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EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL THUER’S PATENT .44 CAL. BRASS CARTRIDGE

EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL THUER’S PATENT .44 CAL. BRASS CARTRIDGE

This is a Thuer’s Patent metallic centerfire cartridge. This .44 caliber cartridge is in excellent original condition and was for the Colt Thuer conversion “Army” revolver. These were designed… (1212-26). Learn More »

$225.00
ON HOLD

REPRODUCTION SET OF CRISPIN CARTRIDGES

REPRODUCTION SET OF CRISPIN CARTRIDGES

This is a cased display set of reproduction Crispin cartridges as given out at the 2005 California Cartridge Collectors Show. Foam-filled plastic case holds five different Crispin cartridges made for… (1212-251). Learn More »

NIPPLE WRENCH

NIPPLE WRENCH

This is the iron stem from a T-handle nipple wrench. There would have been a wood handle attached to this piece forming a “T”.  Measures approximately 2.5" long overall. Square shank on one end;… (490-4398). Learn More »

COMBINATION TOOL FOR BURNSIDE CARBINE

COMBINATION TOOL FOR BURNSIDE CARBINE

Socket end with two screwdriver blades. Blades are stiff but will separate. The longer of the two blades has a small chip in the edge of the face otherwise the item is in very nice condition.  [AD]… (286-1264). Learn More »

SCARCE MODEL 1841 SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET, DATED 1844

SCARCE MODEL 1841 SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET, DATED 1844

Model 1841 Cadet Musket was produced at Springfield Armory between 1844 and 1845.  This is one of only 450 of these weapons produced. Intended for the Corps of Cadets at West Point. This is a .57… (1000-138). Learn More »

$6,800.00
Originally $8,500.00

CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET

CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET

This weapon is a single shot, muzzle loading, .69 caliber smoothbore musket manufactured at the US armory in Springfield. Originally produced as a flintlock it was converted to percussion by the… (1000-114). Learn More »

$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00

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This style of cartridge was originally made prior to the Civil War and eventually replaced in the North by the “New Model” linen cartridges.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 SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

VERY SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH

This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and… (1000-0255). Learn More »

$6,000.00
Originally $7,500.00

CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

This nice looking imported musketoon likely arrived in the U.S. courtesy of American purchasing agents scouring Europe for arms in 1861 and 1862. This is smoothbore, .70 caliber, with an overall… (998-27). Learn More »

$1,650.00
Originally $1,950.00
ON HOLD

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

HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND

HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND

Moore revolvers used the .32 caliber self-contained metallic rimfire cartridge, which was available and convenient. They were not subject to damage by rough handling, weather resistant, and made a… (2023-2603). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ORDNANCE “CAPTURED AND COLLECTED” 1862 DATED US MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET – “Q” INSPECTION MARK

CONFEDERATE ORDNANCE “CAPTURED AND COLLECTED” 1862 DATED US MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET – “Q” INSPECTION MARK

This 1862 dated Springfield is both in very good condition and bears a “Q” stamping on the underside of the stock just forward of the triggerguard tang that is now recognized as the final… (490-2845). Learn More »


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1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK

Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to anyone. This is an official State Department copy on… (766-938). Learn More »

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