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[BillH]

I know I said a long time ago that I'd try to get a pic up of some of my collection, and then I got off the forums for a long while... sorry. So, here's a little shot to make up for that. Sorry I'm late ;-)

 

[Cavalier]

@BillH You got some heart stoppers there.

John

 

[Patrick H]

@BillH, Those items sure look good from way over here in central Missouri! Thanks for showing them.

 

[kenysd]

all Colt original percussion pistols. one Sharps 4 bbl .22, one S and W 32 2nd model Army .32, a Rem. .44 and original molds for each calibre. my COVID work. Ken the Le Mat and boxed colts are new. both Colts are 2nd issues unfired.

 

[kenysd]

NO Honey, I'm not going to buy any more.....WAIT...WHAT.
small shop, few antiques. some S and W's, and this was buried. said he had it on consignment for 4 years.
$1000 went to $450 by the end. 1st yr. production. 1861, three digit sn. markings worn but all there. it's been there but tight as a drum.

 

[Papabyrd]

I know I said a long time ago that I'd try to get a pic up of some of my collection, and then I got off the forums for a long while... sorry. So, here's a little shot to make up for that. Sorry I'm late ;-)

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Very good collection

 

[Present Arms]

Many collectible swords have embellishments on three sides. Here are three photos of such a sword mounted to be visible on all three of its decorated sides, including the top of its grip. A display should tell a story, so the date of the sword is engraved on its supporting ledge.

 

[MRB1863]

I am in awe of your fantastic collections. The wall I would display any civil war armament I may acquire is shown here. In my retired years, it is highly unlikely I will be making any museum quality purchases, but would love to have a "Gettysburg Era" Enfield or somperable item. Need not be beautiful, just there to hang with my handed-down Starr sword. A Starr revolver would be appropriate too I suppose. Neither are within reach today, but...someday I hope.
Here's the wall:

 

[Pollaco]

We have a no longer used back bedroom that my wife wants to turn into her sewing room. I want to turn it into my "Confederate" room.I got a hunch I'll be losing that battle.

 

[redbob]

We have a no longer used back bedroom that my wife wants to turn into her sewing room. I want to turn it into my "Confederate" room.I got a hunch I'll be losing that battle.

Been there, lost that battle and still have the scars.

 

[Cavalier]

@Present Arms Very clever, and quite attractive!

John

 

[Present Arms]

These pieces are worthy of displays that reflect their value and tell some of their story. The wall plaques are walnut, but the date numerals are maple.

 

[BillH]

We have a no longer used back bedroom that my wife wants to turn into her sewing room. I want to turn it into my "Confederate" room.I got a hunch I'll be losing that battle.

We have a third bedroom that we share for such things. Bookshelves, of course. My desk. Couple of mountain man style black powder rifles on the wall with appropriate accouterments. Used to have the ham radio w/computers, but lost my antennas so they are now packed away. But BY FAR the greatest appropriation of space in that room is the quilting stuff... Bernina, ironing board with a couple irons, shelving with finished quilts and stacks of fabric. Fabric over here, over there, under here, hanging on the back of my desk chair, and one whole wall with the "working" pin-up of the current quilt. Should I complain that the gun safe is in the closet behind that, and I can't usually get to it without an appointment? Nah, wouldn't do any good... ;-).

Oh yeah, you're not the only one married to a sewing girl.

 

[Cavalier]

@Present Arms Love the wall mounted musket and saber. Really nice!

John

 

[R. Porter]

While I have a couple of long guns in nice displays, most of my swords and guns are on simple board and peg racks that I can increase as the need arises. The smaller cannon balls and shells have spilled over from built in bookcase shelves and the bigger ones rest quietly on the floor. Hopefully I can get some good ideas for displaying items from this post. I was fortunate as my wife had a nice room for my toys built in the basement so that I would get my junk out of her house. View attachment 323613View attachment 323612

I like your swords, but I'm curious about one. The second sword from the top, the cavalry sword just below the U.S. Model 1860 light artillery saber. What can you tell me about it? Does it have a backstory? Is it a known type?

 

[redbob]

I like your swords, but I'm curious about one. The second sword from the top, the cavalry sword just below the U.S. Model 1860 light artillery saber. What can you tell me about it? Does it have a backstory? Is it a known type?

It is an unmarked Model 1840 heavy enlisted man's Cavalry Saber.

 

[Present Arms]

The two eagle head swords have decorations on both sides of their blades and on their knuckle bows, and one scabbard is nicely embellished, too. This vertical display presents all three planes to view and the scabbard, and the date provides context. The eagle heads were purchased as a pair from an online auction. The auctioneer described the swords as 1840 vintage, but my research revealed that they are both 1805-1810 and thus fit for my War of 1812 collection. The leather scabbards were in bad shape and one sword's grip was loose; so, they were professionally repaired and made ready for their next 200 years.

 

[Pollaco]

I used to hang stuff high so "little fingers" couldn't reach the firearms. It is not that good of a plan when the kids get almost as tall as me.

 

[Present Arms]

Here are my American Civil War antiques displayed in a reproduction rifle musket packing box.

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

Here are my American Civil War antiques displayed in a reproduction rifle musket packing box.
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That is awesome.