Note: The Firearm below is a gift from a great friend and is in our private collection and NOT for sale. This Colt Single Action Army was tuned by the late, Great Bob Munden and is in wonderful condition! It's a joy to own such a historic firearm timed and tuned by the Fastest Gun Alive! Check out Bob's YouTube videos! He's outstanding!!! Thanks!

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Jmf ww1 ammo and bandolier

Here we have a well worn and mouse nipped WW1 bandolier with 55 rounds of 30-06 ammo in it for the 1903 Springfield and the 1917 Rifle. The bandolier is marked "LOT D 1267" as well as "H.S. Co. 10". The headstamp on the ammo is USC Co. which produced ammo from 1864 to 1938. A nice display piece! $95.00 Check out the pics!

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Jmf ww2 holster and web belt

Here we have a pretty nice M-1911 WW2 leather holster and web belt for the 1911 Semi Auto Govt Pistol! The holster is marked BOYT -41- (1941) and is mostly flexible and in good condition with no cracking/crazing, rips or tears. The holster is a little hard at the barrel tip end and a 1911 doesn't quite slide all the way in but with a little oil it probably would. The web belt is adjusted for a small waist as were most boys who went off to war in 1941! The belt is in good condition! This outfit would make a great display item! Check out the pics! $145.00

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Jmf Mossberg Brownie

Here we have a Mossberg Brownie 4 barrel .22 pistol with rotating firing pin! The Mossberg Brownie is a four shot, .22 Long Rifle pistol, similar to a derringer or pepperbox, produced by O.F. Mossberg & Sons from 1920 to 1932. The Brownie is based on an earlier pistol patented and licensed to the Shattuck Company by Oscar Mossberg. The pistol has a double-action trigger and a rotating firing pin. Each pull of the trigger cocks and releases the hammer as well as rotating the firing pin to fire each chamber in succession. A top-mounted latch released the barrel assembly to open forward. This pistol shows use and loss of original finish but it is complete, in good condition and functions as it should. The original slab walnut grips are still present as well. The markings are a little worn from use but still visible and still deep in most cases. Serial number is 27259 but I cannot find the exact year it was made. The 4 Barrels length are 2.5 inches and it handles the .22LR and .22Short. It is a double action pistol, being striker fired with iron sights. There is some original blue left but mostly lacking turning into a brown patina. Originally there was a little ejector stick that was issued with these pistols to eject the spent shells but they are always missing as this one is as well. It was a separate piece and was almost always lost. Take a look at the pics! $495.00

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Civil War Spur

Here we have a brass, rather ornate, Civil War Private Purchase brass spur with steel rowel. This spur is a veteran bringback we believe but no history accompanies it. The spur is in excellent aged condition and has been formed to fit the boot heel area. We find no makers marks on it. There is a case blemish that we though could be a mark but I don't believe it is. $135.00

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Here we have another smaller Civil War era Brass Spur being plain and not ornate like the one above. This spur is about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide. It have a very nice dark patina and the iron rowell is still present and in good shape. The spur is bent a little leading us to believe that it was ripped off for some reason. We believe that this single spur is also a veteran bringback but alas, again no history accompanies it. I am sure there is a story here but lost in time. The only markings on this spur is what looks like a '10' being stamped on one of the limbs where the leather strap goes through it. Still a nice old piece and looks good in a collection! $65.00

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Jailers Key

Here we have a large Jailers Key. This key is 5 1/2 inches long and very heavily built. Hand forged. Nice old key! $45.00

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Jmn H&R Sportster SS1

Here we have an excellent Harrington & Richardson Sportster SS1 single shot .22 caliber break open rifle with 20 inch barrel and black poly stock! This rifle is in like new condition only being used slightly. The bore is great and the action works perfectly. Cosmetically there are no blemishes at all to the stock. The top of the barrel over the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mounting bar. No box or papers. This is one excellent piece! $450.00

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Jmn H&R 929 custom

Here is a nice customized Harrington & Richardson 929 9 shot .22 double action revolver having been customized with a 12 inch barrel that was made from a H&R Plainsman Barrel with a front sight from a H&R Sportster. The Model 929 Sidekick was available with a 2½-, 4-, or 6-inch barrel originally. The short-barreled gun came with round butt and plastic grips, while the latter pair had full-sized grips and adjustable rear sights. The 929 was produced from machined steel, and the 2½-inch gun weighed a hefty 23.5 ounces. This is the MODEL 929 SIDE KICK SECOND MODEL (TRANSFER BAR IGNITION) and was made from 1974-1986. The serial number starts with the letters AT which I believe to be 1979. A good friend of mine is a machinist who did this for fun. The barrel was taken from the center part of the H&R Plainsman barrel. See how tight it is pinned to the receiver and how the barrel is crown on the end. This gentleman is retired now and does all kinds of things that are so cool! He even makes custom car seats for handicapped kids and special seats for them to use at the Dentist's office! He is a true craftsman! The firearm is in very good condition with just a little age spotting on the receiver and cylinder but absolutely no active rust or pitting. Take a look at the pics! $575.00 buys this one of a kind firearm!

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Jmf Ruger Air Hawk

Here we have a new old stock in the box Ruger Air Hawk High Velocity Break Barrel Air Rifle! This is a .177 caliber air rifle that shoots 1200 fps with an alloy pellet! This air rifle also comes with a 4X32 precision scope! The rifle has a hardwood stock, nice sights and a nice rubber butt pad! Check out the pics!! This is a Dandy!!! $145.00

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Jmf Beeman

Here we have a new old stock in the box Beeman Silver Bear Deluxe Air Rifle that was never used since being purchase years ago! This is a .177 caliber rifle that is lightweight and compact, ideal for general field use, precision rifled steel barrel and has a dovetailed receiver! It also has a monte carlo cheek piece, european sporter styling, recoil pad, deluxe walnut stain, harwood stock and automatic safety. It has the break barrel cocking method, shoots 650 fps with a single stoke for premium power, It also has a micro-click rear sight that is fully adjustable for windage and elevation! All of this for $125.00!! Check out the pics!!!

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Jmf Interarms Virginia Dragoon

Here we have a really nice stainless Interarms Virginia Dragoon Revolver in .44 mag! This is a single action revolver with a nice bore in it's 6 inch barrel. The action works great and the piece looks great! It has had oversized wooden grips installed for the larger hand. If you have ever shot one you know that it's a hand cannon! The timing is correct and I see absolutely no problems at all! For this piece $595.00

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Jmf Remington Model 510 Rifle

Here we have a good Remington Model 510 "TargetMaster" Single shot .22 Rifle. This vintage rifle comes from another era but is still a good starter / learning rifle! This Bolt Action rifle was produced from 1939 to 1962. Serial numbers were not stamped on these models so I do not know exactly when it was produced. The rifle is in generally good condition with the usual dings to the stock but no cracks or breaks. The 24 inch long barrel has a really nice bore down it's entire length. The action works fine. The finish on the metal has turned a dark brown patina with age. All in all it's a great example! Take a look at the pics! $225.00

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Here is, what we believe to be, a one off - one of a kind Winchester Model 1885 Low-Wall Musket/Rifle! I do not know who did this or for what reason but here it is! The serial number dates it to 1905 but I do not know when the conversion was done. It uses an extended straight pull slide bolt that only has a long firing pin in it and the extractor. The rifle otherwise is used just as the original Low-Wall rifle was used. The buttstock has been altered to have the cheek rest raised to weld the face into it. The fore stock is full length and terminates into a hand case pewter nose cap. Under the stock is the cleaning rod for the .22 inch very nice bore. The front sight is a hooded sight that takes different targeting inserts which are lacking. The rear sight is a crudely cut "V" sight which is strangly offset. There is provisions for a tang sight which was on this gun at one time but now lacking. The action works correctly however I have not fired it as of this listing. The mottled brown patina is the same on the receiver as well as the barrel indicating that this conversion was done quite some time ago. Here is your chance to own a Winchester that no one else has a copy of! Check out the pics! $1500.00

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Jmf Winchester 24

Here we have a pretty nice old Winchester Model 24 double barrel 12 ga hammerless shotgun with 30 inch barrels. The Winchester Model 24 side-by-side shotgun went into production in 1939 and stayed in the line until 1958. The Model 24 was intended to compete with the likes of the Stevens 311 and Savage/Fox Model B as an affordable, utility side-by-side. It was reasonably successful in the market place and a total of over 116,200 were manufactured and since this one is serial number 108802 it was near the end of manufacture probably being 1857.

The Model 24 is a true hammerless gun, as opposed to having concealed hammers like most double guns, since it is striker fired. It was produced only as a field grade gun with blued receiver and barrels, wide 7/16" raised solid rib, uncheckered black walnut stock with lacquer finish, semi-pistol grip (a straight hand stock could be ordered), double triggers, and spring powered extractors that elevated the shells when the gun was opened. Available gauges were 12, 16, and 20, with 12 gauge being the most common. The tubes are really nice and shiny down the entire length. This particular firearm as previously mentioned is a 12 gauge firearm with 30 inch barrels choked mod/full. The Model 24 is about as wide through the breech and receiver as a side-by-side gun can be.

This shotgun has been used and there is a small amount of finish lacking on the receiver on each side. The walnut wood stocks are generally in very good condition with a ding here and there from use but I see no cracks and there are no breaks. The action works very well. The original butt plate is present and in good condition as well. All the markings are nice and clear. Quite collectible! C&R eligible! $650.00

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Jmf L.C.Smith

The L.C. Smith Hammer guns “Made by L C Smith, Fulton, NY” were produced from 1884 to 1887 when the company was bought by Hunter Brothers. The Hunter Brothers guns were stamped “L.C. Smith” on the lockplates, while the barrels were marked, “HUNTER ARMS CO.–MAKERS–FULTON, N.Y.” like this one is marked. Hunter Arms Company completed their Fulton, N.Y. factory in 1892 to manufacture these fine shotguns. In 1950 the factory was closed after changing hands a few times.

This shotgun is in very good condition with the usual dings from use. The stock is a French walnut. The 32” Damascus barrels have a fair to good pattern and fair to good bores. The action works just fine on this piece. The stocks are checkered and show considerable use with dings and the like but no cracks or breaks that I can see. The composite buttplate is present and in good condition. I believe that the lower barrel rib has had some repair as it looks a little rough but solid as a rock. Both hammers match as they should. The metal pieces have a kind of mottled brown patina to them. This piece would look great over the fireplace with an empty box of old shells for display and perhaps a duck decoy! Take a look at the pics! This is a classic! Curio and relic. This shotgun may be an antique but I have not been able to proof it. A nice old hammer gun for your collection. $2395.00

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Jmf Parker shotgun

Here we have an antique Parker double barrel 12 ga shotgun! According to Wikipedia Parker Bros (also known at various times as Parker Brothers Manufacturing Company, Parker Brothers Guns, and Parker Bros. Shotguns) was an American firearms firm, mostly producing shotguns from 1867 to 1942. During these years, approximately 242,000 guns were produced in various grades, and are widely considered the finest and most collectible American shotgun. For the first 20+ years of production, Parker Bros. used an exposed hammer design, but by 1888 the first hammerless guns were offered for sale. Parker Bros. was launched in Meriden, Connecticut, as Parker Snow Co. by Charles Parker, whose mission was to produce rifles for the United States Army during the Civil War. The company was among several entrepreneurial initiatives by Charles Parker, founder of the Charles Parker Company.

Over the years, Parker shotguns were exhibited in several national and international expositions including the Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia in 1876; the Melbourne International Exhibition, Australia in 1880-81; the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago in 1893; and the Sportsmen’s Exposition, New York in 1895, 1896, and 1897.

This particular shotgun is the side lever type with the exposed hammers reminisent of the early days. The wood is a nice walnut with checked wrist and forearm which shows use in the forms of dings but no cracks or breaks that I can see. The locks are engraved as is the trigger guard. The locks are simply marked "PARKER" on each side. The top rib on the 29 1/2 inch long barrels is marked "LAMINATED STEEL DAMASCUS". The bores are borderline fair. The hammers are a perfect match and work great. The metal parts including the barrel are a very pleasing dark brown patina. The Parker company was acquired by Remington Arms in 1934, and phased out of business by 1942.

This piece would look great over the fireplace with an empty box of old shells for display and perhaps a duck decoy! Take a look at the pics! This is a classic! Antique! A nice old hammer gun for your collection. $2950.00

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JMF German Drilling

Here we have a most wonderful 3 barrel German Drilling! Two of the barrels are 16 ga while the rifle barrel is 9.3 X 72r or 9.3 x 720 as both cartridges are within the ammo container located in the buttstock. The barrels are 27 inches long and all 3 bores are excellent! This gun has the back action locks and they work perfectly. The locks and may of the metal pieces are ornately engraved. The checkered walnut pistol grip stock has a fine cheek piece on the inside making this a firearm for a right handed shooter. The ornate buttplate has some damage at the top but still nice. Missing the front sling swivel but the base is still there. The rear sight is a flip down sight. I can see no makers name on this piece so just classified as a German Drilling according to the markings on the inside of the firearm. This piece is marked with a Crown over N, German Nitro proof (nitro is smokeless powder, instead of black), 1912 - 1939 so it is a curio and relic piece. It's a beautiful firearm! For this beautiful firearm $2295.00

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Here we have what we think is a Bunside Carbine 3rd model in .54 caliber according to research. The Burnside Carbine, created by Ambrose Burnside who later became Major General for the Union, had six models that were created before or during the Civil War. The First Model and the following transitional type were not used in the Civil War, but the other four models were used, in particular the Fifth Model. The Burnside gained a good reputation on the battlefield, and the company received many orders for them during the Civil War.1 One of the first orders came from the Rhode Island's Adjunct General T. J. Stead, who contracted for 7,500 Burnside carbines around July of 1861. Union soldiers were armed with 55,567 Burnsides throughout the Civil War. This one is serial numbered 19385 and has attributes of both the 3rd and 4th model. The barrel is simply marked CAST STEEL 1862 (date week) while the front of the breech is marked BURNSIDE'S PATENT/MARCH 25TH, 1856 (date somewhat weak) s/n 19385. The lockplate is marked BURNSIDE RIFLE CO/PROVIDENCE R.I. The hinge pin has the ear broken off of it but still functions just fine. The action works well and the rifling down the 20 inch barrel is mostly shiney with deep lands and grooved and some spotty rusting. The wood stocks have seen lots of use but they should have if they were in combat. This old girl came out of Indiana and several Indiana Cavalry units used Burnside Carbines. Check out the pics! For this old Warhorse!!!

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Also, We have one original .54 caliber Burnside cartridge for sale. Factory original brass cased cartridge for the .54 carbine as manufactured by Bristol Firearms Company and Burnside Rifle Company (owned by Union General Ambrose Burnside). Fits all Models, 1st through 5th. This is a unique cartridge, only fitting the Burnside Carbine and it still needed a percussion cap to ignite the cartridge. Now 1 cartridge cost more than an entire carbine cost in 1861!! Great display with the original Burnside carbine! $65.00 If you purchase the carbine I'll throw in the cartridge for free.

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Product Description ••••• Here we have a new/old stock Springfield M1A Muzzle Brake / Stabilizer Kit (CA) that was never used and is new in the box. This kit will allow you to install the muzzle break and as such conform to California state laws. Springfield Armory has always been synonymous with quality. All Springfield parts and accessories are made to the highest standards in materials and workmanship. Feel safe in knowing you have genuine Springfield Armory parts. This kit includes:

Muzzle Brake/Stabilizer

Castle Nut Pliers

Hex Wrenches

Instructions

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory

Note: It is recommended that all Springfield parts be installed by a qualified gunsmith.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand: Springfield Armory

Caliber: 7.62mm,.30 Cal

Finish / Color: Black

Firearm Type: Rifle

Material: Steel

Models Fit: Springfield M1A

Tool Type: Pliers

Comes in the original plastic case. Take a look at the pics. $69.95

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New Arrivals to the shop jmf land grants

Here we have 10 different old land grants from the early days of the USA! These are all secretary signed. We have 1 from James Buchanan, 4 from Martin Van Buren and 5 from Andrew Jackson! Here is a listing:

1. James Buchanan 1858 at Springfield MO for a War of 1812 Veteran Michael Williams

2. Martin Van Buren 1838 Crawfordsville IN for James Timmons

3. Martin Van Buren 1837 Crawfordsville, IN for James Chisum of Ohio

4. Martin Van Buren 1837 sale at Cincinatti but lying in Indiana for James Blacklidge

5. Martin Van Buren 1838 Crawfordsville, IN for Ezekiel Timmons of Clinton County, Indiana

6. Andrew Jackson 1832 Crawfordsville, IN for John Anderson of Clinton County Indiana

7. Andrew Jackson 1834 Crawfordsville, IN for Andrew Conarroe of Butler County Ohio

8. Andrew Jackson 1831 Crawfordsville, IN for John Anderson of Clinton County, Indiana

9. Andrew Jackson 1832 at the Land office at Crawfordsville, IN for John Miller of Clinton County Indiana

10. Andrew Jackson 1834 at the Land Office at Crawfordsville, IN for Thomas Buck of Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

All have folds, some have writing on the back, all have seals or imprints of seals. These will look absolutely beautiful framed! For each historic document $125.00

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Marlin 98

Here we have a real nice vintage Marlin 98 .22 caliber semi auto rifle with original scope and beautiful stock with no cracks or breaks that I can see. Made for only 3 years between 1957 and 1959, the Marlin Model 98 is scarcely seen today in any condition. The Marlin Model 98 is a self-loading rimfire rifle that is fed from a tube magazine located in the buttstock of the gun. The Model 98 features a recoil-operated action, a grooved receiver for optics, a 22" inch barrel with front iron sight, and an American Walnut pistol grip stock. It is an all-original rifle in superb condition, and has had the normal barrel-mounted blade rear sight removed to accomodate the scope. There is a factory installed blank installed in the dovetail where the rear sight would have been. The scope is a vintage J.C.Higgins 4X scope with very nice optics. The factory blue finish is in excellent condition, rating 98% in my opinion. The bore is perfect in this rifle, bright and clean with nice sharp "Micro-Groove" rifling. As you can see from the pictures, this Marlin has an exceptional factory stock on it with lots of beautiful figure and contrasting grain showing. The stock is free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or wear, just a minor ding here and there. All of the stock hardware is in excellent condition as well. The action is in 100% perfect working order, and the bolt closeing into the battery forceably. We have no doubt that this rifle would function just as well today as it did when it left the factory! Also comes with a sling. The rifle is not perfect by any means but it's an outstanding example! If you have been looking for an interesting new Marlin .22 rifle for your collection this Marlin Model 98 .22 rifle would be very hard to beat! Qualifies for Curio and Relic. $375.00

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Sig Sauer P-238

The 1911 inspired the micro-compact all metal P238 providing exceptional accuracy in an easy-to-conceal package. The SIG Sauer P238 is a compact .380 ACP caliber, single-action pistol announced by SIG Sauer at the 2009 SHOT Show. It is modelled after the M1911, similar to the Colt Mustang. Grip panels are textured making this an all-metal frame firearm in competition with plastic-framed pistols in the same class as the Ruger LCP and the Kel-Tec P-3AT. The P238 has an aluminium frame and a stainless steel slide. When introduced in 2009, the P238 was available in a matte black finish and a two-tone finish with a matte silver colored slide and black frame as this one is. This particular pistol was made in April 2019 and has never been used so it is "new Old Stock". The piece is in unused condition but rear night sight is not glowing and the front sight glows but dim. This pistol is equipped with the Tru-glow fiberoptic sights. This piece comes with 3 magazines- 2 of them are the 7 round magazines and 1 is the standard flat plate 6 round magazine. The pistol comes in a case with accessories. Along with this pistol is another nearly $200 worth of accessories which included a HAWG Ulti Clip molded holster, set of custom rosewood grips, the 3rd magazine which was not included in the case and a Hogue rubber grip! As previously stated the firearm is New and unfired in the Box with $200 worth of accessories! For this piece $850.00

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LO Henry Youth

Here we have a new old stock Henry Golden Boy Youth Rifle! This is the youth version of Henry's award winning Golden Boy rifle to their lineup. With a shorter barrel and length of pull, this compact version is ideal for most youngsters or for the gals who may find it easier to handle. Comes with a brass barrel band. Here Are some stats: Model Number- H004Y

Action Type- Lever Action

Caliber- .22 S/L/LR

Capacity- 12 LR/16 S

M.S.R. Price- $654.00

Additional Specifications- Barrel Length 17"

Barrel Type Octagon Blued Steel

Rate of Twist1:16

Overall Length 33.75"

Weight 6.00 lbs.

Receiver Finish-Brasslite

Rear Sight Fully Adj. Semi-Buckhorn w/ Diamond Insert

Front Sight Brass Bead

Scopeability Drilled and Tapped

Scope Mount Type GB-CSM

Stock Material is American Walnut

Buttplate/Pad is Brass

Length of Pull is 13"

Safety 1/4 Cock

Best UsesTarget/Hunting/Collector

This one is new in the box "old stock". It was originally purchased for 4-H shooting sports but was put in a closet and left there to this day. I believe it's about 5 years old and hasn't even had the lever moved! Take a look at the pics! Outstanding! All American Quality!!! $550.00

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Pill roller

Offered is a nice example of a 19th Century Pharmacy "tool of the trade" known as a pill machine but often referred to as a pill roller. Pill machines were designed to enhance the productivity of the early pharmacist, and this design was, indeed, popular for many, many years. This pill machine is designed with 24 tubes for medicine-making. The condition is very good, having a nice patina showing its age and use. It is constructed of walnut and embellished with brass edge guards as well as brass grooved molds. The paddle is in as good a shape as the base. The base measures approximately 12 1/2" L x nearly 8" W x 1 3/4" H at the foot end otherwise it measures 1 inch thick. I have seen a pill roller just like this one several times on Gunsmoke where Doc Adams was producing pills! An apothecary classic, ready for your collection! $150.00

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Here we have a small collection of porcelain and 1 glass mortar and pestles used in medicine manufacturer. These 4 were used by a Civil War Reenactment Doctor in his performances. A is porcelain/stoneware and measures nearly 5 inches across with a 4 3/4 inch long pestle. B is also heavy porcelain/stoneware being about 4 3/4 inches across with a 5 3/4 inch pestle. C is a glass mortar being 3 3/4 inches across with some roughness in the bottom of the glass and a 5 1/4 inch molded pestle and last D is an old porcelain/stoneware mortar with some damage to the rim and no pestle. D measures about 4 inches across and is stamped on the bottom ACID PROOF. A Mortar and pestle is a set of two simple tools used from the Stone Age to the present day to prepare ingredients or substances by crushing and grinding them into a fine paste or powder in the kitchen, laboratory, and pharmacy. The mortar is characteristically a bowl, typically made of hard wood, metal, ceramic, or hard stone such as granite. The pestle is a blunt, club-shaped object. The substance to be ground, which may be wet or dry, is placed in the mortar where the pestle is pounded, pressed, and rotated into the substance until the desired texture is achieved. Native Americans used mortars and pestles to grind grain for cooking. $30 each for the larger ones, $20 for the glass one and $10 for the one marked Acid Proof.

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Here we have 3 of these porcelin invalid feeders. These fine porcelain feeders are all in good condition. They were filled with soup or broth and then could be feed to a person laying down. This would allow to feed a wounded , sick person with out them having to lean up or get up and without spill food over the patient. These were also used to feed young children, infants and elderly folks. These have been seen with military stamping and Red Cross markings on them. Great for a medical display or even a early military / medical display. Invalid feeders were used from the 17th century until the 1930s to feed both invalids and infants when they were unable to feed themselves. A mixture called pap was made using bread, honey, and milk and used to feed the sick. Feeders such as these were also used to administer liquid medicines. The smaller feeders are about 6 inches long and 2 1/4 inches across while the larger one is 4 inches across not counting the handle and 5 2/4 inches long including the spout. $30 each for the smaller ones and $45.00 for the larger one. Take a look at the pics! No breaks, cracks or chips!!

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Here are 4 Civil War Buttons and 2 19th century Fire Department Buttons for your consideration. There are all coat size buttons. All are non dug and all have backmarks. Take a look at the pics!

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Here we have 2 Civil War Infantry "I" Cuff sized buttons in a wooden box. The buttons are near perfect with no backmarks. There is an old tag on them that says from Civil War Cap so I guess they could be chin strap buttons. For the pair and the box $25.00

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Here we have 8 various recovered Civil War bullets in a small half of a wooden case. There looks to be a couple round pistol balls, 4 round musket balls, a williams cleaner and pistol round. Don't know where they were dug but guaranteed authentic. For the lot $25.00

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Here is what we call a "pain" bullet. I suppose bullets could be used to bite down on when there was no anesthetic but it's not likely. The myth about “biting the bullet” may have come from the fact that only a low dose of anesthetic was used during the Civil War, just enough to make the patient insensitive to pain. Surgeons worked quickly and could complete a major operation in a matter of minutes. Many men moaned and moved about due to the agitating effects of a light dose of anesthetic and some had to be held down by assistants, but they were unconscious and could not feel pain. Outside observers may have assumed that the men were being operated upon with no anesthetic, not understanding that the groans and thrashing movements were caused by the chloroform or ether. Never the less we have a bullet here that looks to have been chewed on. Many were chewed on by animals but this has spots that definitely look like a molar chomped down on it. You decide for yourself. Comes in a glass medical vial with screw on lid. $35.00

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Here we have an Antique Cast Iron Apothecary Pharmacy Cork Press. Doctors and pharmacists used these presses to resize corks so that they would fit in the bottles and vials that they needed them to fit in. This one is in excellent condition! $85.00

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Here we have a 6" Portable Brass Field Microscope- Antique Vintage Style reproduction that was used by a Civil War Physician Reenactor in his performances on the battlefield. This piece comes in an authentic "antiqued" case and is in perfect condition with glass slide and tweezers. For this set $39.00 Check out the pics!

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Here is a Late 19th century Doctor's medical powders/pill kit with glass vials. This kit dates from 1886 to after the first of the 20th century. There are 3 larger glass containers and 6 smaller round vials that contain some powders and pills. The vials have mostly pewter tops but a few have steel screw on tops. Check out the pics! The leather case for these vials is not too bad but definitely not perfect. Has a shield embossed in the leather. $95.00

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Here is another Late 19th century Doctor's medical powders/pill kit with glass vials. This kit dates from 1886 to after the first of the 20th century. There are 10 larger glass containers and all have labels on them. The vials have steel screw on tops but not pewter. Check out the pics! The leather case for these vials is worn but definitely still serviceable. The vials are 3 1/8ths inches tall no counting the caps. $95.00

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Here is yet another small Late 19th early 20th Century Doctor's medical powders/pill kit with glass inserts. The taller ones are about 3 1/8th inches tall not counting the caps. The caps are metal screw caps. The tall round vials are marked with contents while the small glass vial also has the name of the pharmacist on it out of Main. The leatherette case is not that good for this one but most of it is still there. A nice Medical Display item! $45.00

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Here we have a United States Navy Pocket surgical set made by G. Tiemann & Co from New York circa 1890's. Tiemann was one of the major suppliers of surgical sets and instruments during the Civil War. Tiemann was in business from 1826 to 1900. Tieman was at their New York address from 1886-1900 which was at 107 Park Row. This set was made for the MED. DEPT. U.S.N. and is in a leather case but the case is not in the best condition for the most part. It looks like that all the instruments are intact however and in pretty good condition for their age. The handles of the tools are plated. Still complete and still makes a nice display item. These instruments were on display by a Civil War Physician reenactor. For the set. $95.00

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syringes

Here we have a set of 3 wound irrigators frequently used during the Civil War. These hard rubber irrigation syringes were used to cleanse penetrating wounds and aspirate wounds. Irrigation syringes were also made of blown glass and metal; blown glass syringes were not practical for battlefield use as they could break. These are 3 different sizes 7 1/2 , 6 and 4 inches long overall all. The 6 inch one is marked THE IR COMP COMPANY GOODYEAR 1851. For the set $125.00

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metal syringes

Here we have 2 pewter wound irrigation syringes. These are 4 ounce pewter syringes with metal plungers and measure 8 1/2 inches long overall. The one has been used quite a bit while the other looks new and unused in the original box! Take a look at the pics. For the used one with no box $125.00 and for the unused one in the box $150.00

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Erasers sometimes referred to as scapels

Here we have 5 ink erasers that are sometimes refered to as Medical scapels/fleams. I suppose that they could be used for that but that's not their intended purpose. All are Civil War era and later. One has USN on it so that's neat! The one with the chipped up blade is $20 while the USN marked one is $45.00 and the other 3 are $35 each. 2 with bone handles, two with wood handles and the USN one has hard rubber handles. Take a look at the pics!

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4 civil war surgical tools

Here we have 4 different Civil War Surgical tools for the roll up kit. Only one of the tools is marked. One has a tortise shell handle and the other 3 have hard rubber handles. Take a look at the pics! Choice $60.00

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Here is a reproduction of the type of Deringer used to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln along with a card inside that explains it all. The gun is a non firing replica but it looks good. Comes in a display box. New old stock in box. Originally $69.00 but our price $55.00. Check out the pics!

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Large medical bag

Here we have an antique large Medical leather folding bag which is missing the top leather handle. The bag is filled with glass vials which some have residue in them and some don't. There are also several medical tools with some being from the end of the 19th thru the beginning of the 20th century and several with ebony handles which are marked KUHLMANN and are Civil War Era. There are 35 glass vials with cork stoppers and behind a little door is a glass syringe. The bag measures about 10 X 6 X 5 with folding flaps. No name on the bag. This outfit was used by a Civil War Surgeon reenactor for years. Look at the pics! $325.00

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19th Century Tonsil Guillotine

Here we have an antique Tonsil Guillotine With Impaling Needle - Latter part of the 19th Century Piece - Excellent Condition with just Minor Wear!!! This thing is just gruesome Looking! First you impale the tonsils with the fork then you slide the guillotine back to cut off the tonsils! Ugggh! The set measures about 10 1/2 inches long. This set has been plated and has the Crown with shaft through a S logo. For this marvel of medical wonder $225.00

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Here we have a set of portable Gold Scales or Medicine Scales in a velvet covered box. The scales look complete and they have some age to them but I do not think them to be antique. They are most likely 20th century scales. At least they don't say "Made in China" on them! Lol!!! There is no makers name on them at all. Take a look at the pics! $40.00

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Here we have a vintage Medicine Glass in Case! This one has just the medicine glass and it's been hand etched to show the quantities in teaspoons and tablespoons. This one dates to the late 1800's early 1900's. Take a look at the pics! $95.00

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Here we have a Medicine Glass & Minim Measure. Medicine glasses and minim measures were standard pieces of equipment for decades (1870-1930). They were used for accurately measuring out liquid medicines. A minim was a measurement used by apothecaries, equivalent to one drop of water.A leather cased Medicine Measure Glass. The case is made of paper thin leather on card with a gilt stamp to stating 'Medicine Glass & Minim Measure'. The glass is not engraved. The minim measure has its own case within the case with a top also stamped in gilt noting its contents. The minim measure is engraved with measurements from 20 to 60. This piece is in excellent condition! Check out the pics! For this one $95.00 and if the glass was engraved it would be at least $100 more.

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Eye surgical tools

Here we have a collection in display case of 19 original 19th century eye surgical tools. Some are marked Charriere. Charrière was born in Cerniat, in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. He moved to Paris at age 13, and was apprenticed to a manufacturer of knives. In 1820, he founded a company manufacturing surgical instruments, which quickly grew to 400 employees by around 1840, and was world-famous by his death. These instruments are still in good condition. As previously mentioned some are marked Charriere but other names on these instruments are Tiemann, J & S over a crown, Llitir Inwien, Maw London, Leur, F.Hajek and some are unmarked. Some have a little rust on them but should clean up ok. Most are fine. A few have cracks in the handles but nothing is loose on any of them. Take a look at the pics! $375.00 for all

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Pocket surgical tools

Here we have 8 Civil War Era pocket Surgical tools with tortise shell grips. These are all the folding type that go in a leather roll up kit. Various makers $60 Each. Take a look at the pics!

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TC syringes

Here we have a collection of 19th and 20th century medical glass syringes. The previous owner was a Civil War Medical Reenactor and used these for display purposes. Comes in a nice little display tray. Some of the syringes have old hard rubber pieces to them and some have early plastic. All are different. These syringes are just taped down and easy to remove if you want to. For the collection $325.00

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Jmf WW1 helmets

Here we have 2 WW1 German Model 1916/1918 helmets. The Stahlhelm was introduced into regular service during the Verdun campaign in early 1916.

The M1916 design had side-mounted horn-like ventilator lugs that were intended to be support for an additional steel brow plate or Stirnpanzer, which only ever saw limited use by snipers and trench raiding parties, as it was too heavy for general use.

The one on the right has no liner while the one on the left has the reissued WW2 liner. The one without the liner has writting on the inside of the shell but I cannot make it out. I have seen no other markings on it. The shell is in very good condition with no dents but the original paint does have scratching on it and some paint loss. It still looks very good. For this one $250.00

The reissued shell has a little better original paint and the markings "SL 66" stamped on the inside of the rim and I believe that is a reference to the size. For this reissued helmet $499.00. Take a look at the pics!!

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Jmf Restoration projects

Here we have a few WW2 helmets with liners and several vietnam helmets, some with liners, and all needing restoration. Below are the listings and prices. Let us know if you are interested in any. Thanks! Ted

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WW2 Helmets

One with liner fair $125.00

One with liner poor $100.00

one relic pot $40.00

Extra WW2 Liner $40.00

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Vietnam pots

two missing bail/liner $10.00 each

SOLD!!! two pots missing liner $20.00 each

one complete with liner $75.00

one complete repaint $35.00

one 1972 complete/liner $75.00

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Here we have a piece of Nazi War Memorbillia brought back to the states by a member of the Armed Services during WW2. This is a WW2 German triangular banner with the Swastika in the center. The swastika is seen on both sides. This piece measures 63 inches long with the swastika in white circle measuring 6 3/4 inches across. The best thing about this piece is the many, many signatures written on it! This piece was captured by Co. L 110th Infantry 1st Platoon!

Inducted into federal service 17 February 1941 at Washington. Based in Pembrokeshire, Wales from October 1943 to April 1944, preparing for D-Day; a memorial to those lost in the liberation of Europe was unveiled in 2019. Inactivated 25 October 1945 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

The 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, on 16 December 1944, held the center sector of the defensive zone of the division and VIII Corps in the Ardennes. Here it lay astride the main attack axis of the German LXVII Panzer Corps of the Fifth Panzer Army headed to Bastogne, Belgium, and points west. Vastly outnumbered and outgunned by the attacking German force, the 110th Infantry put up one of the classic defensive stands in American military history. By sacrificing themselves, the officers and men of the 110th Infantry bought the precious time needed for the 101st Airborne Division to be trucked into the vital crossroads town of Bastogne and consolidate its defenses with elements of the 9th and 10th Armored Divisions and miscellaneous remnants of the 28th Infantry Division and VIII Corps. The story of Bastogne is well-known, but it was only possible with the sacrifice of those American soldiers to the east.

After the war and before its release from Federal service, the110th Infantry Regiment compiled its wartime history that is now located in box8596, World War II unit records, Record Group 407, Records of the U.S. Army Adjutant General, in the National Archives and Records Administration, Archives II, in College Park, Maryland. In this history, the members of the 110th Infantry recorded their history and listed their casualties, by name and campaign. Their history was broken up into the main campaigns in which the 110th Infantry participated. Two of the sections are reproduced here:

Check out this website:

https://achh.army.mil/history/book-wwii-bulge-110thinfregt-110thirintro

A few of the men that signed from the 110th Infantry are on this pennant and I believe them to be Charles Motts, Thompson Fittan, Richard Romanic, and possible many more. Some of the states represented is North Carolina, Indiana, New York, Iowa, Tennessee, and more! You could research each name for a long time! The pennant is signed on one side only and it's in the condition as one that was carried for awhile. This is History Folks! $895.00

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Here we have a nice DPMS Panther Arms Mod.A-15 multi caliber rifle in excellent condition topped off by a nice Daggen Defense Red Dot scope! The 16 inch barrel is 5.56 NATO and is a 1/7 twist. The receiver is a flattop receiver with a magpul rear sight. The positional stock is also magpul as well as the handguard and the front grip. The magazine is a Hexmag. This is a beautiful weapon and operates flawlessly. It is used but has had very few rounds fired through it! Check out the pics! New this firearm would sell for just under $900 not counting the red dot. For this weapon $695.00

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Here we have a barely used Smith & Wesson SD40 VE .40 Caliber semi auto pistol in box with papers. The Smith & Wesson SD40 VE 40 S&W Full-Sized 14-Round Pistol features a lightweight polymer frame and a stainless-steel slide and barrel. The semiautomatic double-action pistol has a Picatinny rail and comes with two 14-round magazines. White-dot dovetail front and rear sights.

Features and Benefits From S&W

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Plastic grip

Self-defense trigger

Semiautomatic double action with 14-round capacity

Polymer frame with a stainless-steel slide and barrel

Comes with two 14-round magazines

White-dot dovetail front and rear sights

Picatinny rail

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Specifications

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Manufacturer warranty - parts: Lifetime limited

Trigger pull (lb.): 8

Action: Double

Metal finish: Black

Product weight: 22.7 oz.

Manual Safety: No

Barrel length (in.): 4

Handedness: Right

Grip: Plastic

Manufacturer warranty - labor: Lifetime limited

Product length (in.): 7.2

Front sight: White-dot dovetail

Style: Pistol

Magazine capacity: 14

Manufacturer warranty - general: Lifetime limited

Rear sight: White-dot dovetail

Caliber: .40

Rifle Ammo Type: Centerfire

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This is a very nice pistol! No box or paperwork. For this nice pistol $350.00

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Here we have a Smith & Wesson M&P-15 5.56mm MOE Mid Magpul Series Semi-Auto FDE Rifle! Also the rifle is topped off with an AT3 Tactical Red Dot scope. This rifle has been used little and is in great shape! It has a 16 inch barrel not counting the flash hider. M&P15 Rifles are lightweight and rugged embodying the best combination of function and form. Here are the stats on this rifle:

Model: M&P15 MOE Mid

Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO

Capacity: 30 Rounds - Detachable Magazine

Action: Semi-Auto

Barrel Length: 16” / 40.6 cm

Barrel Twist: 1 in 8” 5R Rifling

Front Sight: M4 A2 Post

Rear Sight: Folding Magpul® MBUS

Overall Length: 37” Extended / 33.75” Collapsed

Stock: Magpul® MOE

Weight: 6.54 lbs. / 2 966.5 g

Barrel Material: 4150 CMV

Barrel Finish: Durable Corrosion Resistant Barrel Finish

Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum

Receiver Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized

Polymer Components: Finish Flat Dark green

Chromed Components: Gas Key Bolt Carrier

Take a look at the pics! Nice rifle! We do not have the owners manual. If you could get this from Sportsman Outdoor Superstore their price was $983.62 to $1,199.99, howver our price is $795.00!

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Here we have a well used CHEST, AMMUNITION CAL. 50 M17 D39091 Early Browning Maching Gun ammo chest with folding lid and fabric handle. This piece has some non active rust on it and a few paint spots from being in the old garage when the garage was painted. These old ammo chests are pretty difficult to find now. No holes and no dents! For this old chest $75.00

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Jmf 1905 Win

Here we have a pretty nice used VINTAGE! Winchester Mod. 1905 semi auto rifle in .35 Caliber! The Winchester Model 1905 (also known as the Model 05), is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company beginning in 1905 and discontinued in 1920. This rifle loads cartridges from a 5 or 10-round capacity, detachable box magazine located immediately forward of the trigger guard. Winchester offered factory chamberings in .32SL and .35 Winchester Self-Loading (.35 WSL). Notably, a Model 1905 in .35 WSL was used by Harry Payne Whitney on an arctic expedition. The rifle proved reliable in extreme low-temperatures, but was insufficiently powerful for taking large game such as musk ox but very useful none the less. The basic design for the Winchester Model 1905 is covered by U.S. Patent 681,481 issued August 27, 1901 and assigned to Winchester by Thomas Crossley Johnson, a key firearms designer for Winchester. This patent was initially used to protect the design of the rimfire Winchester Model 1903, but came to be applied toward the centerfire Winchester Self Loading rifle series, which includes the Model 1905, Model 1907 and Model 1910. I believe this rifle to have the 5 round .35 caliber magazine. The action works great and the bore is nice in the 22 inch barrel. The color is nice for a rifle this old. The serial number is 8400 which shows that this rifle was made in 1905. This old Winchester was well used but loved and taken care of. There are no breaks or cracks in the stock that I can see but there is a ding here and there. The Winchester composite buttplate shows lots of wear. Take a look at the pics. This is a beautiful rifle and just reeks with character!!! $950.00

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Jmf stevens 240

Here we have a pretty nice Stevens Model 240 with over/under .410 barrels and rare tenite stock! The Model No. 240 was not as useful nor as popular as the combination gun and was discontinued in 1941 at the beginning of World War Two. They are rarely seen today so here is your chance to own something that no one else has! The butt stock was attached with a through bolt and the forend was a "snap-on" design attached by a spring clip. Many early guns had tennite stocks and forends. Tennite was an early plastic which had many structural uses and was used on a number of gun designs. However, it was not popular for assorted reasons, among them, traditionalists wanted wood, but, in addition, it also did not hold up as well as wood and broken stocks are common. One of my references says the first Stevens guns had wooden stocks before Tennite was introduced, and this may be so as the wooden stock seems much more common than the plastic one. This particular shotgun is in good condition with no cracks or breaks to the tennite but does have some surface scratches here and there. The 26 inch over/under .410 barrels are in excellent condition being very shiny down the bore and with good color/bluing to the exterior. The case hardening is quite evident on both sides of the receiver and it looks great! The little side by side hammers are offset as they are supposed to be and the action works as it should. This is quite a collectible piece and you may never find another and maybe not in this nice condition! For this piece $850.00 Check out the pics!

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Jmn SS1 1

Here we have a Harrington & Richardson SS1 Sportster single shot .22 LR rifle! H&R 1871, LLC, or more commonly known as Harrington & Richardson, is an American brand of firearms and a subsidiary of JJE Capital Holdings. H&R ceased production February 27, 2015. This one is in the poly stock with an extended hammer and a scope rail on the top. Both front and rear sights are present should you not want to mount a scope. This is a break open model and is in just excellent condition! Looks virtually unused! The action is excellent as is the bore in the 20 inch barrel! Take a look at the pics! $450.00

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Jmn SS1 2

Here we have a Harrington & Richardson Win Mag Model SS1 Sportster single shot .22 Win magnum rifle! This fine firearm is a Harrington & Richardson which is an American brand of firearms and a subsidiary of JJE Capital Holdings. H&R ceased production February 27, 2015. This one is in the poly stock with an extended hammer and is drilled and tapped for a scope mount on the top. Both front and rear sights are present should you not want to mount a scope. This is a break open model and is in just excellent condition! Looks virtually unused! Does have little rub on the barrel near the hammer. The action is excellent as is the bore in the 20 inch barrel! Take a look at the pics! $450.00

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Jmn Pardner

Here we have a Harrington & Richardson single barrel 20 ga shotgun called PARDNER and it has a customized barrel being 20 inches long and done by a machinist. The original barrel was 25 inches long so here's your chance to own a one of a kind PARDNER which matches the length of the rifles. Action works perfect and the tube is nice and shiny down it's length! Take a look at the pics! $395.00

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Jmn hr 1

Here we have a very nice Harrington & Richardson Nickel Model 930 .22 revolver in the original box! This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. A companion to the 929 was the Model 930, which was dimensionally and mechanically identical but came with a chrome finish. Manufacture ended in 1986. It features a bright nickel finish with some light, superficial scratches on the cylinder and barrel from cleaning over the years. The action is sound with good lock-up, the bore is excellent in the 2 1/2 inch barrel, and the grips are good with some very, very light scratches on the right sided grip where it was exposed in a holster. The overall condition is very nice and it comes with the original old box and papers! Bores are really bright. Can't get a good pic of that but guaranteed. Good shooter! For this old girl $270.00

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Jmn hr 2

Here we have a very nice Harrington & Richardson Nickel Model 930 .22 revolver! A companion to the 929 was the Model 930, which was dimensionally and mechanically identical but came with a chrome finish. Manufacture ended in 1986. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It features a bright nickel finish with great action and a great bore down it's 2 1/2 inch long barrel. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The finish is excellent and the grips are excellent as well. Bores are really bright. Can't get a good pic of that but guaranteed. Great little revolver! $350.00

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Jmn hr 3

Here we have a very nice Harrington & Richardson brushed Nickel Model 930 .22 revolver! A companion to the 929 was the Model 930, which was dimensionally and mechanically identical but came with a chrome finish. Manufacture ended in 1986. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It features a brushed nickel finish with great action and a great bore down it's 2 1/2 inch long barrel. This is a medium-frame 9-shot, double-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The brushed finish is good with a little mar here and there and the grips are very good with just a couple of little dings to the finish. Bores are really bright. The cylinder, 2 1/2 inch barrel, hammer and trigger guard are bright nickel. Can't get a good pic of that but guaranteed to be bright and crisp. Great little revolver! $350.00

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Here we have an Iver Johnson Model 1900 Target, Large Frame .22 9 shot revolver mfg in 1931. Serial number is 12438. This revolver can shoot .22 Short, Long & Long Rifle. This is a single and double action 9 shot revolver being side loading with a pull-pin cylinder that is easy to remove to get the cylinder out. The top of the frame is marked “IJ TARGET MODEL / FITCHBURG, MASS. / MODEL 1900 U.S.A.”. The underside of the trigger guard is marked “12439” The inside of the grip frame is marked C12439. is marked “C12839”. Barrel Length: 6” Octagonal with a great bore. The front sight is a curved blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove milled into the top strap. The one piece checkered saw handle style walnut grip has not been refinished being all original. Marks in the finish are apparent and visible in the pics. This is an all original revolver. The action functions correctly and the cylinder lockup has slight play. This is a large frame .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle Iver Johnson Model 1900 Target pistol. Introduced in 1925, this was an elegant little pistol, but its frame and barrel were too light for anything but casual target shooting. This example is in Good condition with 30% to 40% of its original finish remaining. It’s an interesting revolver! The Model 1900 was made from the turn of the 20th Century until World War II. Great little Revolver!!! $165.00

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Here we have a Colt Third Model Thuer Derringer, also known as the New Model Derringer, made circa 1875-1912. This pistols is chambered for the .41 rimfire. A Colt employee, F. Alexander Thuer, patented a Derringer that had a barrel that pivoted to the right on a vertical axis for loading and unloading. Instead of using a manually operated latch to open, his used a very positive, spring-loaded catch and detent that did not require anything but a firm twist of the barrel. This spring-loaded catch also acted as an automatic ejector, was very handy for a single shot self-defense pistol. These were sold alongside the other two models as the Third Model Deringer, but are now known to many as the Thuer Model. The Thuer was far and away the most successful of the three single shot models that Colt manufactured. These were very refined, very handy conceal and carry pieces all the way through 1912, when semi-automatic firearms took the lion’s share of the market.

The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT-”. The left side of the frame is marked “41 CAL”. This one features a brass frame that came nickel plated.

The overall condition is very good. The nickel finish is 60% +. The markings are legible. The grips are in great condition. The bore is mostly clean with good, but not deep , rifling. The action is excellent. The color on the barrle hammer, trigger and bottom screw are real nice. Here is a great little Colt for your collection!

$650.00

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Here we have an antique Bacon Arms Company Pepperbox Revolver, made circa 1870 in Norwich, Connecticut. Only 1,000 are estimated to have been made, making this a very rare specimen. Thomas K. Bacon was the founder of the company and was also involved with the Manhattan Fire Arms Co. as the superintendent. He also had business dealings with Ethan Allen and Allen & Thurber. When Manhattan moved their operation away from Norwich, Bacon left the company to stay behind and work on his own firearms manufacturing company. Part of Bacon’s contract with Manhattan included a “no-compete” clause that he would have been in violation of had the heads of Manhattan had bothered to sign the agreement. Nevertheless, they still took him to court with no official judgement recorded. Bacon’s arms were popular on the commercial market and many made their way onto Civil War battlefields upon being privately purchased by soldiers.

This example is a carefully made and beautiful .22 rimfire revolving pepperbox. The pepperbox concept first became popular in the 1830s, but this model was new and improved to utilize the bored through cylinder to handle standard metallic cartridges, since the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent expired in 1869. The frame is made of iron with a fine silver plate finish but I don't think any finish remains. The serial number on this revolver is 857. The markings on the receiver are "BACON ARMS CO. NORWICH, CONN and it soes not have the Patent dates on it. "22 cal" is stamped on the frame below the cylinder. Barrel is 2-3/8 inches in length. The trigger has to be returned manually so I think a new spring is needed

Caliber: .22 rimfire

Bore is in good condition and the revolver is in good working order even though it needs a trigger return spring.

Take a look at the pics! This is a little beauty and it is RARE!!!

$2250.00

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Here we have a Hopkins and Allen Acme 1 1/2 .22 caliber "Hammerless" revolver with the serial number 954. Year of Manufacture: 1902-1916 in .22 Short or Long. Double Action Only (DAO) 7-Shot Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinder Markings: The top strap is marked “Hopkins & Allen Mfg. Co. / Pat. Jany.5.86 Sept.26.93” and “Acme Hammerless No. 1 ½”. The frame inside the grips are marked 954 as well as under the barrel.

The Barrel Length is 2 ¼”. The front sight is a half-round blade fixed to the barrel while the rear sight is a very shallow “U” groove in the top strap. The grips are black checkered hard rubber with a checkerboard pattern inside a circle at the top of each grip. The grips show only very light handling marks. The checkering is sharp without maring. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition. The finish is Nickel Plated with about 75% nickel remaining which is about normal. The finish is all original. The bore is a little dark but you can still see the rifling. There is minor erosion down the bore. The cylider is dark as well.

This handgun retains about 70% of its nickel finish. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about fair to Good condition. The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock-up is a little loose. There is a top safety feature which still functions on this handgun. The cartridge door behind the cylinder on the right side is missing a little tab to open this piece for loading but it still works without it. As with all antique and vintage firearms before firing have them checked out by a competent gunsmith. We do not warrent this piece to fire. Take a look at the pics!

$175.00

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Here is a nice old antique rifle / shotgun over / under combo! The locks are marked RICHARDS on both sides and they do match as well as the hammers. Westley Richards is a British manufacturer of guns and rifles and also a well established gunsmith. The company was founded in 1812 by William Westley Richards, who was responsible for the early innovation of many rifles used in wars featuring the British Army during the 1800s. It remained in the hands of the Richards family until it was purchased by Walter Clode in 1957. I believe this combo rifle to have been made circa 1840-50. The combo has the approx .44 caliber rifled rifle barrel over the 12 gauge shotgun barrel. Each barrel is about 30 1/4 inches long. Both hammers work but the left sided one is a bit sticky and probably needs some fine tuning. The walnut stock is in good condition with a ding here and there as normal. The wrist is hand checkered. The stock has a patch box located in it as well which is brass. The triggerguard is engraved and iron. There are two original ramrods being slightly different as one is for a rifle barrel and one is for a shotgun. The top of the rifle barrel is marked with "REAL TWIST" and the sides of the barrels have proof marks on them with some being Belguim. I cannot see down the rifle barrel but the shotgun barrel bore is good. The entire firearm looks fantastic! Check out the pics!!

$2500.00

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Here we have a .36 caliber reproduction of a Civil War Colt Navy Pistol. This is an Italian copy by Richland Arms Co. The Richland Arms Company was based in Blissfield, Michigan from the 1960s to the mid 1980s. The company imported a range of Spanish and Italian shotguns and pistols. They are no longer in business. This firearm is a copy of the Model 1851 Colt Navy Revolver in .36 caliber. This particular percussion weapon is in the white and I see no evidence that it was ever blued. The screw heads are blued as are the nipples and loading plunger and have never been messed with. The entire piece pretty good. The walnut grips are in good condition and the brass has been around long enough to start getting patina on it. The serial number is hand stamped 05118. There is a surface scratch on one side of the cylinder that you can see in the pics. The barrel has inside evidence that it was fired and is in good condition after cleaning. The only thing missing is the wedge screw. The wedge is not serial numbered. There is only one serial number on this piece that I have seen and it's on the frame forward of the trigger guard. Still a shooter!

$275.00

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Here we have a Bersa Thunder 380 pistol with one magazine and it's nice! The Bersa Thunder .380 Semiautomatic Pistol features a plastic grip, a blued steel barrel and a 2-position safety. Steel front sight and a fixed rear sight. 7-round capacity. Includes one 7 round magazine. This pistol looks great and operates flawlessly! The bore is like new!

$225.00

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Tc

Here we have a WW2 Nco sword and scabbard. This decent example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style fittings, with a single suspension ring from the scabbard, known as the New Military Sword (shin guntou) style.

All NCO swords were numbered and this example has 3 matching serial number 05333 on both the blade and the drag and throat of the scabbard. Most swords do not have matching numbers because somewhere along the life of the sword the scabbard was changed. This scabbard should have been painted brown but now it is black and the paint was removed on the drag to view the serial number. This sabbard is complete with metal locking spring tab that secures the blade to the scabbard. This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. Traditionally this function is assigned to the Habaki. But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. NCO Katanas were issued to soldiers who did not want to take their family sword to battle or who came from poor families that did not have swords to pass down through the generations. This one is not of the best quality as witnessed by the construction. The aluminum "Cord" on the grip should have been painted brown but I believe this piece has been cleaned some. I believe that this sword is marked with the Kokura Arsenal markings. Kokura Arsenal was in service from 1936-45. The blade appears shorter than the scabbard but I have had several and all but one were shorter than the scabbard. Poor quality control in the later years I suspect. This is still a good example, not excellent by any means but good and original. For this piece $495.00

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Here wehave a small Hymn book entitled "The Patriot's Hymn Book" dated 1862. The book is in overall good condition for a book that was obviously used often. There is some foxing an staining as normal for a used book and it consists of 95 pages. The owners name, Henry W. Gaumer ?, is hand written in the book many times on the inside front and back covers. There is a paper inside written in pencil which states That Henry W. Gaumer died at Nashville, August 13, 1863 and was in Co. K of the 60th Reg. and I am assuming Indiana since the book has in it the name of the town he came from "Flora" and the county "Carroll County" of which both are in Indiana and this book was found in Frankfort, Indiana which is not far from Flora. I did not find his name in civilwardata.com and he is not listed in the 60th Indiana roster. Bindings are somewhat loose but still there. Historic Piece! 4 1/4 X 2 7/8 inch. Look at the pics! Worthy of research!! $145.00

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Here we have a Bible given out in 1864 by the Christian Commission in Indianapolis. The front cover is nearly detachec but otherwise in good used condition. There is an inside id to Charles Austin. There were two Charles Austins in Indiana Artillery. One was in the Indiana 2nd Light Artillery and one was in 25th Indiana Light Artillery. Needs the spline fixed but otherwise Historic! Check out the pics! $65.00

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Here we have an early wooden stirrup. The cross bolt at the top has a hex nut on it. The hex head was developed as far back as the very early 1830’s (James Nasmith) , and the square continued mainly in the production of agricultural implements. In Australia the implement manufacturers bought square mild steel bars and made their own into the 30’s (Depression). 1/4" Gutter bolts with square nuts are still available.

The common rule was that Square was used where the fastening was not required near the vertical member, or with tension, and then hexagonal were used so as to get closer to the vertical member. If you needed to get even closer, then an Octagonal nut was used – Some of the early steam engines used octagonal nuts, again in the early 1800’s. so the notion that all hex nuts are modern are not entirely correct.

This old wooden stirrup was found with a Civil War spur but that does not for certainity make this stirrup Civil War but it is old. The stirrup shows cracks in the wood at the bends which would be where the stress would be after this piece was heat/steamed into shape. Makes a good decorator from the old west! $25.00

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CIVIL WAR ERA BREAKAWAY SAFETY STIRRUPS – MATCHED PAIR AS KNOWN TO BE USED ON CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SADDLES:

Here is one of a pair of Civil War Era Breakaway Safety stirrups! These stirrups were know to be used on Confederate Officer's saddles during the Civil War and are well documented on page 290 of The American Military Saddle 1776-1945. Two specimens are known to have been excavated from separate battlefield sites, and a pair of these stirrups are attached to a documented Confederate Officer’s saddle. On pages 95-96 of Craig Caba’s Historic Southern Saddles is pictured the Virginia manufactured saddle, fitted with a “CS” marked pommel shield, that was owned by Capt. W. Stuart Symington, a staff officer who served with MG George Pickett. This saddle is equipped with stirrups identical to the one offered here. This particular stirrup measuers 5 1/2 inches tall and is 4 1/2 inches wide at the tred. This iron stirrup featured a split stirrup strap loop and a hinged tread plate that would allow the stirrup to “open”, releasing the rider’s foot, should he be thrown from the saddle. This iron stirrup has been plated. We believe this to be an English imported stirrup and plating was used in England when modern plating methods were introduced. Electroplating is a versatile finishing process that’s been around since the early 1800s. Simply put, it’s used for applying a metal coating to a substrate using direct electric current. If you look at the bottom of the stirrup you will see where the middle bar was heat forge welded on the solid end. This process was done before welding with current. This stirrup is as found and has not been cleaned in any way. The stirrup is hard to open and could use some lubricant to make it easier. For this single stirrup $145.00

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Here we have a nice 1/6th tintype of a family unit from the 1860's showing a Mother flanked on either side by her son and daughter. There is no identifing marks on the inside. The tintype is nice and clear! The case is a full leatherette case and has the original leather hinge intact. Nice image out of central Indiana. For this piece $65.00

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Here we have an empty album must missing the latch. The inside leaf has the inscription in it of "Lizzie L. Herrick" "Rockford, Ill". It's a CDV album with 12 pages in it so it can accommodate 24 cdv's. Moderate damage to the first page but only minor issues thereafter. The album measures 5" X 3 1/2" X 1" deep. Leather covered and marked album. For this piece $25.00

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Here we have a pretty nice 1/6th plate TT in full leatherette case with repaired spline an image of a stately gentleman holding a book. There is some solarization to the tintype but it's still nice. No id here but came out of Central Indiana. For this piece $45.00

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Here we have various figures of President Lincoln as well as General Lee and General Grant, Eagles, a Doctor and a soldier. Let me know if you are interested in any one of them and I will provide you with particulars. Thanks!

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Here we have some copy coins.

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A. This is a copy of a gold 1854 $20 dollar gold piece. Excellent in a plastic sleeve. This 1 oz. copper piece is plated in precious 22k gold. $9.95

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B. This is a 1913 Liberty Head V-Nickel REPLICA Coin being heavy and being about 1 3/8ths inch across in a circular plastic case. Nice! $9.95

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C. This is another copy of a gold 1854 $20 dollar gold piece. Excellent in a plastic sleeve. This 1 oz. copper piece is plated in precious 22k gold. Plastic case $9.95

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D. This is a 1984 Double Eagle Presidental Coin picturing President Ronald Reagan on the front and double eagles on the reverse. About 50 cent size. In plastic case. $1.95

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Here we have some Confederate Copy coins.

There were no circulating Confederate coins. There were a few half dollars made at the New Orleans Mint with a Union obverse and a Confederate reverse but this coin can only be considered a proposal. There were dies made for a Confederate cent by Philadelphia engraver Robert Lovett but only twelve pieces were minted. _____________________________________________________________________________

A. This Confederate half dollar does not have COPY but after comparing it to known CS Half Dollars I believe it is a copy so you can have it for $9.95.

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B. This Confederate half dollar does have COPY on the reverse and the coin looks like new. Nice! $9.95

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C. This is a copy of a Confederate 1862 dated $5 coin about the size of a cent or just a little bigger. Nice! $2.00

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D. This is a 1861 Confederate one cent coin in excellent condition. $2.00

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E. This is another 1861 Confederate one cent coin in excellent condition. $2.00

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F.This is another copy of a Confederate 1862 dated $5 coin about the size of a cent or just a little bigger. Nice! $2.00

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COMMERATIVE COINS 341

A. The Civil War Centennial Commission 1961-1965 bronze medallion coin. One side of the coin has the images of Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant on it. Let us have Peace Consciousness of Duty Faithfully Performed In honor of 100 years. Dated 1961 Coin is like new with the both halfs of its soiled box. Inside box is marked Metallic Art Co. New York. This piece measures 2 1/2 inches across and is very heavy. $34.95

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B. Here we have a very nice commemorative medal honoring the 100th anniversary of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, Indiana dated 1902-2002. This medal is modeled after the G.A.R. Membership medal. Nice one! $19.95

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C. Here we have a silver dollar sized Abraham Lincoln-Gettysburg Address coin which is very heavy. The entire Gettysburg Address is on the reverse of this coin. Take a look at the pics! $24.95

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D. This 50 cent sized bronze coin has Abraham Lincoln on the front and the Eagle and banner on the reverse which is the State Seal of Illnois. Minted in a brass alloy with an antique bronze finish. In a protective sleeve. $10.00

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E. GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 Engraver: Pierre Simon Duvivier Reverse The reverse of the medal features the “PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP” symbol with two hands clasped in token of amity. On the cuff of the left wrist are three stripes with buttons, each button carrying the American eagle; the other wrist is bare. This restrike is about the size of a 50 cent piece. $14.95

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F. Here we have a SHARPSBURG MARYLAND MONUMENT 100TH Anniversary 1867-1967 1-1/4" MEDAL with some tone spots. $9.95

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G. Here we have a Fort Sumter Centennial Key Chain 1861-1961. Excellent condition! $9.95

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H. Here we have a 1/2 dollar sized George Washington Security Id'd tag coin-unused. This actually represents a "dog tag" used in the Civil War but this one is a restrike. $9.95

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I. Here is a quarter sized or slightly larger Abraham Lincoln souvenir Coin that commerates his Springfield Illinois home. $9.95 _____________________________________________________________________________

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J. Here is a silver dollar sized Bronze Historic Commemorative Medal entitled THE HIGH TIDE AT GETTYSGURG JULY 1 -3 1864 on the front and text on the back of the coin. Check out the pics! In plastic hard case. $19.95

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k. Here is a silver dollar sized silver Commemorative Medal entitled United States Of America Blue and Gray Reunion 125th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg 1863-1988 in hard case. Excellent! $29.95.

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Here we have several parts for the Brazilian Light Mini Rifle that was imported into the states during the Civil War. The "Brazilian Light Minie Rifle" name for these Liege-made Light Minie Rifles that were imported during the Civil War was likely named thusly by pioneer Civil War arms collector and research William B Edwards, who discusses the theory that these guns originally produced for a Brazilian naval contract and were re-routed to American arms purchasers for Civil War use. I found these parts together in one lot and unfortunately not the entire firearm and no history accompanies them. The lot includes the DC anchor stipped lock place with the main spring still attached. the trigger grouping, band spring, internal lock pieces, brass buttplate and the hardest piece to find if you are missing it, the brass spread wing eagle with US shield in the center plate. I have seen several of these rifles that are missing this little brass plate and they are impossible to find on the loose but here we have one! Several parts are marked with the DC anchor marking. Take a look at the pics! Will not separate! All, including the rare eagle brass plate, for $350.00

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Here we have a nice heavy cup that is titled "Salute of Honor" and is artwork done by Mort Kinsler. This is the 2005 Lang 12oz Coffee Tea Mug in the original presentation box and has never been used. It's pretty nice! $9.95

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Here we have a medal that commerates the 4 boundry markers being placed around Camp Morton Civil War CS Prison Camp in Indianapolis. On October 25, 2003, the Ben Harrison Camp #356, with ceremonies at the Herron-Morton Place Historic Park located at 19th and Alabama Street, honored the twenty-one organizations and individuals who supported the creation and placing of the markers that now denote the four corners of Camp Morton, the Civil War prison camp for captured Confederate soldiers. Particularly recognized for their substantial contributions was the Herron-Morton Neighborhood Association and the Indiana Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. This medals face shows a Union Lock and that same image is on the 4 boundry Markers.

History of Camp Morton

At the beginning of the Civil War the animal barns and stockades of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, were converted into a training ground for newly recruited soldiers. The camp was named after Oliver T. Morton, certainly the most famous, powerful and tenacious state governor of Indiana in that or any subsequent era. After Grant captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee on 16 February 1862, the camp began to be used as a staging area for captured Confederates who suffered northern winters in inadequate shelter, a misery further compounded by limited rations, promulgated by Commissary General of Prisoners as a cost-saving measure. From 1862 to 1865, the camp would reach a peak population of 5,000. During this period there were 1,763 deaths and more than 150 escapes—at times achieved by throwing stones to draw fire and then simply rushing the guards. After the war, despite the privations they experienced, former prisoners remembered Camp Morton with some fondness by erecting a statue of its 1862 commander, Colonel Richard Owen in the State Capitol. To learn more about Camp Morton, please visit the following web site:

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~indiana42nd/campmorton.htm

These commerative medals never show up on the secondary market but here's one now! For this medal $45.00

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Here we have to framed General Orders in the 5 X 7 inch format. The orders are from the Left General Order No. 207 dated June 6, 1864 and on the right is General Order No. 88 dated March 8, 1864. Both are easily read and are original. $20 for each or $35 for the pair.

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Here we have a standard sized dinner plate that has a nice portrait of General U.S. Grant transferred onto it. The back of the plate simply has a sticker on it saying that it was made in the USA. No other mfg's markings are on it so I have no idea of who made it or even what it is constructed of. It kind of feels like plastic but it has weight to it so I just don't know. The plate is housed in an oval frame and ready to hang on the wall. For this piece $25.00

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Here we have a Union Hospital Image from Washington, D.C. with a chewed .58 caliber Mini bullet mounted under it that has been chewed. The story is that sometimes bullets were used for pain relief to bite on when anesthesia was not available. Hence, there is where the phrase "Bite the Bullet" came from. I cannot guarantee that the bite marks on this bullet are human bite marks as many critters bit down on dropped bullets as well. It makes for a nice display and an excellent conservation piece! $25.00

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Here we have a silk reunion ribbon that is marked North-Eastern Soldiers' and Sailors' Association Annual Reunion 1885 Flint, Mich. The ribbon comes framed and is not glued down. Nice! $15.00

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here we have a small riker case which three bullet projectiles, a NY dug button missing back and a smashed Union Eagle button complete with back and shank. Case is 4 1/4" X 5 1/4". From various battlefields and campsites. Sorry but can't be more specific than that. For the lot $20.00

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Here we have a really nice collection of 14 various Civil War projectiles from several different battlefields. Take a look at the pic. For all in 12 1/4 X 8 1/4 inch case $75.00

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Here we have a great collection Civil War Artillery related items and a Document box key. Great, stable condition for dug and labeled. 12 1/4 X 8 1/4 inch case. All for $95.00

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Here we have a large riker case 16 X 12 inches with 12 various items in it and all labeled. Check out the pic! $55.00

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Here we have an old 1800's percussion Shotgun cleaning rod. It's a 3 piece rod that measures 35 inches long and I don't believe it has ever been apart until I took it apart to shoot pics! The brass and wood on the inside of the connections looks brand new! The end cleaning part is called a "Worm". It's used to unload percussion firearms from the muzzle end of to hook a cleaning cloth in it to swab the barrel. If the cloth comes off you can easily just turn the worn and entangle the cloth back in the claws. Nice an dark walnut patina! For this rare to fine piece $65.00 Take a look at the pics!!!

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Here we have a heavy resin Naval Cannon on base marked "Puerto Rico". The base is 3 X 4 inches and the cannon on base measures 3 inches tall. It's very nicely done and exhibits well! Comes in the original box. Nice! $24.99

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Here we have a beautiful pewter Chilmark sculpture entitled "FLORIDA THE SURGEON". This Confederate sculpture is perfect and beautiful being a 1998 edition by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. The base is 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/8 inches wide and is about 4 1/4 inches tall. This one is 157 out of 2500 made. It is in a box but not the original box and we have no paperwork for it. Take a look at the pics!!! $95.00

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Here we have 2 small pewter photograph frames. One is circular in a wreath holding a photo about 1 1/2 inch across and in excellent condition! The other is square and holds a photo a little less than 2 inches across. Each $15.00

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Here we have 4 pewter figures of Union Soldiers. These figures are made by HUDSON and marked Fine Pewter. These fine figures are in very good shape with the exception of a bent pistol and bayonet but nothing is broken. Check out the pics! Copyright 1992. For all 4 $95.00! That's about 1/2 price!

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Here we have an excellent example of a Chilmark Billy Yank sculpture!! 2 1/2 inches across the base and 4 1/2 inches tall. This is a 1994 Special Event Edition art piece, #445. It does come with its original box This piece is outstanding! Original $95.00 but our price $75.00! Check out the pics! __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Here we have an excellent example of a Chilmark Johnny Reb sculpture!! 2 1/2 inches across the base and 4 inches tall. This is a 1993 Special Event Edition art piece, #289. It does come with its original box This piece is outstanding! Original $95.00 but our price $75.00! Check out the pics!

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Here we have an excellent example of pewter craftsmanship! Here we have a Coventry Pewter figure entitled "Lee at Sharpsburg". This is a special edition done in 2000 and signed by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. This one has a certificate that says 177 of 350 and it does come in the original box. 2 3/4 inches across the base and 4 1/2 inches tall. Fantastic! Originally $79.00 but our price is $49.99 Check out the pics!!

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Here we have an excellent example of pewter craftsmanship! Here we have a Coventry Pewter figure entitled "Angel of the Battlefield" "Clara Barton". This is a special edition done in 2002 and signed by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. No certificate with this one but it does come in the original box. Originall $79.00 but our price is $49. Outstanding quality and clarity! 2 3/4 across the base and nearly 4 inches tall. Check out the pics!

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Here we have an excellent example of pewter craftsmanship! Here we have a Coventry Pewter E-4 Ambulance Corpsman of the Civil War for sale. 2 3/4 inches across the base and 5 1/4 inches tall. This one was produced in 2003 and signed by the artist Andrew L. Chernak, Sculptor. Also comes with the certificate of registration. This is number 71 out of 350. Original sold for $79.00 but our price is $49.00. Check out the pics!

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Here we have a really nice Diorama entitled "Chancellorsville House may 1863" by the Danbury Mint. The base measures about 8 by 10 inches and this piece is very detailed. Sold locally only! I do not have the original shipping box and I am afraid it may be damaged during shipping. For this piece $59.99 Check out the pics!

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Here we have a paid of 1850-1870 Militia Knights Head swords without scabbards. During the 1840s these militia style officer swords were a desirable weapon. The purchaser could go in and they could pic the option they wanted. You could buy the base model and depending on how much you wanted to spend you could add on anything that you wanted. Each sword is a little different. Both have cross guards with the stippled background detail. The original handles are intact on the swords and both have a pleasing look to the bone material. Many people mistakenly say these are ivory but they are not. At the top of each sword is the Knight's head pommel Design. One sword is slightly shorter than the other being 31 1/2 inches long with a plain blued elipitical blade. There is a small amount of rust near the cross guard and I cannot see a makers mark because of the langets that come down each side of the blade. The crossguard on this one only has the decoration on one side or the guard with just stippling on the other side. There is some minor damage to the crossguard but not bad at all. The grip is nice and tight.

On the other sword this piece is 33 3/4 inches long overall. The blued blade is engraved but it's light and so not easy to see. The crossguard and the Knightshead pommel cap are a little loose which is normal for this type of sword as the tang is peened through the pommel cap. You can peen it some more if you like to tighten it up but it's not necessary.

Both bone sword grips are nice with no breaks or chips and only a small chip out of the shorter one. The great book AMERICAN SWORDS AND SWORD MAKERS by Richard Bezdek on page 599 has a very similiar type of sword listed as Militia Noncommissioned officer sword c. 1850-1870. I knew Richard well and respected him highly. You could actually collect only militia swordsand have a tremendous collection of all different styles of this sword. Take a look at the pics! For the Pair $325.00

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Here we have a nearly new, little used Sig Sauer P-365XL 9mm Pistol in hard case with paperwork. The SIG Sauer P365 High-Capacity Micro-Compact is a polymer frame striker-fired semi-automatic pistol manufactured by SIG Sauer and intended for everyday carry. It is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and is rated for +P (higher pressure) ammunition while utilizing offset double-stack 10 round magazines. This particular pistol comes with 2- 10 round magazines and is in excellent condition on the outside and the action works fine. The bore is fine. The previous owner broke it in and carried it for a short time and it has very little wear to it. I took it apart to clean it and it had virtually no wear inside. This is one nice pistol!!! This fine piece sold for over $650.00 new! Our price is $475.00

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Here is a WW2 Japanese NCO sword that I am looking for a scabbard to fit it. It's the standard model with the machine made blade that is 27 1/2 inches long. It also has the latch at the top to lock it into the scabbard. If anyone has a resonable price original scabbard contact me at ted.caldwell@comcast.net Thanks! Ted

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Here we have an old Fraternal Sword and scabbard made by McLilley. Here is a bit of history about M.C. Lilley & Co.

From modest beginnings in 1864, the M. C. Lilley & Company eventually became world renowned as manufacturers of regalia. The company was founded by four leading citizens of Columbus, Ohio - all veterans of the Civil War. They were Mitchell Campbell Lilley, John Siebert and brothers, Charles and Henry Lindenberg. All four men were members of the Odd Fellows and published the “Odd Fellows Companion”, a publication of the fraternal organization. Through this newsletter they received many requests from people wanting to purchase regalia. They decided to produce the items themselves and thus a company was born. The Lilley Company produced swords, banners, flags, emblems and uniforms for fraternal societies and organizations such as the Masons, Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias, Knights Templar as well as police and military uniforms.

Beginning in a small building at 253 South High Street, the Company eventually grew to occupy several large buildings at the corner of East Long and North 6th Streets. Items produced by the Company can be roughly dated by the changes in the Company’s name. From 1865 to 1881 the name was the “M. C. Lilley & Co.”. In 1882 after the death Of Mr. Lilley the name changed to “The M. C. Lilley & Co.” and remained such until 1925 when it was shortened to “The Lilley Co.”. The Company was merged with the Henderson-Ames Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1931 and the name was changed to “The Lilley-Ames Company” until 1951 when it was sold to C. E. Ward. It operated under the name of “Lilley Ames Co.” until 1953. It went out of business in 1965

Since this sword is marked M.C.Lilley & Company (worn but legible and I don't think there is room for the word THE) then this sword was made from 1865 to 1881 but probably closer to 1881 then to 1865. The sword shows quite a bit of age. The sword sports a Knights head pommel with a wooden grip and "Bow Tie" cross guard with the handguard of a Cross in a Crown on it. The brass mountings and drag are quite ornate. The scabbard body is iron. The blade is 28 inches long with is correct and has worn engraving down both sides. The blade exhibits a nice dark patina but no rust. The entire sword/scabbard shows great patina and has not been messed with or cleaned. The pommel has a bit of chain attached to it but about 1/2 is missing. The grip is loose but that is not uncommon as these swords were held together by peaning the tang on the end of the Knight's Head pommel and over time they work loose. You could tighten it up if you like by repeaning the tang but I personally would leave it alone. Take a look at the pics! $125.00

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Here is what looks to be a period WW2 Japanese Tanto with secret compartment in sheath to hide gold. Maybe this knife was made post war to sell to the occupying American Forces after the war but I do not know for sure but it sure looks older than that to me. I have seen several items that were made to sell to the GI's by the Japanese citizens. This piece is done very well especially the wrapped rayskin grip! It looks really good! The grip to the tsuba is 3 1/2 inches long and the blade past the tsuba is a little over 9 inches long. The enamel painted sheath is still in good condition but missing a couple of items on it and, of course, there are chips in the finish. The blade has been sharpened and is quite sharp. Take a look at the pics! For this piece $275.00

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Here we have a large D-Guard Bowie knife of the type popular with Confederate Soldiers. Unfortunately, I believe it to be a contemporary example, perhaps from the 1940's on. It came in with several items including WW2 items. The knife measures 16 3/4 inches long with a hefty nearly 12 inch long clip point bowie blade. The handguard is sheet steel and the grip is stag held on by two through the tang rivits. The tang appears to have been peaned over. The entire outfit is tight with no blade wobble at all. There appears to be writing done with an electric pen on both sides of the ricasso. One side says 28 while the other side just has initials. The blade is heavy, fairly thick steel and seems to be in excellent aged condition. Take a look at this massive piece! Nice Quality! $225.00

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Here we have a super nice Astra Constable II .380 Pistol from Interarms! This piece comes in the original hard case with 2 magazines! As previously stated this is an Astra Constable II chambered in .380 Acp. This little Spanish compact carry pistol is a DA/SA pistol that comes with 2 6+1 magazines and features a 3.5” Barrel length and a full steel construction of the frame and slide. This pistol is in excellent condition and seems to have very little use as there is virtually no wear to it. Check out the pics! $450.00

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Here we have a Stunning Grouping here of Weapons, Image, & Historic Archives of Lt. Col. John S. Griffith, Commanding the 6th Texas Cavalry and later the Entire Texas Brigade Commander before becoming the Texas Distric Brigadier General by Order of the Texas Governor! Lt. Col Griffith lead the famous raid into Holly Springs, Mississippi capturing Millions of Dollars of Grant's Main Supply base and personally Capturing Mrs. U.S. Grant himself! We also have many copies of historical Archive Information accompaning this most historic collection! Information on the Colonel came from the National National Archives and civilwardata.com and as a bonus we have included a copy of Brandon Beck's Book Holly Springs which talks about the Colonel in there. Col. Griffith was first enlisted as Captain of the 6th Texas Cavalry in 1861 at age 31 but quickly promoted to Lt. Col. and Commander of the 6th Texas Cavalry on September 13, 1861 by election. He would later be promoted to Commander of the Texas Brigade itself for a short period of time towards the end of 1862, but would become so severly ill by February 1863 that he spent several months in a CS Hospital in Jackson, MS, suffering from "disease of the liver and bowels: as he would write and his physician would call it as being "sorely afficted with Bronchial irritation of the upper lobes of his lungs and dysentery". He would tender his "unconditional resignation" on April 29th, 1863, which was accepted, and he would return to Texas. The Governor of Texas, a friend of Griffith, would actually later promote him to Brig. Gen'l over a District in Texas, although his health really kept him confined in his roll. We have included with the pics different photos of muster rolls, letters, medical affidavits as to his health condition that let him to resign and go back to Texas, Southern Telegraph message, pay vouchers, unit equipment requisition forms etc. The purchaser will also get copies of the regimental history etc. Colonel Griffith is credited for leading the charge into Holly Springs for the most famous raid capturing at the supply depot millions of dollars of Grant's main army stores were captured or destroyed! Colonel Griffith also captured Grant's Wife at Holly Springs who was there visiting her husband! Rumor is that she was there to keep him sober! Lt. Colonel Griffith ordered him men to now bother the women of the north including General Grant's wife and that "not a hem to be touched" even though the ladies treated the Confederates rather cooly. When Mrs. Grant asked if the Confederates were now waging war agaoinst women, he kindly but curtly replied "No ma'am, we leave that to our enemies!"

As you can see with his surviving rig and image, he has a very nice pre-war Model 1851 Officers Eagle sword belt rig that has original and extremely rate solid cast Texas "STAR" sword leather strap hanger studs that are believed to have been made by T. Miller, as they look identical to his stippled background Tesas "Star" button he would made for soldier's and officer's use. These buttons are ultra rare and only a handful have been excavated in the Virginia and in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. The belt is 100% intact and solid, as is his Gaylord marked holster. The small thin finial closure tab did require some backing repair to allow it to close properly which was professionally restored from behind so you can't see it. His side arm is that of a prewar early war Whitney Navy revolver with all matching early serial numbers and is undamaged , complete, and fully functional with the exception of one replace screw that you can see in the pics. The Colonel's sword is a classic Dragoon officer's saber with polished bone grip, some fancy blade etching and his name and rank hand carved into the soft brass. It' reads "Lt. Col. John S. Griffith". This sword has a solid blade with brass scabbard and shows no damage or repairs. His 1/9th plate ambrotype image shows a full waist up shot of him in his officer's frock coat with the buttons being gold gilted by the photographer and there are 2 stars on his color to indicate his rank but they are hard to make out as they have been gold guilded as well indicating the rank at Lt. Colonel. Behind the image on the back of the full case iw written in what looks like pencil is his name and "Affectionaly Yours" above his signature. If you compare that signature with the ones written on the documents it's most definitely his! This ambro went to either his wife or someone he was close to. Ambro's are one of a kind photographs!

Lt. Col. Griffith fought bravely in the bloody 2 day battle of Corinth, nearly destroying Rosecran's Army, and followed soon after by the massively successful raid and capture of Grant's supply base in Holly Springs. Due to that successful raid Grant had to withdraw and cease all offensive operations against Pemberton's Department in Mississippi as Grant was being ordered to take Vicksburg and Jackson. Below is his info from civilwardata.com

John Summerfield Griffith Residence Rockwell TX; a 32 year-old Shop Keeper. Enlisted on 9/1/1861 as a Captain. On 9/1/1861 he was commissioned into "B" Co. TX 6th Cavalry He Resigned on 2/1/1863 (Estimated date of enlistment & resignation) Promotions: * Lt Col * Brig-Gen 12/16/1863 (TX State Troops District #2) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * from company B to Field & Staff Other Information: born 6/17/1829 in Montgomery Co, MD died 8/6/1901 in Terrell, TX Buried: Oakland Cemty, Terrell,TX (Son of Michael Griffith and Lydia Crabb . Wife: Sarah Emily Simpson) After the War he lived in Terrell, TX Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records - Field Officers, Regiments & Battalions of CS Army - Research by Herb Shemwell - Research by Patricia Adkins-Rochette prochette@juno.com www.bourlandcivilwar.com - Research by Dick Pielin - Photo courtesy of Dick Pielin (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

Below here is the history of the 6th Texas Cavalry

The 6th Texas Cavalry Regiment was a unit of mounted volunteers that fought in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The regiment fought at Chustenahlah in 1861. The following year the unit fought at Pea Ridge, First Corinth, Second Corinth, Hatchie's Bridge, and Holly Springs. The 6th Texas Cavalry participated in the fighting at Thompson's Station in 1863, the Atlanta campaign, and the Franklin–Nashville Campaign in 1864. The regiment formally surrendered to Union forces in May 1865 and its remaining soldiers were paroled.

The 6th Texas Cavalry mustered into the Confederate Army at Camp Bartow near Dallas on 6 September 1861. The regiment counted 1,150 officers and men formed into 10 companies. The soldiers enlisted for one year, but the Confederate Conscription Act of 1862 extended this term of service. The field officers were Colonel Barton Warren Stone, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel John Summerfield Griffith, and Major Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross. The companies were organized as follows. In November 1861, the Ladies' Aid Society of Lancaster, Texas provided $1,676.50 worth of clothing, footwear, and blankets for soldiers of the regiment.

This grouping was purchased by my consignor many years ago from a well known Southern Dealer and comes along with his Notarized Statement as to the authenticity of these items. This grouping was acquired by an attorney from the family in the 1950's.

Fun research project! For this fine grouping $7,250.00

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Jmf Nashville Plow Works sword

Here we have a very nice original Nashville Plow Works Sword. The history accompaning this piece came from the family. As it is we cannot 100% guarantee the history but we do guarantee the sword to be original.

George Wasington Hunter was born July 24, 1838 to Sherd (Sherrod) and Littie, or perhaps Lottie, Hunter in Sumner County, Tennessee which is n/e of Nashville, TN. He was one of 7 children being the oldest. George's father was a farmer and Sherd followed in his father's footsteps. After the War between the States broke out George joined the 30th Regiment Tennessee Infantry having enlisted on 10/1/1861 as a Private in Company E of the 30th Tennessee Infantry. The 30th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Red Springs, Macon County, Tennessee, in October, 1861. Men of this unit were recruited in Sumner, Robertson, Smith, and Macon counties. Serving in the Western Department, it was captured in the fight at Fort Donelson in February, 1862 however George eluded capture as he was not there having been relieved of duty and sent to Clarksville due to being sick. George had rejoined his regiment when he was captured on May 12, 1863 at Raymond, Mississippi. The Battle of Raymond was fought on May 12, 1863, near Raymond, Mississippi, during the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War.

Initial Union attempts to capture the strategically important Mississippi River city of Vicksburg failed so the battle at Raymond was instrumental in setting up the Union Victory at Vicksburg in July, 1863. After George was captured he was sent to Camp Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana where he endured the remainder of the Civil War only being released after taking the Oath of Allegiance on May 12, 1865 having spent two full grueling years in prison that left his body ravaged with illness. George and another friend from Prison who was also a soldier from Tennessee decided not to wait on any transportation back home to Sumner County, Tennessee so they started walking which was about 272 miles as the crow flies. Family history says that they did not have any shoes and darn near starved making their perilous journey back home. Family history also states that George may have picked up a Nashville Plow Works Sword on his way along the road and kept it for protection and a souvenir of the terrible fighting. George married and remained in Tennessee for a time before moving to Arkansas which is where his wife was from. His wife was Nancy L. Roark and from that union they had two children, a daughter and a son named John William Hunter. George had a terrible lifelong disability of inguinal hernia with much pain and eventually moved back to Tennessee in July of 1903. His wife owned 134 acres of farmland but due to his medical condition could not work it so he became a merchant. His wife earned a living working in a Cotton Mill. George died on December 18, 1922 in Sumner County, Tennessee where he was born and is buried there in Old Brush Cemetary. The Nashville Plow Works Sword was kept in the family until purchased by a good friend in 1994. The sword had gone down through the family and sons to a great Grandson in Kirkin, Indiana. This old gentleman's son, George Washington Hunter's Great Great Grandson lived in Sylvania, Ohio and provided us with copies of the Tennessee Soldier's Application for Pension as well as death certificate and Confederate muster rolls and Camp Morton Muster Rolls which will be passed on to the purchaser.

The Nashville Plow Works Cavalry Sabre is in excellent condition for it's age. Prior to the Civil War Sharp & Hamilton, who also manfactured swords under their name during the war, operated a farming implement company under the trade name of Nashville Plow Works. With the war quickly approaching, the owners converted their establishment into an armory. The Nashville Plow Works continued operations from 1861 until April 1, 1862, when the city was taken by Federal troops making these swords highly prized by collectors. The brass guard has a wonderful dark patina and most of the original leather is on the grip albeit the finish is flaking. All of the original fine twisted brass wire is present as well. The casting is the stimpled type with NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS showing some imprefections as well as the CSA on the bottom. The unstopped fullered blade is nearly 34 inches long with an overall length of the sword of 39 1/2 inches. The scabbard is iron with brass mounts and is top brazed. One attachment ring has been replaced and an old chain, looks like a watch chain, was placed between the two rings to hang on the wall. The scabbard has been painted gold at one time but now nearly worn off so perhaps this sword was loaned to a GAR hall at at some point in it's life it may have been loaned to a GAR post but we cannot guarantee that. There are no markings on this sword that would not have been on it when manufactured. Even though Pvt. George Washington Hunter was not issued this fine old Cavalry Sword it's quite apparent that it was cherished by the family. As with all items with a family history we cannot guarantee the story. Take a look at this fine old sword. It's quite a piece!!! $17,500.00

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This is the Regulation M-1898 Officer's Khaki Field Blouse an trousers as worn by Infantry Officers during the Spanish American War. Made from a khaki cotton, this blouse is unlined and features a three piece body with the distinctive branch of service trim colors on the 1-3/4" standing collar, cuffs and button down shoulder tabs. The two buttons on the shoulder tabs are 'A' Artillery buttons so they must have been replaced as the trim colors on Artillery are red. This is the first pattern as the 2nd pattern did not have the trim colors. This uniform is known as tropical khaki field blouse and breeches. This US Army M1898 Infantry khaki field blouse tunic has 4 pockets, blue shoulder boards , blue collar and blue cuffs. The colors are faded from outside use but the blue is still bright on the inside of the cuffs. This tunic has Eagle / shield buttons with 'I' for infantry in the shield. The backmarks are Pettibone out of Ohio. US Army Officer khaki cotton breeches are in good conditon as well just missing one button off one of the front pockets closing flap. All in all this is a nice uniform and since it's made of cotton neither piece have the moth damage you would expect on a wool uniform. Take a look at the collar brass. The collar brass consists of Crossed Rifles over OK (Oklahoma) and USV for United States Volunteers. The epaulets have the Shield Eagle on them over the 1st Lt. Bar. The First Territorial Volunteer Infantry was organized in July 1898 following a second call for enlistments. Companies were formed in Guthrie, Kingfisher, Chandler, and Stillwater, Oklahoma Territory, and were designated the Oklahoma Battalion, Maj. John F. Stone of Kingfisher, commanding. Company captains included Roy Hoffman of Chandler and Harry C. Barnes, son of Oklahoma Territorial Gov. Cassius M. Barnes, of Guthrie. Indian Territory was represented by a company of recruits raised in Muskogee and placed under the command of Capt. Earl Edmondson. It was later designated Company D, First Battalion.

The Oklahoma companies gathered at Fort Reno, Oklahoma Territory, before traveling to Camp Hamilton, Kentucky, where they joined volunteers from Arizona and New Mexico territories in completing the regiment. Never seeing combat, the regiment remained in service after the war's conclusion in August 1898. Transferred to Camp Churchman near Albany, Georgia, the regiment was discharged in February 1899. It should be noted that during the Spanish-American War residents of both territories also served as U.S. Army regulars and joined volunteer units in other states. This uniform probably exists because this Unit did not see action. You do not see these uniforms often! For this piece $595.00

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JMF new arrivals

This is a Charles Daly Superior II O/U shotgun made in Italy!! This firearm was distributed by Outdoor Sports of Dayton Ohio and made before 1988 I have been told. It is a, 12 Gauge with 26" vent-rib blue steel barrels, 2 3/4" chambers, fixed full & modified chokes, front barrel brass bead sights with a beautiful engraved antique silver finish on receiver, blue steel triggerguard, single selective gold plated trigger, selector on tang safety, beautiful checkered walnut stock and forend with glossy finish, 14" length of pull/ The bores are mirror finish. There are a couple of very minor spots on one area of the barrel that is shown in the pics. Obviously this firearm has not seen much use! I have fired this piece myself and it works perfectly! Nice! Nice firearm! $895.00

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JB

Here we have a small framed .38 Caliber Harrington & Richardson THE AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION revolver! The Harrington & Richardson revolver called The American Double Action Revolver was made from the 1880s all the way up to the 1940s with only minor changes. It was made in several barrel lengths with the short barrels being the most common. It was made as a 6 shot 32 caliber and a 5 shot 38. This one is a 5 shot chambered in 38 S&W caliber with a 2 1/2 inch barrel. This particular revolver is nickel plated with some nickel lacking as normal. The aciton works great in both double and single action. The lettering is nice and sharp and the barrel exhibits a nice shiny rifling. The hard rubber grips are in very nice condition with no breaks or cracks. The serial number is 39645 but I have not been able to find out if it is pre 1898 so it will have to go to a C&R holder or to a FFL for transfer. Take a look at the pics! Very reasonable for $125.00!

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JB

***Here is another small framed .32 Caliber Harrington & Richardson THE AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION revolver just like the one above except that it is inoperable and one of the grips has a chip out of it. Also, The nickel is just not as good as well. This one is serial number 1000 so I am quite confident that it is an antique and no subject to Federal rules. This would make a great shadow box Old West gun for the office or den wall! AS IS, this one is $65.00.

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JB

This is a matched concurrent serial number pair of Uberti small scale Colt single action army revolvers with black (blued) frame, blue and case colored finish, and 2 1/2" barrels. These were probably made in the late 1990’s. Also known as the “Peacemaker” and “Frontier Six Shooter”. Fully functional, but non-firing. 5" long overall with a 2 1/2 rifled barrel of .21? caliber. Features include the round “Bullseye” ejector rod button, cylinder pin retained by a screw, and the early “Pinched Frame” topstrap. The triggerguard is stamped 45 CAL on the left side just behind the trigger. The frame stamped with the two patent dates on the left side. Serial numbers concurrent being 1960 and 1961 stamped into the frame & trigger guard. 060 and 061 stamped into the bottom of the backstrap. The bottom of the barrels roll stamped “A. UBERTI ITALY”. Checkered hammer spur. Blued blade type front sight. Nicely figured one piece walnut grip with a high gloss finish. Excellent near mint condition showing as close to 100% blue and case colors as you can get! Will not separate! Price $1,750 for the pair! Check out the pics!!!

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GM

Here we have an Original Imperial German Artillery Regiment Marked M1883 Reichsrevolver by Erfurt dated 1893 - Serial 7176 with holster. M1883 Reichsrevolvers, or Reichs-Commissions-Revolver Modell 1883, was a service revolvers used by the German Army from 1883 to 1908, when they were superseded by the Luger. The model 1883 is like the 1879 Model but with a shorter barrel. Although the design was dated, the weapon was extremely robust, and they were still used through World War I. The M1879 is referred to as the "cavalry model" and the M1883 as the "officer's model," by collectors, which were not official designations. These revolvers were single action only and were fitted with a robust safety lever on the left hand side of the frame, which functions differently depending on hammer position. If the hammer is in the fire position, the safety locks the hammer completely. If in the half-cock position, it locks the hammer there, facilitating reloading of the revolver or removal of the cylinder. They also have a very robust ring on the bottom of the grip, for securing the revolver to the uniform. The ring is missing on this one. Also a small pin for pushing the cylinder rod over so the cylinder may be removed is also missing but you can still get it out by using an awl to push the spring outward for cylinder pin removal. Otherwise this revolver is in excellent condition overall with a great amount of the original bluing remaining! The other surfaces are a dark plum color and the hammer / trigger are bright. The grips are walnut and in excellent shape. When the hammer is pulled back the cylinder locks up tighter than any revolver I have seen before. The rifling in the barrel is sharp and crisp with a bright finish. This revolver has a 10.6mm x 25R mm Barrel. 10.6×25mmR is almost identical to 44 Russian.

This revolver is throught to have been brought back by a WW2 Vet but unfortunately he passed before we could confirm the story.

Overall this revolver rates in the very good catagory! You can also see on the backstrap where this revolver was issued then crossed out and issued again! Also comes with a nice leather holster. It's been with it forever! Nice piece and German quality! $1595.00

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GM

Here we have a WW2 Naval Flare Gun! This is an Original U.S. WWII 37mm M8 Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Pistol by SWC. Good condition 37mm big-bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked:

M

S.W.C.

U.S. PROPERTY

PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8

On the reverse side of the barrel it is marked "NAF" (Navy Air Force) "166". The serial number of No. 287893 is stamped on the backstrap.

This example is offered in very good condition.

This is a flare pistol, mainly used during and after WW2 in aircraft. Although intended to be mounted in the M1 aircraft mount, this flare pistol can be used as a conventional flare pistol. The barrel hinges down to allow removing a spent cartridge or loading a cartridge from the breech end of the barrel. But a grooved type cartridge can be loaded from the muzzle end of the barrel.

Designed during WW2 to be manufactured by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co. and so uses metal stamping instead of machined parts. The frame is cast aluminum.

The two levers on the top of the barrel give it a very unique look. The top hook shaped lever when pulled back allows the pistol to be installed or removed from the M1 mount in an aircraft. The M-1 mount is really a “little door”, fastened rigidly to the aircraft, which permits the pistol barrel to extend through the aircraft’s outer skin. The mount absorbs the recoil of the pistol.

This flare gun is in good condition and operates as it should. The top hook is to release it from the aircraft mount and the back hook is to open the breech. Nice piece of WW2 History! $355.00

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GM

Here we have a very nice legible Civil War Document from the 12th VRC (Veterans Reserve Corps). The Veteran Reserve Corps (originally the Invalid Corps) was a military reserve organization created within the Union Army during the American Civil War to allow partially disabled or otherwise infirm soldiers (or former soldiers) to perform light duty, freeing able-bodied soldiers to serve on the front lines. The corps was organized under authority of General Order No. 105, U.S. War Department, dated April 28, 1863. Prior to The title "Veteran Reserve Corps" was substituted for that of "Invalid Corps" by General Order No. 111, dated March 18, 1864, to boost the morale. So this document dates after March 18, 1864 but no date is on the document. The document is as follows: "Articles of Camp and Garrison Equipage lost by men of Co. B 12th VRC. 55 Fifty-five Cap numbers".

"I certify that the foregoing number of Corps numbers were at various times lost by men of Co B 12 V.R.C. without any fault of theirs as they were a poor article and easily came off the caps." "J.S.Rossler Capt Co B 12 V.R.C." As a bonus there is a brass Co. 'B' insignia included with this framed piece. The frame measures 8 3/4 by 10 3/4" with the document matted to 5 X 7". The 12th V.R.C. was organized at Albany, N.Y., October 10, 1863 and Mustered out by November 25, 1865. Nice and clear! $90.00

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Here we have a nearly new Ruger LCP II in box with 3 magazines, pocket holster, paperwork, etc. The firearm shows practically no wear as the owner only shot a couple of magazines through it.

MODEL NUMBER: 3750 CALIBER: 380 AUTO

Capacity6+1

Barrel Length2.75"

Overall Length5.17"

Weight10.6 oz.

Grip FrameBlack, High-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon

Grooves6

FeatureStandard Model

Slide MaterialAlloy Steel

Barrel MaterialAlloy Steel

Slide Width 0.75"

Sights Integral

Twist1:16" RH

Slide FinishBlack Oxide

Barrel FinishBlack Oxide

Height3.71"

Compact and lightweight, the LCP® II is designed to fit a variety of holsters. Textured grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip. Larger grip frame surface provides better distribution of recoil forces. Fixed front and rear sights are integral to the slide, while the hammer is recessed within the slide. Rugged construction with through-hardened steel slide and one-piece, high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame. Includes finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the magazine for comfort and improved grip. Utilizes Ruger's safe, reliable and proven Secure Action™ fire-control system that combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger. The trigger has a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset. Safety features include an integrated trigger safety; neutrally balanced sear with significant engagement and strong spring tension; and hammer catch to help prevent the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. Easy-to-rack slide designed to hold open after last round ejection. Black Oxide, alloy steel barrel. Also includes: one magazine but 3 are included with this firearm. Note: 6-round LCP® magazines are compatible with the LCP® II, but will not activate the last round hold-open feature of the LCP® II. 7-round LCP® magazines are NOT compatible with the LCP® II.

Suggested Retail is $419.00 but we will only charge $388.00 which includes the original 6 round magazine but also a 7 round magazine (costs new $28.00) with extension and a 12 round mag with extension as well!!! Also you get the pocket holster

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GM

Good C&R Iver Johnson HAMMERLESS .38 S&W Revolver

Self-Defense Revolver Made Circa 1900

Here we have an Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Double Action Safety Hammerless Revolver, made circa the turn of the 20th Century in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Iver Johnson & Martin Bye both started with Ethan Allen, then started their own company in 1871. The company continued to operate until 1993. This revolver was designed to be small and concealable for self-defense.

This revolver is chambered for 5 shots of .38 S&W and features a hammerless design, great for concealed carry in the 1920s. The top of the barrel is marked “IVER JOHNSON ARMS & CYCLE WORKS/FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A.” The grips bear an owl on each side and they are in great shape.

The overall condition is good. The original blued finish is still found in protected areas. The original blue finish on the trigger guard is 50%. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are fine with just a few dings on the bottom. The bore is excellent, sharp and shiny. The action is excellent. The front blade side is missing. The cylinder rotates freely until engaged by the double action. This is not a bug but a feature, Iver Johnson designed this revolver without a lock-up. For this 2nd model revolver $225.00

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GM

Here we have a Iver Johnson Revolver for parts or repair. This revolver is chambered for 6 shots of .32 caliber. The top of the barrel is marked “IVER JOHNSON ARMS & CYCLE WORKS/FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A.” The grips bear an owl on each side and they are in great shape. This topbreak revolver was made from 1871-1993 with this 3rd model being made from 1909-1941. The revolver looks great and functions great but now to the bad news. There is a buldge in the barrel about an 1 1/4 back from the muzzle and so this revolver cannot be fired safely. The barrel either needs to be shortened or changed and in my opinion it's a great wall hanger! All the markings are sharp and easily readable. Too bad about the buldge but it's there! Check out the pics!! $125.00

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jb

Here we have a slightly used Beretta 20 gauge over/under Silver Pigeon! The Beretta Silver Pigeon is a double-barreled shotgun. It is an over and under gun, with one barrel above the other. It is most often used for hunting birds and for clay target games such as trap and skeet. There are several models in field and sporting, with different features and finishes, and in various gauges. The Silver Pigeon is manufactured, marketed, and distributed by Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy. This particular shotgun is marked Beretta USA Corp Acck. MD on the barrel. Beretta USA was established in 1977.

According to Beretta Customer Support, who was super to work with, serial numbers month and year of manufacturer of August 2002. No bad for a firearm that is 20 years old!!! It's super! This particular over/under shotgun is in 20 ga and is darn near perfect! The owner shot 30 rounds through it and found the firearm to be just a little light for his taste. This shotgun comes with 5 different choke tubes and 26 inch barrels exhibiting nice shiny bores. The wood finish and the metal finish is very nice with little wear. This shotgun comes in the case with everything that you see! This is a fantastic firearm and Beretta Quality!!! $2499.99

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GM

Here we have an excellent collection featuring a Model 1884 (1886 dated) Model Trapdoor Springfield Rifle in 45-70 caliber! The serial number on this piece is 338759 and fell in between know serial numbers of issued Trapdoor rifles that were originally issued to the 2nd Oregon Vol. Infantry, 3rd Texas Vol. Infantry and 4th Ky Vol. Infantry. This info is from Springfield Research Service Vol. 1. In Vol. 2 of the same research material this serial number falls in between numbers issued to members of the 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry who served during the Spanish American War of 1898. This rifle came out of a long time collection in Indiana so this is entirely possible but we have no proof. The owners dad had this in his closet for many years and has since passed. When anyone thinks of the Spanish American War they thing of Krag Rifles and carbines which is true but what most people don't know is there were tons of Springfield Trapdoor rifles that made the conflict as well! Here is the 160th Indiana Infantry history. After the sinking of the USS Maine in the harbor at Havana, Cuba February 15, 1898, President William McKinley began a buildup of U.S. armed forces. Indiana Governor James A. Mount received orders for four infantry regiments and two light artillery batteries. Citizens responded so quickly that Indiana was the first state to meet its full quota of recruits. Four volunteer infantry regiments formed immediately: 157, 158, 159, and 160. The state also formed the 27th and 28th Light Batteries, Company D of the Second U.S. Engineers, and the 14th Company of the U. S. Signal Corps. The men who made up the 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry were from these cities in Indiana: Marion, Decatur, Lafayette, Wabash, Bluffton, Ossian, Columbia City, Warsaw, Tipton, and Huntington. The Company was mustered in at Indianapolis May 12, 1898. The 160th IVI was sent to Chickamauga Park, Georgia for training and then to Newport News, Virginia; Lexington, Kentucky; and finally to Charleston, South Carolina. There the 160th boarded the SS Saratoga and set sail to Cuba. The unit was based in Matanzas, Cuba for occupation duty. The 160th returned to Savannah, Georgia aboard the transport Thomas in March 1899. The company was mustered out at Savannah April 25, 1899.

Now on to the rifle. This rifle is in excellent used condition and may or may not have been used in Cuba. We just don't know. The rifle has seen little use but does have the dings on it from use. The muzzle has some wear on it where the bayonet would have been placed on it. The blue has streaks of brown plum patina on it. This rifle has not been messed with and shows honest age. There is still some case color on the trapdoor and receiver, especially inside the breech block. All the markings are nice and clear being easily read including the cartouche on the reverse stock. The action works just fine and the rifling is deep and shiny! This piece is complete except for the sling. Take a look at the pics!

Also included with this piece is the waste belt and US belt plate which are in excellent aged condition. The original US marked 45-70 bayonet with sheath is also included and in very nice condition! The rig comes with 2 McKeever 45-70 cartridge boxes. One is attached to the belt and in good overall condition with some verdigris (green material) on it but can be cleaned without harming the leather. The other McKeever cartridge box is missing the closure tab and both are missing the rifle tools. There are 2 random 45-70 cartridges in the boxes but must be shipped separately via UPS if you want them. They are an additional $20.00 For the rest of the grouping $1,750.00 Thanks for looking!

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Jmf

Here we have a WW2 handmade 35 X 15 1/2 Red, White & Blue Netherlands (Dutch) freedom flag that was most likely made during the Nazi occupation. Early on the Nazi's let the Dutch display their flags but later changed their minds about the Dutch displaying their own flags. The invaders placed the Netherlands under German occupation, which lasted in some areas until the German surrender in May 1945. Active resistance, at first carried out by a minority, grew in the course of the occupation. The occupiers deported the majority of the country's Jews to Nazi concentration camps. The German occupation of the Netherlands began after five days of fighting in May 1940. Bombers of the Luftwaffe had dropped their deadly payloads on Rotterdam during the Rotterdam Blitz, killing almost 1,000 of the city's civilians and destroying tens of thousands of homes. This flag has a black measuring 36 inches long and is carved at both ends to presumably fit into a wall socket or something like that. The carved top probably held some sort of finial. The flag is wools and exhibits a moderate amount of damage but it's lucky to have survived at all! This is a rare flag to find in any condition from the WW2 Period. For this flag $250.00 Check out the pics!

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A couple of older Double barrel 12 ga shotguns recently came into the shop. Here is the first one:

1. This first one is an I.Hollis & Sons 12 gauge Double Barrel shotgun. I. Hollis & Sons was a gunmaker in London from about 1861 – 1915. In that time they made everything from quality sporting guns to cheaper export pieces. Damascus or “ Damascus twist ” barrels are older shotgun barrels that typically were made before 1900. Iron and steel ribbons were twisted and welded together. Damascus barrels are weaker than modern barrels and are not designed for the high gas pressures created by modern ammunition. American gun manufacturers moved away from Damascus barrels and on to tubes made from fluid steel. Around the 1880s, Damascus barrels became an object of the past. British gunmakers manufactured Damascus steel barrels through the early 1930s and this is an English shotgun. The shotgun is in really nice shape but someone had removed the firing pins, probably for safety, as it probably hung over the fireplace for display. The double barrel shotgun is nearly 48 inches long with 32 inch barrels. The bores show some corrosion from using black powder but are mostly shiny. The other finish of the barrels is a nice dark patina. The top of the rib between the barrels is marked with the makers name and DAMASCUS. THere are a couple of minor dents in the barrels. The back action locks work fine and are ornate (check out the pics!). The hammers and hammer screws are correct and original to the piece however the right hammer hesitates back but doesn't hold. The wood stocks are engraved/checkered and in pretty nice shape especially for a firearm that is over 100 years old! The forearm is missing the little, probably gutta percha, wedge at the end. The original gutta percha or plastic butt plate is still present. Overall a very nice looking shotgun! You'll have fun looking for the firing pins! These Hollis shotguns can go for some really substantial money but this one, missing the firing pins, is $350.00 and again, check out the pics!!!

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2. This second double barrel 12 gauge shotgun is mfg by J. Stevens, thus it is an American Shotgun made in Chicopee Falls, Mass! The only marking is J. Stevens A & T Co. Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA -Pats. Appl'd For- on left side of lock, and Stevens on early plastic or gutta percha butt plate. The name J. Stevens A&T (Arms and tool) was used from 1886 to 1916 when the name was changed to New England Westinghouse for the production of Mosin-Nagant rifles. In 1920 the name and company was bought by Savage Arms. The time frame for this brand shotgun is 1886 to 1916. The model number depends on whether it is a sidelock or boxlock. The sidelock had the hammers and cocking mechanism contained in the sideplate of the shotgun. The boxlock had the hammers attached to the receiver itself so this is a boxlock model. The boxlock model numbers were - Model 1877-225-235 This shotgun operates as it should and has nice bores in the 30 inch barrels. The firearm is 46 1/2 inch long overall. The wood is in generally good condition but could use a good stipping and finish reapplied. The forearm has a substantial chip out of it that you can see in the pics. Both forearm and butt stock are checkered. The metal finish shows a nice dark patina. The markings are clear. The right side hammer and screw is correct for this piece however the reverse hammer has been slightly lengthened and the screw is a replacement. Both locks lock back as they should and operate the firing pins as they should. C&R License eligible. Check out the pics! $250.00

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Here we have a steel SKS 30 round magazine with 28 rounds of 7.62X39 Russian ammo. For all $35.00

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Here we have an opened but all original 20 round pack of .30 Goverment (30-06) Model 1906 Pointed Full Patch-150 gr. shells. The box is in excellent condition. Ammo is headstamped WCC (Winchester) 45 (1945). Great Display item ! $45.00

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Here we have a Sons of Union Veterans insignia attached to a Maltese cross which probably means 5th Corps. This son may have had a father that fought in the 5th corps. There is an old attachment pin at the top. $15.00

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Here we have a Belgium Leopold II 1865-1905 Commemorative Medal. Awarded to commemorate 40 years of the Reign of Leopold II. No top pin attachment present. The medal has gold gilt on it. $25.00

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NOTE!!!- WE HAVE JUST CAME INTO POSSESSION OF AN EXCELLENT 1942 DATED GERMAN LUGER ALONG WITH THE TYPEWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER FROM THE VET THAT CAPTURED IT IN NORTH AFRICA AND HERE IT IS!!!

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Here we have a very special item! This is a WW2 German Lugar captured by an Airman in North Africa!! This Airman is Staff Sgt. Howard Hoehn who captured this luger in 1943 in Tunisia. We have the original letter signed by Howard recalling the capture of the piece. He took it off a dead Motorcycle Soldier at a recent battle! A collector friend of mine purchased this Luger directly from Howard in 2002. Howard recently died in 2019 at the age of 98 so it's time for my friend to move this on as he is in his 70's as well. We have Howards' obit with this grouping as well. The Luger had one magazine and Howard purchased another but we have been unable to find that other magazine but if we do we will include it. Howard was stationed in Trinidad but was sent on detached service to a temporary Air Field in Tunisia, North Africa to assist in changing engines on B-24 planes which had been grounded. Howard and two other GI's went on a little sightseeing trip and ran across this battlefield in which he spotted a wrecked German motorcycle with it's rider deceased. They found his Luger still in the holster and fished it out then putting it in his pocket as they were not supposed to take souveniers at that time. Howard snuck it back into the country and it was never discovered. I have all of that info in his letter along with the serial number of the Luger. Now on to the Luger:

This is an example of a pre-WWII German Nazi Luger pistol that was manufactured by Mauser in 1935. 1935 was the second year of renewed Luger production, as the Nazis already had designs on Lebensraum in Eastern Europe and payback against the French. Fixed sights, with the "G" date mark on the chamber and "S/42" on the front toggle link. Straw colored small parts, checkered grips and a blued magazine with aluminum base. Minus the magazine, the numbers are matching. This 1935 pattern has by the following features: * Flat, checkered toggle knobs. * No grip safety (except for special models like the Mauser Banner grip safety and the Krieghoff grip safety models). * Stock lug. * Salt blue finish. * Aluminum-base magazine. * Six-groove rifling, 1 turn in 25 cm.The "G" Code denotes the last date of production as 1935. This was the last year that the germans concealed their production date on weaons of war. This pistol is all matching numbers not including the magazine. The Luger is in very fine conditionand would rate up there in condition overall. The straw parts are very strong with somewhat light wear on the inside of the trigger. The original blue rust is very nice and the grips pretty nice as well with a depression in the obverse grip at the top. The bore and chamber show almost no wear at all. Very nice! The aluminum toggle plug on the magazine shows the serial number of 2634 as well as what looks like an eagle over 63. Take a look at the pics! They pretty much say it all! Fantastic!!! Finding original WW2 weapons with signed documentation as to where and when this vet acquired it is getting quite rare today. C&R Eligible ! Take a look at the pics! They pretty much say it all! Fantastic!!! For this firearm and the history $7,500.00

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Just had a few Civil War books come in. These are all vintage books.

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Here is a Great sword that recently came in. The sword is a Japanese WW2 mounted sword that were captured/obtained by an Army Cook in New Guinea. The New Guinea campaign was one of the hardest-fought of World War II. ... And it lasted a long time: From March 8, 1942, when Japanese forces first landed on the island, to the end of World War II in the summer of 1945, fighting took place across the island of New Guinea and in its nearby island chains. These two swords were purchased from the Daughter of the Soldier. She lives near Lake George, IN but lived in Dayton, Ohio during WW2. Now on to the swords:

! Check out the evaluation sheets on this one lower down in the pics. This one probably had a leather covering over the wooden scabbard but now lacking. This one is probably quite old from the early Edo period being made from 1603 to 1868. Nothing needs repaired here-just the blade needs polishing by someone who knows how. Take a look at the pics! Nice!! $1450.00

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Here we have three boxes of .458 Win Mag ammo. We only have 1 full box of 20 each. We do have some once shot brass if you are a reloader. Check out the pic!

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Here we have several boxes of .300 Win Mag. We also have some once shot brass for the reloaders in this caliber. Check out the pic!

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US Army Vietnam era M-1956 Case Small Arms Ammunition for the M-16 complete with 4 Colt 20 round magazines. This piece has been used and shows wear but is still in overall good condition. These magazines are in excellent condition, Colt manufactured 5.56mm (.223 Rem.) 20rd. straight magazines. The 20 rd. magazines don't have the feeding problems common to the 30 rd magazines, and they don't sit in the dirt when shooting prone. There are 4 used magazines and the M-1956 US Case SOLD!!!

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Here we have a small frame but fairly heavy Davis Industries Model P-380 caliber .380 Auto out of Chino, California. I don't believe these are legal in California now. These were in a class of "Saturday Night Specials" that Davis mfg from 1989 to 1999 but now out of business. This one seems to be in pretty good condition and doesn't seem to have been used alot. The bore looks good. Like all used firearms this one needs to be checked out by a competent gunsmith before firing. These have now joined the Collectible firearm catagory because they are no longer made and fill a niche for a firearm made during a cheap time that was made affordable by everyone. I know people who have a collection of these cheaper firearms of that period in our history. For this one $95.00

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Here we have a fairly new, hardly used Harrington & Richardson SPORTSTER SSI model .22 LR single shot break open rifle. Synthetic Stock/20" Barrel w/Rifle Sights. Excellent rifling in the barrel and the mechanics are top notch. The 22 rifle retains the patented transfer bar mechanism which provides unparalleled hammer down safety and comes with 3 tapped places for scope mount. Excellent condition!!! $450.00 Check out the pics!!!

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Here we have a cover for a spare barrel M8 mfg by Crawford Mfg. Co. Inc. 1943. This cover basically is somewhat soiled but otherwise looks unused. The M8 Machinegun barrel became hot and had to be changed from time to time. The cover is 38 inches long. Generally very good condition! $20.00

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Here we have a handmade possibly blacksmith made knife with an extremely long pointed blade! The knife is approximately 13 inches long with a 8 3/8ths long thin blade. The small oval crossguard is brass. The grip looks like 2 piece of spiral cut ebony/ black wood held on by rivits which are magnetic. The piece was very well made and we believe possibly early 20th century. This thing could cause some serious damage!!! For this knife $225.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have 2 scalloped type rifle powder flasks! The flasks are both Hawksley flasks. The first one to the left is about 9 1/2 X 5 with a full spout but missing the spring. It's quite ornate as you can see in the pics. It shows a hunter on horseback with knife and horned helmet hunting a European Bison! The reverse side shows Cross rifles and accroutrements. This one is $295.00

The second flask is smaller as you can see being 8 inches by 3 1/2 inches with a partial spout also missing the spring. This one is quite ornate as you as you can see in the pics. For this one $145.00

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Here we have two antique powder flasks for rifles. They look about the same as far as the motif. I believe these to be for the long rifles of the period 1840'- 1850's. The first one to the left is about 9 inches long with the spout and 4 1/2 inches wide. One side is pushed in but I have heard you can put in dry rice, add water and let nature take it's course to pop it back out. I do not see any markings as to mfg on this piece. For this old flask $175.00

This next old flask has the same motif and is 8 1/4 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide. The spring is broken and most of the spout is missing. For this one $125.00

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Here is a Type 26 Japanese WW2 type holster. The Type 26 or Model 26 "hammerless" revolver was the first modern revolver adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army. It was developed at the Koishikawa Arsenal and is named for its year of adoption in the Japanese dating system (the 26th year of the Meiji era, i.e., 1893). The revolver saw action in conflicts including the Russo-Japanese War, World War I and World War II. This one saw lots of action and and was lovingly repaired to keep it in service or was it out of neccessity? Who knows. But it is unique! For this one $245.00

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Here we have 2 Japanese WW2 holsters. The one on the top is a Type 14 Nambu Pistol Holster in pretty good condition! This pistol holster has Japanese characters stamped on the inside of the clamshell flap. The holster is as supple as the day it was made. This holster is leather complete but missing cleaning rod. for this nice WW2 holster $325.00

The 2nd holster to the right is a Type 26 Japanese WW2 type holster. The Type 26 or Model 26 "hammerless" revolver was the first modern revolver adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army. It was developed at the Koishikawa Arsenal and is named for its year of adoption in the Japanese dating system (the 26th year of the Meiji era, i.e., 1893). The revolver saw action in conflicts including the Russo-Japanese War, World War I and World War II. This one is in pretty nice original untouched condition and still holds 20 cartridges inside. The cleaning rod is missing but that is trivial. There are Japanese characters ink stamped on the inside of the clamshell flap. $295.00

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Here we have two large fixed blade knifes. The one on the top is a hand made fixed blade knife by Parker Cut. Co. and so marked. Extremely hard to find presentation grade huge "MY COUNTRY - MY STEEL ITS PROTECTION" Bowie that was part of the short-run 1982-1983 limited edition issue by Parker Cutlery Co. (Parker used this name from 1979 to 1983). The Bowie is in unused condition and it has not been sharpened or altered in any way. These large high-quality replicas of the famous Civil War era Bowie knives were manufactured circa 1982-1983 in Japan, using modern tools and high quality materials. Hand-finished by the Japanese craftsmen, each type was limited to just 1000 serial-numbered knives and this one is 093 - a great find indeed! Check out the pics! 11 inches long with a 6 1/2 inch long blade! $295.00

The bottom knife is a very nice example of an unused Civil War Era Knife with mother of pearl grips titled "SELF DEFENDER"!. Japan Mother of Pearl "Self Defender" Bowie Knife #137. This beautiful knife is in very good condition! The blade of this knife seems to have never been used or sharpened. The etching is just beautiful! The knife is 13 3/8ths inches long overall with a 8 5/8ths inch long blade. Take a look at the pics! Beautiful!! $395.00

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Here we have two large "Horse Head" clipped point bowie knifes commeratives! Contemporary Wostenholme Bowie Knifes with Horse Head 9 3/4" clip point blade, with cast guard, stag grips/smooth grips and cast horse head pommel. Ricasso marked 14/100 and 53/100 respectively, and blades with engraved with spread-winged eagle, eagle banner with "The IXL Bowie", and marked G. Wostenholme and Son, Washington Works, None Genuine But Those Marked IXL. No modern makers name on these knifes. The knife with stag grips shows more age and a little pitting near the ricasso while the other knife has a better looking blade. Both of these knifes are 16 inches long overall with the smooth blade knife having a sheath in excellent condition. The first knife is $425 while the second knife with the sheath is $525.00 Look at the pics!

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Here we have 5 substantially large folding knifes. They are listed from 1 to 5 so we'll start with 1 first:

1. Here we have a Vintage Kissing Crane Stiletto KC-49 Rostfrei Folding Knife made in Germany with a 6" Kriss Blade. The knife is in beauitul condition with nice stag grips. Never sharpened! For this fine knife $45.00

2. Kissing Crane KC 45 stiletto knife with stag handles. The knife is large. It is over 14.5 inches long when opened. The blade is 6.75 inches long. The blade is etched with the word Stiletto and a sword with the Kissing Crane logo on the handle of the sword. Stamped near the bolster is the Kissing Crane logo/Germany and on the other side, near the bolster is stamped, KC 45 Rostfrei.The stiletto is in excellent condition. It has never been sharpened or carried. For this fine knife $65.00

3. Here is another Kissing Crane stiletto KC 45 knife with stag handles like the one above. The knife is large. It is over 14.5 inches long when opened. The blade is 6.75 inches long. The blade is etched with the word Stiletto and a sword with the Kissing Crane logo on the handle of the sword. Stamped near the bolster is the Kissing Crane logo/Germany and on the other side, near the bolster is stamped, KC 45 Rostfrei.The stiletto is in excellent condition. It has never been sharpened or carried. Another fine folding knife! $65.00

4. Here is yet amother Kissing Crane stiletto KC 45 knife with stag handles like the ones above but with a kriss blade! It is over 14.5 inches long when opened. The blade is 6.75 inches long. The blade is etched with the word Stiletto and a sword with the Kissing Crane logo on the handle of the sword. Etched near the bolster is the Kissing Crane logo and on the other side, near the bolster is stamped, KC 45 Rostfrei.The stiletto is in excellent condition. It has never been sharpened or carried. For this fine knife $65.00

5. This last one is a smaller knife showing some age that was produced by Providence Cutlery. The knife measures about 6 1/2 inches long when closed. It has two blades with one being 5 5/8th inches long and a shorter one being 2 3/4 inches long. There is also a corkscrew attachment on the knife. The grips are stag. The knife has some age staining here and there. There are some sharpening marks on this one. $45.00

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Here we have a German WW2 Artillery Luger Holster that looks like it was never used! The leather is supple and all the markings are clear. The markings are G.J.ENSINK & CO., OHRDRUF, 1939 over Imperial like eagle and WaA8 (WaA8 Carl Weiss Braunschweig 1934, 1940). Take a look at the pics. None better! No cleaning rod and no tool. Look !! $895.00

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Here we have a fabric Japanese Nambu type 14 pistol holster that is just good for display. I believe it was stored in the attic and it's really hard now! It's complete but cannot be used to put a pistol in so it's just a wall hanging display now. The numbers are 17 over 18 but I do not know what that means. The leather closure strap is broken as you can see in the pics. Nice display item just can't be used. For this relic $50.00

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Here we have a German WW2 holster for a small frame semi auto pistol. There are no markings that I can see on it and it has 1 Afrika Corps Tropical Helmet insignia attached to it. You can see where a second one was attached at one time. For this War trophy $250.00

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Here are a few native american artifacts that came in recently. They are:

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2. Here we have a very nice red stone pipe or Catlinite Ax pipe from the Santee Souix.Catlinite is also known as Pipestone. It is a red stone that is easy to carve because it doesn’t have a lot of quartz in it. It can be worked with carving tools and knives. Its red color comes from iron in the soil. The name Catlinite first came into use after the painter, George Catlin, visited the stone quarries in 1835. George Catlin recorded a legend about the origin of using Catlinite to make pipes, where the Great Spirit told the tribes that this stone must only be used to make pipes. This pipe is nicely done and measures about 6 inches long and 3 inches tall. There is a cip to the bit at the top but that's all of the damage to this fine piece. This piece can be yours for $500.00 See the pics!

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Here is a lot of nice Civil War images that just came in. They are:

1. 1/9th plate tintype with observation window in Peck's Union Gutta percha/thermoplastic case. This one houses a nice image of a Union Cavalryman in shell jacket. We know it is a Cavalryman because under the mat it shows he is wearing a Model 1851 Eagle belt plate. Image is very clear and the case is really nice with no breaks or chips. For this image in the rarer case $295.00

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5. Here we have a 1/9th plate tintype of an armed sitting Union soldier with small revolver and knife in Gutta percha/thermoplastic case. The image is pretty clear. The case has inside it over the case info a 5 cent revenue stamp. No id. The case was made by Scoville Mf'g Co. The revolver looks like a small Whitney revolver. Take a look at this piece. It's pretty Cool! $325.00

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6. Here we have a 1/9th plate ambrotype of an armed US soldier showing musket with bayonet. The US belt plate is visable. Looks like perhaps a New York uniform. No id. Nice image! In leatherette case with separated spline with both sides matching. Nice! $295.00

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8. Here we have an amazing 1/9th plate of a Confederate Soldier with brimmed hat with cord holding a side knife in his right hand. We believe this may be a South Carolina soldier as we have seen soldiers from that state wearing similiar uniforms and headgear that is pinned up on one side. No id. The image is in a Union Gutta percha/thermoplastic case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. The case is in generally very good condition with no breaks or cracks. This is an excellent image! Check it out! $795.00

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9. Here is a 1/9th Union Gutta percha/thermoplastic case that is unmarked but in the Cannon/Flag motif on the top side. The tintype is of a young woman of the period. Check it out! No id. For this nice image in a great case $175.00

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10. Here we have a very nice 1/6th plate tintype in a leatherette case of a Union 1st Lt in a sitting pose. The image is so clear but unfortunately we do not have an id. From Central Indiana. $450.00

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Here we have an outstanding 1/6th plate tintype of a waist up young Cavalryman showing an 1860 Colt Army and 1858 Remington Army crossed over his chest! The US plate is visible as well. House in a leatherette case with separated spline and patriotic mat. No id but from Central Indiana. Outstanding subject matter!! $650.00

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12. Here we have a 1/6th plate clear tintype showing a standing knees up image of a probable Union soldier holding his musket with bayonet, showing a side knife in his belt and holding onto a book next to his cartridge box. I cannot make out what is on his belt plate but it doesn't look like US. This image comes in a full leatherette case with detached spine. Both sides of the case match. No id. Appears to be taken in the field as the backdrop is plain. Nice image! $450.00

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14. Here we have an image of a sitting knees up soldier holding his musket across his chest. His US waist belt plate looks to be upside down in the image. You can clearly see his cap box and cartridge box. Buttons have been gilded. Super image but just a tad dark. In full leatherette case with separated spline. The preserver is an early one. For this image $450. Look at the pics!

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15. Here we have a half plate tintype with no frame measuring about 5 X 7 inches showing an older grizzled US Veteran of a few campaigns in a sitting pose. Cannot see what the buttons have on them. A couple of female names scratched on the back as well as the town Darlington (Indiana). He certainly has the look of one who has seen the "Elephant"! $250.00

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16. Here we have what I believe to be a photo of a photo. This tintype is a positive image whereas tintypes are negative images unless you take another pic of the pic! This tintype measures 6 3/4 X 8 1/2 inches and shows a young artilleryman with Colt revolver across his chest. The insignia above the crossed cannons reads 23. This would be for the 23rd Indiana Light Artillery. Here is their info:

Twenty-third Light Battery

INDIANA (3-YEARS)

Twenty-third Light Battery. -- Capt., James H. Myers.

This battery was organized in the fall of 1862, and was mustered in Nov. 8. It was on duty in Indianapolis, principally in guarding prisoners, until July 1863.

A section of the battery accompanied the 71st regiment on a brief expedition into Monroe, Sullivan and Greene counties in June to quell disturbances created by the interference with and killing of the government officers engaged in the work of enrolling.

Orders were received on July 4, to send all available troops to Kentucky to intercept Morgan. The battery accompanied the troops to Louisville and rendered efficient service in the pursuit and capture of the raiding forces.

Returning to Indianapolis, it moved with the six months' regiments in Sept., 1863, to Camp Nelson, Ky., being assigned to Willcox's division, and proceeding with it to Cumberland Gap, thence to Knoxville it participated in the campaign in the mountains of eastern Tennessee.

It was engaged at and near Knoxville, the operations extending from Morristown to Greeneville, and from Bull's Gap to Cumberland Gap. The battery was assigned to the 23d army corps and took part with it in the Atlanta campaign.

After the occupation of that city the battery moved through Georgia and Tennessee; was engaged at Columbia and Franklin in November; and joined the forces at Nashville in time to take part in the battle before that city in December.

It then took part in pursuit of the retreating foe as far as Clifton, Tenn., where it took transports for Cincinnati moving thence to Washington, D. C. and Alexandria, Va., from which place it sailed for Wilmington, N. C.

It marched to Goldsboro, Raleigh and Greensboro, took part in the operations of Schofield's forces in that state, and after the surrender of Johnston's army was ordered home, reaching Indianapolis June 27, 1865, with 3 officers and 123 men. It was mustered out July 2, 1865.

Well, there you have it. Good History! For this image $275.00

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17. Here we have a 1/4 plate Tintype of a standing Union Soldier with his rifle and all accroutrements. I believe he is holding an Austrian Lorenz rifle musket with bayonet. There is a few spots on the image but it's still nice and clear! $325.00

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18. tc Here we have a 1/4 plate daguerrotype of 2 darling little kids both of a girl and a boy. The image is sealed and housed in a full leatherette case with detached spine. This image dates to the 1850's. Early! For this one $275.00

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Here we have a Soviet Army Original USSR Russian M1895 Nagant Revolver Holster Stamped Unissued Military Surplus with cleaning rod. It's in excellent unused condition! $29.95

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Here we have a Parker Cutlery Company folding knife. The knife measures 6" closed and is 11" overall. Made in Japan. There are 2 blades. Master blade etched: New Orleans Knife and the Secondary blade has Eagle etch. This knife has beautiful Sandbar Stag handles with Nickel Silver fancy bolsters. It also has Nickel Silver long rectangular shield and Lower bolsters have the Louisiana state symbol which is a Mother Pelican feeding her young. In excellent overall condition with a couple of tiny spots on the top of the main blade that can be buffed out. The blades have not been sharpened. In the box with no paperwork. $225.00

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Here we have a Parker Eagle Brand Knife No. M-1467 11" open and 6 1/8" closed. Mfg by Parker & Son Chattanooga, TN M-1467 Folding Bowie Lockback knife. This knife has 1 blade. Etched: 1836 Texas Sesquicentennial 1986. Beautiful Sandbar Stag handles with Nickel Silver spacers and bolsters. In Near Mint overall condition with box. No paperwork. Stainless Steel. Made in Japan. It is a BIG beautiful piece and has never been sharpened! $249.95 Check out the pics!

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Here we have an older Sam Browne Military/Police Belt without the shoulder strap. Been used and shows age with some surface cracking and a nice brass buckle. No markings. $25.00

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Here we have a really nice old Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Belt Model 5 shot revolver in .28 caliber. This is a Single aciton revolver with a solid frame with cylinder base pin inserted from the rear. The 5 shot cylinder hsa a roll engraved forest scene with deer. The barrel is a 3 inch barrel. The markings on the barrel are ALLEN & WHEELOCK/ALLEN'S PATENT JAN. 13 1857, SEPT.7 (1858) The 1858 is missing and the top of the 2 line address/information stampings is quite worn and only seen under magnification for the most part. The original finish was blue but most is missing and it's turning a darker metal/plum color. It has a case hardened cylinder, hammer and trigger with a combination trigger guard/loading lever with friction style laterally moved catch mounted on the rear of the trigger guard. The hammer is mounted on the right side of the frame. This piece works as it should and has the original grips on it. The serial number is 898 I believe being stamped on both the grip frame and one of the grips. They only made 1,000 of these small revolvers and they were mfg from the 1850's to 1861. Take a look at the pics. It's a nice early revolver!! $995.00

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6. Reduced! Here we have a Native American flute from the same reservation. This flute is 23 inches long and is 3 ¾ inches in circumference. There is a 3 inch fully beaded portion around the middle of the flute. I do not know what the wood is but it’s very nice! Has a nice sound! I do not know the key or maker. For this piece $65.00 Now $55.00

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.Reduced! This Peace pipe also came from the Fort Hall Reservation. This pipe is 22 inches long and features a hard wood Native American Head Profile! The detail is very nice in the carving and there are glued white stones for eyes. The shaft is covered mostly in white rabbit fur with a ½ inch fully beaded portion with beads dangling. This is finished by wrapped rawhide and a bone tip to draw the smoke through. The 28 inch sheath is red dyed leather with fringe and different Native American Symbols glued onto the face of it. Also there is a Buffalo Nickel affixted to the top of the sheath. For this piece $250.00 Now $225.00

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Here we have an excellent Taurus TX 22 with 2 mags (one extended) and the owners manual.

TAURUS TX22 22LR 16+1 BK/BK 4" THREADED BARREL

Engineered to deliver best-in-class accuracy and reliability, this rimfire polymer sporting pistol shoots and feels every bit like a custom-tuned competition model without any costly upgrades or modifications. From the short, smooth pull of its precision-designed Taurus Pittman Trigger System (PTS) to the built-in comfort of its ergonomic grip, the TX22 is one performance-driven full size that’s ready to race. Right out of the box. By the way we do not have the box.

Not only is the TX22's fire control system engineered for smooth and comfortable operation, the other side of the equation is addressed once the firing pin strikes the cartridge case rim. The grip geometry combines with an optimized slide weight to deliver virtually no recoil, furthering the TX22's fast-action, quick-sight-acquisition performance so desired for a competitive-level handgun or for rapid-fire target practice.

This firearm looks to have virtually no wear to it. It's been used but not much at all. The action works extra well and the bore is excellent! Comes with the original 16+1 mag and an extra mag with magazine extension.

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber: .22LR

Capacity: 16 +1 Rounds

Finish: Matte Black

Grip: Textured

Firing System: Striker

Action Type: Sao (Single-Action-Only)

Trigger Pull: 5 Lbs.

Safety Ambidextrous Manual: (Optional), Firing Pin Block, Trigger Safety

Sights: (Front) White Dot (1)

Sights: (Rear) Adjustable White Dot (2)

Slide Material: 7075 Aluminum

Slide Finish: Black Hard Coat Anodized

Overall Length: 7.06 Inches

Overall Width: 1.25 Inches

Overall Height: 5.44 Inches

Barrel Length: 4.1 Inches

Mag Release: Reversible

Weight (W/Empty Magazine): 17.3 Oz.

Magazines: Included 2

Accessories: Owner’s Manual

Well, there you have it. This is a really nice outfit! For this piece $265.00

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Jmf German Holsters

Here we have a couple of WW2 German Military Holsters. The first one on the left if a German P08 Luger Holster. It's in really nice condition complete with belt loops but missing magazine and tool. The back of the holster has stamped in it GIH 41 P.08. Made in 1941. Less easy to see about that is the waffenmark with swastika and WaA668. Inside burned into the leather flap is the name, if I am correct, Stephen I. Schafer. The holster itself is nice and supple with no tears or splits. It has been definitely used but still nice condition. $450.00

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Here we have a very nice Geco mfg WW2 German P-38 Holster. This one is in excellent used condition with the mfg's name stamped on the reverse as well as a production number, a waffenmark with swastika and HZ81121? The numbers are lightly stamped after HZ8. The assist strap is there but has come unsewn. The closure tab is complete. This is a really nice one! Great for display! For this holster $250.00

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Here we have an old acoustical guitar that was carried in WW2. This gentleman, Bill Hasema, from Lafayette, Indiana carried this guitar while in the USN. There are names of his buddies on here which were probably shipmates and places he went like Texas City, Rock of Gilbradar, Caraco, Freetown, Aruba and Casablanca but then later he must have joined the crew of the US Navy's SS Monmouth as it's documented on this guitar. The only ship name Monmouth was the USS Monmouth County. USS Monmouth County (LST-1032) was an LST-542-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Monmouth County, New Jersey, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Length: 328', Construction started: June 9, 1944, Launched: July 9, 1944. Here's her history:

LST-1032 was laid down 9 June 1944, by the Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Mass.; launched 9 July 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Jennie M. Kneeland, and commissioned 1 August 1944, Lt. J. M. Medina in command.

Following shakedown, LST-1032 departed New York, 8 September 1944, for the west coast, arriving at San Diego, 4 October. Continuing on to Hawaii, she embarked troops there and sailed 23 January 1945 to take part in the assault on Iwo Jima. While debarking marines there, on 20 February, an enemy shell struck her bow, killing one marine and wounding nine. Despite this, rough seas, and stiff Japanese opposition, she completed debarking her troops and supplies on the 22d, and proceeded to Saipan.

She next sailed from Saipan to take part in the Okinawa invasion, arriving off that island 1 April. Discharging her cargo and men, she departed for Saipan, returning to Okinawa 30 May with more supplies. LST-1032 then steamed to the Philippines, arriving San Pedro Bay 15 June. Until Japan's surrender, she ferried troops and munitions among the Philippines, with two additional runs to Okinawa. Then she carried occupation troops to the Japanese home islands until 19 November, when she sailed for the United States, arriving San Francisco 30 December.

Sailing to the east coast, LST-1032 anchored off Little Creek, Va., 15 April 1946, and joined the Amphibious Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, with which she operated for the next 9 years. She joined expeditions to Greenland in 1951 and 1952, and took part in training exercises in the Caribbean. LST-1032 was named Monmouth County 1 July 1955, decommissioned 14 October 1955, and berthed in the Florida Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet.

This guitar witnessed a lot ! The guitar is solid with just finish flaking. All the names are scratched into the surface so there's no chance on losing the history! Take a look at the pics as there are signatures everywhere! This is quite a historic piece! This old girl is solid as a rock! Still plays! As you can see in the pics there is a lot of wear to the fret board! Perhaps you can tell who made it by the pics. For this one of a kind piece of WW2 History $1100.00

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Here we have an Imperial German Knife in Sheath. The entire set measures 15 inches long while the knife from tang to tip measures 14 5/8ths inches long. The blade itself is 9 15/16ths inches long. The blade has no markings on it that I can see but it sure is in the Imperial German Style. It's a flat blade on top and has an edge for about 3 inches towards the tip. The blade is in good condition and is still sharp with no sharpening marks. There is some minor pitting in the middle of the reverse blade. The fittings are brass andthe grip is stag. The grip is tight on the blade. The nice leather sheath also has good patinaed brass fittings on it with a frog stud on the top mount. This is a great knife! $350.00

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Jmf

Here we have a very large garrison flag that was altered by sewing loops at the top to hang on the wall although it has eyelets along the side as well. The 45-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1896. A star was added for the admission of Utah on January 4th, 1896, and was to last for 12 years. The Presidents to serve under this flag were Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), William McKinley (1897-1901),and Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909). This flag was probably used during the Spanish American War of 1898! The flag measures 8 feet by 12 feet in length and would cover the entire wall of a normal home! There is some water staining on it and just one small spot of damage but otherwise it's a great example of a late 1800's flag! $350.00 for this one! Check out the pics!

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Here we have a wall hanging tapestry that was made for a member of theChina Burma India Theater was the United States military designation during World War II for the China and Southeast Asian or India–Burma theaters. Operational command of Allied forces in the CBI was officially the responsibility of the Supreme Commanders for South East Asia or China. forces during WW2. China Burma India Theater was the United States military designation during World War II for the China and Southeast Asian or India–Burma theaters. Operational command of Allied forces in the CBI was officially the responsibility of the Supreme Commanders for South East Asia or China. This tapestry measures 33 X 30 inches being all hand sewn and just beautiful! Take a look at the pics! This may be one of a kind! $350.00

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Here we have 3 more Military Brass Powder Flasks! The first one on the left is N.P.Ames 1838 Peace Flask and is entirely complete and in good condition with just a couple of tiny dents in the body and no repairs. The spout is complete and works as it should. The markings on the top are nice however the 1 in 1838 is almost gone due to a light stamp. The N.P.Ames stamp is deep and strong and there is the stamp "WS" by one of the Eagle heads on the body. There is wear on both sides from use. $650.00 for this one. Check out the pics!Mo<

Here is another Model 1851 Revolver powder flask that is marked on the top AM FLASK & CAP Co. American Flask and Cap Co. was in business in NYC from 1857- 1870. This one has seen use and poor storage but is complete and but is missing the spring so it's not functional as it should be. I have been told that these were for the 1851 Colt Revolver but it is not small being 7 3/4 inches long overall being dark with some dents so I believe it to be for a rifle. Take a look at the pics! $350.00

This last one is a N.P.Ames 1838 Peace Flask like the top one. It is missing the entire spring so it's not functional but still looks great! This one has a dent or two which is normal but no repairs that I can see. The inspectors initials "WS: is stamped by one of the eagles heads. $425.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have two Civilian Used Powder Flasks from the 1840's or so. The first one is a James Dixon & Sons Sheffield (england) flask that someone has cleaned up a bit too much. It's pretty but no patina remains. It's 7 3/8th inches overall counting the spout. I do not believe that the spout is complete. The mechanism is there but the spring is missing. This one is brass with a silver plated medallion on the front showing a hunter leading his horse with a deer over the back of the horse and the hunter's dog is walking beside them. The top of the flask is marked with the Dixon info and also IMPROVED PATENT. There are no splits in the seams and the 4 small rings are still present for the suspension cord. There are a few dents as one would expect in the body of the flask. Here is some other info found on this particular style of flask: "This was a relatively expensive “medallion” style flask. These flasks were distinguished by the presence of a circular medallion which was applied to the surface of the flask after it had been constructed. Medallions were usually highly detailed and could be made from precious metals. The medallion on this flask is made of copper and depicts a hunter with a dead deer slung across his horse. Because of the copper material, this flask would not have been as expensive as other James Dixon & Sons items that were decorated with Britannia metal or silver medallions. The Sheffield business was well-known for its manufacture of high-end powder flasks throughout the nineteenth century." We have found a name "W Webber" scratched in the medallion as well as other info below it that we just can't make out. Could be something very interesting! For this fine old 19th century flask $125.00

This second flask is more for a pistol or for priming. The flasks is brass and measures about 4 3/4 inches long overall. The flask is fully operational and sports oak leaves and acorns on both sides. There is no damage on this one but does have the usual small dings and it is dirty. For this one $35.00

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Here we have two Civil War or before era Brass Military flasks. The first one is a dated 1838 N.P.Ames Peace Flask. So called because of the clasped hands on each side over the panoply of arms and US over shield beneath them. This flask is 7 1/2 inches long not counting the incomplete spout. The spring mechanism is complete and does function. The triangle rings are present and in good shape. The patina is very nice. The bottom of the flask has been solder repaired but has since broken loose. "WS" intitials are stamped by one of the eagles heads.This repair certainly shows character! For this one $395.00 Check out the pics!

This second flask is a Model 1851 Navy Colt Pistol Flask showing the Eagle, Cannon, Flags, and Stars. This is an original Civil War era Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Flask in nice untouched condition. The flask is all original but the top is incomplete missing the spring and the lever. The flask has an nice body throughout but is missing the three small top screws that hold the brass top on. The spout is still present and in good condition. This one is hard to come by in any condition. $450.00

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Here we have a wonderfully simple Confederate Cap Pouch! This was part of a collecton of Peace Flasks and other Flasks that recently came in. A dealer from Gettysburg looked at pics of this flask and stated that it was a "Rebel cap box, nice reddish rivet due to copper content" and also "Love the simplistic design on this one". THe box itself is simple with a single belt loop on the back indicative of southern manufacture with a single reddish copper rivit to hold it in place. There is also a single reddish color rivit holding the closing flap on to the flap. Upon examination the finial appears to have been a small wooden finial sandwiched in between two pieces of leather and hand sewn into place. It is broken off which is no surprise since it is so small. The closure flap is not fractured but appears to have been used quite a bit. Take a look at the pics! This is a fantastic little cap box! $1,250.00

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Here we have a WW2 Military Avaitor leather helmet the No. 1-A Helmet by Western Electric! The helmet flight cap is medium sized and has seen use. A soft brown leather flight helmet with cotton lining and hard leather ear covers. The helmet has a long adjustment lace up the back of the helmet as well as an adjustment strap on top of the helmet. The helmet shows use but the leather is supple with a couple of cracks otherwise the helmet is intact and complete. Under the Western Electric label it says PATENT APPLIED FOR. $295.00

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Here we have a WW2 headset with bakelite ear pieces. The wires are broken here and there so it can't be utilized but still makes a nice aircraft pilot display item. These comes with a small carry bag with the veteran's name C.C.Battershell and his service number which is 35354781. Unfortunately we have no other information on him other than these items came from Frankfort, Indiana. There are no makers identification on the headset anywhere that we can find. $125.00 for the set.

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Here we have a pretty nice old Smith and Wesson No. 1 1/2 Single Action .32 caliber revolver! The Third Issue departure from the previous two models, and is actually officially termed the "Model No. 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver". Unlike the first two issues, this was a top-break design, consistent with the design of the Safety Hammerless or S&W .38 Single Action. It can be readily distinguished from the first two issues by the large hinge in the front of the frame below the barrel, and the lack of an ejector rod. The grip is rounded at the butt, and is similar in appearance to that on the 2nd Issue. Most importantly, this revolver marked the debut of the .32 S&W centerfire cartridge. This particular revolver was produced from 1878 to 1892. It has a 5 shot fluted cylinder with a 3 inch rifled barrel that still has good rifling in it. The grips are checkered rubber with one missing a chunk at the bottom of the obverse grip which you can see in the photo. S/N is 57245. I believe this is the first top break action for a Smith & Wesson. The barrel pivots on the bottom framestrap instead at the top like the previous models. This was S&W's first 32 caliber revolver with automatic ejection and made in the break-open style. This one has the strain screw located on the forestrap which allows for adjusting tension on the mainspring. The earlier models do not have this option. All in all this is a great little revolver of a time gone by and operates flawlessly! Check out the pics! For this piece $295.00

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TC

Here we have a pretty nice nickel plated Smith and Wesson Model 1 third issue that was produced in 1875 and sent to New York for Distribution. We have the original letter from Smith and Wesson that was issued on September 13, 1991 inquiring as to the disposition of this revolver. This one is the standard issue revolver with the 3 3/16" barrel. All mechanics work well and the pistol is complete. Locks up good and tight when the hammer is cocked. The obverse grip may be a replacement as it's a shade lighter in color than the reverse grip. These little .22 short caliber revolvers were made from 1868 to 1882 so that puts this one right smack in the middle of production years. Some nickel is lacking as is normal but all in all a very good representative piece of what was popular with gamblers and ladies of the night! Read the letter and look at the pics!! For this one $350.00 with the letter.

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Here we have Vols 1 & 2 of Casey's Infantry Tactics 1862! They are in good field carried condition, complete and bindings are tight. Vol. 1 has 279 pages of content + extra pages and fold outs while Vol. 2 has the same. Each is Id'd to the officer that carried them and they were owned 2 times by different soldiers! One was a Lt in the 75th Illinois Infantry and I can't quite make out his name. Here are those stats:

Seventy-fifth Infantry. - Cols., George Ryan, John E. Ben- nett; Lieut.-Cols., John E. Bennett, William M. Kilgour; Majs., William M. Kilgour, James A. Watson. This regiment was organ- ized at Dixon and was mustered into service Sept. 2, 1862. It remained at Camp Dement perfecting its drill until Sept. 27, when it was ordered south. It arrived at Jeffersonville, Ind., Sept. 29 and crossed the Ohio on the next evening. It was en- gaged in the battle of Perryville, the loss of the 75th in this engagement being severe. It participated in the skirmishes and battles of Nolensville, Knob gap and Stone's river, in the lat- ter engagement being in the right wing and during the entire battle it was actively engaged, losing 2 killed, 25 wounded and 21 taken prisoners. It participated in the battle of Lookout mountain and during the Atlanta campaign was engaged at Dalton, Resaca, Marietta, Kennesaw mountain and in all the skirmishes and battles of the brigade until Atlanta was reached and the campaign ended. It was in the battle of Franklin, where it suffered severely; was also in the battle of Nashville on the second day, charging through an open field on the enemy's line and capturing 223 prisoners and a large quantity of arms and camp equipage. Two officers and 6 men were wounded in the en- gagement. The regiment was mustered out on June 12. 1865.

and the other was a 1st Lt in Co. H, 59th Illinois Volunteers, Frederik N. Boyer. Here are his stats:

Residence Kansas IL; Enlisted on 8/9/1861 as a Sergeant. On 8/16/1861 he mustered into "H" Co. IL 59th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 12/8/1865 at New Braunfels, TX Promotions: * 2nd Lieut 12/23/1862 * 1st Lieut 1/30/1863 Other Information: Member of GAR Post # 667 (Hiram McClintock) in La Grange, IL died 11/12/1927

Fifty-ninth Infantry. - Cols., John C. Kelton, P. Sidney Post; Lieut.Cols., Charles H. Frederick, Calvin H. Frederick, Joshua C. Winters Clayton Hale; Majs., P. Sidney Post, D. McGibbon, Joshua C. Winters, Clayton Hale, James M. Stookey. The 9th Mo. infantry was organized at St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 18, 1861, by Col. John C. Kelton, formerly captain in the U. S. army. The companies composing the regiment had been raised in the state of Illinois and mustered in at sundry times, in July, August and September, and Cos. A, B and C, under Capt. Clayton Hale, had been on duty at Cape Girardeau since Aug. 6. On Feb. 12, 1862, by an order of the war department the name of the regiment was changed to the 59th Ill. infantry. On March 7 the division of Brig.-Gen. Jerk C. Davis, of which the 59th formed a part, fought the enemy all day at Pea ridge and the following day moved to reinforce Gens. Carr and Asboth, who had been forced to fall back. On Aug. 5 it moved to Bay Springs, Miss., and had a skirmish with the enemy's cavalry. It next fought at Perryville, Ky., losing 113 killed and wounded out of 361 men going into action. On Oct. 14 it had a severe skirmish at Lancaster, Ky. The regiment was deployed as skirmishers in the advance on Stone's river and drove the enemy before it 9 miles, until he was found in force at Nolensville. It took part in the attack upon Nolensville, from which the enemy was driven in confusion, and also was in the assault upon Knob gap. At the battle of Stone's river the 59th changed front to the rear, supporting the 5th Wis. battery and for a long time held the enemy in check. When it was withdrawn it brought off the guns of the battery, from which the horses had all been killed. It was then put in position on the Murfreesboro pike, which it held until Jan. 2, when it forded the river and assisted in driving back the enemy. It then held a position in the extreme front until the morning of Jan. 4, when it re-crossed Stone's river and the enemy evacuated Murfreesboro. During the siege of Chattanooga the regiment was constantly under fire of the enemy's batteries. It led the brigade in the assault on Mis- sionary ridge, from which the enemy was driven in confusion and pursued for 15 miles to Ringgold, where the 59th again attacked and drove him from his position. On Jan. 12, 1864, the regi- ment was mustered as a veteran organization, and on Feb. 6 started on furlough for Springfield, Ill., which place it reached on the 1Oth. Returning to the front, on May 7 it sup- ported the attack upon Tunnel Hill, and the following day com- menced the attack upon Rocky Face ridge, where it was con- stantly engaged until the 13th, when the enemy abandoned his position. It was warmly engaged at Resaca, again came up with the enemy at Adairsville, and thence to the time of crossing the Chattahoochee, was engaged at Kingston, Dallas, Acworth, Pine mountain, Kennesaw mountain, Smyrna camp ground, besides innumerable skirmishes. It crossed the Chattahoochee and presented itself before the fortifications around Atlanta, and from that time until Aug. 25 was under fire night and day. On Aug. 28-29 it was engaged in skirmishing with the enemy at Red Oak, and fought in the battle of Lovejoy's Station. It fol- lowed Hood into Tennessee, skirmished with the enemy at Colum- bia, was in the first line of the assaulting colunm at Nash- ville, and planted the first colors on the captured works on the afternoon of the first day's fighting, assaulting and carrying the enemy's works near the Hillsboro pike. In this battle the regiment lost in killed and wounded one-third of its number engaged, among whom were 9 officers. On June 16, 1865, the regiment left Nashville for New Orleans, La., and on July 9 arrived at Indianola, Tex., thence marched to San Antonio, and was stationed at New Braunfels, Tex., until Dec. 8, 1865, when it was mustered out and ordered to Springfield, Ill.. for final payment and discharge.

These books are quite nice! For the set $450.00

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TC

Here we have an antique Baby Russian Smith & Wesson .38 Caliber Revolver! Smith & Wesson introduced the “Baby Russian” in 1876 as their first .38 caliber revolver. According to the sources that I studied they actually developed the cartridge first (146 grains at 740 fps), and then designed the revolver around it. The result was a 5-shot, top-break action initially offered with 3.25 inch and 4 inch barrels. It used the same simultaneous extractor as the No.3 revolvers, though this would change after only about a year with the move to a 2nd variation. The first two variations used a single action spur trigger, but this was replaced by a normal trigger and trigger guard on the 3rd variation. In total, about 161,000 were made by the time production ended in 1911. This particular revolver comes with a copy of a letter from Smith & Wesson (the original was misplaced). The letter states that this is a first model (this one has the 3 1/4 inch barrel). This one has a low serial number of 601 and was shipped from the Smith & Wesson Factory to the distributor M.W. Robinson of New York City. This revolver was made in 1876, the first year of production! This copy letter will be included with the revolver to the purchaser. This revolver is nickeled with some lacking and wear as one would expect. The piece functions correctly and locks up tight. The grips are also in excellent condition! This revolver is old enough to have been at the Little Bighorn with Custer but I am 100% sure it wasn't! Lol! For this piece of post Civil War History $650.00 Take a look at the pics!

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Here we have a Civil War Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Bayonet in excellent condition! The Lorenz was the third most used long arm on both sides during the American Civil War, and no collection of bayonets from that war is complete without one. The bayonet is complete and full length with its original and fully functional locking ring. This bayonet measures about 22 inches long overall with 18.75 inch quadrangle blade. The bayonet blade is mostly smooth metal throughout with a pleasing, somewhat bright gunmetal gray patina that shows freckles and tiny patches of scattered oxidation and age staining. The socket shows slightly as well as some minor peppering and has a steel gray patina as the blade, with slightly more of the darker patina to the socket. The original Austrian inspection mark, a * is present on the reverse shank of the bayonet, along with some number of which I do not know the meaning. The quadrangle bayonet blade measures nominally 18.75” from the face of the shank to the tip. The socket is 3.21” in length and has a had a little pounding the blade end but not bad. As these Lorenzes are handmade guns the bayonets do not usually interchange without some hand fitting. This is a better than average Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Bayonet! For this nice old bayonet $275.00

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Jmn

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Here we have 2 Harrington & Richardson Model SSI Sportster Rifles in .22 LR. They are each a single shot break open rifle of H&R quality! Here are the stats:

Make: Harrington & Richardson

Model: SS1 Sportster

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Top Break Exposed Hammer Single-Shot Rifle With Ejector

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked "Sportster MODEL SS1 / 22 LONG RIFLE". The left side of the frame is marked "HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON / MANUFACTURED IN ILION, NY U.S.A." and the serial number. The right side of the barrel is a two line warning.

Barrel Length: 20"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a narrow blade on a finely serrated rib. The rear sight is an elebated sight, adjustable for elevation. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are textured two-piece poly. The texturing provides added grip to the rifle. The stocks show no wear on the surfaces. The forearm and buttstock have sling swivels present. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its current metal finish. The barrel has light wear and a few light marks toward the front but otherwise there are only light handling marks. The forend screw head is sharp. The pin heads are unmarred. The markings are clear and crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action works correctly. The barrel locks up tight with no play. The ejector functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. These rifles look nearly new.

As previously stated we have two of these in nearly identical condition. One does not have a box while the other has a box and paperwork original to that piece. $450 each. Check out the photos!

Here are photos of the one with the box:

Here are photos of the one without the box:

SOLD AS WELL!!

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Here we have a Stevens Model 94F single shot 20 GA Shotgun with 28 inch barrel. I see no indication of what choke it has. It has a 3-inch chamber. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Barrel has turned a dark brown patina and ther is frosting over all the metal surfaces. Walnut stock showing very minor scratches with minor dings and wear, but no cracks or breaks. This shotgun locks up tight, and seems to function fine. Both stocks have checkering and the plastic buttplate is in good condition. The Stevens Model 94 was made in various letter designations from 1937 to 1984. The trigger guard needs repainted but other than that this is a pretty shotgun! Check out the pics! $195.00

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This oval photo recently came in to the shop. Looks like a, perhaps, 1930's African Explorer. It was sold or framed in Chicago, Illinois. Sorry for the glare and extra images in the glass. If anyone knows who this is I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. tc1861@yahoo.com

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Jmf

Here we have a very nice full stock 40 caliber octagon barreled rifle made circa 1850-60's in Lafayette Indiana by Thomas Underwood as evidenced by the lock plate markings. The barrel itself is marked A ROBERTS. Thomas Underwood is listed in the American Gunmakers book but no other info is available. The firearm is percussion and is about 51 inches long overall with a 34 1/2 inch long rilfed barrel. The color on the iron is a dark brown patina. This is a two trigger "set trigger" system. The set trigger system works but the hammer will not quite lock back so it needs a little tinkering. The stock is in good condition having turned black or dark brown in several areas over the trigger striping. There are dings here and there from use but no cracks or breaks that I see. The ramrod ferrels, trigger guard and buttplate are all brass. The brass plate on the bottom of the buttplate has a small section missing both fore and aft with only the center portion remaining but mainly just for looks. The ramrod, as usual, is an incorrect replacement. For this fine old rifle $1295.00 Locally Made!!! We consider these rifles pieces of Art!! Check out the pics!!!

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Here we have an excellent Savage Arms 116 Safari Express in 300 Winchester Magnum. This is a beautiful rifle. It has a muzzle break, flip up rear sights, and is built more for big game hunting. This excellent rifle is topped off with a TASCO World Class Plus 8X32X50 scope with the longest sun shield I have encountered on one. This rifle features a finely hand checkered walnut stock with a grip cap, forend tip and a solid recoil pad. The barrel and action is satin finish stainless steel. The 24" heavy barrel has a factory installed, adjustable muzzle break and exhibits a very nice bore! The checkered stock is fantastic as well. I am sure it's been shot but not much! I do have some ammo available for this firearm separately if so desired. For this fine big game hunting rifle $1500.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have an Ithaca Model 37 Police Tactical Featherweight in hard chrome with Pachmayr stocks. The serial number dates it to 1979. There is no Police affiliation marked on this shotgun. The plastic furniture is Pachmayr. The long tube holds 8 shots and the smoothbore 12 gauge barrel is 20 inch long. The barrel is stained with water spots and a few dark spots but as a Police shotgun it was out in all kinds of weather. The action works fine and the barrel bore is nice and shiny. This is a great home defense shotgun! Check out the pics! SOLD!!!

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Here we have a pretty nice Remington Rider Pocket revolver. The Remington Rider Pocket Percussion Revolver was one of the first double action revolvers manufactured in quantity in the U.S. circa 1860-73 and the distinctive action was designed by Joseph Rider. This Remington-Rider Pocket Revolver has a sighted octagonal barrel, stamped ‘MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION NY RIDER PT AUG 17 1858 MAY 3 1859’. With closed frame, plain cylinder converted to rim-fire, with chequered hard rubber grips that are in excellent condition. The revolver has quite a bit of original color on it. It has a german silver triggerguard and the distinctive trigger of this double action model. Serial number is 8591. These conversions were distinctive in the fact that it was designed so the original percussion cylinder could be put back in and utilized. We do not have the original percussion cylinder. The firearm functions just fine and looks great! Take a look at the pics! $650.00

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Japanese Arisaka Type 99 7.7 mm rifles:

The Type 99 rifle Arisaka was a bolt-action rifle of the Arisaka design used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.

During the Second Sino-Japanese War in the 1930s, the Japanese soon found that the 7.7mm cartridge being fired by their Type 92 heavy machine gun in China was superior to the 6.5×50mm cartridge of the Type 38 rifle. This necessitated the development of a new weapon to replace the outclassed Type 38, and finally standardize on a single rifle cartridge. The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) developed the Type 99 based on the Type 38 rifle but with a caliber of 7.7mm. The Type 99 was produced at nine different arsenals. Seven arsenals were located in Japan, with the other two located at Mukden in Manchukuo and Jinsen in Korea.

The IJA had intended to completely replace the Type 38 with the Type 99 by the end of the war. However, the outbreak of the Pacific war never allowed the army to completely replace the Type 38 and so the IJA used both rifles extensively during the war. As the war progressed, more and more cost saving steps were introduced in order to speed up production. Late war rifles are often called "last ditch" or "substitute standard" due to their crudeness of finish. They are generally as crude as the 1945 dated Mauser K98k of Germany, or worse.

The Type 99 was produced in four versions, the regular issue Type 99 short rifle, the Type 99 long rifle (a limited production variant), the take-down Type 2 paratroop rifle, and the Type 99 sniper rifle. The standard rifle also came with a wire monopod and an anti-aircraft sighting device. The Type 99 was the first mass-produced infantry rifle to have a chrome lined bore to ease cleaning. All of these features were abandoned by mid-war.

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A. This rifle is a very nice Type 99 Arisaka Rifle in 7.7mm. The action works great and it has a great bore! The receiver is marked 9 9 type and the mum has been only lightly cancelled. The two piece stock is in very nice condition as well. The stock has a ding or two but no cracks or breaks. The long range sight is missing the aircraft lead arms but otherwise complete. I find many later rifles missing these arms so I think at one point they left them off. There is also no dust cover or monopod which is quite common as well. The sling swivels are present and in good condition. Cleaning rod is missing. This rifle was manufactured at the Nagoya Arsenal which made rifles from 1923 to 1945. Serial number 5605. I believe this is a series 5 rifle. No import marks. Check out the pics! $495.00

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B. During World War II the Type 99 rifle was the standard long arm of the Japanese Imperial Army. However as the tides of war turned against Japan, Japanese industry found that it had to produce more and more rifles using less and less resources. This involved several modifications to the Type 99 which simplified it. By the last year of the war Japan was manufacturing “last ditch rifles”, which were Type 99’s simplified so much that they were basically reduced to nothing more than a working rifle. While they fired, the effectiveness and quality of such rifles was questionable.

This rifle is a nice 34th series "Last Ditch" type 99 rifle with the mum intact. This one still has a few refinements that are not on the last "Last Ditch" riflessuch as a bayonet lug and sling swivels. This one also has the dust cover intact. The quality is a little lacking, but believe me, it gets much worse!! This rifle is in good condition but more crudely made than the earlier ones. You can see welds on the front barrel band and it has a wooden butt plate plus no cleaning rod. The cocking knob is not knurled being blob welded on as well. Still a two piece dovetailed stock with a handguard and still rather nice. The rifle has a crude later rear block sight and a front wedge blade sight. No long range sight on this series. This rifle was manfactured at Toyo Kogyo in Hiroshima. This rifle has Japanese characters on the stock but I do not know what they mean so if you do let me know and I will post it. The action works well on this 7.7mm rifle and the bore/rifling is good. All in all a good example of a last attempt to continue war. $695.00

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C. This Arisaka Type 99 7.7mm rifle is an import from C.A.I. (Central Arms International) out of Vermont. This is one that was imported from China sometime after the war. It's rare to find a Japanese Arisaka with import markings on it as most were destroyed after the war except for G.I.Bringbacks but the U.S. Government furnished Japanese Arisaka's to the Chinese after the war. This one has seen hard use but is still mostly intact and has the Mum intact as well! This rifle is from the Nagoya Arsenal (1923-1945). The rifle is in generally good condition with good markings. The stock is in good "dinged" condition having been used considerably and the bore is quite serviceable. This rifle has the cleaning rod. It is missing the front barrel sling but has the rear sling. The rear sight is the long range sight without the aircraft leading "wings", never had them. The front sight is the typical protected sight. THe action works well. Nice old Arisaka and lucky to be here since it went to China after the War !!! Check out the pics!!! $495.00

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Italian Carcano Rifle in 6.5 shortened to sporter

Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Introduced in 1891, this rifle was chambered for the rimless 6.5×52mm Carcano round (Cartuccia Modello 1895). It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890, and was originally called the Modello (model) 91 or simply M91. Successively replacing the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines in 10.35×47mmR, it was produced from 1892 to 1945. The M91 was used in both rifle (fucile) and shorter-barreled carbine (moschetto) form by most Italian troops during World War I and by Italian and some German forces during World War II. The rifle was also used during the Winter War by Finland, and again by regular and irregular forces in Syria, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria during various postwar conflicts in those countries.

This particular Carcano Rifle/Carbine has has the stock shortened and the original front barrel band removed. Also the top hand guard is missing. I think that this one originally had provisions for a bayonet to be attached. The barrel is 17 inches long to the receiver making me believe that it is the original barrel. The receiver has good markings on it including the date of 1917. The stock that's left is in good condition and looks nice. The action works very well and the bore is very nice! The original rear adjustable sight is still present and operating well. Should be a great shooter!!! For this piece $325.00

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CZ vz Model 27 pistol. The vz. 27 is a Czechoslovak semi-automatic pistol, based on the pistole vz. 24, and chambered for 7.65 mm Browning/.32 ACP. It is often designated the CZ 27 after the naming scheme used by the Ceská zbrojovka factory for post-World War II commercial products. However, it is correctly known as vz. 27, an abbreviation of the Czech "vzor 27", or "Model 27". By 1924 Model 24, began production at the Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) plant in Strakonice. Built in 9mm short (.380 acp) the sidearm was accurate and well-balanced and, not surprisingly, reflected elements of an earlier Nickl design that had been rejected by the German army during the First World War. The military declared the Cz-24 a success and quickly placed an order for 100,000 units to be delivered over the course of 5 years (1924-1928). Delays plagued the contract and it would not be until 1931 that the order was finally filled by CZ. Part of the problem concerned the new plant’s ability to operate at such high production levels, while another problem concerned the pistol design itself. The original design had been for a 9mm Parabellum round and, as such, the Cz-24 employed a semi-locking bolt and a short recoil action where the barrel rotated as part of the rearward movement. The problem was that changing the caliber of the design to 9mm Short meant that this feature was an unnecessary and now nothing more than a manufacturing complication. Realizing that the pistol could be redesigned in a simple blowback action, CZ engineer and designer, Frantisek Myska, began work on a 7.65mm (.32 acp) version. The result was the Model 27 or vzor. 27 or, as it is more commonly known in the West, the Cz-27. The eight-shot pistol retained the earlier look of the Cz-24 but cost about half the price to produce. The new sidearm was issued to police, security units, and border guards, as well as being sold on the commercial market. Beyond questions concerning the stopping abilities of its round, the Cz-27 was well liked. The sidearm proved durable, and had an unmistakable snappy retort upon firing. From its adoption in 1927 to the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939, approximately 183,000 units were produced.

When Germany secured the country in 1939 the entire Czech arms industry was put into motion. The German army for instance, satisfied with the Czech LT-38 tanks, incorporated them into Panzer regiments under the designation Panzerkampfwagon 38t. Pistols were no exception to this rule. The Heereswaffenamt (German Army Weapons Office) examined the Czech Cz-27 and, liking what they saw, ordered Ceska Zbrojovka to continue producing the sidearm. The CZ plant at Strakonice was renamed Bohmische Waffenfabrik AG and production was restarted on the pistol which was given the German designation Pistole Modell 27. In the 13 years before German control the average monthly output of Cz-27s was just over 1000 per month, but with the logistical pressures of the Second World War the Strakonice plant’s output jumped to over seven times that number. In all, 475,000 units were produced under German direction before the American army took control of the Strakonice factory in May, 1945. These sidearms were primarily issued to security forces and police units, with reports that the Luftwaffe and Army also employed the pistol as an acceptable substitute.

Upon the conclusion of the conflict the company quickly returned to its old name and to production of the Cz-27 as well. The Czech government ordered 45,000, which were produced in 1945 to 1946. In the late 1940s the pistol was exported to a number of countries and military contracts were signed with India, Poland, and several South American nations. Model 27 production was officially phased out in 1950 with the introduction of the 7.65mm Cz-50. In all, almost three quarter of a million Cz-27s were made over a 24-year span, making it one of the most mass produced 7.65mm designs in history.

German production can be broken down into several broad categories. All will have “Pistole Modell 27 Kal. 7,65” stamped on the left hand side of the slide. Early German production at the Strakonice plant was stamped “Bohmische WaffenfabrikAG in Prag.” and the serial number along the spine of the slide.

This one has those particular markings on it. This firearm was produced during Nazi occupation and is in very good conditon. Markings are sharp, action works flawlessly and the bore is excellent. S/N matches. The magazine is marked P.Mod 27. Not perfect of course but very nice! Check out the pics! $650.00

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7.65 "ALLIES" MARKED SEMI AUTO PISTOL made by Fab. de Bersaluzze Arieto-Aurena Y Cia, Eibar – “Allies”.

Spanish Eibar/Ruby Pistols. One of the more successful early automatic pistol designs of the turn of the century was John Browning’s Colt and FN 1903 (which were different guns, but used the same basic design). Spanish shops quickly began making their own copies of this very popular pistol, and one of them hit the proverbial jackpot. In 1914, the company of Gabilondo y Urresti (later to become known as Llama) built a better-than-average 1903 copy called the Ruby, chambered for .32ACP and with a 9-round magazine (larger than most of these types of pistols). Gabilondo sent a sample to France, whose government was in need of a huge number of pistols for the recently-begun First World War. The French found the pistol to be well-suited to their needs (cheap and effective), and proceeded to place a standing order in May 1915 for 10,000 of them per month. Pistols made for the French Army typically had a one- or two-letter mark in an oval on the rear left of the frame. These letters identified the manufacturer, irrespective of trademark name (see below for a list of these markings). In addition, pistols were supposed to be marked with a star or pair of stars on the bottom of the frame alongside the magazine well when they were formally accepted for French service. Not all of them received this depending on how urgent the need for guns was when a shipment arrived, but it is a useful marking to look for. This particular pistol has the BA stampings in an oval on the magazine and on the pistol at the rear of the frame on the left side indicating French Military Use.

From the early 1950s, to as late as 1960, the government arms factory at Kongsberg assessed the 7.65 mm pistols and marked them for Police use. It is reported that only top condition pistols were retained and others scrapped. The most commonly remarked pistols were the Browning M1922, CZ27, Mauser 1914/1934, and Mauser HSc. This particular pistol is marked to the Politi (Police) on the top of the slide.

The Eibar/Ruby pistols’ most distinctive identifying features are:

Shrouded hammer

Lumpy-looking safety lever above trigger

Longitudinal grooves around the muzzle for disassembly

Long 9-round magazine with heel release

all of which this pistol has.

This pistol is in very good condition although the slide stamping is a bit light regarding the maker. The action works just fine and the bore is nice. The wood grips are in very nice conditon as well. There are two different numbers stamped on the frame. This is a good one! CHeck out the pics! $450.00

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type B baby nambu 7mm pistol

The Nambu Automatic Pistol Type B, or “Baby Nambu” as it is known in US collecting circles, is a scaled-down companion to the 1902 “Grandpa” Nambu pistol. It was intended as a private purchase option for officers who needed to carry a sidearm, but did not want or need a full size service pistol. It was chambered for the 7mm Nambu cartridge (roughly on par with .25ACP).

Despite its small size and light cartridge, the Baby Nambu copied the complete locking system of the larger Nambu, resulting in a quite expensive pistol. As a result, demand was somewhat lacking, and only 6500 were manufactured between 1903 and 1929, when production ended. Most of these were made by the Tokyo Army Arsenal, although production did move to the TG&E company in about 1923 (presumably after the great Tokyo earthquake).

Just over 6,500 Baby Nambu pistols were manufactured from 1907 to 1923. Six thousand units came from the Tokyo Arsenal ( as this one did) , while five hundred units were produced by Tokyo Gas & Electric. Assembly took place until 1929. In 1923, the production of the Baby Nambu was halted because of the devastation caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake.

The Type B Model was initially intended for use by paratroopers and tank crews. It was never officially adopted by the Japanese Army, but it was made available to service members at discounted rates. Unfortunately, the cost of the Nambu equaled to about twice a new Lieutenant's pay in 1923, making it too expensive for a military contract.

This particular pistol is in good condition having some moderately severe pitting in a few places as you can see in the photographs indicating that it was stored poorly. The grips are prefect as well as the action and the bore is excellent! Except for the pitting this pistol has an excellent finish! Hard to believe that any pitting is here. This is a rare, hard to find pistol in any conditon! All s/n match except the magazine. Usually brings about $5500.00 but in this conditon this one is $3200.00 Check out the pics!!!

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Here we have a Civil War Bible. It was printed in 1863 and has the owners name Jerome (Rome) Schutt and 1864 written in it. He was from Ottawa, Illinois. I found a Jerome Schutt in the Civil War Data Base in the 9th Illinois but I am not sure this was him. That Jerome didn't enlist until 4/12/1865. Binding is mostly tight and only a couple of pages are loose. Take a look at the pics! $295.00

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Here we have a tiny book entitled Goethes Gedichte and is written entirely in German. This little book measures 1 1/2 inches by 2 inches and is 1/2 inch thick 494 pages! This is the 1907 edition. I don't really know what it is about as I don't speak german and it's not too clear on the internet either. Book is generally in good conditon with the rear cover being about halfway attached, otherwise sound. Gold page ends. Unique! $45.00

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Here we have a Miniature 1st Edition Honey Drops Book Published 1855! It Measures 2 1/8" Tall x 1 1/2" Wide. It Is Cloth Bound With A Gold Floral Stamped front cover. This book is actually quite nice for it's age! Binding is tight and pages are white. Nice! $75.00

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Here we have an old copy of Hymns of the Episcopal Methodist Church dated 1849. The book measures 3 5/8 by 2 1/2 inches and being over 1 1/4 wide with 719 pages! This little book was meant to be carried along with whomever owned it. No names are written inside. This piece is still tightly bound but I won't open it fully for fear of cracking the binding. There is already one crack in the binding but the book is still tight. The pages are clear and easily read. Take a look at the pics! $75.00

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Here we have a book entitled "The Miniature Monitor" 1876 complied by Rob Morris LL. D. and it outlines all the monitorial instructions in Blue Lodge Masonary of Thomas Smith Webb. The book measures 5 inches x 3 3/8 inches and is 3/4 inches thick compiling 191 pages. Binding is tight. Book is real nice!! For this piece $35.00

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Here we have a small book from the Sunday School Union in New York circa 1830-40's entitled "Perhaps Not". Moral stories for Children. Book measures 4 1/4 X 2 3/4 inches and is thin consisting of 16 pages. In good condition for being so old. Marbelized covers with foxing on pages inside but not too bad. $40.00 for this copy. Check out the pics!

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Here we have a vintage book entitled "Natural Jewels, Washington, Lincoln and the Fathers of the Revolution" (1865) by the Rev. Andrew Manship 1865. Reverend Andrew Manship (1823-1892) was a clergyman born in Maryland. In 1843 he was admitted to the Philadelphia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church and two years later was made a deacon and later an elder. In 1856 he was appointed tract agent but in 1863 he was again assigned to regular pastoral work. From that date until his death he became engaged in missionary work in Philadelphia and set about editing the "Home Missionary and Tract Magazine". He was author of "Thirteen Years in the Itineracy" (1856); "History of Gospel-Tents and Experience" (1884); he compiled "The Patriot's Hymn-Book" (1862) and wrote a complete review of his life, "Forty Years in the Wilderness". This particular book was written in 1865 and has a page dedicated to Lieut. General U.S. Grant. There are 123 pages in this fine book that measures 9 1/4 by 6 inches. There are 3 pages in the back of proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution written in ink. Also there is a ballot of the Indiana Constitution proposing different amendments. This book was given by the complier to Thomas H. Wilson. Still researching! Check back!

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Here we have a dandy Flintlock full stock rifle! This one is nearly 57 inches long with a 41 inch octagonal 36 or 38 caliber rifled bore. The barrel has a kind of buckhorn simple sight on the rear and a very simple yet effective blade sight on the front. There are stylized initials on the barrel which I think are GTF but I may be wrong on that. The lock is rudimently stamped SMITH C-VILLE IND. Here in Indiana that's how we say the name Crawfordsville some times. Crawfordsville is only about 20 miles from my shop. The frizzen spring doesn't exactly touch the frizzen but the rifle still works and it sparks when triggered. This is an original flintlock and not a reconverted one. The brass furniture is very nice on the buttstock. The patchbox lid is triggered by a button on the bottom of the stock. There are 3 brass thembles for the ramrod and of course a brass nose cap. Alson along the full stock there are german silver fish and cresents. The stock looks like tiger stripped maple but I think maybe the stipes were burned in with the burnt cord method. It's not that obvious to the touch. There are some minor age cracks to the buttstock but not bad at all. The reverse buttstock has a nice cheek relief carved into it. The brass furniture on this rifle is very nice and the reverse stock lock plate screw heads are chaised. Overall this is a very nice full stock flintlock rifle! We aren't sure of the manufacture date since it is rifled but it certainly has age to it. For this one $3500.00

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Here's an over 13 pound weight heavy bench type rifle. This 1840-1850's percussion rifle is .38 caliber rifled. The percussion rifle measures 54+ inches overall with a 39 inch rifled octagonal barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn type sight while the front sight is a simple blade sight. The barrel is signed with a sylish "H A" on top. The lockplate is maked T DAVIDSON & CO , CINCINATTI, O. Tyler Davidson & Co. became the largest hardware company in Cincinnati in the 19th century. The rifle is in very nice conditon with a set trigger that functions quite well. The barrel is pinned on the stock. There are 3 brass ramrod ferrels and a brass nose cap. I believe the ramrod to be a replacement as most are. The trigger guard is brass as well as the cresent butt plate. There is a brass moon escutcheon on the reverse side of the stock with the lockplate screw going through it and, as usual, there is a crack eminating from that screw outward toward the barrel about 1/2 inch. The stock is unadorned but quite nice with the usual ding from use and a little chip at the forward lockplate. This is a very nice rifle! Look at the pics! For this one $1950.00

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Here's a heavy bench type rifle weighing about 10 1/2 pounds. The 1840's .45 caliber percussion rifle is in very nice condition! This full stock rifle measures about 54 1/2 inches long with a 39 inch octagon barrel. The barrel is equipped with a simple V type rear sight and a simple pin front sight. The barrel is marked GILBERT over ROCHESTER. The wood stock is the rope burned stock to look like curley maple. The stock and barrel are fastened by three wedge type fasteners. There are three brass ramrod thimbles with a brass nose cap. There is a modern cartridge stuck over the end of the broken ramrod. The action works with only one click (no half cock) and the nipple looks fairly new with a piece of leather placed over it so I think this rifle was used sometime in the last several years. The lock is unmarked. The stock is adorned by a brass pattern and patch box on the obverse side. The reverse stock has a german silver oval place on it. The stock is in generally very nice condition with the exception of a crack terminating at the reverse lockplate screw and escutcheon. This is a very nice old rifle! Take a look at the pics! For this one $2500.00

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Here we have an approximate 32 caliber 1840's octagon barrel full stock percussion rifle. This one measures about 51 1/2 inches long from tip of brass buttplate to end of barrel. The barrel itself is 36 inches long and is stamped P RAMSEY. The octagonal barrel is rifled. The stock is solid but has had a break that you can see in the pics and is period repaired. There are some age cracks in the buttstock and there is what I call a ding crack with slight damage about halfway up the barrel on the obverse side due to stiking something at some point. There are 3 brass ramrod ferrels and a brass nosecap as well as a brass triggerguard and buttplate. The reverse has an escutcheon that harbors the lockplate screw that goes clear through the piece from one side to the other. The lock is unmarked. The trigger is a set trigger and it does function with one click back on the hammer. There is no half cock. There is a small piece of tin placed behind the nipple and in front of the top stock to try to prevent burning of the stock. The rifle has a typical buckhorn style sight on the rear and a simple blade sight up front. The patina is great with just a small section slightly cleaned on the lock plate to check for a maker I suppose. The stock does have a small cheekpiece on the reverse side. This piece was made and maintained with loving care! Found in Indiana. The ramrod is most likely a replacement as most are. For this full stock rifle $1250.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have an old WW2 Photo postcard showing, what I was told, were wounded WW2 soldiers being removed from the train car. Some water staining on it but still nice and very Historic! $20.00

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Here we have a large ribbon with brass Indiana top attachment bar for the 15th Annual Encampment of the Department of Indiana G.A.R in Lafayette, IN on April 4th and 5th, 1894 at the site of the Indiana State Soldier's Home Near Tippecanoe Battle Ground! The ribbon still has most of the bottom tassels attached. Soiled and stained some but still here! An engraving of the Old Soldiers home adorns the top of the ribbon. There is some small loss of the silk on this piece however it has been backed up for strength. For this piece $85.00

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Here we have a Civil War CDV of a Genl. Franz Sigel engraving. Franz Sigel (November 18, 1824 – August 21, 1902) was a German American military officer, revolutionary and immigrant to the United States who was a teacher, newspaperman, politician, and served as a Union major general in the American Civil War. His ability to recruit German-speaking immigrants to the Union armies received the approval of President Abraham Lincoln, but he was strongly disliked by General-in-Chief Henry Halleck but then who liked Halleck. There is no backmark on this engraving. The CDV is in generally good condition showing it's age. $45.00

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Here we have a nice CDV of a Union Soldier bust from Quincy, Illinois. The CDV is soiled but still nice showing a rather dapper soldier with moustauch. Backmark G. Moses & Co. Take a look at the pics! $65.00

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Here we have an old political ribbon from 1888. Take a look at the pics to see the particulars. This is from the Old Voters club who voted for Gen. William Henry Harrison in 1840 and intend to vote for Gen. Ben Harrison in 1888! The ribbon is 6 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches and is generally good condition overall. For this old piece $45.00

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Here is a small Abraham Lincoln 1861-1865 memorial mouring silk ribbon that is attached to a small mat. The ribbon is attached to the mat with tape so it can be removed easily. At the bottom of the ribbon it states Factory No 2 3rd District State NY. The ribbon measures about 1 3/4 X 3 inches and has a couple of non separated splits in it so needs linen backup applied to it. Historic! $145.00

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Here we have a 1918 framed diploma certificate for the Junior Rifle Corps awarded to Anthony Gardt. The certificate is in generally good condition with some foxing and was folded at one time. The concept of the Junior Rifle Corp. was derived from publications in 1906 & 1907 by E. J. D. Newitt & George W. Wingate, who was a Spanish American War veteran as well as an NRA founder & past president. Winchester established the Junior Rifle Corp. in June of 1918 to promote the moral benefits of organized marksmanship training, individual accomplish & women's rights in post WWI America. Certificates & marksmanship medals designed by Winchester engraver Herman L. Ulrich were awarded for marksmanship accomplishments. Comradeship & lasting relationship along members were a result of the program. Many of it's members were absorbed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program after the Corp. was abandoned in 1930. A partially printed document, 6 x 9 inches of the above title made out to Anthony Gardt, Dec 10th, 1918 and signed by president of Winchester, Winchester Bennett. In a frame but needs matted. For this historic piece! $95.00

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Here is what I think a cdv sized 1880's or so Menominee Papoose. I have found similiar cradles with this design on them from this tribe. The image is a trifle light but still very easily seen. There is no backmark. If you know the tribe for sure according to the decoration on the cradleboard let me know and I will post it. For this CDV $85.00

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Here we have a CDV sized photograph of a Spanish American Soldier with probably who is a Filipino as I believe this may be from the battle of Manilla. This soldier has been in the jungle for awhile as his shirt is all ragged. He carries the usual equipment along with his 30-40 Krag rifle. There is a lot of writting on the back buy all I can make out is his name probably as ?? Forsythe and Frankfort, Indiana which is where this photo came from. Nice image!!! $65.00

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Here is a very unusual item to come into the shop. It's unique so we decided to offer it to our customers. This is a diary with newspaper clippings, photos, and typewritten text by Belle I. Riddle who had just wed Congressman C.C. Dowell (Cassius Clay Dowell). US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1888 and commenced law practice in Des Moines, Iowa. From 1894 to 1898, he served as member of the State House of Representatives and in the State Senate, 1902 to 1912. In 1915, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth Congress and to the nine succeeding Congresses, serving until 1935, and again from 1937 until his death in 1940 at the age of 75. This large format 8" x 10 1/2" diary has many, many pages and follows her life after marrying the congressman and going to Washington, DC from Nov. 8th, 1928 to December 31st, 1930! Lots of wonderful reading here! This lady was quite a social butterfly! There are also invitations here as well as many photo newspaper clippings and actual photos including a beautiful 8 X 10 photo of Mrs. Belle Dowell as well as a smaller photo of Congressman Dowell and an original photo of a terrible fire of the Des Moines State House FIre on January 4, 1904 the Capitol Building caught fire. Herbert Hoover was President then and Mrs Dowell being a socialite spent time with them as well as other Congress people and their spouses. After her husband died in 1940 she died in 1942. The Des Moines Tribune. Des Moines, Iowa. 2 Oct. 1942, Fri. had this to say

LATE CONGRESSMAN'S WIDOW.

Mrs. Bette Dowell, 61, of 4215 Grand Ave., widow of the late Congressman C.C. Dowell, died at 11:20 a.m. Friday at Iowa Methodist hospital after a two and half week illness.

Belle had a wonderful life here and abroad and there are lots of White House Social talk here in these many pages! For the whole diary $325.00

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Here we have 22 101 RANCH POSTCARDS in a home made letter case like a billfold. This leather billfold has kept the postcards in very nice condition! There are pics of the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch buildings, longhorn cattle, Native Americans, Cowboys working, Bronc busting, Bison, Hogs, farming on the ranch and many others! THis is a very nice collection! The 101 Ranch was a sprawling 110,000 acres of leased Indian lands that spread across four counties. It was founded in 1879 by Col. George W. Miller, a Confederate veteran. The 101 was a working showplace, self sufficient and employed thousands of people.

The ranch consisted of a school, show grounds, general store and cafe, hotel, newspaper, magazine, blacksmith shop, leather shop, dairy, saddle shop, meat packing plant, oil refinery and even its own scrip (money). Homes for employees were available on the ranch along with guest houses and a “Dude Ranch”. It was a city within itself consisting of a population of around 3,000 people at any given time.

Check out this link to learn more about the Miller Bros. 101 Wild West Ranch and Show! https://showmensmuseum.org/wild-west-shows/101-ranch-wild-west-show/

For this collection of 22 Postcards in leather sleeve $225.00

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Here is an 1880's type CDV showing 4 young men holding weapons dressed like Native Americans. I do not think that they are Native Americans but rather actors or club members. I see two bows, a long rifle and an old single shot horse pistol in the photo. The back is marked E.C.Hamill, Photographer from Monmouth, Ill. Very unusual! $65.00

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Here we have just the cover of a letter sent to Lt. Joseph S. Hills Co A, 16th Reg't Massachusetts Volunteers in camp near Falmouth (VA-suburb of Fredericksburg). It's also marked Gen'l Hookers former Division. There is no date on it except for Feb. 26 and the Washington Stamp is stamped PAID. The cover is in good aged condition. There are also numbers on the back for some reason that I do not know. For this piece $25.00

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Here we have a small book entitled "Forty Rounds from the Cartridge Box of the Fighting Chaplain" Paperback – January 1, 1891. Small quarto. 66pp. + an index and 6 pgs of publisher's ads at the back. illustrated wrappers with black lettering. The work is a scarce and interesting collection of civil war songs. Some of the songs were written by Lozier, and some by other soldiers or officers. Illustrated throughout with quaint and often humorous b/w illustrations relating to the songs. Wrappers with some chipping, some tears and sunning to corners and along edges. Binding in good, interior in very good condition overall. *John Hogarth Lozier (1830-1907) was pastor at the Methodist Episcopal church of Sioux City, Iowa, and Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, Indiana; and chaplain of the 37th Indiana Infantry Regiment (1861-64) during the civil war. Historic!! For this piece $65.00

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Here we have a small card sized document entitled DOMAIN OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON. The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an unofficial but highly coveted award of the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. It is given to crew members of ships which cross the International Date Line. You enter the dragon's empire when you cross the International Date Line by sailing west, where Asian nations celebrate the power of the dragon. With the extensive Navy operations in the Far East since (and before) World War II, this passage has become so common that few initiation ceremonies are actually held. But the certificate, decorated with Chinese-style dragon, is still given out.

It is also awarded to dependents travelling together with their Military Sponsor.

This certificate was not only available to American sailors and other military branch members, but was also available to British Sailors when crossing the international date line. The British copies were printed by Gale & Polden Ltd. Portsmouth, England. This partiuclar one was fiven to George D. Sickels who was on board the U.S.S. General W.A.Mann (AP-112) in 1952. USS General W. A. Mann (AP-112) was a troop transport that served with the United States Navy in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. For this card $20.00

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Here is a photo of 3 old soldiers that I believe are members of the GAR. This photo is from the 1880's or so. The image measures about 2 X 2 1/2" while the entire card is 4 1/4 X 3". My pics are lighter than the actual image is. Still pretty clear showing military jackets and vets with larger brass buttons. The back is backmarked Fom Sunbeam Studio Dayton, Ohio. Still nice! $45.00

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Here we have a LR-1 1988 GIFT PACK “300”. Six 50 rd. boxes of REM-19-LR-1 ‘Golden Bullet” High Velocity 22’s and a Remington pocket knife in a wood grain cardboard box with a clear plastic lid. Overall in great conditon with a tape repair to the clear plastic lid. Bridgeport Connecticut address. The graphics are great! For this Gift Pack $75.00

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Here we have an old "Antique" Hopkins and Allen top break .32 caliber pistol that looks pretty rough. The only things I can see wrong with it is the finish (quite obvious!), the folding hammer tip is broken off and the screw insert is missing on the reverse side of the hinge. Other than that (that's enough!) the firearm is complete and in working order! The double action works just fine! It even has a good bore! The serial number is 7370. According to research I believe that these pistols were made from 1885 to 1898 so we can be assured that this one is an antique. The top of the barrel rib is marked somewhat poorly "-HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG. CO./NORWICH CONN. U.S.A. PAT. JAN. 5 OCT. 5 86" and t he serial number is marked on the butt under the reverse grip. It will look a lot better cleaned up but I will leave that to the purchaser to fix it up as they like not as I like. For this old revolver $125.00

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Here we have a vintage set of THE GREAT WAR knives #328 in original display box. These knifes were made and introduce in 1980 by Smokey Mtn Knifeworks and the blades were made in Japan. The Knife store is located in Sevierville, Tennessee. These knifes were made to commemorate the War Between the states. The display is showing some age but never used and the blades were never sharpened. This is set #328 out of 100 made! Nice old set!! $140.00

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Here we have a brand new 12 piece set of MTECH bolts for a crossbow pistol! They are 6 3/8th inches long being premium metal arrows! For the box of unopened bolts $16.00

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Here we have two 10 ga Winchester Cannons! The originals were built from 1903 to 1958. Here is some history courtesy of THE CANNON STORE. Winchester 98 Signal Cannon The 10 gauge, Winchester Model 98 Breech Loading Signal Cannon was designed and patented by Charles H. Griffith for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901. The cannon debuted for sale in the March 1903 Winchester Catalog. In addition to the Standard Black Model, Winchester added a Chrome Plated Model in the 1930's. The cannon was manufactured at Winchester's facility in New Haven, Connecticut until 1958. In the 1970's the Bellmore Johnson Company obtained the rights to produce the cannon and has added several other models to the line. Today, over a century later the cannon is still produced in southern Connecticut, just miles from the original Winchester factory. Go to this address to read about the history: clip and paste to your browser http://www.bellmorejohnson.com/history

The first one needed a little work to get the extractor unstuck but it's working now and in great shape! The wheels are replacements and the barrel has been browned and is darker than the pics show. The pics were taken with a flash. It is all original otherwise with the original japaned paint on the carriage. We think this one was built in the 1940's to 1950s as it has the WINCHESTER stamped on the barrel separate of the patent numbers which are on the other side of the barrel. Numbers on the barrel are 806. This cannon looks great and works great now! Uses 10 ga blank shells which are available on the internet. Look at the pics!!!

The second cannon which starts at pic no. 10 by itself is all original and also works very, very well! Nothing has been replaced or fixed on this one ! There is no Separate Winchester stamped on this one and all the patent info is stamped right smack on top of the barrel which is indicative of 1930-1940 manufacture so I have been told. As a matter of fact the first ones released in 1903 had on the frame W.R.A. Co. TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN U.S.A. while the later ones had W.R.A. CO. TRADE MARK MADE IN U.S.A. The older of these two has the first markings so it could be older than we think while the new one of these two has the later markings. Take a look at the pics! They both are fantastic cannons even though they have some pitting on the barrel, but not that bad, and definitely show age! For the one that's been repaired $1,450.00 and for the older all original one $1,700.00

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This last revolver is a pretty rare one that I had never seen before. This is a Joshua Ells Pocket 3rd Model Revolver that was made from 1857-1859 with only about 200 of this particular model made! Ths is identifiable by the spur tpe hammer striking from the right side and operable in either single or double action. Hammer is marked ELLS/PATENT AUG 1, 1854/ APRIL 28, 1857 which is split up on both sides of the hammer. Engraved frame and cylinder. This is a 5 shot revolver being 31 caliber with a 3 3/4 inch octagonal barrel. Although this one does not operate where are you going to find another! For this one $495.00

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We just had some Reversation Native American items come in to the shop. Some were probably made for the tourists and some were made for home use I suspect. Here they are:

1. This first bag is wool with nice a pattern on it and a piece of trade silver that meant good luck in the early days. The Nazi's ruined the use of this symbol. We believe that this bag was produced on a reservation from 1940-1940. This bag is in very nice condition with nice bright colors. The interior lining has aged but still intack and definitely hand sewn in. There is a snap that keeps the flap down. A zipper has been installed and there is a large belt loop on the back. It measures 9 1/4 by 6 1/4 closed. Nice! $125.00

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Here we have a Great Lakes Region bag in case from the 1870-1890 period. This bag measures 7" X 6" and has some great bead work on the red wool. These beads are tiny! No bead work on the back. Everything is hand sewn as you would expect. It's a wonderful bag! Could be Potawatomi, Miami or perhaps Delaware tribes. It's a very nice aged bag of the period! For this piece $150.00

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Here we have a small brass frame and barreled single shot percussion pistol from around 1840-50 in about 36 caliber which is a whopper for such a small pistol! This pistol was made in Belgium and so marked with their proof mark. As you can see this little pistol has bag grips which has several small dings in the. Almost like they were put there on purpose. One small screw is missing on the underside of the grip near the trigger guard. This little pistol was probably used by a lady in her garter or hand muff for protection. This is a cool little gun but the mainspring is missing and there is some surface rust on the iron parts like the trigger guard and hammer. It's still cool however! Take a look at the pics! $295.00

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Here we have an early Sons of Union Veterans ribbon with small canteen. One side of the canteen has red wool on it and I suspect that when it was new both sides had the same covering. The ribbon is very nice and the bar has the words "FILII VETERANORUM' which literally means Son of Veteran. Good attachment pin on back. $65.00

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MODEL 1873 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER!

Here is a Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army First Generation Revolver in the scarce .44-40 Caliber round! The caliber is not marked on the firearm but I am confident that it's a .44-40 caliber Here is some history of the 1873 Colt SAA Revolver!

The Single Action Army became available in standard barrel lengths of 4 3/4 inch, 5 1/2 inch, as well as the Cavalry standard, original 7 1/2 inch. The shorter barrelled revolvers are sometimes called the "Civilian" or "Gunfighter" model (4 3/4 inch) and the Artillery Model (5 1/2 inch). There was also a variant with a sub-4-inch barrel, without an ejector rod, unofficially called the "Sheriff's Model", "Banker's Special", or "Storekeeper".. From 1875 until 1880 Colt marketed a single-action revolver in .44 rimfire Henry caliber in a separate number range from no. 1 to 1,863. A "Flattop Target Model" was listed in Colt's catalogs from 1890 to 1898. Colt manufactured 914 of these revolvers with a frame that was flat on top and fitted with an adjustable leaf rear sight. The front sight consisted of a base with an interchangeable blade. In 1896, at serial number 164,100, a spring-loaded base pin latch replaced the cylinder pin retaining screw and by 1900, at serial number 192,000, the Colt Single Action was certified for use with smokeless powder. In 1920, larger, highly visible sights replaced the original thin blade and notch. The revolvers remained essentially unchanged from that point until cessation of manufacture at the beginning of World War II. From 1873 through 1940 (with small numbers assembled during and after World War II, the so-called "Pre-War, Post-War" model), production of the Colt Single Action Army reached 357,859. This is identified as the "Pre War" or "First Generation" of the model. Calibers, at least thirty in all, ranged from .22 rimfire through .476 Eley, with approximately half, or 158,884 (including Bisley and Flat Top Target variations), chambered for .45 Colt. The next most prevalent were the .44-40 Winchester Center fire (WCF) at 71,392; 38-40 (38 WCF) at 50,520; 32-20 Winchester (32 WCF) at 43,284 and, the 41 Colt at 19,676.[

Now on to this old Colt :

This old colt is in excellent condition with most of the original blue on it with some of it thinning out some and fading some. I have seen several with the frame blued, presumably over the case hardening, but most with just the case hardened frame. This one has the blued flame and it matches the rest of the weapon so I think it is quite old if it was reblued. This particular Colt was made in 1913 and is in excellent working order! You can hear the distinctive 4 clicks when you cock it and the cylinder locks up tight. The original grips are complete with no cracks or breaks. The 7 ½ inch barrel has excellent markings and an excellent bore. This is one beautiful revolver! Check out the many pics!! $2850.00 !!

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TC Tutewiler: Here we have the pleasure to have acquired and offer this little 10 karat Gold Ring inscribed to H. W. Tutewiler . The inscription reads “H.W.Tutewiler, from his mother, Nov. 1st 1862” This is a pinky ring and were given freely to soldiers for identification should they meet their demise on the battlefield! H.W. Tutewiler is actualy Henry Wesley Tutewiler who enlisted as a recruit for the Wilder’s Brigade 17th Indiana, Co D in August 1862 and had his baptism in the fire of battle at Munfordville, Kentucky while on his way to join the regiment as one of the detachment which was accompaning Colonel Wilder to the front, when he was stopped at that point by the advance of Bragg’s army on Louisville. Henry was captured and paroled and exchanged. He soon joined the regiment and was with it until the close of the war, taking part in all the engagements that mde the “Lightning Brigade” famous and brought honor to Indiana and Illinois. On April 15, 1864 Henry was promoted to Quartermaster Sgt and on Colonel Wilder’s recommendation he received a commission as second Lt. He served on Colonel Wilder’s staff in the battle of Chickamauga and was given a personal letter from him expressing hight appreciation of his services. On September 26, 1864 he was promoted to First Lieutenant and made regimental quartermaster. After the surrender of Macon, GA in the spirng of 1865 he was detailed to act as postmaster of that city. He was mustered out with the regiment at the close of the war. Henry went into business in Indianapolis and was involved in several business ventures until he became a undertaker which he continued with his son as Undertakers and Funeral Directors until his death in 1917. What we have here is Henry’s pinky ring from his mother with inscription which you can see is well worn and I suspect Henry wore it during the entire war, a capsule history of Henry and the book entitled Blue Lightning, signed by the author (now deceased) Richard A. Baumgartner, which shows a photo of Henry and talks about him in the book. I also have a few other personal items of Henry that I can offer as well if you are interested. Look at the pics!!! $950.00

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Jmf vintage ammo 38 short

Here we have a box containing 22 cartridges marked .38 CAL SHORT RIM-FIRE CARTRIDGES mfg by THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. in original box. The Union Metallic Cartridge Company (UMC) was an early manufacturer of cartridge ammunition for small arms. The company was founded in 1867 during the most rapid evolution of cartridge design to date. Following merger with Remington Arms in 1912, the company manufacturing complex in Bridgeport, Connecticut became a major arms supplier during World War I. The factory was Remington headquarters until 1984 and the source of sporting and police ammunition headstamped REM-UMC until 1970. This particular box of ammo was produced prior to 1912. The box is in fair condition and the ammo just has the lead dust on it. Take a look at the pics! For this box and ammo $75.00

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Jmf reunion ribbons

Here we have a couple of reunion ribbons. One is for the 46th Indiana Volunteers and dated October 16,1898 and the other is for Wagner's Brigade which was the 10th Indiana Battery (Artillery) and is dated 1914 I think as it's hard to read the date on it. Here is the history on the 46th Indiana Infantry:

Forty-sixth Infantry. Cols., Graham N. Fitch, Thomas H. Bringhutst, Lieut.-Cols., Newton G. Scott, Thomas H. Bringhurst, John H. Gould, Aaron M. Flory, Majs., Thomas H. Bringhurst, John H. Gould, Aaron M. Flory, Bernard F. Schermerhorn, William M. De Hart. This regiment was organized at Loganspott in Sept., 1861, and was mustered in Dec. 11. It left the state at once, going to Camp Wickliffe, Ky., and marched for Paducah on Feb. 16, 1862, joining Pope's army soon afterward in Missouri. It was in the attack on New Madrid in Match, put up a battery at Riddle's point and sustained an attack by five gunboats for over an hour without being dislodged. In April it started for Fort Pillow, but lay near Osceola for five weeks while attempting to pass the fort. On June 5 the flags of the 46th and 43d were raised over Fort Pillow and they occupied Memphis the next day. The 46th went up the White River with the gunboats, charged the works at St. Charles and drove out the enemy, capturing his guns and a number of prisoners. It accompanied a force to Crockett's bluff, marching across the country and driving back the enemy, then returned to Helena, where it was assigned to Gen. Hovey's division, with which it participated in expeditions to Clarendon, Arkansas Post, and down the Tallahatchie and Cold Water Rivers. In Jan., 1863, it went to Devall's Bluff, captured several cannon, and in February assisted in clearing the Yazoo pass of obstructions. It was in the Yazoo River expedition, participating at Fort Pemberton, and moved for Milliken's bend with McGinnis' brigade of Hovey's division, 13th army corps. It was in the principal part of the engagement at Port Gibson; in the advance brigade at Champion's hill, suffering a loss of one-fourth its numbers engaged; was 44 days in the trenches at Vicksburg, and in the siege of Jackson in July. On Aug. 10 it moved for New Orleans, where it was transferred to the Department of the Gulf under Banks. It participated in the Teche expedition, was in the advance at Grand Coteau, where it rendered effective assistance to Burbridge; returned to New Orleans in December, and reenlisted as a veteran organization Jan. 2, 1864. It joined the Red River expedition on March 4, and was engaged in the battle of Mansfield as part of the 1st brigade, 3rd division, 13th army corps, losing 10 killed, 12 wounded and 77 captured. The prisoners were sent to Texas where they were kept in stockades for eight months. The regiment was engaged at Pleasant Hill and at Alexandria assisted in holding the enemy back while a dam was being built. It reached Morganza late in May, and arrived at New Orleans on June 12, where the veterans received a furlough home. Upon returning to service it was sent to Lexington, Ky., to resist an invasion and was in the expedition to Saltville, after which it garrisoned Prestonburg and Catlettsburg, Ky. After this it was stationed at Lexington until September and was mustered out at Louisville, Sept. 4, 1865. The original strength was 969; gain by recruits, 205; reenlistments, 286; total, 1,460. Loss by death, 251; desertion 22; unaccounted for, 56. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3 Now here's the history on the 10th Indiana Battery, Wagner's Brigade:

Tenth Light Battery. -- Capts., Jerome B. Cox, William A. Naylor, Ferdnand Mayer. This battery was recruited at Lafayette in the fall of 1861, and was mustered in Jan. 25, 1862. It left the same day for Louisville and remained at Camp Gilbert until Feb., 1862, when it joined Nelson's division of Buell's army and marched with it to Nashville assisting in the capture of that city. Its division participated at Shiloh but the battery was compelled to remain inactive at Savannah on account of lack of transportation. It took part in the siege of Corinth and after its evacuation moved to Athens, Ala., where it remained in the reserve artillery until the latter part of July, when it moved to Decherd, Tenn., joined Wood's division and moved with it in the campaign through northern Alabama and Tennessee. It fell back to Nashville marched thence to Louisville, from which point it moved in the campaign that resulted in driving Bragg's army from the state. Returning to Nashville it accompanied the army in the movement on Murfreesboro, participating in the battle of Stone's River. It drove back a body of skirmishers and performed excellent service against the enemy's artillery on the first day and on the third day it kept up a heavy fire most of the day. The battery remained in the vicinity of Murfreesboro until June, 1863. Capt. Cox resigned June 2, and Lieut. Naylor was promoted to the captaincy. From Tullahoma it proceeded to the Sequatchie valley, accompanying Wagner's brigade to the Tennessee River opposite Chattanooga and shelling the town on several occasions. In October it removed to Moccasin point, from which place it did effectual service in shelling Lookout Mountain. It participated in the storming of Missionary Ridge and remained at Chattanooga during the winter, 45 of the men reenlisting as veterans. In the spring it lost its identity, 88 of the men being transferred to the 5th and 8th Ind. batteries, and participating in the Atlanta campaign, while the remaining 40 were placed on the gunboat "Stone River" at Decatur, remaining with it as gunboatmen until June 19, when the battery was brought together again and ordered to Huntsville, Ala. It was then ordered to Indianapolis where it was mustered out July 10, 1865. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3, p. 198

For the pair $45.00

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Jmf small blades

Here is a small collection of blades that came with the other large blades. The first one on the left is a (SOLD) paleo blade and is prices at $20.00. The three in the middle are priced at $15 each and the larger blade on the right end is priced at $30.00 Take a look at the pics!

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Jmf mosiac match box

Here is a very unusal mosiac match box that is made up of hundreds of tiny bone pieces to make a display! The box measures 3 1/2" X 2" X 1/2" deep and was designed for the longer kitchen matches. This particular box was made to carry in a pocket. One side has no damage at all while the other shows some loss of mosiac pieces which shows how labor intensive this would have been to make! The four 1/2 inch sides have no damage to them. For this nice match safe $65.00

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Jmf reunion ribbon 73rd Indiana

Here we have a historic Annual Reunion Ribbon for the 73rd Indiana Regiment in Plymouth, Indiana Sept 14-15 , 1899! The top piece is complete with pin on the back and the bottom drop is celluloid over metal that is marked with the makers mark and the patent mark of 1894. The front celluloid has a very colorful camp scene on it. The ribbon has some tape repairs to the back but not seen for display. Here's their regimental history:

Seventy-third Infantry. -- Cols., Gilbert Hathaway, Alfred B. Wade ,. Lieut.-Cols., Oliver H. P. Bailey, Robert W. Graham, Irvin N. Walker Alfred B. Wade, William M. Kendall, Majs., William Krimbill, Irvin N. Walker, Alfred B. Wade, William M. Kendall. This regiment was. organized at South Bend and was mustered in Aug. 16, 1862. It left the state at once for Lexington, Ky., but moved to Louisville early in September. It was assigned to the 20th brigade, 6th division of Buell's army, and joined in the pursuit of Bragg. It was in reserve at Perryville and continued in pursuit of the enemy as far as Wild Cat. It returned to Glasgow, Ky., and moved thence to Gallatin, Tenn., where it surprised the enemy and drove him from the field, capturing 19 prisoners. The regiment marched into Nashville on Nov. 26, then proceeded to Lebanon, where it was in a skirmish, and moved with Rosecrans' army to Stone's River, which the regiment crossed on the evening of Dec. 29, in company with the 51st, being the first of the army to make the crossing. The 73d was compelled to recross the river under the fire of an entire division, and it was in sharp skirmishing on the 30th. On the 31st, its brigade double-quicked a mile and a half to reinforce the right wing which had been crowded back a distance of 2 miles, taking a position and engaging twice its numbers. It fought at close range for 20 minutes, losing more than one-third the number engaged, then charged and drove the force in its front from the field. The advance of a brigade on its flank compelled it to fall back a short distance, but the enemy's advance had been checked and the right wing saved. Rosecrans complimented the regiment in person after the battle. In these operations the regiment was under fire at the front for six days, and was so completely exhausted it was placed in reserve on Jan. 3, 1863. Its loss was 22 killed, 46 wounded, and 36 missing. It was assigned to Col. Streight's independent provisional brigade on Apr. 10, and accompanied it to Eastport Miss., where it was mounted and moved to Tuscumbia, Ala., from which place it started on the raid into Georgia. At Day's gap this brigade, numbering 1,500, was attacked by 4,000 of Forrest's and Roddey's cavalry. The 73d, on the left flank, repulsed a fierce charge and the whole brigade then charged the enemy, driving him from the field. The enemy reformed during the day and made a second attack at Crooked Creek, but was repulsed with a heavy loss. The brigade was again attacked at Blount's farm, the 73d bearing the brunt of the fight, and Col. Hathaway being killed. At Cedar Bluffs, utterly exhausted, almost out of ammunition and surrounded, the brigade surrendered. The men were sent north on parole and later exchanged, but the officers were sent to prison. Returning to the field several months later, the regiment, under Maj. Wade, who had been released by the prison authorities, was placed on guard duty along the Louisville & Nashville railroad, with its headquarters at Triune. After several minor encounters with the enemy it was attached to the 1st brigade, 4th division, 20th corps, and during the summer of 1864, it defended Prospect, Tenn., against Wheeler's raid. It was ordered to Decatur, Ala., in Sept. 1864, and thence to Athens, which place it occupied and put in an excellent state for defense, including a bomb proof in the fort. In October, 4,000 of Buford's cavalry with 4 pieces of artillery, appeared and drove in the pickets, and next morning opened a heavy artillery fire, but inflicted no damage. A demand for the surrender of the fort was refused and the fight continued, the enemy being repulsed with heavy loss. The garrison numbered but 500. The regiment was ordered to Decatur to assist in the defense of that point, where the garrison of 5,000 held off Hood's army of 35,000 from Oct. 26 to 30 the enemy finally withdrawing. The winter was passed at Stevenson Huntsville and Larkinsville on railroad guard duty, the regiment being engaged in numerous skirmishes, and it was mustered out at Nashville July 1, 1865. The recruits were transferred to the 29th Ind., serving with that regiment until it was mustered out. The original strength of the 73d was 1,020; gain by recruits, 149; total, 1,169. Loss by death, 229; desertion 74; unaccounted for, 5. Source: Union Army, vol 3, p.156

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jmf bullet molds in new arrivals

Here we have came across several Civil War Era bullet molds. Priced as follows:

1. Allen type double cavity .32? caliber bullet mold with barrel wrench. All iron. $175.00

2. Good to Fair cond. Colt's Patent .44 caliber double bullet mold with spru cutter. Some markings visible. All iron. $275.00

3. Good Colt's Patent .36 caliber double bullet mold with spru cutter. Markings visible. All iron. $295.00

4. Good Colt's Patent .31 caliber double bullet mold with spru cutter. Markings very clear. All iron. $275.00

5. We thught that this may be a .31 caliber Colt bullet mold but now we believe it's a .28 caliber Colt Root all brass with no spru cutter Bullet mold. It's been well used and you can still see the Colt's Patent markings on the top. For this one $295.00

6. We have another just like number 5. The Colt's Patent is plainly seen on this one and it also has been well used. This one is also $295.00

7. Here is a .31 caliber unmarked double cavity bullet mold with spru cutter. Well used but still in pretty good condition. Civil War era. $225.00

8. Here we have another all brass .31 caliber Colt's Patent double cavity bullet mold. Still pretty nice. Look at the picture marked number 8. $295.00

9. Here's yet another all brass 2 cavity bullet mold that we believe is .31 caliber. It has remnants of Colt's Patent on top. This mold has been cleaned and is well used. $225.00

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Jmf Civil War Pack of unopened 5 sec fuzes! New Arrivals!!!

Original era manufacture. US Civil War 5 Second Fuzes in their unopened box, maker marked and dated, Frankford Arsenal, 1864. Nice unopened condition with some minor. This fuze pack contains five unused fuzes for artillery cannon shells. These fuzes would have been inserted into a fuze adaptor which was either screwed or hammered into an artillery shell. Inside the tan paper wrapper is a wood block holding the fuzes. The printing on the paper is still very legible and, the paper on the front, back and sides is in excellent shape, however the bottom shows some chipping exposing the fuses and there is a small piece of paper lacking on the top. The canvas pull strips are intact and impressions of the five individual fuze ends are clearly visible in the paper of the bottom end of the package. This is a very nice piece of original Civil War Artillery componets. $75.00

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tc project piece new arrivals page

Here we have a light project percussion rifle for the handyman! This is a 36 caliber percussion firearm with a lock made by Perin Gaff. Perin and Gaff Manufacturing Company operated in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1861-1884. They were importers and dealers, so almost anything could show up with their markings. Most sporting rifles of the period look very similar, with octagon barrels and half stocks, and lots had double set triggers. I have seen lots of cast bells with the Perin Gaff markings as well as tons of other goods. The The 41 ½ inch long octagonal barrel has the initial ? and WARNER engraved in it. There are lots of makers with the name Warner so we have not been able to figure it out. This rifle is a full stock rifle with a maple stock we believe. The stock may have been cord burned to look like curley maple but we are not sure of that either. The furniture is brass. The ramrod is a simple modern dowel rod and the trigger guard is modern brass which needs to be shaped to fit as the original was broken and most was missing. Other than that this rifle is original. The set triggers do not work and the hammer will not lock back. There are so repaired cracks in the stock at the wrist but they could be repaired better. I just don’t have time to finish this project but my loss is your gain! Where else can you get a full stock Civil War Era hunting rifle for $350.00!!! Check out the pics!!!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil War Hard Images, Volume 1 - Confederate by Christopher Anderson & Ben Pauley with the Foreword by John Sickles $65.00

Over 200 pages of full color photographs featuring original tintype and ambrotype photographs of Confederate soldiers in this hard back book with a dust cover and excellent quality, heavy, glossy pages. Each, of over 100 featured soldiers, offers detailed blow ups of weapons, buttons, uniforms, backdrops and more. Additionally, a commentary is provided for each soldier explaining particular items of interest associated with each featured soldier.

This is a brand new, excellent quality, large format book measuring over 11 inches tall by 8 7/8ths inches wide.

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INFO*** The Authors are now working on their 2nd book entitled Civil War Hard Images, Volume 2 - Union, and should be released soon !!! IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!

NEW AND HOT OFF THE PRESSES !!!!

Here we have the 2nd Edition of CIVIL WAR HARD IMAGES Volume 2- UNION by Ben L. Pauley and Christopher Anderson with Foreword by Ted Caldwell (yours truly!) I was thrilled to be asked to write the foreword for this truly fascinating research book by these two fine young men! This book is an extensive study of the photographs within. All are hard images and teaches us how to grade them with each image study getting an Image score. The vast array of different images is outstanding showing different types of Union uniforms, accoutrements and weapons! The authors went to painstaking efforts to identify the many different weapons shown in these images. The book is in large format being hardbound with dust jacket and utilizing glossy pages with color photographs! The many photographs are enlarged to show details. This is the companion book to their first edition entitled CIVIL WAR HARD IMAGES Volume 1-CONFEDERATE. These Volumes are truly outstanding and definitely belong in every Civil War Collectors or Student's Library! $65.00 each volume.

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Jmf what is it?

We need your help here. This recently came in the shop and we have absolutely no idea what it is. It’s heavy brass and seems to have also been something else. It has two threaded holes on one end and one threaded hold with a slot on the other end. There is a backwards swastika on one side and the word FUHR and Kal. 6.35 on the other side. If you have any idea just let me to at ted.caldwell@comcast.net Thanks! Ted

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Jmf historic clay pipe

Here we have a historic Native American Clay pipe. The Prehistoric Period—or when there was human life before records documented human activity—roughly dates from 2.5 million years ago to 1,200 B.C. and we believe that this clay pipe falls after that period into the Historic Period. This pipe has a tag on it that has on it 'Penna' 'Merritt coll.' and we believe this is Lyle Gene Merritt who was born on November 22, 1929 and passed May 6, 2021 of this year. Lyle had a huge collection of Native American Artifacts and was an expert in the field having hunting since he was a child. As a boy, he collected arrowheads while fishing in Money Creek near his Towanda home. He has more than 5,500 arrowheads, a rare netting stone, stone tools, scrapers to clean hides and ceremonial stones. He is quoted as saying ^touching something fashioned so long ago creates a bond with the hunter who made it." Lyle was from the Towanda, Illinois area and if the 'Penna' means Pennsylvania then there is a Pennsylvania, Illinois town about 2 hours from Lyle's home and that is probably where he found it. It's a very nice piece and measures about 5 1/2 inches long , about 1 3/8ths inches wide and is 2 inches tall to the top of the bowl. There is a hole on either end of the stem for drawing from either side. I was told some considered this a marriage pipe in that the native american bride and groom can both smoke it at the same time and if two native american men were having a sit down they could share the same pipe. Makes sense to me! The pipe is complete and solid with a small age crack that is just on the surface. For this historic piece of native american history $450.00 Guaranteed old and original! See the pics!

Here is a link to see the article written on Lyle.

http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/tdl/id/1441/

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Here are some new arrivals to the shop. We have some native american artifacts that came from Central Indiana and all have been looked at an expert in the field and are deemed authentic of the period. They are: A. 4 different points:

NOTE: 8 AND 12 HAVE BEEN SOLD! Thanks!

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B. Here is a large bannerstone that was found in a central Indiana field showing plow and probably disc marks. The bore hole does not go all the way through. 7 inches X 4 inches and apprears to be slate. Take a look at the pics! $375.00

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C. Here is a pretty nice substantial pendant. Bell pendant made from what appears to be red slate with a chip on one side. The pendant is 3 ¾ inches long by 1 ¾ inches wide. All the edges are squared. For this nice piece $375.00

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Jmf Points July 2021

Here are several trays of guaranteed original Native American Points that just came in to the shop. This collection is an old collection that was gathered around 1940. Mostly Western Indiana and Eastern Illinois. Take a look at the trays! Thanks!

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jmf manson knife

Here we have a nice 1800’s bowie knife with cutlery handle and leather sheath that was made by Manson of Sheffield (England) and so marked! This is an example of a Sheffield Bowie knife made by Manson between 1850-1860. The same model is shown in Peterson’s American Knives , page 43, Figure 52. As can be seen, this Bowie was originally etched. Faint remains of the etching are still visible. The left side is etched "OK" in the center, with "AMERICANS/ASK FOR NOTHING BUT WHAT IS/RIGHT" on the left and "AND WILL SUBMIT/TO NOTHING/WRONG" on the right of the blade. The cutlery-style handle is German silver as is the guard and both remain in excellent condition,. The blade is 6 3/8 inches long, 1 3/8 inches wide and just over _ of an inch thick at the ricasso. There is light staining and some light pitting. No signs of use and sharpening are visible (the blade has a sharp edge). The knife is 100% solid with no movement. The scabbard, as can be seen, is missing the tip. The frog button is missing. Overall length is 11 1/8 inches while the width of guard is 2 ¼ inches. For this old piece of US Civil War Era piece of history $995.00

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Here we have a set of Civil War or later sand cast lead knuckles! These knucks were very popular with the Civil War Soldiers. This pair looks like a mold was made using a nice set of knucks to make these. Perhaps some enterprising soldier made several sets to sell to his buddies! These measure over 4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide and are about a 1/4 inch thick. The biggest problem with lead knuckles is that they can smash down on your fingers when you bash someone in the head with them! Not good!!! You have to make due with what you have sometimes! For this unique pair. $165.00 Check out the pics!!

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Consignment<0>Here is a Model 1855 Colt Root Side Hammer Revolver in ..31 Caliber. A total of approximately fourteen thousand were manufactured in .31 caliber from serial number 1 through to approximately 14,000. They were manufactured from circa 1860 through to 1870. This is a Model 6A: .31 caliber which was made in serial range #8001 to #11074; COL. COLT NEW-YORK barrel address, round barrel 4 ½ inch long and cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Nipples removable. This one is s/n 10457 which, according to the Colt serial number website was made in 1856. It’s in pretty rough shape and doesn’t function any longer. The main spring seems to either be missing or broker. The metal has been cleaned at some time but the markings are still mostly legible. The cylinder scene can still be easily seen. There are several screws missing that you can see in the pics and the front sight is missing as well. I don’t know if this old revolver can be restored but it’s still a great displayable piece at a very reasonable price! The old walnut grips are originals. Take a cook at the pics! $395.00

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Here we have a wonderful in good shape 1st Edition of Claud R. Fuller’s Book SPRINGFIELD SHOULDER ARMS 1795-1865! This fine book had the date of 1930 on the descriptive page under Francis Bannerman Sons and on the next page is the actual print date of 1931 and the info Copyrighted February, 1931, FRANCIS BANNERMAN SONS New York, N.Y. and consists of 176 pages of fact filled text and actual photographs! Francis Bannerman is the famous early antique Militaria Store that basically started it all!! Here is some info on the book. Olive-green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on front; no jacket; 176 pages; b&w illustrations; 1930 on title page and 1931 on copyright page. Very good minus condition: 2" tear to cloth in middle of front outer hinge but the hinge is strong; very slight spotting to binding; otherwise excellent. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Francis Bannerman Sons, 1930. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. Book. For this copy $65.00

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Here we have a model 1858 .58 caliber Civil War Cartridge box with tins and sling. The box is complete but has been hanging in the attic of a home in Central Indiana and some of the leather is stiff, expecially the front flap. The box otherwise is in fair condition with one seam showing the threat rotten and separation. The box plate and the sling breast plate is missing and I can see no makers markings on the box anywhere. Take a look at the pics to get a better idea. This piece could definitely use some leather treatment or neetsfoot oil. Been hanging on a nail for 100 years! $495.00

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Here we have an original set of Civil War Cavalry saddle bags! Original Issue Civil War Cavalry Saddle Bags for the M1859 McClellan Saddle – This set of Civil War saddlebags are in overall very good condition but they have been in an attic so a little leather preservener would help One outside flap has some surface loss while the other is very nice. . These bags were used by Union cavalry troops to carry horseshoes, nails, curry comb, extra ammunition, and personal effects. These saddlebags, the pattern developed expressly for the Model 1859 McClellan enlisted man’s Cavalry saddle, have become rather difficult to find now. The connecting strap or yoke remains solid and has the single, central hole for the saddle bag stud, at the rear of the saddle, a highly desirable aspect, as this yoke is often torn or broken in half from careless handling. . The black finish on the bags is in overall decent shape, with some minor age crackling and crazing and loss of finish on the one flap as previously mentioned. Both bags, as is the yoke, remain fairly flexible, with solid seams and one small tear. The fastening straps are present, although one strap is missing just below the first adjustment hole but I have the fractured piece.. Both horizontal fastening straps, above each bag, designed to course through staples on the saddle protruding through slots in the yoke, remain with one missing a small piece of it. Both lower tie down straps, designed to pass through loops on the saddle skirts, are present; one of the pair of straps is complete, the other is missing the remains of the strap, just below the japanned buckle. This is a great set of hard to obtain M1859 saddlebags in fair to good condition. Anyone with a M1859 McClellan Saddle absolutely needs a set like these to accompany their saddle. Due to being over 150 years old these are becoming increasingly scarce! These bags can go for over $1000.00 in excellent condition but these are $650.00 ! Look at the pics!!!

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Here we have a 1st Generation Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver! That’s the good news but now for the bad news! Some enterprising gunsmith has converted it to a .22 caliber revolver. Ouch! It has not been finished so here’s your chance to have something really different for a much less cost than the Colt it was made from. I do not know what caliber it was to begin with but now it has been sleeved down the barrel with a .22 conversion sleeve that has been rifled and each of the cylinder cartridge chambers have been sleeved as well. This model has the 7 inch barrel with a rib applied on the top. The serial number on this piece dates it to 1920. The Colt appears to be complete with the exception of the hand and spring for rotating the cylinder, the main spring and the spur in the hammer to strike the rounds. Since this was a center fire revolver some smart thinking would have to be done to convert it to a rim fire hammer. The wood grips are very nice. Well, that’s about it! Wanna take on a project! Check out the pics!

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Here we have a wonderful early antique revolver! This is an early pocket model .28 caliber MassachusettsArms Co pistol! This one has the maynard tape primer, mid frame action lock/hammer, single action, mechanically revolver cylinder. This mode was made from1851 to 1860 with about 2,500 to 3,000 total of them made. The cylinder has etched floral designs being 6 shot with a blued finish. The grips are walnut and in good condition. This revolvers frame is larger than the earlier manual revolving type. The barrel on this one is 3 inches long and is rifled. This one is marked MASS. ARMS CO./CICOPEE FALLS and on the primer door MAYNARD’S PATENT 1845. This larger frame size was probably limited to approximately 1500 to 2000 of three distinctive variations. This one also has backstrap markings of PATENT/JAN. 2. 1855 and the serial number is a very low 148!!! Outstanding little revolver!!! For this piece $1600.00 Take a look at the pics!!

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Here is, what I believe to be, an unmarked Italian Import copy of an 1848 Baby Dragoon Type V revolver! This one has been defarbed probably for some reenactor. It is a .31 caliber 5 shot revolver and looks to have not been used much at all. The originals had a Stagecoach Hold-up scene and this one has a Native American Fighting scene on it. The octagonal barrel is 5 3/4 inches long and has decent rifling. The action works as it should and the walnut grips are fine. THe seial number on this piece is 7151 and no attempt was made to make it look like an authentic Colt serial number as the font is wrong. It still a decent little early model revolver and if you can't purchase the real thing then this may be for you! $295.00

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We just received in another great bunch of Actual/Athentic Native American Artifacts from being found in Central Indiana fields and creeks. Some of these have been in collections a very long time and all are guaranteed old and original! Take a look!

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More great Native American Axe heads from Indiana! Take a look at the pics!

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Here we have several turn of the century postcards that have a native american theme. Most of them have written on the back From Grandpa Kennedy and the Name on the other side is Mary Regina Vickery, 500 Helena St. but no state is mentioned. There is one showing Yellow Thunder, Late Chief of the Winnebagoes, Holy Eagle (Copyright 1901, Chief Black Hawk, Eagle Feather and Papoose, Colorize brave, Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux, Sioux Indian Wonder Horse, Wahauku-Napu-Comes out HOly, An Apache Maid, young maiden, a Navajo Indian Squaw, colorized squaw with papoose, Rain in the Face Sioux, Leon White Bird and Blackfoot Chief, Luke Big Turnips. The dates on the cards are 1901, 1904 and 1905. Wonderful content and images! The ones that appear dull are actually gloss and that is glare. Those postcards are really very very nice! For each $10.00

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Here we have several stereo cards from 1899. They are all in great condition and do not look to have ever been used per the condition! These stereo cards are copyrighted by T. W. Ingersoll, who was famous for images during this time. Truman Ward Ingersoll (February 19, 1862 – June 9, 1922) was a photographer in the United States. He is known for the stereoviews he published in the U.S. and other areas. His work included many images of sights in Yellowstone National Park as well as hunting scenes and architectural features. In the early 20th century he also produced half-tone lithoviews. His company was named Ingersoll View Company. The Met has one of his building photographs in their collection and the Getty Museum has a collection of his work. Ingersoll was born to Daniel Wesley and Marion Ward Ingersoll in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Library of Congress also has a collection of his work. Ingersoll is buried at Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul.[ There are native american ones including members of the Souix, Crow, Chippewa and Blackfoot tribes. For each of these $25.00 For the one of a Bunch of Buffalo on the plains $15.00. Other Stereo Cards from this series includes Hunters showing ducks, deer, bison and quail hunting in the automobile. For each of these cards $25.00. We also have one stereo card that shows a Hanging and is entitled A NECKTIE PARTY GIVEY BY THE VIGLIANTS. Copyrighted, 1898, by T. W. Engersoll. This one is $30.00. Take a look at the pics. All backs are plain with no writing on them.

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Here we have an original “Colorized” cdv of President George Washington! These photoengraveurs were hand colored by ladies during the period! The back mark is ‘Published by the New York Photographic Co. No. 453 Broadway, New York! Famous during the period! The CDV is in outstanding condition for the time frame and actually looks better than my pics show. For this most unusal CDV $150.00

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Here we have an original GUNMAKERS OF INDIANA softcover 1st edition signed book. This book measures approximately 11 X 8 ½ inches and has 284 pages of text, illustrations and photographs. This book is even signed by Albert Lindert, the author. The book is softcover with Brown covers and blacking lettering on the front and the spine. The Spine is worn along both egtes with some edge wear and a limited edition and if I am not mistaken a first edition of this great book done in 1964!!! Take a look at the pics! $175.00

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Here we have come across a series of 8 photographs and copies of photographs from the Noah Hamilton Rose Collection! Noah Hamilton Rose (April 9, 1874 – January 25, 1952) was a painter and photographer. He developed an impressive collection of photographs of the old West that included images of many notable individuals from the era. Here is some info on him: Noah Hamilton Rose (April 9, 1874 – January 25, 1952), printer, photographer, and collector of photographs of the frontier West, was born seventy-five miles northwest of San Antonio in Kendall County on April 9, 1874, the son of Newton C. and Loutilda (White) Rose. In 1884, his father, a carpenter, moved his family to Menardville (now Menard). Rose was educated in rural schools and in 1888 at the age of 14 began working as an apprentice in the office of the Menardville Monitor. His family subsequently moved to Ballinger, where Rose worked on the local paper. In 1891, he returned to work on the Menardville Record. During this period he taught himself to take and develop photographs with a small box camera and printing supplies that he had received as a premium for selling subscriptions to the Youth’s Companion, a popular family weekly. In 1892, he left Menardville to work at the Mason Herald. He spent the next thirty years working as an itinerant printer and photographer in Sonora, Menardville, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and numerous small towns in West, Central, and North Texas. In addition to standard portrait work, he documented events such as the flood at Menardville in June 1899 and the 1902 land rush in Junction. While working in the Eagle Pass-Del Rio area in 1901 Rose began taking pictures of news events and developing them into lantern slides ready for projection the same day. He focused on such violent events as hangings and shoot-outs and interesting frontier figures-gunmen, sheriffs, politicians, judges. Rose began seeking out old photographs and corresponded with Emmett Dalton and other noted personalities to obtain pictures. From 1904 to 1919 he operated a photography studio in Del Rio and continued to build his collection of frontier photographs. He subsequently worked in central west Texas before settling in San Antonio in 1921. Rose’s early years there were inauspicious: he endured a long illness and thereafter suffered a fractured skull when he was hit by a car. Faced by a large debt for medical bills upon his recovery, he decided to focus his business exclusively on photographs of the old West. He made up a list of negatives that he had collected, printed a catalogue, and soon developed a booming mail-order business selling photographs to magazines, collectors, and writers. According to Rose, pictures of such outlaws as Jesse and Frank James, Billy the Kid, Belle Starr, Jim and Bob Younger, and the Dalton gang were most in demand, followed in popularity by pictures of peace officers, Indians, Texas Rangers, and pioneers. He supplemented his stock by buying the rights to photographs owned by A. A. Brack, owner of Brack’s Studio of San Antonio, and eventually collected over 2,000 images. With his childhood friend John Marvin Hunter, Rose published an Album of Gunfighters in 1951. His collection of photographs was sold and is now in the collection of the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Sources • J. Marvin Hunter, “Noah Rose, A Frontier Photographer”, Frontier Times, November 1935. • J. Marvin Hunter, “The Passing of a Life-Long Friend”, Frontier Times, February 1952. • Oran Warder Nolen, “Noah H. Rose, Frontier Cameraman,” Old West, Spring 1968. • Noah Hamilton Rose, A Catalog of the World Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs of the Frontier (Houston: Frontier Pix, 1952). Most of these photos are from the old west but a couple are not. I have uncovered a couple because the mats need re glued and they are marked with Rose’s name and are marked San Antonio. Most have writing on the back while one is unmarked and one has newpaper clippings pasted on the back. These photographs are glossy so there is some glare from my camera. Frank James, Robert Ford, Henry Starr, Will James with Emmett Dalton and George Cole, Charles William Quantrill, Charles Ford and a group of Indiana folks including a policeman standing by the bodies of 2 slain Indiana Deputy Sheriffs killed by escaping inmates!!! Check ‘em all out! Outstanding! $250 a photo or make an offer on the entire collection!

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Here we have several Native American Artifacts that came in to the shop. They have all been looked at by an expert and are all deemed to be totally authentic and pre historic. All are from Central Indiana and Field finds. Here they are:

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Here we have a rather large and heavy stone axe being the full grooved type that measures about 8 inches long by 6 inches wide and has a flat poll. This axe weighs about a whooping 7.2 pounds! The bit edge has been reworked but what a nice field find! Has a coule of disc marks on it but not bad. $450.00

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Here is a medium hardstone full goove axe that measures about 6 12 inches X 5 ¼ inches and weighs about 4.2 pounds. The poll is rounded and the cutting bit looks to have had some rework to it. It’s a nice field find with no disk or plow marks that I could find. For this one $125.00

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SOLD!!! Here we have a smaller full grooved raised poll stone axe. This one measures 5 inches by over 4 inches with a round poll and a very nice bit that exhibits nearly no damage. There are a few disc marks on this one from working the field it was found in. Weighs 2.2 pounds. For this nice axe $85.00

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Here are some very nice blades!

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Here are some scapers with one being a large point reworked into a scraper!

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Here are some small points in various conditions. I have some $5 points and some $10 points:

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Here are a couple of dredged up cannons that a lady would like to sell. They are at her home and she wants $7000 or best offer for the pair. Her name is Genelle and her phone number is 678-231-5225. Give her a call if you are interested and she will fill you in on details. Thanks!

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