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CIVIL WAR IMPORT
P-53 ENFIELD
SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM

This is a really nice P-53 Enfield in .58 caliber, imported by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham during the American Civil War. The gun is just superb with blond wood, HB cartouche opposite the lock and Crown over SH over G2 stamped just in front of the butt plate tang. J. Smith stock maker's mark is on the bottom of the butt, between the trigger guard tang and butt plate. The lock is marked with a crown behind the hammer and 1862 over Tower in front of the hammer. The rear of the barrel has Birmingham 24 bore proofs and an RB stamp. The barrel retains most of its original blue, turning brown and freckly towards the breech. The bands are turning slightly brown. The bore is bright and sharp but could stand a little more cleaning. The original swivels are present along with the original nipple guard. A brass Tompkin and an original P-53 bayonet with a really nice scabbard are also a part of the package. The action is crisp and the nipple is still sharp. Don't find P-53 Rifled Muskets in this condition often. Price $2,950.

TWO HENRY DERINGERS
ONE C. CURRY AGENT MARKED
ONE PEANUT
SOLD TOGETHER

These two Henry Deringer are straight out of the woods. They have not been cleaned, oiled, repaired or tinkered with in any way. One has a broken hammer, which has been kept intact with the gun. The two pieces fit together perfectly. This gun is also marked with C. Curry, San Francisco agent markings. The wood is sound and it is in about .41 caliber.

The second gun is a true Peanut. It has a 1 1/2 inch barrel with a less than 5 inch overall length. The lock and breech are properly marked Henry Deringer, Philadela. It is in very good and sound condition. Both guns are offered for the single price of $3,550. SOLD!!

CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER
SN 10159

This is an honest, smooth brown, Confederate Kerr Revolver. It is totally complete, original and still functioning but a little ticky on rotating the cylinder every time. I'm sure you are interested as to why I would describe this gun as a Confederate Kerr. Truth be known, virtually all .44 caliber Kerrs from just above the 1000 range to 10,500 are probably Confederate. Even so, this particular gun, I have a little more insight into. The last shipment of Kerr Revolvers that came into the Confederacy were really late and they were delivered to the Selma Arsenal in Selma, Alabama. I have owned two Kerr Revolvers within 200 numbers of this gun that were found in Selma during the demolition of old homes. One was in the 10,200 range. The other, I believe, was in the 10,300 range. I believe this gun was in the last shipment of Kerr Revolvers to make it into the South. Price $2,950. HOLD!!

CONFEDERATE
LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER
SERIAL NUMBER 649

This Leech & Rigdon Revolver is straight out of the woods. It is an early production, serial number 649. It has all matching numbers to include the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, cylinder pin, barrel wedge, loading lever and loading lever catch. The hammer is authentic and original as are the grips. The internal components are original and the action works nicely. There is a subtle amount of bolt drag on the circumference of the cylinder between the locking notches. The barrel is marked Leech & Rigdon, CSA which is clear and distinct. The trigger guard is marked with a cryptic "N" on both sides of the trigger guard post. A solid, good looking Leech & Rigdon. SOLD!!

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA
FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL
MFG'D ST. ETIENNE ARSENAL
1779

This is a typical French Model 1777 Pistol manufactured at the St. Etienne Arsenal which dates to the Revolutionary War era. It was converted to percussion and is fairly heavily rusted. The belt hook is original as is the ramrod. The breech of the barrel is marked "79" which is the abbreviated date for 1779. As common as this gun may look, it has the best store keeper marks on the right side of the stock that I have ever seen. It is marked X.BRE over A over 1779 over fleur-de-lis over script "B". A really neat, well marked old gun. Price $975.

CONFEDERATE
PALMETTO ARMORY MUSKETOON
BARN FIND

This gun has just come out of a barn in Euharlee, Georgia, which is just south of Cartersville. It is intriguing to say the least. It is a Palmetto Bushy Tree Musket which was cut to Musketoon length and used as a Cavalry weapon. I am given to understand that there was a fairly significant skirmish between Union and Confederate Cavalry at Euharlee. A dispute over control of a bridge in Sherman's Atlanta campaign. It is entirely possible that this gun is left over from that skirmish. Picked up, stuck in a barn and forgotten. The lock is clearly marked, in front of the hammer with the Bushy Tree Palmetto stamp. The rear of the lock is clearly marked with the Columbia, SC markings. The butt plate tang is marked SC. The barrel bands are the original Palmetto brass bands. There may be a remnant of the Palmetto tree proof at the breech of the barrel but is very difficult to make out, for sure. The gun is absolutely untouched but what a great relic. Price $1,950. HOLD!!

EARLY EUROPEAN
FLINTLOCK PISTOL
CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION

Although this pistol does not have any visible lock markings, it is probably French, was very nicely made and more than likely dates to the mid 1700's or earlier. The barrel is 5 3/4 inches long with a wedding band step-down and a cannon muzzle. The design on top of the barrel is deeply chased. The stock is nicely carved with a little wood loss at the bottom rear of the lock and the forearm tip at the muzzle. The counterpane and trigger guard are engraved and there is very slight to no pitting at all on the metal parts. There are no wood repairs and the stock is very solid. The raised carving is distinct and nice. Click on image for additional views. Price $750.

COLT
MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION
WITH 12 INCH BARREL

This is a really neat gun. Sometime in the past, probably around the 1870's or 1880's, someone took and 51 Navy Colt Conversion and assembled a gun using an original, authentic Colt 12 inch barrel with a factory, dovetail front sight. Must have looked fearsome walking down the street with this strapped to your hip. The gun was made from mixed up parts. The frame has no serial number, the backstrap and trigger guard are in the 68000 range and the barrel was originally from a percussion Navy, serial number 56811. Judging from all the holes in the backstrap, somebody fitted a homemade shoulder stock to the thing, Now Colt did indeed make 12 inch barrels. They were special order and you can count on one hand the number of guns around today that have this feature. The barrel on this gun is an authentic Colt production, special order component. Now this gun was not assembled at the Colt factory. Probably done by an enterprising gunsmith at the request of a serious customer. Click on image for additional views. Price $4,750. Price Reduced $4,250!!

TRANTER REVOLVER

A decent Tranter Revolver with liberal traces of blue mixing with an untouched brown patina. It is in .44 caliber and functions perfectly both double action and single action. The action is crisp. The grips are fully checkered and showing moderate wear. The gun has no significant pitting and has an overall attic look. It is missing the flat loading lever which is typically attached. The top of the barrel is marked R. S. Garden, 29 Piccadilly, London. Click on image for additional views. Price $1,550. Price Reduced $1,250!!

MODEL 1811
NORTH ARMY
ORIGINAL FLINT

This old 1811 North Army has seen batter days. It has been cleaned, has any number of small pits but it is original flint and retains most of its markings. The forward portion of the stock, in front of the lockplate has had some repair. The gun is complete and the action works fine. These guns are very rare with total production probably not exceeding a couple thousand guns. The wear and tear of the centuries has reduced them to a very hard item to find, indeed. It seems to me that this gun could be enjoyed as it is or perhaps undergo some professional restoration and be a worthwhile addition to a Martial Flinklock Collection. Click on image for additional views. Price $3,750. Price Reduced $3,500!!

NORTH MODEL 1816
FLINTLOCK

A really decent original flint 1816 North U.S. Contract Pistol. The gun has good wood with nice stock markings, partially visible cartouche opposite the lock and smooth brown patination on all the metal surfaces. The lock is original flint, as is the gun. All the components are original and the bolt is original but broken. A nice original 1816 North. Click on image for additional views. Price $2,250. Price Reduced $2,000!!

U.S. CIVIL WAR
MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER
MANUFACTURED BY
J. B. ALLERE
1863

This sword popped out of the woods here in central Alabama and is in attic condition. The outside of the sword is nicely patinaed with nut brown brass and smooth brown iron scabbard. The grip has about 95% of the leather intact with all the wire. The washer is still present and the hilt is tight as new. The blade is very nice, showing the original bright burnish from one end to the other, interrupted only by light fingerprint staining. The left side of the blade is stamped with the initials JBA. The right side of the blade is stamped with the initial "M". The pommel is stamped ACM. This is a rare contract sword made for the United States Government during the Civil War. It is attributed to J. B. Allere of Chicago. The ACM inspection mark on the pommel is the mark of Alfred C. Manning who, as far as I can tell, only inspected in 1863. A pleasant, attic condition sword which is relatively scarce. Click on image for additional views. Price $1,250. Price Reduced $750.

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