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AMES MODEL 1841 U.S. NAVAL CUTLASS DATED 1842: FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION; FIRST CONTRACT

AMES MODEL 1841 U.S. NAVAL CUTLASS DATED 1842: FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION; FIRST CONTRACT

The 1841 U.S. Navy cutlass is scarce. Only 6,600 of them were made from 1842 through 1846. Ames sent three cutlasses of slightly different configuration to the Board of Naval Ordnance in November… (2024-01) SOLD. Learn More »

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: INFANTRY NCO, CAVALRY, ARTILLERY

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE: INFANTRY NCO, CAVALRY, ARTILLERY

This is a very good, non-excavated example of the early-war enlisted sword belt plate issued to cavalrymen, artillerymen, and infantry sergeants. These are slotted for the belt and have an integrally… (2024-184) SOLD. Learn More »

.69 CALIBER BUCK & BALL CARTRIDGE

.69 CALIBER BUCK & BALL CARTRIDGE

This is an original .69 caliber Buck & Ball cartridge.  Composed of a .69 caliber round ball with three .31 caliber buckshot on top.  Wrapped in cartridge paper and tied with string between each… (2024-331) SOLD. Learn More »

FULL (OPENED) PACK OF .50 CALIBER GALLAGER CARTRIDGES – POULTNEY PATENT

FULL (OPENED) PACK OF .50 CALIBER GALLAGER CARTRIDGES – POULTNEY PATENT

A nice, solid pack containing ten .50 caliber cartridge for the Gallager carbine. These are the paper and brass foil cartridges. Made under Thomas Poultney’s patent of 1863. Pack has been opened… (1179-1448) SOLD. Learn More »

.44 CALIBER RIFLE REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW

.44 CALIBER RIFLE REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW

Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (1179-1330) SOLD. Learn More »

US ARMY BOOT FROM FORT BUFORD, NORTH DAKOTA

US ARMY BOOT FROM FORT BUFORD, NORTH DAKOTA

This boot comes from Fort Buford, North Dakota, is in relic condition and was excavated on private property with the owner’s permission in anaerobic soil conditions that preserved it. The leg has… (1052-493) SOLD. Learn More »

A POWDER HORN IN THE MAKING FROM FORT PEMBINA

A POWDER HORN IN THE MAKING FROM FORT PEMBINA

Soldiers in remote US army frontier forts likely spent a lot more time fighting boredom in garrison than they did fending off attacks or campaigning. In this case it looks very much like a soldier… (1052-458) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

FRAMED LOT OF WORLD WAR TWO US ARMY AIR FORCE MATCHBOOKS

FRAMED LOT OF WORLD WAR TWO US ARMY AIR FORCE MATCHBOOKS

Modern frame holds 19 colorful matchbooks decorated with numerous different aircraft. The air fields represented and artwork are: CHARLES FIELD, SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA -… (772-155) SOLD. Learn More »

$40.00
SOLD

RARE 4.2-INCH, 30-POUND PARROTT RIFLE CANISTER ROUND

RARE 4.2-INCH, 30-POUND PARROTT RIFLE CANISTER ROUND

This canister round is complete, with tinned iron body nailed to its original wood sabot, filled with iron balls, and closed off by bending over tabs cut along the top edge of the cylinder to hold the… (2024-30) SOLD. Learn More »

PAIR OF BRASS CIVIL WAR NCO SHOULDER SCALES WITH ATTACHMENTS

PAIR OF BRASS CIVIL WAR NCO SHOULDER SCALES WITH ATTACHMENTS

These scales were meant for wear by NCO’s on the nine-button frock coat or the cavalry and artillery shell jackets. They are of multi-piece construction. Each brass scale was slid into place and… (1235-42) SOLD. Learn More »

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON TEA KETTLE/COFFEE POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON TEA KETTLE/COFFEE POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This cast iron kettle was recovered at Fort Pembina, a small US army fort in operation from 1870 to 1895 and measures about 8” and 6-7” tall. It is a tea or coffee pot in form, but of very heavy… (1052-457) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON COOKING POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

RELIC OF A FRONTIER FORT: ARMY IRON COOKING POT FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

This cast iron cooking pot measures about 12” in diameter and 8” tall. The upper portion of one side is broken away. One of the brackets for an iron handle is still in place on the opposite side.… (1052-456) SOLD. Learn More »

$65.00
SOLD

WOOD CRATE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

WOOD CRATE FROM FORT PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA

If you’ve been scanning our offerings recently you’ll have noticed material coming from excavations at Fort Pembina, a small US army frontier fort in operation from 1870 to 1895. The anaerobic… (1052-421) SOLD. Learn More »

CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BURNSIDE CARTRIDGE

CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BURNSIDE CARTRIDGE

This carbine cartridge box is a used, original example. It is constructed of black bridle leather and marked on the inner flap with “DINGEE & LORIGAN MAKERS NEW YORK.” The interior features a… (1235-41) SOLD. Learn More »

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR - RECOVERED BULLETS MOUNTED ON WOOD BASE

GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR - RECOVERED BULLETS MOUNTED ON WOOD BASE

Label on bottom reads “Bullets From/Gettysburg Battlefield/Jennie Wade Museum”.  These souvenirs were sold at the Jennie Wade House mid-2oth century.  This example has 3 bullets nailed to the… (635-584) SOLD. Learn More »

1893 NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG MEDAL

1893 NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG MEDAL

1893 New York at Gettysburg medal.  The medal was commissioned by NY and issued to Gettysburg veterans from the state attending a reunion and the New York monument dedication on July 2, 1893 in the… (635-573) SOLD. Learn More »

.58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW

.58 CALIBER RIFLE MUSKET CARTRIDGE BY JOHNSON & DOW

Johnson & Dow received patents #33,393, #34,061, and #35,687 dated October 1, 1861, January 7, and June 24, 1862 for their cartridges. Using paper or fabric that was treated to make it… (1179-1329) SOLD. Learn More »

RARE .50 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

RARE .50 CALIBER SMITH “RUBBER CASE” CARTRIDGE

Used in the Smith carbine extensively during the early years of the Civil War, this specimen of carbine ammunition is a very scarce .50 caliber “rubber case” cartridge in excellent original… (1179-1328) SOLD. Learn More »

PACK OF REVOLVER CAPS

PACK OF REVOLVER CAPS

This is a paper wrapped pack of percussion caps for revolvers. Small package wrapped “flat” which is unusual as opposed to being wrapped in the typical cylinder shape. Paper remains in excellent… (236-950) SOLD. Learn More »

$30.00
SOLD

PACK OF CAPS FOR BURNSIDE CARBINE

PACK OF CAPS FOR BURNSIDE CARBINE

This is a paper wrapped pack of percussion “musket” caps. Package is wrapped “flat” which is unusual as opposed to being wrapped in the typical cylinder shape. This pack came out of a pack of… (236-949) SOLD. Learn More »

$25.00
SOLD


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