Civil War weapons

[hrt4me]

There are a lot of interesting muzzleloaders in this auction:

Civil War collection of the late Larry Witmer from Manchester (York County), PA

 

[hrt4me]

high prices on many of the originals from this unique collection!

 

[Dude]

I would have liked one of those Colt 1855 .56 Caliber 5 shooter Carbines - but they went a little beyond me. $6-10K

Ah, well - makes me feel slightly better knowing they weren't at all popular when new. They spit lead slivers off to the side so holding it forward of the cylinder wasn't a good idea. Some troops were even told to load only one cylinder at a time to prevent chain fires.

But they sure do LOOK cool.

 

[APG]

Sure would like me one of those cannons. The wife gave me a hard "NO" on that. A man can wish.

 

[deerstalkert]

Sure would like me one of those cannons. The wife gave me a hard "NO" on that. A man can wish.

for fifty five years i have always asked for forgiveness rather than permission! and as soon as my eyes are open again i will start my new project!

 

[TFoley]

It's pretty easy for me to resist buying.

a. I live in UK where antiques have to be justified and registered before you can shoot them.

And b. I'm poor.