Louis and Elias Haiman of Columbus, Georgia converted their tinsmithy into an Armory at the onset of the Civil War. They were one of the largest sword manufactories for the Confederate Government, also producing many other catagories of arms and accoutrements for the Confederacy. On November 17th, 1861 Haiman advertised in the Columbus Times, The best quality swords are now made and "for sale" at the "Confederate States Sword Factory", Columbus, Ga. by L. Haiman & Bro who have large contracts for the Confederate Government. The Haiman cavalry sabre featured above is authentic and original in every detail. Its blade is in excellent original condition, with no bends. The grip retains its entire very rare, "oilcloth wrap" and is held tightly in place by the correct single strand iron wire. This sword is accompanied with its original Haiman manufactured "dent free" scabbard, flat iron throat, exaggerated lapped seam, iron hanger rings, brass mounts and Haiman's distinctive pattern drag. Confederate utilized swords, enduring several years of hard service, are extremely rare to encounter today in such excellent condition.

Conversion preformed at Trenton N.J., with total amount converted unknown. Conversion accomplished by cutting away much of the breech end of the barrel and slicing through most of the front section of the lock. Breech block swings out to the right and forward, allowing for the insertion of cartridge.

Near mint ”Zouave Rifle,” noted as being one of the best made and designed military arms of the civil war. In excellent 90% condition, 33 inch barrel with all the bluing present, fastened with 2 brass barrel bands, brass triggerguard and patchbox. Patina untouched and original, cartouches are deep and clear on the left side of the stock opposite the lockplate. Lock is dated 1863 and barrel markings are Steel on left rear flat of the breech, with V/P eaglehead. Tang of buttplate marked US, 1855 style rear sight, steel blade dovetailed front sight, correct ramrod and bayonet lug. Rifle is accompanied with issued sabre bayonet and scabbard, BH inspectors mark present in excellent condition. They don’t get any nicer than this. One of the most popular Rifles of Civil War Arms Collectors.

Sharps 1863 New Model Carbine in excellent 90% condition,.52 caliber percussion breech loader, 22 inch barrel, serial # C29565. Retaining most of its case coloring on the receiver and bluing on the barrel. The stock is perfect, with cartouche and factory feathered edge walnut wood. Bore appears unfired, mint condition. Correct brass blade front site and 800 yd. flip up rear sight, with saddle ring and bar in the white. Cartouche stamped under ring bar. Action, hammer, barrel, ringbar, buttplate & all other metal parts are immaculate and correctly E.P.R. inspected. This carbine is hardly upgradeable and very scarce to locate in pristine condition.

Made for James Warner of Springfield, Mass. by the Massachusetts Arms Co. Made c. 1864. Total quantity 1,501. 50 Warner rimfire, single shot; breechblock hinged on right side; loaded by lifting upward. Extraction by a manual slide at rear underside of forestock. 20” round barrel, brass frame, breech, trigger guard assembly, buttplate, finished bright. Walnut stock and numbered 26 at breechblock. Exceptional condition.

Premium condition Army Revolver, produced by Starr Arms Co. Produced in 44 caliber with Walnut grips, Casehardened hammer, trigger and lever. Excellent investment grade Civil War Revolver.

This is an exceptional condition Remington, Martially marked with Inspectors Cartouche. It retains 85-90% of its original bluing and is serial numbered 101666, 44 caliber percussion, six shot round cylinder, with eight inch octagon barrel.

This revolver is a rare variation of the Adams patent revolver manufactured in England during the Civil War. With the scarcity of surviving specimens, it appears very few came thru the blockade. This revolver is void of company name or serial number, retaining only three British proof marks, two on frame and one on it’s cylinder. This Adams retains most of the original bluing and is in exceptional condition, with bore and cylinder bright and rifling sharp. There is no pitting or rust, with bluing deep and lustrous. Action is smooth and grips are finely checkered with no cracks or imperfections. A very Rare Confederate Blockade Revolver.

It’s certainly difficult to locate Civil War Carbines these days which fall into the catagory of ”Mint” condition. This Fifth Model Burnside Carbine, is certainly at the very highest level of ”Mint”. Case colors and bluing are incredible, as are its wood surfaces. If owning Civil War Carbines, in Mint condition, to be your catagory of Collecting, look no further. Certainly to enhance even the finest Collection.

This ”Swivel Breech” Kentucky double rifle was manufactured by Henry E. Leman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the late 1840’s or early 1850’s. Innovative & Quality Workmanship best describes this exceptional condition, rotating barrel design, 45 caliber Kentucky Rifle. It’s Multi barrel concept, certainly an ingenious innovation from that period and crafted of fine quality. This Rifle still retains it’s original bore worm, with period original hemp pulling cord, in PatchBox and is in exceptional untouched condition. Rifle stock boasts ”Fine” quaility brass inlays and patchbox, with stock construction and ramrods of Curly Maple. Trigger assembly contains front set trigger for ”fine” accuracy. Metal finish is original, containing no pitting or rust. A finer example of an American manufactured ”Swivel Breech” would be very difficult to locate.

Exceptional mint condition Second Model Virginia Manufactory Flintlock Musket dated 1820. Exhibiting variations I & II in manufacturing configuration as referenced by ”Confederate Rifles & Muskets” Murphy & Madaus. References indicate ”While many of the Virginia Manufactory Muskets issued as flintlocks subsequently were altered to percussion both by the Confederacy and by the Commonwealth of Virginia, during 1861 many of the Muskets issued served their recipients as flintlocks. An extremely rare musket to surface in unfired mint condition. Not for Sale.

Morse Carbine Type III produced by the State Military Works of Greenville, South Carolina and used by State Militia and other C.S.A. Cavalry forces. One of the finest, Southern Manufactured carbines of the Civil War and ”Rare” to locate in exceptional condition.

A Very above average, Colt Dragoon Revolver with Shoulder Stock. Martially marked Dragoon Revolvers are exceedingly scarce and due to their rarity, are missing in many advanced Civil War firearm collections. This is an excellent condition investment grade Colt.

Extremely Rare Non-excavated 21mm Tennessee State Seal button, in perfect condition.Adopted in 1796 by Tennessee, coat of arms shows plow, sheaf, and cotton plant at the top symbolizing agriculture. A boat situated below represents navigation and industry. One of the ”Most” desirable, of all succeeding states, to collect.

One of the Most ”Rare and Elusive” to Collectors, is the ”Confederate Marine” button. This button was Manufactured by the British Firm, ”H T & B Manchester” and measures 19mm. It was recovered in perfect excavated condition and would be hard to upgrade.