West Virginia and Regional History Center
Lee Scott Civil War Arms Collection
Scott, Lee A.
A&M 4410
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8.16 Linear Feet
8 ft. 2 in. (8 unboxed artifacts in a safe, 5 ft.); (1 unboxed ammunition chest, 9 1/2 in.); (6 swords in 1 flat storage box, 6 in.); (4 swords in a composite flat storage box, 3.43 in) (4 flat storage boxes with artifact trays, 1 in., 3 1/2 in., 5 in., 6 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box without artifact tray, 3 in.)
1848-1870, undated
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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Access to these artifacts requires the permission and assistance of a curator.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Lee Scott Civil War Arms Collection, A&M 4410, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Content Description
Thirty-six Civil War era weapons and related equipment. Includes rifles, swords, etc. See contents list for detailed description.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Civil War battles - Rich Mountain.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Antiquities
01. Gun. Civil War, Spencer carbine, Rich Mountain Battlefield RelicArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/89494undatedunboxed02. Gun. Springfield model 1863 rifled musketArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/894951864unboxed03. Gun. Kentucky (Pa.) Rifle, lock marked "Ellwell Waranted" with side compartment on stock, cap and ball, full stockArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90832undatedunboxed04. Gun. Civil War, Belgian rifle, Confederate import, cap and ballArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/908331863unboxed05. Gun. Model 1842 Springfield musket, dated 1848, marked: "Co. E, 1st N.Y.", cut barrelArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/895581848unboxed06. Gun. Civil War, Austrian cap and ball rifle, Civil war import, stamped "S52", cut barrelArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90830undatedunboxed07. Gun. Springfield model 1870 trapdoor rifle, lock marked 1863, breach marked 1870, cut barrelArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/908311863/1870unboxedScope and ContentsThis is a Springfield model 1863 converted into a trapdoor rifle which was a characteristic of the model 1870. The loading mechanism in the model 1863 was replaced with that of the model 1870.
08. Bayonet. For Enfield rifled musket, without scabbardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/895870.08 Linear Feet1 in. (1 of 6 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Bayonet. Total length: 20.5 in.undatedunboxed09. Bayonet. For Springfield rifled musket, with scabbardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/895810.08 Linear Feet1 in. (1 of 6 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Bayonet. Total length: 21 in.undatedunboxed10. Bayonet. For Remington Zouave rifle, with scabbardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/909650.08 Linear Feet1 in. (1 of 6 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 3.5 in.
Blade length: 19.5 in.undatedunboxed11. Sword. Civil War, Germanic calvary saber maked "W&C", Civil War import, with scabbardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/895880.07 Linear Feet0.86 in. (1 of 7 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 5.25 in.
Blade length: 35 in.ca. 1850unboxed12. Sword. Civil War, U.S. calvary saber marked "proved", import from Solingen, Germany, with scabbard Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/895900.07 Linear Feet0.86 in. (1 of 7 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 4 in.
Blade length: 32 in.undatedunboxed13. Sword. Civil War, Calvary saber, German import from Solingen, Germany, presented to George G. Cox from George C. GlassArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/895910.08 Linear Feet1 in. (1 of 6 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 4.75 in.
Blade length: 29 in.1863unboxedScope and ContentsIncludes inscription that reads "Presented to Geo. G. Cox by G.C. Glass. Nov. 12th 1863." The sword was presented to George G. Cox on 12 November 1863.
14. Sword. Civil War, calvary saber, German import, marked "K&C", with scabbardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/896120.07 Linear Feet0.86 in. (1 of 7 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 5 in.
Blade length: 36 in.undatedunboxed15. Sword (33 1/2 in., near hilt reads "Ames Mft-Co., Cabot Ville, 1851")Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1576790.08 Linear Feet1 in. (1 of 6 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 4.75 in.
Blade length: 28 in.1851unboxed16. Sword (37 3/4 in., ornamented hilt, ornamented blade, on blade reads "US") Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1576800.07 Linear Feet0.86 in. (1 of 7 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 3.5 in.
Blade length: 30.5 in.undatedunboxed17. Sword. fraternal sword for military use, without scabbardArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/896160.08 Linear Feet1 in. (1 of 6 swords in a 6-inch composite box)Handle width: 4 in.
Blade length: 30 in.undatedunboxed18. Canteen. Civil War, water canteen for field use, Civil War issueArchival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90836undated519. Flask. Powder flask, good conditionArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90837undated120. Flask. Powder flask, poor conditionArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90838undated121. Flask. Batty peace flaskArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/907951848122. Flask. Batty peace flaskArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/908341848323. Horn. Powder hornArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90835undated324. Other. Metal ammunition chest marked "U.S.C.C."Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90798undatedunboxed25. Other. Package of 5 second fuses, dated 1864Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/907991864426. Other. Cap boxArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90800undated227. Other. Reproduction shot bagArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90801undated128. Other. Package of miscellaneous antique gun partsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90802undated429. Other. Package of miscellaneous antique gun partsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90803undated230. Other. Leather letter pouch to be worn on a beltArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90804undated231. Other. Reproduction capperArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90805undated432. Other. Springfield model 1855 lockArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/908061855233. Other. Springfield model 1861 lockArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/908071861234. Other. Belt buckle with "US" on the front, stamped on the back with "E. Gaylord"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90808undated435. Other. Belt buckle with "US" on the frontArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90809undated436. Other. State of West Virginia honorable discharge medalArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/90810undated2Scope and ContentsOne Civil War "Honorably Discharged" medal awarded to John H. Blaney by the State of West Virginia (Company A, 6th Regiment, Cavalry Volunteers).
37. Cup with Attached Handle (5 in. tall, 4 1/4 in. diameter, copper colored, inscription reads "2 LBS, ORD., 1857")Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1576811857638. Walking Stick (36 in.)
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