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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LO

This Promatic Club Trap 275 ATA Clay Pigeon thrower belongs to a friend of mine. This unit is for sale on other websites for over $3,900.00 but this one, which is in great shape, is priced a much lower $2,400.00. The owner also offers 150 mile delivery at no charge. NOTE: The photo is of the actual unit. Should anyone wish to view the piece contact me at either tc1861@yahoo.com or ted.caldwell@comcast.net with your contact info and I will get the owner in touch with you. Check out the pic! Thanks! Ted

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tc

Here is a group of grapeshot and a pair of hot grapeshot tongs. These tongs were used to remove the hot grapeshot after forging. There are 5 grapeshot in this group with one being a solid lead ball. These balls measure from 3/4 inch in diameter to an inch and a half in diameter. The tongs are obviously blacksmith made and measure 16 1/4 inch long. For this set $75.00 Found mixed in with a large group of Civil War lead bullets and other dug stuff. Check out the pics!

Here we have 2 larger grapeshot that are too large for the tongs. These balls are 2 inches in diameter. One you can see the center seam and the other you can see how rough it was cast and a sprue mark on each end. Also found in a large group of dug stuff and bullets. For the pair $35.00 Check out the pics!

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jmn

Here we have a very slightly used Chiappa Firearms 1873 Revolver SIngle Action Buntline .22LR revolver with a 12 inch barrel. It's black with a 6 round barrel and black plastic grips. Here are the stats:

SAA 1873-22 Buntline (Blued) 22LR/12"BBL

MSRP: $340.74

Menu Type: Handgun

Caliber: .22 LR

Action: Single

Barrel Length: 12''

Capacity: 6 Rounds

Feed In: Manual

Trigger System: SIngle

Grips: Black Plastic

Rear Sight: Adj. Windage & Elevation

Safety: None

Total Length: 16.9'' (429 mm)

Material: Alloy Frame, Steel Lined Alloy Cylinder, Steel Barrel

Net Weight: 1.30 lb

Finishing: Black

Extraction: Manual

The SAA 1873-22 Buntline is a finely crafted revolver designed for precision and reliability. It features an alloy frame that ensures a lightweight yet sturdy construction, complemented by a steel-lined alloy cylinder for enhanced durability.

The steel barrel contributes to the overall strength and performance of the firearm. For improved accuracy, the rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation, allowing for precise targeting.

This combination of materials and adjustable sights makes the SAA 1873-22 Buntline an excellent choice for enthusiasts and shooters alike.

This revolver was purchased by the 87 year old owner, test fired and put in the safe back in the original packaging so it's seen little use and is in excellent condition. For this revolver: $315.00

Check out the pics!

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ds swords

Here are two Civil War Cavalry Sabers that were originally purchased from the renown Civil War Expert and Dealer Larry Hicklen who owns Middle Tennessee Civil War Relics in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Larry is a personal friend who I have known for many years and is a true gentleman and honest dealer. Here is saber No. 1

Here we have an all original Emerson & Silver Cavalry saber that exhibits age from the period. The blade is full length and unsharpened and un-nicked as it should be with the markings mostly there. The date of 186(1) has the last digit quite weak but it looks like a '1' to me but we are pricing it like a '4' as I am not sure. Emerson & Silver, a Trenton, NJ-based company, played a significant role during the Civil War by producing 27,060 Model 1860 cavalry sabers for the U.S. government, along with other swords, and operated from 1860 to 1865. Emerson & Silver swords are now highly sought-after by collectors due to their historical significance and relative rarity. This one has a great deal of the original leather grip wrapping and all of the grip wire. The hand guard has nice patina on it as well as the pommel cap which also has the inspectors initals on it. The handguard also has a few 'strikes' on it from an unknown source but very minor although there is a substantial crack in the handguard between the upper two branches on the front that you can see daylight through. The original scabbard is complete exhibiting a fairly nice patina complete with rings, drag and throat. The original blade washer is also present. The scabbard is essentially dent free except for a small dent on the obverse side of the scabbard down by the drag. This is a nice sword! $695.00 If you want a Civil War Saber that obviously saw action them this one is for you! Check out the pics!

The Second saber here No. 2 is an Ames Saber dated 1863. The Ames Sword Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts delivered 5,000 Model 1860 Cavalry Sabers between September 29, 1859 and January 11, 1861 to the US Ordnance Department. Similar to the M1840 “Old Wrist Breaker”, but lighter, it was originally called the “New Pattern” M1860 Light Cavalry Saber. While it's impossible to pinpoint the exact number of Ames 1860 cavalry sabers manufactured specifically in 1863, it's estimated that Ames produced around 200,000 of these sabers during the Civil War, with other companies like Roby also contributing to the overall production. This one has weak Ames markings but they are there. The markings on the reverse ricasso are much better. The blade is full length as expected and looks to have been blued at one point. There are no noticible nicks on the blade albeit a little bit of roughness is edge and it has a full tip. Also the original scabbard has been nickeled which is an old trait of the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veterans group did when they hung them in their halls to pretty them up! The handguard and pommel cap are a nice reddish dark patina which a collector likes to see. The front of the hand grip top has a bend in it which was probably straightened out as they were often bent forward to catch the blade of an opponet. The grip has been replace and it looks fairly professional to me with full wire. The blade washer is lacking and the scabbard throat is also lacking. Take a look at the pics! For this one $600.00

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DS Springfield 1902 Sword

Here we have an early Springfield Model 1902 Army Sword and scabbard. The Springfield Model 1902 Army Officer's Saber, officially named "saber for all officers, Model 1902," was adopted on July 17, 1902, and designed as a replacement for the M-1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword. It's the current authorized saber for U.S. Army and Air Force officers. The M-1902 Officers Saber was designed and adopted as a replacement for the M-1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword, which was regarded as too light for slashing and not stiff enough for thrusting. The M-1902 Officers Saber was authorized in three different lengths and has been seen in five different signature patterns, two of which are quite scarce. Production began in 1903 and continued through 1918. A total of 5,735 M-1902 Officers Sabers were produced at the Springfield Armory. The M-1902 was also widely produced for the Army and military schools by many civilian contractors and are generally much less sought after. Several contractors made this sword after the Springfield armory contract. This sword had an ornate 31 1/4 inch blade which has had the tip reshaped for some reason. I believe a bit of the tip was broken off. The blade itself is ornately engraved and is so shiny that it was hard to take pics of it. The ricasso on reverse side of the blade has the Springfield markings. US is in the center of the blade on the reverse as well. As stated this is an Early Springfield sword, of which there are 5 types of signatures from Springfield and this is the type 2 sword. This sword has the german silver guard and wooden grip. The grips of the Springfield Model 1902 Army Officer's Sword were initially made of darkly stained wood, sometimes horn, but later models substituted this organic material with bakelite (an early plastic). The guard was originally had 3 branches but unfortunately 2 of the branches have been removed. They were probably broken some how and just removed. The scabbard is nickel plated steel (now thinly plated) with german silver plated brass rings and mounts. The scabbard throat is now missing. It's still a good example to hang on the wall. While the U.S. Model 1902 Army Officer's Sword was adopted in 1902 and is now primarily a ceremonial weapon, it was not used in battle, especially after World War I, when swords largely fell out of favor as a primary military weapon so this damage was probably done by the Military owners kids of grandkids. As is for this example $175.00

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tc 38 super

Here we have several boxes of old/new stock .38 Super Auto Ammuntion for the very popular .38 Super Auto 1911 pistol! These pistols of various manufacturers are usually very well made and the price of each can be expensive. Take a look at the pics and let me know if you would like to buy some of these boxes. All have been discounted.

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ds nco belt plate

Here we have a real nice original Model 1851 NCO belt plate worn by NCO's and cavalrymen of the Civil War. The “rectangular eagle belt plate,” was introduced in 1851 as the regulation buckle for US soldiers carrying swords. This included all officers, as well as enlisted men in the cavalry (dragoons at the time,) artillery, and non-commissioned officers of infantry. The motif is the same on all plates: the arms of the United States, consisting of a spread-winged eagle with a ribbon in its beak reading E Pluribus Unum, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with stars and sun rays overhead and a silver wreath below. Officers usually purchased higher quality plates from military goods dealers that had a wreath cast integrally with the plate, but given a silver wash, as might be done also to the stars. Enlisted men were issued plates that made use of a separately applied nickel silver wreath. This one has the single piece wreath applied to the plate rather than the 3 piece wreath. The piece is in excellent condition missing the keeper and with no bench mark numbers stamped on it as some were. This one is Plate 660 in O'Donnell's Book on american Military Belt Plates and was produced in 1864 and 1865 according to the book. For this non dug piece $325.00. Check out the pics!

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tc ww1 postcards

Here we have a pack of 12 WW1 French postcards in book form stapled on the end. The photos aren't very pretty but definitely original. A couple of the pics have a tissue over them. A couple have soldiers in them but there is no war photos here. For this original French piece $20.00

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tc print

Here we have an old WW2 era print(s) showing patches and rank insignia showing the folks what these ranks and patches mean. The frame is 18 1/2 by 9 inches and consists of several pages pieced together. Take a look at the photo. $20.00

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naval ratings

Here we have a pair of post WW2 naval ratings in hinged frame. Both are in excellent condition with at least the blue wool one having been taken off a uniform. These insignia are for an Instrumentman-IM and was started in 1961 and disestablished in 1999. $10 for the pair.

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tourist map

Here we have a 16 1/2 X 22 1/2 inch map that could be purchased by WW1 soldiers that were over there. The map is color and on one side is the typical map and on the other side is the tourist map. It must have been in a little book at one time as one pasteboard end is still attached. This would look great framed! $25.00

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Tc buttons

Here we have 2 different lots of Antique uniform buttons. Check them out!

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tc police items

Here we have several Police items and a couple of Fire Department Patches. I usually don't offer these but I am a retired career Firefighter and have many friends and acquaintances who are Police Officer and I thought that they would like them. There are two Rock Island, Illinois Fire Department patches, Sanibel Florida police patch, city of New York Police patch, S.W. Florida Criminal Justice Academy Police patch, 2 Court Officer State of New York Patches, 2 Deputy Sheriff patches from Lee County Florida, a Department of Natural Resources Marine Patrol Florida patch, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Belt Buckle and 6 State of New York Police brass buttons. Early Police buttons were made of copper and that is why some people refer to police officers as "Cops". The buttons have the State of New York State Seal on them as well as the date 1664 and, since I love history, here is a short history of New York. The history of New York City has been influenced by the prehistoric geological formation during the last glacial period of the territory that is today New York City. The area was shortly inhabited by the Lenape; after initial European exploration in the 17th century, the Dutch established New Amsterdam in 1624. In 1664, the British conquered the area and renamed it New York. So there you have it! For the entire collection $35.00 Check out the pics!

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tc eagle straps

We need your help on this one! Here we have a couple of, what looks like to be, eagle shoulder straps. They are thin and measure 2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches long and have the same embroderied Eagle but reversed on each strap. The backs are different and I have included pics of both the front and the back. There are no markings on them at all. I bought them in a frame and took them out because the frame was broker. If you have any idea what they are I would appreciate hearing from you at ted.caldwell@comcast.net Thanks!

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tc 75 military items

Here we have a lot of 75 military items from around WW2 on down to modern times. There are patches, medals, demilitarized ammo, sewing housewifes, etc.! Take a look at the pics! You get it all for $45.00 + postage.

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tc meat cleaver

Antique W. Gilpin Wedges Mills Meat Cleaver

Here is a butcher / chef meat cleaver made by W. Gilpin. William Gilpin was an English tool manufacturer in Cannock, north of Birmingham. The firm operated 2 works near each other, Churchbridge Works and Wedges Mills. Gilpin operated from as early as 1834 to 1946 or later. The cleaver has a solid one piece metal blade and an aluminum handle which probably preplace an elm wood handle over the metal secured with a brass sleeve as it was crudely done (look at the tang photo). Aluminum's widespread use began in the late 19th century, particularly after the development of the Hall-Héroult process in 1886, which made its production significantly cheaper and more efficient, leading to its extensive use in industry and everyday life. Very impressive to look at and still extremely functional. Length: nearly 11" Blade height: nearly 2.75" This is a fairly heavy cleaver weighing 1 pound. The blade needs cleaned but I will leave that up to the purchaser. The blade has been lightly sharpened a time or two in the past but not much. Just a couple of tiny nicks in the edge. $75.00

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tc photos and documents

Here we have a pack of US Military documents and pics from 1920 belonging to William Hughes who was a staff sgt in 1920. There is a military pass from Fort Riley, Kansas dated 1920, 2 business cards for the Staff Sgt from Spartanburg, S.C., a dance card from William Hughes dated 1918 from Fort Riley, Kansas, a dance ticket dated June 9, 1918 to Lane's School of Dancing, 3 photos of which one is a dog in an inner tube with a Confederte flag attached to the tube, an old 1920's car with the driver and a guy in the rumble seat, a 1920's lady outside a store and a photo of a waterfall of which I don't know where it is. Also included with Williams lot is a postcard from a soldier "over there" spending the day in Monte Carlo and sending the post card to a Lt E. A. Froshaug 2nd Btry, 7th F.A., AEF Germany. He says he is writing that card with his feet on Italian soil. Also included in with this lot is several items belonging to Jerry Callahan from Albert A. Mass. Perhaps he is a relative of William as they were all together. We have two VFW membership cards dated Feb-19, 1942 and another which is blank as to the name of the soldier dated Oct.17, 1942 so they may be for different soldiers. This lot deals with the liberation of Paris in 1944 and there are several original photographs here showing the Arc de Triomphe along with Charles Degaulle, liberation French partisans with a captured German soldier and another with several german prisoners, parades, fortications and celebrations! On August 25, 1944, after more than four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is liberated by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. There are many pics of U.S. Soldiers here. All of these photos came out of an album and has traces of having been glued in an album on the back. There is writing on the backs of two of the photos with one of the photo's having on it distain for the young French Men who did nothing to fight the Germans. Also are included a few postcards from back home. There is one from Corpus Christy and the others seem to be overseas. There is a photo of the Docks at Seattle and a couple from San Antonio. You get all for one money. For the entire lot $75.00

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Here we have a Little Bo Peep Vintage heated Baby Bowl!

Vintage Baby Bowl patented July 11, 1944 and used through the early 50s. Little Bo Peep from the nursery rhyme is minding her sheep, along with a kitten and small dog. This divided babies dish can hold hot water inside to keep dish contents warm. Still holds water; cap opens and closes easily. The ceramic finish needs some minor cleaning. Blue, for a boy, bakelite handles and cap for water compartment. Chrome is still very shiny with one small dent on buttom/side. This Thermo Plate Corp Bartsch warming dish is in excellent vintage condition as pictured. For the Baby Boomer kids of the Greatest Generation of returning WW2 Veterans! Check out the pics! $20.00

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tc atkinson

Here we have a well loved approx .30 caliber full stock rifle with an Atkinson Warranted English trade lock. Atkinson started business in around 1840 and sent many trade locks over here for gunsmiths to use in their shop made rifles. This is a set trigger percussion rifle and has undergown several repairs in the past. The pics will tell you most of the story. This is a slender made Pennsylvania type rifle being 56 inches long with a faux trigger stripped stock. The stock could be a hardwood like maple but it has a faux stripe on it which was achieved by wrapping a cord around the stock from one end to the other and setting it on fire which left a black strip down it's entire length. The barrel is 40 inches long with each of the 6 flats measuring approximately 3/8ths inch wide. The rifling is excellent. The brass was probably cleaned as it's fairly bright in color. There are 3 thimbles that hold the probably replaced wooden ramrod in place. The only damage to the stock is where it was burned behind the nipple which is quite common and there is a chip behind the burning that was pinned down which is also very common. The lockplate has some pitting on it that you can see in the pic. The set triggers work and the lock is a two position lock that snaps down when squeezing the front trigger after setting the set trigger. The stock has a check piece carved into it on the reverse side. There are no markings on this piece other than the lockplate, however, I have not taken the rifle apart so there may be something under the stock on on the underside of the barrel. This is a very nice looking full stock rifle from the 1840's period! Check out the pics! $495.00

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Here we have two Soviet medals. Number ONE is The Medal "For Construction of the Baikal-Amur Railway" and was awarded to active participants in the construction of the Baikal-Amur Railway, on the rail section Bam – Tynda – Berkakit, on the second rail section Taishet – Lena, in the production facilities, in the building of housing for the civilian workers, for good work in construction, for high-quality designs and survey work, for honest work at enterprises, institutions and organizations directly supporting the construction efforts and the workers. The medal was usually awarded to workers, engineering-technical workers and employees who worked on the project in its construction, design or for its maintenance for at least three years. This is a good example of that medal. 170,030 were awards and are no longer available. $35.00

Number TWO medal is The Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" and was awarded to officers, warrant officers, sergeants, petty officers, sailors and soldiers, enlisted in the service and on active duty on February 23, 1988 in the Soviet Army, Navy, in the troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in the armed forces of organs of the State Security, in the Council of Ministers of the USSR; to former Red Guards, soldiers who took part in the fighting to protect the Soviet homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, to partisans of the Civil War and the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945; persons discharged from active military service in the reserve or retired, who served in the Soviet Army, Navy, in the troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in the armed forces and organs of the State Security Council of Ministers of the USSR for 20 years or more or that were awarded during their active duty, military orders of the USSR or the medals "For courage", Ushakov, "For Military Merit", "For Distinction in Protection of State Border of the USSR", Nakhimov, "For Distinction in Military Service". This medal is in excellent condition overall. For this one $25.00

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Here we have 3 Soviet medals in great condition that commerate the end of WW2. The Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was a state commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on April 25, 1975, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to denote the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Each medal is in very nice condition overall complete with ribbons. $10 each. Check out the pics!

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Here we have a Russian Medal commerating the capture of Berlin in 1945. The Medal "For the Capture of Berlin" was awarded to Soviet soldiers who participated in the capture of Berlin from April 22 to May 2, 1945. This medal is just for the drop and it's been around with very dark patina and no ribbon. The Soviets gave out 1,100,000 of these medals! Just the medal here-no ribbon! The 2nd photo was taken in a booth while the first one was not but it's the same medal and looks more like pic 1. $10.00

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jmn

Here we have a Mossberg Model 342KA - Bolt Action Carbine .22 LR Rifle - Monte Carlo smooth walnut pistol grip style stock having been customized up front so it's missing the black Tenite hinged pull down hand grip style forend with sling swivels. The stock is in good condition with a groove cut into it at the top of the wrist for your thumb to rest on. The butt plate is in excellent condition. This carbine is a Hammerless bolt action. 18 In. long carbine style barrel with adj. open rear sight and a front bead sight. The carbine comes with the original adjustable S-L-LR magazine which is kind of hard to find and can be expensive to replace. There is a little finish wear to the high spots on the end of the barrel but mostly in great condition with the receiver showing some dark plum color which is just a shade off the color of the barrel. The barrel has great rifling and this carbine operates flawlessly! Where the front hand grip was removed actually makes a great place to rest your hand for support during shooting. A read good old vintage rifle! For this piece $175.00

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Original Tenite hinged pull down hand grip style forend with sling swivels and butt plate for the Mossberg Model 432KA bolt action .22 rifle. These parts are in excellent condition with sling swivels as well as forend spring and large head pin. Take a look at the pics. If you have a broken or missing one you will probably never find another one. For this one $40.00

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tm Mossberg 44 US (d) .22 Target Rifle

The 44 US went into production during WW2 as a US Military training rifle. It remained in production until 1949 as a civilian 22 caliber heavy barrel target rifle of which this one is. They have a well deserved reputation for accuracy. This one is in very fine to near excellent condition except for one slight crack that is discussed further down. Mechanical condition and rifled barrel are excellent. It has correct original front sight with hood which you can remove to expose the pop up peep type ring sight and excellent rear Mossberg S 130 aperture sight which is complete. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and the filler screws are still present in them. The metal is clean, not rusted or pitted and it has better than 94% original blue. The bolt has more wear to the bluing from use but not bad at all. The stock, trigger guard and butt plate are all in very good condition with just three tiny spots on the stock where it looks filler was applied which you can see in the pics. Two spots are kitchen match size and one is much smaller than that. There is a slight crack that you can see in the stock beind the bolt in the last 3 photos. - C& R eligible! Check out the pics! For this piece $450.00

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tm rem 1100

Here we have a nice used Remington 1100 Semi auto shotgun in 12 gauge! The Remington Model 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 1963. This Remington starts with the date code "L" which started in 1968 and was changed in 1974 to "M" so I can narrow the date of mfg down to between 1968 to 1974. This is a pretty nice vintage shotgun with glossy stock finish and factory checkering of the stock. Also the grip has the white diamond in the black field. The black matt 12 ga barrel is a special 12 Ga Light Contour TARGET barrel for 2 3/4 inch shells and the tube is very shiny. The receiver is factory engraved and is in very nice condition with just a very little rubbing on the high contours of the shape. The action works great and the stocks have very little wear to them but there are very minor dents in the surface. The finish may have been refinished at some point in time, I am not sure, but looks very nice. The butt pad is a Pachmyar pad. For this very nice shotgun $850.00 Check out the pics!

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tc WW2 Japanese Military Saddle

Here we have a WW2 Japanese Military Saddle! This is a WWI Imperial Japanese Army Calvary saddle. The design of this saddle is very effecient to repair. It is meant to be fully modular, with no nail or screws, all stitched and fully replaceable or to be able to add other items or gear to the saddle. This saddle is from the WWII era and is in incredible condition given its age. All leather, with some cracking, but nothing major. Has been well cared for over the years and this saddle could still ride if you wanted to fix a couple of the girth straps and purchase a girth. Canvas underside that is flocked with horse hair. The brass cropper ring/tab on the pommel is a really neat part of this saddle which instantly identifies it as Japanese. The unusual thing about this sadde is that usually they come with iron stirrups and no covers. This saddle comes with wooden stirrups and with leather hoods to protect the feet. I have seen one other like this and several with the iron stirrups. This one was probably used by an officer. It looks great and would be excellent in any WW2 Japanese Military collection! For this great old saddle $295.00 Note: my wifes quilt stand does not come with the saddle!

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tc Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 caliber

The Springfield model 1884 was one of the "Trapdoor Springfield" rifles. It was an improved replacement for the previous longarm of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Springfield model 1873 and its variants. The model 1884 traces back to the design of the Springfield 1873. The model 1884 incorporated a significant number of improvements that had been made between 1878 and 1879. It also featured a serrated trigger that had been incorporated into the Springfield rifle design in 1883. This firearm was produced from April to June of 1885 via the serial number. This piece is complete and looks great with all metal pieces being a nice pleasant brown patina and the lockplace being thin blue/brown. The action works great and the bore is super nice! The rear sight is not the Buffington sight but rather the normal rear graduated elevated sight with the "R" designation for Rifle stamped on the front of the base. This piece has the original ramrod and all other metal pieces are original to the gun. The stock is real nice with the usual minor scraps and dings and with the soldiers name of B. FEGAN stamped on the buttstock twice and also carved into it that you can see in the pics. I do not know who the soldier is. There is a stamped P in a circle on the bottom at the end of the trigger guard and the cartouch on the reverse side on the wrist of Inspector's initials and 1884 in an oval. The buttplace is also stamped with the usual US. The lockplate has on it US SPRINGFIELD with the spread winged eagle. The breech has US MODEL 1873 stamped on it and the barrel on the reverse side near the breech block has VP Eaglehead and P stamped in it as it should have. This should be one great shooter! Check out the pics!

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tc

Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin: Military Merit Cross

fur auszeichnung im kriege

for distinction in war

1877 Military Merit Cross 2nd Class

Type -- Cross in two classes

Awarded for Bravery or military merit in wartime

Description _Bronze gilt cross pattée; 1st Class is a pinback decoration, 2nd Class is worn from a ribbon. This one is worn from a ribbon and is the combatant ribbon in lieu of the non combatant ribbon.

This medal is dated 1877. This was awarded to Russians and Romanians in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). Certain German states, especially Mecklenburg-Schwerin, were sympathetic to the Russian and Romanian cause, and had dynastic connections to both states. Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II's grandmother was Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna of Russia, his daughter was married to Tsar Alexander II of Russia's son, and his son and heir, Friedrich Franz III, would marry Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia in 1879. The Romanian royal family was a branch of the Hohenzollerns, the ruling house of Prussia and the newly created German Empire.

This medal is in excellent original condition with the original combatant ribbon which is also in excellent condition! Take a good look at the pics! $195.00

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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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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 S&W 637-2

SOLD

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!

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tcII Mossberg Model 500

Here we have a 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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Here we have a new/old stock magazine for the Mossberg Model 342KA Bolt action rifle. There are many models that this magazine will fit but we got it for the Mossberg previously mentioned. Still in the original package. You can't fine better than this! If you need one well here it is! New/Old Stock never used! $119.95

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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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tc

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 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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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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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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tc spare mags

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

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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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SAC New Arrivals 270

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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DH Winchester Model 50

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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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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

New Arrivals 194

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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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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New Arrivals 5

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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