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.58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE

.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

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 »

JAMES DIXON & SONS STARS AND DOTS SMALL SIZE POWDER FLASK

JAMES DIXON & SONS STARS AND DOTS SMALL SIZE POWDER FLASK

With a body measuring just three inches, this bag-shaped flask is the smallest of six variations on the pattern recorded by Riling as made by James Dixon and Sons of Sheffield. This would be correct… (490-6976). Learn More »

ANSON MILLS PATENT CARTRIDGE BELT FOR THE .45-70

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

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

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

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

.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

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

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 »

VERY RARE “TENNESSEE RIFLE” MINIE BALL MOLD

VERY RARE “TENNESSEE RIFLE” MINIE BALL MOLD

This is a two-piece, scissor-type bullet mold made of brass. The two halves are held together with an iron pin. Each half is marked with a “2”. The mold measures 5.25” long overall. Brass… (1211-257). 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

HORN OILER

HORN OILER

This is a wonderful, little pocket-sized oiler made like a small powder horn, with a small suspension chain fitting two rings on either side of the flat top so that it could be hung up at a work bench… (2024-157). Learn More »

VERY RARE FULL TIN OF “BULLETED BREECH CAPS” BY W. & C. ELEY, LONDON

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

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 »


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ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

Dated “Hd Qrs June 16th 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG and entirely legible. This letter from one major general divisional commander to was written between between the Battle of Fair Oaks at the end of May 1862 and… (1179-1398). Learn More »

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