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US MODEL 1840 POMEROY CONTRACT MUSKET RIFLED AND SIGHTED
The US Model 1840 musket is complicated in nomenclature and production details. Initially designated the Model 1835, it was finally designated the 1840 and collectors occasionally call it the Model… (490-4171). 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 »
US WORLD WAR TWO M-1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE SCABBARD
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 »
LEATHER HOLSTER WITH VERBAL ID TO 17TH & 56TH NORTH CAROLINA CAPTAIN
Small black leather holster made for a small model pistol like a Colt pocket or Bacon revolver. Leather is very thin but in good supple condition. Outer flap has a 5.00 inch long strap sewn to the… (1179-533). Learn More »
VERY NICE ELEY’S WIRE SHOT
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 »
.56 CALIBER BILLINGHURST & REQUA CARTRIDGE
This is a complete non-dug cartridge for the 25-barrel Billinghurst & Requa Battery Gun. The brass cartridge case cylinder is closed with a machined base plug that contains an ignition hole. The… (1219-06). Learn More »
WINCHESTER .38-55 BULLET MOLD
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 »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S BELT HOLSTER
This belt holster was made for a small revolver, likely a “pocket model” of some sort, very typical of those carried by infantry line officer as a sidearm for personal defense in addition to the… (1179-628). Learn More »
.36 CALIBER (84 GUAGE) ENGLISH REVOLVER CARTRIDGE IN ENVELOPE – ELEY, LONDON
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 »
VERY RARE .50-50 EXPERIMENTAL CARTRIDGE – FRANKFORD ARSENAL
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 »
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 »
DRUM CONVERSION OF A STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED “VA. REGT. FAUQUIER” WITH CUT DOWN STOCK
In 1795 Virginia advertised for a contract to procure 4,000 muskets per annum. Colonel James Swan of Boston offered in September of 1796 to supply 4,000 musket per year for five years for a total of… (1000-245). Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
.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
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
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
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
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 »
FRENCH 1785 CONTRACT MUSKET FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION
After the Revolution and before the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Virginia realized that she had no source of new arms. In 1785, when Patrick Henry was Governor of the state, the Council of… (1000-252). Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
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
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 »
VERY SCARCE 1799-1800 SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET: 42nd REGIMENT, PITTSYLVANIA
This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered… (1000-241). Learn More »
MODEL 1841 HALL BREECHLOADING RIFLE: A SCARCE RIFLE, MADE IN PERCUSSION, AND THE LAST OF THE BREED
The breechloading Model 1841 Hall rifle retained the .52 caliber 32 5/8” rifled barrel of the Model 1819, but finally caught up with Hall carbines in the use of percussion priming. These are fairly… (490-3498). Learn More »
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
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 »
SCARCE MODEL 1841 SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET, DATED 1844
Model 1841 Cadet Musket was produced at Springfield Armory between 1844 and 1845. This is one of only 450 of these weapons produced. Intended for the Corps of Cadets at West Point. This is a .57… (1000-138). Learn More »
$6,800.00
Originally $8,500.00
CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1816 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET
This weapon is a single shot, muzzle loading, .69 caliber smoothbore musket manufactured at the US armory in Springfield. Originally produced as a flintlock it was converted to percussion by the… (1000-114). Learn More »
$2,000.00
Originally $2,500.00
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
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
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 SCARCE SWAN CONTRACT VIRGINIA MILITIA REGIMENTALLY MARKED MUSKET, CIRCA 1799: COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT, NORFOLK BOROUGH
This musket follows the general lines of a British Short Land Pattern musket, but bears no British maker, ordnance, or proof marks. The lock is a two-screw lock with gooseneck hammer, rounded pan and… (1000-0255). Learn More »
$6,000.00
Originally $7,500.00
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
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
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 »
HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND
Moore revolvers used the .32 caliber self-contained metallic rimfire cartridge, which was available and convenient. They were not subject to damage by rough handling, weather resistant, and made a… (2023-2603). Learn More »
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 »
COLT MODEL 1877 DOUBLE ACTION .38 CAL. SHORT BARREL LIGHTNING REVOLVER
Excellent-plus condition with 90 percent or better original finish, including on the hammer, strong blue and vivid case colors. Excellent, sharply checkered hard rubber grips with the rampant colt at… (490-5576). Learn More »
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
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 »
2004 COPY OF “THE GILLESPIE GUN MAKERS OF EAST FORK NC”
Title is by T. Dennis Glazener and published by him in 2004. Book is soft cover and meas. approx. 8.50 x 11.00 inches and runs 76 pages. Covers are clean as is the interior. The book is profusely… (34-183). Learn More »
$40.00
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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 »
SMALL PISTOL POWDER FLASK
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 »
MODEL 1858 CADET MUSKET DATED 1858
An original Springfield Model 1858 Cadet rifle musket in .58 caliber in nice condition. Metal surfaces appear to have been cleaned and are bright. The 38.00-inch barrel has a surface that wears a… (490-3489). Learn More »
SMALL PISTOL POWDER FLASK
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 »
ORIGINAL THREE-PIECE STEEL CLEANING ROD FOR THE U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL KRAG RIFLE OR CARBINE
The first rods for Krag carbines were two-piece. The three-piece rods were introduced in 1896 and the carrying compartment in the buttstock of the rifle and carbine were accordingly altered to carry… (2022-1783). Learn More »
$75.00
SOLD
VOLUME 1 OF REFERENCE WORK CONCERNING WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA GUNSMITHS
Title is “GUNSMITHS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA VOLUME 1” by Thomas J. Metzgar and James B. Whisker. Published by Old Bedford Village Press of Bedford, Pennsylvania in 1998. Volume is hardcover and… (798-74). Learn More »
PLAIN POWDER FLASK FOR REVOLVERS
This flask is for early pocket model revolvers. Constructed with a copper body, with brass top and spout. Measures approximately 4.75” tall x 2” at widest point. Both sides are plain. Thumb tab… (490-5245). Learn More »
BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER REVOLVER
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 »
BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER REVOLVER
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 »
BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER (120 GAUGE) ADAMS REVOLVER
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 »
M-1855 MAINSPRING VISE FOR CONVERSION MUSKETS
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 »
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A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"
This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3 7/8 inches high in the front and it rises to as… (1268-554). Learn More »
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