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THE NEW, ENLARGED 9th EDITION FOR 2008 ! FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS...and their values.
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Included are individual chapters on every major American arms maker all lesser makers are listed by type, such as: American Percussion Pistols (Classified by: Revolvers Pepperboxes Single Shots Deringers Underhammers.). Separate chapters on American Metallic Cartridge Handguns (one of largest in the book) Confederate Arms; Kentucky Rifles; Single Shot Rifles (Muzzle Loading and Breech Loading) Colonial and Rev. War Arms Repeating Rifles. The chapters on U.S. Military Longarms and Military Single Shot Pistols alone are worth the cost of the book. The American Shotguns chapter is the first in-depth coverage of them, while Chapter 18 individually covers (and values) 8 categories of antique American arms seldom mentioned or discussed in any guide: American Whaling Guns; Indian Trade Guns and Indian used guns; Alarm Guns; American Blunderbusses; early American Spring and Air Guns; and even Salute and Yacht Cannons.
For the American historian, folklorist and general antique arms collector, the new chapter on DUELING AND DUELING PISTOLS is certain to raise some eyebrows with its Incursions On Virgin Territory in which the author has actually thrown down the gauntlet and fired the very first salvo to question and provide a logical rationale for understanding the fascinating subjects of dueling in early America and the pistols said to have been specifically designed for that gentlemanly practice.
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Perhaps the words of Mike Carrick, Staff Editor of the "Questions and Answers" columns of the Gun Report magazine said it best. Fielding a heavy volume of inquiries about antique arms on a daily basis he wrote: I have over 2500 books on guns and edged weapons, but I have only [Flayderman’s Guide] on my desk for constant daily use in answering my column’s inquiries it is the most useful book in my library." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following handguns are a small collection of reproduction percussion revolvers that I have acquired and offer for sale. Take a look!
Here is an outstanding example of an early firearm! This is the Walker Colt Revolver by Uberti of Italy. This is a faithful reproduction of the famous and highly sought after Colts! Caliber is .44 and the round barrel is 9 inches in length. The frame is case hardened steel and the trigger guard is brass. The 6-shot cylinder is engraved with fighting dragoons scene. Grip is one-piece walnut. Overall length is 15.75" and weight is a hefty 70 ounces!!! Nice and unused! Mint!! $365.00
Here's a good unused revolver by Pietta that is a reproduction of a brass framed remington with similuated ivory grips. This piece has wear from turning the cylinder but has never been fired. It is a limited edition piece being limited to 5000 pieces. The barrel is 12" long and is engraved with scroll work over the first half. The cylinder has a prarie scene complete with standing buffalo! This piece also has an adjustable rear sight. Unusual and never fired! $275.00
Here's an outstanding 36 caliber bright nickel plated Pietta copy of a Colt Revolver. This piece has never been fired and has a nice set of laminated wood grips. Nice! $250.00
Here's another nice Pietta copy of a .44 caliber Colt Revolver. This one is called the 1851 'Rebel Navy' .44 w. Walnut Grips (brass) Six shot '1851 Navy variant' brass frame single action black powder revolver .44 calibre with European walnut grips, fixed sights, and 7.37" octagonal barrel. New-unfired! $225.00
Here's another fine Pietta Copy of an 1860 Army model brass frame single action black powder revolver in .44 calibre with engraved cylinder, imitation ivory grips and 8" round barrel. Only has wear where the cylinder was turned as this weapon has been unfired. There is an early Militia Eagle insignia on one side of the grips and 3 stars on the other side of the grips. Nice! $325.00
Here is a very nice all steel Model 1849 Pocket Colt in .31 caliber by Uberti. With an on-going military contract, Colt turned his eye on the civilian market in 1848. The first civilian pocket revolver, known as the Baby Dragoon, was a 23 ounce, .31 caliber pistol that fit easily in a coat pocket or belt holster, but lacked a loading lever. The following year the 1849 Pocket Model with integrated loading lever hit the market and Colt's success in the civilian market was assured. Technical Specifications: Ships direct to you, no federal firearms dealer required Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 4 Inches No. of Grooves: 7 Twist: Left Total Length: 9.5 Inches Weight: Baby Dragoon and Wells Fargo- 1.46 lbs, 1849 Pocket- 1.54 lbs Cylinder: 5 Shot, Engraved Grip: One-piece Walnut Finish: Frame- case hardened, Barrel- blued, Backstrap- brass, Trigger Guard- brass This is a brand new weapon that has never been fired. There is some wear to the cylinder finish when the piece has been cocked. Excellent quality! $250.00
Here is a 6 shot 1862 .36 caliber Navy Colt Pocket Revolver by CVA/ARMI SAN MARCOS. This is the all iron model and has an excellent naval scene on the cylinder. This one is unused and exhibits no wear! Nice one! $250.00
Here's another .36 Caliber Navy Colt Revolver with the only markings on it being on the barrel which is 36 CAL NAVY REVOLVER. This piece still has the full Naval scene on the cylinder. I believe this one has had the markings removed to make it more authentic. Still a nice piece and displayable! $150.00
This is a real nice unfired .44 caliber Revolver by Pietta. This is the Six shot '1851 Confederate Navy variant' brass frame single action black powder revolver .44 calibre with European walnut grips, fixed sights, and 7.37" octagonal barrel. $195.00
This one is a Model 1858 Remington brass frame single action black powder revolver by Pietta in .36 calibre with brass backstrap and trigger guard, European walnut grips, and 6.5" octagonal barrel. There are 3 brass tacks on either side of the grips that have 5 pointed stars on them. This is a very nice mint condition revolver! $250.00
Here's another Model 1858 brass framed single action black powder revolver by Pietta in .44 caliber. '1858 New Model Texas Army' brass frame single action black powder revolver with European walnut grips and 8" octagonal barrel. This one has been used and while some of the nipples have been dinged it'll still fire. Nice to use or as a decorator! Tight! $125.00
This is a fine book entitled THE AMES SWORD COMPANY, 1829-1935 by John D. Hamilton. Third Printing. An exhaustively researched and comprehensive history of America's foremost sword manufacturer and arms supplier during the Civil War. In these pages, you will find the complete sweep of the company's production, from small arms to cannon and the finest swords produced on these shores. 255 pages, 8 1/2 X 11 inch format, color section, hardbound. $45
This is a fine brand new never read condition book bound in leather entitled BARBER'S INSTRUCTIONS 1804. The inside front page reads INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORMATION AND EXERCISE OF VOLUNTEER SHARP-SHOOTERS BY CAPTAIN BARBER, COMMANDING THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND'S CORPS OF SHARPS-SHOOTERS LONDON: PRINTED FOR T. EGERTON, MILITARY LIBRARY, NEAR WHITEHALL, 1804. This is a reprint of the original book limited to 7000 numbered copies. I have a few copies and this one that I'm taking this info from is number 418. These were done for the MUSEUM RESTORATION SERVICE of Ottawa, Ontario in 1968. 126 pages with several plates after that showing music calls & diagrams of formations. Excellent unused condition!! Long out of print! $27.50
ENGLISH IMPORT. This Cavalry Saber import is just like the non-regulation sword that Tiffany imported into the States. This one is unmarked and has a very nice blade like the MOLE pattern 1853 English sword. Most of the leather is gone and no wire is present. The original cross hatching on the blade is still present. $475.00
This is a Civil War Weapons Book entitled CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS OF THE U.S.NAVY AND MARINE CORPS from remowned author John D. McAulay. This is the first reliable and comprehensive guide to the firearms and edged weapons of the Civil War Navy and Marnine Corps. This fascinating book starts during the 1850's and then proceeds to cover each of the war years in surprising detail, listing specific weapons used on specific ships and in specific engagements. What will amaze even the most casual reader is the amount of action seen by these small arms. The Navy is best known for its famous blockade, but sailors and marines also fought in countless land battles, river actions and skirmishes where small arms played a crucial part in the action. The variety of weapons covered is amazing! For instance, arms inventories for nearly 400 vessels are carefully transcribed for your use, showing guns, swords, pikes, knives and accoutrements by Colt, Hall, Jenk, Ames, Perry, Sharps, North-Savage, Joslyn, Sharps & Hankins, Spencer, Starr, Remington, Maynard, Whitney, Smith as well as Enfields, Springfields, Plymouth Rifles, Naval Officers' Swords, Cutlasses, Single-Shot Pistols, Battle Axes, Single Sticks, Bayonets, Marine Corps Swords and Bosie Knives-plus much, much more. This book absolutely reinvents the study of Civil War Naval And Marine Corps weaponry, and will be a constant resource for collectors and historians alike. Deluxe paper, 216 photos, 186 pages, Hardcover. $39
This is a real nice Colonial type sword that actually dates to Imperial Germany with double clamshell guards, silver wire grip, and urn type pommel. The 32 1/2 inch blade is much like an 1840 NCO or Muscian's blade with a nice spread winged eagle on it and wonderful etching showing panopy of arms, etc. There are small areas of rust here and there on the blade and the original small red leather washer is present. There are no makers marks on the blade. This is a real nice piece and would enhance your collection! $350.00
THE WINCHESTER BOOK by George Madis, 4th printing, 1966. 366 pages with many illustrations. This book has the lighter brown binding with raised decoration on front of a buckskin clad rider with rifle on horseback and raised gilt text that has some minor wear. This book is excellent! You'll love it! $55.00
This is a hookbill bladed knife that is marked George Wostenholm Cutlery and is the Sailors type. The blade has been sharpened as expected and the grips are complete and very nice! Overall length extended is about 6 1/2 inches or better. $95
I have 5 Percussion cap tins in stock. I have one that is pasteboard entitled on top UNITED STATES ARMY CAPS-WATERPROOF-100 with an Eagle on it. Inside the box it is labled PRESENTED TO ARGUS OGBORN BY HIS GRANDFATHER JOHN CHRISTOPHER MENKE THIS ONE SOLD! (NY 7th Infantry Veterans, promoted to Corporal and was wounded on 4-2-1865 at South Side Railroad, VA)(and on the bottom of the box it is labled ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAPS FOR MUZZLE-LOADING ARMY RIFLED MUSKET--COLLECTION OF ARGUS E. OGBORN. COL. SVR (sons of veteran reserves) 258 N. 22 ST RICHMOND, IND. SOLD! Argus was a big time collector and passed away several years ago. The top of the box must have come loose as someone has taped it down but it's still in good condition. $65 Other tins include PERCUSSION CAPS-CENTRAL FIRE SHEFFIELD 100 XL NO. 11 FOIL LINED WATERPROOF and it is pistol caps $35, WATERPROOF-LACQUERED MADE IN FRANCE EXTRA QUALITY 100 MUSKET CAPS 4 WING ALCAN COMPANY INC. ALTON, ILL U.S.A. rifle caps $25 (not sure of age). Another one by Alcan of 100 G 10 F pistol caps-made in France for $10 and the last one is for pistol caps by REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. (not sure of the age on this one either as it could be from the 1950's or 60's) $10. All have a considerable amount of caps in them.
Original nose cap for a Springfield Civil War musket either 1861 or 1863 model. Nice condition! $25.00
Here are two wooden cartridge blocks for the cavalry cartridge boxes. Don't know what they fit but they are drilled for around 50 caliber cartridges. Each hold 14 cartridges. Each one $35.00
This is a great little pocket or priming powder horn. It measures about 6 1/4 inches on the outside of the horn curve not including the plug. The stopper end is octagonal in nature. Check out the pics! Nice little piece and right as rain! $65.00
