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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This style of cartridge was originally made prior to the Civil War and eventually replaced in the North by the “New Model” linen cartridges.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 »

HANDSOME INSCRIBED MOORE REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER OF C.H. RICHMOND

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

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 PISTOL POWDER FLASK

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

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

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 »

VOLUME 1 OF REFERENCE WORK CONCERNING WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA GUNSMITHS

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 »

BULLET MOLD FOR .31 CALIBER REVOLVER

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

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

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

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 »

PLAIN PISTOL POWDER FLASK

PLAIN PISTOL POWDER FLASK

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 »

BULLET MOLD FOR .45 CALIBER, COLT M1878 REVOLVER

BULLET MOLD FOR .45 CALIBER, COLT M1878 REVOLVER

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 »

M-1855 MAINSPRING VISE FOR CONVERSION MUSKETS

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… (490-4380). Learn More »


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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG

Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »

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