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Lee Scott Civil War Arms Collection A&M 4410

Lee Scott Civil War Arms Collection A&M 4410


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
Business Number: 304-293-3536
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URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu

Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 4410
Title
Lee Scott Civil War Arms Collection 1848-1870, undated
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/199402
Quantity
7.2 Linear Feet, 7 ft. 4 1/2 in. (18 unboxed artifacts in a safe, 5 ft.); (1 unboxed ammunition chest, 9 1/2 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.)
Creator
Scott, Lee A.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English

Administrative Information

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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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Civil War battles - Rich Mountain.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Antiquities

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Scott, Lee A.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Antiquities
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Container List

Mixed Materials unboxed
01. Gun. Civil War, Spencer carbine, Rich Mountain Battlefield Relic
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
02. Gun. Springfield model 1863 rifled musket
1864
Mixed Materials unboxed
03. Gun. Kentucky (Pa.) Rifle, lock marked "Ellwell Waranted" with side compartment on stock, cap and ball, full stock
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
04. Gun. Civil War, Belgian rifle, Confederate import, cap and ball
1863
Mixed Materials unboxed
05. Gun. Model 1842 Springfield musket, dated 1848, marked: "Co. E, 1st N.Y.", cut barrel
1848
Mixed Materials unboxed
06. Gun. Civil War, Austrian cap and ball rifle, Civil war import, stamped "S52", cut barrel
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
07. Gun. Springfield model 1870 trapdoor rifle, lock marked 1863, breach marked 1870, cut barrel
1863/1870
Scope and Contents

This 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.

Mixed Materials unboxed
08. Bayonet. For Enfield rifled musket, without scabbard
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
09. Bayonet. For Springfield rifled musket, with scabbard
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
10. Bayonet. For Remington Zouave rifle, with scabbard
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
11. Sword. Civil War, Germanic calvary saber maked "W&C", Civil War import, with scabbard
ca. 1850
Mixed Materials unboxed
12. Sword. Civil War, U.S. calvary saber marked "proved", import from Solingen, Germany, with scabbard
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
13. Sword. Civil War, Calvary saber, German import from Solingen, Germany, presented to George G. Cox from George C. Glass
1863
Scope and Contents

Includes 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.

Mixed Materials unboxed
14. Sword. Civil War, calvary saber, German import, marked "K&C", with scabbard
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
15. Sword (33 1/2 in., near hilt reads "Ames Mft-Co., Cabot Ville, 1851")
1851
Mixed Materials unboxed
16. Sword (37 3/4 in., ornamented hilt, ornamented blade, on blade reads "US")
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
17. Sword. fraternal sword for military use, without scabbard
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 5
18. Canteen. Civil War, water canteen for field use, Civil War issue
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1
19. Flask. Powder flask, good condition
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1
20. Flask. Powder flask, poor condition
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1
21. Flask. Batty peace flask
1848
Mixed Materials Box: 3
22. Flask. Batty peace flask
1848
Mixed Materials Box: 3
23. Horn. Powder horn
undated
Mixed Materials unboxed
24. Other. Metal ammunition chest marked "U.S.C.C."
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 4
25. Other. Package of 5 second fuses, dated 1864
1864
Mixed Materials Box: 2
26. Other. Cap box
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1
27. Other. Reproduction shot bag
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 4
28. Other. Package of miscellaneous antique gun parts
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2
29. Other. Package of miscellaneous antique gun parts
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2
30. Other. Leather letter pouch to be worn on a belt
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 4
31. Other. Reproduction capper
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2
32. Other. Springfield model 1855 lock
1855
Mixed Materials Box: 2
33. Other. Springfield model 1861 lock
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 4
34. Other. Belt buckle with "US" on the front, stamped on the back with "E. Gaylord"
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 4
35. Other. Belt buckle with "US" on the front
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2
36. Other. State of West Virginia honorable discharge medal
undated
Scope and Contents

One Civil War "Honorably Discharged" medal awarded to John H. Blaney by the State of West Virginia (Company A, 6th Regiment, Cavalry Volunteers).

Mixed Materials Box: 6
37. Cup with Attached Handle (5 in. tall, 4 1/4 in. diameter, copper colored, inscription reads "2 LBS, ORD., 1857")
1857
Mixed Materials Box: 7
38. Walking Stick (36 in.)
undated