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AUTOGRAPHED 1972 STUDY ON HALL’S BREECHLOADERS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

AUTOGRAPHED 1972 STUDY ON HALL’S BREECHLOADERS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this study is “HALL’S BREECHLOADERS: JOHN H. HALL’S INVENTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A BREECHLOADING RIFLE WITH PRECISSION MADE INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS, AND ITS INTRODUCTION INTO… (236-511). Learn More »

SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN SAVAGE .303 CAL.

SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN SAVAGE .303 CAL.

Improved version of the 1895 hammerless lever action with rotary magazine, serial number 160297, giving it an approximate 1914 date, though the guns were not finished in order of number. Walnut stock… (1140-67). Learn More »

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

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

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

SCARCE JOSHUA AND CHARLES BARSTOW 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET WITH BAYONET

SCARCE JOSHUA AND CHARLES BARSTOW 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET WITH BAYONET

Joshua Barstow and son Charles of Exeter, NH, signed a U.S. contract for 2,500 muskets 21 October 1808, with 500 to be delivered to Fort Constitution at Portsmouth, NH, annually over a five-year term.… (1037-15). Learn More »

A VERY STRONG WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKE-DOWN RILFE, .30 WCF, 1897 WITH FACTORY LETTER

A VERY STRONG WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKE-DOWN RILFE, .30 WCF, 1897 WITH FACTORY LETTER

Near fine Model 1894 Winchester, “ultimate perfection in a lever action rifle” in Flayderman’s words. Winchester’s first lever action intended for smokeless cartridges. This one is a take-down… (1140-62). Learn More »

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

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

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 »

RARE .31 CALIBER VOLCANIC PISTOL CARTRIDGE

RARE .31 CALIBER VOLCANIC PISTOL CARTRIDGE

This is a very nice .31 caliber Volcanic “Number 1” cartridge. This Volcanic cartridge has the post-December 1855 brass cap, cork wafer, and iron anvil. This version features multiple fine… (1212-37). Learn More »

RARE .41 CALIBER VOLCANIC PISTOL CARTRIDGE

RARE .41 CALIBER VOLCANIC PISTOL CARTRIDGE

This is a very fine .41 caliber Volcanic “Number 2” cartridge. These were used in conjunction with the Volcanic Repeating Arms No. 2 Pistol, New Haven Arms No. 2 Navy Pistol, and the Smith &… (1212-36). Learn More »

$175.00
ON HOLD

RARE .41 CALIBER VOLCANIC PISTOL CARTRIDGE

RARE .41 CALIBER VOLCANIC PISTOL CARTRIDGE

This is a very fine .41 caliber Volcanic “Number 2” cartridge. These were used in conjunction with the Volcanic Repeating Arms No. 2 Pistol, New Haven Arms No. 2 Navy Pistol, and the Smith &… (1212-35). Learn More »

$175.00
ON HOLD

THUER’S PATENT .31 CALIBER “POCKET MODEL” CARTRIDGE

THUER’S PATENT .31 CALIBER “POCKET MODEL” CARTRIDGE

This is a Thuer’s Patent metallic centerfire cartridge. This short .31 caliber cartridge is in good original condition and was for the Colt Thuer conversion “Pocket” revolver. These were… (1212-23). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET BY PERSIGNON: EX-CROMWELL, EX-BEN MICHEL, PUBLISHED ASAC AND BY MURPHY AND MADAUS, WITH A LIKELY VA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET BY PERSIGNON: EX-CROMWELL, EX-BEN MICHEL, PUBLISHED ASAC AND BY MURPHY AND MADAUS, WITH A LIKELY VA MANUFACTORY BAYONET

This is a very strong example of a Virginia Manufactory musket converted to percussion by Francis Persignon of Richmond, most likely for the Commonwealth of Virginia between October 1861 and September… (1000-266). Learn More »

$6,000.00
Originally $7,500.00
ON HOLD

VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA

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 »

LATE 1890’S MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT WITH PLATE

LATE 1890’S MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT WITH PLATE

Dark blue web belt with a single row of sewn loops for holding ammunition. Belt meas. approx. 3.00 inches wide by 40.50 inches long including the plate. Belt has four centrally mounted grommets on the… (998-849). Learn More »

$200.00
Originally $275.00

SPRINGFIELD M1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET, DATED 1857

SPRINGFIELD M1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET, DATED 1857

This Civil War era single-shot muzzleloader is a .58 caliber Springfield Model 1855 percussion rifle-musket in very nice overall condition. Longarm has a 40” round barrel with broad three-groove… (987-10). Learn More »

$3,200.00
Originally $3,650.00

UNOPENED BOX OF TWENTY-FIVE 8MM CENTERFIRE CARTRIDGES (SFM)

UNOPENED BOX OF TWENTY-FIVE 8MM CENTERFIRE CARTRIDGES (SFM)

A perfect pasteboard box full of cartridges. A bright green paper covers and seals the box. A yellow label is pasted to the lid. This printed label reads, “8m/m10” / “320” / 25 CARTOUGHES POUR… (1212-256). Learn More »

$200.00
ON HOLD

UNOPENED PACK OF 1870 SPENCER CARBINE BLANKS

UNOPENED PACK OF 1870 SPENCER CARBINE BLANKS

This full pack has the original brown wrapper in good condition with the ends pasted closed and has the original tear-string protruding from the right end. Light blue label with black printing reads… (1212-241). Learn More »

$75.00
SOLD

FULL BOX OF SHARPS CARTRIDGES FROM C.W. CARTRIDGE COMPANY (1980s)

FULL BOX OF SHARPS CARTRIDGES FROM C.W. CARTRIDGE COMPANY (1980s)

This is a box of 10 modern shooting cartridges made by C. W. Cartridge Co., Wood Ridge, New Jersey. These were advertised as a new product in 1978. The cartridge body is made of nitrated paper rolled… (1212-242). Learn More »

CAPTURED AND COLLECTED ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET MARKED BARNETT LONDON

CAPTURED AND COLLECTED ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET MARKED BARNETT LONDON

This Pattern 1853 Enfield bears a “Z” stamping on the underside of the stock just forward of the trigger guard tang that is now recognized as the final inspection stamp of a Confederate ordnance… (1000-348). Learn More »


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THEFT FROM GRAVESITE OF GEN. JOHN REYNOLDS

A large artillery shell, one of pair that sit on either side of the grave of Gen. John F. Reynolds in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, PA has been removed from the site. If anyone comes into contact with the shell or has any information regarding its… . Learn More »

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