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ENGLISH PERCUSSION CAP PACK

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… (2023-2737). Learn More »

.69 CALIBER POWDER CHARGE – GRAY PAPER

.69 CALIBER POWDER CHARGE – GRAY PAPER

This powder charge is in very good condition. Measures 2” long. Fine gray cartridge paper is tied closed at both ends, however there is also a typical folded tail. A blank musket charge that could… (1212-176). Learn More »

18MM (~.70 CALIBER) CARTRIDGE FOR ALTERED SWISS RIFLES

18MM (~.70 CALIBER) CARTRIDGE FOR ALTERED SWISS RIFLES

This cartridge is in excellent condition. Measures 1.9” long. Lubricated over bullet with end tucked into the bullet cavity. These “expanding ball” cartridges were for the Swiss Model 1842… (1212-184). Learn More »

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 5/8 inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-796). Learn More »

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT

Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 ¾ inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-795). Learn More »

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878

This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724). Learn More »

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-250). Learn More »

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

PASTEBOARD PACKAGE OF FRENCH PERCUSSION CAPS

Here is a very nice French pasteboard percussion cap container, unopened and full of caps. Round package made of white pasteboard with green paper labels affixed. A white paper label was pasted along… (1212-210). Learn More »

THUER’S PATENT .36 CALIBER “POCKET NAVY” CARTRIDGE

THUER’S PATENT .36 CALIBER “POCKET NAVY” CARTRIDGE

This is a Thuer’s Patent metallic centerfire cartridge. This short .36 caliber cartridge is in excellent original condition and was for the Colt Thuer conversion “Pocket Navy” revolver. These… (1212-24). Learn More »

REPRODUCTION SET OF CRISPIN CARTRIDGES

REPRODUCTION SET OF CRISPIN CARTRIDGES

This is a cased display set of reproduction Crispin cartridges as given out at the 2005 California Cartridge Collectors Show. Foam-filled plastic case holds five different Crispin cartridges made for… (1212-251). Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, NY, received patent #17,702 in June of 1857 for his invention of a cartridge case made of India rubber. All should be familiar with the .50 caliber Smith carbine… (1212-181). Learn More »

90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

90-BORE (~.36 CALIBER) SHARPS “SPORTING RIFLE” CARTRIDGE

This style of cartridge was originally made prior to the Civil War and eventually replaced in the North by the “New Model” linen cartridges. However, the simple method of just tying the plain… (1212-87). Learn More »

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

60-BORE (~.44 CALIBER) SHARPS CARTRIDGE, GOMEZ & MILLS PATENT

Here is a very rare 60-Bore Sharps cartridge with a multi-groove bullet by Gomez and Mills. This cartridge is in fine condition. The paper is crisp, and you can clearly see where another cartridge… (1212-85). Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER MARSTON PISTOL CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER MARSTON PISTOL CARTRIDGE

U.S. patent #8956 was granted to William W. Marston & Frederick Goodell on May 18, 1852 for this cartridge. It was intended to be used in a breech-loading single shot firearm of Marston's design,… (1212-226). Learn More »

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SAVAGE “SKIN” CARTRIDGE

VERY RARE .36 CALIBER SAVAGE “SKIN” CARTRIDGE

Scarce .36 caliber Savage cartridge for Navy revolvers. Here is a cartridge that is rarely offered for sale in this fine condition. This style of cartridge was made by D.C. Sage of Middletown, CT.… (1212-114). Learn More »

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

COPY OF “ELEY CARTIDGES” FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS

The full title of this volume is “ELEY CARTRIDGES: A HISTORY OF THE SILVERSMITHS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS” by C. W. Harding and published by Quiller Press of Wykey, Shrewsbury, England in… (236-469). Learn More »

ELEGANT DOUBLE COMPARTMENT PISTOL POWDER FLASK

ELEGANT DOUBLE COMPARTMENT PISTOL POWDER FLASK

This small pistol flask is embossed with an attractive pair of oak leaf and acorn clusters in the top quarter, below which a long, thin, scrolling chevron with dots separates it from a pair of knotted… (490-5380). Learn More »

1849 DATED MEXICAN WAR ERA BATTY “PEACE” POWDER FLASK

1849 DATED MEXICAN WAR ERA BATTY “PEACE” POWDER FLASK

Brass powder flask in good condition. The body has one small ding at bottom with a small seam opening. The decoration on the flask consists of a spread-winged eagle above a circle of 20 five-pointed… (160-170). Learn More »

SMALL BRASS POWDER FLASK

SMALL BRASS POWDER FLASK

This small brass powder flask is decorated with a stamped design of a pheasant in amongst some cattails and weeds. Decoration is present on both sides of the flask. Flask meas. approx. 3.50 inches… (160-167). Learn More »

IRON ROUND BALL MOLD WITH WIPER & “RAMROD”

IRON ROUND BALL MOLD WITH WIPER & “RAMROD”

Small iron scissor-type mold with sprue cutter between both handles. At the end of one handle is a cork screw-like “wiper” and a flat “ramrod” on the end of the other. Measures approximately… (1146-126). Learn More »


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SILVERED PRESENTATION FIFE TO MARTIN MURPHY, 4th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 17th NY VETERAN ZOUAVES, AND REGULAR ARMY

This elegant silvered fife, 15-1/4” long, bears a great presentation and was carried by a company musician with Civil War service in two New York regiments, one of them a zouave regiment, and substantial service in the regular army. He seems to… (1268-167). Learn More »

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