WP 1. Exceptional Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Officer’s Saber.

One of the most impressive of all Confederate Swords. Note sharply cast brass guard with “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” above the blade, and a bold “CSA” underneath. Original leather throat washer intact. The grip retains about half of the original leather wrap which has worn thinly and seamlessly into the wooden handle. It has a great look with an untouched patina. Braided brass wire intact. No play or wobble in the guard. Blade is smooth and semi-bright with a nice point and no pitting. A few tiny nicks here and there on the edge. No modern sharpening. Steel lap-seamed scabbard is well made, and original to the saber. The scabbard body doesn’t have a single dent. Correct and original brass mounts, throat, and drag. It is my opinion that this example is one of the first generation produced at the Nashville Plow Works who literally turned plow shares into swords. The College Hill Armory, also in Nashville, produced similar sabers with minor differences. Ex. Bob Alispones collection. $17,500.00 

 WP 2. Nice M-1859 Brass Mounted Sharps Cavalry Carbine .52 Cal. Likely State of Georgia Contract.

Serial # 30125. Extraordinary carbine with probable Confederate use. When encountered, these scarce guns are usually in worn out condition. Not this one. Only 3000 of these were produced with 1600 being sold directly by Sharps to the State of Georgia. Another 400 were purchased by Georgia from other retailers. Condition: Smooth metal with an untouched graying patina. No pitting. Sharps Patent markings present and legible on barrel and both sides of the lock plate. Lever action, trigger, and hammer mechanism works flawlessly. All screws original and unmolested. Clean breech and block. Bore is well defined and clean. Long range flip sight present with Lawrence Patent stamp visible underneath. Stock has a dark finish which contrasts nicely with the brass hardware. Only minor service wear and handling marks. Very good, un-sanded edges. No repairs, major cracks or missing wood. Notice pronounced saddle wear to one side of the stock. No US Military Inspector’s Cartouche above the saddle ring bar which is correct on the carbines sold to Georgia and other Southern States including Virginia and South Carolina. This carbine saw a lot of riding, and some combat, but was very well taken care of.

$5995.00

WP 3. Presentation US Field and Staff Officer’s Sword with Battle Honors. Col. George Humphrey, 88th Indiana Vol. Infantry Regt.

Col. George Humphrey was born in Ayrshire Scotland on the 2nd of February, 1825. At some point his family emigrated to Indiana and settled in Fort Wayne. His military career began in the Mexican War. When the American Civil War broke out, Humphrey enlisted in the 12th Indiana Vol. Infantry as a Major on May 15, 1861. He was promoted to Colonel of the 88th Indiana Vol. Infantry Regt. on August 21, 1862. He led his regiment with distinction at the Battle of Perryville KY. (Chaplin Hills) on Oct. 8, 1862, and suffered a would to the shoulder at the Battle of Stones River. (complications from this wound are suspected as his cause of death in 1886). Humphrey switched gears and was commissioned a Colonel in the 139th Indiana Vol. Inf. Regt. on June 7th, 1864. He served with this regiment until mustered out on Sept. 29, 1864. Here is a link to Humphrey’s “Find a Grave” page where you can see a wartime photo of Humphrey and photos of his grave memorial. : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26148388/george-humphrey  This fine sword was produced by W. Clauberg and is marked so on the ricasso. Notice exceptionally rich decoration on the gold plated hilt, blade and the scabbard. Pure silver grip retains its original braided brass wire wrap. Throat washer present. Blade is bright and smooth with no nicks or oxidation. Note deep engraving with script “US” on one side and the Federal Eagle with ribbon on the other. The silver plated scabbard is remarkable with ornate gold mounts and drag. Note elongated Federal Shield motif with 34 stars. Engraved in a ribbon on the scabbard is “As a token of esteem for our Commander Col. George Humphrey, and in admiration for log and Gallant service, this is presented by the Officers & Soldiers of the 88 Ind. Vols.” Above the shield is another engraving with Battle Honors “Chaplain Hills, Oct. 8, 62″/Stone River Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 2″ & 3, 62-3”. One of the things I really like about this sword, is that it was obviously carried in the field and not sent home in a box. It was very likely a mute witness to the savage Battle of Chickamauga, as well as the Chattanooga Campaign, and the Atlanta Campaign. An original detailed account of Humphrey’s application for a disability pension is included that features doctor’s reports on his wound and the account of his untimely death in 1886. Here is a link to the regimental history of the 88th Indiana : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/88th_Indiana_Infantry_Regiment

$7995.00

WP 4. Exceptional 1858 Dated M-1855 Harper’s Ferry Brass Mounted Rifle .58 Cal. 

The M-1855 Rifles and Rifle Muskets are best known for their implementation of the Maynard tape priming system. The Harper’s Ferry brass mounted rifle is rare. Very few of these guns survived, most being burned by the Federals on April 18, 1861. They set fire to the armory to prevent its capture by advancing Confederate Forces. A few were found in good condition and distributed to the Confederate Army. Most saw very hard use. The condition of this example is superb. Metal surfaces are smooth with traces of original factory finish here and there, but mostly turning to a plum colored patina. Lock functions crisply and is clearly marked “U.S.”/ HARPER’S FERRY” and “1858”. Long range sight is present and original with some factory finish. Matching 1858 barrel date, and Eagle Head/VP Proof observed on the breech. Bore is clean with well defined rifling. Saber bayonet lug present. Spare nipple in the patchbox along with a “Figure 8” sharpshooter’s sight (reproduction). Both brass barrel bands are original with sling loops present. Original ramrod present, full length, and threaded at the tip. Fine looking stock has good edges with very minor service wear and dings. The flat opposite the lock does not appear to have been cartouched which indicates that it may have been a State contract gun. No repairs, chatter, cracks, or missing wood. I have a matching Harper’s Ferry saber bayonet that is available if interested.

$16,500.00

WP 5. Minty 1864 Dated US M-1863 Type I Bridesburg Military Musket .58 Cal.

Classic American Civil War rifle musket in flat-out mint condition. Alfred Jenks and Son of Bridesburg PA. were contracted to produce both M-1861,and M-1863 Springfield Pattern rifle muskets. This one has silky smooth metal in the bright as issued. Sharp, well defined markings. Dated 1864 on the lock and barrel. VP/Eagle head Proof on breech. Trigger/hammer/mainspring mechanism clicks with preciscion. Bore is clean with razor sharp three-groove rifling. Original long range sight and ramrod present. Stock is immaculate with sharp edges and raised wood grain. Two strong US Military Inspector’s Cartouches present on the flat opposite the lock. An absolute cream puff. The best of the best.

$5995.00

WP 6. US M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames with scarce 1859 Date.

The classic American Civil War Cavalry Saber. Original leather grip and wire wrap present and in superb condition. Leather throat washer intact. Brass guard is excellent with no bends. Note “JH” Inspector mark on the pommel. Blade is bright and smooth. No pitting, sharpening or nicks. Ricasso marked “AMES MFG. CO./CHICOPEE MASS.” and “US” over “JH/1859”. Scabbard is very good with a smooth surface. There are some pushes towards the drag which shows actual wartime service wear. This is an exceptional and untouched Ames saber.

 $1695.00

WP 8. Allen and Wheelock Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .22 Cal.

Good overall condition. Nickel plated. All matching serial #632. Cylinder rotation and spur trigger mechanism functions properly. Side of barrel is stamped “ALLEN & WHEELOCK, WORCESTER, MA U.S./ALLEN’S PAT’S SEPT. 7, NOV.9 1858.”. 

SOLD

WP 9. Palmetto Armory M-1842 Dragoon Pistol .54 Cal. Fort Worth TX. Civil War Museum.

A very good representative example of this scarce Southern horseman’s pistol. The Palmetto Armory in Columbia SC. also produced muskets, rifles, bayonets, uniforms and belt rigs for the State of South Carolina. Condition: Metal surfaces cleaned to bright with light pin-prick oxidation. Lock is mechanically sound and is marked “PALMETTO ARMORY” around a Palmetto Tree and “COLUMBIA S.C./1852”. The breech is clearly marked “Wm. GLAZE & CO.”. Original swivel ramrod present. Visible 1853 date on barrel tang. Correct Palmetto Armory proofs stamped on the breech. Tip of nipple partially broken. Stock condition is good with some typical service wear. There are a couple of minor cracks parallel to the wood grain opposite the lock. This Southern pistol was for a long time displayed at Ray Richey’s Museum of the American Civil War in Fort Worth TX.

SOLD

WP 10. Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife Captured by Pvt. Samuel M. Dowden, Co. G, 31st Indiana Vol. Infantry.

Really fine and classic Confederate D-Guard Bowie that came from the descendants of Pvt Samuel Dowden who served in Co. G, 31st Indiana Vol. Infantry. The family story was that he took the knife “from a dead rebel”. Knife has classic form with a clip-tip blade that measures 10.75″ (15.5″ overall length). Smooth metal surface with some minor oxidation. Wooden grip shows age with a slick patina and age crack along the wood grain. The knife is accompanied by a tintpe photo of a younger Samuel Dowden in civilian garb, and a cabinet card of Dowden in his old age.

$2995.00

WP 11. M-1858 Smith Cavalry Carbine .50 Cal.

Another classic American Civil War Carbine that saw widespread use. in all theaters. It was unique in that it initially used a rubber cased cartridge, and later a foil and paper cartridge produced by Poultney. Condition is excellent. Serial #11358. Barrel retains 98% factory blue finish. Traces of case colors on frame as well as clear patent addresses above and behind saddle ring bar. Bore is mirror clean with strong rifling. Trigger/Hammer mechanism very crisp. Long range sight present. Breech locks up tight. Stock is also excellent with very minor wear and scuffs. No repairs or cracks. Strong US Military Inspector’s Cartouche present on the wrist. Not mint, but much better than average.

SOLD

WP 12. US M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby. Dated 1864.

100% Original leather grip and brass wire wrap on this iconic American Civil War cavalry saber. Guard has a deep and untouched bronze patina. Blade is strongly marked on ricasso “C.ROBY/W. CHELMSFORD/MASS” and “US/1864/A.G.M.”. Smooth bright but graying finish with no nicks or sharpening. Scabbard is also untouched with smooth surface on the steel. Minor dents and pushes.

$750.00

WP 13. Plant’s Cup-Fire Cartridge Army Revolver .42 Cal. Third Model.

High quality example with loads of original factory blue finish on the barrel and cylinder. Early production serial # 3804. Cylinder indexing and trigger mechanism works properly. Stamped “PLANT’S MFG. CO. NEW HAVEN CT.”. Side of barrel marked by prominent Civil War retailer “MERWIN & BRAY-NEW YORK”. Cartridge ejector rod present. Brass frame has a mellow patina with initials “CD” on one side. Bore is clean with strong rifling. Clear patent address on barrel and cylinder. Dark polished grips are very nice. One very minor sliver of wood appears to have been skillfully added to toe on one side. These cartridge revolvers were popular with officers and enlisted men that could afford them. I found one of the distinctive Plant cup-fire cartridges while metal detecting in a Confederate camp, so evidently some Confederates carried them too.

$1495.00

WP 14. Rare Military Inspected M-1855 Colt Revolving Rifle .44 Cal.

One of the most iconic weapons of the American Civil War. Only 100 of these .44 Cal. Colt Revolving Rifles were ordered by the US Military, and this is one of the few survivors. What is more, this one may be in the best condition of the survivors. All matching serial #71 present on frame, barrel, and butt-plate. Gunmetal clean and smooth with no pitting. Consistent and untouched gray turning plum patina. Traces of factory blue finish on the frame and some recesses. Cylinder indexes properly, hammer/trigger mechanism is tight. Upper tang stamped with “COLT’S PATENT” and “U.S.’” Military acceptance mark. Note spurs on both sides of the trigger guard which is a characteristic unique to the .44 Cal. Revolving Rifle. Original long range flip-sight and cleaning rod present for duty. All screws original, and in great condition with little buggering. Bore is clean with strong rifling. Stock is also remarkable with only very neglible service wear and dings. No repairs, missing wood, or cracks. Note clear US Military Inspectors Cartouches on each side of the wrist. The Colt revolving rifles were particularly favored, and available to the Confederate Volunteers. Notably, the Colonel of Maney’s 1st Tenn. Infantry Regt, Hume R. Field carried one, and was described by Sam Watkins as “an officer that did as much shooting as the private soldier”. One particular Federal unit that carried the Colt Revolving Rifles was the 21st Ohio Vol. Infantry Regt. They stymied the Confederate tide at the Battle of Horseshoe Ridge (Chickamauga), allowing Gen. George Thomas’ army to escape disaster. I am also offering an 8th Plate Tintype of a Southern or Mid-Western Volunteer posing with an identical .44 Cal. Colt Revolving Rifle. He is also armed with a Bowie Knife, and Colt Army Revolver in a “Slim Jim” holster. Any Civil War photo of a soldier carrying a Colt Revolving Rifle is extremely rare. This fine Colt will be a fantastic addition to even the most advanced Civil War firearms collection.

$16,500.00

CWI 1. Fantastic 8th Plate Tintype of a Confederate or Western Militia Volunteer Armed with a M-1855 Colt Revolving Rifle, Bowie Knife, and Remington Army Revolver.

This fierce volunteer is armed to the teeth, and is sporting a Mexican War “Wheel Hat”. Image was taken at a high quality studio and has been professionally tinted. Portrait is full length, and clearly shows his M-1855 Colt Revolving Rifle which is identical to the one we have listed above. He is drawing a classic Bowie Knife, and on his belt, you can clearly see a Remington Army Revolver in a “Slim Jim” holster. Photo is clear. There is some light bends to the tin and a spot of bubbling on lower right plain field. Very minor issues but mentioned for exactitude. The content of the image is most remarkable and the subject reminds me of identified early war portraits from Kansas, Missouri, Texas, or Arkansas. Housed in original leatherette case which has separated.

$2995.00

WP 15. Classic M-1860 Colt Army Revolver .44 Cal. with Holster.

A fine example indeed. Completely matching serial #83008 on all parts (1862 production). Gray turning plum patina to the metal with areas of light surface oxidation. No pitting. Frame to barrel fit is tight. Cylinder rotation and trigger mechanism functions properly. Bore is clean and well defined. “Naval Battle of Campeche” cylinder scene is very good. Original walnut grips have light service wear. No cracks or repairs. US Military Inspector Cartouches present on both sides. One is weak but the other has a clear script “JT” (John Taylor). Holster appears to be original to the revolver and is in good overall condition, but is missing the latch tab and has wear to the belt loop.

 $2650.00

WP 16. US M-1850 Field and Staff Officer’s Sword by Ames, Martially Inspected and Dated 1862.

This is a really rare sword. Only 162 of these swords were purchased by the US Ordnance department in 1862. This one bears the inspector mark of Alfred D. King (A.D.K.) on one side of the ricasso, and is dated “1862” on the other. Condition is mint/unissued. Ornate guard is completely slathered in blazing gold plating and has “US” cut out in the design. Original sharkskin grip and braided wire wrap intact and superb. Blade is factory bright with frosting among the floral patterns, patriotic motifs and correct block “US”. No pitting or nicks. Scabbard condition matches the sword with bright gold plating on the mounts, throat and drag. Some of these Ames scabbards are marked with the Ames address, some are not. This one is not marked.

$5995.00

WP 17. Rare and Iconic Henry Deringer Pocket Pistol with a Memphis Tennessee Retailer Address.

High quality example with no issues. Lock and trigger mechanism functions properly. .44 Cal. bore. Lock Plate is engraved and has the “DERRINGER PHILADEL’A” address. Same address present on the the breech. Barrel is marked “MAN’d FOR H. F. Clarl & Co./MEMPHIS TENN./AGENTS”. Metal surfaces are smooth with no pitting. Note lavish engraving on German Silver insets and trigger guard. Stock is near perfect with only some very minor wear. No missing wood, cracks, putty, or repairs of any kind. This is the same type of gun used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. A Civil War period CDV of Booth is included.

 $2995.00 Reduced by consignor!

WP 18. Minty US M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber Produced Under Contract by C. Roby.

Top of the line Roby contract cavalry saber. Original leather grip and wire wrap is immaculate. There is an original Civil War period leather portepee attached to the guard. Blade is factory bright with clear “C. ROBY/W. CHELMSFORD MASS.” address on the ricasso. Other side is marked “U.S.” over “1864” with inspector’s initials “A.D.K.”. Steel scabbard is dent free with a smooth dark patina. US Cavalry commander George Armstrong Custer carried one of these.

$1350.00

WP 19. US M-1861 Springfield Rifle Musket found “In A Cave Beside a Man’s Bones”.

The classic US Infantryman’s weapon of The American Civil War. Very good condition. Lock is dated 1862. Trigger, mainspring, and hammer mechanism is crisp. Metal surfaces are smooth with evidence of old cleaning. Minor oxidation near the nipple and on the butt-plate. 1862 Barrel date partially visible. Clear “VP”/Eagle head inspection proofs on breech. Bore has strong rifling. Original long range leaf sight present, as is the original ramrod. Stock retains sharp edges and raised wood grain. There are some scattered scuffs and a dent adjacent to middle barrel band. Very faint outline of US Inspector’s Cartouche on flat opposite the lock. Original army issue leather sling is present and in good shape. At one time, this gun was on display in a museum. There is an old collection tag on the butt-stock that reads: “No. 25. U.S. Springfield Musket stamped 1862, was found by A.S. Archison? (possibly Archibald) in a cave beside a man’s bones in California.” You can only imagine the story behind this situation. Did the man die of thirst or hunger? A snake bite? Killed by Indians? We may never know.

$3495.00 Reduced!

WP 20. Confederate “Corn Pone” Enlisted Man’s Cavalry Saber.

Scarce Confederate saber with distinct flat brass guard and long grip. Note simple pommel. There are only traces of the thin leather wrap intact. Mostly worn down to the wood. Original single strand iron wire wrap is present. Blade is smooth with a graying patina. Only very minor flea bite nicks. Scabbard is original to the saber and is in great condition. Appears to have some minor repair or touch up above the drag. There is much speculation about who produced these sabers, but no one really knows. 

$5500.00 

WP 21. Leech and Rigdon Confederate Foot Officer’s Sword.

Scarce sword in its original Leech and Rigdon scabbard. Wooden grip retains more than half of its original black paint. Braided wire wrap intact. Blade is graying with some wear to the tip. Brass guard has a deep, untouched patina. Scabbard in really good condition though missing the middle mount and the drag. Reasonably priced Confederate Steel.

$3995.00 Reduced!

WP 22. Whitney Navy Revolver .36 Cal.

One of the more popular Navy revolvers used by both sides during the Civil War. “E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN” address present on the barrel. Good overall condition with smooth clean surfaces and no pitting. Untouched gray turning plum patina. Serial # 30142 present on barrel, grips, loading lever, and likely on the cylinder. Cylinder rotation and trigger mechanism is sharp and tight. You can make out some of the cylinder scene but it is weak. Screws are original and have not been molested. Bore is clean and well defined. The walnut grips are in great shape as well, but one of them was used by a bored soldier (who fancied himself an artist) to practice his pointilism technique. The Confederacy used the Whitney as their pattern for the Spiller & Burr brass framed revolver. 

SOLD

WP 23. Leech and Rigdon Field and Staff Officers Sword presented to 1st Lieutenant William C. Hopkins, Co. B, 36th VA. Vol. Infantry Regt. Later Co. E, 36th VA. Cavalry Regt.

Extremely rare sword with an extra branch on the gilt brass guard. “CS” within an oval and laurel branches design on hilt similar to other Leech and Rigdon (and Bissonett) Field and Staff patterns. Polished wood grip and braided brass wire are immaculate. This variant did not have a leather wrap. Blade has an aged gray patina and is etched on both sides. One side has in script “Lt. Wm. C. Hopkins” amid vegetal scroll work. Leather scabbard is original to the sword and is also a Leech and Rigdon product. Very good condition with original brass mounts and drag. According to records, after enlisting at Boone Court House VA. in June of 1861, Hopkins was elected captain of a company in Gen. H.A. Wise’s command. This company participated in the Kanawha Valley campaign but retreated to White Sulphur Springs where the company, not having the legal quota to be mustered into service joined Captain McSherry’s company in the 36th VA. Regt. At this time Hopkins was elected 3rd. Lieut. This regiment was at Fort Donelson and somewhere in Tennessee he acquired this fine sword, possibly presented to him by his company. Hopkins was captured at Fort Donelson and later paroled. In the fall of 1862 Hopkins raised another company which was assigned to the 14th VA. Cavalry. Again he was elected Lieutenant. In April of 1863, this company was transferred to the 36th Battalion of VA. Cavalry where it was designated Co. E. Hopkins served faithfully until the surrender and participated in many battles and skirmishes without suffering wounds. Some of the battles he participated in are Ft. Donelson, Carnifex Ferry, Gettysburg, Rogersville, and Lee Court House. As a side note, there is documentation of courts martial accusations against Hopkins concerning incidents while a member of the 14th VA Cavalry at Morristown TN. in Dec. of 1863. Desertion of his company and “pulling a knife on his commanding officer” are mentioned. Evidently Hopkins was a fiery character and perhaps this explains in part his transfer to the 36th VA. Cavalry regt. Research documentation about Hopkins accompanies the sword.

$16,500.00 Reduced!

WP 24. US M-1863 Remington “NEW MODEL” Army Revolver .44 Cal.

Classic American Civil War revolver in very good overall condition. Clint Eastwood used a pair of these in the movie “Outlaw Josey wales”. All matching serial # 111390 on barrel, frame, cylinder and penciled on interior of both grips. Mechanically sound. Consistent gray turning plum patina on smooth metal surfaces. Remington Patent Address clearly visible on barrel. Bore clean and very good. Original walnut grips in very good shape with only minor service wear. One bears a US Military Inspector’s Cartouche.

$1495.00

WP  25. US M-1840 Light Artillery Saber by Ames Dated 1864.

A solid representative example of this iconic American Civil War weapon. Original leather grip and brass wire wrap is intact. Blade is semi-bright with minor nicks and a slightly rounded tip. Ricasso is marked with the “AMES MFG. CO./CHICOPEE MASS.” address (partially legible). Other side is clearly marked “U.S./C.E.W./1864”. Original steel scabbard is also in good condition with omly a few minor pushes. 

$795.00 HOLD B.B.

WP 27. US M-1863 Remington “New Model” Army Revolver .44 Cal.

Iconic American Civil War revolver in good overall condition. Serial # 28880. Mechanically sound. Dark graying patina on smooth metal surfaces. I would describe the look of this gun as “untouched” and “been there”. Remington Patent Address visible on barrel. Bore clean and very good. Walnut grips in very good shape. One bears a US Miltary Inspector’s Cartouche.

SOLD

WP 28. US M-1863 Remington Contract Rifle Musket Dated 1865 with Matching Socket Bayonet.

Scarce Civil War long arm. Only a few of these 1865 dated guns were inspected and delivered before the Confederate surrender in May of 1865. The remainder of the contract was not inspected by the US Ordnance Dept. but instead sold overseas. This gun is one of the few 1865 dated guns that was inspected, cartouched, and saw service at the tail end of the war. Condition is very good indeed with clean metal surfaces. No pitting. Patina turning mottled gray. Lock clearly marked with Remington Address and dated 1865. Original long range sight and ramrod present. US Eagle Head/VP proofs on breech. 1865 barrel date clearly visible. Stock also very good with only very minor cosmetic wear. No cracks, repairs or missing wood. Outlines of two US Military Inspector Cartouches present on the flat opposite the lock.

$1750.00

WP 29. Impressive Confederate Bowie Knife.

Large Confederate Fighting Knife with double edged spear type blade. Narrow wooden handle bound by two brass rivets. Blade measures 15″, knife measures 20″ overall. Originally acquired from a Wilson County TN. estate. Comes with a Lee Hadaway Letter.

$1995.00

WP 30. M-1859 Sharps Cavalry Carbine .52 Cal. 2nd PA. Vol. Cavalry Regt.

One of the most popular cavalry weapons of the American Civil War. Deployed extensively by both sides. The Confederacy also copied this carbine for their own production. According to the Springfield Research compendium, Serial #55608 was issued to Co. F, of the 2nd Pennsylvania Vol. Cav. Regt. on June 15, 1863. Therefore, it is extremely likely that this one, Serial #55606 was also issued to the 2nd PA. Vol. Cavalry Regt. Condition is excellent and honest. Showing combat use, but being taken care of. Gunmetal surfaces are smooth with an untouched, gray turning plum colored patina. Sharps Patent addresses present on the lock, frame, and barrel. Long range sight intact with Lawrence Patent underneath the ladder. Barrel also stamped “NEW MODEL 1859”. All screwheads are in great shape, basically untouched. Hammer, trigger, and lever action mechanics are excellent. Bore shows combat use, but is clean with strong rifling. Stock is much better than average with un-sanded edges. Only minor service wear and scattered dings. No cracks, repairs, or wood loss. Note clear US Military Inspector’s Cartouche above the saddle ring bar. Here is what I gleaned from The National Park Service website:

Overview:

Organized at Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa., September, 1861, to April, 1862. Seven Companies dismounted, left State for Baltimore, Md., April 1, 1862. Five Companies joined at Baltimore April 14, 1862. Moved to Washington, D. C., April 25, and camp on Capital Hill till June 27. Attached to Sturgis’ Command, Military District of Washington, to August, 1862. Buford’s Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Army Corps, Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. Price’s Cavalry Brigade, Defences of Washington, to March, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Stahel’s Cavalry Division, 22nd Army Corps, to June, 1863. Provost Guard, Army of the Potomac, to December, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, to February, 1865. Provost Guard, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865.

Service:

Duty in Defences of Washington, D. C., till July 27, 1862. Moved to Warrenton, thence to Madison Court House, Va., July 27-August 5. Action at Wolftown August 7. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Chantilly September 1. Reconnoissance to Thoroughfare Gap and Aldie September 16. Antietam September 16-17. Ashby’s Gap September 22. Duty in the Defences of Washington, D. C., till June, 1863. Reconnoissance to Snicker’s Ferry and Berryville November 28-30. Berryville November 30. Frying Pan, near Chantilly, December 27-28. Occoquan December 29. Mrs. Violet’s and Seleman’s Ford, near Occoquan, March 22, 1863 (Detachment). Expedition from Gainesville June 7-8 (Detachment). Headquarter Guard for General Meade June 29. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Provost duty at Gettysburg July 5-7. Old Antietam Forge, South Mountain, Md., July 10. Provost Guard duty with Army of the Potomac till December. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Near Bealeton October 22. Fayatteville October 23. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. New Hope Church November 27. Parker’s Store November 29. Expedition to Luray December 21-23. Luray December 23. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May-June, 1864. Todd’s Tavern May 5, 6, 7 and 8. Sheridan’s Raid to James River May 9-24. North Anna River May 9-10. Ground Squirrel Church and Yellow Tavern May 11. Brook’s Church, Fortifications of Richmond, May 12. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Haw’s Church May 28. Cold Harbor May 31-June 1. Sheridan’s Trevillian Raid June 7-24. Louisa Court House June 10. Trevillian Station June 11-12. White House or St. Peter’s Church June 21. Black Creek or Tunstall’s Station June 21. Germantown June 22. St. Mary’s Church June 24. Charles City Cross Roads June 29. Warwick Swamp and Jerusalem Plank Road July 12. Demonstration on north side of the James at Deep Bottom July 27-29. Malvern Hill July 28. Warwick Swamp July 30. Demonstration north of James River at Deep Bottom August 13-20. Gravel Hill August 14. Strawberry Plains August 16-18. Deep Bottom and Malvern Hill August 18. Dinwiddie Road, near Ream’s Station, August 23. Ream’s Station August 25. Belcher’s Mills September 17. Poplar Springs Church September 29-October 2. Arthur’s Swamp September 30-October 1. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, October 27-28. Reconnolssance toward Stony Creek November 7. Stony Creek Station December 1. Expedition to Hicksford December 7-11. Bellefield December 8. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. On provost duty, Army of the Potomac, till June, 1865. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Washington, D. C., May. Grand Review May 23. Consolidated with 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry June 17, 1865, to form 1st Provisional Cavalry.
Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 52 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 193 Enlisted men by disease. Total 253.

$2650.00 Reduced!

WP 31. US M-1860 Spencer Repeating Cavalry Carbine .52 Cal. Attributed to Pvt. Frederick Brenner Co. B, 22nd Penn. Vol. Cavalry Regt.

A very good example of a wartime used Spencer Repeating Carbine. Serial # 28380. Barrel and frame surfaces are clean and smooth with an untouched, graying patina. 1860 Spencer Patent Address is visible above the breech. Lever action, trigger and cocking mechanism functions properly. Long range flip sight present. Bore shows combat wear but is well defined. Loading tube is a M-1865 replacement. Stock exhibits wear and dings consistent with campaigning in the saddle. There are two sets of initials carved into the butt-stock. One side has “F.F.B.” and the other has “R+C”. This gun has been for years in the collection of the Late Dennis Urban who was a chairman of the Knoxville TN. Civil War Roundtable chapter. He was convinced that this gun was carried by Pvt. Frederick Brenner of Co. B, 22nd Pennsylvania Vol. Cavalry Regt. There is a folder of research including copies of Brenner’s service records, his discharge, and a regimental history of the 22nd PA. Cavalry Regt. Ex. Dennis Urban collection.  $2495.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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