Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 2

Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 2

Sunday, January 16, 2022  |  10:30 AM Eastern
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Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 2

Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 2

Sunday, January 16, 2022  |  10:30 AM Eastern
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Day 2:
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...
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Confederate Officers 2 Piece “Tongue on Wreath” Buckle w/Large “CS” on Tongue

Lot # 381 (Sale Order: 26 of 318)      

Confederate Officers 2 Piece “Tongue on Wreath” Buckle w/Large “CS” on Tongue – Appears to Have Been Dug – Accompanying it is a Letter From Steve Sylvia (Author & Editor ...moreof North South Trader Magazine) Giving His Opinion That it is an Authentic Buckle

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POW Art – Carved Wooden Hammer for Mod. 1863 Rifle Musket

Lot # 382 (Sale Order: 27 of 318)      

POW Art – Carved Wooden Hammer for Mod. 1863 Rifle Musket – Carved by Patrick Clark Co. A, 69th PA Inf. – He Was Captured at Ream’s Station, VA, Aug. 23, 1864 – Identifie...mored by His Granddaughter on Card

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Framed Cloth Banner

Lot # 383 (Sale Order: 28 of 318)      

Framed Cloth Banner – “Head-Quarters of Capt. Gotts Company National Guard “Zouaves”” – Measures 31 ½” x 35” – Benjamin F. Gott Enlisted as a Captain on 11-12-1861, Commi...moressioned into “C” Company 57th NY Infantry. Discharged 6-14-1862 – Great Piece

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Tiffany Mfg. U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber – w/Excellent Blade – w/“PDL” Inspectors Mark – w

Lot # 384 (Sale Order: 29 of 318)      

Tiffany Mfg. U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber – w/Excellent Blade – w/“PDL” Inspectors Mark – w/Scabbard...more

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U.S. Militia Officers Presentation Sword

Lot # 385 (Sale Order: 30 of 318)      

U.S. Militia Officers Presentation Sword – w/31” Long Straight Double Edged Blade w/Etched Floral Design – w/Large Counter Guard Which is Folded Forward w/An Eagle Design...more – The Grip is Two Panels of Mother of Pearl – The Pommel is a Helmeted Figure – The Hand Guard is a Double Linked Chain – w/Fully Gilded & Engraved Brass Scabbard – The Presentation Inscriptions Reads “Presented to Capt. S.L. Lesure by the Officers and Privates of Co. D. Lowell City Guards Oct. 1851”

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Boyle & Gamble (Richmond, VA) Confederate Cavalry Saber

Lot # 386 (Sale Order: 31 of 318)      

Boyle & Gamble (Richmond, VA) Confederate Cavalry Saber – w/Flat Blade w/No Fullers – w/Leather Wrap Grip w/Single Wire Wrap – w/Cast Brass Guard – No Scabbard...more

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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)      

German Mfg. Sold by W.H. Horstmann & Son (Philadelphia) U.S. Civil War Officer’s Non-Regulation Field Grade Sword – w/Etched Bladed – w/“M.D. Ellis” Inscribed Inside the ...moreHand Guard – w/Scabbard – Milo D. Ellis Was Commissioned Capt. Of Co. C, 87th Indiana Inf., May 3, 1863. He Was Wounded at Chickamauga, Sept. 1863 – Discharged as Major, May 13, 1865 – w/Copy of Photo of Ellis

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N.P. Ames Cutler (Springfield) – U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon Saber – Dated 1837 – No Scabbard

Lot # 388 (Sale Order: 33 of 318)      

N.P. Ames Cutler (Springfield) – U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon Saber – Dated 1837 – No Scabbard...more

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S&K 1st Contract - U.S. Model 1840 Artillery Saber

Lot # 389 (Sale Order: 34 of 318)      

S&K 1st Contract - U.S. Model 1840 Artillery Saber – w/Very Nice Blade – w/Scabbard – Very Rare...more

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German Mfg. Sold by Horstmann (Philadelphia) U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword

Lot # 390 (Sale Order: 35 of 318)      

German Mfg. Sold by Horstmann (Philadelphia) U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword – w/Exceptional Two Color Etching on Blade – w/Heavy Cast Brass Guard w/Silver Plated Eng...moreraved Grip – w/Scabbard w/Ornate Ring Mounts – Presentation Quality – A Must See!

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Collins & Co. Sold by Palmar (Boston) U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword

Lot # 391 (Sale Order: 36 of 318)      

Collins & Co. Sold by Palmar (Boston) U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword – w/Unusual Cast Brass Grip & Large Ring Mounts – w/Scabbard Missing the Drag & Several Bottom ...moreInches of Leather – The Top Mount is Inscribed “Presented to Lt. Frederick Dame by His Boston Friends. May 8, 1868 – Dame Served as an Officer w/Several U.S. Colored Troop Regiments Including the 73rd U.S.C.T. Which Had a Distinguished Record – w/Copies of Dame’s Service Record Accompanying This Fine Sword

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Roby (Chelmsford, Mass) U.S. Mod. 1860 Cavalry Officer’s Saber

Lot # 392 (Sale Order: 37 of 318)      

Roby (Chelmsford, Mass) U.S. Mod. 1860 Cavalry Officer’s Saber – w/Etched Blade w/Unusual “U.S.C.” Etched on the Left Side – Grip is Shark Skin Wrapped w/A Triple Strand ...moreof Brass Wire – w/U.S. Regulation Pommel & Hand Guard – w/Scabbard w/Brass Throat, Brass Ring & Brass Drag

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Sold by Horstmann (Philadelphia) U.S. Model 1840 Officer & Light Artillery Saber

Lot # 393 (Sale Order: 38 of 318)      

Sold by Horstmann (Philadelphia) U.S. Model 1840 Officer & Light Artillery Saber – w/Etched Blade w/Floral & Military Designs – w/All Brass Scabbard...more

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Civil War Era U.S. Sling for Carbines Issued to Dismounted Troops

Lot # 394 (Sale Order: 39 of 318)      

Civil War Era U.S. Sling for Carbines Issued to Dismounted Troops...more

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U.S. Leather Holster Will Fit Mod. 1851 Colt Navy Revolver – Civil War Issue

Lot # 395 (Sale Order: 40 of 318)      

U.S. Leather Holster Will Fit Mod. 1851 Colt Navy Revolver – Civil War Issue...more

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European Musket Sling – Civil War Era

Lot # 396 (Sale Order: 41 of 318)      

European Musket Sling – Civil War Era...more

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Lot Containing Civil War Era Artillery Cannon Vent Cleaner & Boremann Fuze Punch

Lot # 397 (Sale Order: 42 of 318)      

Lot Containing Civil War Era Artillery Cannon Vent Cleaner & Boremann Fuze Punch...more

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Tin Type of Civil War Soldier w/Musket

Lot # 398 (Sale Order: 43 of 318)      

Tin Type of Civil War Soldier w/Musket...more

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Framed Large Flag That is 39 ½” Long & 23 ½” Wide

Lot # 399 (Sale Order: 44 of 318)      

Framed Large Flag That is 39 ½” Long & 23 ½” Wide – When This Flag was Sold by a Gettysburg Family That Lived on Belmont Road 30+ Years ago it Was Found in a Cedar Chest ...morew/A Tag on it w/The Name Samuel Devore. Samuel Frequently Visited w/This Family’s Earlier Descendants & Told Them the Stories of Being at San Juan Hill as a Rough Rider Under Theodore Roosevelt & That He Captured the Flag When There. We Researched the Name Samuel G. Devore & He is on the Records as a Rough Rider (Troop K, Sgt.) – The Flag is Currently Framed & the Original Small Paper w/Samuel G. Devore’s Name on it Taped to the Back on the Frame Mountings – Incredible Piece of History That Needs More Research Performed on it!

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Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1863

Lot # 400 (Sale Order: 45 of 318)      

Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1863 – .52 Cal. Single Shot Breech Loading Sharps Rifle – w/30” Barrel w/Front & Rear Barrel Sights – Blued/Gray Finish – w/2 Cartouches on Le...moreft Side of Stock – w/Lawrence Pellet Primer – Serial #C-35400 – “MB Loux” is Inscribed in the Patch Box – Records Show That This Arm Was Issued to a Loux in the Co. H, 4th Veteran Volunteer Infantry – A True Great Find

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Robbins & Lawrence – Sharps Model 1851 “Box Lock” – 54 Cal. Breech Loading Carbine

Lot # 401 (Sale Order: 46 of 318)      

Robbins & Lawrence – Sharps Model 1851 “Box Lock” – 54 Cal. Breech Loading Carbine – w/20 ½” Barrel w/Sights – Barrel, Lock Plate & Receiver All Factory Engraved – Note: ...more Ultra Low Serial No. 67 – Great Gun, This Being Very Rare That it is Factory Engraved – A Great Find!

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Sharps – Mod. 1852 Slant Breech – 52 Cal. Percussion Carbine

Lot # 402 (Sale Order: 47 of 318)      

Sharps – Mod. 1852 Slant Breech – 52 Cal. Percussion Carbine – w/21 ½” Barrel – w/Brass Patch Box w/Original Cone Inside – w/Front Sight Adjustable Rear Sight – w/Sling R...moreing Slide Bar on Left Side – w/Pellet Primer System – Approximately 5,000 Mfg. by Robbins & Lawrence for Sharps – Great Gun

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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, 1863, 1865 Metallic Cartridge Conversion – 50-70 Cal. Single Shot Saddle Ring Carbine – w/22” Barrel w/Front & Rear Flip Sights – Blue/G...morerey Finish w/Some Case Hardening Remaining on Receiver – w/Straight Grip Wood Stocks w/Excellent Cartouches

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Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1859 – 52 Cal. Single Shot Breech Loader Sharps Rifle

Lot # 404 (Sale Order: 49 of 318)      

Sharps Mfg. Co. – New Model 1859 – 52 Cal. Single Shot Breech Loader Sharps Rifle – w/30” Barrel – Blued Barrel & Bands, w/Case Hardened Patch Box & Receiver – w/Vernier ...moreTang Rear & Front Sight as Well as Ladder Rear Sight on Barrel – w/Cartouche on Left Side of Stock – w/Lawrence Pellet Primer – w/Bayonet Lug Under Barrel

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Burnside Rifle Co. – Mod. Spencer Repeating Rifle – 52 Cal. 7-Shot Breech Loading Repeating Rifle

Lot # 405 (Sale Order: 50 of 318)      

Burnside Rifle Co. – Mod. Spencer Repeating Rifle – 52 Cal. 7-Shot Breech Loading Repeating Rifle – w/31” Barrel w/Sight – w/Very Strong Case Hardened Receiver & Blued Ba...morerrel – Has “Stabler Cut-Off” – w/Front Sight & Ladder Rear Sight – w/2 Sling Swivels – w/Cleaning Rod – Great Gun!

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