PROS: This place remains one of my two favorite stores in Gettysburg for relics. The men that work here are knowledgeable and their inventory is plentiful. The prices are correct for what the items are worth and they're located near the center of town CONS: There's a woman that works there who isn't educated on many of the items. It would behoove the owner and manager to bring her up to speed OVERALL: I will absolutely come back here when I visit the town next time. read more

THE HORSE SOLDIER GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 5 September 2026 On the above date, the undersigned had a terrible experience with the store manager, owner and associates. When I tried to put a down payment on my layaway account, a new associate, with very little training, incorrectly entered the wrong amount on my account. With that said, I decided to handle business elsewhere. When I came back to "The Horse Soldier," another associate refused to accept my $200.00 down payment causing me to ask for the store manager. When the store manager arrived at the scene, she also refused to accept my $200.00 down payment on my account. She accused me of being rude to her new associate because I told the associate - politely that he did not know his job and the associate responded stating that he was trained briefly and forgot how to ring up a deposit on a layaway account. Interestingly, the new associate just stood there watching me being disrespected and never said a word to defend me as the store manager and owner argued and yelled at me. The store manager wanted me to apologize to the associate, but I refused because the new associate admitted that he did not know his job. When the owner of this establishment also arrived at the scene, he was very upset with me. Both the store manager and owner yelled at me, treating me like I didn't matter. They both wanted me to apologize to the new associate or leave and never come back. The owner had a $1,500.00 refund check written out and told me to get out and never come back. I deserve better than that and you can see how "The Horse Soldier" treats their loyal customers. Everyone who walks through their doors deserves respect, but this is how they treat people. They gave me proof that they did not see me as a person. I just wanted to walk out of "The Horse Soldier" feeling human. NOTE: I was a good customer with the owner SPENDING OVER $20,000.00 at "The Horse Soldier" and this is how they treat their loyal customers. There is an old saying, "You can always tell someone's character by the way they (store manager and owner) treat those they don't need to treat well." LAST WORDS I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Military Police Officer with 34 1/2 years of military service. Currently, I am a Commissioned License Investigator by the Superior Court of Cumberland County and licensed, via Clerk of Criminal Courts for over 26 years. The owner and store manager belittled my character, yelled and humiliated me with disrespect. Those actions were inappropriate. CONSUMER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT (CRFA) Federal law protects my right to write an honest/negative review about a business without fear of financial penalties or intimidation. Businesses cannot legally fine me, charge me fees, or threaten to sue me just for leaving a negative review as long as my statements reflect my genuine, honest experience. Of which I did. I, DETECTIVE THOMAS TUSO, HEREBY affirms/verify that the foregoing facts/information/statements made by me in "The Horse Soldier" are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief: said affirmation being made subject to penalties prescribed by Section 4904 of the Crimes Code, 18 P.a. C.S., Section 4904, related to unsworn falsification to authorities. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment by the Court. DETECTIVE THOMAS TUSO THOMAS INVESTIGATIONS, Inc. Chief Investigator License No.: CP-21-MD-0054-2000 read more

Stopped here on my recent weekend trip to Gettysburg. They have a wide variety of militaria, but staff seemed to be disconnected. Good to stop if you already know what you want, but not if you want to know more about items. read more

We didn't expect much after going to the trading post.... But after we came here we were in love. It was so fantastic! The antiques, the relics that you could actually buy. Jim helped us in buying a 1865 trapdoor... In beautiful condition. It really was a great find at a great price. I commend everyone that works there as they were all super friendly.... And knowledgeable!!! High high recommend!!! We could spend so much money here.... And if we're in town again we will visit 100% read more

Stopped by this shop during my last visit to Gettysburg. The store itself had a good mix of military items to choose from.

This may be the best Civil War Shop I have ever been to. The shop is like a museum with some of the most amazing Civil War relics, antiques and artifacts I have ever seen. Almost all are for sale but many are of such high quality and value that only the most serious collectors would be able to purchase them. They have a tremendous selection of civil war rifles, pistols, flags, artillery, swords, buckles and plates, documents, hats, coats, photos, etc. Every member of the staff was extremely personable, helpful and open to conversation. Although much of their inventory is expensive, most of the prices were reasonable. I picked up 3 awesome Artillery shells but look forward to going back for more pieces of American History and for the welcoming, helpful conversation. I very highly recommend this Civil War Shop for authentic pieces of civil war history and for their outstanding customer service. read more

This place is the real deal if you are a true Civil War historian or preservationist--and even if you're not. They have an expansive collection of civil war artifacts and memorabilia whether you're looking for an inexpensive musket bullet or a rare artifact. From my perspective, this place is as much a museum as it is a store. Certainly worth a visit. read more

If you are into original authentic quality civil war relics and antiques or desire to view such items, look no further, this is the place. It's not a cheap souvenir shop, the items here are real, authentic and ultra-pricey. In fact, you can skip most of the museums, as The Horse Soldier has more than they do and viewing them is free. When I say ultra-pricey, I really mean ultra-pricey. For example, the price of an authentic Confederate Officers I noted was set at $32,500 (see my photo) and that is for real, they mean it. Authentic Civil War items are prized and popular with collectors, and as far as those items go, The Horse Soldier not only seems to have the most of them but the very best of them. The people who staff The Horse Soldier really know their stuff and stick with it, keeping it real without fakes, reproductions or phonies. read more

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Asked a question to a woman sitting behind the front desk. Had never seen that employee there before. Response was curt and condescending. Nothing quite like a stereotype in the work place. Won't go back or buy there again. The expression the jawbone of an arse can kill a thousand sales applies here. Items for sale from the previous year remain unsold an are generally way over priced anyway. read more

As a longtime collector of Civil War era military swords, this is the best place to go. Prices do tend to be high because of the location, but with some patience deals can be found. And honestly, the prices from online dealers and eBay are comparable. The staff is helpful and courteous. I make it a point to stop here anytime I'm in the area or looking for a specific sword to fill a gap in my collection. They have their own parking lot, which helps being smack in the middle of the tourist district. read more

This is a really cool museum/store with lots of authentic memorabilia. Folks are nice here and knowledgeable. Worth a look for sure.

This is one of the best stores you can find for authentic military artifacts. The staff is very helpful and they know the industry better than anyone else I have found. Andy and Jim are the go-to guys if you are considering a purchase and want to discuss something you are looking at on the web or in the store. The pricing is very fair for very hard to get items. read more

Why does every gun shop in the world seem to have that one cranky, crusty guy that makes you feel small just for asking a question? This otherwise wonderful place is no exception. My advice, find a gun you like just by browsing. Then go research the hell out of it online... go back with cash... and don't get pushed around. If so, walk. read more

Very impressive collection of primarily 19th century artifacts. Especially firearms. They have private parking on the side of the building. Even if you aren't buying this is a cool place to just browse. read more

Why pay to go to museum when you go into this store it's filled with artifacts from the Civil War I bought one myself for just $20 there's guns there's posters pictures uniforms you name it it's a supermarket of historical items from the Civil War and World War II World War I read more

The Horse Soldier - Antiques Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The Horse Soldier is located in the center of Gettysburg. Their prices are high but they do have good artifacts.When I was there they were closed "again".Time was limited so I went elsewhere read more

This business has a LOT of artifacts - some are quite rare and expensive while others are more affordable. They have a wide selection of antique weaponry (their specialty evidently) as well as smaller artifacts, documents, and photos. It is all a bit overwhelming as so much of it is crammed into the space. Their prices were quite reasonable, in my opinion. Alas, I cannot say that for the customer service. Compared to The Union Drummer Boy store, their service is awful. We asked several different staff members to help us find a nice, reasonably priced artifact we could take a souvenir, preferably related to Indiana or North Carolina (our home states), but all they would say is "we don't have anything from there" and move on to the next person or one guy just flat out stopped talking to us without even anyone else to help. If you don't want assistance or only want very specific assistance for a specific item you have already seen in the store, their service is awful. But, they do have a wide variety reasonably priced...so it's worth a stop in. read more

Best selection of civil war artifacts in Gettysburg! As many have said before, it really is a museum with price tags. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. I spent well over 4 hour trying to decide on purchases and they answered any questions I had, gave me their personal advice, one of the employees even offered to research what regiments came from my county! I ended up walking out with 3 items I love. A much more pleasant experience than that of competitor stores in the area. Their prices were reasonable compared to other shops, and with such a large inventory, you can find deals if you spend enough time looking. If you're a serious collector, or a tourist interested in seeing real artifacts, this is the place to go. Don't forget to check out their very in depth website which has a large percent of their inventory. Note: Be prepared to have strong desires to drain your savings upon entering the Horse Soldier read more

My husband and I visited here Jan 23,2015, we had made a special 3 hour trip just to visit The Horse Soldier. We had looked online,and found several interesting artifacts, two of which we wanted to purchase. We decided to drive down to Gettysburg. We also brought an antique firearm to possibly have appraised,and or, put on consignment. The Horse Soldier had a large selection of different antique firearms, swords, and other civil war memorabilia. We had a nice time looking at all the merchandise, and were interested in purchasing a few items, until we went into the middle room with a desk for the employees. There were workers going in and out of the one emergency exit. When we were walking into the middle room,one of the employees came out of that door. He was very angry,throwing keys on his desk, making loud noises. He was talking very loudly, almost yelling to another older employee saying profanities how he is sick of this place,ready to quit, and not come back! He was using very inapropriate profanities and racial slurs about his job and his coworkers! He was also complaining about a young college student working the front desk. We were in the same room where he was talking, and I left the room while my husband stayed in the room, trying to ignore the employees and trying to enjoy all the merchandise. I felt extremely uncomfortable because of his language, and tone of voice, I wanted to leave at that moment, but let my husband try to view the rest of the store. Not once did anyone of the employees ask us if we needed assistance or help with anything we were looking for. We felt so uncomfortable we never even talked to anyone about putting our firearm on consignment. There is no way that we were going to let a very disgruntled employee handle our documented revolver! We will never ever return to this store because of the way we felt in the store, and how the employees behaved in a most inappropriate and very unprofessional manner! I would never buy anything from The Horse Soldier, even if I really fell in love with an item. This was a major disappointment to say the least. I know that this was an off season visit. I would think, as a business owner, all the more reason to be attentive to the only customers in the store! Great items, terrible employees! I will never waste my time with this poorly run establishment again!!! read more

This store is a cut above just about any other antique or souvenir store in Gettysburg - in fact, you could say it's like a museum where you can buy the exhibits. The quantity, quality and organization of the items is superb, and staff has always been friendly and helpful (I have visited at least five times over the last two years). If your passion is antique weaponry you will probably be tempted to take out a second mortgage (some of the rarer items run into the tens of thousands of dollars) but there's something authentic and historical here for every price point. Make sure to leave plenty of time to browse! read more

the horse soldier is a great place for any collector like THE PEOPLE'S MUSEUM and Mark Sepanski we buy a lot of Military thing from the Horse Soldier since 1982 so go to the horse soldier read more

I am a collector of antique weapons. Horse Soldier is the best place I have been to in terms of quantity of old swords, guns, etc AND people on staff who really know the products. I have bought several antique forearms there at very good prices. Five Stars read more

When you walk in the store you go back to 1863. The workers are kind and informative and they sell authentic Civil War items that range from $1.00- $5000+ so there's always something you can buy. If you want real authentic items actually from Gettysburg, go to this place. read more

This place is awesome! It has stuff in every price range!I was greeted as i came in.I apologized for my umbrella and they said dont worry about it.i was looking at cases and they said if you need to look at something,ask and they will come unlock the case so you can look at it!Always go here when i go to Gettysburg and always leave with stuff!This time i got a $50 Confederate note and a piece of wood from Libby Prison.Andrew was very polite helping me out! A great place,so if you're looking for a Civil War antique,this is the place! read more

I have purchased several items over the past year, including a musket, buckles and pistol among other things, both in person and on line. I have found the staff to be most helpful and knowledgeable. Although I am no expert, it appears that their prices are reasonable. What they say is what you get. read more