I just picked up this great old 'Last Ditch' Japanese Rifle. It's the typical 7.7 cal. weapon in crude condition. Take a look at the pics. There are no characters on the piece and there is not a Mum-never was. There is also no provisions for a cleaning rod. There is a makers mark of the 8 in the circle and the serial number 11522 and the number 522 is 2 places on the bolt making this a matched piece. The rear sight is a fixed sight and the metal is a rough finish with some welding present and visible. The stock is the typical laminated stock and someone has put clear varnish finish on it that can be dulled with 000 steel wool and oil. Nice patina on the metal and I don't believe it is ever blued. Nice piece from a culture that was on the verge of collaspe. $225.00
Here we have a typical WW2 Mauser Bayonet. I cannot see any markings on it anywhere that I can dechiper and there is a chip out of the grip. There is also a couple of minor rust spots on it and the blade has been sharpened. This one has been used! Found at a garage sale. $35.00
PEARL HARBOR
A DAY OF INFAMY
2 disc DVD set!
Running Time: Approx. 224 Minutes
Color and B & W
On the morning of December 7, 1941, a surprise attack by Japanese naval aviation against the American held island of Oahu and Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II. This story details one of the most momentous events in American history and a crucial turning point in the 20th century. Most importantly, it is a story of the people who were there, told through eyewitness accounts of American and Japanese veterans, some of whose stories have never been told. This is a story of perseverance and heroism in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the story of Pearl Harbor.
*December 7th, produced on behalf of the U.S. government and directed by acclaimed cinematographer Gregg Toland, is a dramatization of the events that precipitated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Framed as a debate between Walter Huston's Uncle Sam and Harry Davenport's Mr. C (that's "C" for "Conscience") the film attempts to determine who was to blame. Though December 7th is more balanced than most propaganda films of the time, even suggesting that the United States should have been better prepared, it is still an indictment of Japanese-Hawaiians and the alleged role they may have played.
Disc 1
Prologue
The Japanese Paradox
The Great Depression
The China Incident
The Drift To War
The Choice For War
Last Days Of Peace
Eleven Minutes Of Terror
Battleship Row
Hell In The Harbor
Second Wave
Disc 2
Rescue And Escape
Aftermath
Salvage Effort
What Went Wrong?
Pearl Harbor in Retrospect
Extra:
December 7th
Excellent quality! I have several of these new in shrinkwrap. Each $10.00
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Here's a great book entitled:
A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO MILITARY RIFLE
Assembly and Disassembly
by Stuart C. Mowbray & Joe Puleo
Your comprehensive guide to disassembly and reassembly steps for cartridge military rifles. Everything from the Trapdoor Springfield to the AK47 is included! 49 complete breakdowns PLUS 31 partial disassemblies of variations. This is by far the best book on this topic out there. You won't find any sporterized rifles or pieces of junk here. All the guns are collectible classics. The amazing part, given the price, is that every single picture in this book is printed in FULL COLOR on coated paper. You won't find a better value...that's for sure. Find out why the editor of American Rifleman calls this "an invaluable reference...and a must buy for all gun enthusiasts." Just check out the sample pages and illustrated Table of Contents to get a small idea of what you will get with this exciting new resource.
FULL COLOR, 304 pages, deluxe coated paper, 1500+ color photographs, softcover. Outstanding!!! $39.95
Here's another great book entitled:
GUIDE TO THE
GERMAN GEW. 88 "COMMISSION" RIFLE
by Paul S. Scarlata
Your complete guide to "Commission" Rifles and Carbines, including their use outside of Germany and copies of the system with its famous magazine. Covers it all! Rifles, carbines, bayonets, disassembly steps for the rifle and bolt, historical development, battle history, cartridge data, test firing and collector hints.
Softcover. Outstanding! $29.95
Now here's a dandy! Here is a very nice example of the .38 S&W VICTORY MODEL Revolver that is a 5 inch model manfactured in accordance with British/American Lend-Lease agreement of WW2. This wonderful revolver is the parkerized finish with the serial number of V365103 on the butt by the swivel and has a matching serial number on the cylinder as well. There are various Smith & Wesson markings and other markings on the barrel and topstrap. I've been told that these weapons were parkerized to cover some poor finishing. Functions very nicely and does have some wear to the parkerizing and to the grips. I don't see this model often. Comes with a post war type holster that looks very well with it. Blue Book Value up to $700 but this one is $450.00
TRADED!
Here's a wonderful example of the M-1 Garand carried during WW2! This one is done by Springfield Armory and according to the serial number was produced during 1942. This weapon is .30-06 caliber, semi-auto, 8 shot en bloc clip fed, gas operated, adj. aperture sight, wooden stock. Most of these Garands have been reworked during the war ( I don't know if I ever saw one that was entirely original) and after and this is probably one of them since there is no cartouche on the obverse side of the stock but I do believe it to be a period stock. The stock is in very good condition but shows dings and scraps from use but no cracks. There is a slight color variation between the front handguard and the rest of the stock. The stock is slightly darker than the pics show. The sling is a post war sling. The metal edges show wear and the gas tube is bright where the color wore off naturally as was the inherent problem with those tubes. It was such a problem that occasionally a soldier would wrap cloth around that part of the weapon so it wouldn't shine in the sunlight. This weapon has the WWII "locking bar" sight that was introduced in 1943. This weapon is complete and operational. It's a nice one! $1,050.00
SOLD!
We just picked up this great looking M1 Bayonet! This is the second form of the bayonet to be issued. This one was made in 1943 and was the first model to be shortened from the original Model 1942 bayonets. This one has the fuller running off the tip end of the blade as manufactured and original. The ricasso is marked AFH (manufactured by American Fork and Hoe) US 1943 with the ordnance bomb. The scabbard throat is marked with a U.S. in the ornance bomb. The grips are a nice brown plastic as expected and the piece is complete and all original. No sharpening on the mottled blade. Nice original piece and fits the above rifle perfectly! $185.00
SOLD!
Here are 6 various bayonets for Pre and WW2 mauser rifles. The top three are Czech VZ23 Mauser Bayonets in good condition and complete for $55.00 each.
The next bayonet is a Chilean M-1895 Bayonet and is in good condition for $85.00
The last two bayonets are ASFA marked Askari Fabrika WW2 Turkish Bayonets also in very good used condition for $55.00 each.
SOLD!
Here's a WW2 brown 2 compartment Mauser Leather Ammo pouch in very good original condition for $7.00 Nice!
Here we have an outstanding boxed set of 2 DVD's entitled ' IWO JIMA - 36 DAYS OF HELL - THE TRUE STORY '. There is never before scenes here in these sets. New and sealed (I opened my set to take pics but I have more). Total running time 4 hours 6 minutes.
The True Story - Iwo Jima was arguably the toughest battle the Marines had ever faced. The courage and sacrifice of the men who fought to secure the eight square miles of stinking sulfur rock and volcanic ash will never be forgotten. Step back in time with the sailors, soldiers and airmen who were there and relive one of the most famous battles of WWII. Told almost exclusively through color footage shot by Marine Corps cameramen and veteran interviews, this documentary tells the story of the battle for Iwo Jima through the eyes of those who lived through it. See why it is said that "on Iwo Jima uncommon valor was a common virtue." (Timeless Media Group 2006)
DISC ONE contents: Prologue, the Face of Iwo Jima, Plan of Attack, The Landings, The Shores of Iwo Jima, Mt. Suribachi, Inch by Inch, Bloody Iwo, Fire and Steel, Off Shore Support, High Price to Pay, An Uneasy Silence, Was it Worth It?
DISC TWO contents: The Road to Iwo, The B-29 Superfortress, Voices from the Battlefield, Iwo Jima Memorial.
Excellent! New and Unopened! $9.95
This genuine bayonet fits the FR7, FR8 Spanish mausers and the Cetme rifle. It has a black bolo carbon steel blade, black composition handle and black cast metal guard and pommel. Combined with its green synthetic scabbard, makes it one of the best sellers of all time! Overall: 13 1/4 ,Original Military Bayonets Super quality bayonets from classic military rifles, great for display, educational and collector use, each knife is individually number stamped, complete with correct sheath. This is surplus but in excellent near mint condition!!! $29.95
Here's a nice example of the Remington M-1917 Trench Shotgun Bayonet and leather scabbard! 1917 marking is strong but Remington is a little light. Still there though! Nice piece that still has grease all of it!
$125.00
The shotgun is not for sale but I can get you a reproduction of the original for $499.95 This is one nice bayonet & scabbard !!
SOLD!
Here is a WW2 era GI's sewing kit that a good friend picked up for me recently. There is no id on it but it did come out of central Indiana. The kit contains buttons, pins, needles, cards of thread, etc. There is even a sharpshooters medal for 'RIFLE' pinned inside! The thread cards are marked WARREN THREAD WORKS - REPAIR KITS. Nice old kit and obviously used! $25.00
We just picked up a very small quantity of a audio book entitled FLYBOYS - A TRUE STORY OF COURAGE by James Bradley Author of the #1 bestseller FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. This book is abridged on 4 audio cassettes running approximately 6 hours and read by the author. James Bradley"s horrific story of complex war crimes involving nine WWII Flyboys, one who just happened to turn out to be the future President of the U. S. George H. W. Bush. Bradley"s portrayal of the Japanese soldiers on Chichi Jima, who captured and held the Naval and Marine airmen prisoner, goes back to a mystery unfolding 150 years before WWII. As American policy and culture expand ever westward, the Japanese are forced to confront the emerging powerhouse of a nation. Bradley uses this backdrop of Japanese warrior mentality to somehow help explain the terrible emergence of violence and savagery which ended the lives of these young American men. War crimes so great that top secret military tribunals deemed the records shut for the good of both countries. These are brand new still in the srinkwrap! Originally priced at $25.98 while they last only $10.00 !!
THIS ONE IS ON SOLD! Here's a real nice US M4 Bayonet by CASE and so marked on the cross guard. The piece is in real good condition with only wear to the parkerized blade from moving in and out of the scabbard. Also present on the cross guard is the Flaming Bomb insignia. Leather handle. The scabbard is the USM8A1 fiberglass scabbard with metal tip. This is a real nice outfit! $95.00
Here we have a nice unopened box of 20 CARTRIDGES - PISTOL BALL - CALIBER .45 M1911 AMMUNITION LOT F.A.746 and was produced at the Frankfort Arsenal and so marked. Again this is an unopened box and darn near mint! $25.00
SOLD!
This is a very nice unusued WW2 M1936 pistol belt and is marked R.M.CO 1942 on the inside. This one has a very nice dark US on the front. Not mint but nice! $25.00
SOLD!
Here is a very nice WW2 issued NEW TESTAMENT and it's dated 1942 This is a great example and has not been marked in. This is the Roman Catholic Version and is marked PRESENTED BY THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES with a facsimile of Franklin Roosevelt's signature inside. It'd be hard to find a better example! $15.00
SOLD!
Here's a pair of WW1 / WW2 leggings that appear to be unissued or unworn. There is a little corrosion to the fasteners which is common but no wear to the straps that went under the shoes. There is some soiling and the only markings on these leggings are 1-L on the inside of each. Nice displayable set! $25.00
THIS ONE IS ON SOLD!
This is a German Army Issue 98K Rifle Cleaning Kit and is marked on the top CNX which is the makers mark for Gustav Appel, Maschinenfabrik. Designated Reinigungsgerat 34. This kit is the official Rifle Cleaning Kit introduced in 1934 consisting of a light steel can with hinged lid top and bottom, a chain pull-through, a bore brush, an oiler and a cleaning tool for the receiver. A must completing any German WWII rifle. This kit appears complete with paint loss to the can from actual carrying and use. $20.00
SOLD!
These next 2 items are 2 original WW2 German ammo pouches. The top one is early war and the bottom one is later war. These ammo pouches are finely made all leather black triple pocket German WW2 Ammunition pouches with three compartments each designed to take 2 clips of 5x 8mm Mauser Rifle Ammunition. Traditionally worn in pairs on the waist belt, either side of the belt buckle, each pouch has a strap attaching hook to interface with the infantry issue Y straps worn over the shoulders to assist with additional ammunition weight. The top box has a makers mark on it of ROY ------ 1938 HAMBURG. If you are familiar with this maker then I don't believe you'll have a hard time making it out. The 2nd box has a makers mark on it as well as RNB and then some numbers. I believe the early one had the straps removed from inside the boxes but they are present in the other one. I also believe that the older box has had the middle closure strap replaced. $25 for the late war one and $20 for the early war box.
SOLD!
This next item is a re-issued Browning Automatic Rifle ammo pouch. This piece was originally used during WW1 but was redone to be used in WW2 but I don't think it was reissued. The belt itself is maker marked PLANT BROS CO. and has the date of 8-18 on it I believe. The 2 sides are different with one being marked L.C.C.& CO., 11-18 RIFLEMAN'S RIGHT while the other side has on it PLANT BROS & CO. BROWNING COLT RIFLEMAN'S LEFT 12-1918. You can see where the L.C.C. side has had alterations to it. I think that the .45 ammo pouches were removed and the BAR pouch put in it's place. It is in nice condition! $75.00
Here's something that pretty neat. This is a CURRENT EVENTS paper that was furnished to school children before TV. This one is dated Week of May 4-8, 1925 and has a large article entitled FIELD MARSHAL VON HINDENBURG ELECTED PRESIDENT OF GERMANY and also shows his photograph. This small newspaper has on it 'A Condensed Newspaper, Weekly, for Use in Public and Private Schools'. The cities listed below are Columbus, Ohio - New York, NY & Chicago, Ill. The paper measures about 9 1/2 inches by 13 inches when unfolded and about 19 X 13 inches when fully open. The paper has a pic of an iceburg on the front page as well and talks about the Titanic. Other articles includes info on the D.A.R., The US Ambassador to Great Britian, Alanson B. Houghton, London's population, The St. Lawrence Waterway becoming a reality, Great Britian returning to the Gold Standard, Nine-year old Boy Hero, Girl Scout Convention with photo of Mrs Herbert C. Hoover, and many, many more articles. There is one section entitled THE QUESTION BOX and is surrounded by Nazi Symbols when they just meant Good Luck. This little newspaper is in remarkedly good condition for it's age! A real look into the world before WW2. $9.95
This is an all silk Japanese WW2 flag that was brought back by an occupational force GI. The flag measures about 3' X 2' and has the red meatball in the center. On the flag is several areas where the GI was stationed as well as a picture of Mt. Fuji and the words Japan 1946. Still has little string ties and is excellent condition, with sewn edges. $65.00
SOLD!
This is something we don't ordinarily carry but this is a Japanese Flag with characters hand written on it. I don't read Japanese but this could be something outstanding! Seems to be some sort of red crest mark after some of the signatures. Also there is some stains on it - could be blood as it's about the same color as aged blood. The red meetball center is still brlliant. The flag measures about 24 X 35 inches and has the little tri corner leather pieces for the tiedowns. Nice aged flag!! $275.00
NOTE: I am not a nazi or fascist. This is just a war trophy.
Here is a great WW2 Nazi Podium Flag in real nice condition. This piece measures about 34 X 34 inches not including the fringe. This piece looks to be made of cotton and has a couple of small repairs. The swastika is just on one side and is sewn on as is the white circle. There is no makers mark that I can find. The piece still has the 2 original fasteners to afix it to the podium. Brilliant red and black with aged white. Nice! Nice piece of captured war memorabillia!! War Trophy! $375.00
Here is a great WW2 identified knife carried by a sailor in the South Pacific. His initials of HDM is stamped in the leather grip. We were able to acquire this from a relative and it's in great condition! The knife itself is a E.G.Waterman & Co. knife (not marked) made in New York City that sold commercially in stores across the Country during the war. It is probably not a GI issue knife but no doubt was carried by thousands of service men throughout the war. I have included a pic of the page 193 of U.S.MILITARY KNIVES , BAYONETS & MACHETTES BOOK III by M.H.Cole that shows this type of knife. I have a handwritten account of this sailor, to the best of her recollection, that accompanies this knife. The knife belonged to Coxswain Harold Dean McKenzie who was born in Colfax, Indiana in 1911 and died in 1950 at 39 years old from a cerebral hemorrage. He joined the Navy in 1941 and served thru 1945. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor as well as Australia and had married an Aussie girl. He children live there now. Harold had lost one brother in the Java Sea during the battle there. His brothers name was Norman McKenzie and he went down with his ship. More research may turn up something very interesting. I'll include the envelope that this stuff is written down on with the knife. The knife itself is in excellent condition being 12 inches long overall with a 7 1/2 inch clip point blade. There are no markings on the blade of this knife. The sheath is also in very nice condition and is excellent in every way for it's age. Nice piece of American History! $225.00
Here are 2 military items. The first is a US M-3 Kutmaster Fighting Knife that was mass produced after the war using the Kutmaster surplus. This piece is excellent with original sheath in excellent condition as well! $130 for this one. The 2nd piece is a US M1 Carbine bayonet with full parkerized blade circa WW2. this piece is marked on the sheath U.S.M8A1 PWH. On the cross guard it's marked USM4 Imperial. Nice Nice piece! $55 and it'd be hard to find a better one! THIS ONE IS ON SOLD!
Here is a lot of Fire Department Items. I have hat badges and medals as well as a few buttons and pins. There are also 2 old ribbons- one from 1893 and one from 1887. Let me know what you are interested in and I'll quote you a price. Thanks!
SOLD!
Small leather waist belt with nickel plated clipper corner buckel with the Maltese Cross in the Center that has the words COLUMBUS FIRE DEPT on it. The center of the cross has the Ohio state seal. Nice one that I believe dates to the later part of the 19th century to the early part of the 20th century. Shows real age. $85
SOLD!
Here's an excellent mid to late 1800's Fireman's cap. It's earlier than the bell cap that came into place in the early 20th century. This one even has the original oil cloth cover over the cap. The cap has the original silver FD buttons on the side and the Silver bullion hat cord. The inside shows that this cap was made by the Ames Sword Company of Chicopee, Mass, a very famous Sword Company during the Civil War. The cap is a size 7 and has an inside id of Ernest G. Miller. Sorry, but I don't know where he was from. The original wide leather hat band is still present. This is a very nice antique piece of Firefighting memorabillia! Great Stuff here! $175.00
\ SOLD!
This is a real nice 1/6th plate tintype in full case with glass & mat that shows two Civil War era firemen sitting on chairs for their photograph wearing their firemen's shirts and wearing belts. The one on the right is wearing a fire parade belt with A N O O R that I can see but I'm sure there are letters that are not visible. The other fireman wears a belt with a Civil War US Belt plate visible. Many Firefighters became soldiers during the Civil War making some very famous fighting units! Sorry that my little camera cannot take a good close-up but I'll fully guarantee this piece to be as I represent it to be. Nice displayable piece !!! $275.00
SOLD!
Here's a very unusal CDV showing a fullstanding Firefighter of the Civil War era in his dress uniform. The backmark shows STEVENS & CO. of Altoona, PA. Nice rare image of a Civil War Firefighter! $250.00
Here we have a post ww2 German fire helmet in aluminum. The piece is painted a kind of green with reflective tape and the number 35 painted on the front in red. The liner is in excellent condition. There are markings on the inner shell as well. This helmet was used so there are scrapes and scuffs here and there. Nice Fire Decorator Item!! $65.00
SOLD!
Here is a couple of items that I picked up. One is a windless lighter like the trench type lighters of WW1. Nice condition! Just needs flint and fluid. $15.00 The other item is a container of GILLETTE razor blades in the original worn cardboard sleeve. The sleeve is extremely rare! Inside the metal case is 3 blades- 2 of them still in their original paper sleeves and one loose. There is also patent dates on a paper showing the US patened these NO STROPPING-NO HONING blades on Nov. 15-04. Nice old package! $15.00
Here is a contempory shooters bag made of leather. Measures about 12 X 9 inches and seems to be well made. This bag has some age on it but I don't believe it to be over 20 to 40 years old. Nice! $45.00
Here's a pair of mismatched stirrups. One is completely wood and probably dates to the 1800's while the other has metal around the outside and a metal stud that the stirrup leather goes around and probably dates to the 1940's. $10 for the pair. Nice decorators!
Here is a nice horse leather decoration that was used to spruce up harness. This thing is a whooping 37 inches long! I think the rings are plastic or celluloid and this piece probably dates to the 1940's. $10.00
Here's an old maple mallet that has the little incised lines around the head reminisent of the Rev War construction tactics. This mallet has been used alot and was probably used for driving taps into barrels but I believe it's been used for other things as well. Heavy! Someone has placed a modern (probably 1940's) screw into the end of the handle where it passes through the head to tighten it up. $10.00
Speaking of Barrel taps we just happen to have one! This old barrel tap is in two pieces with a screw that you turn at the top to align the holes so the fluid can flow. This piece is 8 inches long and the screw is 5 1/2 inches long. I believe it may be pine as it's light and appears to be a soft wood. The tap itself was made from 2 pieces joined together as it had to be bored out and then a cap driven in the end. Nice old piece! $15.00
Here is an old Civil War type watering bit with link strap from KY. There is an early type snap attached to the lead strap. Looks great hanging on that Equestrian Wall! $25.00
Here's an old hand drill before the age of power! 10 1/2 inches long with a maple hand grip. The little turning knob is a replacement. The original old red paint is on the turning wheel while ther is some old nickel plate on the shaft sleeve probably dating it to the 1880's of so - but not earlier. Nice old piece and still functions!!! $15.00
Here we have 2 old auto wrenches indicative of what was included in the tool kit that came with the old car-probably an old Ford Model T or A. These wrenches are not marked in any way with names and I have had old wrenches that was marked FORD. The box/open end larger wrench does have numbers 35 on it while the smaller open ended wrench has a symbol and the numbers 22 on it. Nice old wrenches in excellent condition! $10 for the pair.
This here is an old kitchen chopper with 2 chopping blades that made life just a little easier in the 19th and early 20th century kitchen. This was great for chopping cabbage! I'd clean it up a little before using it now! Over 5 inches tall with the blades measuring about 5 1/2 inches long. $5.00
Here's a large iron wrench that measures about 13 inches long with some pitting indicating outdoor usage. This is probably a locomotive or steamship wrench as it's very heavy. The large end has on the wrench 1 7/16 on it. Can't see a size on the other end due to pitting. No active rusting now. $5.00
This next item is a nice old wood plane complete with blade. The trademark is an "U" in a circle and under that is the words "MADE IN USA". This piece seems to be in good condition and complete. I have no doubt that you could use it today. 20th century production. $20.00
Here we have an old hand sythe. Sythe's and sickles were used to cut grass and weeds in the past. Don't see them much anymore. This one measures 17 inches long overall with a 12 inch blade. The very tip of the blade is missing-must have dinged a rock. The old handle must have a crack in it as it's partially wrapped in black tape. Dates to the mid part of the 20th century. $9.95
Here we have several old Civil Defense License plates for Boone County Indiana. These have never been issued and now the Civil Defense doesn't exist. It's now called the Emergency Management Agency. These are all like new and still in their plastic wrap as issued. Each $5.00
Here's a couple more plates that we'll keep together as a set. They were used on an automobile for at least a year and have rust on them. The first one is an 'INDIANA HOOSIER STATE' plate and the 2nd one is a plate from 1958 which is also rusty but in better condition that the 1st one. At the top is DRIVE SAFELY then HA 2971 is the plate number and at the bottom is IND-58. Got an old 1958 auto? These would look good on it or display on the wall! Either way they're cheap at $5 for the pair!
Here's an old McClellan Saddle stirrup that I believe is from the WW1 era but has been painted silver at one time and believed to come from an old GAR post at some point. Pretty rusty now but still a good display. $9.95
This next item is an old Meat Hook used to help move big ole hunks of beef. This piece is hand forged with a turned wooden handle. 19th or 20th century. This hook makes a nice display item and a conversation piece. It's also a deadly weapon! $10.00
Here we have a pair of the original "MONKEY WRENCH" wrenches! Here's where it all started! Each wrench has been painted with linseed oil and needs cleaned to get the dry oil off so they can been adjusted if you want to. These wrenches are slightly different and measure about 9 inches long. One wrench has FAIRMOUNT CLEVE. on it while the other has nothing on it at all. Each wrench is $5 and here is a bio of the famous wrench. Probably more info here than you want to know! You may know a different history but here's the one I uncovered. The Monkey Wrench is an adjustable wrench which is rarely used today. Its use has generally been replaced by the adjustable-end wrench, which has a compact head and so is more easily used in confined places.
The term "monkey wrench" is also used colloquially to refer to the pipe wrench.
Concerning the origin of its name, this from William Rogers, The Progressive Machinist, Theo. Audel & Company, New York, 1903:
In his interesting article upon the genesis of machine design, Mr. W.H. Sargent spoke of the slide which moves up and down in the handle of a monkey wrench as resembling a toy monkey, and thereby drew an analogy. To this Mr. H.E. Madden writes: "The wrench is not named from this, neither is it so called because it is a handy thing to 'monkey' with. The right name is 'Moncky.' Charles Moncky, the inventor of it, sold his patent for $2,000, and invested the money in a house in Williamsburg, Kings County, N.Y., where he afterward lived."
The Monkey Wrench is an adjustable wrench which is rarely used today. Its use has generally been replaced by the adjustable-end wrench, which has a compact head and so is more easily used in confined places.
This is a heavy old steamboat or locomotive wrench. The precusor to the pipe wrench, this piece was used to turn heavy nuts and bolts. This one is manufactured by COE'S WRENCH COMPANY WORCHESTER, MASS USA. You can see wrenches just like this one used during the Civil War but also used for many years afterwards. This one has been covered with linseed oil and needs cleaned to get the screw to turn. There is a large "V" carved on each side in the grips and one one side of the wrench there's has been 3 notches cut in for some unknown reason. Nice old piece! $25.00
Here we have an old meat or produce scale that measures a diminutive 8 inches overall in length. This one has some dents to it's brass front plate but still works. On it's face it says NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN TRADE - CHATILLION - MADE IN USA. Also has a star on it's face. It's got a pretty still pull so it must measure in pounds. $5.00
This next item is pretty unique! It's an alcohol burner used to heat up a single cup of coffee or your next meal. On the top of the piece is stamped 'PAT'D FEB 15, 1898. Nickel plated. You place your item on the top them move the little wooden handle to one side to move the top plate and heat your item. Unusual! $45.00
Here is a extra large meat or produce scale with brass front plate that still works pretty well. This one weighs items over 144 pounds and measures about 22 inches long from one end to the other. This one could be from the Civil War era as there is no country of origin listed just the city it was made in. The dented brass plate has on it CHATILLONS IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE - NEW YORK. Great Display item! $35.00
This is another scale just like the one about but much smaller and not as many dents measuring 13 inches long overall and weighing items up to 50 pounds. This one is marked just the same as the one above. $25.00
Here's an old hacksaw that I believe is from the 1920's and is marked -----HDW CO. TORRENGTON CONN. USA. I'm not quite sure that's correct as I can't see as well as I used to. This piece has a nice maple turned handle. Nice old display item! $10.00
This is an old brace with a wood bit in it's chuck. There might be some markings on it but I can't see them. Ratcheting bit. The little turned mid handle has a crack in it but still solid and would make a nice decorator! You could still use it also if you wanted to. $15.00
Here's another old hand drill that's marked MOHAWK MADE IN USA SHELBURNE. This piece has much of the original red paint on it as well as the original wooden handles. You could still use her if you wanted to! 11 inches long. $15.00
This is an old horse bit that isn't good for anything but a decorator as it's been broken and brazed back together. The bit is marked NEVERRUST & MADE IN ENGLAND. If you want a decorator and don't want to pay much for it this is it! $3.00
Here are 2 more old bit decorators. Ladies like to use them for decorative towel holders in their western style kitchen or you can use them in your den to spruce it up! Each is about 12 inches long. The snaffle or 2 piece bit is made of iron and is probably older than the straight one piece bit. That 2nd bit is made of aluminum with chipping black paint. Simply repaint it to make it look great! The older 2 piece bit is $5 while the single piece bit is $2. Your choice!
This is another old snaffle bit that I picked up near the Perryville, KY battlefield. Can't say for sure it's Civil War but it is old and they used this type in that time period. It's rusty but complete and strong! Good display item! $5.00
Here is a real primitive piece! This is a handmade primitive pony or small horse bridle and bit. I had a horse when I was a kid and it I didn't get a bridle furnished when I purchased it I would have had to do something like this! We were poor and my Dad paid $50 for my horse. No money left over either! Anyway, this piece has a fairly nice neverrust snaffle or watering bit but the rest of the bridle is made of manilla and hemp rope held together with wire and tape! Poor boys and girls have to made due with what they have! Great decorator! $10.00
Here's a very nice automobile that a friend of mine wants to sell. This is a 1974 Buick LeSabre Luxus Convertible !! This fine automobile has the 455 cubic inch engine with only 49,754 original miles! My friend is the 4th owner of the car. Many new parts have been replaced on this auto including a new carbureator, water pump, vacuum lines, brake master cylinder, muffler, wheel cylinders, rear brakes, rear drums turned, spark plugs and wires as well as all the shock absorbers. A new top and carpet was installed in June 2003 as well as a new top cover boot in 2005. This fine auto even has the original clock, radio and cruise control. Everything works! Nothing is broken or inoperative! This car even comes with the original factory assembly line papers! The engine is just as clean as the car and this automobile has been rust checked every two years. We have the records to prove everything said about the car. Contact me at tc1861@yahoo.com for the owners cell phone so you can ask him questions directly. This car was appraised at $17,000.00 in 2004. The owner of this fine auto wants $14,000.00 for it. The trunk is also just as clean as the rest of this car. You'll love this car! Look at the pics!!! If you would like to call the owner to actually see the car you can call his cell phone at 1-317-796-2812. His name is Mark.
This is a cool straight razor! This razor with unbroken, uncracked celluloid grips/handles has marked on the blade KNIGHT OF HONOR and on the other side is VAN CAMP HDWE & IRON CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Also etched on the blade is the VAN CAMP logo and KNIGHT OF HONOR. Excellent condition with no chips to the edge of the blade. Great piece of Indianapolis memorabillia!! $65.00
