that I am aware of selling for $10,000 - 15,000.00 at auction in similar condition and no identification. This gun is about as rare as it gets, and it has CONFEDERATE HISTORY.

SALE PENDING ! ! !
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4265 - COLT 3rd MODEL DRAGOON WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK.
I keep heariing from my customers and fellow collectors that they can't find any good Colt's, that they just don't show up any more. Well, here you go! In the 19,XXX range, this big Dragoon is a 100% original 3rd Model with the rare and desirable U. S. Dragoons motif on its cylinder. It shows about 30% blue on the barrel mixing with a deep brown patina on the balance of the gun with blue in the stop-slots. The scene is about 95% and shows a little wear. Grips are very full and fine showing little use. The stock is also very fine showing some blue on the inside of the yolk and the balance a matching brown patina to the gun. Action, edges, markings and screw heads are excellent. This gun was listed in one of Fred Sweeney's catalogs about 15 years ago at $35,000.00. Rarity, condition, desirability and a fair price.

SOLD ! ! !
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4257 - STARR NAVY REVOLVER WITH EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL GAYLORD MARKED HOLSTER.
If you are a collector of Civil War handguns, you know tough this gun is to find. They only made about 3000 of these and although they were almost all purchased by the government, they are seldom found with any inspector marks. Another thing we know is that a few holsters have been found with these guns and they are even more rare than the Starr itself. There is one such holster pictured with a Starr Navy in the book "Packing Iron" but it is labeled as "manufacturer unknown". Well, now you know. This is the exact holster made specifically for this model of revolver and this one is boldly marked by well-known maker "Gaylord". Mystery solved. The gun is in very good condition and the holster is fine. The gun lacks a hand so the cylinder doesn't turn, but again, a good gunsmith could fab one or you may find one in a parts bin at a gun show. Regardless, this is a very rare set.

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4220 - COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER OF THE LATE CIVIL WAR PERIOD.
This Civil War Colt Navy Revolver is in fine condition with 80% untouched original blue on the barrel and 10 - 15% on the cylinder (with most all of its scene remaining). The frame, lever and hammer show about 50% fading case-color. The balance of all metal parts are an untouched brown patina and all the markings edges and action are sharp, crisp and clear. The grips are fine and full, but show only traces of varnish. This is a very fine condition Colt that was never abused and has never been cleaned. A little oil and cloth may make it shine a bit more. Suitable for casing with accessories.

$ 5,250.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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4179 - FREEMAN CIVIL WAR REVOLVERS, MATCHING PAIR OF CUSTOM TARGET MODELS.
Freeman Revolvers are considered by collectors as a secondary Martial Revolver as they were produced in 1863-64 with hopes of Government orders for an excellent solid-frame revolver. There is no record that the government ever placed such an order but they are an excellent pistol just the same. This pair (24 numbers apart) were rigged as Target Models and the work and finish is unquestionably factory. The grips are spectacular checkered walnut. The top gun in the photo is in excellent to near mint condition as the photo of the pair shows. The other 3 close-ups are of this gun as well and one can see that this gun retains 98% of its original, brilliant lusterous blue finish. The bottom gun however is re-finished. Still in very sharp, crisp as new condition, the gun obviously saw some use and its owner decided to spruce it up to match its mate. Unfortunately, the person that di the work wasn't very skilled. Regardless, this is a rare set and I will consider selling the guns seperately. NOTE:: TOP (ORIGINAL FINISH) GUN IS SOLD.

SOLD ! ! !
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3422 - ANTIQUE ROGERS AND SPENCER REVOLVER, NEAR MINT, INVESTMENT QUALITY AND MARTIALLY MARKED.
Rogers & Spencer Revolvers were ordered by the U. S. Government in 1864 and delivered from April through September of 1865. Due to the late deliveries, many of these fine guns were probably never issued and eventually sold off to arms dealers, resulting in a very rare treat for collectors today in that these can sometimes be found in excellent condition. This is one of the best I have ever come across retaining 99% blue on the barrel and frame and just a hint of dark plumbing on the cylinder which is 90+% blue. This mix of blue and plumb actually make the cylinder appear to also have 99% blue at arms length. The grips are also near mint and the gun shows just the slightest handling marks. As you can see in the photos, this gun is an absolute "screamer" and is worthy of a top-notch collection. It would not suprise me to see such a gun priced a thousand dollars higher on another website or at auction.

SOLD ! ! !
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3419 - BUTTERFIELD CIVIL WAR REVOLVER.
Butterfield Revolvers are one of the more difficult types of Civil War Revolvers to find today. This example is in very good condition, right from the attic and in much better condition than average. The brass frame is an outstanding, deep-dark patina as are all the steel parts. The grips show the usual chips out of the front toes and it is missing its priming mechanism (as most of them seem to be). A collector will have a tough time finding a more pleasing example as this gun is completely untouched.

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3412 - SPRINGFIELD ARMS COMPANY POCKET REVOLVER, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is an untouched, "in-the-black" revolver with a fine inscription on the left frame that reads, "Z. T. Tibbatts to Chas. W. Litherbury, Dec. 1st, '63". I have found that both of these men were officers in the Union Navy during the Civil War and the gun was obviously a gift or token of respect given by Tibbatts. The arbor is a period replacement and the loading gate is missing. These parts can be found on one of these guns in lesser condition that can probably be found for a couple hundreds dollars. You can then sell the lesser gun at close to what you shelled out. The result would be a fine, historically inscribed Civil War revolver at a low cost basis and I have never seen this model with an inscription. It would be a great addition for any collector that is trying to find an inscribed specimen of each model.

$ 1,685.00
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3406 - CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL FLAP HOLSTER.
Here is a gun straight out of the attic with original holster. The gun is absolutely untouched with dust, dirt and heavy brown patina that crumbles to fine powder in your hand when handling. A slight cleaning and wipe down with oil will show traces of scene, nice markings and full-grips with inspector cartouches. It needs a spring or two as the action doesn't function properly, but if a little TLC is added to this gun, it's worth $1,600 - 1,700.00 and you still have its issued holster worth $300 - 400.00. A great buy for a beginning collector or dealer that has some time to devote to a worthwhile project.

ON HOLD ! ! !
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3393 - COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is a really interesting little pocket in that it came from an estate sale auction and is untouched. An examination showed that the Engineers insignia on the flap of the holster had been there forever. After my purchase, a quick search found Race in the 19th New York Engineers. This rig is rare as can be.

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3392 - ALLEN & WHELLOCK 44 LIPFIRE REVOLVER.
Hands-down, one of the very best condition of this model ever offered for sale.

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3353 - REMINGTON NEW MODEL REVOLVER 1858 "NEW MODEL". CIVIL WAR REVOLVER.
An extremely clean, sharp and crisp condition example to include all edges, marking and action with only the slightest trace of blue on the bottom of the barrel. Fully sub-inspected and cartouched. A very crisp example of a Civil War gun carried by Union Cavalry and by Confederates when they were lucky enough to acquire one.

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3325 - MANHATTAN POCKET REVOLVER OF CIVIL WAR VINTAGE.
This is a nice little 4" Manhattan with factory engraved frame. It is in genrally good condition showing all of its cylinder scene but needs a bit of care. Everything on this gun is sharp and crisp but it lacks a few internal parts which prevents it from functioning and it has a large chip out of the left grip panel. If you are handy or have some parts laying around, this would be a nice little project gun for somebody.

SOLD ! !
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3302 - COLT SKIN CARTRIDGES, 46/100 CALIBER FOR THE COLT DRAGOON OR 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS, EARLY WAR.
These packs are early Civil War with 1861 patent dates and are not the wood-block type. Note the 46/100 designation and earliest patent date of 1861. These sit on a small cardboard tray and each have percussion caps on the bottom edge, then wrapped with brown paper with string-pull. I have 9 of these packs in stock. They range in condition from opened and stained but good condition, to near mint and are priced from $350 - $985.00. These were used for the Colt Dragoon and to a lesser extent, the 1860 Army if you could jam one home. J & T cartridge boxes after 1861 were marked with the new patent dates of 1861 AND 1862, were in a soft pack and marked for 44/100 caliber.

$375.00 - 985.00.
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3292 - ALLEN & WHEELOCK LIPFIRE REVOLVER.
ANTIQUE ALLEN & WHEELOCK. And I thought the last one I sold was the best I ever saw. Near Mint.

SOLD ! ! !
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3283 - ANTIQUE GUN, METROPOLITAN NAVY REVOLVER.
This Metropolitan Navy is in generally crisp condition with very fine grips and most of its' "Battle of New Orleans" cylinder scene intact. The gun must have been in a brown patina at one time and then cleaned long ago. The action, edges and markings are all crisp and the gun is in a grey patina. It needs a little cleaning by an experienced hand and it'll be a very nice gun. These are most often considered secondary martials by collectors and are extremely popular due to their nearly identical look to the Colt Navy Revolver. We just took this back in trade with 5 or 6 other items, so this is the second time around for this one. It's priced in the "bargain" area.

$ 1,485.00 - ON HOLD ! !
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3267 - ALLEN AND WHEELOCK REVOLVER - CIVIL WAR ARMY REVOLVER.
One of the highest quality and well-made guns manufactured during the Civil War Era, this gun was discontinued after about 250 were made due to a patent infringement on the Smith & Wesson systems. Being of a solid frame and precise machining, this gun put all others to shame in terms of its quality. This example is hands-down one of the best condition of its type and is basically in unfired condition, just some flaking to its blueing. All else is near mint. Please excuse the date on the photos as I am experimenting with a new camera.

SOLD ! ! !
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3265 - CIVIL WAR REVOLVER - MOORE SINGLE-ACTION BELT REVOLVER, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN CHARLES E, WHITNEY, 40TH MASS.
There's a first time for everything. Take a look at the shoulders of the back-strap on this little revolver, it is dated on the lugs! I've never seen that feature on any pistol in 30 years of collecting. I know the photos are a bit dark, but this gun is extremely sharp and crisp to include all markings, edges and action. The barrel and cylinder are in a smooth, dark-brown patina with generous blue on the bottom of the barrel. The factory engraved frame retains 80% original dark silver plate and the grips are excellent with 90%+ original varnish. The back-strap inscription reads, "ADJ. Cha's. E. Whitney / 40th Mass. Vols. / From Friends". Whitney mustered in as a Corporal in August of 1862 and served throught the war. The 40th saw action at Fort Wagner, Olustee, Drewry's Bluff (where Whitney was wounded), Bermuda Hundred, Cold harbor, and Petersburg among other places. This is a nice little gun with a great inscription and history to a man who advanced to the rank of Captain and was wounded at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia in 1864.

$ 4,250.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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3247 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER - WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER, HOLSTER AND POWDER FLASK.
This is a generally good condition gun accompanied with its tooled holster (that is need of surgery) and a small "Eagle with Shield" powder flask. The gun has a broken tip at the lever channel.

SOLD ! ! ! 4/09/11
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