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Michael Simens is an internationally known collector, dealer, buyer, seller and appraiser of Civil War Artifacts to include Civil War flags, uniforms, saddles, drums, photos, badges, medals, guns, swords, cannons, knives and related artifacts.
We provide prices, information, estimates of value, formal appraisals and authentication services on all types of Original Antique Military and Pioneer Arms, Artifacts, Collectibles and Relics manufactured prior to 1898. We buy single items or entire collections and specialize in Confederate and Union Artifacts.
CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS BUYER AND SELLER
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
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 !
GENERAL SHERMAN BUSINESS CARD WITH A. S. WEBB SIGNATURE ON VERSO
This is a business card of General William Tecumseh Sherman as acting General of the United States when stationed in Washington D. C. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !!!
VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER, CIVIL WAR SWORD
The Virginia Manufactory of Arms produced three types of these swords from 1804 - 1821 for the State of Virginia Cavalry, with slight variations to each. This fine condition Virginia Manufactory sword is a third model Horseman's Saber with clip-point blade. 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 !
AMES CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD
This is a very good Martially marked Staff & Field Officers Sword by Ames Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1862 and inspected on its ricasso. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - $ 2,250.00 - SOLD !
CIVIL WAR FROCK COAT, ARTILLERY
This Union Frock Coat worn by a Civil War Artillery Officer is in very good, sound condition showing minor moth nips and missing one button, easily replaced. Fully laid out with "A" buttons for Artillery Service. 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 !
CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE FOR SALE - ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE APPRAISER
This is a massive Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife with a heavy 15" clip-point blade and almost 20" overall. It is still in its original leather sheath that is heavy, sound, well made, and showing age flaking to its finish. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
12 POUND CIVIL WAR MOUNTAIN HOWITZER - HISTORICAL ARMS
This is a wonderful Mountain Howitzer dated 1861, inspected and maker marked, "C. A. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !!! !!!
CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE, D-GUARD
This is a super Confederate D-Guard with great size and features. It sports a 20" spear-point blade with just the slightest hint of a clip-point and has a wonderful cross-hatched carved grip. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - $ 6,500.00
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 !!
CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD
Presentation Civil War Swords of this caliber are still at the top of the food chain in terms of desirability. This is the rare pattern Castle Hilt marketed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
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 !
PRESENTATION TIFFANY SWORD, CASED WITH ACCESSORIES
This magnificent Tiffany Sword is one of the best of its pattern ever discovered and is inscribed to Lieutenant Samuel P. Ferris, who served with the 8th United States Infantry during the Civil War. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !! ! ! !
COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER, SECOND MODEL
2nd Model Colt Dragoon Revolvers were manufactured in much smaller quantities than the firsts or thirds, prox. 2,700 total. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! !
COLT PATERSON REVOLVER CASE, BELT MODEL
Gun icon Samuel Colt's first factory, the Patent Arms Company, manufactured roughly 2,350 revolving pistols between 1836 and 1842. As most collectors are aware, Paterson revolvers are of the rarest and most desirable of all collector firearms. 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 !
CONFEDERATE DOG RIVER CAVALRY SABER
This is a wonderful and impressive example of a Confederate "Dog River Saber". It is also one of the largest I've ever owned or seen. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - $ 3,975.00 - Sale pending !
CIVIL WAR FIRST MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE
The Maynard Carbine was developed by dental surgeon and firearms innovator Dr. Edward Maynard who formed the Massachusetts Arms Company in 1857, which was awarded its first government contract for 400 of their . CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - Sold !