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THE NEW, ENLARGED 9th EDITION FOR 2008 ! FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS...and their values.

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Increased over 20% in size, it now numbers over 800 pages... with over 1200 revisions, up-dates, new models and variations... and even more illustrations!

It’s the one book about antique arms collecting that the dealer, trader, collector or merely casually interested cannot do without. Includes all the basic tools for identifying, valuing & collecting antique American firearms

Celebrating its 30th year as the acknowledged "Bible" for antique arms collectors and with over one million copies already in circulation this new 9th Edition tops them all!

With values for over 4,000 individual antique firearms (c. 1750-1914) and 1900 photographs, the collector is certain to find this latest issue the best yet and one that lives up to its long-established reputation as "...quite simply the best and most important study of antique American arms ever written" (Man-at-Arms Magazine) and "Indispensable" (The Gun Report).

Unanimously acclaimed by the critics and reviewers as among the most complete and thorough arms books extant, it ranks as the most comprehensive book on antique gun collecting ever produced!

Included are individual chapters on every major American arms maker all lesser makers are listed by type, such as: American Percussion Pistols (Classified by: Revolvers Pepperboxes Single Shots Deringers Underhammers.). Separate chapters on American Metallic Cartridge Handguns (one of largest in the book) Confederate Arms; Kentucky Rifles; Single Shot Rifles (Muzzle Loading and Breech Loading) Colonial and Rev. War Arms Repeating Rifles. The chapters on U.S. Military Longarms and Military Single Shot Pistols alone are worth the cost of the book. The American Shotguns chapter is the first in-depth coverage of them, while Chapter 18 individually covers (and values) 8 categories of antique American arms seldom mentioned or discussed in any guide: American Whaling Guns; Indian Trade Guns and Indian used guns; Alarm Guns; American Blunderbusses; early American Spring and Air Guns; and even Salute and Yacht Cannons.

For the American historian, folklorist and general antique arms collector, the new chapter on DUELING AND DUELING PISTOLS is certain to raise some eyebrows with its Incursions On Virgin Territory in which the author has actually thrown down the gauntlet and fired the very first salvo to question and provide a logical rationale for understanding the fascinating subjects of dueling in early America and the pistols said to have been specifically designed for that gentlemanly practice.

AND THAT’S NOT ALL new inroads are made to recognize the very history of American arms collecting itself. Other relevant discussions new to this edition assess the increasing influence of antique firearms auctions to this hobby; a new section on the history of antique arms periodicals and publications and their impact on the hobby; and for the first time anywhere, a history of the very first American antique firearms collection and catalog (1899) of the famous A.E. Brooks Collection of Hartford, Conn. and its subsequent exhibition in 1906 by the Smithsonian Institution and its later adversities.

Perhaps the words of Mike Carrick, Staff Editor of the "Questions and Answers" columns of the Gun Report magazine said it best. Fielding a heavy volume of inquiries about antique arms on a daily basis he wrote: I have over 2500 books on guns and edged weapons, but I have only [Flayderman’s Guide] on my desk for constant daily use in answering my column’s inquiries it is the most useful book in my library." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Twisted Brass Wire for rewrapping swords. One roll enough for any sword is $8.00
We have several Civil War crutches in stock and all of these are the ones you usually see in the photos. These are the 'U'shaped armrest type with the single staff for support. Anyone who has tried to use these know how uncomfortable these are to use. Singles $45 Pairs $125

This is an excellent wonderful large albumen print entitled 'REBEL ENTRENCHMENTS' in ink and shows breast works with different types of defensive items. There are 14 soldiers in the photograph. Some repairs. The photograph itself measures 7 X 9 1/4 inches on a 11 X 14 mat. Excellent clarity. $325.00

Teddy Roosevelts Inauguration photo March 1905. The photo is distant and is faded but you can clearly see the Capitol Bldg. with many people around and patriotic bunting hanging between the columns. The photo measures 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches on a 6 X 7 inch mat. Info on back. $45.00.

Excellent comtempory Native American Indian Knife and sheath. The knife has an excellent damascus blade with the makers mark of 'GRIZ' and an arrow with iron ferrals on either side of the aged antler handle/grip. The leather sheath is made with colored quills and outside beadword and has a red hair tuff at the bottom. This is an excellent piece and much, much better than our pic shows! $325.00

This is a wonderful 1/6th plate Ambrotype of a waist up man and his wife. There is some tinting to buttons and buckles. Definitely a window into the past and much better than our pic shows. Guaranteed!! Half case. $45

This is an album print of the 17th N.Y. in Camp at Washington, 1861 that is a Mathew Brady original and was probably from his 1863 New York Expo. The 17th Fought at Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Seven Days, Bull Run, Antiwtam, Fredericksburg, Mud March, & Chancellorsville. The 17th N.Y. lost 5 officers and 32 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 officers and 37 enlisted men by disease. $295.00

1/9th plate tintype in full case with repaired spline of a Civil War era Middle aged gentleman wearing a suit coat and wild vest and pants that are small checkered! Nice and clear! $45.00

Double cased images being 1/6th plate in full case. One image is an ambro of a mother and child. There is some solarizing to this photo but is still very nice. The other photo is what I believe is a little boy and he is wearing a hat and some knitted clothing. this is an excellent tin and is a full length sitting pose. Better than our pics shows! Guaranteed! Nice! $85
Excellent 1/6th plate Ambrotype of an antebellum lady with her young 6 year old son. She is sitting and he is standing next to her. The image comes in a full leatherette case with separated spline and mat. Nice! $85.00

1/4th plate standing man with hand on chair tintype in half case that is only fair. The image is pretty nice though and comes with mat and glass. $45

1/6th plate tintype in half case with mat and glass of a young Civil War era mother .holding her child of about 15 months of age. He's not happy about it. She is very handsome. Slight tinting. $35.00

A nice page engraving entitled 'Eminent Loyal Governors' and shows the 13 Northern Governors. Nice and clear with little foxing. $25.00

US cancelled Washington 3 Cent rose pink 1861-1862 stamp I23A $20.00

Scott's 14 Confederate 1 cent J.C.Calhoun, unissued no-gum stamp 1862-1863. $65.00

This is a very nice 1/9th plate of 2 little girls of about 10 years old in full case with repaired spline. Below waist up view and much better than what our pic shows. $55.00

1/9th tinted plate ambro of a little girl of 8 or 9 years old being a below waist up view in full case with repaired spline. Nice little photo and much much better than our poor pics shows! $45.00

CDV of a young gentleman in a waist up pose being a profile. Appears to be in his early 20's and has a fine mustouche and sideburns. Backmarked BRADLEY & RULOFSON PHOTOGRAPHERS SAN FRANCISCO. This CDV has the 2 cent revenue stamp with the more rare machine stamp cancel markings. Fine condition. $10.00

I have a standard cane that was found with an old vets cane and probably belongs to the old vet that is of the standard length with a rubber tip that is burnt into the shaft FLICK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT BRAZIL, IND. Old and aged!!! $25.00

I have here a Folk Art Wooden spiraled cane topped by an Ivory Billiard Ball. This is old ivory so it's legal to sell. The whole piece measures about 34 inches long and looks great with a nice patina overall. This is unusual and one of a kind! $175.00

I have a couple 3 tine period forks that are in very good condition and would look great in a period display. $5 each.

1872 Dated Hymnal by the Christian Publishing Association of Dayton Ohio. This is a pretty nice book covered in red leather and has the initials E.W. stamped in gold on the front. There are 784 gold leafed pages here. $35.00

Dug stirrup for a child's saddle or maybe for a lady's side saddle. Only have one but it's really cute! $15.00

19th century dental pliers. This is the plated variety and it's maker marked. $35.00

Nice pair of 19th century Officer/civilians plated box spurs with nice rowels. Has large curved necks with a spike to drive into the heel. For the pair $125.00

Revolutional War Paper Machee type Oval snuff boxes with hinged lid that is in very good condition. I have 2 of them with one being a little larger than the other. $95 and $125

12 old hatpins on an old black cloth swatch. The longest hatpin is 5 inches long with the shortest about 2 inches long. All but one have the round black button at the top and some of the pins are blued. $35 for all.

Nice combination sliding fork and knife set that slides past each other to put together. The handles are dark hardwood and has a small chip on one end with brass bands holding two halves together as made, one replace with an iron band. The blade of the knife is marked 'E. BROOKES SHEFFIELD'. Nice set! $165.00 (showing another set as well.)

CDV OF A GERMAN CAVALRY OFFICER circa American Civil War shown in full standing pose in complete uniform with heavy cavalry saber with p-guard. His kepi is on the table next to him. Backmark of C.S. STRAUFS PHOTOGRAPH SCHWERIN, BISCHEFSSTRASSE NO. 5. Dirty but still very nice! $35.00

CDV showing the battle between the Monitor & Merrimac (Virginia). This is an engraving but looks more like a real photograph! Backmark is JAMES S. EARLE & SON of Philadelphia. $45.00

I believe this is a Post Civil War Marine coat Button with the HORSTMANN PHILADELPHIA backmark. The button dates to the 19th century and is very nice! $20

This is a brand new excellent reprint of an Original Civil War Artillery Manual that was originally reprinted in 1962 by the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission & Indiana Historical Society of Indianapolis entitled "CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY MANUAL" Notes & Drawings by Henry Richard Huebner. This illustrated manual was prepared for the guidance of Civil War Artillerymen by Henry Richard Huebner. According to family tradition several of Huebner's sketches appeared in LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLEY. So far as is known the manuscript was never printed. The hand-drawn manual remained in the possession of the Huebner family until 1961 when it was presented to Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission by the artist's daughter, Frieda M. Huebner. Miss Huebner, who taught for many years in the Indianapolis Public Schools, felt that her father's manual should be shared with that large and growing group of historical students who devote themselves to the American Civl War. This manual is a faithful reproduction of the original hand written, hand drawn manuscript. Mr. Huebner obviously was Military trained and knew alot about Artillery and has described all of the operations involved to operate an artillery piece! He describes in detail the men's positions and duties, limbering and unlimbering, school of the battery, order in line, order in battery, and many other items of order. He goes into detail describing the parts of a 6 pounder and carriage, limber, caisson, and Artillery Harness! This book is fantastic! Every student of the Artillery needs this fine publication! The book is softcover being 8 X 10 inches and consists of 40 pages of fine text and fantastic drawings! Thanks for looking! WE CAN OFFER DEALER DISCOUNTS ON THIS ONE. THANKS!
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This is a very unusual stamped M1851 Eagle belt plate on an original cotton belt. We believe this to be of the Indian War pattern due to the belt plate having no standing loop on the end of it. This belt plate has a very unusual fastening pattern. Look at the pics. We think this is either a women's use belt or a Military School. It's lacking the fastener to fasten the belt to the belt plate. The belt itself is about 34 inches long. Unusal and original!!! $ 125.00

I have 2 TRADED! unused full boxes of 20 Winchester .30 ARMY FULL PATCH cartridges for the KRAG JORGENSEN AND WINCHESTER MODEL 95 REPEATING ARMS. One box is unopened @ $125.00 one box is opened but untouched in great shape at $95.00 and I have one great looking box minus lid STILL HAVE THIS ONE! with 2 unused shells & 18 spent cartridges for $25.00 These make great display items with the original weapons!!!

Militia rectangular belt plate with a large 'E' in the center. This is the late 19th century type with wide tongue. $65.00

VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENT OF CHARLES WAYMOUTH, 60TH REGIMENT N.Y. VET. VOLUNTEERS dated Feb 20, 1864. Signed up in Alabama. Nicely matted & framed ready to hang! $75.00

2 small plain brass bridle rosettes in nice uncleaned condition being about 1 1/4 inches across being complete with staples. Nice and uncleaned. $35.00

RARE!! BOUNTY OF VOLUNTEERS FOR $50 No. 1832 and dated April 24th, 1865. This piece was given to Ferdinand Rosen from Miami County, Peru, Indiana and is partially printed and signed in ink. There is also a 5 cent revenue stamp affixed. The piece measures 4 1/2 X 8 1/2. Good displayable condition! $95.00

This is a wonderful cdv of a smiling little girl of about 5 or 6 years old showing a full standing figure on a chair. The little girl is wearing a 2 pattern dress and seems to be very happy! No backmark but came from Central Indiana. $15.00

CDV of President James A. Garfield and so marked on the bottom of the front of the photograph. This image shows a chest up image of Garfield who was only the second president assasinated while in office. The pic is a little faded but still easily seen. $35.00

This is another nice image of a gentleman identifed as 'DR. BRYANT' from Hillsdale, ? This is 'CLARKE, PHOTO'. The card is clear and shows a waist up gentleman seated in a chair with his arm on a chair arm and he has a human hair watch chain. There is a 2 cent revenue stamp on the reverse as well as the words 'MARRIED A COUSIN OF MRS. NEWTON DUNBAR. HE MFQD PROPIETARY MEDICINE. The image is real nice and undamaged however a small corner of the card has been broken away. Civil War Doctor image! I can't believe a man of this age didn't serve in the military so he probably did as he appears to be late 20's or early 30's. Just have to find him! $15.00

. This is an original CDV of Major Henry W. Scovel who was an United States Additional Paymaster with the rank of Major from Feb. 27th, 1863 being mustered out April 15, 1866. Prior to being mustered out he was brevetted a Lt. Col. of US Volunteers from January 11, 1866. Regular Army CDV's are much harder to find than Volunteer or State Units. The photographer's imprint is J.H.ABBOTT, PHOTOGRAPHIST, 480 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N.Y. The image shows Major Scovel in a full pose with his cap on a pedestal next to him. The forage cap has the US in the wreath. Beautiful flawless card with the info written in pencil on the reverse. $145.00

This is an outstanding grouping for General John A. Dix! These pieces are all matted and ready to frame. Included is an original letter from General John A. Dix to a Mr. Tuckerman dated March 28, 1865 completely in Dix's handwritting, a Civil War Envelope with the phrase that Gen. Dix is responsible for "IF ANY ONE ATTEMPTS TO TEAR DOWN THE AMERICAN FLAG, SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT--ORDER OF GEN. DIX" printed on it. Also is a Civil War Token with the same phrase made on it and in the center is the name DIX, and lastly is a knees up original CDV photograph of General Dix in Uniform holding his sword. Great!!! $325.00

This is a large formatted photograph of the 6th Cavalry Pennsylvania National Guard Camp site and shows 2 soldiers in the summer uniform sitting before their tent. Inside the tent you can see 2 cots, an American Flag, a Cavalry Saber and other items. Check out the pic! The mat was damaged on this piece so it was matted and framed with the image portion measuring 6 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches. There is glare on the glass in the pic that doesn't belong there. Looks pretty good! $65.00

This is a real nice Cavalry Display in Frame that consists of a watering bit, a turn of the century bit and curb chain, 2 eagle rosettes and a very early iron spur with large neck! This display is mounted to a frame that is over 24 X 23 inches. Ready to hang. Actual shipping charges will apply. $85.00

This is a Walt Disney comic book in Fair condition only entitled WALT DISNEY'S "THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE" based on the true life adventure in Georgia. The union men who pulled off this won the medal of honor! $10.00

This is a nice grouping of a copy of an original full standing photograph of Indiana's Civil War Govenor Oliver P. Morton along with a reproduced copy of his original autograph which is from the "UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, 187- O P MORTON, IND" already matted and shrinkwrapped ready to frame! Only $15.00

This is a nice movie poster featuring the movie Amistad, staring Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djmon Hounsou, Mathew McConaughey. Very good condition. Came out of large collection of movie posters that came from a video store in Richmond, Virginia. True story of a rebellion aboard the Slave Ship Amistad where the slaves arose and killed the Ships Captain Slavemaster and others. Riviting movie and a must see for the serious student of Civil War Era history. Nice Poster! $45.00

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR Stereoptic card by Strohmeyer & wyman, publishers of New York City and it is entitled "LOOKING AFT FROM THE FORWARD BRIDGE OF THE "IOWA" COPYRIGHT 1899. This card has a bend in one corner. $9.00

DUG SPOON FROM SOUTH CAROLINA ENGRAVED U.S.M.C. This is a small metal spoon measuring about 6 inches long and being the type used in the 1800's by the United States Medical Corps. This was a dug piece and has been cleaned in the area of the USMC. There is a '41' stamped on the underside of the handle. Rare to find Medical Corps marked items! $65.00

Here is a facsimile copy of the FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS booklet along with a facsimile copy of the last program for the UCV entitled PROGRAM SIXTY-FIRST REUNIN UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS - NORFOLK, VIRGINIAL MAY 30-JUNE 3 1951. These are copies of the originals and are in excellent condition. Hard to get! $45.00 for the pair postpaid.

This is a wonderful Civil War Era CDV of a horse and buggy that has 5 people in the buggy and one standing alongside. There is even a dog laying on the ground under the buggy. The backmark is in green ink and says AUGUSTINE H. FOLSOM PHOT. NO. 2 SOREN'S BLOCK ROXBURY. 118 WASH'N ST. BOSTON. Excellent Condition with wonderful content!!! Hard to find outdoor CDV's of the Civil War Era. $65.00

I have a dug piece that looks like a rosette with a star in the center. There is the crude inscription on it of "5TH VA." There is also a stamped C.S.A. on the back but I really believe it was for something else and not Confederate States of America. The rosette has lots of white patina on it and I think it's either lead or pewter. I had no idea what it was until I found a pic of an old southern plantation saddle and saw one on it. this rosette was placed at the top of the stirrup strap for decoration I guess. Nice piece and unusual! $125.00

This is a great looking Grand Army of the Republic Badge for the 1907 KEITHSBURG ILLINOIS MERCER COUNTY SOLDIERS ASSN. 30TH ANNUAL REUNION! This is the 2 piece medal and is in very nice conditon!!! Check out the pic. Manufacturers info on back. Measures about 2 1/2 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide. Very nice!!! $75.00

Here is a small glass whiskey flask from the 19th century. This flask is shaped just like the big ones but only measures 5 inches tall and is only 3/4 inch thick. It's 2 1/2 inches wide at it's wides point. It won't hold much but it will hold some! Needs boiled out as there's a little dirt in it. The glass has imperfections and air bubbles and it appears to have been snap molded. $35.00

This is a pretty good hernia or bistourie knife that has a bone handle. The entire piece measures over 6 inches long. The edge has no nicks on it but the blade could use some polishing. There is a single pin in the handle that holds the blade in place and the blade does have some small amount of play in it which is normal with this kind of construction. No makers name is present. Perfect to fill in that kit that is missing one! $65.00

Outstanding original steroscoptic card by James M. Davis, copyright 1898 showing Gen. (Nelson) Miles Commander of United States Army in knees up pose wearing his dress uniform complete with Congressional Medal Of Honor and sword at side. He is surrounded by a floral display. Outstanding subject matter and quality! $45.00

Original CSA marked coat button that I believe was used post war for reunions since it's backmarked by Waterbury. I sure Waterbury marked buttons weren't sold to the South during the war. That would have been treason! Anyway it's a nice aged button and cheaper than the period CSA marked button that the Confederacy would have used. Check out the pics! $65.00

This is a really nice small size gimlet that was used to clean out the cannon vent holes after they got clogged. A penny is in the pic to show size for comparison. $25.00

This is a nice ink drawing print of an 19th century Sailing ship of the type that was either used as a warship or a blockade runner. The piece measures overall approx 15 X 20 inches with the print being approx 13 1/2 X 9 1/2 inches. This piece is double matted and was professionally done. No signature on the print that I can see but I haven't taken it apart. Probably needs reframed as the frame isn't that nice. $45.00

This is a repro print in an older type frame showing the blowing up of the Fire Ship Intrepid commanded by Capt. Somers in the Harbor of Tripoli on the night of Sept. 4, 1804. Pretty colorful print! Measures about 13 1/2 X 16 1/2 overall. $25.00

This is a very nice colorful print of a Confederate Captain with fieldglasses. This is a copy print with the original being done by W.L.Sheppard which is marked on this copy and under that copyright 1903 by William Ludwell Sheppard. This is a nice pice which would display very well. The overall size is approx. 15 X 20 inches. The back of the print is sealed which indicates professional framing. $75.00

This is a modern U.S. Grant photograph place in an old multilayed frame with an old ornate mat. The photo depicts Grant while in Petersburg VA in 1864. Looks great on the wall! $45.00

Here are 2 more cdv's that are both photoengravures of General U.S.Grant. There are the same likeness but probably sold by 2 different photographers. The first one is the darkest of the 2 with slightly clipped corners and has on the bottom "Lieutenant-General U.S.Grant" while the other one being untouched has only U.S.Grant on it. $35 each.

The next two cdv's have likenesses of General George Thomas, the ROCK OF CHICKAMAUGA, GEN. THOMAS CDV SOLD! and of Secretary of War Stanton. The Thomas cdv and the cdv of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton is a photoengravure. The cdv of Stanton has clipped corners on the bottom. Each of these is $35 as well.

Here are two more Cdv's of Union Generals being photoengravures of General Joe Hooker and General U.S. Grant GEN. GRANT SOLD! . The Grant photo has a stain on it and no backmark. The Hooker CDV has the backmark of Joseph Ward of Boston. Each $35.00

The next two cdv's are of Lincoln's Vice President Andrew Johnson PRESIDENT JOHNSON CDV SOLD! who took over as president when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. This is a photoengravure with Andrew Johnson on the bottom. No backmark on this one. The other cdv is an engraving of General Grant and wife. Engravings look just like that while photoengravures look more like photographs. The Johnson CDV is $35 while the Grants cdv is $25.00

Here is another real nice CDV of a New York officer sporting the rare Russian Shoulder Knots that were real popular during the Indian Wars period. This CDV is from the Civil War period with a 2 cent revenue stamp on the back dated 1865 and backmarked A.B.TUBBS PHOTOGRAPHER BINGHAMTON, NY. Nice! $45.00

Here are a couple of late Victorian thru turn or the century match safes. One has a celluloid cover on one side and has a small pasteboard box in the center to hold the matches. Made of metal. $25 The other is metal with a design on the front with a pearl and some paste diamonds on it. Has a little wooden match box in the center that's marked MADE IN SWEDEN. There are a few matches left in the little pasteboard insert that goes in the little wooden box. The little pasteboard insert is marked A BANTAM MATACH CORP EXCLUSIVE FREEPORT, NEW YORK. Often carried by soldiers thru WW1. $25.00

Here are 2 nice gimlets. Gimlets were used to clean out the fuse holes on cannons. One is a little larger than the other. There's a penny in the pic for comparison. The smaller one ( SOLD! ) is about 3 1/4 inches long with the little hardwood handle being 1 3/4 inches wide. Nice! $25.00 The large one is 5 inces long with the hardwood handle being about 2 1/2 inches wide. Also $25.00. Nice pieces!

We recently came across several unfinished or nearly finished Corps badges that was definitely leftover stock from a metal smiths shop and are the stamped variety. Have definite age to them. All are brass. a. SOLD!

b. 2 larger 8th Army Corps badges of the type that were nailed to wagons or tent poles to signify the corps it belonged to. These measure 4 inches across the furthest point. Have a little circle on the end to put a nail through. Each $65.00

c. This is a 9th Army Corps badge that was stamped too close to where something else was stamped out. Probably discarded because of this. $12.00

d. 2 larger 9th Army Corps badges that are in real good shape but definitely not finished. Measures over 2 inches across. Each $55.00

e. 19th Army Corps badge that is not finished. Has a small piece at the top that was probably made to put a hole in so that this piece could be sewn to the uniform or to the kepi. About 1 1/4 inches across. $65.00

SOLD! f. This is 20th corps badge or maybe the 12th corps badge. Measures about 2 1/2 inches across. This one has a dark patina just like the others. $45.00

g. Don't rightly know what this is but it was with all the others. This is a shield shaped piece measuring about 1 3/4 inches across. Great shape! $25.00

Here is a nice hardwood or ebony handled scapel of the 1800's. This is the type carried in the field kits. This piece measures about 5 1/2 inches long and is marked on the blade PDL C & GERMANY. Pretty nice! $45.00

Here is another razor that is a great piece being a later item from the Indian Wars to WW1. This is a razor with a bakelite handle and on the bright blade it's marked ARMY SPECIAL. This razor was made by Wilbert of Chicago. Excellent piece! $75.00

Here is a nice early CDV of an Indiana Soldier in long 4 button sack coat holding his kepi. He leans on a cement pedestal. At the bottom of the full length cdv is a name written in pencil but I've been unable to decipher it yet. The backmark is HOWARD & DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY - 26 & 28 WEST WASHINGTON ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Nice card! $65.00

Here's another 1/6th plate tintype of a middle aged gentleman. This one was done with the halo effect around the image. Case is detached but both sides match. $45.00

Here's a lovely family group in the daguerrotype format being 1/6th plate. The image is of a man and wife with 4 year old daughter and little baby. There is some hand tinting to the image as the little girls dress is kind of pink as well as some color in their faces. The case is detached but both sides match and this case has the early pillow in the opposite side. 1850's $85.00

Here's a nice clear 1/6th plate tintype showing a little girl of about 7 with here 8 to 10 year old brother. Very clear with slight pink tinting to their cheeks. Case is detached but both sides match. Very nice! $65.00

This is a real nice 19th century folding Bowie Knife. This piece comes with the molded leather scabbard that's lacking the belt strap but otherwise just fine. The knife measures almost 9 inches in the closed position and nearly 12 1/2 inches locked into position! There are no makers marks on this piece. The grips are checkered bone with a silver shield inlay on one side. The bolsters are pewter. This is a great piece! $325.00

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