Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SWORD OF CAPT. JAMES M. CARVER, 2ND SC COLORED INFANTRY WHO WAS ACCOMPANIED BY HARRIET TUBMAN IN THE COMBAHEE RAID FREEING 727 SLAVES
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US model 1850 foot officer sword with unusual etched presentation on spine of blade, “PRESENTED TO JAMES M. CARVER by his BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS”. James M. Carver (1829-1895) answered the call to service, enlisting in Bucks County Co. E, 104th PA INF, April 16th 1861. His unit would see service in Virginia but by December would move to the Carolina coast where the unit would muster out in early 1863, Carter however would stay and was appointed captain by 2nd SC Colorado infantry, General Rufus Saxton, April 15th 1863. The second South Carolina colored infantry was mustered in May 1863 made-up of mostly freed slaves from the coast.
Within 2 months, troops were trained and with and the iconic Montgomery raid on The Combahee with Harriet Tubman showing the way, led to freeing of over 700 slaves and capture and destruction of vital Confederate supplies and food. James Carver led one of the factions in raid. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: detailed account of the raid, including newspaper account where Carver is credited. Biography synopsis of James M Carver.
STATUS: NON-GUN.
