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The Civil War Collector

Union soldier Benjamin Gustin’s letters worth more than the usual average price of $20 each, but the content will determine final values.
by John Sexton Q: Mr. Sexton, I am writing hoping you can help me identify a pistol that has passed down through my wife’s family from her great x? Grandfather ...

The Civil War Collector

An 1859 silver dollar coin inscribed as ID for Christopher Schultz, $2,000 to $3,000.
by John Sexton Q: Good afternoon Mr. Sexton, I came across your web page while researching an inscribed Seated Liberty $1. I have been able to determine that Charles Schultz ...

The Civil War Collector – July 2014

The Civil War Collector - July 2014
The Civil War Collector - July 2014 By John Sexton Q: I live in Syracuse, N.Y., and have these old Civil War invitations to military balls and receptions. I even ...

The Civil War Collector – June 2014

The Civil War Collector - June 2014
The Civil War Collector - June 2014 By John Sexton Q: I've been asked to research this sword to find out if it's authentic. Can you help? JS: This particular ...

The Civil War Collector – April 2014

The Civil War Collector - April 2014
The Civil War Collector - April 2014 by John Sexton Q: Dear John, I stumbled across your website whilst trying to research two sabres I have recently acquired here in ...

The Civil War Collector – October 2013

The Civil War Collector - October 2013
The Civil War Collector - October 2013 by John Sexton Q: John, I have a Civil War dog tag that seems very unique. The dog tag is wonderfully engraved and ...

The Civil War Collector – August 2013

The Civil War Collector – August 2013
The Civil War Collector - August 2013 By John Sexton Q: Dear Sir, I have this drum—that I'm told is a Civil War Drum—hanging around for several years. Could you ...

The Civil War Collector – July 2013

The Civil War Collector
The Civil War Collector - July 2013 By John Sexton Q: Hello John, this long rifle has been in my possession over 40 years and was in my wife’s grandfather’s ...