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CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ART: CARVED POWDER HORN OF LT. ROBERT E. SMITHSON, 77TH OHIO, CARVED WHILE PRISONER AT TYLER TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1863
Formerly in the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum this powder horn was made by or for Lt. Robert E. Smithson, 77th Ohio, while a prisoner of war at Camp Ford, Tyler Texas, after being captured… (1179-2179). Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BULLET MOLD FOR BALL AND SHOT BY JOSIAH MILLER
This brass scissor mold is made to cast nine small shot, eight larger shot, and a single ball of about 56 caliber indicating intended use in a smoothbore musket, fowler or hunting weapon, which are… (490-7289). Learn More »
$795.00
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SMALL, ELEGANT PISTOL POWDER FLASK
An elegant little powder flask for a pistol. The tapered spout, spring with blue left on it, and brass thumb catch are all in place on the round brass top and collar, with which is decorated with some… (2025-599). Learn More »
.71 CALIBER IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for muskets. Single cavity mold with spout and a sprue cutter in handle. Cavity measures approximately 0.70”. The number “15” is stamped in… (2025-871). Learn More »
$45.00
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ANSON MILLS PATENT CARTRIDGE BELT FOR THE .45-70 WITH NEW YORK BUCKLE
This H-shaped, stamped belt plate was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1886 and used on what is sometimes called the “loose-loop” belt, which has woven cartridge loops and ends that are secured to the… (2025-908). Learn More »
$150.00
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IRON .36 CALIBER BULLET MOLD FOR UNKNOWN REVOLVER
This mold is an iron scissor type mold with a swivel sprue cutter mounted on top. Measures 6” long. Mold casts a .36 caliber round ball and a two-groove elongated bullet. Cavities are very good. The… (2-685). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR CARBINE BORE CLEANING BRUSH
This cavalry carbine cleaning brush device is an excellent example of a tool used to clean out the barrel bore of breechloading carbines during the war. Carried by most Federal cavalrymen, the item… (1268-383). Learn More »
IRON .42 CALIBER BULLET MOLD FOR RIFLES
This mold is an iron scissor type mold with sprue cutters formed into the handles. Heavy construction and measures 7.5” long. Mold casts a cylindrical bullet approximately .41” x 1” with round… (2-686). Learn More »
MASS. ARMS CO. .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD
Single cavity conical bullet mold to cast bullet for Smith and Gallager carbines. Iron mold halves connected with hinge pin. The iron swivel sprue cutter that was attached at the top is broken at the… (2-681). Learn More »
BULLET MOLD FOR .28 CALIBER PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS
Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .28 caliber hand guns. This has two iron halves joined with a hinge pin at the end, no sprue cutter. Has cavities for both conical and round ball. Measures 4.5”… (2-679). Learn More »
BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER, COLT "POCKET" REVOLVER
Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber Colt Pocket revolvers. It casts one round ball and one elongated bullet. Sprue cutter is attached to the top at the hinge pin and is clearly marked… (286-1355). Learn More »
90-BORE (.36 CALIBER) SHARPS BULLET MOLD
Iron, scissor-type bullet mold that cast a single .36 caliber “Old Model” Sharps bullet, aka “ringtail” for Sharps Sporting rifles. Mold measures approximately 8.5” overall with handle ends… (2-684). Learn More »
$125.00
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BRASS PICKET BULLET MOLD
Brass, scissor-type bullet mold that cast a single .40” picket style for rifles. Mold measures approximately 6” overall. Brass mold with hand-made wood handles on ends. Cavity remains in very… (2-671). Learn More »
$50.00
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PACKAGE OF 4MM FLOBERT PRIMED CASES
Here is a round pasteboard box of primed cases for a 4mm Flobert pistol. Printed label on lid, printed red “tape” around side. Empty cases have “KC” headstamp. Good condition, but unknown… (172-4106). Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $125.00
1858 DATED BATTY “PEACE” FLASK- LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION
This is a nice, untouched example of the Batty “Peace Flask” with a great un-messed with patina, good seams, good definition to the raised motifs with just a slight push at lower center of either… (632-101). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1866 COMBINATION TOOL
This is a non-excavated model 1866 musket tool made from surplus M1855 combination tool. Three screw driver blades with the cone wrench cut off and two “spanner” pins cut in place. This spanner… (1268-189). Learn More »
U.S. MODEL 1855 TUMBLER PUNCH
Just about every US rifle or carbine cartridge box of the period has a small separate implement pouch for the gun tools, oily rags, etc., necessary for the cleaning and maintenance of the soldier’s… (1268-191). Learn More »
.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD CARTRIDGE
Paper cartridge for the Enfield rifle. English-made cartridge containing .577 caliber bullet. Bullet end dipped in wax with regulation cut visible under the wax. Typical tape “band” construction… (1268-106). Learn More »
$175.00
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12MM PERRIN REVOLVER CARTRIDGE
This is a self-contained and primed copper cartridge with flat-nosed lead bullet. The copper case has been cleaned. These were centerfire cartridges where the primer was held internally, seated on an… (1212-198). Learn More »
COSTON’S “NIGHT-SIGNAL” FLARE CARTRIDGE
Offered here is a scarce signal flare cartridge. Measures 2.75” long overall and 1” in diameter. White and green wrapper. Excellent condition. The signals prepared in the form of these cartridges,… (1268-197). Learn More »
$495.00
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.44 CALIBER PAPER CARTRIDGES FOR COLT, REMINGTON, & OTHER “ARMY” REVOLVERS
We have a quantity of Civil War cartridges for .44 caliber “Army” revolvers. These are paper cartridges with the short, New Model Colt bullet in them made by the Colt Cartridge Works. All… (2024-1527). Learn More »
DOG AND PHEASANT MOTIF SLOPING CHARGER POWDER FLASK FOR REMINGTON REVOLVERS
This pattern of flask is associated with cased Remington Army and Navy revolvers. The embossed motifs feature a pair of standing pheasants at top, who seem to have met their fate in bottom panel,… (490-6975). Learn More »
.58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE
Regulation tan paper cartridge for the U.S. .58 caliber rifled musket. This is the typical "minie ball" cartridge of the American Civil War. Known as the "regulation" or "American military" style of… (2024-2131). Learn More »
FLINTLOCK MUSKET VENT PICK AND BRUSH SET
This was an essential military gun tool during the flintlock era: a wire pick for clearing the vent hole of the musket and small horsehair brush for cleaning out the priming pan. Overall length is… (2024-1346). Learn More »
ANSON MILLS PATENT CARTRIDGE BELT FOR THE .45-70
This H-shaped, stamped belt plate was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1886 and used on what is sometimes called the “loose-loop” belt, which has woven cartridge loops. This clean blue belt and brass… (1216-219). Learn More »
$295.00
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VERY PRETTY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN
This a small, very pretty York County powder horn in about excellent condition, with nicely turned spout matching the rich brown color of the upper portion of the horn that smoothly transitions into… (490-6906). Learn More »
YORK COUNTY SCREW TIP POWDER HORN
This is a York County style powder horn made with a screw tip that is now missing, but with the upper portion of the spout clearly showing remnants of the threads that secured it. The form is… (490-6905). Learn More »
EARLY YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN
This is an early, classically York County style powder horn with two incised lines running around the top edge of the lathe-turned, convex base plug mirroring the two parallel incised lines along the… (490-6904). Learn More »
.35 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE WITH COPPER RIVETED DISK
Dr. Edward Maynard held patent #22,565 dated January 11, 1859. By this patent, cartridge cases for the Maynard carbine were made of drawn brass to form a tube with a closed end. A brass disk was… (1212-186). Learn More »
BRITISH SERGEANTS’ WRENCH FOR SNIDER RIFLES
This is the combination tool for Snider-Enfield rifles. This style would have been made after September of 1866 when the Snider conversion of Enfield rifles was adopted. This is the usual British… (2024-503). Learn More »
RARE HANOVERIAN TIGE-RIFLE BULLET MOLD
This is a two-piece, scissor-type bullet mold made of brass. The two halves are held together with an iron pin. One arm is marked with a “2”. The mold measures 7.25” long overall. Brass exhibits… (1211-256). Learn More »
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHELL CASING FROM SALUTE FOR COL. C.H. WIKOFF, HIGHEST RANKING US OFFICER KILLED IN ACTION IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR - SAN JUAN HILL
This fired brass shell casing was kept as a memento from the funeral of the highest-ranking U.S. officer killed in action in the Spanish-American War and comes with a period pencil note reading:… (1240-14). Learn More »
SCARCE EARLY WAR .44 CALIBER JOHNSTON & DOW CARTRIDGE
This is a .44 caliber revolver cartridge by Johnston & Dow of New York in excellent condition. Johnston & Dow received patent #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7,… (2024-1287). Learn More »
LARGE TWO-SIDED, 26-CAVITY IRON RIFLE BALL MOLD
Very large iron hinge-type mold to cast 26 lead round balls. Twelve cavities on top and twelve on the bottom. Each side is complete with its own funnel/sprue cutter. Cavities measure approximately… (236-1007). Learn More »
GOLDMARK PERCUSSION CAP TIN FOR COLT BELT AND POCKET PISTOLS
Plain unfinished tin with label; measures approximately 1” tall x 1.5” in diameter. The body of the container has very nice tin finish with no rust. Lid has green paper label that reads “D [_]… (490-6899). Learn More »
RARE .71 CALIBER IRON MUSKET BALL MOLD
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for muskets. Single cavity mold with spout on top and a sprue cutter in handle. Cavity measures approximately 0.695”. The number “13” is… (236-1002). Learn More »
ADJUSTABLE BRASS POWDER MEASURE
This is an adjustable powder measure about 3 ½ inches long overall, made of brass, fitted with a small steel heart-shaped or winged thumbscrew at the bottom to adjust the interior rod fitted with a… (2024-160). Learn More »
VERY RARE FULL TIN OF “BULLETED BREECH CAPS” BY W. & C. ELEY, LONDON
Offered here is a very fine condition japanned tin filled with 100 “bulleted breech caps.” A printed paper label on the lid reads, “100 Superior BULLETED BREECH CAPS. / W. & C. ELEY,… (2024-125). Learn More »
VERY RARE FULL TIN OF “BULLETED BREECH CAPS” BY W. & C. ELEY, LONDON
Offered here is a very fine condition japanned tin filled with 100 “bulleted breech caps.” A printed paper label on the lid reads, “100 Superior BULLETED BREECH CAPS. / W. & C. ELEY,… (2024-124). Learn More »
"DUG" .58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW
Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (236-944). Learn More »
.35 CALIBER MAYNARD CARTRIDGE
Dr. Edward Maynard held patent #22,565 dated January 11, 1859. By this patent, cartridge cases for the Maynard carbine were made of drawn brass to form a tube with a closed end. A brass disk was… (236-942). Learn More »
$90.00
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YORK COUNTY POWDER HORN
An elegant powder horn. From the size, a priming horn (approx 8" in length). Pleasing cream colored body shading to a greenish brown at the spout. The base is convex, lathe turned to produce incised… (480-354). Learn More »
12MM PINFIRE CARTRIDGE BY CHARLES FUSNOT
These are cartridges for the Lefaucheux revolver. This is the “short” pinfire cartridge; with lead bullet seated into a copper case with a stout pin protruding from the bottom edge. This features… (M19951). Learn More »
.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 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 »
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 »
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WONDERFUL CONDITION ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE-MANUFACTURED KEPI FOR A DRUMMER BOY OR CHILD
This article of uniform clothing is an original, Civil War example of headgear manufactured in the Confederacy and presented here in wonderful, original intact condition. The period artifact is a small, dark blue colored, wool kepi, suited for a… (526-68). Learn More »
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