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

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3237 - CIVIL WAR PISTOL - SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER.
This gun is in good condition with very good marking and action. The gun is in heavy brown patina, has a few broken nipples and a cracked right-hand grip panel that needs to be re-glued and a sliver filled in. A little TLC and you'd have a very good Savage in the $1400 - 1500 range.

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3217 - ANTIQUE COLT - 1861 NAVY REVOLVER WITH BLOWN-OUT CHAMBER AND RIG.
This is a very cool gun in that one chamber blew up and out during its period of use. The metal, having blown outward, was pounded back toward the chamber to free it to turn again and the owner obviously continued to use it as a five-shot! I've never seen anything like it. Other than the blow-out, its a very sharp and crisp gun with light scene.

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3132 - CIVIL WAR COLT PRESENTATION POCKET REVOLVER AND HOLSTER PRESENTED BY MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN C. FREMONT TO JAMES L. FOLEY, THE CAPTAIN OF "THE FREMONT GUARDS".
This is one of the most historical guns that we have ever offered. I'll assume that most collectors know of John C. Fremont, one of the most famous Americans of the 19th century. American military officer, explorer, Indian fighter, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of president of the U.S., and the first presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform opposing slavery. Foley was Captain of an elite force of handpicked soldiers known as "The Fremont Body Guards". This guard was a body of cavalry selected from a host of applicants on account of the high intelligence, the fine physique, and the manifest aptitude of its members for military service. All were required to be expert horsemen and marksmen. Without question it was one of the finest bodies of cavalry ever seen in the United States service; made up of ardent young Americans, mainly from Ohio and Kentucky, including about thirty foreigners. The Guard especially distinguished intself in the battle of Springfield, Missouri, where numbering one hundred and fifty men under Major Zagoni, it routed a force of two thousand Rebels. They were exposed to a terrific fire, and fifty two men, over one third of the entire number fell upon the field. The Rebels soon broke and fled with a loss of one hundred and seven men killed and thirty captured. Among the dead were one Colonel and several Captains; and among the prisoners was one Lieutenant Colonel. The field of battle gave distinct evidence of the fierceness of the conflict. In one place not ten yards square lay four dead horses, and near them their fearless riders. This victory was achieved after a march of one hundred and five miles in forty eight hours. This was the first major Union Cavalry Charge/Battle and was the last for the guard, which was broken up soon after. Foley went on to become Major of the 10th Kentucky cavalry. There is a well-known steel engraving of the charge at Springfield that I believe was in Harpers Weekly in 1861. I have a stack of documents that accompany this gun and holster. Great stuff.

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2096 - CIVIL WAR SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER, LOUIS D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED, NUMBER 2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER.
This is an absolutely gorgeous little #2 Smith & Wesson Revolver. This is not the usual New York engraved gun. It is unquestionably engraved by the hand of L. D. Nimschke, regarded by many experts as the finest firearms engraver of the 19th century. It shows wonderful execution of his work over the entire gun. The scrolling is tight and flourished in tasteful scroll motifs about the frame, barrel and the cylinder, which is often left plain except for special order presentations. The grips are mother-of-pearl and original to the gun showing age but no abuse. The metal is sharp and crisp as is the engraving, and the gun shows traces of original silver plating scattered in protected areas. This gun was obviously a high-quality, presentation grade gun for a high ranking Civil War Officer or some other entity of importance. I have seen lesser guns with the more common NY engraving bring the same or more than this gun is priced. This gun is wonderful.

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2065 - SMITH & WESSON #2 REVOLVER. CIVIL WAR MANUFACTURE WITH RARE 2-PIN FRAME.
This is a very rare and very fine condition 4-digit 2-pin S&W. It shows traces of blue on the cylinder and 80%+ on the frame and barrel. The grips are mint. This is a very difficult to find gun.

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2008 - CIVIL WAR COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is a fine condition Navy Revolver that shows about 60% original blue on the barrel and about 40% case colors on the remaining parts. Traces of silver adorn the straps and the grips show 90% original varnish. If has a fantastic inscription and the gun was presented to Lieutenant James McConnell of the 82nd Ohio Volunteers in December of 1861 by the Regimental Surgeon. The 82nd had a great history of action and valor throughout the Civil War with their Zenith being at Gettysburg where they lost more officers in killed and wounded than any other Ohio Regiment. McConnell, a Captain at the time was wounded at Gettysburg. This is great history here and a fine condition gun, a hard to beat combination.

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1228 - ANTIQUE COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, 4-SCREW CUT-FOR-STOCK, FACTORY ENGRAVED.
Now here's a great item. This is a really sharp 4-screw Navy with very fine and early factory engraving. It is super sharp and crisp to include most any feature questioned; grips, markings, edges, action, engraving, etc. Cylinder scene is near perfect. This is one of the most desirable configurations of Navy Revolvers, rare, and should go into a fine collection. Only a handful of these are known and they seldom come to market. You might note that 3 or 4 of these went to prominent Confederates including Jefferson Davis and John B. Floyd who served as a Governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War under Buchanan, and Confederate General.

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1224 - CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER, WITH CIVIL WAR BULLET MOLD.
Rare, and in excellent condition. Almost impossible to find.

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1189 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER. SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER, NUMBER 1 SECOND ISSUE WITH HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR INSCRIPTION.
This fine condition little gun showing excellent grips, most of its original silver plate, and toning to brown barrel and cylinder finish. It is wonderfulll inscribed, "P. E. W. 55th Reg. O.V.I." A little research finds that Pliney E. Watson was the only man in the 55th that this gun could have belonged to. Pliney was in the 55th from 1862 as a private until the end of the war and was promoted to Sgrt. and Lt. This unit saw some sever fighting at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg and Pliney was present and serving as an A.A.D.C. (assistant aide de campe) under Division headquarters during these most famous of battles. The 55th had good fighting history to include Cedar Mountain, 2nd Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wauhatchie, Tenn., Chattanooga Campaign, Mission Ridge, Duty in Lookout Valley till May, 1864. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1 to September 8. Demonstrations on Rocky Faced Ridge, Buzzard's Roost Gap, Battle of Resaca, Advance on Dallas May 22-25. Action at New Hope Church. Battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills, Kenesaw Mountain, Pine Hill, Lost Mountain, Muddy Creek, Assault on Kenesaw, Chattahoochie River, Peach Tree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Occupation of Atlanta September, March to the Sea, Siege of Savannah, Campaign of the Carolinas , Battle of Bentonville, Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June 10, and duty there till July. Mustered out July 11, 1865. Regiment lost during service 7 Officers and 136 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 119 Enlisted men by disease. Total 262. This is a great little gun with a historically important inscription.

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1178 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER, #2 JAMES REID WITH FACTORY (L.D. NIMSCHKE SIGNED) ENGRAVING.
This extremely rare little .32 revolver has the W. Irving address and could actually be a one-of-a-kind. I've never seen another but someone else may have. If so, I'd appreciate hearing about it. The gun is engraved in the unmistakable style of Nimschke and is signed "N" on the bottom left of the trigger spur. I will try and get more photos of this gun in the coming days. The condition is very fine with about 60% thinning blue on the barrel and excellent grips showing 90% + original varnish. The balance of the gun is a grey patina and the engraving is sharp and crisp. I just couldn't seem to get a good picture of the engraving so I'll try using another camera at a later date.

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1161 - COLT REVOLVER 1861 NAVY FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS, INSCRIBED.
This is a very sharp and crisp, Factory Engraved Colt 1861 Navy Revolver. All the scene and very fine markings about. Generous amounts of blue and case colors scattered about the pistol. It is inscribed A.W. on the back-strap and has an interesting, but not proven history.

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1152 - ANTIQUE #2 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER, CIVIL WAR OFFICERS WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS.
Although these grips are not numbered and may not be original to this gun, this revolver is a beauty with perhaps 40% blue mixing with absolutely untouched patina. Action, edges and markings are fine.

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1149 - ALLEN'S PATENT DOUBLE-ACTION BAR HAMMER PISTOL WITH SOUTHERN AGENTS MARK.
Possibly used as a back-up pistol by a Confederate Infantryman, this is a great little gun in excellent condition. It shows most all of its original barrel polishing and traces of fire-blue on the protected areas of its barrel. The action, grips, and markings are excellent and this is one of the best I have ever encountered. The agent marking of "Spratley, Norfolk, Va." makes it even more special.

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S1137 - LeMAT REVOLVER AND ARSENAL HOLSTER, IDENTIFIED.
This gun and holster are, without question, two of the finest identified Confederate artifacts known to exist. The gun is early, 13XX range and in extremely fine condition retaining prox. 50% original bright blue and near perfect edges, markings, action and checkering of its grips. The holster has been touted by many experts that have seen it as being possibly the finest Confederate Arsenal LeMat holster extant. This gun is fully documented with notarized affidavit as coming from the estate of Mr. Gordon Mercer of Middlesex County, Virginia. It was carried and used during the Civil War by his grandfather. This exact gun is mentioned in Doug Adams' book as ID'd to George W. Mercer of the 55th Virginia Infantry as was written up by the collector who purchased the gun and holster from Gordon Mercer's widow in 2005 after Mr. Mercers death early in the year. Neatly carved into the flap of the holster are the initials "J. C. M.". It has been thought by collectors and historians that these must be initials of a former owner. A little research has proven otherwise. A quick trip to Ancestry.com found that Gordon Mercer's Grandfathers name was actually James C. Mercer and no one else. This information is accurate and without question. James C. Mercer served in the 55th Virginia Infantry, The 24th Virginia Cavalry and the 40th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry. His son (Gordon Mercers father) was named Hugh, after James great-great grandfather (General Hugh Mercer) who served with and was a close friend of George Washington and was killed during the Revolutionary War from wounds suffered at the Battle of Princeton. The next owner needs to research the records of James C. Mercer as well as the service of the regiments with which he served. This is a great opportunity to own some very special history.

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S1137 - PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !
PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !

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1069 - ANTIQUE COLT PERCUSSION, MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.
This is a fine '61 Navy revolver showing strong areas of blue, mostly in the protected areas and on each side of the barrel with traces on the cylinder. The frame shows 70% fairly strong case colors. Grips are excellent as are the markings, edges and action. This is a great gun.

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1034 - CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED CYLINDER ARMY WITH FACTORY LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF OHIO, WILLIAM DENNISON.
Shipped in June of 1861 with 49 other guns, this very good condition Flute is one of the few that factory letter offering the owner a glimpse of its use during the Civil War. These guns were ordered by Dennison and issued to Volunteer Officers in the State of Ohio who unlike enlisted men, normally had to purchase all of their equipment. This gun is in good to very good condition and shows wear and use. Markings, edges and action are good. Colt Fluted Army Revolvers are among the most sought after of Civil War handguns. Any more, they are rarely offered for sale and command high premiums over the standard models.

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1008 - COLT, MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, FACTORY FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY CARVED IVORY GRIPS, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE COLONEL MICHAEL BULGER OF THE 47TH ALABAMA INFANTRY.
This Navy Revolver is one of the better items that we have been fortunate enough to enjoy, own and market. It is in fine condition. Sharp and crisp in every respect and worthy of an outstanding collection of Civil War Artifacts of the highest quality and historical significance. HISTORY; Commissioned a Captain in Company A of the 47th Alabama Infantry in March 1862. His regiment's baptism of fire came at the battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862. While in command of the 47th during this clash, he received two severe wounds that necessitated a leave of absence to restore his health, and it was during this convalesce that he was elected to represent his district in the Alabama State Senate. He returned to his duties at the grade of Lieutenant Colonel, and was present with the regiment at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Confederate efforts to seize the high ground known as "Little Round Top" occurred July 2, 1863, and the elder Bulger did not lack courage during this desperate hour – the old man climbed atop a boulder and "waved his sword at the Federals while urging his Alabamians" onward. This presentation of gallantry came with a severe cost however. By standing tall on the boulder, he offered a grand target and eventually, a Union marksman fired a round that found its mark. Hit in the lung, Bulger withdrew down the hill to the safety of another boulder. There, amidst the ongoing battle, he sat himself down to await his fate, and with blood freely flowing from his mouth and nostrils, began to suffer the effects of his wound. He was a dying man. With the ultimate repulse of the Confederate forces, the wounded Bulger was left behind and was reported to have been killed while "fighting most nobly". Colonel James Clay Rice of the 44th New York Infantry soon appeared and the Confederate officer officially surrendered his sword. Colonel Rice personally instructed his men to transfer Bulger to the attention of a Federal surgeon. Later, Bulger let it be known "that the compassion shown by Rice saved his life." Conveyed to Johnson's Island near Sandusky, Ohio as a prisoner, his war was effectively over. He was exchanged in March 1864. During his tenure as a prisoner-of-war, he was promoted Colonel. The war concluded with him as a member of the Invalid Corps, and upon returning to his adoptive state of Alabama, he farmed and continued his involvement in politics.

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997 - JOHN WALCH TEN SHOT DOUBLE-HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER.
If I had been a Civil War Cavalry Trooper, I'd have had 2 of these in 36 caliber in my pommel-holsters, one in my belt and others stashed about my person. With 4 of these in 36 caliber, a soldier would have close to 50 shots before he ran empty. What some people fail to note about these pocket sized guns is that they were made by New Haven Arms along-side the famed Henry Rifle. Each draw of the hammers (2-hammers) allowed for pulling of the trigger twice, firing 2 separate shots. And they worked! One company of the 9th Michigan armed themselves with these pockets. This one is in very good condition with strong action, edges, and markings. The left grip panel is cracked. A great little gun in smooth light brown/gray patina.

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945 - CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER WITH ROCK-SOLID FAMILY DOCUMENTATION TO A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER.
This is a sharp, crisp Kerr Revolver that has direct documentation as having been carried by Azariah Guin of the 26th Alabama Infantry. This is not an over-used, over-cleaned example, but one that was used during the conflict and then very well cared for regardless of its lack of finish. It is untouched with a very fine light brown patina. The edges and action are crisp as are the beautifull checkered walnut grips. Retains all the appropriate markings of a Confederate used Kerr.

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925 - CIVIL WAR SAVAGE CAVALRY REVOLVER, MARTIALLY MARKED.
This is a very strong condition Savage with fine markings, edges and action that shows a cartouche and all sub-inspection marks. I sold this over a year ago and took it back in trade recently. It is now an even better bargain to help stimulate the economy and satisfy a need in someones collection at a lower price.

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906 - ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER, CASED WITH ACCESSORIES WITH FACTORY IVORIES AND UN-RESEARCHED DOCUMENTED HISTORY TO COLONEL JOHN T. WILDER OF INDIANA, COMMANDER OF THE FAMED "IRON BRIGADE".
This item is currently being researched to authenticate the provenance of its past presentation and ownership. We ask that anyone familiar with this piece or the backround associated with the information provided on the brass plaque to contact us to help with the proper identification of this artifact. It was supposedly the former property of Margaret Wilder Wieser who's husband and direct descendant of John T. Wilder, died in 1972. This gun was reported (on the plaque) as having been presented to Colonel John T. Wilder by the "Friends and Citizens of Greensburg, Indiana". Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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872 - ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER MANUFACTURED BY THE LONDON ARMORY COMPANY, CIVIL WAR REVOLVER.
This gun was probably manufactured prior to the Civil War but walked into the Richmond Virginia gun show a few weeks ago and had been in the same family for at least 80 years. I have no doubt it saw Civil War use. It shows about 80% aging blue on the barrel and frame and about 40% of the same finish on the barrel. The grips are finely checkered and in great shape. For those unaware, this is actually a very rare configuration. It is a large bore gun (prox. 40 caliber) on a smaller-than-average frame, something an officer and gentleman of the South would have been proud to carry.

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871 - HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED, CIVIL WAR MANHATTAN REVOLVER w/KIA, KILLED-IN-ACTION HISTORY.
This is a beautifull, untouched little gun that I bought years ago at the Gettysburg Civil War Show when it used to be held inside the Eisenhower Inn. It is as pure and untouched of a little gun with history that you will ever find. Bernard Mauch was born in Germany in 1826 and immigrated to the United States in 1847. He was a Lieutenant in the famed 1st Michigan Volunteers, which was the first western regiment to arrive in the Nations Capitol near Alexandria, Va. At Manassas Junction, the First Michigan fought wildly trying to recapture Ricketts battery in a maelstrom of surging and retreating men, acrid smoke, firing muskets and exploding shells alongside the 11th New York. Mauch was badly wounded in the battle, captured and had a leg removed at the hip. Upon his death, Colonel Wilcox of the 1st (who was also captured and visited with Mauch at St. Mark's Hospital in Richmond) wrote, "Our fears are realized. Poor Mauch died at 9 o'clock last night. He suffered much. His German friends will take the body and give it a Christian burial. Of this brave man who has met his fate in the engagement I cannot speak in too high terms. The regiment will cherish the memory of his gallantry". The 6" barreled gun is beautifully engraved on its frame, has a near perfect cylinder scene, retains perhaps 30% blue on the barrel and the balance of the gun is in brown patina. The grips are excellent and the inscription gorgeous. This is one of the nicest guns I've owned and has been in my collection for sevral years.

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860 - REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER OF 1858.
This is a super sharp and crisp gun, fully martially marked. It is in buttery smooth brown patina with traces of blue and fine grips with cartouche. I have been told that some users shortened the hammers on some guns but I don't buy that. This one appears to have just broken off, probably due to a flaw in the metal. This gun is super crisp.

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