site search
online catalog
Cartridges & Gun Tools
Showing 1 to 20 out of 122
.577 CALIBER CARTRIDGE – EARLY PRITCHETT OR CONFEDERATE
Paper cartridge for the P1853 Enfield rifle, containing a .577 caliber bullet. Based on the construction of this cartridge we suspect it is either an 1850s commercially-made English, Pritchett-style… (1212-79). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
6MM GAUPILLAT SELF-PROPELLED BULLETS
These are early 9mm Gaupillat bullets for use with small gravity-fed pistols of the mid-1850s. These were self-propelled, being powered by the explosion of the inverted percussion cap in the… (1212-64). Learn More »
$25.00
ON HOLD
9MM GAUPILLAT SELF-PROPELLED BULLET
This is an early 9mm Gaupillat bullet for use with small gravity-fed pistols of the mid-1850s. These were self-propelled, being powered by the explosion of the inverted percussion cap in the… (1212-17). Learn More »
$25.00
ON HOLD
PAPER WRAPPER FOR 2000 PERCUSSION CAPS (TEN TINS OF 200 EACH) ELEY BROS FOR COLT’S PISTOLS
Here is a very rare item. This paper wrapper was used to package ten japanned tins of pistol-sized percussion caps. This is so very rare because these wrappers were usually torn open and just thrown… (2024-126). Learn More »
$225.00
ON HOLD
PISTOL POWDER FLASK
This powder flask likely came in a cased set, but was small enough to carry in a pocket and apparently was for the owner lightly scratched his initials, “JWH” on the side of the brass top. The… (490-6782A). Learn More »
RARE 250-COUNT CIVIL WAR ERA JOYCE’S PERCUSSION CAP TIN WITH BRASS LABEL
Here is an original Civil War era tin of ribbed revolver percussion caps made by Joyce. This is a tall, probably 250 count size tin. Measures 1.5” in diameter by 1.5” tall. The japanned tin is in… (2024-128). Learn More »
RARE 250-COUNT CIVIL WAR ERA ELEY BROS CAP TIN WITH LABEL FOR COLT’S PISTOLS
Here is an original Civil War era tin of pistol-sized percussion caps made by Eley Brothers of London. This is the taller (1” tall) 250 count size tin. The japanned tin remains in very good… (2024-134). Learn More »
$350.00
ON HOLD
RARE 250-COUNT CIVIL WAR ERA ELEY BROS CAP TIN WITH LABEL FOR COLT’S PISTOLS
Here is an original Civil War era tin of pistol-sized percussion caps made by Eley Brothers of London. This is the taller (1” tall) 250 count size tin. The japanned tin remains in very good… (2024-135). Learn More »
RARE 500-COUNT CIVIL WAR ERA ELEY PERCUSSION CAP TIN
Here is an original Civil War era tin of pistol-sized percussion caps made by Eley Brothers of London. This is a large 500 count size tin. Measures 2.25” in diameter by 1.7” tall. The japanned tin… (2024-133). Learn More »
$350.00
SOLD
SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN
This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5.5” long, a size sometimes thought to be just for priming powder for a flintlock, but convenient enough to be… (1179-1564). Learn More »
$39.50
ON HOLD
“US” STAMPED TOOLS FOR MISSISSIPPI RIFLE
Offered here are two separate gun tools that would have been found in the patch box of the M1841 Mississippi rifle. One is the M1841 rifle tool; a box end wrench with two screw driver blades stamped… (286-1336). Learn More »
ADJUSTABLE BRASS POWDER MEASURE
An adjustable powder measure about 6 1/8 inches overall with an attractive openwork key-like finial on the interior rod and an unusual, nickeled steel body that still shows largely bright. The… (2024-159). Learn More »
ADJUSTABLE BRASS POWDER MEASURE
This is an adjustable powder measure about 3 ½ inches long overall, made of brass, fitted with a small steel heart-shaped or winged thumbscrew at the bottom to adjust the interior rod fitted with a… (2024-160). Learn More »
HORN OILER
This is a wonderful, little pocket-sized oiler made like a small powder horn, with a small suspension chain fitting two rings on either side of the flat top so that it could be hung up at a work bench… (2024-157). Learn More »
VERY RARE FULL TIN OF “BULLETED BREECH CAPS” BY W. & C. ELEY, LONDON
Offered here is a very fine condition japanned tin filled with 100 “bulleted breech caps.” A printed paper label on the lid reads, “100 Superior BULLETED BREECH CAPS. / W. & C. ELEY,… (2024-125). Learn More »
VERY RARE FULL TIN OF “BULLETED BREECH CAPS” BY W. & C. ELEY, LONDON
Offered here is a very fine condition japanned tin filled with 100 “bulleted breech caps.” A printed paper label on the lid reads, “100 Superior BULLETED BREECH CAPS. / W. & C. ELEY,… (2024-124). Learn More »
.58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW
Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (236-943). Learn More »
"DUG" .58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW
Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (236-944). Learn More »
.35 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE
Dr. Edward Maynard held patent #22,565 dated January 11, 1859. By this patent, cartridge cases for the Maynard carbine were made of drawn brass to form a tube with a closed end. A brass disk was… (236-942). Learn More »
YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN
An elegant powder horn. From the size, a priming horn (approx 8" in length). Pleasing cream colored body shading to a greenish brown at the spout. The base is convex, lathe turned to produce incised… (480-354). Learn More »
Showing 1 to 20 out of 122
Most Popular
Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa »
Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds »
Cavalry Carbine Sling Swivel »
Fine Condition Brass Infantry Bugle Insignia »
featured item
DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862
This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th US Infantry… (1138-1808). Learn More »
site search
