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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
FROELICH CONFEDERATE STAFF SWORD
This example is one of the finest known Froelich Confederate Officer's Swords to exist, retaining 95%+ original red paint on the scabbard and "zero" dents with some spots of corrossion and age showing. Typical cast brass guard is in absolutely excellent condition as is the grip which shows about 85% of the same original paint. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR REVOLVER - INSCRIBED, IDENTIFIED AND CAPTURED COLT
Unquestionable, one of the most solid and outstanding Confederate capture guns ever discovered. There was a quote that Paul Newman used in the movie "Cool Hand Luke" that I said to myself when I first laid eyes on this item, "HOLY CRAP"! CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
CONFEDERATE NAVAL SWORD, COURTNEY & TENNANT
Simply spectacular condition, one of the best known examples of this type and certainly in the top 5% in terms of condition for ANY Confederate Sword, this beautifull dolphin-head is considered by many to be the most aesthetically pleasing of any Naval Sword ever created. The combination of WHITE sharkskin grip, large naval motif guard and distinctive dolphin-head pommel are striking, as are the coiled-snake mounts and drag. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
1861 NAVY COLT REVOLVER FOR SALE, CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED - HISTORICAL ARMS
MAJOR ORMSBY BLANDING, 1st SOUTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY. A rare opportunity to own a super piece of Confederate history from the state of South Carolina. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
CONFEDERATE SWORD BY THOMAS GRISWOLD
The pictures speak for this one. This is a beautiful Foot Officers sword, probably manufactured by Thomas Griswold & Co. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
VIRGINA BELT-PLATE
The nicest Virginia buckle we have ever seen, retaining generous amounts of original gold gilt mixing with a beautifull patina to the brass. The detail is extremely fine for this buckle and it is top quality. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!!
HENRY RIFLE, ENGRAVED
In the 6XXX range, this wonderful Henry is in fine, untouched condition. It exhibits fine quality Hogson engraving, generous traces of blue in the flutes and protected areas of the barrel and a rich mustard-brown patina. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
HENRY RIFLE
This Antique Henry Rifle is In the the 7XXX serial range with prox. 94% bright original blue on the barrel, most blue on the screw heads, beautiful patinaed brass frame and excellent wood with 99% original varnish. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!!
COLT PATERSON REVOLVER.
Very good to fine condition Colt Paterson Holster Model Revolver, showing prox. 80% cylinder scene. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
POTTER REVOLUTIONARY WAR SABER
We're very pleased to be offering one of the rarest and most desirable items we have ever had the pleasure to find, an original Revolutionary War "Potter" Horseman's Sabre, one of only three known to exist with its complete leather scabbard. You can look at all the books and talk to all the collectors and so-called "experts" about Rev War edged weapons, but there is only one bonafide Rev- War sabre that we know was ordered by the Continental Congress and recorded as being there, and that is "The Potter". CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
CONFEDERATE LeMAT REVOLVER & HOLSTER FOR SALE
This gun and holster are, without question, two of the finest identified Confederate artifacts known to exist. The gun is early, 13XX range and in extremely fine condition retaining prox. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
INSCRIBED HENRY RIFLE FOR SALE
This is a wonderful Inscribed and Identified Henry Rifle. Although I'm sure there must be others, it is the only Henry I know of that was presented to a soldier that eventually attained the rank of General during the Civil War. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
ANTIQUE COLT REVOLVERS PRESENTED TO JOHN B. FLOYD
This offering is of 2 Colt Revolvers that were the property of JOHN B. FLOYD, FORMER U. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!!!!
ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER
ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL COLT INSCRIPTIONS WITH BUT A HANDFUL KNOWN TO EXIST as presented, "MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS GUYER by THE COLT GUARD". Buried in a collection for many many years, this fine Navy is worthy of the finest museum or personal collection. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
ANTIQUE COLT DRAGOON, FIRST MODEL - COLT DRAGOON APPRAISER
This is a strong condition Martial Colt 1st Model Dragoon with just enough condition and an untouched look to classify it as fine to very fine condition for this model. This big Colt Dragoon was carried in the holster for a long time but used, not abused. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!
RIFLEMANS TOMAHAWK RIG BY DUFILHO
This is spectacular, 100% original set is inscribed to plantation owner William Hatkinson of Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It consists of the original folding hawk and knife, sheath, and belt with large coin silver buckle all bearing the maker marks of "Dufilho, New Orleans". CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!