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Civil War Sword and Portraits of Robert E. Lee

An original lithograph published for Lee Memorial Association in 1870.

Q: I recently inherited this Civil War sword which has been in an attic for many years. It has been in my family and my grandfather told me it was ...

Civil War Belt and Pistol

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The belt is a classic Richmond depot-issued sword belt with a 2-piece “CS” belt plate, though the sword hangers are detached. The belt is in fine condition, still supple. The accompanying Colt model 1849 pocket revolver is “as found”,

By John Sexton Q: I bought this belt and pistol in a tag sale in Stratford, CT, for $300. My wife is upset with me buying it, but I love ...

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by John Sexton Q: I inherited my great-great-grandfathers sword and his Civil War discharge and I’m interested in knowing what they would be worth to sell. JS: Your sword is ...

The Civil War Sword Scam

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by John Sexton Q: I acquired the following sword from a 77-year-old gentleman (Winston) for $5,000, who said the sword originally belonged to his great-great-grandfather, who was from Kentucky. The ...

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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 ...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...