Pre-World War I & Early 20th Century
Early twentieth-century U.S. and world military material between the Spanish-American War and World War I — Krag and early Springfield arms, Moro/Philippine campaign items, and Mexican Punitive Expedition material.
Browse Pre-World War I & Early 20th Century by Category
Firearms
169 listings · 11 sources · 323 recorded sales
Browse →Veterans' & Hereditary Organizations
53 listings · 9 sources · 10 recorded sales
Browse →Accoutrements & Equipment
37 listings · 8 sources · 20 recorded sales
Browse →Photographs & Images
37 listings · 12 sources · 20 recorded sales
Browse →Uniforms & Insignia
37 listings · 10 sources
Browse →Books & Publications
31 listings · 13 sources · 6 recorded sales
Browse →Documents & Ephemera
30 listings · 8 sources · 22 recorded sales
Browse →Medals, Orders & Decorations
29 listings · 6 sources
Browse →Antique Postcards
13 listings · 4 sources
Browse →Edged Weapons
13 listings · 4 sources · 30 recorded sales
Browse →Coins, Currency, & Bonds
7 listings · 5 sources · 11 recorded sales
Browse →Optics & Field Glasses
7 listings · 1 source
Browse →Personal Effects
7 listings · 3 sources
Browse →World Wars (WWI & WWII)
6 listings · 2 sources
Browse →Belt Plates & Buckles
5 listings · 4 sources
Browse →Buttons
5 listings · 3 sources
Browse →Prints, Paintings, Artwork, & Posters
5 listings · 3 sources · 6 recorded sales
Browse →Flags & Textiles
4 listings · 3 sources
Browse →Antique Toys
3 listings · 2 sources
Browse →Artillery & Ordnance
3 listings · 3 sources
Browse →Cavalry Equipment
3 listings · 1 source
Browse →Post-1945 Firearms
3 listings · 1 source
Browse →Challenge Coins & Tokens
2 listings · 2 sources
Browse →Medical & Surgical
2 listings · 2 sources
Browse →Steins & Drinkware
2 listings · 1 source
Browse →Bullets & Cartridges
1 listing · 1 source · 5 recorded sales
Browse →Helmets
1 listing · 1 source
Browse →Pre-World War I & Early 20th Century Price Guide
Median realized prices from recorded auction and dealer sales. Small samples are shown with their size — never as more than they are.
| Category | Recorded sales | Median | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms | 323 | $649 | $25–$75,000 | Guide → |
| Edged Weapons | 30 | $236 | $118–$4,500 | Guide → |
| Documents & Ephemera | 22 | $350 | $75–$2,000 | Guide → |
| Accoutrements & Equipment | 20 | $218 | $120–$13,200 | Guide → |
| Photographs & Images | 20 | $475 | $10–$3,500 | Guide → |
| Coins, Currency, & Bonds | 11 | $502 | $7–$2,478 | Guide → |
| Veterans' & Hereditary Organizations | 10 | $50 | $25–$2,000 | Guide → |
| Books & Publications | 6 | $220 | $100–$330 | Guide → |
| Prints, Paintings, Artwork, & Posters | 6 | $211 | $23–$700 | Guide → |
| Bullets & Cartridges | 5 | $266 | $20–$500 | Guide → |
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