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RUSH FOR LITTLE ROUND TOP 1862 GETTYSBURG #21/140

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RUSH FOR LITTLE ROUND TOP 1862 GETTYSBURG #21/140
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Approx $250,000 Collection (Original Purchase price per the family. Purchased for an investment )
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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
RUSH FOR LITTLE ROUND TOP 1862 GETTYSBURG #21/140
APPROX. 14.5" BY 8"
APPROX. 8.60 LBS
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER WITH WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

The Francis Barnum sculpture “Rush for Little Round Top” is a Civil War–themed collectible piece that depicts one of the most famous moments of the Battle of Gettysburg.

What it represents

The sculpture is based on the fighting at Little Round Top on July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg. This was a critical Union defensive action where troops rushed to hold the left flank of the Union line against Confederate attacks.

The scene most Barnum-style versions reference includes:

Union soldiers quickly advancing uphill
Confusion and urgency of battle
The struggle to secure rocky terrain under fire

This action is often associated with leadership from officers like Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose 20th Maine regiment played a key role in holding the position.

About the sculpture

Francis Barnum’s version of “Rush for Little Round Top” is typically:

A dynamic pewter battlefield scene
Featuring multiple soldiers in motion (not a single figure)
Cast in tri-colored pewter (highlighted, oxidized, and antique finishes)
Mounted on a solid marble base
Designed to emphasize movement, tension, and combat energy

HISTORY:
The “Rush for Little Round Top” refers to a critical moment during the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War, fought on July 2, 1863.

What Little Round Top was

Little Round Top is a rocky hill on the southern end of the Union Army’s defensive line at Gettysburg. It was extremely important because:

It overlooked the entire battlefield
If Confederate forces had taken it, they could have flanked the Union army
The Union left side was initially poorly defended
The Confederate assault

On the second day of battle, Confederate troops launched repeated attacks to seize the hill. The assault included:

Multiple regiments advancing uphill through rough terrain
Heavy fighting under difficult conditions
Attempts to outflank the Union position
The “rush” to defend it

The phrase “rush for Little Round Top” comes from the desperate Union movement to reinforce the hill just in time:

Union reinforcements were ordered to hurry to the position as Confederate troops approached
Units arrived exhausted but immediately formed defensive lines
Key Union defense

A major turning point came when Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment held the extreme left flank of the Union line.

When they ran low on ammunition, Chamberlain famously ordered a bayonet charge, which helped break the Confederate assault and secure the position.

Outcome and significance
The Union successfully held Little Round Top
The Confederate attack was repelled
The position became one of the most famous defensive stands of the entire war
Why it matters historically
It helped secure the Union Army’s defensive line at Gettysburg
Contributed to the overall Union victory in the battle
Became a symbol of quick decision-making and determined defense under pressure

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