Poulin Fall 2022 Premier Firearms Auction

WITH BUTTONS. 1) ALABAMA. This red cockade has a flower that is approx. 3" in diameter. Below the flower are 4 short sections of ribbon. In th...

CONFEDERATE USED. This is classic eagle drum 16.5” diameter, 16” high with painted American eagle with ribbon which originally read

DRUM CARRIED BY MUSCIAN JOHN W. LEWIS. 16.25” diameter x 12.5” high, wonderful large, illustrated Baltimore maker’s label

DRUM. 14” diameter x 12” height, about ¾ scale of standard Civil War drum, same quality made for drummer not big enough to

This 1835 vintage eagle painted drum has had heads removed and replaced with fitted board for use as side table. Boards could be changed back to head

GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. This 31" high table has an oval top which measures 27 3/4" x 19". The table top and the legs appear to be ...

CORPORAL DAVID J THOMASON, 49TH ALABAMA. 6” Diameter, 2.25” thick, classic CS wood canteen made w/ bbl. staves bound by 2 iron band

A classic Confederate cedar wood canteen measuring 7 1/4" in diameter & 2 1/4" thick. One face has the initials, "LMW" carv...

BUCKLE SLING. “As found” attic condition classic wood canteen with 2 iron bands & 3 sling loops still attached with original heavy

A good, honest Confederate cedar wood canteen measuring 7 3/8" in diameter & 2 3/8" thick. One face has the name "FRED" car...

The canteen's diameter is 6" not including the loops or spout. One face of the canteen is slightly convex and the other is slightly concav...

HUEBNER, CO. B 2ND TEXAS INFANTRY. This wonderful ninth plate crystal clear crisp ambrotype shows Philip seated wearing homespun shell jacket, Colt r

PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF LIEUTENANT FITZHUGH LEE, NEPHEW OF ROBERT E. LEE. This unbelievably historic image was likely taken in 1856 shortly after Fitz

WHO DIED IN US MILITARY HOSPITAL. Surviving original wood markers identifying dead soldiers are almost unknown. Yancy Strickland would be lost to his

BOOK 1862-1863. 11” x 9” letter book, partially disbound has over 250 letters, documents, and military telegrams concerning Clint

CIVIL WAR 23RD PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY RECRUITING BROADSIDE. 30” x 35” frame, 21” x 26.5” mat. Birney Zouaves were r

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 1. June 26, 1861, signed by John N. Maffit, Headquarters Naval Station, John Maffit was R

& LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD, CSN (1819-1901). 11. August 27, 1861, Lt. J.P. Jones - C.S.S. Resolute, request leave to fill...

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD, CSN. 21. Sept. 9, 1861, Lt. J. R. Hamilton, CSN Ordnance Office Savannah, concerning ordnance for shi

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 31. Dec. 24, 1861, Josiah Tattnall – to Kennard, Multiple Orders…tow fl

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 41. [Feb. 6, 1862], Josiah Tattnall – General Order, Commanders of Vessels, rega

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 51. Feb. 26, 1863, Josiah Tattnall to Arthur Sinclair commanding CSS Atlanta, appoints Si

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 61. April 25, 1863, R.L. Page – commanding C.S. Steamer Savannah, General Order

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 71. June 3, 1863, W.A. Webb - Order No. 4 - Keep look out night & day for boats not...

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 81. June 23, 1863, Jno. K. Mitchell CSN, appointments of 3 junior officers CSS Savannah.

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 91. July 6, 1863, “retained copy” Kennard to paymaster concerning cloth

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 101. Sept. 3, 1863, Hunter to Kennard – transfer 25 of your men to Flag Officer

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 111. Oct.17,1863 “retained copy” Kennard to Paymaster, punctuality of

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 121. Nov. 17, 1863, “retained copy” Kennard to Hunter - performance of

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 131. Feb. 13, 1864, W.W Hunter to Kennard, enter William (colored) landsman & new p...

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 141. April 11, 1864. Col. Edward C Anderson, Fort Bartow to Kennard, 2 Union Gunboats and

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 151. enclosure [May 26, 1864] April 19, 1864, manuscript “circular”, Jn

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 161. Aug. 11, 1864, Kennard to Tattnall, J.S. Kennard - 2 Marines have deserted…

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 171. Nov. 19, 1864, Hunter to Kennard – urgent request from Major General McLaws

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901). 182. Dec.6, 1864, Kennard to General Hardee, received your telegram this morning

CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, PHOTO AND SHOULDER STRAPS. David Torrence (1840-1906) entered service July 1862 as sergeant 18th CT, captured and sen

FRAMED BROADSIDE OF THE 13TH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. This is an engraved broadside depicting the joint resolution of the 38th Congress of the

Massive grouping from lifelong collection of Glen Gagne. The 1st Maine Cavalry was among the elite Union cavalry regiments that saw service 1861-1865

MEMORABILIA. This wonderful grouping was collected by lifelong 1st Maine cavalry collector Glen Gagne who methodically bought every fine identified i

E. LEE. Frame measures approx. 5 7/8" x 5 1/8". Sight size is 3 3/4" x 3". The miniature portrait depicts Confederate General R...

BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN GEORGIA. This painting is housed in a frame measuring 90 3/4" x 55 1/2". The sight size of the painting is 82 ...

This large & varied lot includes 1 large black painted tin canteen measuring 8 1/2" in diameter and 3 1/2" in thickness. / 1 Standard...

CONNECTICUT INFANTRY & THE 2ND CONNECTICUT ARTILLERY. 1) 17TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY. This group includes items excavated together at a winter ca...

MANUFACTURE. This is an extremely interesting knapsack created from a discarded Yankee flour bag. The cotton bag is crafted and sewn with an outer fr

A scarcer example of a .69 caliber 1858 box by Nece of Philadelphia. The inside flap is stamped, "R.NECE PHILAD" & "F.A.SNIFFEN ...

BADGE. 1) A fine example of a Civil War period campaign token from the 1860 election. The token features a ferrotype of John Bell on 1 side surrounde

This banjo measures 32" in length with a 10 3/4" diameter body. There are no pegs in the peghead. The neck has 2 partially remaining frets...

This varied group of spurs includes 1 Confederate "Mississippi" spur. / 1 Confederate "side raker" spur. / 3 Various Confederat...

This lot includes 13 loose musket caps. / 21 Paper wrapped bundles of musket caps. / A partial paper package of pistol mini balls. / 4 paper wrapped

1) BELT PLATE. A standard Yankee "puppy paw" style belt plate with a "US" in oval on the front and a lead filled back with 2 st...

1) 6TH CORPS. A red cloth 6th Corps badge sewn to a blue field with a polished brown cotton backing. Badge is in the shape of a cross and the ghost o

MOST OF WHICH RELATE TO THE CIVIL WAR. This huge group contains excavated mini balls, round balls, buttons, buckles, knapsack parts, eyeglasses, bale

FLASKS & MORE. 1) TINTYPE. A sixth plate tintype depicting a full standing Union Corporal in a 9 button frock coat w/ kepi. The soldier is also...

1) CDV. A chest up view of Stonewall Jackson in his general's uniform. Back mark on the CDV reads, "LARCOMBE PHOTOGRAPHIST, No. 25 Publi...

This large & varied lot includes 1 Civil War Union smooth sided canteen with stopper & partial cover. / 1 Union smooth sided tin canteen wi...

BAYONETS, GUN PARTS, HORSE EQUIPMENT, BROGANS & MUCH MORE. This huge and varied group would be ideal for a dealer or researcher interested in e...

Heavy forged iron leg shackles or hobbles, weighing just over 9 lbs., would attach to ankles only allowing about a 1 foot stride. Inside surface of h

SLAVERY IN 1854 & SECEDING STATES OF 1861. This large school room map measures approx. 54" x 50". It has 3 main sections to aid in te...

(ZOUAVE) PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. A little over 12,000 of these attractive rifles were produced. This rifle is in standard configuration with

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33". An exceptionally nice condition Zouave rifle with a blued barrel that is stamped at the breech, "V" o...

WINDSOR, VT. Cal. 50 RF. NSN. One of 1,000 made, this was the first bolt action metallic cartridge firearm accepted by the U.S. Government. 20

Cal. Spencer rimfire shot cartridge. S# 13727. Bbl. 28" with brass front bead and smooth bore, bore diameter .635". Action retains Stable...

Cal. 50 RF (56-50 Spencer). S# 95918. Bbl. 30". Barleycorn front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Breech of barrel is marked "M 1867&q...

Cal. 52 (56-56). S# 39308. Bbl. 22" carbine style. German silver blade front sight w/ carbine leaf rear sight. Receiver has 3 line Spencer Rep...

REPEATING RIFLE. Cal. 56-50. S# 24919. Bbl. 32 1/2" with 3 groove rifling. Barleycorn front sight with graduated leaf rear sight. Front receiv...

Cal. 56-52. S# 18649. Bbl. 20" with barleycorn front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Front receiver ring is marked "SPENCER REPEATING ...

Cal. 50 RF (56-50 Spencer). S# 3564. Bbl. 20" carbine style with barleycorn front and graduated leaf rear sight. Action has saddle ring and ba...

Cal. 50. S#10447. Bbl. 21-5/8" with octagon shank. Percussion fired breechloading action is loaded by pressing a lever inside of trigger guard ...

Cal. 50. S# 3685. Bbl. 21 1/2" round with octagon shank. German silver blade front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Single shot action is l...

CARBINE. Cal. 50 RF. NSN. Bbl. 21 1/2" round with semi circular front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Lever operated case colored action wi...

Cal. 54. NSN. Classic Mexican War era “mule ear” percussion carbine, standard configuration, brass mounted, 24.5” barrel,

126TH NY, WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG. Cal. 31. S# 1729. Rarely seen “LONDON PISTOL COMPANY” marked 5” bbl., 12-stop Manhattan A

Cal. 38 RF. S# 61. 45.25” Overall, 28” oct. bbl. Cartridge conversion cyl., varnished stock w/ crescent shaped brass buttplate & br

WITH TOOLED FORM FITTED HOLSTER. Cal. 32 Rimfire. S# 13158. Bbl. 6". This 32 cal. rimfire revolver was popular among Civil War officers. This ...

Cal. 44. S# 4270. Bbl. 7 1/2" Octagon with cone type front sight. 6 Shot round cyl;. Barrel, frame & cyl. have "WW" inspector ma...

Cal. 44. S# 130. Bbl. 7 1/2" with octagon shank & brass blade sight. 6 shot round rebated cyl. Hinged trigger functions as a loading lever...

Cal. 58. NSN. 49” overall, 33” [Harpers Ferry] barrel dated “1859” and “V P eaglehead” proofs a

CARBINE BELONGING TO J. E. WEIGE OF THE 2ND U.S. CAVALRY. Cal. 52. S# 16058. Bbl. measures 21 1/2". The M1853 Sharps is often referred to as t...

SHOT PISTOL. 36 cal. S#707. Scarce pistol rarely seen made mid-1850s, standard configuration pellet primed, 6.25” tapered barrel with knurle

RIFLE. Cal. 577. NSN. George Daw has association with Confederate imports as several of his rifles came through the blockade and checkered volunteer

NFIELD RIFLE MUSKET. Standard configuration for pattern 1853 with 3 iron barrel bands, brass furniture, 55” overall, 39” barrel Lon

Cal. 577. NSN. Standard configuration of the most popular longarm imported during the Civil War, both North & South. 55” overall, 39

RIFLE. Cal. 577. NSN. 49” Overall with a 33” standard configuration, iron mounted, round barrel with British army “broad a

ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET. Standard configuration pattern 1853 with a 39” barrel featuring Birmingham proofs at breech, “Birmingham Smal

CARBINE. NSN. Cal. .577. 37” Overall with a 21” barrel with British military proofs & broad arrow, brass mounted, 2-leaf rear sight

CARBINE. NSN. Cal. 17 bore (.62). Standard configuration with 21” smoothbore barrel proved and broad arrow on breech, “1857 / TOWER

Overall length: 32 1/2". Blade length: 27". A fine example of a P1859 Enfield cutlass bayonet used on the P1858 Enfield rifle. Flat blade...

PERCUSSION. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 39" having "PV" stamp at rear & has been converted to percussion w/ drum & nipple. Lock marke...

Cal. 57. NSN. Bbl. 31". Made by Springfield Armory for cadets at West Point, bbl. is normally 40" but national archives indicate that som...

MUSKET BY WINDSOR (ROBBINS & LAWRENCE). Cal. 58. NSN. About 16,000 of these were manufactured under contract to the British government. The ini...

MUSKET. 23” yataghan blade stamped on ricasso: “COLLINS & CO / HARTFORD / CONN”, brass handle has serial number “

RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" round with barleycorn front sight, 2 leaf rear sight and 1863 date. Lock has American eagle below hammer ...

NSN. Cal. .54. Standard configuration with a 33” round barrel and brass furniture. Rifle has a weathered dry stock and iron parts exhibit a

MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Standard configuration with 40" bbl. dated “1863” and with “VP” and eagle head proofs at re

MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Standard configuration Whitney Model 1861 rifle musket 56” overall, 40” barrel, “S” inspect

Cal. 58. NSN. Standard configuration w/ 40" bbl. affixed by three split bands. “V” and “P” marks are visible on b

RIFLE MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 70. Piedmont was originally one of 20 Italian "states" prior to unification and then these were sold as surplus i...

"SHIP" BUTTON. This button is arguably the rarest of all non-excavated Confederate buttons. It is the official type and style of Confeder...

BUTTON. The famous "Jeb Stuart" button is arguably one of the rarest & most sought after of all the buttons of the Confederacy. Alber...

NORTH CAROLINA PALMETTO TREE & SNAKE BUTTON. An absolutely superb example of one of the rarest of all Confederate buttons. This exceptionally r...