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Although Condon also covers many eras, fully half his business is Civil War. He has an array of carbines, long arms and swords as well as uniforms, cartridge boxes, canteens and the like.
Prices of Civil War items have “tripled” in the last seven years, according to Condon, who serves as firearms appraiser to the Smithsonian Institution.
“There’s a lot of demand and the same amount of supply,” he explained.
Most popular are Confederate items. Where a Union cavalry saber might sell for $700, a Confederate saber would average $5,000. “Anything Confederate, you’d better start tacking the zeros on,” Condon said.
But don't despair. Many items are within the reach of many buyers. A Union belt with buckle might be priced at $250, and a cartridge box at $495. It’s not every day you can hold a piece of history in your hand.
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