CIVIL WAR GUNS, REVOLVERS, PISTOLS, HANDGUNS
Michael Simens, a noted authority and appraiser of Civil War Guns, buys and sells original Confederate and Union Handguns used by the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Navy manufactured before 1866, with special emphasis on Engraved, Inscribed, Identified and Presentation hand guns.
We collect, buy, sell, authenticate and appraise Confederate and Civil War Pistols and Revolvers and provide free information, estimates of value, and authentication services on single pieces or entire collections. Cased and Identified guns are our specialty, and we collect Colt and Confederate Revolvers. Contact us for information.
All remaining items in this catagory are Sold and have been retained on the following pages for reference and information purposes only.
SOLD/SALE PENDING
Moore Civil War Revolver, Inscribed
This is a very good to fine condition Moore Revolver manufactured in Brooklyn, NY. It is accompanied with its original Civil War Officer's belt and holster, both stamped "B. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
Smith & Wesson Volcanic Pistol
This is a standard, large-frame Smith & Wesson Volcanic Pistol. Firing a 41 caliber "Rocket-ball", only 500 or so of these pistols were made and they are rare and desirable. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
This is the well-known favorite 1851 Colt Navy Revolver of Civil War Officers as well as outlaws and gunfighters of the western expansion after the Civil War. This example is in fine condition that shows well, but with a good cleaning would be a really nice gun. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! !
COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON
This is a sharp and crisp 3rd Model Colt Dragoon with rare, 8" barrel. It shows generous traces of case-colors to the frame, lever and hammer and traces of blue in protected areas of its barrel. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! !
CIVIL WAR POMMEL HOLSTERS
This is an unissued pair of Pommel Holsters that date from 1830 - 1850. They were designed for single-shot pistols but could certainly handle a pair of Colt Dragoons as seen in the photos. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
BACON POCKET REVOLVER
This is a good condition Bacon Revolver with Bacon's Connecticut address. It is factory engraved and in generally good condition with good markings, edges, action and full grips with about 70% original varnish. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - Sold !!!
COLT 1860 ARMY CIVIL WAR REVOLVER
This is a good condition Colt 1860 Army with just the slightest hints of color. That's it. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER
More than 200,000 1860 Army Revolvers were manufactured from 1860 through 1873. Colt's biggest customer was the US Government with over 127,000 units being purchased and issued to Union troops and was the most widely used revolver of the Civil War. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
SMITH & WESSON VOLCANIC PISTOL
Smith & Wesson Volcanic Pistols originated in 1854 when Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson joined with Courtland Palmer to develop a new lever-action pistol and its associated cartridge. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC PISTOL
Oliver Winchester forced the insolvency of the Volcanic Arms Company in late 1856 (which made the Iron Framed Volcanic Pistols), took over ownership and moved the plant to New Haven, Connecticut, where it was reorganized as the New Haven Arms Company in April 1857. B. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SALE PENDING !!
COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS
Probably the most popular handgun used during the Civil War, the Colt 1860 Army model was issued primary to Union Cavalry Troops and additionally were stolen and captured in large quantities by their Confederate counterparts. This 1860 Colt Army is one of the finest we have ever offered. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - Sold !
ROGER & SPENCER REVOLVER
This is a fine condition Rogers & Spencer, a step-child of Civil War guns as none were issued until April of 1865. Regardless, their issue is recorded and these were a very solid and accurate gun that is highly popular today with collectors and shooter alike. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !!!
NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC PISTOL
This is a beautiful, large-frame Volcanic in excellent condition with the desirable 6" barrel. It retains prox. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !!!!
COLT ARMY REVOLVER, MODEL 1860
This is a good example of a Colt 1860 Army Revolver. It shows a trace of cylinder scene, has fairly good edges, markings and action and is in an untouched medium brown patina. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - Sold !
COLT NAVY REVOLVER, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED
In Civil War Collecting, identified items are certainly the "grand prize". This is A Civil War era Colt Navy Revolver that has such history. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
VOLCANIC PISTOL,SMALL FRAME
This is a beautiful, small-frame Volcanic in very fine condition with the standard 4" barrel. It retains prox. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER
This is a very fine condition 1861 Colt Navy with Military finish in the 9XX serial number range. It is almost certain that this Navy will letter to the US government as many in this early range went to both Army and Navy but lack inspector marks. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER, MARTIALLY MARKED
This is a very good example of a Colt 1st Model Dragoon from the third contract from the US Government to Colt. The first being the famed Walker Revolvers and the second order being for the erroneously referred to "Fluck" Dragoons, now more properly labeled the "Pre-First Model Dragoons". CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER
Considered by many gun collectors to be the pinnacle of the Colt's factory streamlined revolver design, this 1862 Colt Police five-shot percussion revolver was a favorite of Civil War Officers. This example is in excellent condition. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON WITH 8" BARREL
Colt Third Model Dragoons with 8" barrels are among the rarest of all Colt Percussion Handguns and having been manufactured just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, are highly desirable. This is one of the better examples that we have come across. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! ! !
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