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Cylindrical japanned-tin container filled with ten roles of Maynard tape primers. Container is in great shape with only the most minor of scratches in the brown finish. Closed with lid. Pasted to the… (2026-683). Learn More »
Hardcover with a dust jacket, 282 pages, 8.5” x 11”. Well-illustrated with some color. Fine condition with just light wear to dust jacket. Publisher by Quiller in 2009.… (236-731). Learn More »
Offered here is a 12” x 8” display case containing 41 old copper-cased rimfire cartridges. Cartridges include a few blanks, some loaded with shot, and most are standard rounds with… (236-1281). Learn More »
$125.00
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This small flask is likely for early pocket model revolvers in cased sets. Constructed with a copper body and brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.25” tall x 2” at widest point. Both… (2026-378). Learn More »
Offered here is a 6” x 5” display case with a .58 caliber Williams type I, type II, and type III patent bullet along with a complete and original Williams rifle musket cartridge. The cartridge is… (2026-357). Learn More »
$200.00
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These flasks were made for use with military rifles, particularly the 1817 Common Rifle, but could be used with the Hall or any of the older patterns still in service. Producing hollow-body copper… (1309-752). Learn More »
This is a copper and brass powder flask in nice condition. Measures approximately 9” tall x 4” at widest point. Both sides are adorned with a spread-winged eagle above a circle of stars that… (1256-80). Learn More »
A delicate, small-sized powder flask measuring just 2-3/4” by 1-1/2” and likely intended for a small pocket pistol or revolver. The body is embossed on both sides with a narrow, fan-shaped or… (1309-335). Learn More »
Brass, two cavity bullet mold for the .28 caliber Colt Model 1855 Side-hammer, also known as the Colt Root Revolver. Named for engineer Elisha K. Root (1808–1865). The revolver was a cap and… (1304-143). Learn More »
A very nice good example an 1848-dated regulation rifleman’s flask that would go well with an 1817 Common Rifle, Hall, or even a Mississippi. Robert Dingee had produced powder flasks for riflemen… (1304-130). Learn More »
Measuring 13” long, this iron bullet mold casts six .36 caliber elongated pistol bullets. Turned wood handles and brass ferrules are fitted over the arms of the mold halves. The sprue cutter is… (1304-117). Learn More »
Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber Colt Model 1849 “Wells Fargo” Pocket Revolver. The revolver was a cap and ball single-action pocket revolver. This is one of the rarest and most… (1304-148). Learn More »
Here is a very good, clean brass mold for pocket model revolvers (.31 caliber). Two cavity type; one round ball, one “heeled” conical ball, circa 1855-1856. Cavities are clean. Integral sprue… (1304-144). Learn More »
Here is a very fine bullet mold for Police or Navy revolvers (.36 caliber). This is a straight-leg, two cavity type; one round ball, one New Model conical ball. Typical Civil War-era mold marked… (1304-146). Learn More »
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for old muskets. Single cavity mold with spout and a sprue cutter in handle. Cavity measures approximately 0.785”. The number “10” is stamped… (1309-237). Learn More »
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for old muskets. Single cavity mold with spout and a sprue cutter in handle. Cavity measures approximately 0.72”. The number “12” is stamped in… (1309-236). Learn More »
This is very strong example of the “eagle on hummock” style flask supplied by dealers and retailers with Colt Baby Dragoon and early Pocket Revolvers, showing the same motif as those supplied to… (1304-60). Learn More »
These blackened iron take-down tools combine two screwdriver blades, all that is required to disassemble a Spencer rifle or carbine. They were supplied with the guns as part of the army and navy… (998-1464). Learn More »
$150.00
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This is a gun tool that measures 3.6” in overall length. It is a combination tool with a box end percussion cone (nipple) wrench and two screwdriver blades; one fixed on the main body of the tool… (2025-2807). Learn More »
A good example of the eagle and shield flask embossed on both sides with an eagle with raised wings underneath an arc of nine stars, with four more flanking it, and raised lines indicating sunrays in… (2025-2410). Learn More »
Measuring 4-1/2 by 2 inches, this ornate flask is in very good condition with tight seams, no dents and sharp detail. The brown lacquer finish is largely intact, showing just some minor age spots and… (1304-74). Learn More »
This flask is in very good condition, complete with triangular carrying loops and adjustable spout, the body showing crisp designs, no dents, dings or verdigris, good seams, a mellow patina to the… (1304-116). Learn More »
Excellent flat top cartridge for the .44 Henry and M1866 Winchester rifles or the Colt, Remington, and Smith & Wesson revolvers. This particular cartridge was manufactured by the Winchester… (490-2768). Learn More »
Displayed in a case with cut mat and labeled, are thirteen different Civil War bullets with three patented Civil War cartridges. A few of these specimens are quite rare. Included are: .58 cal.… (2025-2623). Learn More »
$225.00
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This is a non-excavated Civil War musket accessory. It is an iron appendage that could screw onto the threaded ramrod end to enable a soldier to “pull” a bullet and unload his musket. The piece… (2025-645). Learn More »
$75.00
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Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber "Pocket Model" revolvers. It casts one round ball and one elongated bullet. Unmarked, swinging sprue cutter is attached to the top. Cavities remain… (2025-640). Learn More »
Offered here is a lot of six pinfire shotgun cartridges. All are empty shells waiting to be filled. There are four empty shells with “E.B. / LONDON / F / 12” headstamps. These all have natural… (M23280). Learn More »
Willard Ellis and John White patented this cartridge in 1859. This copper cartridge held the priming compound within the bottom edge of the “cup” in order to circumvent Smith & Wesson’s… (2022-2711). Learn More »
This is a nice example of a relatively scarce “Navy Sized” flask by the American Flask Company. This flask pattern is illustrated in Robin Rapley’s “Colt Percussion Accoutrements 1834-1873”… (172-6147). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$75.00
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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 »
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 »
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
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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 »
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 »
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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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Perfect example of a hard-to-find cartridge. This fine specimen is still encased in its protective outer wrapper, with orange label, and brown cloth pull tab. Many English revolvers from Adams, Kerr,… (1212-112). Learn More »
This is a .50 caliber copper rimfire cartridge. One of many profiles and sizes experimented with at the Frankford Arsenal following the Civil War. The search was for the most appropriate bullet,… (1212-146). Learn More »
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 »
$150.00 Each
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$325.00
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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 »
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 »
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 »
This is very small powder flask, possibly of European manufacture and perhaps made on contract for an American retailer, intended for a pocket revolver or small single shot pistol. Measures… (490-5248). Learn More »
This is very small powder flask, possibly of European manufacture and perhaps made on contract for an American retailer, intended for a pocket revolver or small single shot pistol. Measures… (490-5247). Learn More »
Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber revolver. It casts one round ball and one elongated bullet. There is no sprue cutter. Cavities remain clean and crisp. There are several small dings on… (490-4365). Learn More »
Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber revolver. It casts one round ball and one elongated bullet. There is no sprue cutter. There are several small dings on exterior where the mold needed… (490-4364). Learn More »
Brass, two cavity bullet mold for 120 gauge (approx. .31 caliber) English Adams revolver. It casts two elongated bullets. These feature a pointy nose, two grooves, and a solid base. Iron sprue cutter… (490-4378). Learn More »
Mainspring vise for the many types of early muskets that were converted to percussion ignition. Typical vise mechanism with offset bar to accommodate the older flintlock mainsprings. Excellent… (490-4363). Learn More »
Constructed with plain copper body and brass top. Funnel unscrews and spring still works. Measures approximately 4.5" tall x 1.5" wide x 1" thick. All surfaces are unadorned, with sides that have… (490-4416). Learn More »
Iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .45 caliber Colt Model 1878 revolver. It casts two elongated bullets with grooves. These are the “.45 Long Colt” bullets. Sprue cutter is attached to the top… (490-4399). Learn More »
Mainspring vise for the many types of early muskets that were converted to percussion ignition. Typical vise mechanism with offset bar to accommodate the older flintlock mainsprings. Excellent… (490-4380). Learn More »
This powder flask was certainly made for the American market. The bottom is fitted with two small, round hinged covers for interior compartments, each with an eagle with raised wings, a U.S. shield on… (30-2245). Learn More »
$575.00
Originally $695.00
Very rare iron, two cavity bullet mold for the .31 caliber "Wells Fargo" Colt revolver. It casts one round ball and one elongated bullet. There is no sprue cutter. Marked "COLT'S / PATENT" across the… (490-4400). Learn More »
This is a pretty powder flask with an adjustable spout and brown lacquered body impressed with a basket weave design on the faces and leaves curling up on either edge, with small brass suspension… (1184-74). Learn More »
Good condition, plain body powder flask with prominent edge seam and adjustable spout measured in drams. Stamped “G.& J.W. HAWKSLEY / SHEFFIELD” on the top of the collar. Constructed with… (1184-71). Learn More »
A wood tompion for a cavalryman’s .54 caliber Burnside carbine. This has the characteristic ball top, pointed tip, and cruciform slotted body of the Burnside tompions. They are occasionally seen in… (490-3945). Learn More »
This has a wonderful profusion of design elements that seems to combine rococo foliate C-scrolls symmetrically arranged with some geometric ornaments- something in the “too much is not enough”… (1184-75). Learn More »
A nicely decorated sportsman’s powder flask decorated in two panels with a hunting dog at top and the hunter’s prey at bottom: two stags with prominent antlers standing over a row of five less… (1184-73). Learn More »
This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5 ¼ inches long, a size sometimes thought to be just for priming powder for a flintlock, but convenient enough to be… (1184-79). Learn More »
This horn dates roughly 1820-1850. It is a plain, working powder horn only about 5 3/4 inches long, a convenient size for pocket or hunting bag. Sometimes considered a small horn just for priming… (1184-77). Learn More »
Used in the Smith carbine extensively during the early years of the Civil War, we have several specimens of these unusual .50 caliber “rubber case” cartridges in excavated “relic”… (2022-1238). Learn More »
This small copper and brass flask is in near mint condition with a very pleasing brown lacquer tone to the copper body, medium untouched patina to the brass collar and spout, and vibrant blue to the… (30-2246). Learn More »
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead round ball for revolvers. Measures approximately 3.5” long overall. Single cavity mold with spout. Sprue cutter is formed between the two handles. Cavity… (1164-46). Learn More »
This very large flask has to have been for shotguns. Constructed with a copper body, with brass top and spout. Measures approximately 11” tall x 5” at widest point. Unadorned body. Thumb tab and… (172-5639). Learn More »
This flask is for early pocket model revolvers. Constructed with a copper body, with brass top and spout. Measures approximately 6” tall x 2.75” at widest point. Both sides are plain. Thumb tab… (172-5638). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$850.00
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Dark worn paper cartridge with conical bullet in nose. The body of the cartridge is complete but the paper looks weary. The tail has separated from the cartridge due to age and weakness of the… (169-280). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $250.00
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… (M24051). Learn More »
Pack has the original brown wrapper and label but string is replacement. Top is cut and held in place by string. Lid can be lifted to view cartridges. Light blue label with black printing reads “10… (172-3989). Learn More »
This tool is to be attached to the threaded end of the ramrod and used to clean debris out of the barrel. Good condition, light surface rust. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (M24178). Learn More »
This tool is to be attached to the threaded end of the ramrod and used to clean debris out of the barrel. Good condition, light surface rust. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (M24177). Learn More »
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This is an original oil on canvas portrait of Major General Joshua L. Chamberlain of the 20th Maine Infantry done by the late Michael Gnatek. Mr. Gnatek received his art training at Yale University and in the Marine Corps, where he was a combat… (10-1968). Learn More »