W0994     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 Massachusetts contract, Norris & Clement, 1863, .58 cal., configured with Model 1863 modifications, assembled 1864   Ref: Flayderman 9A-331.        Sold.

W1003     Non commissioned officer sword, Model 1840, Roby, 1863, FSS. Ref: Thillmann Army Swords pg. 215.      Sold.

W1008     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1841, Whitney, 1854, Colt factory alteration to .58 cal. with saber bayonet Ref: Flayderman 5J-034 (Whitney 1854), 9A-283.       $4,000.

W1025     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract E. Robinson, 1863, .58 cal.   Ref: Flayderman 9A-328.       $1,800.

W1026     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract Norwich, 1863, .58 cal. Ref: Flayderman 9A-323.       $1,800.

W1028     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract Remington, 1864, .58 cal., with Model 1863 modifications Ref:  Flayderman 9A-327.        $1,800.

W1030     Smoothbore flintlock musket, Model 1816 Type III, Harpers Ferry, 1841, converted to percussion in 1850's using "Belgian cone" alteration, .69 cal.   Ref:  Flayderman's 9A-200.      $1,500.

W1032     Rifle percussion musket, Special Model 1861, subcontract Colt, 1864, .58 cal.   Ref: Flayderman 5B-255.      Sold.

W1033     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 Massachusetts contract, Norris & Clement, 1864, .58 cal., configured with Model 1863 modifications. Ref: Flayderman 9A-331.             Sale pending.

W1039     Five shot percussion revolver, Massachusetts Arms, Adams patent, Navy model, .36 cal. (#224) Ref: Flayderman's 7A-062.        $2,500.

W1082     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract Watertown, 1863, .58 cal. Ref:  Flayderman 9A-335.              $1,400.

W1088     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract E. Robinson, 1863, .58 cal. Ref: Flayderman 9A-328.             $1,400.

W1089     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract Norwich, 1864, .58 cal. Ref: Flayderman 9A-323.           $1,600.

W1091     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract Schubarth, 1863, .58 cal. Ref: Flayderman 9A-330.                      $1,900.

W1092     Rifled percussion musket, Belgian Liege, .69cal. Belgian Liege.                $1,300.

W1101     Single shot percussion breech-loading rifle, Sharps Model 1853, "slanting breech", "John Brown Sharps", .52cal. (#14091) Ref: Flayderman 5F-011.                     $3,800.

W1113     Single shot percussion carbine, Maynard "Second Model", .50 cal. (#7784) Ref: Flayderman 9B-074.                 Sold.

W1116     Rifled percussion musket, Confederate Richmond Armory, high hump, 1862, .58 cal. Ref:  Flayderman 10-052.                $9,000.

W1122     Rifled percussion musket, Special Model 1861, subcontract Colt, 1863, .58 cal. Ref: Flayderman 5B-255.                          Sold.

W1126     Single shot percussion carbine, Burnside Model 1864, 5th model, .54 cal. (#3840) Ref: Flayderman 9B-046.                    $1,500.

W1130     Single shot rimfire carbine, Joslyn Model 1864, .52 cal. (#5788).   Ref: Flayderman  9B-069.      Sold.

W1135     Smoothbore flintlock musket, Model 1816 converted to percussion in 1850's, private conversion, .69 cal.     $1,100.

W1144     Non commissioned officer sword, Model 1840, Horstmann. Ref: Thillmann Army Swords pg. 211.  Sold.

W1146     Single shot percussion carbine, Sharps New Model 1863, .52cal., (#C22611). Ref: Flayderman 5F-021.      Sold.

W1147     Naval cutlass, Model 1860, Ames, 1864, banner address, DR. Ref: Crouch Swords pg 94, Fig 119.    $1,800.

W1148     Artillery saber, Model 1840, Ames, 1863, Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee, banner address, DR. Ref: Thillmann Cav. & Arty. Sabers pg. 97.   $1,400.

W1149     Six shot percussion revolver, Remington New Model Army, three line address, 44 cal. (#75387) Ref: Flayderman 5E-015, (three line address).   $2,500.

W1150     Naval cutlass, Model 1860, Ames, 1862, block address, DR, New Jersey. Ref: Crouch Swords pg 94, Fig 119.     $1,800.

W1152     Six shot percussion revolver, Remington New Model Army, three line address, 44 cal. (#53322) Ref: Flayderman 5E-015, (three line address).  Sold.

W1154     Naval cutlass, Model 1860, Ames, 1861, banner address. Ref: Crouch Swords pg 94, Fig 119.     $500.

W1157     Foot officer sword, Model 1850, Ames. Ref: Thillmann Army Swords pg. 245.     $1,500.

W1159     Smoothbore flintlock musket, Model 1816, Springfield 1831, converted to percussion using "bolster" alteration by Hewes & Phillips, 1862, .69 cal., with original bayonet. Ref:  Flayderman 9A-265.           $2,000.

W1160     Rifled percussion musket,  Model 1863 Type I, Springfield, 1863, .58 cal. Ref:  Flayderman 9A-340.          $1,700.

W1166     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract E. Robinson, 1864, .58 cal. Ref: Flayderman 9A-328.      Sold.

W1167     Cavalry saber, Model 1860, Ames, 1864, banner address, GWC. Ref: Thillmann Cav. & Arty. Sabers pg. 79.       $850.

W1173     Cavalry saber, officer, Model 1840, Klingenthal. Ref: Thillmann Cav. & Arty. Sabers pg. 253.     $1,500.

W1174     Cavalry saber, Model 1840, Ames, 1846, NP Ames Cabotville, JH. Ref: Thillmann Cav. & Arty. Sabers pg. 66.   $1,800.

W1175     Cavalry saber, Model 1860 Emerson & Silver, 1864, DFM. Ref: Thillmann Cav. & Arty. Sabers pg. 175.    $875.

W1176     Cavalry saber, Model 1860, Millard, 1862 (CEW). Ref: Thillmann Cav. & Arty. Sabers pg. 279.     $1,000.

W1178     Single shot percussion carbine, Sharps New Model 1863, .52cal. (#93626) Ref: Flayderman 5F-021.          $2,200.

W1187     Rifled percussion musket, Model 1861 subcontract Mason, 1863, .58 cal. Ref:  Flayderman 9A-317.    $1,900.

W1191     Potsdam Rifle, .69 cal. Musket was manufactured in Europe, this one has seen a lot of use.  At some point this musket was converted to sportsman use, the barrel and stock were both shortened.  Mechanics do work but not smoothly, musket is rough, but it is real and it is inexpensive.     Sold.

W1198     Six shot revolver, pin-fire, Belgian origin. The small revolver could be easily hidden and carried, this is the 19th century version of the "concealed" weapon, and was widely purchased for self defense.  This six shot revolver employed a "pin fire" system of firing.   This weapon is believed to have been manufactured in Belgium, based on the cartouches, and is well made, period of manufacture is estimated to mid 19th century, and approximates the Civil War period, but could have followed the war.  Grips are molded hard rubber, and fancy.  Octagon barrel is 5.6in, caliber and length would have been measured in mm.  Metal is clean grey, grips intact, mechanics are fully functional, the loading flap is missing a spring or attachment clip but opens and closes freely.   More information is needed.       $350.

W1199     Five shot revolver, pin-fire, Guardian American. The small revolver could be easily hidden and carried, this is the 19th century version of the "concealed" weapon, and was widely purchased for self defense.  This five shot revolver employed a "pin fire" system of firing.   This weapon is believed to have been manufactured in Europe, and is well made, period of manufacture is estimated to mid 19th century, and approximates the Civil War period, but could have followed the war.  Grips are wood, and fancy carved.  Cylinder is marked : THE GUARDIAN AMERICAN MODEL 18?8".  There is no trigger guard, the trigger folds forward when not in use.  Octagon barrel is 3.4in.    More information is needed.   $250.

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All weapons I sell are "pre 1898 weapons".  This exempts antique firearms from regulation, which means that they can be owned, or shipped through the mail, no permitting or licensing is required.

The complete text of the law can be found in the Cornell online law library:
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00000921----000-.html

The following relevant excerpt is taken from the law:
(3) The term (firearm) means
(A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;
(B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon;
(C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or
(D) any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm.

(16) The term (antique firearm) means:
(A) any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898; or.....

This means that pre 1898 weapons are excluded from the law by definition, therefore none of the rest of the law applies to antique weapons made before 1898.  One caution though, the weapons can be dangerous if not properly handled or used maliciously, so please be careful with them.

A note about safety of antique weapons:  Pre 1898 weapons are not regulated because the law exempts them as weapons.  They are old, they are antique, and some are compromised and altered well beyond their original design.  Any of them can be fired, but safety is always a concern with antique weapons.  Safety is also a concern if you drive an antique car on the road.  With any antique, special care needs to be exercised, you do not want to simply take the thing off the shelf and shoot it.  It should be carefully inspected, cleaned, serviced, and tested before firing.  Most of these weapons have not been fired in at least 100 years, and the better ones have probably not been fired since the Civil War itself.  There is risk of blockage, stressed metal, improper loading, and other problems that might not be imagined.  In addition many collectors would consider any cleaning or use of a historic piece to be a compromise.  A premium is paid for originality and condition of a historic piece, sometimes this premium is very significant for an unfired piece, a weapon never gets in better condition as it gets handled.   However if you choose to fire an antique weapon versus displaying it, you will want to take it apart, thoroughly clean and inspect it before you fire it, or at least you ought to do that.  These antique weapons require an entirely different approach versus the licensed modern weapons that are readily available and more easily and safely used for sport firing and hunting.  As a dealer selling strictly antique weapons, I do not warrant any use.