Civil War Auction 2025-05-03 Auction - 330 Price Results - Donley Auctions in IL - Page 7
Named KIA Union Officer Frock Coat & Kepi Group
Civil War Named Gettysburg Sprague Lot
Great Civil War Confederate Captain's Kepi Cap
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Union, IL, United States
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This auction boasts an impressive array of Civil War artifacts, ranging from personal items to military equipment. We are excited to offer several significant pieces, including: Civil War Named Gettysburg Sprague Lot (Lot 1043): A rare find with direct ties to the historic Battle of Gettysburg. Named KIA Union Officer Frock Coat & Kepi Group (Lot 1026): A poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war. Indian Wars George Custer & Wife Charles Borowsky (Lot 1197): An exceptional piece with a strong historical connection. These highlights, along with other uniforms, weapons, documents, photographs, ordnance, and ephemera, provide a comprehensive look at this pivotal period in American history.
SOLD
Civil War Dug Camp Relics Canister/Grape Shot: Recovered from the ground, these Civil War relics range from diagnostic items like canister/grape shot, to fired and melted bullets, to knapsack hardware, a brass buckle and everything but the
Est.
$180
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$280
SOLD
Civil War Era Unknown Oval Drum Canteen: This unusual canteen is 7" wide and 6" tall (minus spout). It has 2 steel bands and set of brass strap buckles screwed in with steel flathead screws. The cider wood pieces has shrunk over time. The
Est.
$120
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$200
SOLD
Civil War Era Private Purchase Pewter Flask: This flask is from the Civil war era and may be older. Many of these were used by officers. It is 5" in diameter and has high quality screw cap with cork disc inside. It has a two 3 ring pattern on
Est.
$100
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$140
SOLD
Springfield 1842 .69 Musket (C) nsn: Springfield 1842 .69 Musket in good vintage condition with wear and oxidation. The action seems fully functional and the bore has a light even coating of orange, The 1842 was the most commonly used
Est.
$750
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$1,200
SOLD
Civil War Union M1850 Cartridge Box: This M1850 leather cartridge box was manufactured by “S.H. Young & Co Newark N.J.” clearly marked on back. Both interior magazine tins are present. Condition is fair to good with expected crazing
Est.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Civil War Union Enlisted Belt Buckle-Small Size: Buckle is die stuck rolled brass face. No marker marks seen. Reported to be plate 531 from O'Donnell & Duncan book with repaired stud and hook. Shows hard use and age with nice untouched chocolate
Est.
$140
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$200
SOLD
Harpers Ferry 1822 .69 Flintlock Musket (C): Harpers Ferry 1822 .69 Flintlock Musket in very good vintage vintage condition with wear. The bore is very good. The barrel has a "VP" with an eagle proof mark. MFG 1827 C&R Eligible (Illinois Law)
Est.
$2,000
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$3,500
SOLD
Harpers Ferry 1842 C&B .69 Musket (C) nsn: Civil War Era! Harpers Ferry 1842 C&B .69 Musket in very good vintage condition with wear and pitting. The bore is very good with dust (and it looks like a bore brush stuck) 1 barrel band retainer
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Indian Wars Springfield Socket Bayonets: 1) Socket bayonet for use on the .45–70 Caliber U.S. Rifle M1873 (Trapdoor Springfield) rifle. The blade is darkened, but not pitted. Marked U.S. on ricasso. The socket has some surface rust on it
Est.
$100
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$150
SOLD
Civil War LT W.C. Williams 16th INF VT,Gettysburg: Collection associated with Lt. Warren C. Williams, who served in Companies E and H, 16th Regiment of Vermont Volunteers. Compiled by a family member circa 1900 and cherished and preserved by them
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
Civil War Dropped Minie Ball Lot: Collection of 66 three ring dropped Minie Ball bullets. All in great condition, same as pulled from the ground they fell on.
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
Civil War Cannonball Pair: Pair of cannonballs. Larger example for smoothbore cannon: 4.54 lbs. and 3.18” diameter. Smaller grape/cannister example: 2.6 lbs. and 2.71” diameter. From the David Hopper collection. Please see
Est.
$100
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$150
SOLD
Civil War Union Bayonet, Bullets: US Civil War items. 1) Blued finish socket bayonet. Missing screw on retainer ring, unmarked, 18" blade in leather scabbard. Stamped markings on the scabbard are "27661.." and the letter "A" on the
Est.
$160
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$200
SOLD
Civil War .56-56 Spencer Rifle Cartridge Lot (8): 8 ground dug Spencer Rifle Cartridge rounds are in surprisingly good condition. They do not appear to be hammer strike duds. All have a very pleasing patina.
Est.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Civil War Cannonball Pair: Pair of cannonballs. Larger example for smoothbore cannon: 9.56 lbs. and 4.1” diameter. Smaller grape/cannister example: 2.08 lbs. and 2.34” diameter. From the David Hopper collection. Please see
Est.
$150
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$200
SOLD
Huge Civil War One Pound Ketchum Grenade Lot: 7 one-pounder Ketchum grenade bodies (Inert). They appear not to be ground dug and some have more light rust than others. All are painted black as they should be and they all weigh approximately 1.5
Est.
$700
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$1,200
Civil War Grape Shot Cannonballs: Civil War Grape Shot Cannonballs. Each are approximately 2.47” diameter and 2.16 lbs. Likely part of a quilted grape projectile stand . Constructed with a base plate and an attached center post,
Est.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Civil War Cannonball Pair: Pair of cannonballs. Larger example for smoothbore cannon: 5.82 lbs. and 3.5” diameter. Smaller grape/canister example: 1.52 lbs. and 2.23” diameter. From the David Hopper collection. Please see
Est.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Civil War Cut Signature-Mystery: Framed miniature copy of original print titled: Prominent Union and Confederate generals and statesmen as they appeared during the great Civil War, 1861-5. A Kurz & Allison print from 1885, the
Est.
$100
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$1,000
SOLD
Civil War Orders Railroad Gen Grenville M Dodge: A variety of official documents associated with General Grenville Mellen Dodge and Major Horace Parks, 43rd Ohio Infantry Volunteers regarding the promotion of Maj Parks regarding the railroad line.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
Civil War CPT Charles WInn 58th Penn. Vols: Charles Winn mustered into service December 7, 1861. Promoted from 1LT to CPT, February 11, 1862; to MAJ, May 21, 1864. Served in 58th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers CO G. The grouping was broken
Est.
$800
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$1,500
SOLD
Colt 1862 Police & Pocket .36 Pistol (C) 2629: Colt 1862 Police & Pocket .36 Pistol in fair condition with wear, oxidation and missing parts. Loading rod is missing and hammer flops (no spring). Barrel wiggles slightly Visible numbers match! From
Est.
$500
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$800