Note: The Firearm below is a gift from a great friend and is in our private collection and NOT for sale. This Colt Single Action Army was tuned by the late, Great Bob Munden and is in wonderful condition! It's a joy to own such a historic firearm timed and tuned by the Fastest Gun Alive! Check out Bob's YouTube videos! He's outstanding!!! Thanks!

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Here's our latest offerings!!

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J.C.HIGGINS MODEL 33 SLIDE ACTION .22 RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE

Here we have a JC Higgins Model 33, .22 short, long, long rifle caliber slide action rifle. The J. C. Higgins Model 33 slide-action rifle, introduced in 1955, is produced by the High Standard Mfg. Corp., Hamden, Conn., for sale by Sears, Roebuck & Co. and sold by them from the middle 1950's through the 1950's This firearm is a hammerless, tubular magazine construction, it shoots .22 long rifle, long, and short rimfire cartridges interchangeably, in both standard and high-velocity loads. Magazine capacity is 25 short, 20 long, or 17 long rifle cartridges. Good condition. Sears, Roebuck rifle. 24" barrel has a very good bore, fixed front and leaf style adjustable rear sights. Has an original J.C.Higgins very good optics. 85% or better blue finish on the barrel with scattered rust spotting from through the years. Has some general finish wear on the receiver sides from the forearm slide action which is normal for this model. Most of the finish on the receiver is still present. Lined wood forearm is in good shape and smooth wood stock is very good condition with one scratch on the reverse side and the usual dings and bruises associated with a firearm this old. Has a JC Higgins plastic butt pad that is in excellent condition and has a pistol grip cap that is ornate and excellent condition as well! The rifle operates very well and has a good shiny bore! Take a look at the pics! $250.00

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REMINGTON BOLT ACTION 5MM MAGNUM MODEL 591M

The Remington 591M is a light weight bolt action rifle designed specifically for the 5mm Rem Mag cartridge which is fed from a 4rd plastic magazine. This example is in very good condition with no notable wear, and comes equipped with a UNIVERSITY OPTICS MARK IV 4 Power scope which is made in JAPAN. University Optics was around for some 55 years and finally closed their doors around 2012 I've been told. The code on the barrel for this firearm is A X which is March 1973 The guns were discontinued in 1973 with a production count around 60,000 so this is one of the last ones made. Because some folks fell absolutely in love with their 5mms, demand for the ammo never completely fell off—though supply surely did. In 2008, the Mexican-based Aguila Ammunition commenced 5mm ammunition production, and they continue stocking it today. Aguila ammo is imported by and sold under the Texas-based Centurion Ordnance name so you can still get the ammo! This rifle is in nice condition with nearly all of the original bluing left and just beautiful! The rear sight is missing because of the scope installation and I do not have it. The action works well and the wood stock is in very good condition with the usual bumps and bruises of a used firearm of this age. The bore is excellent and the piece comes with the original leather sling that was installed many years ago when it was new. Take a look at the pics! Nice! $450.00

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WALTHER BOLT ACTION 22 LR

This Carl Walther .22 LR rimfire sporting bolt action rifle is a post war rifle intended for training, varmint and target use. It is mounted with an excellent German made Hensoldt Wetzlar Diasta 4X32 scope which is original to the firearm and not cheap to purchase on it's own. Overall condition is very good, with moderate wear and handling marks appropriate for its age. The bore on this rifle is quite clean with sharp rifling and is bright. The bluing is quite nice and is basically all there and in good condition. The only noticeable wear to the finish is the high edges of the triggerguard and on the magazine base. The action works well and this piece comes with the original leather strap. Take a look at the pics of this nice rifle! $595.00

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tm Browning BL-22 grade 1

This is a Browning BL-22 Grade 1 lever action rifle in .22 S, L, and LR. This rifle has a 20 inch barrel and a short throw (33 degree) lever, folding leaf sight, 15 shot (LR) magazine, blue finish, exposed hammer, Western style gloss finished uncheckered stock and forearm and weighs 5 pounds. Mfg from 1970 to 2003 by Miroku of Japan. The left side barrel is stamped with "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q." and "MADE IN JAPAN". The barrel will also have "Patent Pending" on it near the rear sight. I could not get a good pic of the bore but it's also very nice! This is a beatiful rifle and in beautiful shape! Take a look at the pics! You won't find one in better condition than what we have right here! It's not perfect but darn close! For this fine rifle $650.00

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tm Remington Sportsmaster 512

PENDING For sale is this Remington Sportsmaster Model 512, a vintage bolt-action rifle capable of cycling 22 Short, 22 Long, and 22 LR. Produced from 1940 to 1962 , the Sportsmaster Model 512 is a solid rifle that's great for plinking and small game hunting. The Remington Model 512 Sportmaster is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Remington Arms. The Model 512 has a 25-inch (64 cm) barrel, a one-piece hardwood stock, and a blued metal finish. An unusual feature of this rifle is that it uses a tubular magazine in conjunction with a bolt action. Most modern tube-fed firearms typically use a lever action or a pump action, but in the middle of the 20th century, many bolt-action .22's used tubular magazines as the high-capacity magazine of the era. The Cartridge used in this firearm is the .22 LR, .22 Long, and .22 Short. The capacity is:

22-rounds (22 short)

17-rounds (22 long)

or 15-rounds (22 LR)

The Sights are a white metal bead front, open rear sight on ramp. The rifle is in pretty good condition for it's age. The blueing is 95% or better and the bore is very good down the length of the barrel. The action works perfectly. The stock has the usual bumps, very light scratch here and there and light bruises from being used but no cracks or breaks are present. There is an old sling attached that I believe has been there forever. This is a very nice old girl from the past! For this old beauty $250.00

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tm Marlin 753 .22 WMR bolt action rifle

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Here we have a very nice Marlin 753 .22 WMR bolt action rifle being Micro Groove with a JM marked barrel. Checkered/decorated Monte Carlo pistol grip style stock and forend with sling swivels and butt plate. 22 In. long barrel with adj. open rear sight and a ramped front bead sight. Tubular magazine with 12 round capacity. Receiver is grooved for scope. The checkered enhanced walnut stock offers a comfortable and secure grip. With a smooth action and crisp trigger pull, the Marlin Model 783 is a high-quality choice for shooters looking for a dependable and versatile rifle. Upgrade your hunting experience with the Marlin Model 783 .22 WMR rifle.

This particular rifle is in excellent condition with just a couple of small dings from use! The stock is very nice with no cracks or breaks. The bore is very nice indeed and the action works great! I would rate the bluing at 98% or better just showing a couple minor rubs on the plastic trigger guard. This is a pretty nice piece and one your are sure to cherish! For this very nice rifle $450.00

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Here are several barn finds that we aquired this month. They had been sitting for quite while and were in pretty rough shape. We worked very diligently on them and got most of them up in presentable condition for display but there is room for improvement for you to put your personal touch on each one of them. One of them was a Native American decorated firearm so there may be a connection between that piece and the rest. Some of them had old paper tags glued to the stocks and if they did the tags are still there but I could not make them out. Take a look for yourself!

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tc barn find cutdown 1864 Springfield Rifle

Here is one of the barn finds. This is a Civil War 1864 Type II rifle/musket that was converted into a muzzle loading shotgun after the war when there were many thousands of surplus rifles that the Govt had to get rid of, usually for pennys on the dollar. Kind of like now. This one was covered in dust and rust and the action did not operate. After some hours of cleaning and soaking the action works now as it should. I have tried to not take off any patina but if the new owner would like to continue to clean it then that's ok. The entire firearm is 46 inches long with a 30 inch smoothbore barrel. I have not cleaned the tube but I did run a brush and oil down it's length to stop any active rusting. The wooden ramrod thimbles are professionally done and look good. The lock is dated 1864 on the tail and U.S. SPRINGFIELD with a spread winged eagle ahead of the hammer. The sling swivel is missing as well as a tang screw and a lock screw but nothing is in danger of falling apart by any means. The rear sight is also missing on purpose as this is now a shotgun. The original iron buttplate is present and is marked US on the top of it as normal. What's left of the stock is in good overall used condition with a large B carvbed into the obverse buttstock. Check out the pics! The first two pics are of the piece with gun oil on it while the rest of the pics are at then end of the cleaning. It could stand more cleaning but I'll leave that up to you. If you cannot afford an all original Civil War used Rifle then this one is for you! For this one $225.00

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tc Remington Rolling Block 20 ga shotgun barn find

This is a pretty neat complete old circa 1888 Remington Rolling Block 20 ga. shotgun! This was found in a barn in Indiana with several other firearms that had been there a very long time! The action was frozen and it was covered in dirt. We did a cleaning on it but left room for a new owner to restore it to whatever degree they wanted. The firearm is Marked on the tang Remington Arms Co. with lots of patent dates. Remington changed the name from Remington and Son to Remington Arms Co. in 1888 so this firearm was made after 1888 but I am 100% certain that it is an antique. The firearm was in relic condition would found and now is in semi relic condition as it functions just fine. The only damage is to the reverse of the stock which you can see in the pics but otherwise complete. This firearm was found with a US Musket that was Native American used so perhaps this one was too but there are no tack in this one. The bore is rusty in the 32 inch long barrel but can be scrubbed should you wish to do that. I think it looks great as it does now. The first 2 pics is of the piece after oil has been applied while the other pics shown are after the light cleaning for you to judge condition. This is a historic firearm and I wish I knew the history! $225.00

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tc no. 7

Here we have a couple of barn finds. This first one is a RARE! Hamilton No. 7 single shot rifle! The Model 7 was the first Hamilton made. The skeleton frame was made entirely of castings, stampings with coil springs, and completely nickel-plated. To load the rifle, the barrel pivots to the left at the frame junction, exposing the chamber. The Hamilton No 7 still holds the record for the longest firing pin on a shoulder fired rifle at 9" long. Manufacturer of inexpensive .22-caliber rifles. Established by Clarence J. Hamilton and his son Coello, in 1898 in Plymouth, Michigan. Company ceased production in 1945. Over 1 million rifles of all types were produced between 1900 and 1911. Despite the fact there were many Hamilton rifles sold, most of these little guns were used hard and many did not survive. As a matter of fact 44,700 No. 7's were made from 1899-1901, of which Mr. Ringbauer, Hamilton Rifle Historian, Author and Collector, estimates 99.9 percent have gone to "Rifle Heaven". It is estimated that fewer than 45 of these "first model" Hamilton rifles remain. Regardless, very few of the rifle exist. This one is in fair condition and needs some work. It is chambered by pulling back the knurled metal round piece which clicks into place and is released by the pulling of the trigger. Total length of 30.75-inches and barrel length of 8-inches which is NFA exempt due to it's short length. Everything seems to be there but the trigger doesn't move very far. A good gunsmith can fix it for sure! You just don't come across these for sale very often in any condition. They were sometimes given away as a premium when you purchased something else. I even found out that some were placed in feed sacks with grain and if you were lucky enough you could have bought one with one of these rifles in it! Think of the lucky boy who got one of these! Take a look at the pics!

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Not a Hamilton No. 7

This next little wire framed rifle is unknown to me so if perhaps you know what it is let me know. It was found with the Hamilton No. 7 above and although it has several of the same features it definitely is not a Hamilton No. 7 .22 Rifle! This one is all iron and does not seem to have been plated ever. This one is 25 1/2 inches long with a longer 12 inch barrel that also swivels like the Hamilton No. 7 rifle. This little rifle is a bit more crude than the Hamilton put still would operated the same. The firing pin is pulled back to a notch and the trigger is pulled to send it into the .22 rimfire case and propel the projectile down to the target. Everything looks to be there but needs a good gunsmith to break everything loose so it will operate. Take a look at the pics and let me know what you think at ted.caldwell@comcast.net Thanks!

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DG RIA .45 Semi auto pistol

Here we have an excellent Rock Island Armory .45 Stainless Steel CFS pistol complete in the box with the original owners manual, lock and factory fired spent shell. Here is the info on this particular firearm:

Rock Island Armory 1911 EFS 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Stainless Steel Handgun - 8+1 Rounds - California Compliant

The Rock Standard full size Pistol built in traditional classic Series 70 design and delivered with top Quality Produciton and Engineering Standard. Chambered in .45 ACP with 5" button rifled Barrel. The Slide has a Double Wide Slant Serration and with traditional Roll Over Ejection Port. Slide and Frame are Stainless and all exposed Parts are matte chrome SAE 4140 high grade steel. Front/Rear Sight allow for quick draw in fast need situation. Includes skeletonize Hammer, Beavertail Grip Safety and Ambidextrous Safety Lock which is standard in the Rock Series. Grips is a double diamond checkered wood. Rock Island Amory Pistol, comes with crisp factory 4-6 pound trigger pull. Making it a great experience right out of the box.

This one is a one owner firearm and has only been test fired according to the owner. It looks brand new with no wear at all on it! Check out the pics!!! For this great outfit! $599.99

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tc indian musket

Here we have an old Model 1816 .69 caliber U.S. Musket that was originally flintlock but later converted to percussion. This one is marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1818 behind the hammer. In front of the hammer is the spread winged Eagle motif. This one may have been a Confederate arsenal conversion as there are Roman numberals stamped on the side plate and the stock and other markings as well that you can see in the pics. This one has been cutdown and was later Native American decorated with brass tacks that are definitely original. This piece was found in the corner of an old barn and you can see the effects on the stock of being on a dirt floor. The entire piece is over 40 inches long with a 25 inch smooth bore barrel. The entire medal surfaces were covered with tons of dirt and rust so I gave it a light cleaning but not too much. The lock seems complete but does not function smoothly and could use a good scrubbing. I wish I had some history on the piece but unfortunately I do not. It was found with a cutdown .45-70 rifle that I will be listing in the future which is in the same condition. For this old warhorse $495.00 Check out the pics!!

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tc Chiappa M9 Compact

Here we have a nearly new Chiappa Firearms M9 Compact, .40 S&W, 4.3", 10rd, Black. This firearm list new for $659.00 but our price is much lower. Here are some stats:

•SA/DA, short recoil

•Drift adjustable sights

•Serrated slide

•Tactical black finish

•Black plastic grips

•Double stack magazine

The owner of this firearm only fired one magazine through it and found that it was too big for his hand. The firearm looks new having no wear on it or to it. This pistol comes in the original case with 3 magazines and cleaning rods. The original manual is present as well. For this extremely nice pistol $425.00

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tc recovered 45/70 bayonet

Here we have a dug or recovered U.S. Indian Wars 45/70 bayonet complete less locking ring screw. This piece has either been recovered from an old barn or outside. It could have been sitting up in a corner of an old barn for years or stuck in the dirt for years because the tip is corroded, wavy and rusted more than the rest of the piece. The patina is fantastic! The entire piece is 18 inches long with a a 15 inch blade up to the shank. The blade is 3 cornered as usual and is marked on the top of the blade US as normal. This piece would look fantastic mounted to a seasoned board and hanging in your Man Cave! Take a look at the pics! $35.00

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tc 1 dental tooth key

SOLD

Here we have an 18th / 19th century "Tooth Key"! The dental key, (also known as Clef de Garengeot, Fothergill -Key, English-Key, Dimppel Extractor or Tooth Key) was first mentioned in Alexander Monro 's Medical Essays and Observations in 1742, but had probably been in use since around 1730. It remained popular into the 20th century when it was replaced by the more modern forceps. From England its use spread to the Continent by the mid 1700s, and to America in the later half of the century, where the first US dental patent was issued for a “tooth extractor” in 1797. For 100 years, from 1750 to 1850, the key was the preferred instrument of extraction, apparently because the procedure was quick. Embellishments and improvements along the way resulted in variously angled shafts, different handle shapes made of wood, ivory, horn or mother of pearl, changes in bolster (fulcrum) size, shape and covering, and advances in claw grasp, mobility and interchangeability. Modeled after a door key, the dental key was used by first inserting the instrument horizontally into the mouth, then its "claw" would be tightened over a tooth. The instrument was rotated to loosen the tooth. This often resulted in the tooth breaking, causing jaw fractures and soft tissue damage. OUCH!!!

This particular key is in excellent condition being 6 inches long with four "Keys"! This one has the 2 key setup so 2 keys can be used giving a selection. The steel is polished steel like medical instruments of the time and not plated. I can find no markings on the piece anywhere including the keys. The grip is bone and in excellent condition as well! For this great old piece of "painful" dental history $295.00 Check out the pics!

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ds 1878 Colt Revolver

Here we have a very nice Model 1878 Double Action Colt Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 six shot original nickeled revolver that was made in 1887 so the federal rules don't apply here. This Colt 1878 Double Action Model 44-40 Caliber Center Fire revolver was manufactured in 1887 in Hartford, Connecticut and is a 6 shot with a 4 3/4 inch barrel. This is in 80%+ nickel gun. One line barrel address on top of the barrel with Colt Frontier Six Shooter on the left side of the barrel. Comes with original Colt two piece hard rubber grips. Gun has a good bore and in excellent working condition in both single and double action. The original laynard ring is on the butt of the birdshead grips just behind the serial number. This is a large frame firearm and has some weight to it. Take a look at the pics! For this nice old Colt $1850.00

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LO Ruger Mark I pistol

Here we have an excellent vintage Ruger Mark I .22 LR Target Pistol with a 5 1/2" Bull Barrel and 2 sets of grips in original matched box! This particular firearm was produced in 1981 per the internet which is the last year the Mark 1 was produced as the Mark 2 came on the market. The Ruger Pistol (also referred to as the Standard) was groundbreaking and an instant hit — thanks to it being the first commercially produced .22 LR pistol of its kind, not to mention, its resemblance to the esteemed German Luger and price point of $37.50 — a significantly lower price than competitors — quickly made it popular. This Ruger Mark I was made as a Target Pistol with a 5 1/2" Bull Barrel where the original production had a 6" standard barrel much like the Luger pistol of WW2 fame. This particular pistol comes with 1 - 9 round magazine in the original pastboard box with end label. The pistol has a great finish with no wear and it functions perfectly with a great barrel which exhibits flawless rifling. This pistol is eqipped with wooden target grips but also has the original plastic Ruger grips with the black logo. If you are looking for an original Ruger Mark I you won't find one better than this! For this fine example $395.00 Check out the pics!!!

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LO Browning Buckmark NRA

This is a 2006 Browning BuckMark Hi-Grade .22LR *DAVIDSONS NRA JMB ENDOWMENT EDITION* pistol in excellent original condition! This Browning Buck Mark is a special edition handgun that salutes the John M. Browning Endowment on behalf of the NRA Foundation. Paying homage to John M. Browning, this Buck Mark features "John M. Browning Endowment" roll marked on the right side of the side and NRA/Browning logos with "Partners for the future" on the left side of the side.

These pistols are hard to find now and this one is the only one that I have seen with 2 custom barrels!!

SPECIFICATIONS:

Manufacturer: Browning

Model: Buck Mark "NRA John M Browning Endowment"

Date of Manufacture: 2005 (According to the Factory Test Fires which shows Dec. 21 on one package and Dec. 22, 2005 on the other)

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Finish: Stainless steel slide with Matte black frame

Barrels Length: 5 1/2" Bull barrel with slab sides and 7 1/4" Bull barrel with round profile

Optics/Sights: Green fiber optic front with Adjustable rear

Stock/Grips: Laminated wood grips with thumb rest

Action: Semi-Auto

Markings: The barrels are gold marked "John M. Browning Endowment" on the obverse side, and the NRA/Browning logos and "Partners for the future" are on the reverse side. The barrels are just beautiful !!! The wood grips have the NRA Browning logos.

The Browning Buck Mark is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, manufactured by the Browning Arms Company since 1985. It replaces the Challenger and International pistol models. The Buck Mark rifles use the same action from the pistol. The gun features a straight blowback action and is made from 7075 aluminum alloy. It uses .22 Long Rifle ammunition with a ten-round magazine. The pistol comes with a thumb safety and front and rear iron sights. Additionally, this model includes a fiber-optic front sight for better visibility on both barrels. The round Bull barrel has been used but the slab sided Bull barrel appears unused to me. This firearm and extra barrel comes in the factory Browning soft case with extras as pictured!

For this fine example $950.00 Check out the pics!!!

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LO S&W 637-2

Here we have an excellent Smith & Wesson 637-2 Airweight chambered in 38 special with a 2 inch barrel, bright bore, sharp rifling, and plastic hard box. This is a J-frame revolver. Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. These small revolvers were designed to fire a full power round and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable.

The Model 637 is a variation of the Model 37 Chiefs Special Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. This ultra-light revolver is a favorite back-up and concealed carry firearm.

Lightweight alloy frame for easy carry

Stainless steel barrel and cylinder

External hammer

Rated for continuous +P Use

This revolver is in excellent working condition and looks great! The only indication that it has ever been used is the slight marks on the cylinder from turning. If you know revolvers then you know the first time you cycle it then those marks are generally there. The finish is matt with stainless barrel and cylinder and the grips are beautiful rosewood! This appears to be a NRA of America Edition and so etched into the frame on the obverse side! Take a look at the pics! $495.00

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This is a very good example of one of the tens of thousands of European muskets and rifles imported to army early war volunteers in the Civil War. Many of these arms were made in the Belgian city of Liege, whose gun makers produced copies of regulation arms for a number of European countries. This is a Model 1842 French infantry rifled musket and has no marks on the lock plate but does have European stock marks on the left butt flat and wrist. Also stamped clearly on the wrist is “ED. GARLAND,” who could have been a soldier, but also an arms importer or one of the U.S. agents scouring Europe for military arms. There we no know Confederate purchases of this model but obviously battlefield pickups were numerous and many were pressed into service by Confederate soldiers. Looking on civilwardata.com we found 4 Union Soldiers named Edward Garland. One was Cavalry so that lets him out but 3 were infantry and if one of those units that they were in carried a model 1842 French Rifled Musket then there are possibilities! The follows the general lines of the French infantry musket of 1842. It is iron mounted, with three barrel bands, the upper band being double, with a barrel-mounted blade front sight, bayonet stud mounted under the muzzle, and has been rifled and has the typical block sight. It's in .70/.71 caliber. As is characteristic of many French and Liege arms, it has a back action lock, with the lock plate secured at the rear by a screw requiring a special screwdriver to discourage meddling by curious privates. (In European armies the sergeant was often the lowest ranking soldier to be equiped with the necessary gun tools.) The metal is smooth overall with a matching thin brown patina mixing with underlying pewter gray. Bands, sights, ramrod, bayonet stud, swivels, etc. are in place. The wood fits the metal tightly and has nice color and surface with just a few dings here and there from use but no cracks or breaks. The stamped markings in the wood are crisp and tiny. There are no markings on the lockplate. The mechanism works just fine but is is missing the hammer screw head but the hammer is in no danger of falling off. The 40 1/2 inch round barrel still has visible rifling but also visible pitting indicating that the rifle was used quite a bit. Imported arms played a key role in the war, particularly in the early years before U.S armories and contractors could catch up in production. Some estimates of imported French and Belgian arms place their numbers close to 150,000. This is a nice overall example of an early war firearm! For this piece $895.00

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THIS IS A NATIONAL ORDNANCE 1903A3 30-06 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH REMINGTON 1944 BARREL in very good overall condition! Check out the pics. Here we present a National Ordnance Model 1903A3 Bolt Action Rifle, made after the close of World War II. National Ordnance was not a military vendor, but rather an aftermarket assembler of the military rifle. Model 1903A3 parts were plentiful and fairly inexpensive. What National Ordnance did was to produce their own receivers, likely by contract with an outside firm, and then match them up with the military parts to get complete guns, selling them on the civilian market post war. The overall condition is very good. Original finish. Excellent action. The bore is bright and nicely rifled. Fine stock. The markings on the receiver are quite light but readable under magnification. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.The National Ordnance Company was started as a partnership in 1958 producing M1 carbines from surplus parts. In September/October 1962, before production of the 1903A3 rifles commenced, the differences between John F. Arnold and Robert E. Penney Jr. who started the National Ordnance Company had discussions regarding the future of National Ordnance which motivated them to go their separate ways. Robert E. Penney Jr continued to make Alpine's carbines while John F. Arnold retained the National Ordnance name, all of the machinery, and moved to a small warehouse in South El Monte, CA. The Los Angeles County Tax Assessor indicates the building at 9643 Alpaca St. in South El Monte was a 3200 sq. foot warehouse built in 1965. Penney is certain Arnold moved to this location when National Ordnance separated from Alpine in the Fall of 1962. It's possible this location was expanded in 1965, instead of newly built. Whatever the case, National Ordnance certainly occupied this address for most, if not all, of the years John Arnold ran the business. Arnold and Penney made an agreement that, generally, Arnold would market his National Ordnance M1 carbines to the east coast, Penney would market his Alpine M1 carbines to the midwest, and they would both use their own distributors they already knew on the west coast. There were a few exceptions, for distributors either man had become friends with, such as Kaufman Surplus and Globe Firearms in New York City, whose owner (Manny Korn) was a close friend of Bob Penney. They also agreed that the cast receivers and other cast parts for both companies could be manufactured for both companies, from the tooling they owned jointly at Rimer Casting. The move and setting up for production took Arnold and National Ordnance only a number of months. Wyant LaMont became his general manager. Between 1963 and 1964 National Ordnance continued to use the resources already in place for casting, machining, and parts, as did Penney at Alpine carbines. Arnold wanted to move all machining in house at National Ordnance, including the manufacture of his own barrels. He acquired the machines and personnel, and by 1965 a number of significant changes at National Ordnance began to take place, not all of them good. By 1965 National Ordnance no longer used Calgo Manufacturing, they machined the cast receiver and cast parts for the M1 carbine and 1903A3. They hardened the cast parts in house. Alpine and Penney did not use National Ordnance, they stayed with the established resources companies Penney had used since the beginning of National Ordnance. The 1903 A1 rifles were made until 1974 after which time the company closed due to the owners death earlier from cancer. This National Ordnance Model 1903A3 is a bolt action rifle chambered in 30-06. A 24" blued steel barrel is adorned with a fully adjustable rear sight and a hooded post front sight. The 1903A3's walnut stock comes already equipped with a sling, which allows you to easily lug this rifle around the woods or wherever you may end up.

This is a very nice rifle with a good action and excellent bore and good wood. There is one place on the top of the wrist that looks a little strange and there is a pic of that area below. Not exactly a crack but different. May be a chip that was put back in as it is raised from the rest of the stock. There are no stampings on the stock as you would expect on a surplus weapon.

MODIFICATIONS INCLUDES SLING

GENERAL MANUFACTURER PRODUCT INFORMATION

The 1903A3 by National Ordnance is a bolt action rifle chambered in .30-06 with a 5 round capacity. The 1903A3 features a blued steel receiver, blued 24" round barrel and a walnut stock. The 1903A3 would make a great addition to the gun safe of any military classics lover.

UPC GDC0000000815

Barrel Length 24 BARREL

Capacity 5 ROUNDS

Action BOLT ACTION

Caliber .30-06 SPRG

$1,100.00

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tc dug collection

Here we have a substantial dug collection of Civil War items that came into the shop the other day. A couple of piece aren't dug but most are. They consist of :

Mostly bullets and projectiles from Gettysburg, some fired. There are 38 or so bullets of all sort, mostly 3 ringers, but burnside, sharps, 2 ring bullets, williams cleaner, etc. There are also a couple of grape shot, harmonica parts, a couple of horse shoes, and misc. One small collection is from Dalton to Atlanta, GA. There are also 10 dug buttons which include 2 cuff I buttons, 2 coat I buttons, 1 cs flat button and 5 US general service buttons. Also included is an unused Infantry Hat Insigna in the form of a French Horn, probably from Stokes Kirk or Bannerman's Island and a company designated "J" insignia which also looks unused. Check out the pics! For the lot $225.00

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tc 1865 Civil War Letter

Here we have a letter written by Lewis Shaddinger, private of Co. A 104th Pennsylvania Infantry. Lewis entlisted on Sept. 15, 1862 and was discharged on June 16th, 1865. A capsule history of the Regiment's history will be included with the letter. This is a folded letter which makes up 4 pages of which Lewis has written on 3 full pages to his cousin who I do not know the id of. The letter is headed Bermuda Hundred, VA January the 8th, 1865 so that puts him at Petersburg during the seige. The letter is mostly legible and written in ink. He is stationed on the south side of the James river and is close enough to talk to the Rebs. He also talks about deserters coming across. He talks about being employed as a Carpenter for the QuarterMasters Dept. He also talks about the ground being muddy and the freezing temps. An insight into a soldier's life. For this nice content letter $45.00

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tcII Mossberg Model 500

Here we have a brand new, never used Mossberg Model 500 12 ga shotgun with extra barrel, one rifled and topped with a 4 X 32 scope! Here is the official designation:

Mossberg & Sons 500 COMBO 12 with 28" barrel with accu choke and 24" rifled barrel - Blue/Black, 5+1 Rounds, Wood Stock, 2 3/4" and 3" Chamber.

Product Information

Metal Finish Blue/Black

Action Pump

Gauge 12 Gauge

Barrel Length 28" and 24"

Overall Length 43.5" Fully Rifled/47.5" Vent Rib

Trigger Accutrigger

Safety Ambidextrous

Capacity 5+1

Stock Material Wood

Drop 1.5" @ Comb & 2.125" @ Heel

Chamber 3"

Stock Color Wood

This is a brand new never used firearm. The owner says that he never even chambered a shell in it. He purchased it and it went straight into the safe! This firearm is darn near perfect. Check out the pics! For this combo $450.00

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tc 1902 US sword and scabbard

Here we have a very nice original Vietnam era 1902 Army Officers Sword in scabbard. This one was done by N.S.Meyer. N.S. Meyer was a military paraphernalia company until it went under in the mid-1990s. Meyer imported complete swords from Eickhorn (Germany), among others, both before and after the war and marketed them under various brand names according to fit and finish. "Spartan" was one of these trademarks. The "Spartan" trademark was applied for in 1955 and was used well into the 1970's. This sword pattern was adopted for all officers, except Chaplains, in 1902, with the guard specified as nickeled in December. This one is complete and in good condition with some rubbing and freckling to the finish on the scabbard. This sword must have been kept in the scabbard because the blade is darn near mint! The etching is dense, very strong, and vivid, with regulation geometric and floral motifs, crossed flags and cannon, and a blank panel for addition of a name or presentation. The U.S. is rendered in entwined letters on the reverse, and the American eagle on the obverse is rendered in the form of the Great Seal. The back edge of the blade is also etched with a leafy vine. There is absolutely no damage or nick to this blade! Fantastic Condition!!

The red leather blade pad in place under the guard. The obverse ricasso has a six-pointed maker’s star with inset brass “proved” disc. The reverse bears the "Trade/Spartan / Mark” . A cursory search indicates Meyer registered the Spartan mark 6/20/1955, but he may have been using it earlier. It is recorded in use as early as 1931, though possibly by other businesses. I really don't know for sure. The bakelite grip is excellent and the nickeled guard is non magnetic. I had to take pics of the blade etching in a darker area as I could not capture the vivid condition of the blade due to the brightness of it! Take a look at the pics! $225.00

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AA practice cluster bomblet

US Practice Cluster Bomblet. Used for training purposes and coloured blue to signify this. This type of cluster bomb were used extensively by the US air force during Vietnam. Cluster bombs are small explosive bomblets carried in a large canister that opens in med-air, scattering them over a wide area. The bomblets may be delivered by aircraft, rocket, or by artillery projectiles. The CBU (Cluster Bomb Unit) 26, which was widely used in Vietnam and Laos, is an anti-personnel fragmentation bomb that consists of a large bombshell holding 670 tennis ball-sized bomblets, each of which contains 300 metal fragments. CBU's have a high dud rate estimated at 10 to 30 percent. This leaves a lot of ordinance on the ground to cause havoc with soldiers and civilians alike for years to come. $35.00

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Here we have 2 ammo boxes with 250 rounds of .308 FJM target ammo in them from the retired Sgt. These also have various headstamps and are also coated on the primers to prevent moisture from entering. These boxes are $175 each with shipping extra. Take a look at the pics!!!

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tc garand barrel

Here we have a used M1 Garand Barrel. This barrel was mfg by Springfield Armory in 1953 for the Korean War. The barrel is in good condition being 24 inches long over all with threads on both ends. The rifling is deep and bright in the bore. This is nice! Sold as is. Check out the pics! $95.00

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tc fn fal barrel assy

Here we have a pretty nice FN FAL barrel assembly . The finish is great and the rifling is sharp and bright. This barrel is 22 inches long with a threaded end up front. Take a look at the pics! Sold as is. $95.00

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tc swedish mauser stock

Here we have a really nice Swedish Mauser M-96 rifle Stock in beech wood. The stock is in excellent original condition with no cracks or breaks. The only hardware on this piece is the stock brass disk, the real sling swivel the front band stock lock and the front end pieces as well as the buttplate with the numbers 387 stamped in it. Take a look at the pics. For this piece $49.95. Sold as is.

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tc M1 Garand Stock

Here we have an original M1 Garand stock without handguard. The walnut stock is in good used condition with no cracks or breaks noted, missing all hardware and only showing the P in the circle stamp on the pistol grip flat bottom. There are a few minor dings here and there but nothing serious. Sold as is. Take a look at the pics! $65.00

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tc enfield buttstock

Here we have a British WW2 era SMLE#4 buttstock for the Enfield rifle. The walnut stock is in excellent condition having a small ding here and there with a small 7 painted on the reverse side. The only hardware left on this piece is the sling swivel. Sold as is. Take a look at the pics! $59.00

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Original French Mannlicher Berthier Mle 1892 8mm Carbine by St. Etienne. The Berthier rifles and carbines were a family of bolt-action small arms in 8mm Lebel, used in the French Army, and French Colonial Forces, from the 1890s to the beginning of World War II (1940). After the introduction of the Lebel rifle in 1886, the French Army wanted a repeating carbine using the same ammunition as the Lebel to replace their single shot carbine based on the Gras rifle. At the time, many armies based their carbines on their standard rifle model, however the Lebel rifle's tube magazine made it difficult to follow this approach. The Modele 1890 Berthier Cavalry Carbine addressed this issue by combining a modified Lebel action with an en-bloc clip magazine. With its successful cavalry introduction, the Berthier would go on to be produced in many different carbine and full-length rifle versions. This particular carbine is in good overall condition and obviously had been used for a long time. It's got ding and dents over the stock and is missing a piece of the upper fore stock but it still looks great and it functions very well. The metal parts are in very good condition and it looks like all the serial numbers match. The circular stamp on the obverse buttstock says J.C.SEPTEMBER 1921. It's a good one! $475.00

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ec Ruger LCR

The Ruger LCRx is a compact revolver built by Sturm, Ruger & Co. and announced in January 2009. LCR stands for "Lightweight Compact Revolver". It incorporates several novel features such as a polymer grip and trigger housing,monolithic receiver, and constant force trigger. At 13.5 oz (380 g), the LCR is nearly 50% lighter than the stainless steel SP101, as only the barrel and fluted cylinder are made of stainless steel. The LCR frame is aluminum alloy and synthetic glass-filled polymer finished in matte black with Synergistic Hard Coat. Per the Ruger website, the "monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000 series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Spl +P models and from 400 series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models". The small but powerful LCR revolvers have won their way into American hands and Ruger holsters for years, and their immense popularity has resulted in the inevitable: An all-new model—the LCRx—that gives carriers the option of adding an external hammer to the tried and true LCR series model.This fine revolver is the .38 Spl +P model and is just in pristine condition! There aren't even any marks on the cylinder when you would normally see them as the cylinder turns! This one is 5 shot with a short 1 3/4 inch barrel. Comes in the sofe Ruger Case for it. Nice!!! Check out the pics! $399.00

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ec Glock 21 Gen 4

Here we have an excellent Glock 21 Gen 4 in .45 acp with 3 - 13 round magazines in box with accessories! This one has seen little use and looks brand new! Glock 21 Gen4 is known for its accuracy and light recoil, the GLOCK 21 Gen4 delivers the power of the 45 Auto round with high magazine capacity. The Modular Back Strap system makes it possible to instantly customize its grip to accommodate any hand size. The reversible magazine catch makes it ideal for left and right-handed shooters The Gen4 system is the perfect complement to the 45 Auto caliber cartridge. Here are the stats:

Caliber .45 Auto

System Safe Action®

Mag. Capacity Standard: 13

Barrel Length 117 mm | 4.61 inch

Weight without magazine 745 g | 26.28 oz

Weight with empty magazine 830 g | 29.28 oz

Weight with loaded magazine 1100 g | 38.80 oz

Trigger Pull 28 N

This one is a real dandy! Take a look at the pics!!! $499.99

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ec Glock 19 Gen 5

Here we have an excellent Glock 19 Gen 5 in 9mm with 3 - 15 round magazines plus the hard case and accessories! This one have seen little to no use! The GLOCK 19 Gen5 pistol in 9mm Luger is ideal for a more versatile role due to its reduced dimensions. The new frame design without finger grooves still allows to instantly customize its grip to accommodate any hand size by mounting the different back straps. The reversible magazine catch and ambidextrous slide stop lever make it ideal for left and right-handed shooters. The rifling and the crown of the barrel were slightly modified for increased precision. Here are the stats:

Caliber 9x19mm

System Safe Action®

Mag. Capacity Standard: 15

Barrel Length 102 mm | 4.02 inch

Weight without magazine 610 g | 21.52 oz

Weight with empty magazine 670 g | 23.63 oz

Weight with loaded magazine 855 g | 30.16 oz

Trigger Pull 26 N

This one is a dandy! $399.99

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SC .38 halfstock

Here we have a nice contemporary made .38 caliber halfstock percussion rifle! The rifled octagonal barrel is 41 inches long with a buckhorn sight at the rear and a blade sight up front. The rifle has a 28 1/2 inch long maple stock with a pewter nosecap and a brass buttplate. There is a raised cheek piece on the reverse buttstock. The trigger guard is also brass. The set two trigger lock works fine. The lockplate is unmarked. There is some pitting that one would expect near the nipple from use but the wood is not burned. No markings on this piece. The overall length of this fine rifle is around 57 1/2 inches long. Take a look at the pics! $550.00

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sc heavy barrelled .45 halfstock

Here we have a heavy barrelled contemporary .45 caliber percussion halfstock. The barrel is browned being octagonal and rifled and is 33 3/8ths inches long with a blade sight up front and a fully adjustable graduated sight mounted in the rear. The only markings on this piece is the .45 indicating the caliber on the barrel. The nipple is protected by a cone so there is minimal pitting to the metal due to corrosive powder. There is also no burning on the stock. The stock is a good walnut stock and exhibits no cracks or breaks. The double set trigger works just fine. This piece has a brass nosecap, brass furniture, brass butt plate and a brass trigger guard. This one wasn't made yesterday and I suspect perhaps 1960's or 70's. Could be a bench rifle. The entire piece measures 48 3/4 inches long with a fiberglass ramrod. Nice! $350.00

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sc old percussion rifle

Here we have an old percussion rifle in approximately .40 caliber being a halstock in what looks like curley maple. The octagonal barrel is 36 3/4 inches long and is rifled. The front sight is a typical for the period blade sight while the rear sight is a more modern dovetailed elevated sight. The set trigger lock does not seem to work correctly but probably could with some tinkering. The lock plate is marked G. GLOUCHER. The Goulcher family made thousands of locks. They are found on plains rifles, late longrifles, pistols and shotguns of the 1840 to 1880 era and we believe this rifle to be from the 1840's. The stock has been broken at the center of the lock and has a brass plate on the reverse side to hold eveything together. There is a great deal of burning damage from the caps behind the hammer which is typical of rifles used a great deal. The furniture on this piece is brass and the nosecap is pewter. The ramrod is a modern replacement. Take a look at the pics! $399.99

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TC ww1 vet grouping

Here is a small grouping that I picked up locally in central Indiana. The lot consists of two caps. One is the garrison cap in Red, White and Blue showing VETERANS - WORLD WAR 1 - U.S.A. size 7 1/8th with little war to it. The other garrison cap is the veterans American Legion Cap with the 45 in star designation and marked with the 133. THere are many small American Legion Membership year pins attached to this cap, actually 9 of them and 5 other pins designation dates from 1933 to 1959. The hanging medal is designated with Emery S. Conner's name and honors his for 36 years a member on 4-1-54 (1954). This cap was used quite a bit and has the initials of E S C stimple punched on the sweatband. I believe that the family removed the grave marker from his grave when a stone was installed. I will sell you the two hats and give you the grave marker. For the Hats along with all decorations on them $75.00 Check out the pics!

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AA Leggings

Here we have several pairs of WW2 leggings ranging from very good to fair. Some are id'd and most are marked with makers markings. Take a look at the pics! $10.00 a pair.

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AA WW1 gas mask

Here we have the English Type Box Respirator was adopted in October of 1917 to fix the multitude of issues present in the American Small Box Respirator (ASBR); the United States' first attempt of cloning the British Small Box Respirator (BSBR). Improvements to the ASBR's design present in the Corrected English include greater rubber thickness, reinforced lenses, superior lens frames, and a reinforced angletube with an exhale valve guard. Over 1,864,000 C.E.s were produced. Despite the adoption of the Richardson-Flory-Kops in February 1918, the C.E. was used by the A.E.F. until the end of the war. After the armistice, many C.E.s were repurposed for training, put on the surplus market, kept in storage, or modified for industrial use. This was one place in storage and it got too hot. This gas mask will never be used again but it can be displayed. The mask is stiff and cannot be unfolded without destroying it. The original cloth case has the marks on it of S-18-18 which I take to mean 1918. Take a look at the pics! $25.00

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aa practice mine

Here we have a Vietnam era M-18 Claymore training mine. The color is kind of greenish blue and has probably faded in time. The piece is not complete but will make a wonderful display piece! The Claymore mine is a directional anti-personnel mine developed for the United States Armed Forces. Looking at the photos you can see the condition of this practice Claymore. There is a piece missing in the back about the size of a quarter. The date is 3-1-74 on this piece. Guaranteed Safe for display. Inert. For this piece $35.00

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aa gas mask

The US Army had no gas masks when the US entered WWI, and relied mainly on British supplied SBR's for most of the first year of the war. This is an original of the Corrected English Model, the first US made gas mask. It differs from the British SBR mainly by the addition of the guard for the flutter valve, and the yellow painted canister. This one has been used and abused but would make a good display piece. It'll never be worn again! It comes with the original Instruction, records and repair tape card! Usually always missing! On the back is stenciled LEROY LOWMAST ER. What ever that means! For this display piece $45.00

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aa ww2 complete mess kit

This is a Genuine WWII Mess Kit! Each aluminum steel WWII mess kit is dated 1942. This WW2 mess kit is genuine military surplus items dating from when the United States entered World War II in 1941 to the end of the war in 1945. WWII mess kit comes in used condition and utensils are included. The M-1932 Mess-kit is the style that was in use during World War II. It was based on the aluminum mess kit that was in use before World War I, consisting of a pan with a hinged handle plus a lid that fits over the pan and is held together as one unit when the pan handle is folded over. This one was made by A.G.M. Co. while the utensils are marked U.S. they may be additions to this piece. The bakelite handle knife is marked L.F.&C. (Landers, Frary & Clark) 1941. I don't know the date of the spoon and fork. Take a look at the pics! $65.00

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aa mess kits

Here we have 2 original aluminum WW1 mess kits minus the utensils. These US WW1 M1918 Mess Kits are scarce collectibles that have survived over 100 years. These kit bears the marks of its age, with scuffs and scratches, small dings and spots of rust & corrosion on top of handles. These are original pieces marked U.S. and dated 1918. For each $30.00

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aa theroz mess kit 1918

Here we have a WW1 era Theroz Mess kit pat. in 1918. The Theroz Mess Kit used solidified alcohol cubes as fuel. The company owned a couple of patents for this fuel and was apparently an early user of this system. In 1922 they filed a lawsuit against Sterno for patent infringement. During WWI a great number of items were marketed for private purchase by officers who had to furnish their own kit, or family to send to serving soldiers. The Theroz Mess Kit was one of those items. Never an issue item, post-war it was marketed as a camping accessory. This one is in complete used condition! Not too many collectors have these units. Although I cannot attribute it to a particular unit or soldier we did get it in with other WW1 items. This little 6 piece kit allowed you to stack the inserts to allow you to heat or boil your food. There are 5 pieces in addition to the outer "pot" and cover, which is retained via the original fabric strap w/ metal hardware which loops around the entire kit and fastens via old plated metal hardware. There is a perforated insert which you can remove and invert and set atop the base for boiling, etc, as well as two separate "pots", a handled cup, and a folding device which is a combination tool that can be used as a handle which can attach to any of the inserts via a "pincer" type of motion, to allow you to pick up and handle the presumably hot components, as well as can be folded out into a practical spoon. The lid bears the logo "Theroz Mess Kit" as well as the patent information which reads "Patented Mar. 26 - 18 Other Patents Pending. Woolworth Tower New York". Check out the pics! $65.00

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AA sword holders

Here we have two Model 1902 Army Sword Hangers that go on the Sam Brown type officers belt. These are both leather with one having the sword attachment and one does not. The one that does not have the attachments looks fairly new while the other is well used. No makers markings found. For the pair $15.00

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aa garand belt

Here we have an original US WWII M1923 USMC M1 Garand Cartridge Belt By BOYT 43. It has 10 pouches and is in generally good condition with a little soiling and rust staining that you can see in the pics. Check out the pics! $95.00

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aa artillery pouch

Here we have a 3 pocket belt artillery pouch . Soiled but complete. Take a look at the pics. $5.00

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aa compass case

Here we have an excellent Corps of Engineers compass case. If you have a loose compass but no case then here you go! $10.00

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aa face paint

This is for display only! The Original Military Camouflage Face Paint Stick! We have one stick only. $10.00

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aa syringe case

Here we have a WW1 Aluminum syringe case for the medical pack. Take a look at the pics! $10.00

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Here we have 2 loose U.S. canteen cups. One is unmarked and the other is marked U.S. FOLEY MFG. CO. 1945 They are in generally good condition with no dents or cracks. $10 for the pair. Check out the pics!

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aa leather puttees

Here we have a matched pair of Leather Puttees. They are in generally good condition. I see a stamp inside but I think it is a part number and not a manufacturers name. Also included is a belt pouch marked on the inside The Miller-Hexter Co. 1917. Take a look at the pics! $10.00

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aa vietnam practice grenade

Here we have a Vietnam era MKII Pineapple practice grenade. This piece is dated 2-65 (1965). Good condition!! $55.00

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aa ww1 Hand Grenade vest

Here we have a hand grenade vest used during WW1. The vest is marked on the back THE WARNER BROS. CO. MAY 1918. This piece may be unissued as it shows little use just being a little dirty from age and storage and a little rust staining on one compartment. This chest vest was made to carry 11 grenades of various types including the French type of VB and the US MKI pineapple type. Initially made for trench raiding parties and forward attacks. Very few saw any service, but many various manufactures do exist. They also manufactured these in 1942 for the Marines in the Pacific. Check out the pics! For this one $40.00

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aa ww1 spurs

Here we have spurs that are the model M-1911 and were used until the end of the cavalry era. Spurs made before WWI were arsenal made and are found most often marked for RIA (rock island). With the coming of WWI, production was expanded to contractors and most spurs are found marked AB and WI for the contractors who manufactured them for WWI production. Production apparently ceased after WWI when stocks on hand proved to be adequate for all uses until the end of the mounted era. This set of spurs are complete with all straps. The staps looked to be stamp marked I H 3 while the spurs themselves are mared in the usual way of U.S A.B. August Buermann, maker. There are a few surface cracks in the leather but still nice. Take a look at the pics! $85.00

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aa red cross ditty bag

Here we have an original WW1 Red Cross ditty bag used to carry anything the soldier desired in it. This WW1 US Ditty Bag is in good aged and soiled condition showing that it was actually used and not military surplus. Ditty bag has an American Red Cross label to front but faded and kind of running the colors. Bag shows some soiling. No holes or other damage. Folded for storage. The Red Cross label in the centershows that it belonged to J.A. Royse A.E.F. 6-18-1919 s/n 713766. This would be great to research! $30.00

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tc 3 sets of antique/vintage knucks or knuckle dusters

Here are 3 sets of late 1800's through WW2 iron knuckles! They are very well made! Check out the pics!

$120.00 for each set.

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tc 3 magazines

Here we have 3 new/old stock 7 round magazines! Two of the magazines are for the .22 Caliber Marlin Firearm models: 25N, 70, 70P (Papoose), 70HC, 880 and 995. These magazines will also fit the Marlin Models 989 and 989M-2 as well as the Glenfield Models 989G and 70. They will also fit the Coast to Coast Models 42 and 440 as well as the Westpoint Model 701, Big 5 Model 700 and the Montgomery Ward Model 45. Brand new in the package! $22 each! Check out he pics!

The last single magazine here is for the Taurus PT-22 pistol and is model PT22B-M .22 caliber 8 round magazine. Check out the pics! $20 on this unused magazine.

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tc 18 card case

Here we have a MTM Case Card 18! This one is holding a quanity of 18 different .38 caliber ammo types. There are 7 full metal jacket rounds, 8 semi wad cutter rounds and 3 shot rounds for rattlesnakes and other critters! For the case $25.00 Check out the pic!

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tc 30 card case

Here we have a MTM Case Card 30! This one is holding 30 .22 rounds of different types such as: 3 .22 magnums, 1 hollow point, 13 coated rounds of various types and 6 birdshot rounds. For the Case with rounds $20.00 Check out the pic!

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tc salesman sample

Here we have something that I just couldn't pass up. This is a diminutive axe made for working on roofs with wood shingles that I believe is a salesman's sample as it's so small!! I am using my hand and a quarter for comparison! I believe these type hand axes were introduced in the late 1800's and were used up until wooden shingles went by the wayside for asphalt shingles. This one here is about 9 3/4 inches long overall with the head being 3 inches long from the bit to the poll and the bit is 2 inches long and does show a little use, probably from the salesman's kid! This little roof axe has the original handle with a great deal of the original finish on it. The head is a little loose on the handle but it has never been messed with and I don't intent to tighten it up either. This is a real dandy! Look at the pics. $225.00

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tc mags

Here are some magazines that just came in:

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tc paratroopers knife

Here we have a Vietnam era Pilots / Paratroopers knife. This is an excellent service used example of a Vietnam War issue Schrade Paratrooper and Pilot knife, with correct orange plastic "jigged bone" handles. These differ from the WWII and Korean war issue knives in that they have a second blade, specifically designed to cut cords. This would be used to help free the owner from tangled parachute rigging, or even their harness if they were a helicopter pilot. The black plastic was replaced with orange to make the knife easier to see in low light conditions. During my years on the Fire Department here locally our Fire Chief, who was a Vietnam veteran who served in the Air Force and did several parachute drops, carried one of these on him. He showed it to me proudly one day and I thought this was one neat knife!

This example is in fully functional condition and comes complete with a bale (ring) on the end for a lanyard. This would ensure it wasn't dropped when being used to cut through parachute rigging. This knife is in excellent condition and doesn't look like it was used at all! The blade is brite with the correct deep markings and has not been sharpened. The cord cutting blade shows no use at all! If you want an excellent example then this is for you! You won't find better! Check out the pics! $175.00

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tcII m1 garand dress bayonet

Here we have a M1 Garand dress bayonet with a chrome blade and grip hardware. This was mfg by PAL and so marked. The drawn bayonet meas. approx. 14 3/8ths inches from point to pommel. The blade is approx. 9 3/4 inches long with a central fuller. Blade is marked at the ricasso on one side with “PAL” in an oval over “US” with a bursting bomb at center. Markings are strong. The other ricasso is blank. Blade has been chromed for parade use. Edge has been lightly sharpened but may be able to be buffed out mostly. Grip is black Bakelite type material that is in good condition with no cracks. Metal surfaces match the blade. The bayonet is the original style bayonet in od green with a fiberglass body. The top steel mount is marked U.S. in the center of an ordnance bomb. The name ASHBURY is mared on the scabbard in felt marker and may be able to be removed if you so see fit. Overall It's nice! Check out the pics! $125.00

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tcII 1911 grips

Here we have a set of plastic 1911 Govt. Model grips with the star in them. Checkered walnut grips w/28 rows between the screw holes were used from 1924-1941. By 1941 checkered plastic grips were phased in. These are the checkered plastic grips with the star representing Keyes Fiber Co. grips with ribs and star with "K" in center of the star and mold 1 thru 28, and the reinforcing ring around screw hole. These are standard for Remington Rand. Keyes contributed to the United States's World War II effort by taking advantage of its patented KYS-ITE fibrous plastics process, which was developed in the late 1930s. KYS-ITE was used primarily to manufacture plastic cafeteria-style serving trays, which were in high demand when war rationing limited the use of rubber and aluminum, traditional tray materials. The company also manufactured shell caps, pistol grips, and valve wheels during World War II. These particular grips were never installed and remain perfect. Nice set! Take a look at the pic. $30.00

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tcII M5 Bayonet

During the Korean War, the M1 bayonet, which mounted to the M1 rifle, was found difficult to remove while wearing heavy gloves. As a result, the M5 bayonet was designed and issued in 1953. This was a total redesign based on the M4 bayonet used by the M1 carbine. The M5 bayonet looks nothing like the original M1 bayonet, and is the only U.S. bayonet without a barrel mount ring on the crossguard, making it look more like a fighting knife than a bayonet. This bayonet comes in the original US M8A1 2nd variation scabbard. The bayonet is in excellent condition as is the scabbard. The bayonet has never been sharpened and has full finish on it. The crossguard has on it US M5 and AERIAL. The grips are checkered black molded plastic and all metal parts are a dark gray parkerized finish. There are no markings on the blade. The manufacturer name or initials and "US M5" (or other model) will be found stamped under the cross guard. Many M5 family bayonets were made in Korea after the Korean War and these will have "K" stamped in place of the "US". Manufacturers included Aerial Cutlery, Jones & Dickinson Tool, Imperial Knife, Utica Cutlery, and Columbus Milpar & Mfg. This one is marked U.S. Excellent overall condition! Check out the pics! For this one $120.00

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tcII cs knife set

Here we have a mint in the box CS Flag Knife set with Nathan Bedford Forrest on one side of the knife and James Longstreet on the other side. "An uneducated farm-boy who became the Civil War’s most brilliant cavalry officer, Nathan Bedford Forrest reportedly had 29 horses shot out from under him. Enlisting as a private in a mounted rifle company, Forrest rose to command Confederate cavalry in three states as major general. But his tactical genius was clouded by his savage 1864 attack on Fort Pillow and his postwar career as a Ku Klux Klan leader who resigned from that post because the Klan became too violent." "James Longstreet's hesitancy and differences of opinion with Robert E. Lee have often marred his historical image. Although generally respected for his military prowess, he is often blamed for the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg for allowing Pickett's charge to occur. Yet Longstreet remained a prominent national figure after the war. In 1880, the West Point graduate and prosperous businessman was named U.S. minister to Turkey." This set includes a handsome pocket knife with a 3 inch carbon steel folding blade in simulated ivory handle, adorned with a depiction of Nathan Bedford Forrest & General Longstreet. Wooden boxes with brass fittings are velveteen lined & include confederate flag as shown. Check out the pics! For this fine looking set $30.00

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Here we have a pretty nice 1907 Wilkinson Bayonet . The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), is an out-of-production British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. This one is in nice condition and apprears to have been lightly sharpened at one point. There are British proof marks on it as well as the Wilkinson markings. Nice wood grips with locking lug functioning. Check out the pics!!! $95.00

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Here we have a Stunning Grouping here of Weapons, Image, & Historic Archives of Lt. Col. John S. Griffith, Commanding the 6th Texas Cavalry and later the Entire Texas Brigade Commander before becoming the Texas Distric Brigadier General by Order of the Texas Governor! Lt. Col Griffith lead the famous raid into Holly Springs, Mississippi capturing Millions of Dollars of Grant's Main Supply base and personally Capturing Mrs. U.S. Grant himself! We also have many copies of historical Archive Information accompaning this most historic collection! Information on the Colonel came from the National National Archives and civilwardata.com and as a bonus we have included a copy of Brandon Beck's Book Holly Springs which talks about the Colonel in there. Col. Griffith was first enlisted as Captain of the 6th Texas Cavalry in 1861 at age 31 but quickly promoted to Lt. Col. and Commander of the 6th Texas Cavalry on September 13, 1861 by election. He would later be promoted to Commander of the Texas Brigade itself for a short period of time towards the end of 1862, but would become so severly ill by February 1863 that he spent several months in a CS Hospital in Jackson, MS, suffering from "disease of the liver and bowels: as he would write and his physician would call it as being "sorely afficted with Bronchial irritation of the upper lobes of his lungs and dysentery". He would tender his "unconditional resignation" on April 29th, 1863, which was accepted, and he would return to Texas. The Governor of Texas, a friend of Griffith, would actually later promote him to Brig. Gen'l over a District in Texas, although his health really kept him confined in his roll. We have included with the pics different photos of muster rolls, letters, medical affidavits as to his health condition that let him to resign and go back to Texas, Southern Telegraph message, pay vouchers, unit equipment requisition forms etc. The purchaser will also get copies of the regimental history etc. Colonel Griffith is credited for leading the charge into Holly Springs for the most famous raid capturing at the supply depot millions of dollars of Grant's main army stores were captured or destroyed! Colonel Griffith also captured Grant's Wife at Holly Springs who was there visiting her husband! Rumor is that she was there to keep him sober! Lt. Colonel Griffith ordered him men to now bother the women of the north including General Grant's wife and that "not a hem to be touched" even though the ladies treated the Confederates rather cooly. When Mrs. Grant asked if the Confederates were now waging war agaoinst women, he kindly but curtly replied "No ma'am, we leave that to our enemies!"

As you can see with his surviving rig and image, he has a very nice pre-war Model 1851 Officers Eagle sword belt rig that has original and extremely rate solid cast Texas "STAR" sword leather strap hanger studs that are believed to have been made by T. Miller, as they look identical to his stippled background Tesas "Star" button he would made for soldier's and officer's use. These buttons are ultra rare and only a handful have been excavated in the Virginia and in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. The belt is 100% intact and solid, as is his Gaylord marked holster. The small thin finial closure tab did require some backing repair to allow it to close properly which was professionally restored from behind so you can't see it. His side arm is that of a prewar early war Whitney Navy revolver with all matching early serial numbers and is undamaged , complete, and fully functional with the exception of one replace screw that you can see in the pics. The Colonel's sword is a classic Dragoon officer's saber with polished bone grip, some fancy blade etching and his name and rank hand carved into the soft brass. It' reads "Lt. Col. John S. Griffith". This sword has a solid blade with brass scabbard and shows no damage or repairs. His 1/9th plate ambrotype image shows a full waist up shot of him in his officer's frock coat with the buttons being gold gilted by the photographer and there are 2 stars on his color to indicate his rank but they are hard to make out as they have been gold guilded as well indicating the rank at Lt. Colonel. Behind the image on the back of the full case iw written in what looks like pencil is his name and "Affectionaly Yours" above his signature. If you compare that signature with the ones written on the documents it's most definitely his! This ambro went to either his wife or someone he was close to. Ambro's are one of a kind photographs!

Lt. Col. Griffith fought bravely in the bloody 2 day battle of Corinth, nearly destroying Rosecran's Army, and followed soon after by the massively successful raid and capture of Grant's supply base in Holly Springs. Due to that successful raid Grant had to withdraw and cease all offensive operations against Pemberton's Department in Mississippi as Grant was being ordered to take Vicksburg and Jackson. Below is his info from civilwardata.com

John Summerfield Griffith Residence Rockwell TX; a 32 year-old Shop Keeper. Enlisted on 9/1/1861 as a Captain. On 9/1/1861 he was commissioned into "B" Co. TX 6th Cavalry He Resigned on 2/1/1863 (Estimated date of enlistment & resignation) Promotions: * Lt Col * Brig-Gen 12/16/1863 (TX State Troops District #2) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * from company B to Field & Staff Other Information: born 6/17/1829 in Montgomery Co, MD died 8/6/1901 in Terrell, TX Buried: Oakland Cemty, Terrell,TX (Son of Michael Griffith and Lydia Crabb . Wife: Sarah Emily Simpson) After the War he lived in Terrell, TX Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records - Field Officers, Regiments & Battalions of CS Army - Research by Herb Shemwell - Research by Patricia Adkins-Rochette prochette@juno.com www.bourlandcivilwar.com - Research by Dick Pielin - Photo courtesy of Dick Pielin (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

Below here is the history of the 6th Texas Cavalry

The 6th Texas Cavalry Regiment was a unit of mounted volunteers that fought in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The regiment fought at Chustenahlah in 1861. The following year the unit fought at Pea Ridge, First Corinth, Second Corinth, Hatchie's Bridge, and Holly Springs. The 6th Texas Cavalry participated in the fighting at Thompson's Station in 1863, the Atlanta campaign, and the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in 1864. The regiment formally surrendered to Union forces in May 1865 and its remaining soldiers were paroled.

The 6th Texas Cavalry mustered into the Confederate Army at Camp Bartow near Dallas on 6 September 1861. The regiment counted 1,150 officers and men formed into 10 companies. The soldiers enlisted for one year, but the Confederate Conscription Act of 1862 extended this term of service. The field officers were Colonel Barton Warren Stone, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel John Summerfield Griffith, and Major Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross. The companies were organized as follows. In November 1861, the Ladies' Aid Society of Lancaster, Texas provided $1,676.50 worth of clothing, footwear, and blankets for soldiers of the regiment.

This grouping was purchased by my consignor many years ago from a well known Southern Dealer and comes along with his Notarized Statement as to the authenticity of these items. This grouping was acquired by an attorney from the family in the 1950's.

Fun research project! For this fine grouping WAS $7,250.00 NOW $5500.00 !!! FOR THIS FINE GROUPING!!!

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Jmf Nashville Plow Works sword

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Here we have a very nice original Nashville Plow Works Sword. The history accompaning this piece came from the family. As it is we cannot 100% guarantee the history but we do guarantee the sword to be original.

George Wasington Hunter was born July 24, 1838 to Sherd (Sherrod) and Littie, or perhaps Lottie, Hunter in Sumner County, Tennessee which is n/e of Nashville, TN. He was one of 7 children being the oldest. George's father was a farmer and Sherd followed in his father's footsteps. After the War between the States broke out George joined the 30th Regiment Tennessee Infantry having enlisted on 10/1/1861 as a Private in Company E of the 30th Tennessee Infantry. The 30th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Red Springs, Macon County, Tennessee, in October, 1861. Men of this unit were recruited in Sumner, Robertson, Smith, and Macon counties. Serving in the Western Department, it was captured in the fight at Fort Donelson in February, 1862 however George eluded capture as he was not there having been relieved of duty and sent to Clarksville due to being sick. George had rejoined his regiment when he was captured on May 12, 1863 at Raymond, Mississippi. The Battle of Raymond was fought on May 12, 1863, near Raymond, Mississippi, during the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War.

Initial Union attempts to capture the strategically important Mississippi River city of Vicksburg failed so the battle at Raymond was instrumental in setting up the Union Victory at Vicksburg in July, 1863. After George was captured he was sent to Camp Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana where he endured the remainder of the Civil War only being released after taking the Oath of Allegiance on May 12, 1865 having spent two full grueling years in prison that left his body ravaged with illness. George and another friend from Prison who was also a soldier from Tennessee decided not to wait on any transportation back home to Sumner County, Tennessee so they started walking which was about 272 miles as the crow flies. Family history says that they did not have any shoes and darn near starved making their perilous journey back home. Family history also states that George may have picked up a Nashville Plow Works Sword on his way along the road and kept it for protection and a souvenir of the terrible fighting. George married and remained in Tennessee for a time before moving to Arkansas which is where his wife was from. His wife was Nancy L. Roark and from that union they had two children, a daughter and a son named John William Hunter. George had a terrible lifelong disability of inguinal hernia with much pain and eventually moved back to Tennessee in July of 1903. His wife owned 134 acres of farmland but due to his medical condition could not work it so he became a merchant. His wife earned a living working in a Cotton Mill. George died on December 18, 1922 in Sumner County, Tennessee where he was born and is buried there in Old Brush Cemetary. The Nashville Plow Works Sword was kept in the family until purchased by a good friend in 1994. The sword had gone down through the family and sons to a great Grandson in Kirkin, Indiana. This old gentleman's son, George Washington Hunter's Great Great Grandson lived in Sylvania, Ohio and provided us with copies of the Tennessee Soldier's Application for Pension as well as death certificate and Confederate muster rolls and Camp Morton Muster Rolls which will be passed on to the purchaser.

The Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Sabre is in excellent condition for it's age. Prior to the Civil War Sharp & Hamilton, who also manfactured swords under their name during the war, operated a farming implement company under the trade name of Nashville Plow Works. With the war quickly approaching, the owners converted their establishment into an armory. The Nashville Plow Works continued operations from 1861 until April 1, 1862, when the city was taken by Federal troops making these swords highly prized by collectors. The brass guard has a wonderful dark patina and most of the original leather is on the grip albeit the finish is flaking. All of the original fine twisted brass wire is present as well. The casting is the stimpled type with NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS showing some imprefections as well as the CSA on the bottom. The unstopped fullered blade is nearly 34 inches long with an overall length of the sword of 39 1/2 inches. The scabbard is iron with brass mounts and is top brazed. One attachment ring has been replaced and an old chain, looks like a watch chain, was placed between the two rings to hang on the wall. The scabbard has been painted gold at one time but now nearly worn off so perhaps this sword was loaned to a GAR hall at at some point in it's life it may have been loaned to a GAR post but we cannot guarantee that. There are no markings on this sword that would not have been on it when manufactured. Even though Pvt. George Washington Hunter was not issued this fine old Cavalry Sword it's quite apparent that it was cherished by the family. As with all items with a family history we cannot guarantee the story. Take a look at this fine old sword. It's quite a piece!!! $SOLD$

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SC old percussion rifle

Here we have an old halfstock percussion rifle probably made in the 1840's - 1850's. This long rifle has seen lots of use and has experienced lots of love from it's previous owner as evidenced in the pics! The piece is 57 inches long overall with a 41 inch long rifled octagonal barrel. The entire length of the barrel shows moderate pitting which is equal down it's entire length. Almost like it was supposed to look like this. The lockplate is also pitted in the same manner and I can't quite make out any markings on it. The hammer looks better with a replaced screw. The bolster is also pitted and the nipple is hammered by dry shooting the piece. The thimbles are iron and hold the ramrod which is probably a replacement as most are. The nose cap is pewter. The trigger guard is brass and it sports a double set trigger which works just fine. The stock shows various spots of wear on it with some age cracks in the buttplate and the toe of the buttplate has been repaired many years ago. The cresent butt plate is brass as well. The caliber appears to be .38 to .40 caliber. The action works just fine. This is a great old piece! Look at the pics!! $395.00

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tc spare mags

Here we have (2) two spare magazines. They are:

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tc norma .270 ammo

Here we have 2 brand new 20 round boxes of Norma .270 Win. Whitetail ammo. Here are the details:

$35.00 each

GRAINS- 130

NUMBER OF ROUNDS- 20

CASE TYPE- BRASS

BULLET TYPE- SOFT POINT

BALLISTIC COEFFICIENT- 0.48

MUZZLE ENERGY- 2,957 FT-LBS

MUZZLE VELOCITY- 3,084 FPS

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BW ammo

Here we have some new OLD stock ammo. The first offering is for 25 shell boxes of 20 GA 2 3/4's 7/8 oz. shot- No. 8 shot shells by Federal. These have lead shot. For each new unopened box $10.00 Check out the pic below!

The next offering is some new old stock .410 shells that came in. Everything is unopened in the box. There are 25 shells in each box. They are marked AAHS Target Load Limited Edition and are 2 1/2 inches long being 1/2 oz and 9 shot. The boxes are also labeled "High Strength". For each box $15.00. Take a look at the pic below!

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aa practice ordinance

Here we have several examples of practice ordinance. Here they are:

1. Here we have a Grenade, A.T., Practice , M11A2 Lote-18-12-43. This is a WW2 Practice Anti-tank grenade that is rifle launched. It's in really nice displayable condition. With the appropriate launcher it could be fired off the M1903, the M1 Carbine, and the M1 Garand. A great addition to anyone's WW2 collection. This is a training tool and no live ordinance. $85.00

2. Here we have a WW2 through Vietnam 60MM M-69 Practice Mortar round in excellent uncleaned condition! Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with a solid body and the propellant charge removed. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive device. This is a hard to find WWII Era M69 Training / Practice round, as used with the U.S. WWII issue M2 60 Mortar. This mortar also continued to be used during the Korean war, and into the Vietnam era. The training cartridge itself is a shell with a cast iron body and detachable fin assembly used to train recruits in firing. The cast iron body is reusable and the fin assembly can be replaced if damaged. It is a training tool and not live ordinance. This example is in very good shape, with a great patina, and intact fins which unscrew. It's a nice one! These usually sell for around $200 but this one is $125.00.

3. US M61/M26 Grenade RFX55 M12 This is a Post WWII, Viet Nam to Cold War era practice grenade simulates the M61/M26 series fragmentation grenade for practice purposes. This grenade is empty and inert, M228 fuze is also fired and inert. Totally Safe display item. These usually go for around $295.00 or so but you can have this one for $145.00 Nice safe condition! Makes for a great display!!

4. US M67 baseball grenade. The M67 grenade is a fragmentation hand grenade used by the United States military. The M67 is a further development of the M33 grenade, itself a replacement for the M26-series grenades used during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the older Mk 2 "pineapple" grenade used since World War I. This one is in nice condition with a nice fuse! Totally Safe! $145.00

5. I got this piece in with the other practice grenades but I'll be darn if I know what it is. It's about the same size of the one above but with no fuse and has light stimpling over all it's body. Tell me what it is if you know. Thanks! Ted

6. Here is another one that I am not quite sure what it is. It's similiar to both Russian or Chinese practice grenades but not quite the same. There are no markings on this piece anywhere. If you know let me know on this one as well. Thanks! Ted

7. This piece is an inert U.S. M385 A1 training practice round. This practice cartridge is fired from 40mm Grenade Launcher M75 and 40mm Grenade Machine Gun Mk 19 Model Three. The cartridge is designed only for practice or for proof testing weapons. Not authorized for use in M129 Grenade Launcher. This one is totally inert and safe to display! Usually a short belt of 3 to 5 of these dummy cartridges were issued with each MK-19 grenade launcher, but only used to practice loading the belt into the gun, not actually for cycling rounds through it. This round still has the link on it. I have seen these for around $295 for a replica! This safe original is $95.00

8. Here we have a set of 2 original US Pineapple type training hand grenades! The fuze handle has on it FUZE 228 as well as other letters and numbers. This is a great example of the M21 Practice Training grenade, an inert version of the iconic U.S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out gradually, the U.S. Navy being the last users, and on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk IIA1 were re-designated the Mk 2 and Mk 2A1. The Mk II was commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its shape and structure. Grooves were cast into the cast iron shell, which was believed at the time to aid in fragmentation and had the side benefit of aiding in gripping the grenade: this provision gave it the appearance of a pineapple fruit. The Mk II was identified with an all yellow body prior to 1943. They were then painted olive drab for camouflage purposes with a narrow yellow band below the fuse. There are numerous variations in the fragment and groove details that can be found, which seems to depend on the particular manufacturer. One of the examples is totally complete and the other example is the body only with part of the blue paint remaining. Take a look at the pics! Totally safe and inert. These are not reproductions! These are originals!!! For the pair $125.00

9. Here we have a linked belt of 10 U.S. 20mm dummy rounds. 20 mm caliber is a specific size of popular autocannon ammunition. Weapons using this caliber range from anti-materiel rifles and anti-tank rifles to aircraft autocannons and anti-aircraft guns. The M61 Vulcan uses these 20mm rounds and is a hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically driven, six- barrel, air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style rotary cannon which fires 20 mm × 102 mm (0.787 in × 4.016 in) rounds at an extremely high rate (typically 6,000 rounds per minute). Very nice display item! Check out the pics! For the lot $90.00

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jmn H&R 929

Here we have an excellent Harrington and Richardson 929 Revolver! It holds 9 .22 caliber shells in s-l-or lr. This one has the shorter 2 1/2 inch barrel! The revolver has just a tiny bid of wear to some of the high spots and a tiny spot of inactive corrosion shown in the pics. The grips are perfect and the finish is 90% or better. All the markings are sharp, the bore is great and the mechanics are perfect! This is one nice revolver! This revolver was made in 1977! For this fine little vintage revolver $325.00

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aa iw belt

Here we have an Indian Wars through Spanish American War Officers sword belt and Eagle buckle! The belt is the patent leather type being folded with fabric sewn to the outside of the belt. Some of the stitching in the fabric has came loose but it's still a pretty nice belt and belt plate. The leather is still fairly supple. The sword hangers are still in fair to good condition with no breaks and they are complete. For this set $175.00 Check out the pics!!!

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aa spanish american war knapsack/blanket bag

Here we have a Spanish American War Model 1878 Blanket Bag that is id'd to H. Jordan Co. L, 14th Reg. N.Y.V. The 14th was mustered in for the Spanish American War but I don't believe that they left the states. The front of the knapsack is marked with a handdrawn Infantry insignia which I believe that a brass insignia was laid down on the knapsack and drawn around . There is another on the back but it is backwards! All kinds of stencils on the back! The blanket bag is complete, less shoulder strap and looks great! Check it out! $65.00

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aa mills belt with cartridges

Here we have a nice double row Mills type cartridge belt (not marked) with 50 rows (100 cartridges total) for cartridges and 6 double rows for 12 handgun cartridges. The woven belt appears to be either dark blue or black and is in nice overall condition. It is the 'C' type closure so no buckle was used. There are 18 30-06 cartridges still in the belt and I'm going to leave them there. The first time that the 30-06 was used was with the 1903 Springfield so I am confident that this belt was used then. The belt also has one hook still attached. Nice piece! $85.00

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aa u.s. garrison belt

Here is a nice US Model 1910 Mills Garrison belt with 2 piece U.S. buckle. The brass adjustment pieces are both marked Mills. Enlisted members wore the “U.S.” buckle. This one is really nice with the buckle being patinated very nicely! The belt has one small tear in the fabric and there are no pouches but does have the bayonet attachment piece. The Take a look at the pics. $95.00

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aa headquarters belt

Here we have an original era manufacture M-1910 green/brown canvas MILLS mfg Garrison belt with an interlocking buckle with the letter H at center, certainly more difficult to find than the normally encountered US. The belt comes with two MILLS marked clip pouches and a rather suspension loop for the bayonet. Normal age and wear with a little rust toning is a couple of spots. The 2 piece H buckle has a wonderful dark bronze type patina on it. For this set $125.00

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AA id'd map case

Here we have the U.S. Army map case belonging to Colonel Karl W. (William) Hisgen who was an aid to General MacArthur during WW2! The map case is in overall good condition with U.S. stenciled on the front flap. The initials K.W.H. are hand printed above the U.S. markings. There is nothing remaining in the case. There are 3 compartments for maps and papers as well as provisions made for the pens and pencils. The id is prominately stamped on the inside flap as well as the numbers 3387. I cannot find any makers markings on the piece. The back flap has a stiffener in it. The Colonel started in WW1. He was born in 1899 and passed away on August 25, 1974. For this historic piece $145.00

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AA Mass Canteen

Here we have an Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Marked to Massachusetts Unit which is the 8th Headquarters. This is a very nice used condition U.S. M1878 Canteen with standard a tan canvas cover and shoulder strap. It is marked on the front with a clear MASS stencil, and the rear is marked with an 8 over crossed rifles over HQT for Headquarters. This a nice research opportunity. The canteen is complete with the original cork stopper, which is stuck in the spout and I don't want to break the cork getting it out, and is still attached by a chain to a loop around the canteen's neck. The attachment points for the shoulder strap are similar to a Civil War era canteen without the bottom loop, so this may be an early or transitional model. The body does not appear to have any major dents or issues. There is some very minor staining to the canvas but it looks very good. The shoulder strap is in excellent condition. A great chance to pick up a great example of a canteen marked to a Massachusetts Unit! Check out the pics! $125.00

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AA canteens and covers

Here we have 6 canteens with covers. Most are WW1 with one being WW2. They are all marked to some degree and some have cups. They are all in good condition and would enhance any collection! For numbers 1 through 5 are $55.00 each and for number 6 it is with the web belt and two pouches $85.00. Take a look at the pics!

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tc

3 pcs from same group

Here we have three Civil War era/ 19th century pieces that came in together and they could have been all carried by a cavalryman. They are:

1. A single shot percussion pistol from the 1840's through 1860's in approximately .44 caliber. This piece has no markings except for a small proof mark on the bottom of the barrel which I think to be Belgium in nature. There are also 3 notches on the barrel lug that is used in conjunction with a barrel wrench to unscrew the barrel for loading. I do not have the wrench and the barrel has not been removed. The barrel is 2 3/4 inches long and looks to be a smoothbore. There is some floral engraving to the frame of the piece as well as on the trigger guard and tang. The tang screw is a replacement. The action works but you must hold the pistol barrel down to cock the hammer so the trigger return leaf spring is probably broken but, heck, it still cocks and the hammer falls as it should. The nipple is bashed some indicating that someone has dry fired it in the past. The bag type grip is maple we believe and in really nice condition, not perfect but nice with no cracks or breaks . This is a nice representative piece that was used as a boot pistol or a vest type pistol, perhaps for backup. Take a look at the pics! $225.00

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Here is a cavalryman's folding hoof pic of the type that was issued to each and every cavalryman. This piece measures 3 1/8 inch closed and 5 5/8 inches open making it perfect to put in the saddle bags to carry. It consists of a hooked stone remover, hammer and nail claw puller and a rasp on the side. There are no markings on this piece. It's in really nice aged condition! Check out the pics! $125.00

3. Lastly, here is a lead filler leather sap that was used in combat or enforcement to control the other guy with a sharp rap to the skull ! This piece is about 8 1/2 inches long not counting the wrist strap and is quite heavy. The rivits holding the piece closed and the wrist strap are the typical Civil War type rivits seen on other pieces of leather gear. The 5 inch wrist strap is still intact but should not be used as it's a bit fragile. The rest of the sap is in good aged condition with some age cracks in the leather covering. The stitching may be early machine stitching but there are some irregularities in the way it was done so I don't know. All the stitching is intact and strong. Check out the pics here! For this piece $125.00

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tc 1907 Bayonet

The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), is an out-of-production British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. This particular bayonet has the clearing home on the pommel. This hole made it possible to see the forward edge of the bayonet boss indicating the effectiveness of the bored hole in allowing an egress for fouling that may otherwise prevent correct fitting of the bayonet on the rifle. The blade has been sharpened as seen in the pics. There are many markings on the ricasso as one would expect. The scabbard is in good original shape showing wear consistent with the bayonet. The scabbard is complete. The wooden grips are very nice and this bayonet is complete. For this WW1 Bayonet $125.00

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TC German Bayonet

Here we have a S84/98 bayonet for the Mauser rifle with the S Code of S155G. This info is from the internet showing S codes used on bayonets between years 1934 - 1937. S/155 was for E.u.F. Hörster Waffenfabrik, Solingen. Some other info shown indicated that they thought the G mark was used in 1938. No matter this is a WW2 German Bayonet. There are no waffenmark Eagle markings on the pommel. The bayonet and scabbard have different numbers on them so they may be a marriage. The bayonet is in good condition with some crude but non successful sharpening marks on it. I got a good angle on the blade to show you the marks but in person without the glare they don't look nearly as bad. The scabbard is in nice condition as well. Take a look at the pics! $145.00

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tc American Gun Co 12 Ga shotgun

Here we have an American Gun Co "KNICKERBOCKER" 12 ga double barrel shotgun being the internal hammer type with no exposed hammers. The American Gun Co. Knickerbocker was a lower priced American made hammerless double of its day. They were introduced around 1905 --An ad ran in sporting magazines in March and April 1905.

They were made by/for H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City at their factory in Norwich, Conn. which produced thousands and thousands of guns for them under their American Gun Co. and Crescent Fire Arms Co. names. They also produced thousands and thousands of the same guns under myriad "trade names" for hardware stores, dealers, and jobbers throughout North America. This old shotgun has seen lots of use and has a few dings and dents on the stock. It still looks great with a couple of age cracks and a small chip on the bottom just behind the box lock. The markings are great and all three serial numbers match on this piece. The barrels have only a poor to fair bore. The barrels have a light wobble to them so if you would intend to shoot this shotgun (I suggest not) I would suggest that you take it to a competent gunsmith for evaluation. Perhaps you could shoot low brass but I wouldn't try high brass in it. There is a safety on this old shotgun as well. Qualifies for a Curio and Relic license. This old shotgun would look great over the fireplace with a box of old shells and perhaps a couple of duck decoys. Take a look at the pics! $99.00

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tc H&R the American

Here we have an old H&R THE AMERICAN-DOUBLE ACTION .38 S&W caliber 5 shot revolver in excellent condition! The timing is perfect on this old girl. On these old double action revolvers the cylinder rotates freely until you pull the trigger then everything lines up as it should. This is a Harrington & Richardson "The American" double action revolver which is chambered for the .38 Smith & Wesson caliber. The revolver is a first model third variation 1898-1904 octagon barrel with company name and address on left side of barrel. The revolver features a beautiful nickel finished steel full octagon 2 1/2" barrel, frame and 5-shot cylinder with hard rubber,perfect grips! The top strap is marked "The American Double Action" and the side of the barrel is marked ?38 S&W CTGE?. The bore is good. The serial number is fairly high on this one and is stamped on the bottom of the buttgrip frame so made after 1906. This revolver qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm. The hammer, trigger and trigger guard have the original bluing remaining. The nickel finish is quite nice being well over 90% I believe. Nice old revolver! $125.00

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tc moccasins

Old 20th Century Ojibwe/Chippewa Reservation Moccasins

The Ojibwe call themselves "Anishinaabeg," which mean the "True People" or the "Original People." Other Indians and Europeans called them "Ojibwe" or "Chippewa," which meant "puckered up," probably because the Ojibwe traditionally wore moccasins with a puckered seam across the top like the ones shown here. These moccasins are soft tanned Deer hide with soft soles ideal for walking/hunting in the woods without making a sound. They are in excellent used condition with just a couple of missing beads.

Excellent hand sewn bead work!!! Check out the pics! $450.00 The display case is not included in the sale but is available. Thanks for looking!

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TC taurus pro mag

Here we have a brand new Taurus PT 111 G2 32 round steel magazine. This magazine has a lifetime warranty. Usually these sell for $29.95 up but this one is $25.00. Take a look at the pics!

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Here is a rather large WW2 Grouping that we will sell as one unit but list as four separate sections. These items belonged to Jack E. Skirvin of Bloomington, Indiana. Jack served in the 91St Division. The 91st Infantry Division (famously nicknamed as the "Wild West Division" with a "Fir Tree" as its Division insignia to symbolize its traditional home of the Far West is an infantry division of the United States Army that fought in World War I and World War II. As the early battles of World War II involving the United States were being fought, the division was reactivated at Camp White, Oregon on 15 August 1942, under the command of Major General Charles H. Gerhardt. After initial training at Camp White, the division participation in the Oregon Maneuver combat exercise in the fall of 1943. Order of battle

Headquarters, 91st Infantry Division

361st Infantry Regiment

362nd Infantry Regiment

363rd Infantry Regiment

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 91st Infantry Division Artillery

346th Field Artillery Battalion

347th Field Artillery Battalion

348th Field Artillery Battalion

916th Field Artillery Battalion

316th Engineer Combat Battalion

316th Medical Battalion

91st Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized)

Headquarters, Special Troops, 91st Infantry Division

Headquarters Company, 91st Infantry Division

791st Ordnance Light Maintenance Company

91st Quartermaster Company

91st Signal Company

Military Police Platoon

Band

and the 91st Counterintelligence Corps Detachment

Then, the division, now under Major General William G. Livesay, departed for the European Continent on 3 April 1944. There, on the Italian Front, the 361st Regimental Combat Team was detached to participate in the battles for Rome and the Arno River. It became the first formation of the U.S. Fifth Army to reach the river. In September 1944, the division crossed the Sieve River, outflanked the famous Gothic Line, and captured the Futa Pass. For its part in combat, the division was awarded the North Apennines, Po Valley and Rome-Arno campaign streamers.

The division returned to the United States where it was inactivated at Camp Rucker, Alabama, in December 1945.

Campaigns:

Rome-Arno (22 Jan 44 – 9 Sep 44)

North Apennines (10 Sep 44 – 4 April 45)

Po Valley (5 Apr 45 – 8 May 45)

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Casualties

Total battle casualties: 8,744

Killed in action: 1,400

Wounded in action: 6,748

Missing in action: 262

Prisoner of war: 334

Jack was also an artist for the group and had his cartoons printed in several publications of which a few are included in this group. Jack also wrote a novel based on a true story (I suspect it was his! Lol!) We do not have the book but it can be purchased on Amazon, Walmart and such. Here is a pic of the book.

When World War II became history, there was a big reception in Boston Harbor followed by a heartwarming celebration at home. Jim would now be able to keep the promise he made to his four sweethearts residing on the west coast; a mighty long way from his bailiwick. Sweethearts Miriam and Loretta were waiting in Oregon and he would board the Great Northern Railway to see them. Rita and Connie were sitting on pins and needles in Los Angeles. His cousin Andy returned home from the War, bought an old Ford, and wanted to go along with Jim to see Hollywood and swing at the famous Palladium. Two of their high school buddies were hitching rides to the north woods and they wanted to go along. So, Jim made arrangements to visit Miriam and Loretta in Oregon; take a semester of classes at Indiana University; and then begin the long journey to Hollywood in his cousin.

I suspect that this book is very entertaining!!!

Now on to the groups:

1st group:

This group consists of a good K98 Mauser bayonet in sheath with marked frog. The bayonet is missing the button to lock it onto the rifle but still in nice condition with good markings and grip. The frog is marked in a rectactle KMZ 1943. Also included is a K98 Rifle cleaning kit in good condition overall and seems to be complete, a 91st Division history booklet from August 1917 to January 1945, several negatives that can be processed of soldiers and sailor (not all are pictured here), a good conduct medal, a 1st place Soap Box Derby medal (I know it doesn't belong here but it's with his stuff), 2 WW2 WWII European African Middle Eastern EAME Campaign Ribbon Bar ETO Pin Back with 3 battle stars (one is not in great shape but the other is), collar brass, a Starr shaving kit, a 1939 WW2 German Merit Cross minus ribbon in box with crumpled up German news print, a piece of chalk with a mans face carved into it, a Johnson's TravelKit Pocket first aid kit and a copper cup commerating a 3 man team championship of unknown use but dated March 30th, 1941. Check out the pics!

2nd Group:

Here we have a small grouping of patches and other items. They are 5 tank destroyer patches, 2 master sgt shoulder patches, one 91st Division Unit patch, and 2 Ruptured Duck Discharge patches. Also included is a European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign medal with 3 battle stars, a WW2 lighter, 2 ruptured duck collar pins, a US Naval reserve collar pin, a plastic army button, a 1942 and 1943 Italian coin and 3 rings. The rings are silver finished (cannot tell is actual silver or not) with one being marked with NAPLES and showing scenery, one is marke ORAN AFRICA 1944 and the last one is marked with what appears to be Mercury on the top ORAN 1944 on one side and AFRICA on the other side with decorations. Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. These rings were sold as souvenirs to Allied soldiers after the Operation Torch landings in 1942. Check out the pics for these items!

3rd Group:

Here in the 3rd group of items beling to Soldier Jack E. Skirvin is a single canval WW2 legging, an WW2 Army Artillery overseas cap made in 1942, a new Testament given to Jack in 1942, a celluloid soap dish, a WW2 Victory Medal that was acquired in 1994, a web belt with brass buckle and an extra buckle, an Honoring the American Veteran gold colored large coin produced later, a Coin History of the U.S. Presidents being minted in brass with the latest president being Jimmy Carter, and a couple of Japanese items that were probably given to Jack after the war. One is a printers block of a Geisha girl but is marked on the back for Howard and Family and one item is a used 10 Peso Note issued by the Japanese Government. Check out the pics!

4th Group:

This 4th group is all paper items. Jack was an artist and included here is some of his art work as well as some of the publications with his art work in them and letters from the Military newspaper. There are also several newspaper clippings dealing with the war. There is even a warning and repair order from the Arizona Highway Patrol for Jacks 1936 Ford Sedan. We have the paper showing Jack was promoted to Private on July 12, 1943 for the 670 Tank Destroyer Divisioin. Jack furloughed in San Francisco in 1943 and we have his guide and when he stayed in the Hotel Cecil in Los Angeles. We have a letter written from the Congress of the United States recommending Jack for Officer Training signed by Gerald Landis from the 7th Distric of Indiana. Also are 2 of Jack's original drawing pencils! We could go on and on and on! Many things we did not take pics of. Check out the pics below! For the entire grouping of 4 lots $495.00!

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Here we have a Palmetto State Armory AR-15 PA-15 Multi Caliber with a 5.56 1/7 twist barrel being 16 inches long. This rifle has the M4 type upper with handguard and a Magpul flip up rear sight. The multi adjustable buttstock is a VLTOR stock. This piece was assembled in our shop and has one magazine of 30 rounds .223 ran through it. It operated flawlessly! Comes with one aluminum 30 round magazine. CHeck out the pics!!! For this very nice rifle $495.00

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Here we have a good Model 1818 U.S. contract, Militia Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr. Nathan Starr was the first U.S. Contract maker for the U.S. Government. They also made muskets. Before the end of the first quarter of the 19th Century, America had established itself as a nation. It had fought in two wars, engaged in treaties, engaged in international business and expanded its territory.

Nathan Starr, Sr., manufactured arms for the fledging United States military was early as 1798 out of his shop in Middleton, Connecticut. His company produced swords until 1837 under various names all in the same New England town.

This particular sword is the pattern 1818 and is in good condition. The grip has been repaired and wrapped with what looks like a fabric or oil cloth. The handguard has been cleaned some as has the blade. The blade is in great shape except for where it looks like someone used a dremel tool to remove rust or something. Most of those marks could be taken out with a little effort. The dremel too cleaning is only around the markings. The markings are mostly clear with one of the r’s in Starr lacking. Other markings include what you can see in the pics. The scabbard is really nice and has been painted black at some point but it wasn’t recently for sure. The rings are present on the scabbard. All in all this is a historic sword and had been in my collection for awhile and when it became available again I purchased it again. Nice old piece! $650.00

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TC SHG1 Enfield

New Arrivals 267

This very attractive attic condition example of a Confederate used Pattern 1853 Type III “Enfield” rifle-musket bears the (CROWN) / SH / G1 mark near the tang of the buttplate. This mark is for Sinclair Hamilton Company. The guns that bear the (CROWN) / SH / G# mark are usually found with additional marks. The mark has five variants, with the number after the "G" being a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Sinclair, Hamilton & Company used five "furnishers" for their 2nd Confederate contract for 30,000 P-1853 Enfield rifle muskets. Typically a script cartouche will be found on the flat opposite the lock. All the iron parts are a rusty type patina. The lock is marked 1861 TOWER at the front of the lock with the crown only at the rear. The rear sight is complete as is the ramrod which still has the treaded end intact. The action works and the sling swivels are still present which is plus. The stock is in very good condition overall with the name W WORTON stamped into the bottom which is most likely the stock maker. Double 25's and proof marks are on the barrel at the breech. Also stamped there is R+ ?. The barrel is the original 39 inches long but has been long shot out! No rifling present that I can see. Who knows where this old piece has been ! All in all this is a good example of a complete mocel 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket that saw Confederate Use!! If this old piece could talk!! $2750.00

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New Arrivals 266

Here’s an example of making due with what you have! I believe this could be a CS arsenal refurbish using a Type III Springfield Rifle Musket, modifying it to take a LA Co. (London Armory Company) Lock dated 1862, installing a block rear sight and enhancing the front sight with a center blade of tin. Some collectors believe this to possibly be a post war blacksmith or gunsmith alteration but I know that there were thousands of surplus rifles on the secondary market that were being sold for pennies on the dollar so why would someone go to all this trouble? The alteration was beatifully done! This Stock is full length and marked US on the butt plate. The .58 caliber barrel is 40 inches long and has been long shot out but still solid. The eagle on the bolster looks to me to have been obliterated on purpose but I suppose it could just be rusting.. Look at the phot of that part and judge for yourself. There is some markings on the barrel just ahead of the word STEEL that at first I thought was NC but after further magnification and clarification I think it is J.L.C. but I am not sure. There is also the letters PM stamped on the bottom of the barrel under the stock. I took the piece apart as the lock was not working and found the mainspring broken. You can still get them if you want to fix it. The lock is clearly marked LA Co. 1862 with a Crown over VR on the tail of the lock. There is only one barrel band remaining but again you can get these parts if you want to fix it back up. I usually leave them as I find them. I got this from a gentleman who inherited it from his uncle so no story remains. The stock is in generally good condition with the modifications and a crack behind the lock on top that you can see in the pics. There are several dings on this piece so it was obviously used very much. It must have been in a damp corner for many years as the butt plate has quite a bit of corrosion on it but you can still see the US on it. All in all it’s a nice example of rehabbing a weapon for further use. As a side note it appears that the bolster Eagle was purposely obliterated-I can see a Rebel doing that. Remember, the Confederates were taking anything they could get and making things work again to put it back in use. Makes sense to me but you be the judge The only thing I don't like about this unique piece is the V.R under the crown.

Take a look at the pics! For this unique rifle $1250.00

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New Arrivals 265

Here we have a Civil War Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Bayonet in excellent condition! The Lorenz was the third most used long arm on both sides during the American Civil War, and no collection of bayonets from that war is complete without one. The bayonet is complete and full length with its original and fully functional locking ring. This bayonet measures about 22 inches long overall with 18.75 inch quadrangle blade. The bayonet blade is mostly smooth metal throughout with a pleasing, somewhat bright gunmetal gray patina that shows freckles and tiny patches of scattered oxidation and age staining. The socket shows slightly as well as some minor peppering and has a steel gray patina as the blade, with slightly more of the darker patina to the socket. The original Austrian inspection mark, a * is present on the reverse shank of the bayonet, along with some number of which I do not know the meaning. The quadrangle bayonet blade measures nominally 18.75” from the face of the shank to the tip. The socket is 3.21” in length and has a had a little pounding the blade end but not bad. As these Lorenzes are handmade guns the bayonets do not usually interchange without some hand fitting. This is a better than average Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Bayonet! For this nice old bayonet $275.00

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This one is a full stock with the unusual 'MULE EAR' hammer on the lock. It's a percussion lock. The rifle is about 49 inches long with a 33 3/8ths inches long barrel with the name W. GARDNER-GENEVA stamped on it. In AMERICAN GUNSMITHS by Sellers there is a H. Gardner of Geneva New York that made a Pill Lock full stock and this is what they call this lock type. I call it Mule Eared like the Civil War Carbines . There was also a G Gardner that made the same kind of rifle with the same kind of lock from Geneva. The lock is marked W. GARDNER PATENT GENEVA so there must have been an entire family of gunmakers there. This barrel is heavy being octagonal with rifling being about 45 to 50 caliber. The ramrod is held in by 3 brass thimbles. The stock is walnut and has a few repairs around the lock and looks like the last 10 inches has been replace but they did a good job and it's definitely period. Hey, someone LOVED this rifle and kept it going! The cresent shaped butt plate is brass and so is the trigger guard. This is a single trigger set up. The lock and hammer is very nice with florals on it. There is a silver escutcheon on the top of the stock behind the barrel and there is a hole in the stock there as well so they may have used a tang sight at some point. There is a crack in the stock in front of the lock that terminates at about 2 inches out. You can see the repairs in the photos. There is a raised relief cheek rest on the reverse stock. This rifle weighs 12 #. It's a beauty even with the repairs! For this one $1,450.00

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Here we have a collection of two Civil War firearms and a small powder horn. I purchased these from the family and they came with a letter written in 1971 telling the history of the two pieces. The two pieces came down through the family. The brothers involved are Napoleon Bonapart Peterman, who served in the 8th Ohio Infantry Co, G from June 10th, 1862 to October 3rd, 1862. In September 1862, during the Maryland Campaign, the regiment and the rest of the II Corps hastily marched northward in pursuit of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The two armies met near Sharpsburg, Maryland, along the banks of Antietam Creek. Here, the 8th experienced what to date was its hardest fighting of the war. Kimball's brigade repeatedly attacked Alabama troops under D. H. Hill stationed in a sunken road during the Battle of Antietam, taking 50% casualties but eventually pushing through the defensive line at a cost of 162 officers and men killed or wounded. Napoleon may have been wounded in that battle as he mustered out in October 1862 but sometime after that he may have served in Company L, Ohio 1st Heavy Artillery from August 30th, 1863 until July 25th, 1865. He had two brothers Joseph and William that served in the 21st Ohio Infantry we believe. The letter ties them all together at one time but I haven't yet been able to do that and sometimes family history is no accurate. I believe the story takes place in the early part of the War before 1863. The Grandfather talks about Napoleon finding the shotgun in a tree where the Confederate left it. He also talks about a powder horn which we have with the shotgun. The double barrel 12 ga shotgun is in good condition having on the barrel LONDON but having no other markers marks that we can see. This may have been one that came through the blockade. It still works but shows great use. The left hammer has been replaced and it has a more modern screw holding it on. Much engraving on this piece. The rifle is a model 1853 Enfield marked 1862 that, according to the letter, was being used by Napoleon Bonapart Peterman of the 8th Ohio Infantry. This rifle has also seen much use but is still a nice piece! There were markings on the right side of the buttstock but much worn now and I can't make them out. The are no other British proof marks on it except for the lockplate and the barrel. Check out the pics. The letter talks about a 'Mini-ball' being stuck in the stock but that is incorrect. It was a 'small' ball perhaps being a buckshot of the smaller part of the buck n ball loads. The relative told me that there use to be a small ball in there but it has since fallen out. The rifle is still in pretty good condition and looks great with the same attic patina on it that the shotgun has. Although I can see no clear markings on the stock or buttplate that indicates Confederate use it is missing the sling swivels, Confederates like to remove them, but that is not positive proof that it was used by the confederates. The ramrod, however, is engraved with 4 numbers indicitative of Confederate use. It's either a Confederate used rifle that was possibly picked up or the ramrod was missing and the Union Soldier scavaged whatever he could to keep firing. Impossible to know for sure! It's a great grouping of these 3 pieces! Take a look at all the pics as there are plenty! POR

And now on to the double barrel English 12 ga percussion shotgun!

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New Arrivals 258

Here we have An ORIGINAL EAGLE COLT powder flask having a Copper body with Eagle impressed on both sides of the flask. The eagle is holding a shield with arrows in its tallons and cross pistols below. Overall length of the flask is 4" not counting the spout. The flask has a pleasing brown patina. No major dents and no splits. Mechanism works! Nice original! $325.00

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New Arrivals 256

Here we have an original Peacock / Shell type rifle or shotgun powder flask. This is an original marked AM FLASK & CAP CO. around the top flap. The spout has 4 graduations and they are marked. One side of the flask has been cleaned somewhat but the other side is in the original patina and a couple of spots of surface corrosion. There are a few minor dents in the body on both sides but no splits or separations. The spout is complete except for the spring for operation. This one is 9 3/4 inches long including the spout and 4 1/2 inches wide at the widest point of the body. Great display piece!!! $225.00

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Here we have a nice DPMS Panther Arms Mod.A-15 multi caliber rifle in excellent condition topped off by a nice Daggen Defense Red Dot scope! The 16 inch barrel is 5.56 NATO and is a 1/7 twist. The receiver is a flattop receiver with a magpul rear sight. The positional stock is also magpul as well as the handguard and the front grip. The magazine is a Hexmag. This is a beautiful weapon and operates flawlessly. It is used but has had very few rounds fired through it! Check out the pics! New this firearm would sell for just under $900 not counting the red dot. For this weapon $695.00

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DH Winchester Model 50

New Arrivals 245

Here we have a pretty nice Winchester Model 50 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun! The Winchester Model 50 was an American 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun designed by David Marshall Williams based on patents by Jonathan E. Browning in 1950 and produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1954 to 1962. A high-quality shotgun, the Model 50 was Winchester's attempt to re-enter the semi-automatic shotgun market. By the serial number this firearm was produced in 1959. The piece is in good condition and operates beautifully! The wood stocks are deluxe walnut with checkering. There are a few dings from use but nothing bad at all. The shotgun is all original with the original buttplate and front bead sight. Bore is bright. This is a very nice old shotgun! Check out the pics! $500.00

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Tc

New Arrivals 236

Civil War Spur

Here we have a brass, rather ornate, Civil War Private Purchase brass spur with steel rowel. This spur is a veteran bringback we believe but no history accompanies it. The spur is in excellent aged condition and has been formed to fit the boot heel area. We find no makers marks on it. There is a case blemish that we though could be a mark but I don't believe it is. $135.00

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Tc

Civil war brass spur

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Here we have another smaller Civil War era Brass Spur being plain and not ornate like the one above. This spur is about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide. It have a very nice dark patina and the iron rowell is still present and in good shape. The spur is bent a little leading us to believe that it was ripped off for some reason. We believe that this single spur is also a veteran bringback but alas, again no history accompanies it. I am sure there is a story here but lost in time. The only markings on this spur is what looks like a '10' being stamped on one of the limbs where the leather strap goes through it. Still a nice old piece and looks good in a collection! $65.00

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Jailers Key

New Arrivals 234

Here we have a large Jailers Key. This key is 5 1/2 inches long and very heavily built. Hand forged. Nice old key! $45.00

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New Arrivals 224

Product Description ••••• Here we have a new/old stock Springfield M1A Muzzle Brake / Stabilizer Kit (CA) that was never used and is new in the box. This kit will allow you to install the muzzle break and as such conform to California state laws. Springfield Armory has always been synonymous with quality. All Springfield parts and accessories are made to the highest standards in materials and workmanship. Feel safe in knowing you have genuine Springfield Armory parts. This kit includes:

Muzzle Brake/Stabilizer

Castle Nut Pliers

Hex Wrenches

Instructions

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory

Note: It is recommended that all Springfield parts be installed by a qualified gunsmith.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand: Springfield Armory

Caliber: 7.62mm,.30 Cal

Finish / Color: Black

Firearm Type: Rifle

Material: Steel

Models Fit: Springfield M1A

Tool Type: Pliers

Comes in the original plastic case. Take a look at the pics. $69.95

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tc S&W

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Here we have a barely used Smith & Wesson SD40 VE .40 Caliber semi auto pistol in box with papers. The Smith & Wesson SD40 VE 40 S&W Full-Sized 14-Round Pistol features a lightweight polymer frame and a stainless-steel slide and barrel. The semiautomatic double-action pistol has a Picatinny rail and comes with two 14-round magazines. White-dot dovetail front and rear sights.

Features and Benefits From S&W

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Plastic grip

Self-defense trigger

Semiautomatic double action with 14-round capacity

Polymer frame with a stainless-steel slide and barrel

Comes with two 14-round magazines

White-dot dovetail front and rear sights

Picatinny rail

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Specifications

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Manufacturer warranty - parts: Lifetime limited

Trigger pull (lb.): 8

Action: Double

Metal finish: Black

Product weight: 22.7 oz.

Manual Safety: No

Barrel length (in.): 4

Handedness: Right

Grip: Plastic

Manufacturer warranty - labor: Lifetime limited

Product length (in.): 7.2

Front sight: White-dot dovetail

Style: Pistol

Magazine capacity: 14

Manufacturer warranty - general: Lifetime limited

Rear sight: White-dot dovetail

Caliber: .40

Rifle Ammo Type: Centerfire

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This is a very nice pistol! No box or paperwork. For this nice pistol $295.00

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New Arrivals 193

Here we have a Smith & Wesson M&P-15 5.56mm MOE Mid Magpul Series Semi-Auto FDE Rifle! Also the rifle is topped off with an AT3 Tactical Red Dot scope. This rifle has been used little and is in great shape! It has a 16 inch barrel not counting the flash hider. M&P15 Rifles are lightweight and rugged embodying the best combination of function and form. Here are the stats on this rifle:

Model: M&P15 MOE Mid

Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO

Capacity: 30 Rounds - Detachable Magazine

Action: Semi-Auto

Barrel Length: 16” / 40.6 cm

Barrel Twist: 1 in 8” 5R Rifling

Front Sight: M4 A2 Post

Rear Sight: Folding Magpul® MBUS

Overall Length: 37” Extended / 33.75” Collapsed

Stock: Magpul® MOE

Weight: 6.54 lbs. / 2 966.5 g

Barrel Material: 4150 CMV

Barrel Finish: Durable Corrosion Resistant Barrel Finish

Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum

Receiver Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized

Polymer Components: Finish Flat Dark green

Chromed Components: Gas Key Bolt Carrier

Take a look at the pics! Nice rifle! We do not have the owners manual. If you could get this from Sportsman Outdoor Superstore their price was $983.62 to $1,199.99, howver our price is $795.00!

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New Arrivals 187

Here we have a very nice Harrington & Richardson Nickel Model 930 .22 revolver in the original box! This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. A companion to the 929 was the Model 930, which was dimensionally and mechanically identical but came with a chrome finish. Manufacture ended in 1986. It features a bright nickel finish with some light, superficial scratches on the cylinder and barrel from cleaning over the years. The action is sound with good lock-up, the bore is excellent in the 2 1/2 inch barrel, and the grips are good with some very, very light scratches on the right sided grip where it was exposed in a holster. The overall condition is very nice and it comes with the original old box and papers! Bores are really bright. Can't get a good pic of that but guaranteed. Good shooter! For this old girl $270.00

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Here we have a very nice Harrington & Richardson Nickel Model 930 .22 revolver! A companion to the 929 was the Model 930, which was dimensionally and mechanically identical but came with a chrome finish. Manufacture ended in 1986. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It features a bright nickel finish with great action and a great bore down it's 2 1/2 inch long barrel. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The finish is excellent and the grips are excellent as well. Bores are really bright. Can't get a good pic of that but guaranteed. Great little revolver! $350.00

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Here we have a very nice Harrington & Richardson brushed Nickel Model 930 .22 revolver! A companion to the 929 was the Model 930, which was dimensionally and mechanically identical but came with a chrome finish. Manufacture ended in 1986. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It features a brushed nickel finish with great action and a great bore down it's 2 1/2 inch long barrel. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The brushed finish is good with a little mar here and there and the grips are very good with just a couple of little dings to the finish. Bores are really bright. The cylinder, 2 1/2 inch barrel, hammer and trigger guard are bright nickel. Can't get a good pic of that but guaranteed to be bright and crisp. Great little revolver! $350.00

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Here we have an Iver Johnson Model 1900 Target, Large Frame .22 9 shot revolver mfg in 1931. Serial number is 12438. This revolver can shoot .22 Short, Long & Long Rifle. This is a single and double action 9 shot revolver being side loading with a pull-pin cylinder that is easy to remove to get the cylinder out. The top of the frame is marked “IJ TARGET MODEL / FITCHBURG, MASS. / MODEL 1900 U.S.A.”. The underside of the trigger guard is marked “12439” The inside of the grip frame is marked C12439. is marked “C12839”. Barrel Length: 6” Octagonal with a great bore. The front sight is a curved blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove milled into the top strap. The one piece checkered saw handle style walnut grip has not been refinished being all original. Marks in the finish are apparent and visible in the pics. This is an all original revolver. The action functions correctly and the cylinder lockup has slight play. This is a large frame .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle Iver Johnson Model 1900 Target pistol. Introduced in 1925, this was an elegant little pistol, but its frame and barrel were too light for anything but casual target shooting. This example is in Good condition with 30% to 40% of its original finish remaining. It’s an interesting revolver! The Model 1900 was made from the turn of the 20th Century until World War II. Great little Revolver!!! $165.00

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CIVIL WAR ERA BREAKAWAY SAFETY STIRRUPS – MATCHED PAIR AS KNOWN TO BE USED ON CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SADDLES:

Here is one of a pair of Civil War Era Breakaway Safety stirrups! These stirrups were know to be used on Confederate Officer's saddles during the Civil War and are well documented on page 290 of The American Military Saddle 1776-1945. Two specimens are known to have been excavated from separate battlefield sites, and a pair of these stirrups are attached to a documented Confederate Officer’s saddle. On pages 95-96 of Craig Caba’s Historic Southern Saddles is pictured the Virginia manufactured saddle, fitted with a “CS” marked pommel shield, that was owned by Capt. W. Stuart Symington, a staff officer who served with MG George Pickett. This saddle is equipped with stirrups identical to the one offered here. This particular stirrup measuers 5 1/2 inches tall and is 4 1/2 inches wide at the tred. This iron stirrup featured a split stirrup strap loop and a hinged tread plate that would allow the stirrup to “open”, releasing the rider’s foot, should he be thrown from the saddle. This iron stirrup has been plated. We believe this to be an English imported stirrup and plating was used in England when modern plating methods were introduced. Electroplating is a versatile finishing process that’s been around since the early 1800s. Simply put, it’s used for applying a metal coating to a substrate using direct electric current. If you look at the bottom of the stirrup you will see where the middle bar was heat forge welded on the solid end. This process was done before welding with current. This stirrup is as found and has not been cleaned in any way. The stirrup is hard to open and could use some lubricant to make it easier. For this single stirrup $145.00

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Here we have a nice 1/6th tintype of a family unit from the 1860's showing a Mother flanked on either side by her son and daughter. There is no identifing marks on the inside. The tintype is nice and clear! The case is a full leatherette case and has the original leather hinge intact. Nice image out of central Indiana. For this piece $65.00

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Here we have an empty album must missing the latch. The inside leaf has the inscription in it of "Lizzie L. Herrick" "Rockford, Ill". It's a CDV album with 12 pages in it so it can accommodate 24 cdv's. Moderate damage to the first page but only minor issues thereafter. The album measures 5" X 3 1/2" X 1" deep. Leather covered and marked album. For this piece $25.00

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Here we have a pretty nice 1/6th plate TT in full leatherette case with repaired spline an image of a stately gentleman holding a book. There is some solarization to the tintype but it's still nice. No id here but came out of Central Indiana. For this piece $45.00

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Here we have various figures of President Lincoln as well as General Lee and General Grant, Eagles, a Doctor and a soldier. Let me know if you are interested in any one of them and I will provide you with particulars. Thanks!

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Here we have some copy coins.

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A. This is a copy of a gold 1854 $20 dollar gold piece. Excellent in a plastic sleeve. This 1 oz. copper piece is plated in precious 22k gold. $9.95

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B. This is a 1913 Liberty Head V-Nickel REPLICA Coin being heavy and being about 1 3/8ths inch across in a circular plastic case. Nice! $9.95

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C. This is another copy of a gold 1854 $20 dollar gold piece. Excellent in a plastic sleeve. This 1 oz. copper piece is plated in precious 22k gold. Plastic case $9.95

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D. This is a 1984 Double Eagle Presidental Coin picturing President Ronald Reagan on the front and double eagles on the reverse. About 50 cent size. In plastic case. $1.95

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Here we have some Confederate Copy coins.

There were no circulating Confederate coins. There were a few half dollars made at the New Orleans Mint with a Union obverse and a Confederate reverse but this coin can only be considered a proposal. There were dies made for a Confederate cent by Philadelphia engraver Robert Lovett but only twelve pieces were minted. _____________________________________________________________________________

A. This Confederate half dollar does not have COPY but after comparing it to known CS Half Dollars I believe it is a copy so you can have it for $9.95.

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B. This Confederate half dollar does have COPY on the reverse and the coin looks like new. Nice! $9.95

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C. This is a copy of a Confederate 1862 dated $5 coin about the size of a cent or just a little bigger. Nice! $2.00

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D. This is a 1861 Confederate one cent coin in excellent condition. $2.00

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E. This is another 1861 Confederate one cent coin in excellent condition. $2.00

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F.This is another copy of a Confederate 1862 dated $5 coin about the size of a cent or just a little bigger. Nice! $2.00

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COMMERATIVE COINS

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A. The Civil War Centennial Commission 1961-1965 bronze medallion coin. One side of the coin has the images of Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant on it. Let us have Peace Consciousness of Duty Faithfully Performed In honor of 100 years. Dated 1961 Coin is like new with the both halfs of its soiled box. Inside box is marked Metallic Art Co. New York. This piece measures 2 1/2 inches across and is very heavy. $34.95

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B. Here we have a very nice commemorative medal honoring the 100th anniversary of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, Indiana dated 1902-2002. This medal is modeled after the G.A.R. Membership medal. Nice one! $19.95

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C. Here we have a silver dollar sized Abraham Lincoln-Gettysburg Address coin which is very heavy. The entire Gettysburg Address is on the reverse of this coin. Take a look at the pics! $24.95

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D. This 50 cent sized bronze coin has Abraham Lincoln on the front and the Eagle and banner on the reverse which is the State Seal of Illnois. Minted in a brass alloy with an antique bronze finish. In a protective sleeve. $10.00

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E. GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 Engraver: Pierre Simon Duvivier Reverse The reverse of the medal features the “PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP” symbol with two hands clasped in token of amity. On the cuff of the left wrist are three stripes with buttons, each button carrying the American eagle; the other wrist is bare. This restrike is about the size of a 50 cent piece. $14.95

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F. Here we have a SHARPSBURG MARYLAND MONUMENT 100TH Anniversary 1867-1967 1-1/4" MEDAL with some tone spots. $9.95

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G. Here we have a Fort Sumter Centennial Key Chain 1861-1961. Excellent condition! $9.95

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H. Here we have a 1/2 dollar sized George Washington Security Id'd tag coin-unused. This actually represents a "dog tag" used in the Civil War but this one is a restrike. $9.95

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I. Here is a quarter sized or slightly larger Abraham Lincoln souvenir Coin that commerates his Springfield Illinois home. $9.95 _____________________________________________________________________________

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J. Here is a silver dollar sized Bronze Historic Commemorative Medal entitled THE HIGH TIDE AT GETTYSGURG JULY 1 -3 1864 on the front and text on the back of the coin. Check out the pics! In plastic hard case. $19.95

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k. Here is a silver dollar sized silver Commemorative Medal entitled United States Of America Blue and Gray Reunion 125th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg 1863-1988 in hard case. Excellent! $29.95.

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Here we have several parts for the Brazilian Light Mini Rifle that was imported into the states during the Civil War. The "Brazilian Light Minie Rifle" name for these Liege-made Light Minie Rifles that were imported during the Civil War was likely named thusly by pioneer Civil War arms collector and research William B Edwards, who discusses the theory that these guns originally produced for a Brazilian naval contract and were re-routed to American arms purchasers for Civil War use. I found these parts together in one lot and unfortunately not the entire firearm and no history accompanies them. The lot includes the DC anchor stipped lock place with the main spring still attached. the trigger grouping, band spring, internal lock pieces, brass buttplate and the hardest piece to find if you are missing it, the brass spread wing eagle with US shield in the center plate. I have seen several of these rifles that are missing this little brass plate and they are impossible to find on the loose but here we have one! Several parts are marked with the DC anchor marking. Take a look at the pics! Will not separate! All, including the rare eagle brass plate, for $350.00

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Here we have a nice heavy cup that is titled "Salute of Honor" and is artwork done by Mort Kinsler. This is the 2005 Lang 12oz Coffee Tea Mug in the original presentation box and has never been used. It's pretty nice! $9.95

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Here we have a medal that commerates the 4 boundry markers being placed around Camp Morton Civil War CS Prison Camp in Indianapolis. On October 25, 2003, the Ben Harrison Camp #356, with ceremonies at the Herron-Morton Place Historic Park located at 19th and Alabama Street, honored the twenty-one organizations and individuals who supported the creation and placing of the markers that now denote the four corners of Camp Morton, the Civil War prison camp for captured Confederate soldiers. Particularly recognized for their substantial contributions was the Herron-Morton Neighborhood Association and the Indiana Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. This medals face shows a Union Lock and that same image is on the 4 boundry Markers.

History of Camp Morton

At the beginning of the Civil War the animal barns and stockades of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, were converted into a training ground for newly recruited soldiers. The camp was named after Oliver T. Morton, certainly the most famous, powerful and tenacious state governor of Indiana in that or any subsequent era. After Grant captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee on 16 February 1862, the camp began to be used as a staging area for captured Confederates who suffered northern winters in inadequate shelter, a misery further compounded by limited rations, promulgated by Commissary General of Prisoners as a cost-saving measure. From 1862 to 1865, the camp would reach a peak population of 5,000. During this period there were 1,763 deaths and more than 150 escapes—at times achieved by throwing stones to draw fire and then simply rushing the guards. After the war, despite the privations they experienced, former prisoners remembered Camp Morton with some fondness by erecting a statue of its 1862 commander, Colonel Richard Owen in the State Capitol. To learn more about Camp Morton, please visit the following web site:

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~indiana42nd/campmorton.htm

These commerative medals never show up on the secondary market but here's one now! For this medal $45.00

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Here we have to framed General Orders in the 5 X 7 inch format. The orders are from the Left General Order No. 207 dated June 6, 1864 and on the right is General Order No. 88 dated March 8, 1864. Both are easily read and are original. $20 for each or $35 for the pair.

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Here we have a standard sized dinner plate that has a nice portrait of General U.S. Grant transferred onto it. The back of the plate simply has a sticker on it saying that it was made in the USA. No other mfg's markings are on it so I have no idea of who made it or even what it is constructed of. It kind of feels like plastic but it has weight to it so I just don't know. The plate is housed in an oval frame and ready to hang on the wall. For this piece $25.00

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Here we have a Union Hospital Image from Washington, D.C. with a chewed .58 caliber Mini bullet mounted under it that has been chewed. The story is that sometimes bullets were used for pain relief to bite on when anesthesia was not available. Hence, there is where the phrase "Bite the Bullet" came from. I cannot guarantee that the bite marks on this bullet are human bite marks as many critters bit down on dropped bullets as well. It makes for a nice display and an excellent conservation piece! $25.00

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Here we have a silk reunion ribbon that is marked North-Eastern Soldiers' and Sailors' Association Annual Reunion 1885 Flint, Mich. The ribbon comes framed and is not glued down. Nice! $15.00

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here we have a small riker case which three bullet projectiles, a NY dug button missing back and a smashed Union Eagle button complete with back and shank. Case is 4 1/4" X 5 1/4". From various battlefields and campsites. Sorry but can't be more specific than that. For the lot $20.00

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Here we have a really nice collection of 14 various Civil War projectiles from several different battlefields. Take a look at the pic. For all in 12 1/4 X 8 1/4 inch case $75.00

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Here we have a great collection Civil War Artillery related items and a Document box key. Great, stable condition for dug and labeled. 12 1/4 X 8 1/4 inch case. All for $95.00

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Here we have a large riker case 16 X 12 inches with 12 various items in it and all labeled. Check out the pic! $55.00

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Here we have an old 1800's percussion Shotgun cleaning rod. It's a 3 piece rod that measures 35 inches long and I don't believe it has ever been apart until I took it apart to shoot pics! The brass and wood on the inside of the connections looks brand new! The end cleaning part is called a "Worm". It's used to unload percussion firearms from the muzzle end of to hook a cleaning cloth in it to swab the barrel. If the cloth comes off you can easily just turn the worn and entangle the cloth back in the claws. Nice an dark walnut patina! For this rare to fine piece $65.00 Take a look at the pics!!!

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Here we have a heavy resin Naval Cannon on base marked "Puerto Rico". The base is 3 X 4 inches and the cannon on base measures 3 inches tall. It's very nicely done and exhibits well! Comes in the original box. Nice! $24.99

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Here we have a beautiful pewter Chilmark sculpture entitled "FLORIDA THE SURGEON". This Confederate sculpture is perfect and beautiful being a 1998 edition by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. The base is 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/8 inches wide and is about 4 1/4 inches tall. This one is 157 out of 2500 made. It is in a box but not the original box and we have no paperwork for it. Take a look at the pics!!! $95.00

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Here we have 2 small pewter photograph frames. One is circular in a wreath holding a photo about 1 1/2 inch across and in excellent condition! The other is square and holds a photo a little less than 2 inches across. Each $15.00

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Here we have 4 pewter figures of Union Soldiers. These figures are made by HUDSON and marked Fine Pewter. These fine figures are in very good shape with the exception of a bent pistol and bayonet but nothing is broken. Check out the pics! Copyright 1992. For all 4 $95.00! That's about 1/2 price!

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Here we have an excellent example of a Chilmark Billy Yank sculpture!! 2 1/2 inches across the base and 4 1/2 inches tall. This is a 1994 Special Event Edition art piece, #445. It does come with its original box This piece is outstanding! Original $95.00 but our price $75.00! Check out the pics!

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Here we have an excellent example of a Chilmark Johnny Reb sculpture!! 2 1/2 inches across the base and 4 inches tall. This is a 1993 Special Event Edition art piece, #289. It does come with its original box This piece is outstanding! Original $95.00 but our price $75.00! Check out the pics!

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Here we have an excellent example of pewter craftsmanship! Here we have a Coventry Pewter figure entitled "Lee at Sharpsburg". This is a special edition done in 2000 and signed by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. This one has a certificate that says 177 of 350 and it does come in the original box. 2 3/4 inches across the base and 4 1/2 inches tall. Fantastic! Originally $79.00 but our price is $49.99 Check out the pics!!

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Here we have an excellent example of pewter craftsmanship! Here we have a Coventry Pewter figure entitled "Angel of the Battlefield" "Clara Barton". This is a special edition done in 2002 and signed by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. No certificate with this one but it does come in the original box. Originall $79.00 but our price is $49. Outstanding quality and clarity! 2 3/4 across the base and nearly 4 inches tall. Check out the pics!

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Here we have an excellent example of pewter craftsmanship! Here we have a Coventry Pewter E-4 Ambulance Corpsman of the Civil War for sale. 2 3/4 inches across the base and 5 1/4 inches tall. This one was produced in 2003 and signed by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. Also comes with the certificate of registration. This is number 71 out of 350. Original sold for $79.00 but our price is $49.00. Check out the pics!

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Here we have a really nice Diorama entitled "Chancellorsville House may 1863" by the Danbury Mint. The base measures about 8 by 10 inches and this piece is very detailed. Sold locally only! I do not have the original shipping box and I am afraid it may be damaged during shipping. For this piece $59.99 Check out the pics!

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Here we have a paid of 1850-1870 Militia Knights Head swords without scabbards. During the 1840s these militia style officer swords were a desirable weapon. The purchaser could go in and they could pic the option they wanted. You could buy the base model and depending on how much you wanted to spend you could add on anything that you wanted. Each sword is a little different. Both have cross guards with the stippled background detail. The original handles are intact on the swords and both have a pleasing look to the bone material. Many people mistakenly say these are ivory but they are not. At the top of each sword is the Knight's head pommel Design. One sword is slightly shorter than the other being 31 1/2 inches long with a plain blued elipitical blade. There is a small amount of rust near the cross guard and I cannot see a makers mark because of the langets that come down each side of the blade. The crossguard on this one only has the decoration on one side or the guard with just stippling on the other side. There is some minor damage to the crossguard but not bad at all. The grip is nice and tight.

On the other sword this piece is 33 3/4 inches long overall. The blued blade is engraved but it's light and so not easy to see. The crossguard and the Knightshead pommel cap are a little loose which is normal for this type of sword as the tang is peened through the pommel cap. You can peen it some more if you like to tighten it up but it's not necessary.

Both bone sword grips are nice with no breaks or chips and only a small chip out of the shorter one. The great book AMERICAN SWORDS AND SWORD MAKERS by Richard Bezdek on page 599 has a very similiar type of sword listed as Militia Noncommissioned officer sword c. 1850-1870. I knew Richard well and respected him highly. You could actually collect only militia swordsand have a tremendous collection of all different styles of this sword. Take a look at the pics! For the Pair $325.00

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Here we have an old Fraternal Sword and scabbard made by McLilley. Here is a bit of history about M.C. Lilley & Co.

From modest beginnings in 1864, the M. C. Lilley & Company eventually became world renowned as manufacturers of regalia. The company was founded by four leading citizens of Columbus, Ohio - all veterans of the Civil War. They were Mitchell Campbell Lilley, John Siebert and brothers, Charles and Henry Lindenberg. All four men were members of the Odd Fellows and published the “Odd Fellows Companion”, a publication of the fraternal organization. Through this newsletter they received many requests from people wanting to purchase regalia. They decided to produce the items themselves and thus a company was born. The Lilley Company produced swords, banners, flags, emblems and uniforms for fraternal societies and organizations such as the Masons, Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias, Knights Templar as well as police and military uniforms.

Beginning in a small building at 253 South High Street, the Company eventually grew to occupy several large buildings at the corner of East Long and North 6th Streets. Items produced by the Company can be roughly dated by the changes in the Company’s name. From 1865 to 1881 the name was the “M. C. Lilley & Co.”. In 1882 after the death Of Mr. Lilley the name changed to “The M. C. Lilley & Co.” and remained such until 1925 when it was shortened to “The Lilley Co.”. The Company was merged with the Henderson-Ames Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1931 and the name was changed to “The Lilley-Ames Company” until 1951 when it was sold to C. E. Ward. It operated under the name of “Lilley Ames Co.” until 1953. It went out of business in 1965

Since this sword is marked M.C.Lilley & Company (worn but legible and I don't think there is room for the word THE) then this sword was made from 1865 to 1881 but probably closer to 1881 then to 1865. The sword shows quite a bit of age. The sword sports a Knights head pommel with a wooden grip and "Bow Tie" cross guard with the handguard of a Cross in a Crown on it. The brass mountings and drag are quite ornate. The scabbard body is iron. The blade is 28 inches long with is correct and has worn engraving down both sides. The blade exhibits a nice dark patina but no rust. The entire sword/scabbard shows great patina and has not been messed with or cleaned. The pommel has a bit of chain attached to it but about 1/2 is missing. The grip is loose but that is not uncommon as these swords were held together by peaning the tang on the end of the Knight's Head pommel and over time they work loose. You could tighten it up if you like by repeaning the tang but I personally would leave it alone. Take a look at the pics! $125.00

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Here we have a large D-Guard Bowie knife of the type popular with Confederate Soldiers. Unfortunately, I believe it to be a contemporary example, perhaps from the 1940's on. It came in with several items including WW2 items. The knife measures 16 3/4 inches long with a hefty nearly 12 inch long clip point bowie blade. The handguard is sheet steel and the grip is stag held on by two through the tang rivits. The tang appears to have been peaned over. The entire outfit is tight with no blade wobble at all. There appears to be writing done with an electric pen on both sides of the ricasso. One side says 28 while the other side just has initials. The blade is heavy, fairly thick steel and seems to be in excellent aged condition. Take a look at this massive piece! Nice Quality! $225.00

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This is a Charles Daly Superior II O/U shotgun made in Italy!! This firearm was distributed by Outdoor Sports of Dayton Ohio and made before 1988 I have been told. It is a, 12 Gauge with 26" vent-rib blue steel barrels, 2 3/4" chambers, fixed full & modified chokes, front barrel brass bead sights with a beautiful engraved antique silver finish on receiver, blue steel triggerguard, single selective gold plated trigger, selector on tang safety, beautiful checkered walnut stock and forend with glossy finish, 14" length of pull/ The bores are mirror finish. There are a couple of very minor spots on one area of the barrel that is shown in the pics. Obviously this firearm has not seen much use! I have fired this piece myself and it works perfectly! Nice! Nice firearm! $895.00

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Here we have a very nice legible Civil War Document from the 12th VRC (Veterans Reserve Corps). The Veteran Reserve Corps (originally the Invalid Corps) was a military reserve organization created within the Union Army during the American Civil War to allow partially disabled or otherwise infirm soldiers (or former soldiers) to perform light duty, freeing able-bodied soldiers to serve on the front lines. The corps was organized under authority of General Order No. 105, U.S. War Department, dated April 28, 1863. Prior to The title "Veteran Reserve Corps" was substituted for that of "Invalid Corps" by General Order No. 111, dated March 18, 1864, to boost the morale. So this document dates after March 18, 1864 but no date is on the document. The document is as follows: "Articles of Camp and Garrison Equipage lost by men of Co. B 12th VRC. 55 Fifty-five Cap numbers".

"I certify that the foregoing number of Corps numbers were at various times lost by men of Co B 12 V.R.C. without any fault of theirs as they were a poor article and easily came off the caps." "J.S.Rossler Capt Co B 12 V.R.C." As a bonus there is a brass Co. 'B' insignia included with this framed piece. The frame measures 8 3/4 by 10 3/4" with the document matted to 5 X 7". The 12th V.R.C. was organized at Albany, N.Y., October 10, 1863 and Mustered out by November 25, 1865. Nice and clear! $90.00

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Good C&R Iver Johnson HAMMERLESS .38 S&W Revolver

Self-Defense Revolver Made Circa 1900

Here we have an Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Double Action Safety Hammerless Revolver, made circa the turn of the 20th Century in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Iver Johnson & Martin Bye both started with Ethan Allen, then started their own company in 1871. The company continued to operate until 1993. This revolver was designed to be small and concealable for self-defense.

This revolver is chambered for 5 shots of .38 S&W and features a hammerless design, great for concealed carry in the 1920s. The top of the barrel is marked “IVER JOHNSON ARMS & CYCLE WORKS/FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A.” The grips bear an owl on each side and they are in great shape.

The overall condition is good. The original blued finish is still found in protected areas. The original blue finish on the trigger guard is 50%. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are fine with just a few dings on the bottom. The bore is excellent, sharp and shiny. The action is excellent. The front blade side is missing. The cylinder rotates freely until engaged by the double action. This is not a bug but a feature, Iver Johnson designed this revolver without a lock-up. For this 2nd model revolver $225.00

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A couple of older Double barrel 12 ga shotguns recently came into the shop. Here is the first one:

1. This first one is an I.Hollis & Sons 12 gauge Double Barrel shotgun. I. Hollis & Sons was a gunmaker in London from about 1861 – 1915. In that time they made everything from quality sporting guns to cheaper export pieces. Damascus or “ Damascus twist ” barrels are older shotgun barrels that typically were made before 1900. Iron and steel ribbons were twisted and welded together. Damascus barrels are weaker than modern barrels and are not designed for the high gas pressures created by modern ammunition. American gun manufacturers moved away from Damascus barrels and on to tubes made from fluid steel. Around the 1880s, Damascus barrels became an object of the past. British gunmakers manufactured Damascus steel barrels through the early 1930s and this is an English shotgun. The shotgun is in really nice shape but someone had removed the firing pins, probably for safety, as it probably hung over the fireplace for display. The double barrel shotgun is nearly 48 inches long with 32 inch barrels. The bores show some corrosion from using black powder but are mostly shiny. The other finish of the barrels is a nice dark patina. The top of the rib between the barrels is marked with the makers name and DAMASCUS. THere are a couple of minor dents in the barrels. The back action locks work fine and are ornate (check out the pics!). The hammers and hammer screws are correct and original to the piece however the right hammer hesitates back but doesn't hold. The wood stocks are engraved/checkered and in pretty nice shape especially for a firearm that is over 100 years old! The forearm is missing the little, probably gutta percha, wedge at the end. The original gutta percha or plastic butt plate is still present. Overall a very nice looking shotgun! You'll have fun looking for the firing pins! These Hollis shotguns can go for some really substantial money but this one, missing the firing pins, is $350.00 and again, check out the pics!!!

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This second double barrel 12 gauge shotgun is mfg by J. Stevens, thus it is an American Shotgun made in Chicopee Falls, Mass! The only marking is J. Stevens A & T Co. Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA -Pats. Appl'd For- on left side of lock, and Stevens on early plastic or gutta percha butt plate. The name J. Stevens A&T (Arms and tool) was used from 1886 to 1916 when the name was changed to New England Westinghouse for the production of Mosin-Nagant rifles. In 1920 the name and company was bought by Savage Arms. The time frame for this brand shotgun is 1886 to 1916. The model number depends on whether it is a sidelock or boxlock. The sidelock had the hammers and cocking mechanism contained in the sideplate of the shotgun. The boxlock had the hammers attached to the receiver itself so this is a boxlock model. The boxlock model numbers were - Model 1877-225-235 This shotgun operates as it should and has nice bores in the 30 inch barrels. The firearm is 46 1/2 inch long overall. The wood is in generally good condition but could use a good stipping and finish reapplied. The forearm has a substantial chip out of it that you can see in the pics. Both forearm and butt stock are checkered. The metal finish shows a nice dark patina. The markings are clear. The right side hammer and screw is correct for this piece however the reverse hammer has been slightly lengthened and the screw is a replacement. Both locks lock back as they should and operate the firing pins as they should. C&R License eligible. Check out the pics! $250.00

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Here we have a Sons of Union Veterans insignia attached to a Maltese cross which probably means 5th Corps. This son may have had a father that fought in the 5th corps. There is an old attachment pin at the top. $15.00

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Here we have a Belgium Leopold II 1865-1905 Commemorative Medal. Awarded to commemorate 40 years of the Reign of Leopold II. No top pin attachment present. The medal has gold gilt on it. $25.00

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NOTE!!!- WE HAVE JUST CAME INTO POSSESSION OF AN EXCELLENT 1942 DATED GERMAN LUGER ALONG WITH THE TYPEWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER FROM THE VET THAT CAPTURED IT IN NORTH AFRICA AND HERE IT IS!!!

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Here we have a very special item! This is a WW2 German Lugar captured by an Airman in North Africa!! This Airman is Staff Sgt. Howard Hoehn who captured this luger in 1943 in Tunisia. We have the original letter signed by Howard recalling the capture of the piece. He took it off a dead Motorcycle Soldier at a recent battle! A collector friend of mine purchased this Luger directly from Howard in 2002. Howard recently died in 2019 at the age of 98 so it's time for my friend to move this on as he is in his 70's as well. We have Howards' obit with this grouping as well. The Luger had one magazine and Howard purchased another but we have been unable to find that other magazine but if we do we will include it. Howard was stationed in Trinidad but was sent on detached service to a temporary Air Field in Tunisia, North Africa to assist in changing engines on B-24 planes which had been grounded. Howard and two other GI's went on a little sightseeing trip and ran across this battlefield in which he spotted a wrecked German motorcycle with it's rider deceased. They found his Luger still in the holster and fished it out then putting it in his pocket as they were not supposed to take souveniers at that time. Howard snuck it back into the country and it was never discovered. I have all of that info in his letter along with the serial number of the Luger. Now on to the Luger:

This is an example of a pre-WWII German Nazi Luger pistol that was manufactured by Mauser in 1935. 1935 was the second year of renewed Luger production, as the Nazis already had designs on Lebensraum in Eastern Europe and payback against the French. Fixed sights, with the "G" date mark on the chamber and "S/42" on the front toggle link. Straw colored small parts, checkered grips and a blued magazine with aluminum base. Minus the magazine, the numbers are matching. This 1935 pattern has by the following features: * Flat, checkered toggle knobs. * No grip safety (except for special models like the Mauser Banner grip safety and the Krieghoff grip safety models). * Stock lug. * Salt blue finish. * Aluminum-base magazine. * Six-groove rifling, 1 turn in 25 cm.The "G" Code denotes the last date of production as 1935. This was the last year that the germans concealed their production date on weaons of war. This pistol is all matching numbers not including the magazine. The Luger is in very fine conditionand would rate up there in condition overall. The straw parts are very strong with somewhat light wear on the inside of the trigger. The original blue rust is very nice and the grips pretty nice as well with a depression in the obverse grip at the top. The bore and chamber show almost no wear at all. Very nice! The aluminum toggle plug on the magazine shows the serial number of 2634 as well as what looks like an eagle over 63. Take a look at the pics! They pretty much say it all! Fantastic!!! Finding original WW2 weapons with signed documentation as to where and when this vet acquired it is getting quite rare today. C&R Eligible ! Take a look at the pics! They pretty much say it all! Fantastic!!! For this firearm and the history $7,500.00

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Just had a few Civil War books come in. These are all vintage books.

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Here we have a pretty nice old Smith and Wesson No. 1 1/2 Single Action .32 caliber revolver! The Third Issue departure from the previous two models, and is actually officially termed the "Model No. 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver". Unlike the first two issues, this was a top-break design, consistent with the design of the Safety Hammerless or S&W .38 Single Action. It can be readily distinguished from the first two issues by the large hinge in the front of the frame below the barrel, and the lack of an ejector rod. The grip is rounded at the butt, and is similar in appearance to that on the 2nd Issue. Most importantly, this revolver marked the debut of the .32 S&W centerfire cartridge. This particular revolver was produced from 1878 to 1892. It has a 5 shot fluted cylinder with a 3 inch rifled barrel that still has good rifling in it. The grips are checkered rubber with one missing a chunk at the bottom of the obverse grip which you can see in the photo. S/N is 57245. I believe this is the first top break action for a Smith & Wesson. The barrel pivots on the bottom framestrap instead at the top like the previous models. This was S&W's first 32 caliber revolver with automatic ejection and made in the break-open style. This one has the strain screw located on the forestrap which allows for adjusting tension on the mainspring. The earlier models do not have this option. All in all this is a great little revolver of a time gone by and operates flawlessly! Check out the pics! For this piece $295.00

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Here we have Vols 1 & 2 of Casey's Infantry Tactics 1862! They are in good field carried condition, complete and bindings are tight. Vol. 1 has 279 pages of content + extra pages and fold outs while Vol. 2 has the same. Each is Id'd to the officer that carried them and they were owned 2 times by different soldiers! One was a Lt in the 75th Illinois Infantry and I can't quite make out his name. Here are those stats:

Seventy-fifth Infantry. - Cols., George Ryan, John E. Ben- nett; Lieut.-Cols., John E. Bennett, William M. Kilgour; Majs., William M. Kilgour, James A. Watson. This regiment was organ- ized at Dixon and was mustered into service Sept. 2, 1862. It remained at Camp Dement perfecting its drill until Sept. 27, when it was ordered south. It arrived at Jeffersonville, Ind., Sept. 29 and crossed the Ohio on the next evening. It was en- gaged in the battle of Perryville, the loss of the 75th in this engagement being severe. It participated in the skirmishes and battles of Nolensville, Knob gap and Stone's river, in the lat- ter engagement being in the right wing and during the entire battle it was actively engaged, losing 2 killed, 25 wounded and 21 taken prisoners. It participated in the battle of Lookout mountain and during the Atlanta campaign was engaged at Dalton, Resaca, Marietta, Kennesaw mountain and in all the skirmishes and battles of the brigade until Atlanta was reached and the campaign ended. It was in the battle of Franklin, where it suffered severely; was also in the battle of Nashville on the second day, charging through an open field on the enemy's line and capturing 223 prisoners and a large quantity of arms and camp equipage. Two officers and 6 men were wounded in the en- gagement. The regiment was mustered out on June 12. 1865.

and the other was a 1st Lt in Co. H, 59th Illinois Volunteers, Frederik N. Boyer. Here are his stats:

Residence Kansas IL; Enlisted on 8/9/1861 as a Sergeant. On 8/16/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. IL 59th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 12/8/1865 at New Braunfels, TX Promotions: * 2nd Lieut 12/23/1862 * 1st Lieut 1/30/1863 Other Information: Member of GAR Post # 667 (Hiram McClintock) in La Grange, IL died 11/12/1927

Fifty-ninth Infantry. - Cols., John C. Kelton, P. Sidney Post; Lieut.Cols., Charles H. Frederick, Calvin H. Frederick, Joshua C. Winters Clayton Hale; Majs., P. Sidney Post, D. McGibbon, Joshua C. Winters, Clayton Hale, James M. Stookey. The 9th Mo. infantry was organized at St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 18, 1861, by Col. John C. Kelton, formerly captain in the U. S. army. The companies composing the regiment had been raised in the state of Illinois and mustered in at sundry times, in July, August and September, and Cos. A, B and C, under Capt. Clayton Hale, had been on duty at Cape Girardeau since Aug. 6. On Feb. 12, 1862, by an order of the war department the name of the regiment was changed to the 59th Ill. infantry. On March 7 the division of Brig.-Gen. Jerk C. Davis, of which the 59th formed a part, fought the enemy all day at Pea ridge and the following day moved to reinforce Gens. Carr and Asboth, who had been forced to fall back. On Aug. 5 it moved to Bay Springs, Miss., and had a skirmish with the enemy's cavalry. It next fought at Perryville, Ky., losing 113 killed and wounded out of 361 men going into action. On Oct. 14 it had a severe skirmish at Lancaster, Ky. The regiment was deployed as skirmishers in the advance on Stone's river and drove the enemy before it 9 miles, until he was found in force at Nolensville. It took part in the attack upon Nolensville, from which the enemy was driven in confusion, and also was in the assault upon Knob gap. At the battle of Stone's river the 59th changed front to the rear, supporting the 5th Wis. battery and for a long time held the enemy in check. When it was withdrawn it brought off the guns of the battery, from which the horses had all been killed. It was then put in position on the Murfreesboro pike, which it held until Jan. 2, when it forded the river and assisted in driving back the enemy. It then held a position in the extreme front until the morning of Jan. 4, when it re-crossed Stone's river and the enemy evacuated Murfreesboro. During the siege of Chattanooga the regiment was constantly under fire of the enemy's batteries. It led the brigade in the assault on Mis- sionary ridge, from which the enemy was driven in confusion and pursued for 15 miles to Ringgold, where the 59th again attacked and drove him from his position. On Jan. 12, 1864, the regi- ment was mustered as a veteran organization, and on Feb. 6 started on furlough for Springfield, Ill., which place it reached on the 1Oth. Returning to the front, on May 7 it sup- ported the attack upon Tunnel Hill, and the following day com- menced the attack upon Rocky Face ridge, where it was con- stantly engaged until the 13th, when the enemy abandoned his position. It was warmly engaged at Resaca, again came up with the enemy at Adairsville, and thence to the time of crossing the Chattahoochee, was engaged at Kingston, Dallas, Acworth, Pine mountain, Kennesaw mountain, Smyrna camp ground, besides innumerable skirmishes. It crossed the Chattahoochee and presented itself before the fortifications around Atlanta, and from that time until Aug. 25 was under fire night and day. On Aug. 28-29 it was engaged in skirmishing with the enemy at Red Oak, and fought in the battle of Lovejoy's Station. It fol- lowed Hood into Tennessee, skirmished with the enemy at Colum- bia, was in the first line of the assaulting colunm at Nash- ville, and planted the first colors on the captured works on the afternoon of the first day's fighting, assaulting and carrying the enemy's works near the Hillsboro pike. In this battle the regiment lost in killed and wounded one-third of its number engaged, among whom were 9 officers. On June 16, 1865, the regiment left Nashville for New Orleans, La., and on July 9 arrived at Indianola, Tex., thence marched to San Antonio, and was stationed at New Braunfels, Tex., until Dec. 8, 1865, when it was mustered out and ordered to Springfield, Ill.. for final payment and discharge.

These books are quite nice! For the set $450.00

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Need your help!

This oval photo recently came in to the shop. Looks like a, perhaps, 1930's African Explorer. It was sold or framed in Chicago, Illinois. Sorry for the glare and extra images in the glass. If anyone knows who this is I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. tc1861@yahoo.com

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Here we have an excellent Savage Arms 116 Safari Express in 300 Winchester Magnum. This is a beautiful rifle. It has a muzzle break, flip up rear sights, and is built more for big game hunting. This excellent rifle is topped off with a TASCO World Class Plus 8X32X50 scope with the longest sun shield I have encountered on one. This rifle features a finely hand checkered walnut stock with a grip cap, forend tip and a solid recoil pad. The barrel and action is satin finish stainless steel. The 24" heavy barrel has a factory installed, adjustable muzzle break and exhibits a very nice bore! The checkered stock is fantastic as well. I am sure it's been shot but not much! I do have some ammo available for this firearm separately if so desired. For this fine big game hunting rifle $1500.00 Check out the pics!

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MODEL 1873 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER!

Here is a Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army First Generation Revolver in the scarce .44-40 Caliber round! The caliber is not marked on the firearm but I am confident that it's a .44-40 caliber Here is some history of the 1873 Colt SAA Revolver!

The Single Action Army became available in standard barrel lengths of 4 3/4 inch, 5 1/2 inch, as well as the Cavalry standard, original 7 1/2 inch. The shorter barrelled revolvers are sometimes called the "Civilian" or "Gunfighter" model (4 3/4 inch) and the Artillery Model (5 1/2 inch). There was also a variant with a sub-4-inch barrel, without an ejector rod, unofficially called the "Sheriff's Model", "Banker's Special", or "Storekeeper".. From 1875 until 1880 Colt marketed a single-action revolver in .44 rimfire Henry caliber in a separate number range from no. 1 to 1,863. A "Flattop Target Model" was listed in Colt's catalogs from 1890 to 1898. Colt manufactured 914 of these revolvers with a frame that was flat on top and fitted with an adjustable leaf rear sight. The front sight consisted of a base with an interchangeable blade. In 1896, at serial number 164,100, a spring-loaded base pin latch replaced the cylinder pin retaining screw and by 1900, at serial number 192,000, the Colt Single Action was certified for use with smokeless powder. In 1920, larger, highly visible sights replaced the original thin blade and notch. The revolvers remained essentially unchanged from that point until cessation of manufacture at the beginning of World War II. From 1873 through 1940 (with small numbers assembled during and after World War II, the so-called "Pre-War, Post-War" model), production of the Colt Single Action Army reached 357,859. This is identified as the "Pre War" or "First Generation" of the model. Calibers, at least thirty in all, ranged from .22 rimfire through .476 Eley, with approximately half, or 158,884 (including Bisley and Flat Top Target variations), chambered for .45 Colt. The next most prevalent were the .44-40 Winchester Center fire (WCF) at 71,392; 38-40 (38 WCF) at 50,520; 32-20 Winchester (32 WCF) at 43,284 and, the 41 Colt at 19,676.[

Now on to this old Colt :

This old colt is in excellent condition with most of the original blue on it with some of it thinning out some and fading some. I have seen several with the frame blued, presumably over the case hardening, but most with just the case hardened frame. This one has the blued flame and it matches the rest of the weapon so I think it is quite old if it was reblued. This particular Colt was made in 1913 and is in excellent working order! You can hear the distinctive 4 clicks when you cock it and the cylinder locks up tight. The original grips are complete with no cracks or breaks. The 7 ½ inch barrel has excellent markings and an excellent bore. This is one beautiful revolver! Check out the many pics!! $2850.00 !!

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Civil War Hard Images, Volume 1 - Confederate by Christopher Anderson & Ben Pauley with the Foreword by John Sickles $65.00

Over 200 pages of full color photographs featuring original tintype and ambrotype photographs of Confederate soldiers in this hard back book with a dust cover and excellent quality, heavy, glossy pages. Each, of over 100 featured soldiers, offers detailed blow ups of weapons, buttons, uniforms, backdrops and more. Additionally, a commentary is provided for each soldier explaining particular items of interest associated with each featured soldier.

This is a brand new, excellent quality, large format book measuring over 11 inches tall by 8 7/8ths inches wide.

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The Authors are now working on their 2nd book entitled Civil War Hard Images, Volume 2 - Union, and should be released soon !!! IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!

Here we have the 2nd Edition of CIVIL WAR HARD IMAGES Volume 2- UNION by Ben L. Pauley and Christopher Anderson with Foreword by Ted Caldwell (yours truly!) I was thrilled to be asked to write the foreword for this truly fascinating research book by these two fine young men! This book is an extensive study of the photographs within. All are hard images and teaches us how to grade them with each image study getting an Image score. The vast array of different images is outstanding showing different types of Union uniforms, accoutrements and weapons! The authors went to painstaking efforts to identify the many different weapons shown in these images. The book is in large format being hardbound with dust jacket and utilizing glossy pages with color photographs! The many photographs are enlarged to show details. This is the companion book to their first edition entitled CIVIL WAR HARD IMAGES Volume 1-CONFEDERATE. These Volumes are truly outstanding and definitely belong in every Civil War Collectors or Student's Library! $65.00 each volume.

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