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M1842 ASTON HORSE PISTOL - 1852
This martial-marked cap and ball pistol is a very pleasing specimen of the Model 1842 single-shot percussion pistol produced by H. Aston of Middletown, Connecticut. Aston and Ira Johnson, both of… (2026-885). Learn More »
MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DOUBL-ACTION NAVY REVOLVER
The Starr M-1858 “Navy” percussion revolver is a rarely encountered percussion pistol from the Civil War era. Only 3,000 of the .36 “Navy” revolvers were produced. Of those 3,000 only,… (490-7467). Learn More »
A.P. CASEY INSPECTED CUSTER-ERA COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY - TWO NUMBERS OFF FROM A 7th CAVALRY REVOLVER RECORDED IN 1891
A very good example of the classic .45 caliber M1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver in original 7-1/2” barrel length, serial #16852, manufactured in 1875, and probably early 1875 since Sutherland… (1309-107). Learn More »
$3,250.00
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ENGLISH SCREW BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA
This type was designed to be easily hidden on one's person but deadly; they were later in the Victorian Era called "Muff Pistols" or "Ladies Pistols". Measuring only 8 inches overall this brass… (2026-653). Learn More »
$1,650.00
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MODEL 1836 “A. WATERS” SINGLE-SHOT FLINTLOCK PISTOL DATED 1837
This pleasing martial sidearm is a government contract Model 1836 single-shot flintlock pistol in very good overall condition. The firm of Asa Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts and Robert Johnson of… (2026-882). Learn More »
$1,495.00
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RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. “WARNER” BELT REVOLVER
This is a rare .31 caliber, six-shot, iron frame Warner Patent Belt Model revolver made by Springfield Arms Company. Manufactured in 1851, perhaps as few as 100 of these were made. This revolver has a… (1309-133). Learn More »
$1,250.00
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ALLEN AND WHEELOCK CENTER-HAMMER .44 CALIBER ARMY REVOLVER, WITH POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE USE
These are scarce revolvers and few are known to have been purchased by the U.S. government, but they were available for commercial purchase and are secondary martial pistols worthy of a place in any… (490-7356). Learn More »
$2,295.00
SOLD
ENGLISH FLINT LOCK PISTOL BY JOHN PARKER OF BIRMINGHAM
Parker made this elegant pistol around the time of the American Revolution either as a single or one of a pair. The iron 9 inch octagonal to round barrel is struck with 2 Birmingham commercial proofs.… (2026-658). Learn More »
$1,950.00
SOLD
MODEL 1851 LONDON COLT NAVY REVOLVER
This is a nice Model 1851, London Colt revolver. It is .36 caliber with a six-shot cylinder, a 7.5” octagonal barrel. Serial number is 41575 making this an 1856 production. Serial number appears on… (490-7355). Learn More »
MEXICAN WAR AMES M1844 DATED US NAVY M1841 BOXLOCK PISTOL
Produced from 1842 through1847, these single-shot .54 caliber percussion pistols were the standard US Navy pistol in 1840s-1850s and widely issued. The 1852 Ordnance Instructions for the US Navy… (490-7354). Learn More »
$1,100.00
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REMINGTON NEW MODEL 1858 .44 CAL. ARMY REVOLVER
Remington was one of the principal cavalry sidearms of the Civil War and the dominant one in U.S. purchases starting in 1864. This Remington New Model Army .44 Caliber Revolver is serial numbered… (2026-892). Learn More »
LONDON COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER - LATE PRODUCTION - 1856
Presented here is the .36 caliber London Colt variation of the model 1851 Navy Revolver in fair overall condition. The sidearm has British proof marks on the left frame and rear of the cylinder at… (1309-86). Learn More »
BRITISH PHILADELPHIA DERINGER COPY
Reaching full development about 1852, Deringer’s large caliber single shot pocket pistols spawned numerous imitations, not a few with spurious markings. This one makes no pretense on that… (1309-136). Learn More »
PHILADELPHIA DERINGER
An elegant Philadelphia Deringer in very good condition with 3-5/8” barrel, rifled and in .50 caliber, and with good mechanics. The breech and lockplate are both marked, “HENRY DERINGER /… (1309-135). Learn More »
NEAR EXCELLENT DOUBLE-ACTION STARR REVOLVER #6259
This double action Starr shows 90 percent or better vibrant blue on the barrel and frame, with the cylinder shifting to plum, and muted, but visible case color on the loading, assembly, hammer and… (490-7466). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED COLT ARMY & HOLSTER: MAJ. L.W. BRADLEY, 64th NY, FOUR TIMES WIA, REGIMENTAL COMMANDER JULY 3, 1863 TO MAY 12, 1864: GETTYSBURG TO SPOTTSYLVANIA
A very good condition early war Colt M1860 .44 Army Revolver with its original holster nicely identified by the officer in period ink: “L.W. Bradley / Major 64th / N.Y.V.” Leman W. Bradley served… (490-7588). Learn More »
$5,500.00
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA FRENCH SINGLE OFFICER'S OR GENTLEMAN'S FLINT LOCK PISTOL
This pistol dates about 1770. The maker is un-known, but the quality is very fine. Totally iron mounted the half round half octagonal barrel is 9 inches long. The caliber is .60 caliber. The bulbus… (2026-661). Learn More »
$1,750.00
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A LATE 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN RE-STOCKED HORSEMAN'S PISTOL
The 13-inch iron barrel and the lock plate are French and date ca. 1760 on this original flint and steel .60 caliber handgun. But "the collar does not match the cuffs"; the barrel and lock are… (2026-656). Learn More »
PHILADELPHIA DERINGER
Home of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia was also the home of the Deringer pocket pistol. Born in 1786, with a father in the gun-making business, Henry Deringer concentrated first on… (2025-3102). Learn More »
$1,695.00
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US MODEL 1842 PISTOL BY ASTON, MADE IN 1850
The last of the US single shot martial pistols and first of the US percussion pistols, the US Model 1842 percussion pistol was successor to the flintlock Model 1836. Like that earlier pistol, it was… (490-7461). Learn More »
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1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION
This ambrotype image features Oliver J. Putnam, a young cavalryman wearing a “wheel” cap - more reminiscent of the m1830 Fatigue Cap or civilian style caps popular with working-class folks of the period. According to official records, Oliver was… (2025-892). Learn More »
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