HERE NOW ARE ITEMS THAT WE HAVE SOLD OR NO LONGER IN OUR INVENTORY

I'm always looking out for items belonging to the 10th Indiana Infantry, especially Co. A articles belonging to the 3 Cobb brothers who are from my hometown. They are Captain Thomas A. Cobb, Jacob S.Cobb, principal Muscian & William F. Cobb who also was a principal Muscian for Company A. Below is a Gold Topped cane belonging to Captain Cobb. If you have items let me know!

I collect 10th Indiana Infantry items, especially Company A, and here's something that I don't see every day. These are two relic sword belts that were in the possession of Capt. Thomas A. Cobb of the 10th Indiana. I don't know where he collected them from but they were with other items that he had in his possession. If you have anything from the 10th Indiana to sell let me know. Thanks! Catalog 1-19

Here's a Civil War Era Bass Drum that I picked up from a gentleman from Indianapolis. This is a 14 3/4 inch by 24 inch drum that seems to have a walnut shell and perhaps the rims are maple. This is a rope drum and does not have the metal hooks that sometimes go over the rims. The rope tension snare drums were made of the skin of an animal's head stretched over the open end of a cylinder-shaped wooden shell. The edge of the skin was soaked and then lapped (tucked) around circular flesh hoops. The flesh hoops were held in place by wooden counter hoops, and the tension of the wooden counter-hoops controlled the tension on the heads. They used leather braces, known as "ears," to adjust the tension. The shell of the rope tension drum was made of several different types of plywood. Ash, rosewood, white holly, and maple are a few examples of the different types. This example has the tension rope broken in one spot leaving a hole with no rope in it. Also, the leather ears are kind of hard with 3 of them broken. Also, there is no makers lable on the inside. The heads are in good condition showing water spots but no tears or breaks. There is a hook in the shell for attaching the drum strap. These drums were popular with the military as well as the various militia groups and bands of the era. There is no writing or other indication of who used this nice rope tension drum. A nice Display Piece !!! Catalog 1-56

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This sword is an unmarked Confederate saber that has a flat blade. The entire piece is about 39 inches long with a 33 + inch long slightly curved blade. The blade is 1/4 inch thick at the hilt. The blade is in generally good shape with some very minor pitting near the tip and ricasso and a couple of edge nicks. The edge has not been sharpened and is rather blunt. It has an edge on it but it is blunt. The handguard and pommel cap are sand cast and rather rough although it was cleaned somewhat a few years ago. It looks like the pommel cap has never been messed with but a piece of copper was driven in on one side to tighten it up. It must have wobbled a bit. The original leather grip is present and mostly there with a few worn through spots and a double twist brass wire wrap on it. Take a look at the pics. This piece is unique! NOTE!!! I just heard from long time friend and colleage Rafael Eledge and he advised me that what we have is a flat blade Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Virginia saber. Rafael is a noted appraiser for the Antiques Roadshow and has his own website with tons of items for sale at http://www.shilohrelics.com Be sure to check it out!

Back to this saber.

Manufactured by Boyle & Gamble for the Confederacy. This Sword was Originally sheathed in it’s ”Extremely Rare” Leather Scabbard. Very few ”Flat Blade” models of this pattern, exist today.Boyle & Gamble of Richmond Virginia, formed a Partnership in 1861, Manufacturing Arms for the Confederacy. An Extremely Scarce pattern of a Boyle & Gamble Manufactured Cavalry Saber and can be yours for $2495.00! Check out the pics.

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This FINE CUSTOM FLINTLOCK RIFLE is SOLD!!! Here is something you just don't see everyday. This is a full stock Flintlock rifle made by my Friend and Gunsmith, Notra Trulock Jr. many years ago for his son Jimmy. Note passed away 10 years ago and his son Jimmy passed away in 2015. Jimmy leaves no immediate heirs so I have been commissioned to sell this fine rifle. I believe this flintlock rifle was done in the Pennsylvania pattern with a tiger stripped stock. This beautifil rifle is about 58 inches long, being fullstock with 3 brass ramrod thimbles. This is a .50 caliber barrel being strongly rifled. The barrel is about 41 3/4 inches long and is browned with a dovetailed rear sight and a blade front sight. The name JIM TRULOCK is stamped on the top of the barrel. This rifle has brass furniture which consists of an embellished brass butt plate and engraved patch box. The triggerguard is also engraved. The rear thimble is embellished and the ramrod guides are embellished as well. On the reverse this rifle has a raised cheek rest and a spread winged eagle and shield silver plate. This is absolutely a beautiful rifle in beautiful condition! $2,500.00

Here's a CS $2 note being a Type 70 note, Feb. 17, 1864, SN# 40179 with a clean reverse. This one has a little more wear than the previous $2 note but still a good example. This one has folds as well but no cut cancels. $50.00 More Stuff 75

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This is a very nice book with somewhat bent boards as he definitely carried this book during 1864-1864. If you look at the pic with his ink id in it you can see that he had this book during his stay in Beaufort, S.C. This outfit participated in the assault on Fort Wagner that the all black 54th Massachuttes unit was so famous for! One form is loose that I have taken a pic of and it is form 13. Annual Regimental Return for Alterations and Casualties. There is a little foxing to the first couple of pages then there is no more. This is a great piece of Civil War History Id'd! $195.00 More Stuff 77

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This $100 Confederate note shows a railroad train in center with straight white steam issuing from locomotive and along the left side of the note is standing woman holding a basket on her head representing a milkmaid. Hoyer & Ludwig earlier used this train design on a Confederate bond, Act of August 19, 1861. Situated in Richmond, they sold out in 1862, so the bulk of this type was printed by J.T. Peterson in Columbia, S.C. Written date of AUGst 24, 1862. On the back of this Confederate Note are two interest paid stamps (1863 and 1964) along with the original ink signing of Sept 6/62 JOHN BOSTON. For additional information on John Boston and his various official capacities during the war in Savannah, see McNeil, Confederate Issuers of Train and Hoer Notes, p. 21.

The note has printed on it "Six Months after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the Confederate States and the United States the Confederate States of America will pay One Hundred Dollars to bearer with interest at two cents per day/ Richmond Augst, 1862/ Receivable in payment of all dues except export duties/ J T Paterson, Columbia SC"

This note has been unfolded and is rated excellent with the exception of ink acid damage to the live signature on the back. Otherwise fine. For this piece of history $145.00

Here we have a nice circulated $500 CS Jackson Note! The largest denomination bank note issued by the Confederate States of America is also the only note to feature the Confederate Flag. This $500 note was issued to honor General Stonewall Jackson, one of the most beloved Southern commanders of the Civil War. Jackson was accidentally shot by his own men during a battle and died in 1863. This note was quickly issued to honor him. Would be in fine Condition if not for the folds so now very good. Shows 4 minor pinholes in folds. Still exhibits the nice pink color. Back is blank. Check out the pics! $495.00

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Here we have a pair of very crude sand or dirt cast lead knuckles.

Metal ring and knuckle style weapons date back to ancient times and have been used all over the world for many hundreds of years. The Nihang Sikhs used an early variant called Sher Panja in the 18th century. Cast iron, brass, lead, and wood knuckles were made in the United States during the Civil War . Soldiers would often buy cast iron or brass knuckles from blacksmiths and sutlers and if they could not buy them, they would carve their own from wood, or cast them at camp by melting lead bullets and using a mold in the dirt as this pair looks to have been made.

The palm piece either was not refinely finished or was broken off and this pair of cast lead knuckles were discarded. It would be very uncomfortable to use these as they would simply tear up your palm. The finger holes are quite small as were the men generally during the Civil War and before. The finger holes seem to have been reamed out after the knuckles were cast. These knuckles weight about 11 1/2 ounces. Take a look at the pics! Unique and definitely one of a king! $95.00

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Here’s a wonderful ornate double barrel shotgun that is of German Manufacture. I do not see a name on this fine 16 gauge double barrel but you may be able to figure that out by the proof stampings. There are tons of proof stamps on this firearm as well as the words FLUSSSTAHL KRUPP-ESSEN which identifies the steel as fluid steel used in the barrels and the company that provided the barrel blanks. These barrels were produced by Krupp Works in Essen, Germany. Also stamped on the barrels is the word Nitro N which indicates that this shotgun was produced circa 1912-1939. The barrels have nice shiny bores with no pitting. The bluing on the barrels is very nice but thinning and nearly all there with no dents or dings. The barrels open via an underneath horn side lever that is attached to a walnut checkered forearm. There is just a minor bit of damage to the edge of the forearm. The forearm is fastened by a key through escuteons. The buttstock is also nice walnut with the same checkering to the wrist as on the forearm. The buttstock is finished with a nice steel buttplate. There is minor wear with dings and such to the buttstock but nothing major and no cracks or breaks. The ornate hammers are matching and in great condition. The back locks, front receiver, trigger guard and tang are all highly engraved with floral engravings and look outstanding! The finger guard behind the trigger guard is ornate made of horn. The barrels are nice and tight and the action works perfectly. This is one beautiful shotgun!!! For this piece $1,100.00

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Here we have a rather fine example of the Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer). It is a double-action revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940 by Smith & Wesson. Based on the Smith & Wesson Model 2 double-action design, the revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its back-strap. It was chambered in .32 S&W and .38 S&W calibers; these revolvers were discontinued prior to World War II, being eclipsed by the stronger hand ejector models. This particular revolver is the .32 S&W Safety First Model Double Action revolver that was made from 1888 to 1902 with a total produced of 91,417 and is in excellent condition! The serial number on this one is 4453 so it was made before 1898 making it an antique and not bound by modern gun laws. My pics do not do it justice! The nickel has not been refinished on this piece. The revolver locks up tight and works as it should. The checkered hard rubber grips are in very good conditon as well with no cracks or breaks, just a few dings from use. This revovler was use some but not much as you just don’t find them in this conditon! It’s not perfect by any means but it’s the best one that I have seen in a very long time! The bore is very good in this 3 ½ inch barrel. Just an all around nice early Smith and Wesson Revolver! Check out the pics!!! You would have to go some to find one better! For this nice S&W revolver $450.00

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Here we have a fairly nice Broom Handled Mauser Model C1896. The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced by German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896 to 1937 as this one is. Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in Spain and China in the first half of the 20th century. The distinctive characteristics of the C96 are the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel, the wooden shoulder stock (missing on this pistol) which gives it the stability of a short-barreled rifle and doubles as a holster or carrying case, and a grip shaped like the handle of a broom. The grip earned the gun the nickname "broomhandle" in the English-speaking world, because of its round wooden handle, and in China the C96 was nicknamed the "box cannon") because of its rectangular internal magazine and the fact that it could be holstered in its wooden box-like detachable stock.[10] With its long barrel and high-velocity cartridge, the Mauser C96 had superior range and better penetration than most other pistols of its era; the 7.63×25mm Mauser cartridge was the highest-velocity commercially manufactured pistol cartridge until the advent of the .357 Magnum cartridge in 1935. Mauser manufactured approximately 1 million C96 pistols, while the number produced in Spain and China was large but unknown due to the non-existence or poor preservation of production records from those countries. This particular pistol has a thinning finish but is still nice and works excellent. The markings are still all nice and clear. The wooden grips are in very nice condition with no cracks or splits. The 5 inch barrel has a fairly nice bore. The action works fine. The original laynard ring is still present. The groove on the back of the pistol grips is in good condition but unfortunately we do not have the original stock for this piece. The serial number on this piece is 851752. The year of manufacture for serial number 851752 is 1932. This pistol has D.R.P.u.A.P. (Deutsches Reich Patenten und Anderes Patenten) added below the inscription on the right rear frame panel. Early 1930 commercial models are usually found in the 800000 - 890000 range. This pistol was made the year before Hitler took over power in Germany as Chancellor so more than likely this firearm was used by the Nazi’s. For this old war horse $550.00

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Here we have something unusual. I found one on an auction site with spurious british markings but this one doesn’t have that. We believe that this is a Khyber Pass pistol. The Khyber Pass is a well known center of arms production, with gunmaking there going back at least 100 years. The quality of craftsmanship varies greatly, from excellent and safe weapons to thoroughly unsafe guns made with little more than hand files and drills. In the last decade or so, much of the production has centered around making guns for sale to Western soldiers to take home as souvenirs. Since antique guns can generally be imported to places like the US and UK with minimal paperwork, gunsmiths build copies of the arms used by the British in their last occupation of Afghanistan - Martini Henrys. This particular weapon is based on the .303 British Martini Henry. A .303 cartridge slides right in but I don’t believe I would fire this pistol. It does exhibit some good age to it and although pretty crude does show some craftsmanship. It’s a heavy handful! Take a look at the pics! I doubt if anyone else has one!!! Considered an antique. Look at the pics! $350.00

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Here we have something special so I thought I would start it out here on my most special page. This is a WW1 Remington Rand on a Colt Frame. The firearm probably went back to the arsenal for refurbishing and that is how this slide showed up on this frame. The pistol also had some custom grips on it made from bone with mother of pearl mounted on aluminum slabs so they are going with it. The pistol came along with a set of the brown plastic grips so I put them on it to bring it back to a traditional look. The pistol has the normal markings for a pistol of that period. The serial number on the frame is No 138201 over RIA and FK which stands for Rock Island Arsenal and the FK stands for Frank Krack who was Assistant Foreman of the Inspection Division at Rock Island Arsenal from September 17, 1941 until he retired on July 19th, 1946. During that period all small arms inspected under his supervision would be so this firearm went back to the factory to be refurbed for WW2. The serial number range for Colt for this serial number is thusly: Colt: S/N 108,601 to 290,000 = Feb. 8, 1915 to May, 1918. The Remington Rand Slide was probably put on this pistol during the WW2 period. This is a .45 ACP weapon and is tight and in good condition with the Parkerizing matching on all parts. The action works well and is smooth. The bore is still pretty nice! I do not know what other parts were replace as I have not taken it apart. The magazine, although correct, is not marked and ½ of it is blue steel. There seems to be very little wear on this pistol and it looks great!!! Check out the pics!!! $2500.00

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Here’s a Dutch Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 long rifle-a conversion of the M1871 rifle in 11.3mm x 51R round black powder-4 round magazine-Dutch service rifle until replaced by the Mannlicher types at the end of the 19th century but like many other older weapons still used in the colonies and as a reserve weapon until 1940. This Dutch Infantry Rifle made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands actually dated 1878. The model M-71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt-action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1888 and this one has the magazine. Still in use by the time WW1 came in 1914 but was much outclassed by the Mauser and Enfield rifle systems introduced in the late 1890s. This example with matching numbers serial numbers 664 is offered nice tight condition overall with a roundel stamp in the stock showing a "crown" over "W" surrounded by "MAASTRICHT 1878" An unusual system, the bolts spring is in fact housed inside the bolt handle, from an era of great firearms development worldwide, the dawn of the breach loading period this is unusual and not easy to find. Gun is nice and tight and what looks like patina I believe is old dried grease and would probably clean off very well. The stock is in great condition with the usual dings from use but no breaks or cracks that I can see and the action works well. The only thing missing on this rifle is the ramrod. Also, the sling rings are present but fixed in position and need a good soaking to remove that old dried grease. This rifle is hard to find! Take a look at the pics! For this one $650.00

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Here is a wonderful M1 Carbine made by IBM from August 1943 to May of 1944. This one went back to the Augusta Arsenal for refurb, as marked on the stock with AA1, and may have got a replacement stock at that point as there is no ordnance marks on this stock. This is the correct stock and does not have the M2 cutout on the left side of the stock at the receiver for the select switch that the M2 has. This piece is very nice ! There are no breaks or cracks in the stock andit looks just beautiful! The rack number of 167 is painted on the stock. There is an old incorrect sling on this piece but easily removed if you like. The oiler is missing in the stock but everthing else is there. This carbine has the adjustable rear sight that was use later on during WW2 and the Bayonet lug as well. The barrel is not marked and is NOT an import. The bore is dark but you can still see lands and grooves and would benefit from a thorough scrubbing. The action works great and the markings are fine! I stuck a M2 magazine in it so that it would have a magazine with it. The M2 .30 caliber magazine works just fine in the M1. The original metal butt plate is present as well. This is a nice historic IBM made carbine! Take a look at the pics! Classic firearms got in a shipment of import marked carbines and they went like hotcakes at $1200! This is NOT an import! Nice! $1350.00

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Here we have a very nice Model of 1898 Krag Rifle in .30/40 Krag. The serial number places this one being made in 1903. These were used during the Spanish American War but of course this one was made after that dandy little war. The Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen rifle is a Norwegian-designed bolt-action rifle that was adopted in 1892 as the standard United States Army military longarm, chambered in U.S. caliber .30-40 Krag. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War. Although Krags were popular, unique and efficient, the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against. Thus, the U.S. Krag was replaced beginning in 1903 with the introduction of the M1903 Springfield rifle, which was essentially a copy of a Mauser, although some design elements of the Krag remained, such as the cocking piece. American Krags are the most plentiful and affordable of all three Krag variants, although many are sporterized, and they remain popular with collectors today. This particular rifle is in very good condition with a nice action and the proper spring tension on the loading gate. The bore is very good and the wood is very good as well with the usual dings from use. The forearm section is shiny while the rest of the wood finish is subdued but probably because the forearm part did not get handled like the rest of the wood. I took the middle barrel band off and it shows that this is a one piece stock. Occasionally you will see one stretched when it was sporterized and cut down and then added back to when reconverting to military but this one has not been touched. All the markings are sharp and clear and there is a cartouche on the stock but I cannot make it out. All in all this is a darn good example of a rifle that didn’t see much use as far as in years. Great Example of a rifle that would still be a good shooter!! For this one $750.00 Check out the pics!!!

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Here is a very nice 1946 Dated Enfield Jungle Carbine in .303 British! Most likely this one showed up fighting in Korea during the Korean War! The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, was a derivative of the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I designed in response to a requirement for a shorter, lighter, rifle for airborne forces in Europe. However its operational use was in post-war colonial campaigns such as the Malayan emergency - where it gained its common nickname of the "Jungle Carbine".

Production began in March 1944, and finished in December 1947.

This one is typical British construction with British markings everywhere. I have taken pics of them for you to view. The only drawback on this piece is that the bayonet lug has been professionally removed for some reason. The carbine is in very good condition and functions very well. The rifling in the bore is very good as well. The wood has the unsual dings and dents from use and a small crack that I have taken a pic of for you to look at it. What the heck! This carbine was made in 1946 so it’s 74 years old! I’m a little younger than that and I have several non repairable cracks!!! The original sling is also present. All in all this is a pretty nice Jungle Carbine!!! For this piece $650.00 Check out the pics!

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Here is something that I have never offered to my customers before but I was fascinated with them and they sure brought back my early childhood in the 1950’s !! We have a selection of cap guns from the 1940’s and 1950’s!! Here they are:

1. Here is a single ornate six shooter called TEXAN JR.! Ornately engraved with worn faux stag grips and a Texas Star at the top of each grip. This one functions fine and was made by HUBLEY COMPANY! The Hubley Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. The company is probably most well known for its detailed scale metal kits of Classic cars in about 1:20 scale. Starting in 1960, Hubley participated for a couple of years with Detroit automakers as a plastic promotional model maker. Many Hubley toys are now sought-after collectibles. Grab a piece of your childhood for $65.00

2. This next offering is by the piece. These two large cap guns are marked COWBOY and are offered by The HUBLEY MFG Co. as well! These revolvers are about 11 inches long each and the cylinder rotates when you pull the trigger! They work fantastic!!! One has a small crack in one grip and the other has a repaired grip and a couple of chips out of the bottom. Pics show them. For each one $125.00 Check out the pics!

3. This final offering is for Gene Autry Sixguns! They are modeled after Top Break Models with each being about 6 ½ inches long! One is in the white while the other is black. The Gene Autry Name is worn on the simulated grips but still there. Gene Autry is also on the frame. They work fine but neither has a working trigger return spring. Perhaps they never did. These are made by Kenton Toys and marked as such as well as Made in USA! Here is a history of the company.

Kenton Hardware Co. was founded by F.M. Perkins in Kenton, Ohio. This company (1890 - 1952) was first known as the Kenton Lock Manufacturing Co., and incorporated in May, 1890. Perkins was interested in a factory to make his patented refrigerator locks and used temporary quarters at the J. Forbins Scroll Mill in Kenton as his first site. Toy production began in 1894 because of patent disputes with a line of horse-drawn fire equipment, banks, and toy stoves and the name was changed to the Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co. In 1903 Kenton became part of National Novelty Corp. (a big company at the time), and it continued its toy line under the name Wing Mfg. Co. Involved in several unsuccessful takeovers, it eventually emerged as a separate unit, the Kenton Hardware Co., and again produced toys successfully from 1920-1935. Very early Kenton toys were not marked; only about ten percent of everything they made was marked. Those toys that were marked are plainly imprinted with the company name on the underside of the toy. In 1927 most of the company's toy production was horsedrawn toys, but this was phased out to be replaced by automotive toys. A few large automotive toys first appeared in 1923, but most were produced between 1933 and 1940. Small automotive toys in the 10¢ and 250 category, from 4 to 6 inches long, were made in the 1930s. Kenton ceased production in 1952 and assets were sold in 1953. The Littlestown Hardware & Foundry acquired many Kenton toy designs and marketed them under the brand "Utexiqual". Littlestown folded in 1982. Nice Collectible!!! For each $65.00

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Here we have a Colt Lightning revolver that was Custom converted to a .22 revolver by Alonzo Crull of Wabash, Indiana.

Alonzo was born on January 8th, 1874 in Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana and died on July 14th, 1972 at the age of 98 in Wabash County, Indiana and in buried in Falls Cemetery of that county. Alonzo was a gunsmith and converted several firearms to shoot .22 ammo. These firearms are highly sought after these days! He was rather famous in his day for taking a Colt Lightning, converting it to .22 LR, making the action SA only, and reshaping the birdshead butt into a plowhandle to produce a scale model SAA. This one is 130114 making it having been made in 1901. Alonzo's friend called him "Lonny". Lonny Crull's work is on display at the Wabash County Historical Museum. Mr. Crull did most of his conversions in the '30s and '40s. Locally, these guns are highly regarded and fetch considerable sums. He also made a few single shot break open target guns he made. He rifled his own barrels,and made his own fixtures and cutters to produce cylinders,triggers,sights etc. Several of these shop made tools and cutters are featured in the display, along with his rifling machine and photos of his shop. It would be well worth the drive to visit the museum, there are several other firearms on exhibit along with other war trophies/memorabilia. This particular firearm is in good conditon and functions very well! The innermost grip strap is a little rough probably being the reshaped strap on the Colt Lightning. Lonny put a lot of work into these conversions! Take a look at the pics!!! You just don't find these Alonzo Crull conversions often!!! $1200.00

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Here we have an excellent example of an early unmarked Metropolitan Arms Co. Police Model Revolver! This revolver was made in New York City and was a copy of the Colt Model 1862 Police model being manufactured from 1864 to1866. Total quantity about 2,700 revolvers. This revolver is a 36 caliber 5 shot half fluted cylinder revolver with a 4 ½ inch barrel that exhibits rifling in the bore. . It has one piece walnut grips with a blued finish and casehardened frame, lever, and hammer. There is still bluing on the barrel and cylinder and good casehardening on the frame and hammer. These revolvers were serial numbered from 1101 to about 3850. Unmarked specimens were in the serial number range of 1100 to 18000 then again from 1950 to 2400. This one is marked s/n 2184 so it falls in the range of the 2nd batch. This revolver is a nice example of a revolver that you don’t see that often. Everything works as it should! Take a look at the pics! $1650.00

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Here we have a Civil War Model 1858 New Model Remington .44 caliber revolver, serial number 52266, which is part of the shipment of arms accepted by the Ordnance Dept. during January 1864. They accepted 3001 Remington New Model Army revolvers, with serial numbers in the range of 51285 thru 54585. The first 1000 were the final shipment for the contract dated July 6, 1863,of which this one was, and the balance of 2001 were against the contract dated November 21, 1863. This particular specimen is in great condition with 50 to 55% of the original bright blue remaining! The rest is a sort of dark plum. The serial number matches on the cylinder as well. The 8 inch barrel has great markings and the bore is very, very nice. The action works great as well. You can see where one grip had a piece repaired but it has the original finish on it and matches so well that I believe this was done at the factory when it was made. The cartouch in the grip is outstanding!!! This is one beautiful revolver ! Check out the pics!!! $2850.00

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Here we have a very nice Civil War Manhattan .Seried III .36 caliber 6 shot percussion revolver made circa: 1862. The Manhattan is in very nice condition with quite a bit of original bluing in protected areas and along the whole underside of the 6 inch octagonal barrel. As a matter of fact just about the entire barrel has a very considerable amount of original bluing on it!!! The inside of the barrel also exhibits a good strong bore. The rest of the revolver exhibits a nice dark patina with most of the original silver plating on the triggerguard. Plating is on the backstrap as well but more worn there. The action works fine as it should, being tight and all the serial numbers match including the wedge. The grip exhibits the original finish and are pretty nice with a ding here and there from use as normal. This revolver is a very nice example of a popular Civil War revolver! For this piece $1450.00

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This is a Beautiful Manhattan Revolver Series 4! Here is some info on that series

Model: Navy Revolver, Series IV Caliber: .36 Caliber Barrel Length(s): 4", 4,5" (rare), 5" and 6 1/2"(shown) Serial Number Range: approx. 45,200 to 69,200 Features: 5-shot; 2 line barrel address: "MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J." “PATENTED MARCH 8, 1864" Manufacturing date: April 1864 to June 1867.

By the serial numbers on this one I believe this one to be made in 1864 as the serial number is 45,256 so this would be the 56th one of the 4th series made. This .36 caliber revolver is beautiful with about 40% or more original bluing still left on the barrel assy. The markings on top of the barrel are tiny but sharp and clear. The 5 shot .36 caliber cylinder has nice scenes on it and the patent markings are very sharp and clear. All the nipples are intact being in very good condition. The bore is still pretty nice with some minor pitting in it. The action works very well and the cylinder locks up tightly. All serial numbers match even on the wedge. The walnut grip(s) are in fine condition. The frame is in good condition with a legible amount of case hardening pattern left. The trigger guard still has tons of original silver on it. The silver is worn off the back strap from handling. All in all a beautiful Civil War firearm! $1,400.00

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Here’s a nice Manhattan Series III .36 caliber 5 shot revolver with a 4 inch octagonal barrel with a fairly dark bore but rifling easily seen. The markings on the barrel are in one line. There is a good amount of original blue left on the barrel. The cylinder scene is very nice as is the patent stamping on the cylinder. The grips are in nice condition with original finish on them. The serial numbers all match except for the wedge which starts 393XX while the rest of the revolver is 39798. The frame of this piece exhibits a nice patina. The action works excellent. The brass triggerguard exhibits a lot of the original silver but the silver is fairly well worn off on the backstrap. This is a really nice revolver!!! Check out the pics! For this one $800.00

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Here is a really nice Model Model 1871 Remington Rolling Block pistol! This .50 caliber center fire Remington 1871 Army pistol was made by the Remington Repeating Arms Co. It is a breech loading rolling block pistol. It has walnut grips and fore end with a blue finish. The finish has turned a kind of dark plum color. The frame and trigger guard are casehardened. The bore is a shiny bright bore with deep rifling! Nice!

This pistol is stamped “REMINGTON’S ILION, N.Y. U.S.A” over top “PAT MAY 30. NOV. 15TH 1864. April 17TH 1866.” on the left side of the pistol. On the same side “S” and “P” are stamped. At the rear of the grip is a rectangular stamp, with script letters “LRS.” on the inside. The other side of the pistol has no markings as usual.

History: The rolling block pistol was developed from the split breech carbine invented by Leonard Geiger. Remington Chief Designer Joseph Rider modified Geiger’s model to create the Rolling Block Pistol in 1866. The rolling block pistol was easy to use, reliable and accurate. Cock the hammer and slide the breech back for easy cartridge insertion. Then move the block forward. When the trigger is pulled, a projection rolls under the breech. There were five models made of the rolling block design. The Remington Model 1871 Army Pistol was the final design. This pistol is in very nice condition with the usual dings to the grips from being used and there is a chip out of the bottom that you can see in the pics. A real plus to any collection! $2500.00

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Here is a real nice James Warner .28 caliber pocket revolver s/n 903. A few hundred of this model were made so this one is pretty rare. James Warner produced revolvers under his name but designed also for other makers. His best selling revolver was this little pocket model. This model was produced in three variations. This is the 2nd variation with the round barrel. The original type had an octagonal barrel. This one is in remarkable condition with a ton of original blue still present. The nipples are fine and the action works great! The original harwood grips are in very nice condition as well! You will find one of these Warner’s from time to time but almost never in this condition! Collectors grade! Check out the pics!!! For this fine piece$1,850.00

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Here we have a percussion cane gun. The common accessory of the Victorian gentleman was a cane, walking stick, or umbrella. With the improvement of metallurgy and precision firearms came the development of cane guns. Many were crafted during the late percussion era (1840-70), but most are from the early cartridge era (late 1850) and onwards. This particular one is from the 1940’s I’ve been told as it does look like modern manufacture. It does have a band of aluminum between the fine grip and the gun barrel. Also the bottom cap is plastic. That cap is so that you can use it like a cane without getting mud in the barrel. The cane unscrews for loading and it’s chamber is .32 caliber. We believe it may have been used like Routledge barrel which was used in rifles with bird shot which took a .22 caliber rimfire birdshot shell in a short barrel which allowed the bird shot to expand in the longer barrel for the pattern. You could load shot in this one and after firing it could expand in it’s barrel. The barrel is about 26 inches long and would work nicely in that capacity. It takes a pistol percussion cap. I fired a Remington percussion cap on it and it works fine. Take a look at the pics. A walking cane gun exactly like this sold at auction in 2013 for $700 + $105 buyers permium. Here’s the link- https://www.icollector.com/Walking-Cane-Blackpowder-Percussion-Gun_i16268889 There are no makers name on this item but I found a couple like it on line. For this piece $350.00 It’s actually pretty neat!!!

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Here we have a wonderful Winchester M1 Carbine in .30 caliber that was produced during the 2rd block of Winchesters mfg. for WW2. We believe late 1943/early to mid 1944. This carbine has some early attributes to it and later attributes as well. Most parts seem to be Winchester so that’s a plus. This one has the late “pot belly” 3rd variant type stock used on M2 carbines and may rebuilt M1 carbines so this one was probably rebuilt as most were. This stock has the oval oiler slot rather than the earlier I shaped oiler slot. The only marking on the stock seems to be a 7 in the sling cut and an oval that I cannot read anything in it. This carbine has the early flip or L type rear sight and while most were changed to the adjustable sight at about 5,660,000 but some flip sights were used as late as #5,680,000 and this one is s/n 5633860. The barrel is not dated which was usual from early 1943 until the end of production. This barrel is marked with the W and what I think is the Winchester proof mark. There are NO import markings on the barrel or anywhere on this carbine. The rifling is pretty darn good in the barrel as well. This carbine also utilizes the early two rivet type handguard which was used up to approximately serial number 5,720,000. The handguard is darker than the stock so it may be a replacement or original and the stock is a rebuild replacement by the arsenal. The bolt in this carbine is the earlier type flat top bolt while the later ones are round top bolts. The bolt is blued rather than parkerized which is correct. The flat type bolts were used up to approximately 5,665,000 so this one just made it to that point. This carbine also utilizes the 3rd variant of magazine catch which is correct. The push button non serrated safety is utilized which is also correct. The carbine has the Type 2 barrel band was utilized without a bayonet lug which is also correct. The hammer is marked W on one side and S on the other side which is also normal for Winchester Carbines of this period. The magazine is marked SY B and was made by IBM. Check out the pics! I took pics of the carbine apart before I cleaned it up a bit. No restoration just cleaning. For this fine WW2 Winchester Carbine $1495.00

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Here we have a Smith and Wesson Model 1 third issue .22 Short Revolver. The Model 1, 3rd Issue represented a substantial redesign for the Model 1, with a fluted cylinder, a round barrel and a rounded "bird's head" style grip. Finishes included full nickel plating, full blued steel, and a "half plate" nickel/blue combo, and there were two barrel lengths offered by the factory. Variants include the "square" and "triangular" top strap design that changed around serial number 9,500. The 3rd Issue guns were produced from 1868 through 1882 with serial numbers from 1 through approximately 131,000. This one is serial numbered 128,856 so it was made pretty close to the end of the run. This is a nickeled version and may have been replated at some point. The action works part time in that sometimes the cylinder turns and sometimes it only turns a little. It also does not lock up correctly. The barrel hinge has the typical wobble and the bore is pitted but you can still see strong lands and grooves in the bore. The rosewood grips are very nice and are original to the revolver. The markings on the top of the barrel rib are still nice and clear. This is a historic weapon of the old west! Can’t you just see a Gambler carrying this pistol in his vest pocket or a lady of the evening having this stuck under her garter! For this old revolver $525.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have a Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express Rifle which features two rifled .58 caliber barrels that are 28 9/16” long with a twist rate of 1:48". The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express sports a gorgeous American Walnut half-stock that is satin finished with a checkering at the grip wrist and fore-stock. The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express Mark III is a .58 Caliber side-by-side double-barreled muzzleloader rifle. In the 19th century the muzzle loading double barrel rifle was the preferred gun for hunting the wilds of Africa and India. The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express Mark III holds on to the tradition of the great safari rifles of yester year with its traditional styling mixed with modern technology.

The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express Rifle features two rifled .58 caliber barrels that are 28 9/16” long with a twist rate of 1:48". The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express sports a gorgeous American Walnut half-stock that is satin finished with a checkering at the grip wrist and fore-stock.

The barrels are attached to the stock by a single barrel key and the engraved front action locks and hammers are white steel. The Kodiak Mark III trigger guards and breechplug tangs are color case hardened and sling swivels are attached to the buttstock and the lower ramrod thimble and now there is a sling attached. The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express Rifle features double triggers for each barrel and folding adjustable rear sights coupled with bead front sights.

The Pedersoli™ Kodiak Express Mark III Rifle is made by Pedersoli™ in Italy and is 44 11/16" in overall length and weighs 11 1/4 lbs.

This double rifle has been used and could use a good scrubbing. The wood is nice and the action works well. The bores are rifled and also need a good scrubbing. This is a solid as a rock percussion rifle! These rifles are highly prized and retail for over $1500 but this one can be yours for $995.00 Take a look at the pics!

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Here is a large two volume set of HISTORY OF BOONE COUNTY (Indiana) up until 1914 by the Hon. L.M.Christ There are 1063 pages in these two volumes! The pages are bright and the binding is tight. The books are in their original boards with leather. The leather is deteriorating due to age as one would expect. The edges of the pages are gold. There is a wealth of info in these pages and there are photo illustrations and drawings! Also included are a couple of newspaper clipplings dealing with Boone County History and a letter with the letterhead SUNNY SLOPE FARM M.W.Lane. These books belonged to Zora Lane of Boone County and were given to Kenneth Lane. Born in Indiana on 4 Dec 1890 to Michael W. Lane and Nancy 'Lina' Evaline Sanford. Zora Lane passed away on Nov 1981 in Lebanon, Boone, Indiana. The letter talks about Slaves . It says that 5 Slaves should count as 3 freemen and that Slaves were to be admitted until 1808 and levy a tax of ten $ on each. On the back is a list of the Colonies, or at least 11 of them. For this two volume set $150.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have a Civil War Spencer Carbine. The Spencer repeating rifles and carbines were early American lever-action firearms invented by Christopher Spencer. The Spencer was the world's first military metallic cartridge repeating rifle, and over 200,000 examples were manufactured in the United States by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. and Burnside Rifle Co. between 1860 and 1869. The Spencer repeating rifle was adopted by the Union Army, especially by the cavalry, during the American Civil War but did not replace the standard issue muzzle-loading rifled muskets in use at the time. Among the early users was George Armstrong Custer. The Spencer carbine was a shorter and lighter version designed for the cavalry. The Spencer carbine was one of the most popular firearms of the Civil War. Issued late in 1863, the Spencer carbine had a demoralizing effect on the Confederate soldiers. General James Wilson wrote, “There is no doubt that the Spencer carbine is the best firearm put into the hands of the soldier, both for economy of ammunition and maximum affect both physical and moral.” The smaller, lighter gun could fire a magazine of seven copper rimfire cartridges in 30 seconds. The cartridges were fed into the breech by a compressed spring in the magazine. Lowering the operating lever dropped the breech block, extracting the spent cartridge. The same motion had the magazine automatically feed another round into the chamber. Basically, all a soldier had to do was cock, aim and pull the trigger. The production of the Blakeslee Cartridge Box gave a solider 10 to 13 magazine tubes ready to fire. This lever-action repeate was a formidable opponent against the slow firing muzzle loaders of the Confederacy. Even when the Confederate army captured Spencer carbines, they were useless because they required rimfire cartridges not made in the South. Over 94,000 Spencer carbines were purchased by the Federal government and another 120,000 were purchased privately. This Carbine is a later 56 caliber carbine. The carbine is in good condition with nice wood overall except for a couple of age cracks you can see in the pics. The metal is a dark patina but very pleasing to the eye. The markings are mostly sharp and easily read. The mechanics are very nice. The wood is in overall good condition and there are no cracks in the stock where the magazine tube passes through. The sling bar is missing but can be replaced if desired. The serial number on this carbine is 22060 and it is the Model 1865. The fall of 1864 and the early months of 1865 saw three major changes to the Spencer carbines being delivered on existing Army contracts, resulting in a nomenclature change to the Model 1865. In November 1864, the Ordnance Dept. directed that the carbines be chambered for the new standard rimfire round, .56-50, replacing the .56-56. The new .56-50 ammunition could chamber in the older M1860 carbines, but the earlier .56-56 would not chamber in the new carbines. The .56-50-chambered guns were stamped on the receiver “Model 1865,” and the barrel length was shortened to 20 inches as this one has been and the bore is nice with deep rifling. One final improvement was the March 1865 incorporation of the Stabler cut-off attachment, which was invented by Edward Stabler of Sandy Springs, Md. It allowed the carbine to be fired as a single-shot with the seven cartridges in the magazine being held in reserve. Stabler was paid a royalty of 25 cents for each carbine fabricated with his magazine cut-off device. This one still has the stabler cutoff on it as it should be. This carbine most likely saw action later in the Indian Wars. This is a nice carbine! Check out the pics! $2500.00

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Here we have a Civil War New Model Sharps Carbine. CIVIL WAR NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE. The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a . 52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Presented here is a very good specimen of the New Model 1863 Sharp’s carbine that features serial # C, 21002. Carbine has a 21½” long round barrel with what looks like saber strikes on it (we have a pic below) and a ‘straight-breech’ type lockplate fitted to its walnut stock and forend. Barrel address is fairly strong with “SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO. / HARTFORD, CONN” in front of rear sight. “NEW MODEL 1863” stamped to rear of sight with 1863 being a little hard to make out. Stock and forend appear never to have been cleaned. Two, strong inspector cartouches at the sling bar area. Stock has the usual dings from use but no breaks. Major components have sub-inspector marks visible. . Lock screws are original and in good condition however the rear sling screw may be a replacement as it has some blue on it while all the others have brown patina. Metal surface of the carbine appear a dark brown as does the butt plate. No trace of original colors present. Maker markings and patent designations are fairly clear. The Serial number is sharp and strongly stamped unto the upper plate tang. Breechblock operating lever mechanics are crisp. Iron bar tight and has its iron ring. Bore with its six-groove rifling is mostly bright with some minor pitting that I can see. This New Model 1863 Sharps carbine is a fine, original percussion cavalry short firearm of the Civil War Union army . This is a nice Carbine! Check out the pics!! $2500.00

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Here is the shortest Percussion Rifle from the 1840’s period that I have ever seen! I do not believe that this is a cutdown rifle for various reasons that I will relate to you. The entire piece is over 27 inches long with a 11 ¾ inch long octagonal 38 caliber bore. All the iron metal pieces on this piece have the same patina. This piece hasn’t been messed with! The hardwood stock also has a great dark patina! This stock, it seems to me, was made for this short configuration! The forearm is short and there are two ferules to run the ramrod through. They would not be that close on a halfstock or fullstock rifle. Also the front sight is dovetailed on this short rifle and the nose cap was made to fit flush to the stock. The lock is a set trigger lock set up and works very well. The nipple is clear and not mashed at all. There are some decorations on the lock but can’t quite make them out. The trigger guard and butt plate are both brass and have a nice mellow patina. This is not a kids rifle as the buttstock is made to fit an adult shoulder. Perhaps you have some idea why it was made short like this. Perhaps it was made to conceal or perhaps it was used to dispatch hogs prior to butchering. Maybe it was made like this to take on a trap line to dispatch any poor unfortunate critters caught in the iron leg traps. Who knows! The only damage I see is a crack in the forestock from the noseguard back about 6 inches and easily fixed if you want to. Take a look at the pics! Definitely one of a kind!!! $695.00

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Here is a fantastic Model 1860 Model Army .44 caliber Round Cylinder Model Colt! The condition of this Colt 1860 is excellent! Best I have ever seen. This one is serial numbered 185919 which dates it to which dates it to 1870. Don’t have any history on it unfortunately but look at the pics! Fantastic! The frame and hammer case colors are still present as well as the most bluing on the barrel I have seen on an original weapon of this period. The naval cylinder scene is fantastic and all the markings on this piece are clear and sharp! This revolver has been fitted with old Ivory grips and I believe that they are originals! Good mechanics and locks up tightly!!! No silver on the triggerguard but the bluing on the backstrap is very very nice! Take a look at the pics! The first two are with the flash on which shows the revolver as being in the white but it is not. This piece is Beautiful !!!!~ For this fantastic piece $12,500.00

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Here’s a nice Manhattan Series III .36 caliber 5 shot revolver with a 4 inch octagonal barrel with a fairly dark bore but rifling easily seen. The markings on the barrel are in one line. There is a good amount of original blue left on the barrel. The cylinder scene is very nice as is the patent stamping on the cylinder. The grips are in nice condition with original finish on them. The serial numbers all match except for the wedge which starts 393XX while the rest of the revolver is 397XX. The frame of this piece exhibits a nice patina. The action works excellent. The brass trigger guard exhibits a lot of the original silver but the silver is fairly well worn off on the backstrap. This is a really nice revolver!!! Check out the pics! For this one $800.00

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Here’s an old War Horse!!! This is a model 1860 .44 caliber Army Colt cut for a shoulder stock. The serial number is 60988 and all numbers match except on the butt. Looks like the butt iron was ground down a little so a shorter screw could be used. This serial number indicates that this piece was made in 1862. The action works well and all nipples are in great shape. The 8 inch barrel’s bore has some pits but has been cleaned and has very deep rifling still. The cylinder has a visible cylinder scene and the serial number is entirely visible as well as the patent markings. The cool thing about this firearm is that the grip still has a cartouche on it and you can see where the grip was broken and period repaired. Great stuff! They fixed things then no just replace them! Still an outstanding piece! $1950.00

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Here we have a M1 Garand used in both WW2 and the Korean War! M1 Garand S/N 394625 wa produced by Springfield Armory in Feb. 1945.

The barrel was changed and is still a Springfield Armory Barrel made in November 1952 and marked 11-52.

This one is an import marked on the barrel 'EXEL/GARDNER, MA.' Exel Arms of America formed on June 15, 1983. This rifle was imported into the United States in the 1980's from South Korea. The stampings are not that deep on the barrel.

The wood stock is void of any markings but appears to be an original stock. The stock looks to be walnut and has several scratches of unknown origin on the reverse side, especially in the buttstock area. There is a non displaced crack, barely visible to the eye, going forward from the floor pan on the bottom of the stock for about 2 inches. The handguard just forward of the receiver is a slightly different color so it may be a replacement. The forearm forward of the handguard is a field repaired piece showing 7 'T' nails or brads driven into it to hold it together. Although it doesn't look the greatest it does the job!

We have fired several clips through this rifle and it works very well ! Check out the pics! $1250.00

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Here we have an M1 Carbine from WW2. This M1 Carbine has a Winchester Receiver S/N 5568029 which was made in 1944.

The barrel was made by Winchester and is so marked with a 'W' on the top side of the barrel. This barrel is also marked with BLUE SKY / ARLINGTON, VA. This carbine was imported into the USA is the 1980’s from South Korea.

The front barrel bank is marked 'A1' which was made by Inland.

The front sight is marked 'N' which means it was manufactured by Inland.

The rear sight is marked 'I. R. Co.' which was made by Inland and is the type III stamped adjustagle sight.

The trigger group is marked 'B.E.B.' which was made by I.B.M.

The magazine release is stamped 'SW' made by Standard Products.

The Magazine itself is marked 'KSG' made by Saginaw Steering Division of General Motors.

The top wooden forearm is an original walnut forearm which the main stock is Mahogany. Mahogany stocks are common on Blue Sky Imports and was probably made to replace an original cracked or broken stock before importing to the USA from South Korea. There are no breaks or cracks in this stock and no markings whatsoever. It’s very nice and very pleasing to the eye.

We have fired this carbine and it operated very nicely! Some corrosion on outside of barrel that we have shown in the pics. Good Bore! Check out the pics! $875.00

The hardwood handle is pretty much intact on this piece. The total piece is 15 inches long overall. The ax head is 5 ¼ inches long and is 3 ¼ inches long at the bit or blade. The ax has been used as one would expect.

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Here we have a small hand ax that has 4 different areas of embossing on it. One one side is a Native American Chief’s bust with an Elk below. This ax has been sharpened and used so only the top of the Elk’s head and antlers are present. On the reverse of this single bit hand ax is a Bulldog on the top by the poll and a devil under him. The devil is holding up a blue ribbon type award with the word RED DEVIL embossed in it. Has been sharpened as one would expect and has a damaged handle. Overall it is about 13 3/8th inches long with the head being 4 ¼ inches long and about 2 ½ inches long at the bit. Still pretty nice!! $195.00

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Here we have a fantastic original Photograph taken by Alexander Gardner. Photograph shows Abraham Lincoln at Antietam, Maryland, on Friday, October 3, 1862, during his visit to General McClellan, commander of the Army of the Potomac, to encourage "Little Mac" to attack the Confederate Army. Lincoln is posed standing by a chair and facing McClellan with other Union Army officers grouped outside a tent. From left to right: Colonel Delos B. Sacket, Captain George Monteith, Lieutenant Colonel Nelson B. Sweitzer, General George W. Morell, Colonel Alexander S. Webb [Chief of Staff, 5th Corps], General George B. McClellan, Scout Adams, Dr. Jonathan Letterman [Army Medical Director], unidentified soldier, President Abraham Lincoln, Colonel Henry J. Hunt, General Fitz-John Porter, Joseph C. G. Kennedy, Colonel Frederick T. Locke, General Andrew A. Humphreys, and Captain George Armstrong Custer. (Source: Ostendorf, p. 107)

Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 – December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who immigrated to the United States in 1856, where he began to work full-time in that profession. He is best known for his photographs of the American Civil War, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, and the execution of the conspirators to Lincoln's assassination.

This original 7 X 9 photograph has been professionally framed and matted in acid free materials and sun resistant low e-glass. This photograph was purchased in 2012 by my consignor and offered for sale here following the passing of her beloved husband. She could not find the original letter of authenticity but was send a follow up letter on April 24, 2019 from Daniel Weinberg, President of Abraham Lincoln Bookshop in Chicago, Illinois confirming that this photograph is an original albumen taken directly off the original glass negative and sold by them to my consignor. This is a fantastic piece and sure to be the center of your Civil War Collection! You need to do nothing but hang it on the wall and enjoy it! ORIGINALLY PRICED AT $3,650.00 NOW WE HAVE IT PRICED AT $2750.00!!! You won't find another one at this price!!! Take a look!!!

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(49)Here we have a .45 Caliber CVA Customized Full Stock Short Rifle that measures about 51 1/2 inches long. This rifle was built by a retired gentleman who is thinning out since he is in his 80's. The fullstock is in good condition with various brass decorative parts attached to it including the 'Running Fox' that is very popular! This rifle is rifled with a 35 1/4 inch octagonal barrel. The sights are the traditional sights. The decorative lock used a set trigger and it works just fine. The stock has a couple of small grain cracks that I see but is solid as a rock. The patch box door works as it should and there is a nipple pic on the reverse side of the stock below the brass fox. There are also finger grooves carved in the wood on the reverse side as well. Right handed rifle for sure. There are no markings on the barrel or stock at all. A very nice small percussion rifle!! Take a look at the pics. They will show you all the detail. $650.00

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(48) Here we have a Custom CVA Flintlock Full Stock 50 Caliber Rifle that was finished by a retired gentleman in his 80's and now he is thinning down his collection. The original stock and barrel was purchased at the Friendship, Indiana National Muzzleloading shoot and then finished. This flintlock rifle is 48 inches long with a 31 1/2 octagonal barrel topped by modern sights and is rifled. This Flintlock has a set trigger which works well and the flint hammer holds in both half and full cock. The stock has a patch box on the obverse side and is functional. The reverse stock has a modified cheek rest and finger grooves carved in. You can see where an extra wooden piece was made and installed on the top of the buttstock so that a larger brass butt plate could be used. There are a couple of very minor wood grain cracks in the stock but they are very minor and this stock is solid as a rock! This Flintlock Rifle/Musket was made for Deer Hunting and does have a fiberglass rod and camo strap. Take a look at the pics!!! $575.00

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Here we have a L&R Percussion Lock Full Stock Percussion Rifle 50 cal made by an 80 some old gentleman who is thinning his collection. This percussion rifle was made in 2016 and marked on the bottom 2016 R WAYMAN. The fullstock is 52 1/2 inches long with a 36 inch octagonal rifled barrel topped by traditional sights. Neither he barrel or lock are marked externally with any markings. The lock is a set trigger lock and works but sometimes is a little sensitive! The stock looks like tiger stripped maple and is in good condition with handcarving on it. This handcraving is done with the frontiersman in mind and not the professional gunstock carver. You can definitely tell the carving was hand made with the loving hands of one who loved this rifle and not machine made! There are a few very minor stress cracks in the grain. As mentioned they are very minor but there are there and this stock is as solid as a rock! Also there is a vent pic mounted to the stock on the reverse butt stock underneath the modified cheek rest. Take a look at the pics! $625.00

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Here we have a group of 6 outstanding CDV’s from the 1880’s of Native Americans. They are all taken by PARKER Landscape & Portrait Photographer , Corner of F and Sixth Streets, San Diego, Cal. Negatives Preserved. Also all of them have notations written in ink on the back and pertain mostly to the Zuma tribe and a couple attributed to the Cocopah tribe. The Suma (also Zuma and Zumana) were an indigenous people who lived in northern part of the Mexican state of Chihuahua and western part of the U.S. state of Texas. They were nomadic hunter gatherers who practiced little or no agriculture. The Suma merged with Apache groups and the Mestizo population of northern Mexico, and are extinct as a distinct people today.

Image no. 1 is of two Chiefs. Written on the back is “Indian on the right with a white Plume is the Chief of the Zumas. To the left a subordinate Chief. The 5 plumes sticking away from his head denote no. (number) of scalps he has taken. ????? 1880. Legs tattoed or inscribed with mud”.

Image no. 2 is if an Indian maiden standing by a chair with top uncovered. This is a hot climate and this people did not look upon this as nudity, just comfort. The back of this photograph has written on it in ink “Zuma Squaw Colenado River, Cal. And Arizona 1880””Juanita”.

Image no. 3 is of a group of 3 native Americans being one squaw and two bucks. The writing is “Colonado Desert Indians. Yuma Cal X Arizona 1880. Zuma tribe”

Image no. 4 is of a young bare chested Indian Maiden with paint on her face. Inscription on back says “Indian squaw Cocopah Tribe. Colonado Desert Lower Cal Mexico 1880”. “Macaila”. The Cocopah, also Cucapá (in Cocopa: Kwapa or Kwii Capáy - "Cloud People" referring to the fog along the Colorado River), are Native Americans who live in Baja California and Sonora, Mexico, and in Arizona in the United States. The Cocopah language belongs to the Delta–California branch of the Yuman family. The Spanish term for Cocopah is Cucapá. Their self-designation is Xawill kwñchawaay, translating to “Those Who Live on the Cloudy River” (from Xawílly - "river", kwii - "cloud", (ny)way - "to live", llyay/nyaam - "many"). According to the US Census, there were 1,009 Cocopah in 2010. California's Colorado Desert is a part of the larger Sonoran Desert..

Image No. 5 is a family group photo with 3 females of different ages and one young boy that is standing between probably his mother and his sister. On the back of the CDV is written Zuma & Cocopah Indians. 2nd one from the left with hair cut straight across a Cocopah Boy 1880.”

Image No. 6 is a maiden sitting on a chair. On the back is written “Zuma Tribe Squaw Colonade Desert Cal. & Arizona 1880’”

This is an outstanding grouping of 6 original photographs with hand written proof on the back as to what you are looking at. One of these two tribes no longer exist and are extinct and the other tribe is small, numbering only about 1,009 individuals in 2010! The acutual CDV’s are much better than what my pics show-guaranteed !! Outstanding! We do not want to break them up. For this rare grouping $2,700.00 >

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U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle Complete Receiver by Springfield Armory. This one is serial numbered 178386. Any thing under 152670 is considered antique and anything over that has to be transfered by Federal Law. This is for the receiver and not the complete rifle. This rifle takes the 30-40 Krag round which was the first smokeless round adopted by the U.S. Government. The receiver is in very nice condition and needs the part to keep the magazine door shut. The action works fine. The markings are all nice and clear. There is about 7 inches or original barrel left and the stock has been cut off at the first barrel band. The butt plate is also original but the trigger guard is a home made affair. What's left of this piece is in very good condition and worthy to use as a restoration piece or parts. $250.00

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Here is a Scarce August Menz, German Made, Model II 6.35mm Semi-Automatic Pistol with 2 magazines and original leather holster. With a fixed barrel integral to the frame, and late type beveled slide, fixed front sight and a groove down the slide to sight through. Checkered hard rubber grips with "6.35" inlaid in a brass laurel at the top of one side but missing on the other side. The frame and slide is marked "MENZ KAL 6.35/MODELL II". This pistol is not in the best of condition and rates only fair. It does come with two original magazines but they are hard to get in and out. Just needs some cleaning as I believe the magazine has not been taken out for many years. I did get it out but it needs work. The action does work. The bore still has deep lands and grooves but you can tell it wasn’t taken very good care of during it’s day. It is a scarce pistol especially with the holster and if it was in excellent condition it could be worth up to $2250 but in this condition $250.00

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Here is a WW2 Russian Mosin Nagant in 7.62X54. This one doesn’t look that pretty but it’s so darn accurate! I have shot it several times! The original WW2 Russian receiver and barrel has been mounted into a poly custom stock. IT seems to fit ok except at the far end of the barrel where there is a small gap but it doesn’t seem to mess with the functionability of this rifle at all! The bolt has been altered to be able to use a scope mount on top. The rear sight has been taken off but it’s around here someplace and if I can find it I will include it with the piece. As the piece is you won’t use the sights. The rifle is topped off with a nice Bushnell Scope and it works just fine! As I previously stated that the rifle is not pretty but it functions just great! For this piece $325.00

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Here we have a .38 nickel plated Revolver marked on the top strap US REVOLVER. U.S. Revolver Company was a trade brand used by Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works. This revolver is, we believe, the same as the Iver Johnson Model 1900 revolver which is a 38 caliber double action revolver with a 2 ½ inch barrel with good bore. This revolver has the US marked hard rubber grips and no cartridge ejecting system. It’s Iver Johnson counterpart was made from 1900 to 1947 and this one probably followed suit. This revolver is in good condition and works just fine. There is a little nickel loss just forward of the cylinder on the right side and a small chip out of the bottom of the grip on that side as well. It rotates and indexes as it should and locks up pretty tight as well. The serial number of 3033 puts this one pretty early in it’s life. Probably no later than 1910 or so. Check out the pics! For this old girl $225.00

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Here we have a Rossi Double Action .38 special revolver with a 3 inch barrel! This particular revolver has rubber grips installed on it instead of the original wooden ones. The action is nice and tight and the bore is good. This is a good shooter! There is some wear to the finish as this is a rather vintage model and some places on the cylinder have thin bluing. Overall still a darn good revolver! Take a look at the pics!! $295.00

Modern Arrivals to the shop jmf cz 15

Here we have a model CZ 52 made in 1954. The CZ 52 (also known by the Czechoslovak military designations vz. 52, for (vz. - vzor = model) "model of 1952", and CZ 482) is a semi-automatic pistol designed by two brothers, Jan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl, in the early 1950s for the Czechoslovak military. Around 200,000 vz. 52s were made by Ceská Zbrojovka in Strakonice from 1952 to 1954. Before standardizing on the 7.62×25mm vz. 52, the Czechoslovak military used several domestic and foreign pistol models in three different calibers. After 30 years of military service, the vz. 52 was eventually replaced by the 9×18mm Makarov caliber vz. 82. The CZ 52 pistol is a roller-locked short recoil–operated, detachable box magazine–fed, single-action, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge (the gun was originally designed for 9×19mm Parabellum caliber but due to political pressures had to be redesigned for the then-standard Soviet pistol cartridge). It weighs approximately two pounds unloaded. Military models feature either a parkerized finish or a gray oxide coating, while some CZ 52s were arsenal reblued in the 1970s. These re-finished guns are usually marked as such. This particular pistol has the parkerized finish and doesn’t have a tremendous amount of wear on it. The pistol functions well and looks good. It comes with 2 of the 8 round magazines. The bore is a little dark and that’s about normal for what I have seen over the years Ergonomically, the grip of the CZ 52 is long when measured from front to rear and slim from side to side with a low "hump" which meets the web of the hand at the rear. This causes the bore axis to sit high above the grip, resulting in a very strongly felt recoil. The CZ 52 is technically known as the vz. 52 as its Czech military designation, but is often referred to as the CZ 52 to differentiate it from the vz. 52 rifle which entered the export market before the pistol. . It’s a work horse!!! Take a look at the pics! Comes in a hardcase. $450.00

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Here is a fantastic original Ruger .44 Special New Model Blackhawk Flattop! This was part of the original 1000 Lipsey’s order that got the whole ball rolling on this model. This revolver was made on the smaller, pre-1962 XR-3 grip frame with checkered hard rubber grips and black Ruger Medallions and with a 5 1/2” barrel that exhibits excellent rifling! This one has the serial number that starts in 520 indicating that it has the unobtrusive internal lock which was discontinued in 2012. These revolvers were made from 2009 thru 2014. This particular firearm is in excellent condition with the original box. Manuals and paperwork included as well. Single action works perfectly. There is some turning on the cylinder from rotation but the firearm has not been shot a lot. A bit of orange paint has been applied to the back of the front sight for contrast and it works very well! This is nice and looks nearly new!

Here are the stats from Ruger:

Specs: 603-865-2442

Type: single-action revolver

Caliber: .44 Special

Barrel: 5.50"; 1:20" twist

Trigger: Pull Weight: 3 lbs., 2 ozs.

Cylinder: 6-shot

Sights: Ruger Micro, click-adjustable

Grip: black, checkered, plastic grip panels

Overall Length: 11" Weight: 48 ozs.

Metal Finish: blued Nice! Nice! Nice!!! $550.00

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Here is a very nice 1946 Dated Enfield Jungle Carbine in .303 British! Most likely this one showed up fighting in Korea during the Korean War! The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, was a derivative of the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I designed in response to a requirement for a shorter, lighter, rifle for airborne forces in Europe. However its operational use was in post-war colonial campaigns such as the Malayan emergency - where it gained its common nickname of the "Jungle Carbine".

Production began in March 1944, and finished in December 1947.

This one is typical British construction with British markings everywhere. I have taken pics of them for you to view. The only drawback on this piece is that the bayonet lug has been professionally removed for some reason. The carbine is in very good condition and functions very well. The rifling in the bore is very good as well. The wood has the unsual dings and dents from use and a small crack that I have taken a pic of for you to look at it. What the heck! This carbine was made in 1946 so it’s 74 years old! I’m a little younger than that and I have several non repairable cracks!!! The original sling is also present. All in all this is a pretty nice Jungle Carbine!!! For this piece $650.00 Check out the pics!

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Here is a very nice 1946 Dated Enfield Jungle Carbine in .303 British! Most likely this one showed up fighting in Korea during the Korean War! The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, was a derivative of the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I designed in response to a requirement for a shorter, lighter, rifle for airborne forces in Europe. However its operational use was in post-war colonial campaigns such as the Malayan emergency - where it gained its common nickname of the "Jungle Carbine".

Production began in March 1944, and finished in December 1947.

This one is typical British construction with British markings everywhere. I have taken pics of them for you to view. The only drawback on this piece is that the bayonet lug has been professionally removed for some reason. The carbine is in very good condition and functions very well. The rifling in the bore is very good as well. The wood has the unsual dings and dents from use and a small crack that I have taken a pic of for you to look at it. What the heck! This carbine was made in 1946 so it’s 74 years old! I’m a little younger than that and I have several non repairable cracks!!! The original sling is also present. All in all this is a pretty nice Jungle Carbine!!! For this piece $650.00 Check out the pics!

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Here we have a M1 Garand used in both WW2 and the Korean War! M1 Garand S/N 394625 wa produced by Springfield Armory in Feb. 1945.

The barrel was changed and is still a Springfield Armory Barrel made in November 1952 and marked 11-52.

This one is an import marked on the barrel 'EXEL/GARDNER, MA.' Exel Arms of America formed on June 15, 1983. This rifle was imported into the United States in the 1980's from South Korea. The stampings are not that deep on the barrel.

The wood stock is void of any markings but appears to be an original stock. The stock looks to be walnut and has several scratches of unknown origin on the reverse side, especially in the buttstock area. There is a non displaced crack, barely visible to the eye, going forward from the floor pan on the bottom of the stock for about 2 inches. The handguard just forward of the receiver is a slightly different color so it may be a replacement. The forearm forward of the handguard is a field repaired piece showing 7 'T' nails or brads driven into it to hold it together. Although it doesn't look the greatest it does the job!

We have fired several clips through this rifle and it works very well ! Check out the pics! $1250.00

15. Here we have a High Standard/Mitchell Arms Trophy II pistol in .22 LR!!! Here is some info:

Mitchell Arms ~ High Standard ~ Trophy II ~ .22 LR Description: An excellent good-looking little target auto-loader featuring wooden grips with thumb rest.

Caliber: .22 LR

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Here is a vintage Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle in .22 long ! In the late 1880s, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company asked John Browning to design a replacement for the Model 1873 rifle, since the rim fire version of the Model 1873 had never achieved any great popularity. On June 26, 1888, a patent for the new design was issued to John and Matthew Browning. Under this patent, Winchester created the second repeating slide action .22 rifle ever successfully developed and manufactured, being narrowly edged out by the Colt Lightning small frame carbine. The Model 1890 proved to be the most successful repeating rim fire rifle for general all around shooting ever made by Winchester. Approximately 849,000 Model 1890 rifles were produced between 1890 and 1932, after which the Model 1890 was replaced by the Winchester Model 62 rifle. A final cleanup of stock on hand was completed in 1941. In April of the year 1919, Winchester eliminated the "18" (and "19") from the Model names on all of the various Models that were in active production (e.g. the Model 1890 became the Model 90, the Model 1892 became the "92" , the 1894 became the "94", the 1912 became the "12", etc.) This particular rifle was made in 1933 and is a takedown model. The rifle is in good vintage operating condition with a good bore in the octagon barrel. There is some remaining color especially around the rear sight and front sight but most bluing has turned to a dark brown. The stocks are in good condition with the usual dings but no breaks or cracks. Looks like a clear finish was applied at one time but mostly worn off now. For many years, the Model 1890 was considered to be the standard for use in shooting galleries, hence its nickname of "gallery gun." Check out the pics! $650.00

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Here we have a very nice Winchester Model 74 in .22 Long. The Winchester Model 74 was an American semi-automatic tube magazine-fed sporting rifle produced from 1938 to 1955 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. One of Winchester's semi-automatic sporting rifles, the Model 74 was marketed as a lower-cost .22 caliber repeater. The rifle was introduced in 1938 as a low-priced repeating sporting rifle alongside the Model 63 which had been sold for a number of years now. The Model 74 enjoyed moderate success and was quite popular, with some 406,574 produced by the time it was discontinued in 1955. Some amount of Model 74s would be purchased by the British Auxiliary Units during World War II. The weapon would be succeeded by the Winchester Model 141 in later years. This particular classic rifle is in excellent condition for it’s age! The bore is in excellent condition. The color/bluing is also in excellent original condition and the wood stock is excellent as well . All markings and proof marks are sharp and clear. Has not been drilled or tapped for a scope. What a fantastic rifle! Take a look at the pics!!! $525.00

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Here we have a vintgage Winchester Model 60 Bolt Action .22 rifle. This rifle uses 22 long and 22Lr, excellent bore, good stock but has an old repaired crack on the reverse side that you can see in the pics. The line under that crack in the stock is just discoloration and not another crack. This rifle has a 23” barrel being a single shot bolt action rifle being manufactured from 1930 to 1934. This rifle was produced prior to 1933 because of the 23” barrel. This barrel has a fixed front sight which is a little bent and needs straightened and elevation adjustable rear sight. Original blued finish which has turned a dark brown patina overall. Original stock besides the crack shows some wear and dings from use over the years. Mechanically fine with a clean bright bore. See the pics!!! $175.00

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