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CIVIL WAR FLAP HOLSTER FOR LARGE REVOLVERS
This is a black leather holster made to accommodate the Colt, Remington, and other revolvers. The leather still shows a slight “profile” of a revolver barrel and loading lever. A Colt .44 caliber… (1179-469). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
WINCHESTER .38-55 BULLET MOLD
Iron scissor-type mold to cast a lead .38 caliber ball for the Winchester rifle. Single cavity mold with spout and a sprue cutter mounted on top of the mold blocks. Turned wood handles with brass… (160-203). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S BELT HOLSTER
This belt holster was made for a small revolver, likely a “pocket model” of some sort, very typical of those carried by infantry line officer as a sidearm for personal defense in addition to the… (1179-628). Learn More »
SCARCE .50 CALIBER SMITH/GALLAGER CARBINE BULLET MOLD
Single cavity iron bullet mold. Hinge style mold with sprue cutter mounted on top. Measures approximately 7.5” long overall. Clean and completely workable. Inspector’s initials “E.W.” on left… (160-207). Learn More »
.36 CALIBER (84 GUAGE) ENGLISH REVOLVER CARTRIDGE IN ENVELOPE – ELEY, LONDON
Perfect example of a hard-to-find cartridge. This fine specimen is still encased in its protective outer wrapper, with orange label, and brown cloth pull tab. Many English revolvers from Adams, Kerr,… (1212-112). Learn More »
WINCHESTER MODEL 1892, HALF OCTAGON BARREL, .38 WCF
A lighter frame version of the M1886 with same chambering as the M1873. Made 1892-1941, This is number 216566, giving it a 1903 date of manufacture. In .38 caliber, with short magazine and half… (1140-63). Learn More »
CONNECTICUT ARMS AND MANUFACTURING CO. HAMMOND .44 RIMFIRE “BULLDOG” PISTOL, CA. 1865-1868
Brothers Henry and Lewis Hammond tried to enter the Civil War military arms business by incorporating in mid-1863 and developing a breech-loading single-shot cartridge system. This met delays in… (490-4432). Learn More »
$1,395.00
SOLD
VERY RARE .50-50 EXPERIMENTAL CARTRIDGE – FRANKFORD ARSENAL
This is a .50 caliber copper rimfire cartridge. One of many profiles and sizes experimented with at the Frankford Arsenal following the Civil War. The search was for the most appropriate bullet,… (1212-146). Learn More »
ENGLISH PERCUSSION CAP PACK
This is a “pulp bag” of percussion caps as manufactured at the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich, England. Each pack was to contain 15 copper percussion caps. Packages are full of caps and twisted… (2023-2737). Learn More »
FRENCH 1785 CONTRACT MUSKET FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION- MARKED “54TH VA. REGT. NORFOLK BOROUGH”
After the Revolution and before the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Virginia realized that she had no source of new arms. In 1785, when Patrick Henry was Governor of the state, the Council of… (1000-253). Learn More »
$4,000.00
Originally $5,000.00
CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED “ORANGE CO.”
In 1795 Virginia advertised for a contract to procure 4,000 muskets per annum. Colonel James Swan of Boston offered in September of 1796 to supply 4,000 musket per year for five years for a total of… (1000-289). Learn More »
$3,200.00
Originally $4,000.00
DRUM CONVERSION OF A STATE OF VIRGINIA SWAN CONTRACT MUSKET MARKED “VA. REGT. FAUQUIER” WITH CUT DOWN STOCK
In 1795 Virginia advertised for a contract to procure 4,000 muskets per annum. Colonel James Swan of Boston offered in September of 1796 to supply 4,000 musket per year for five years for a total of… (1000-245). Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
COLT NEW LINE .41 CENTERFIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
Colt introduced their “New Line” of revolvers in 1873. There were designed by William Mason and ultimately came in five different models in calibers from .22 to .41, all using solid frames, spur… (490-4430). Learn More »
$895.00
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.69 CALIBER POWDER CHARGE – GRAY PAPER
This powder charge is in very good condition. Measures 2” long. Fine gray cartridge paper is tied closed at both ends, however there is also a typical folded tail. A blank musket charge that could… (1212-176). Learn More »
18MM (~.70 CALIBER) CARTRIDGE FOR ALTERED SWISS RIFLES
This cartridge is in excellent condition. Measures 1.9” long. Lubricated over bullet with end tucked into the bullet cavity. These “expanding ball” cartridges were for the Swiss Model 1842… (1212-184). Learn More »
POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 5/8 inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 ¼ inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-796). Learn More »
POWDER MEASURE ONCE OWNED BY J. HOWARD WERT
Made of tin this unusual item is listed in Wert’s catalog as a powder measure. It measures 1 ¾ inches deep with a rounded bottom and is 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It has the catalog number 111 on… (224-795). Learn More »
BOOK – SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS OF CARTRIDGES FOR SMALL ARMS, PATENTED IN THE UNITED STATES PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1878
This is a reprint of the original 1878 edition that was in the collection of Herschel Logan. A high-quality reprint from Armory Publications. 7.5” x 11” x 2.5”, unpaginated. Approximately 300… (236-724). Learn More »
FRENCH 1785 CONTRACT MUSKET FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION
After the Revolution and before the adoption of the Federal Constitution, Virginia realized that she had no source of new arms. In 1785, when Patrick Henry was Governor of the state, the Council of… (1000-252). Learn More »
$3,025.00
Originally $3,800.00
SCARCE JOSHUA AND CHARLES BARSTOW 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET WITH BAYONET
Joshua Barstow and son Charles of Exeter, NH, signed a U.S. contract for 2,500 muskets 21 October 1808, with 500 to be delivered to Fort Constitution at Portsmouth, NH, annually over a five-year term.… (1037-15). Learn More »
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LARGE GROUP OF ITEMS FROM OHIO’S BRIGADIER GENERAL ABRAM PIATT – COMMANDER OF THE PIATT ZOUAVES
Abram S. Piatt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 2, 1821. He was educated at the Athenaeum and at Kinmount Academy in Cincinnati, and then engaged in farming in the Macacheek Valley. He began to study law in 1846, and in that year founded a… (1179-178). Learn More »
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