Civil War Antiques

CONFEDERATE FIELD OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD. ENGRAVED CSA COAT OF ARMS.

Rare Confederate engraved sword with flower motif and skull with crossed bones confederate coat of arms. Metal scabbard with crease and D-Guard type handle with expanded tines can be folded in. Sword is marked with ”Iron Proof” and Weyerberg Brothers. $7995

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE KEPI.

Confederate kepi with a lot of character. One button is mother of pearl and the other is bone. Just goes to show the Confederates would use what they had at any given moment. $5350

CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, US CONVERTED TO CS.

Civil war cartridge box plate, US converted to CS. Die struck rolled brass face. Lead filled with iron wire loops. Letter ”U” reshaped into ”C” prior to reissue. Federal cartridge box plate issued to a southern state during the 1850s and altered for Confederate use around 1861. Under the terms of the 1808 Militia Act, each state received a quota of regulation pattern accouterments. $4995

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION COLT REVOLVER NEW YORK 1861.

Civil War 1849 Colt revolver inscribed W.W. BAILEY TO FRANKLIN RITTER. / QUARTER MASTER 74 REGIMENT N.Y.S.M. and grip butt inscribed APRIL 29, 1861. Colt is in beautiful condition with some original blue and case hardening showing in various places. Cylinder scene all present. A very nice early war presentation Colt. por

CIVIL WAR PINFIRE REVOLVER.

Confederate pinfire revolver with extra-long barrel and fold up trigger. On the side of barrel is stamped star with z under it. A lot of guns were shipped south for the confederacy. This one is very unique with the extra-long barrel to get a longer shot off. Revolver works well and is a .30 caliber.  $2350

CONFEDERATE IRON CIVIL WAR SPURS.

Rare Confederate spurs made of iron instead of brass. Hardly ever see Confederate spurs made of iron. Most were made of brass. Makes this set of spurs pretty unique. $2750

RARE 4-DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER 1851 COLT NAVY.

A rare 1851 Colt Navy revolver with 4-digit serial number. Has the rare smaller trigger guard. Silver still present on back strap and frame. Nice old Colt Navy revolver. $4995

CIVIL WAR CANTEEN & CARRYING STRAP.

A real nice Civil War wood canteen with the original carrying strap. $1750

CONFEDERATE HOSP DEPT 1862 MEDICAL CANTEEN.

Scarce Civil War confederate medical canteen C.S. HOSP. DEPT. 1862. It could have been carried on a Confederate Naval ship. They all had makeshift hospital departments on board. A very rare piece for any confederate medical collections. POR

CONFEDERATE LONG SHANK SPURS.

Large pair of civil war confederate made spurs. They are crudely made as you would expect. Spurs have a extra-long shank. A very rare and unique pair of confederate spurs. Look at the size comparison to regular size of spurs. $3750

GEORGIA CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR KEPI.

Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States February 1861. Georgia’s location, its rail network, and its ability to supply southern armies with sorely needed food and equipment, made it the ”heart of the Confederacy.” This is a beautiful kepi with one button Georgia state seal and one eagle button. Kepi is battle worn and makes a nice display. $5675

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE OFFICERS CAP.

Very rare Civil War Confederate cap worn by high-ranking officer. Very nice gold bullion trim. Cap came from an old collection in Georgia. This cap would be a center piece for the most advanced collection. $7550

CS OVAL WASTE BELT PLATE. DUG WARTRACE, TENN.

Very nice dug CS Oval Waste Belt Plate. Tag reads Cast oval CS Buckle. Dug Wartrace, Tenn. Hardee’s Corps Camp Sept 24, 1962. $5750

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE PARADE FLAG.

Scarce Confederate Civil War parade flag with original wood pole. Flag measures 17” x 11”. Wood pole measures 32 inches long. $2275

C.S.A CIVIL WAR BUCKLE.

Civil War C.S.A Rectangular Buckle. Large quantities were issued to the Army of Tennessee during the winter of 1862-1863. $2550

CIVIL WAR DERRINGER.

Nice Civil War derringer same size that killed Lincoln. It is 40-caliber. Looks like there was a small piece of silver on the other side of wedge. Derringer works well and has a good bore. Cast steel is marked on side of barrel. $2250

CONFEDERATE REVOLVER RICHMOND VA, CSA.

Civil war 1858 Remington revolver. Likely captured early in the war. Taken back to the Richmond Va, Armory and stamped Richmond VA on top of the barrel and C.S.A on side of frame. Serial number 3 on the frame and butt of back strap. If you are familiar with the stampings of Confederate Revolvers you will know these stampings are from the Richmond Va, Armory. Revolver cocks back just fine. But you have to move the trigger forward just a hair for the hammer to stay locked. Revolver came out of an old Civil war collection in South Carolina. P.O.R

CIVIL WAR UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. BRASS PRIMERS.

Civil war full box of brass primers from. The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Bridgeport, Conn. $475

CIVIL WAR TEXAS CONFEDERATE CANTEEN. MAKER MARKED MONTGOMERY ARSENAL ALA.

Very rare Confederate Texas Civil War canteen. Anything related to Texas is scarce. TEXAS spelled out around star. Canteen was made at the MONTGOMERY ARSENAL ALABAMA. Maker marked on the spout. Alabama’s Montgomery Arsenal was one of the first National Armories founded by the Confederacy in 1861. P.O.R

CIVIL WAR SIDE KNIFE ETCHED BLADE.

Very nice Civil War side knife etched swords on each side of blade. It measures nearly 9 inches long. Knife is in great condition. $1850

LOUISIANA TIGERS CONFEDERATE BUCKLE.

EAGLE ARMS CO. NEW YORK REVOLVER.

30 cal , front loading cupped cartridge Nickle plated frame blued barrel wood grips. $995

SOUTHERN CIVIL WAR BOWIE KNIFE IVORY HANDLE.

This old Civil War Bowie Knife was found in the deep South of Louisianan. It has an Ivory handle and engraved blade. A fancy knife like this was made for someone pretty high up. Comes with its original engraved sheath. Bowie measures 13 1/2” with a 8 3/4” clip point blade. Nice as they come. $3495

1851 COLT NAVY CIVIL WAR REVOLVER.

Civil War 1851 Colt Navy Revolver made in 1861. Colt still has some original blue and case hardening. Has a good bore and is mechanically fine. $3295

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE DAGGER & BRASS SHEATH.

Confederate dagger & brass sheath bearing soldiers initials and date – ”J.S. 1865” on the front. Brass scabbard is modified for hanging on the belt. Total length 16 1/2”,blade length 9 1/4”. Very rare to have original brass sheath. Sold

VERY RARE CIVIL WAR DRAGOON OFFICERS SWORD AMES 1839.

Very rare Civil War Dragoon Officers sword by Ames. Blade measures 34 inches. Sword is in nice condition. $1875

MINT CIVIL WAR 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER CIRCA 1862.

Mint condition Civil War 1860 Colt Army .44 caliber Revolver. Made in 1862 with cartouche on each grip. The nicest 1860 Colt revolver around. P.O.R

SCARCE TEXAS CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE. SAMUEL J. JENKS Co. E FT. WORTH TEXAS 1864.

Very rare Texas Bowie knife with the soldier’s name on side plate Samuel J. Jenks Co E. The ivory/bone handle is scrimshawed with Texas Eagle-skull & crossbones. Maker marked ”Taylors Eye Witness”. Fort Worth Tx 1864 on other side of blade. This knife company started their business in 1838 Sheffield England. They shipped their knives to other knife & gun companies across the United States. Different slogans could be acid etched on the blades. Overall, the Bowie measures 15” long and the blade is 10-1/4 inches long. P.O.R

1ST. NATIONAL PATTERN CONFEDERATE FLAG.

The seven stars represent the seven original states; South Carolina; Mississippi, Florida; Alabama; Georgia; Louisiana and Texas. After the first battle of Bull Run, the troops complained that at a distance they could not distinguish between the ”Stars & Bars” and the ”Stars & Stripes” of the Federal flag. General Beauregard designed the Battle Flag of the Confederacy, consisting of two blue lines containing the thirteen stars diagonally across a red field. This original Confederate Flag measures 20”1/2 x 24”1/2 including the frame. $6750

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE KEPI BUMMER CAP 1st. TENN LIGHT ARTILLERY.

‘Identified Confederate Kepi Bummer Cap. ”Tobin’s Company Tennessee Light Artillery” Written inside of cap PVT. R.A. ROSS 1st. TENN. The chin strap and side buttons are missing. A hard-to-find identified C.S.A Bummer Cap. $9550

UNIQUE CIVIL WAR SPRING LOADED SPURS.

Most unique Civil War spurs spring loaded rowels. Probably made for a General. $795

MAIN & WINCHESTER CIVIL WAR POMMEL HOLSTERS.

Very rare Main & Winchester Civil War pommel holsters. Stitched in stars on both covers. Good chance these were used by Texas regiment. Holsters are well marked and carry 1851 Colt Navies/1860 Armies. $5550

MUSEUM TEXAS OVAL CONFEDERATE STAR BUCKLE.

Museum rarity Texas oval Confederate Civil War buckle. It has the rare state spelled out TEXAS. Rarity 10. P.O.R.

MUSEUM TEXAS CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE TYLER TEXAS ARSENAL.

Tyler Texas Confederate Bowie knife displayed at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas in their Texas Confederate Collection from 2013-2016. Bowie measures 15”1/4 overall. P.O.R

CONFEDERATE SPURS HORSE HEAD SHANKS.

Most rare Confederate spurs with Horse head shanks. Spurs came from a prominent Civil War Confederate collection. Spurs would have been used by high-ranking officer/ General. $8750

CONFEDERATE 2-PC-NORTH CAROLINA BUCKLE.

Civil war Confederate 2-Pc North Carolina buckle. ”This is the only known buckle that has the flat side back”. It has a beautiful patina. A very rare North Carolina Belt Buckle. P.O.R

PRESENTATION TEXAS CONFEDRATE BOWIE ”TERRY’S TEXAS RANGERS COMPANY D”. GEORGE B. ZIMPLEMAN.

Presentation Terry’s Texas Rangers George B. Zimpleman Civil War Confederate Bowie Knife. CS engraved on blade and other side engraved with banners reading” George B. Zimpleman, Co D”, second banner” Terry’s Texas Rangers”. Measures 15.5” overall, blade 11-1/8” long. In 1861 he entered the Confederate service as a private in Colonel Terry’s Texas Rangers. He served in the eighth regiment Texas Cavalry of the Rangers. His engagements were Forrest’s capture of Murfreesboro the fighting under Wheeler in 1862, the battles of Shiloh, Perryville, Shelbyville, Chickamauga, Marietta, New Hope Church and Decatur. He was wounded six times in battle, three times during the Battle of Atlanta, and three times in other engagements. George served from 1861 to 1865. When the war came to an end, he took up life back on the farm near Austin, Texas and in 1866 he was elected sheriff. He held office until 1876. He formed a posse referred to as Zimpelmen’s Guard, during what became known as the San Elizario Salt War. George was the previous owner of the now famous LBJ Ranch. P.O.R

CONFEDERATE READ & WATSON CIVIL WAR RIFLE.

This is an extremely rare Confederate rifle made from 1862-1863 by the firm of Read and Watson in Danville, Virginia, by altering a .52 caliber Hall M1819 breechloading rifle to a percussion muzzle-loader. Virginia had acquired 1,000 of these rifles from 1836 to 1838 (and an equal number of carbines) from the U.S. government under the terms of the 1808 militia act. Existing payment vouchers from May 1862 to September 1863 show the state paid Read and Watson for converting roughly 900-1,000 Halls. Most were apparently the rifles. $7995

CONFEDERATE OFFICERS SPURS.

Rare fancy Confederate officers’ spurs. $3995

IDENTIFIED CSA 6TH REG ARKANSAS VOLS. CO. A. CONFEDERATE BUCKLE.

Most rare Arkansas confederate identified buckle with soldier’s name and regiment engraved on back. Anything from Arkansas is nearly impossible to come by. $4250

WW2 NAZI CAP.

Nice WW2 Nazi cap in good condition. $750

SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED DERRINGER BLUNT & SYMS NEW YORK 1835-1865.

Rare factory engraved Blunt & Syms New York made from 1835-1865. In excellent condition. $3550

MODEL 1895 30-40 KRAG & WINCHESTER AMMO.

3 full boxes 30-40 Krag & Winchester Model 1895 Rifle ammo. $965

REV WAR EAGLE SWORD HANGER.

Old Rev war brass Eagle sword hanger. $795

1863 JOHN NICHOLS MISSOURI GUERRILLA TO HANG. WAR DEPARTMENT

Rare 1863 original War Department General orders Missouri Guerrilla John Nichols to be hung. $750

TINTYPE PHOTO 17th-PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON.

Tintype photo President Andrew Johnson. After President Lincoln was killed. P.O.R

CIVIL WAR SADDLE SHIELD.

Rare Civil War Saddle shield. $375

BLACK AMERICAN SLAVE TINTYPE PHOTO.

Tintype of Black American Slave. $695

RARE CONFEDERATE REVOLVER SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS TENNESSEE.

This is a very rare Confederate manufactured Schneider & Glassick of Memphis Tennessee. Less than 4 known to exist. On side of barrel says Capt. L. Bethel over C.S.A. Steel back strap and trigger guard. 36 caliber with a 7 1/2-inch barrel. Original wood grips. Pictured in the 327-page book. An American War: Weapons of the North & South. P.O.R

OLD SILK 46 STAR AMERICAN FLAG.

Vintage 46-star flag made from silk. Measures 24×15 inches. Flag is in good condition with minor staining. $2475

OLD PHOTO PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN 14”X 11”. WRITING ON BACK PRESENTED TO? BY THE PRESIDENT 2 MONTHS BEFORE HE WAS KILLED.

Rare photograph measures 14” x 11”. Writing on back of photo. $3495

STERLING SILVER PORTABLE INK WELL.

Maker marked sterling silver portable ink well. $395

CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX.

Civil War cartridge box for revolver. $195

1898 PRESENTATION GERMAN MILITARY PEWTER CUP.

1898 Imperial German pewter presentation cup. Inscribed on front with 23rd infantry Regiment from 1898. With lid on it measures 11 inches tall. Portrait on back and figural decoration in relief throughout cup. Also inscribed with BES. GESCH 42742. #72. $495

CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.

Civil war Confederate Bowie knife measures 16-1/4 with a 11-1/2 inch blade. $1750

CIVIL WAR AMBULACE WATER KEG.

Ambulance water keg for the wounded men of both sides needed water. Obviously, the canteens carried on the person by the soldiers were entirely insufficient in number and capacity to meet the demands of the battlefield. Accordingly in the rear of each Amulance under each seat was a water keg with the end containing a faucet situated for quick and easy dispensing of water. This water keg is made out of Oak wood and measures 17-1/2 inches long and 11 inches tall. $1495

CSA CIVIL WAR SADDLE.

Rare Confederate Civil War Saddle. Saddle came out of an Texas Confederate Saddle Collection. $2595

CIVIL WAR USA SADDLE SHIELD.

Civil War USA Saddle Shield in good condition. $250

J.B. SCHOTT SADDLERY QUINCY ILL. HORSE BRUSH.

Civil war horse brush made by J.B. Schott Saddlery Quincy ILL. $225

40-CALIBER BRASS RIFLE PICKET BULLET MOLD.

Civil war 40-caliber brass rifle picket bullet mold. $125

1850’s PEACE POWDER FLASK.

Circa 1850’s Peace Powder Flask in good working condition. $895