Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 1
Civil War Items & Weapons Sale Day 1
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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
U.S. Presentation Grade Officers Sword
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 357)
U.S. Mounted Militia Officers Sword
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 357)
U.S. Model 1860 Pattern Staff Officer’s Sword – w/Scabbard
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 357)
Post War Mfg. U.S. Model 1860 Pattern Field & Staff Officer’s Sword – w/Plain Blade – w/Scabbard
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 357)
N.P. Ames (Springfield, Mass.) – U.S. Model 1833 Foot Artillery Sword
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 357)
Ames – U.S. Model 1840 NCO Sword – Dated 1855 – w/Scabbard
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 357)
Current Issue U.S. Marine Corps Officer’s Sword
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 357)
French – Model 1822 Light Cavalry Saber – Identical to U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber w/Scabbar
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 357)
U.S. Navy Model 1860 Cutlass
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 357)
U.S. Militia Staff Officers Eagle Head Sword
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 357)
U.S. Saber Bayonet for Model 1855 Rifle – w/Leather Scabbard
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 357)
U.S. Saber Bayonet for Remington Model 1863 “Zouave” Rifle – w/Leather Scabbard
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for .58 Cal. Rifle Musket
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1835-42 .69 Cal. Musket
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 357)
Civil War Era D-Guard Bowie Knife – w/12 ½” Long x 1 ¾” Wide Blade – w/One Piece Wood Grip
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1795-1808 .69 Cal. Musket
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for Mod. 1873 & Later .45-70 Cal. Trapdoor Rifles – w/Scabbard, Leather Frog & H
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 357)
U.S. Enfield Socket Bayonet for .58 Cal. Rifle-Musket
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 357)
U.S. Socket Bayonet for .58 Cal. Rifle-Musket
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 357)
U.S. Saber Bayonet for Mod. 1847 Sappers Musketoon – No Scabbard
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 357)
N.P. Ames (Cabotville, Mass.) – Model. 1841 Cutlass – Marked “U.S.N. 1842” – No Scabbard
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 357)
U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword – Note: Wire Grip Wrapping Missing – w/Scabbard
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 357)
Civil War Era Child’s Saber – w/18 ½” Curved Blade – w/Brass Scabbard
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 357)
Early 20th Century Child’s Sword – w/19” Curved Blade – w/Lions Head Pommel – w/Scabbard
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 357)
U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword – w/Bright Etching on the Blade – w/Leather Scabbard
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 357)