F1291.   Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver, well used but in good condition, the metal has a dull, light gray patina and is free of pitting, the 7.5" octagon barrel is marked  -  ADDRESS SAM L COLT. HARTFORD CT, the marking is partially obscured from holster wear, brass front sight that is also shows wear, third type with the small, rounded off trigger guard, six shot, .36 caliber cylinder has the scene worn away, the grips are in good shape, the left side has a couple of small chips near the butt, all matching serial numbers denote an 1857 production date, the ction works well, overall a Colt that most likely saw service for the duration of the war but has been well cared for

F1290.   Remington New Model Army revolver in good condition, the metal has the slightest pinprick pitting, it has a medium / dark gray patina, the Remington address is mostly worn away from the top barrel flat due to many hours in the saddle, has the brass cone front sight, serial number 17809, these continued numbering from the Old Model and began at around 15K making this an early production in 1863, the two piece walnut grips are in great shape, the action is slightly weak but functions well, overall a nice Remington with that "been there, done that" look   

F1287.    Allen and Thurber boot or pocket pistol in very good condition, it is a double-action bar hammer style made in the 1850's, has the desirable 6" barrel, half octagon, half round, .36 caliber, the metal is smooth, free of pitting with a medium gray patina, scroll engraving at the breech, the two piece walnut grips are in great shape, these were widely carried during the war as a last defense weapon, strong action that works perfectly

F1286.   Model 1859 Sharps carbine in fantastic battle worn condition, if you like a weapon in near pristine condition, this one isn't for you, but if you are like me and love a weapon that has that "been there, done that" look, then this one is for you, the walnut stock has several small bumps and bruises from combat use, and it has a large piece that was torn out of the right side of the fore stock, this piece was approx. 4.3" long, it tapers from the leading edge until it is completely gone near the breech, I believe it had to be struck by a bullet or artillery frag, but no way to know for sure, it was definitely period done, the left side of the butt stock is grooved and worn from the snap swivel rubbing it, the metal is in good shape, smooth with a dark brown patina, all the markings are in very good condition, the long range rear sight is a little loose and missing the slide, the action is tight and functions perfectly, iron patch box, this weapon really grabs me, it no doubt saw a ton of service, likely the entire war, but has been well cared for

F1235.    early British pistol converted from flintlock to percussion, 7.8" round, .70 caliber barrel, the metal is in great shape, smooth with a medium gray / brown patina, the wood is also in great shape, the barrel and stock are both stamped 83, the brass furniture really sets it off, the action is tight and works well, only draw back is the ram rod is MIA

F1218. way cool pinfire revolver in very good condition, it is a six shot, 7mm pistol with a 3.25" octagon barrel, the metal is in great condition and retains nearly 100% of it's original bright finish, it has a Liege proof mark letting us know it was Belgium made, the action works perfectly in single or double action, it still has the ejector rod and loading gate, these are often missing, folding trigger, as nice as it is, what really sets it off are the gutta percha grips decorated with a leafed vine at top, and what looks like a winged wolf at the bottom, cool revolver that will be an interesting addition to any collection