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.58 CALIBER WILLIAMS PATENT “CLEANER” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPER

.58 CALIBER WILLIAMS PATENT “CLEANER” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPER

This is an original cartridge containing a .58 caliber, Williams, Type III bullet.  Patented and manufactured by Elijah D. Williams.  Williams’ patent called for the use of zinc washers and a pin… (1212-80). Learn More »

$225.00
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.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

This specimen is a very nice regulation paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. Here the cartridge has been carefully removed from the protective wrapper. Very nice… (1212-39). Learn More »

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE

This specimen is a very nice regulation paper wrapped skin cartridge for the British “Monkey Tail” rifles. This one is wrapped in tan paper. Cloth tear strip sticking out of the bottom end. Very… (1212-40). Learn More »

.442 WESTLEY RICHARDS “MONKEY TAIL” CARTRIDGE – BLUE PAPERSHOTGUN

.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 »

DEAN & ADAMS REVOLVER CARTRIDGE WITH PROTECTIVE WRAPPER BY ELEY, LONDON

DEAN & ADAMS REVOLVER CARTRIDGE WITH PROTECTIVE WRAPPER BY ELEY, LONDON

Rare .44 caliber (54 gauge) cartridge used in the Model 1851 Adams revolver. On October 1, 1852, Robert Adams was awarded a British Patent. The early style of these Adams cartridges were known as… (1212-99). Learn More »

EARLY BIRD-SHOT CARTRIDGE FOR 16-GAUGE SHOTGUN

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 »

SCARCE .36 CALIBER TINFOIL CARTRIDGE BY ELEY, LONDON

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

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 »

US WORLD WAR TWO MODEL 1937 BAR AMMUNITION BELT

US WORLD WAR TWO MODEL 1937 BAR AMMUNITION BELT

Made of OD Green canvas the belt has three wide and deep pockets on each side and each is closed by a lift-dot fastener. First pocket on the right side is stenciled with a strong “U.S.” Back side… (1216-14). Learn More »

$150.00
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VERY NICE ELEY’S WIRE SHOT

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 »

.56 CALIBER BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGE

.56 CALIBER BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGE

This is a complete non-dug cartridge for the 25-barrel Billinghurst & Requa Battery Gun. The brass cartridge case cylinder is closed with a machined base plug that contains an ignition hole. The… (1219-06). Learn More »

WINCHESTER .38-55 BULLET MOLD

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 »

NICE HOULLIER & BLANCHARD PINFIRE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH TWO CARTRIDGES

NICE HOULLIER & BLANCHARD PINFIRE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH TWO CARTRIDGES

A fine pasteboard box with lid for 12mm pinfire cartridges. The box is covered with an attractive green plaid paper and features an oval label on the lid. Label reads, “CARTOUCHES / 12 millimetes /… (1219-02). Learn More »

SCARCE .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD

SCARCE .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD

Single cavity iron bullet mold. Hinge style mold with sprue cutter mounted on top. Measures approximately 7.5” long overall. Clean and completely workable. Inspector’s initials “E.W.” on left… (160-207). Learn More »

SCARCE HARPERS FERRY-MADE, FOUR-CAVITY .58 CALIBER GANG MOLD

SCARCE HARPERS FERRY-MADE, FOUR-CAVITY .58 CALIBER GANG MOLD

This is a complete Harpers Ferry gang mold for .58 caliber Minie balls complete with cavity pins. This is a hinge-type mold with iron body and turned wood handles. It casts four .58 caliber Minie… (2023-2835). Learn More »

$2,950.00
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.36 CALIBER (84 GUAGE) ENGLISH REVOLVER CARTRIDGE IN ENVELOPE – ELEY, LONDON

.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

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 »

RARE ROPER REVOLVING SHOTGUN SHELL – 16 GAUGE

RARE ROPER REVOLVING SHOTGUN SHELL – 16 GAUGE

This is a reloadable, steel shotgun shell. Patented by Sylvester Roper (#53,881) on April 10, 1866. This is the 16-gauge shell with its recessed head and percussion nipple. Measures 2.4” long. Very… (1212-230). Learn More »

RARE ROPER REVOLVING SHOTGUN SHELL – 410 GAUGE

RARE ROPER REVOLVING SHOTGUN SHELL – 410 GAUGE

This is a reloadable, steel shotgun shell. Patented by Sylvester Roper (#53,881) on April 10, 1866. This is the 410-gauge shell with its recessed head and percussion nipple. Measures 2.42” long.… (1212-229). Learn More »

ENGLISH PERCUSSION CAP PACK

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 »


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ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. Rather than have a standard blade, the lightly curved 32 inch blade has "B.K." (Battery K) on the left… (870-447). Learn More »

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