original Civil War Christian Commission publication – INFORMATION for ARMY MEETINGS Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, suffice it to say this little 4 ¼ X 6 5/8 inch, 36 page, November 1864 published INFORMATION for ARMY MEETINGS booklet remains complete and in pleasing original untouched and unrepaired condition with no tears or stains while offering good evidence of period use and carrying. A nice addition to any Civil War personal item grouping. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! :
 

ultra rare! c. 1888 U.S. MARINE Corps. – UNIFORM JACKET Best described here by our photo illustrations, this Marine Corps uniform jacket remains in pleasing condition while showing good evidence of age and originality. A configuration that we have been unable to reference in text or by example, this wool uniform jacket sports eight HORSTMAN PHILADELPHIA back marked Marine Corps two piece buttons (c.1875-1902). The right shoulder sleeve lining bears the period stamping ‘V. H., N. Y. / Style (120) Size (38) Stock (34)’over QUARTERMASTERS DEPT. / U. S. Marine Corps / 1887-1888 markings. The padded lining offers a period identification to ‘J. McManus’. Worthy of additional research, we have been unable to pinpoint the ‘V. H., N. Y.’ marking and wonder if the link to New York over the Marine QM marking is a link to ultimate transfer of this little used even unissued design uniform jacket from U. S. Marine Corps stores to the then newly created New York Naval Militia which encompassed the 1st Marine Corps Reserve Company ? The New York Naval Militia (NYNM) was first created in 1889 and was formally mustered into state service as the First Battalion, Naval Reserve, on 23 June 1891. Following the sinking of the USS Maine in February 1898, the Navy Department called up Naval Militia volunteers for duty in the Federal Auxiliary Naval Force. The NYNM sent five divisions of its 1st Battalion to fight in the Spanish-American War. With clear speculation as to the origin and specific history of this jacket, it was unquestionably included in U. S. Marine Corps Quartermasters stores in the late 19th century and the scarcity of reference by text or by form can only attest to its rarity. A desirable companion to any Marine Corps or general U. S. military uniform collection.
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rarely seen! Civil War MARINE – regulation Shoulder Scales - complete with Detachable Fringe Untouched and unpolished with lots of original luster while showing good evidence of age and originality, this ultra-rare pair of Civil War vintage U. S. Marine shoulder scales are made even more remarkable by their completeness in that they retain not only the removable fringe plates but the wool worsted fringe. (See: Frederick Todd, American Military Equipage, pages 578 & 579)
As prescribed and illustrated in the 1859 U. S. Marine Cops regulations for all enlisted, these brass scales differ from Army issue in that they are a bit larger in proportion and feature a worsted fringe which is attached to a separate and removeable brass plate that attaches to the underside of the scales. An additional variation we have noted from the only two sets, neither pair retained the fringe that we have observed in our 50 plus years of seeking out such treasures, is that the scale portion consists of a single sheet of die struck brass rather than multiple small pieces. (See our old friend Rafael’s ShilohRelics.com item #L5149). Seldom encountered as are all Civil War vintage Marine items, the particular scarcity of these fringed scales, even in even in period photos, would suggest that despite regulations few Marine enlisted were actually issued what surely became a frilly excess in time of war. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!


 

desirable! ‘D anchor C’ triple marked - Tower P38 LOCK This rare example P38 Civil War import lock will be of particular interest to the collector of Liege marked Enfields of Yankee or more probably Confederate use as it bears the sought after D anchor C markings of O. P. DRISSEN & CO. on lock plate front and back as well as the hammer. A great addition to any collection of European import arms and those carried by Confederates in particular, this lock remains in pleasing condition as will be best expressed here by our illustrations. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
 

desirable! vintage BANDAGE ROLLER The only period example of such that we have encountered not ensconced in a museum collection, we offer this rarity with some trepidation but alas age has it’s boundaries, and we are getting up there. Best described here by our photos as to condition and appeal, we have illustrated this early gauze bandage roller with a US quarter for size comparison. All original and untouched, this adjustable table mount roller is capable of producing rolled bandages of up to 5 inches in width and remains in complete, near as new condition even to the original lacquer finish. An outstanding, rarely seen addition to any Civil War medical grouping! Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
 

late 1700s early 1800s TINTED SPECTACLES A really nice pair of early tinted spectacles, these unusually heavy cast nickel silver frames are in fine condition with sharp edges and little evidence of use. Unmarked as to maker and with classic shape and two piece hinged temples with ribbon loops. An unusually nice early pair of prescription tinted glasses.
Manufacturer: American  

Civil War era Military Motif - import PORCELAIN TOBACCO PIPE A style initially made popular in this country by German immigrants, the use of this classic type by American Civil War troops has been well documented by period field photos and military camp excavation. The elongated porcelain bowl was joined to the cherry wood stem by means of a hollow V-shaped secondary bowl, this component intended to collect moisture and tobacco tar making for a fine smooth smoke. The mouthpiece is of natural horn and the bowl is generally capped by a hinged metal lid. Popular from the earlier 19th century and Civil War era through the later 1800s, the earliest of these bowls were hand painted as is this offering. The advent of color transfer printing in the later, mid 1800s, and the nearly universal use of that newly available medium to decorate these pipes, is a primary feature in determining whether such a pipe is pre or post-Civil War with hand painted examples as is offered here falling in the just pre and Civil War era. Especially desirable by virtue of the colorful and especially well done military battle scene, its overall condition and completeness this example will make an attractive addition to any tobacco and smoking grouping or simply as a stand-alone in a period personal grouping. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!

 

Union & Confederate Civil War Headgear – REFERENCE Well illustrated in 89 page, this reference is titled Union & Confederate Civil War Headgear and related militaria and features the Kenneth J. Budny collection. Difficult to find in any condition today, this original as new reference was published in limited number in 2005 as Vol. I of the MANUAL OF ARMS DISTINCTIVE COLLECTIONS SERIES.
 

Civil War vintage – carved Patriotic BOLO TIESLIDE Best described here by our photos as to condition and appeal, this all-original bolo style patriotic tie slide was hand fashioned from a nut with an inlayed silver star, likely from a coin, and a red shield sealing wax shield. A nice little example of a popular Civil War soldiers folk-art, the making of such trinkets not only filled some monotony of military camp but provided keepsakes for personal use, remembrances for someone back home or trade material for such as a haircut, twist of tobacco or portion of coffee beans. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!


 

Lot of 4 Civil War vintage FARMER’S ALMANACS 1861 – 1862 – 1863 & 1864 A period trusted source of weather prediction, farming information and home advice, these four original issues of Leavitt’s Farmer’s Almanac offer a fascinating glimpse into daily country life of the Civil War era. All in pleasing condition with good evidence of age with daily handling, each of these issues remains solid with no tears repairs with no loose pages or covers. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
 

Civil War Secretary of War – EDWARD STANTON – postal cover face Best described here by our illustration as at condition and eye appeal, this all original, patriotically decorated, postal cover face sheet is penned : Mr. E. M. Stanton secretary of war of the United States of America Washington city, D. C. and will frame up nicely as a companion to any quality Civil War vintage display.

all original & especially elaborate - 19th century Lady’s FAN Best described here by our illustrations as to eye appeal and condition suffice it to say this elaborately decorated bone fan with its striking period graphics remains in most pleasing condition and is minus the usual fold separations as is so frequently encountered. With good evidence of period use and originality, while remaining in exceptional condition, this extra fancy Victorian fashion staple will be a welcome addition to any Civil War era ladies grouping. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
 

Civil War era Mustard Jar This classic Civil War vintage condiment jar will display well in any period grouping. The type is well documented by such archeological finds as that of the steam river freighter Bertrand (sunk in 1865) who’s wreck site yielded cases of barrelmustard jars. This jar measures approximately 5 inches high and remains in nice condition with no discoloration, staining, cracks or chips. A nice period item without a big price tag. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
 

desirable early manufacture! Rough Riders veteran - Spanish American War Mod. 1860 Cavalry Saber While our photo illustrations will speak best for the condition and eye appeal of this attic hand me down, suffice it to say this totally unmarked* with the exception of the personal identification, US Mod. 1860 cavalry saber remains pure and unmolested with clear evidence of age and originality. With identification to a documented veteran of the 1st US Cavalry, Roosevelt Rough Riders, (see: Virgil Carrington Jones' book, Roosevelt's Rough Riders & National Archives roster ) this saber will turn the head of any military collector / historian as due to the extreme post-Civil War military downscaling, actual issue Spanish American War weapons are among the most infrequently encountered of actual issue US military weaponry. This Rough Riders family hand me down is period identified by W J S TH pommel marking and comes with a descendant penned notation of the service of William J. Sullivan. Also included are old national archives muster roll copies, and 2 Rough Rider stereo views, all maintained with the saber by the family. Wm. J, Sullivan was born in Manchester, Virginia in 1864 and was a resident of Silver City, New Mexico in 1898 when he enlisted on 5/6/1898 in Santa Fe as a Private of troop H, 1st US Cavalry. He transferred to Troop I on 5/12/1898 leaving us the clear indication that the T H (Troop H with an upside down T) marked saber was an early enlistment pretransfer issue. Best remembered for their conduct at the Battle of San Juan Hill, the Rough Riders were returned to Camp Wicoff, Long Island, NY after their Cuban service where Corp. Sullivan was mustered out with the Regiment on 5/15/1898. Our sense of preservation compels us to comment that while this saber will properly clean to excellent plus, we would leave it as is, pure and unadulterated as it was set aside decades ago.

Civil War vintage cased – Dipping Pen Best described here by our photos as to condition and eye appeal, this all original cased (5 ¼ x 1 inch) dipping ink pen is offered untouched just as it came from decades of attic storage offering all the charm of age and period use while remaining in pleasing condition with a solid hinge. A simple every day personal item the traveling take down dipping pen was a must have for the Civil War troop and saw heavy use seldom surviving with the original travel case.
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