Lot 104F QUANTRILL'S RAIDERS #591/950
QUANTRILL'S RAIDERS #591/ 950
SOLID FINE PEWTER / CHERRY BASE
APPOX : 7LBS & 100 " X 5.6
ABOUT :
Quantrill's Raiders were a notorious Confederate guerrilla group led by William Quantrill during the American Civil War, operating primarily in Kansas and Missouri. Known for extreme brutality, they conducted raids, sabotaged Union forces, and targeted civilians, most notably in the [1863 Lawrence, Kansas massacre], which killed ~150 men.
Key Members and Composition
William Quantrill: Leader, commissioned as a Confederate captain in 1862.
Frank and Jesse James: Joined in 1863-1864, later becoming infamous outlaws.
Cole Younger: Key lieutenant in the raids.
William "Bloody Bill" Anderson: A brutal subordinate who later led his own band.
Others: Included John Jarrette, George Todd, and Dave Pool, often utilizing local Missouri bushwhackers.
Key Raids and Impact
Lawrence Massacre (Aug 21, 1863): Roughly 400-450 men raided the abolitionist town of Lawrence, Kansas, killing over 150 men and boys and burning the town.
Baxter Springs (Oct 1863): A surprise attack on Union troops, killing roughly 80 soldiers.
Tactics: The group used hit-and-run, intense fire from multiple revolvers, and targeted, organized strikes rather than open battle.
Aftermath and Legacy
Dissolution: The group began to break apart in 1864, with members forming smaller bands or joining regular Confederate forces.
Fate of Quantrill: Shot in Kentucky on May 10, 1865, and died in a military prison in Louisville on June 6, 1865.
Legacy: Many survivors refused to surrender, continuing their violence as outlaws in the post-war era.
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It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility to perform their own due diligence prior to placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
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SOLID FINE PEWTER / CHERRY BASE
APPOX : 7LBS & 100 " X 5.6
ABOUT :
Quantrill's Raiders were a notorious Confederate guerrilla group led by William Quantrill during the American Civil War, operating primarily in Kansas and Missouri. Known for extreme brutality, they conducted raids, sabotaged Union forces, and targeted civilians, most notably in the [1863 Lawrence, Kansas massacre], which killed ~150 men.
Key Members and Composition
William Quantrill: Leader, commissioned as a Confederate captain in 1862.
Frank and Jesse James: Joined in 1863-1864, later becoming infamous outlaws.
Cole Younger: Key lieutenant in the raids.
William "Bloody Bill" Anderson: A brutal subordinate who later led his own band.
Others: Included John Jarrette, George Todd, and Dave Pool, often utilizing local Missouri bushwhackers.
Key Raids and Impact
Lawrence Massacre (Aug 21, 1863): Roughly 400-450 men raided the abolitionist town of Lawrence, Kansas, killing over 150 men and boys and burning the town.
Baxter Springs (Oct 1863): A surprise attack on Union troops, killing roughly 80 soldiers.
Tactics: The group used hit-and-run, intense fire from multiple revolvers, and targeted, organized strikes rather than open battle.
Aftermath and Legacy
Dissolution: The group began to break apart in 1864, with members forming smaller bands or joining regular Confederate forces.
Fate of Quantrill: Shot in Kentucky on May 10, 1865, and died in a military prison in Louisville on June 6, 1865.
Legacy: Many survivors refused to surrender, continuing their violence as outlaws in the post-war era.
All items in this auction are sold as-is, where-is. Bidders and buyers agree to hold Loomis Auctioneers harmless for any and all descriptions, specifications, claims, history of the item, internet search references, or any other representations.
It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility to perform their own due diligence prior to placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
By bidding and purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all auction terms and conditions.
Important Notice
BIDDING STARS SOON!Approx $250,000 Collection (Original Purchase price per the family. Purchased for an investment )
STILL PROCESSING SALES LOTS. TOTAL PCS OVER 150 :
FROM THE ESTATE OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM DOYLE
FRANCIS BARNUM SCULPTURES RARE & LIMITED EDITION / 150 PCS PLUS
CIVIL WAR , OLD WEST , WILDLIFE . All MADE IN AMERICA OF THE FINEST PEWTER AND AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. ALL SIGNED BY FRANCIS BARNUM
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