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LOT OF PINFIRE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES

LOT OF PINFIRE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES

Offered here is a lot of six pinfire shotgun cartridges. All are empty shells waiting to be filled. There are four empty shells with “E.B. / LONDON / F / 12” headstamps. These all have natural… (M23280). Learn More »

.28 CALIBER CUPFIRE CARTRIDGE

.28 CALIBER CUPFIRE CARTRIDGE

Willard Ellis and John White patented this cartridge in 1859.  This copper cartridge held the priming compound within the bottom edge of the “cup” in order to circumvent Smith & Wesson’s… (2022-2711). Learn More »

NICE .32 CALIBER TEATFIRE CARTRIDGE

NICE .32 CALIBER TEATFIRE CARTRIDGE

Cartridge for large .32 caliber Moore front-loading revolver.  David Williamson received a patent in January of 1864 for this teatfire cartridge. This was essentially a patent evasion to get around… (2022-2712). Learn More »

“EAGLE” POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS

“EAGLE” POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS

This small flask is for the Colt pocket model or similar revolvers. Constructed with a copper body and brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.75” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides… (1179-1646B). Learn More »

$165.00
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WOOD TOMPION FOR .58 CALIBER MUSKET

WOOD TOMPION FOR .58 CALIBER MUSKET

Turned wood tompion for a .58 caliber musket. This was used to plug the barrel of the weapon at the muzzle to keep moisture and dirt from getting in the bore. Measures 2.5” long with turned knob at… (1216-108). Learn More »

$50.00
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PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE TOMPION

PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE TOMPION

An excellent example of the Enfield rifle tompion. These were issued with the caliber .577 rifles to be inserted into the muzzles to protect against moisture and dirt from getting into the barrel.… (1216-109). Learn More »

$50.00
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AMERICAN CAP & FLASK CO. “COAT OF ARMS” PATTERN POWDER FLASK

AMERICAN CAP & FLASK CO. “COAT OF ARMS” PATTERN POWDER FLASK

This is a nice example of a relatively scarce “Navy Sized” flask by the American Flask Company. This flask pattern is illustrated in Robin Rapley’s “Colt Percussion Accoutrements 1834-1873”… (172-6147). Learn More »

NAVAL LABORATORY CRATE FOR RIFLED MUSKET CARTRIDGES

NAVAL LABORATORY CRATE FOR RIFLED MUSKET CARTRIDGES

Dovetailed wooden crate with lid that measures approximately 13.75” long x 8.5” wide x 8.75” high. The wood has much of the original dark finish remaining on all sides with heavier wear to the… (179-1320). Learn More »

$625.00
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CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ART: CARVED POWDER HORN OF LT. ROBERT E. SMITHSON, 77TH OHIO, CARVED WHILE PRISONER AT TYLER TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1863

CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ART: CARVED POWDER HORN OF LT. ROBERT E. SMITHSON, 77TH OHIO, CARVED WHILE PRISONER AT TYLER TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1863

Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this powder horn was made by or for Lt. Robert E. Smithson, 77th Ohio, while a prisoner of war at Camp Ford, Tyler Texas, after being captured… (1179-2179). Learn More »

SMALL, ELEGANT PISTOL POWDER FLASK

SMALL, ELEGANT PISTOL POWDER FLASK

An elegant little powder flask for a pistol. The tapered spout, spring with blue left on it, and brass thumb catch are all in place on the round brass top and collar, with which is decorated with some… (2025-599). Learn More »

.71 CALIBER IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD

.71 CALIBER IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD

Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for muskets.  Single cavity mold with spout and a sprue cutter in handle. Cavity measures approximately 0.70”. The number “15” is stamped in… (2025-871). Learn More »

$45.00
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CIVIL WAR CARBINE BORE CLEANING BRUSH

CIVIL WAR CARBINE BORE CLEANING BRUSH

This cavalry carbine cleaning brush device is an excellent example of a tool used to clean out the barrel bore of breechloading carbines during the war. Carried by most Federal cavalrymen, the item… (1268-383). Learn More »

IRON .42 CALIBER BULLET MOLD FOR RIFLES

IRON .42 CALIBER BULLET MOLD FOR RIFLES

This mold is an iron scissor type mold with sprue cutters formed into the handles. Heavy construction and measures 7.5” long. Mold casts a cylindrical bullet approximately .41” x 1” with round… (2-686). Learn More »

MASS. ARMS CO. .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD

MASS. ARMS CO. .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD

Single cavity conical bullet mold to cast bullet for Smith and Gallager carbines. Iron mold halves connected with hinge pin. The iron swivel sprue cutter that was attached at the top is broken at the… (2-681). Learn More »

BULLET MOLD FOR .28 CALIBER PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS

BULLET MOLD FOR .28 CALIBER PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS

Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .28 caliber hand guns. This has two iron halves joined with a hinge pin at the end, no sprue cutter. Has cavities for both conical and round ball. Measures 4.5”… (2-679). Learn More »

BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER, COLT "POCKET" REVOLVER

BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER, COLT "POCKET" REVOLVER

Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber Colt Pocket revolvers. It casts one round ball and one elongated bullet. Sprue cutter is attached to the top at the hinge pin and is clearly marked… (286-1355). Learn More »

PACKAGE OF 4MM FLOBERT PRIMED CASES

PACKAGE OF 4MM FLOBERT PRIMED CASES

Here is a round pasteboard box of primed cases for a 4mm Flobert pistol. Printed label on lid, printed red “tape” around side. Empty cases have “KC” headstamp. Good condition, but unknown… (172-4106). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

1858 DATED BATTY “PEACE” FLASK- LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION

1858 DATED BATTY “PEACE” FLASK- LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION

This is a nice, untouched example of the Batty “Peace Flask” with a great un-messed with patina, good seams, good definition to the raised motifs with just a slight push at lower center of either… (632-101). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1866 COMBINATION TOOL

U.S. MODEL 1866 COMBINATION TOOL

This is a non-excavated model 1866 musket tool made from surplus M1855 combination tool.  Three screw driver blades with the cone wrench cut off and two “spanner” pins cut in place. This spanner… (1268-189). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1855 TUMBLER PUNCH

U.S. MODEL 1855 TUMBLER PUNCH

Just about every US rifle or carbine cartridge box of the period has a small separate implement pouch for the gun tools, oily rags, etc., necessary for the cleaning and maintenance of the soldier’s… (1268-191). Learn More »


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CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S GILT BRASS EAGLEHEAD SPURS IN ORIGINAL COLOR

This is a very good condition set of nicely detailed eaglehead spurs with 80 or 90 percent of their gilt finish on the exterior, cast and chased with the outstretched wings making up the entirety of the sidebars. The wing feathers are in raised… (490-6821). Learn More »

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