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American Revolution

The American Revolution was one of the most important battles of the modern world, during which the American colonies declared independence from British rule. The American Revolution was fought with mostly colonial militias, thus there exists a wide variety of uniforms, as well as unique weaponry and other historical artifacts.

In addition to American and British collectibles, antiques from French troops who aided the American cause and German Hessians fighting for the British are also in great demand.


Quick Facts

  • The Revolutionary war stacked two of the greatest muskets of all time against each other: the British Brown Bess, and the American Kentucky rifle
  • The Kentucky rifle’s moniker is actually a misnomer, as the guns came from Pennsylvania and were built mainly by former German gunsmiths
  • The bright colors of Revolutionary military uniforms allowed commanders to distinguish their troops from the enemy

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David Bushnell Revolutionary War’s Father of Submarine Warfare
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
David Bushnell Revolutionary War’s Father of Submarine Warfare
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
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Oliver Ellsworth ADS for Revolutionary War Post Rider
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
Oliver Ellsworth ADS for Revolutionary War Post Rider
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Revolutionary War Letter Penned Day of Battle of Pine's Bridge: "Col [Greene]...cut to death"
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
Revolutionary War Letter Penned Day of Battle of Pine's Bridge: "Col [Greene]...cut to death"
by University Archives
Est: $500- $600
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Rare Request for Payment for Expedition Against Loyalists in South Carolina 1775
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
Rare Request for Payment for Expedition Against Loyalists in South Carolina 1775
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Generals, Surgeons and More List of Massachusetts and Connecticut Revolutionary War Veterans, 1789
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
Generals, Surgeons and More List of Massachusetts and Connecticut Revolutionary War Veterans, 1789
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1776 Signed By Groton Leaders, Church Investigates War Funds
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
1776 Signed By Groton Leaders, Church Investigates War Funds
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T. Pickering Document Signed Paying the Continental Army at Newburgh
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
T. Pickering Document Signed Paying the Continental Army at Newburgh
by University Archives
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Auditor’s Office Considers Suspended Claims from Financing the Revolutionary War
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
Auditor’s Office Considers Suspended Claims from Financing the Revolutionary War
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
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Court of Inquiry Investigates Virginia Captain for Profiting from Substitute
Nov 30, 5:30 PM EST
Court of Inquiry Investigates Virginia Captain for Profiting from Substitute
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
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David Bushnell Revolutionary War’s Father of Submarine Warfare
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
David Bushnell Revolutionary War’s Father of Submarine Warfare
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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Oliver Ellsworth ADS for Revolutionary War Post Rider
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Oliver Ellsworth ADS for Revolutionary War Post Rider
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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Revolutionary War Letter Penned Day of Battle of Pine's Bridge: "Col [Greene]...cut to death"
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Revolutionary War Letter Penned Day of Battle of Pine's Bridge: "Col [Greene]...cut to death"
by University Archives
Est: $500- $600
$1600 Bids
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Rare Request for Payment for Expedition Against Loyalists in South Carolina 1775
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Rare Request for Payment for Expedition Against Loyalists in South Carolina 1775
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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Generals, Surgeons and More List of Massachusetts and Connecticut Revolutionary War Veterans, 1789
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Generals, Surgeons and More List of Massachusetts and Connecticut Revolutionary War Veterans, 1789
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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1776 Signed By Groton Leaders, Church Investigates War Funds
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
1776 Signed By Groton Leaders, Church Investigates War Funds
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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T. Pickering Document Signed Paying the Continental Army at Newburgh
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
T. Pickering Document Signed Paying the Continental Army at Newburgh
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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Auditor’s Office Considers Suspended Claims from Financing the Revolutionary War
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Auditor’s Office Considers Suspended Claims from Financing the Revolutionary War
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
$700 Bids
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Court of Inquiry Investigates Virginia Captain for Profiting from Substitute
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Court of Inquiry Investigates Virginia Captain for Profiting from Substitute
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids

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