U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

On April 1, 1994, the Antique Arms Divison of the U.S. Historical Society was acquired by America Remembers located in Mechanicsville, VA. America Remembers affiliates include the Armed Forces Commemorative Society, American Heroes & Legends, and the United States Society of Arms and Armor. Issues that were not fully subscribed are now available through America Remembers (please refer to listing in A section).
The information listed below represents current information up to the date that America Remembers acquired the Antique Arms Division of the U.S. Historical Society.
Previous organization which marketed historically significant firearms and black powder reproductions until April 1994. Located in Richmond, VA. Most firearms were manufactured by the Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory and the Virginia Firearms Manufactory.

U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Black Powder Models

1851 NAVY PRESIDENTIAL EDITION Image

1851 NAVY PRESIDENTIAL EDITION

- miniature reproduction of 1851 Navy Colt, color case hardened receiver, all parts operational, mother-of-pearl grips, full coverage engraving, cased, 1,500 mfg. starting 1988.

FREDERIC REMINGTON MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER Image

FREDERIC REMINGTON MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER

.44 cal., issued to commemorate Frederic RemingtonĀ“s 100th anniversary as an associate of the National Academy of Design, features gold etched barrel, cylinder (with 5 panels), trigger, frame, and gripstraps, cased with accessories, 42 oz....

GETTYSBURG 1860 ARMY Image

GETTYSBURG 1860 ARMY

- .44 cal., blue steel with gold plated cylinder scene, backstraps, and other small parts, walnut grips, cased with belt buckle, 1,863 mfg. beginning 1994.

JEFFERSON DAVIS 1851 NAVY REVOLVER Image

JEFFERSON DAVIS 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

.36 cal., extensive Nimschke style engraving on barrel, loading lever, frame, and trigger, case hardened frame with silver plated brass backstrap and trigger guard, includes engraved, silver plated detachable shoulder stock, cased with acce...

1860 ARMY PRESIDENTIAL EDITION Image

1860 ARMY PRESIDENTIAL EDITION

- miniature reproduction of 1860 Army Colt, color case hardened engraved receiver and barrel, roll engraved cylinder scene, all parts operational, ivory grips, cherry cased, 1,500 mfg. starting 1988.

HENRY DERINGER PISTOL SET Image

HENRY DERINGER PISTOL SET

.41 cal., perc., reproduction of Deringer pistol, available with sterling silver mounts (1,000 pair mfg.), 14Kt. gold mounted (100 pair mfg.) precious gem stone mounted (5 pair mfg.). Mfg. 1978.

1861 NAVY PRESIDENTIAL EDITION Image

1861 NAVY PRESIDENTIAL EDITION

- miniature reproduction of 1861 Navy Colt, color case hardened engraved receiver and barrel, roll engraved cylinder scene, all parts operational, includes detachable shoulder stock, cased, 1,500 mfg. starting 1990.

ROBERT E. LEE MODEL 1851 NAVY Image

ROBERT E. LEE MODEL 1851 NAVY

.36 cal. only, reproduction of the 1851 Navy Colt, cylinder scene portrays historical Civil War events, extensive gold etching, walnut stocks with Robert E. Lee medallion, cased with accessories, 41 oz. 2,500 mfg. during 1984.

SAM HOUSTON WALKER Image

SAM HOUSTON WALKER

- .44 cal., reproduction of the Colt Walker, 9 in. barrel, extensive gold etching on highly polished blue surface, smooth walnut stocks with S. Houston medallions, cased with accessories, 2,500 mfg.

MAJOR JOHN PITCAIRN Image

MAJOR JOHN PITCAIRN

.60 cal., flintlock Scottish pistol, 7.5 in. round barrel, all metal pistol w/silver finish and silver grips, covered w/Celtic style fine engraving, lock plate engraved "10 MUIDOCH", medallion engraved w/serpent and swords on righ...

SECRET SERVICE MUSEUM EDITION Image

SECRET SERVICE MUSEUM EDITION

- fully checkered ivory grips, silver plate, gold plate, and royal blue finish, fully engraved, includes walnut presentation case, silver plated powder flask, screwdriver, Secret Service badge and key, 500 mfg. beginning 1988.

STONEWALL JACKSON MODEL 1851 REVOLVER Image

STONEWALL JACKSON MODEL 1851 REVOLVER

- .36 cal., reproduction of ColtĀ“s Model 1851 Navy, elaborate gold etching on frame and barrel, walnut grip with medallion, cased with sterling medallion and silver plated powder flask, 1988 release. 2,500 total mfg.

WASHINGTON AND LEE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS Image

WASHINGTON AND LEE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

- .69 cal., flintlock pistols with 9-15/16 in. barrels, burl walnut stocks with sterling silver fittings, engraved silver plated lock plates, trigger guard, and sideplate, firing capability, cased with accessories, limited issue of 1,000 in...

TEXAS PATERSON EDITION Image

TEXAS PATERSON EDITION

- reproduction of the famous Colt folding trigger model mfg. in Paterson, NJ. This hand engraved example with genuine mother-of-pearl stocks and silver bands around the barrel muzzle, cylinder and recoil shield, was a reproduction of an ori...

TEXAS RANGER DRAGOON Image

TEXAS RANGER DRAGOON

.44 cal., multiple 24Kt. etchings on barrel and frame front, features silver plated cylinder, trigger guard and gripstraps, color case hardened frame and loading lever, cased with accessories, 66 oz. 1,000 mfg. in 1990 only.

U.S. NAVY REVOLVER MODEL 1851 Image

U.S. NAVY REVOLVER MODEL 1851

.36 cal., 7.5 in. octagon barrel, features gold etched cylinder and other embellishments, brass trigger guard and backstrap plated with 24Kt. gold, 41 oz. 1,000 mfg. in 1988 only.