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Here's more of Joey's Memorial pics. His Mother spared no expense in the rememberance of her son.

SORRY BUT WE DON'T SELL OR SHIP FIREARMS OUT OF THE USA. EVERY ITEM COMES WITH A 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD.

Here's a pic of my youngest son Derek with a nice male cat that we rescued. This is an approximately 5 year old yellow and white cat weighing about 10 pounds that has contracted FIV, the cat type of HIV. This disease is not transmittable to other amimals or humans but is transmittable to other cats through biting or scratching so they have to be kept separate. He is a wonderful health cat at this time and we enjoy his company very much. We have 4 rescued cats and 3 rescued dogs whose pics follow. We also feed 3 or 4 homeless cats outside our front door. Please have your pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet populations and please support your local Humane Society. Thanks! Ted & Sallie

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!
HERE NOW ARE ITEMS THAT WE HAVE SOLD

SOLD! Here's a fine wild west relic! This is a dug Single Action Army with 4 3/4 inch barrel and a hole on the bottom of the grip strap where a laynard may have been attached which may make this one a militiary piece. I believe it to be .45 caliber. I had This Colt would look great in a shadowbox frame. The SAA is totally locked up. No numbers or writing noticable ,measures to 45 cal. Bottom of trigger guard rusted off and so is trigger. This piece was purchased from an estate sale in Southern Texas near San Antonio .Don't know where it was dug. .This is an awsome dug piece! No history but what great fun it is thinking of where this Colt could have been! Perhaps it was dropped fighting Apaches !! Who knows but yours for $425.00

The next 2 items I found together in Noblesville, IN and I think they may have been brought back by the same soldier, however, the history has been lost.

1st we have a Civil War Era brass 'pinky' ring which was a common item at that time for a man to wear. This one is a kind of thin reddish brass with a scalloped design on each side. This ring was made to engrave something on the top but nothing has been engraved. $25.00

The next item is a Civil War Caltrop which was used by retreating Infantrymen. These pieces were strewn across the road to slow down the advance of the approaching Cavalry. This was an early Booby Trap! No matter how you throw it 3 points always come up. This piece when stepped on will lame the Cavalry Horses. This piece is from an 1" to 1 1/4" across the points. This was found with the ring above. $35.00

Here's a great item that I just picked up from a gentleman in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately there is no history with this piece. This is a shortened into carbine Model 1842 U.S.Percussion Model 1846 dated Springfield musket with the Eagle over US on the lock. The action works very well. The patina on this piece is very dard with the exception of the cleaning over a couple places on the lockplate to identify the piece. The buttplate is faintly marked with a US that you can see under magnification and that's an indication why the lockplace was cleaned some to uncover the marks. They were probably real hard to see under the black heavy patina. I see no markings on the barrel of this .69 caliber weapon and the bore is extremely dark. This gun hasn't been messed with much after the alteration as the screw heads are still crisp. I believe this piece saw lots of use however. I've seen many cut down muskets and usually they have the stocks cut down with original length barrels or the barrels were recently cut to represent the piece for something it is not. Most of the time these cutdowns are quite primitive. This one is not. This musket was originally cut down to make a carbine out of it. The forend was shaped to be exactly like a carbine stock and the spring channel for the barrel band was filled in to do away with the slot. The original tulip shaped ramrod was also shortened to the correct length. The barrel was cut to about 19 !/2 inches long with the barrel end beveled as would be correct. Most altered muskets have the barrel ends squared off but no time was spent to bevel the edges. The entire piece is 34 1/2 inches long. The one and only barrel band has two old small nails in place to hold it fastened to the stock. The walnut stock is in remarkably good condition with only a couple of small age cracks. This weapon would have been rendered useless for hunting with the shortened barrel but would have been very effective in the close range fighting of Cavalry forces. There are no sights on this piece, you wouldn't need them for close up fighting! It would be easy to just swing this piece up and blast away. It's my opinion that this piece was altered for a cavalryman, most likely Confederate. I usually don't make claims but this piece just screams Dixie and is done very well. Not the usual junk I see or the piece made to look like something it is not. There are many references in Civil War letters and statements about Confederates using cut down muskets. Union General Wesley Merritt said, in reference to Confederate prisoners that they are "armed with the Springfield Musket cut down." The Confederates has to use whatever they could find. Check out the pics for youself. $695.00

Here's an old beater that's been beat around for awhile! This is a model 1842 musket with a lock plate marked with an Eagle over US in front of the hammer and Springfield 1851 at the tail. The lock is the best thing about this piece. The lock functions very well on this old shotgun. This piece was originally a 3 band musket but was later converted to a shotgun. This one even has the bead on the front top of the barrel as a shotgun would. The barrel is held on by one homemade barrel band and has a wooden ramrod running through a brass or copper guide. The trigger guard and the buttplate are the original pieces as well. The buttplate has a worn US that can still be seen on the top of it. You can still see the V P and eagle head on the 33 inch barrel. The nipple has been smashed flat. Remarkably a cartouche can still be seen on the reverse of the side stock. If you want an original Civil War era musket that is cheap then this is it! This one is $175 + $15 shipping. Look at the pics. The stock is not great and may have some filler in it but it'll look great over the fireplace! The darker pics are the ones that most look like this musket. I used a flash to show detail in the other pics.

Here's a couple of restoration projects for you! The first project is the restoration of an IW Canteen. This is the regulation canteen missing the cork, cover & sling. There are a few little holes in this canteen as well as a major dent on one side. The holes can be filled with solder and the canteen filled with rice. Ad some hot water and watch the rice swell to push the dent back out. The pewter spout is bent some but I wouldn't try to straighten that out. This could be a fun winter project! My little cat Jasmine is not part of the sale! $25.00

SOLD!

Here is a nice 6 shot Manhattan Pepperbox Pistol that was made c. 1856 to the late 1850's. The total quantity of various types estimated at from 2,500 to 3,000. Production in Norwich, Connecticut. This weapon is a 28 caliber gun with a barrel length of 3 inches. This weapon is double action and the barrel turns automatically when the trigger is pulled. This weapon functions very well and has a great patina with the etching still being seen. The hammer is marked MANHATTAN F.A.MFG. CO./ NEW YORK. CAST STEEL is marked on the barrel. This is a nice piece! Complete! VG $495.00

"Turn of the century Pearl Handled Smith & Wesson Revolver, Looks to be a .32 Caliber. This was found at the site of a Navajo Indian village near Gallup. New Mexico and was disassembled and discarded. ZIt fit back together perfectly, and with the exception of the trigger all parts still move. A word of caution: Do not pull the hammer all the way back?? The main spring is over 100 years old and may break. If you break it, you own it. If you buy htis, what you do with it then is up to you. This is a unique find and a deal for a dug weapon at: $125.00'..Who knows why it was disassembled and buried. Perhaps to keep the kids away from harms way or perhaps to hid a weapon that was used in a crime! Who knows! Nice old dug weapon and enough of a story that you can get together with friend and make up stories for quite awhile! Who knows, maybe one of them is correct! It has a nice dug patina. The barrel tips forward and the cylinder comes out. You can pull the trigger and the hammer starts to move back. The spring is still pretty strong. As the card says for $125.00 it can be yours!

SOLD! Here's an item that was popular from the 1700's through the 1920's and 30's. These coffee grinders were a staple in the Civil War campsites as well as in every home at that time. Soldiers could grind coffee with their rifle butts but that didn't do a very good job so these utilitarian type grinders came into play. There is no fluff on this one! Not ornate at all but quite functional. Looks like maple wood but is probably pine with the correct dovetails in construction. Very nice japanned black metal pieces only have about 40% of the jappaned black left. This one dates from the middle of the 1800's through to 1900 or so. Nice display piece! $65.00

SOLD! Here's an M-1 Garand web rifle sling in very nice shape. This one is marked S.M.Co. and I believe it's marked 1944. It's kind of hard to see and I've taken a pic of it for you. There are no other markings on this piece. There piece is in very nice condition with no wear to the web material. There is a 'bar' of rust in a couple of places from the metal attachments and a spot here and there of rust staining but not bad at all. This is not a new sling and the parkerizing is not crisp on the metal surfaces. This one has been around and would look great on an M-1 Garand that looks like it was there. Used but not abused. $20.00

SOLD! Here's a nice "Cowboy" bowie knife from, at the earliest, the 1890's. This piece has seen much use as witnessed by the smooth grips. These are stag grips so they would have been rougher, I believe. The entire piece measures over 9 1/2 inches long with a blade that measures over 5 1/2 inches long. The blade has 'NON-XLL' stamped in the middle on one side with 'Joseph Allen & Son Sheffield, England' stamped on the ricasso. The blade has been sharped some and is stil sharp. The slab grips are held on with 3 brass pins. This piece reeks of character!!! $125.00

SOLD! Here's a pretty little 28 caliber single shot percussion pistol. There are no markers marks on this little gun, only the serial number of 185 so we know they made at least that many of this pistol. The action works very well and is tight. The little walnut grips are in fine condition as well. This is a great little boot or vest pistol! $225.00

SOLD! This is a small caliber (around 28 to 30 caliber) single shot pistol that was a favorite with soldiers and gamblers! The piece has a pretty nice patina and functions as it should. Unmarked. Overall 5 1/2 inches long. $195.00

SOLD! Here's a set of sand cast lead knuckles. Lead knuckes were very popular during the Civil War for close combat type situations. These are entirely hand made and very heavy. Brass knuckles came later as they didn't collapse on your hand like lead when you thumped someone in the head! Knuckles were extremely popular from the Civil War through the 1920's. Quite unique! These would look great in a display of personal items! $65.00

This next item is a good example of an aged Pantographic Knife or Paratroopers Knife that was supposively made popular by the German Paratroopers of WW2. This example is marked BEST STEEL in several areas and also No. 5 The piece measures about 6 inches closed and 8 inches when fully opened. The blade has mottling on it and the tip is blunted somewhat. The brass shows a good patina and has a ding here and there. Very unusual! Check out the pics! $65.00

Here's a nice Civil War era single shot percussion 12 or 16 guage shotgun. This one is Belguim made as witnessed by an oval with ELG inside. The gun functions beautifully and is mostly complete but is missing the metal butt plate, a trigger guard screw and one of the little screws in the nose cap. There is also a crack in the wrist behind the hammer but it's solid as a rock. There is a name inscribed in it on the forend and initials on one side of the buttstock but I can't really make 'em out. I don't know if the ramrod is original or not but it looks nice with the gun. The patina is outstanding-dark chocolate brown-just what I like to see! 46 inches long overall.This would look great over the fireplace and won't break the bank at $195.00 Look at the pics!

SOLD! Here's a little parts gun but even like it is it looks unique! This is the Remington-ElliotDeringer 22 RF that was made from 1863 to 1867. This piece has the Five-shot stationary barrel cluster with revolving firing pin; barrels fluted adn 2" overall. Ring type trigger. Barrel group tilts forward for loading and extraction. This one has the hand made walnut grips with brass screw fastener. The ring trigger had been altered for some reason. The action does not work and with a little fidling the barrel will tilt as it should. I don't know what it would take to get it going-if you could- but it looks neat anyway and is reasonable priced at $165.00 No barrel markings are visible.

Here is a very nice Civil War era coffee pot that measures about 9 inches tall and is 6 1/2 inches across the base. This piece is in excellent original condition but has definitely been used. Sheet iron and solder construction. $125.00

The first one is a very nice marked double barreled percussion shotgun being marked P. Powell & Sons and being about 45 1/2 inches long. P. Powell was a maker out of Cincinatti, Ohio in the mid to late 1800's. He was around and making guns during the Civil War. This one is in great condition with a wonderful patina just missing the wooden ramrod. The action works fine but one of the nipples is banged up a bit however the hammers are a match. The walnut stock is in great original condition with no cracks. There is a steel butplate present. There is the usual pitting around the nipples from being used. This old girl must have delivered quite a whopping recoil when fired! Nice old piece! $325.00

Here's two items that I just picked up in Central Indiana. The first item is a very unique small grapple hook. This piece is hand forged and is most likely from the Revolutional War era thru the Civil War era. The piece measures about 8 3/4 inches long and consists of 3 hooks with an eyelet for the laynard. The widest part of the hooks is about 3 inches apart. Great old piece!! $45.00

The other item in the pic is a Civil War era cork screw. There were two types popular with the common soldier. One type had the folding handle and this is the other type with the small finger hole and the entire piece is made from one piece of wire! Great patina. One of the knapsack items! 2 3/4 inches long. $25.00

If you have a 1854 Lorenz Musket and need an absolutely original block sight then this is for you! It will only fit an original unaltered musket so if yours has been altered or requires a long range rear sight it will NOT FIT this is a hard to find original part size of base is .680 wide X .540 in size This piece has a very nice old patina and is guaranteed for life to be the original piece. This is a hard item to find and it did take me awhile to find it. $65.00

Here is a little William P. Uhlinger pocket revolver made in Philadelphia, PA from 1861 to 1865. This is a 22 caliber 6 shot pistol with a 2 1/2 inch barrel or 3 inches from the cylinder out and the 1" cylinder. The serial number of this piece is 3499 and matches on all parts. There is no finish left and has the "square butt and iron frame with walnut grips that are in very good condition with just minor chips on them. Uhlinger made these pistols under various trade names to avoid detection by Smith & Wesson as these pistols were a patent infringement on the Rolling White patent owned by S&W. This one is marked J.P.LOWER who was merely a clerk for a large Philadelphia arms dealer, J.P.Grubb. When you cock back the hammer the hand moves the cylinder as it should but it will not stayed cocked. About half of the trigger is missing and that is probably why it doesn't work correctly. The main spring is extremely strong and has been reinforced as is common for these old pistols. The grip serial numbers match the rest of the gun. Good fixer upper at a great price or leave it like it is for display. A lot of these little pistols were carried off to war! $195.00

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. Buy this fixer upper for $250.00

This is a wonder dug Manhattan Revolver that came from the Wilson's Creek Battlefield area in Mussouri. The Second Major Battle of the Civil War, Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the scene of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in combat. Although a Southern victory, the Southerners failed to capitalize on their success. This 5 shot Manhattan Pocket 36 caliber 'Navy' Model Revolver was made after 1859 and has a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Although in two pieces with the barrel being separate from the cylinder and frame, they were found together and definitely belong together. You can see where one cylinder is rusted through. None of the cylinders are still loaded. This piece is stable but has not been coated. There is no active rusting. As far as dug pieces go this is a great piece! $375.00

SOLD! Here is a Model 1853 Enfield Sword with leather grips that was popular during the Civil War. This one is in great shape and has been painted silver at one time. I have not taken the time to clean it off because it was propably put on by members of the Grand Army of the Republic for display. The GAR used to paint everything silver or gold! This is most likely a CS used piece and was brought back as a souvenir. There is a great patina under the paint! The entire piece is unmarked and the blade is nearly pristine with no nicks! This is a nice piece! From California but no history. $675.00

Here's an old early dug octagon percussion barrel from Texas that is almost 7 1/2" long with a 3/8" diameter bore or approximately 36 caliber. On the outside of the barrel it is rough and pitted without any markings that I can make out. The bore has riflings but also has pitting. The front sight is a stud site and very worn. The ramrod catch is also missing as you can see in the pics. The entire piece is fairly crude and may be southern manufacture. Makes a nice display piece! $125.00

Here's a nice little dug pepperbox pistol that's missing many parts and has alot of ground action. This piece is unmarked but is probably an Allen & Thurber. Came from Michigan but no history accompanies it. Dug weapons are highly sought after and makes great conversation pieces!!! Look at the pics!! $195.00

Here is a nice 1858 Remington New Model Army Revolver in 44 caliber. This one is in good condition and functions perfectly and is pretty tight. The grips may be replacements (no cartouch) and the grip screw needs replaced-it's there just not correct. When I picked up this piece it had 'cold blue' on the metal surfaces but I've managed to clean most of it off showing a nice patina underneath. I see at least one inspectors initial on this piece. There is some very light pitting on this gun, especially the cylinder, but not bad at all. All the nipples are present and in good shape. The serial number is 10320X (one digit missing on the barrel but present on the grip frame). According to Rafael Eledge of Shiloh's Civil War Relics and the Antique Roadshow program, there were 120,000 of this model made before war's end so this piece would have seen Civil War usage. The markings on the barrel are mostly clear but 'NEW MODEL' is not present but is not unusual. This is a very nice revolver! $895.00

This is a pretty nice dark blue covered bulls eye Civil War Canteen. The cover is very complete with no mothing. and has the cork stopper with chain. Pewter spout. Just missing the strap however all the sling guides are there with bends. Overall a very nice piece with no dents! $325.00

Here we have a Regulation 1874 Pattern Waist Belt Plate, Army Officer, ca. 1890-1920. This piece is gilt die-struck rolled brass plate with applied tongue and belt loop bar. If the wreath was silver plated I can't tell it now. This is a nice aged example with alot of the original gilt left. No maker's markings. $95.00

Here's a longarm that I thought was worthy of restoration. This is a model 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket Type III that when I got it from Vermont was in terrible condition. There are a couple of reasons that I thought this piece worthy of restoration because of it's possible CS association. We believe it to be a vet bringback to Vermont. The lockplate has the crown but absolutely no evidence of a date or any other markings. Also the rear sight is missing (they were soldered on) and a simple groove cut into the barrel for sighting. The sling swivels are missing as well. I have seen CS weapons with such modifications that you usually don't see with Union used weapons. The barrel is marked with a '25' for .577 caliber weapons but the '5' is well worn and only seen under magnification. Only export weapons were marked with the '25' guage mark. The Union imported over 500,000 of these enfields while the Confederacy imported 300,000 to 400,000 of these weapons. The action works great and there is some rifling left in the barrel. There is no ramrod. All of the iron parts have a great dark brown patina and the brass has not been cleaned. I have left this weapon as close to original as possible and have not made the repairs invisible as they give the weapon 'character'. The stock is repaired well however and very solid. There were no cartouches present before restoration. I can't proove it's Confederate so the price reflects that at $825.00

This here is an 1860 Cavalry scabbard but it's about 3 inches too short for my Ames 1864 Dated Saber. This piece would fit a saber that's about 31 1/2 or 32 inches long. The Ames saber slips in effortlessly but like I said the scabbard is about 3 inches too short. The piece is in excellent condition with the bottom half being nickle plated for some reason. This is the old nickle plate and not the new electroplated stuff. The throat is exactly like the 1860 cav saber scabbard. The rings are present and in good condition. There are no markings on this piece. Not guaranteed to fit your sword. $175.00

We have a Elizabeth Ross Flag Banner that measure about 20 inches by 8 feet long. These cost $40 new and it is now in aged condition to look great in the relic room! This is a fraction of the cost of an original piece at $25.00 .

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Here we have an old Bannerman's type Display from the late 19th / early 20th century. Bannerman put out a catalog and anyone in the collecting field has heard of Francis Bannerman. This display of crossed axes is typical of the kind of thing he did with surplus from the time period. Each of these axes are somewhat different in design but still remarkably similar. Each ax measurea about 19 inches long from tip of blade to end of handle. Each blade has different designs on it and each hardwood handle has different designs as well. You can see that the handles were cut so that they would fit together in this 'X' display. The old bolt has a square nut on the reverse as shown in a pic. If anyone knows the origin of this type of ax just let me know and I'll post it. These are actual weapons and not just designer blades. I believe them to have age to them. $185.00.

"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

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

Here is an old Civil War type watering bit with link strap from KY. There is an early type snap attached to the lead strap. Looks great hanging on that Equestrian Wall! $25.00

Here's a very nice Revolutionary War Era small personal Rumlet. The rumlet retains a little of the original blue paint in the hidden areas. The rumlet is in excellent condition with a nice smooth grain appearance only have 1 shrinkage crack. The rumlet measures 5"tall and 3.25" wide. Overall this is a very nice piece and would make a good addition to any collection. You can find like examples in Neumann and Kravic's book on Rev War collectibles. Pretty! From New York! $275.00

This is another CS cover addressed to Julia A. Clark of Magnolia Mississippi. This is the extremely small cover with a large early 1861 Jeff Davis stamp and a NEW ORLEANS LA 17 MAR cancellatiion. Nice piece! Unusual! $125.00

SOLD! Here is an unmarked antique plantation saddle with a 15 seat from the 1800's. This one may be post Civil War but still 1800's. The saddle is solid, in good overall condition. It has typical scratches and dings. It has a chain link pattern in the seat tooling. This one came from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Many plantation saddles went off to war. The stirrups appear to have been made from one piece of solid wood. This would look great in a CS Cavalryman's display and won't break the bank! $275.00

STONEWALL IN THE VALLEY - THOMAS J. 'STONEWALL' JACKSON'S SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN, SPRING 1862 by Robert G. Tanner. New York, NY: Doubleday & Co. Near Fine/Near Fine. 1976. 1st Edition Later Printing Size is 8vo Hard Cover w/Dust Jacket 436pgs(INDEX) Clean, tight & bright. The previous owners name is ink stamped on the interior in several places. Contents, illustrations, appendices, notes, bibliography and index. 432 pages. Very nice.. Listed in Eicher's 1100 essential Civil War works. The detailed story of the series of rapid marches and daring attacks by Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in the northern Shenandoah Valley which saved Richmond in the spring of 1862. $15.00

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

Here are a couple of shell fragments that also came from the estate. Where they were recovered has been lost. there is one parrot shell fragment and one hotchkiss shell nose fragment. $15 for the pair.

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

Here is an adapter with chain to convert a Civil War Canteen to the Indian war stopper configuratiion. These were used on surplus Civil War Canteens so that they could be reissued. This piece includes the brass ring for going around the spout with brass chain and stopper hardware. You just need to add a cork! The brass ring is misshapen somewhat but can be straightened out. If you need one here it is! Where are you going to find another! $20.00

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's a nice pair of Sharpshooter's type glasses that were popular during the Civil War and later. These have the clear 'hole' in the center of the glass that makes one have tunnel vision. They do have the correct effect! The color 'frosting' around the clear glass is darker than I've ever seen before. Usually the frosting is a nice yellow color but these have very dark frosting. Nice piece in good condition. No cracks or breaks! $125.00

SOLD! VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENT OF CHARLES WAYMOUTH, 60TH REGIMENT N.Y. VET. VOLUNTEERS dated Feb 20, 1864. Signed up in Alabama. Nicely matted & framed ready to hang! $75.00

This is a real nice Cavalry Display in Frame that consists of a watering bit, a turn of the century bit and curb chain, 2 eagle rosettes and a very early iron spur with large neck! This display is mounted to a frame that is over 24 X 23 inches. Ready to hang. Actual shipping charges will apply. $85.00

This is a pretty good hernia or bistourie knife that has a bone handle. The entire piece measures over 6 inches long. The edge has no nicks on it but the blade could use some polishing. There is a single pin in the handle that holds the blade in place and the blade does have some small amount of play in it which is normal with this kind of construction. No makers name is present. Perfect to fill in that kit that is missing one! $65.00

Here's an old Civil War pistol cartridge box in semi relic condition but still worthy of display. The box is marked 'E. GAYLORD' 'CHICOPEE MASS' on the back. The closure strap is missing but could be easily replaced. The back straps/belt straps are also missing but would not be easy to replace. The finish has flaked off the front but left the leather very supple and soft. This is still a good display box and the stitching is still tight. All of the proper compartments are still inside as they should be. $125.00

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

Here's a Revolutionary War era hand wrought screwdriver that's about 8 3/4 inches long. You don't often see this common tool. From the Fort Ouiatenon area at Lafayette, Indiana. Nice quality and a great patina! $45.00

This is something that I usually don't pick up but I thought this piece was super. This is a Sampler that was obviously the first attempt by a very young girl to come of age, probably like a big sister was doing! This piece has been framed/sealed in an over 7 inch by 11 1/2 inch frame with glass. The fabric is coarse and the hand stitching is very evident. The sampler has on it 'A B C D E F G H I K HANNAH HER SAMPLER DONE IN THE 7 YEAR OF MY AGE 1741'. I can just see a little 7 year old girl sitting by the fireplace diligently working on this little piece of cloth! The frame is not old but I guarantee the fabric and stitching is. $125.00

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

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! This last item is an excellent old wooden 'dice box' with a sliding top. This little box measures 2 7/8 inch long by 1 3/4 wide and 1 inch tall. Inside are 2 small bone di's, The small dice is hand made and measures about 3/8's of an inch square. Nice little dovetailed box and dice! This is the type of item the Civil War soldier carried with him to keep from getting bored. Unusual to find the box! $45.00

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! If you want something to display that's unusual and won't break the bank then here it is. This is a small pick ax exactly like one that was used at Petersburg to mine under where the Crater was formed after the explosion!! I've seen this exact type on display and in books showing what was used for excavation by Union forces to get beyond the Confederate lines. This piece measures about 29 1/2 inches long with original handle. The pick ax head measures about 12 1/2 inches across. This small size was very useful in tight places and was a favorite amongst Gold miners. Nice display piece! $65.00

SOLD! This is one fantastic Item that I just picked up. This is a CS 8-Inch Mortar Shell that's about 7.87 inches in diameter and weighs around 44.5 pounds. I believe it is CS due to the pronounced mold seam around the middle of the shell. You can see casting marks and pits in it as well. The shell is in good condition with no active rusting. This shell was recovered in Petersburg. It's a wonderful piece of history! $325.00

p> SOLD! Here's a nice pair of non-regulation brass spurs with Mexican type rowels that were popular with the Civil War Cavalryman. These spurs are in excellent conditon and the rowels, while dark with age, turn freely. Nice set! $250.00

Here's a very nice set of period split hickory Civil War crutches. These are the typical kind of crutches you think of but I have seen this type in period photographs with soldiers. They've warped a bit and there's a minor split here and there but all in all still very solid and made for someone around 5 feet 9 inches tall or so. The typical type of crutches only let you rest your weight on the arm rests but this pair will also let you support some weight on your hands. Nice old pair and would look great in a display! $145.00

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SOLD! Here's another couple of items that I recently picked up on a forage and I've included a quarter in the pic for size comparison. The first is a little fold up wallet that was perfect size for a soldier to carry. Closed it only measures -4 inches by 2 1/2 inches and shows lots of wear! It measures about 9 inches opened. Embossed inside is MAPLE ? - COLE & JOHNSON, LANCASTER, MASS Who knows where this wallet has been! Unique and loads of character! $25.00

We still have the Eagle! THE EAGLE IS SOLD! Also, in the pic you will see a Eagle Flagpole top. This piece is unique in the fact that it is made from all lead! It's a heavy little thing weighing about 14 ounces-nearly a pound! This Eagle is 2 1/2 inches tall with a wingspread of 4 1/2 inches. It was cast with alot of detail and you can look in the base and see threads where it attached to the pole. The Eagle does appear to have been dug. Unique and you may never find another! $125.00

SOLD! Here's a pair of non regulation spurs that were popular with the Cavalrymen of the period. These were also used by civilians. They weren't too large and heavy but big enough to do the job. Very well made all brass spurs with steel/iron rowels that turn freely and are still very pointed! The spurs have leather straps with them but I believe they are a little later period than the spurs. I believe these spurs date from the 1860's thru 1880's. Nice condition and unmarked except for a '14' stamped on one spur. There is a lot of gold gilt still on them but also areas of tarnish. Still nice! $125.00

SOLD! Dug stirrup for a child's saddle or maybe for a lady's side saddle. Only have one but it's really cute! $15.00

SOLD! Here is a small glass whiskey flask from the 19th century. This flask is shaped just like the big ones but only measures 5 inches tall and is only 3/4 inch thick. It's 2 1/2 inches wide at it's wides point. It won't hold much but it will hold some! Needs boiled out as there's a little dirt in it. The glass has imperfections and air bubbles and it appears to have been snap molded. $35.00

SOLD! This next item is an old set of iron spurs. These are small in nature and have what looks like some traces of silver on them. Both rowels are present and turn freely. This is the Dragoon style but could be civilian. Collectible! $125.00

SOLD! This is a very rare hard to find book entitled "GUNMAKERS OF INDIANA" By Albert W. Lindert, 3rd Edition, 1968. Inside the front cover if the former owners name. 217 pages. Hardcover published without a dust jacket. This is one fantastic book chocked full of text and photographs! Tons of makers listed! The most complete listing you'll find!! Also included the expended supplement to the third edition dated November, 1975. Good tight book with bright pages. Excellent condition with a little cover wear. Hard to find better. This book is near impossible to find and I doubt if it will ever be published again. Now is your chance to obtain this rare hard to find book!!! $175.00

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

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!

SOLD! Nice little pair of side rake spurs! These spurs are made of iron and the rowels spin freely. Remnants of the original straps remain. Nice! $250.00

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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

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

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

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!

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

Here's a collection of dug stuff. There are bullets, grape shot & buttons. Check out the pics! There are 13 Confederate 2 ring bullets, 1 58 cal. star swag minie, 5 williams cleaners, 2 carbine bullets, 27 dropped 3 ring minie balls (some are dropped-some are wormed out), 2- 69 caliber minie balls, 1 round ball, 3 grape shot, 8 union buttons (1 NY button is in the lot of 8), 4 complete Spencer rounds, 3 spencer bullets, 2 partial Spencer rounds and 3 partial Spencer casings. It's a nice little grouping! Unfortunately where they were gathered has been lost. $125.00

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

This next piece is RARE! This is an original Badge for a law enforcement office with ties to the Klu Klux Klan! This is an original badge marked FAYETTE H. T. D. A. ( HORSE THIEF DETECTIVE AGENCY ) 247 over CONSTABLE. This organization was steeped in underhanded doings! The Horse Thief Detective Agency was established during the Civil War. The Stephenson Trial: Internal Klan Conflicts Linked to Downfall of Second Klan in Indiana by Lindsay Dunn Spring 2000 Posing the Problem: In the early 1920’s, D. C. Stephenson was one of the most powerful men in the United States. He was the Grand Dragon of Indiana’s Ku Klux Klan, the most active branch of the organization in history. With the help of evangelist Daisy Douglas Barr, Stephenson ruled the Queens of the Golden Mask, the active women’s counterpart to the Ku Klux Klan in the Midwest. Stephenson also controlled the Fiery Cross, the influential Klan newspaper, and led a private police force, the National Horse Thief Detective Organization. Because of Stephenson’s political influence, his close friends, like Governor Ed Jackson, held the highest offices in Indiana. In 1925, his reign ended. On Monday, November 16, 1925, a judge in Noblesville, Indiana, sentenced the Indiana Grand Dragon to lifetime imprisonment for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer. Following Stephenson’s conviction, the Indiana Ku Klux Klan movement, and later the entire Second Klan movement in the Midwest, ended. Most scholars primarily attribute the downfall of the Second Klan in Indiana to Stephenson’s actions. Stephenson’s crime contradicted the Klan platform: the protection of white women and the preservation of Protestant family values. This caused families to leave the organization. However, this simplistic interpretation of the events neglects much evidence. Interviews show that many Klan members, especially women, doubted the victim and supported Stephenson. Except for the anti-Klan Indianapolis Times, newspaper reports attacked Olberholtzer’s character rather than Stephenson’s character. Although a number of Klan members supported Stephenson, officials in the Klan did not. A year before the conviction, Imperial Wizard Hiram Evans and other Klan leaders caused Stephenson’s dismissal from his home klavern in Evansville, Indiana by spreading rumors of Stephenson’s immoral behavior. Stephenson later accused Evans of engineering the lawsuit of Ms. Hamilton, Stephenson’s estranged wife, for child support during the murder trial. Klansmen officials reportedly threatened Stephenson while he was in jail. I propose that the fall of the Klan in Indiana was not caused solely by Stephenson’s conviction. The fall of the Second Klan in Indiana was in part the result of feuding between Klan leaders. Evans, and other Klan officials, attempted to gain more power by turning the public against Stephenson. However, instead of gaining more power, these leaders destroyed the Klan.

I would have to suppose since Stephenson was involved in the Horse Thief Detective Agency that it was crooked and full of corruption!

Here are some exerpts from Indiana History:

In September 1921, the Noblesville Daily Ledger reported the first appearance of the Horse Thief Detective Association (HTDA) in northern Hamilton County. In the next few years, the HTDA became the means by which the Klan took part in enforcing the law. Three carloads of this "law enforcement" group "arrested" a man in Atlanta and took him to Tipton. They only told authorities that the "community must be cleansed."

One new ally was the HTDA. The vigilante, quasi-law enforcement group had formed a sixty-eight member strong branch in Cicero by January 1922, and eventually could boast of nine companies in Hamilton County, comprised of over 600 men. In July 1923, the state attorney general announced that the HTDA had the same jurisdiction as regular law enforcement, being able to investigate potential criminals and to make arrests in the absence of the police.

About 100 Klansmen marched in Arcadia, fifteen to twenty in Cicero, and the order burned a cross in Sheridan. Meeting as the HTDA, over thirty-four members gathered at Walnut Grove. The Noblesville Daily Ledger thought nothing of printing their names.

As you can see it looks like the Klan and the HTDA went hand in hand. Sad. At any rate this rare piece of sad Indiana History can be yours for $125.00

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

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.

I recently found this old Civil War Metacarpal Amputation Saw in an Indiana Antique Store. This one measures about 8 inches long and has some rust or blood staining on the blade. The hardwood grip is cross hatched and has a 'notch' cut out on one side to facilitate gripping the saw very hard with the Doctor's right hand thumb indicating heavy use on the battlefield. This gripping was necessary for some serious cutting through fingers and rib bones. This one was definitely used and was a standard in all Civil War Doctor's Medical Department Bag's. This one was made by OTTO AND REYNDERS-NY (NEW YORK) which is correct for the period. Gruesome saw but necessary. $125.00

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

Now we have a great book here in excellent condition! This is a book entitled CIVIL HISTORY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES BY J.L.M.Curry, 1900/1901. This is a hardcover book in green cloth with gold imprint. It would be hard to find this book in better condition! 318 pages. Popular history describes the Southern Confederacy as an insurrectionary and illegal government. In this volume, the author demonstrates how the Confederate Government established in 1861 was not antagonistic to the original American Union, but was actually created in order to preserve the principles of the Constitution of 1787. A side-by-side comparison of the U.S. and C.S. Constitutions is also included. Interesting! The previous owners name is imprinted inside of H.L.Dalton, Charlotte, N.C. $95.00

Militia rectangular belt plate with a large 'E' in the center. This is the late 19th century type with wide tongue. $65.00

Here is a nice hardwood or ebony handled scapel of the 1800's. This is the type carried in the field kits. This piece measures about 5 1/2 inches long and is marked on the blade PDL C & GERMANY. Pretty nice! $45.00

The Political History of the United States of America During THE GREAT REBELLION" (covering the years 1860-1865) by Edward McPherson, LL.D.,Clerk of the U.S. House of Representative and published by Philip & Solomons of Washington D.C. Second Edition. Dated 1865 with 1864 for the Entered according to Act of Congress date. 656 pages with appendix (which was added for this second edition) and index. 9 3/4 x 6 x 2 inches.

This is not a description of Civil War battles. It is a behind-the-battle scenes workings consisting of:

Executive (Abraham Lincoln), Judicial and Politico-Military Facts of the period. Organization, Legislation and General Proceedings of the Rebel Administration. Principal and Political Facts of the political Campaign of 1864. The Church and The Rebellion Classified Summary of the Legislation of: 2nd Session of the 36th Congress; the 3 Sessions of the 37th Congress; the 1st and 2nd Sessions of the 38th Congress. Sections Include: The Electoral And Popular Vote For President in 1860. Proceedings of The Government In Relation To the Action of the Insurrectionary States. The Constitution Administration of Abraham Lincoln The African Slave Trade Arrest of Citizens, The Writ of Habeas Corpus, The Suppression of Newspapers. Confiscation and Emancipation. Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Laws, Contrabands, and Kindred Subjects. Legislation, Orders, Proclamations and Propositions Relative to the War and Peace. Military Orders Respecting Elections Reconstruction of States. Miscellaneous Papers and Speeches of The President. Our Foreign Relations. The Finances. Miscellaneous Matters. The Conspiracy of Disunion. The Rebel Administration National Political Conventions in 1864. Appendix Index

The amount of detailed information is amazing. If you are a serious student of the American Civil War then this book is for you. For this book $45 + $4 postage. This book is tight and intact. Good solid spine. No loose pages. No writing except what looks to be the original owner’s name. The main issue with this book is that it has been exposed to moisture. It does not have any old or moldy smell. You will note the presence of moisture on mostly the bottom of the front cover and just a little on the back bottom cover. The moisture lines are pretty much contained in the first group and last group of pages with some on the closed page edges. The moisture lines are light and do not obscure the text and for that reason this book is much more affordable than what you can find during a book search. For this book $45 + $4 postage. An internet search show other volumes at $155.00. Check out the pics!

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Here we have a nice Civil War era fife from Maine. Nice clean old rosewood fife with german silver ferrules. No splits or other damage to the wood or metal. Ferrules are rolled and soldered rather than turned. No makers’ marks anywhere that I could find and appears to never have had any. 17 inches long overall. This fife was with a few G.A.R. items from the same estate sale but no provenance could be established. Nice piece! Nice playable condition! $135.00

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

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

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!

This nice sword is the 1827 pattern Royal Navy sword and which was revised in 1929 with a lighter straight Blade. Carried even today by English Royal Navy commissioned officers and has also been adopted by other countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The sword features a single-edged straight highly engraved steel blade. The hilt is brass with a fouled anchor and crown that has a fold down langet on the reverse side. The little brass stud that the fold down langet fastens to is missing but doesn't interfer with the operation of the sword. With the langet down the sword is locked into the scabbard and will not fall out. The brass pommel is in the form of an lion being gold gilted. The white painted grip is bound in twisted wire. I don't see any makers mark on the blade except for a capital 'H'. There are no nicks on the blade and it's in fantastic condition for it's age! I believe this piece to be WW2 or before. All of the brass parts are aged. The leather covered scabbard is complete with just some minor age separation to the seam in the back. Overall this is a very nice displayable sword! Over 35 inches long out of the scabbard. $375.00

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

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

Here's another fine Pietta Copy of an 1860 Army model brass frame single action black powder revolver in .44 calibre with engraved cylinder, imitation ivory grips and 8" round barrel. Only has wear where the cylinder was turned as this weapon has been unfired. The loading lever isn't right and has been altered. There is an early Militia Eagle insignia on one side of the grips and 3 stars on the other side of the grips. $125.00

This SNY - State of New York Box plate is in dug condition and was probably brought back as a souvenir by a soldier. It's in good dug condition and very desireable being the thin letter type. No loops are present on the back and there are no markers marks visible. Most of these thin letter type were recovered in Virginia. Very nice and totally guaranteed to be original! 3 1/4 inches X 2 inches. Very displayable! $425.00

This is an all silk Japanese WW2 flag that was brought back by an occupational force GI. The flag measures about 3' X 2' and has the red meatball in the center. On the flag is several areas where the GI was stationed as well as a picture of Mt. Fuji and the words Japan 1946. Still has little string ties and is excellent condition, with sewn edges. $65.00

NOTE: I am not a nazi or fascist. This is just a war trophy.

Here is a great WW2 Nazi Podium Flag in real nice condition. This piece measures about 34 X 34 inches not including the fringe. This piece looks to be made of cotton and has a couple of small repairs. The swastika is just on one side and is sewn on as is the white circle. There is no makers mark that I can find. The piece still has the 2 original fasteners to afix it to the podium. Brilliant red and black with aged white. Nice piece of captured war memorabillia!! War Trophy! If we don't keep these pieces of hate around we will forget the horror that the Nazi's caused during their reign of terror. $175.00

Here's a soldier's accessory! This is a made to carry in the knapsack a traveling strop with razor box. Take a look at the pics! This is a nice piece! Over 13 inches long. The little drawer slides out to expose the razor. The razor has horn handles and is a Sheffield marked piece. This is a true Civil War razor and not one marked Hollow Ground. $125.00

Here is a small fascine knife or primitive surgical tool that measures about 8 1/2 inches long with a 3 3/4 inch blade. There are 3 lap welded iron rings that hold tension of the handle on the blade to keep it from falling out. The handle has an age crack in it but it's still solid. Nice old primitive piece from Rev War era thru Civil War era. $65.00

Here is a razor that is a great piece being a later item from the Indian Wars to WW1. This is a razor with a bakelite handle and on the bright blade it's marked 'ARMY SPECIAL'. This razor was made by Wilbert of Chicago. Excellent piece! $75.00

Here's something that is darn near impossible to find! This is an original 1800's gentlemen's or gamblers tall hat being of felt with a silk hat band. The inside sweat band is lacking. This hat also has bound edge wear. You may never find another! $145.00

Here's a Civil War era infantry spade that's about 38 inches long or so with hand beat rivits holding everything in place. The handle is one piece from grip to spade head. If you look in Civil War books you will see like shovels/spades shown. The only identification on this shovel is the number 2. It'll look good in a camp display! $65.00

Here's a ROBERT MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND machete that we believe dates from around WW2. Mole & Sons produced swords for the Confederacy during the Civil War. This is a large piece measuring about 20 1/2 inches long with the blade being 4 inches across at it's widest point. Nice piece and deadly! $45.00

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 This is a Civil War camp ax and saw a great deal of use! The blade has been sharpened many times and the poll was used to drive many a tent stake! Just think, soldiers had to cut their own firewood and do many chores around the camp. A small camp ax was a very handy tool. This one has the original handle cut or carved with many cross hatches to make gripping it easier. There's alot of wear to the handle as well. The head is a little loose but that's to be expected. No makers marks are present. Overall a very nice camp display item! $85.00

Here are a couple of pics of a camp ax that is not for sale. This one is marked by Civil War Sword Maker C. Hammond of Philadelphia. Hammond made some 5,000 axes under contract for the Union during the war and there were many more hundreds produced by an array of other makers. Again, this camp ax is just shown for a comparison.

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

Here is a fine Confederate States of America $20 note, type 51, Dec 2-1864, SN# 26448 with blue back. This note is in fine condition which has the cut cancels but no paper loss. You have to look hard to see them. Nice note! $95.00

Here is a Confederate $5 note, Type 36, Sept 2, 1861. SN# 33148 in red ink. This note has some small pinholes, some minor folds and cut cancels but you really can't tell until you hold it up to the light. Still Nice!!! $65.00

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

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.

Here is an old Indian Wars Army Helmet made of cork. The helmet has seen better days but has the original trappings on it. There is the front Eagle plate with crossed rifles indicating Infantry. There is the infantry side buttons and the Union Shield and hook on the back. The original vents are still on the helmet. The army spike or horsehair tassels are missing but they are to be found on the market if you so wish. You can see the damage to the helmet cork in the pics. The felt is intacxt but a great deal of the binding on the edge is missing. Inside you can see there is no liner but you can see the name 'HARRIS' written in pencil. Also the top vent is marked Ridabock & Co. Formerly Baker and McKenney New York. This name was first used in 1883 and lasted until 1898. The markings inside this helmet date to 1888 according to the book AMERICAN MILITARY GOODS DEALERS AND MAKERS 1785-1915 by Bazelon and McGuinn. Try to restore this one of use it for parts. It still looks good on a mannequin head! $95.00

SHERMAN-A MEMORIAL IN ART, ORATORY, AND LITERATURE By the Society Of The Army of the Tennessee with the aid of The Congress of the United States, 1904. This is a wonderful book about General Sherman. US Hardcover Very Good+ First Edition Olive green cloth with bright gilt, light corner wear, else near fine with clean and bright pages, frontispiece and other plates with tissue guards; 8vo Government Printing Office 1904 Edge wear, discoloration on back but not too bad, bright pages, tight. Over 9¾" - 12" tall. 410 pages. Interior - flawless condition with a moderate amount of B&W illustrations. Large format, gilt lettering and picture of the Sherman monument. The Sherman monument, from inception, design, construction, and opening . Pomp and ceremony, the presidents address, plus four generals, Sherman"s official record, a bibliography of Sherman in books, and a memorial sketch by the author, a civil war correspondent, DeB. Randolph Keim, of the New York Herald attending the Operations of the Army of the Tennessee during 1862 through 1864. . Limited to 12,000 copies of which 3,000 copies were used by the Senate, 6,000 copies used by the House of Representatives, 3,000 copies to be distributed under the direction of the chairman of the Joint Committee. Don't know where this copy went but it is in vg condition. $55.00

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

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

This is an excellent Civil War Era Camp AX by Collins & Co. The top of the ax is marked U.S.A. (stamped at another time and not when the ax was at the factory), Collins & Co. Hartford Cast Steel Warrented. Collins manufactured Axes before the war began and since the government had contracts out for camp axes it's reasonable to think that Collins & Co. made them for the US Army. As you are aware Collins & Co. had contracts for many Civil War Swords and you can't go to any Civil War show without finding a ton of them. This ax is in excellent 'sharp' condition! The blade is also marked NO. 2. Nice piece! $125.00

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

Another item that I picked up from my friend is this pigskin shot flask/pouch that could be used either with a muzzleloading shotgun or rifle. This is the best one that I've seen in that it's not in tatters but rather in good shape except for one hole next to the spout that you can see in my pics. This thing even has all of the stitching! Quite unusual to see one in this condition. It even has the original suspension cord that the hunter would wear over his shoulder. The pouch with spout measures over 14 inches long and is still supple. I don't believe you can still use this flask/pouch as it wouldn't hold up but it's a great display item and you'd have a hard time finding better. $95.00

Here's the last 2 items that I picked up from my friend. The first unmarked powder flask is what I've been told is a 'zinc' powder flask and measures about 7 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide. There is a couple of dents in the bottom where it's been dropped. Both little brass carrying rings are present at the top and the brass powder charger is complete and operational. There is something bouncing around in it but you can have the joy of finding out what it is! There is a couple of Birds on the front and back middle of the flask. $45.00

The second flask is an all brass 'Shell' flask being about 8 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide and looking like the seam has been repaired completely around the 2 halfs. There were originally 4 eyelets for the chain to go through but now only the top 2 remain. . The chain has been altered to just go through the top 2 eyelets. The mounting screws for the brass charger are lacking but the top is stuck on tight. The charger still operates ok. There are no makers markings on this one either and I'd say it's been cleaned. Still nice and displayable! $45.00

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

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

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.

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

We've picked up an original Regimental History for the 33rd INDIANA VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY by John R. McBride, 1900 who was the last Adjutant of the Regiment. This book is in very good condition but does have some age to it sitting on the shelf. $225.00
Here is a capsule history of the 33rd: Thirty-third Infantry INDIANA (3 YEARS) Thirty-third Infantry. Cols., John Coburn, James E. Burton Lieut.-Cols., James M. Henderson, Tames E. Burton, John P. Niederauer Majs., William J. Manker, Levin T. Miller, John P. Niederauer, John C. Maze. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and was mustered in Sept. 16, 1861. It left the state Sept. 28, and at Camp Dick Robinson reported to Gen. Thomas. On Oct. 13 it broke camp for Crab Orchard thence to Camp Wild Cat, where it engaged and defeated Zollicoffer's forces. It then moved back to Crab Orchard, where it remained until April 11, 1862, then joined Gen. George W. Morgan's forces and was engaged in the movements resulting in the capture of Cumberland Gap in June. It then took part in the marches and skirmishes in eastern Tennessee until the gap was evacuated in September. The regiment was in various movements until Danville was reached, camping there until the last of Jan., 1863, and then marching to Louisville, Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin. In March it fought Van Dorn's forces near Columbia, and was engaged at Thompson's station, where about 400 of the regiment were captured and nearly 100 killed and wounded. The prisoners were paroled and about two months later were exchanged and joined the regiment. During this time the balance of the regiment remained at Franklin and was in numerous engagements in that vicinity. About the first of July it moved towards Tullahoma, was in the advance on Shelbyville; was stationed at Manchester, Estill Springs, Cowan, Decherd and Tracy City during September and October, and moved to Christiana in November. The regiment enlisted as a veteran organization in Jan. and Feb. 1864, and returned home on furlough. It joined Sherman's army in the spring and took part in the advance upon and siege of Atlanta, being engaged at Resaca, Cassville, New Hope Church, Golgotha, Kolb's Farm, Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta and Peachtree Creek, and was then before Atlanta until the surrender. It was in the engagement at Turner's Ferry in August and drove a brigade out of Atlanta Sept. 2 when the mayor surrendered the city to Col. Coburn. The regiment's loss during this campaign was more than 300 in killed and wounded. It remained in camp until Nov. 15, then accompanied the army to Savannah, was in camp there until Jan. 2, 1865, and then took part in the march through the Carolinas, being engaged at Averasboro and Bentonville. It was at Goldsboro from March 23 to April 10, and at Raleigh until May 1. It then proceeded to Washington, via Richmond, and moved to Louisville in June. While at Washington a part of the 27th, 70th and 85th regiments were assigned to the 33rd and the whole was mustered out at Louisville July 21, 1865. The original strength of the regiment was 948; gain, by recruits, 1,378; reenlistments, 449; total 2,775. Loss by death, 267;desertion, 113; unaccounted for, 117. Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

Here's something that I usually don't pick up but this one was so nice that I couldn't resist! This is a WW2 German Sword with the P-guard that still has a lot of gold was on it. This one is inscribed with: BUN ANDERKENB ON DIE GRENZAUFSIRCHTSBEAMTEN DES BBkom (G) GARLIMCH-DORTENKIRCHEM 1937 which roughly Translates into BURN MEMORY (OF) THE BORDER INSPECTORS OF BBkom (OF) GRMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a resort town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is the administrative centre of the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in the Oberbayern region, not far from the border with Austria. Garmisch and Partenkirchen remained separate until their respective mayors were forced by Adolf Hitler to combine the two market towns in 1935 in anticipation of the 1936 Winter Olympic games. Today, the united town is casually (but incorrectly) referred to as Garmisch, much to the dismay of Partenkirchen's residents. Most visitors will notice the slightly more modern feel of Garmisch while the fresco-filled, cobblestoned streets of Partenkirchen offer a glimpse into times past. Early mornings and late afternoons in pleasant weather often find local traffic stopped while the dairy cows are herded to and from the nearby mountain meadows. The 1936 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IV Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1936 in the market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. Germany also hosted the Summer Olympics the same year in Berlin. 1936 is the last year in which the Summer and Winter Games were both held in the same country (the cancelled 1940 games would have been held in Japan, with that country likewise hosting the Winter and Summer games). The 1936 Winter Olympics were organized on behalf of the Sports Office of the Third Reich (DRL) by Karl Ritter von Halt. Von Halt had been named President of the Committee for the organization of the Fourth Winter Olympics in Garmisch by Reichssportführer Hans von Tschammer und Osten.

We believe that this sword was given to the Border Guards in 1937 for their service with the 1936 Olympic Games. The sword itself is a beauty! The grip is mint and the blade is near mint! The overall length of the sword in scabbard is 37 1/2 inches while the blade itself is 31 3/4 inches long. The sword is marked Eichorn Soligen with the Squirrel logo. The guard has oak leafs and acorns all over it as well. Check out the pics. The scabbard has some paint lacking but has not been messed with. Fortunately this sword has spent it's life in the scabbard. We're still researching this fine piece but will list a price shortly. If you have any info on this nice sword please let us know.

Here's another German WW2 piece that I picked up. This is a folding bowie knife and it is inscribed. I believe the inscription says that it's a gift to a man in 1938. I believe it was carried as a soldiers knife. Check out the inscription and let me know if I'm correct if you can read german. The bowie measures about 12 1/2 inches long overall with a 7 1/2 inch blade. The stage grips are fine as is the entire knife. The locking mechanism works great. The scabbard is missing the belt loop but otherwise fine. The silver tip is still on the scabbard and that's usally always missing. This piece measures 8 1/2 inches when folded. This is a nice piece and is still being researched. Feel free to make an offer if you like. Here are the pics:

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