All collectors love identified artifacts and of those that are, some seem particularly special and go beyond the norm. These are the artifacts pictured in books and talked about among fellow collectors at shows, clubs and roundtables. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

In the entire realm of Civil War Collecting perhaps the biggest prize, the most desirable and impressive, is the presentation sword. Such swords are not considered merely weapons of war. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This is a really super Army of the Potomac Medal that is inscribed on its back, "Major J. C. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

You won't find a Civil War Carbine like this at most Civil War shows or at an auction. I've had this for a few years and am thinning out the herd to make room for a few recent acquisitions to my own collection. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This is an outstanding Horse Bit in excellent condition with patriotic Eagle bosses mounted to each side. This wonderful bit is early enough to have been use in both the Seminole and Mexican War and these are most often associated with Generals or other high ranking officers. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This Civil War Officers Frock Coat is nice, with a minimal amount of wear or age damage. It needs careful ironing and a single missing staff button (Steele & Johnson, easily replaced). CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Here is one of the rarest artifacts I have ever offered and I hope some collector will appreciate it as such. This is a great historic American and Colt rarity that deserves someone to step up and have it restored. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This is an outstanding archive of artifacts that came from the estate of Buel Butler, 25th Ohio Light Artillery. Included are Butlers Ames Artillery Sabre, GAR medals and certificate, deeds from Kirtland, Ohio (where I located this archive), other official documents, an appointment to Postmaster of Kirtland, Ohio signed by Postmaster General of the United States and former Ohio Governor William Dennison and 12 identified (most with signature) CDV's of some fellow soldiers from Ohio that also served in the 25th. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This is actually a very rare artifact as few of these have survived intact with such condition and originality. This is a camp hatchet as ordered by the Union from C. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This is nothing short of a spectacular, exquisite fabrication of a presentation medal. It was presented to Captain Frank Rice, Chief Surgeon of Cheatham's Division, Army of Tennessee, CSA. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Excellent and untouched, just how we like to find them. This is a great sword right out of the woods and has never been in other than a general antique collection whose owner thought it "pretty" due to the color of the brass. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION

This is probably the finest known example. It came direct to auction from the descendants of a Pennsylvania soldier who brought it home with several other artifacts and war trophies. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

In wearable condition and with a great buckle, this is a premium officers rig with fancy red stitching that is all in tact. A great display piece for your sword or gun rig. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

Considered by many experts to be one of the finest Civil War Cavalry Sabers ever discovered. Mounted with about the most beautiful carved ivory grips ever encounter, the solid silver scabbard and engraved mounts are topped with solid gold motif carvings. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

A handfull of these Bowies are known to exist, with one pictured in, "The Bowie Knife Book" and another or the same example in the work of Shannon Pritchard. Pritchard claims to actually know who manufactured them. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

I've seen claims in auction catalogs and on websites that claim to have the best Kerr Revolver ever discovered. I don't think so. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

This is a tight, crisp, all matching 1851 Colt Navy with ultra-rare 12" barrel accompanied with its original matching holster. It is in great, untouched condition with traces of original finish mixing with an untouched brown patina. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

This is a beautiful and patriotic art display in the form of a pewter hat-plate with no dings, dents or scratches. It is in wonderful condition showing a pleasing grey patina. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION

This is one of the most attractive and important Confederate Swords that has ever come to market. It is a virtual miracle that it's not in a museum. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION