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The above document was brought back by my Great Great Grandfather when he was in the Indiana Militia and was one of the hundreds that was mobilized to drive John Hunt Morgan from the State of Indiana when he crossed the Ohio River, had a battle in Corydon and made his way across Southern Indiana. This document was given to the LEGION AND MINUTE MEN OF INDIANA for their speedy dedication. The document states """ TO THE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE "LEGION AND "MINUTE MEN" OF INDIANA. Having received information that a rebel force, estimated to be six thousand strong, with six pieces of artillery, had crossed the Ohio river into Harrison county, I issued a call on Thursday last, to the patriotic citizens of the State, to leave their various occupations and turn out for its defence, and if possible capture the insolent invaders. The evidence was abundant that the original purpose of the rebels was to seize, plunder and burn the Capital, but as their course would be uncertain it was necessary to make preparations to encounter them in every direction. Within forty-eight hours from the time the call was issued, not less than sixty-five thousand men has tendered their services and were on their way to places of rendezvous, while many thousands more were preparing, but were notified to remain at home. Within three days thirty thousand men, fully armed and organized, had taken the field at various points to meet the enemy. This wonderful uprising will exert a marked effect throughout the country, exhibiting, as it does, in the strongest and most favorable light, the military spirit and patriotism of our people. At the first landing on our soil the rebel advance was met and fought by the neighboring "Legion," and, although our forces were few in number and were driven back, they gave the rebels a clear foretaste of what they might expect when they pentrated the interior of the State. Within ten hours after they entered our borders their invasion was converted into a rapid and desperate flight. In whatever direction they turned they were confronted by large bodies of armed men. Wherever they approached the river, with the view to crossing, they found large bodies of troops prepared to dispute their passage. In half a dozen cases they were offered battle which they invariably declined. They dodged and ran by night and by day and finally succeeded in making their escape over our eastern border into Ohio. They are reported to have murdered several of our citizens in cold blood, to have plundered many of their horses, money and goods, and to have burned and otherwised destroyed much valuable property. The injury done to the Rail Roads was slight, and has been almost entirely repaired. They had but little time to do damage beyond the murder and plunder of surprised and defenceless citizens along the line of their flight. For the alacrity with which you responded to my call and left your harvest fields, your workshops and offices, and took up arms to protect your State and punish the invaders, allow me, on behalf of the State, to tender my hearty thanks. Your example will not be lost upon the Nation, and you have taught the rebels a lesson which will not be forgotten. In the light of these events it is impossible not to perceive the importance of a thorough organization of the Legion. The presence of an organized force ready to take the field at a moments notice is a standing security against invasion and depredation, and I am very anxious that so far as it is possible the temporary organizations of the "Minute Men" may be converted into permanent ones under the law; and that exertioins will everywhere be made to recruit the ranks of the Legion and perfect its drill and efficiency. Given at the Executive Department, Indianapolis, Indiana this 15th day of July, 1863 OLIVER P. MORTON, Governor and Commander-in-Chief""" This is an original document and was folded when Grandpa put it in his pocket. This broadside is the only one of this type that I have seen in my many years in this hobby and I am quite sure that it was given out in the many thousands. Morgan and his men raced northward after entering Ohio, but were finally cornered in northeastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania border. There, on July 26, 1863, Morgan was forced to surrender his command near West Point, Ohio - barely 70 miles from Lake Erie. Although Morgan would daringly escape from imprisonment and return to Confederate command, he would be mortally wounded on another raid. This document was handed out 11 days before Morgan was even captured. This is rare, rare, rare and I'm glad to have it in my collection!
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SOLD! Here's an old fullstock percussion rifle that is worthy of restoration! This piece measures 57 inches long with a 41 3/4 inch long barrel. The wood is in great very good condition with no breaks and virtually no major cracks except for one 4 1/2 inch crack by the nose cap on the reverse stock that is along the grain and could be fixed very easily. The only major damage is to the toe of the buttstock that is lacking some wood and needs restored. That part of the brass buttplate is also missing. Also, as you can see in the pics the door of the patch box is lacking. The double set triggers work and the hammer falls when it should. The lockplate is somewhat loose as the lockplate screw needs replaced. The barrel tang needs some work as well as it has began to separate some. The barrel is in good condition otherwise with round circle decorations sporadically down it's length. The makers name of TYRON PHILA is stamped on the barrel. I believe this old rifle to be from 1840 to 1860. The rear sight is a fixed sight and the front sight is a simple blade sight. There is an old wooded ramrod in the tubes but it doesn't belong to this rifle. This piece is about a 30 caliber rifle. Still a great rifle that needs some tender care but hey, it's a fullstock!!! $425.00

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The research is on on this early fluted colt!! This colt is the early fluted M- 1860 Army colt and is complete less the main spring and grips plus one triggerguard rear screw. The serial number is 2971 and match on the barrel, frame and trigger guard. This piece looks excavated but early. The end of the barrel from the blade sight to about 4 1/2 inches back has severe pitting but only on one side. That must have been the side that it was laying on. Story is that this piece was found in an old period abandoned home in southern Pennsylvania in an old wall. The home was being torn down when this pistol was discovered. If you hold the piece barrel down the cylinder will advance indicated that the advancement hand is still there but the spring has rusted away. The hammer moves freely as does the trigger as well. This is the 4 screw shoulder stock model. If you look in the pics one of the cylinder stops has a hole in it. These early fluted colts were notorious for blowing the cylinders and that's why this fluted cylinder was replaced with the solid ones later on. The loading lever is present and functions correctly as well. The wedge looks like a crude replacement and there is no serial number on it. Rare to fine dug or relic condition early fluted Colt's.

Here's the update on this fine old dug piece! I received a letter from the Colt Archives and the pics were added below. This Colt serial number 2971 was one of 300 sent to the U.S. Quartermaster in New York on April 4th, 1861 just before the Civil War broke out. If this old boy could talk! Why it ended up in a wall of an old farmhouse in Southern Pennsylvania is anyone's guess but we're sure it saw lots of action! For this rare to find dug piece $1.250.00

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This is an old recovered 1851 Navy Colt Conversion! This piece was recoved from under the old Southport Covered Bridge in 1955 while divers were looking for the murder weapon used in the murder of Lydia Fowler from Tafalger, Indiana. A psychic from Chicago, Illinois named Peter Jurkos was called in and he advised the sheriff's department that this woman died a violet death. A citizen had seen someone throw something off the Southport Bridge right after the murder. They did not find the murder weapon for that murder there but they did find this 1851 Colt Navy Conversion that was later identified by an inmate of the Marion County Jail as being used in another murder. This information was never confirmed however. I received this piece from the son of the Detective that was assigned to the case. This weapon was kept in the old jail location on South Alabama Street in Indianapolis until being released as non evidence. The piece had been taken apart to work on it to stop the rusting which was successfully done. I had to replace three screws to get it back together but it's virtually complete and the hammer moves, the cylinder will advance as the hand and spring is in good condition but the cylinder stop will not engage. The mainspring is still present. The backstrap is broken clean in two just below where it meets the two screws at the hammer. The grips and the remaining backstrap is just pushed on over the frame and not glued in place. You can see in one of the pics where the a small piece of the grip strap and screw are missing. The backstrap has the original patina on it from recovery. The mechanism on the spring loaded ejector along the barrel is missing but the spring and rod are present. Since all of the finish was missing except a small amount on the rear grip strap I have placed a finish on it to replicate how it would have looked when first recovered. This would look great mounted in a frame or shadowbox and hung on the wall. Great story and I will furnish the name of the detective to the buyer. This is a great story! Take a look at the pics! $750.00

SOLD! We picked up several small cannonballs, of which are two pictured here, that could date back to the French & Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War era and even to the Battle of Tippecanoe in Indiana which was just south of where these cannonballs were found. The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought in 1811 between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and forces of Tecumseh's growing American Indian confederation. The battle took place outside Prophetstown, near present-day Battle Ground, Indiana, and was part of what is sometimes known as Tecumseh's War, which continued into the War of 1812. The battle was an important political and symbolic victory for the American forces. These solid shot cannonballs measure 3 inches in diameter and weigh a shade over 4 pounds each. They were found in Monon, Indiana having been dug up next to the railroad. That site was the location of a Civil War train derailment but due to the crudeness of the castings on these balls and the presence of sprue cuts I believe these balls to be much earlier. Indiana was the location of much pre Revolutionary War action and there was a multitude of different sizes of cannons used during that period. I guess they could even been part of a large stand of grape shot but I do know cannonballs measured from 2 inches in diameter on up. These pieces have been in the ground a long time and show the effects of that. $45 each.

SOLD! Here is a small trigger guard Type 14 pistol with the late wooden slab-grips. This model has the Nagoya Arsenal Mark on the receiver next to the mark of the Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company logo. The second most prolific manufacturer of Type 14 pistols was a private company operating under the supervision of Nagoya Arsenal. Until December 1, 1936 it was called the Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company (Nambu Ju Seizosho). It then merged with two other companies and became Chuo Kogyo. The company’s logo was a stylized version of the character Nam (or Nan), which was the first character in Nambu (Lt. Gen Kijiro Nambu, the famed Japanese arms designer, was one of the founders of the company). By itself the character means south. Pistols made by this company almost all have the Nagoya Arsenal mark and the company logo. This photo shows the most common arrangement, with the Nagoya logo first. There were also a very few early pistols in which the order was reversed, or the two symbols were arranged vertically (one on top of the other) instead of side by side. Pistols from this maker are often called “Nagoya Nambus” (due to the order of the markings) or “Kokubunji pistols” (Kokubunji, a suburb of Tokyo, was the location of the company’s main factory). For simplicity I will refer to them as Kokubunji pistols from now on. The company made two series of pistols. Their initial production was an “original series” without any series marker, just the Nagoya logo and the Nambu logo, as shown on this pistol. When serial numbers reached 99999 they followed standard Japanese practice and added a series marker. The serial number on this pistol is 26357. This pistol has the typical markings in an “original series” pistol made by the Kokubunji factory of Nambu/Chuo Kogyo under the supervision of the Nagoya arsenal. As noted above, the first row has the Nagoya Arsenal and Nambu logos followed by the serial number (26357). Serial numbers on this run of guns go from around 7800 to 99999. The lower row has the character Sho to designate the reign of the Showa Emperor (Hirohito) and the date 12.1, indicating the twelfth year, first month of Hirohito’s reign (October, 1937). The dates on this type of gun run from Showa 8.12 (December, 1933) to Showa 16.10 (October, 1941). Below the second one in the date is a small kanji character. It is the To in Tokyo, used as a final inspection mark. The left side markings are the same on virtually all Type 14s, so I will just review them quickly. Although the markings are all the same, the fonts used by different factories are different, so sometimes you can identify the factory where a pistol was made from the left side if you can make out the font used in the markings. First, here is an orientation photo of the left side markings. Just above the trigger guard on the left side of the gun is the safety lever (left side of this photo). There are two characters here, which I will refer to as the “safety lever markings”. At the back of the gun on the left side, just ahead of the cocking knob, is another set of markings comprised of four characters (right side of photo). I will refer to these as the “model designation markings”. First let’s look at the model designation markings. These are more interesting because the difference in fonts is more noticeable in this area and hence it is easier to use these markings to identify the factory of production if you can only see the left side of a pistol. In all cases the characters and their meaning is the same. The four characters from left to right are ju-yon-nen-shiki, or “ten-four-year-type”, i.e. Type 14. Safety lever markings have one character at each end of the arc through which the safety lever swings. The front one (left of the photo) is ka, meaning “fire”, and the rear one (right of the photo) is an, meaning safe (literally, “peaceful’). All makers used the same markings, which differed only in the style of font used. It is normal for the safety lever to inscribe an arc on the frame as it swings through the 180 degrees of travel required to move it between the safe and fire positions. This 8mm pistol seems complete although the magazine seems to have a different serial number (935). There is also a couple of small scratches under the series designation markings that may be initials- I’m just not sure. The only other scratches on the gun are the typical scratches made at the safety lever from going back and forth. I am not familiar on how to operate this weapon so before you try to use it have a gunsmith check it out. The firing pin is present but I do not fire my antique weapons and view them as collectors items only and not warranted to fire. All in all it seems to be a very good piece of war memorabilia and would look great in any WW2 display! The metal surfaces are in generally very good condition with just a tiny bit of roughness here and there. The original bluing is mostly present and all of the markings are very prominent. Sorry but no history accompanies this piece but surely a vet bring back. Put this one in your collection for $695.00

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I just love dug weapons and here's a couple that I just picked up. These are from a gentleman's estate. It is said that he dug them in the south and southwest but I'm afraid the history has been lost. Anyway, they are what they are! The first one is a nice dug Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue 7 shot 22 caliber weapon that was so popular with the individual soldiers. This one even has an '0M' engraved by a novice hand on the backstrap. This piece has a lot of pitting and ground action. The action does not function but it's mostly complete as you can see in the pics. Most of the original wooden grips are still there too! The pice does open up at the hinge and the cylinder does come out. The serial number of 35841 places this little gun as having been made in 1863. If only it could talk!!! $275.00

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Here's a Remington Model 1858 44 caliber revolver that's now just the frame. I can just make out the serial number on the buttplate frame of 123830? and I see a military inspections initial of 'd' on the piece as well. What's left is as solid as a rock! If only it could talk!!! The hammer is frozen in the frame. This would make a good dug Cavalry Display piece!!! Same story as the one above. $275.00

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I just picked up a few items from a friend of mine and here is one of them. This item is a model 1853 Enfield Type III rifle musket. This one is in very good condition with a nice bore. The barrel is marked with Birmingham Maker's marks as well as the date 1861. There are no guage or caliber markings. The lock is marked with a Crown and 1861 TOWER. There are also letters L.A.C. on the lock and barrel which stands for London Armory. The London Armory weapons were in wide demand so some dealers in these weapons stamped their weapons with L.A.C. thinking that it would fool buyers into thinking they were getting London Armory weapons. We believe that this is what was done with this weapon. The Confederates were quite fond of L.A.C. made rifle muskets as the parts were interchangeable, more than the other makers of the Enfield rifle/musket. The Enfield was the most widely imported arm into this country during the Civil War by both sides. These weapons were quite dependable and well favored. This one is an early one and we believe it was imported by the confederacy as noted by it's original brown pigskin rifle sling which has been repaired a few times and the letters C.S.A. stamped into the stock. There was really no reason to stamp C.S.A. into the stock but some soldier may have done it himself. The letters are all individually stamped and well worn with time. There are no other import marks nor are there any other english proof marks on this rifle except for the Birmingham Makers marks on the barrel. The action works fine. The nipple is a replacement and the ramrod is missing. The walnut stock is in very good condition with no breaks just a few dings from use and a couple of minor stress cracks, one at the tail of the lock and one behind the tang of the barrel. There is some evidence of burning on the stock near the nipple and pitting on the top of the barrel from many shots being fired. All of the metal parts exhibit a nice patina and are matching. There is also some minor tiny paint spots on the stock from leaving the rifle displayed on the wall or over the mantle when they painted the room. This is very minor and really does not detract from the piece. $1650.00.

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Here's a Colt Model 1849 Pocket pistol from a lady in Indiana. This one is also a 31 caliber 6 shot percussion pistol with a 6 inch barrel and good rifling. This one dates to 1861 but has a mismatched cylinder serial number. Everything else matches except the wedge. This one is in good condition as well and locks up tight and indexes correctly. This is a nice, nice piece! The markings on this one are good as well and the patina is just a little darker than the one above. $675.00

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Here's a nice Allen and Thurber pepperbox that I just piced up. This is approximately 28 caliber and has teh Norwich 1837 patent date on it. This piece functions very well and has a very nice patina. The 2 little silver plates are missing on the grips but can be replace if you like. Looking at the grip patina those little plates have been missing a long time. There is nice scroll work on the frame and this one has the nipple shield in place. Nice and tight! Sure to please! $395.00

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"CIVIL WAR TRAINING RIFLE"------------ Here's another unique item! This is an old Civil War musket that was converted after the war for use by the many Military Academys around the country. This is an original US Springfield musket dated 1864 that was shortened to a 2 band rifle and had a wooden dowel affixed between the breech and the front part of the barrel so that it could not be fired, only used for drilling. The original .58 caliber bayonet is also included with the piece as shown in the photos. Wooden-barrelled training muskets were made up by Francis Bannerman in the late 1800's and this certainly could be one of those. Francis Bannerman was a famous dealer of military surplus, who established a business headquarters and warehouse in an "armory" that he built on an island in the Hudson River. The facade was inspired by a Scottish castle, and its crumbling ruins still remain today, preserved as a park. It was consumed by fire many years ago. Some of the old timers still talk about the wonderous bargains that could be had at Bannermans! Bannerman produced a paper catalog which is still available as a reprint, and is an excellent reference for identifying old militaria (much like vintage Sears catalog reprints). Much of his inventory consisted of Civil War and Spanish-American War military surplus, including guns. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, military academies and community marching groups were a very popular social activity. There was no anti-war stigma at the time. Obsolete muzzle-loading Civil War muskets and Trapdoor Springfield rifles with condemned (unsafe) actions were made into lightweight training and marching muskets for youth by removing the original barrel and replacing it with a wooden barrel turned to the same contours. Often the last six inches or so of the original barrel was cut off and attached to the training gun, with the joint covered by the last barrel retaining band. This muzzle allowed attachment of the original bayonet for drill purposes. These non-functional but realistic guns were sometimes referred to as "Quaker muskets" with reference to the pacifist Quaker movement in the US. Various grades of these drill rifles were listed in the Bannerman catalog and now you have a chance to buy one made up of most of the original Civil War Musket! $325.00

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Here is a very nice Belgian London Marked Percussion 12ga Double Barrel Shotgun. The barrels are marked LONDON on the rib, but have a Liege proof mark under the stock. They are 32 3/4" in length. The gun is 48 3/4" overall. There are no makers marks elsewhere. The locks do work, but are a little loose and have 3 click tumblers. There are a couple of minor cracks in the wood, which is walnut I believe, but nothing bad. The barrel has some light pitting. This is a very attractive piece that you're sure to like! Nice Civil War era piece! $375.00

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Here's a good 31 caliber model 1849 pocket model Colt 6 shot percussion pistol. This pistol was made in 1862 and all serial numbers match. The cylinder scene is mostly there as well. The piece has a nice color or patina with the brass being a mellow yellow color and the grips are in good condition as well with a nice varnish. The action locks up tight and indexes correctly. The wedge is loose but there (tightened up with a tiny little piece of wood) and there is one little barrel to frame pin that is broken but the other one is there and unless you take the pistol apart you'd never know. One side screw has had the slot polished off but otherwise this pistol is in great condition! Nice! $795.00

SOLD! This is a nice old Hopkins and Allen falling breech 12 guage shotgun that I recently picked up in Indianapolis. The gun was originally from Illinois. This piece is 46 inches long overall with a 28 + inch barrel. All of the metal is in the white but was blued at some time. the walnut fore arm and butt stock are still in very good condition with a minor flaw here and there and checkering on the wrist. On one side of the barrel it says PATENT APPLIED FOR and on top of the barrel is stamped MADE BY THE HOPKINS AND ALLEN MANFG. CO. NORWICH CONN. U.S.A. PAT'D JUNE 23 1885. This firearm operates very well and kind of looks like a Sharps! Pretty nice and not often seen! $375.00

SOLD! Here's a piece that I picked up that's quite a stigma! I wish I knew the history! This old piece needs help but what a story it must have! This old 1849 model Pocket Colt is made up of many parts and serial numbers. The 6 inch barrel and the frame are serial numbered 69739 which dates to 1851. The trigger guard is serial numbered to 16136 which dates to 1849. The backstrap is dated to 204977 which dates to 1861 and the serial number on the rammer starts at 572 which would date to 1850! The brass fingerguard has what appears to have 5 notches cut into it that you can see in one of the pics. Keeping tabs of kills? Who knows but it makes for interesting conversation! The backstrap also has period engraving of the initials TBR on it and does have a partial crack present. The gun came from California but no other history accompanies it. The gun is very aged and has seen plenty of use. There have been several screws replaced as well as the wedge. There is no cylinder scene left and no serial number on the cylinder that can be seen. The cylinder has several dings present. The action does not work (the hand and spring is broken but the dogs are very good and pronounced on the rear of the cylinder)and one nipple has been replaced with a modern replacement. Also, the hammer does not hold at half or full cock. The pins are missing between the barrel and frame but is tight and does not move. The markings are the barrel are only partially seen. The firearm exhibits a mottled appearance and there is some evidence of cleaning. There is some moderate pitting here and there on the piece but not bad at all. The grips do not have the original varnish left and I believe they may have been sanded at some point but they look nice. 'Colt's Patent' is present on the frame and '31 Cal' is still present on the trigger guard. I believe everything can be fixed if you want to or just leave it alone as it reeks of character! Here's the good news - instead of $800 to $1250 for a better little Colt you can have this one for $425 with free shipping! This piece would look good in a display without breaking the bank! I've tried to describe everything that's wrong with this piece so you're buying it 'as is'. I may just keep it! It's a real conversation piece!

SOLD! Here's another rifle that I picked up from my friend. This is a Model 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle with a cartouch that has the initials SWP and 1884 in it. .45-70 caliber. The breechblock is marked U.S./MODEL/ 1873 and is serial numbered to 2879XX which falls between weapons issued to Co G 3rd KY Vol. Infantry per the Springfield Research Service. Low arched breechblock. There is color yet to the barrel being a kind of mottled blueing with most remaining. The lock looks to still have a trace of case color to it. The barrel bands and nose cap appeared to have been cleaned at some point as well as the trigger bow. The bore is very good on this weapon and I wouldn't be afraid to shoot it. The walnut stock is in very good condition with a few dings here and there but no breaks or cracks. Everything that should be on this weapon is- it is complete. This Springfield is much better than you find on the market these days. Not perfect but very good + condition. Take a look at the pics! The cartouche looks much better than my pic does. $875.00

SOLD! Here we have a very nice Civil War Bowie Knife with Cutlery Handle and little silver cross guard that measures about 10 1/4 inches long overall with a 6 inch blade. This one is made by Corsan Denton Burdekin & Co. that was located at 105 Eyre St Derbyshire, England. This company was in existance before the Civil War and took advantage of the Patriotic fever that swept the county during the war. Also on the blade is a very nice etching that I can't pick up on my camera that is in a floral motif and says 'THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE'. I fully guarantee the inscription to be in excellent condition and will try to get a better photo. This piece comes with it's original silver mounted scabbard that is missing the little frog button and the bottom drag-otherwise complete. Very nice piece from an Indiana Estate! Sorry, history has been lost. $850.00

SOLD! This is a super 18th Century Forged Iron Trench Pike in excellent dug condition. This probably had a hardwood wooden pole inserted into the socket making this piece 8 feet long or more. The piece measures 18 3/4 inches long! It's a whopper! This piece was found in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. Nice! Nice! $295,00

SOLD! Here's an 1860 dated English Tower Enfield Two Band "short rifle". This rifle is a .577 caliber smooth bore in "VERY GOOD" overall condition, metal is in excellent condition showing light wear as expected for a rifle of this age. Barrel length is approximately 33 inches, with an overall gun length of 48 ½ inches. The inspector stamp on the barrel is faint, with the only discernable character being a "6", the other barrel markings are to faint to make out. The lock plate displays a partially worn Crown over VR, as the picture depicts the date and TOWER markings are strong, along with the Crown and arrow. The mechanical action on this piece is strong, with positive latching at both half and full cock. There appears to be 5 twists of rifling in the barrel but the rifling is in poor condition. The stock is in good condition with a light patina. Ramrod and barrel clamps are in very good condition. Steel butt plate, trigger guard and end cap are in very good condition as well. Rifles of this type with these markings are not generally thought to be imported into the states for the Civil War but these types have been documented to have been here I have been told. At least there's no broad arrow over a WD! This piece also comes with an old rifle sling but I don't know if it's original or not. The sling certainly looks old and original but it is not the issued type. There were 4 types of these short rifles that took the sword bayonet imported into this country during the Civil War. Nathan Bedford Forrest preferred the short rifle version of the Enfield as he thought it was easier to carry on horseback than the rifle musket yet more accurate than the still shorter Enfield Carbine. John Hunt Morgan's Second Kentucky Cavalry favored the "medium Enfield" because its ease of handling both on and off horseback. Yankees also had praise for the weapon. The 45th Illinois Infantry was armed with the Enfield rifle with saber bayonet and deemed them as probably as good an arm as any in the country. Apparently the U.S. Ordnance Department agreed as it rated the weapon as a first class arm. From Effingham County Georgia. Nice!! $750.00

SOLD! Here's a very nice 1840 Ames Muscian Sword that was found with a State of New York Box Plate. These items came from Central Indiana but unfortunately no history accompanies them. They were given by an elderly lady to the neighborhood kids many years ago. The kids didn't play with them obviously as they're in good condition for what they are. First we have the 1840 Ames Muscian Sword. This one is in just about as good as condition as they are found. This one is the standard 34 1/2 inches long with just a very nice blade. The ricasso is marked MADE BY AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS on one side and US AHC 1862 on the other side. The brass is a nice mellow color with AHC also on the knucklebow. The blade has no nicks being in very good condition. This sword even has the original leather washer present. Very nice! $295.00

SOLD! These next 2 Civil War Revolvers came from Florida. The first one is a really decent old Smith and Wesson 1st model 2nd issue in 22 calibre 7 shot revolver.It appears to have belonged to or was "presented" to "C.Mynard".Most of the bluing is gone off of the barrel but has a very nice patina with,most of the silver is still on the frame.The bore is still there and the grips are nice. The action works very smooth. Barrel markings are clear and sharp-very nice! The serial number of this fine little weapon is 55903 indicating that it was manufactured in 1864 and may well have been carried by a Civil War Soldier. There was a Silas C. Mynard who was with the Union 9th NY Cavalry but he was already carrying a pistol and then there was G C. Mynard who was with the 4th Alabama Cavalry Battalion who also would already have been carrying a pistol of some sort. There were no other Mynard's who had an initial of 'C' so who knows! At any rate it's a great pistol and one that's sure to appreciate! $475.00

SOLD! This next one from Florida is one you don't see every day. This little revolver is a Springfield Arms Company -- Made For Smith And Wesson In 30 Calibre rimfire model being a 5 shot revolver with a 3.18" octagon barrel. Brass spur trigger frame with silver plated finish; iron parts blued. Walnut grips; square butt. The barrel is marked SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. MASS and is just about as good as you can get. This is a high quality pistol.There is some damage that doesn't really detract to the right hand grip.The cylinder has "Pat.April 3,1855 Manufactured for Smith and Wesson.".It retains at least 50% of the blue on the barrel / cylinder and 75% of the silver or nickel on the reciever.Just a really nice old antique pistol. The serial number of this pistol is 4503 but all of them were made in 1863. Approximately 6,000 pieces were made total making this a fairly rare pistol. $475.00

SOLD! This one here is a nice Percussion Shotgun that functions well. This one is of the back action lock type with a logo picturing a 'bee' with the letters D on one wing and L on the other wing. I'll research that info and post it when I find out who the maker is. I suspect French or Belgium. This old 12 guage measures about 45 1/2 inches overall with 30 inch barrels. Many Confederates carried Shotguns off to the war and these shorter ones were popular with the Southern Cavalrymen. I'm not saying that is how this shotgun was used. It could have been used simply to hunt rabbits but it would fit into a southern soldier or cavalryman's display. This piece has a couple of replacement wood areas on the forestock but you have to look hard to see it. It was a nice job! This piece is fairly unadorned and the action works very well. There is also something stamped on the obverse barrel near the nipple but I can't make it out. All of the metal surfaces have a fine peppering of pitting but not bad. The barrels have been lightly cleaned but should patina back up very well. I doubt is the ramrod is the original but it's still pretty nice. Still a pretty gun! $325.00

SOLD! If you want a geniune Civil War musket without the large price then this one is for you! This is a Prussian Model 1839 Potsdam Musket imported for Civil War use. The Prussian musket was 57 inches in overall length with a 41.25 inch long barrel in .69 thru .72 caliber. A spring lock beneath the barrel secures the bayonet that was used on this model. The ramrod is missing as well as the rear sight. Many parts on this musket are marked '42'. The brass pieces have been cleaned but the markings are still present. The buttplate is steel while the barrel bands and trigger guard is brass. The upper barrel band spring needs some work to get it to lock on to the brass end cap. Both sling swivels are present. The lockplate seems to be in good condition (I've taken it off the weapon for visualization) and is marked with a Crown over POTSDAM and under that is GS I believe. There is some pitting to the lockplate. The lock doesn't function correctly but I believe the problem is in the trigger mechanism. The nipple is present but somewhat smashed. The stock is walnut and does appear to have some cartouches on it as well as several bruises. The buttstock has a few line age cracks in it and it is dry indicating that it sit on it's end in a barn somewhere, otherwise no structural cracks or breaks are present. I have lighted the bore and it appears to be a smoothbore (there were just a few of this model imported as smoothbores) but it could have been rifled and just shot out. The bore is poor and needs cleaning. Approximately 165,000 Prussian arms were imported into the US by the Federal Government. There are no known Confederate purchases but many Confederates wound up with these weapons thru capture on the battlefield. A decent example that would look great on the wall and won't cost you an arm and a leg! $495.00

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Here is a great firearm that I just received from a good friend of mine in California. The first is a wonderful Allen & Thurber sidehammer target pistol. This is an improved type over pervious single shot Allen pistols and was made in the late 1840's and 1850's. The total production was only a few hundred units. This one has a serial number of 143. Markings on the 9 inch barrel are ALLEN & THURBER WORCHESTER CAST STEEL. I believe the caliber to be .34 cal. There is a wooden ramrod under the barrel which is correct however this one is a replacement. This piece has a dovetailed sight on the octagon part of the barrel but originally had a rear sight mounted near the breech of the barrel and extending back behind the hammer where the sight would have engaged an adjustment screw for elevation. The mounting threaded hole is present as evidenced in one of our pics. Being a target pistol there are variations. This one seems to have attributes to both the standard pistol and the Large frame type as this one has the longer handle fastened by 2 screws. There is one screw missing on the grip frame under where the fingers wrap. I don't know the purpose of this screw but if you look at a photo of a similar gun in Flayderman's on page 53 you'll see that the screw on that model sticks out some. On this piece, with my farmer hands, that screw would be in the way and that may be why it's missing. The action works flawlessly on this piece and it's a very nice pleasant coloration with nipple present. There is some minor 'peppering' on the side plates and 1 small dent in the ramrod pipe. The grips show great age and some wear with time. Nice, nice piece! $895.00

SOLD! What a dandy this is! This is a hand made percussion single shot shotgun of about .410 gauge. I can't help feeling this piece was used unlawfully, perhaps pulled out from behind a long coat to rob a bank or maybe pulled out from behind the bar to blast an out or control drunken patron! I don't know but here it is! The gun functions pretty well and you'll never see another like it! This shotgun measures just short of 30 inches long with a 24 1/2 inch barrel. The back action lock has a floral design on it but no makers name. There is no trigger guard and never was one. One of a kind! $350.00

SOLD! This Civil War Era Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Revolver was purchased from an estate in the Detroit area. Revolver is clean overall and was manufactured in Worcester, Mass. between 1857 and 1864. The caliber is .22 rimfire and the cylinder is chambered for seven rounds The makers name, location & patent dates are worn along the side of the barrel but enough can be seen under magnification to piece it together. The cylinder and push rod are both numbered 479 . The revolver appears complete & functions but doesn't lock up real tight. Barrel length is approximately 3 inches. Push rod releases to remove the cylinder for loading. Very little if any original finish remains to the metal components as it appears to have been cleaned off years ago. Cylinder scenes do remain being fairly clear and easy to see which is unusual. Wood grips are attached with a single screw and are clean overall showing average use and wear. They remain unaltered and have never been sanded or refinished. There are no apparent missing parts or screws. Nice little pistol! $475.00

SOLD! Here is a Model 1872 Officers Artillery Saber with original Hanger. It has the original sharkskin grip with original wire which is in pretty good shape. The blade is mottled with no markings or engravings of any kind. Original scabbard with decorative brass hangers and drag. Cloth with the leather hanger says "Henry Allen and Co. New York." For both pieces- $495.00 Nice unmessed with condition!

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Here's a very nice New England brass mounted Militia Musket. This piece has been converted by refitting an 1829 .69 Caliber US Musket barrel and percussion lock. The piece measures about 53 inches overall. The stock is in excellent condition with no cracks to speak of and no breaks and I believe it to be walnut. There is a little loss from burning near the nipple which is still there and in good condition. There is burn pitting on the barrel around the nipple which extends onto the lock indicating that those two pieces have been together for a long time. There are no markings on the lock. I believe the barrel to have been cut down some being 38 inches long now. Where it looks like there is a front sight there is actually a bayonet locking stud. The barrel is marked 1829 US and P. The ramrod is original and exhibits the same beautiful dark brown patina as the barrel and lock. This one is nice!!! Found in Michigan. $650.00

SOLD! Here's a great old double barreled 12 guage percussion shotgun of the Civil War era and this one has sling swivels on it. This old back action lock shotgun has a maker on the barrel but I can read it. This old piece is solid and works well. The stock is pretty good with some wood missing from behind the nipples which is normal indicating that this shotgun saw alot of shooting. The nipples have been replaced but the rest of the weapon seems to be original. There is scroll work on the locks and other furnishings on the weapon. There is one sort of gouge in the stock at the butt end that's approximately 3/4 of an inch long and about 1/4 wide but it gives this weapon character and does not detract. It may even be a burn spot as black surronds the area. Peppering and light to moderate pitting are on the barrels. Excellent patina makes this weapon particularily nice for display! None of these old weapons are safe to fire. $275.00

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Here's a great weapon that I got from my friend. This one is a very nice Starr Arms Co. Single Action 1863 Army Revolver. This piece was produced from 1863-65 with the total quanity being about 32,000 pieces. This revolver is 44 caliber, 6-shot round cylinder with the nipples partially protuding from the back section. All of the nipples are present and in fine condition. This piece has the 8" round barrel. The grips are walnut and exhibit light cross hatching in the finish with the initials WHH carved in towards the top of the grip on the reverse side. A small piece of the toe on the grips may have been replaced as it is a slightly different color than the rest or the grip. The serial numbers on this piece is 24134 and since this model started at 23000 the serial number on this model makes it one of the ones made in 1863. The cylinder serial number matches the frame. If there were inspectors cartouches on the grips they are worn off now. One side of the frame is marked STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK while the other side is marked STARRS PATENT JAN. 15, 1856. The Starr Single Action was designed as an improved and less costly successor to their Double Action Model 1858 Army. Nest to Colts and Remingtons, this was the major model of revolving handgun bought by the US government in the Civil War period. This piece operates flawlessly and is a silvery brown coloration. ther is peppering around the cylinder fore and aft due to firing and corrosive black powder. This one was there and did it's duty! Nice piece !!! $1,250.00

SOLD! This is a converted flintlock to percussion Piedmontese Model 1844/60 Rifled musket in .69 caliber that was produced in France. This musket is about 56 inches long with a 40 1/2 inch barrel. The barrel has 4 grooves of rifling in it but it needs cleaned. The lock works very well and is marked St. Etienne. The St. Etienne lock and hammer had been cleaned but I darkened it up a little so it would look right with the rest of the piece but the color is still a little off but not bad. Look at the pics. There are U.S. and U.S.M stamps and markings on most of the parts and fittings. The buttplate has the U.S. stamping on top just like the US rifles. The stock shows a patch on the rear and left of the second barrel band along with some mars and dings. There is also an IX marking carved in the stock for some reason. No ramrod. Functions just fine and looks good too! Since this one has U.S. markings we're sure it went north. There are 2 records of purchase by the US. One by Marcellus Hartley of Hartley Schuyler and Graham of New York in 1862 and one by Henry Boker in 1862 who also made swords for the Union. Found in New York State. The weapon is a copy of the French Model 1822 Infantry Musket with 2 distinctive features, a small knob on the hammer spur and a rear sight screwed onto the breech which is no missing. These weapons were originally purchased for $11.51 each but now I need $850.00 for this one!

SOLD! Here is another old percussion shotgun. Here is a London marked double barrel side by side percussion shotgun with external hammers. It appears to be a 12 gauge and has a 31" barrel. A lot of bluing left. The stock has a couple of minor cracks on the right side in the fore-end and also at the rear of the receiver. The hammer on the left is a replacement while the original hammer on the right has no screwhead present-looks peaned over. The right trigger works fine but the left one needs some work but it still does work. Very collectible and looks great over the fireplace! No ramrod. $245.00

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This next item that I picked up from my friend is quite a find! This is a model 1850 US Foot Officer's Sword with leather scabbard. I believe this piece to be an import because of the 'IRON PROOF' marking on the spline which is indicative of German Manufacture. There are no other makers marks on this piece anywhere and no inspectors markings as well. This is a presentation grade piece with an exquisitely marked blade with a mirror finish! All of the brass pieces still have a goodly amount of gold wash on them as well! This piece even has 100% of the original sharkskin grip intact with all of the 3 strand gold colored wire! I just can't say enough about this piece. The top mount has a panel for an engraving but none is present. The second mount and the drag are also engraved with the Union Shield and other items. The blade measures about 31 inches long and still has it's original washer. There are panoply of arms present as well as an eagle and E.PLURIBUS UNUM which is standard on US Officers blades. On the reverse is stands of arms and a wonderful US. I don't believe this piece was carried much at all. It's just too nice! The leather scabbard is complete less one mounting screw for the drag. The original leather finish has flaked off but the leather under that is very nice and has a very nice brown appearance with absolutely no breaks or cracks. My pics do not do this sword justice. It's one of the nicest that I've seen. No nicks on the blade either! Nice! Nice! Nice! Investment grade! $1450.00

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SOLD! This is a well used but still good 50 caliber percussion boot pistol from Florida. The main spring is a bit spongy but still works. There's a little wood lost at the front of the grips on each side from use. This thing must have kicked like a mule! Many soldiers carried these pieces off to the Civil War. Like most this one is made in Belguim and so marked. These weapons were popular with gamblers, highway men and ladies of the night! $175.00

SOLD! Here's an excellent condition pistol cosmetically but needs a gunsmith's touch. This weapon looks so good that I can't believe there are any issues to it at all. This is a Smith & Wesson -- TIP-UP MODEL NO.1 2nd ISSUE .22 CALIBER SHORT. Most of the original bluing is present and looks great. The original markings are present and very sharp on the cylinder and the bluing is present there as well. About 80 to 90% of the original silver on the brass frame is present but looks black in spots as it is uncleaned. When you cock the piece the cylinder does not index. Also the little barrel locking tab does not move up so you cannot tip the barrel. The serial number of 91079 matches on both frame and grips and dates this piece to 1866. Probably a quick fix on this piece but I'm not a gunsmith. This is a nice piece and worthy of restoration! Look at the pics! These are going for over $550 now with this much silver on them. Buy this one for $275 and get 'er fixed up. This one's from Texas.

SOLD! This next weapon is something of an puzzle. This is a 1864 dated Joslyn Carbine that has been converted into a 12 guage shotgun. I've done some reseach that says after the war some of these Joslyn's were sent to Belguim where they were converted into shotguns however there are no Belguim proofmarks anywhere on this piece and I can't imagine that no proofmarks were added if it was done in Belguim. At any rate it is in good condition with one piece of walnut added to the fore stock as a repair and just next to the trigger area. The metal surfaces are all in good condition and exhibit a nice patina. There are 2 small rectangle areas on the top of the barrel that are a different patina for some reason-who knows. The original saddle bar plate is still there but missing the bar and ring. Also the original US marked butt plate is present as well. The 29 inch barrel is marked 'CAST STEEL' on the top and all of the original markings are present and in good condition on the breech mechanism as per the original carbine. This may have been produced as a forager. If you would like an example but can't afford a carbine this is the next best thing! Came from Michigan and has an old museum tag on it. $495.00

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This is a super 18th Century Forged Iron Trench Pike in excellent dug condition. This probably had a hardwood wooden pole inserted into the socket making this piece 8 feet long or more. The piece measures 18 3/4 inches long! It's a whopper! This piece was found in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. Nice! Nice! $295,00

SOLD! Here is a wonderful Hale Underhammer pistol. The gun is chambered in .31 caliber. The barrel is 4.5 inches long and the bore is in good shape and I did not see any rust or pitting in it. The finish on the exterior metal is showing its age, with some very light surface spotting to it. The front sight has been worn down from sliding in and out of a holster. The wood on the gun is in excellent shape as well without any real signs of wear to it. H.J. Hale was based out of Bristol Connecticut and Worcester Massachusetts. H.J. was one of the more prolific underhammer makers. This pistol functions well and measures about 9 inches long overall. This is a great little gun and one that you don't see often! Serial number is 150 and the barrel markings are great! Check out the pics. This piece is in very good condition. $675.00

SOLD! Here we have a litte Belguim made percussion single shot pistol in about 38 caliber. This piece is unmarked except for a Belguim mark on the hammer and the serial number of 39? on the barrel. This piece is in the white with a fruitwood grip. There is a hole of some sort on the rear of the grip. Not a problem though. This piece functions well with the hammer spur being a little shorter than normal. This could be for 1 of two reasons: Either it was dropped and a piece was chipped off or it was purposely cut down as these hammer spurs were rather long and would snag on the clothing of the owner. If you want to get the pistol out in a hurry that could be a proble! This is a nice piece! Used as a back up pistol for soldiers or as a gamblers gun - even used by prostitutes for protection. Hey it was a violent period! $195.00 From Wisconsin!

SOLD! This is a circa 1860-1865, 36-caliber, percussion, single shot boot pistol. The overall length is 5-1/2 inches. There are no maker marks or numbers I can find and there is a break at the top of the backstrap but it's as solid as a rock. The grips are lacking as we believe this to be an early dug or picked up piece that was brought back to Ohio by a Civil War Soldier. The action does not function and the nipple is missing. This lightweight spur trigger model was produced to compete with the plethora of single shot pistol manufactured during the war to be a soldier’s back-up weapon. Many of this type have been dug on the battlefields of the Civil War. It would be a great addition to your Civil War, suicide special, Old West or gambler’s firearms collection or display. $85.00

SOLD! Here we have a near relic sword bayonet for the Austrian Model 1849 Long Rifle. The Model 1849 was the successor to the Model 1842 Long Rifle. The rifle is also known as the Garibaldi Rifle. It was a .71 Caliber weapon so this bayonet is quite large. The ring is free so you can put this on your rifle. 23 3/8 inch blade with a 4 1/4 inch socket. There is some corrosion to the blade that you can clean up if you want to but I believe in leaving them as you find them as much as possible. Very strong and quite displayable! $145.00

SOLD! Here's an old double barrel shotgun that could be used for Cowboy action shooting! This is stamped on one side of the lock plate AMERICAN GUN CO. NY but actually there was no American Gun Company. The name is listed in the Standard Catalog of Firearms as a Crescent Firearms Co. shotgun. American was a trade name used of shoguns wholesaled by H&D Folsom, a very large sporting goods supplier from the late 1800's until the 1930's. This piece cosmetically is excellent and the action works well. The wood is in very good condition for a 100 year old shotgun. This one was cut down to a 20 1/2 inch barrel which is legal. I don't know why it was cut down except these smaller guns were popular with the Stage Coach and Guard lines as well as the Marshall's and the bar keeps. Also, it could be easily concealed under your coat if you were a criminal or bankrobber in the late 1800's early 1900's! This one will have to go to an ffl holder or a C & R holder. It's a very nice weapon and you're sure to like it! This weapon is tight with no wobble but have it checked out first before firing. $495.00

SOLD! Here we have a very nice model 1849 Colt .31 caliber pocket model that was so popular with the individual soldiers. This one is in very good overall condition and the action is tight being nearly perfect. The markings on the barrel are very nice and there is some cylinder scene left. The serial number is 211648 meaning this piece was manufactured in 1861. All numbers match including the wedge and the cylinder. The cylinder has a small thumbnail spot of roughness/pitting but that's about all there is. All of the nipples are intact and in very good condition. Overall a pleasing gray patina and works perfectly! Found in Indiana. $875.00

SOLD! Heres a bullet mold for the Colt 31 caliber pocket pistol. This one has the markings obscured but I'm sure it's a Colt Patent bullet mold. Take a look at the pics. $75.00

SOLD! This next piece is a Civil War Navy Model .36 Caliber Savage Arms Company relic pistol. This was reportedly found by an old relic hunter back in the 1960's and was found in a trash pit in Fredicksburg, VA in a Confederat Camp site with permission of the land owner, however we believe this to be an early pickup due to the minor to moderate pitting exhibited on the piece and not the severe pitting one would expect from laying in the ground for 100 years. Definitely this piece has been outside but we believe not over a year or 2. . This pistol still works somewhat being over 14 inches long. The cylinder still turns and the hammer can still be cocked and will drop when the trigger is pulled. Either way on the story this is a tremendous piece to find! Putt on new grips and a new trigger guard as well as a loading lever and it'd be complete. The markings are faint but you can still see them. I couldn't find a serial number but this piece was only made during the Civil War. $495.00

SOLD! Here's a 10 guage double barreled percussion shotgun being about 46 inches long. This one is an unmarked specimen and is complete with the original wooden ramrod. It's quite a bit heavier than the 1st shotgun and has more dings to the stock as well as a small chip missing at the barrel tang. I believe this one to be Belguim or English due to the proof marks on the barrel. There are no other markings on this piece. The action works pretty well on this one as well with both hammers matching. The nipples have been replaced and are bright. The patina is great on this one as well! This is one nice old Civil War Era shotgun! Every Confederate Display needs an old double barrel shotgun as many were issued to their soldiers and Confederate units actively persured getting them. $350.00 on this one.

SOLD! Here we have a pretty nice old Belguim Naval Pistol that was coverted to flintlock to percussion after 1842. This piece is in nice condition with Belguim proofmarks. the lock is strong and the wood is excellent with no breaks or cracks and appears to be walnut. I believe the metal has been cleaned in the distant past. I found an old ad in the Bannerman Catalogue of Military Goods from 1927 that shows this type of pistol before it was converted. The pistol is 16 inches long overall with a 9 1/4 inch barrel. This is a nice piece that I got from Michigan. $495.00

SOLD! Here's a fairly nice old double barrelled percussion pistol in about 32 caliber that I recently uncovered in Indianapolis. The piece is Belguim made I believe with both barrels and the breech marked with the number '21'. The grip seems to be made of maple or perhaps beech due to the light color of the wood. The action works but is a little weak on one side- but it does work. The metal around the nipples is pitted as it should be. This little piece saw some action! This piece is about 8 1/2 inches long overall. $295.00

SOLD! I just picked up this piece. This is an early S&W number 1 Second Issue revolver with SN 188XX, dating it to 1861, is period engraved on the back strap with the name W.F. Abbott in scroll. It retains 60% blue on the barrel assembly with the balance being nicely blended brown patina with some micro pitting at the muzzle while the 2 date cylinder is mostly blended gray and brown patina with some pin prick pitting concentrated on the forward most area and face. The frame retains most of its sliver plate except where removed on the back strap for engraving. This was a common practice especially with soldiers going off to war and I've been told that sometimes the silver plate would chip off. Most of the plating is tarnished black and there are some small dents in the side plate. The cylinder rotates properly when the hammer is cocked (which holds securely at full cock) however the cylinder stop, cylinder stop striker and spring require replacement (see photos). The left grip panel is cracked but sound (see photos), has a small chip at the leading corner and both grips are slightly flatted at the bottom center. The ejector rod is absent. I'll probably go ahead and rehab this pistol so the price will go up when finished. This pistol is from New Hampshire but believed to actually come from Massachuttes. There is a William F. Abbott from South Hadley, Mass who went into the war as a Corporal. We believe this may be the same fellow. Corporals did not usually carry sidearms so this little pistol would have been used as a personal protection gun. Thousands of these little Smith and Wessons went off to war! Here is William F. Abbott's stats: Residence South Hadley MA; a 25 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 7/21/1862 as a Corporal. On 8/30/1862 he mustered into "G" Co. MA 37th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/21/1865 at Washington, DC He was listed as: * Wounded 9/19/1864 Winchester, VA (As Sergt) Federal Pension Information: He applied for a pension on 10/4/1879 application # 313,624 His Widow (Ellem M Abbott) applied for a pension on 12/26/1914 from the state of MA application # 1,038,996 The 37th Mass was at: Fredericksburg,, Dec. 11 to 15, 1862. Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg. Gettysburg July, 1863. New York City to assist in the enforcement of the draft. May 1864, Wilderness. Spottsylvania on the 8th, 10th, 12th, and 18th of May 1864, Cold Harbor, June l to 12. Charles Town, Aug. 21 Winchester, Sept.l9, 1864 Petersburg Sailor's Creek vicinity of Appomattox C.H. At any rate this is a very nice little pistol worthy of restoration and a very good price for this weapon without an id! If we could for sure prove this weapon was from who we believe it to be from the price would raise dramatically. $495.00

SOLD! This here is a very nice double barreled Belguim made pistol with 3 inch barrels. The pistol has the ELG in an oval on the reverse side of the bolster area. The action is very tight and functions correctly. The caliber is around 36 cal. The grip is very nice with no cracks or breaks. Interesting there are 5 notches hand cut on the back of each trigger and 5 notches cut into the trigger guard. Looks like the trigger guard would have had to be off the gun to cut the notches where they are. Overall a very nice little pistol that could have been in a gamblers vest pocket or down the boot or under the belt of a Civil War soldier! $245.00

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Here is a pretty nice bright finished U.S. MUSKETOON, MODEL 1847 Bayonet in .69 caliber complete with locking ring. This piece has a blade that is 15 1/8 inches long, 3/4 inch wide, and 3/8 inch thick. The U.S. is deeply stamped. There is a small crack on the top of the socket which you can see in the pics but doesn't alter the functionability of this piece and it is in otherwise good condition. This piece was most likely made from the longer standard M1842 bayonet. This is an expertly modified bayonet and a hard one to come by! See THE AMERICAN BAYONET 1776-1964 By Albert Hardin Jr. pages 32 and 33 for a like example. $245.00

SOLD! I just picked up this old 1884 model Trapdoor Springfield Rifle in .45-70 caliber. This old war horse came out of the attic where it must have been for many years! The metal is not in too bad of condition but has areas of extreme dark mottling and just grunge. The lockplate had been cleaned by the previous owner so you could see the Eagle and the US SPRINGFIELD markings. The breechblock is marked U.S. MODEL 1884. The serial number is 42606. Barrel markings are good. The original buttplate has the US stamping on it as well as the number '24'. This old springfield shows alot of character and could clean up if you want to do it. The mechanism and action works great being nice and strong. There are 2 major drawbacks on this piece. The bore is dirty and rusty and the butt of the piece has been in a fire at some time. I know there's a story here but who knows what it is! The majority of the burn was on the lock side of the butt and on the toe. You can see where the burn was scraped off many years ago. Well, that's what it is and I'm going to let it go pretty reasonable at $395.00 It's still a solid old gun that just needs a good cleaning and a good home! From Central Indiana.

SOLD! This is a Post WW1 Mauser Bolo C-96 with the very small import marks under the barrel of CAI St. A VT Cal 7.63 GER. The markings stand for "Century Arms International St. Albans, VT" who imports many weapons back into the states. Sometimes these pistols are referred to as Broomhandles. I don’t know if this pistol was imported complete or for parts. This particular pistol is not complete but does have the complete frame, trigger, hammer, safety, rear sight and very nice checkered wooden grips. Most of the original bluing is present. The pistol is marked with the MAUSER name and logo as well as the serial number of 300195 on both the barrel and hammer assembly with another serial number on the frame and WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a.NECKAR marks are in a couple of areas. This piece is missing the bolt firing mechanism and the clip as well as the lanyard at the bottom of the grips. Rifling is present in the barrel. Fix it up or display as is for a reduced rate. Complete these pistols can go for many hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. $250.00

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This is an American Standard Tool 22 caliber 7 shot revolver and although about 40,000 of these little revolvers were manufactured you'll not find another so easy like this one. This one is factory engraved with over 95% of the original nickel plating remaining! This little revolver rates excellent with all parts matching even the serial numbers match on the original ivory grips! The original ivory grips have turned a very nice 'mellow' yellow color. The factory engraving is crisp and the action works flawlessly and locks up tight. There is some roughness and minor loss to the nickel plating around the edges which is normal but there is much less loss here than on most period weapons. The barrel markings are very nice but my camera just couldn't do them justice. This is a nice gun! Anyone would be glad to have this fine little piece in their collection! Outstanding quality for this type gun! This is quality that is affordable at $695.00

SOLD! Here we have a very nice Model 1895 Chilean Mauser. Here is some info on this model:

7x57mm. Those rifles manufactured by Ludwig Loewe are considered antique (pre-Jan.1, 1899)by the U.S. BATF, but the DWM are classified as "Curio-Relic" (modern) even if the stock is dated 1898, which many DWM are.

This is a High quality Chilean Mauser M.1895 rifle made by Ludwig Loewe Factory, Berlin, Germany in 1895 (antique!), as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver. The rifle was modified by the Chilean arsenal to fire more powerful 7 x 57mm, rimless Spitzen cartridge, as indicated by a new style graduation of the rear sights. Matching serial numbers with the matching serial numbers being stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt body, bolt cocking piece, safety lever, stock, trigger guard, magazine floor plate and on the cleaning rod; the rear sights display a mismatched serial number, which is typical for rifles converted to Spitzen ammunition; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the parts of the bolt show matching serial numbers. Beautiful stock without any markings on it. Just a bruise or two on the stock and it resembles tiger striped maple-very nice. Beautiful crest of Chile is stamped on the top of receiver. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. Metal has some blue finish turning to plum brown with the barrel being mostly blue.. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Smooth and solid stock with minor handling marks and a few light dings. Stock is in original finish. No cracks of any kind to wood.. No import marks. Good crisp markings to the metal. Overall length is 48.75 inch. Barrel length is 29 inch. The only thing missing from this Beautiful example of the Chilean M.1895 rifle is the cleaning rod and those are available. Antique - No ffl needed.

$345.00

SOLD! Here's an Ames Cavalry Saber that I picked up from an Indianapolis area man who's Dad won it in a poker game years ago. At first glance it was just another old $450 - $500 cavalry sabre but after carefully looking it over it's a time tested old battle veteran! This is an Ames Cavalry Saber and so marked on the Ricasso as AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE MASS and on the other side is U.S. G.G.S. (civilian inspector G.G.Saunders) and the great date of 1861 (the first '1' is worn down to a trace but the other numbers are sharp). Sorry that my camera doesn't pick up the markings but they are there- guaranteed! This old boy has been around! The brass handguard has been bent down to catch sword blades and the blade has been sharpened somewhat. There are also some nicks in the blade from use. The brass is a nice patina while the blade is mottled. The grip has most of the leather present and the aged brass wire has been replaced. The saber blade is the correct length and is missing the leather blade washer. I do see inspectors worn initials on the pommel cap but not on the rest of the sword or on the scabbard. The scabbard is complete with a dent here and there and take a look at that drag! This piece dragged on the ground most of the time this cavalryman is off his horse! Both the sword and scabbard have a super patina. This sword has never been taken apart. Sorry but the history of this piece was not passed on at that poker game. Nice displayable piece that was actually there!!! $975.00

SOLD! This is an Austrian Lorenz 4 sided Bayonet for the Civil War Model 1854 Lorenz. This bayonet had been plated at one time. This was probably done by the old veterans who paraded with their old Lorenz with gleaming bayonet down Main Street in all of their former spendor! It still a nice piece and you may be able to clean it up better. From Central Indiana. $75.00

SOLD! Here's a couple of old sawed off shotguns or coach guns if you prefer from the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. This first one is an A. Richards double barrel couch gun from the late 1800's in 12 guage with 18 3/4 inch barrels. This one has seen lots of use either on a stage coach, protecting a mail car or under some bar in a saloon! Heck, it could have even been used to protect prisoners or deputies at the jail. One hammer catches back but won't lock. It worked fine off the gun so a little tinkering should do the trick. The other hammer locks back fine but is missing the lock screw however it still functions fine. Good Wood with no cracks. This old shotgun also has a broken buttplate and I believe this gun has been that way for a long time. Who knows! Maybe someone knocked out someone's teeth with this gun! The barrels lock up a little loose as well. We are selling this old gun as a display piece only. This old shotgun represents great old west history! $325.00

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Here is a real nice 69 caliber rifle-musket bayonet that was issued with the converted M1835 musket and the reissued 1842 musket in the early 1860's for the Civil War usage. This piece exhibits some rust staining but not bad at all. A very nice example! The U.S. is cut very deep adn the bayonet ring moves as it should. No Scabbard. Nice!! $150.00

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The other NCO sword is in better condition and comes with it's original all metal scabbard. This one is marked on the ricasso with an FH in an oval. The FH stands for F. Horster of Solingen, Germany. Many European countries imported swords to the States during Civil War. This sword is the same dimensions as the Ames Nco Sword. The blade on this one is a little better than the Ames. The scabbard on this sword has mottling and some stable pitting coming very close to matching the blade on the Ames indicating that they had been together for a long time up in the attic or down in the basement. This is still a nice piece and with a scabbard you don't often see. Check out the pics! $375.00

SOLD! Here is an Ames 1840 NCO sword lacking scabbard. This is an 1863 dated sword. The AMES info and other other stampings on the blade are fairly nice with wear but my camera won't pick up anything that small. The blade is the correct 32 inch length and does have some rust staining and minor nicks to the edge of the blade-nothing serious however. It looks like the hilt has been cleaned. ADK inspector initials are on the knucklebow. This is a very nice overall piece. The tip of the blade has black paint on it for some reason but you can clean it off if you like. $295.00

SOLD! Here's a nice little single shot 22 that I believe was made in Europe as it has foreign proof marks on it. This is a nice little nickle plated pistol with birds head grips that probably dates to the 1870's. Very unique little cartridge pistol. Functions very well. $175.00

SOLD! This next pistol is not a dug pistol but does need some work. This is the American Standard Tool .22 caliber revolver that's remarkably like the Smith and Wesson No. 1 revolver. This piece was actually made by Manhattan Fire Arms but marked with the American Standard Tool Co. markings. Manhattan made these little 22 caliber Pocket Revolvers from 1860 to 1873. The serial number on this one is 2108 on both the frame and the grips. The patina on the iron barrel and cylinder are a dark brown while there is about 40 to 50% of the silver plating left on the brass frame. The hinge is a little loose and the cylinder wobbles slightly. The mainspring is missing there is a hammer problem that needs to be looked at by a gunsmith. The barrel latch works fine. All in all a very nice little gun and worthy of any collection. $145.00

SOLD! Here's a couple of outstanding dug weapons that I just got from an old collection in Virginia. 1st is a dug Wesson & Leavitt that was dug on private land near Sayler's Creek Battlefield in Amelia County, Virginia in the 1970's. I have a letter from the diggers son telling the story on finding the weapon. The gentleman who dug these weapons has since passed. This Wesson & Leavitt Belt Revolver was dug about 50 yards away from a Sharps's Carbine. A copy of the letter will be provided with this weapon. The weapon is complete except for the cylinder and the wood. It's rare to find one of these dug. You can still see part of the Wesson & Leavitt Patent markings on the lock plate. Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Mass. made the Wesson & Leavitt Belt Revolver. These were made c. 1850-51 with a total production being about 1,000 pieces total. This revolver was a 31 caliber 6 shot but is now missing the cylinder. This piece has a 6 inch round barrel. The topstap is marked MASS. ARMS. CO./ CHICOPEE FALLS. I have not been able to find a serial number on the piece. Floral designes are still seen on the lockplate and the frame. This is an outstanding piece to find in a dug condition or any condition. Knowing it was found on a Civil War battlefield certainly adds to the mystic of the piece. $475.00

SOLD! Here's a major restoration project or just place it in a shadow box for effect. This is a Civil War era Plant's Manufacturing Company, New Haven , Connecticut, Front Loading, Cup-Primed Pocket Revolver made mide 1860's. This is the 42 caliber Army type model being the Third Model with brass flat frame with squared front. Estimated quantity 7,300 with this one being serial numbered 7413. Serial number range 700 to 8,000 approximately. Nice dark patina. Nice relic with no pitting to speak of. $125.00-- from Minnesota.

SOLD! Here's a nice ornate little Civil War era folding trigger pinfire pistol with engraving all over the frame and cylinder. The only marks I've found on it is an 'L' under a 'star' which may mean that this piece is Belguim made. The checkered grips are gutta percha with a chip here and there but not too bad at all. The piece is complete except for 2 screws on the bridge ofthe piece. This pinfire having a bridge is quite unusual since most little pinfire pistols are open topped. The spring is weak so the piece doesn't function correctly but with a little tinkering you could get it back to good operating condition. Nice piece ! $175.00

SOLD! This next piece is a dug unmarked Bacon single shot .32 caliber pistol I believe. This one has the 4 inch barrel which swings out to the side for loading. This piece has been cleaned sometime in the past but the patina is coming back. The serial number is 1709. It's missing the trigger, various screws, the main spring and the grips. Good early dug piece. No history of where it was dug. $125.00

SOLD! Here's an 1880's 'Saturday Night Special' or perhaps better known as a 'Suicide Special'! This is the 'RED JACKET NO. 8' and so marked. This piece is a 32 caliber 5 shot single action revolver that was famous with gamblers and ladies. This is a true American Spur Trigger revolver that works very well. It is nickel plated and has lots of engraving on it. There is some nickel loss as evidenced by the photos and someone has cleaned off the back of the grip strap but it's still a nice little piece! $175.00

SOLD! Here's a nice old HUGH Norwegian conversion musket that I picked up here in central Indiana. Those two models are almost identical so it's hard to say for sure which one it is. This was a barn find. This one is hugh being around .69 to .72 caliber smoothbore. This is an old conversion from flintlock to percussion. The original flintlock was a dog lock type and the hammer and part of the lock back still remains. I believe that the hammer was converted to a percussion hammer from the original flintlock as well. I can see no markings on the lock plate but there are some markings on the reverse barrel opposite the lockplate. There are numbers on the brass buttplate of 7704 and those numbers are matching on the barrel as well. This piece shows no evidence of being tampered with other than the conversion. The stock is in very good condition overall with the only major flaw being a chip out of it behind the barrel tang which you can see in the pics. The musket has a crude block rear sight and a front brass blade sight. There is a stud under the barrel up front for a bayonet. Overall length of the musket is 57 1/2 inches long with a 41 1/2 inch barrel held onto the stock with 3 massive brass barrel bands/mountings. Two of the bands are held on by springs while the middle band is held on by a bolt that goes through the swivel through the stock. Both swivels are present. The brass trigger guard is present and there is a crack in the brass under one of the screws on the 'tail' of the guard. The buttplate is also brass. There are some smaller type age cracks in the stock which I believe to be walnut but nothing major. The wrist is in very nice shape with no breaks or cracks. The gun overall is very solid however there is some minor to moderate pitting on the lockplate and barrel. The gun functions as it should and the nipple is in very nice condition. The only detraction to the musket is the fact that the ramrod is missing. There is no damage to the ramrod channel. Early on during the Civil War the European Armories emptied out their obsolete weapons to send to the States to both sides. I don't think that research has proven yet what all had been sent over here to be used by the Confederates or even the Union for that matter. There has been a considerable amount of research done but I believe more needs to be done. Perhaps no one will ever know for sure what all was used here. At any rate this is a good old musket and would look great hanging on the wall at your place!! $675.00 Check out the pics! Here's a website to check out to see another one. Just clip and paste this site address http://norskevaapen.no/?p=563

SOLD! Here's an old barn find here in Indiana. This is a Civil War model 1855 US 58 caliber rifled musket bayonet in rusty condition. It's solid as a rock but rusty. Complete with locking ring rusted into place. This was probably a vet bringback but the history was lost. At any rate it's a good displayable original Civil War bayonet and would look great on a display board in the relic room! $65.00

SOLD! Here we have an old Civil War Era Allen and Wheelock 32 caliber Side hammer revolver that I believe was nickeled sometime in it's past. It still functions but does't always index as it should and doesn't lock up tight. Most of the markings have been buffed off and you can see in one of the pics where a square piece has been added inside one of the grips where the screw goes through. Still a nice display piece and would look great in a shadow box on an office wall. It can be yours for $210.00

SOLD! Here's the working part of a .31 caliber Bacon Percussion revolver that was dug up at a dig site in Bent County, Colorado. What you see is all there is but it's pretty unique. This is a nice little relic! Measures about 4 inches by 3 inches and would look great in a relic case!!! $95.00

SOLD! This next project is an 1864 Dated Mansfield & Lamb Civil War Saber. Someone already started restoration but so far it's been a kind of poor job. The blade, for the most part, can be made to be quite better with some buffing. There are marks where someone has used a wire wheel or some sort of small grinder on it. This can be buffed out I'm sure. The Mansfield & Lamb markings on the ricasso are pitted and nothing can be done for that but it's definitely Mansfield & Lamb markings. The reverse of the ricasso has the markings U.S., CEW (Charles Wilson - Inspector) and 1864. Mansfield and Lamb had seven Civil War U.S. contracts for M1860 cavalry sabers totaling 37,458 total units. The blade is the full length of 35 inches on this sword and the original leather blade washer is still present. The brass guard is complete with no cracks but bent somewhat on the outside branch. The pommel cap is also in good shape with C.E.W. stamped on one side and a large W stamped on the other side. Most of the leather grip is present as well as the original twisted copper wire. Neither the guard or the pommel cap has been cleaned much and it's quite dirty. The scabbard is the correct scabbard for this piece and I'm 100% sure it's the original scabbard for this sword. The scabbard has been cleaned but it should be no problem to add some barrel browning to the scabbard to help with the patina or just leave it alone to age naturally. I'm had this sword for over a year and it's starting to darken now. There are some holes at the bottom of the scabbard that need to be addressed or just leave 'em alone. I bought this sword to have something to work on but haven't had time. This is another winter project! Fun, Fun, Fun! $395.00

SOLD! Here's a nice old pick-up. This old .31 caliber Colt pocket revolver, or what's left of it, This was purchased from an old gentleman who stated that his uncle had found this when he was a kid at the site of an old fallen down stone cabin in South Dakota mixed in with the rubble. The frame and trigger guard are mixed numbers. The frame was made in 1858 and has the serial number of 158251 and the trigger guard was made in 1850 with the serial number of 43331. The cool thing about this little Colt is that all 5 cylinders are still loaded! Absolutely unique! $325.00

SOLD! Here's a real nice Allen & Thurber Sidehammer Target Pistol with 8 inch part round part octagon barrel. This gun was an improved type over previous singlle-shot Allen pistols and was made late 1840's into the 1850's. This one has the early serial number of 324 as witnessed in the photos. I believe this one to be the 41 caliber model. The barrel is very thick/heavy. The barrel markings are ALLEN & THURBER, WORCHESTER CAST STEEL. The original wooden ramrod is beneath the barrel and has the brass ferrel ends with worm screw. This one has had the rear open sight altered and a rear tang peep sight added. Originally it may have had the long elevated type sight with elevating screw. The action works perfectly and the patina is fine mostly. It looks like some cleaning was started on the ramrod tubes but fortunately it was stopped before much was done. Original! $850.00

SOLD! Here's another interesting piece. This is either a nice child's percussion musket or a galley musket used before Winchester came out with their slide action .22. This piece measures just 43 inches long overall and is diminutive in nature. The barrel is pinned to the stock and measures about 27 3/4 inches long. This piece looks to have originally been painted a yellow sort of color and most of it is still present. There is a shell cap box in the buttstock and there is a brass butt plate present. The lock plate is unmarked and works flawlessly. Two brass thimbles beneath the stock hold the all metal ramrod in place. There is a carbine type sling guide to the reverse with 2 rings. On the barrel near the carbine type sling guide there are the markings MADE IN BELGUIM which probably indicates it was made for export to the US after 1890. There is no rifling present but does have a brass type shotgun bead to the front of the barrel. No rear sight is present or ever has been. This is a very nice little antique and I'm sure there's a story here! This has been used evidenced by the minor pitting around the nipple. The action works fine! $250.00

SOLD! Here is a Springfield Arms Co. Pocket Revolver made in Springfield Massachusetts, 1863. Total quantity estimated at approximately 6,000. This piece is a 30 caliber rimfire. Five-shot, 3 1/8 inches octagon barrel with brass spur trigger frame with silver plated finish which has about 60% remaining. The iron parts were blued and there is still some original blue in protected areas. The gun has walnut grips with squared but and the serial number is 3708, I believe. The barrel is marked SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. MASS. A lawsuit by Smith & Wesson for infringement on their Rollin White patent cut short the production of this model. In 1863 1,513 of them were turned over to Smith and Wesson as part of a settlement. This piece functions very well and looks great. No collection of Civil War pistols is complete without one! $395.00

SOLD! This next revolver is just like the one above with the scarcer barrel length of 4 inch. This one has more wobble in the barrel but just needs spacers. The hinge is not cracked or broken just missing the spacers which gives it play. This one is also missing the side plate screw and as soon as I can find one I'll replace it. The trigger has not been altered on this one. The action works fine. This one also has the 1865 barrel marking. The serial number is a little hard to read as it looks like 1801 with a star? Great brown patina on this gun! Fix the barrel wobble and it'll be great! $350.00

SOLD! Here we have a Belguim made ELG marked Percussion Single Shot Boot Pistol 45 Caliber. This is a nice little gun that measures about 8 inches long being in great condition with a little shell shaped lid on the bottom of the grip to store percussion caps in. This is a nice little boot or vest gun carried by soldiers and gamblers alike! Never know when you might have to defend yourself! $245.00

Here's a nice reproduction .36 caliber Colt Patent handgun type with brass frame and factory engraving. This one is in very good condition but patina beginning to form on the brass. This one hasn't been used in years. This is the Italian replica and has been used very little. Comes with a hunting type powder flask and percussion caps. Nice! $195.00

SOLD! We just came across this old model 1849 .31 Caliber Colt Pocket Model revolver that needs a little help. This one is the 4 inch barrel 5 shot model and is mostly dark with no rust. The markings are all clear except for Colt in Colt's Patent on the frame which is a little worn. The cylinder markings are also clear except the stage coach scene which is worn mostly away. The wedge has the serial number on it of 35676 which dates it to 1850 but the rest of the gun is matching with a serial number of 201052 which dates it to 1861 just in time for the Civil War. The gun is mostly complete but needs help. It's missing the front sight and half of the hammer screw is broken off and needs to be extracted. It's also missing a wedge screw. The hammer falls back because the main spring is broken and needs replaced. Also, the cylinder doesn't lock up and has dings on one area of it. . This is a very popular gun so parts are available to fix it if you are handy or just hang it in a shadow box for an example of a very popular Civil War pistol. The grips are also complete with just dhip out of it next to the trigger guard that you can see in the pics. This one is worth fixing up! Priced to fix up at $425.00. Found in Central Indiana

SOLD! Here's a very nice little revolver that looks similiar to the Baby Hammerless pistols. This is a foreign made pistol with what are Belguim markings and proof marks. I have captured some of the markings with my camera for you to view. This piece is great but some case colors on the frame and a lot of blue on the cylinder, barrel and oter parts. This is a little folding trigger model marked 7 65 on the frame and a .32 cartridge slides right in. This revolver may also be what is commonly known as a Velo-Dog. These were widely sold as self-defense guns for bicyclists starting in the 1890s. In those days, cyclists on their velocipedes were highly likely to be set upon by large and fierce dogs. Velo-Dog revolvers were designed for defensive use against dogs, the term 'Velo-Dog' is a combination of the words 'Velocipede' and 'Dog'. Original Velo-Dog revolvers were chambered for a special cartridge, the 5.5mm Veldodog which was less powerful than a .22 Long Rifle. The Veldodog cartridge was long and thin, loaded with a 45 grain jacketed bullet. Soft hearted animal lovers could purchase cartridges loaded with cayenne pepper and dust shot. In later years more effective revolvers chambered for .22 and 6.35mm ACP cartridges were also available. This one chambered for the 7.65 could have definitely been used for self defense. This is a great little revolver which works well and is in excellent condition with checkered wooden grips. There is no serial number that I can see. I got this firearm along with a WW1/2 German trench knife so it may have been a vet bringback. Must be shipped to an FFL holder or C & R holder. Guns prior to 1898 can be sent to you but this one has the manufacture date of 1924 at least by the proof mark of a Rampart Lion over PV so I'd have to send it to a gun dealer in your area unless you hold a Curio and Relics license. Excellent quality! Worth the trouble! $295.00

SOLD! Here's a killer tintype! This is a 1/6th plate tintype with preserve but lacking glass in 1/2 case (not union). This image shows a young cocky union Cavalry Sgt. wearing his sword and hugh bearskin gauntlets! The owner of this image believes he's wearing a New York style short jacket. He has a cavalry sash under his belt with the US backwards in the photo which would have been correct. I believe he also has a small diary and a pencil sticking out of his coat breast pocket. Nice image! $400.00

Here's a good Civil War Cartridge box complete with US Box Plate. This one is maker marked 'Decrow-Bangor-Maine". This box has both tins but one buckle is broken off but inside the box. This Box is a little dry but still nice for display. A.W.DECROE MAKER BANGOR, ME $325.00

Here's a Plant's Mfg. Co. Front Loading Pocket Revolver that is marked EAGLE ARMS CO. NEW YORK. The company sold these little revolvers under several different trade names. These guns were made in the 1860's with a total quantity estimated at 20,000 pieces. This is a .30 caliber cup-primed weapon with a 6 shot cylinder and the barrel measures 3 1/2 inches long. The cylinder is marked PAT. JULY 12, 1859 & JULY 21, 1863. This example has the little iron push rod to push the spent shells out the front which is missing on quite a few examples. The little brass cylinder pin looks to be a replacement. The piece has a brass frame and is serial numbered 6720. The walnut grips are in fairly good conditiion with a small piece added to the back lower portion of one. The cylinder will rotate with a little help and does lock up. A little tinkering will probably fix it. The cylinder does look to have been cleaned up some but the markings are still legible. Still a nice little Civil War era revolver! $350.00

SOLD! This is an early percussion rifle in about 44 caliber that was made by a WOODWARD and so marked on the tang of the weapon. On page 338 of AMERICAN GUNSMITHS by Frank M. Sellers there is mention of a David F. Woodward of Bath, New York that made weapons from 1847 to 1853. This is a single shot weapon being of the heavy single barrel rifled type that could have been used as a target or sniper rifle. This weapon weighs about 8 1/2 pounds unloaded. This weapon is the set trigger type and does have a 'hair trigger'. The barrel is 37 1/4 inches long while the entire piece is 54 1/2 inches long. The piece has a converted flintlock to percussion military lock and hammer. The lock has the date 1843 and a US and I believe the beginnings of SPRING and PHILA ? on it. I'm not quite sure. The barrel is octagon and the patina on all the iron pieces is fine. The nipple is in good shape while there is pitting from firing around the nipple on the barrel. The trigger guard and butt plate are brass. The nose cap is pewter and the ramrod is wooden. The sights are iron as well. There is a screw missing on the tang or perhaps a tang sight is missing. There are bruises in the wood but no breaks. There has been a piece of wood replaced on the reverse but it is an expert job. I have taken a pic of the replacement piece. Blends very well. Overall this is a fine musket! $650.00

SOLD! Here's another little pistol that looks about 32 caliber or so being a little persussion single shot pistol with bag type grip. The action works but the spring is a little weak. Looks like the only marks I can find is a '67' on the frame. This piece measures about 5 1/2 inches long. $245.00

SOLD! Here's a nice little Bliss Cartridge Revolver from the Chicago area. This one is a 25 caliber cartridge piece being 6 shot with a 2 3/4 barrel. The action works fine with the cylinder stop just worn a tad from use. This one is the transitional piece from the percussional Bliss and Goodyear revolver to when Bliss took over for himself and was done in 1863. This one is not shown in Flayderman's Antique Firearms. This piece is serial number 897 and is a nice dark patina. I'm afraid my flash shows it as kind of shiny which is is not. There are no markings on it that I can find except for the serial numbers that match. I've had the grips off and they are both marked 897 as well. This is a very nice piece and one that's sure to please. A nice early Bliss that was only made during 1863 and 1864. $425.00

SOLD! Here's a little Allen & Wheelock .32 caliber sidehammer pistol. I believe this gun is transitional between the 1st & 2nd model. This piece was made from 1859 to 1862 with a total quantity of over 1,000 pieces. This one has a serial number of 148 as witnessed on the grip frame and both grips. One grip has a crack in it. The bottom of the grips and frame looks like this gun was used as a tack hammer from time to time. The side of the barrel has the stampings on it of: ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER, MS. US/ALLEN'S PATENTS SEPT. 7, NOVE. 9, 1858. This piece is a 6 shot .32 caliber weapon, This one has the beveled top strap but does not include the JULY 3, 1860 stamping on the frame. The trigger must be pushed forward for the hammer to hold and the cylinder doesn't always index correctly. The cylinder does lock up. A little tinkering by a gunsmith would probably fix it up. It is a nice gun! This piece came from Montgomery, Alabama but no history accompanies it. $450.00

SOLD! This next gun is a Smith and Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 first issue revolver in 32 caliber. This one is the 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel which is standard. The piece has a 5 shot non fluted cylinder with Rosewood grips and square shaped butt profile. Originall blued the finish is now kind of a semi dark patina. The piece is complete with a slight wobble to the hinge. The spur trigger has had a kind of knurled 'plate' attached to it for bigger fingers. The serial number is 1132 which was probably manufactured in 1865. These weapons were only made from 1865 to 1868. This model has the 1855 and 1859 patent dates on the barrel. Action works fine. Nice piece! $495.00

SOLD! Here's a .36 caliber Remington Civil War Revolver that was converted to cartridge and was found in Wisconsin at an estate sale. Too bad I don't know the history. This is a true cowboy gun and who knows why it was lost. Perhaps during a shootout or dropped fleeing from a posse after a bank robbery! Who knows! You make up the story! The frame is virtually complete but is missing the ejector rod and the cartridge conversion plate at the rear of the civil war cylinder. The mainspring is broken and the grips are missing. Also the trigger guard is missing, however the cylinder turns some, the trigger also moves some and the hammer moves as well. Can't reading any markings on it now. Shipped with the picture frame it was found on. This is an excellent dug weapon that may have done duty during 2 wars!!! $450.00

SOLD! A VERY GOOD MID/LATE 19TH CENTURY BELGIAN MARKED BACK ACTION FLINTLOCK AFRICAN TRADE GUN, ca. 1870-1900: The band-secured, 37", smoothbore, .69 caliber barrel with a under barrel bayonet stud and blade fore-sight: unmarked breech. Light colored hardwood (beechnut) fullstock with sharp contours and very light handling marks. In overall near excellent condition with lightly toned steel surfaces and a very fine stock with much of its finish. The iron surfaces a smooth steel-gray patina and some light patches of surface discoloration. The stock retains nearly all of its finish (95%) and has only the lightest of handling marks. Full iron mounts of "French"-type design. The Barrel bands are screw-retained barrel-bands with one missing. There are two iron sling-swivels and the screw-fastened buttplate is marked with a " R. 91." over a "2848" marking. Plain iron ramrod with round button and a "Belguim" style trigger guard. Back-Action Flintlock mechanism with its bridled iron powder-pan and its original reinforced hammer. In functional order with a good mainspring and timing: retains an age-patina with some cleaning with the barrel and its original components and screws. This barrel does have the ELG in an oval that is typical of Belguim arms. In overall very good+ original flintlock condition with sharp stock contours, crisp marking -- on the buttplate-tang and smooth steel-gray surfaces. A very fine example of a Belgian mid to late 19th century African Trade Musket, ca. 1870-1900. The type of gun sold to native Colonials, in the Congo, etc. Overall length, 52 5/8". $785.00

SOLD! Here is an item that we picked up here in Central Indiana. This is an unmarked Bacon 32 caliber single shot pistol that has the barrel that swivels to the side for loading. This piece uses a cartridge and is definitely not percussion. Bacon made several of these small pistols and even provided them to other retailers. This one is in good condition but needs a new trigger return spring. Also the main spring had been broken at one time but was period repaired and is nice and stiff. If you push the trigger forward it will cock and fire as it should. The serial number is an early 850 and matches on the frame and trigger as well as on the grips and barrel. The brass frame is a nice mellow rich color and the barrel looks to have been cleaned at one time but some patina is returning. There is no manufacturers name on this piece. These little pieces can bring upwards of $850 but since this one needs a little work then the price is $350. Nice little Civil War era gun at a reduced price!

SOLD! Here we have a good little Cooper Civil War Revolver in 31 caliber. I believe it was converted to 32 caliber with the conversion. This is a double action revolver however the trigger needs a little help returning and the cylinder doesn't turn properly every time. The revolver does lock up. The serial number is 253 on all the numbered parts. The loading lever was purposely taken off during the conversion. The markings are very clear and the original grips have a great amount of the original varnish on them. This is a good revolver with a great patina. There is a tiny little hole near the hammer that you can see in the pic. I believe this was a result of the conversion. You may never find another! $850.00

SOLD! We've come across an 1850 Foot Officer's Sword made by Sauerbier of New Jersey. Henry Sauerbier was a cutler/ edged tool maker who in 1848 took over a business started by John H. Crawford in Newark, New Jersey. In 1851, Aaron Crawford had this firm in his own name and formed Crawford, Brown & Sauerbier. This firm was dissolved in 1853 and in 1855 Henry Sauerbier & Company started manufacturing saddle, harness and shoemakers tools. His early tools were marked: H. SAUERBIER. Around 1870 tools became marked: H. SAUERBIER & SONS. Henry died in 1874 and from 1875 to 1887 the business name was H. SAUERBIER'S SONS.

During the war, he also made a variation of the M1840 cavalry swords as well as non-regulation cavalry enlisted and officer's swords plus M1850 foot officer swords, and M1860 staff and field officer's swords. He is noted for making very unusual presentation swords with picture, soldier-head and precious stone pommels. He utilized silver and pewter hilts and as well as silver and pewter decorations on the hilts and scabbards on these swords. He also sold swords to several other retailers, including Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, in addition to selling blades to many silversmiths. Many of Sauerbier's swords are not marked but have distinctive differences from other swords. The pommel cap usually has a 'hump' in the center of it unlike other Union Swords. Most of Sauerbier's swords also use a spanner type nut on the tang to hold the sword together. The fuller's on Sauerbier's swords are ususally unstopped and are sometimes misidentified as Confederate because of this.

This 1850 Foot officers sword is not marked and is in great condition complete with sharkskin/shagreen wrapped grip lacking the twisted brass wire. The sword is tight and in very good uncleaned condition. The blade may have been wiped down some but is nice with a somewhat mottled finish. The entire piece measures about 36 inches long with a 30 1/4 inch blade that has been unsharped as it should be. There is some light pitting here and there on the blade but not detrimental at all. This is a nice piece! Unfortunately, no scabbard. Came from Virginia. Check out the pics! Nice!! $395.00

SOLD! Here's a blacksmith/gunsmith made underhammer pistol in about 32 caliber or so. The entire piece is 17 inches long with a 10 + inch barrel. The trigger holds on half cock but you must push the trigger foward to hold on full cock. The front and rear sight has wear but still there! There are no markings anywhere. The pistol has a walnut stock with no cracks or breaks. Check out the rifling! Sharp and deep! Nice and entirely unique!!! From Indianapolis. $275.00

SOLD! Here is an Smith & Wesson old Army #2 in 32 caliber. This piece is in overall nice condition with minor pitting here and there. The top of the trigger spur has been broken off but the action works fine. Markings are pretty sharp on the top of the barrel. Barrel hinge is pretty tight. This gun is better looking that my pics show. Has the initials of LK on the right grip. From California. $875.00

Here is a rare Belgian Single Shot 12Ga Pin Fire Shotgun. You find the double barrel pinfire shotguns but almost never the single shots! This antique shotgun is in the bright with just a little surface rust which will clean off without leaving any pitting. The lock works properly but the locking lever is loose and doesn't cam down and tighten the barrel properly. If this were fixed the lockup would be tight and I sure a good gunsmith could do the job. The toe of the stock has been repaired. There is wood missing above the front part of the lock. The bore has some scattered pitting. There are no maker's marks. The action works great! It's a looker! This piece is from California. $375.00

Here's a pretty nice 16 ga Pinfire Double Barrel Shotgun. This is a very nice looking and handling Civil War era pinfire shotgun. It’s light and fast handling and it has some nice engraving on the receiver, the back sidelocks and on the triggerguard. There’s no maker’s name that I can find but it has serial number 6874 on the receiver. It also has a full set of Liege, Belgium proof marks on the barrel flats. You open the action by pushing a metal lever (which makes up the forend) to the left. The wood is in very nice condition but the metal has no bluing or very little browning remaining having been cleaned at some point. The bores are pitted but you shouldn't shoot this old girl anyway. It's done it's time! This piece has sling slivels so it could be slung over your shoulder. During the Civil War all types of weapons were put into service, even pinfire shotguns, especially by the rebs. I tried a 14 gauge shell in it but it was a little too tight to get in so I believe the weapon to be 16 gauge. The action of both hammers and triggers work just fine. All in all a very desireable weapon! $525.00

SOLD! Very nice brass mounted 3 band Prussian Model 1809 "Potsdam" musket. Lock works excellent, marked Neisse, dated 1831 holds at half and full cock. 41 1/2 inch Barrel marked FW with crown and 1831, nipple needs replaced as it's broken clear off at the top-probably an easy out would do it. Bore is very good with old style straight lands and grooves no twist "rifling". This hugh 71-72 Caliber bore should be an interesting round ball thrower. Nice inspection "FW" marks and crowns on metal parts and wood. One small stress open grain crack for about 1 1/2 inches long at the rear point of the lock plate. Other than that, wood is in very good sound condition. Total length is 55 1/2 inches. The ramrod is not correct being some kind of odd home made thing and the front sling swivel is missing. Some of the brass mounted pieces have been gold painted indicative of what the GAR used to do for display weapons. The U.S. Ordnance Department purchased approximately 165,000 Prussian arms. 100,300 weapons are identified as smooth-bores. These were received from eight different suppliers at prices varying between four and eight dollars each. All the shipments arrived in late 1861 through early 1862 when the need for arms was most urgent. The U.S. Ordnance Department classed them as third class weapons. By the fourth quarter of 1862 they were being replaced with better arms. According to FIREARMS FROM EUROPE - SECOND EDITION there are no known Confederate purchases, although their acquisition through battlefield capture is most likely. Very nice display piece! $750.00

Here's a tremendous find! Here is a Revolutionary War Pike or 'Trench Spear' as they were refered to. This piece is hand forged and reeks of character! About 4 feet of the original shaft is still left. You can see in one pic how the shaft was hacked off. Guaranteed to please and all Rev War! The medal end is approximately 1 foot long and has a few nicks in it from action. This thing is great! $450.00

SOLD! For sale is an unmarked antique McClellan style saddle with a 14"-15" seat. The fenders are attached with rawhide and the stirrup straps have no buckles. The saddle is solid and great for display. The seat has an open seam. This old Civil War type saddle reeks of character! Complete with wear and a rosette missing here and there. From the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. This saddle would fit in either a US of CS Cavalry Display! Outstanding relic! $495.00

Here's another dug weapon but it looks to have been an early battlefield pickup. I believe it may have been salvaged once to put back in service then lost again. This is a colt .31 caliber pocket model revolver in 6 shot and serial numbered 267940 which dates it to 1863. There is no history on this piece but came from the same gentleman as the one above. As you can tell by the pics this piece is lacking the loading lever and wedge. You can also see that the brass frame is bent backwards. I believe it may have been damaged and dropped then picked up by someone else to use as the grips are crude period replacements and you can see that the screw is the wrong one. The cylinder and trigger are locked up now but the hammer moves freely and you can still feel the tension of the main spring behind it. Oh, if only it could talk. This one is from Virginia as well but we just don't know where from in Virginia. Some light pepper type pitting is present as it was laying on the ground for awhile before being picked up. Nice! $450.00

Here's a real nice early 1840 Militia Officer's sword with the wide 1 inch blade. This is generally thought to be the most early type with the brass 'bow tie' cross guard with the shell langets. This is probably made by Horstmann of Philadelphia but I can't see far enough under the langets to make it out. This sword measures 31 1/4 inches long overall with a 25 1/2 inch blade. There is no scabbard for this piece, unfortunately, but it is a historical piece being very early. The cross hatched bone grip does have a stable crack in one side but it's not a problem at all. The knight head pommel cap matches the patina of the rest of the brass. Outstanding early piece! $295.00

This next small revolver is the EAGLE ARMS CO. 30 caliber cup-primed revolver that was made in the 1860's and based on the Plant's Mfg. Co. Front loading pocket revolver. This is the 6 shot mocel with 3 1/2 inch octagon ribbed barrel. The gun has a brass frame but almost all of the silver plate is lacking at this point. The gun has fairly nice walnut or rosewood grips with square butt. The cylinder is marked PAT. JULY 12, 1859 and JULY 21, 1863. The serial number is 2744. The action is a little sticky but does work. There are quite a few variations having been observed, most relatively minor, in hammer profiles, center pins, trigger sheaths, angle of handle, etc. This is a good one! $350.00

Here's a little dandy that I just picked up here in Indiana. This is the variant small brass frame type Bacon Mfg Co. Single Shot pistol in 32 caliber. This piece has the 3 5/8ths inch octagon barrel. This octagon barrel pivots to the right for loading a 32 caliber short cartridge. This piece has no markings except for the serial number of 3758. They were made from the early to mid 1860's. This piece has a spur trigger with walnut grips that have a square butt. There area a couple of minor dings to the edge of the grips but not bad at all. This weapon functions flawlessly and looks great! Flayderman's states that the bass frame variants are known and are rare bringing premium values. In fine condition this piece is valued at $725. The brass frame on this piece has a nice mellow color. The bore is dark. Nice, Nice piece and the rarer type! $495.00

Here's an old war horse! This is a French Model 1857 Rifle Musket aka 1853T. This model measures 55.75 inches long overall and the lock is marked 'Mutzig'. None of this type was known to be imported by the Confederates but thousands were imported by the Union. The stock on this rifle/musket is walnut and in very good condition. The metal parts have a 'peppering' on them from being stored up in the attic. Moderate pitting is around the breech end of the musket. .69 caliber and the action works being very tight. This piece comes from New Hampshire but sadly no history accompanies it. one of the neat things about this piece is that the first barrel band/nose cap is missing but someone wrapped it very nicely with a roll of twisted brass sword wire. This wire has much age to it and I believe it to be done during the period. A soldier just had to 'make do' with what he had. This is a very nice piece and would look great in your collection! Nothing missing but that first band/nose cap. $650.00

Here's a nice Burnside bullet that was obviously bounce around a bit as there are several dings on it but it's all there! The Burnside Carbine is the only firearm that used a bullet like this one. Yours for $75.00

This is a SNY box plate that I recently picked up. The front of the plate has nice age to it and looks great. A previous owner decided to clean up the back lead portion somewhat as you can tell in the pic. The two iron hooks are still present but rusty and you can see where the back was cleaned right up to the hooks. The top of the plate is rolled down somewhat from being dropped at some point. The rest of the plate seems ok though. This is a nice plate! $425.00

I found this item in Lafayette, Indiana. Home of Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid - 1700s. The item is a Revolutionary War handmade knife. The blade was made from an old file and you can see the serated lines that formed the file on both sides and the back of the blade. The blade is held by a pin and backs up against another pin for a stop. The blade is heavy and still sharp! The grip/handle is solid bone and has some incised line decoration on it. The knife measures 6 inches closed and about 11 inches when fully opened. Take a look at the pics. I've put my ol' farm boy hands in the pic for a comparison. Excellent old piece! $175.00

Here's a nice U.S. Model 1855 Bayonet in scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition with a strong US stamped in the face of the blade. There is mottling in the finish but the bayonet overall has a very pleasing look to it. The scabbard is the nice 7 rivit scabbard and is in very good condtion. A nice set for that Civil War Musket! $325.00

SOLD! Here's a fairly nice looking full-stock percussion rifle in about 40 caliber. This one is quite heavy but not a bench rifle. The piece measures about 52 inches long with a 36 inch barrel. This one is a set trigger model with the hammer being a little loose and the nipple broken off at the top. There is also some wood missing under the hammer/nipple from burning. The lock plate is pitted so I can't see any maker's marks however there is something engraved on the barrel which I can't quite make out. The stock is fairly nice with silver inlays and a crack here and there from age and stress. The wrist has been repaired on the top but quite strong. Probably dropped at some point in the distant past. The brass has a nice patina with the bottom toe being reconfigured some at the buttstock and a small portion (1/2 inch possibly) of the forward trigger guard being broken and missing. Replaced ramrod. Still a nice old gun and would look great over the fireplace!! $475.00

Here is a heavy halfstock rifle being a bench rifle or perhaps a sniper rifle. This one is marked on the lock Josh C. Randall Warranted and has the initials HL on the barrel. This piece weighs a whopping 12 pounds! This rifle uses the set trigger set up and it's quite sensitive! The rifle also has an 1864 Indian Head penny set into the buttstock that you can see in the pic. The rifle measures about 53 inches long with a 36 1/2 inch barrel. There is a little wood lacking just forward the lock and there's a little crack there as well. There is a stress crack on the reverse originating from the lock screw and going laterally down the stock to just about the rear sight. You can see a brass plate on the bottom of the piece used to rest it on a bench, fence post, tree limb, etc. About .40 caliber. Nice! $475.00

SOLD! Here's a nice old long full stock flintlock rifle that unfortunately was dropped many years ago and needs repairs. This piece still looks and functions great so I'm going to display it on my wall until it sells. The lockplate is marked 'I.P.MOORE' (don't laugh-that's what it says!) and on the barrel there is 6 star like small designs or stamps. I thought it was J.P. Moore that I've heard of before but it's not. You can see in the pics that there is a piece missing here and there and the stock is broken into just ahead of the rear sight. The rear stock has a very nice brass patch box and a nice carved cheekpiece on the other side. It looks like the hammer where the screw goes through has had some minor repair but it functions correctly and is solid. The piece measures 57 inches long with a 42 1/8 inch octagon barrel. The ramrod is old. All in all this is a great piece !!! $1400.00

SOLD! I don't buy a lot of reproduction firearms but this one is unique! This is an underhammer percussion rifle being made by Hopkins and Allen and is THE HERITAGE MODEL . Marked Numrich Arms out of West Hurley, NY. This piece has the tang sight and hooded front sight having had the regular sight removed. The barrel is tapped for a scope as well. I think it may be 45 cal and I can see rifling in the barrel. There is a patch box on the buttstock. All the wood is very nice. The rifle uses the trigger guard as the main spring and occasionally it pops out after firing but is easily put back into the trigger where it belongs. Perhaps this is normal as I just don't know. I believe Dixie Gun Works sold these years ago. The rifle is 49 inches long overall with a 32 inch barrel. Functions well. It's still a nice gun and has most of the original finish remaining. Don't believe you can find them now.

SOLD! Here's another unique reproductiion firearm! This one is a twist barrel percussion rifle that when you fire one shot you simply twist the barrel to have another shot to fire! This is another rifle from Numrich Arms of West Hurley, NY. I think this one is 45 caliber as well. The wood is in good condition with patchbox and the metal is in good condition. The action works fine. The only thing missing is a little ferrel on the end of one of the ramrods. This one has fixed sights. This piece measures over 44 inches long with 28 inch barrels. Nice!

SOLD! Here's an old Indiana Gun. This is a Sam Beck full stock percussion firearm in about 36 to 40 caliber. This gun was made in Indianapolis and has the set trigger set up. Sam was the Brother of Christian Beck who was more famous being in the Civil War. I have a Christian Beck rifle on the Swords and Firearms page. This one has seen lots of use and needs restoration. The stock is beat up pretty much and has a break mid length down the barrel with the two pieces held to the barrel with wire. There is also a crack on the reverse side of stock opposite the lock and there is a piece missing above the lock. The lock works fine. The top of the barrel is marked S.BECK and the lock is marked INDIANAPOLIS IND. The rifle is 52 1/2 inches long overall with what I believe is a replacement ramrod. Still a nice displayable piece and a very historic Indiana Gun!

Here's a little Colt open top 22 caliber pistol serial number 69945. This pistol was made from 1871 to 1877 with a total production of about 114,200. The barrel is marked COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. C0/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. and on the frame is 22 CAL. for .22 caliber short. This pistol has great markings and locks up tight but the cylinder does not rotate indicating that it needs a new hand and spring. This one does not have the ejector rod having the 2 3/8" barrel. Worthy of restoration for $295.00

SOLD! Here's a very nice 'under hammer' pistol in about 45 caliber. This is the so called 'Anderson' underhammer pistol that many think was made in Anderson, Texas. This pice functions well even though the main spring is just a little weak. This piece has been cleaned slightly but isn't as shiney as my pic shows. The wooden bag grips is missing a chip in one that you can see in the pic. There is engraving on the frame and on the top of the barrel is marked 'Cast Steel' 'Pocket Rifle'. There is provisions on the grip to use a shoulder stock of some kind. This piece has the 4 inch barrel being part round/part octagon. The saw-handle grip is all steel with walnut grips. See in Flayderman's 9th Edition page 423 7E-001.5 image. Flayderman's also states that these pistols are very similar to Blunt and Syms of New York pistols and strongly suggests that they are made by that firm. This is a nice one! $495.00

Heres a little colt .31 caliber pocket bullet mold that is just missing the little spru cutter screw. This is the all original iron model and you can still see COLT'S PATENT on the top of it. This mold has a great patina but my flash makes it look shiny- It is not. Getting hard to find! $125.00

SOLD! Here is a nice old Revolutionary War Pike head made of iron. This piece is 14 inchs long and is in good condition. Chicago Area. Appears dug but Nice!! $275.00

Here's an old hand made bowie knife that is made from one piece of bar stock with the grip wrapped in old cord. The crossguard was 'pinched' onto the blade to keep it into place. The blade and crossguard have traces of Gold Paint on them which makes me believe that this piece was on display at an old GAR hall. This piece is very unique and heavy! The entire piece measures 12 1/2 inches long with a 8 inch blade. This thing screams DIXIE! $325.00

SOLD! This item here belongs to a friend of mine. Her husband passed away and this was a point of particular pride to him. This is my eldest grandson holding a Christian Beck Rifle made in Indiana prior to or just after the Civil War. Christian Beck was born in Pennsylvania, I believe, in 1813 and died in Marion County, Indiana on August 17, 1886. Christian was the brother of Samuel Beck who also made rifles. Christian was a gunsmith in Connersville indiana and moved to Indianapolis in 1835. He was a gunmaker in Indianapolis for main years with the last year of record being 1880. Christian made both flintlock rifles and percussion rifles. Christian held 3 ranks during the Civil War. Here are his stats:

Residence Connersville IN; Enlisted on 9/25/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. On 10/5/1861 he was commissioned into "L" Co. IN 2nd Cavalry He was discharged for promotion on 11/2/1863 On 11/2/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 7th Cavalry He was discharged for promotion on 3/1/1864 On 4/30/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IN 9th Cavalry He Resigned on 10/28/1864 Promotions: * Capt 6/21/1862 * Major 11/2/1863 (As of 7th IN Cav) * Lt Colonel 3/1/1864 (As of 9th IN Cav)

When a captain in the Civil War, his outfit was surrounded by Rebs and he and his men cut their way out without losing a man. For this deed the Governor of Indiana, Oliver P. Morton, persented him with a gold-headed cane. This rifle is one of the many very nice weapons that Christian made and his rifles are highly regarded and collected by Indiana collectors. This one is a very nice half stock rifle being about 48 1/2 inches long with a 32 inch barrel. This rifle was restored sometime in the 1960's I believe and that info is stamped on the barrel. The stamping says 'REPAIRED BY WM. H. VIETOR.REELSVILLE. INDIANA. -CAL. 343.' On the top of the barrel is stamped 'CH = BECK' 'IND'POLIS WARRANTED in 3 lines. There is some engraving on the backstrap and triggerguard. The lockplate and hammer are also engraved and the plate appears to be stamped 'LEMAN' 'ANCE' with the latter letters being worn some. There is a piece of wood replaced in front of the bolster that was probably burned by the percussion caps. Because of this I believe a 'cup' has been added around the nipple. There is also a crack in the obverse stock by the lockplate screw (also engraved) that is held inplace by a small nail or pin. The stock appears to be a nice walnut piece of wood with a brass cresent buttplate. The octagon barrel is very heavy with brass soldered pipes for the ramrod which I believe is a replacement. There is a very nice simple pewter nosecap in place. There are 2 triggers with the rear one being the set trigger and the front straight one being the 'hair' trigger. Does't take much pull for this one. Virtually no pitting to the metal. This is a nice one! I've taken a lot of pics so check them out. $1,250.00

SOLD! Here is another nice knife that is from the Revolutionary War period. this knife measures over 12 inches long with an approximately 8 inch blade. There are no markings on the blade as all and it has been sharpened at some point in it's life. It appears that this spear point diamond blade may have been made from a file as there are some line markings on the blade and the ricasso is reminisent of a file. The knife also has a pretty nice carved horn handle that has some damage the the pommel end that you can see in one of the pics. There is also a small brass domeand it apprears that the tang passes through it. The cross guard is a little brass piece with a brass thimble over the end of the grip that is closest to the guard. This piece also comes in an original leather scabbard which is very supple and hand stitched but may be slightly later. This one is also very nice from the same Indiana Estate! No History on this one either. $450.00

Here's a nice looking Percussion Halfstock approx. .30 caliber rifled musket very similiar to the 1/2 stock used by Michigan Sharpshooters listed elsewhere in my catalog. This one has the back action lock with double set triggers. The metal has been cleaned somewhat in the past but the patina is returning. The rear sight has been removed and a tang 'peep' sight was installed. The mechanics do work. The barrel is marked on top with what I believe to be an 'FJ' but the fancy script is a little hard to be sure of. The underside of the barrel (look at the pics) has the stamp of MUZZY & CO. Muzzy and Company is listed in American Sunsmiths by Frank M. Sellers as being in business in Worcester, Masschusetts vrom 1857-1861 being successors to Hitchcock and Muzzy who made the first Morse firearm from George Morse's patent for him. As you all recall, Morse Carbines and Muskets were used by the Confederacy. Anyway, back to this rifle. This rifle could have very well be used during the Civil War. The entire piece measures approximately 47 1/2 inches long with a 32 inch barrel. The stock is in very nice condition with a pewter nose cap and brass trappings. The unusual thing about this firearm is that it has no butt plate and never had one. There is a little chip out of the upper toe of the butt but otherwise very nice. I believe the ramrod to be a replacement. I believe the reverse lockplate screws to be replacements and there's been a little ivory or bone insert placed in at the end of the trigger guard but otherwise I believe the piece to be original. There is also a small hole in the upper stock wrist about 1 inch back of the tang sight that I don't know why it is there. No breaks on this stock and no cracks - just the usual dings here and there. Nice piece! $495.00

Here's a nice little percussion full-stock rifle in the Pennsylvania style being about 40 caliber and rifled. This one is 52 1/2 inches long with a 37 inch barrel. The trimmings are brass on this one. This rifle has the simple v rear sight with the simple blade sight up front. This one was used a lot and there is pitting on the lock and rear barrel area. The lock functions but the spring is pretty weak. This piece has the double set trigger set up. There is wood loss around the lock indicating it's heavy use and there are dings and scratches here and there. There is a considerable sliver of wood missing near the front of the barrel on the obverse about 11 inches long but can be repaired if you like or just leave it alone. This rifle has a very nice cheek rest on the reverse buttstock. I believe the stock to be maple with a dark stain but I could be wrong. I don't believe it's walnut. I also believe one of the brass ramrod pipes are missing. The ramrod is a replacement. The lockplate and the hammer have engraving on them but if there was a maker's name it's obscured by the powder pitting. It's still a great piece and would look great over your mantle hanging with your favorite powder horn and bag! Check out the pics! $595.00

SOLD! Here's a new repro Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Colt with custom holster. This one has the Indian Fight scene and is made by EIG of Italy. The serial number is 867. I don't believe this piece was ever fired and it functions well but will not lock up. Someone tried to remove screws to fix it and burgered one up. It was attemped to drill out the head to remove it but he must have given up so a gunsmith will have to fix it. It still looks brand new except for a tiny bit of holster wear. It also looks great in the custom holster! Put it on display or get it fixed. Either way it's a great little gun with all steel frame just like the originals. .31 caliber with 4 inch barrel. Uberti has a 7 1/2 inch model for $425.00 Cheap enough at $145.00 with holster to get it fixed. Good project!!!

SOLD! I've got another reproduction Civil War firearm here. This is a brass framed 1862 Navy but in .44 caliber. Make makes it the 1862 navy is the octagon barrel and the stepped down cylinder. The barrel is 7 1/4 inches long. This one has been used alot. When I got it two cylinders were still loaded and the action wouldn't work at all. With some tedious cleaning after I got it apart I got it put back together unloaded and it's now functioning. It's a little out of time but will work with some help. I think the more it is turned the better it'll work. I wouldn't shoot it until you get the timing worked out however. The maker is FLLIPIETTA of Italy so it's a well known maker. Serial number is 278510. This will make a good inexpensive wall hanger or get it working correctly so you can fire it. As is $85.00

SOLD! Here's an old handmade rifle scabbard that I just picked up. This would have been one that was affixed to the saddle for easy access to your Winchester rifle or carbine! My Winchester Lever Action Rifle that I have listed further below fits into this scabbard just fine! This piece is made from a piece of tanned leather and does show age. The thing is stitched together with leather thongs. There are no markings on this piece but there is evidence of an old tag being glued to it. The scabbard was mostly flank but it got into the belly leather as evidenced by the photo showing the 'stretching' or 'tearing' of the leaher after the main curve in the scabbard. Belly leather stretches more than flank leather and sometimes is much softer that other areas of leather. Watch any Western Movie and you'll see old Winchesters in scabbards. This would look great with either your old Winchester in it or my old Winchester tied to a saddle for display! $45.00

SOLD! Here's a dug Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver commonly called the 'Root Model' after Elisha K. Root, the noted Colt designer although Sam Colt was the actual inventor of this weapon. This is the model 2 with a serial number of 21900 which was made before the Civil War. This revolver has the 3 1/2 inch barrel with the octagon barrel. This is the first production in .28 caliber. The barrel marking is simply COLTS PT 1855. This one is missing a few parts are you can tell and was picked up in a Farmer's Field at Cold Harbor, Virginia. Most of the wood grips are present with the initials H.W. engraved into each one. Basically all that's left is the iron fram and trigger with relic grips. You can still read the barrel markings OK and the serial number is easily seen as well. This weapon has a very nice dark patina! Nice relic from a well known battlefield! $195.00

SOLD! Here's an Model 1853 Enfield rifled musket in .577 caliber. This piece is really in very good condition but is missing the soldered on rear sight and the trigger guard sling swivel. The barrel has rifle left in it but it is not crisp and the bore is dark but I think if it is cleaned properly it'll improve drastically. The lock has a nice dark patina and matches the rest of the piece. The lock is marked with the crown at the reverse and TOWER 1863 forward of the hammer. The action works fine. There is some wood missing from behind the nipple area due to powder burns. The barrel is full length with some peppering around the nipple as would be usual on a gun that was well used. The barrel is marked with the asterik and 25 markings. I believe the ramrod to be original but it is not the same patina as the rest of the gun. The initials AM are carved in the reverse buttstock. The buttplate and the nosecap are both brass as well as the triggerguard. Action works fine. All in all a very good Enfield! $895.00

SOLD! Here is a US Rifled/Musket that surfaced in Iowa. This 1864 dated Sprinfield musket is in exactly the conditon it was found in. Stored in an old wood shed for years this gun was well used but in nice conditon considering its age. This is a type II dated 1864. The metal on this piece has been lightly cleaned at some point in it's life. The wood is in good shape with 2 cartouches on the reverse. There are no breaks or cracks in the stock. The rifled barrel is full length with no markings found on the barrel. You can see traces I believe but they're missing almost in their entirity. The lockplate has been cleaned some and shows the spreadwinged Eagle with U.S.Springfield to the right of the eagle. The date 1864 is stamped in the tail of the lock. The rear sight is present and the full length barrel still has rifling in it. There is some pitting on the breech that has been ground down some to eliminate some of the pitting. You can see a trace of the eagle on the bolster. There is evidence that this barrel was taken off and reworked at some point. Not recent though. There is a gouge or ding here and there. Still nice and functions well. I believe the slotted ramrod to be a replacement. $750.00

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SOLD! Here's another Tower Enfield Model 1853 socket bayonet in a nice blue finish. This one is marked 4/289 on the socket. This is another nice one and if you have a British Enfield and need a bayonet then this is a nice one! WAS $145.00 NOW $130.00 !!

CONSIGNMENT: Here is an 1884 lock dated trapdoor rifle that has no serial number. Flayderman 9th edition of the Antique Gun guide talks about these rifles on page 589. He says that these rifles were probably put together models by well known arms dealers at the turn of the 20th century. So probably Bannerman's work. At any rate this is a very nice .45-70 trapdoor rifle and should be a good shooter with an excellent bore. The top of the breech block is dated 1870 over an eagles head which is over crossed arrows and a US. The wood is in good shape and the piece is complete even with stacking swivels. This is a real nice piece! WAS $550.00 NOW $495.00 !!!

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SOLD! Here is a .69 caliber Model 1816 conversion musket by Harpers Ferry dated 1824. Markings are nice and deep. This one has the french style conversiion with crude brazing and is complete as issued excluding sling. The walnut wood stock is in good condition with one crack in the rear sideplate screw that goes back for about an inch through one of the two cartouches. There is also a V and a PH stamped in the wood back of the cartouches. Usual dings and some sort of carved lines on the rear buttstock. VP and Eagle are present on opposite side of barrel away from the nipple. MS is also stamped at the end of the trigger guard tail piece. This piece has the correct 42 inch barrel with front sight and bayonet lug on top. All metal parts are iron with iron mountings- 3 barrel bands. Correct button shaped head on ramrod. Nice brown patina to all metal. Minor pitting around the nipple area. Smoothbore. This is a nice piece! WAS $800.00 NOW $695.00 !!!

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SOLD! Here's an 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber import that is marked S & K on the drag of the scabbard. S & K stands for the firm name of Snitzler and Kirshbaum that Imported swords to this country during the Civil War. This is one of 2 swords that a friend picked up at a Louisville show from a WW2 vet-the other sword was a WW2 Japanese sword. This vet had no use for the 1840 Cav sword but the friend had to buy both to get the Japanese sword he wanted. The Vet said his grandfather carried this sword while in General Nathan Bedford Forrest Tennessee Cavalry but since the friend had no interest in the Civil War sword he did not get a name from the Vet of his ancestor. Just a story that can't be proved so just the way it is the price is $485.00 This sword is unusual in that the scabbard ring mounts are tapered and that the sword has an 1850 type sword tip instead of the 1840 type. This is the way it was made. This sword has never been apart guaranteed. The sword blade is over 36 inches long with the entire sword being over 42 inches long. This piece has not been messed with at all in any way. There are a few minor nicks on the blade edge but it has not been sharpened. There are no markings on the blade. The scabbard is 37 1/2 inches long, obviously for this blade and does have a couple of door dings in the lower part. The brass guard is great condition with only just a very minor crack where the top of the handguard has been bend down which is quite common on these pieces. The only thing missing on this piece is the grip wrap and wire. This grip is the import type with the cord under the leather which is also lacking. This piece warrents further investigation. As stated earlier in the text only $485.00 for this nice unusual piece. WAS $485.00 NOW $435.00 !!!

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SOLD! This is a real nice Model 1840 NCO Marine sword with the turned down langet. This piece was made like that and was not turned down by a soldier as would be correct for the Marine issued NCO swords of the Civil War period. This piece was by Horstmann, Phila and so evidenced by the markings under the turned down langet. If there is a date I cannot see one. The brass handguard and grip are in very nice uncleaned condition with the turndown langet being slightly smaller that the other langet. The only markings on the handguard is a large double and tripple hand scratched 'W" on the turned down guard. The blade is nearly 32 inches long and has not been messed with at all being in very nice condition. The scabbard is leather with the original brass mounts having had the drag repaired so be careful putting the sword in and taking it out. With leather scabbards one should always be holding the piece straight down when removing the blade to prevent breakage. F.S.S. is stamped on the drag which I believe stands for Frederick S. Strong, Inspector. This is a nice early Marine sword! WAS $365.00 NOW $325.00 !!!

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Here is an excellent Smith and Wesson Model 1 second issue, 7 shot 22 caliber revolver in excellent shape. Serial number 30188 with nearly 100% blue and silver plate! All of the markings are sharp even on the cylinder. Only the cylinder is a triffle bit duller blue than the barrel. This is the nicest Model 1 that I've seen in a long time! Investiment quality! Nice hardwood grips! The only detractor at all is a few dings on the bottom of the grip strap and grips otherwise fine! Still good rifling down the barrel. Action is tight and works well. You'll like this one! My pic doesn't do this piece justice! Outstanding! WAS $525.00 NOW $450.00 !!!

CONSIGNMENT: Here's another excellent Smith & Wesson Revolver! This is the Model 1 1/2 32 caliber first issue revolver serial number 23343 in Super condition! This model was made from 1865 to 1868 and is nearly as nice as the model 1 second issue above. The only detractor to this revolver is a very slight wobble to the barrel as is normal. Tight action which functions well! You probably won't find a better one! My pic doesn't do this piece justice! Outstanding! WAS $675.00 NOW $595.00 !!

SOLD! Here's about as nice a revolver from the 1800's that I've ever seen! This is the Red Jacket No. 4 32 caliber 5 shot revolver. This is the nickel plated fully factory engraved model with nearly 100% plating remaining! This piece is just in super condition! There is one tiny ding near the hammer but that's about all. The plastic grips are 100% as well! Outstanding! Top collectors piece! Functions beautifully ! WAS $450.00 NOW $395.00 SOLD! This piece is much better than my pics show!

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SOLD! Here's another Forehand-Wadworth "British Bull-Dog" in better condition than the one above. It's justlike the one above but with better nickel finish. 103927 is the serial number. This one has a lot less nickel loss and staining. Very nice!! WAS $250.00 NOW $210.00 !!!

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. Here's a Webley RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) .450 Double Action Revolver 1870-1890. Gen George Custer had a pair like this. Serial number 6195. The Webley company was founded in the early 18th century by William Davies, who made bullet moulds. It was taken over in 1834 by his son-in-law, Philip Webley, who began producing percussion sporting guns. The manufacture of revolvers, for which the firm became famous. At that time the company was named Webley & Son. In 1857 Webley amalgamated with W & C Scott and Sons to become The Webley and Scott Revolver and Arms Company Ltd of Birmingham. Serial number on this piece is 6195. This is a nice piece with a nice dark plum brown finish. The markings are nice and crisp and the hardwood checkered grips are very nice as well. Laynard ring on butt. Functions well! $465.00 Here's some more info on the Webley's:

Webley's production originally consisted of hand-crafted firearms, although mass-production was later introduced to supply police and military buyers. The first Webley production revolver appeared in 1853. Known as the Longspur it was a muzzle-loaded percussion cap and ball pistol. Some consider it to be the finest revolver of its day as it could shoot as fast as the contemporary Colt revolvers and was faster to load. However the hand-made Longspur could not compete in price with mass-produced revolvers such as the Colt, and production never equalled that of Webley's competitors Adams (Deane, Adams & Deane) or Tranter. Webley's first popular success came with its first double-action revolver, adopted by the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1867. Webley 1868 RIC No. 1 Revolver cal 450 CFThere is a well-known story that a pair of Webley RIC Model revolvers were presented to Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer by Lord Berkeley in 1869, and it is believed that General Custer was using them at the time of his death in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. There is some question whether the gun or guns presented to George Armstrong Custer were Webley RIC’s. Other sources indicate that Lord Berkeley Paget presented Custer with a Galand & Sommerville 44 calibre revolver (manufactured in England by the firm of Braendlin & Sommerville) and gave another to Tom Custer.[1] Of course, it is possible that Lord Berkeley Paget may have given Custer two revolvers, both a Galand & Sommerville and a Webley RIC or even given the Custer brothers, in some combination, a pair of Webley RICs and a pair of Galand & Sommervilles. A cased Galand & Sommerville revolver certainly formed part of Tom Custer’s estate.[2] Galand & Sommerville 44 revolvers were made to use the same ammunition as the first Webley RIC’s, i.e. Webley's .442 centre-fire cartridge. WAS $465 NOW $395.00 !!!

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SOLD! Here's a great NCO M-1851 Eagle plate with 3 piece silver wreath (early style). There are no markings or keeper with this fine plate. Excellent! WAS $375.00 NOW $345.00 !!!

The 7th Indiana Cavalry Sword is SOLD!

Here are pics of this very nice Cav sword:

This musket is a U.S. Model 1861 percussion rifle-musket dated 1864 along with Springfield and an eagle on the lock plate. There is some pitting on the lock plate that partially obscures some of the stampings but still readily seen and better than my pics show. The hammer is a correct replacement and I believe the ramrod may be a repro as it's kind of thin. The stock is in great shape with two cartouches on the reverse. The buttplate is correct but there is no U.S. Stamped on it. The action is strong and crisp. The barrel is missing the rear sight but is marked with the VP and the eagle head as well as the date 186?. There has been 1/2 inch cut off the end of the barrel but it still takes a bayonet just fine. There is absolutely no reason to cut off any of the barrel except for the reason that for some reason it was damaged and some had to be cut off. Many times in battle the end of the barrel got hit by other minie balls or shrapnel/shell fragments and field alterations needed to be done. There is still nice crisp rifling in the barrel. If it wasn't for the shortened barrel this musket would definitely be worth more than the $695 I'm asking for it.

CONSIGNMENT: The consignment item we have is a real nice Model 1840 Indian Wars Era Artillery Officers Saber and Scabbard. This is much rarer than the issued P guard model. This one is pretty nice with a sharkskin wrapped grip with twisted brass wire. All the brass has a nice patina. This piece has not been messed with at all. The makers name is on the blade of M.C. Lilley late 1800's. Nice etching on the blade with some nickel lose here and there mostly on the tip of the blade. There is also nickel loss on the scabbard. Everything is there as far as fittings and blade washer. No Screws are missing as well. Nice US and spread winged Eagle on the blade. My pics cannot pic up the niceness of the blade! It's very nice! WAS $645.00 NOW $595.00 !!

CONSIGNMENT ITEM: . This is the Model M3 trench knife. This one has seen lots of use and is marked on the blade horizontally 'US M3 UTICA'. The blade is in good shape with some sharpening to the edge. The blade is full length. The leather washer handle is in good condition but shows wear from use. The scabbard is the later fiberglass model and has the very end snapped off where the laynard extended through the scabbard body. This knife is like illustration no. 22 on page 100 of U.S.MILITARY KNIFES BOOK III by M.H.Cole. The markings on the upper scabbard metal parts are partly obscured by rust and need cleaned. This is a highly sought after knife in any condition! $75.00

Here we have a nice trapdoor bayonet and scabbard! The scabbard is just about mint with full bluing on the scabbard body and minor crazing on the leather parts. The brass US button is in very nice condition. The frog of the scabbard is marked ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. The bayonet is correct in every sense along with a very nice US stamping. There are traces of the original fire blue on it but most of it has been somewhat cleaned at some point and has some brown patina present. You could go ahead and clean it up and re-blue it if you wanted it to match the scabbard. All in all it's still pretty nice and would look great on your Trapdoor Springfield Rifle! $145.00

SOLD! Here's an old replica sword that I've had for many, many years. I believe this came originally from the HOUSE OF SWORDS. These swords were good quality pieces made before the mass produced, cheaply made, more affordable imported blades from India and Pakistan were introduced to the market. They were good enough to be passed off to the unknowing as originals and at least one guy went to prison for passing off several for just that. If you deal with swords this one would not fool you in the least but it's a good representative copy and it's been hanging above my closet for years. Time to paint and redecorate our bedroom so time to move it on. It's an early copy of the model 1840 Artillery Officer's Sword with engraved blade by Ames and so marked. Check out the pics. If it was real it would be worth thousands. No other markings on it except the Ames markings and it was aged like you see it when I purchased it at auction in the early 1990's. All I've done to it over the years is oil it to keep it from rusting. Buy this one for a fraction of what an original cost! $495.00

SOLD! Here's an exceedingly rare item to find! This is an all original Jeb Stuart Sword Hanger. In 1859 Lt. J.E.B. Stuart applied for a patent for an improved sword hanger. He had designed this device while recuperating from wounds he received during a fight with the Cheyenne Indians at Solomon River, Kansas on July 29, 1857. His device would enable the cavalryman to remove the sword, scabbard, and belt slings entirely without unhooking the scabbard from the belt and leaving the straps swinging loose from the belt rig. He applied for a contract with the US Army. This saber attachment was patent number 25,684 being filed on October 4, 1859 and was described as a saber hook, or an "improved method of attaching sabers to belts." The U.S. government paid Stuart $5,000 for a "right to use" license and Stuart contracted with Knorr, Nece and Co. of Philadelphia to manufacture his hook.In a famous letter penned on the back of one of his patent flyers he appealed to the Virginia militia for a contract. To date, no evidence has turned up verifying acceptance or refusal. It is known that the US Army authorized production of the device

as a number have surfaced over the years bearing the Frankford Arsenal imprint and Ordnance Dept. stamp on the belt strap. (A variant was also produced after the war with the Rock Island Arsenal stamp.) This is one of the war-time products made by the Frankford Arsenal. It is in good condition overall. The Leather is in remarkably good condition with only surface wear to the finish. There has been no preservative applied to the leather and frankly it doesn't need any. This is nice!! A truly historic cavalry piece invented by one of America's most famous cavalry generals. Everything is present and this piece is fully guaranteed to be an entirely original piece to the Civil War. $525.00 .

SOLD! Here's an old percussion rifle that's seen better days. The lock is missing as well as the trigger mechanism. If you are a magician you can try to piece the old stock back together but if not you can use the brass triggerguard and brass buttplate to fix up an old gun that those pieces are broken or missing. There's even a nice pewter nose piece on the half stock that looks good. The good news with this parts gun is the barrel. This heavy barrel is 39 inches long with both fixed sights and with a 5 inch 2 screw tang. The underbarrel rib is present and in good condition as well as what looks to be the original wooden ramrod. Also the drum and nipple are present and in good condition as well. The caliber seems to be about .36 cal. The entire piece is 55 inches long. Good pieces for a project gun! $125.00

SOLD! Here's a pretty good old Model 1849 Pocket Colt in .31 caliber with a 5 inch octagon barrel. This is the 6 shot model and is serial numbered 251170 which makes it made in 1863. All numbers match except wedge which has no number. This one has seen action for sure. The action works but it's a little sticky. I had the hand and spring replace but the gun needs a lock up bolt to function correctly. My gunsmith at the Ohio Civil War show in Mansfield was out of them but if I still have the firearm in the future he said he could fix it for me with no problem. He said it's a nice little revolver with a 'nice look' to it. The grips have been sanded some I think and the wedge has had some of it shaved off. The lower indexing pins need replace as well but the cylinder bolt keeps the barrel in place with the wedge inserted. Just a trace of cylinder scene left but serial number is still present. Still a nice displayable weapon! $550.00

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Here's a pretty good sword that needs new leather. This is a 1864 Emerson and Silver Cavalry Saber that has been in a hot situation to kind of burn the leather but a great deal of it is left along with full wire. The scabbard is included and is in good condition with a couple of spots where something hot fell on it just damageing the finish and not the scabbard. The blade washer is mostly intact and the blade is very nice! This was in a house that caught on fire but the sword was not in the fire just in a hot place. The temper has not been affected. The brass has been cleaned some but will get patina back on it. Still a nice piece and very affordable at $395.00 !!

SOLD! This pistol is a real sweet piece! This is a Smith & Wesson 22 caliber model being No. 1 Second issue Reolver that was made from 1860 to 1868 with this one being an early model with a serial number of 20204! This model was serial numbed from 11672 to 128000 so this one was early either 1860 or 1861. This one works as it should but lock up is a little soft but it does lock up. The piece has about 90 % of the original nickel left on the brass frame. The walnut grips are in good condition and the patina on the metal is nice and dark. The patent dates are readily seen on the cylinder. The hammer has a little pitting on it but the rest of the gun doesn't to speak of. The hinge is tight as well. This is a nice gun! $495.00

SOLD! Here we have a very nice J. Tarratt & Sons halfstock rifle. J. Tarratt is an unknown American maker in American Gunsmiths by Frank Sellers. This one is in approximately .45 caliber. This piece has a nice stock with just one small stress crack through the lock screw on the reverse. The forestock terminates in a pewter nose cap. There are no other markings on this rifle. The rifle operates fine at full cock. This piece does not have a set trigger. The entire piece measures about 52 inches long with a 36 inch barrel. The nipple and drum have been replaced and I believe the ramrod to be a replacement as well. This is a nice piece! $475.00

SOLD! Here's a nice little Golcher? marked lock rifle. The lock is marked but some of it is missing and light. This is a half stocked specimen being about 30 caliber. The stock is in pretty nice condition with the usual dings here and there. There is a crude lead repair above the lock that you can see in the pic. The nose cap is pewter and I believe the ramrod is a replacement as most are. There is pitting around the nipple from firing corrosive black powder in this gun. The weapon is 52 inches long overall with a 36 inch barrel. This piece uses a set trigger and it's quite sensitive! The action works well. The nipple is a replacement. Nice little gun. $395.00

SOLD! Here's a C. Siebert, Columbus, Ohio Half Stock Target or Bench Rifle like the type used by Civil War Sharpshooters. This heavy barreled rifle is approximately .45 caliber and is in overall excellent condition. Wonderful patina with adjustable rear sight and blade front sight. The tiger striped maple stock looks great with one crack reverse thru the lock screw. There is a nice brass decoration on the obverse buttstock. The maker's info is stamped in the back auction lock plate. The set trigger needs a little tinkering but the hammer cocks and falls just fine. A new nipple is needed as well to fire this piece. I wouldn't fire it though and I'm not warranting it to fire. Measures 49 1/2 inches long overall with a 34 1/2 inch barrel Outstanding!!! $650.00

SOLD! Here we have an old Roby 1863 dated Cavalry Saber that has been cut down into a side knife measuring about 13 1/2 inches long with a 7 1/2 inch blade. The blade still has the markings on it of C. Roby. W. Clemsford, MS on one side of the ricasso and Inspector initial M as well as U.S. and 1863. The grip is in good condition lacking wire with a nice pommel cap. The guard has been cut down. This knive came in a scabbard but the scabbard is too long for it indicating that they do not belong together. I don't know if this was cut down during the period or not as it just showed up at the Chicago Show in May. Some say that these swords were cut down for use in WW2 but I don't know that for sure. Seems that there were many makers making knifes during WW2. At any rate unusual and can be yours for $295.00.

SOLD! Here we have a model 1853 Miitary Revolver known as the Lefaucheux revolver. This is a 12 mm (44 caliber) single action revolver that used a cartridge with a pin coming out of it for the primer. These revolvers are known as pinfire revolvers. This weapon ranks as the most numerous foreign revolver used during the Civil War and was imported by both sides. A six chambered cylinder is contained within the two part frame. The front sight is a small bead mounted on a triangular base. There is supposed to be a small notch in the rear hammer that substitutes for the rear sight but it's almost non-existant. The trigger guard is the spur type guard. The grips are walnut and the laynard ring is now missing. The U.S. ordinance department purchased 12,639 of these weapons and although there is no know Confederate purchases it is likely many came through the blockade. Even Stonewall Jackson carried an elaborately decorated Lefaucheux pistol. This pistol is likely a blockade ran pistol as there are no markings on it at all except for a couple of numbers on the grip frame. There is not even a serial number on this piece. There is no original finish on this piece at all as well. The action works ok but the timing is a little off. It holds at full cock like it should and as you can see in the pics it has a good mainspring. Everything is here except the laynard ring. This design was pirated by other firms which may explain why no markings and a number of them were purchased privately by soldiers from various military firms. Still nice! $595.00

SOLD! I've got an old war horse here! Here's a Model 1873 Winchester in .32 Caliber. This piece comes with a leter from the Cody Museum stating that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester Warehouse on January 17, 1887, order number 14673. This old rifle has been around the block and has a few items that need addressed. The rifle has a small piece of the buttstock toe that is missing and needs repaired. There is also a sliver missing from the forestock and the dovetailed tube support is missing. The side plates have been cleaned at some point and the bore is dark. There is rifling in the bore however and the action works fine. It even has the dust cover that is some often missing. There are a few dings and gouges in the stock but no cracks or breaks. The markings are mostly strong but my camera has a hard time picking them up. The markings aren't that bad but my camera is. There is good patina left on this piece and the octagon barrel has a nice patina as well. Everything on this piece is original including the rear and front sights. Still a nice piece and displays great! Why pay $3,000 for a rifle to hang on the wall when you can getthis one for $995.00 It's a Winchester Model 1873 !!!!!

SOLD! This is the generic Remington-Lee Bayonet Model 1882. These bayonets came in two lengths and this one is the short length of 18 inches. This piece is close to the 1873 bayonet in looks but is too small to fit over the barrel of a trapdoor. Remington short generic export bayonets were used by China, Cuba, and Spain. this piece has a 2 5/8 inch socket and a wide motise. See no 28 ion page 46 of THE AMERICAN BAYONET 1776-1964 by Albert N. Hardin for the long version. During the 1880's, the US exported many Remington rifles and bayonets worldwide. The Spanish later turned these rifles against the U.S. The Remington Lee rifle was purchased by a number of nations. It was supplied with a socket bayonet that had a choice of two blade lengths. There was a 21 inch blade and an 18 inch blade like this one is. Excellent condition with absolutely no markings. If you have one of these rifles you need this nice bayonet! $125.00

SOLD! Here we have a Belguim 7MM pinfire pistol. This small pistol has a 3 1/2 inch barrel and is about 7 inches long overall. The grips are very nice and there is an 'N' carved in it. This is the folding trigger type. The piece functions as it should but it's missing the loading gate. The ejector rod is present. Nice little pistol! $295.00

SOLD! Here we have an Indian Wars late 1800's side knife that was popular with the Soldiers, hunters and Gold Miners! It's a real nice piece with an approx 6 inch blade and very nice stag grips! The ricasso has on it 'Joseph Allen & Sons Sheffield, England'. The blade has been sharpened some but it's a great piece! The knife is about 10 inches long overall. $135.00

SOLD! Here's a fine set of Colt Single Action Army 3rd Generation Black composite grips. There are complete with screw. $45.00

CONSIGNMENT: Here is an excellent Krag Bayonet with Scabbard marked US on one side of the ricasso and 1901 on the other side of the ricasso. This piece is in excellent condition with undented scabbard. You would be hard pressed to find another in this condition! WAS $225.00 NOW $205.00 !!

CONSIGNMENT: Here's another nice Krag Bayonet with Scabbard, just not as nice as the previous one. This one is marked US on one side of the ricasso and 1903 on the other side of the ricasso. This one has a nice scabbard as well. Both of the Krag bayonets have very deep clear markings with excellent grips and the blades have not been sharpened. Nice polish to the blades on both of them. This one WAS $190.00 NOW $170.00 !!

SOLD! This is another nice 1/6th plate tintype in full case . This one has the original spline. This is another image from an Indiana collection and is very nice! Much nicer than my poor little camera can capture. This is a sitting pose with the buckles/plates and buttons being touched up with gold paint. You can seeing his cartridge box plainly as well. He is sitting in front of a painted backdrop. This Union soldier is obviously very young but he has the look of having been in battle. No id on this one. $165.00

SOLD! Here's a 1883 cartouche dated Springfield Trapdoor .45/70 Rifle that I just recently picked up and it's pretty reasonably priced. When I got it the stock was broken in two pieces and I carefully reattached the two pieces. You can get replacement period stocks on line if you want to replace it or you can just hang it over the fireplace for a resonably priced relic of the old west! The mechanics seem fine and the rifling in the barrel are outstanding. The markings are pretty sharp and everything is there except for the ramrod. 224460 is the serial number. You can also see a short crack at the rear of the lock plate in the pics. The patina matches on all metal parts so I think it's always been together. Now for the good part--$395 shipping included will get you this rifle. If it doesn't sell quickly I'm either going to restock it or put it over my fireplace! Check out the pics!

SOLD! Here's an outstanding find! This is a British Enfield No. 1 SMLE Mark III Rifle and Bayonet! This weapon is chambered for the .303 British and has an over 25 inch barrel with a 10 round magazine. Weight is about 8 1/2 pounds. This model was introduced in 1907. The Mark III was one of the more successful and famous British Military Rifles. It was used extensively in WW1 and WW2. This one was used in WW2. The stock is marked on the buttstock obverse MA LITHGOW SMLE III* IIV 1943. There is a surface crack through 1943 but it is not deep. Under the bolt the strap leading affixed to the trigger guard is marked MA LITHGOW SMLE III* 1942. There are various proof marks on this weapon. The bore is dark but has many lands and grooves and should clean up. The stock has the usual dings but no breaks. All in all a great weapon that was used during WW2! This piece comes with the original Pattern 1907 Bayonet and leather scabbard for the SMLE series. The bayonet is marked with the Crown V.R. 1907 a 5 and an 8 as well as a worn Wilkinson on one side and other british proof marks on the other side. This bayonet has no quillion which was not used during WW2 I've been told. The scabbard is in very nice condition with no breaks. The throat is marked 577. Both Rifle and Bayonet are in nice shape and were found together. Nice with old grease dried on it. NO IMPORT MARKINGS-This weapon has to go to either an FFL or a C & R license holder. $450.00 for the pair.

SOLD! This is a rare bayonet here! This is a WW2 Type 35 Navy Latch Bayonet. The Type 35 bayonets were made at the Toyko arsenal in 1902. These were developed for the Special Navy Landing Forces who were still using Type 22 Rifles at the time. The rifle was only made for 3 years before being replaced by the Type 38 Rifles in 1905. This bayonet differs from the Type 30 bayonet by having an additional release button similar to a Japanese NCO sword on top of the handle to keep the bayonet in the scabbard. The scabbards have a small hole in the throat piece which allows the catch to lock in place. The numbers 4454 and what I believe was a small anchor is on the pommel end. Nice bayonet and hard to find! Call for price

SOLD! Here is a captured Japanese WW2 bayonet. This piece was brought back by a GI named 'Hill' who was in the 96th 'Deadeye' Inf. Division. Mr. Hill captured the bayonet on Okinawa on the "Shuri Line" area in South Okinawa where Japanes resistance was fierce. This is a Toyko Type 30 bayonet complete with scabbard and frog. The leather attachment strap is broken. There is one small door ding to the scabbard. The numbers 30454 are stamped on the pommel end. This is a nice captured piece! $145.00

SOLD! This 1st bayonet is LB-109 Type 30 Japanese Bayonet Matsushita Variation H bayonet in BAYONETS OF JAPAN by Raymond C. Labar. This is the outstanding book I will use for reference on these fine Japanese Bayonets. Grip is perfect, most of the blue is intact, and the markings are outstanding. Very nice piece! $100.00

SOLD! Bayonet number 3 is LB-75 Type 30 Japanese Bayonet Tokyo Variation A Serial number 2297951 being the 22nd series with a re-worked blade that has been blued at some point. This is a very nice piece still with perfect grip and markings. This is the first model bayonet to have the serial number placed on the end of the pommel. Nice! $125.00

SOLD! Here's a Japanese Sword that I picked up in Lafayette, Indiana recently. This is a WW2 Japanese Parade Sword in scabbard. This Japanese officer’s parade sword was a good gilded brass hilt. There is still gold gilt in the recesses but now this hilt is a lovely dark copper colored patina. The hilt has a pommel which is rounded and features flower decorations at the obverse area. The backstrap has pebbled style motif and on the two tabs which stretch over the grip there is a chrysanthemum flower. The basket style hilt is pierced at the langet area and also features chrysanthemum flowers. The quillon end has an engraved style curl in the teardrop. The “D”-ring is very simple with no decoration. The grip appears to be some type of black horn or possibly celluloid-over-wood. It has twelve ribs and is tightly wrapped with triple brass wire, one tightly twisted wire flanked by two straight wires. The scabbard of this example has 2 'anti rattle' dent dents 1/3 of the way up from the drag. This original scabbard also is nickel plated and lacking about 20 % of the plating. The blade of this piece is about 28 3/4-inches in length. It has the traditional curve of a saber with the clip point of a katana, or it's suppose to look like that. The blade though has a fuller in the construction and appears to have been nickel-plated throughout with some false hamon or temper line present. Not a high-quality looking blade here, but nonetheless, this is the way it was made. There is a brown leather buffer protecting this blade. The blade grades in very good plus condition. This blade has not been sharpened. Overall a good Japanese Sword. $375.00

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This is an outstanding item that I just picked up from an Estate Sale. This is a very nice little green painted barrel canteen from the Revolutionary War period thru early 1800's. This one has the iron hand forged bail and all hand forged barrel rings. The ends of the canteen are convex with the initials of JW on one end. The cork stopper is on the inside and rattles around very freely and noisily! The barrel bands have a great dark patina on them and there is honest wear on this piece. The green paint is old but I don't know for sure that it's as old as the canteen. There are speckles of white paint on the piece as it must have been sitting somewhere when someone was painting a room I guess. As you can see from the pics it's pretty good size being about 7 1/2 inches long and about 7 inches tall to the top of the spout. Guaranteed to be old and original to the Rev War through early 1800's period. Very nice!!! $450.00

SOLD! This officer sword from Baden is a nickel plated hilt variety. The hilt is distinctive, having almost an Austrian look, as Baden swords very closely resemble this area. The hilt has a plain pommel and back strap with some design being that the area is beveled to produce segments. The “d” guard is plain with no segmentation, having a flip-up style to the reverse and remaining straight on the obverse quillon area. The cross guard proceeds to a quillon end which is curled. There are two slots in the area between the grip and quillon end which acted to hold a portepee in place. The nickel is still in very good shape and just needs a little cleaning. The grip appears to be a wood base covered with black celluloid and there are a couple of small age cracks in the celluloid but still stable. This grip is wrapped with triple brass twisted wire, the center being of wider girth. The 29 1/2-inch blade has fine quality nickel plated surfaces with 'IN TREUE FEST' engraved on both sides of the blade. The blade does have some nickel loss here and there not entering the engraving. The blade does not have its original off-white felt buffer in place. The dent free scabbard is straight throughout and has pretty good original black paint. This paint has good, original sheen to its surfaces but it does show quite a bit of usage and rates at maybe 70%. There is a double back to back squirrel logo on the ricasso indicating being made by Eickhorn. This blade has not been sharpened. I've been told this is a fairly rare sword. $495.00

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SOLD! Here's something you don't see every day! This is a very nice music box entitled THE GEM ROLLER ORGAN. By the late 19th Century, working and middle class Victorians, with more free time on their hands, sought out ingenious, yet affordable modes of home entertainment. One such home entertainment device was the roller organ, a type of table-top music box that played wooden rollers called cobs because they resembled an eaten cob of corn. Although roller organs came in different sizes and degrees of luxury, the most popular one was the "Gem" Roller Organ, manufactured by a number of companies, including the Autophone Company of Ithaca, New York. Originally, these hand-cranked organs operated by air pressure from exposed bellows, As technology improved, later models worked by vacuum pressure, thus enabling manufacturers to reduce the size of the units, much as today’s technology has reduced the size of radios and cassette tape players. This Roller Organ is the early type with the exposed bellows. I don't see the makers name on it but it does have a lable of instructions glued on the underside along with a patent date of May 31st, 1887. This one has another stamped date on it of June 16th, 1891. This one looks great and sounds great for the time! Each cob has the name of the song on it as well as the patent date of 1885. I just picked up one and looked at the selection and it was 'Shall we gather at the River'. There are 16 cobs altogether and each cob is worth around $20 to $25 each.

Because of its relative simplicity, manufacturers produced tens of thousands annually, thereby keeping the cost of a roller organ affordable. Sears & Roebuck, in their 1902 Catalog, was able to offer the Gem Roller Organ for as low as $3.25, including three rollers. Contracting with companies to produce large quantities of these devices enabled Sears to sell in volume and keep its price low. The Gem Roller Organ, available in either a painted black or walnut-like finish with gold stenciled applied designs, used teeth or pins embedded into a 20-note wooden roller, similar to the cylinders used in Swiss music boxes. Pins operated on valve keys while a gear turned the roller. Priced as low as 18 cents each–and according to the Sears Catalog, less than traditional sheet music–roller music ranged from classical to sacred to ethnic and popular tunes. The tone was similar to a cabinet parlor organ of the time. At 14 inches long, 12 inches wide and 8 inches high, the Gem Roller Organ was small and light enough to place on a parlor table. The 1902 Sears Catalog listed 220 different rollers of the over 1,200 different titles available. To understand just how much the value of the Gem Roller Organ has appreciated, Sherrill and Barb Edwards of West Grove, PA recently priced one at $850 at an antique show in Pennsylvania and I've been told that it didn't have near this many cobs and this one has the orignal shipping box minus the lid with it as well! Everything here could be yours for $725.00! Take a look at the pics! This is a nice one just dusty and needs a few little paint scuffs fixed!

SOLD! Here's a well worn fractional currency 10 cent paper bill that measures about 3 inches by 1 3/4 inches. Like I mentioned well worn but here. This is a Liberty Fractional Currency 1869-1875 10 Cent 4th Issue.

Fractional Currency was issued by the United States from 1862 to 1875. During the Civil War, the hoarding of coins required the U.S. Government to issue the making of this interesting short-lived series of notes. Notes were issued in denominations of 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 50 cents. There were 28 different, major types of these unusual notes issued. They remain legal tender to this day. The front of this 10 cent, 4th issue note features a portrait of Lady Liberty. The reverse features a number ten with beautiful, intricate detailing that indicates the value of the note. Well Worn. See pics.

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SOLD! Here's an excellent example of a Civil War Patriotic Token that I've had locked up for years. This is the penny sized token that has ARMY & NAVY over an anchor with laurel leaves along each side on one side and THE FEDERAL UNION - IT MUST AND SHALL BE PERSERVED on the other side with 13 stars under that representing the original 13 states. This token is in very good + condition.

"Early in 1862 all metallic currency was gradually withdrawn from circulation. Citizens, anticipating the possible increase in value of all metals, commenced hoarding gold, silver and even copper to such an extent that in a short time there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesman were thus forced to issue a medium that would supply the place of small coins, and the first of these issued on account of the lack of the proper Government currency made their first appearance in Cincinnati in the Fall of 1862. In the Spring of 1863, New York followed this example. The first to be made in New York was the Lindenmueller currency, of which a million pieces were struck. William H. Bridgens, the die-cutter, then issued the Knickerbocker currency, which consisted of numerous varieties, and were struck in large quantities." "The issue of similar pieces became general throughout the Eastern and Middle Western States, until it was estimated that not less than 25,000,000 of these private tokens were in general circulation, which must have included between 7,000 and 8,000 varieties." "These little coins filled the wants of the trades-people, and were accepted as a means of exchange for the value, which was usually one cent. They undoubtedly were a source of great relief and convenience; but their irresponsible character soon attracted the attention of the Federal Authorities. It is said that the Third Avenue Railroad of New York requested Lindenmueller to redeem a large number of his tokens, which they accepted in the course of business, but he laughingly refused to do. The railroad had no redress, and it is not improbable that incidents of this character forced the Government to put a stop to their issue. This was done by the passage of an act of Congress in 1864, forbidding private individuals from issuing any form of money."

Get this fine little example for $35.00

Here's something I don't see every day but was excited to have found. This is a pair of 19th century leg irons! I've seen pics just like these in Lord's Civil War Collectibles but they could have been used during the wild west times as well. If they could only talk! They are somewhat rusty but not bad and both locks work. I have a key for them but it looks like a reworked key and maybe not the original. I can't find any markings on them but they most clearly resemble the Tower leg irons from the 1860's thru the 1880's or so. No display is complete without them! About 21 inches long overall.$375.00

SOLD! Here's an exceptional pair of civil war / indian war sunglasses. This pair has the straight ear pieces and not the curved ones of latter glasses. The lenses are convex and green in color. No cracks or breaks are present. Dark colored glasses were also used for medical reasons such as measles and sphyllis. I've been told that Doc Holliday of the Gun fighters era wore a pair of glasses similar to these. These glasses are very nice! $65.00

SOLD! Here are 2 pairs of blue lensed glasses. Both are Civil War era or before. 1 pair has the sliding ear shafts and the other has the folding ear shafts. I was just reading a book entitled 'COWBOY CULTURE - THE LAST FRONTIER OF AMERICAN ANTIQUES' and on page 239 under CHEATERS -GAMBLING it shows a pair of blue lensed glasses with the following 'Cheating glasses with blue lenses. Cards marked with irridenscent ink were visible only when wearing these glasses. Collection: C.W. Lyle, Jr. '. Could these 2 pair be cheaters as well! Who knows- but makes for a good story! $75.00 each pair.

Here's a Ginger Beer Crockery bottle that was also found at Beaufort, South Carolina. This one is in excellent condition but I just can't quite make out the makers mark embossed in it. Nice two-tone and nearly 9 inches tall! $45.00

Here's an old 19th century master Ink bottle that was used to fill up the smaller desk ink bottles. This one is made of clay and is in very good condition. I recently rescued this bottle when it was being used for an ash tray! As you can see from the pic it's a rather large piece being over 9 1/2 inches tall and is about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. The stampings are quite clear and rather deep as you can also see in the pics being made by J. Bourne & Son of Denby Pottery of near Derby and sold by P. & J. Arnold of London. Nice display piece! $45.00

Here's a nice little item from the very last GAR Reunion held in Indianapolis in 1949. This is a first day cover with cancelled 3 cent GAR stamp that has on it FINAL NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF THE GAR. This cover has been cancelled in Indianapolis Aug 29, 9 AM , 1949. On August 29 - September 1, 1949, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) met for its 83rd and final National Encampment. Returning once again to the city of Indianapolis, only six veterans were able to attend of the 16 total alive at that time. The business meetings were held at the Hotel Claypool, and the opening ceremonies and final Campfire were held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The Campfire Program ended with the playing of Taps by the Marine Band bugler, and the colors of the GAR were retired for the last time. The last national member, Albert Woolson, died at age 109 in 1956. This cover is addressed to James E. Caraway, M.D. of Wayne, Michigan. It was a common practice to address it to yourself and send it off to get the cancelled stamp and the Postal city stamping. It is believed that Dr. Caraway as a direct desendant of Leroy Caraway who enlisted as a Corporal in Co. D 1st Michigan Colored Infantry. The 1st Michigan Colored Infantry mustered in at Detroit in 1864 and Dr. Caraway is from Wayne, Michigan which is close to Detroit being in the same County of Wayne County, Michigan. The 1st Michigan Colored Infantry was in engagements during its term of service at Baldwin, Fla., August 8, 1864; Honey Hill, S. C., November 30, 1864; Tullifinny, S. C., December 7, 1864; Deveaux Neck, S. C., December 9, 1864; Cuckwold's Creek Bridge, February 8, 1865; Sumterville, S. C., April 8, 1865; Spring Hill, S. C., April 15, 1865; Swift Creek, S. C., April 17, 1865; Boykin's, S. C., April 18, 1865; Singleton's Plantation, S. C., April 19, 1865. Total enrollment...........................................1673 Killed in action..............................................5 Died of wounds................................................7 Died of disease.............................................116 Discharged for disability (wounds and disease)..............114

There were several styles of covers available at that last reunion for souvenirs but I believe this one here was the most colorful! Check out the pics! Nice piece of a bygone era!

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CONFEDERATE HANDGUNS by William A. Albaugh, III- Hugh Benet, Jr.- Edward N. Simmons 1963 First Edition. Here is the first book devoted solely to confederate pistols and revolvers. This is the book to which all who are interested in any phase of this field and its period must ultimately turn. 250 pages, Illustrated. Fine Hardcover with dj that has a small tear on the bottom. Again this is the 1st edition! $125.00

SOLD! Here's something I don't see everyday but couldn't pass 'em up. These lady sized gauntlets came from a friend of mine out in Southern California. These things are awesome! These guantlets are probably early 20th century but could be earlier. They are a nice quality leather with rose bead work. Some of the beads are no lacking and the gloves do have some repairs to the finger seams and elsewhere but where are you going to find another pair like this! These will go fantastic in an old west or wild west display! $295.00

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Here's a couple of pairs of Artillery/Casement goggles that you can see from time to time on the market. There is a photo showing a Confederate General wearing a pair in TOUCHED BY FIRE vol. 2 page 248. The caption reads 'Generals on the other side felt the same sting of lead. Brig. Gen. Adam R. Johnson was shot accidentally by his own men in a mishap tha talmost completely destroyed his eyes, leaving him virtually blind.' General Johnson wore goggles to protect what eyesight he had left. . I've been told that even some infantry work them to keep exploding caps from entering their eyes on the battlefield. I have 2 pair here in the original metal cases. One is in a silver plated tin I believe while the other is in a japaned tin oval container. The bid difference in these 2 sets is that the one in the silver case has green lenses while the set in the japaned case has clear lenses. Both have the wire mesh sides to keep debris out of the eyes. Nice pieces! The strings that hold them on the head may have been replaced at some point. Collectible and belongs in every artillery display!!! $85.00 / choice.

Here is a fairly nice portable lap desk of the Civil War through the Victorian age Era. This piece measures 12 wide X 9 long X 4 1/2 tall- inches closed and is 18 inches long when opened. The velvet cloth on the writting surface is purple. The little lid over the pencil storage area is missing as is the bottom to one of the ink well storage areas but otherwise it's pretty nice. It's also missing the key but I'll look around and see what I can find. The one pic shows accessories to show you what it looks like when it's being used and they are not included with the desk. All in all it's pretty nice!!! $95.00

SOLD! This is a nice big Mansfield Ohio medal for Civil War Vets. This piece is solid brass / bronze and measures about 2 inches across with a loop at the top. Probably part of a medal. The back side shows SAILORS AND SOLDIERS MEMORIAL BUILDING MANSFIELD OHIO JUNE 21-22-23-23 1915. The front of the medal shows WM McLAUGHLIN - MAJOR McLAUGHLINS SQUARDRON O.V.C.SEPT 28, 1861, Nice old piece! $35.00

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

SOLD! Here's a nice GAR DELEGATE medal that was found near Thorntown, Indiana. This one is the 3 piece medal with metal chain links holding it together. This one is for the GAR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, MAY 1913 in INDIANAPOLIS and has on it also DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA. On the back is THE WHITEHEAD AND HOAD CO., NEWARK, NJ. There is still alot of original gold type gilt left on this piece. It has a great aged look to it. $45.00

SOLD! Here is a Civil War Officers collaspable cup consisting of 5 concentric rings that make up the cup. The cup stands about 3 inches tall when fully expanded. The top ring will come off if you pull it too hard but easily put back on. This cup comes with the original jappaned metal container. The unique thing about this cup is that on the top ring is stamped in period letters and numbers '20 Me. INF'. As you recall the 20th Maine was led by Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain who made the infamous bayonet charge down Little Round Top in Gettysburg to save the day! Guaranteed Original! If this were the Colonel's cup it would be 10 times more than this! It's hard to capture the markings with my camera but I fully guarantee that they are there, easily seen and authentic! $195.00

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

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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

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:

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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.

Here are some old iron knuckles that was found in the ground near an old abandoned mine at Kingman, Arizona. These are the Civil War era type knuckles that were carried by many men for self protection. I don't know if the mine was an old gold, silver or even copper mine but I do have a signed letter attesting to the fact of where they were found. These knucks are in a riker case with a nice medal tag. Nice display item of the old Gold Rush or Mining Days!!! $125.00

Here's a set of old vintage 12 guage shotgun reloading tools that I just picked up. The set consists of an old crimper (handle has been broken and welded back together. The crimper was used to close up the paper shells after loading powder and shot. This piece is still in good condition and could be used today. The crimper retains it's old brown paint. We also have the shotshell funnel for powder and shot, a powder measure with an old pewter or lead repair marked with a patent mark of 1890, There are also 2 little handheld primer installation tools. (yikes!) Looks dangerous to me! There is also a little ring that I believe was used in connection with the crimper to pull the shells out when the crimping was finished. This little piece slid over the brass then you inserted your finger in the ring and pulled out the shell. These tools could be used today on paper shells if you could find them but it would be time consuming. These tools still represent a good display item with the old shotgun and the shells. For the lot $65.00

Here's an old rotating barrel 2 shot rifle. This one was made in the last 30 years or so and I don't think they make them now. This is the Numrich Arms .45 caliber double rotating rifle that works when you shoot one barrel you rotate the other one up in the shooting position. There as a similiar rifle in 'THE BIG SKY' with Kirk Douglas. This one has been used for years to hunt deer with and according to the hunter he was very successful! This piece has a weak main spring but it still snaps caps ok. There is also a gouge in the stock that you can see in my pics. Also, one of the ramrod pipes is missing but I believe you could find another from Dixie Gun Works in Union City, Tennessee. The bores are pretty good and the rifle really doesn't show a lot of wear. This is a good one! Hard to find! $325.00

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SOLD! Here is an outstanding example of a WW2 Japanese Naval Samauri type sword. This piece is so nice I may buy it myself! This piece is just like a sword on plate 72 page 55 of Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945 by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory that states that The first Japanese sword taken during the Second World War belonged to Lieutenant Kazuo Sakamaki ijn, who commanded midget submarine M19, captured off Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii, during the Pearl Harbor campaign on 8 December, 1941. He was the first prisoner captured by the United States in the War. The blade is not signed. By courtest of U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis; item 42.45. This sword is not signed either and is quite excellent with only a couple of minor dings to the scabbard. This is a rare Japanese 1937 pattern WW2 naval officer's kai-kunto with quality shargreen saya (scabbard). Given most WW2 Japanese naval kai-guntos went down with the ships their officers served on, these 1937 Pattern swords are extremely rare. This particular sword has an unsigned tang and higher quality shargreen saya / scabbard, raising the prospect it was made for a front line naval officer. The hamon is quite pronounced being the straight type. The grip and tape are just excellent as well! Check out the pics. If I could only own one Japanese sword this would be it! Nice! $1,500.00

Here's a late war Japanese 1944 Army Officers Samuri type sword and leather covered scabbard. There is a similar model on page 42 fig. 55 of Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945 by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory and is entitled 'a late-1944 pattern shin-gunto with unlacqured green tape binding'. This sword is very similar to that one. This is late war production and is somewhat crudely fashioned. The blade is not sharpened and the tang is not signed. There is a single mounting hole through the tang. The leather covered scabbard is very nice still with a little finish coming off here and there. The sword does lock into the scabbard and glides in smoothly. The grip has a cheaper type clean cloth binding with sharkskin or rayskin covering under the sides. The sword is missing the little laynard (sarute) ring through the pommel (Kabuto-gane). The entire piece measures 39 inches long and the blade is about 29 inches long. No hamon is noticed. This is guaranteed to be WW2 Japanese used. $495.00

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SOLD! Here's a German Hunting Horn from the 1800's we believe. This piece is very nice with green leather wrapping and has a silver tag on the front that has on it "FURST-PLESS". We believed it was probably for Stag hunting or for hunting wild boar although I found this information on the web:

Furst-Pless Post Horn c.1915 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a typical post horn configuration which can be seen depicted in the logos of postal authorities throughout Europe. This horn, in Bb, was made by Furst-Pless of Germany and is in raw brass. These posthorns are usually wrapped in green leather. The lower photo is of a modern Furst Pless-Horn. Post horns - in different sizes and keys - are still played today in brass choirs in villages along the Rhein River. Mozart wrote a short piece featuring the post horn.

You be the judge on this one. This horn is in excellent aged condition wiht nearly perfect green leather wrap and a very nice green dyed leather strap. . Nice! WAS $65.00 NOW $59.00 !!!

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SOLD! Here's another Webley RIC .450 revolver DA 1870-1890 being Government owned (broadarrow present) by Austrialia 'Queensland Guard". Sold by V & R Blakemore-London. Ejector rod unscrewes from butt. Very nice condition and fairly scarce! Very nice finish and nice checkered grips! Functions well! WAS $600.00 NOW $525.00 !!

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Here's an early WW1 Cartridge Belt-dated 9-18 and dyed a pea green for some reason. This belt has the 1st aid packet in the pouch. This outfit shows were and tear. Both the belt and the pouch has K-43 stenciled on it. I was told this could be USMC as they did this to some of their equipment during WW1 but I don't know personally. WAS $85.00 NOW $75.00 !!!

Here's a spare cylinder for the 3rd Model Bacon .31 caliber percussion pocket pistol. This one is in pretty good condition and you can still see most of the cylinder scene. There is one broken nipple present. If you need a 5 shot cylinder then here's your chance. Hard to find! $35.00

SOLD! Here's a piece that you never find! This is a Civil War lockplate layout template. This one is for Muir & Co. Wm. Windsor Locks, CT with Eagle and U.S. as well. Marked R. Payne who I believe is the engravor. This piece is heavy and measures 1 1/2 X 4 inches and is 1/2 inch thick with an index pin that goes through it. Nice piece and unusual! $275.00

SOLD! Here's a couple of posters that I've had for quite some time. The first one is a 12 1/2 X 22 inches long poster of a Model 1855 Rifle Musket used by Union forces during the civil war. This posted is good paper and should look great framed! Price $10.00

This next poster is the same size of the one above and in great condition as well! This poster is of the 1866 Winchester Rifle-Yellow Boy! This one is also $10.00

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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 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 . Both have been sold.

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

COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA by Keith Cochran. 1986 Intended as a volume to bring together most of the known data on this famous revolvers it is hoped this book will be of great help to the collector as well as the enthusiast of the Colt Peacemaker. Hard cover with dj in fine conditon. 416 pages. Contains world of information on Single Action Colt revolver. 1st edition and limited. $125.00

THE IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS by Vaclav "Jack" Krcma, 1971 first edition. This book is about 11 inches tall by 8 3/4 inches wide, in gilt stamped red cloth. 173 pages illustrated by 94 detailed photographic plates. From the cover "Detailed information on serial numbering systems and codes is provided. Extensive tables and photographs explain and show the location of hidden serial numbers and part numbers. . . ". Both book and jacket are remarkably well preserved: clean, bright and unworn. Fine in Fine DJ . $60.00

CIVIL WAR GUNS by William B. Edwards, 1962, 1st Edition! The complete story of Federal and Confederate small arms: design, manufacture, identification, procurement. Size=9"x11.5" Hard Cover no dj. 444pgs(Index) Fine Conditon! $35.00

THE HANDGUN by Geoffrey Boothroyd, 1970 1st Edition! Over 800 black & white illust, photos and drawings, detailing the history of the handgun. VG hardcover book with dust jacket . 564 pgs + index. $75.00

SMITH AND WESSON 1857-1945 - a Handbook for Collectors By Robert J. Neal and Roy G. Jimks, 1966 1st Edition! 434 pp., illus. The bible for all existing and aspiring Smith & Wesson collectors. Hardcover in very good condition with a small bite out of the dj on the back! The authors tell the story of the most exciting period in the development of American handguns in the most readable text. They have reprinted this book but this is the most desireable FIRST EDITION!! This book sells in first edition for well over $300 in some areas but our price is $145.00

GERMAN PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS 1871-1945 by Ian V. Hogg, 1971, 1st Edition! A comprehensive encyclopedia. The German pistols and revolvers manufactured during the period from the unification of the German states in 1871 to the collapse of the Third Reich in 1945. - Hard cover - Photos- Out of Print/Used book - 160 Pages - Book is used and dust jacket had a few rips and a small area of staining on the rear. $35.00

REMINGTON HANDGUNS by Charles Lee Karr, Jr. and Caroll Robbins Karr, 1960. Bonanza edition. The original was published in 1947. 125 pages including appendix and bilbliography plus page of Chronological Model-Index. Dust jacket in mylar. An NRA book. Many black and white photographs with fold-out sketch of army pistol. Text and photographs printed on glossy paper. Frontispiece of Eliphalet Remington. The history of the Remington handgun in America encompassing all available information on the complete line of Remington handguns. Each model is discussed separately and its history and development are given. This book has become the standard reference on Remington handguns for collectors, dealers and gunsmiths the World over. This is a very nice book in vg condition!!! $40.00

Here is a WW1 and perhaps WW2 used item. This is a Model 1907 Springfield Rifle Sling that was produced by Rossi Saddlery Company of St. Joseph, MO. This sling is simply marked with a simple RS indicating Rossi Saddlery. The sling is in very nice aged condition! $65.00

SOLD! Here's a sweet little piece that I just couldn't resist! This is a minature Japanese Samuri Sword that measures just 10 inches long along it's curve. There are no markings present on the piece but take alook at it. The silver grip has the brass mum on it. The scabbardis black lacquer paint with brass mountings. The quality is outstanding! 'm sure it's supposed to be a letter opener. $45.00

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SOLD! Here's something else that I picked up that was circa WW1 or WW2 and it's a Japanese child's penny tin whistle that is actually a Japanese Sword of the Naval Variety. The little sword in scabbard is over 8 inches long with a gold painted grip. It's kind of fragile type manufactured and how it made it through all of these years is beyond me! Still it's complete and in excellent condition! Still works great when you blow through it as well! Nice one and hard to come by! $65.00

SOLD! Here's another Japanese WW2 type sword that I picked up years ago. This one looks like the blade was stuck in the ground for awhile. This pattern is the Naval Kuy-Gunto Officers' pattern of about 1873-74. At least the hilt is. The blade is quite pitted and is the Katana type blade being about 27 inches long with the Habaki or metal collar on the blade which acts as a wedge in the scabbard. The basket style guard is in good condition with pommel cap. The grip is full leather wrapped with full wire still present. There is a CS stamped on the guard as well as the number 34 scratched on there as well and a CS is stamped on the collar/Habaki. A 62 is also stamped on the Habaki. I believe this to be a put together sword for some reason. This could be an old ancestoral blade but the tang has been changed to a pean type fastening and I don't want to chance breaking it to get it apart. Very unusual! $175.00

SOLD! Here's a small 2 item grouping from an American Hero. These items are a 1914 Dated Iron Cross and a WW2 German Soldier side knife. These items were brought back by Sgt. Louis Whatley who landed at Omaha Beaach when he was only 20 years old and saw action in four different campaigns, and though his division liberated "one or two" concentration camps, he said he didn't tour any of them. Louis served in France, Germany, Luxembourg and Austria. I purchased the 2 items from Louis's son, Brad. Brad was kind enough to provide me with printer copies of his dad as well as a printer copy of the 80th Inf Division Map dated May 22, 1945. Brad also provided me with a copy of a letter from the United States Senate, particulary Dick Lugar, United States Senator that Louis received when he got his Bronze Star Medal in 2004. Also, I have a copy of the newpaper article that talks about it and has an old photo of Louis on it. Sadly, Louis Whatley has since passed away. The two articles I got from Brad are a nice WW1 1914 dated Iron Cross with Ribbon and I believe this piece to be the 2 Klasse (2nd Class), for individual merit in combat. Many German soldiers also fought in WW1 and wore their decorations from the previous war in WW2. The knife is the typical WW2 German side knife with retaining clip on the back. This knife has been sharpened many times during it's lifetime and is about 1 inch shorter than normal but it'll still do the job it was intended for. This knife was most likely from a combat veteran who had the knife liberated by Sgt. Whatley. Nice grouping from an American Hero who ws there until he was honorably discharged in January 1946. All copies of what I have will go with the Iron Cross decoration and the knife. $250.00

SOLD! Here's a Japanese Navy Used bayonet. This bayonet is the type 30 P2 variation (see Bayonets of Japan by Raymond C. Labar). This was used with the type 99 rifle and has the more unusual rubber frog and scabbard listed as LBS 32. The bayonet is kind of crude with no markings whatsoever. A very similiar piece can be found in BAYONETS OF JAPAN by Raymond C. Labar on page 312. He rates this piece as an uncommon 3 making it hard to find. A very nice piece and not your standard piece! Look at the pics. $375.00

SOLD! Here's a German WW2 Trench Knife that we picked up in central Indiana. There was a dress bayonet with it as well but I wasn't able to get it. This is a nice wood slab handle wood grip utility combat boot knife with original all metal scabbard and retainer spring mechanish on the back to hold it onto the belt.. The condition is very good with moderate wear on the blade and some rust staining. There are no markings on the blade. There is some minor wear to the original paint on the scabbard. The knife is the same style as the one that pictured on page 38 as Figure 158 of Stephens Fighting Knives. I found another on the web for $349.00 but I'll price this nice one at $275.00

CONSIGNMENT:--SOLD Here's another 1855 US socket bayonet. This is a pretty nice one with some patina on it and a deep stamped US. This one appears to have some old varnish put on it years ago. WAS $140.00 NOW $125.00 !!!

CONSIGNMENT:--SOLD Here's a US 1873 model socket bayonet without scabbard. This is very nice retaining nearly all it's original blue. You used to find the trapdoor bayonets in this kind of shape often but not anymore. Some slight rust on the socket but some gun oil and OOO steel wool would take care of it. WAS $130.00 NOW $115.00 !!!

CONSIGNMENT:--SOLD Here's a model 1855 Bayonet complete with working locking ring. No US visible and medium pitting overall. WAS $75.00 NOW $68.00 !!!

SOLD! Here's an outstanding pair of items that I just picked up. This pair consists of a CSA Surrender Document along with a model 1850 Staff Officers sword that was used by the Confederate Officer during the war. The document is numbered 306 and is for Jas. (James) Southerland who was a 2nd Lt. of Co "A" Forrest's Old Regt! This document was given at Gainesville, Ala on the 11th day of May 1865 and is signed by two different Generals! One general is CSA General W.H. Jackson and the other General is U.S. General E.S.Dennis. General Dennis signed it twice but his signature is light. This document measures about 6 X 7 1.4 inches. I believe this piece was framed in the 20's or so here in Indiana being flattened and glued to a piece of old cardboard then framed up. Here's James's stats:

James Southerland Residence was not listed; Enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant (date unknown). He also had service in: "A" Co. TN 3rd Cavalry

Here is US General E.S.Dennis Stats:

Dennis, Elias S., brigadier-general, was born in New York, and at the time of the outbreak of the Civil war was a resident of Carlyle,Ill. On Aug. 28, 1861, he became lieutenant-colonel of the 30th Ill. infantry, and when Col. Philip B. Fouke resigned, April 22, 1862, he was promoted colonel, May 1, to succeed him. His services won him promotion to brigadier-general, Nov. 29, 1862, and on April 13, 1865, he was promoted brevet major-general of volunteers for gallant and meritorious services in the operations before Mobile, Ala. Gen. Dennis was honorably mustered out of the Service,Aug. 24, 1865. He died Dec. 16. 1894.

Now here is CS General W.H.Jackson's Stats:

Brigadier-General William H. Jackson, of Nashville, one of the most prominent living soldiers of the Confederacy, was born at Paris, Tenn., October 1, 1835. At twenty-one years he was graduated at the United States military academy (1856) with a lieutenancy in the Mounted Riflemen. He was on frontier duty at Fort Bliss, Tex., and other posts in New Mexico and Texas, fighting Indians for five years, associated with Kit Carson, Larue, and other noted Indian fighters. In the combat with the Kiowas near Fort Craig, in December, 1857, a hand-to-hand fight, Lieutenant Jackson saved the life of W. W. Averell, of New York, afterward a prominent general in the Federal army. On May 16, 1861, in obedience to the command of his State, he resigned his commission in the United States army and entered the service of the Confederate States as captain of artillery. In the battle of Belmont, November 7, 1861, he acted as aide on the staff of General Pillow, and was seriously wounded by a minie ball, which he still carries in his body as a souvenir of the war. His name is flatteringly mentioned in the reports of that early battle by Generals Polk and Pillow, and Col. S. F. Marks. Jackson was in the field again early in 1862, as colonel of the Seventh Tennessee cavalry regiment, and after the evacuation of Corinth he guarded the front in northern Mississippi. He had a conspicuous part in the brilliant affair at Britton's Lane, in September, 1862, was chief of cavalry of the army of West Tennessee under VanDorn in the Mississippi campaign which culminated in the battle of Corinth, and on the retreat from that disastrous field protected the rear of the Confederate army. He was in command of cavalry opposing the advance of Grant on the Mississippi Central railroad in December, 1862, including the battle of Coffeeville, and on December 29th was commissioned brigadier-general. This rank was bestowed upon him by President Davis, as he led his command around Grant's army, capturing Holly Springs, destroying all the stores of the Federals, amounting to several million dollars in value, and compelling Grant to abandon his land campaign against Vicksburg and return to Memphis and organize his river campaign. In this memorable expedition, one of the most brilliant and effective raids of the four years' war, with 1,600 cavalry, General Jackson captured and paroled 1,800 infantry, besides his cavalry prisoners. He commanded a division of cavalry in the spring campaign in Tennessee, in 1863, and planned the victorious battle of Thompson's Station, in which his division did all the fighting and caused the surrender of Colonel Coburn and his command of 1,600 officers and men. After the death of VanDorn he was in command of the cavalry in Mississippi under Generals Pemberton and J. E. Johnston. He increased his already high reputation throughout the Vicksburg campaign and the operations that followed, and continuing in command of the cavalry corps of the army of Mississippi under Lieutenant-General Polk, took an active part in the Meridian campaign of February, 1864. After Polk's troops had united with the forces in Georgia, he retained independent command of the cavalry on the left wing of the army under Gen. J. E. Johnston, throughout the Atlanta campaign, doing gallant duty in many battles and skirmishes. When, after the cavalry victory at Newnan, Wheeler moved into the rear of Sherman; Jackson'scavalry remained with Hood's army and shared in the movements that defeated Kilpatrick's raid against the Macon railroad. His cavalry division, including the brigades of Gens. Frank C. Armstrong and L. Sullivan Ross, formed a part of Forrest's corps in Hood's Tennessee campaign, led the advance of the army to within two miles of Nashville, and covered the retreat, by its gallantry and severe fighting saving the army from utter annihilation and enabling it to recross the Tennessee river in safety. Upon the reorganization of Forrest's command in two divisions, in February, 1865, he was assigned to command of one, to include all the Tennessee cavalry in that department and Ross' brigade. His last service in the field was the cutting off of Croxton's brigade from the main body of Wilson's expedition, in April, 1865, and the defeat of McCook's division. At the end he was commissioner for the parole of Confederate soldiers, and acting with the Federal General Dennis, paroled the troops at Gainesville, Ala., and Columbus, Miss.

This bio certainly ties everything in together.

I got additonal info from the family which states that James Southerland was from Hernando, Mississippi and the US sword he used was picked up at the battle of Shiloh and supposively he carried it throughout the war and it looks like it. he sword doesn't look like it was used much but carried alot! The sword is not bad having full shagreen grip and wire with a nice brass basket and US. It's quite poignant that a CS cavalryman would use US steel against his US enemies! The blade is still nice with an American Eagle on one side and the US on the other. The blade has staining but only minor roughness on the edge of the unsharpened blade. This sword is a Clauberg german import and so marked. The sword has some embellishments with extra engraving on the pommel cap. The iron scabbard is in generally good condition with engraved brass mounts. The top suspension mount has a shield for engraving and the US stimpled under the star studded scabbard ring mount. The suspension ring mount is almost 3/4 of the way worn through indicating a lot of carrying on the belt hook. The second suspension mount is about 1/8th of the way worn through. The bottom brass drag has a ton of embellishment along with several 'door' dents from bouncing around. I don't believe there is much ground wear to the drag however. This is an absolutely out of the closet find having never been on the market before. I acquired these items from family members here in central Indiana having been sent up here from the Great Granddaughter of Lt. Southerland from Hernando, Mississippi many, many years ago.

3rd (FORREST'S OLD) TENNESSEE CAVALRY REGIMENT Also called 18th Battalion, 26th Battalion, Balch's Battalion and McDonald's Battalion Organized as a battalion at Memphis, October, 1861; increased to regiment January, 1862; divided into two battalions April, 1862; four Alabama companies transferred to 4th (Russell's) Alabama Cavalry Regiment in November, 1862; 18th Battalion first known as Balch's Battalion; then as McDonald's Battalion; finally as 26th Battalion; reorganized as regiment latter part of 1864; consolidated with 12th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment in February 1865; surrendered and paroled at Gainesville, Alabama, May 1865.

This regiment had a very complex history, some 20 to 25 companies being at one time or another attached to it, with numerous changes in company letters.

A letter from Major General N. B. Forrest, dated May, 1864, stated that his old regiment was erroneously designated as a battalion, and that he would increase McDonald's Battalion to a regiment, which he did in November, 1864, with the appointment of D. C. Kelley as colonel, P. T. Allin as lieutenant colonel; and W. H. Forrest as major. The companies listed in McDonald's Battalion retained the same company letters in the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, reorganized.

The final metamorphosis of the regiment took place in February 1865, when the 3rd Consolidated Tennessee Cavalry Regiment was formed. Companies "A" to "E" of the consolidated regiment were formed by the transfer of men from other companies of the 3rd Tennessee reorganized .

These companies were composed of former members of the 12th Tennessee Cavalry, principally from Companies "A", "E", "B", and "F". Almost immediately after its organization in October, Forrest's battalion of eight companies moved to the Kentucky line, and was stationed with headquarters at Hopkinsville, Kentucky during November and December, 1861. On January 31, 1862, Forrest's Cavalry was reported in Brigadier General Charles Clark's Brigade, of Brigadier General John B. Floyd's Division. After fighting a successful engagement at Sacramento, Kentucky, late in 1861, the battalion distinguished itself in the fighting around Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. By this time the battalion had been increased to ten companies by the arrival of Companies "I" and "K". As is well known, Colonel Forrest refused to surrender at Fort Donelson and led his force out through the backwaters of the Cumberland River, although two companies remained in the fort and surrendered. These were Captain Gould's Company "D" and Captain Davis' Company "I Neither of these companies again served with the regiment. From Fort Donelson, Forrest moved with his men to NashvillQ where General Floyd left Forrest in command to quell the rioting and secure the government stores. From here they fell back to Murfreesboro, and eventually to Corinth, Mississippi, having been joined in March by Captain Jesse A. Forrest's 2nd Company "D" and Captain Schuyler's 2nd Company "I". At Corinth, on April 2, Forrest was elected colonel; Kelley lieutenant colonel, and Balch major. In the Battle of Shilob, April 6-7, 1862, Forrest's regiment was unattached to any brigade, but kept under the direct command of Brigadier General 3. C. Breckinridge. Most of the regiment, under Lieutenant Colonel Kelley, was assigned to the duty of escorting to the rear the Federal prisoners from General B. M. Prentiss' Division. Forrest, with a squadron which he had retained with him, led a brilliant cavalry charge during the withdrawal, in which he was wounded. After the Battle of Shiloh, Forrest was given command of a brigade, and was promoted to Brigadier General on July 21, 1862. His old regiment, under Kelley and Balch, was assigned to the cavalry brigade commanded by Brigadier General William N. R. Beall in the Army of the Mississippi. On April 28, 1862 it reported nine companies, with 463 effectives, 676 present, and 842 present and absent. By this time Captain Logan's Company "G" had been transferred to the 7th Kentucky Cavafry. Shortly after this date, the four Alabama companies, "B", "E", "F" and "H", under Captain W. C. Bacot were sent on detached service to Chambers, Mississippi, in which neighborhood they remained until the withdrawal of the army to Tupelo, Mississippi. Early in July, they were ordered to move from Tupelo across the Tennessee River to harass the Federal lines of communication. On August 11, 1862, General Bragg ordered the 1st Kentucky Cavalry and Captain Bacot's command (four companies) to move immediately by the most practicable route to join Brigadier General Forrest on the Kingston and Sparta road, 20 miles west of Kingston. On August 29, 1862, Captain Bacot's command, described as one battalion Alabama Cavalry, was with Forrest in a skirmish with the 18th Ohio Infantry on the Manchester to McMinnville railroad. It continued with General Forrest until on November 23, 1862 this battalion was transferred to the 4th (Russells) Alabama Cavalry Regiment although the Adjutant and Inspector Generars Office did not get around to confirming the transfer until July 1864. It was placed in the brigade commanded by Brigadier General John A. Wharton, and passes from the history of the 3rd (Forrest's) Regiment. The balance of the regiment was at times commanded by Major Balch, at times by Lieutenant Colonel Kelley. In a letter dated May 15, 1864, Kelley stated he commanded the regiment until relieved from duty on account of ill health, and then returned to duty under orders of General Forrest. Just when, or how long his leave of absence was, is not known. On June 15, 1862, R. M. Balch signed a communication as Major Commandmg. Forrest's Regiment, which at that time was still in Beall's Brigade. On June 19, 1862, the Headquarters of the Army of the West, at Priceville, Mississippi, ordered: "Forrest's Cavalry command will prepare to march immediately with ten days' rations. The commanding officer will report in person at this Headquarters for orders. (Signed) Major General Earl Van Dorn." On July 2, 1862, Federal Colonel Sheridan reported an attack on his forces near Booneville, Mississippi, by Confederate forces, including "Balch's" Regiment, about 800 strong. On July 13, 1862, Forrest's Cavalry, Lieutenant Colonel Kelley commanding, (four companies) were stationed near Priceville, Mississippi, in Brigadier General Frank Armstrong's Cavalry Brigade, Army of the West. What had become of the other company is not known. Of this battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Kelley, in Lindsley's Annals, stated it accompanied General Armstrong through North Alabama, and charged, captured and almost annihilated the Fourth Michigan Cavalry at Okolona Church, near Courtland, Alabama. In the same sketch, he stated: "From Tupelo, one battalion of the regiment under command of Major Baich and afterwards Major McDonald, accompanied General Forrest in his expedition to and capture of Murfreesboro (July 13, 1862). This must have referred to the four Alabama companies under Captain Bacot; Kelley was in error in stating this battalion was with Forrest at the capture of Murfreesboro, as it did not join him until August. General Forrest, in his report of that raid, made no mention of any of his old regiment being with him at that time. The battalion with General Armstrong continued with him on his expedition into West Tennessee, and, as Forrest's Regiment was reported as part of his command at the Battle of Britton's Lane on August 31, 1862. Lieutenant Colonel Kelley tendered his resignation on August 18, 1862. It was not accepted, but he must have been granted a leave of absence about this time, for the next reference to the regiment was as Balch's Battalion. Captain Crutcher's Company (originally Captain Overton's) had been transferred to the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry in December 1862. On January 18, 1863, Balch's Battalion, 234 men, was included in the list of Cavalry to go with General Van Dorn into North Mississippi, later into Middle Tennessee, and was assigned to the 1st Brigade of Brigadier General W. H. Jackson's Division. On February 2, 1863, the brigade was transferred to Brigadier General W. T. Martin's Division, with Brigadier General George B. Cosby in command of the brigade. On February 25, 1863, General Forrest ordered the organization of the 11th Cavalry Regiment, and transferred Captain McDonald's company to the new regiment. About July 1, Forrest transferred McDonald's company back to the remnants of Balch's Battalion, and organized McDonald's Battalion, with the companies shown in the foregoing table. Balcli disappeared from the records about this time. Major McDonald commanded the battalion until he was killed on October 7, 1863, after which Captain P. T. Allin became major in command. On July 31, the battalion, now listed as McDonald's Battalion (Major Charles Mc-Donald) was reported in Forrest's Cavalry Division, Armstrong's Brigade, composed of the 3rd Arkansas, 2nd Kentucky, 1st (6th) Tennessee (Colonel James T. Wheeler), Mc-Donald's Battalion, and Captain John Bradley's Escort Company. As part of this brigade, then under the command of Colonel Wheeler, the battalion participated in the fighting at Chickamauga, September 19-20, sometimes under the personal direction of General Forrest, who reported that on September 23, with McDonald's Battalion, he gained the point of Lookout Mountain. On October 29, Forrest was again detached from the Army of Tennessee, and sent to West Tennessee and North Mississippi "to organize such troops as he can." On November 7, Forrest, on setting out on this assignment, reported "McDonald's Battalion, my escort Company, and one battery (Morton's) will comprise my entire command." Total effectives of this expedition were 271 men, of which McDonald's Battalion comprised 139. McDonald's Battalion was part of Forrest's command at Okolona, Mississippi in February 1864, when he defeated the Federal force under Major General William Soov Smith. On March 7, McDonald's Battalion was reported in the brigade cornmanded by Colonel R. C. MeCulloch, of Brigadier General James R. Chalmers' Division, but on March 9, Duckworth's Regiment, and McDonald's Battalion, now commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James R. Crews, were ordered to report to Forrest at Columbus, Mississippi, and accompanied him on his raid into West Tennessee, and his capture of Fort Pillow on April 13. Lieutenant Colonel Crews remained in command of the Battalion itutil the assignment of Lieutenant Colonel Kelley in July, 1864, although his appointment to the command was never confirmed. On April 15, Forrest, on his withdrawal into Mississippi, reported he had left Duckworth's Cavalry Regiment and McDonald's Battalion in West Tennessee for the purpose of conscripting, and holding the guerrillas in check. The battalion continued to be reported in McCulloch's Brigade until July 18, 1864, when Forrest ordered; "The regiment now known as Forrest's Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D. C. Kelley, will be assigned to duty with Neely's Brigade." The authorities at Richmond had gotten the impression that Forrest's Old Regiment had lost its identity, but in May, 1864, General Forrest advised them that McDonald's Battalion was a part of his old regiment, and that he intended to increase it to a regiment by the addition of other companies. On July 19, 1864, the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office finally got around to confirming the changes which had taken place some time before, and ordered: "The four Alabama Companies heretofore attached to the or(lanization kn own as McDonald's Battalion, or N. B. Forrest's 3rd Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, are hereby transferred to Russell's Alabama Regiment. The seven companies now composing N. B. Forrest's 3rd Tennessee Cavalry will constitute the 26th Battalion, to the command of which Lieutenant Colonel D. C. Kelley is hereby assigned." However, Forrest called it Forrest's Tennessee Regiment, with Kelley as colonel; Allin as lieutenant colonel; and W. H. Forrest as major. On August 30, 1864, Colonel E. W. Rucker was given command of a brigade in Chalmers' Division, composed of 7th (Duckworth's), 14th (Neely's), 12th (Richardson's), 15th (Stewart's) Regiments, and the 26th Battalion (Forrest's Old Regiment). The unit was, from this time on, sometimes reported as the 26th Battalion, sometimes as the 3rd Tennessee, and sometimes as Forrest's Old Regiment, commanded at times by Major P. T. Allin, at times by Lieutenant Colonel Kelley. It accompanied Forrest on his raid into Middle Tennessee in September, going from Athens, Alabama to Pulaski, and Spring Hill, Tennessee, and back through Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. It then went with Forrest into West Tennessee, the attack on Paris Landing and the firing of Johnsonville. Here Lientenant Colonel Kelley, with the 26th Battalion captured the transport Venus, crossed the river with it, and seized the gun boat Undine, and returned with it. On November 15, Forrest again joined the Army of Tennessee in command of all the cavalry of that army. As part of Chalmers' Division the regiment participated in Hood's Tennessee Campaign, and on December 3, under Colonel D. C. Kelley, with four field pieces, blockaded the Cumberland River at Bell's Mills, six miles below the city of Nashville, until the Battle of Nashville opened. After the retreat from Nashville, with Forrest in command of the rearguard, Forrest continued to operate in Alabama and Mississippi after the Army of Tennessee transferred to North Carolina to join General Joseph E. Johnston. His were the last Confederate forces east of the Mississippi to surrender. The regiment, as part of the 3rd Consolidated Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, was surrendered and paroled at Gainesville, Alabama in May 1865.

These are an outstanding pair of artifacts!

Here's a rather nice Import Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry saber that is id'd on the guard to a H.E.Billings. After an exhaustive search on the civil war database it was found that there were only two H. Billings who were in the Cavalry. Both men were in the Confederate Cavalry. There was one Henry Billings who was in the 12th Virginia Cavalry but after another internet search it was found that his middle name was Martin so this sword did not belong to him. The other H. Billings was also Henry Billings but no middle name was listed and after another search no middle name was found. This Henry Billings was from the 12th Tennessee who was under Nathan Bedford Forrest. I believe one can safely assume that this early K & C sword could easily have belongd to Henry Billings of the 12th Tennessee. The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment [also called 1st Partisan Rangers] was organized behind Federal lines in February, 1863. The men were from the counties of Fayette, Tipton, Shelby, Haywood, and Gibson. It served on R.V. Richardson's and Rucker's Brigade, confronted the Federals in Tennessee and Mississippi, and in October totalled about 300 effectives. Later it was active in Georgia, fought at Memphis, then was part of Hood's operations in Tennessee. During February, 1865, the regiment was broken up. Some of its members became part of the 3rd (Forrest's Old) Tennessee Cavalry. OFFICERS: Colonels John U. Green and Robert V. Richardson, Lieutenant Colonel Reuben Burrow, and Majors G. W. Bennett and Berry B. Benson .

Now more on this sword. This is an Original CIVIL WAR "WRISTBREAKER" MODEL 1840 KIRSCHBAUM & COMPANY CAVALRY SWORD & SCABBARD. A German made Sword imported and used by both Confederate and Union Armies during the Civil War. Marked "K&C" and "IRON PROOF" on blade. These are the early markings in the rectangle stimpled border. Entire sword is approx. 43" long and blade is 34-3/4" long. Purchased fresh out of the basement of an old Framingham, MA estate so probably a veteran bringback. The name "H.E. BILLINGS" is in old lettering etched into the underside of the Brass Guard toward the blade. There is no wear to the scabbard much as these old German scabbards are made out of really heavy iron. There is mottled rust on the scabbard but it looks like it's been cleaned sometime in the not too distant past. The scabbard is complete and undented. The grip has most of the old leather intact, some thin leather has cracked off, and wire wrap intact and in good order. Blade is straight and bright as found in estate. Square backed blade. Just a few small black surface spots on blade. A few small nicks to blade edge with largest one about 4" from the tip. Brass Guard looks like it may be bent back at top but may have simply been dropped. The outer hand guard brass branch has beginnings of a break spot at curve and may have been dropped as well. There is nice patina to the brass. .I'm very confident on the id on this piece and this sword is typical of thousands of swords the Confederate Cavalry used. Nice piece!

"SOLD" Here's a nice WWII / WW2 US Navy, MK 2 Deck Helmet, USN Gunners Helmet, Complete with original WWII Leather Chin Strap. All original WWII U.S. Navy MK-2 Gunner's Helmet. MK-2 Helmet is in Very Good Condition and retains almost all of its original WWII Factory Applied Rough Textured Navy Blue/Gray Paint. MK-2 Helmet has a very old impact dent in the top right side (see picture). MK-2 USN Helmet has its original WWII Full leather chin strap assembly which is in excellent condition. The helmet has a little rust on the exterior but not bad for being in the salt air. Inside of the MK-2 Helmet has "U.S.N. Stenciled on the back, and MK-2 Stenciled on the front (see picture). The MK-2 Helmet Lining is complete and is in excellent condition. A super nice all original WWII USN MK-2 Gunners Helmet that is sometimes called a 'Talkers Helmet' because they wore they headsets under the helmet. It can be yours for $145.00

"SOLD" Here's a WW2 MKII U.S. Navy Talkers Helmet that was used with headphones. This one is in generally good condition complete with the usually missing chinstrap. This is a nice one with good markings and just a little staining on one side. Large and unusual blue/gray helmet shape that was used extensively aboard ship. $145.00

SOLD! I'm very fond of dug weapons and this is a dandy. Unfortunately I do not know where it was originally dug. This one is a Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Company Navy Revolver in 36 caliber. This one was made from 1861 thru the mid 1860's with a total quanity of about 20,000 being made. The revolver is a 6 shot model with 6 3/8th inch barrel instead of the usual 7 1/2 inch barrel. I can't see any markings but this is one terrific dug piece! I like mounting these to a frame as they look great after I'm done. As is I'd sell it for $495.00 but after I start it won't be for sale.

Here is a recent find. This is a model 1842 musket that has been shortened to carbine length. The piece measures about 37.5 inches long with a 22 inch barrel. This barrel looks like it wasn't rifled and it appears that no rear sight ever existed. There has been no front sight installed as well. There are markings on the barrel but worn. The area around the nipple are pitted but the nipple looks new so it's been replaced. The lock functions very well. There is an eagle present forward of the hammer with Springfield 1848 present at the rear of the hammer. Springfield is worn but mostly there. The hammer screw is broken off but the hammer is tight on the tumbler. The buttplate with a worn US is present as well as the trigger guard that is remounted backwards. I've seen this before where they would be turned around backwards so that a strap could be ran through the sling swivel which allows the carbine to hang down. The sling swivel is now lacking. The walnut stock is in good condition with dings here and there. There is a sliver missing at the bottom of the posterior lock area. The stock has a crack in it just above the lock where 1848 is located on the lock. I cannot see any cartouches on the reverse stock. There is one place on the bottom of the stock where it looks like some sort of plate was affixed as there is an outline of a 3/4 inch square along with holes for three nails or small screws. I don't know what was ever there but unfortunately it could have shed some light on this piece. I can't tell you when it was converted from the original musket. Many old muskets were turned into carbines for the CS cavalry to use but many were turned into shotguns and carbines after the war as well. No History accompanies this fine old piece! As a plus it has the original ramrod! $495.00

SOLD! CONSIGNMENT: Here's a very nice bayonet being for the Orison Blunt Rifle-Musket, Model 1861 (enfield pattern). The rifle-musket was a close copy of the standard Enfield pattern so it's natural that its companion bayonet should bear a close resemblance. This one is unmarked with a 3 inch socket and locking ring. The blade is about 17 1/2 inches long to the shank or 18 inches long to where the bend starts on the elbow/shank. It's a nice piece with an Americanized scabbard. WAS $285.00 NOW $255.00 !!

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THE BELOW MAP IS ON SOLD! Here's a classic Clason's Guide Map of the United States and was made probably around 1915. It lists the population of Indianapolis at 265,587. The population of Indy was 233,650 in 1910 and 314,194 in 1920 so 1915 is a good guess. The Clason Map Company was a map company in the United States that went bankrupt in the Great Depression. It was owned by George Samuel Clason in Denver, Colorado. The company was the first to publish a road atlas of the United States and Canada. This map measures about 24 X 37 an would look great framed! The colors are still nice! There are a few holes and tears with some seam seperation but that gives this map character! This would look great in your Man Cave! $35.00

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The CDV below of John Cox is SOLD!

Here's an excellent CDV of John S. Cox of the 127 Illinois Infantry. This unit definitely saw the 'Elephant'! 6 members of this unit recieved medals of honor! This unit could hold the record for the most MOH's won by a single unit. Here is Info on John and the 127th Illinois.

Residence Elgin IL; Enlisted on 8/12/1862 as a Private.

On 9/5/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. IL 127th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 5/15/1865

He was listed as: * Wounded (date and place not stated)

ILLINOIS 127TH INFANTRY (Three Years) One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Infantry.-Cols., John Van Arman, Hamilton N. Eldridge; Lieut.-Cols., Hamilton N. Eldridge, Frank S. Curtiss; Majs., Frank S. Curtiss, Thomas W. Chandler, Frank C. Gillette. This regiment was raised under the call of President Lincoln for 500,000 volunteers in the summer of 1862. Co. A was recruited in Kendall county, B, in and around Chicago, C, at Elgin, D, in Grundy county, E, at St. Charles, F, at Plano; G, in Chicago; H, about Lyons; I, at Elgin, and K, at Aurora and Big Rock. The regiment was mustered into the service at Camp Douglas Sept. 6, 1862. It performed a considerable amount of guard duty in Camp Douglas, where the Harper's Ferry prisoners were sent in the fall of 1862. The command drew a full complement of English Enfield rifles in the beginning of November and on the 9th, of that month departed over the Illinois Central railway for Cairo, where it went on board the steamer Emerald, and landed at Memphis, Tenn., on the 13th. It reached the Yazoo in December, and was engaged in the operations on the Chickasaw bluffs during which its losses were 1 man killed and 7 wounded. It was with the expedition which captured Arkansas Post and was one of the first to plant its colors on the enemy's works. Its losses in the assault were 2 killed, 20 wounded and 9 missing. It was in the bloody assaults upon the Vicksburg lines in May, 1863. 0n the first day planting its colors on the glacis of the Confederate works and maintaining its position until nightfall, when the troops were withdrawn. The losses of the regiment in the two engagements were about 15 killed and 60 wounded. It took part in the series of battles around Resaca, Ga., in the spring of 1864, notably the one on the evening of May 14, when the brigade to which it was attached carried the fortified line along the slope of Conasine creek by a desperate assault with the bayonet, in which the regiment bore a conspicuous part and captured a number of prisoners. In the operations in front of Resaca the regiment lost 1 man killed and 3 wounded. In the sharp fighting among the Dallas hills it was almost constantly under fire, showing conspicuous gallantry in the actions of May 27, and 29. In the assault upon Kennesaw mountain the regiment stood up grandly under the most terrible fire it had ever encountered, and in the bloody engagement of July 22, east of Atlanta, it was in the thickest of the fray. On Aug 3, it took part in an attack on the Confederate skirmish line to the west of Atlanta, in which it displayed its usual gallantry and lost a number of men, and it was hotly engaged in the battle of Jonesboro, its officers and men displaying the greatest gallantry and inflicting severe loss upon the enemy. The regiment accompanied Sherman's army on its grand march through Georgia and the Carolinas, and at the battle of Bentonville it was for 24 hours on the skirmish line but escaped without loss. After the surrender of Johnston it marched to Washington, took part in the grand review, and was specially complimented for its fine discipline and military bearing. It was finally mustered out on June 17, 1865, after an arduous service of almost three years, the actual number of men finally discharged being about 240, all that remained of the 900 with which the regiment left Camp Douglas in Nov., 1862. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

This is a nice CDV from an excellent Civil War Unit! Excellent condition and sharp! Check out the pics! WAS $175.00 NOW $155.00 !!!

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Here's yet another fine Thompson-Center rifle with an original box but not for this gun. The box is marked .36 caliber but the rifle is .45 caliber, also the serial number on the box is different than the serial number on the rifle but it's still an original box. This is the SENECA model and was made in 1981. This .45 caliber rifle is in like new condition! This graceful little rifle only weighs 6 pounds and features double set triggers, fine walnut stock, adjustable hunting sights, solid brass trim and a coil main spring. The lock is finely patterened color case. The patch box comes with a brass cleaning jag in it. 44 inches long overall with a 28 inch barrel. This is an outstanding firearm! Check out the pics! $150.00

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The below old Alligator Cane is SOLD! Here's an outstanding Folk Art Piece from the 1800's!!! This is a cane that has a full length Alligator carved for the handle!!! The cane is 33 1/2 inches long from the top of the gator to the bottom of the rubber tipped end. The shaft is 31 1/2 inches long and I believe it to be hickory. There are a few age cracks in the wood but nothing serious and it's as solid as a rock!!! Where each branch was removed there is a cream colored polished substance that fills the void where the limb was removed. I don't know if that is polished sap or some kind of stone. The handle is just fantastic! As previously mentioned this is a full length Alligator which is over 6 inches long along the curvature of the back and the entire handle from shaft to top of Alligator is about an inch and 3/4's. There is an air space under the alligators jaw to the top of the handle. This hand carving is outstanding!!! An old Left handed gentlemen probably owned this cane. The shaft is bent as if someone had it in his left hand putting his weight on it and there is more wear on the Alligators right front foot than on his left front foot where the users thumb would have rested and rubbed. That wear extends up along the right jaw line and the right brown over his eye. This is one fantastic piece! Check out the pics!!!! $250.00

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Here another cane that happens to be a sword cane! This cane is made from a very dark polished wood that I believe to be Briar cane wood. Ther are a few age cracks in it but it's still in very good condition. The cane has had some old finish applied to it in the very distant past. There are a couple of leather ferrels placed along the length of the shaft. There is one right at the handle that comes out exposing the sword and there is one, a little smaller, about 6 1/2 inches down the shaft from the first one. The entire piece is 39 1/2 inches long with the handle being abut 6 inches long. This wood exhibits great age and due to the fact that the blade is a 3 sided affair similiar to the European Court Swords I believe this piece to be very late 1700s or early 1800's. There are no markings on the blade and it's kind of sticky from old oil on it. The blade is 24 1/2 inches long to where it enters the grip. The tip has some brazing color on it which means it may have been repaired at one time or that brazing helps to make the tip hard. The tip is kind of rounded but it doesn't matter as it would slide into an attacker very easily! This is a unique piece! Check out the pics!!! $350.00

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The below old rifle is SOLD! Here's a full stock rifle that just reeks of character!!! This one has the Pennsylvania type of small wrist and downturned buttstock. The entire rifle is 52 1/2 inches long with a 38 inch octagon rifled over .40 caliber barrel. This barrel looks to have been lightly cleaned years ago and some color is returning. There is some light scroll engraving on the top of the barrel that extends about 5 inches aroiund the rear simple V sight. The front sight is a simple dovetailed blade sight. The lockplate is from a Model 1812 flintlock musket and is the smaller flat type. The lockplate is marked Harpers Ferry 1816 back of the hammer and has a Spread Winged Eagle forward of the hammer. The stock is walnut and consists of two separate pieces. The two pieces asre joined in the middle of the mid way brass thimble for the wooden ramrod. There is some wood loss along the barrel channel that you can see in the pic and some wood lose around the lock, especially above the hammer back of the nipple which is common due to the burning of the wood during ignition. There are old repairs around the lockplate. One can see where there was a 'cresent' type decoration on the reverse buttstock, now lacking. The buttplate, triggerguard and nose cap are brass and quite decorative. They've not been cleaned and have a nice dark patina. There looks like some old sineuw or waxed cord that is around the front of the barrel to hold it on. I don't know how much the rifle depends on that sineuw to hold it together but I do not want to remove it. There are the usual cracks and dings from use but what the heck! This old gun show lots of use!!! Take a look at the pics! $650.00

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The below old musket is SOLD! Here is what I believe to be an Native American Trade Gun from the 1840's or so! This is an English made gun and is marked CLABROUGH over LINCOLN on both the lockplate and on the barrel CLARBROUGH PATENT LINCOLN. I believe Clabrough had an American connection as well and there is a John Clabrough listed in AMERICAN GUNSMITHS by Frank Sellers. The musket itself seems to be a .65 caliber smoothbore and is pitted from using black powder. The barrel is octagon and measures about 26 inches long with a gold band and engraving present at the breech. There is a simple V block sight at the rear and a simple small brass stud up front. The overall lenght of this piece is 40 1/2 inches long making it quite short. The lock is a little loose in the mount but one would have to remove the iron sheet repair plate to tighten it up. The lock works fine otherwise and is heavily engraved as well as the trigger guard and the buttplate.. The stock seems to be English Walnut and has pewter enlays in the buttstock. The same enlays are on the reverse and obverse. There are a few age cracks here and there and honest to goodness wear. This short rifle was used heavily! There is also a little wood loss behind the nipple which is normal. There is a sheet iron repair panel under the lockplate near the trigger guard. Also, the ramrod is the correct length and all metal. This is such a neat short musket and definitely looks Native American used! Check out the pics! $550.00

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The Trephine below is SOLD! Here's an all brass Skull Boring Trephine. The only thing steel on this piece is the pilot bit, the circular saw bit and the shaft plate under the side screw. Trepanning, also known as trephination, trephining or making a burr hole, is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull, exposing the dura mater to treat health problems related to intracranial diseases. This particular instrument dates to the Civil War era, being about 4 1/2 inches long including the saw bit and 3 1/2 inches wide across the handle. This piece is devoid of any manufacture's name or markings. This is one gruesome tool and it looks like the inside of the cutting bit was not cleaned the last time it was used! Most of these that I've seen have ebony handles. The later ones are plated steel. Rare brass construction!!! $195.00

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The BURSON Indiana Rifle below is SOLD! Here's a great looking fullstock rifle by an Indiana Maker. The lock is a JOSEPH MANTON WARRANTED- scroll engraved lock and works well with the double set trigger set up. The 39 1/4 inch octagon rifled barrel is marked J. S. BURSON. J.S.BURSON is listed in AMERICAN GUNSMITHS by Frank Sellers as working out of Mt. Vernon and Wabash, Indiana from 1858 to 1862. In the book GUNMAKERS OF INDIANA by Albert Lindert worked out of Mt. Verson, Posey County, Indiana and maked his guns sometimes with "WABASH INDIANA' because of the close proximity of the Wabash River and not be cause he worked out of Wabash. According to Mr. Lindert that is pesently no evidence that he ever lived near the town of Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana.

This is about a .36 caliber weapon. The entire piece is about 55 inches long and has brass furniture of the buttplate, trigger guard, thimbles and the nosecap. The stock is curley maple and just reeks of character!!! Ther are no cracks or breaks that I've seen - just an occasional ding and one guouge on the reverse forestock but not bad. The metal surfaces exhibit a real nice dark patina. This is a honey of a fullstock! Look at the pics!!! $1195.00

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The percussion half-stock rifle below is SOLD! Here's another modern made percussion half-stock rifle similiar to the one about but being a kit gun from Thompson-Center. This rifle comes with the original box and indications are inside that this rifle kit was purchased in 1979. It was built really well and looks to have been used very little overall. The brass patch box contains a cleaning jag. The double set triggers work perfectly and the action is crisp. This is the .45 caliber HAWKEN KIT and so stated on the box. This is another Thompson-Center quality firearm! $225.00

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The below old pinfire revolver is SOLD! Here is an approx. 12 mm (.44 Caliber) 6 shot pinfire revolver. This is Spanish made due to the makers marks on it. The top of the barrel is marked ARIZNABABBETA EIB/R. The old Civil War era pistol needs some help but it is what it is. The hammer will cock and hold if you mess with the trigger a little. It's a double action piece but needs help. The cylinder rotates when you pull the trigger but the hammer does not move. The cylinder has a ton of original bluing on it but the rest of the gun has a dark patina. The hardwood grips are checkered and pretty nice. Being the large caliber and with the laynard ring on the butt makes this pretty much a military weapon. The ejector rod is a replacement and I feel it's fairly modern construction. The loading gate is still present. This is the folding trigger model. Check out the pics! $125.00

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The M-1927 below is SOLD! Here we have a great Auto Ordinance M-1927 Thompson Machine Gun copy in .45 caliber semi auto. This gun is in very nice condition with only little finish imperfections on the barrel. This firearm comes with the 50 round drum magazine. Here is some histoy on the Thompson:

General John T. Thompson, a graduate of West Point, began his research in 1915 for an automatic weapon to supply the American military. World War I was dragging on and casualties were mounting. Having served in the Army's ordnance supplies and logistics, General Thompson understood that greater firepower was needed to end the war. Thompson was driven to create a lightweight, fully automatic firearm that would be effective against the contemporary machine gun. His idea was "a one-man, hand held machine gun. A trench broom!" The first shipment of Thompson prototypes arrived on the dock in New York for shipment to Europe on November 11, 1918, the day that the War ended. In 1919, Thompson directed Auto Ordnance to modify the gun for nonmilitary use. The gun, classified a "submachine gun" to denote a small, hand-held, fully automatic firearm chambered for pistol ammunition, was officially named the "Thompson submachine gun" to honor the man most responsible for its creation. With military and police sales low, Auto Ordnance sold its submachine guns through every legal outlet it could. A Thompson submachine gun could be purchased either by mail order, or from the local hardware or sporting goods store.

This piece is a nice one with original walnut stock and hand grips and the finned barrel with compensator.

This one would be a fun one to fire!!! Since it's a semi-auto firearm it's legal for the normal citizen to own. $1,100.00

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The Remington Model 8 below is SOLD! Here is a Remington Model 8 Rifle! The Remington Model 8 is a centerfire, recoil-operated, semi-automatic rifle designed by John Browning and produced by Remington Arms beginning in 1906. John Browning was granted U.S. Patent 659,786 on October 16, 1900, for the rifle, which he then sold to Remington. (Outside the U.S., this rifle was made by Fabrique Nationale of Liege, Belgium, and marketed as the FN Browning Patent 1900.)

The Remington Model 8 rifle is long recoil-operated and uses a rotating bolt head. After firing, the barrel and bolt, still locked together, move rearward inside the receiver and compress two recoil springs. Then the bolt is held back while the barrel is returned forward by one of the springs permitting extraction and ejection. Once the barrel is returned, the bolt is returned forward by the second spring; in so doing it picks up a fresh round from the magazine and chambers it. The Remington Model 8 has a fixed 5-shot magazine and bolt hold-open device which engages after the magazine is empty. It is a takedown design, meaning that the barrel and receiver are easily separated with no tools, allowing for a smaller package for transport. Remington created four new calibers for the Model 8 rifle: .25 Remington, .30 Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington. This one is .35 Remington. These cartridges were rimless designs to allow reliable feeding from box magazines. The Remington Model 8 was offered in five grades of finish (Standard, Special, Peerless, Expert and Premier) and was the first truly reliable medium power semiautomatic rifle ever commercialized (1906).

The primary market for the Model 8 was sport hunting. The Model 8 was used as a police gun, modified to use detachable extended capacity magazines, among other changes. It is noted as the rifle of choice of famed Texas Ranger Frank Hamer. Hamer's rifle was a customized .35 Remington Model 8 with a special-order 15 round magazine from Petmeckey's Sporting Goods store in Austin, Texas. He was shipped serial number 10045, and this was just one of at least two Model 8's used in the ambush of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The rifle was modified to accept a "police only" 15 round magazine obtained through the Peace Officers Equipment Company in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Well, this is not one of the guns that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde but it's still a nice weapon!! This rifle has a lot of original color on it and still functions nicely. The last patent date on the barrel is May 4, 1907. All the markings are still crisp on this piece. There is some wear to the color on the muzzle end from placing in a gun case or a scabbard. The walnut stock is in very nice condition with no breaks or cracks. There has been a recoil pad placed on the buttstock and obviously it was done a long, long time ago. This is an outstanding piece in my opinion! $695.00

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The Taurus Model 65 below is SOLD! Here's another great revolver with very little wear! This is the Taurus Model 65 - .357 magnum caliber revolver in blue! There is wear on the muzzle only from the holster. This revolver was fired very little. The frame size is the same as the S&W 686. The sights are of the Millet type rear with a standard ramp front. The way the back strap is constructed is almost identical to the Colt Python in shape. The trigger is slightly wider than the normal but not quite as wide as a target type,and is curved for a more comfortable fit. I have a large hand and it fits comfortable but is a handful! Except for the slight muzzle wear this gun looks new!! $275.00

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The Colt Police Positive below is SOLD! Here we have a very nice Colt Police Positive .38 caliber 6-shot revolver. The Frame is stamped 'Colt's New Police" and the 4 inch barrel is stamped 'COLT Police Positive 38". These fine little revolvers were made between 1905-1947. This one exhibits most of the original bluing with wear on the muzzle end from going in and out of the holster. Some places are turning a plum brown color. The action is crisp and the rifing is crisp as well. This is one fine little Colt! $475.00

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The High Standard Sentinel Deluxe below is SOLD! Here is a very nice High Standard Sentinel Deluxe .22 caliber revolver. This 9 shot High Standard revolver has an aluminum frame and steel cylinder/barrel. This piece looks great and has not had much use! Very minor wear at best! The High Standard Sentinel Deluxe R-107 was made in the late 1960's to early 1970's with a short run time. This is nice and affordable!!! $225.00

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The Llama .380 below is SOLD! This next firearm is a Llama Small Frame Semi-Automatic Pistol in .380 caliber. This pistol has a 3 11/16" barrel and one 7 shot detachable magazine. This pistol is much better than my pics show. I had glare in the pic because this kind of deep blue is hard to pick up. This pistol has very little wear on it but not muuch. The action works good. It's definitely worth the $175.00 we want for it.

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The H & R Sportsman below is SOLD! Here's an old Harrington & Richardson "SPORTSMAN" 9 shot .22 revolver. The action works fine on this break open model. The cylinder's color has turned a kind of plum brown color but the rest of the gun has a ton of the original bluing. The original bluing is hard to capture without the glare. The weapon has been used but it's still in good tight condition. This revolver has the adjustable rear sight and would be a great collector's item!! All markings are clear. $200.00

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The Stevens 520 shotgun is SOLD! Here is the Stevens Counterpart just like the old shotgun previous offered. This is the Stevens 520 but it is not marked with the Model number. It was designed by John Browning, and has a slight humpback in the receiver. Mfg. 1905 to 1932. This is a 12 gauge shotgun with a 2-3/4 chamber and 30 inch barrel length. This shotgun is a Browning design, take down pump action. It’s very well built and it’s extremely heavy duty. The wood is just a little better on this one. The bore is shiney and smooth. The action works well. For this one good old shotgun !!! $225.00

Next, I have a small grouping of photographs from the 158th Indiana that served from 1898-1899. RECORD OF INDIANA VOLUNTEERS IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR 1898-1899 The 158th Regiment of Infantry, Indiana Volunteers, was formed of the 2d Regiment Infantry, Indiana National Guard, and was composed of companies from Indianapolis (3), Rochester, Frankfort, Franklin, Winchester, Covington, Sheridan Martinsville, Kokomo and Crawfordsville. The regiment arrived at Camp Mount April 26, 1898, under orders from the Governor, for the purpose of being mustered into the service of the United States. After the physical examination of officers and men, the regiment was mustered into the Volunteer Service of the United States on May 10, 1898, and left for Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Georgia on May 16, arrived there on May 18, and went into camp. Broke camp at Camp Thomas August 25, under orders to proceed to Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tennessee, where it arrived August 26. Having been ordered home for muster out, the regiment left Camp Poland on September 12 and arrived at Camp Mount on September 14. The regiment was furloughed for thirty days from September 17 and was finally mustered out and discharged November 4, 1898. Here is a list of the photographs in this grouping:

1. Cabinet card of a Second Lt. with Sword. On back in pencil is 'Co. D-158th Ind. F.Reuben'

2. Cabinet card of group of soldiers with stacked rifles- camp scene. Co. D 158th Ind. on back.

3. Cabinet card of soldiers at attention in front of tents with stacked rifles. Co. D. 158th Ind.

4. Cabinet card of soldiers around soldier on stretcher. Co. D. 158th Ind.

5. Sm. Card of stacks of arms and gear in woods. Co. D. 158th Ind on back.

6. Sm. Card of soldiers marching in underwear in woods. Co. D. 158th Ind on back.

7. Cabinet card of Civil War Indiana Monument on Chickamauga Battlefield

8. Cabinet card of Civil War 18th Ind Battery Monument on Chickamauga Battlefield.

Except for the cabinet card of the 2nd Lt. I believe all the other photographs were taken when the 158th Ind was stationed at Camp Thomas in Chickamauga Park, Georgia. I did find a Fred Reuben listed as Corporal in Co. D and evidently he made it up to Lt as his name is on the back of the photo or perhaps this grouping belonged to him. The original 2nd Lt. of Co. D was a gentleman with the name of William A. Kreber. The cabinet card of the 2nd Lt was taken in Indianapolis. This unit was ready to go but the war was over before it was needed. Still a nice glimpse into Army life!!! $65.00

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Here is a very nice Smith & Wesson No. 1 Second Issue Revolver. These were made from 1860 to 1868 with a total production of about 117,000. This one has the serial number of 30XXX making it Civil War production. The serial numbers started at 11672 continuing from the No. 1 First Issue Revolver. The 2nd model continued to about serial number 128,000. This is a 22 shor rimrifle caliber, 7 shot non-fluted cylinder model with a 3 3/16 inch octagonal barrel. The original rosewood grips are still present and in good condition. The markings on the barrel and cylinder are clear and consise showing no wear. The blue finish has turned to a plum brown but has not been cleaned I believe. There is about 80 to 85% of the original silver finish, which has now turned black, remaining on the brass frame. This is a real nice little revolver!!! $550.00

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The KENTLAND FOWLER below is sold Here's an early KENTLAND - LONDON marked Full-stock Fowler that is a percussion conversion from flintlock. It would be nice to reconvert this back to flintlock. This is an extremely long fowler being over 63 inches long with a whooping 47 1/2 + inch long 20 guage barrel! This piece is marked KENTLAND & CO. on the lock and LONDON on the barrel. There are English proofmarks on the barrel as well. There are brass thimbles to hold the ramrod with the one entering the stock being embellished. The lock is the original lock but is quite slugglish and does not snap although it does release and proceeds to the nipple. The nipple is in quite good condition. The buttstock is that typical English Brown Bess type but smaller and has a embellished brass buttplate and escutchon on the top wrist forward the comb. The stock is in overall good condtion with little loss around the lock due to burning and a pinned repair that you can see in the pics just below the back end of the lock. The forestock is extremely thin which surprises me that it's still intact. There are a couple of age cracks and some sliver loss along the barrel but still quite presentable. I don't believe this fowler ever has a nose cap and the ramrod is missing. The side plate is embellished brass as well. Overall this is a great long-long fowler and worthy of restoration! $850.00

The very nice Trapdoor Springfield below is SOLD! Here's a real nice Model 1979 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle with the cartouch that says 1880 in it. These models were made from 1879-1885 with a total quanity of 160,000. This rifle has the serial number of 142XXX. This one has the lock plated that is marked with a spread winged Eagle over U.S. / Springfield / 1873. The low arch breech block is also marked U.S.Model 1873. This piece was finished blue with most remaining or turning a plum brown color, with case hardened locks. There is some case hardening color left with some scattered mottled brown. The tang retains almost all of the case hardening color. This piece has the Model 1879 Buchhorn rear sight marked with the proper R for rifle and the original front pinned blade sight. The original ramrod is still present with the small button tip and cleaning patch slot below it. The sling swivels are present with the stack swivel. Two piece triggerguard is present with good color to it. The barrel has the original bluing present and very nice and is marked with an Eaglehead and large VP. The inspectors markings of SWP and the date 1880 is present on the reverse stock over the trigger area. The circle around P is present back of the trigger guard. All of the markings in the metal are very clear with only the P in the circle hard to see. The cartouche is much better than I could capture with the camera. Also, it looks like some pieces are shiney like they've been cleaned but it's mostly glare off the light. The walnut stock is in fantastic condition with no breaks or cracks, just a ding here and there. The rifling in the barrel is still quite present and I'm sure this would make a good shooter even though the barrel has been arsenal shortened from 32 5/8 inches to 31 1/2 inches. There's no reason to shorten a barrel unless there was some sort of damage but the shortening of this barrel was professionally done as you can see in the photograph. The barrel bands are present, still retain some color and are marked with the usual 'U'. The action is perfect!!! The iron buttplate still retains the U.S. marking and I believe the small brass tag near the buttplate to be either a racking number or a museum tag. Even with a slightly shortened barrel this will make a great shooter!!! $650.00

The Allen & Thurber Pistol below is SOLD! Here we have a very nice Allen & Thurber Center Hammer Pistol in 36 caliber. This pistol was made circa 1840's to the Civil War period with a total quanity of a few thousand. This one has a barrel length of 4 inches being half round and half octagon. This has a single action mechanism with the hammer offset slightly to the right to allow for sighting. The original walnut grips are present. Originally blue but the finish is mostly gone. This is one of the early ones with the serial number being 8XX. Nice piece and functions flawlessly!!! Check out the pics! $325.00

The Allen & Thurber Pepperbox below is SOLD! Here is a real nice Allen & Thurber 6 shot .36 caliber Pepperbox that was made in Worcester (Connecticut). This piece is in generally good condition but is lacking finish. The markings are all clear and can be seen in the photographs below. The hammer is marked ALLENS PATENT 1845 and the 4 inch fluted barrels are marked ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER. This piece has the standard engraving on the frame and separately affixed nipple shield and exhibits nice original walnut bag grips in frame. The action works very well. this is a nice piece!!! $475.00

The French Musket below has been traded! Here we have an all original Model 1822 French smoothbore Musket that was imported to the US for the Civil War. This particular weapon came from a Terre Haute, Indiana family but the history is lost as to who it originally belonged to. This is the longer version of the Model 1822 and is 58 inches long overall with a 42.6 inch barrel. The lock is marked Mre. Rle, De Charleville and works perfectly. The barrel has had the nipple placed on top and it's in perfect condition for it's age. This smoothbore barrel guages out to about 75 caliber! The barrel has the French manufacture marks on it along with vice marks that were made when this piece was converted from Flintlock to percussion. The walnut stock is in very good overall condition with no major gouches, no cracks or breaks. There are inspectors marks on the buttstock. The wrist and the stock between the lock and first band are a little lighter and have a little more wear due to the soldier grasping the musket in these spots. This one was used!!! All parts of the musket are iron with 2 iron bands and an iron nose cap. The front sight is soldered to the barrel and not to the front nose/band/cap and the rear sight is the block sight. There is a lug under the barrel for bayonet attachment. The ramrod is the original trumpet shaped type. The original sling swivels are present but frozen in place. Some penetrating oil should fix that. There is also some little spots of white paint here and there where someone must have left it on the wall or in the corner and painted around it! There are proof marks on the screws and all the screw heads are in nice condition. There looks like the date of 1822 on the tang. This is one nice import musket!!! It's so refreshing to have one that no one has messed with!!! For this one $795.00

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Here is a wonderful old Pennsylvania Longrifle type percussion weapon from the 1840's. The only markings on it is a stylized AA in brass on the top of the barrel. This AA stands for Adam Angstadt from Kutztown, Pannsylvania, 1800-1817. He made Flintlock pistols and rifles, both military and civilian and most were sighned with just a stylized A.A. There are also some simple engravings on top of the barrel as well. The entire piece is 57 inches long with a 41 inch hexagon shaped unrifled barrel. The barrel has a simple V decorated sight on the rear and a simple dovetailed blade sight up front. The stock is embelished with brass decorations of the higher sort. The patch box has a release button and the butt stock has an excellent brass butt plate that goes for 7 1/2 inches up the top of the butt stock. The reverse side of the stock has carvings and and brass embelishments . There are four stock locking pins that have brass decorations around them as well. The unsual thing about this stock is that it was dropped at some point and a fire had passed over the lock side. Perhaps on a battlefield! Who knows for sure! At any rate the char was scraped off the musket but it was still left serviceable. The musket still functions flawlessly!! If I knew the history on this musket I'm sure it would be most interesting!!! The reverse side of the stock was undamaged. Take a look at the pics! This is a unique item and if it could only talk!!! Scroll down below the pictures to see another original Flintlock rifle from Adam that sold for $10,350. It is very similiar to the one above. We want $2,900.00 for this one.

The Adam Angstadt Kentucky Rifle Below is Sold! Adam Angstadt Kentucky Rifle. Description Overall length: 57 inches. Barrel length: 41 - 1/2 inches. This highly attractive Kentucky rifle is quite easily recognized as the work of Adam Angstadt, perhaps the very best gunsmith of the Angstadt family, who resided in Berks County, east of Reading near Kutztown. Not only is this rifle exceptionally graceful in its "Roman-nose" buttstock but it also has a rich color and pleasing finish to its overall fine curly maple stock. There are 11 silver inlays on the stock of various shapes, all well-engraved. In addition, the stock is relief-carved around the barrel tang and both in front and behind the cheek piece. To be noted, however, this rifle was carried and used, therefore, the low relief carving shows wear but is still quite visible. The buttstock has exceptional sculpting with a long wrist and hallowed out comb, which is further enhanced by the exceptional, pierced finial brass patchbox, having finely engraved sideplates and brass lid. A bold brass toe plate and brass teardrop embellish the underside of the stock, behind the trigger guard, and also has a double-lobed "touchhole-pick" brass inlay beneath the cheek piece. Also, there is a seven-inch brass wear plate which is simply line engraved. Whether this is original or slightly later add-on is conjectural. The rifling is still intact and the lock shows evidence of being in its original manufacture (or an extremely well-done conversion). Clearly, this extremely fine Angstadt rifle is highly pleasing and after lifetimes of usage and care. The finish also is original, a nice plus for today's collector. Estimate: 7,500.00 - 12,500.00

Here are pics of the above described rifle. You will see that it is very similar to the one we have for sale.

The Pond Pistol below is SOLD! Here's a nice looking Civil War Pond Revolver that I just picked up here in Central Indiana. This is a Pond 32 Caliber Belt Revolver with 6inch barrel. This gun was made before the patent infringement lawsuit was settled and is stamped L.W. POND WORCESTER MASS and also PATd JULY 10, 1860. The gun looks very nice and has a great dark patina. It's complete except for a hand and spring to advance the cylinder and it is missing the small screwdriver at the bottom of the grip frame. The serial number is 1940 and matches on all parts. This gun also has the rarer barrel release that is a long spring on the side of the frame. The gun is 100% original and if you can find the hand and spring you'll have a $650 firearm. You can have this one for $375.00 Check out the pics!

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The small brass flask below is SOLD! Here's a smaller brass primer or pistol powder flask. This one has a few small dents to one side but none on the other. The charger works fine. I can see no markings on this flask. The entire flask measures about 4 3/4 inches long by 1 3/4 wide. This is an early one! Look at the pics! $100.00

The GAR HAT AND VEST below are sold Here's a great set of items. These GAR items came from Palmer, Mass. This set consists of an original GAR slouch hat with original hat wreath and acorn cords and the vest. The vest is in good condition being a dark blue with all 6 vest size buttons present. 5 of the buttons are the original GAR buttons and one is a Sons of Veterans button. 2 of the original GAR buttons were replacements at some point. This vest is in pretty good conditiion with 4 pockets on the front. The back is the green colored silk like material with adjustment belt and buckle. The inner , probably cotton, lining is machine sewn in with some hand repairs here and there. The lining is not quite as bright as my pics show as it has a light brown or tan cast to it. The hat is a nice black slouch type hat with wide hat band on it. The sweat band inside is the wide type and has several tears in it but it's all there. ELECTRIC BRAND - EVERY HAT WARRANTED is embossed in the sweat band. I don't see a size in it but I think it's 7 1/2. There is an old sticker on the inside of the sweat band that has the initials SBT on it and something else that I can't make out. All in all this is a nice set but unfortunately I do not have an id on it. Take a look at the pics! $425.00 for the set.

The Allen & Thurber Pistol below is SOLD! Here's an outstanding Pepperbox pistol! This is an English made double-action 6 shot pepperbox pistol in .41 Caliber. The maker is Sam'l (Samuel) Harper of Birmingham and was probably made from 1840 to 1850. The piece has a nice patina and just a very nice, good looking piece that is still fully functional. This piece measures about 8.5 inches long with a fluted barrel. The nipples are all still in very good condition and the piece has an engraved frame. The engraving is heavier on the reverse than on the obverse but still nice. The bar hammer, triggerguard and backstrap are engraved as well. There are Birmingham proof marks in the flutes on the barrel. The grips are fully checkered hardwood and there's an very nice silver plated Lion's head for a pommel cap. Even some of the screws are engraved! This is a very nice piece! Take a look at the pics. $895.00

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The Winchester '73 Rifle below is SOLD! Here is one nice 1873 Model Winchester! This lever action model is the 3rd model indicated by the dust cover on an intergal rail. This rifle is .38 WCF (.38/40) and in very nice original condition! The action works perfectly and nothing is missing! There are no cracks or breaks in the wood - just the occasional ding here and there from use. The bore is shiney but most of the rifling has been shot out. Hey it was used! The serial number of 220XXXB indicates manufacture in 1885. There is original color here and there - especially in the protected areas. Looks like there was some cold blue applied to the butt plate but it can be removed if you want to. It doesn't look bad just not original to the gun - but only on the butt plate no where else. This is still a very nice original Winchester 1873 Rifle!!! $2,500.00

The dug Remington Pistol below is SOLD! This is a Dug condition 5-shot .36 cal Remington New Model Police Revolver Serial # 3048. I These were made from 1863 to 1888 and there are numbers out there over 8,000. It has the original 4 1/2" octagon barrel but is missing the loading lever. No markings are found anywhere on this piece except for the serial number on the grip frame. This is a dug or barn-found speciman and came from Georgia but we do not know where it was found. The previous owner took some time to clean it and get it back in working order.. It will advance the cylinger and hold on full cock. The cylinder pin is a modern replacement and not the correct type. As I previously stated this revolver was in the white and I've browned it back to where it should be for the condtion of the metal. It looks very nice and is one that is not easily found! Take a look at the pics. $325.00

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The Deringer Pistol below is SOLD! Here's a great restoration project if you have the time to hunt down the parts! This is a 1st model Deringer 22 caliber Pocket Revolver with engraved barrel, cylinder and frame! The book says these are 6 shot but this one is 7 shot. They were made from 1873 to 1879 by Henry Deringers family as he died in 1868. This was the family's attempt to continue to make money by producing a cartridge firearm. The barrel is marked DERINGER PHILADA, PATD JUNE 3, 1873. There were only 400 of the 1st model made and this one is serial number 823. This one has an octagonal, ribbed barrel with flat sides at breech. Straight, unfluted cylinder with extension ratchet protruding from the rear which fits into the recoil shield. This one is missing the trigger assembly and is definitely worth restoring as it has a rare, rare, rare engraved frame, barrel and cylinder!!! This one has the brass frame with silver or nickel plated finish. Most of the finish is still remaining but you can see brass shining through on the sharp lines. The book doesn't mention that there were engraved models!! This pistol also has the walnut birds head grips but one is broken. Also there is no main spring with this piece. If I had the time I would restore this one myself as it would certainly soar the value!!! As is $175.00 Look at the pics!

This next note has some paper loss that you can see in the pic. It's a $1 note from the Corporation of Charlestown, Virginia and dated January 1, 1862. Looks like it's backed up on a portion of an old Harper's Weekly newspaper or magazine. Will display ok though. Blank reverse. $9.95

Here's a nice WW2 Japanese Nambu 8MM pistol with original holster, cleaning rod and wooden inventory tag for the pistol. The id tag is not for this pistol I believe but it was in the holster. The Nambu pistol or Nanbu kenjuu or Nanbu ogata jidou-kenjuu?) was a series of semi-automatic pistol produced by the Japanese company Koishikawa Arsenal later known as the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal. The series had three variants, the Type A (also called the Type 4), the Type B (also known as the Baby Nambu) and the Type 14. The pistols were designed by Kijiro Nambu and saw extensive service during the Russo-Japanese War, Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II.

The origins of the Nambu pistol series goes back to a design by Lieutenant General Kijiro Nambu General Nambu claimed the design originated with experimentation during the "30 year Automatic Pistol Plan" of 1897 in Japan. It is more probable that the pistol series was influenced by the Mauser C96, after a Japanese commission toured Europe and reported recent developments. The first Nambu type known as the Type A was completed in 1902. The Type A underwent trials with the Imperial Japanese Army but was never formally adopted. Many Original Type As were sold commercially to China and Siam. Coinciding with British customs, Japanese army officers were expected to purchase their own side arms. The Nambu Type A pistol was adopted by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1909 and the Thai Army in the 1920s. Most of the Type A and Type B Nambu pistols were produced by the Tokyo Arsenal with a few pistols being produced by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Company. The Type 14 Nambu was produced by the Nagoya Arsenal in either Nagoya's Atsuta or Toriimatsu factories. The pistol was retired from service when Japan was disarmed after World War II. Many were taken home by Allied servicemen as war trophies after World War II. Many have found their way into collectors markets in America and western Europe.

This particular pistol is a type 14 Pistol that was made in October 1944 with the larger trigger guard to accomodate gloves. The action works fine and it has most of the original bluing left. Looks like the only damage to the piece is from the safety lever scratching the frame and one grip. The original grips are present and in very good condition. The magazine is off by two numbers matching the pistol. This pistol is one of those with the magazine follower release spring. All magazines from 1940 on had a small notch in front near the bottom to allow this spring to disengage follower after insertion into the pistol. This pistol was manufactured at the Nagoya Arsenal. The rifling is good and the pistol could be shot today! The holster is in very good condition with some scuffing here and there but all straps are present. The original cleaning rod, which looks unused, is present as well as an inventory tag but the number on it is different that the serial number on the gun so I don't know how it got in the holster but it is there. $695 will buy this outfit. Look at the pics!

Here's a real nice untouched Model 1917 Eddystone Rifle in the original 30-06 caliber. In 1917, when the United States entered WW1, there was a distinct rifle shortage. There were production facilities set up for the British pattern 1914 rifle. This "Enfield" rifle was redesigned for the .30-06 cartridge and was pressed into service as the U.S.rifle Model 1917. This particular rifle is in very nice condition with no damage to the stock other than the usual light bruises and dings. All the metal parts exhibit a nice patina and the action works very well. This is a tight rifle! The bore is a trifle dark but the rifling is very nice. The markings are very sharp on the receiver. This is a great piece and the price is right at $550.00

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Here we have found in Chicago, Illinois a WWII M34 64 German Fire/Police Feuerschutzpolizei Helmet. The helmet is in very good original condition with the original decals and the original liner and top helmet pad. The chin strap is worn but all there as well. The shell has one tiny dent on the front and is missing one frontal rivit, otherwise in very good conditon. The helmet has seen use and there is some finish wear. This is a nice helmet for the beginning collector. Look at the pics!!! $375.00

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The knife was issued and used by the Army in Vietnam. It is a survival tool/weapon that would help a downed slick pilot to survive in the jungle. The blade is unmarked and shows signs of being sharpened. The leather washer handle is in good shape and the blade and guard retain much of the original color. The machete type blade is housed in a canvas scabbard marked “8, TOOL KIT SURVIVAL, TYPE IV, NO 11-N21-4, FRANK & WARREN INC, 66 (1966). The zipper works. The front of the scabbard is marked US. One of the inside pouches would hold the original sharpening stone with the chain attached and the paper instructions for using the stone. The stone and instructions which were housed in a black plastic keeper with a snap not lacking. The other pouch would hold a black plastic keeper with a glass burning lens and instructions for starting a fire and it's missing as well. This tool is just like the fighting knife LC-14-B that was issued to the US Army in WW2. It was referred to as the Woodsman Pal. A great piece of history that served grunts, pilots and REMFs well in two wars! The blade on this piece is in good condition with some old tar substance on it and a partial tage with the Frank & Warren info on it. The Lanyard used to tie the sheath to the leg is still inside. This one was there and was used! There is some surface rusting on the blade but not bad and easily removed. These piece regularily sell for over $140 but since this one is missing the sharpening stone and magnificating glass for starting fires we'll let it go for $95.00 plus postage. Take a look at the pics!

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The M-1911 Campaign Hat below is on SOLD!!

Here's another consignment M-1911 campaign hat that's even nicer than the previous one. This one is of the WW1 era for a couple of reasons. This one has 5 rows of stitching around the brim which is indicative fo hats made during the 1911-1916 era but has metal grommets which shows up during the 1916-1920 era. By 1920 stitching had disappeared from the brim so I'm confident in saying that this hat is of the WW1 era.This hat is a lighter shade of felt which indicated an enlisted mans hat and the sweatband has on it REGULATION U.S. ARMY HAT. The sweatband is 1 3/4 inches tall. This hat has the two colored hat cord being orange/white? (faded somewhat) which was signal corps with the chin strap attached to the cord on both sides running through the brim. The silk hat band is 1 inch tall. Take a look at the pics. This one is real nice. Size 7. WAS $140.00 NOW $135.00

I picked up this item and the next WW2 items from the same gentleman. I was told that this next item was taken by an American GI off of a dead German Soldier. This item is a very nice, still functioning, WW2 era Swiss Made watch by KANO and so marked on the watch face and on the reverse. Also on the reverse is the word EDELSTAHL, which I believe refers to a special high grade steel, and the serial number 01918. Wehrmacht issued WWII wrist watches were manufactured by many Swiss and German watch makers contracted by the German government. They are manually wound and most often have screw-on stainless steel case backs, are/were shock/water resistant and had a nickel plated brass (sometimes steel) watch case. The dial face was black with luminous (radium, long faded) numbers and hands with a sub seconds dial. Variations will be encountered including snap-on case backs for the German made watches. There is no D code like on other watches but my research tells me that some Wehrmacht issued watches did not have these 'D'codes. Wehrmacht issued watches had the serial number recorded into the service member's pay book and the watches were expected to be returned to the service upon discharge. Period pictures show Wehrmacht personel wearing issue and non-issue watches. During the first half of the 20th century a wristwatch was a luxury item that not everyone could afford and military watches were NOT fashion items but the tools of the trade. As a general rule, the lower enlisted ranks could NOT afford a watch and their duties rarely required that they be issued one. Contracted watches seldom were able to meet the demand of the German War machine therefore watches along with other war booty (ammunition, weapons, vehicles, etc.) were often salvaged and re-issued. By no means do these Wehrmacht contract watches represent the majority of the watches that were issued to the armed forces of Germany. That "trophy" watch brought home by a WWII veteran might indeed have been "liberated" from some battlefield but conclusive documentation (for the collector) is often lacking. The Heer, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine (Army, Air Force and Navy) and other German organizations each determined their own contract specifications for their watches. A common pre-WWII practice was to convert pocket watches to wrist watches by adding wire lugs (for the wrist strap) to the watch case. Due to their availability and the accuracy of the movements, it is common to find Wehrmacht wrist watches that are converted pocket watches these most often are very BIG watches, often over two inches in diameter! The Swiss made imported watches tend to be the most common and the easiest Wehrmacht issued watches to verify IF the 'D' code and serial numbers are intact. They are of premium quality and commonly have a Swiss AS1130 movement (although other movements were used), this is an excellent movement that was used for commercial watches both before, during, and after WWII. These watches had fixed lug pins, not the spring pins common to modern day watches.

This watch has the fixed pins. As you can see by the pics there is the usual second hand movement separate from the hour and minute movement. There are no cracks in the crystal but there are a few scratches. The thin period leather strap is in generally good condition but has been shortened. The serial number is entact as you can see. The action works fine and this watch has been running for over 24 hours keeping excellent time. If the man can find the info out on the GI who 'liberated' this watch I'll pass it on. The watch measures about 1 3/8 inches wide across the base. Nice display piece! $195.00

I just got 2 of these and I'm keeping one for myself! This is a thin paper photograph and original autograph of the only survivior or the sinking Bismark to like in the United States after the war! This photograph shows Bruno Rzonca of the WW2 German Navy in uniform with a silver penned autograph across his chest. On the reverse is a little info on Bruno in his own handwritting and the date Bismark sunk which was May 27, 1941. Here is some info on Bruno.:

Bruno Rzonca Maschinenobergefreiter Bruno Rzonca (1918-2004) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read more about Bruno Rzonca here Born: 19 May, 1918 in Marienwerder, East Prussia. Died: 23 July, 2004 in Crown Point, Indiana, USA. Age (at the time of Bismarck's sinking): 23. Rank (at the time of Bismarck's sinking): Maschinenobergefreiter. Position (at the time of Bismarck's sinking): Air compressors, catapult. Additional notes: In the early days of World War II Bruno Rzonca served aboard the light cruiser Karlsruhe. At 1900 hours on 9 April, 1940, the Karlsruhe was torpedoed by the British submarine Truant off Kristiansand (Norway). The cruiser suffered major damage and had to be sunk later by the German torpedo boat Greif. For his work below decks in the boiler room Bruno Rzonca was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class. After the Norwegian campaign, Rzonca was assigned to the battleship Bismarck. Following the sinking of the Bismarck on 27 May 1941, Bruno Rzonca was rescued by the British cruiser Dorsetshire and then spent 6 ½ years in prisoner of war camps first in England and then in Canada. He was released in 1947 and returned to Germany where he got married. In 1952, Rzonca came to St. Louis and worked in a shop, before moving to Gary, Indiana. He then worked at Blaw Knox Co. and retired as a machinist in 1982. Bruno Rzonca was the only Bismarck survivor who lived in the United States.

I also have an interview that was conducted with Bruno that I'll include. Bruno had a grandson who served in the U.S. Navy and he was very proud of that fact. He was a regular at the Crown Point Militaria show and, although I didn't meet him, everyone said he as a very nice gentleman.

For the autograph photo and the information $45.00

Here's another WW2 British MKII helmet but I can't find a makers mark. This one has been painted in the Desert Camo style of the Desert Rats!! This one is painted in and out with the desert camo style. The original liner is present as well as the original drawstring. The original cloth chin strap is also present. Still good condition although well used!! This one has an aluminum rivit that holds the liner in place. Still nice! $135.00

Here's an East German Helmet in unused, unissued condition complete with helmet net. Heck, this helmet has never had the original paper wrapping removed. This helmet is known as the East German Model 1956 Steel Helmet . This model steel helmet was designed during World War II but did not see service until after the war. Excellent! $30.00

Here we have a good condition S84/98 bayonet in scabbard for a K98 WW2 Rifle. You can still see the marks on the pommel although they are partly obscured. I cannot pick up these very small marks with my camera. You can still see a very faint spread winged Eagle with a mark of W202. The bayonet and scabbard are matched with the same markings on both and on both sides. On the obverse is 7521 C and on the revers is 44 DDL. The scabbard has some rust but will probably mostly clean up with a litte 000 steel wool and gun oil. The blade still has most of the original finish on it and looks great. The wooden grip is complete but roughly done indicating late war work. Still a nice piece! $115.00

Here's a real nice WW2 German Mauser 98 Rifle Bayonet with scabbard and frog. This is one nice set but the bayonet and scabbard numbers do not match, however, they fit together like a glove! The bayonet has the bakelite grips which are near perfect. The markings on the blade are very nice and as you can see in the photos the original finish is mostly there. There is the 42 date on the blade and the frog is also dated 1942 as you can see in the pics. The pommel does have the Nazi Eagles but they're hard to see being so small and not stamped real clear. This is a nice one! $145.00

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Here's an unusual large photograph of the 2nd Annual State Convention for the American Legion! This photograph measures overall about 31 1/4 by 10 1/4 in frame and shows the Marion County Delegation to the State Convention. I don't have any names but I bet they would be relatively easy to acquire. All of these guys would be recent WW1 Veterans and you can see that one man to the right still has on his uniform. Most are wearing the official re-union medal and ribbon. This 2nd Annual State Convention was held in Vincennes, Indiana June 27, 28 ,29-1920. This photo was the 'official photo' by Gravelle of Indianapolis. Rarely seen photographic type of the new American Legion! In glass and frame. $65.00

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The Deringer Pistol below is SOLD! Here's a great restoration project if you have the time to hunt down the parts! This is a 1st model Deringer 22 caliber Pocket Revolver with engraved barrel, cylinder and frame! The book says these are 6 shot but this one is 7 shot. They were made from 1873 to 1879 by Henry Deringers family as he died in 1868. This was the family's attempt to continue to make money by producing a cartridge firearm. The barrel is marked DERINGER PHILADA, PATD JUNE 3, 1873. There were only 400 of the 1st model made and this one is serial number 823. This one has an octagonal, ribbed barrel with flat sides at breech. Straight, unfluted cylinder with extension ratchet protruding from the rear which fits into the recoil shield. This one is missing the trigger assembly and is definitely worth restoring as it has a rare, rare, rare engraved frame, barrel and cylinder!!! This one has the brass frame with silver or nickel plated finish. Most of the finish is still remaining but you can see brass shining through on the sharp lines. The book doesn't mention that there were engraved models!! This pistol also has the walnut birds head grips but one is broken. Also there is no main spring with this piece. If I had the time I would restore this one myself as it would certainly soar the value!!! As is $175.00 Look at the pics!

The very nice Trapdoor Springfield below is SOLD! Here's a real nice Model 1979 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle with the cartouch that says 1880 in it. These models were made from 1879-1885 with a total quanity of 160,000. This rifle has the serial number of 142XXX. This one has the lock plated that is marked with a spread winged Eagle over U.S. / Springfield / 1873. The low arch breech block is also marked U.S.Model 1873. This piece was finished blue with most remaining or turning a plum brown color, with case hardened locks. There is some case hardening color left with some scattered mottled brown. The tang retains almost all of the case hardening color. This piece has the Model 1879 Buchhorn rear sight marked with the proper R for rifle and the original front pinned blade sight. The original ramrod is still present with the small button tip and cleaning patch slot below it. The sling swivels are present with the stack swivel. Two piece triggerguard is present with good color to it. The barrel has the original bluing present and very nice and is marked with an Eaglehead and large VP. The inspectors markings of SWP and the date 1880 is present on the reverse stock over the trigger area. The circle around P is present back of the trigger guard. All of the markings in the metal are very clear with only the P in the circle hard to see. The cartouche is much better than I could capture with the camera. Also, it looks like some pieces are shiney like they've been cleaned but it's mostly glare off the light. The walnut stock is in fantastic condition with no breaks or cracks, just a ding here and there. The rifling in the barrel is still quite present and I'm sure this would make a good shooter even though the barrel has been arsenal shortened from 32 5/8 inches to 31 1/2 inches. There's no reason to shorten a barrel unless there was some sort of damage but the shortening of this barrel was professionally done as you can see in the photograph. The barrel bands are present, still retain some color and are marked with the usual 'U'. The action is perfect!!! The iron buttplate still retains the U.S. marking and I believe the small brass tag near the buttplate to be either a racking number or a museum tag. Even with a slightly shortened barrel this will make a great shooter!!! $650.00

The Allen & Thurber Pistol below is SOLD! Here we have a very nice Allen & Thurber Center Hammer Pistol in 36 caliber. This pistol was made circa 1840's to the Civil War period with a total quanity of a few thousand. This one has a barrel length of 4 inches being half round and half octagon. This has a single action mechanism with the hammer offset slightly to the right to allow for sighting. The original walnut grips are present. Originally blue but the finish is mostly gone. This is one of the early ones with the serial number being 8XX. Nice piece and functions flawlessly!!! Check out the pics! $325.00

The Allen & Thurber Pepperbox below is SOLD! Here is a real nice Allen & Thurber 6 shot .36 caliber Pepperbox that was made in Worcester (Connecticut). This piece is in generally good condition but is lacking finish. The markings are all clear and can be seen in the photographs below. The hammer is marked ALLENS PATENT 1845 and the 4 inch fluted barrels are marked ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER. This piece has the standard engraving on the frame and separately affixed nipple shield and exhibits nice original walnut bag grips in frame. The action works very well. this is a nice piece!!! $475.00

The French Musket below is SOLD! Here we have an all original Model 1822 French smoothbore Musket that was imported to the US for the Civil War. This particular weapon came from a Terre Haute, Indiana family but the history is lost as to who it originally belonged to. This is the longer version of the Model 1822 and is 58 inches long overall with a 42.6 inch barrel. The lock is marked Mre. Rle, De Charleville and works perfectly. The barrel has had the nipple placed on top and it's in perfect condition for it's age. This smoothbore barrel guages out to about 75 caliber! The barrel has the French manufacture marks on it along with vice marks that were made when this piece was converted from Flintlock to percussion. The walnut stock is in very good overall condition with no major gouches, no cracks or breaks. There are inspectors marks on the buttstock. The wrist and the stock between the lock and first band are a little lighter and have a little more wear due to the soldier grasping the musket in these spots. This one was used!!! All parts of the musket are iron with 2 iron bands and an iron nose cap. The front sight is soldered to the barrel and not to the front nose/band/cap and the rear sight is the block sight. There is a lug under the barrel for bayonet attachment. The ramrod is the original trumpet shaped type. The original sling swivels are present but frozen in place. Some penetrating oil should fix that. There is also some little spots of white paint here and there where someone must have left it on the wall or in the corner and painted around it! There are proof marks on the screws and all the screw heads are in nice condition. There looks like the date of 1822 on the tang. This is one nice import musket!!! It's so refreshing to have one that no one has messed with!!! For this one $795.00

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The Angstadt Rifle below is SOLD! Here is a wonderful old Pennsylvania Longrifle type percussion weapon from the 1840's. The only markings on it is a stylized AA in brass on the top of the barrel. This AA stands for Adam Angstadt from Kutztown, Pannsylvania, 1800-1817. He made Flintlock pistols and rifles, both military and civilian and most were sighned with just a stylized A.A. There are also some simple engravings on top of the barrel as well. The entire piece is 57 inches long with a 41 inch hexagon shaped unrifled barrel. The barrel has a simple V decorated sight on the rear and a simple dovetailed blade sight up front. The stock is embelished with brass decorations of the higher sort. The patch box has a release button and the butt stock has an excellent brass butt plate that goes for 7 1/2 inches up the top of the butt stock. The reverse side of the stock has carvings and and brass embelishments . There are four stock locking pins that have brass decorations around them as well. The unsual thing about this stock is that it was dropped at some point and a fire had passed over the lock side. Perhaps on a battlefield! Who knows for sure! At any rate the char was scraped off the musket but it was still left serviceable. The musket still functions flawlessly!! If I knew the history on this musket I'm sure it would be most interesting!!! The reverse side of the stock was undamaged. Take a look at the pics! This is a unique item and if it could only talk!!! Scroll down below the pictures to see another original Flintlock rifle from Adam that sold for $10,350. It is very similiar to the one above. We want $2,900.00 for this one.

Adam Angstadt Kentucky Rifle. Description Overall length: 57 inches. Barrel length: 41 - 1/2 inches. This highly attractive Kentucky rifle is quite easily recognized as the work of Adam Angstadt, perhaps the very best gunsmith of the Angstadt family, who resided in Berks County, east of Reading near Kutztown. Not only is this rifle exceptionally graceful in its "Roman-nose" buttstock but it also has a rich color and pleasing finish to its overall fine curly maple stock. There are 11 silver inlays on the stock of various shapes, all well-engraved. In addition, the stock is relief-carved around the barrel tang and both in front and behind the cheek piece. To be noted, however, this rifle was carried and used, therefore, the low relief carving shows wear but is still quite visible. The buttstock has exceptional sculpting with a long wrist and hallowed out comb, which is further enhanced by the exceptional, pierced finial brass patchbox, having finely engraved sideplates and brass lid. A bold brass toe plate and brass teardrop embellish the underside of the stock, behind the trigger guard, and also has a double-lobed "touchhole-pick" brass inlay beneath the cheek piece. Also, there is a seven-inch brass wear plate which is simply line engraved. Whether this is original or slightly later add-on is conjectural. The rifling is still intact and the lock shows evidence of being in its original manufacture (or an extremely well-done conversion). Clearly, this extremely fine Angstadt rifle is highly pleasing and after lifetimes of usage and care. The finish also is original, a nice plus for today's collector. Estimate: 7,500.00 - 12,500.00

Here are pics of the above described rifle. You will see that it is very similar to the one we have for sale.

The Pond Pistol below is SOLD! Here's a nice looking Civil War Pond Revolver that I just picked up here in Central Indiana. This is a Pond 32 Caliber Belt Revolver with 6inch barrel. This gun was made before the patent infringement lawsuit was settled and is stamped L.W. POND WORCESTER MASS and also PATd JULY 10, 1860. The gun looks very nice and has a great dark patina. It's complete except for a hand and spring to advance the cylinder and it is missing the small screwdriver at the bottom of the grip frame. The serial number is 1940 and matches on all parts. This gun also has the rarer barrel release that is a long spring on the side of the frame. The gun is 100% original and if you can find the hand and spring you'll have a $650 firearm. You can have this one for $375.00 Check out the pics!

The GAR items below are SOLD! Here's a great set of items. These GAR items came from Palmer, Mass. This set consists of an original GAR slouch hat with original hat wreath and acorn cords and the vest. The vest is in good condition being a dark blue with all 6 vest size buttons present. 5 of the buttons are the original GAR buttons and one is a Sons of Veterans button. 2 of the original GAR buttons were replacements at some point. This vest is in pretty good conditiion with 4 pockets on the front. The back is the green colored silk like material with adjustment belt and buckle. The inner , probably cotton, lining is machine sewn in with some hand repairs here and there. The lining is not quite as bright as my pics show as it has a light brown or tan cast to it. The hat is a nice black slouch type hat with wide hat band on it. The sweat band inside is the wide type and has several tears in it but it's all there. ELECTRIC BRAND - EVERY HAT WARRANTED is embossed in the sweat band. I don't see a size in it but I think it's 7 1/2. There is an old sticker on the inside of the sweat band that has the initials SBT on it and something else that I can't make out. All in all this is a nice set but unfortunately I do not have an id on it. Take a look at the pics! $425.00 for the set.

The dug Remington Pistol below is SOLD! This is a Dug condition 5-shot .36 cal Remington New Model Police Revolver Serial # 3048. I These were made from 1863 to 1888 and there are numbers out there over 8,000. It has the original 4 1/2" octagon barrel but is missing the loading lever. No markings are found anywhere on this piece except for the serial number on the grip frame. This is a dug or barn-found speciman and came from Georgia but we do not know where it was found. The previous owner took some time to clean it and get it back in working order.. It will advance the cylinger and hold on full cock. The cylinder pin is a modern replacement and not the correct type. As I previously stated this revolver was in the white and I've browned it back to where it should be for the condtion of the metal. It looks very nice and is one that is not easily found! Take a look at the pics. $325.00

The Allen & Thurber Pistol below is SOLD! Here's an outstanding Pepperbox pistol! This is an English made double-action 6 shot pepperbox pistol in .41 Caliber. The maker is Sam'l (Samuel) Harper of Birmingham and was probably made from 1840 to 1850. The piece has a nice patina and just a very nice, good looking piece that is still fully functional. This piece measures about 8.5 inches long with a fluted barrel. The nipples are all still in very good condition and the piece has an engraved frame. The engraving is heavier on the reverse than on the obverse but still nice. The bar hammer, triggerguard and backstrap are engraved as well. There are Birmingham proof marks in the flutes on the barrel. The grips are fully checkered hardwood and there's an very nice silver plated Lion's head for a pommel cap. Even some of the screws are engraved! This is a very nice piece! Take a look at the pics. $895.00

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The Winchester '73 Rifle below is SOLD! Here is one nice 1873 Model Winchester! This lever action model is the 3rd model indicated by the dust cover on an intergal rail. This rifle is .38 WCF (.38/40) and in very nice original condition! The action works perfectly and nothing is missing! There are no cracks or breaks in the wood - just the occasional ding here and there from use. The bore is shiney but most of the rifling has been shot out. Hey it was used! The serial number of 220XXXB indicates manufacture in 1885. There is original color here and there - especially in the protected areas. Looks like there was some cold blue applied to the butt plate but it can be removed if you want to. It doesn't look bad just not original to the gun - but only on the butt plate no where else. This is still a very nice original Winchester 1873 Rifle!!! $2,500.00

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The Kammerlader below is Sold Here's a rare one! This is the kammerlader, or chamber-loading mechanism which was attributed to Nicolai Johan Löebnitz, a Danish gunsmith who worked in the early part of the 19th Century. Kammerlader breechloading rifles were used by the Norwegian army from 1841 to 1870, until they were replaced by cartridge guns. Kammerlader rifles are uncommon; although about 40,000 were produced for the Norwegian army, most were scrapped or converted, and a few sporting versions were produced in Liege for the civilian population. Kammerlader pistols appear to be even rarer. This is one of those pistols and it's missing the lever that pivots the barrel forward from the loading chamber. Perhaps parts could be found for it or made by a gunsmith. It may be worth the effort or just display it like it is. This pistol is a whooping 18 1/2 inches long with a 8 1/2 inch barrel. This is the military version evidenced by the M-1841 stamped on the side of the breech and the large laynard ring. Just type in KAMMERLADER PISTOL in your search engine and you'll find u-tube videos showing them being loaded and fired. On this model what looks like the trigger is actually the ring style hammer and when you pull it back to expose the nipple it locks into the trigger which looks like part of the triggerguard. It's a unique design! This piece has been a great conversation piece here in my shop. No one has seen anything like it and rare does one come up for sale in any condition! Take a look at the pics as you'll be amazed!!! I have included a pic of a Kammerlader pistol with lever courtesy of www.ctmuzzleloaders.com Visit their website as there are lots of pics of the Kammerlader pistol. $450.00

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The KENTLAND FOWLER below is sold Here's an early KENTLAND - LONDON marked Full-stock Fowler that is a percussion conversion from flintlock. It would be nice to reconvert this back to flintlock. This is an extremely long fowler being over 63 inches long with a whooping 47 1/2 + inch long 20 guage barrel! This piece is marked KENTLAND & CO. on the lock and LONDON on the barrel. There are English proofmarks on the barrel as well. There are brass thimbles to hold the ramrod with the one entering the stock being embellished. The lock is the original lock but is quite slugglish and does not snap although it does release and proceeds to the nipple. The nipple is in quite good condition. The buttstock is that typical English Brown Bess type but smaller and has a embellished brass buttplate and escutchon on the top wrist forward the comb. The stock is in overall good condtion with little loss around the lock due to burning and a pinned repair that you can see in the pics just below the back end of the lock. The forestock is extremely thin which surprises me that it's still intact. There are a couple of age cracks and some sliver loss along the barrel but still quite presentable. I don't believe this fowler ever has a nose cap and the ramrod is missing. The side plate is embellished brass as well. Overall this is a great long-long fowler and worthy of restoration! $850.00

Here's a nice small 20 guage percussion double barrel pistol that dates to around the 1840's or so. I'm not sure of country of origin since there are no markings at all on this piece but the gentleman that I purchased it from believes that it came from Kentucky. The little pistol measures about 10 1/4 inch long overall with a 5 1/4 inch long set of barrels. The barrels are rusty inside but oiled and the outside of the barrels shows a wire twist pattern. The barrels and nipples look to be in nice condition and everthing has a nice medium dark patina. The action works well in these back action locks although the reverse side is more crisp than the obverse side. Seems that right handed shooters always used the obverse hammer and wore that action out quicker. It does look like the reverse hammer may be a rework as it is very slightly different than the right hammer but you will have to study it to see the differences. The stock is walnut and has no breaks in it. There are dings here and there but no breaks. The triggerguard and the buttcap are brass and exhibit a nice dark mellow patina, definitely has not been cleaned. The 5 inch wooden walnut ramrod is capped off with a brass end which matches the rest of the brass in color. I do believe that the ramrod is original to this piece. This is a beautiful little shotgun pistol and is probably american due to the lack of any proof marks or manufacturing marks. This piece could have definitely been used in the American Civil War!! Look at the pics!! $850.00

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The small brass flask below is SOLD! Here's a smaller brass primer or pistol powder flask. This one has a few small dents to one side but none on the other. The charger works fine. I can see no markings on this flask. The entire flask measures about 4 3/4 inches long by 1 3/4 wide. This is an early one! Look at the pics! $100.00

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Walch bullet mold is sold Here's a rare bullet mold for the John Walch Ten Shot Double Hammers Pocket Revolver. John Walch's partner in the venture was J.P.Lindsay fo the Lindsay double rifle. These pistols were made from 1860-1862 with a total quanity of 3,000. The pistols were made concurrent at the factory with the Henry Rifle. This bullet mold is a 31 caliber mold with a unique bullet configuration. Look at the pics and you will see what I mean. Thise bullet mold makes 2 of the same bullets at one time and a couple of bullets have been cast in this one and are still present. This one is rare, rare, rare!!! It measures about 4 inches long and is made from iron. Unique!!! $265.00 You may never see another!

I just picked up a couple of early sword canes and here they are:

Both Sword Canes are Sold The first one is a very ornate sword cane called a shikomizue. It was a concealed sword made to look like a bamboo walking cane typical of the time. These came into use in Japan around 1868, during the 45 year reign of Emperor Meiji, referred to as the Meiji period in history. It was during this period that the carrying of swords was outlawed, and skikomizue was used by some government officials and Samurai of the day who were against the ban, but wary of the punishments doled out for openly carrying a sword. During the heart of the Meiji Period (186801912), the Samurai class were banned from carrying of swords by the Hito-Rei Edict of 1876. The attempt to end a thousand years of tradition was not received lightly by the proud warrior class and thus the Shikomique was born. Shikomizue or 'prepared cane' was a cleverly concealed Japanese sword or blade inside an unsuspecting walking cane so the Shikomizue was carried by Japanese Samurai-class officials during the Meiji period as a solution to the ban. This particular Shikomizue is over 35 inches long with a weighted end at the bottom that was made by hollowing out a piece of the cane and pouring molten lead into it. This made for a terrific head knocker!!! The 'knob' end pulls out of the cane to expose a thin 3 cornered blade that measures about 14 3/4 inches long. Long enough to slide between the ribs and cause some real pain!!! This Shikomizue is ornately hand carved with a Japanese Samurai and a lady. There are some age cracks to the piece but overall a very unique and beautiful cane!!! The knob handle slips into a brass ferrel and compression fits tight. This is an old one!!! Take a look at the pics! $975.00

Here is the second of the sword canes. I believe this to be an early 19th century sword cane or even earlier. This cane measures about 35 inches long with the horn handle being almost the last 5 inches of the length of the cane. The handle is the typical handle and the gentleman that I got it from beieved it to be Rhino horn but I don't know about that. I do know that it's horn. There is a minor crack in the handle where it enters the copper ferrel. The copper ferrel exhibits a eastern star type motif stamped into it. When the sword is pulled out it exhibits the early military stand of arms and drum motif so popular on 18th and 19th century swords. Also on the blade exhibited on side are the latin words VIGILAN DIEM which roughly translates to Daily Vigilance or always watching. The sword blade itself is over 26 1/3 inches long with a nearly 4 inch eliptical ricasso and then the blade is 3 sided on each side up until 3 1/2 inches from the tip. The blade does have pitting and darkness on it from age. This is an early blade! Take a look at the pics! For this early piece $650.00

The Flintlock Indian Trade gun is Sold Here we have, what we believe, could be an Indian Trade gun that has been fixed up some. This is an approximately 14 guage Flintlock fowler. This gun has been fixed up to be a shooter. The weapon is a fullstock weapon being approximately 52 inches long. The stock is in generally good condition with just some age cracks especially on the buttstock. The barrel is 37 inches long with simple embellishment on the tang and a teardrop applied front sight. The barrel travels less than a 1/4 inch from the end of the stock. There are proof marks on the barrel which I believe are British and according to my resources date from 1790. There is also a small brass escuteon on the top wrist of the piece. The trigger guard and ramrod thimbles are also brass with the same type of embellishment on the trigger guard that is on the tang. The lock works well and throws a nice shower of sparks but I believe that it may be a contempory lock and not an antique. The touch hole has been fixed with a new insert for safe firing. The ramrod looks like a shotgun ramrod. There is a repair here and there and a crack here and there but this is a nice piece and I'll price it right so you can replace the lock if you desire. For this piece $695.00 Look at the pics!

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The Pennsylvania long rifle below is SOLD!!

This one is a Pennsylvania long rifle and measures a whopping 63 inches long! This rifled musket was originally a flintlock but now converted to percussion. Looks like and weighs like a fowler but the barrel is rifled. The lock is a Tyron (n is missing) from Phila and so marked. The lock also has a bird and other floral engravings on it. The 48 inch barrel is about .62 caliber and has 9 land grooves in it. The walnut stock has some stripes in it and goes nearly the full length of the weapon and terminates in a pewter nosecap. There aren't any breaks in the stock but there are some gouges and minor cracks from wood shrinkage. The lock is a single trigger lock and while the spring is a little weak I believe it would still bust a cap. The original nipple is present but blocked with gunk. Action is good. The butt has that wonderful early Pennsylvania curve to it. There are 2 X's on the barrel as well as a couple of proof marks. The tang and barrel have the grooves to line them up with. The buttplate, trigger guard and ramrod thimbles are brass. The barrel is pinned so no bands are present. There is a front sight on this barrel but no rear sight. Doesn't look like there was ever a rear sight on this barrel. The rifle is long and thin making it remarkable that it has survived! There is pitting on the barrel next to the nipple (nipple is good) from firing. The patina on the iron pieces match on this rifle. The patina is real nice and dark. A thin walnut ramrod is still present and could be original. This is a nice rifle! $950.00

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The Presentation Saber below is SOLD!!

Here's an outstanding German Made Presentation saber with silver hilt and scabbard!!! This is a Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Officer's Saber as evidenced by the STAND BY THE UNION etched on the blade but it was presented in 1867 to CAPT JAS CURRAN BY OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF BATTERY B JUNE 12,'67 as evidenced by the inscription on the reverse upper mount of the scabbard. Capt James Curran was a member of the New York 24th Artillery. There was a James Curran Jr. that was in the Civil War being in the New York 10th and 6th Heavy Artillery but I don't know if it's the same man. I have seen our James Curran mentioned in the official documents for 1868.

The sword is just fabulous with a solid Silver grip with gold washed highly decorated pommel cap and hand guard. The grip has a few minor dings in it but nothing real bad. The hilt is just a little loose but nothing needs to be done to it. The blade is bright with just a small amount of darkening here and there. This blade is much better than my pics show! The blade has a stylized US on it as well as crossed standards and Liberty Caps. The STAND BY THE UNION is outside of each US flag standard staff. The blade is full length and just glides into the scabbard. The original blade washer is still present. The brass mounted scabbard throat, mounts and drag are hightly decorated and still have a goodly amount of the original gold wash remaining. The scabbard has no dents and is made quite heavy. It's a beauty! It's hard to find quality like this. I see several ID's swords on the web but usually not this type of silver sword. There are no missing screws or anything. Nothing is lacking on this fine piece! Check out the pics! OUTSTANDING !!!!! $6,500.00

The old U.S. Model 1816 Musket below has been SOLD!!

Here's an old U.S. Model 1816 Musket that has been converted into a short shotgun. This was shortened to be used as a weapon on horseback because being this short would have been useless for hunting. The lock is a 1824 dated Springfield lock that was originally used in the French style of conversion but has a Belgian style hammer and cone screwed/brazed into the barrel. The barrel has been shortened to 20 1/4 inches and has had a bead placed at the front. The stock has been cut off just ahead of the rear barrel band. There is a hand made ramrod in the ramrod channel but is all steel. There is a ding on the bottom of the stock with a couple of age cracks but not bad. The rear sling swivel has been broken off and there is what looks like a LA stamped in the steel ahead of it. You can still see the outlines of a couple of cartouches on the stock. The stock is still in good condition complete with US marked buttplate. The barrel has different worn marks on it along with a worn 1824 date. The action works well. The Confederates converted many of these for use by the cavalry and this one was definitely set up to be a short shotgun and not a carbine as evidenced by the bead on the front of the barrel. I can't guarantee that it was used by the Confederacy but it is typical of what took place then and what they used. Nice display item! $475.00

The Pocket Colt is SOLD!!

Here is a couple of old original Civil War Colt pistols that need restoration. I believe these are worthy of restoration but I just don't have time. If I begin working on them I will remove them for sale at that time.

The first revolver is a Colt Pocket Model .31 caliber revolver with the 6 shot cylinder and 4 inch barrel. The barrel markings are nice and the front sight is still there but worn down some. The patina on this piece is very nice indeed and all serial numbers match at 226945 which dates it to 1862 with a total production of 27,000 pieces. This piece needs a few pieces to be complete and I believe they are the loading lever, hand and spring, trigger spring and main spring. I haven't completely torn it down but that seems to be what it needs. Parts are available at www.coltparts.com The markings are nice and the nipples are undamaged. It's still a nice piece and worthy or restoration! As is, $395 but if I fix it up it'll be quite a bit more. Look at the pics!

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The below Colt 1851 Navy is SOLD! This next Colt is a little harder to come by than the first one. This is the Model 1851 Colt Navy Model in .36 caliber. This is a 6 shot revolver with 7 1/2 inch barrel. This is the London Model and marked ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON on the top of the barrel. The serial number on this piece is 110914 and matches everywhere except the wedge and cylinder where I cannot find any serial number. London Colts serial numbers are not this high so this may be a surplus barrel that was used here since this serial number should put this piece produced in 1862. This piece has seen hard use and somehow the cylinder got damaged on the nipple end. It was still serviceable but took quite a hit from something. Also for some reason the screws on the frame as well as the wedge were shaved down even with the frame. The frame was not damaged as evidenced by the COLT PATENT markings but it's a mystery to me why these screw heads and the wedge were shaved down. Perhaps you know and can share that information. This piece also needs a few parts to get it working again and that is the mainspring, loading lever latch, and hand and spring. I may start on this one first since it needs the less amount of work when I get time. There is just some minor pitting here and there on the frame and moderate pitting on the cylinder and it looks as though the grips have been lightly sanded at some time. Still a desirable piece! There's a story here! I just don't know it. As is, $695.00

The Pinfire Pistol below is SOLD!!

Here's a nice old Civil War Pinfire pistol in about 12MM I believe. It has a nice patina to it and the only markings are the ELG over a star in an oval indicating Belgian manufacture. This pistol is complete with the parts that are usually missing like the loading gate and the shell ejector. The piece works well in double and single action as well. The grips have pieces missing but they are definitely the correct grips for this piece. There is a laynard ring on the bottom which usually indicated military usage. Still a nice old Revolver! Many officers carried pinfires! $375.00

The Maynard Carbine below is SOLD!!

Here is a wonderful little 2nd model Maynard Carbine in 50 caliber that I got from a good friend. I could use a little help on the serial number if anyone out there knows anything about them. The serial number on this sweet little gun is 366 making it quite early for a 2nd Model. By September 1864 a little over three hundred carbines were in service in three cavalry regiments. By year's end, the number of Maynard Carbine had grown to over three thousand. A large number of the carbines issued were shipped from the Nashville Ordnance Depot in Novenber. Fron Nashville, the 9th and 11th Indiana Cavalry plus the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 12th Tennessee (US) Calvary regiments were completely armed with the Maynard. If there are records out there I should be able to pin this one down. It's a nice little gun with a lot of the color left and functions beautifully! Take a look at the pics.

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The Enfield below is on Sold Here's one of best complete Model 1853 Enfield .577 with Bayonet and Scabbard that I've ever seen. This one is like the Enfield on page 45 of FIREARMS FROM EUROPE - SECOND EDITION which shows the Birmingham Small Arms trade rifle musket. This one is also a Birmingham Small Arms Trade rifle but is not one of the later imports. This piece has the squared breach and not the round breach. Both types were imported by both sides. This piece does not have the JS/Anchor marks but boy is it marked! Check out the pics and you'll see what I mean. The Birminham import marks are on the buttstock as well as 9.GAR.P 96. I believe this to be Grand Army of the Republic Post 96 but what Post 96 we don't know. The soldiers initials of G.A.V. are stamped into the wood in many places and even on the bayonet socket! You may get lucky in the research on this one. The lock is marked 1863 over Tower with the Crown on the tail end. The barrel is marked on the reverse with the proofs and 25 in two places meaning .577 caliber. The rear sight has some original blue still on it. This piece has not been overcleaned at all and looks great. There are British proof marks here and there. The nipple protector and chain are present as well as an original tampion and ramrod which is marked T&C and another mark I can't tell what it is for sure. The stock is marked with the stock maker B. Woodward and Sons. No cracks or breaks in the stock-just a very few minor dings. The top of the flat breech has a crown on it. The barrel bands are the screw type and the middle one looks to be a period replacement as it's a little different patina/blue but correct none the less. The rifling is crisp like it was never fired and the nipple is like new. This piece could be fired today and looks like it was just taken out of the crate As nice as it is this piece is probably surplus that was sold off after the war and used by the GAR for parade use. The matching bayonet has the owners initials on it too and the patina matches the rifle. The blade is marked J. DEEDLEY and has the the owners initials of G.A.V. stamped on the blade on all three sides! You'd have to go some to find a better Model 1853 Rifle Musket with matching bayonet than this one! If I could only own one of these this would be the one I want. $3,850.00

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The 1871 Rolling Block Rifle is SOLD! Here's a great piece! This is a Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block rifle in 50-70 caliber. This is one of the nicest ones I've seen in a long time! The breech block is marked with a spread winged Eagle over U.S. Springfield 1872 on the obverse and Model 1871 on the reverse. The typical Remington patent info is on the tang as it should be and is in a very nice sharp condition with the last patent date being 1878. The barrel is the correct length of 36 inches and has wonderful rifling within it. This rifle was made by Springfield Armory on a royality agreement with the Remington Arms Company and was only produced during 1871-1872 with the total quanity of 10,001. There were never any serial numbers put on these weapons. This is a 50 caliber centerfire and had quite a punch! This rifle was used by the U.S.Army. This rifle had iron mountings and were finished in the bright as this one is. The barrel was secured by two barrel bands with springs. This piece is conplete with just a ding here and there on the stock. Any rifle that got used will have a few dings on it! This type rifle was quite different as it has what is known as a 'locking action'. This means when the breechblock was closed the hammer went to half cock. Quite a good invention as the rifle could not be fired unless the hammer was moved back into the full cock position. There is the number 4 stamped into the wood just forward of the buttplate. The buttplate has the usual US marking on the tail of it. The frame case color has turned a kind of silvery color. Nice one!!! $1,750.00

The below beautiful Pinfire Revolver is on SOLD!!

Here's a great engraved pinfire pistol with gutta percha grips that show an angry Dragon on both sides. There is a laynard ring on the bottom. The piece has no identifying marks on it but it's probably Belgian. The piece works very well in double action. The hammer has no spur but you can cock it back by hand as well as just pull the trigger to cock it and rotate the cylinder. The engraving is outstanding! The nickel plating is nearly 100 percent. The cartridge door may be a replacement as it should lock down but it doesn't. This is a very nice rare piece of Civil War history! The revolver is over 10 inches long overall. The bore looks to be about the size of a modern .38 caliber weapon which I think is about 10 MM. The top of the barrel is just as engraved as the rest of the piece. The barrel is rifled. This revolver looks great!!! $695.00

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The Model 1903 Revolver is SOLD! Colt Model 1903 U.S. Army Revolver "U.S. Army Model 1903" Date: 1903 S/N 20202319 This Model 1903 was actually manufactured in 1903 and the total delivered to the Army was reported by Springfield Armory at 12,500. This model was the last variation in the New Army/Navy Model family (Model 1892 series) and serial numbers for the Model 1903 ran from 200,000 to 212,500. The Model 1901 and 1903 were the only New Model Army and & Navy revolvers shipped from Colts with the lanyard loop, (this one is missing the lanyard loop) earlier models found with the lanyard loop probably received upgrades at Colts or Springfield to bring them up to the Model 1901 specifications. The Model 1903 had two major changes from its predecessors: 1) Bore diameter was decreased from .363 inch to .357 inch to increase accuracy. This was to accommodate the new more powerful S&W .38 Special Cartridge, though it could still shoot the .38 Long Colt cartridge. 2) Grips were narrowed to provide for a better grip The example shown here is the Army marked model, there are also Navy and Marine Corp marked variations but these are much rarer and demand a premium price. This revolver is in roughly 70% condition and has not only survived with original parts and finish but the original serial numbered grips as well. This is a neat example of the last primary issue revolver in .38 caliber as it was replaced by the .45 caliber bullet which was re-introduced in the Model of 1909 (45 Long Colt). The cartouche information that appeared on the left side of the grip panels on previous military models was moved to the frame in 1902 by the Army and first began appearing on the Model 1901 Army model. You will find the Model 1903 revolvers with "1902", "1903" or "1904" on the frame depending on when they were received by the Army. This one has '1903' on it's frame. The Philippines Insurrection was a huge failure of performance for the .38 caliber revolvers and was the last conflict they participated in as the U.S. governments primary sidearm. In 1909 the Colts M1909 in .45 Long Colt was adopted as the primary sidearm of the U.S. Army and was subsequently replaced by the Colts M1911 semi automatic pistol in late 1911. The M1917 came to be as a interim revolver due to the needs of World War I not being met by M1911 manufacturers. The M1911 was updated in 1924 and became the M1911-A1 which was then produced through 1945. This particular weapon is in good overall condition with some original color here and there. All the markings are sharp and the weapon seems to operate very smoothly. Some of the markings found on this pistol are:

R.A.C. = Rinaldo A. Carr who was a civilian employee of the War Department and was the sub-inspector on the revolvers. Mark is found on the Cylinder, left frame, and bottom of grips. J.T.T = Captain Jay T. Thompson - Inspector of Contract Arms, Colt revolvers from 1901 to 1903. There were other inspectors that accepted the Model 1903 as well. Serial numbers are found on grips, butt, cylinder latch, crane recess and crane. No serial numbers on the barrel or cylinder just as the Colt M1909 revolvers. "K" mark on Latch release, grip frame, cylinder crane, and barrel match in size and font. It has also been reported that these pistols saw use as late as World War II. Refer to documentation presented in Charles W. Pates "US Handguns of World War II, The secondary pistols and revolvers". However, this book does not address these revolvers on any detail. This one is pretty nice overall! You can have this nice example for $365.00 This firearm can go to a Curio and Relics License Holder or to an FFL holder. I wouldn't mind keeping this one. Find the laynard ring and you're all set!

The old British Bull-Dog below is on SOLD!!

CONSIGNMENT: Here's a very nice Forehand-Wadworth "British Bull-Dog" .38 s & w (6 shot) DA revolver with a nickle finish serial number 86853 in very good condition with some staining to the nickel finish and some minor loss to the nickel finish as well. See page 481 of Flayderman's 9th edition book where he devotes a whole page to these little pistols. Beautiful checked grips! WAS $165.00 NOW $150.00 !!!

The old large size Powder Horn is SOLD!!

CONSIGNMENT: This is an old large size powder horn being over 13 inches long along the outside of the horn. This one has a nice mellow patina on it and initials/letters scratched in it's body of TT 1?82 and also AAC. This one has a round plug in it with a nice patina as well. Looks like a walnut plug. Probably from the late 1700's to the early 1800's. It's old! WAS $140 NOW $125.00 !!!

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SOLD SOLD SOLD!!

Here's another smaller to medium size powder horn with a period leather repair to the center of it. This horn measures about 11 1/4 inches along the outside curve. This one has a nice concentic curved domed end plug out of walnut with large tacks holding it in. The pour end has 8 flat sides to it. Nice! WAS $95.00 NOW $85.00 !!!

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The below Marine Sword is Sold!!

Here is a nice USMC Officers Dress Sword circa 1955-1965 imported by HIlborn-Hamburger, NY being made in Solingen, Germany. Serial number 323 on top spline of blade. About the only thing wrong with the piece is that there are about 3 areas on the scabbard that have started to develop some rusting under the plating making rough areas . These areas are all together on one side of the scabbard while there none on the other side of the scabbard. The celluloid grip is great as is the gold washed hand guard and the gold washed fittings on the scabbard. The etched blade is just simply georgous!!! United States Marines is on both sides of the blade. Nice!!! Has the leather sword knot as well! WAS $435.00 NOW $395.00

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The Prussian Model 1809 Bayonet has SOLD!!

Here's an old attic brown patina Prussian 1809 bayonet with the locking cam. 166 stamped on shank. WAS $110.00 NOW $95.00

CONSIGNMENT: Here we have a pair of 1816 Pattern French Sabre Briquets. This was the final pattern before the introduction of the Gladius style short short. One example is very nice while the other example is just slightly better. They are both the same however in style. The best one is 28 inches long with a fairly nice blade that is 23 inches in length. There is an inspectors mark of L in a circle stamped on the ricasso as well as the date of -(1)833. There is another inspectors mark on the hand guard and a large N in circle and 1123 stamped on the back of the grip. The scabbard is complete with some exterior finish lacking but no breaks and the brass mountings have some dings here and there. The leather throat washer is still present on the sword. This sword is $210.00They are both sold

The second sword is just like the sword with the exceptions that the blade needs cleaned and there are a few minor nicks on the edge. The only thing I can see on the ricasso is a D. On the knuckbow there are inspectors marks as well as a large N in circle and 2703 as well as 1866 which could be the date of manufacture. This sword obviously had more use that the better one as the drag is worn down considerable. There is a break in the leather scabbard about 5 inches from the upper mount but only the front of the scabbard is broken and not the back. This could be repaired if you want to with a little leather glue and maybe a patch across the break. The leather throat washer is still present on this one as well. This one is priced at $165.00 Take a look at the pics!

p> The Spanish Mauser Bayonet below is Sold CONSIGNMENT: Here is a Spanish Mauser Bayonet being the Model 1893/16 and is maked "ARTILLERDA Fea NACIONAL TOLEDO" which has led to this bayonet erroneously being referred to as the 1893 artillery. The bayonet is in good condition, just needing some cleaning, and has great markings on the ricasso. This model has the checkered wooden grips and is 20 5/8 inches long with a nearly 15 3/4 inch long blade. No sharpening markings are present. Nice! $45.00

The Prussian Model 1809 "Posdam" Musket below has been traded!

Here is an eye opening display piece! This is a Prussian Model 1809 "Potsdam" Musket which has a blown breech! The soldier must have double loaded it during firing and the breech blew. Don't know if he was hurt or not but most likely he was hurt or even killed. This piece was a bringback to New Hampshire but no history accompanies it. The stock was cleaned in one spot where the FW was stamped but otherwise it's been left alone. Look at the damage! Wow! The wood is damaged as well. The forward lock screw was complete severed leaving the threaded remains in the lock but the rest of the screw is still there as well just seperated. No ramrod present. I don't know if this was confederate used or union used but non the less it's an outstanding relic from the Civil War. $850 with the wall hanging shadow box or $700 without. What a conversation piece!

TRADED !!

Here's a nice and affordable Civil War Import Musket to hang over the fireplace! This is the German Prussian import musket of Civil War fame. This one has a worn DANZIG mark on the lockplate as well as a worn and beat 1834 on the barrel. This percussion musket is a Calibre .75 smoothbore. The barrel is supposed to be 41 inches long but is now about 39 1/2 inches long. Barrels got damaged during the war and small amounts were sometimes cut off. The is now 55 inches long instead of the usual overall length of 56 1/2 inches. This musket is of the type that was imported to the USA for use in the Civil War and both North and South used it. This example is missing the unusual spring latch in the forend cap for attaching the socket bayonet. The wood is sound and there are age cracks in the wood and some regimental marks that I cannot completely make out on the buttstock. There are a couple of replaced screws I believe. All barrel bands and barrel band springs are present. The ramrod is missing but this musket but the sling swivels are present which are usually missing on this model. The lock doesn't hold in full cock but works none the less with a strong spring presence. I believe the lock was cleaned lightly to reveal the Danzig mark but the patina matches on the rest of the iron components. All in all this is a very nice old musket and is very affordable at $475.00 Check out the pics!

The ladies garter knife below has bee sold Here's a ladies garter knife or a gentlemen's boot knife. I can see a gambler pulling this out to defend his bad card playing or to deny his cheating! I can also see a lady pulling this out to demand payment or to keep the 'gentleman' from robbing her! Either way this knife was made to conceal! This piece is 8 1/2 inches long with a 4 3/4 inch blade that's just wide enough to slip between the ribs with no problem! This blade is only about 1/2 inch wide. The piece has a nice little black hardwood handle and the blade is tight despite the leather blade washer lacking. This piece has the makers mark of S.M.Hill - Sheffield stamped in the ricasso. There is a little pitting on the ricasso but not bad-otherwise just dark having been slightly cleaned. This piece could date prior to the Civil War. $145.00

The Hole pistol below is Sold 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

The Twigg pistol below is Sold 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

The Model 1816 below is SOLD!!

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

The .44 caliber Pinfire Revolver below has been SOLD!!

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

The Deringer Pistol below is SOLD!!

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

The Kids rifle/shotgun below has been SOLD!!

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 old Carbine below is SOLD!!

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

SOLD SOLD SOLD!!

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.'. SCHULTZ GUNPOWDER was the only powder that Annie Oakley and her Husband Frank Butler would use! 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

The following two pistols are firearms that I just picked up out of San Antonio, Texas, home of the Alamo!.

The first pistol is on HOLD! The first pistol is a rare Bacon & Co. Single Shot Ring Trigger Pistol in 36 caliber with a 5 inch barrel. These pistols were made from 1852 to 1858 with the total quanity made estimated at 400. This one is serial number 18 !!!! I took the grips off and the main spring is stamped 18 as well. This pistol has a part octagon/part round barrel and they made them in varying lengths, verag from 3 inches to 6 inches. This piece has the distinctive ring trigger and is single action with the shotgun style hammer. The piece has walnut grips as well which are in very nice condition with the usual dings. The barrel markings are BACON & CO. NORWICH, C-T. CAST STEEL. There is decorative broad scroll engraving on the frame and backstrap. The action works very well and the nipple is still in excellent condition. This is a nice rare piece! $695.00

Here's the 2nd pistol that I got from Texas. I believe this pistol to be from England as evidenced by the proof marks on the underside of the barrel. There are no identifying marks anywhere on the pistol where it can be seen unless you take the barrel off. This piece measures about 11 1/2 inches long with a 6 inch whooping .69 caliber rifled barrel!!! This piece has the back action lock which works very well. The nipple is battered some but is still serviceable. The original ramrod with the broad head is still with the piece as well as the original barrel key which locks the barrel to the stock. Those are missing quite often having been replaced with something that is not correct but works. The brass ramrod thimble and trigger guard is embellished with a nice simple engraving as is the lock and bolster section of the top barrel. The walnut stock has checkering on the grip and a nice brass cap box made into the butt cap. The obverse stock has a couple of age cracks that you can see in the pics. The reverse stock has had a section replaced under the barrel that you can also see in the pics. This repair was not done recently and someone had to really love this piece to fix that. The action works flawlessly. The barrel is rifled and the bore is rusty. All in all a very nice piece for that early collection. Who knows perhaps some Texas Confederate Cavalryman had this tuckec into his trousers. It's got a hugh bore large enough to be quite deadly at close range!!! At any rate this is a good piece at $495.00

CONSIGNMENT

Here's a nice old cartridge box that may date back to the Revolutionary War or before. It's made of leather and measures 3 X 7 1/2 inches without the pre-measured powder in it. There are 8 cases for pre-measured powder. The individual powder boxes measure a triffle over 4 inches long and have a little red cloth stopper on leather thong in them to hold the powder in. The little cases seem to be made of maple and the tops are turned with designs on them. This setup would allow for quicker loading and no mess ups as all the powder is pre-measured. There were similiar boxes made for the revolutionary war. This one is quite unique and has not been used much. There are two of them but this is the only one for sale right now. The other one is not in as good as condition as this one. All stitching is hand stitched. One of the little leather thongs keeping in the stoppers is broken but the rest are fine. A lot of work went into making this fine old powder box!! $225.00

Here's what looks like a battlefield or later pick up to me but I don't know the history at all. This is a J.M.Cooper Navy Model Revolver that's mostly there except for the grip strap and grips as well as the trigger guard. This piece was made from 1864 to 1869 and approximately 1500 made. 135XX is the serial number on this piece so it was probably made after the war but why was it lost? Was it lost fighting Indians? Or perhaps it was dropped during a Stagecoach robbery? Who knows! The markings are worn on the top of the barrel but still mostly visible. You could display this revolver as is or try to restore it. What's there is missing the front bead sight and the wedge screw. There is one of the trigger guard screws broke off inside the mounting. This one has a 4 inch barrel. Unique! $275.00

Here is the first of 2 Gurkha Army weapons that I just picked up. I believe the knifes are called Kukri knives. The kukri (Devanagari: ??????) (alternatively spelled khukri or khukuri) is a curved Nepalese knife, similar to the machete, used as both a tool and as a weapon. It is a traditional weapon for Nepalese people, and also a weapon of choice/side arm for all Nepalese including those serving in different armies around the world. The cutting edge is inwardly curved in shape and is the icon of Nepal. It was, and in many cases still is, the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. Very effective when used as a weapon, it is a symbolic weapon of the Nepalese Army, and of all Gurkha regiments throughout the world, signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. It is a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, and is used in many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal, including one where the groom has to wear it during the wedding ceremony. It is known to many people as simply the "Gurkha blade" or "Gurkha knife". The pronunciation "kukri" is of western origin, the Nepalese people to whom this weapon belongs pronounce it as "khukuri." The first one is the smaller of the two and measures over 12 inches long with the blade being about 9 inches long. The blade looks to have been cleaned quite a bit and now it looks kind of satin like. There is some stipling on the blade. I see no markings on the blade at all. The grip is horn with aluminum decoration and pommel cap. The sheath is complete with some line incising on it. Nice decorator. $45.00

This second Gurkha Arny knife is a little larger being about 14 inches long with a 10 inch unmarked blade. The horn handle is brass mounted. The leather sheath is rigid and complete being very nice. For this one $65.00

Here's a real nice Model 1840 'Wristbreaker' Cavalry Saber in original painted scabbard. This piece is nice. The grip exhibits darn near full leather with 4 turns of the twisted brass wire. The brass hand guard and pommel cap have a great looking natural patina with no markings found. The blade washer is missing. The blade measures about 35 1/2 inches long with no markings to be found on it as well. The top spline is the wide flat type. I can only feel a couple of very minor nicks on the blade as well as some very minor sharpening. The blade has a mottled finish but no major rusting, just staining. The scabbard is complete with both typical German heavy suspension rings present as well as an undamaged drag. The scabbard is undented but there are three distinct notches cut into the throat of the piece. These notches are the same depth and equally spaced apart indicating that they were purposely placed there. Perhaps this Cavalryman killed three other soldiers with this piece! Who knows! Makes for good conversation. was $685.00 now $625 !!

Here's a couple of small daggers or sideknives that I picked up.

The first dagger is Sold This first dagger is a small spear point dagger with brass hand guard and wooden grip. The entire piece measures about 9 1/2 inches long with a 5 1/2 inch long blade. The crossguard is about 3 inches long. The blade has some discoloration and old rust staining on it but it's still remarkably sharp! The wooden handle has a couple of age cracks on it but still very solid. This is the type of knife carried by the common soldier, gambler and prostitute! Nice display item! $125.00

Secone one has been sold

This 3rd dagger is quite unique! This again is a little spearpoint knife that is 9 1/4 inches long over all with a 4 7/8 inch long spearpoint blade. There is staining on the eliptical blade but not too displeasing. The hardwood maple grip is nice with a brass ferrel near the crossguard. the crossguard is very ornate looking mideval in nature but most likely 1800's. The iron crossguard measures about 3 3/4 inches long with a spearpoint on one end and a ball on the other. Unusual! $175.00

Here is a pretty nice Belgian Flintlock pistol in original flintlock configuration. I've had another one in percussion but this is my first in flintlock. I also have an old Bannerman Reprint catalog from 1927 which shows the exact same style on page 91. The catalog describes it as a 'Century Old Belgian Flintlock Pistol'. This one is just like the description in the old catalog. This pistol is about .70 caliber and equipped with a ring for old time lanyard in the butt stock. It is brass mounted and has a barrel 9 inches long while the complete length of the arm is 15 inches. These pistols were offered in 1927 at the price of $6.95 each! This pistol has been cleaned sometime in the past with a crack in between the nose cap and the barrel escuteon and a couple of small cracks around the rear lock screw on the reverse. . There are dings and bruises here and there in the wood but not too bad. The action works fine and there is an old flint in the jaws. This piece has 4 deliberately cut notches on the butt cap and 3 notches cut on the trigger guard. On the top of the barrel is the makers mark but I can't make it out. The lock plate screws have numbers on them and the tang screw has the slot off center indicating that it's hand made. All in all a very nice early piece from probably around the 1820's or 30's. $695.00 (I've included a couple of pics of an old crate end from Bannerman's)

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

CONSIGNMENT: Here is a WW2 1907 Bayonet for the British Military Enfield Rifles. THis wan was made udner contract by Wilkinson Sword Company during WW2 and is marked WSC on the riscasso. Also marked on the ricasso is 1907 S294 1943. On the other side of the ricasso is a Crown , a broad arrow and an X. The blade is in good condition as is the rest of the bayonet. The scabbard is in excellent original condition. This piece has a working bayonet lug latching button and will fit very well on the right firearm. This bayonet may have been used in a Royal Navy unit as the blade and guard/pommel are nickel plated. This may have been done to protect from the salt air or simply plated for parade use-who knows for sure. At any rate it's nice and only $65.00

Here's a Bulgarian AK-47 Bayonet. This one is complete with the metal scabbard and web front/leather stap. The bayonet itself is in good condition having been sharpened at some point. The handles are not cracked or chipped. The scabbard exhibits some of the original black paint and is in generally good condition. $20.00

Here's a Romanian AK-47 Bayonet complete with wire cutter and matching numbers. The bayonet is in very nice condition with original edge on the blade. The grips are perfect and the catch is present and functions correctly. The bayonet scabbard is in very nice condition with original finish. There are some scratches present on the finish which is normal. $25.00

Here's another Romanian AK-47 Bayonet and scabbard like the one above but I cannot see any numbers on this one and the scabbard has a dent on it which does not inhibit the bayonet from sliding in and out. This one is nice too! $20.00

Here's yet another Romanian AK-47 Bayonet and scabbard. It too is like the one above and shows wear from use. The blade is nice but has been sharpened some. All of these Romanian AK-47 bayonets have the sawback on the top of the blade. Still nice! $20.00

This next bayonet is a 1958 CZ Mauser Bayonet complete with leather scabbard and frog. This piece is complete and in nice condition. There are a couple of very minor gouges in the grips but the way they are made looks gorgous! Looks like pressed woodchips! The blade tip is rounded somewhat. The blade has not been sharpened. The leather scabbard is in very good conditon and extremely pliable. Still a nice set! $25.00

Here's a WW2 German 98 Mauser Bayonet and scabbard. Both pieces have matching numbers. There is pitting on both the bayonet and scabbard but it's still pretty nice. The grips are solid and the locking knob still functions strongly. Most of the original finish is on the blade and it looks like this blade was very lightly sharpened. A nice piece! $85.00

This next bayonet is a CSZ Mauser Bayonet - 1924, complete with all metal scabbard which shows a nice patina along with spots of non active rust. The bayonet itself is very nice with CSZ L markings and no sharpening on the blade. The grips are nice and the bayonet locking button functions correctly. $50.00

Here's another CSZ Mauser Bayonet - 1924, complete with metal scabbard. This one is just a tad nicer than the one about but the price is the same. $50.00

CONSIGNMENT

SOLD! Here's an outstanding U.S.Model 1917 WW1 Rifle complete with bayonet!!! In 1917, when the US entered WW1, there was a distinct rifle shortage. There were production facilities set up for the British pattern 1914 Rifle. This "Enfield" rifles was redesigned to accept the .30-06 cartridge and was pressed into service as the U.S.rifle Model 1917. There were approximately 2,200,000 of them manufactured by Remington, Winchester and Eddystone between 1917 and 1918. This is the Eddystone type and comes complete with sling and bayonet. The sling is in very nice pliable condition. The rifling is very good and the action works well. The walnut stock is outstanding with just a little ding here and there as one would expect. This is one pretty little rifle! Now to the bayonet. The bayonet has wood grips with two notches and a muzzle ring. The blade is a 16 inch single edge blade. This one was made by Remington and so marked on the ricasso. Other markings on the ricasso is 1917 with markings on the reverse ricasso of U.S. ordinance bomb, Eagle head, an X over 7 and a 25, this bayonet is in excellent condition. The scabbard is the correct scabbard and is in excellent condition as well. The price is for the entire group at $875.00

SOLD! Here's 4 brass drops that refer to a couple of brothers who were WW1 Veterans from New Jersey. The top two drops are from medals won in High School by Ben Sloat. These drops are from medals worn around the neck or pinned to the jersey. They were given by Ridgewood High School of Ridgewood, New Jersey prior to WW1. They are both inscribed to Ben Sloat and one is for the 1 mile run and one is for the 880 yard run. The other two drops have on them VICTORY - WAR - SERVICE 1817-1918 and are presented to Ben Sloat and his brother Philip Sloat. The raised inscription reads 'PRESENTED TO PHILLIP SLOAT/BENJAMIN F. SLOAT BY THE PEOPLE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, N.J.' The brass is very dark and I've lightened it up in my pics so you can see them better. These should stay altogether in my opinion so I'm selling them as one lot for $35.00

The photo of Hitler is SOLD!!

This second item is an original albumin photograph of Adolph Hitler in his uniform. The photographer is Hoffman. It looks like this one was ripped from an album. There is something on the back but I can't quite make it out. There are two opposing pinholes in the corners that indicate that it was thumbtacked to something! Nice quality. Measures 4 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches $45.00 NOTE: The wooden plaque is still for sale. See WW2 items. Thanks!

Both of the items were vet bringbacks but the vet's name is not known to me.

SOLD! This note is the 20000 Reichsbanknote date 1923 in good condition. Check out the pics. $9.50 I also have another one in very fine condition with only a minor fold in the center for $15.00

SOLD! Here's a nice note with just folds in it. Nice quality being crisp and colorful. This is the 100 Mark note from 1908 and so marked. Nice condition! Take a look at the pics. $9.95

SOLD SOLD SOLD!!

Here we have four 100 mark Imperial German notes from 1910. All are in generally good to very good conditon. Each are $5.00 Look at the pics!

SOLD! Here's another Nazi regime Reichmark in the 5 mark denomination. This one also has the Nazi Eagle and Swastica. This one is circulated with folds but still fine. $12.00 on this one.

SOLD!

This next note is an Imperial pre WW1 German note being the 20 Mark note from 1908. This one is in fine condition with several minor folds and one major fold in the center of the note. Colors are still vivid and note is crisp. $9.95

SOLD! This note is much like the one above being 50 mark instead of 20 and different ink colors. This is a nice circulated Imperial German 100 Mark Reichsbanknote, Berlin 7 February 1908 issue. It measures 6 1/4 by 4 inches with some folds. This Imperial German 50 Mark Reichsbanknote Grades "fine" with no problems. This one is also $9.95

CONSIGNMENT

THE BELOW TRAINING RIFLE AND RARE BAYONET ARE SOLD!!

Here's a nice item that's hard to come by these days! This is a model 1942 Parris-Dunn Navy Training rifle with original plastic Bayonet!!! You can find the rifles but these training bayonets are near impossible to find! Mark I Navy model

Unfortunately, no Parris-Dunn production records still exist, so all of the information relating to them has been pieced together from other sources. An early employee by the name of Maurice O. Greimann wrote short article in 1984 concerning the Parris-Dunn Corp and his information has been invaluable. In 1943 Mr. Greimann came to work for the Parris-Dunn Corp. as an electrical engineer. When the work shifted to making Training Rifles he became involved in their production and designed the firing mechanism for the first toy guns they later produced. The Parris-Dunn Corporation was founded by William G. Dunn and Cecil L Parris when they formed a business partnership in 1937. Each of these men brought unique contributions to this partnership. Although Dunn had no formal technical training he, like many great inventors, could see the interrelationships that existed between different mechanical devices and could modify or combine them to solve problems. Parris had a background as sales manager for the Kari-Kleen company of Souix City, Iowa and was a talented merchandiser. Initially Parris was the President of the corporation and Dunn the Vice-president but during the war years their positions reversed. William G. Dunn (1883-1968) ran a hardware business in Clarinda, Iowa in the early 1900's. In 1917 he formed the Dunn Counterbalance Company operating out of the back of his hardware store. He eventually built a factory on South 15th Street in Clarinda and the name was changed to the Dunn Manufacturing Co. He was a very talented inventor and eventually held patents for 75 different mechanical devices, many of which were related to the early automobile and aircraft industry. In 1934 he developed a wind driven generator that was designed for farm use. His primary invention was a device to control the speed of the propeller on this device. In 1936 he formed a partnership with Cecil Parris in order to better promote his generator business. In 1937 they sold 37,000 of these units. When WWII broke out in 1941 their wind generator business was declared nonessential and they were only allowed to make repair parts for the units already in use. There was a severe shortage of military firearms at the start of the war and they were approached by US Army Ordnance to produce a non-firing training rifle. Shortly after, the US Navy also expressed interest in this project but they wanted some slight modifications in their model. In July of 1942 the Army let contract 271 ORD for 35,000 training rifles of their pattern at a cost of $166,000. In August the Navy let contract NROS 10993 for 190,000 training rifles having their changes at a cost of $903,000. In October of 1942 the Army contract was completed and in November they finished the first Navy contract. In January of 1943 the Navy let contract NORD 808 for 110,000 additional training rifles and in June that contract was completed. The total cost of the 300,000 rifles produced for the Navy was $1,384,000. The cost per rifle for the first contract was $4.75 and for the second contract $4.37. By the time of the second contract, Parris-Dunn could no longer get walnut wood for the stocks as all of it was going to arsenals that were making functional military rifles. They had to start using a cheaper grade of wood during the last contract which lowered the unit price. Prior to the start of the military contracts Parris-Dunn recognized that they did not have sufficient personnel to produce the required number of training rifles in a short period of time. They put together another organization called Parris-Dunn Associates to undertake this important project. I have a document that contains the following: C.L. Parris, W.G. Dunn and H.E. Davidson, Copartners, doing business as Parris-Dunn Associates. At this time I have not been able to identify H.E. Davidson. They immediately expanded into all of the available building space in the area and hired more employees. This number grew to 250 during the peak of their production. They sub-contracted much of the work to 14 different businesses. The wooden stocks and sights were manufactured at their Clarinda plant and all of the assembly and finishing was also done there. They had that capacity to produce over 3000 training rifles a day. They became so efficient that the company voluntarily returned $228,000 to the Government as excess on allowable profit. On July 23, 1943 Parris-Dunn Associates received the coveted Army-Navy Production Award. After the completion of their military contracts they continue to produce 200,000 of a civilian model for drill corps, schools and ROTC programs. The civilian model was essentially the same as the military models but had different markings. In November of 1945 The Nave classified their training rifles as surplus and offered them for sale at $7.75. This price included a plastic bayonet and scabbard. Nothing is known concerning the disposition of the Army training rifles. The Parris-Dunn Training Rifle is not a very accurate replica of the 1903 Springfield Rifle. It has a similar profile but is thinner in cross section and 3 pounds lighter in weight. The receiver, bolt and trigger mechanism are simple and crude by comparison to the Springfield. It has the general feel and appearance of a toy. It was reported that these training rifles were not very popular with soldiers and sailors that were required to use them during basic training. It must be noted that there were no other alternatives available at the time.

But!!! It is what it is and served a very useful purpose during WW2. This example is complete with all the metal parts being painted black The wood is in generally very nice original condition with a ding here and there. The original m-1909 leather sling is still attached and in good condition. There is a number 4 painted on the obverse buttstock. Take a look at the pics. The bayonet is in excellent condition with sheath! These bayonets were made with a plastic blade , with a sheet metal core ,.... Although 300,000 were made, the survival rate is very low , as they were easily damaged The USN auctioned them off, as surplus after the war ended and they were then sold in the old ARMY/NAVY SURPLUS STORES in the 1950's , for as little as $1.00 each so the supplies were soon exhausted , and the few remaining MARK 1's , were quickly broken to pieces , by young baby boomers , while playing army , in the back yards and the diminishing woods of Americas growing suburbs. Here we have the complete unit! The rifle does not click when pulling the trigger as it should but where you gonna get a complete unit!!! ---------------- This is a Nice addition to the training rifle. These bayonets have always been in high demand , and for some reason , always more popular than any "real" bayonet. This bayonet is in great condition - made by the Beckwith Mfg. Co. - Victory Plastic Division , the blade is marked " USN MARK 1 " & " BM CO. VP NORD 3066 " -- { that contract was delivered on march of 1943 } You can see evidence of an old price tag on the OD scabbard. Here it is for $535.00

The buttplate below is Sold!

Here we have a spare buttplate for the training rifle that is marked DUMMY TRAINING RIFLE MARK 1-USN PARRIS-DUNN CORP. CLARINDA, IOWA. If you're missing one of these or yours is damaged this one is still in good condition. $30.00

Here's a good old WW2 1943 Dated Large Coloring Book! This book measures about 14 X 11 inches and only has one page colored in. This piece is no. 2444 and is Copyright 1943 by The Sallfield Pub. Xo. Akron, O. Made in the USA. There are about 62 pages to color and contain images of carrier pigeons, tanks, motorcycles, planes, ships, soldiers, sailors, etc. There are a few small tears etc. but not bad at all. I've even thought about framing it and putting on my wall. Nice color cover with the top staple being separated from the book. $20.00

Here is a WW2 Custom Made knife that most likely could have been made by the GI. I could not find an exact match for it in U.S. MILITARY KNIVES BOOK III by M.H.COLE but it has a blade that closely resembles that of the US M-3 trench knife. The cross guard looks like it could be broken but it is not. The leather washers fit over the top part of the guard. There is a small ring attached to the pommel cap. The entire piece is 11 1/2 inches long with a 6 3/4 inch blade. This is a real nice piece! No Scabbard. No Markings. $40.00

Here is the East German Model 1963 Paratrooper Helmet. Supposively this helmet is a Polish made Model 1963 paratrooper helmet from East German surplus. This helmet was widely produced and used by various Warsaw Pact nations during the Cold War. This one is a small size and complete. Nice display item complete with helmet net. $55.00

Here's a WW2 British MKII helmet by RO & Co. and so marked. That stands for Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd, Darlaston. I believe this to be a Home Front Helmet complete with liner. This one is in nice condition with cloth chin strap. Initials KOK are written on the chin strap as well. The outer shell is painted darker than the inner shell but I believe it to be all original except the liner screw has been replaced with a brass rivit. Nice piece! $85.00

Here is a rifle sling for the Chinese SKS rifle. This one is complete and in good shape with the Chinese characters on the webbing. Nice piece to complete the Chinese SKS. $6.00

Here we have a post ww2 German fire helmet in aluminum. The piece is painted a kind of green with reflective tape and the number 35 painted on the front in red. The liner is in excellent condition. There are markings on the inner shell as well. This helmet was used so there are scrapes and scuffs here and there. Nice Fire Decorator Item!! $65.00

SOLD! This next item is an old Meat Hook used to help move big ole hunks of beef. This piece is hand forged with a turned wooden handle. 19th or 20th century. This hook makes a nice display item and a conversation piece. It's also a deadly weapon! $10.00

Thank you and please stop again--Ted & Sallie

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