
Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 2
Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 2
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Description
Redding Auction Service Inc. proudly presents this lifelong Civil War collection of the late Larry Witmer from Manchester (York County), PA. This one-of-a-kind collection was acquired between the 1950s to 1990s by Larry and his father Harvey “Pud” Witmer through attending auctions, gun shows and mostly buying from private collectors. This collection has never seen the light of day until this two-day auction! As you look through this catalog, or the items in person, or the thousands of photographs on our website, you will see the great detail that Larry and his father put into acquiring this collection regarding the condition, originality and rarity of the items.
Larry Witmer proudly served his country from 1958-1962 in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hancock and then the USS Ticonderoga CVA-19 aircraft carriers. After his discharge from the Navy, he joined the Central Penn Antique Arms Association and was a member until 2021. Larry’s passion for history and historical correctness leads one to believe as to why he acquired his reproduction 3” ordnance cannon and... Show more
Confederate Officers 2 Piece “Tongue on Wreath” Buckle w/Large “CS” on Tongue
Lot # 381 (Sale Order: 26 of 318)
POW Art – Carved Wooden Hammer for Mod. 1863 Rifle Musket
Lot # 382 (Sale Order: 27 of 318)
Framed Cloth Banner
Lot # 383 (Sale Order: 28 of 318)
Tiffany Mfg. U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber – w/Excellent Blade – w/“PDL” Inspectors Mark – w
Lot # 384 (Sale Order: 29 of 318)
U.S. Militia Officers Presentation Sword
Lot # 385 (Sale Order: 30 of 318)
Boyle & Gamble (Richmond, VA) Confederate Cavalry Saber
Lot # 386 (Sale Order: 31 of 318)
German Mfg. Sold by W.H. Horstmann & Son (Philadelphia) U.S. Civil War Officer’s Non-Regulation Fiel
Lot # 387 (Sale Order: 32 of 318)
N.P. Ames Cutler (Springfield) – U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon Saber – Dated 1837 – No Scabbard
Lot # 388 (Sale Order: 33 of 318)
S&K 1st Contract - U.S. Model 1840 Artillery Saber
Lot # 389 (Sale Order: 34 of 318)
German Mfg. Sold by Horstmann (Philadelphia) U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword
Lot # 390 (Sale Order: 35 of 318)
Collins & Co. Sold by Palmar (Boston) U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword
Lot # 391 (Sale Order: 36 of 318)
Roby (Chelmsford, Mass) U.S. Mod. 1860 Cavalry Officer’s Saber
Lot # 392 (Sale Order: 37 of 318)
Sold by Horstmann (Philadelphia) U.S. Model 1840 Officer & Light Artillery Saber
Lot # 393 (Sale Order: 38 of 318)
Civil War Era U.S. Sling for Carbines Issued to Dismounted Troops
Lot # 394 (Sale Order: 39 of 318)
U.S. Leather Holster Will Fit Mod. 1851 Colt Navy Revolver – Civil War Issue
Lot # 395 (Sale Order: 40 of 318)
European Musket Sling – Civil War Era
Lot # 396 (Sale Order: 41 of 318)
Lot Containing Civil War Era Artillery Cannon Vent Cleaner & Boremann Fuze Punch
Lot # 397 (Sale Order: 42 of 318)
Tin Type of Civil War Soldier w/Musket
Lot # 398 (Sale Order: 43 of 318)
Framed Large Flag That is 39 ½” Long & 23 ½” Wide
Lot # 399 (Sale Order: 44 of 318)
Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1863
Lot # 400 (Sale Order: 45 of 318)
Robbins & Lawrence – Sharps Model 1851 “Box Lock” – 54 Cal. Breech Loading Carbine
Lot # 401 (Sale Order: 46 of 318)
Sharps – Mod. 1852 Slant Breech – 52 Cal. Percussion Carbine
Lot # 402 (Sale Order: 47 of 318)
Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1859, 1863, 1865 Metallic Cartridge Conversion – 50-70 Cal. Single Shot
Lot # 403 (Sale Order: 48 of 318)
Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1859 – 52 Cal. Single Shot Breech Loader Sharps Rifle
Lot # 404 (Sale Order: 49 of 318)
Burnside Rifle Co. – Mod. Spencer Repeating Rifle – 52 Cal. 7-Shot Breech Loading Repeating Rifle
Lot # 405 (Sale Order: 50 of 318)