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VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, NY, received patent #17,702 in June of 1857 for his invention of a cartridge case made of India rubber. All should be familiar with the .50 caliber Smith carbine… (1212-181). Learn More »

90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

This style of cartridge was originally made prior to the Civil War and eventually replaced in the North by the “New Model” linen cartridges. However, the simple method of just tying the plain… (1212-87). Learn More »

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

Here is a very rare 60-Bore Sharps cartridge with a multi-groove bullet by Gomez and Mills. This cartridge is in fine condition. The paper is crisp, and you can clearly see where another cartridge… (1212-85). Learn More »

.36 CALIBER REVOLVER CARTRIDGE AND BULLET -- D.C. SAGE

.36 CALIBER REVOLVER CARTRIDGE AND BULLET -- D.C. SAGE

"Seamless" skin cartridges were made by D.C. Sage under the Hotchkiss patent of 1862. Mutton or hog's intestine was spirally wound around a former so that the seams crossed perpendicular to each other… (1212-111). Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER MARSTON PISTOL CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER MARSTON PISTOL CARTRIDGE

U.S. patent #8956 was granted to William W. Marston & Frederick Goodell on May 18, 1852 for this cartridge. It was intended to be used in a breech-loading single shot firearm of Marston's design,… (1212-226). Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SAVAGE “SKIN” CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SAVAGE “SKIN” CARTRIDGE

Scarce .36 caliber Savage cartridge for Navy revolvers. Here is a cartridge that is rarely offered for sale in this fine condition. This style of cartridge was made by D.C. Sage of Middletown, CT.… (1212-114). Learn More »

VERY RARE .44 CALIBER JOSLYN REVOLVER CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .44 CALIBER JOSLYN REVOLVER CARTRIDGE

Rarest of the rare, a .44 caliber cartridge for Joslyn Army revolvers. A pointy, two-groove bullet with paper case tied to the bullet. After filling with powder, the case was “choked and tied at the… (1212-92). Learn More »

SELMA ARSENAL WRAPPER AND ENFIELD CARTRIDGES

SELMA ARSENAL WRAPPER AND ENFIELD CARTRIDGES

Included in a wood display case is a cartridge wrapper from Selma Arsenal dated July 1864, seven complete cartridges, and a pack of percussion caps.  The cartridges and caps came out of this… (1000-743). Learn More »

$2,800.00
Originally $3,500.00

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this volume is “ELEY CARTRIDGES: A HISTORY OF THE SILVERSMITHS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS” by C. W. Harding and published by Quiller Press of Wykey, Shrewsbury, England in… (236-469). Learn More »

PUBLIC PROPERTY MARKED POWDER FLASK

PUBLIC PROPERTY MARKED POWDER FLASK

Just two thousand of these flasks were contracted for by James Baker of Philadelphia in 1825 and delivered by 1827. They were for use with military rifles, particularly the common rifle of 1817,… (1000-708). Learn More »

$440.00
Originally $550.00

ELEGANT DOUBLE COMPARTMENT PISTOL POWDER FLASK

ELEGANT DOUBLE COMPARTMENT PISTOL POWDER FLASK

This small pistol flask is embossed with an attractive pair of oak leaf and acorn clusters in the top quarter, below which a long, thin, scrolling chevron with dots separates it from a pair of knotted… (490-5380). Learn More »

1849 DATED MEXICAN WAR ERA BATTY “PEACE” POWDER FLASK

1849 DATED MEXICAN WAR ERA BATTY “PEACE” POWDER FLASK

Brass powder flask in good condition. The body has one small ding at bottom with a small seam opening. The decoration on the flask consists of a spread-winged eagle above a circle of 20 five-pointed… (160-170). Learn More »

SCARCE BOOK “THE RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ITS MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR PRODUCTS 1857-1984”

SCARCE BOOK “THE RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ITS MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR PRODUCTS 1857-1984”

By John Barber. Armory Publications, Tacoma, Washington, 1987. Hard cover, blue cloth with gold titles on cover and spine, 221 pages, index. First edition. No dust jacket. Heavily illustrated.… (236-393). Learn More »

SMALL BRASS POWDER FLASK

SMALL BRASS POWDER FLASK

This small brass powder flask is decorated with a stamped design of a pheasant in amongst some cattails and weeds. Decoration is present on both sides of the flask. Flask meas. approx. 3.50 inches… (160-167). Learn More »

IRON ROUND BALL MOLD WITH WIPER & “RAMROD”

IRON ROUND BALL MOLD WITH WIPER & “RAMROD”

Small iron scissor-type mold with sprue cutter between both handles. At the end of one handle is a cork screw-like “wiper” and a flat “ramrod” on the end of the other. Measures approximately… (1146-126). Learn More »

.44 CALIBER ARMY REVOLVER CARTRIDGE (1861 ORDNANCE MANUAL)

.44 CALIBER ARMY REVOLVER CARTRIDGE (1861 ORDNANCE MANUAL)

Scarce .44 caliber Army revolver cartridge manufactured based on the specifications set forth in the 1861 Ordnance Manual. These were arsenal-made and are very hard to find! This was for use in Colt,… (34-225). Learn More »

$125.00
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SMALL PISTOL POWDER FLASK

SMALL PISTOL POWDER FLASK

This is very small powder flask, possibly of European manufacture and perhaps made on contract for an American retailer, intended for a pocket revolver or small single shot pistol. Measures… (490-5248). Learn More »

SMALL PISTOL POWDER FLASK

SMALL PISTOL POWDER FLASK

This is very small powder flask, possibly of European manufacture and perhaps made on contract for an American retailer, intended for a pocket revolver or small single shot pistol. Measures… (490-5247). Learn More »

ORIGINAL THREE-PIECE STEEL CLEANING ROD FOR THE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL KRAG RIFLE OR CARBINE

ORIGINAL THREE-PIECE STEEL CLEANING ROD FOR THE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL KRAG RIFLE OR CARBINE

The first rods for Krag carbines were two-piece. The three-piece rods were introduced in 1896 and the carrying compartment in the buttstock of the rifle and carbine were accordingly altered to carry… (2022-1783). Learn More »

PLAIN POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS

PLAIN POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS

This flask is for early pocket model revolvers. Constructed with a copper body, with brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.75” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides are plain. Thumb tab… (490-5245). Learn More »


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TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER

Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply cast, chased, and engraved mounts along with the… (870-172). Learn More »

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