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LOT OF PINFIRE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES

LOT OF PINFIRE SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES

Offered here is a lot of nine pinfire shotgun cartridges. One is loaded, all others are unused, empty shells waiting to be filled. The one loaded shell has raised “ELEY LONDON / 12 / 1861” on the… (M23280). Learn More »

SPENCER CARTRIDGES RECOVERED AT U.S. FORD

SPENCER CARTRIDGES RECOVERED AT U.S. FORD

Selection of dug Spencer cartridges recovered at U.S. Ford near Chancellorsville, VA.  Light dirt adheres to each, otherwise in very good condition.  [ld] [ph:L] UPS SHIPPING… (2022-2349). Learn More »

U.S. MODEL 1855 MUSKET WIPER – RARE .58 CALIBER -- TALL

U.S. MODEL 1855 MUSKET WIPER – RARE .58 CALIBER -- TALL

A much-used appendage for Civil War muskets.  This wiper would be screwed on to the threaded end of a ramrod and used to “pull” bullets or to extract cartridge paper and cleaning patches.  This… (30-2256). Learn More »

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RELIC, POINTY-NOSE .50 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE

RELIC, POINTY-NOSE .50 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE

This is a “dug” .50 caliber Maynard cartridge. This fine specimen has the pointy-nose style bullet. Excellent green/brown patina on the brass case and tan/white patina on the bullet. The pointy… (2022-2704). Learn More »

DIXON & SON MARKED POWDER FLASK

DIXON & SON MARKED POWDER FLASK

This is a pretty powder flask with an adjustable spout and brown lacquered body impressed with a basket weave design on the faces and leaves curling up on either edge, with small brass suspension… (1184-74). Learn More »

HAWKSLEY MARKED POWDER FLASK

HAWKSLEY MARKED POWDER FLASK

Good condition, plain body powder flask with prominent edge seam and adjustable spout measured in drams. Stamped “G.& J.W. HAWKSLEY / SHEFFIELD” on the top of the collar. Constructed with… (1184-71). Learn More »

HINGED CLIP WITH TWO .56 CAL. BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGES

HINGED CLIP WITH TWO .56 CAL. BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGES

Offered here is a rare hinged clip for the Billinghurst-Requa Battery Gun. This is a 36” long piece that was made to hold 25 cartridges at once. Its condition is good with only some light surface… (2022-2886). Learn More »

RARE 15 MM PINFIRE CARTRIDGE

RARE 15 MM PINFIRE CARTRIDGE

Pinfire cartridge for 15mm revolvers and carbines. Lead bullet in a copper cartridge case. The gun’s hammer struck a rigid wire or “pin” extending from the case. The pin, in turn, set off a… (2022-2821). Learn More »

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .36 CAL. BULLETS

“COLT’S PATENT” MOLD FOR .36 CAL. BULLETS

Here is a good, clean iron mold for Navy revolvers (.36 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold marked “Colt’s Patent” on top of sprue cutter.… (1184-61). Learn More »

CENTRAL VIRGINIA POWDER HORN

CENTRAL VIRGINIA POWDER HORN

This powder horn uses a flat base plug secured to the body with brass tacks and mounts a simple brass finial for a strap or cord. The body is solid, with no cracks or wormholes and shows as a… (1184-76). Learn More »

TOMPION FOR BURNSIDE CARBINE

TOMPION FOR BURNSIDE CARBINE

A wood tompion for a cavalryman’s .54 caliber Burnside carbine. This has the characteristic ball top, pointed tip, and cruciform slotted body of the Burnside tompions. They are occasionally seen in… (490-3945). Learn More »

EARLY 4-CAVITY GANG MOLD FOR .69 CALIBER ROUND BALLS

EARLY 4-CAVITY GANG MOLD FOR .69 CALIBER ROUND BALLS

Offered here is an early round ball gang mold. Made of iron this mold measures approximately 10.5” long overall. Hinged at one end, the mold opens to show four cavities to cast .69 caliber round… (490-3878). Learn More »

HAWKSLEY POWDER FLASK

HAWKSLEY POWDER FLASK

This has a wonderful profusion of design elements that seems to combine rococo foliate C-scrolls symmetrically arranged with some geometric ornaments- something in the “too much is not enough”… (1184-75). Learn More »

HAWKSLEY POWDER FLASK

HAWKSLEY POWDER FLASK

A nicely decorated sportsman’s powder flask decorated in two panels with a hunting dog at top and the hunter’s prey at bottom: two stags with prominent antlers standing over a row of five less… (1184-73). Learn More »

.41 CALIBER “SWISS” RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE

.41 CALIBER “SWISS” RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE

The .41 caliber “Swiss” cartridge is a 10.54mm rimfire rifle cartridge. This specimen has a copper case with a “U” headstamp. Round-nosed lead bullet features two grooves. The most… (2022-923). Learn More »

US MODEL 1855 MAINSPRING VICE

US MODEL 1855 MAINSPRING VICE

Tool used for removing the mainspring from the lock. Very good condition. Operates properly.  [ad] [PH:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB… (179-1173). Learn More »

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POCKET PISTOL FLASK

POCKET PISTOL FLASK

This elegant pistol flask was likely made by the American Hard Rubber Company in the 1850s and is marked in fine letters near the neck, “Goodyear’s Patent May 6, 185[1.]” The final digit being… (1184-64). Learn More »

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PAPER-WRAPPED MUSKET CARTRIDGE IN COLONIAL AMERICA, 1640-1841

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PAPER-WRAPPED MUSKET CARTRIDGE IN COLONIAL AMERICA, 1640-1841

Brown, Rodger. 2022.  Hardback, 6 x 9 ¾”. 96 pages; numerous b&w photos and illustrations. During the Revolutionary War, both armies in the conflict were armed with muzzleloading smoothbore… (ST501205). Learn More »

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5 ¼ inches long, a size sometimes thought to be just for priming powder for a flintlock, but convenient enough to be… (1184-79). Learn More »

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

SMALL HUNTER’S POWDER HORN

This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5 3/4 inches long, a convenient size for pocket or hunting bag. Sometimes considered a small horn just for priming… (1184-77). Learn More »


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CDV OF MAJOR GENERAL DAN SICKLES-THIRD CORPS COMMANDER AT GETTYSBURG

Image shows Sickles in the uniform of a major general. He is seated in right profile and is seen from the waist up. Image has excellent clarity and contrast. Mount and paper are clean. Reverse has photographer’s imprint for E. & H. T. ANTHONY… (224-583). Learn More »

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