Price: $1,195.00  Sale Pending

.44cal Remington New Model Army SN#49115. The iron has a dark attic brown patina throughout with some pitting noted on the frame around the cylinder. All of the sub inspector's marks are present. The address on top of the barrel is present as can be seen in the images. There is also the government mark on the left grip which does stand out fairly well. Both grips are original and the serial number, which can easily bee seen, matches on both the frame and the barrel. There are notches out of the base of the grips, which can be seen in the images, which, by manner in which they were done appear to allow for a lanyard of some type. Otherwise the gun shows the typical dings attributed to age and use. You can hear the action from across the room and is as crisp as the day it was manufactured. The cylinder, which has all of the original nipples,  indexes appropriately and the hammer responds to the trigger. Overall this gun has alot of eye appeal. The serial number range on the New Army's started about 15,000 in 1863 and continued through 1875 with a total production somewhere around 122,000.

 

  Price: $1,395.00

.50cal rimfire Triplett & Scott repeating carbine by Meridian Manufacturing Company with a low serial number of '1540'. This is one of the most recognizable and unique carbines to be introduced during the American Civil War. The stock is in overall good condition with only one tiny knick on the fore stock to be mentioned for exactness. It has a nice attic hughe throughout and has the typical crack over the embedded tube magazine which appears to have a period repair with three small tack nails. The iron has a matching attic brown patina throughout with minimal pitting noted. The thing you rarely see on this gun is both sling rings, which this one has. The action works perfectly as the barrel rotates to eject the spent jacket and continues around to pick up the next round in the magazine. The hammer responds to all positions and responds to the trigger. All of the markings are well read including the 'Kentucky' on the left side of the breech. You can also see the inspector's proofs on the buttstock "Y / W.B." I have had the opportunity to have a few of these pass through my hands and I can honestly say this is one of the nicest ones I have every seen in regards to condition and completeness. The firm manufactured approximately 5,000 of these carbines with the intent of sending them to troops of the Kentucky Home Guard to protect Sherman's supply lines during the Atlanta Campaign. They were received too late to take part in any service in the Civil War. You don't see these come to market as much as you used too and although its history isn't as colorful as we would like, it will comprehensively complete any Civil War carbine collection.

 

Price: $1,350.00

1863 .44cal Starr Single Action Army Revolver in overall good condition. The iron shows mild to moderate pitting throughout and has an overall consistent dark hughe. The action is as crisp and consistent as the day it was manufactured and the hammer does respond to the trigger. There is very faint remnants of the military cartouche on the one piece walnut grip which also has 'WAM' carved on the upper left hand side of the grip. You can see the Starr patent information on both sides of the frame as well as the 'c' marks on all parts of the gun. The serial numbers are very easily read on the cylinder and frame and are all matching. The number on the cylinder has been highlighted with talcum. The cylinder has one nipple missing, but otherwise all of the rest are original and in good condition. These pistols were manufactured by Starr Arms Co, New York City between 1863-1865 with approximately 32,000 being made. The government contracted approximately 25,000 of these revolvers and they started in where the double action army left off at a 23,000. The serial number on this gun is 29,826 which gives a fairly early production date. This handgun was only second to Remington and Colt in regard to Government purchase and popularity among Union cavalrymen.

 

Price: $395.00

Allen's Patent .36cal bar hammer single shot derringer with 6" half octagon/round barrel. It has the original two piece walnut grips. The action works great, with the nipple being worn down considerably. The markings on the barrel are:  " Patented" / "1837" / "Cast Steel" / "75". On the hammer reads "Allens Patent". The iron has an overall dark hughe throughout.

 

Price: $1,995.00

4th Model M1851 Colt Navy .36cal revolver in overall good condition. The iron frame and barrel have a nice smooth attic look with no pitting noted anywhere. The brass trigger guard and backstrap have a nice mellow patina as well. The gun has all matching serial numbers, including the wedge, which is '101690' and gives the gun a 1861 production date. All of the markings can easily be seen, as in the images, including the '-Address Col. Sam Colt New-York U.S. America-'. The 'Colts/Patent' is on the left side of the frame. It does not have the 'US' or government mark and indicates private purchase. The cylinder retains faint cylinder scene throughout as well as the serial number, all of the nipples are original and present. The action is positional, meaning that its the typical 'when it points down' it works, however the action is crisp and the hammer responds to the trigger. The walnut grips appear original and as you can see have been personalized a bit with brass tacks which gives the grips 'grip' and a lanyard swivel at the bottom of the grip. I do believe this to be period to the gun. On the bottom, near the swivel is a 'W' scratched into the brass and along the right wood grip, very lightly, is etched "Capt. ???????", if held under natural light, with a glass it appears like 'Semple' or 'Semphe'. I tried to capture it with the camera and you can just barely make it out, which again, I believe to be period to the gun. There are a few Semples that popped up, however one sticks out, "William Semple, Captain of the 5th Pennsylvania infantry, company A." There were no 'Semphe's' that were found. I'll let the new owner do the full research as I'm sure there is plenty left on this one. All of this aside, its an honest gun and a great example of one of the most popularized and sought after gun of the 19th Century.

 

Price: $495.00

Post war cut down of an M1816 .69 musket contracted by P.& E.W. Blake, New Haven, Connecticut (Whitney Arms Co.). The barrel has been cut down to about 36" from the original 42". The iron remains smooth with no pitting noted other than around the nipple which indicates significant usage. It has the Belgian style conversion and I believe the nipple is a replacement. The stampings on the lockplate are deep with the 'U.S.' and a date of '1827' underneath an arching 'New Haven' on the back of the lockplate. Underneath the trigger guard has the initials 'JBK' and on the tang of the butt plate is a 'US'. The wood is in overall good condition with the normal dings and bumps noted due to age. The action is tight. The hammer responds to all positions and the trigger. The bore still shows some of the rifling which was done during the conversion.

 

Price: SOLD

Stevens six inch 22cal pocket rifle (1869-1886) in overall good condition. It has a 6" tip up barrel with rear and front long range sights present. The iron shows no pitting. The brass has a nice mellow patina throughout. It has original walnut grips which have a period drill hole through, possibly for a lanyard. The action works perfectly and the hammer responds to the trigger. The barrel markings can easily be seen, however do to the size are not easily read; "J. Stevens & Co. / Chicopee Falls, Mass. Pat. Sept. 6, 1864" and has the serial number "*12641". This was Stevens earliest model of target pistol.

 

Price: $775.00

M1836 .54cal flintlock single shot pistol converted to percussion by Asa Waters. The wood stock has an overall dark hughe and shows the normal dings and bumps from use. There is a small superficial fracture of the wood right behind the lockplate. Opposite the lockplate, stamped into the wood are the various government cartouches, including the original approval when it was issued during the Mexican War and the one after its conversion for the Civil War. The iron has a dark patina throughout with no pitting noted and some noted around the nipple which can only indicate significant use. The hammer pulls back to both positions and responds to the trigger. The gun is all original with exception to the swivel rammer, which I believe to be a replacement. It is a really good match to the gun and presents well with the overall look of the piece. On the lockplate is: "A. Waters / Milbury, MS. / 1839", with an eagle's head in front of the hammer. According to Flayderman, this weapon was manufactured between 1836-1844 with approximately 41,000 made. This was the primary weapon of the Mexican War and after their conversion saw extensive use in the Civil War. This is a very handsome gun which saw alot of history being made.

 

Price: $1295.00

M1816 .69cal Hewes & Phillips Type I conversion rifled musket with New Jersey marks. The metal has an overall bright finish with some mild pitting close to the breach and lockplate. The stock has the typical dings and bumps associated with hard use and age. It has a nice dark hughe throughout from top to bottom. There is wear behind the nipple indicating a considerable amount of firing. Underneath, in front of the trigger guard, is carved 'J.H.K.' It has all of the appropriate markings throughout including the original contract markings. Atop the barrel, behind the rear sight is the stamping 'H&P', however there is no date, which typically is worn off anyway. Opposite the lockplate on the barrel flat is the 'N.J.' stamping which is peaking above the stock. Behind the hammer on the lockplate is 'Phila/1832' and in front of the hammer is 'US'/Wickham (in an arch) which was the original contractor for the M1816. Opposite of the lockplate on the stock is the remnants of the oval cartouche, which I believe had the NJ marking as well. There is also a 'US' on the buttplate. It has the original button head type ramrod, barrel bands, front and rear sight, as well as sling rings. The action is crisp and the hammer responds in all positions and to the trigger. The rifling is either been blown out by firing or it was never rifled at all, which is apparently under debate regarding these particular weapons.

In 1861 the firm of Hewes & Phillips (which employed approximately 400 workers), metal workers and dealers of Newark, New Jersey were contracted by the state of New Jersey to alter 8,000 flintlock muskets to percussion. Not long after, they were contracted by the Federal Government to alter 12,000 more in the same manner. There were two types of alteration, the earliest, and like the one above, is very similar to the variation used on the Remington/Maynard conversions in the 1850's and similar to the M1855 rifle-musket which included the cleaning screw in the bolster. You'll notice that the hammer on this musket is very similar to the Remington contract guns, and it is believed that H&P possibly ordered hammers from them in order to deliver on their contract. It is also interesting to note that H&P was also contracted to machine parts and equipment for the ironclad Monitor.

 

Price: $350.00

"It is what it is" would be a good description to put with this M1842 Aston. The gun is missing the swivel rammer, and has a piece of wood chipped away opposite of the hammer on the left side of the gun, as well as behind the hammer. The stock has a crack in front of the lock plate and on the brass band opposite. The action is crisp in all positions and the hammer responds to the hammer. The walnut stock appears to have the original finish and has the initials 'JB' into the grip. We have no idea who this is or what side he fought on. However, the verbal provenance with the gun is that it is straight from a family in North Carolina and has not been touched or messed with by the one owner who has had it. I think it's condition would verify this to be accurate. The lockplate shows very little to no markings and the ones you can see are very light. This is not an advanced collector's piece by any means, but would be great for a beginner or for that display that shows the 'hard days' of the war.

 

Price: $895.00

Here is a nice looking, fully functional 3-band rifled musket produced by "Bridesburg" under the Springfield Contract. This particular weapon appears to be all original down to the tulip head ramrod. The rear sight & the front sling ring appear to be the only things missing. The overall look to the gun presents a dark hughe including the walnut stock which appears to be in its original finish. The iron also has that "chocolate attic" look with no major pitting or oxidation noted. The stock shows the wear and tear one would like to see in a weapon that was actually there. The normal dings are present throughout, including some significant wood burn out near the nipple which is primarily caused by excessive firing. The hammer pulls back crisply in all positions and responds to the trigger. The lockplate is in great shape and all of the markings can easily be read, including the 1864 date and the eagle motif. The US on the buttplate and the government inspector's mark opposite the lockplate can also be easily identified (this noted the Government's approval for military service). This manufacture from Pennsylvania produced approximately 98,500 weapons for the Government which was one of the largest orders completed by a rifle/musket contractor throughout the war. Though this gun is an 1864 date, it had plenty of time to participate in many of the most significant battles of the war, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin, Bentonville, Petersburg, just to name a few. A great gun with alot of character for the money.