| Civil War Era Firearms & Accessories - Black Powder and pre-1898- No FFL Required - All Firearms on this page are Antiques and We do Not recommend firing them. |
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| Nice .30 Caliber Rimfire Springfield Arms Revolver - ca. 1863 |
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| Here's a neat little pocket pistol, on a frame not much larger than the
S & W No. 1, but with a little bit more power ! It's Springfield Arms'
.30 caliber rimfire revolver, and all were manufactured ca. 1863 ! So,
it's another good candidate for a soldier's hideaway or last resort
pistol. There were about 6,000 total produced, and this one has a
serial number of 4908, stamped in the butt of the grip. Manufacturers'
mark of , Springfield-Arms-Co., Mass., still nicely visible along top
rib of the barrel. Wood grips are in very nice shape, and metal looks
to have been cleaned long ago, but toned down now to a nice gray
color. Mechanical function is smooth, and it indexes every time !
Brass frame with hints of the original silver plating here and there,
and 5-shot cylinder. A neat revolver, with swing-open frame on
the right side, that allowed loading from the rear of the cylinder,
common now, but not so in the Civil War years ! Will make a
great addition to your Civil War Revolver collection !
$495 Reduced $425 plus shipping ! |
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| Excellent Sharps & Hankins .52 Caliber Rimfire Carbine |
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| Here is a nice clean, fully functional Civil War Carbine at a reasonable
price ! It's a Sharps & Hankins, .52 caliber rimfire, originally intended
for USN use ! These were issued with a leather covering on the barrels,
to help protect the metal from salt water corrosion. Today though,
many examples are missing the leather cover, as is this one. When you
do find one with leather still intact, they usually run in the $2000 + price
range ! This carbine has smooth functioning mechanics, with very legible
markings. The metal is mostly a smooth brown, with just a few mottled
spots. Wood is still in very good shape, with one small repair at the
very bottom back of the buttstock. Looks like someone knocked a
small chip out years ago, and put it back on with a small nail. The
original long-range rear sight is still present and fully functional, as is
the rear sling swivel. Bore shows a few rusty spots but in surprisingly
good condition, with decent rifling remaining too. Markings on left
side of frame are, "Sharps Patent 1859" and on right side, "Sharps
& Hankins Philada." Serial number is in the 72XX range. Overall,
a very good looking, fully functional Civil War Carbine, at about the
price of a nice musket !!
$995 plus shipping |
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| Excellent Allen & Wheelock .34 Caliber Belt Revolver |
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| Here is an Excellent Percussion Revolver you'll not see often ! It's
an Allen & Wheelock .34 caliber, 5-shot Belt Pistol in great shape !
Although Allen & Wheelock made about 1000 each of these, in .28
and .31 caliber, it is believed that only about 750 of these .34 calibers
were ever manufactured . This one has a fairly low matching serial
numbers of 231, on the frame, cylinder, and inside grips. Allen's Patent
and Maker's Mark is still very legible on the left flat of the barrel too.
The metal has been cleaned, but was quite well done. Grips still retain
a good amount of the original finish. The mechanics are crisp and it's
indexing every time ! This revolver has an unusual and ingenious feature
of a hinged trigger guard, serving as the loading lever ! All in all it's a
real nice early revolver, that is much less common than many, and with
production dates of 1858-1861, was definitely around for the very
beginning of the Civil War ! With only 750 ever produced, you have
to wonder how many are still around !
$995 plus shipping |
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| Nice Civil War Period Smith Wesson "Old Army" Revolver |
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| This Smith & Wesson No. 2, or "Old Army" in .32 caliber rimfire, has a
low serial number that indicates Civil War date production of early to
mid 1864 !Original finish is mostly gone, and metal has been cleaned, but
well done. Smith markings are still quite legible, as are the serials, and you
can make out parts of the Patent on the cylinder. Serial Number 26,051 is
present on the buttstrap, frame inside grips, and inside wood of right grip.
The assembly mark of a number 5 followed by three dots, is present on
the breech of the barrel assembly, face of the cylinder, and frame under the
grips, indicating this gun is all original. A tiny bit of play in the hinge pin, as
is common on these, but the action is mechanically very good, and indexing
well. I'm sure most folks know, but the reason these revolvers got their
"Old Army" nickname, is because they were so popular with officers and
soldiers during the Civil War !
$725 plus shipping |
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| Very Nice Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Old Army |
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| This Smith & Wesson No. 2, or "Old Army", got a real nice re-blue
many years ago ! It's quite well done and almost has a factory
appearance, but just a couple areas are starting to thin, or wear. The
revolver has Civil War Period serial numbers of 31,808 which make
it a late 1864, production. Of course, all these No. 2's were .32 caliber
rimfire, which likely explains some of those empty cases we dig in
camps. Assembly number C7 is present on the face of the breech, and
frame under the grip. Face of the cylinder has number G5, indicating
cylinder is an old period replacement, but a perfect match. This revolver
is tight, and the mechanical function is smooth, indexing well ! If you're
looking for an "Old Army" that looks much as it did in 1864,
this may be it !
$850 plus shipping |
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| The Dog Gone "BEST" Smith & Wesson No. 1 You May Ever See ! |
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| If you can find a better example of a Smith & Wesson Model No. 1,
than this one, and it has Civil War serial numbers, I will probably
want to buy it from you !! This is a Model 1, 2nd Issue, in 7-shot
.22 caliber, and it's really the granddaddy of most modern revolvers.
This one is so beautiful, that I initially thought a master gunsmith had
been working it over last week ! But, that's not the case. In the pics
you will see that there is a 5-point star, immediately after the serial
number in the butt of the grip. Most folks know that the star means
that at one point or another a pistol was sent back to Smith & Wesson
for parts, a repair, refinish, or complete overhaul. You will see various
dates as to when this occurred. But, after owning this gun a very short
while, I called Smith & Wesson and got the full scoop. The star was
only stamped on revolvers starting early 1900's, and discontinued
in the 1970's!
This beauty apparently got a full overhaul ! Almost 99%
factory blue remains on the barrel and cylinder ! Frame is about
99% of the silver or nickel refinish, and action is tight as can be,
and indexing every shot ! I know some folks don't like a gun that's
been reworked, but who better to do the work than the original
manufacturer! And, after 50 + years or more, who else could give
this gun it's original look ? Flayderman's Guide says that this second
issue started production in 1860, with serial number 11,000. While
talking with S & W's historian, I learned that this particular example
was part of a shipment sent to New York, in late 1860 ! Pretty much
leaves little doubt, that someone could have carried it in their pocket,
early in the Civil War ! For $30 you can obtain a letter from Smith &
Wesson, attesting to these facts too. Just a beautiful, beautiful, little
revolver, and I doubt you will Ever see another in this condition ! If
it doesn't sell, it's not going to break my heart at all ! Any questions,
drop me a line, or give me a call.
SOLD |
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| 12mm Lefaucheux Pinfire Pistol in the Serial Range Purchased By The Federal Government |
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| This is the big military or cavalry pattern, 12mm Lefaucheux Pinfire Pistol !
It is one of the examples that was known to have been purchased by the
Federal Government, and issued to Cavalry units ! It's in good condition,
with a mixed gray/brown patina, but very little pitting. The mechanical
function is smooth, and it indexes very well ! The loading gate with it's
spring loaded latch is still there, and functions well. Original ejector rod
still there and working smoothly. The entire revolver is here, and all still
quite functional ! But the best thing about it is that it has one of the serial
numbers known to have been purchased by the Federal Government,
so without a doubt saw service during the war ! The Federal purchase
was approximately between serial numbers 24,000 and 37,000, and this
example is number 35,119 ! Lower left side of the frame is stamped
"Ivon E. Lefaucheux, Brevete Paris", while the lower right side of the
frame has the serial number, " LF 35,119." Only other visible marking is
on top of the barrel and reads, "Invon E. Lefaucheux, Brte." Lanyard
ring still present and free spinning. Among the Federal units issued these
was the 2nd Colorado Cavalry, 2nd Kansas Cavalry, 3rd Wisconsin
Cavalry, and7th Kansas Cavalry.These big Military type Pinfires are
getting hard to find still functioning, with all their parts. Often the loading
gate or ejector rod is missing, and many examples will not index or even
rotate the cylinder. This one though, is ALL there, and all functional !
And best of all, you know it rode with the Cavalry !
SOLD |
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| Very Sharp & Clean Burnside Carbine |
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| This is a real nice, Burnside Carbine, with very smooth gray/brown
metal that has virtually no pitting ! Mechanical function is smooth and
flawless, with a very good nipple present too. Wood is all in good
shape, with the usual small dings, but no cracks anywhere. Two nice
cartouches present on the left side of the stock at the wrist, and sub
inspectors' marks in several places. Original rear sight present and
in good shape, as is the saddle bar and ring. Rear swivel on bottom
of buttstock swivels freely. All markings easily read, and include
"Burnside Rifle Co. Providence = R.I." on the lockplate, and on the
frame, "Burnside Patent March 25th, 1856". Frame is marked with
serial # 32,961 while breech block is # 33,550, but the patina is a
perfect match, and I suspect the breech block was replaced years
ago. This particular carbine has probably the cleanest bore I've ever
seen on a period weapon, with very nice shine and no observable
rust spots. But then, it came from a "shooter" who like the guys in the
NSSA, liked to live-fire period weapons, so I imagine this explains
the exceptional bore. Doubt you'll find a better example at a better
price. Overall, a super clean example of a carbine that was there,
and one that will definitely look sharp in your collection !
SOLD |
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| Very Sharp Double Barrel Pocket Pistol |
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| Here's a very nice little double barrel boot pistol in excellent shape !
Barrels are a little longer than most at approximately 4.5 inches, and
have a decent amount of finish remaining, as does all of the metal.
Weapon is approximately .40 caliber with rifling, though bores look
dirty. Both hammers and triggers function very well Only marks on
the piece are on underside of frame and barrels. There is a number
94, which is likely the serial # , on each barrel, and also on the
breech. Also a crown over a crown, over the letter U, which is
likely proof marks. Just a real clean example of the double barrel
boot pistol, with a good finish, and very good mechanics. Weapons
like these could frequently be found in the effects of early war
soldiers. Usually intended to be used as a hideaway or last
ditch defense. This one displays beautifully !
SOLD |
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| Real Nice .36 Caliber Whitney Navy Revolver |
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| Here's a beautiful .36 caliber Whitney Navy Revolver, and it's another
one that you know was there ! It's got all-matching serial numbers, even
down to the inside of the wood grips. Inspector's marks all over the
place ! There's a JD beside the serial on the barrel, beside the serial on
the loading lever, and even beside the serial on the cylinder . There's a B
on the left barrel flat, and a P on the right barrel flat, the cylinder, and the
trigger guard ! Only a tiny bit of cylinder engraving left, all I can see is the
shield. Pistol functions very smoothly, and indexes great ! Grips have had
a hard life, with a small chip out of the lower right corner, and some
shrinkage on both of them, but they are the originals, with the matching
serial number stamped on the inside of them. With all the inspectors
marks, I suspect there used to be a cartouche but it is long gone. Don't
know whether an officer had it done during the war, or hung onto it
after the war, but at some point, the entire pistol was tin or silver
plated, a sign that someone really valued the gun ! That finish is still
in good condition too, with about 80-85% remaining to really highlite
this revolver. Remaining metal is a good smooth gray. Overall, a fully
functional Whitney Navy, that without a doubt saw service during the
Civil War, and still retains a real nice look !
SOLD |
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