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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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Major General Horatio Gates Signed 1779 Abstract for Pay
Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Major General Horatio Gates Signed 1779 Abstract for Pay
by University Archives
Est: $2,000- $3,000
$2,00010 Bids
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Revolutionary War 1776 Rare Uncut Double Soldiers' Enlistment Document
Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Revolutionary War 1776 Rare Uncut Double Soldiers' Enlistment Document
by University Archives
Est: $2,000- $3,000
$1,4008 Bids
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] (3) Issues Pennsylvania Ledger w/ Slave Ad & War Reporting
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] (3) Issues Pennsylvania Ledger w/ Slave Ad & War Reporting
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$4006 Bids
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Titus Hosmer Signed Pay Order for Attendance at July 1777 "Springfield Conference"
Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Titus Hosmer Signed Pay Order for Attendance at July 1777 "Springfield Conference"
by University Archives
Est: $400- $500
$3256 Bids
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] 1776 Connecticut Journal w/ War Reporting
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] 1776 Connecticut Journal w/ War Reporting
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1252 Bids
[American Revolution, 1776, Lot of 4]
Apr 26, 2:00 PM EDT
[American Revolution, 1776, Lot of 4]
by Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Est: $50- $500
$602 Bids
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] Battles of Lexington & Concord 1775 Newspaper
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] Battles of Lexington & Concord 1775 Newspaper
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1252 Bids
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] Patriot Cares for French Prisoner of War
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] Patriot Cares for French Prisoner of War
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1001 Bid
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] 9th Massachusetts Uniform Distribution
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] 9th Massachusetts Uniform Distribution
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1001 Bid
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Revolutionary War Battle of Yorktown Soldier's Death Certificate Aboard the Ship Cormorant
Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Revolutionary War Battle of Yorktown Soldier's Death Certificate Aboard the Ship Cormorant
by University Archives
Est: $800- $1,000
$2601 Bid
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] General Lee Taken Prisoner Engraving
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] General Lee Taken Prisoner Engraving
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1000 Bids
Rare 18th. C. American Revolutionary War era Leather Covered Trunk
May 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Rare 18th. C. American Revolutionary War era Leather Covered Trunk
by ZevAntiques
Est: $400- $600
$2000 Bids
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] King George III Speech Condeming France
Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] King George III Speech Condeming France
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1000 Bids
REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA CAST IRON SMELTING LADLE
May 04, 10:00 AM EDT
REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA CAST IRON SMELTING LADLE
by Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Est: $140- $200
$700 Bids
SEXTIUS ALEXANDRE FRANCOIS DE MIOLLIS
May 04, 10:00 AM EDT
SEXTIUS ALEXANDRE FRANCOIS DE MIOLLIS
by Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Est: $140- $200
$700 Bids
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY TABLE DATED 1781.
Apr 25, 10:00 AM EDT
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY TABLE DATED 1781.
by Amelia Jeffers
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell American Revolution


Fleischer's Auction House

Fleischer's Auction House

University Archives

University Archives

Freeman’s | Hindman

Freeman’s | Hindman

Alexander Historical Auctions LLC

Alexander Historical Auctions LLC