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CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER, SECOND MODEL WITH MATING NUMBER (14), ADDRESS, AND PATENT MARKINGS
Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by dovetailing in studs to engage… (1000-2296). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR FEDERAL LIMBER OR AMMUNITION CHEST
These wooden chests, utilized to transport and store artillery projectiles in the field, were mounted on the wheeled, horse drawn limber; additionally, they served as seating for three… (M24717). Learn More »
“EAGLE” POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS
This small flask is for baby dragoon or early pocket model revolvers. Constructed with a copper body and brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.5” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides… (1110-63). Learn More »
ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR 12-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL
This is a tool for clearing the vent of any obstructions. It has an octagonal head with a hole in the center, and a 21” wire brazed to it. The wire tapers to a smaller diameter at the end. The flat… (1117-47). Learn More »
ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR 10-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL
This is a tool for clearing the vent of any obstructions. It has an octagonal head with a hole in the center, and a 17” wire brazed to it. The wire comes to a point at the end. The flat head is… (1117-46). Learn More »
COLT BELT AND POCKET PISTOL ELEY CAP TIN FROM THE MOLLUS MUSEUM
This is a nice cap tin with the blue label in very good condition. See Rapley, Colt Percussion Accoutrements, CT#7 for a parallel. The Eley firm started making percussion caps in 1828 and dominated… (490-2491). Learn More »
REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK SCREWDRIVER
For the Remington rolling block pistol (M1871). This appears similar to the Civil War Spencer tool with its two screwdriver blades and lanyard hole at top. Blackened finish. Shorter blade is tapered… (362-919). Learn More »
$25.00
SOLD
BRASS TIPPED TOMPION FOR THE ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET
This was used to plug the barrel of the weapon at the muzzle to keep moisture and dirt from getting in the bore. Brass tip discolored some from age. Cork body in good condition. … (M16029). Learn More »
.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD PATTERN CARTRIDGE
Fabricated by Ludlow Brothers of Birmingham, England. Nice display in a 8.25” x 12.25” Riker case. Photocopy of an original wrapper at top with info sheet below, and then the cartridge at the… (M24055). Learn More »
RELIC M1873 MAYNARD BULLET MOLD
Iron bullet mold measures approximately 7 ½” long. Two halves pinned with rivet and has floating sprue cutter. Iron is pitted but not badly; could be “dug” or out of a barn. Still opens and… (1117-238). Learn More »
WIPER FOR FOREIGN MUSKET
This wiper was probably for some foreign musket. Wipers were screwed to ramrods to hold a patch or wad of tow to clean the gun barrel. This pattern is unusual as it has a male threaded end like… (362-925). Learn More »
POCKET POWDER FLASK WITH PERCUSSION CAP MAGAZINE
This is a pistol sized brass powder flask measuring about 3.5 inches tall and 1.25 across at the bottom. The flask goes from round at the base to oval at top. The base has a threaded cover that opens… (480-201). Learn More »
BRASS BULLET MOLD FOR “PICKET” TYPE BULLET
Scissor-type mold made of brass. Casts a .44 caliber “picket” or “sugarloaf” style of bullet with rounded base. Measures 6 ½” overall. Brass has a blotchy, dark patina. … (1117-234). Learn More »
“EAGLE” POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS
This small flask is for the Colt pocket model or similar revolvers. Constructed with a copper body and brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.5” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides… (1117-180). Learn More »
$375.00
SOLD
VERY RARE ST. LOUIS SHOT TOWER ADVERTISING/DESK DISPLAY
This vintage glass display stands 9" tall with a 3 ¾” square base. The display is a miniature depiction of the shot tower and is made of leaded glass. It is full of graduated shot ranging from 00… (236-102). Learn More »
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… (M25673). Learn More »
VERY NICE PEACOCK POWDER FLASK ASSOCIATED WITH COLT ROOT REVOLVERS
This flask is French made and often found cased with Colt 1855 New Model Root Revolvers, likely being purchased from the maker by one of Colt’s larger dealers for use in his cased Colts. (See… (30-2209). Learn More »
EXCAVATED BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER, 1ST MODEL
Recovered in central Virginia. Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by… (1000-2326). Learn More »
EXCAVATED BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MCFEE BAYONET ADAPTER, 1ST MODEL
Recovered in central Virginia. Bayonet adapters enabled rifles such as the Model 1817 and Model 1841, as well as Southern-made military rifles, to be mounted with bayonets without weakening barrels by… (1000-2329). Learn More »
15 MM PINFIRE CARTRIDGE
Pinfire cartridge for 15mm carbines. Lead bullet in a brass cartridge case. The gun’s hammer struck a rigid wire or “pin” extending from the case. The pin, in turn, set off a percussion cap… (490-1993). Learn More »
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REVEREND GENERAL AND FIGHTING CHAPLAIN: 1860 STAFF SWORD PRESENTED IN 1861 BY HIS STUDENTS TO REVEREND J.B. VAN PETTEN: CHAPLAIN TO FIELD OFFICER AND BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL, WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THIRD WINCHESTER AND CITED FOR GALLANT CONDUCT
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