Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Tuesday, November 15, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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(A) CIVIL WAR ERA PERCUSSION MILITIA MUSKET MARKED D. T. HAPGOOD, BALTIMORE.

Lot # 1251 (Sale Order: 251 of 326)      

Possibly made for militia or guard use by Baltimore gunsmith David T. Hapgood, who worked around and after 1840. Barrel is stamped at rear "D.T. HAPGOOD / BALTIMORE" with Golcher marked flint plate converted to percussion. Walnut stock with brass musket style hardware and steel ramrod. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal showing some light pitting and turning a brown patina. Wood has traces of original finish with heavy usage dings and marks. Toe is cracked. Bore is dark and pitted with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: T. D. Hapgood Model: Militia Musket Serial Number: NSN
Possibly made for militia or guard use by Baltimore gunsmith David T. Hapgood, who worked around and after 1840. Barrel is stamped at rear "D.T. HAPGOOD / BALTIMORE" with...more Golcher marked flint plate converted to percussion. Walnut stock with brass musket style hardware and steel ramrod. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal showing some light pitting and turning a brown patina. Wood has traces of original finish with heavy usage dings and marks. Toe is cracked. Bore is dark and pitted with good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: T. D. Hapgood Model: Militia Musket Serial Number: NSN

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(A) SCARCE AND FINE IDENTIFIED JP MOORE P1853 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET OF JONATHAN L. ALLISON, 165T

Lot # 1252 (Sale Order: 252 of 326)      

Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle musket manufactured by JP Moore of New York, New York and dated 1863. Moore was a subcontractor for Colt. Originally thought to be Confederate, these rare rifled muskets have been more recently researched and accepted as being made by Moore for the United States with a combination of English and American parts. 39" barrel in .58 caliber with blade front sight and folding ladder military rear sight. Barrel is unmarked with the exception of "T&B" on the left side above the woodline. Upon inspection of the inside of the lock, an identical "T&B" marking can be found on the right upper edge of the plate. Lock is marked "1863" forward of hammer with a spread winged eagle on top of a starred and striped shield with a small "M" marking inside it. 1-piece plain walnut stock with brass nosecap, 3 iron barrel bands, brass trigger guard, and unmarked brass buttplate. Complete with US marked socket bayonet. Accompanying this lot is a folder which includes notes on configuration, a summary of Private Johnathan L. Allison's service history, including copies of his muster rolls and pension records. Most importantly, the folder also contains a handwritten letter dated April 3, 1966 attributing this rifled musket to Private Johnathan L. Allison. The letter was drafted by his granddaughter and states that this rifled musket was “the property of Jonathan L. Allison”. Born in Pennsylvania in 1834, Allison was a 31-year-old farmer in Adams County, when he enlisted in the 165th Pennsylvania Militia at Gettysburg and mustered into Company F as a private on November 10, 1862. The unit moved to Washington on December 8 and then to Suffolk, Virginia, where it joined the 7th Corp. Elements of the regiment took part in the expedition to Blackwater, the fight at Deserted House, the defense of Suffolk against Longstreet, the Weldon Railroad raid in May 1863, and movement toward Richmond during Lee’s absence in the Gettysburg campaign. Allison mustered out with the regiment at Gettysburg on July 28, 1863. He reenlisted on March 13, 1865, mustering into Company G of the 101st Pennsylvania, which was reorganizing after losing most of its members as prisoners in the siege and surrender of Plymouth, North Carolina, in April 1864. He mustered out with the unit on June 25, 1865, and returned to civilian life and later moved to Maryland. Allison passed away in 1916. CONDITION: Excellent for its age and in untouched attic condition, with barrel formed an even brown patina with heavy freckling near bolster from extensive use. Brass components have turned dark with age. Stock retains a large majority of its original finish with 2 small cracks near buttplate. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark with visible 3 groove rifling. Bayonet is good as turned a dark patina with scattered areas of heavy freckling. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 39" Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: JP Moore Model: P1853 Paperwork: Folder with Research Serial Number: NSN
Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle musket manufactured by JP Moore of New York, New York and dated 1863. Moore was a subcontractor for Colt. Originally thought to be Confederate,...more these rare rifled muskets have been more recently researched and accepted as being made by Moore for the United States with a combination of English and American parts. 39" barrel in .58 caliber with blade front sight and folding ladder military rear sight. Barrel is unmarked with the exception of "T&B" on the left side above the woodline. Upon inspection of the inside of the lock, an identical "T&B" marking can be found on the right upper edge of the plate. Lock is marked "1863" forward of hammer with a spread winged eagle on top of a starred and striped shield with a small "M" marking inside it. 1-piece plain walnut stock with brass nosecap, 3 iron barrel bands, brass trigger guard, and unmarked brass buttplate. Complete with US marked socket bayonet. Accompanying this lot is a folder which includes notes on configuration, a summary of Private Johnathan L. Allison's service history, including copies of his muster rolls and pension records. Most importantly, the folder also contains a handwritten letter dated April 3, 1966 attributing this rifled musket to Private Johnathan L. Allison. The letter was drafted by his granddaughter and states that this rifled musket was “the property of Jonathan L. Allison”. Born in Pennsylvania in 1834, Allison was a 31-year-old farmer in Adams County, when he enlisted in the 165th Pennsylvania Militia at Gettysburg and mustered into Company F as a private on November 10, 1862. The unit moved to Washington on December 8 and then to Suffolk, Virginia, where it joined the 7th Corp. Elements of the regiment took part in the expedition to Blackwater, the fight at Deserted House, the defense of Suffolk against Longstreet, the Weldon Railroad raid in May 1863, and movement toward Richmond during Lee’s absence in the Gettysburg campaign. Allison mustered out with the regiment at Gettysburg on July 28, 1863. He reenlisted on March 13, 1865, mustering into Company G of the 101st Pennsylvania, which was reorganizing after losing most of its members as prisoners in the siege and surrender of Plymouth, North Carolina, in April 1864. He mustered out with the unit on June 25, 1865, and returned to civilian life and later moved to Maryland. Allison passed away in 1916. CONDITION: Excellent for its age and in untouched attic condition, with barrel formed an even brown patina with heavy freckling near bolster from extensive use. Brass components have turned dark with age. Stock retains a large majority of its original finish with 2 small cracks near buttplate. Mechanically fine. Bore is dark with visible 3 groove rifling. Bayonet is good as turned a dark patina with scattered areas of heavy freckling. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 39" Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: JP Moore Model: P1853 Paperwork: Folder with Research Serial Number: NSN

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(A) IDENTIFIED ALTERED MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET OWNED BY DENNIS COOKSON.

Lot # 1253 (Sale Order: 253 of 326)      

Originally manufactured for use in the Civil War in 1861 by the Springfield Armory, this M1861 rifle musket has been converted into a sporting piece sometime after the War. The original barrel has been shorted to 28" with the rear sight removed and a small bead front sight added. The percussion lock dated "1861" remains intact, although heavy use has largely obscured the arsenal markings. The original walnut stock has also been shortened, retaining the original nose cap, 2 spring retained bands, and "US" marked butt plate, with a period repaired broken wrist. According to Daniel Hartzler, this converted musket was owned by Dennis Cookson of Uniontown, Maryland with an included typed copy of his Civil War era diary entries. CONDITION: Good as converted. The barrel has started to drift to a bronze patina with some cleaned oxidation around the lock. The stock has a few minor marks, remaining very serviceable with the period repaired wrist. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .58 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1861 Paperwork: Information, Diary Copy Serial Number: NSN

CORRECTION: This 1861 rifle musket was originally an infantry musket that was cut down for cavalry use, shortened to 28”, rear sight removed, and a small bead front sight added. Dennis Cookson picked this musket up 2 days after the battle of Antietam.

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(A) JOHN RIDER PERCUSSION CARBINE WITH NAME INSCRIBED UNDER THE BUTTPLATE.

Lot # 1254 (Sale Order: 254 of 326)      

Interesting falling block percussion carbine made by John H. Rider of Frederick, Maryland in 1861, possibly a gift for his brother George Rider who rode with Company C, 2nd Maryland Cavalry C.S.A., or, as stated by consignor, made as a prototype to the Confederacy, with gun insufficient to handle large military powder charge and was turned down. Gun has 12" octagonal-to-round blued .45 caliber rifled barrel with blade front sight and unusual rear sight. Falling block single shot percussion action similar to a Cosmopolitan carbine in looks with latching lever and push button release. Walnut stock with iron hardware. Gun is unmarked except under buttplate it is stamped "J.H. RIDER MAKER 1861, FREDERICK, MD". Comes with consignor research. Pictured on pg. 27 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Metal turning a brown plum patina with some light pitting. Wood has dark finish with light scratches and dings. An interesting piece of Americana. DLM Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rider Model: Percussion Falling Breech Paperwork: 2 Folders of provenance Serial Number: NSN
Interesting falling block percussion carbine made by John H. Rider of Frederick, Maryland in 1861, possibly a gift for his brother George Rider who rode with Company C, 2...morend Maryland Cavalry C.S.A., or, as stated by consignor, made as a prototype to the Confederacy, with gun insufficient to handle large military powder charge and was turned down. Gun has 12" octagonal-to-round blued .45 caliber rifled barrel with blade front sight and unusual rear sight. Falling block single shot percussion action similar to a Cosmopolitan carbine in looks with latching lever and push button release. Walnut stock with iron hardware. Gun is unmarked except under buttplate it is stamped "J.H. RIDER MAKER 1861, FREDERICK, MD". Comes with consignor research. Pictured on pg. 27 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Metal turning a brown plum patina with some light pitting. Wood has dark finish with light scratches and dings. An interesting piece of Americana. DLM Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Rider Model: Percussion Falling Breech Paperwork: 2 Folders of provenance Serial Number: NSN

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(A) MASSACHUSETTS ARMS SMITH CARBINE WITH PHOTO.

Lot # 1255 (Sale Order: 255 of 326)      

Smith single shot carbine manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company with German silver blade front sight and flip up carbine rear sight mounted just forward of top latch. 2 piece walnut stock and forearm with single barrel band mounted with sling swivel, carbine staple and saddle ring, rear mounted sling swivel, and carbine buttplate. Stock is carved "R. E. WELSH / CO. D" on left side. Accompanied by a laminated cabinet card featuring a well dressed period man holding a Smith carbine in his left hand on one side and then an image of a family of 13 on the other side. CONDITION: Good, with iron assemblies turned a freckled brown-gray patina with areas of freckling throughout. Stock and forearm are very good as sanded and finish added with small cracks at forearm retaining screw mortise, bottom tang, and top of buttplate. Mechanically tight and crisp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Cabinet card is good with images clear and no signs of major distress. Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Model: Smith Carbine Paperwork: Photo Serial Number: 863
Smith single shot carbine manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company with German silver blade front sight and flip up carbine rear sight mounted just forward of top l...moreatch. 2 piece walnut stock and forearm with single barrel band mounted with sling swivel, carbine staple and saddle ring, rear mounted sling swivel, and carbine buttplate. Stock is carved "R. E. WELSH / CO. D" on left side. Accompanied by a laminated cabinet card featuring a well dressed period man holding a Smith carbine in his left hand on one side and then an image of a family of 13 on the other side. CONDITION: Good, with iron assemblies turned a freckled brown-gray patina with areas of freckling throughout. Stock and forearm are very good as sanded and finish added with small cracks at forearm retaining screw mortise, bottom tang, and top of buttplate. Mechanically tight and crisp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Cabinet card is good with images clear and no signs of major distress. Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Model: Smith Carbine Paperwork: Photo Serial Number: 863

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(A) CIVIL WAR COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER PRESENTED TO 2ND LIEUTENANT HENRY H. JONES, 2ND DELAWARE, 3

Lot # 1256 (Sale Order: 256 of 326)      

A wonderful token of esteem given by Company C, 5th Maryland (US) Infantry to their temporary commander, twice-wounded Lt. Henry H. Jones of the 2nd Delaware. Jones enlisted in the 2nd Delaware as a Second Lieutenant in June 1861 and was later mustered in to rank from May 21. Records have him in both Company I and Company K. The 2nd was a hard-fighting unit in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, that saw heavy action in Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, where Jones was wounded, and Chancellorsville, where he was wounded and captured. He was paroled at City Point on May 23 and reported back to the regiment on June 7 or 8, but it is unclear if he was back on duty in time for Gettysburg, where the regiment fought in the Wheatfield. The presentation of the pistol would date to Fall 1863 or early 1864. He was detailed in September 1863 for duty with the 5th Maryland at Camp Du Pont, near Wilmington, and in February 1864 was sent to the general rendezvous at Lafayette Barracks in Baltimore and given charge of volunteer recruits. He was back with the 2nd Delaware for Grant’s Overland Campaign and was likely carrying this pistol when he was wounded a third time at Cold Harbor, June 5, 1864, by a gunshot wound in the left calf. He was hospitalized at Carver Hospital in Washington, but contracted Tetanus and died in the early morning hours of June 20. His wife retrieved his body, and buried him under a tombstone marked “my husband” next to their infant daughter, who had died the year before. This revolver was manufactured by Colt in 1863 during the Civil War. Fit with a desirable 6" octagon barrel with New York address, pin front sight, and hammer notch rear. 6-shot percussion cylinder roll stamped with the stage coach hold up scene. Large style brass trigger guard with 1-piece smooth walnut grips. The backstrap bear the period inscription "Presented by the Members of Co. C 5th Md. Vols / to their Commander Lieut H. H. Jones / 2nd Del. Vol.". Jones’ Colt is accompanied by a folder of research detailing his service. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components exhibit a dark patina with markings soft. Grip straps have been polished bright with some abrasion around the inscription, with it remaining mostly legible. Grips are very good showing some expected abrasions, fitting slightly shy to the grip straps. Dark shootable bore showing defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Matching full or partial serial numbers throughout. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork: Folder of Research Serial Number: 236827
A wonderful token of esteem given by Company C, 5th Maryland (US) Infantry to their temporary commander, twice-wounded Lt. Henry H. Jones of the 2nd Delaware. Jones enlis...moreted in the 2nd Delaware as a Second Lieutenant in June 1861 and was later mustered in to rank from May 21. Records have him in both Company I and Company K. The 2nd was a hard-fighting unit in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, that saw heavy action in Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, where Jones was wounded, and Chancellorsville, where he was wounded and captured. He was paroled at City Point on May 23 and reported back to the regiment on June 7 or 8, but it is unclear if he was back on duty in time for Gettysburg, where the regiment fought in the Wheatfield. The presentation of the pistol would date to Fall 1863 or early 1864. He was detailed in September 1863 for duty with the 5th Maryland at Camp Du Pont, near Wilmington, and in February 1864 was sent to the general rendezvous at Lafayette Barracks in Baltimore and given charge of volunteer recruits. He was back with the 2nd Delaware for Grant’s Overland Campaign and was likely carrying this pistol when he was wounded a third time at Cold Harbor, June 5, 1864, by a gunshot wound in the left calf. He was hospitalized at Carver Hospital in Washington, but contracted Tetanus and died in the early morning hours of June 20. His wife retrieved his body, and buried him under a tombstone marked “my husband” next to their infant daughter, who had died the year before. This revolver was manufactured by Colt in 1863 during the Civil War. Fit with a desirable 6" octagon barrel with New York address, pin front sight, and hammer notch rear. 6-shot percussion cylinder roll stamped with the stage coach hold up scene. Large style brass trigger guard with 1-piece smooth walnut grips. The backstrap bear the period inscription "Presented by the Members of Co. C 5th Md. Vols / to their Commander Lieut H. H. Jones / 2nd Del. Vol.". Jones’ Colt is accompanied by a folder of research detailing his service. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron components exhibit a dark patina with markings soft. Grip straps have been polished bright with some abrasion around the inscription, with it remaining mostly legible. Grips are very good showing some expected abrasions, fitting slightly shy to the grip straps. Dark shootable bore showing defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Matching full or partial serial numbers throughout. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork: Folder of Research Serial Number: 236827

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(A) WONDERFUL CAPTURED AND PRESENTED REMINGTON NEW MODEL REVOLVER FROM A DELAWARE TROOPER IN THE 9TH

Lot # 1257 (Sale Order: 257 of 326)      

A very nice example of a Remington New Model Revolver that was presented to a father, from a son in fighting for the Confederacy. These revolvers were manufactured from 1863 to 1875, with the majority going to Civil War military contracts. Standard configuration with various inspector marks throughout. 8" .44 caliber octagonal barrel marked on top flat with 3-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. 6-shot non fluted cylinder. Fit with 2-piece walnut grips marked on left panel with an illegible cartouche. This Remington was captured by Charles Palmer Rust, born in 1841, and served in the 9th Virginia Cavalry, the unit he was assigned to, when this revolver was captured and given to his father, Catesby F. Rust (1819-1894,) in July 1864. The right grip is carved: “Captured & Presented by / CPR.” The left grip reads, “C F Rust / July 2nd 1864.” The Rusts were a southern-leaning Delaware family. Charles P. Rust enlisted on June 2, 1861 for 1 year, in Captain L.T. Beale’s Company Virginia Cavalry, subsequently Murphy’s Company 1st Battalion Virginia Cavalry and Company C, 9th Virginia Cavalry. He reenlisted for the war in Spring 1862, served as a courier at Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters in May and June, returned to the regiment and transferred to Company H in July-August. He served until discharged on July 15, 1864, as not a resident of the Confederate States. The 9th Virginia Cavalry served in the Army of Northern Virginia and was incredibly active. CWData lists over 350 points at which it suffered losses of some sort. Aside from his duties as courier, he seems only to have been briefly absent on sick leave some time in May-June 1863. A September 30, 1864 muster roll lists him as absent without leave, which is probably a clerical error since he seems to have already been discharged. Rust passed away in 1885. The revolver is accompanied by a folder of research regarding configuration, Private Charles P. Rust's service, as well as letters of provenance dated 1974 and 1955. There are also copies of pg. 228 of "Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers", and a copy of pg. 183 of "A Band of Brothers: Photographic Epilogue to Marylanders in the Confederacy", where this revolver is photographed. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a vast majority of the reapplied blue finish with scattered areas of light wear and freckling. Brass is a mellow patina. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is mostly bright with freckling throughout with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: New Model Paperwork: Folder of Research Serial Number: 61511
A very nice example of a Remington New Model Revolver that was presented to a father, from a son in fighting for the Confederacy. These revolvers were manufactured from 1...more863 to 1875, with the majority going to Civil War military contracts. Standard configuration with various inspector marks throughout. 8" .44 caliber octagonal barrel marked on top flat with 3-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. 6-shot non fluted cylinder. Fit with 2-piece walnut grips marked on left panel with an illegible cartouche. This Remington was captured by Charles Palmer Rust, born in 1841, and served in the 9th Virginia Cavalry, the unit he was assigned to, when this revolver was captured and given to his father, Catesby F. Rust (1819-1894,) in July 1864. The right grip is carved: “Captured & Presented by / CPR.” The left grip reads, “C F Rust / July 2nd 1864.” The Rusts were a southern-leaning Delaware family. Charles P. Rust enlisted on June 2, 1861 for 1 year, in Captain L.T. Beale’s Company Virginia Cavalry, subsequently Murphy’s Company 1st Battalion Virginia Cavalry and Company C, 9th Virginia Cavalry. He reenlisted for the war in Spring 1862, served as a courier at Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters in May and June, returned to the regiment and transferred to Company H in July-August. He served until discharged on July 15, 1864, as not a resident of the Confederate States. The 9th Virginia Cavalry served in the Army of Northern Virginia and was incredibly active. CWData lists over 350 points at which it suffered losses of some sort. Aside from his duties as courier, he seems only to have been briefly absent on sick leave some time in May-June 1863. A September 30, 1864 muster roll lists him as absent without leave, which is probably a clerical error since he seems to have already been discharged. Rust passed away in 1885. The revolver is accompanied by a folder of research regarding configuration, Private Charles P. Rust's service, as well as letters of provenance dated 1974 and 1955. There are also copies of pg. 228 of "Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers", and a copy of pg. 183 of "A Band of Brothers: Photographic Epilogue to Marylanders in the Confederacy", where this revolver is photographed. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining a vast majority of the reapplied blue finish with scattered areas of light wear and freckling. Brass is a mellow patina. Grips are very good with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is mostly bright with freckling throughout with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: New Model Paperwork: Folder of Research Serial Number: 61511

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(A) RARE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL BABY RUSSIAN REVOLVER.

Lot # 1258 (Sale Order: 258 of 326)      

Beginning in 1876, the Baltimore City Police began replacing their percussion Colt revolvers with modern top break Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action First Model Baby Russian revolvers, which are believed to have been used into the twentieth century. An included 1966 dated letter on Smith & Wesson letterhead indicates that this example was shipped July 30, 1880 to M. W. Robinson of New York. Like other known examples, this revolver is nickel finished with a 4" barrel. Standard half moon front sight and notch rear. Other features include a 5-shot fluted cylinder, spur trigger, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber "S&W" monogram grips. The backstrap is engraved "Balto. City Police". A Baltimore City Police button also accompanies this lot. CONDITION: Excellent. Bountiful amounts of factory applied nickel are retained with some thinning on the backstrap and some other expected light wear. Grips likewise show some wear. Fine bright bore and good mechanics with the ejector a little sticky. BAS Accessories: Button Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: .38 SA First Model Baby Russian Paperwork: S&W letter, information Serial Number: 4921
Beginning in 1876, the Baltimore City Police began replacing their percussion Colt revolvers with modern top break Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action First Model Baby Russi...morean revolvers, which are believed to have been used into the twentieth century. An included 1966 dated letter on Smith & Wesson letterhead indicates that this example was shipped July 30, 1880 to M. W. Robinson of New York. Like other known examples, this revolver is nickel finished with a 4" barrel. Standard half moon front sight and notch rear. Other features include a 5-shot fluted cylinder, spur trigger, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber "S&W" monogram grips. The backstrap is engraved "Balto. City Police". A Baltimore City Police button also accompanies this lot. CONDITION: Excellent. Bountiful amounts of factory applied nickel are retained with some thinning on the backstrap and some other expected light wear. Grips likewise show some wear. Fine bright bore and good mechanics with the ejector a little sticky. BAS Accessories: Button Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: .38 SA First Model Baby Russian Paperwork: S&W letter, information Serial Number: 4921

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(A) INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON BABY RUSSIAN REVOLVER PRESENTED TO COLONEL HENRY W. JAMES, AN UNFORTUNA

Lot # 1259 (Sale Order: 259 of 326)      

Nickel finished .38 Single Action First Model Baby Russian revolver shipped February 19, 1881 to M. W. Robinson of New York per included 1966 dated Smith & Wesson research. Features include 4" barrel, half moon front sight, notch rear, top break action, 5-shot fluted cylinder, spur trigger, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber "S&W" monogram grips. The backstrap is engraved, “From Col. Harry Gilmor to Col. Henry W. Janes U.S.A.”. The presentation likely dates from 1875 to 1878 when Janes was in charge of the Baltimore Depot and Gilmor was Baltimore City Police Commissioner. Henry Warner Janes was born in New York but served as a 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 55th Illinois, from October 31, 1861 to August 10, 1863. He was promoted to Captain and Assistant Quartermaster U.S. Volunteers on July 31- November 17, 1863, and to the same rank in the regular army October 30, 1863. He was promoted to Major and Quartermaster in June 1879 and retired in July. He was breveted Major US Army and Lt. Colonel US Volunteers to date March 13, 1865 for faithful and meritorious service in the war. Janes had been an efficient and respected army officer by one newspaper account, though of a “nervous temperament,” reportedly suffered mental problems after suffering a near fatal fever while serving on the frontier after the war, and was further affected by the death of a daughter from typhoid during his posting at Baltimore. During a subsequent assignment in Montana, he reportedly destroyed a large amount of government supplies, and at one point was found wandering the plains alone, having dismissed his escort and chopped up the ambulance in which he was traveling with an ax. After several months in asylums, he tried to be reinstated in the army, even publishing a booklet titled, “Military Record of Henry W. Janes, Major and Quartermaster, Retired Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. A. What was Done to Him, and what He Desires to be Done for Him.” He attempted suicide in New York with a sword cane in 1881 and was again committed to an insane asylum. He died at an asylum in Poughkeepsie on February 16, 1883. It should be noted that this revolver is of the same configuration as those acquired for the Baltimore City Police starting in 1876, with Gilmore serving as the police commissioner from 1874 to 1879. Revolver was formerly of the Norm Flayderman Collection and is accompanied by copies of numerous Civil War documents relating to Janes. Also included are several photographs of Janes, including a copy of the iconic photo of General Grant's staff taken at City Point in 1864, which shows Janes standing with the General. CONDITION: Excellent. Revolver retains nearly all of the bright factory nickel finish showing a few minor spots of loss and a lightly scratched surface. Hammer also retains significant portions of original faded case colors. Grips are especially fine displaying sharp checkering. Good bore showing defined rifling. Tight lockup. BAS Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: 2nd Model, 1st Issue Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: 20604
Nickel finished .38 Single Action First Model Baby Russian revolver shipped February 19, 1881 to M. W. Robinson of New York per included 1966 dated Smith & Wesson researc...moreh. Features include 4" barrel, half moon front sight, notch rear, top break action, 5-shot fluted cylinder, spur trigger, and 2-piece checkered hard rubber "S&W" monogram grips. The backstrap is engraved, “From Col. Harry Gilmor to Col. Henry W. Janes U.S.A.”. The presentation likely dates from 1875 to 1878 when Janes was in charge of the Baltimore Depot and Gilmor was Baltimore City Police Commissioner. Henry Warner Janes was born in New York but served as a 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 55th Illinois, from October 31, 1861 to August 10, 1863. He was promoted to Captain and Assistant Quartermaster U.S. Volunteers on July 31- November 17, 1863, and to the same rank in the regular army October 30, 1863. He was promoted to Major and Quartermaster in June 1879 and retired in July. He was breveted Major US Army and Lt. Colonel US Volunteers to date March 13, 1865 for faithful and meritorious service in the war. Janes had been an efficient and respected army officer by one newspaper account, though of a “nervous temperament,” reportedly suffered mental problems after suffering a near fatal fever while serving on the frontier after the war, and was further affected by the death of a daughter from typhoid during his posting at Baltimore. During a subsequent assignment in Montana, he reportedly destroyed a large amount of government supplies, and at one point was found wandering the plains alone, having dismissed his escort and chopped up the ambulance in which he was traveling with an ax. After several months in asylums, he tried to be reinstated in the army, even publishing a booklet titled, “Military Record of Henry W. Janes, Major and Quartermaster, Retired Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. A. What was Done to Him, and what He Desires to be Done for Him.” He attempted suicide in New York with a sword cane in 1881 and was again committed to an insane asylum. He died at an asylum in Poughkeepsie on February 16, 1883. It should be noted that this revolver is of the same configuration as those acquired for the Baltimore City Police starting in 1876, with Gilmore serving as the police commissioner from 1874 to 1879. Revolver was formerly of the Norm Flayderman Collection and is accompanied by copies of numerous Civil War documents relating to Janes. Also included are several photographs of Janes, including a copy of the iconic photo of General Grant's staff taken at City Point in 1864, which shows Janes standing with the General. CONDITION: Excellent. Revolver retains nearly all of the bright factory nickel finish showing a few minor spots of loss and a lightly scratched surface. Hammer also retains significant portions of original faded case colors. Grips are especially fine displaying sharp checkering. Good bore showing defined rifling. Tight lockup. BAS Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .38 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: 2nd Model, 1st Issue Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: 20604

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(A) RARE CIVIL WAR BACON NAVY REVOLVER PRESENTED TO COL. WILLIAM SCHLEY BY THE 8TH MARYLAND.

Lot # 1260 (Sale Order: 260 of 326)      

An approximated 900 large size Navy revolvers were produced by the Bacon Manufacturing Co. during the early 1860s, with only an estimated 400 first type revolvers made. This early example, serial number 95, is fit with a 7 - 1/2" octagon barrel with 1-line address, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. 6-shot cylinder chambered in .38 rimfire. Scroll engraved spur trigger iron frame with 2-piece smooth walnut grips. The backstrap is inscribed "Presented to Col. Wm. Louis Schley as a / testament or the reward of the Officers of the / 8th Regt. Md. Vol. Baltimore Aug. 19, 1862". William Louis Schley was born in 1823 and served in the Mexican War as Sergeant Major of the 3rd US Dragoons, later serving during the Civil War when he helped organize not only his own 5th Maryland for the Union, but also the 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th regiments, officers of the latter presenting him with this revolver. Schley’s military career was not entirely happy. The 5th had organized at Baltimore in September 1861. Schley’s commission as Colonel dated to September 4. The regiment remained there until posted to Fort Monroe in March 1862, and only saw action in September when it joined the Army of the Potomac just before Antietam, suffering severely in the battle: losing 39 killed and 109 wounded. Schley had been absent, returned to find the regiment demoralized and desertion rampant. He tendered his resignation, but remained in command, certainly hoping for some improvement in fortune, but in 1863 was no better to him or the unit: most of the regiment and 28 of its officers were captured in Milroy’s defeat at Winchester at the beginning of the Gettysburg campaign, leaving Schley with but 3 line officers for the next year and relegated to garrison and guard duty. In the fall of 1864, the regiment was serving in the 18th Corps in the Petersburg campaign and Schley was busy commanding a brigade when quarrels among recently released officers broke out and General Butler, who must have been fed up, took action by relieving Schley of command and accepting his resignation on October 6, 1864. It is unclear if he got much relief in returning to Baltimore where his pro-Union sentiments and actions had caused him quite a bit of trouble, though those joining the Union army in the regiments he helped raise clearly thought well of him. William and his wife had 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren whom he was able to spend time with before his death in 1898. This revolver is accompanied by a folder of research which includes 3 original Civil War muster rolls for the 5th Maryland Regiment signed by Schley, copies of other documents related to his service, a photograph copy, and a commemorative aluminum advertising token with his likeness. CONDITION: Overall very good. Iron components display a pleasing gray patina with some minor areas of older oxidation. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Grips are very good showing some minor impressions throughout Strong bore with some moderate black powder pitting. Mechanically fine. Included period documents have some creasing and wear, remaining good overall. BAS Accessories: Store token Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Bacon Mfg Model: Navy Paperwork: Muster Rolls, Information Serial Number: 95
An approximated 900 large size Navy revolvers were produced by the Bacon Manufacturing Co. during the early 1860s, with only an estimated 400 first type revolvers made. T...morehis early example, serial number 95, is fit with a 7 - 1/2" octagon barrel with 1-line address, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. 6-shot cylinder chambered in .38 rimfire. Scroll engraved spur trigger iron frame with 2-piece smooth walnut grips. The backstrap is inscribed "Presented to Col. Wm. Louis Schley as a / testament or the reward of the Officers of the / 8th Regt. Md. Vol. Baltimore Aug. 19, 1862". William Louis Schley was born in 1823 and served in the Mexican War as Sergeant Major of the 3rd US Dragoons, later serving during the Civil War when he helped organize not only his own 5th Maryland for the Union, but also the 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th regiments, officers of the latter presenting him with this revolver. Schley’s military career was not entirely happy. The 5th had organized at Baltimore in September 1861. Schley’s commission as Colonel dated to September 4. The regiment remained there until posted to Fort Monroe in March 1862, and only saw action in September when it joined the Army of the Potomac just before Antietam, suffering severely in the battle: losing 39 killed and 109 wounded. Schley had been absent, returned to find the regiment demoralized and desertion rampant. He tendered his resignation, but remained in command, certainly hoping for some improvement in fortune, but in 1863 was no better to him or the unit: most of the regiment and 28 of its officers were captured in Milroy’s defeat at Winchester at the beginning of the Gettysburg campaign, leaving Schley with but 3 line officers for the next year and relegated to garrison and guard duty. In the fall of 1864, the regiment was serving in the 18th Corps in the Petersburg campaign and Schley was busy commanding a brigade when quarrels among recently released officers broke out and General Butler, who must have been fed up, took action by relieving Schley of command and accepting his resignation on October 6, 1864. It is unclear if he got much relief in returning to Baltimore where his pro-Union sentiments and actions had caused him quite a bit of trouble, though those joining the Union army in the regiments he helped raise clearly thought well of him. William and his wife had 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren whom he was able to spend time with before his death in 1898. This revolver is accompanied by a folder of research which includes 3 original Civil War muster rolls for the 5th Maryland Regiment signed by Schley, copies of other documents related to his service, a photograph copy, and a commemorative aluminum advertising token with his likeness. CONDITION: Overall very good. Iron components display a pleasing gray patina with some minor areas of older oxidation. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Grips are very good showing some minor impressions throughout Strong bore with some moderate black powder pitting. Mechanically fine. Included period documents have some creasing and wear, remaining good overall. BAS Accessories: Store token Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Bacon Mfg Model: Navy Paperwork: Muster Rolls, Information Serial Number: 95

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(A) RARE JAMES REID REVOLVER MODEL 4 CONVERTIBLE POCKET REVOLVER CARRIED BY SOUTHERN SYMPATHIZER J.

Lot # 1261 (Sale Order: 261 of 326)      

Between 1863 and 1865 James produced around 1000 Model 4 single action revolvers which cleverly could be used a percussion revolver or with .32 rimfire ammunition by unscrewing the removable nipples. Revolver is in standard configuration with silver plated finish, 4" octagon barrel, German silver half moon front sight, hammer notch rear, 6-shot cylinder, spur trigger, and 2-piece smooth rosewood grips. Revolver is accompanied by a nipple wrench and period leather flap holster secured with a Federal infantry “I” button. This revolver was carried by civilian farmer J. Thaddeus Starr during the Civil War. J. Thaddeus Starr was born in 1836 and seems to have been determined not to get caught up in the war, but instead to defend his property. Born in 1836, he was a farmer in Howard County, Maryland, in 1864 when he managed to avoid being drafted into the Union army by providing a substitute. Family tradition, repeated in a 1965 affidavit, indicated that when forces of either side were near, he made it a point to take his pistol and conceal his horses in the woods, seizure of which could have spelled ruin for a farmer. It is an indication of the toll and stress the war inflicted on Marylanders regardless of their political views. Starr passed away in 1920. Included with the pistol is Starr’s original 1864 draft exemption certificate and a post-war photograph. CONDITION: Very good. Significant portions of factory silver plate are retained with the balance exhibiting a mottled patina with some signs of cleaning. Grips shows some light impressions and abrasions remaining fine overall. Bore has some pitting from period use of period black powder. Mechanically fine with all 6 nipples intact. BAS Accessories: Holster, L tool Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion / .32 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. Reid Model: 4 Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: 2340
Between 1863 and 1865 James produced around 1000 Model 4 single action revolvers which cleverly could be used a percussion revolver or with .32 rimfire ammunition by unsc...morerewing the removable nipples. Revolver is in standard configuration with silver plated finish, 4" octagon barrel, German silver half moon front sight, hammer notch rear, 6-shot cylinder, spur trigger, and 2-piece smooth rosewood grips. Revolver is accompanied by a nipple wrench and period leather flap holster secured with a Federal infantry “I” button. This revolver was carried by civilian farmer J. Thaddeus Starr during the Civil War. J. Thaddeus Starr was born in 1836 and seems to have been determined not to get caught up in the war, but instead to defend his property. Born in 1836, he was a farmer in Howard County, Maryland, in 1864 when he managed to avoid being drafted into the Union army by providing a substitute. Family tradition, repeated in a 1965 affidavit, indicated that when forces of either side were near, he made it a point to take his pistol and conceal his horses in the woods, seizure of which could have spelled ruin for a farmer. It is an indication of the toll and stress the war inflicted on Marylanders regardless of their political views. Starr passed away in 1920. Included with the pistol is Starr’s original 1864 draft exemption certificate and a post-war photograph. CONDITION: Very good. Significant portions of factory silver plate are retained with the balance exhibiting a mottled patina with some signs of cleaning. Grips shows some light impressions and abrasions remaining fine overall. Bore has some pitting from period use of period black powder. Mechanically fine with all 6 nipples intact. BAS Accessories: Holster, L tool Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion / .32 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. Reid Model: 4 Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: 2340

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MODEL 1860 PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPTAIN CHARLES W. ADAMS, 1ST MARYLAND, US VOLUNTEERS, SPANISH AMER

Lot # 1262 (Sale Order: 262 of 326)      

An attractive example of a Model 1860 presentation sword with ornate blade and inscribed counterguard. The sword is presentation grade, but in the standard M1860 configuration with double edged spearpoint blade and long ricasso. The blade is embellished on both sides and features elegant decorations which includes ornate scrollwork that is gold washed. The scrolls flank a panoply of arms on the obverse and a suit of armor on the reverse. Ricasso is marked "HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA" on the obverse and a shield proof on the reverse that is partially obscured by the gold wash. The hilt is of cast brass with a guard that features an eagle perched in front of a stand of flags. The grip is also of cast brass decorated with nice stippling and cast wire which is accommodated by the grooves. Nice foliate ferrules compliment the floral motif on the D-shaped knucklebow which leads to the pommel, decorated on 1 side with a shield and an eagle on the other. Pommel cap features a blossoming flower. An officer's portepee is tied around the knucklebow. The sword is complete with its original iron scabbard which was nickeled and features gilded brass mounts. Mounts are neatly decorated with scroll designs with 2 carry rings on the upper mount and 1 carry ring on the middle mount. The folding counterguard is professionally engraved in simple sans serif block letters, “CAPTAIN CHARLES W. ADAMS / COMPANY F FIRST MARYLAND US VOLS INFANTRY / BY THE MEMBERS OF HIS COMPANY.” This sword was presented to Adams by his company during its service in the U.S. Volunteer Forces called for by President McKinley in April 1898 to augment the regular army at the start of the Spanish American War. Maryland fielded 2 infantry regiments, 1 formed around the First Regiment of Infantry, Maryland National Guard. The First was scattered around the state with Co. F based at Easton, where Adams, born in Tennessee in 1858, had lived since 1889. He served as the company’s captain twice before the war: September to December 1893 and April 1893 to April 1897. In April 1898 he organized the company to enter the volunteer service and was again elected captain, activating it May 3 and mustering it into US service May 16 with his own commission dating May 17. They journeyed with the rest of the unit, now titled “First Maryland USV (First Regiment I., M.N.G.,)” to Fort Monroe, Virginia, on May 19. Expectations of joining the invasion of Puerto Rico were thwarted by the August 1898 armistice and the regiment spent the remainder of its service at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania, and Augusta, Georgia. Adams mustered out with the regiment in February 1899 after the signing of the peace treaty, but joined the national guard regiment as captain once again in 1902, being promoted to major in 1905, and lieutenant colonel in July 1909. As lieutenant colonel he was with the regiment during its Mexican Border service in 1916 and at the beginning of its transformation into the 115th US Infantry at the beginning of World War I, being honorably discharged for physical disability in February 1918 and dying in October from Bright’s Disease, which he was said to have contracted during his Mexican Border service. He was also noted to having served at some point as Second Lieutenant in the Mississippi National Guard, perhaps before he took up residence in Easton. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with generous amounts of the gold wash that remain. Hilt features a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from age and handling. The scabbard features most of the original nickel finish with scattered oxidation throughout its length. Brass mounts retain nice amounts of gilding. A very presentable M1860 sword. Accompanying the sword is a folder of research regarding Adams' service. He was originally misidentified as Civil War veteran Charles W Adams of Alexander's Baltimore Battery. There is research for both Adams in the folder, as well as enlistment card for Civil War veteran Charles Adams and a nice 8x7 photo of the Maryland National Guard marching in formation, dated 1888. Blade Length: 30 - 1/2" Overall Length: 37 Paperwork: Folder of Research
An attractive example of a Model 1860 presentation sword with ornate blade and inscribed counterguard. The sword is presentation grade, but in the standard M1860 configur...moreation with double edged spearpoint blade and long ricasso. The blade is embellished on both sides and features elegant decorations which includes ornate scrollwork that is gold washed. The scrolls flank a panoply of arms on the obverse and a suit of armor on the reverse. Ricasso is marked "HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA" on the obverse and a shield proof on the reverse that is partially obscured by the gold wash. The hilt is of cast brass with a guard that features an eagle perched in front of a stand of flags. The grip is also of cast brass decorated with nice stippling and cast wire which is accommodated by the grooves. Nice foliate ferrules compliment the floral motif on the D-shaped knucklebow which leads to the pommel, decorated on 1 side with a shield and an eagle on the other. Pommel cap features a blossoming flower. An officer's portepee is tied around the knucklebow. The sword is complete with its original iron scabbard which was nickeled and features gilded brass mounts. Mounts are neatly decorated with scroll designs with 2 carry rings on the upper mount and 1 carry ring on the middle mount. The folding counterguard is professionally engraved in simple sans serif block letters, “CAPTAIN CHARLES W. ADAMS / COMPANY F FIRST MARYLAND US VOLS INFANTRY / BY THE MEMBERS OF HIS COMPANY.” This sword was presented to Adams by his company during its service in the U.S. Volunteer Forces called for by President McKinley in April 1898 to augment the regular army at the start of the Spanish American War. Maryland fielded 2 infantry regiments, 1 formed around the First Regiment of Infantry, Maryland National Guard. The First was scattered around the state with Co. F based at Easton, where Adams, born in Tennessee in 1858, had lived since 1889. He served as the company’s captain twice before the war: September to December 1893 and April 1893 to April 1897. In April 1898 he organized the company to enter the volunteer service and was again elected captain, activating it May 3 and mustering it into US service May 16 with his own commission dating May 17. They journeyed with the rest of the unit, now titled “First Maryland USV (First Regiment I., M.N.G.,)” to Fort Monroe, Virginia, on May 19. Expectations of joining the invasion of Puerto Rico were thwarted by the August 1898 armistice and the regiment spent the remainder of its service at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania, and Augusta, Georgia. Adams mustered out with the regiment in February 1899 after the signing of the peace treaty, but joined the national guard regiment as captain once again in 1902, being promoted to major in 1905, and lieutenant colonel in July 1909. As lieutenant colonel he was with the regiment during its Mexican Border service in 1916 and at the beginning of its transformation into the 115th US Infantry at the beginning of World War I, being honorably discharged for physical disability in February 1918 and dying in October from Bright’s Disease, which he was said to have contracted during his Mexican Border service. He was also noted to having served at some point as Second Lieutenant in the Mississippi National Guard, perhaps before he took up residence in Easton. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with generous amounts of the gold wash that remain. Hilt features a pleasing patina with scattered blemishes from age and handling. The scabbard features most of the original nickel finish with scattered oxidation throughout its length. Brass mounts retain nice amounts of gilding. A very presentable M1860 sword. Accompanying the sword is a folder of research regarding Adams' service. He was originally misidentified as Civil War veteran Charles W Adams of Alexander's Baltimore Battery. There is research for both Adams in the folder, as well as enlistment card for Civil War veteran Charles Adams and a nice 8x7 photo of the Maryland National Guard marching in formation, dated 1888. Blade Length: 30 - 1/2" Overall Length: 37 Paperwork: Folder of Research

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CIVIL WAR FIFE OF SAMUEL W. EDMONDS, 9TH VA CS AND 3RD MARYLAND US.

Lot # 1263 (Sale Order: 263 of 326)      

Black ebony fife with silvered brass ferrules from the effects of "Galvanized Yankee" Samuel W. Edmonds (sometimes William S. Edmonds.) Born in Virginia, Edmonds enlisted in Co. F 9th Virginia Infantry in May 1861. Edmonds later claimed to be a sailor by background. The regiment organized at Portsmouth and served in the Department of Norfolk. He was absent sick at a General Hospital from February 28th, 1862, had not been heard from by April, and is listed as deserted in July. By April 1863 he had been captured and was awaiting trial for desertion, but rejoined the ranks for the Gettysburg Campaign and is listed as deserting to the enemy on July 5. The regiment was engaged in Pickett's Charge on July 3, which may have influenced his decision, though he may have departed earlier or simply lain low. U.S. records indicate he "gave up" at Chambersburg and appears on an August 1863 roll of Confederate prisoners of war at Fort Delaware, "desirous of entering the service of the U.S.". He enlisted in the U.S. 3rd Maryland Cavalry at Fort Delaware on September 18th, 1863 and mustered into Co. F as a private on September 24th. He was initially assigned as cook to the regimental hospital though April 1864, but was present with his company from May, and was transferred to Co. F as part of a consolidation in December 1864. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and served under Banks in the Red River Campaign, and later under Canby in operations against Mobile. From then to April 1865 he was assigned to the personal escort and bodyguard of General Granger and was discharged September 5th, 1865, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Interestingly, his file contains an August 1864 order from Granger for his arrest and confinement, though with no cause or outcome noted. CONDITION: Very good. Some minor rubbing to the silver wash of the ferrules. Paperwork: Folder of Research
Black ebony fife with silvered brass ferrules from the effects of "Galvanized Yankee" Samuel W. Edmonds (sometimes William S. Edmonds.) Born in Virginia, Edmonds enlisted...more in Co. F 9th Virginia Infantry in May 1861. Edmonds later claimed to be a sailor by background. The regiment organized at Portsmouth and served in the Department of Norfolk. He was absent sick at a General Hospital from February 28th, 1862, had not been heard from by April, and is listed as deserted in July. By April 1863 he had been captured and was awaiting trial for desertion, but rejoined the ranks for the Gettysburg Campaign and is listed as deserting to the enemy on July 5. The regiment was engaged in Pickett's Charge on July 3, which may have influenced his decision, though he may have departed earlier or simply lain low. U.S. records indicate he "gave up" at Chambersburg and appears on an August 1863 roll of Confederate prisoners of war at Fort Delaware, "desirous of entering the service of the U.S.". He enlisted in the U.S. 3rd Maryland Cavalry at Fort Delaware on September 18th, 1863 and mustered into Co. F as a private on September 24th. He was initially assigned as cook to the regimental hospital though April 1864, but was present with his company from May, and was transferred to Co. F as part of a consolidation in December 1864. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and served under Banks in the Red River Campaign, and later under Canby in operations against Mobile. From then to April 1865 he was assigned to the personal escort and bodyguard of General Granger and was discharged September 5th, 1865, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Interestingly, his file contains an August 1864 order from Granger for his arrest and confinement, though with no cause or outcome noted. CONDITION: Very good. Some minor rubbing to the silver wash of the ferrules. Paperwork: Folder of Research

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CIVIL WAR CARVED PIPE FROM DANVILLE PRISON.

Lot # 1264 (Sale Order: 264 of 326)      

A great looking Civil War relief carved pipe bowl made by a prisoner of war at Danville, VA. The aperture for the stem is ringed by raised carving of an officer's hatcord that extends down either side of the back and curves up to display its typical acorn ends. The motif is repeated in smaller form by a second officer's cord that encircles the owner's initials "JHC" on the very front of the bowl, with its ends, also with acorn tips, curving down under the front of the bowl. On either side of the circled initials is a star, repeated at the upper edge on either side near the stem. An arc of raised letters along the upper front of the bowl reads, "PRISON No. 5 Danville Va." Danville's P.O.W compound consisted of 6 former tobacco warehouses, one of which still stands. In use from 1863 to 1865, the prison population reached 7,000 at points, some held there permanently and others on the way to other facilities, but crowded conditions, short rations, sickness and disease cost some 1,300 their lives in the course of the compound's operation. CONDITION: Very good. Pleasing patina. Some burn through at upper right edge of bowl affecting just the letter "o" and a small, old chip on one strand of the officer's cord on the back, with small divot and short hairline over one acorn. Research might narrow down the owner from the initials, but this is a telling piece of folk-art and soldier carving in any case, both visually pleasing and historically important.
A great looking Civil War relief carved pipe bowl made by a prisoner of war at Danville, VA. The aperture for the stem is ringed by raised carving of an officer's hatcord...more that extends down either side of the back and curves up to display its typical acorn ends. The motif is repeated in smaller form by a second officer's cord that encircles the owner's initials "JHC" on the very front of the bowl, with its ends, also with acorn tips, curving down under the front of the bowl. On either side of the circled initials is a star, repeated at the upper edge on either side near the stem. An arc of raised letters along the upper front of the bowl reads, "PRISON No. 5 Danville Va." Danville's P.O.W compound consisted of 6 former tobacco warehouses, one of which still stands. In use from 1863 to 1865, the prison population reached 7,000 at points, some held there permanently and others on the way to other facilities, but crowded conditions, short rations, sickness and disease cost some 1,300 their lives in the course of the compound's operation. CONDITION: Very good. Pleasing patina. Some burn through at upper right edge of bowl affecting just the letter "o" and a small, old chip on one strand of the officer's cord on the back, with small divot and short hairline over one acorn. Research might narrow down the owner from the initials, but this is a telling piece of folk-art and soldier carving in any case, both visually pleasing and historically important.

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ORNATELY CARVED CIVIL WAR PIPE.

Lot # 1265 (Sale Order: 265 of 326)      

The pipe bowl is relief carved with crossed U.S. flags at front center, flanked by a star on either side near the rim, and framed by tall leaves slanting to the rear. At bottom center the soldier carved his initials "G.S.C." in raised letters in a sunken cartouche. To this he added a stem carved in one piece with a field gun resting on top with fully realized cannon barrel, trail, and spoked wheels, carefully rendering even the small ring or lunette at the tip of the carriage trail. Something of a tour de force that must have impressed other members of his battery. CONDITION: Very good. Nice color. Slight wear to the mouthpiece. Upper rim of left wheel and tips of 2 spokes missing. Right wheel shows glue repair to similar break.
The pipe bowl is relief carved with crossed U.S. flags at front center, flanked by a star on either side near the rim, and framed by tall leaves slanting to the rear. At ...morebottom center the soldier carved his initials "G.S.C." in raised letters in a sunken cartouche. To this he added a stem carved in one piece with a field gun resting on top with fully realized cannon barrel, trail, and spoked wheels, carefully rendering even the small ring or lunette at the tip of the carriage trail. Something of a tour de force that must have impressed other members of his battery. CONDITION: Very good. Nice color. Slight wear to the mouthpiece. Upper rim of left wheel and tips of 2 spokes missing. Right wheel shows glue repair to similar break.

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LOT OF 5 PIPES AND RELATED PARAPHENALIA, INCLUDING CARVED PIPE OF SURGEON J.C. SHIMER FREDERICK MD G

Lot # 1266 (Sale Order: 266 of 326)      

Lot consists of 5 items: 3 broken clay pipes (one mended), 1 partial pipe case, and 1 very nice Civil War soldier's carved pipe reading, "U.S.A. GEN. HOSP. FREDERICK CITY Md FEB 22 1863" in raised letters along the upper edge of the stem and bowl from one side to the other. Along the top edge of the bowl, is incise carved, "J. C. Shimer Surg U.S.A.". The Army's General Hospital at Frederick covered 18 acres, by 1865 consisted of 38 wooden buildings, including 13 hospital wards and treated more than 30,000 wounded and sick soldiers, with Confederates among its patients as well as Union soldiers. Shimer turns up as an Acting Assistant Surgeon there as early as September 1862 when he treats a wounded soldier of the 27th Indiana, a report of which is included in the Medical and Surgical History of the War. He is also listed as contributing specimens to the US Army Medical Museum. A June 26, 1862, newspaper article reports him among the medical staff accompanying wounded on board the USS Commodore from Fortress Monroe and indicates he was from Massachusetts. Designation as Acting Assistant Surgeon indicates he was likely a civilian contract surgeon, whose records are difficult to access. CONDITION: The 2 clay pipe bowls are broken at the stem. The other shows a crack on the stem near the bowl and numerous brown stains. The case is one half of a leather covered wood case lined in light blue silk that likely once held an nice meerschaum. The Civil War pipe is very good, with some slight rubs to the finish. Shimer appears to have given the bowl a thin metal lining.
Lot consists of 5 items: 3 broken clay pipes (one mended), 1 partial pipe case, and 1 very nice Civil War soldier's carved pipe reading, "U.S.A. GEN. HOSP. FREDERICK CITY...more Md FEB 22 1863" in raised letters along the upper edge of the stem and bowl from one side to the other. Along the top edge of the bowl, is incise carved, "J. C. Shimer Surg U.S.A.". The Army's General Hospital at Frederick covered 18 acres, by 1865 consisted of 38 wooden buildings, including 13 hospital wards and treated more than 30,000 wounded and sick soldiers, with Confederates among its patients as well as Union soldiers. Shimer turns up as an Acting Assistant Surgeon there as early as September 1862 when he treats a wounded soldier of the 27th Indiana, a report of which is included in the Medical and Surgical History of the War. He is also listed as contributing specimens to the US Army Medical Museum. A June 26, 1862, newspaper article reports him among the medical staff accompanying wounded on board the USS Commodore from Fortress Monroe and indicates he was from Massachusetts. Designation as Acting Assistant Surgeon indicates he was likely a civilian contract surgeon, whose records are difficult to access. CONDITION: The 2 clay pipe bowls are broken at the stem. The other shows a crack on the stem near the bowl and numerous brown stains. The case is one half of a leather covered wood case lined in light blue silk that likely once held an nice meerschaum. The Civil War pipe is very good, with some slight rubs to the finish. Shimer appears to have given the bowl a thin metal lining.

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BEAUTIFULLY CARVED MEERSCHAUM PIPE DEPICTING ZOUAVES WITH CASE.

Lot # 1267 (Sale Order: 267 of 326)      

19th century meerschaum pipe, most likely custom made for an affluent veteran of the Franco-Prussian War. Main vignette features 2 Zouave infantrymen bayoneting 2 Prussian troops on the ground. Measures 5 - 1/2" x 3". Missing the amber stem but retains original custom fitted purple silk lined case covered in red Moroccan leather. CONDITION: Meerschaum has aged to a pleasing creamy ivory/yellow patina with only light age cracks that do not detract. Amber stem is missing but threaded attachment nipple is present to allow adding a new stem easily. Case is very good and relatively solid with one small brass hinge separated. BRM.
19th century meerschaum pipe, most likely custom made for an affluent veteran of the Franco-Prussian War. Main vignette features 2 Zouave infantrymen bayoneting 2 Prussia...moren troops on the ground. Measures 5 - 1/2" x 3". Missing the amber stem but retains original custom fitted purple silk lined case covered in red Moroccan leather. CONDITION: Meerschaum has aged to a pleasing creamy ivory/yellow patina with only light age cracks that do not detract. Amber stem is missing but threaded attachment nipple is present to allow adding a new stem easily. Case is very good and relatively solid with one small brass hinge separated. BRM.

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CIVIL WAR CDV: THE SMEDBERG BROTHERS, NY & DC MILITIA AT WASHINGTON, 1861, BREVETS FOR GETTYSBURG AN

Lot # 1268 (Sale Order: 268 of 326)      

The reverse of this carte-de-visite is inscribed in old brown ink: “maj. W. Renwick Smedburg / U.S.A. Retired – Taken in 1861 / when a private in D.C. / National Rifles.” Overlapping this is a period pencil inscription reading: “Will Baldwin / comps of / W. Renwick Smedburg.” The image shows 2 armed militia soldiers in different uniforms, but both armed with M1855 rifles with bayonets fixed and wearing knapsacks with blanket rolls. The figure at left shows white crossbelts and lets his canteen hang prominently to the front, hinting at field service. Both have been activated for the defense of Washington in the opening days of the Civil War. A modern note in the paperwork transposes the identities of the 2 men. A companion view formerly in the McAfee collection published in Todd correctly identifies William Renwick Smedburg of the National Rifles at right and his brother, Charles G. Smedberg, at left, wearing the uniform of the 7th NYSM, which rushed to Washington in April 1861 to reinforce local defenders like William. The National Rifles had organized in November 1859, but most of the company joined Confederate forces. The remainder reconstituted the company and mustered into U.S. service as Company A, 3rd Battalion D.C. Infantry. Both brothers subsequently joined the regular army. Charles served as private and sergeant in Company H 14th US from May to August 1, 1862, and Second Lieutenant June 30, 1862 to his death on June 1, 1863. William served in the 3rd DC from April 15 to July 4, 1861; First Lieutenant in the 14th US May 14, 1861; Captain July 25, 1861; unassigned July 22, 1869; retired on December 15, 1870. Brevet Major July 2, 1863 for gallant and meritorious service at Gettysburg and Lieutenant Colonel May 5, 1864 for the Wilderness. CONDITION: Clear image. Rounded top corners. Slight creasing. Very good. Paperwork: Consigner Research
The reverse of this carte-de-visite is inscribed in old brown ink: “maj. W. Renwick Smedburg / U.S.A. Retired – Taken in 1861 / when a private in D.C. / National Rifles.”...more Overlapping this is a period pencil inscription reading: “Will Baldwin / comps of / W. Renwick Smedburg.” The image shows 2 armed militia soldiers in different uniforms, but both armed with M1855 rifles with bayonets fixed and wearing knapsacks with blanket rolls. The figure at left shows white crossbelts and lets his canteen hang prominently to the front, hinting at field service. Both have been activated for the defense of Washington in the opening days of the Civil War. A modern note in the paperwork transposes the identities of the 2 men. A companion view formerly in the McAfee collection published in Todd correctly identifies William Renwick Smedburg of the National Rifles at right and his brother, Charles G. Smedberg, at left, wearing the uniform of the 7th NYSM, which rushed to Washington in April 1861 to reinforce local defenders like William. The National Rifles had organized in November 1859, but most of the company joined Confederate forces. The remainder reconstituted the company and mustered into U.S. service as Company A, 3rd Battalion D.C. Infantry. Both brothers subsequently joined the regular army. Charles served as private and sergeant in Company H 14th US from May to August 1, 1862, and Second Lieutenant June 30, 1862 to his death on June 1, 1863. William served in the 3rd DC from April 15 to July 4, 1861; First Lieutenant in the 14th US May 14, 1861; Captain July 25, 1861; unassigned July 22, 1869; retired on December 15, 1870. Brevet Major July 2, 1863 for gallant and meritorious service at Gettysburg and Lieutenant Colonel May 5, 1864 for the Wilderness. CONDITION: Clear image. Rounded top corners. Slight creasing. Very good. Paperwork: Consigner Research

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LOT OF 5: US CIVIL WAR AND POST CIVIL WAR LEATHER GEAR.

Lot # 1269 (Sale Order: 269 of 326)      

Lot consists of (A) Circa 1820 militia "belly box" style cartridge box, 24-hole wood block, black leather, simple tooled line decoration, 3 narrow belt loops reverse, partial latch tab, simple brass stud finial. On a narrow black leather replacement waist belt with brass oval buckle for display. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Maryland National Guard (MNG) cartridge box, MNG plate, 18-hole block for metallic cartridges, partial latch tab, brass buttons on reverse for shoulder belt. 2 partial billets in place. CONDITION: Very good, some dust and dirt. (C) Civil War cap box. Faint E. Gaylord stamp on inner flap. Some loose caps. No fleece. Belt loops with rivets show crackling and stress, but in place. One ear missing. CONDITION: Good. Minor wear and rubbing to finish and crazing, but no flaking. (D) Civil War cap box, 2-piece front, latch tab broken with end held by thread. Belt loops show wear and finish loss, but in place. Minor stains and rubs, but no flaking. (E) 1839 style US oval plate. Ill defined stamping, back with one stud at either side. Date unknown. CONDITION: Fair. Possibly artificially aged.
Lot consists of (A) Circa 1820 militia "belly box" style cartridge box, 24-hole wood block, black leather, simple tooled line decoration, 3 narrow belt loops reverse, par...moretial latch tab, simple brass stud finial. On a narrow black leather replacement waist belt with brass oval buckle for display. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Maryland National Guard (MNG) cartridge box, MNG plate, 18-hole block for metallic cartridges, partial latch tab, brass buttons on reverse for shoulder belt. 2 partial billets in place. CONDITION: Very good, some dust and dirt. (C) Civil War cap box. Faint E. Gaylord stamp on inner flap. Some loose caps. No fleece. Belt loops with rivets show crackling and stress, but in place. One ear missing. CONDITION: Good. Minor wear and rubbing to finish and crazing, but no flaking. (D) Civil War cap box, 2-piece front, latch tab broken with end held by thread. Belt loops show wear and finish loss, but in place. Minor stains and rubs, but no flaking. (E) 1839 style US oval plate. Ill defined stamping, back with one stud at either side. Date unknown. CONDITION: Fair. Possibly artificially aged.

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LOT OF 3: CIVIL WAR CANNONBALLS AND BRICK FROM FORT MCHENRY.

Lot # 1270 (Sale Order: 270 of 326)      

Lot consists of 3 items. (A) Exploded 12 pound case shot. Shell split in 2 pieces, and is now neatly displayed filled with lead shrapnel shot. Fuze and fuze plug missing. CONDITION: Excavated. Pitted brown surface to the iron, but solid. Oxidation to the balls. B) 6-pound shell. Non-excavated. White paint label: "MOUNT AETNA / FURNACE.". Located near Hagerstown, the furnace produced cannon during the American Revolution. This shell would date early or mid-19th century. (C) Red brick with black ink notation that it came from between Bastions No. 1 and No. 2 at Fort McHenry. CONDITON: All 3 pieces good. Excavated case shot shows expected corrosion. Shell is displayed on modern wood sabot.
Lot consists of 3 items. (A) Exploded 12 pound case shot. Shell split in 2 pieces, and is now neatly displayed filled with lead shrapnel shot. Fuze and fuze plug missing....more CONDITION: Excavated. Pitted brown surface to the iron, but solid. Oxidation to the balls. B) 6-pound shell. Non-excavated. White paint label: "MOUNT AETNA / FURNACE.". Located near Hagerstown, the furnace produced cannon during the American Revolution. This shell would date early or mid-19th century. (C) Red brick with black ink notation that it came from between Bastions No. 1 and No. 2 at Fort McHenry. CONDITON: All 3 pieces good. Excavated case shot shows expected corrosion. Shell is displayed on modern wood sabot.

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INTERESTING CIVIL WAR CANE "A RELIC FROM THE MERIMAC."

Lot # 1271 (Sale Order: 271 of 326)      

Civil War souvenir cane reflecting an interesting part of Civil War history. The cane is constructed of a wood shaft, lower brass ferrule, silvered brass collar, and a circular ivory handle. The silvered collar sheds light on the significance of the cane, as it is engraved "A relic from the Merimac" in reference to the steam frigate USS Merrimack, often misspelled "Merrimac" like the engraving although lacking the second R. The USS Merrimack is perhaps best known as the hull upon which the ironclad warship CSS Virginia was constructed, which points to the brass plaque that wraps around the diameter of the haft towards the center. The plaque measures approximately 10" in length and reads "Mders on the C.S. Virginia at the Battle of the First Iron~Clads". The rest of the plaque is engraved with approximately 22 names, all of who were Maryland native sailors who served aboard the CSS Virginia. Their names are all mentioned on the CSS Virginia's muster roll from November 1861-May 1862, and a folder with this information accompanies the relic. The top of the ivory handle features a small silvered capstan which bears the initials "FBH". These are perhaps the initials of the owner, however there are no crew members listed with such initials. The cane was most likely crafted from the wood of the Merrimack's hull as a souvenir of the steam frigate. The CSS Virginia was destroyed by Confederate forces on May 11, 1862 and the it is possible that the cane was obtained and crafted after the war, since reports from the era indicate that her wreck was heavily salvaged following the war. Measures approximately 34 - 3/4" CONDITION: The handle exhibits several hairline cracks with a pleasing honey patina. Plaque exhibits a dark patina with spotting from age and wear. The haft is sturdy with slightly loose ferrule and collar. Overall very good. Paperwork: Folder of Research
Civil War souvenir cane reflecting an interesting part of Civil War history. The cane is constructed of a wood shaft, lower brass ferrule, silvered brass collar, and a ci...morercular ivory handle. The silvered collar sheds light on the significance of the cane, as it is engraved "A relic from the Merimac" in reference to the steam frigate USS Merrimack, often misspelled "Merrimac" like the engraving although lacking the second R. The USS Merrimack is perhaps best known as the hull upon which the ironclad warship CSS Virginia was constructed, which points to the brass plaque that wraps around the diameter of the haft towards the center. The plaque measures approximately 10" in length and reads "Mders on the C.S. Virginia at the Battle of the First Iron~Clads". The rest of the plaque is engraved with approximately 22 names, all of who were Maryland native sailors who served aboard the CSS Virginia. Their names are all mentioned on the CSS Virginia's muster roll from November 1861-May 1862, and a folder with this information accompanies the relic. The top of the ivory handle features a small silvered capstan which bears the initials "FBH". These are perhaps the initials of the owner, however there are no crew members listed with such initials. The cane was most likely crafted from the wood of the Merrimack's hull as a souvenir of the steam frigate. The CSS Virginia was destroyed by Confederate forces on May 11, 1862 and the it is possible that the cane was obtained and crafted after the war, since reports from the era indicate that her wreck was heavily salvaged following the war. Measures approximately 34 - 3/4" CONDITION: The handle exhibits several hairline cracks with a pleasing honey patina. Plaque exhibits a dark patina with spotting from age and wear. The haft is sturdy with slightly loose ferrule and collar. Overall very good. Paperwork: Folder of Research

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US CIVIL WAR SOUVENIR CANE FROM SOUTH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD.

Lot # 1272 (Sale Order: 272 of 326)      

Knode Newcomer (1841 to 1904) was born and died in Beaver Creek, Washington County, Maryland. He is sometimes found as “Knud” and “Neukommet,” but was a farmer and storekeeper and does not seem to have had military service. The cane was likely a relic acquired as a battlefield visitor or a gift from someone who was. South Mountain was a key engagement in the runup to Antietam, fought to delay McClellan until Lee’s scattered forces could unite. The cane is nicely carved and reads "CENTENNIAL / KNODE NEWCOMER / CUT OFF SOUTH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD". Measures approximately 29". CONDITION: The cane is neatly lacquered and presents a nice, smooth finish. Wear from handling. Chip at the bottom.
Knode Newcomer (1841 to 1904) was born and died in Beaver Creek, Washington County, Maryland. He is sometimes found as “Knud” and “Neukommet,” but was a farmer and storek...moreeeper and does not seem to have had military service. The cane was likely a relic acquired as a battlefield visitor or a gift from someone who was. South Mountain was a key engagement in the runup to Antietam, fought to delay McClellan until Lee’s scattered forces could unite. The cane is nicely carved and reads "CENTENNIAL / KNODE NEWCOMER / CUT OFF SOUTH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD". Measures approximately 29". CONDITION: The cane is neatly lacquered and presents a nice, smooth finish. Wear from handling. Chip at the bottom.

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HIGHLY DECORATED CIVIL WAR GAR SOUVENIR CANE OF LOUIS THOMSER, 68TH NEW YORK.

Lot # 1273 (Sale Order: 273 of 326)      

Born about 1842 in France, Louis Thomser was a glassmaker by profession and eventually made his way to the United States. He was a member of the 68th New York, enlisting at age 19 at New York City and mustering in as a private in Company I on August 16, 1861. He was promoted to corporal in 1862, then to sergeant and first sergeant in 1863. He reenlisted as a veteran on January 1, 1864, and was promoted to 2nd lieutenant of Company F in June, and survived to muster out on November 30, 1865 at Fort Pulaski, Georgia. Known as the Second German Rifles, the regiment served in the east in the First and Eleventh Corps, transferring west with the latter organization and becoming part of the Twentieth Corps. It saw a good deal of action, including Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, but was posted at Centerville during the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Thomser died in Brooklyn, New York, in 1910. The cane is neatly crafted and features a stag handle which is adorned with several nails. The shaft is carved "LOUIS THOMSER 68 NYSV BIRDS OF A FEATHER WILL FLOCK TOGATHER IN GOD WE TRUST" and is adorned with corps badges for its length. The lower haft is carved "WHEN THE ROLE / IS CALLED WE / WILL BE THARE". Brass heel. Measures approximately 34 - 1/2". CONDITION: The cane was nicely lacquered and exhibits a pleasant finish. Scattered blemishes from handling.
Born about 1842 in France, Louis Thomser was a glassmaker by profession and eventually made his way to the United States. He was a member of the 68th New York, enlisting ...moreat age 19 at New York City and mustering in as a private in Company I on August 16, 1861. He was promoted to corporal in 1862, then to sergeant and first sergeant in 1863. He reenlisted as a veteran on January 1, 1864, and was promoted to 2nd lieutenant of Company F in June, and survived to muster out on November 30, 1865 at Fort Pulaski, Georgia. Known as the Second German Rifles, the regiment served in the east in the First and Eleventh Corps, transferring west with the latter organization and becoming part of the Twentieth Corps. It saw a good deal of action, including Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, but was posted at Centerville during the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Thomser died in Brooklyn, New York, in 1910. The cane is neatly crafted and features a stag handle which is adorned with several nails. The shaft is carved "LOUIS THOMSER 68 NYSV BIRDS OF A FEATHER WILL FLOCK TOGATHER IN GOD WE TRUST" and is adorned with corps badges for its length. The lower haft is carved "WHEN THE ROLE / IS CALLED WE / WILL BE THARE". Brass heel. Measures approximately 34 - 1/2". CONDITION: The cane was nicely lacquered and exhibits a pleasant finish. Scattered blemishes from handling.

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US CIVIL WAR NAMED SOUVENIR CANE FROM THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM.

Lot # 1274 (Sale Order: 274 of 326)      

Alonzo Frye (Fry in some records, including the 1860 census) was born in Sharpsburg in 1859, son of carpenter Daniel Fry, and just 3 years old at the time of the battle. He is pictured in a photo online with a notation that the original was taken in Sharpsburg in 1862. The image is pictured with the same information on p. 77 of Steven Cowies 2022 “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on the Civilians Who Called It Home,” where Cowies wonders how the terrifying experiences of the battle affected the mental health of children in the area. He had moved to Steelton, PA, by the 1890s, where he died in 1951, but likely kept up some connections with his home town and retained the cane as a memento and reminder of whatever he had experienced in 1862. He seems to have spelled his name consistently with a final “e,” indicating he was given the cane rather than carving it himself. The cane is neatly carved and reads "ALANZO.FRY / A MEMENTO OF THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM. FOUGHT SEPT. 17 1862." Also carved on the shaft is Union General name's "MEAD", "McCLELLAN", and "HOOKER". Measures approximately 36". CONDITION: The cane exhibits a nice patina with scattered blemishes from handling and age.
Alonzo Frye (Fry in some records, including the 1860 census) was born in Sharpsburg in 1859, son of carpenter Daniel Fry, and just 3 years old at the time of the battle. ...moreHe is pictured in a photo online with a notation that the original was taken in Sharpsburg in 1862. The image is pictured with the same information on p. 77 of Steven Cowies 2022 “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on the Civilians Who Called It Home,” where Cowies wonders how the terrifying experiences of the battle affected the mental health of children in the area. He had moved to Steelton, PA, by the 1890s, where he died in 1951, but likely kept up some connections with his home town and retained the cane as a memento and reminder of whatever he had experienced in 1862. He seems to have spelled his name consistently with a final “e,” indicating he was given the cane rather than carving it himself. The cane is neatly carved and reads "ALANZO.FRY / A MEMENTO OF THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM. FOUGHT SEPT. 17 1862." Also carved on the shaft is Union General name's "MEAD", "McCLELLAN", and "HOOKER". Measures approximately 36". CONDITION: The cane exhibits a nice patina with scattered blemishes from handling and age.

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ORNATE CIVIL WAR EAGLE HEAD SOUVENIR CANE DECORATED WITH CARVED CORPS BADGES.

Lot # 1275 (Sale Order: 275 of 326)      

Ornately carved Civil War eagle head souvenir cane, neatly decorated with carved corps badges throughout its length. The eagle head handle is quite pronounced featuring detailed eyes, a hooked beak, and small area of plumage on the forehead. A carved collar in the shape of the eagle's neck is detailed just above the date "1861". A small pair of crossed cannons rest between 2 painted US flags followed by a painted GAR medal. The date "1865" is carved between the flag poles. The rest of the haft is adorned with carvings of Federal corps badges which are intertwined with a banner that reads "IN GOD WE TRUS. AND UNION FOREVER. N.M.H. FOR D.V.S." The banner and badges extend to the end of the haft which features a carved eagle just above a silvered ferrule. Measures approximately 34". CONDITION: The haft exhibits several cracks at the center but the cane remains sturdy. Typical wear from handling and age. Overall good.
Ornately carved Civil War eagle head souvenir cane, neatly decorated with carved corps badges throughout its length. The eagle head handle is quite pronounced featuring d...moreetailed eyes, a hooked beak, and small area of plumage on the forehead. A carved collar in the shape of the eagle's neck is detailed just above the date "1861". A small pair of crossed cannons rest between 2 painted US flags followed by a painted GAR medal. The date "1865" is carved between the flag poles. The rest of the haft is adorned with carvings of Federal corps badges which are intertwined with a banner that reads "IN GOD WE TRUS. AND UNION FOREVER. N.M.H. FOR D.V.S." The banner and badges extend to the end of the haft which features a carved eagle just above a silvered ferrule. Measures approximately 34". CONDITION: The haft exhibits several cracks at the center but the cane remains sturdy. Typical wear from handling and age. Overall good.

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