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SOLD! Here's a honey of a piece! This is an 1862 Dated Cavalry Saber and scabbard marked D.J.MILLARD CLAYVILLE, NY (NY is light in the stamp) on one side of the ricasso and US C.E.W. (Charles E. Wilson, Inspector) 1862. There were only 10,000 Millard Cavalry Sabers made for the Civil War under the contract of 1861, so this makes it a scare sword overall and hightly desireable! Millard also sold sword blades to Tiffany and Co. of New York. This particular piece is in very nice condition with the sword itself being quite nice! The grip is nearly 100% present with only some light scuffing to the leather. The sword wire is 100% intact and the blade washer is present. C.E.W. is marked in two places on the pommel cap as well. The scabbard has wear and door dings to it and the drag is worn down. There may be traces of initials on the drag but I'm not sure. The scabbard fits like a tight glove! Overall a very desireable piece!!! $975.00
Here's a piece that I just picked up from Belgrade, Maine. This piece was found at a sale in a box with a .31 caliber Colt as well. This is an approximate .36 caliber double barreled rifled percussion pistol from Belgium and so marked with the ELG in an oval which is normal for Belgium pieces. This pistol has a wonderful rich patina and works very well. The hardwood bag shaped flat sided grips have D. DANNER carved into one side only. Under magnification the carving is shown to not be too recent and we believe the original owner must have done it. We believe that a Maine Civil War soldier brought this piece back as a souvenir but of course that can't be prooved. After research it shows that there were no Maine soldiers with the D. DANNER name. There were 3 Union Soldiers with the same name with them being from Indiana, Kentucky and Mussouri with the one from Indiana being listed simply as David Danner. More than likely it was a captured piece and there were 6 Confederate Soldiers with the same first initial and last name. Those soldiers were from Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina. All of the CS soldiers but one had a middle initial supplied in the database which indicates that they used their middle initial or name. Only one CS soldier from North Carolina listed his name as David Danner with no middle initial. David lived Caldwell County NC and was 25 years old. On 3/20/1862 he mustered into "F" Co. NC 26th Infantry He was Killed on 3/24/1864 at Orange County Court House, VA (Shot for his desertion) This soldier was also fought at Gettysburg where, of course, you know Maine troops were. Maine supplied alot of soldiers to the cause and they fought in all the major battles. This is just one possibility but just illustrates the research one can do on these old pistols. It's really fun to research even if you can't nail it down. Heck, this pistol could have simply been a civilian's pistol and he just carved his name into the grip. Who knows! Good fodder for stories! This is the type of pistol carried by many of the private ranks during the Civil War. At any rate this fine example is $295.00
Here's a nice little boxlock flintlock pistol of around .40 caliber smoothbore made by Wm. HOLE of BRISTOL (England) and so marked on each side of the lock. According to English Pistols and Revolvers by George on page 100 this lock-engraving was used circa 1800. My research also shows that William Hole was active as a gunsmith in Bristol, 1811-1844. I believe this pistol to be circa War of 1812 era. The action works fine and it's the rarer brass lock type. It's really hard to find these nice little pistols these days. This one also has the twist off barrel but it's tight and I don't have the proper wrench. The engraving is very nice on this piece. Even the lock screw has engraving on it. The wood grips are in very good condition with nicks here and there in the finish but no cracks. It looks like either 1C 1 or 101 is stamped into the wood grip. The ususal British proof marks are on the brass near the triggerguard. Overall 7 1/4 inches long with a 2 1/4 inch long barrel. Fine- Nice! $1,150.00
Here's another nice little boxlock flintlock pistol of about .49 caliber smoothbore made by TWIGG of LONDON and so marked. Twigg is on one side of the box lock and London is on the other side both in ovals. Condition is very good and rare early breech-loading, boxlock, .49 cal., flintlock twist off barrel to load, ca. 1775. Overall length 6 ¼”. According to my research the markings are Twigg’s form of signature used during the period 1770 - 1790. Highest quality sliding safety incorporating both the cock and frizzen. This little firearm is a testament to Twigg’s legendary attention to detail and quality in every firearm that bore his signature. Overall crisp, mechanically perfect, with immaculate fit and finish throughout and still retaining traces of the original finish. A nice example of this type of firearm. $895.00
I just picked up some muskets from a friend of mine. Here's a group photo of them.
This first musket is a Model 1816 .69 caliber musket converted to percussion and the lock is marked 1833 U.S. You can just barely see traces of Valley Forge on it and according to Flayderman's the date and the Valley Forge mark would put this weapon as being made by W. L. Evans. This gun has the ramrod which originally has a brass tip on the button of the ramrod, now lacking. The ramrod has been overcleaned for the most part. The lockplate has also been partially cleaned to see markings. The metal parts have a light peppering on them but not bad. The rear band had been broken at some time and forged back together. The stock is in good condition with a cartouche on the reverse and a little wood is lacking under the hammer behind the bolster due to wood burning during ignition. WH is carved into the butt stock. Both sling swivels are present as well as the butt plate. The 42 inch barrel has the original bayonet lug on the top. I cannot see the barrel marksings but obviously this barrel is original to this piece. The action is nice and tight and functions correctly. Still a nice one and definitely saw action! $795.00
Here's another Model 1816 .69 caliber musket converted to percussion and the lock is stamped very nicely with a spread winged Eagle over US forward of the hammer with Springfield 1833 stamped behind the hammer. This is the cone type conversion and the action works fine. There is a large V under P on the barrel and the tang is marked with the date 1836. This model has the cone shaped ramrod of earlier fame with the brass tip. This is the type III musket and has pitting around the nipple and just minor peppering elsewhere. The walnut stock is excellent with 2 cartouches on the reverse. The middle barrel band has had the sling swivel cut off and ususally this was done if it was dropped and damaged. There is also a little 'chewing' on the stock between the upper and middle band near the barrel. All in all it's a good musket that definitely saw action!!! $895.00
SOLD! Here's a model 1812 Whitney Conversion musket! This musket was manufactured from 1812 -1824 with a total quanity made of 18,000. This is a 69 caliber single shot muzzleloader with a 42 inch round barrel fastened by 3 barrel bands with a small stud for socket bayonet at top of the barrel 1 1/4 inch from muzzle. This piece has iron mountings with trigger guard having pointed finial towards muzzle and rounded lower end. The steel ramrod has a button head. This piece has a black walnut stock without comb. The lock is marked only N. HAVEN in scroll. Inspectors initials are in wood stock oposite lock. The action works ok but the main spring is just a tad week. The middle band is missing the sling swivel and there is a small sliver of wood missing on the forestock on the reverse side between the middle band and the nose cap. There are also some chips just behind the lock, otherwise the stock is in fine condition. The initials L.F. are stamped into the stock. This is a real nice piece! $895.00
Here is an outstanding example of a later 1800's thru early 1900's Policeman's belt and 1 piece nickel plated buckle! This piece can be adjusted to about a 48 inch waist but remember they wore these belts over their overcoats. The leather has not been treated and is just outstanding! Nice and soft! The buckle is about mint!!! This is one nice piece! $175.00
Here is a small priming horn that measures about 6 inches in length along the outside length not counting the brass measuring spout. The brass measuring spout is designed to poor enough powder in to make a good priming charge for the old Flintlock rifles. This brass spout fits into a brass collar inserted into the horn. The spout itself measures about 2 1/4 inches long and has a space for another accessory that I believe could have been a nipple pick. The horn is kind of crudely built with a pine butt plug fastened by round headed nails. Probably 19th century. $65.00
Here's a nice Model 1917 US Holster in good shape but is missing the ring and laynard on the bottom of the plug,otherwise, very nice and supple! This holster has various markings on the front flap as well as the US in oval on the body itself. On the reverse is more markings that I believe are inspectors markings. I cannot see an arsenal mark on this piece. The leather is soft and the stitching is tight. Still nice and has been re-issued a couple of times. $125.00
Here is an officer type pinfire pistol in .44 caliber. This is the type of pinfire pistol favored by the Conferate officers. This piece works but the cylinder does not lock up. This pistol is missing the loading gate and the laynard ring on the bottom of the buttplate. The double action works nicely and the main spring is strong and tight! The pistol has been cleaned but you can still see the serial number of 5059 on the frame and an ELG in oval on the cylider indicating Belgium manufacture. Still nice! $325.00
SOLD! Here we have a model 1892 Marlin Lever Action Rifle in 32 rimfire complete with about a half a box of original short .32 caliber shells! This rifle is in very good condition with some original bluing still remaining. This piece uses 32 rimfire shells in long or short. This piece has the rear folding tang sight addition which I believe is a Marples sight. Under the sight is the Marlin Model '92 distinction. The original sights are present as well. The rifle has a 24 inch octagon barrel with shiney bore but worn rifling. I believe it would still shoot straight. These rifles were made from 1892 to 1916 and the serial number of 300597 places this one at 1904 so it would have to go to a FFL holder or a C&R holder. The forearm has some wearing of the finish where the users hand would be but no wear to the wood. The stock is in good shape but does have a few dings. There are 3 dings on the buttstock near the lever. There is also a screw hold in the stock where I believe a sort of sling swivel would have gone. I believe this rifle may have been carried in a scabbard according to the natural wear it has. The markings are sharp and the action works great! Nice piece with the optional folding tang sight and at least 1/2 box of shells! Take a look at the pics to see quality! $750.00
Here's a shell design powder flask by the AM FLASK CO. and so marked on the top. This piece is in generally good condition with minor dents here and there from use. The top spout graduates from 3 to 4 grams of powder which we think is for a musket thru shotgun use. There is no spring tension for the measure but I believe it can be fixed. The entire piece measures about 9 inches long and is 4 inches wide at the widest point. This will look great in a display! Nice patina! $125.00
Here's a little honey of an early firearm! This is one of the earliest Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket and Belt pistols made by Deringer. Very little specific detail has been known about Henry Deringer's earliest percussion handguns, those that led to this type of weapon, no matter who made it to be know as Deringers. It is noted by L.D.Eberhart, the author of 'The Deringer in America' that the checkered, bag shape walnut handle is usual on all types. There is a considerable variation in all early specimens. This pistol is the bag type grip and not the slightly later bird's head grip. This particular pistol is the round trigger guard style being made from about 1835. The barrel is round, flat along the type as usual and is about 5 1/2 inches long while the entire piece is over 9 inches long. The stock is 3/4 length with german silver forend tip and wedge escutcheons and a nice german silver engraver plate on the top that has not been engraved. This piece is fitted with the original wooden ramrod and has the engraved back action lock marked 'Deringer'. There is no Phila marking. The Deringer is the correct stamping with only wear to the last 'r'The top barrel tang is also engraved as is the hammer and trigger guard. The barrel has the simulated damacus barrel and has been cleaned lightly sometime in the past but the damacus can still be seen. This piece seems to be around .41 caliber. The action works fine and is crisp. The walnut stock is in very nice condition with only a tiny chip or two along the lock plate and a small crack from the reverse lock screw to the barrel which measures only about a quarter inch in length and there is the usual small dings from being carried. All in all an excellent piece! Rates VG with original finish turning plum. Nice pre 1850 Deringer!!! $1,500.00
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SOLD! Here's a honey of a sword! this is an untouched Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword by Clauberg of Germany. This piece was found in an old shed on a piece of property at White Mountain, Arizona, home of Fort Apache. The dry climate was very nice to this piece! The sword is the standard Foot Officer sword with the sharkskin grip and brass floral guard and pommel cap. The patina is great on this piece and the blade is darn near mint with a crisp Eagle on one side and a US on the other side of the blade. 'Iron Proof' is on the top spline of the sword. 90% of the sharkskin or eelskin is still present. The 2 single flanking wires on the grip are still there but wrapped around the pommel cap. The twisted brass wire is still attached correctly. The guard and grip are tight to the sword blade. The blade washer is lacking. My camera just can not do justice to this fine piece. The scabbard is thought to be a Confederate marriage as it's quite typical to Confederate Sword scabbards. It's like a cavalry scabbard exhibiting a great dark patina with narrow brass mounts and rings. The throat is brass as well as the drag! I cannot find any markings on the scabbard at all. The scabbard just has one tiny dint to the reverse. This is a great piece! I wish I knew the history. $950.00
Here's an old Savage 20 guage single shot shotgun. This is the Savage Model 220 which was made between 1938 and 1965. I really believe this one to be early. There is no serial number on this piece. The makers marks are sharp on this piece and there is a stamped/engraved duck huntiing scene on the bottom of the receiver. The action works fine and it has a safety feature. The walnut stock is in good condition with just minor dings and scrapes but no cracks or breaks. Still a lot of blue on it. There is some minor pitting but not bad. Still a nice piece!! FFL or C&R needed on this one. $150.00
Here's a project gun! This is a large caliber horse pistol that needs a new stock. The metal parts are in excellent condition. this is a percussion weapon of about .69 caliber and it's rifled! These set consists of an end cap, lock that is fully functional, 13 1/2 inch barrel with great nipple, trigger, escustion plate and belt hook. This weapon has some marks but I can't make them out fully. This is probably Belgium or Austrian. Lock needs a little work to hold at half and full cock but a little file work will take care of it. Worthy of restoratiion!!! $225.00
Here's a fine pistol that haven't ever been used or even had the cylinder rotated! The top one has been sold. The second one is Armi San Marco (Colt Replica) 2nd Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, .44 Caliber with 7 1/2" barrel, blue steel, color casehardened frame, brass grip frame with triggerguard, one-piece walnut grip, new and unfired in excellent condition with USMR engraved on the fully engraved cylinder. Nice! Retails for over $350 our price $295.00 .
I've been very lucky finding great items over the years and this next item has to been at or near the top of the list! A friend offered this item to me and I snapped it up! This is a model 1853 Enfield that was recovered from a wet area nearly intact and displayed in a GAR hall in an excellent made Burl stand. The GAR ownership is evidenced by the silver paint remnants on the barrel and the gold paint remnants on the bands. I was checking down the barrel to see if it may still be loaded but found about 4 to 5 inches of mud caked in there and I haven't cleaned it out. As you can see the musket is in relic dug condition with most of the wood intact. The wood has had some antique restorer applied to it but no paint or shellack. The antique restorer will help the wood remain viable and not dried out. The lock doesn't work but you can still see ENFIELD 1863 stamped on it. The barrel still has the proof marks on it of * 25 * 25 * which means it was 25 guage or .577. The astericks are not really astericks but proof marks. The rear sight is missing which was soldered on and it's missing it's ramrod indicating that it may have been fired or during firing when it was lost. This rifle obviously was left laying on the lock side as the wood is more damaged on that side and some wood is lacking about the lockplate. The wood is stabilized at this time. The lockplate has traces of silver paint on it as well. This piece comes in an old burl stand that stands almost 35 inches tall and the base measures about 16 inches across one way and 27 inches across the other way. You can see the old hand tooling during the cutting of the base the old buttstock fits into like a glove. These 2 pieces have obviously been together for a long, long time! This piece was purchased originally from 2 older people in Indiana who did not furnish any history with it. If this old relic was brought home from a defunct GAR hall the history was probably lost. At any rate it's a one of a kind display and one that will bring many hours of conversation to all that view it! I'm probably pricing this one of a kind piece way too cheap at $995.00 Look at the pics!!
SOLD! Here's an outstanding half-stock Ky style rifle in approximately 32 caliber with rifling. This fine weapon with set trigger was produced by Jacob D. Shrock, and so marked, of Goshen, Indiana . There is some powder corrosion due to firing on the lock plate and the barrel but the nipple and drum seems to have been replaced at some point. The weapon still functions flawlessly. The wood stock is in great condtion with a brass buttplate and a brass escrutheon on the lock reverse. The lockplate is embellished with scroll work but no name. Teh brass trigger guard is present and so is the brass nose cap. There is a single rear 'v' sight and a simple front blade sight. The 34 3/4 inch barrel is part octagon and part round. AMERICAN GUNSMITHS by Frank Sellers shows Jacob D. Shrock working from 1846 to 1890 producing Percussion 1/2 stock firearms. This is very nice and an Id'd Indiana Gun!!! $450.00
Here's a little rifle I picked up an Estate. this is a Belgium percussion rifle/shotgun being what looks like perhaps a .410 guage blackpower piece. The barrel is marked 'MADE IN BELGIUM' making this piece made after 1892. The littel rifle measures about 39 inches long overall with a nearly 24 inch barrel. The piece is in really good condition but needs one thimble for the ramrod replaced which is missing as well as the ramrod itself. The back action lock works fine. The trigger pull is hard but it slams down hard as well. There is some checkering on the forestock and on the buttstock wrist. The barrel has full blue and is part octagon and part round with a shotgun bead on the end. I've been told that some of these little rifles were used as 'galley guns' but the 1890 Winchester made these obsolete. It could also have been a child's firearm. It's fully functional and will shoot. This piece has a metal buttplate as well. Nice! $160.00
The item is from the Needham family is the Father's Id'd Masonic Sword in case and cover. The case is marked on the outside 'Raymond E. Needham, Marion, Indiana'. The sword blade itself is marked Raymond Needham also. The case is black leather with handle and probably dates to the1930's or 1940's. Raymond joined the Needham Funeral Home in Marion, Indiana in 1930. In 1912 Benjamin Franklin Needham opened B.F. Needham Funeral Home. Benjamin was Isaac's son and Raymond's father. The sword is in generally very good condition with a very nice etched blade. There is no damage to the sword just some wear to the plating on the guard. This is the typical Knight's Headed pommel sword with elipitcal blade. The sword cover is yellow soft cloth. This is a very nice outfit! I was told by the son that his Father was a 33rd Degree Mason. This fine sword is $225.00 Check out these pics:
The last item from the Needham family is a model 1894 Stevens Boy's Rifle that was given to the son from the Civil War Vet Isaac. So it goes from GreatGrandfather Isaac to the Grandfather Benjamin given to the Grandson Raymond and then passed down to the Great Grandson Ben and there is a BN lightly scratched into the stock. This rifle has seen lots of use having been passed down from generation to generation. It's in generally very good condition with a shiney bore but not much rifling left. This is a 22LF model rifle. The barrel is marked J. STEVENS A & T CO. CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS U.S.A. PAT. APR 17 94. The other side of the barrel is marked 22-LONG RIFLE. The serial number is B0890. The action works fine and there is a long of original finish left on this gun and a few dings too. The wood is in good condition and it has a nice rubber buttplate on it with STEVENS FAVORITE embossed in it. This is a pretty nice piece that finishes out the collection of 3 generations of items. Nice Gun! Has to be transfered. $275.00 Take a look at the pics:
Here's a little bit of a mystery. I call this the Stars and Bars knife because that's what it looks like to be. This piece measures over 12 inches long with a nice, fairly heavy blade. The blade has a clip point with a false edge. The blade is still very sharp. The blade has traces of old gold paint on it indication display in an old GAR hall. The GAR veterans love to paint everything with gold and silver paint! This one has a nice aged wooden handle with crossed bars on it trimmed in gold paint all on a red background. There were no stars painted on it. This is old oil paint not the new stuff! There are age cracks in the grip on both sides. Unique and screams Dixie! $275.00
This fine old large sword bayonet is for the Austrian Model 1849 Jager Carbine or short rifle from 1849 to about 1854 and many were imported into the States for the Civil War. This bayonet measures over 28 inches long with a 4 1/4 inch socket and a 23 3/8 inch blade. There are various proof marks on this piece and some pitting here and there over the entire piece. Most of the pitting is minor with a point of roughness along the edge of the blade about 1/2 inch long about 6 1/2 half inches back from the point. Still a good piece that you could use today. Solid as a rock with a good retaining ring. Price on this one is $165.00
SOLD! Here's a very nice restored Snider Enfield Pattern 2. The Snider Enfield was designed by Jacob Snider, an American from New York, and his pattern was used from 1867 to 1880's where it was replaced by the Martini Henry rifles of Zulu fame. This one is pretty nice having the lockplate marked 1861 ENFIELD with a crown and V.R. at the tail. This piece was used by the English Army and so marked with WD and an arrow and so forth. The markings are great on the metal pieces and they were redone without altering the markings. The early square ramrod/cleaning rod is present and in good condition. The barrel bands match and everything looks correct. The stock looks great even though there were several cracks that were repaired. The cracks were repaired but not to the point where you can't seen them faintly. The toe of the buttstock was pinned then repaired as well as stock 3 inches forward of the triggerguard. A nice tampion is also included as well as the firing pin protector. If these piece was in this condition and hadn't been restored this would be a $1400.00 gun but since it has been restored the price is $995.99 Nice!!!
Here's an old French Model rifle/ Musket that has had the stock cut but the barrel is still full length being 42 inches long. The overall length of the musket is 57 inches. I can't see anything written on the lock plate but the spring is still quite strong when you cock the piece. The hammer screw is incorrect but tight. There are proof marks on the trigger guard and there is the brass stud common on some models still present in the buttstock. Someone has carved cross hatching on the reverse buttstock. There is a repair to the stock on one side of the barrel tang. The ramrod is a replacement but nicely done. There is also a bead for a front sight. A military weapon converted to civilian use that won't cost you an arm and a leg. $275.00
Here we have what is commonly known as a 'Quaker Rifle'. In otherwords it won't fire. This one was probably made by Bannerman's for use by Cadets for training. It's made up of various Civil War surplus parts to creat the illusion of a weapon but will not fire. This piece uses the breech and about 6 inches of the front barrel with sight, front barrel band, trigger and bow, and ramrod as well as the buttplate from the same gun as witnessed by the same uniform pitting on all of those parts. The middle barrel band and retaining spring comes from another rifle and the lock plate, which is complete, comes from a 1863 dated Whitney-ville Rifle as witnessed by the lock plate markings. Other lock plate markings include a spread winged Eagle over a U.S.. There is a nice cartouche on the reverse side of the stock. The stock is in good condition and of course it was cut down to make this training rifle. The lock functions very well. The front sight was left on so that bayonet practice could be done. This is a nice piece with a 24 inch black painted wooden dowel inserted between the breech and the front barrel piece to give it the illusion of a rifle. Safe! Nice display piece! $375.00
SOLD! Here's an approx 45 caliber percussion heavy barrel half stock rifle. This one is mock tigerstrip wood with decoration to the buttstock but no patchbox. The stock has an incomplete crack to the wrist from probably being dropped but is now glued and stabilized. The lock has some simple engraving on it with the initials R.H but I believe more was there now lacking. The action is a set trigger action and sensitive! It has a hair trigger! The hammer has been brazed so it was probably broken when the rifle was dropped. The rear sight looks to be a dovetailed replacement and I believe the ramrod is a replacement as well. There is some sort of skull and crossbones decoration inletted and nailed onto the bottom of the forestock area. No other markings are present on this piece that I can find of. There is corrosion around the nipple on the 34 inch barrel. The overall length of the musket is about 50 inches. It has a pewter nosecap. Nice piece for over the fireplace! $325.00
Here is a trapdoor training rifle or cadet rifle. It could be an early rifle toy but I really don't believe that. This rifle has a trapdoor looking breechblock with a sharps type trigger guard. The entire metal mechanism is nickel plated. There is a partial steel barrel end with round sight but a bayonet would not fit over it. The rest of the barrel is black painted wood with wear to the finish. The stock is very nice being 2 piece with wear to the finish as well. I can find no markings anywhere on this piece. I have seen similiar pieces in the marketplace but this piece is scarce! The rifle also has a metal buttstock plate. This one shows great age and I believe it's from the late 1800's thru early 1900's. Nice! Functions! $295.00
This old carbine is very unusual! This is an import piece that was pieced together to make a useable weapon! It seems that the carbine uses a SAARN lock from a German Potsdam Musket, which functions well, and the front brass barrel band. The middle band is some made up thing from a piece of steel. The barrel is original German made with rear sight and has been cut down with a lug under it. The stock has been entirely hand made and is off center and has no buttplate. There is an old repair to the stock top of the lock and behind the nipple and a crack in the stock under the lockplate. This piece was found in Ohio but smacks of being southern made. The stock is pine I think and has a hole clear thru at the bottom of the buttstock indicating that a crude sort of carbine sling may have been attached there. There is also two more holes thru the stock between the middle band and the nose cap so perhaps a sling was used. There is a crack at the nose cap that extends back about 3 3/4 inches past the nose cap. The ramrod may be an original cut down. The trigger guard is original german made. This entire piece measures 36 inches long with a 20 1/2 inch barrel in about 71 caliber. 1832 is stamped on the barrel which has a rough bore.. Nice old crudeness that I just love!! $495.00
Here's an old percussion shotgun that I picked up in Ohio that has a hugh guage to it-perhaps 6 to 8 guage measuring over 3/4 inch inside diameter. The wood stock is in good condition being a black finish with wear to the finish with a small crack to the nose of the piece. The forestock area doesn't look finished so I think it may have been shortened at some point as a piece of underbarrel ribbing of about 1 3/4 iches has been added. There is burning to the stock behind the nipple and an old repair to the stock directly under the nipple. I believe some solder has been added to the bolster where there may have been a cleanout screw. . One of the ramrod pipes is missing. The piece is unmarked but there is floral engraving to the lock which functions well. The lock is a simple back action lock with no set trigger. This entire piece measures 44 1/2 inches long with a 29 inch barrel. The barrel is pitted inside due to the corrosive powder used. The barrel has gold banding at the rear with engraving to the tang and there is something stamped there but I can't dechiper it. Bead sight is present. Overall an intriguing weapon! $450.00
Here's a little pistol of about .30 caliber percussion that was found in Ohio. This piece has a repair to the inside that consists of brazing and you can still see some brazing and old flux remaining. The piece was either dropped or perhaps thrown away when it ceased to function. There is still one walnut grip left but is missing the lock and hammer and all inside mechanisms. 6 1/45 inches long overall. Still a nice displayable piece! $125.00
SOLD! ON LAY-AWAY Here's a fine 'recovered' item from the Civil War and most likely Confederate used. This is either a Cosmoplitan or Gwyn & Campbell 'Union' carbine that was fished from the Guadelupe River in Texas. This piece is in nice 'dug' condition missing the wooden stock pieces and the lock on the obverse side. This piece still has the loading lever, trigger, rear sight, front sight and nipple present as well as the carbine sling bar and ring! According to John McCauley's book 'Carbines of the U.S. Cavalry' the 3rd Texas Cavalry has 3 of these type carbines, the 6th Texas Cavalry has 2 carbines, the 9th Texas Cav has 15 of these carbines and the 27th Texas Cavalry had 5 of them. Seems pretty rare! This one is mounted to a nice board for display. Where you going to find another one! $395.00
Here's something you don't find every day. If you're looking to restore a model 1840 heavy cavalry sword then you might need these parts. This is a brass hand guard, pommel cap and grip for the 1840 heavy cav sword. I believe they are for the European import as I cannot find any US inspector markings on them. There is 8M 476 stamped on the handguard but that's all. The branches have been removed on the handguard for some reason and there is some damage on the pommel cap that you can see in the pics but the grip is still in pretty good shape and you'll never find another one on the loose again. This one still has the original leather grip covering on it. I can't tell if it has the cord under the leather or the grooved wooden grip but I won't damage it to find out so I'll just assume that it's the European one with the cord. At any rate it's rare to find! $125.00 Another customer pointed out that they may be 1860 Cutlass parts.
Here's a rare item to find. This is an old tin container with paper lable for 'The SCHULTZ GUNPOWDER Offices 35 Gresham Street London E.C.'. This is for the Granulated Schultze Gunpowder and still had some in it but I took it out so now it's safe. This was the tin that was equal to 2# of black powder. This tin measures 5 1/2 tall x 4 wide x 1 3/4 inches in depth. The lable is somewhat fragle but mostly there on the back and 99.8 % there on the front. Rare to find in any condition! Gunpowder for sporting guns was first made at Eyeworth, England in 1859. Subsequently Edward Schultze, an artillery captain in the Prussian Army, took over the factory and made the first successful smokeless powder. The complex comprised some 60 buildings. The Schultze Gunpowder Company lasted until the 1920's I believe. For this rare tin $65.00
Here's another unique item. This is a dug Colt model 1851 Navy 36 caliber barrel. While it's pitted inside and out it's still a very unique item. From Southern California it measures 7 1/2 inches long and is missing the loading lever. I can't read the serial number either but the top markings are great! $110.00
Here's a great item that you never see! This is a small Rifle Powder can from the AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY - RIFLE POWDER-MFG - AKRON OHIO. The company was founded in 1833 to manufacture black powder used to blast rocks, mine coal, create canals, and generally move mountains, as well as for firearms. There were plants in Akron, Ohio and in 1867 Austin Powder acquired Cleveland Powder Company, which had been founded in the late 1850s. Austin Powder Company moved it's Akron plant to Cleveland in 1872. This particular can is probably from the Civil War era. The can measures about 4 3/8 inches tall including the spout, 3 1/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches wide at it's widest point. The can is somewhat eliptical in shape. The words in gold on the front is AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY - RIFLE POWDER -MFG- AKRON OHIO with crossed muskets and a rifle horn. There is paint loss here and there but yoiu can still see all the lettering just fine. There is nothing written anywhere else on the can. The spout is a separate applied piece and may be pewter. The little screw top that screws into the spout is missing. All in all a great can and one that's hard to find! During an exhaustive internet search for this type can not one like specimen was found. Very unique! $295.00
Here are 4 English Knifes that I recently picked up. All of them date from the 1800's thru WW2 I believe. The first one, starting on the left, is a small flat sided knife measuring 4 1/4 inches loing with a 3 1/4 inch blade and a can opener. The pressed grips are in fair condition only showing lots of wear and some warping. The knife blade is marked NON XLL - JOSEPH ALLEN AND SONS - SHEFFIELD. Lots of chararcter here! $45.00
The 2nd knife is an aluminum handled knife measuring about 4 3/4 inches closed with a 3 1/2 inch knife blade and has a small spearpoint blade and a marlin spike indicative of a Naval Knive. The blade is marked CASE XX - METAL STAMPINGS- LTD. Fair condition overall. $35.00The Case Knife is SOLD!
The 3rd knife is a large Naval knife with pressed grips measuring about 5 inches overall with a 3 3/4 inch blade. This piece has a marlin spike and a spearpoint blade measuring about 1 3/4 inches long. The grips have a few stress cracks but they're still solid. The blade is marked IXL and the markings on the ricasso are GEORGE WESTERHOLM - SHEFFIELD - ENGLAND. Overall real nice and BIG! $65.00
The last knife looks like a smaller version of the knife about except it has a can opener instead of the small spearpoint blade. The can opener has a broad arrow and 1940 stamped on it. I don't know if the 1940 is the year it was made or some sort of part number. The blade markings seem to be WATTS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. Overall pretty nice! This one also has the marlin spike and all of the knives have a laynard ring. $45.00
Here's an old short sword with a hand forged blade. The blade measures about 20 1/2 inches long and is obviously hand forged with the initials in old type 'JB' stamped on both sides of the blade at the grip end. The blade has a wonderful patina with a nick here and there. Overall the piece measures 26 inches long with the grip being thin leather wafers placed together to make the grip. The piece was contoured both ways to find the hand correctly. The whole piece has a brass end cap placed over the end of tang of the blade and peaned over. The end cap was cleaned some to check for markings but none were found. The leather grip shows great age with some minor damage to one side. Excellent piece and very unusual. I believe this weapon to be Civil War era. I've never seen another like it. $495.00
Here is a very well aged leather shot pouch that has a Union Shield on the front. This leather shot pouch is well used with repairs to the seams and a piece of wire holding the spout to the leather body. This is a fine example of what the soldier armed with a shotgun had to carry for ammo that he used. Of course, civilians carried shot pouches as well but I believe it's a bit unusual to have the patriotic shield on the front for a sportsman. This old pouch still has some shot in it. The leather is still supple. This would display well with a military used shotgun! $65.00
Here is what I think, the prototype for the Wm. S. Butler Single Shot Pistol. Wm. Butler made these pistols in Rocky Hill, Connecticut in 1857 and are rare! This is the only one that I've seen in the flesh. This is a 36 caliber, 2 1/2 inch round barrel pistol with a centrally mounted single action bar type hammer. The listed examples have a shotgun type hammer and are marked on the frame WM. S. BUTLER'S PATENT,/PATENTED FEB 3, 1857. Because this example does not have those markings on it and a cruder hammer than those listed I believe it may be the prototype prior to production. This hammer type is similiar to the pepperboxes made prior to 1857 and is probably where the idea for the style came from. The Shotgun type hammer was more practical and that is what the listed types have. The unique thing about this pistol is that it is an all one-piece cast iron frame and long bag shaped iron handle made integral. The screws you can see are replacements and there is one crack in the frame you can see but this rare piece is solid as a rock. The patina of the hammer pretty well matches the patina of the weapon itself so I believe they've been together for a long time. This is one unique weapon! It's in excellent working condition! $450.00
SOLD! Here is a small caliber 6 shot Pinfire Revolver with folding trigger and is complete. This piece is complete and works in single and double action. The markings show that this is a very nice Belguim made pistol. The pistol is black mostly but it is not cold blue. It's a kind of matte finish while the cylinder unloading pin is finished bright. The wooden grips are in great condition! Nice piece overall. $275.00
Here's a nice little grouping of an old small caliber pinfire pistol in an original leather flap down holster. We'll talk about the pistol first. This little pinfire has very nice hardwood grips that are in great condition. The finish on the pistol is mottled but still looks good. There is no loading gate and the cylinder unloading pin is missing. The cylinder turns in double and single action however the hammer does not function in double action but the hammer does function in single action. There is a serial number present on the octagon barrel of, I believe, 2703. There is a Belguim proofmark on the cylinder. The holster is in great shape for it's age and is marked SEARS ROBUCK & CO. CHICAGO along the edge. I believe the pistol to be from the 1860's/1870's however the holster was probably made in the 1890's when the company was formed. These 2 items go great together and would look great in a display of the Old West! $295.00
Here we have picked up an Islamic Ottoman Decorated Dagger from 1700 to 1800 AD. This gorgeous Islamic single edged weapon has its metal handle, and blade profusely decorated with foliage in intricate whorls, and stylized gazelles on each side of the blade and handle, as shown. The pattern is engraved identically on both sides of the blade and handle. The wooden part of the handle is a later addition, probably 19th-20th century. Overall a rare and very well made museum quality late medieval single edged weapon. This hacking dagger was originally purchased from a German auction house. Intact, untouched. Old English collection. Length of dagger: 17 inches. The Ottoman Empire was established by the cruel killing nature of the Mongoloid races invading into Southern Europe and "ruleing by the sword". This is one such example of an infamous albeit very attractive single edged cutting weapon! It looks like the tip was used to pierce armour. This is a very impressive piece and comes with our guarantee that it is what we profess it to be. We also have a certificate of authenticity from the original English Dealer that we purchased it from. You don't often see these weapons in any condition! $450.00
SOLD! Here's a unique old sideknife that I recently picked up an old 19th century Civil War / Indian Wars era or earlier side knife from California. This blade has the classic "clip point" and is 1" at it's widest point. Handle is made of horn and exhibits great age. Hilt area is wonderful patinated brass. Blade is overall dark gray steel with some mottled color. No active rust or deep pitting is present. Interesting brass military looking screw type washer is screwed on to base of handle. Looks to be hand forged blade. Overall length is approx. 11.25" with a blade length of approx: 6." A very neat looking blade and heavy! $295.00
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I got this double barreled coach gun also from ta source in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is also a great cowboy gun! This one is an old double barreled 12 guage marked G C Bonehill, Maker Birmingham. I suspect Birmingham, England but it's not marked with a country of origin. This one has 18+ inch barrels and has some roughness to one barrel that I've taken a pic of for you to look at. I wouldn't shoot this gun anymore than the one I listed above except perhaps with blanks. We're selling this one also as a display piece. This one functions fine and has a lot of engraving on it. This shotgun also locks up tighter than the one listed above but you would still need it to be checked out by a competent gunsmith even before shooting blanks in it. The forearm is held on by velcro but you can't really tell. The wood is in good shape with no cracks however a small sliver is missing on the toe of the buttstock. This old gun may have thumped some criminal in the head and got damaged! There is a Silver Shield escrutchion present as well on the buttstock. $350.00
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THE FOLLOWING CIVIL WAR GROUPING IS SOLD!
Here is an outstanding group of items belonging to Captain Matthew H. Peters who was in the 16th Ohio Infantry and the 74th Ohio Infantry. These pieces came straight from his family and have never been on the market before. We have his .58 calibre Civil War Musket that aside from some handling marks gathered during the last 145 years it's just darn near mint! This piece has the original case hardening on the lock as witnessed in the photo and the rifling is excellent. This piece was fired but not much. This piece is a Special Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket made by and marked L.G. & Y/WINDSON-VT. There is also an Eagle on the lock. The piece is complete and functions effortlessly. The second piece we have for him is the 36 Caliber Savage Revolver that he carried on his person. This piece shows lots of wear with clear markings. One nipple is missing. No cartouch on the grips but they are worn so the cartouch may have been worn off. We're doing the research now and will keep this updated as we get it. Here's Captain Peter's Bio. :
Matthew Henry Peters Residence Springfield OH; a 19 year-old Brick Maker. Enlisted on 4/23/1861 at Springfield, OH as a Private. On 4/26/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. OH 16th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/18/1861 at Columbus, OH On 1/7/1862 he was commissioned into "F" Co. OH 74th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/10/1865 at Louisville, KY He was listed as: * Wounded 12/31/1862 Stones River, TN (Severely wounded) * Wounded 5/9/1864 Buzzard's Roost, GA (Wounded in right leg) * Wounded 12/21/1864 Murfreesboro, TN (Wounded in wrist) Promotions: * 1st Lieut 1/7/1862 (As of Co. F 74th OH Inf) * Adjutant 3/1/1864 * Capt 7/13/1864 (As of Co. H) * Major 7/12/1865 (Not Mustered) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 3/1/1864 from company F to Field & Staff * 7/13/1864 from Field & Staff to company H Other Information: born 6/6/1841 in Bavaria, Germany died 5/11/1918 in Watseka, IL (Son of George & Magdalena Peters. Married Clara Lyon on 06/19/1867) After the War he lived in Watseka, IL
We did get from the family that Matthew did settle in Watseka, Il after the war and eventually became Mayor of that town in 1875 and in 1878 Matthew was elected as an Illinois Representative. We are going to Watseka on a research trip. Capt Peters was born in Germany and he was brought to this country by his family in the year of his birth 1843. Capt Peters was born on June 6th, 1843. His family settled in New Orleans where his Mother and his 2 sisters died probably from fever since the climate was different that what they were used to. That left his father to raise the 2 boys but the father contracted Yellow Fever as well and he too died leaving the boys orphans. Matthew was taken in for a fellow but he was cruel to Matthew so during 1855-56 Matthew ran away. His younger brother was left in an orphan asylum. After some time of fending for himself he gained employment on a Mississippi River Steamboat where he befriended a traveling gentleman, Henry S. Roberts who took him home to Ohio. Matthew was left with Mr. Roberts widowed mother who took care of Matthew so well that Matthew kept her with him to live after moving to Watseka, Il. The family I procured these items from gave me a copy of a Portrait and Biographical record that was written in 1893. Capt. Peters organized the first Militia Unit for Iroquois County where Watseka is located and was elected Colonel of the outfit. He was also Post Commander to the local GAR post and was a member of the Illinois Loyal Legion. Matthew also was the owner and publisher of the Watseka Newspaper. Quite a career! UNDER RESEARCH! CHECK OUT THE PICS! OUTSTANDING!!
SOLD! Here is a nice winter project being an original Civil War era Tranter Double-Action Revolver in 44 caliber preferred by Confederate Officers this is mostly complete. The pistol needs a proper cylinder pin and loading lever . the top is marked Thos Blissett South. I believe this was Thomas Blissett South Castle St Liverpool England who was a dealer and not a manufacturer. The pistol has a serial number on the right side of the frame ..the rosewood grips are in very nice shape , This is the scarcer double trigger model and with careful cleaning a few minor parts it could be a nice working revolver. The cylinder turns stiffly but doesn't index properly when the trigger is pulled so I believe most of the internals are present. I can see parts moving when I pull the trigger. The hand moves up but needs tinking with to move the cylinder. The cylinder stop moves up to stop the cylinder from indexing. This is the 2 trigger set-up. When you move the spur trigger the cylinder is suppose to index then you pull the smaller trigger to drop the hammer. The hammer is now moving freely indicating that the main spring is broken. A like example is shown on page 65 of FIREARMS FROM EUROPE SECOND EDITION by Whisker, Hartzler and Yantz. That example is id'd to A.J. Bethune of Co. E, 45th Alabama Infantry proving that the Confederates did use them. The only difference that I notice between the one listed and the one in the book is the laynard ring which is not present on the one listed. Otherwise these pieces are almost identical.
That one is serial numbered 4987 and ours, I believe is 6513. These revolvers were not usually associated with Northern Officers and soldiers. A number of this type are know with southern retailers markings including T.W. Radcliffe, Columbia, S.C., as well as Hyde & Goodrich and A.B.Griswold & Co., both of New Orleans. It is fairly certain a number of these weapons were shipped through the Northern Blockade as evidenced by the following March 10, 1863 Richmond Times Dispatch advertisement:
FINE ENGLISH REVOLVERS
Just received from England six Tranter's fine revolving pistols, 80 & 120 bore.
Price $220.00 each. H. E. Nichols, Columbia, S.C.
The price on this relic is $650.00 and I believe it's worth of restoration.
Next we have a 1840 NCO sword that came from a family sale. The familys name is Honan and it is believed that their Civil War ancestor was also a Honan. A search of the Honan name on the Research Database showed only 20 Honans in the Civil War with only one of them being a Sgt. His name was Martin Honan from Vermont. This family was from Northern Indiana and there was only 3 Honans from Indiana. At any rate here's what the swords are. 1st we have an Ames NCO sword w/o scabbard. The AMES is light but you can see parts of it with the naked eye and most of it with a magnifier. Also on the other ricasso is US JH (John Hannis-inspector) and the year 1862. The blade is mottled with some stable pitting being 32 inches long as it should be. A.D.K. (A.D.King Inspector) is stamped on the knucklebow. The blade has minor nicks on it but no signs of sharpening. Good overall example! $275.00
Here are 10 pinfire cartridges headstamped G anchor E . I believe them to be around 8mm or 32 caliber. Nice aged condition! Check out the pics. $15 each.
Here's something that I don't see every day. This is a Philippean Visayan Tenegre sword from the 1800's I believe. I did some internet research and this is what I believe this sword to be. This piece is well made with a polished hardwood handle of some sort. There is some damage to the hand that you can see in the pic and there is a couple of age cracks in it. The blade is well made having a beveled edge on one side and a flat edge on the other. The blade measures 20 1/2 inches long while the entire piece including grip is over 25 inches long. The blade is 1 7/8 inches wide at it's widest point. It comes with an old leather scabbard that you can see is hand sewn. Outstanding tribal work! $375.00
Here's another item that I don't see every day. This is a near relic what I believe to be an Indoneasian Execution sword. The blade is very rusty with what appears to be a design on it of perhaps a snake. The blade is over 28 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide at it's widest point. The aged wooden grip is about 9 3/4 inches long with age cracks. I believe something is missing on the grip as well. The grip seems to be some kind of animal or something. The blade is fairly thick. I believe this one to be from the 1800's as well. No Scabbard. Gruesome! $145.00
This is a nice primitive French & Indian or Revolutionary War Era Pike head that was found in Lafayette, Indiana. Lafayette, Indiana is the site of an early French trading post known as the Fort Ouiatenon Blockhouse (1717-1791). Look at the pics and you can see what a primitive Blacksmith item this is. $275.00
Here's a very nice spearpoint knife that is marked on the blade KEEN CUTTER 14260 STEEL. The piece overall measures over 10 1/2 inches long with a 6 inch spearpoint blade. This piece is in very good condition with a price marked on the wooden handle of $75.00 which is what we want for it. Nice piece!
Here's a case of bullets. The lead was recovered from Virginia while the bullets/shells came from Indiana. The shells are a Spencer Cartridge with lead but I believe it's a blank. The 3 small bullets are what we believe to be 41 caliber derringer bullets and the lead bullets are:
1. CS .54 Gardner
2. Pistol Carbine w/ Williams Cleaner
3. Sharps
4. CS Gardner
5. .577 Enfield
Comes in a riker case for display. Nice Display Pieces! $45.00
This is a fine brand new never read condition book bound in leather entitled BARBER'S INSTRUCTIONS 1804. The inside front page reads INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORMATION AND EXERCISE OF VOLUNTEER SHARP-SHOOTERS BY CAPTAIN BARBER, COMMANDING THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND'S CORPS OF SHARPS-SHOOTERS LONDON: PRINTED FOR T. EGERTON, MILITARY LIBRARY, NEAR WHITEHALL, 1804. This is a reprint of the original book limited to 7000 numbered copies. I have a few copies and this one that I'm taking this info from is number 418. These were done for the MUSEUM RESTORATION SERVICE of Ottawa, Ontario in 1968. 126 pages with several plates after that showing music calls & diagrams of formations. Excellent unused condition!! Long out of print! $27.50
This is a real nice Colonial type sword that actually dates to Imperial Germany with double clamshell guards, silver wire grip, and urn type pommel. The 32 1/2 inch blade is much like an 1840 NCO or Muscian's blade with a nice spread winged eagle on it and wonderful etching showing panopy of arms, etc. There are small areas of rust here and there on the blade and the original small red leather washer is present. There are no makers marks on the blade. This is a real nice piece and would enhance your collection! $350.00
THE WINCHESTER BOOK by George Madis, 4th printing, 1966. 366 pages with many illustrations. This book has the lighter brown binding with raised decoration on front of a buckskin clad rider with rifle on horseback and raised gilt text that has some minor wear. This book is excellent! You'll love it! $55.00
This is a hookbill bladed knife that is marked George Wostenholm Cutlery and is the Sailors type. The blade has been sharpened as expected and the grips are complete and very nice! Overall length extended is about 6 1/2 inches or better. $95
I have 5 Percussion cap tins in stock. I have one that is pasteboard entitled on top UNITED STATES ARMY CAPS-WATERPROOF-100 with an Eagle on it. Inside the box it is labled PRESENTED TO ARGUS OGBORN BY HIS GRANDFATHER JOHN CHRISTOPHER MENKE THIS ONE SOLD! (NY 7th Infantry Veterans, promoted to Corporal and was wounded on 4-2-1865 at South Side Railroad, VA)(and on the bottom of the box it is labled ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAPS FOR MUZZLE-LOADING ARMY RIFLED MUSKET--COLLECTION OF ARGUS E. OGBORN. COL. SVR (sons of veteran reserves) 258 N. 22 ST RICHMOND, IND. SOLD! Argus was a big time collector and passed away several years ago. The top of the box must have come loose as someone has taped it down but it's still in good condition. $65 Other tins include PERCUSSION CAPS-CENTRAL FIRE SHEFFIELD 100 XL NO. 11 FOIL LINED WATERPROOF and it is pistol caps $35, WATERPROOF-LACQUERED MADE IN FRANCE EXTRA QUALITY 100 MUSKET CAPS 4 WING ALCAN COMPANY INC. ALTON, ILL U.S.A. rifle caps $25 (not sure of age). Another one by Alcan of 100 G 10 F pistol caps-made in France for $10 and the last one is for pistol caps by REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. (not sure of the age on this one either as it could be from the 1950's or 60's) $10. All have a considerable amount of caps in them.
Here are two wooden cartridge blocks for the cavalry cartridge boxes. Don't know what they fit but they are drilled for around 50 caliber cartridges. Each hold 14 cartridges. Each one $35.00
This is a great little pocket or priming powder horn. It measures about 6 1/4 inches on the outside of the horn curve not including the plug. The stopper end is octagonal in nature. Check out the pics! Nice little piece and right as rain! $65.00
Here's a nice steel bayonet scabbard for the French Civil War musket that was exported to this country is fairly substantial numbers early in the war. This is for the scabbard only. I found it laying on a floor in an antique mall. It's extremely hard to find the scabbard by itself although the Model 1842 Bayonet is found by itself from time to time. The piece is in very good contion showing a great patina and some signs of old corrosion near the tip but not bad at all. If you have one of these Civil War Model French 1842 bayonets without a scabbard then this is for you! I cannot find any markings on this piece anywhere which is a good indication that it was imported over here for the Civil War. Nice piece! $125.00
