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CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S BELT HOLSTER
This belt holster was made for a small revolver, likely a “pocket model” of some sort, very typical of those carried by infantry line officer as a sidearm for personal defense in addition to the… (1179-628). Learn More »
SCARCE .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD
Single cavity iron bullet mold. Hinge style mold with sprue cutter mounted on top. Measures approximately 7.5” long overall. Clean and completely workable. Inspector’s initials “E.W.” on left… (160-207). Learn More »
.36 CALIBER (84 GUAGE) ENGLISH REVOLVER CARTRIDGE IN ENVELOPE – ELEY, LONDON
Perfect example of a hard-to-find cartridge. This fine specimen is still encased in its protective outer wrapper, with orange label, and brown cloth pull tab. Many English revolvers from Adams, Kerr,… (1212-112). Learn More »
WINCHESTER MODEL 1892, HALF OCTAGON BARREL, .38 WCF
A lighter frame version of the M1886 with same chambering as the M1873. Made 1892-1941, This is number 216566, giving it a 1903 date of manufacture. In .38 caliber, with short magazine and half… (1140-63). Learn More »
CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868
Brothers Henry and Lewis Hammond tried to enter the Civil War military arms business by incorporating in mid-1863 and developing a breech-loading single-shot cartridge system. This met delays in… (490-4432). Learn More »
VERY RARE .50-50 EXPERIMENTAL CARTRIDGE – FRANKFORD ARSENAL
This is a .50 caliber copper rimfire cartridge. One of many profiles and sizes experimented with at the Frankford Arsenal following the Civil War. The search was for the most appropriate bullet,… (1212-146). Learn More »
RARE ROPER REVOLVING SHOTGUN SHELL – 410 GAUGE
This is a reloadable, steel shotgun shell. Patented by Sylvester Roper (#53,881) on April 10, 1866. This is the 410-gauge shell with its recessed head and percussion nipple. Measures 2.42” long.… (1212-229). Learn More »
INSCRIBED SMITH AND WESSON MODEL No. 1 SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER
This is a very fancy example of the Smith and Wesson 7-shot .22 caliber rimfire “tip-up” revolver using a nickeled frame, mother-of-pearl grips and inscribed backstrap. This is a Second Issue… (1179-110). Learn More »
ENGLISH PERCUSSION CAP PACK
This is a “pulp bag” of percussion caps as manufactured at the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich, England. Each pack was to contain 15 copper percussion caps. Packages are full of caps and twisted… (2023-2737). Learn More »
FRENCH 1785 CONTRACT MUSKET FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION- MARKED “54TH VA. REGT. NORFOLK BOROUGH”
After the Revolution and before the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Virginia realized that she had no source of new arms. In 1785, when Patrick Henry was Governor of the state, the Council of… (1000-253). Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $5,000.00
CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED “ORANGE CO.”
In 1795 Virginia advertised for a contract to procure 4,000 muskets per annum. Colonel James Swan of Boston offered in September of 1796 to supply 4,000 musket per year for five years for a total of… (1000-289). Learn More »
$3,200.00
Originally $4,000.00
DRUM CONVERSION OF A STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED “VA. REGT. FAUQUIER” WITH CUT DOWN STOCK
In 1795 Virginia advertised for a contract to procure 4,000 muskets per annum. Colonel James Swan of Boston offered in September of 1796 to supply 4,000 musket per year for five years for a total of… (1000-245). Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
COLT NEW LINE .41 CENTERFIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
Colt introduced their “New Line” of revolvers in 1873. There were designed by William Mason and ultimately came in five different models in calibers from .22 to .41, all using solid frames, spur… (490-4430). Learn More »
.69 CALIBER POWDER CHARGE – GRAY PAPER
This powder charge is in very good condition. Measures 2” long. Fine gray cartridge paper is tied closed at both ends, however there is also a typical folded tail. A blank musket charge that could… (1212-176). Learn More »
.69 CALIBER ROUND BALL CARTRIDGE – MEXICAN?
This cartridge is in good condition, with two small cracks at the base of the ball. Measures 2.75” long. Course cartridge paper is pasted closed over the ball. The powder end is closed with the… (1212-136). Learn More »
18MM (~.70 CALIBER) CARTRIDGE FOR ALTERED SWISS RIFLES
This cartridge is in excellent condition. Measures 1.9” long. Lubricated over bullet with end tucked into the bullet cavity. These “expanding ball” cartridges were for the Swiss Model 1842… (1212-184). Learn More »
POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 5/8 inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-796). Learn More »
POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 ¾ inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-795). Learn More »
BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878
This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724). Learn More »
FRENCH 1785 CONTRACT MUSKET FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION
After the Revolution and before the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Virginia realized that she had no source of new arms. In 1785, when Patrick Henry was Governor of the state, the Council of… (1000-252). Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »
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