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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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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 »
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 »
$295.00
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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 »
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 »
$295.00
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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 »
$45.00
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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 »
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RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS
Offered here is a very rare, nice condition, original pack of artillery friction primers manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. These “primers” are what was placed in the cannon vent hole and attached to a lanyard… (1268-512). Learn More »
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