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.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPER
This specimen is a very nice paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. This one is unusual as it is wrapped in blue paper (typically tan paper). Cloth tear strip sticking… (1212-54). Learn More »
EARLY BIRD-SHOT CARTRIDGE FOR 16-GAUGE SHOTGUN
Offered here is an early and interesting shot cartridge. 16-gauge cartridge with powder and shot contained in an outer paper wrapper. Cloth tear strips provide access to the cartridge. An orange label… (1212-138). Learn More »
US MODEL 1840 POMEROY CONTRACT MUSKET RIFLED AND SIGHTED
The US Model 1840 musket is complicated in nomenclature and production details. Initially designated the Model 1835, it was finally designated the 1840 and collectors occasionally call it the Model… (490-4171). Learn More »
$2,450.00
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SCARCE .36 CALIBER TINFOIL CARTRIDGE BY ELEY, LONDON
This is a very rare cartridge dating to before the Civil War. Made by Eley Brothers in London, this is a .36 caliber pistol cartridge with a tinfoil powder case. The cartridge was then packed in a… (1212-101). Learn More »
US WORLD WAR TWO M-1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE SCABBARD
Scabbard was designed solely for the M-1A1 folding stock carbine. Made of OD Green canvas the scabbard was slightly padded with a flap at top that was fastened by two lift-dot fasteners. The rear has… (1216-21). Learn More »
VERY NICE ELEY’S WIRE SHOT
A colorful paper container with printed advertising and labels. Round label on the end reads, “ELEY’S / Improved Patent Wire Cartridge / No. 1”. Contains a wire “basket” filled with shot.… (1219-09). Learn More »
WINCHESTER .38-55 BULLET MOLD
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead .38 caliber ball for the Winchester rifle. Single cavity mold with spout and a sprue cutter mounted on top of the mold blocks. Turned wood handles with brass… (160-203). Learn More »
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 »
.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 »
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 »
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 »
$150.00 Each
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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
.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 »
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 »
PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS
Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-250). Learn More »
PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS
Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-210). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA
This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered… (1000-241). Learn More »
MODEL 1841 HALL BREECHLOADING RIFLE: A SCARCE RIFLE, MADE IN PERCUSSION, AND THE LAST OF THE BREED
The breechloading Model 1841 Hall rifle retained the .52 caliber 32 5/8” rifled barrel of the Model 1819, but finally caught up with Hall carbines in the use of percussion priming. These are fairly… (490-3498). Learn More »
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IMPRESSIVE PERIOD FRAMED DISPLAY OF WARTIME AND POSTWAR VETERAN MATERIAL OF LT. EDGAR G. STOWELL, 92nd NY, WIA FAIR OAKS, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DISK AND CDV IN UNIFORM, MESS UTENSILS, AND CAMP ART RINGS
This is a great framed display of wartime and postwar veteran’s memorabilia belonging to Lieutenant Edward G. Stowell of the 92nd NY. The items include a wartime carte-de-visite photo of Stowell in uniform as 2nd lieutenant, tacked in the center… (2024-369). Learn More »
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