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A desirable find for sure, this early traveling inkwell with writing quill holder measures approximately 7 3/8 inches in length and was hand fashioned in copper with a lidded inkwell and attached quill carrier. Offered here untouched and completely period original with a deep natural age patina, the inkwell still holds its period filling of once ink soaked cotton. (Note that ink soaked cotton as opposed to totally fluid ink was utilized in such sets to minimize spillage in travel.) With good evidence of period construction, age and period use while remaining in pleasing condition, this rarely seen 18th early 19th century writing set will make a special addition to any quality period collection. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  We have a small number of old hand crafted buttons each fashioned from a U. S. <I>buffalo</I> nickel and are offering them here <U>priced as a set of 5</U> with the option of purchasing additional examples individually at $12.50 each if more are needed to fill a special need. Each original button was struck to form a slight crown, then polished with a lead solder copper staple applied to the back. Really nice looking with that classic Native American profile, these buttons show good evidence of age and handcrafting. A nice item for the general button collector and suitable for use. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  This impressive Civil War era netted acorn hat cord is of the less common ‘extra heavy’ form and is finely woven of black silk and gold bullion thread. With good evidence of age, originality and size, (the acorns are a full 1 ½" long with caps of ¾" diameter) this cord will go well on any period slouch hat or will display well with period military headgear or insignia. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our photo illustrations, this Marine Corps uniform jacket remains in pleasing condition while showing good evidence of age and originality. A configuration that we have been unable to reference in text or by example, this wool uniform jacket sports eight HORSTMAN PHILADELPHIA back marked Marine Corps two piece buttons (c.1875-1902). The right shoulder sleeve lining bears the period stamping ‘V. H., N. Y. / Style (120) Size (38) Stock (34)’over <B>QUARTERMASTERS DEPT. / U. S. Marine Corps / 1887-1888 </B> markings. The padded lining offers a period identification to ‘J. McManus’. Worthy of additional research, we have been unable to pinpoint the ‘V. H., N. Y.’ marking and wonder if the link to New York over the Marine QM marking is a link to ultimate transfer of this little used even unissued design uniform jacket from U. S. Marine Corps stores to the then newly created New York Naval Militia which encompassed the <B>1st Marine Corps Reserve Company </B> ? The New York Naval Militia (NYNM) was first created in 1889 and was formally mustered into state service as the First Battalion, Naval Reserve, on 23 June 1891. Following the sinking of the USS Maine in February 1898, the Navy Department called up Naval Militia volunteers for duty in the Federal Auxiliary Naval Force. The NYNM sent five divisions of its 1st Battalion to fight in the Spanish-American War. With clear speculation as to the origin and specific history of this jacket, it was unquestionably included in U. S. Marine Corps Quartermasters stores in the late 19th century and the scarcity of reference by text or by form can only attest to its rarity. A desirable companion to any Marine Corps or general U. S. military uniform collection. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

18th early 19th century traveling INKWEL

 

set of 5 - hand crafted NICKEL BUTTONS $75.00

  

Civil War era HAT CORD $175.00

  

ultra rare! c. 1888 U. S. MARINE Corps. $595.00
While a classic personal item of the earlier through 18th century and into the mid to later 1800s, the hand crafted bovine shoe horn as found in nearly every period sock drawer of travel valise, was in time replaced and cast away with few period examples of the <I>everyday</I> utility surviving. Not a big deal but worthy of preservation, this original, period example will lay nicely in any earlier through Civil War era personal grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Reflective of our personal preference for the charm of untouched real history, period used and pleasing condition over period unused relics this little (4 ½ in length including the charger by 2 inches wide at the base) pistol flask with it’s federal eagle motif, crossed pistols and especially desirable <B>COLT’S PATENT E PLURIBUS UNUM</B> nomenclature will rest well in any quality Civil War grouping. An untouched natural patina combined with it’s period used but not abused originality will fit exceptionally well beside any Colt Root or Civil War, Colt’s Pat. 1849, .31 caliber Pocket Revolver and will make a welcome addition to a cased revolver. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our photograph illustrations, this Civil War era CDV features a view of Abraham Lincoln with Mary and their two sons Robert Tod and Tad Lincoln. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our photo illustration this rarely encountered <I>Indian War Veterans</I> encampment ribbon remains in pleasing condition, solid and intact with no weak spots or separations, while offering good evidence of age and originality. Measuring 9 by 2 inches wide, the ribbons nomenclature is <B> Indian War Veterans - North Pacific Coast – ANNUAL RUNION JUNE 18, 1907</B>. A controversial organization even in the period of its existence, the area war period from the early 1840’s to 1879 was filled with danger and death from the warring tribes and is replete with the struggles and blame for hostilities did not always rest with the Indians. An extensive article from the <I>Oregon Historical Quarterly</I> entitled <I>Pioneer Problems / ‘Wanton Murder’, Indian War Veterans, and Oregon’s Violent History</I> Issued in limited quantity in the period of the organization, these ribbons are seldom encountered today. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

antique hand crafted - SHOE HORN $60.00

  

COLT’S PATENT marked - Root or 49 Pocket $295.00

  

Civil War era Abraham Lincoln & family C $55.00

  

North Pacific Coast INDIAN WAR VETERANS $95.00
Since the beginning of organized firefighting, it became obvious that command communication was needed to assist those fighting fires, salvaging goods and preventing the extension of fires. As such the speaking trumpet was in use for many years as a communication tool and after becoming obsolete, its image is still used as a universal identifier of firefighting with rarely existing original trumpets considered as key firefighting collectable. This example measures 16 3/4 inches in length, is 6 ¼ inches across the mouth and sports a bold <I>hook & ladder</I> fire department logo. Remaining in excellent original condition, nicely burnished with good internal evidence of age and later 1800s, early 1900s manufacturing methods, this speaking trumpet will show well in any firefighting grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our illustrations, this Civil War vintage grooming brush measures approximately 9 x 4 ½ inches and while remaining in excellent original condition, good evidence of age and originality. Appropriate as a companion with any Civil War period grouping, this horse grooming brush will be of particular interest to the Civil War Cavalry or Mounted Artillery enthusiast. . <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our photos this relic bit was acquired by us years ago at the old 1978 Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Ctr., Gettysburg Civil War show where it was picked from a local digger’s box of relics (Those were the days! 135 tables of real Civil War artifacts with something in <U>everyone’s</U> price range from thousands all the way down to a few dollars.). The bit still retained a previous owner’s descriptive string tag: <I>Horse Bit – found at Gettysburg, Pa. 1938 by Edw. McGin - Pickett’s Charge / Bought 6-1-76</I> <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  This attractive all cast brass American eagle flagstaff finial stands approximately 5 inches and measures about 4 3/4 inches in width. A classic design seen on many a Civil War vintage flag, this example remains in pleasing, eye appealing condition with good evidence of age and untouched originality . <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

Fireman Speaking Trumpet $345.00

  

Civil War vintage equine decorated Groom $95.00

  

1938 battlefield recovery - Pickett’s Ch $145.00

  

antique American Eagle – FLAGSTAFF FINIA

Direct from decades of period attic storage, we have acquired a small lot of earlier through mid-19th century natural cotton sewing floss and are offering single skeins here for period display or restoration use. All in as new, off the shelf condition while clearly period, a single twisted skein (illustrated here with a quarter for size comparison) will make a nice addition in any Civil War soldier’s <I>housewife</I> sewing kit, period lady’s sewing basket or will bring period correctness to button application or a textile restoration project. One of those every day, period <I>must have</I> items seldom surviving to reach todays collector / historian. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Most frequently carried by ununiformed persons as a symbol of some notoriety, the late 1700s early to mid-1800s swager stick was created in limited quantity with use most popular among the socially elite. Limited in number even in the period, surviving examples are seldom encountered today outside of major museums and private collections. In addition to its presence as a symbol of status or authority, this all original and period example offered the carrier the security of self-defense as it concealed a menacing 9 3/4 inch long dagger. Measuring approximately 20 ¼ inches in total, this especially desirable <I>sword swager stick</I> is fitted with a bovine horn tip to its 7/8 inch diameter tapered wood shaft, a bone ring at the junction to the grip. The attractively formed grip is hand carved from horn with bone embellishment. All original and pleasing with no condition,<I>issues</I>, this attractive swager sick with its concealed triangular blade. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  A classic Civil War personal arm with all matching numbers, this Colt Pocket Model ( serial # 187866) was manufactured in 1861 and remains in pleasing unmolested condition functionally and with traces of original finish just as it was set aside decades ago. Best described here by our photo illustrations, this attractive Colt Pocket came to us decades ago when it emanated from <I>hand me down</I> family keepsakes with only a <U>Westminster, Mass.</U> attribution and the applied <B>A. E. DRURY</B> on the bottom flat of the barrel under the loading lever as clues to its long lost history. We found that Abner E. Drury was a 30 year old resident carpenter of Westminster, Massachusetts when he was mustered in on November 26,1861 as a Corporal of Co. A <B>32nd Mass. Voluntary Infantry</B>. Reenlisting on January 1, 1864, Drury would be promoted to 1st Sergeant, commissioned 2nd Lieut. on July 20,1864 and finally to 1st Lieut. on April 1865 before mustering out in Washington D.C. on June 29, 1865. A hard fought regiment, the 32nd Mass. saw considerable action during Drury’s service to include Antietam, Appomattox Court House, Cedar Creek, Chancellorsville, Cold Harbor, Five Forks, Fredericksburg and <B>Gettysburg</B> where the 32d engaged with <U>227 men losing 81, of whom 22 were killed or mortally wounded.</U> Also included were actions at Jerusalem Plank Road, Mine Run, 2nd Petersburg and the Battle of the Wilderness. Abner Drury returned to Westminster after the War where he served as Commander of the Joseph P. Rice G. A. R. Post 69, Dept. of Massachusetts. With copies of a number of Drury’s period records available on the internet (see: fold3.com) and his image available on the Library of Congress site, this remnant of our years of collecting (see: MaineLegacy.com) dealing and <I>squirreling</I> away will be of special interest to the Gettysburg enthusiast! <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  A bit of a variation in design, this nice <U>Civil War vintage</U> tinned sheet iron mess cup stands 4 11/16 X 4 ½ inches in diameter and will appeal to the <I>deep-dish</I> period tin enthusiast as it features a <U>non-typical recessed base</U>. Clearly not of the usual design that is seen in later construction, but the skilled application of an earlier design, this period variant is entirely hand crafted with led soldered seems and will add a rare period variation of the more common Civil War era soldier’s mess cup. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

earlier through mid-1800s Cotton SEWIN $35.00

  

rare mid 18th early 19th century - Swo $325.00

  

32nd Mass. Vols. attributed - Colt Pocke

 

especially nice! Civil War era CUP $135.00
This attractive little Civil War vintage amber apothecary bottle stands approximately 3 ½ inches and remains in fine condition with its original seal and bears the spirits of camphor label of the early Hannibal Missouri <I>BROWN’S DRUG STORE</I>. (see: Missouri Historical Society collection : 1858-1860 prescription book) A common cure of the period Camphor Spirit was used topically, orally and even vaporized to treat a variety of common physical maladies. (Note: J.B. Brown operated one of Hannibal’s earliest drug stores originally purchased with money brought back from his participation in the California Gold Rush.) <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  This single stirrup remains in original as found condition and is marked <B>B. M. Co. U. S. </B> Not a big deal but worthy of an appreciative home. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  A medical / surgical relic from a time when chloroform was administered by hand utilizing a specially designed <I>dripper</I> bottle and a cloth over the nose and mouth. (In a search of our personal collection / museum site at MaineLegacy.com you will find an account of how Gettysburg Artillerist, Col. Freeman McGilvery was killed by an overdose of chloroform during simple surgery for a wound of the thumb.) This little dripper stands approximately 4 ¼ inches including the stopper. Remaining in pleasing condition with no chips or cracks, this seldom seen dripper will make a nice addition to any quality medical / surgical grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Backmarked by Civil War photographer D. K. Brownell of Scranton, Pennsylvania, this well got up, armed, Highlander offers a fine representation of the presents of Scottish militia as the Union Army possessed several predominantly Scottish regiments between 1861 and 1865. Mostly based on pre-war militia units as approximately 600,000 Scots migrated to the United States between 1851 and 1861, many continued to represent their ethnic heritage and rich military tradition wearing full Highland uniforms. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

Civil War era Hannibal Missouri – APOTHE $55.00

  

U. S. marked MILITARY STIRRUP $35.00

  

19th century amber Chloroform Dripper $75.00

  

Civil War vintage Pennsylvania - Highlan $165.00
For the collector who <I>’thinks’</I> they have everything, this antique ring has an outside diameter of 3 3/8 inches and was fashioned in two pieces fitting together and held by counter sunk screws to form a stout bronze ring. When clipped to a strong wood shaft a nose ring became a mainstay of handler protection and control a rambunctious bull. This antique example remains untouched and in good honest condition with that natural age patina that comes to bronze with the decades. Will make a truly eclectic conversation piece. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF> 4444  A nice pair of period of the pattern of 1872 U. S. Cavalry Sgt. stripes. All original and in ‘minty’ condition after decades of storage, this pair should not be confused with the later issue and outright reproductions that are more frequently seen. With their sturdy yellow wool and higher quality chain stitch trim, these original issue cavalry stripes will add quality and color to any Indian Wars era or U.S. insignia grouping. A relatively common item only a few years ago, real examples are now difficult to find. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   Another offering from our fifty plus years of seeking out all manner of 18th and 19th century treasures with a personal interest in Maine Civil War (see: Maine Legacy .com) and <I>Little Round Top</I> Gettysburg related material, we had set this early post-Civil War <I>Horstman Brothers & Co.</I> frock aside for its association with <B>44th Massachusetts Infantry</B> <U>Little Round Top</U> veteran <B>Major Charles E. Sprague</B> (see: findagrave.com) With period identification marking in the right shoulder sleeve and <I>Horstmann Brothers & Company Philadelphia</I> label, (1859-1893) this frock offers late Civil War, early post-Civil War features to include a nine button, three button sleeve configuration, with padded chest and tail pockets. ( With Waterbury backmarked buttons on this Horstman Brothers & Co. frock, we suspect the coat to have been converted to G. A. R. use from general military stock.) With no condition issues and good evidence of period originality our illustrations will do best to describe this desirable frock coat. <B><I>Chas. E. Sprague</B></I> mustered in on September 25, 1862 as a Corporal of Co. E 44th NY Infantry Promoted to Sergeant on January 14, 1863. With the hard fought 44th New York at Gettysburg where their loss on Little Round Top was 111 in killed wounded and missing Sgt. Sprague would be counted among the fallen and would be discharged for disability from U. S. General Hospital on March 10, 1864. He was breveted Captain in 1865 for his part in the Gettysburg action and would ultimately reach the rank of Major. Returning to New York where he was active in business and as a veteran, Sprague died in in Manhattan in 1912. ( The New York Archives has a lengthy article written by Sprague on his military service.)  Offered here in eye appealing as found and as used condition is this pair of early Augustus Buermann hand forged sheet iron spurs. A staple of the old west, appreciated for their affordability and prized for their comfort and durability, the Buermann <I>tin-belly</I> Eureka Style Spur was once the most popular among 1870s working cowboys. The first commercial offering by German immigrant and American Civil War veteran Augustus Buermann (Co. B 9th New Jersey Infantry) these early hand forged so-called <I>tin belly</I> spurs saw heavy use in the period tending to be used up and eventually cast aside leaving a precious few matched pairs surviving. This all original pair remain in sound unmolested condition demonstrate that desirable natural age patina and evidence of period wear that collector / historians covet. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

antique bronze – Bull NOSE RING $48.00

  

1872 Pattern Cavalry SERGEANT CHEVRONS $165.00

  

44th Mass Veteran - Horstmann Brothers & $525.00

  

Early production August Buermann - Ha $95.00
Set here with a period quarter for size comparison, this attractive <B> No3 MABIE TODD & CO PAT AUG 14 77 </B>marked dipping pen measures 5 7/8 inches in length to include its original tapered shank gold nib. All original and in fine condition this eye catching ink pen will make a nice addition laid out with a period document, letter, journal or simply displayed with a period ink stand or desk. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal suffice it to say this<B>6th Me Bat </B> branded hames horse collar fixture is fashioned from white ash wood with black iron strapping and harness fixtures (note distinctively period square nuts), measures 26 inches from tip to tip and remains in pleasing original condition. Acquired some years ago accompanied by the 6th Battery field desk, this remnant of the hard fought Maine Light Artillery Battery has been set aside with our personal <I>stuff</I>since.(see: MaineLegacy.com pages 31 through 35 for a small sampling) A bit traumatic as we seldom offer things from the <I>collection</I> but alas time marches on. A note for the uninitiated: The Hames horse collar fixture surrounded the heavily padded leather collar and was affixed with iron fixtures to accommodate harness reins and traces. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   Best described here as to condition by our photo illustrations, this Grant family CDV remains in pleasing condition as it depicts Civil War Gen. Ulysses S. Grant gathered with his family. Rendered in 1863, this photo captures (left to right) Ellen <I>‘Nellie’</I> Wrenshall Grant, Gen. Grant, Jesse Root Grant, Frederick Dent Grant, Mrs. Julia Dent Grant and middle son Ulysses "Buck" Simpson Grant Jr. By all accounts a doting, devoted father, Ulysses and Julia Grant had four children, three boys and a girl, with elder sons Frederick and Ulysses Jr., attending West Point and Harvard. Later the youngest, Jesse, ran about the White House giving President Grant much-needed cheer. Daughter Ellen,<I>Nellie</I>, was married at the White House in 1874. [ see: <I>Nellie</I>Grant bronze cannon / www.MaineLegacy.com page 5 ]<B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  This Civil War import combination screwdriver features a 3 5/8 inch long walnut grip with iron ferrule and was designed to accept a double ended driver blade especially designed to properly fit the thin slotted hammer and utility screws used in many of the earlier to mid-1800 muskets. Originally issued with the Austrian Mod.1854 Lorenz, these handy accoutrements found their way to this continent in limited numbers as they accompanied what was considered one of the better Civil War import arms used by both Union and Confederate. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

Fine condition! MABIE TODD & CO - Paten $85.00

  

Civil War vintage- 6th Maine Battery Mou $345.00

  

c. 1863 Gen. U. S. Grant Family CDV $55.00

  

Civil War import Lorenz Rifle – combinat $85.00
An attractive addition to any Civil War medical grouping, this apothecary measure stands ?? inches and remains in excellent original condition with crisp acid etched numbers and no chips, cracks or other condition issues. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  An especially appealing instrument with its unusually heavy construction and well used <I>battle scarred</I> appearance, this attractive old bugle measures 11 3/4 inches from bell to its unusual period <I>composition</I> mouthpiece and is totally unmarked as to origin or maker. Quickly appealing for its stout construction and obviously heavy period use, closer inspection leaves one wishing it could speak to its history as it remains untouched with a rich natural age patina over all surfaces and every bump bruise and scar. An outstanding complement to any period military display! <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our photos suffice it to say this striking pair of wool felt and bullion tape Sergeant of Artillery stripes remain in excellent condition with bright color while offering good evidence of age, period use and originality. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our illustrations, such wood mounted <I>Magic Lantern</I> slides saw considerable use through the mid 1860’s though the type actually predate the wet plate generated photo slides popular in the Civil War era. This one offers a colorfully hand colored and artist rendered Revolutionary War view of a of a young maiden chatting with British soldiers. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

vintage Apothecary Beaker $55.00

  

well period used – Indian Wars era Caval $275.00

  

especially nice - 19th century Artillery $275.00

  

Lady with ‘Red-Coats’ - painted LANTER $45.00
An attractive addition to any tobacciana, antique personal item or 1800s military theme grouping, this hand painted porcelain tobacco pipe will be best described here by our illustrations except to advise that it remains in excellent original condition while offering good evidence of age and originality. The German porcelain bowl and connector are both without chips or cracks and the original 16 inch cherry wood stem with mouthpiece remain in excellent condition. An especially nice item for the vintage artillery enthusiast. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Another treasure from our 50 plus years of scouring the country side for such things, this Civil War period bone mounted maker marked <I> ‘Southern & Richardson DON CUTLERY WORKS’</I> straight razor is offered untouched and just as it was <I>picked</I> some years ago at a New Hampshire flea market. (Those were the days!) Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal the bone grips are crudely scratch engraved with the sir name <I>Woolley U. S. Ship Galena</I> and the word <I>’Chios’</I>. While our research came up wanting as to <I>’Chios’</I> (could simply be a misspelling) of the name <I>Woolley</I> is very specific as <U>only one Civil War Navy example is listed in database records</U> and he was <B>Pvt. Robert Woolley</B> a 21 year old Barrington, New Hampshire resident who mustered in on September 19, 1864 as a substitute in the <B>US Marine Corps</B>. Listed in the <I>Register of Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire 1861-65</I> as <I> deserted on 9/16/1867 at Portsmouth, NH</I>, Pvt. Woolley is recorded as <I>Missing at Fort Fisher</I> in one January 1865 Marine Corps record we found? (see: https://www.fold3.com/image/719151277?rec=672328174) Good fodder for additional research, this appealing old straight razor will make a nice addition to any Civil War personal item grouping and will be of special interest to the Marine Corps and Fort Fisher enthusiast . <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  A medical / surgical relic from a time when chloroform was administered by hand utilizing a specially designed <I>dripper</I> bottle and a cloth over the nose and mouth. (In a search of our personal collection / museum site at MaineLegacy.com you will find an account of how Gettysburg Artillerist, Col. Freeman McGilvery was killed by an overdose of chloroform during simple surgery for a wound of the thumb.) This little dripper stands approximately 4 3/8 inches including the stopper. Remaining in pleasing condition with no chips or cracks, this seldom seen dripper will make a nice addition to any quality medical / surgical grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Another remnant from our decades of scouring the countryside for such treasures, this Confederate altered 2nd Model Virginia Manufactory will be of special interest to the <I>deep dish</I> historian who appreciates unquestionable evidence of hard wartime use while remaining in honest as found and unmolested condition. Pleasing to the eye with an obvious hard fought history, this example from the war’s only state run armory was manufactured in Richmond, Virginia circa 1818 with its original <I>’RICHMOND 1818’</I> & <I>’VIRGINIA / MANUFACTORY’</I> functioning lock. Fitted with its crude field replacement hammer and hammer screw, the arsenal plate is held in place with one arsenal screw and a period field replacement stud and classic square nut. As part of the war-time conversion (c. 1861/62) the original manufacture brass flash pan was removed with an iron <I>sliver</I>set in place under the braised percussion bolster all reminiscent of the work of W. Morgan in Richmond who altered approximately 700 muskets by contract between February and September 1862. The 69 caliber 33 inch barrel offers an appealing smooth 100% natural age patina with telltale wear at the muzzle as a result of heavy use of an iron ramrod. The barrel is unmarked except for a deeply struck V touch mark at the left breech. The musket retains a shortened to fit Tower ramrod as continued evidence of <I>make-do</I> field circumstance. Dr. John Murphy’s <I>CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS</I> offers additional insight into these scarce conversions all of which were contracted for by the State of Virginia to supply its own troops. Dr. Murphy in his work and Virginia historian Giles Cromwell in his <I>Virginia Manufactory of Arms</I> offer good information on early war issue of these arms as flintlocks with a campaign to cycle these muskets back through for update conversion to percussion. Included is specific information pertaining to the shortening of muskets which had damage to their forward portions. The stock was period shortened just forward of the middle barrel band with a crude extensively black iron pinned but sound wrist repair continues to provide evidence of a heavily used arm of the weapons starved Virginia Confederate. These, like other Southern and Confederate arms of the war, were obsolescent weapons subject to extremely hard use such that few exist today. As such this crudely adapted field used Virginia Manufactory is all the more desirable as an artifact of the Civil War Confederacy and the State of Virginia. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

19th century artillerist - Decorated Tob $225.00

  

Civil War U. S. Marine – STREIGHT Razor $245.00

  

19th century amber Chloroform Dripper $95.00

  

Especially desirable! VIRGINIA MANUFACT $2495.00
A wonderful Civil War era display item this all original and unopened textile dye packet measures approximately 3 1/2 X 1 ¾ X 1 inch thick with classic patriotic eagle graphic and the nomenclature of <B> GEO. H. REED & SONS</B>.(see: Civil War vintage Boston Business Directories) Illustrated here to show the dye bottle and direction sheet content from a like packet, it should be noted that we have 3 of these and <U> may be able make a 2nd packet available</U> for the collector who wishes to preserve an unopened packet with another opened to display the content. A hard to find relic of the Civil War period that will make a nice companion <I>small</I> in any 19th century grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal, suffice it to say this all original pair of early wrought bronze stirrups with integral spurs remain in desirable as found and untouched condition with good evidence of honest age and period use An interesting combination utilizing hand worked as apposed cast bronze or forged iron. It is interesting to note that aside from the integral spurs the general design of these stirrups is reminiscent of the early British hussar strips imported by the Confederate States. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this enameled brass 1st Division XVIII Corps Badge remains in exceptional original condition and is representative of the December 1862 formation of the five Union Army divisions stationed in North Carolina as the 18th Corps. This hard fought Corps saw considerable action to included Drewry's Bluff, Bermuda Hundred, Cold Harbor, June 15th Assault On Petersburg, the Petersburg Mine battle of the Crater, Chaffin's Farm, Fair Oaks and the Fall Of Richmond. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Remaining in exceptional <I>as new</I> condition with the exception of a desirable fine natural age patina, this full set of bone and ebony dominoes remains housed in its equally fine condition quarter sawed white oak slide top box. Complete with original printed game directions, this is the finest condition set of 19th century dominoes we have acquired in 50 plus years of seeking out and paying attention to such things. Not a big deal to the collector who enjoys good evidence of period use and handling, this obviously period game set with the <I>off the shelf</I> rarity of absolutely no ware to the surfaces and sharp square edges will be especially appreciated by the purest. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

unopened – Geo. H. Reed Sons - Civil Wa $85.00

  

early hand wrought bronze - Stirrup / Sp $250.00

  

Civil War 18h Corps Device $65.00

  

exceptional condition! Civil War era BON $195.00
Historic hand crafted pen made from original wood recovered from the famous Confederate Prison in Richmond, Virginia. This well made, beautiful working ball point pen measures 5 inches inches in length and it has a very nice solid weight to it while holding it in your hand, and it writes beautifully. The ink cartridges can be replaced when the pen runs out of ink. Metal parts finish this handsome writing instrument off at both ends and it has a clasp to hook on a shirt pocket. This is a great working relic incorporating real wood from the notorious Libby Prison. This will make a great gift for that person looking for something interesting. Comes displayed in a solid gray velvet flip open carrying case. Libby Prison, established March 26, 1862, was situated on the corner of Cary and 20th Streets, on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. The building was the warehouse of Libby and Sons, ship chandlers, before the Civil War. Outside of Andersonville Prison, Libby Prison was perhaps the most notorious Confederate Prison of the War Between The States.   Civil War patriotic imprint with a blue vignette of General George Washington holding a sword with an American flag at his side with motto below, "Hail Columbia." Manufacturers imprint along the edge, Momford & Co., 38 & 40 Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. Light age toning and wear. Very fine. ***See our Patriotic Imprints section to read more information about this item.  Set here with a period quarter for size comparison this attractive pair of Civil War earrings remain in all original <I>as found</I> condition and are ready for display as is with natural age patina or ready for wear with the application of jeweler’s polish. A special treat for the period purest as this modestly priced in the period pair was fashioned from die struck brass with a gold wash finish as opposed to gold. Clearly focusing on the everyday buyer of limited means, such a purchase would have been more in line with the limited budget of the common enlisted troop remembering a loved lady back home. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   9 1/2 x 4 1/4, envelope featuring an illustration of President Lincoln at left. Imprint reads, Gettysburg National Museum, Inc., Gettysburg, Pa., World's Largest Collection of American Civil War Relics. Below this is President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and at the bottom is, See The Battle Of Gettysburg Re-Enacted On The Electric Map, "One of America's Greatest Attractions." Circular date stamped, Gettysburg, Pa., Nov. 19, 1963, 3 PM, with a 5 cents U.S. Battle of Gettysburg postage stamp that is stamped in black "Pray For Peace." The reverse of the envelope is titled, "Historic Gettysburg invites you," and has illustrations of monuments that are on the battlefield. Complete with back flap. Choice unused condition. Very desirable Gettysburg collectible.

Libby Prison Pen Made From Original Libb

 

George Washington, Hail Columbia $5.00

  

Civil War vintage Ladies EARRINGS $55.00

  

Gettysburg National Museum Commemorative $10.00
Of interest to the Confederate Cavalry enthusiast, this crudely made <I>make do</I>stirrup bears an obviously period ink notation <I><B> Picked up at Holcombe’s Legion camp Peter</I></B> and comes with an iron bit of hand forged black iron. (While the bit could be considered as incidental to the stirrups as they were not acquired together, the crudity of bit is so complementary we are bound to offer the two as a pair.) While not easy to read and more difficult to photograph, the period ink script is discernable under close inspection and is bolstered by a later paper tag noting the original text with the notation <I>’ Diascund Bridge’</I> Our research found that , Holcombe's Cavalry was camped above Cole's Ferry at <U>Camp Peter</U> near <U>Diascund Bridge</U> in January and February of 1863. A really eye appealing pair that will fit well in any quality Confederate Cavalry grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  This tear bottle measures approximately 5 1/8 inches in length and is in fine condition with its original gold fired decoration and retaining its period seal . A desirable item for the Victorian era mourning collector, the tear bottle was an especially popular personal memento among the ladies of the Civil War South. An example may be found in the Museum of the Confederacy collection in Richmond, Virginia. This example remains in especially nice condition and will make a most attractive companion piece with any quality Civil War ladies grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  An especially nice Grand Army of the Republic membership medal with a Massachusetts Device remains in especially nice throughout retaining its original fine condition ribbon and early <I>T-back</I> post officers suspension bar. This especially attractive Civil War veteran medal is offered here direct from years of storage and is untouched with, sharp edges, a rich natural age patina and original suspension ribbon. Per G. A. R. requirements, these handsome medals were cast from the bronze of Confederate cannon. ( This medal will come with a nice color facsimile of an original issue envelope face attesting to use of captured Confederate cannon metal.) An attractive memento from a time when the G.A.R. was the most influential group in the country. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!  A medical / surgical relic from a time when chloroform was administered by hand utilizing a specially designed <I>dripper</I> bottle and a cloth over the nose and mouth. This little dripper stands approximately 5 inches including the stopper. Remaining in pleasing condition with no chips or cracks, this seldom seen dripper will make a nice addition to any quality medical / surgical grouping. (A search of our personal collection museum site (MaineLegacy.com) Will produce an account of how Gettysburg Artillerist, Col. Freeman McGilvery was killed by an overdose of chloroform during simple surgery for a wound of the thumb.) <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

7th South Carolina Cavalry ‘Holcombe’s L

 

Civil War era TEAR BOTTLE $95.00

  

Massachusetts Civil War Vet’s - G. A. R $165.00

  

19th century amber Chloroform Dripper $85.00
All period original, remaining in excellent condition and ready to play, this staple of the Civil War camp has been well documented by Civil War site diggers and offers lots of eye appeal and period charm. With clear evidence of period construction and a rich age patina this old Jews Harp will be neat relic for the personal item collector or musical enthusiast. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   Offered here from a small cash of <B>Co. A 46th Mass. Regimental Association</B> ribbons emanating from <B>Congressional Medal of Honor</B> winner and association Commander, Andrew S. Bryant are <U>eight</U> ribbons beginning with a fine circa 1880 ribbon that doubled as a pass to the festivities. The ribbon bears the following in gold print on the face <B>Co. A. Association, 46th Regt. M.V.M., sixth annual, REUNION AND CLAM BAKE, at Callup’s Grove, Wednesday, July 21, 1880, </B><U>show this badge at the boat and tables</U>, STEAMER RIVER BELL, Will leave pier one, foot of State Street, half past one o’clock P. M. sharp.</I> The group contains 5 additional ribbons, one each for reunions held in 1883 – 84 - 88– 1890 and 1895. These ribbons came together from among Andrew Bryant’s things left from when he was <U>Commander of the 46th Mass Veteran Association</U> and are in excellent condition after decades of storage. Andrew Symmes Bryant was a 21 year old banker in Springfield Mass. when he enlisted and mustered in on August 15, 1862 as a Sergeant of Co. A 46th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Bryant would be promoted to Sgt. Major and was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery on the field at the Battle of New Bern, North Carolina on May 23, 1863. His citation reads: <I>The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Andrew Symmes Bryant, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 23 May 1863, while serving with Company A, 46th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at New Bern, North Carolina. By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of 16 men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, Sergeant Bryant held in check and repulsed for a half hour a fierce attack of a strong force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city New Bern from capture. </I> After the Civil War Bryant returned to Springfield where he was an active member of the Co. A 46th MVM Veteran Association and GAR Post 16. He died on October 6, 1931 and rests in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts. A really nice Civil War veteran group with association to one of the war’s Medal of Honor recipients. You will be well pleased with the condition of the old man’s ribbons. Our letter of provenance will accompany the group. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> All direct sales are backed by </I> <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased !</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item is being returned per these previsions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I>  Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal this attractive turned brass <I>push up</I> candlestick stands approximately 5 5/8 inches and remains in exceptional condition with that untouched natural age patina that collectors love. With the removeable base <I>take-down</I> feature for travel, this piece will fit especially well in any quality lighting or personal item grouping from as early as the War of 1812, Mexican War through the Civil War periods. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   <b>Murdered Philip Barton Key, II across the street from the White House! Severely wounded at Gettysburg resulting in the amputation of his leg Medal of Honor Recipient for heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg United States Congressman & New York State Senator</b> (1819-1914) Born in New York City, he was a controversial New York State senator and congressman. He first achieved national notoriety in 1859 when he shot down, in the shadows of the White House, his young wife's lover, Philip Barton Key, II, who was the son of the author of our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," Francis Scott Key. Sickles lawyer during the lurid trial was none other than Edwin M. Stanton, Abraham Lincoln's future Secretary of War, who got him off. Sickles was acquitted after using "temporary insanity" as a legal defense for the first time in United States history. During the Civil War, Sickles served as a brigade, division, and corps commander, and fought in the 1862 Virginia Peninsular campaign, at Antietam, and Fredericksburg. At the Battle of Gettysburg, he commanded the 3rd Corps, of the Army of the Potomac, and was severely wounded on July 2, 1863, from cannon fire, the result being the amputation of his right leg. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in the battle of Gettysburg. He saw no further field service as a result of his amputation. After the war, Sickles was appointed as a commander for military districts in the South during the Reconstruction period. He also served as U.S. Minister to Spain, 1869-74, under President Ulysses S. Grant. He was very instrumental in forming the Gettysburg National Military Park, and preserving the battlefield for posterity. Sickles political career was that of a New York State Senator, 1856-57; U.S. Congressman, 1857-61; and U.S. Congressman, 1893-95. He died on May 3, 1914, in New York City, at the age of 94. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Authentic 1800's period portrait engraving of General Sickles in uniform, with rank of Major General, and medal hanging from his frock coat. Overall size is 5 3/4 x 9 1/4. Printed signature of Sickles below his likeness. Excellent portrait of this Gettysburg Medal of Honor recipient.

Civil War vintage JEWS HARP $55.00

  

CIVIL WAR Medal of Honor - 46th Mass. Ve $165.00

  

Earlier to mid-1800s ‘Take-Down’ traveli $125.00

  

Portrait, General Daniel E. Sickles

All offered here as found in a period <I>’coffin’</I> type double straight razor case, is this early <I>stub-tail</I> razor with accompanying late 1700s early 1800s iron frame spectacles. The razor is mounted in whale baleen scales with a telltale stub tang, indicating the razor was probably manufactured in the 1820-1830s. The blade fits snugly between the scales, shows evidence of period hone wear while remaining keen with no nicks in the cutting edge. The shank is marked CLARK & HALL WARRANTED. The iron framed spectacles are fitted with classic telescoping temples and string tie loops. Included as folded and housed with the family relics is a descendant note advising that <I>’ these Spectacles and the razor belonged to your great – great-grandfather Riley He was born in Virginia in 1786 Died in Indiana in 1860’</I>. Innocuous as the information provided seems, an Ancestry.com search for a <U>Riley born in Virginia in 1786 and passing in Indiana in 1860</U> produced but a <U>single</U> match. He was <B>James Riley</B> who was born Prince William County, Virginia on December 22, 1787 and died on June 22 1860 in Whitley County, Indiana. A notation posted by a descendant offers advises that James Riley moved to Fayette County , Ohio at age seventeen where he married and settled as a pioneer. Relocating to Whitley County in 1843-44 Riley purchased 40 acres of land for himself and each of his four children. The notation advises further that James Riley had been engaged in Indian skirmishes as a soldier in the War of 1812 and that his father Abraham was a veteran of the American Revolution. A neat all original personal grouping worthy of preservation. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  With authentic period examples most frequently encountered on the East coast, (most likely due to its nautical application) these early sounding or signaling horns are well known as having been pressed into Civil War military service and are nearly always in poor, well used condition, dented or crushed with the internal brass reed missing or damaged so as to be inoperable. A classic of the well-used 19th century utility this well constructed, horn measure approximately 16 inches in length and is about 4 inches in diameter at the mouth. While demonstrating unquestionable age and originality, this brass bodied horn demonstrates desirable construction techniques and remains in exceptional original fully operable condition. An answer to a wide varying 19th century communication / signaling applications, a determined blow into the mouthpiece of this period antique sounding horn will produce a blast capable of some distance. Applicable to a variety of applications, these instruments were once a must have in the gear of costal New England fisherman and commercial mariners who put them to good use when they found themselves unexpectedly fogged in while navigating the shore line. A skilled fisherman or nautical captain would estimate his crafts distance from land by the time interval from sounding of the horn to return of the echo from shore. An example of a once relatively common utility seldom surviving today. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>  Best described here as to eye appeal and condition by our photo illustrations, this desirable photo case remains in pleasing condition, tight at the hinges and clasp with only the most minor evidence of careful period use and handling. Referred to by collectors as <I>end of the day</I> cases as such less frequently found, front to back, mismatched examples are thought to be the product of end of the day work bench <I>cleanup</I>, this example offers not one but <U>two</U> of the most desirable designs. On one side we see the figure of Sir Henry Havelock in the distinctive later 1850s through early American Civil War issue headgear that he popularized and that bore his name<B>*</B>, while the side offers the armed view of hunter and stag. Marked <I>Littlefield Parsons / Union Cases</I> and patent dated 1856 & 1857, this is desirable photo case will be of special interest, not only to the early photography collector, but to the Civil War military collector and period hunting buff. Best described here as to eye appeal and condition by our photo illustrations, this desirable photo case remains in pleasing condition, tight at the hinges and clasp with only the most minor evidence of careful period use and handling. Referred to by collectors as <I>end of the day</I> cases as such less frequently found, front to back, mismatched examples are thought to be the product of end of the day work bench <I>cleanup</I>, this example offers not one but <U>two</U> of the most desirable designs. On one side we see the figure of Sir Henry Havelock in the distinctive later 1850s through early American Civil War issue headgear that he popularized and that bore his name<B>*</B>, while the side offers the armed view of hunter and stag. Marked <I>Littlefield Parsons / Union Cases</I> and patent dated 1856 & 1857, this is desirable photo case will be of special interest, not only to the early photography collector, but to the Civil War military collector and period hunting buff. <B>*</B>Commissioned in 1815 Henry Havelock served it British army with distinction until his death in 1857 raising to the rank of quartermaster general in 1854.  An outstanding Civil War medical display item, this original Civil War vintage <U>surgical splint and accompanying period bandage roll</U> was acquired some years ago when we were fortunate enough to find a Civil War vintage slide top box containing it’s period content of a small number of rolled <I>home spun</I> bandages with original splints. The rolled bandage measures approximately 4 1/ 2 to 5 inches in width and is of period loomed cotton sheeting as was commonly utilized by home front volunteers who came together, particularly in the Eastern textile mill region, to tear and roll strips of available textile for use as bandages. Bandage rolls are secured by an ink stamped and sealed paper band. The splint is fashioned from birch wood ( see: <I>National Civil War Medical Museum</I> in Frederick, Marylandand) with good evidence of period originality and is maker marked <I>E. J. Cutter</I> The collector / historian will be interested that we were curious enough to sacrificed one of the bandage rolls, opening the paper band to reveal that they are repurposed from Odd Fellow Lodge dues certificates. The one we opened was dated 1849 and was from a Newburyport, Mass. I.O.O.F. chapter. Oddly enough the wood box containing the bandages bore a stenciled Masonic device. Obviously repurposed to band the bandage rolls, it seems more than likely the then obsolete dues certificates were pressed into service by volunteers gathered in the local lodge hall. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

War of 1812 period Veteran identified - $225.00

  

19th century SIGNAL HORN $75.00

  

scarce pattern! ‘end of the day’ - Hav $235.00

  

original! Civil War era - BANDAGE ROLL $195.00
This rare original, 1st edition of <B><I>The Loyalist’s Ammunition </B></I> by Isaac Funk was published in wraps in 1863 by the Union League of Philadelphia. ( Widely republished even today as an important but infrequently discussed Civil War political commentary, we suggest that full appreciation of the content will best be appreciated with a Google search and a read of the original text.) Remaining complete and solid with no condition issues, while offering good evidence of period originality, the 16 page political pamphlet offers some <I>fiery</I> commentary on what aggressive <I>loyalists</I> saw as a challenge to the Union cause, even traitorous interference, emanating from factions within the Union this pamphlet offers seven individual works including a speech given at the Illinois Legislature, resolutions from a meeting of the <U>150th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers</I>, and several newspaper excerpts. The topics include traitors in the Illinois legislature, protest against foreign interference, and opposition to the government . <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>   <b>She was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg!</b> Wet plate photograph, 5 1/2 x 3 7/8, on thick 7 x 5 card mount. Shows a portrait of Jennie Wade at the upper right, the house where she was killed on July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg in the center, and her grave site monument in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pa., at left. Jennie Wade was 19 years old when she was killed in the kitchen of her sister's house, while baking bread for the Union soldiers. A stray Confederate sharpshooter's bullet pierced through two wooden doors and killed Jennie instantly. Surprisingly she was the only civilian fatality of the epic three day battle of Gettysburg. Some light creasing at the right edge, and light chipping to the edges and corners of the card mount. Verso of mount shows wear. Very popular and desirable Gettysburg photos.  A neat Civil War vintage advertising broadside for HOLLIS’ BALM OF AMERICA, a cure for bronchitis, asthma, coughs, colds & ALL LUNG COMPLAINTS. (see: 1863 Boston Business Directory) In an easy to display 8 X 7 inches and in fine original condition after decades of storage, this boldly printed (one side only for posting) broadside will set well in any period grouping. An especially poignant reminder of the wide concern of thousands of country boys who, when gathered together in military camps, found they were particularly susceptible to frequently deadly repertory maladies. A popular item at the sutler’s tent, Hollis’ Balm Of America was a <I>sure cure</I>.. We are pleased to offer a "no questions asked" three day inspection with return as purchased guarantee ! please note: ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!. If you are new to Gunsight Antiques and wish additional information or just to learn who we are, please check out our home page. Thanks for visiting our on-line store !!  Illustrated with a US quarter for size comparison, our photos will offer the best description of this neat personal artifact except to advise the obvious. Simple in its form and heavily smoked in the period, this every day common man’s pipe offers good evidence of considerable period use and handling with an attractive natural age patina as testimony to its age and originality. With the well-worn period scratch engraved first initial and last name <I>E. Kuar</I> on one side and three initials <I>E. H. K.</I> with <I>25th Inf.</I> on the other we are able to identify the period owner as <B>Pvt. Elijah H. Kuar </B>. An East Bend, Illinois resident, Kuar enlisted on August 5,1861 as a Private of Co. I <B> 25th Illinois Infantry</B> and was mustered out with the 25th on September 5, 1864. During Pvt. Kuar’s tenure with the 25th Infantry his hard fought Regiment saw action at the battles of Pea Ridge, Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta and Peach Tree Creek. A really nice personal item, this piece will display well in any quality Civil War grouping. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> <FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! </FONT COLOR=#0000FF>

rare original! 1863 Civil War Union Lea $65.00

  

Photograph, Jennie Wade of Gettysburg $45.00

  

Civil War era MEDICAL CURE – BALM OF AME $50.00

  

25th Illinois – Civil War Soldier’s Meer $325.00


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