**SALE!** 13970 Winchester Model 1894 .32-40 Deluxe Carbine- ENGRAVED- PRESENTATION (From Zack Miller of the 101 Ranch to Doc Carver) Formerly on display at the Cody Firearms Museum and subject of a six page article in Man At Arms magazine in 2001. Serial number 621436. Copius research notes accompany the rifle, although timing of the intended presentation remains unclear. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY featured it in their exhibit cases for several years attesting to its authenticity. Even without the history, this is a great gun.
(Read the full Man At Arms article on this gun)
(View Picture) $16,500.00 Reduced to $13,500.00 [email us for photos.]

**SALE!** 13914 U.S. Model 1898 .30-40 Krag sporter- interesting history- Serial number 455503.  This is a rifle which was owned and modified by George A. Woody, former Commanding Officer of Springfield Armory during WW2, whose initials GAW are well known to collectors of U.S. martial arms, and one of the developers of the .22 Hornet cartridge.  This is one of several rifles which were packed away upon Woody’s death in 1944, and remained untouched for nearly 50 years before his heirs sold them. Action retains nearly all of the original mottled gray-black finish and the bolt body has the original bright polish although the handle is a bit stained with some light fingerprint rust.  Fine to excellent bore in the 21 ¼” barrel, which was probably made from a M1903 Springfield barrel, a very popular project in the 1940s and 50s.  Stock is reasonably attractive and quite functional walnut with a plain oiled finish. Very nice workmanship on the inletting, unlike so many amateur projects.  Buttplate is a hard rubber Winchester one.  Rear sight is a standard model 1902 that has been very neatly shortened.  Krags are still excellent hunting rifles with one of the smoothest actions ever made, and if a competent gunsmith approves this one as safe to fire (we sell all guns as collector items only) this has years of service left.  This really should be preserved as is due to its historic background, but you could use this action to replace one on a straight military rifle that Bubba messed up for a scope.  A great solution to someone’s project plans. $450.00 Reduced to $395.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13953 Winchester Model 1885 .45-70 Musket - Citizens Guard of Hawaii- NICE! - Serial number 71638. The Winchester factory records show this was received in the warehouse on August 30, 1895 and shipped the same day.  It is listed as having a 32 inch barrel, checkered stock, pinned blade front and Hotchkiss rear sight and 1X grade walnut stocks.
The traditional native royal government of the Hawaii faced numerous challenges to their authority during the period 1887-1895.  In 1898 the United States finally annexed Hawaii (under dubious circumstances) and in 1959 they became the 50th State.
One of the many armed factions in the power struggle prior to annexation was the “Citizens Guard of Hawaii,” desiring association with the United States.  Members of this militia group provided their own arms, or sometimes the Guard provided them.  The privately owned arms included sixteen Model 1885 single shot .45-70 muskets shipped from Winchester in August 1895, as well as numerous Model 1876 Winchesters. 
This rifle was used by Pvt. J.W. Manning around April 1897, as a member of Division 4 of the Hana Maui Company, Citizens Guard of Hawaii.  A folder with extensive research notes is included with this gun.
Action retains about 90-95% of the vivid case colors, and the barrel with about 95-97% original blue finish.  Stocks retain most of the original varnish finish, but do show assorted minor dins and bruises of a gun that has been used, not just stored in a safe forever.  The bore has sharp and strong rifling, but some slight roughness to, so call it Very good to fine bore.  Buttplate is mostly patina.  This is from the estate of a past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association, who appreciated unusual examples of Winchesters, such as this one.  He believed it was a “Deluxe Model” but the M1885 guru Bert Hartman thinks not, so what you see is what you get.  This is a really handsome gun, in popular .45-70 caliber, with a great history and story to go with it.  It deserves a good home. $6,995.00 Reduced to $5,495.00 (View Picture)

**PLACED ON HOLD** **SALE!** 13938 U.S. Model 1866 .50-70 "Second Allin" Rifle - Serial number- N/A. About 52,000 Model 1866 rifles were made at Springfield Armory between 1867 and 1869 by converting Model 1863 (Type 2) muskets. Musket barrels were bored out smooth then sleeved to .50 caliber and an opening cut in the breech for the hinged Allin breech block. The block and hinge had a black case hardened finish, the rear sight and trigger were blued, and remaining parts were finished bright. The Civil War stocks were internally altered to make room for the extractor and ejector mechanisms. These had a weak extractor mechanism and were not popular with troops. However, they proved the great value of the breechloader at the "Wagon Box fight" against the Indians in 1867. As the first widely issued breech loading centerfire infantry rifle made at Springfield and used by the U.S. Army, these are a major milestone for arms collectors. During the Franco-Prussian War about half of the Model 1866 rifles were sold to the French and later destroyed, making the number of surviving rifles about the same as the number of M1903A4 sniper rifles made.
This is an excellent example that has been lightly cleaned long ago. Some light pitting on the trigger guard plate. The bore is excellent. Block retains some of the darkened finish. Balance of metal parts mostly dull steel gray. The unsanded walnut stock is really great with crisp sharp edges, and legible HSH cartouche in a box. Only a few very minor handling or storage dings. This is a darn nice gun, and marks the first type centerfire rifle made at Springfield, a very logical starting point for a collection of Springfield, or U.S. military arms. ANTIQUE, no FFL needed.$950.00 Reduced to $750.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13937 U.S. Model 1866 .50-70 “Short Trapdoor" rifle - [This model not serial numbered.] There is a cryptic notation in Springfield Armory records that 1,019 of these were ready for issue in 1883, but any further specificity on identifying details are mainly speculation and educated guesses. Some encountered are extremely crude and almost certainly work done by Bannerman or his ilk for sale to Boys Brigades or Cadets or military schools. Some, like this one appear to be arsenal quality workmanship but definitely using cut down stocks with the middle band spring inletting neatly filled. A few seem to have new made stocks, or at least no evidence of filled band spring locations. This rifle has the 36 inch barrel accepted as standard for this model, and properly spaced bands (a tad over 19”). Metal parts a dull steel gray except block and strap and the rear sight which have most of their blue/blackened finish. Bore is near excellent pretty bright and sharp, but not shiny brand new. There are traces of acid flux etching of the metal adjacent to the strap and sight which were soldered as well as secured by screws either from the arsenal, or perhaps some later tinkerer, but it looks okay. Good mechanics. The walnut stock has an old oil finish of the arsenal type, with several dark lengthwise streaks running down to the butt, probably from cleaning or storage preservatives long ago which dripped down when the rifle was standing on the butt. This is a scarce, but alas nearly impossible to verify, rarity, so it is priced as a likely non-arsenal conversion. We sell all guns as collector items only, but if your competent gunsmith approves this as safe, it is a handy size and could be a fun .50-70 shooter. $795.00 Reduced to $675.00 (View Picture)

**PLACED ON HOLD** **SALE!** 13935 U.S. MODEL 1868 .50-70 “TRAPDOOR” RIFLE - Serial number 18259, with 1870 dated breech block and 1864 dated lock. The Model 1868 was the first of the trapdoor models to use a separate receiver, and in many cases new barrels instead of relined musket barrels. About 52,000 were made with most of them in 1869 and 1870. The huge stockpiles of Civil War muskets continued to be cannibalized for the locks, buttplates, trigger guards and barrels during this period of drastically reduced military funding and a small army. The M1868 barrels were 4 inches shorter than the earlier models and the 32.6" length remained standard for the rest of the trapdoor infantry rifle models. The shorter barrel made the rifle lighter, and eliminated the need for a third barrel band. The sights are graduated to 900 yards, and these were the first Springfield arms to be serial numbered. (The Model 1870 dropped the numbering, but the 1873 resumed the practice.) This is an above average example of this important stepping stone in U.S. small arms development, 100% correct and original. It has been lightly cleaned and is a good looking example, although it has some staining and pinpoint roughness in areas. Bore is excellent- clean and bright with sharp rifling. The lightly cleaned walnut stock has a nice mellow patina with assorted minor handling and storage dings, and a small chip by the cleaning rod groove. No traces of any cartouches on the left flat. These were originally finished bright with the breech assembly a darkened color, but they usually ended up getting cleaned bright in the field. The M1868 rifles have gotten much harder to find in the last few years, as people realize their significant role in the western campaigns well into the 1870s. ANTIQUE- no FFL needed. A very good representative example priced affordably at $1,050.00 Reduced to $850.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13934 U.S. MODEL 1870 .50-70 “TRAPDOOR” SPRINGFIELD RIFLE - (Not serial numbered- correct for this model.) A good representative example of this fairly scarce trapdoor. A total of only about 11,531 of these were made 1870-1873, compared to 52,145 Model 1868 or 52,300 Model 1866 rifles. These were very similar to the Model 1868 except for the shorter nose on the front of the receiver, the same length as was later used in the .45-70s. As with the earlier model, the 1870 continued to cut costs by using many parts salvaged from the hundreds of thousands of obsolete .58 caliber muskets on hand. The locks, most stock furniture and the stocks themselves were used with whatever minor modification were necessary. Unlike the first .50-70 rifles, the Model 1870s seem to have used newly made barrels instead of sleeved musket barrels. This rifle has been lightly cleaned to correct “bright” finish on most parts except the action which has its original(?) oil blackened finish, and the trigger and sight retain much original blue. The lock was originally color case hardened but the colors are largely gone and it is now stained and missed with patina. The breechblock is marked simply [eagle head] over U.S., with no model or year. These are usually considered to be replacement blocks, but in a cleaned example like this it is not a big deal. The bore is strong with a few small areas of light pitting but basically sharp lands but some dirt/crud/darkness in the grooves that may or may not clean out. The walnut stock has a mellow old oil finish and five cartouches on the left stock flat, reflecting those originally applied as a Civil War musket and again when assembled into the Model 1870. An expert eye can barely detect evidence that the stock was probably cracked extending back from the trigger, but it is professionally repaired to be almost undetectable. The scarce Model 1870 is missing from many U.S. martial collections, but here is a chance to get a presentable (but not perfect) example at a reasonable price. $1,350.00 Reduced to $1,095.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13932 U.S. Model 1873 .45-70 “Trapdoor” rifle - Serial Number 6468, made in 1874, and undoubtedly among the first of the .45-70 rifles to reach the field. No documented history available on this one, but guns in this range seem to have been spread among the 3rd, 4th and 5th Infantry in the late 1870s. This appears to be all correct, and is a handsome looking rifle. Excellent bore. The very early Model 1873s had a solid front sight (late had the removable blade and pin design). These had no V/P/eagle head proofs until later; the 1873 date on the lockplate, the coarse checkered hammers with no lip; high arch breech block; rear sight graduated 400/1100 with slotless screws; projection on the tip of the thumb piece. This has the correct knurled cleaning rod with flat face, but about 2 3/4" has been cut off the end that is hidden in the stock. This has about 60-70% old blue finish that may be original, or perhaps an old arsenal overhaul, but the muzzle area has been touched up where a bayonet usually leaves marks. The stock has some dings and scars, the worst being on the left side of the forend above the lower band, but it has a mellow patina that blends nicely with the rest of the stock. Tiny age crack on the left side, running forward from teh rear lock screw into the breech area, very common on old arms like this. Good ESA in oval cartouche (although someone tried to clean it up with a pin or something, but it is a correct original cartouche, not some faker’s addition. Circle P at the trigger guard is obscured by some dings there. There is some heat discoloration on the receiver and tang leading us to believe that the breech tang has been replaced. The lower band has a mix of blue and shiny areas, and it may be a replacement that had been nickel plated at one time, or perhaps is just a part where the blue finish has flaked leaving bare steel, but it would be easy to replace this part if you wanted to. Model 1873 Trapdoors are pretty scarce, as most were recalled after the adoption of the wider receivers and blocks for the Model 1879, and broken up with most parts recycled for use in second class arms with the star suffix in the serial number. Thus, even with a few flaws, this is still a far above average example of a scarce trapdoor rifle with a very low serial number. We handle hundreds of trapdoors every year, but only a handful are true Model 1873s, and this is one of the best we have seen in a long time. ANTIQUE, no FFL needed. $1,395.00 Reduced to $1,150.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13931 U.S. Model 1877 .45-70 “Trapdoor” Springfield Rifle - Serial number 80928 all correct original and matching. The model 1877 is a scarce variation for the trapdoor collector, with a combined total of only about 25,500 rifles, carbines and cadet rifles made. Only the carbines were officially designated “Model 1877” but collectors use the term to designate the small range of guns with specific features marking the transition between the early Model 1873 and the improved Model 1879. The 1879 ended up having a slightly wider receiver and breech block, low arch block, better provisions for bleeding gas from a ruptured case, better sights and stronger stock. These changes were implemented gradually throughout the life of the “Model 1877,” so varying combinations can be found. This rifle still has the narrow receiver and block, but the long and deep gas escape. Also the low arch block, omitting the firing pin spring. The rear sight is the stepped M1877 type but the front sight is still the one piece type. The stock has the long comb and short wrist that is a bit thicker. There is a faint ESA over date 187[?] in an oval on the left side and traces of the circle P behind the trigger guard. It still has the 1873 date on the lockplate, and the square tenon on the barrel. This is not a real pretty gun, but it is correct for the collector who cares more about that than looks. It has virtually no finish color left, as it has all turned plum or to patina with some areas of very light rust. The bore is sharp and shiny, but with scattered pinpoint pitting throughout. The stock has three or four scarred areas across the bottom of the forend between the trigger guard and the lower band, almost certainly from the claws on a sling rubbing against the wood. There is a chip alongside the tang that has been glued back in place. A good honest example of a scarce variation. $895.00 Reduced to $775.00 (View Picture)

**SALE**16740 RARE HENRY DERINGER MODEL 1843 U.S. NAVY RIFLED BOXLOCK PISTOL - Historically significant as the FIRST rifled handguns manufactured for the U.S. government. Only about 200 of these RIFLED pistols were delivered, and only by Henry Deringer. Completely original, untouched “attic mint” condition as found. The walnut stock is absolutely superb, as the Model 1843s are invariably found with the sharp edges of the butt chipped and worn. Markings are typical of the Deringer contract pistols, with no inspector marks on the barrels or stock. Lockplate has some case colors remaining, and barrel has some traces of lacquer brown finish mixed with rust and worn areas. Apparently someone fired some percussion caps (or even some kid with cap gun caps!) which resulted in rusting and light pitting around the nipple area and a rusty bore, but the rifling is very sharp and distinct, just needing a good cleaning. This looks better in person than it does in the photos. The boxlock design is a very cleaver feature which simplifies the lock work (reducing cost and chances for parts to break.) but was only used for a few years. An exceptionally fine example of an extremely scarce U.S. Naval pistol. $2,750.00 Reduced to $2,050.00 (View Picture)

**PLACED ON HOLD** **SALE!** 13928 U.S. Model 1803 .54 caliber flintlock rifle - Made by Harpers Ferry in 1819. An expert reconversion of this handsome and historically significant arm. These were the first rifled arms built at a U.S. government arsenal, and the first rifles routinely issued to regular troops. This one was made at the very end of their production run, and in typical Harpers Ferry fashion, they were all hand made, not interchangeable. Condition is pretty much as shown in the photos, a really nice representative example showing the expected wear from military usage, but still a good looking rifle. [photos pending]. $5,500.00 Reduced to $4,500.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13925 U.S. Model 1817 flintlock .54 caliber common rifle by S. North - Lockplate marked S. North/Middtn/Conn 1827 with 1827 date on barrel tang.  Lasttwo digits of the barreldate appear to be restamped.  Believe to be expert reconversion, but may be original flint.  The head on the screw holding the mainspring is  a bit too thick, causing the lockplate to stand out about 1/16” from seating flush with the barrel.  If this were my gun, I would do the small amount of fitting necessary to fix that, but as a consignment piece we do not tinker with client’s property.  The bore is about fine, with the seven deep but very narrow grooves sharp and clear.  The flats of the lands are mostly smooth, but with scattered light pitting.  There is a small crack at the front of the flat panel around the lock, and a nicely repaired chip (about ¼” x ¼”) at the rear.  Stock shows assorted handling and storage dings, but has sharp JH and WAT cartouches.  The M1817 “Common Rifles” were the first widely procured arms for elite “Rifle” Regiments as opposed to the line Infantry which still used smoothbore muskets, an organizational structure that lasted until the adoption of rifled arms for the Infantry in 1855, and the tactical changes of the Civil War.  The name “Common Rifle” comes from the need to distinguish between these, and the new fangled Model 1819 breechloading “Hall’s Patent Rifles” being procured and issued during the same period.  Metal parts were lightly cleaned long ago, and now have a pleasing bright finish, but with a coat of dried oil and grease on most areas.  This is a far above average example of the Common Rifle.  ANTIQUE, no FFL needed. $3,000.00 Reduced to $2,400.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13922 U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 (type III) flintlock musket dated 1814 - This is a very unusual gun, which was originally a typical Type III musket with a 44-45 inch .69 caliber barrel made at Harpers Ferry. However, during its period of use, it had a salvaged Brown Bess .75 caliber barrel installed, 44 ¾” long, with English proof marks and a faint LONDON on the top. The moulding rings at the breech were filed or ground off and some other minor fitting was done to barrel and stock to make them work. The wear patterns for the barrel show that it has been mated to this stock and band spacing for a very long time, so this is not just a parts gun assembled in recent years. One can speculate that it may have been hurriedly assembled around the time the British captured Washington and burned the Capitol on August 24, 1814, using whatever parts could be salvaged from muskets returned from the front, perhaps at Harpers Ferry but more likely other locations. Afterwards it would probably have been issued for militia service. The left stock flat has a faint V over two illegible initials at the very rear, the typical inspectors cartouches. There is another faint script marking immediately behind the rear lock screw but it is also illegible, probably a cartouche from time of original manufacture. Near the tail of the flat is a deeply stuck CP which is probably a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania property marking related the period after the barrel was replaced. The stock appears unsanded since it left service, but there is a an age crack on the butt and another along the upper rear edge of the lock, but neither is in danger of spreading. The ramrod is about 2.5 inches short, but is a period piece. The middle band is an incorrect replacement and the tit is broken off the middle band spring. Metal parts have a mix of smooth brown patina with areas of rougher rust and the barrel has a lot of light pitting under the old patina. Original flintlock, not a reconversion. A good representative example of a War of 1812 musket, and the type of makeshift repairs that were done to provide arms to troops at that time. Good mechanics, and swivels are intact (although the band swivel is part of the replaced middle band). $1,995.00 Reduced to $1,695.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13918 U.S. Model 1863 Remington .58 caliber “Zouave” rifle - Widely regarded as “One of the best made and designed military arms of the Civil War era.” Where they acquired the nickname of “Zouave” is unclear, but they are certainly flashy looking, and the Zouaves were famous for their flashy uniforms with fancy trim and outrageous drill routines. (Think of them as the Shriners in the local parade, but with guns.) Probably the flashy appearance of the Zouaves and these rifles got them linked in someone’s mind at some point, at least in folklore if not in fact. These are so handsome that they were the first of the Civil War arms to be made as replicas. Remington had delivered 10,000 of the Model 1841 “Mississippi” rifles during 1850-1854. During the Civil War, the Ordnance Department contracted with Remington for additional “Harpers Ferry” [i.e. M1841 Mississippi] style rifles, along with large contracts for .36 and .44 caliber revolvers, and late in the war for 40,000 Model 1863 .58 caliber rifle muskets, and some of the early “split breech” rolling block carbines. Remington was a reliable maker of good quality arms, and provided the competition needed by the Ordnance Department used to beat down Colt’s constantly escalating prices. There is a lot of conjecture and debate over how many of the “other contracts” were sweeteners for Remington to help keep the revolver deliveries and prices competitive. The Model 1863 “Zouave” is actually a cross between the brass mounted .54 caliber Model 1841s and the later iron mounted Model 1855 rifles in .58 caliber. The “Zouave” used brass mountings, but with simpler bands, and the smaller 1855 style patchbox, but in the post-1855 standard .58 caliber and with a flashy brass handled sword bayonet. An August 1862 contract called for delivery of 10,000 rifles, and after the Holt Commission investigations, that contract was cancelled after 7,500 had already been delivered. Another contract was signed in December 1863 for 2,500 more to permit full delivery of the original number, not for a total of 12,500 as some authors have erroneously stated. Records confirm that 10,000 of these rifles were delivered to Watervliet Arsenal between April 18, 1863 and January 8, 1864 at a cost of $17.00 each. Inexplicably, all 10,000 were still there in May of 1866 and none were ever issued to troops during the Civil War. Finally the entire lot (less 1) were sold to Francis Bannerman in 1901 for 54 cents each, with the brass handled sword bayonets. (Prices have increased since then!) So, theoretically these are U.S. military rifles from the Civil War, even though they never actually were issued, so some collectors can justify passing them up for that reason. Other collectors justify ownership as part of a collection of Remington military rifles, or just because they are so darn handsome to look at! Historically, these were the last percussion rifles ever purchased by the U.S. military (although rifle-muskets were made into 1865.) Note that some authorities claim that Zouave rifles have been recovered at some Civil War battle sites, but I remain skeptical about that. This rifle we are selling is in good-very good condition condition, all matching correct and original. The barrel retains most of the original blue, although it is thinning, dull, and turning to patina. Someone must have put the bands on backwards one time as there are tiny dents from trying to remove them on the adjacent part of the barrel. The brass parts are an mellow golden patina. A few faint traces of case colors on the lock plate, but mostly dark with staining or patina. The unsanded walnut stock has good cartouches, and a variety of handling and storage blemishes, and some chipping alongside the ramrod channel. I think a previous owner may have chemically stripped an old finish from the stock (but not sanded it) and the wood has a dull lifeless look that would be improved greatly with a light rubbed oil finish. The seven groove bore shows some wear and a some light pitting and darkness in the grooves that may or may not clean up much better. We sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing, but I see no reason I would not fire this a few times, just for fun. Overall this is a good representative example of the famous “Zouave” rifle at an affordable price. Admittedly, it is not as handsome as the minty examples that are still fairly common, but you can console yourself with the bundle of cash you save. $1,850.00 Reduced to $1,595.00 (View Picture)

**PLACED ON HOLD** **SALE!** 13938 U.S. Model 1866 .50-70 "Second Allin" Rifle - Serial number- N/A - About 52,000 Model 1866 rifles were made at Springfield Armory between 1867 and 1869 by converting Model 1863 (Type 2) muskets.  Musket barrels were bored out smooth then sleeved to .50 caliber and an opening cut in the breech for the hinged Allin breech block.  The block and hinge had a black case hardened finish, the rear sight and trigger were blued, and remaining parts were finished bright.  The Civil War stocks were internally altered to make room for the extractor and ejector mechanisms. These had a weak extractor mechanism and were not popular with troops. However, they proved the great value of the breechloader at the "Wagon Box fight" against the Indians in 1867.  As the first widely issued breech loading centerfire infantry rifle made at Springfield and used by the U.S. Army, these are a major milestone for arms collectors.  During the Franco-Prussian War about half of the Model 1866 rifles were sold to the French and later destroyed, making the number of surviving rifles about the same as the number of M1903A4 sniper rifles made. 
This is an excellent example that has been lightly cleaned long ago.  Some light pitting on the trigger guard plate.  The bore is excellent.  Block retains some of the darkened finish.  Balance of metal parts mostly dull steel gray.  The  unsanded walnut stock is really great with crisp sharp edges, and legible HSH cartouche in a box.  Only a few very minor handling or storage dings. This is a darn nice gun, and marks the first type centerfire rifle made at Springfield, a very logical starting point for a collection of Springfield, or U.S. military arms.  ANTIQUE, no FFL needed. .$950.00 Reduced to $750.00 (View Picture)

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**SALE!** 14755 U.S. NAVY BRASS HANDLE SWORD BAYONET FOR MODEL 1861 "PLYMOUTH" RIFLE - (Hardin 70) Whitney received a contract in 1861 for 10,000 .69 caliber percussion rifles with heavy 34 inch barrel fitted for a saber bayonet. Actual deliveries were in 1863-64, and this is the original type bayonet issued with them. The brass handled sword bayonet is similar to other popular in the period with a handsome brass hilt, and a 22 ¾ inch “yataghan” blade. The blade is marked COLLINS & Co/Hartford/Conn. The machining on the hilt are unique to the Plymouth rifle, with the long lead groove extending into the muzzle ring; the large muzzle ring diameter, and the presence of a serial number stamped on the top of the grip. This is a bit above average example. The hilt has the usual assorted minor dings and bruises, but no abuse. The blade has been sharpened and cleaned somewhat to a pleasing dull steel gray tone. Legible markings, and the blade on that side has just a few small pits near the tip. The other side of the blade has several areas of shallow pitting, but they have been cleaned to blend in nicely with the color of the rest of the blade. No scabbard. $395.00 Reduced to $295.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14750 U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS' SWORD & SCABBARD BY COLLINS & CO - Sold by James P. Fitch, of New York, probably in 1862. James P. Fitch opened his business in September 1862 (around the time of the battle at Antietam/Sharpsburg) and in early 1863 was joined by Howard Waldo and they became Fitch & Waldo. The 30 7/8 inch blade is stamped COLLINS & CO/HARTFORD/CONN/1862. This sword features a gutta percha grip, instead of the usual wooden core covered with leather or fish skin. Gutta percha was an early form of a moldable material similar to plastic or hard rubber, and just beginning to be used in the 1860s. At first glance it looks like a brownish leather with a pigskin type texture. There is a small crack or break on the part that fits under the pommel- nothing to get excited about, but we don’t like to surprise people. Guard and pommel show the typical cast and chiseled up designs of the Model 1850 Foot Officers Swords. The buff leather blade washer is in good condition. The blade is in fine to excellent condition with some of the original polished finish, no nicks. Sharply defined etchings of an eagle on the obverse and block U.S. on the reverse with some simple border designs. A bit of light staining or age toning towards steel gray, but mostly nice and shiny. A little light roughness on the two inches at the very tip. The scabbard is typical leather with brass mountings, and would be very good except that there is a break (or at least a very weak spot) about a foot from the tip that has been reinforced with some tape. It displays okay as is (although a bit of black paint would make it less noticeable), and probably 2/3 of the foot officer swords we see are lacking scabbards entirely. A very nice example of an early war (1862) foot officers sword that probably was carried in the field, and perhaps saw combat use. The combination of a Collins blade with a gutta percha grip and the Fitch retailer markings make this an interesting sword above the usual historical factors. $1,150.00 Reduced to $925.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14749 CIRCA 1821-1860 IRON GUARD SWORD WITH FOLDING GUARD (Similar to Model 1833 Dragoon sword) - Knights head on ricasso confirms it was made in Germany by Kirschbaum, and only other markings are 2 over 9 on the other side of the blade. Quill-back blade is 33 inches long sharpened most of the way, with 11 inch false edge. Iron hilt has three branch guard with rounded pommel and folding counter guard. This appears very similar to the British Pattern 1821 Infantry sword, but sword designs were a very fashion driven game, so this could be from a European country which was an earlier pattern for, or a later copy of, the British sword; or one imported for U.S. militia use. Mostly dull steel gray mixed with staining, but left side of blade has 3 inch section of the quill and a nearby part of the blade having numerous “blood pits”. Hilt is mostly smooth brown patina. Grip has about 90% of the black leather wrapping but none of the twisted wire. Overall G-VG. No scabbard. Possibly something imported for use in the Civil War by the Confederate, or maybe pre-war militia use, or maybe just an old sword from the commercial market. What we do know for sure is that the price is $425.00 Reduced to $365.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14746 Ames short sword for the Columbian Exposition of 1893(?) - A nice quality blade that was identified as such by the previous owner who was very meticulous in his research. However, we cannot confirm that ID. The hilt is a fairly well known type with a crossguard, fluted bone grip and a knights helmet pommel There are langets on both sides with a Union shield with 12 stars and 17 stripes. The 22 x 15/16 inch blade is single edged with a single deep fuller and a 4 ½ inch false edge. Similar hilts are shown as Peterson #11, identified as a 1850-1870 Militia NCO sword (with a different style blade. Flayderman’s book of the Medicus collection shows a very similar example as item 110B, although it has a 26 inch blade. John Hamilton’s “Ames Sword Company” includes a copy of their (circa) 1885 catalog where a similar sword is listed as item number 625, although with a longer blade. Blade is excellent, and hilt has pleasing mellow patina to the brass, and some minor looseness in the crossguard. No scabbard. An exotic treasure or just a good looking sword? All we know is that the price is $295.00 Reduced to $225.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14744 U.S. NAVY MODEL 1841 CUTLASS (N.P. AMES 1842) - A fire victim, most likely some poor collector who lost everything, but you can always dream that maybe it was when they burned the USS Merrimac at the Gosport Navy Yard to keep her from falling into Confederate hands or similar historic event. These are a cousin of the Model 1832 Foot Artillery short sword, with a similar cast brass hilt with feather design and eagle on the pommel. The cutlass blade is a similar shape, but has a median ridge on both sides resulting in sort of a diamond cross section, while the Army sword has three separate fullers. Ricasso is marked N.P. AMES./ CABOTVILLE/ MASS on one side and other side has U.S.N. over dated of 1842[?] although the last digit is hard to read. Blade is pitted and has lots of fire scale. The Cutlass has a cast brass guard that looks neat, but is fairly thin and weak, and usually bent up a lot even on non-relic examples. This has been burned through in two small spots and the guard was crushed at one time, but later carefully straightened, although the brittle brass is badly cracking. Still a good example of this scarce cutlass for display. These were used during the Mexican War and throughout the Civil War, augmented in the latter by the common M1860 cutlass with the sheet brass cup style guard. One of the few examples we have seen of this 1841 model. $425.00 Reduced to $350.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14742 U.S. MODEL 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD & SCABBARD (N.P. AMES 1833) NICE! - A total of about 20,00 of these swords were procured between 1832 and 1861, nearly all from Nathan P. Ames located at first in Springfield, Mass and later at Chicopee. These were still regulation during the Civil War, but their use pretty well ended then. This example is one of about 2,300 delivered by Ames in 1833, the first really big year for deliveries after the initial 600 received in 1832. Cast brass hilt has a mellow patina. Blade retains most of its original factory polish. No dings or sharpening after the period of use. All correct original inspector marks on the face of the crossguard. The scabbard is nearly as nice, with just a bit of cracking to the surface finish, but no flaking. The two rivets are missing from the tip, but it is firmly in place. These are exceptionally handsome weapons, and a real eye catcher with a collection of Civil War arms. These are found in conditions ranging from rusty junk to near new, and priced accordingly. This one is about as nice as you are likely to find unless you get really lucky. Quite affordable for a superb example in this condition at only $1,750.00 Reduced to $1,295.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14740 U.S. MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SWORD & SCABBARD (AMES MFG CO.) - (Thillmann pp. 97-102) This is the scarce “Type I” made prior to 1860 with the recess in the face of the guard so that the mouth of the scabbard slips up inside the guard for optimum protection against dirt and moisture getting inside the scabbard. This has the Ames Mfg Co/Chicopee Falls marking on the ricasso first used in 1848, so this must be one of about 4,000 M1841 Artillery sabers delivered 1848-1859. The brim around the pommel dome has tiny inspector initials ADK and what looks like the upper half of JWR, and perhaps that can be used to further narrow the date of manufacture. The hilt is excellent with the leather grip and twisted brass wire intact and tight. The blade is basically nicely cleaned bright with some scattered areas of light pitting and staining, and free from nicks and unsharpened. The scabbard is the correct type without a throat piece, and is also basically dull steel gray, although there are a few scattered rust clumps and assorted small dings and dents expected of an issued arm. The M1840 Artillery Saber replaced the old M1832 short sword for the artillery, and remained in use until about 1900. Being pre-1860 production this one almost certainly went off to battle in the Civil War, and is an excellent example of a scarce early model for your collection. $1,250.00 Reduced to $995.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14739 U.S. MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS SWORD VARIANT BY AMES - The 32 ¼ inch single edge straight blade is marked on the ricasso with the famous “scroll” marking Made by/ Ames Mfg. Co./ Chicopee/ Mass. with no federal inspector markings on the blade or hilt. This is an unusual variant with the counterguard on the reverse side removed, either specially ordered that way at the time it was made, or altered during its period of use to make wearing the sword much more comfortable. Blade overall is fine to excellent with mostly a bright polished finish mixed with some very faint staining, and near the tip there is roughness/pitting for about 4 inches. Brass hilt has a mellow golden tone but has not been polished recently. John Thillmann’s “Civil War Army Swords” shows a similarly altered M1840 NCO sword on page 201 which also has engraved presentation markings. A handsome representative example, missing the scabbard, as is the case with probably 80-90% of the M1840 swords. Ames swords are probably the most popular among collectors due to their high quality and prominent role in U.S. military history. $595.00 Reduced to $475.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14737 U.S. MODEL 1840 MUSICIANS SWORD- ROBY 1863 WITH SCARCE EMERSON & SILVER METAL SCABBARD - The Musicians sword was an issued weapon for NCOs and color bearers, much like the issue of muskets to infantry privates. These are distinguished from the similar NCO pattern by NOT having the double counterguard of the NCO sword. The 28 1/8 inch single edge, straight blade on this one is in excellent condition with mostly bright polished finish, and a few extremely light stained or tarnished spots that are dull gray against the polished steel. No nicks or sharpening on the blade. Sharp markings on the ricasso C. ROBY, W. CHELMSFORD, MS and on other side U.S./1863/F.S.S. The brass hilt is in excellent condition with sharp F.S.S. inspector marks on the guard, and an overall mellow aged brass color. Roby delivered only 3,500 of these swords during 1862-1863, and as the case with other makers they are much scarcer than the NCO swords. These remained as issue weapons until around the end of the 19th Century, although seldom used for anything but ceremonial occasions. This has a M1840 Musician scabbard that was made by Emerson and Silver, the ONLY makers to make metal scabbards, and delivering only 3,000 of these scabbards. Inspector marks D.F.M. are on the drag. The throat and tip pieces are secured with the single large screw of later production, circa 1863-64. Tip has several dents, but nothing too horrible. The steel body is a smooth blue/black/brown color, with only a few patches of patina, say about 90-95% original finish left. The brass mounts are a mellow aged brass color. In service, it was not unusual for scabbards to be switched as the flimsy leather ones wore out, so although not technically correct since it came from a different maker, it is a correct period scabbard for this sword. A handsome representative example of a U.S. issued M1840 Musician sword WITH SCARCE SCABBARD! $650.00 Reduced to $525.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14734 Horstmann Model 1840 NCO Sword with turned down reverse guard - (Thillmann, Civil War Army Swords page 212). Identical to the example in Thillmann except that the blade bears an illegible Solingen style mark on the obverse of the ricasso, and HORTSMANN/PHLA on the reverse, nearly impossible to see due to the turned down counterguard. Although previously thought by some to be possible U.S. Marine Corps NCO swords, Thillmann clearly states that they are not, and that they were either for a U.S. contract or (more likely) state regiments. In any case, this is a good representative Civil War era NCO sword. The hilt is in good condition with a mellow aged tone to the brass. The blade is free from pitting, and has a nice old steel-gray tone, however, the edged has dozens of tiny and a handful of moderate nicks, probably the result of youthful sword fights, not heroic combat on the battlefield. No scabbard. $425.00 Reduced to $375.00 (View Picture)

**PLACED ON HOLD** **SALE!** 14732 U.S. MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN (NICE!) - (Peterson, American Sword #86). Adopted in 1872, this “light and practically useless saber” resembled the M1860 cavalry saber in shape, but made in a dainty manner and much reduced in size and weight. The 34 inch long nickeled blade is handsomely etched with martial motifs including an eagle, flags, and U.S. The ricasso has the etched maker name “:HORSTMANN/PHILA/PA.” The blade has a few tiny scrapes to the finish, but no flaking or rust, and it has never been sharpened. The fish skin (perhaps artificial?) grip wrapping is intact along with the twisted wire. The cast brass hilt has dulled gilt finish, and is free from dents or deformaties. The rear of the guard features an eagle with spread wings and a star motif, while the front of the guard has striated lines. The nickeled steel scabbard is excellent with only the most minute specks where rust may be bubbling up underneath. Gilt brass mountings in excellent shape. This is a superb example of the scarce Model 1872 Cavalry Officers saber which was only in service from 1872 to 1902, when the Army was miniscule in size, resulting in extremely small numbers of these ever being made. I have seen less than a half dozen in the last 10 years and most were part of a single collection being broken up. A great addition to an Indian War or Span Am War collection, or a necessity for the U.S. martial sword collector. $750.00 Reduced to $595.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14730 U.S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY AMES MFG CO. (NO SCABBARD) - This is a scarce variation that has the blade inspected by John Hannis, but is not dated or accepted. Thillmann’s superbly researched “Civil War Army Swords” notes a similar example with JH inspection marks only and another with only the LD inspector marks. Apparently these were 30 ½ inch blades that passed inspection, but were made up for commercial sale to officers instead of filling government contracts. This has the standard ornate blade etching with scroll motives flanking a block U.S. on one side and a martial design on the other. Ames Mfg CO/Chicopee/Mass is included as part of the etching, a style later replaced by stamped markings on the ricasso. The block U.S. was used through 1862 when it was replaced by a script U.S., which along with the style of Ames marking helps date this to around 1862, so it probably saw use in the Civil War. Judging by the number of nicks on the edge of the blade, it must have seen tough campaigning, or kids later used it a lot. The cast guard has the typical hand finish work to heighten the details. The grip retains 100% of the sharkskin wrap, but only a small piece of the twisted wire remains, trapped under the pommel. The apparent crack on the left side of the grip is actually the joint where the ends of the skin were folded in place. The blade is a dull steel gray mixed with staining, and some very light roughness for the final 4 inches at the tip. The leather washer is missing, causing slight looseness to the guard on the blade. A good representative example of the classic Civil War infantry officer’s sword, which was an actual combat weapon in those days. Ames is the premier maker of U.S. military swords for the government, and for private purchase as well (and officers were still supposed to furnish their own arms). $795.00 Reduced to $650.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14693 RARE U.S. MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABRE- AMES DATED 1859 - John Thillmann’s superb “Civil War Army Swords” has extensive details about these on pages 79-86. Although called “Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sabers” the identical item was in fact procured from Ames as early as 1857 as a “new pattern” of the Model 1840 “old wristbreaker.” Some 1,000 were ordered in 1857, 1,800 in 1858, and 5,000 in 1859. The 1859 production was typical high quality Ames work, and inspected by William A. Thornton, marked on the pommel cap, and by J.H. marked on the pommel cap, blade and faintly on the scabbard drag. The blade is fine to excellent with some staining, but no nicks. The outer branch of the guard is slightly bent, and about 75% of the leather wrapping remains on the grip, but only one piece of the wire wrapping. The scabbard has a mix of mostly brown patina with some smoother blued type finish visible, along with several dents- not bad, just not wonderful. This comes with an old leather strap riveted to the lower suspension ring with a snap on the other end. We have no idea if this is a priceless treasure, or trash to be thrown out, but you can decide that. Ames delivered another 74,500 Model 1860 light cavalry sabers during the Civil War, and other makers delivered tens of thousands more, but the pre-1861 swords are the ones most likely to have seen service throughout the war, and are most desirable as representative Civil War cavalry arms. Even with the missing leather on the grip, this is a good example, and one of the few early dated examples we have ever encountered. $950.00 Reduced to $750.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14692 Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre by Clemen & Jung (C&J) with scabbard - Thillmann’s “Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers” discusses this maker on pages 162- 164. Founded in 1860 in Solingen, Germany, C&J provided a large number of sabers during the Civil War, of the regular Model 1840 pattern. Except for the blade marking “C&J” this is unmarked. The scabbard has inspectors marks H.W on the drag, although Thillmann states that they should be G.H. Since this has no foreign inspector or rack marks, this is presumed to be one purchased for use in the Civil War, and Thillmann notes that “It is possible, indeed likely, that their swords wend both North and South.” The C&J marking is a scarce variation. Overall good-very good condition with no pitting anywhere, just staining mixed with dull steel gray on the blasé. Brass hilt with mellow old dark patina. Two miniscule tiny nicks on the blade, not really worth mentioning. Leather washer is dry and worn, but intact Brass wire wrapping is correct extra tight twist and in good condition. Leather wrap has a number of spots that are worn (or chewed) through, but about 80%+ remains. The scabbard has a darker mix of patina and staining mixed with dull steel gray, and has been lightly cleaned long ago. Three or four very shallow small dents in the body. Overall a very nice and correct example of the Model 1840 cavalry saber used by both sides during the Civil War. Not “minty” but it looks “old” to go with a collection of items that are less than outstanding condition, the sort that most normal people who are not rich can afford. $750.00 Reduced to $595.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14691 VERY RARE- 1839 TRIALS EXAMPLE OF SCHNITZLER & KIRSCHBAUM MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABRE - John Thillmann’s “Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers” discusses this rare variation on page 370. This is identical to that example, with the tall pommel cap, blade marking of a diamond with “O” cartouche over 39 over S&K on the blade back, and matching diamond/O over 39 on the face of the guard. Scabbard drag marked crown/D and S&K. The 1839 trials were to select new swords for the cavalry, artillery and dragoons. Some 600 cavalry sabres were purchased from S&K, 500 from England and 500 more from France. Although the French Model 1822 design was selected for the Cavalry, S&K got the first contract to produce them in 1840. Of course, the thrifty Ordnance department would not throw away the trials pieces and they undoubtedly remained in service with the Regular Army or possibly passed on to militia forces. Unfortunately, this is from an estate and we have no provenance for this, but it is exactly as described in Thillmann. Condition is overall very good with the blade a nice bright polished finish, possibly cleaned, but nicely done with only a few minor spots of staining. Numerous small nicks on the edge of the blade and on the sharp corner of the top flat. There is a slight bend to the blade about halfway down. Brass hilt in excellent condition. Grips retain nearly all the leather wrapping, but it has shrunk some and pulled away from the pommel. Twisted wire is missing from the grip. Scabbard is mostly brown patina with some pitting and about three shallow dents. A very rare U.S. martial sword for the advanced collector. $1,400.00 Reduced to $1,250.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14690 U.S. Model 1840/French Model 1822 OFFICER’S Cavalry Saber with Klingenthal 1825 blade - Similar to the enlisted models but with ornately decorated hilt. This has the 36 inch blade for cavalry use, but is otherwise nearly identical to the example in the West Point Museum carried by Col. Kirby Smith (which had s 31” blade for infantry use), both having plain undecorated blades. Smith’s saber is discussed in John Thillmann’s definitive “Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers” on pages 258-259. Thillmann also discusses several other variations- some with etched blade decorations and most with fish skin grip wrappings, while this has leather wrappings. The scabbard is a plain steel service model without any fancy decorative touches. The only markings are a dealer name (hard to decipher but looks like “LAFCEAT/ A’PARIS” and the blade maker name “Manufre Rale de Klingenthal, Avril 1825.” We suspect that this was a French service blade that was rehilted and sold commercially during the Civil War as a privately purchased officer sword, but that is purely speculation. Blade retains most of its original polish with slight age toning and specks of stain. Hilt brass has mellow light patina, while 100% of the leather wrapping and twisted wire remains on the grip. The scabbard is free of dents and mostly covered with brown rust and patina. A very nice example of an Officer’s cavalry saber, probably used in the Civil War. $1,850.00 Reduced to $1,350.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14689 SCARCE FRENCH MODEL 1822 CAVALRY SABRE BY KINGENTHAL-1824- PROBABLY CIVIL WAR ISSUE - John Thillmann’s “Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers” discusses these on pages 253-256. French neutrality kept them from selling newly made arms to the belligerent Union or Confederate buyers. Despite the fact that relatively few of the enlisted Model 1822 cavalry sabers have been found on the collector market, it is believed that some were purchased, primarily older arms (dating back to the model’s adoption in 1822). This example is marked on the back of the blade: “Manufre Rle de Klingentahl, Marts 1824.” Blade is mostly bright with some areas of light staining. Edge has only a few tiny booboos that are more easily felt than seen. Brass hilt is in good condition except for the front being bent forward a bit at the top. Leather washer is present in good condition. Initials MK lightly scratched on one side of the blade. The leather wrapping is about 80% intact and the cord wrapping is visible where missing. The twisted wire wrap is missing except for a few turns at the rear. Steel scabbard is nice and smooth with what appears to be a blued finish, mixed with patina and some rust, but is free of dents. A nice honest example of an uncommon Civil War era saber. $950.00 Reduced to $750.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14688 U.S. NON-REGULATION (OR FRENCH?) NCO SWORD MADE BY KLINGENTHAL - At least that is what the former owner thought it was. This has the typical 1840 kidney shaped guards, fixed on the obverse side and folding (after pressing the catch) on the reverse side. The fixed guard has nicely detailed eagle, which could fit U.S. desires, or also be a French speaking eagle. The grip is wrapped with twisted brass wire, not the usual cast or chased imitation wrappings. The 31 ¼” blade has a diamond cross section, with two fullers on each side about 14” long. Marking engraved on the obverse of the blade “Manufr/de/Kingenthal.” The other side has engraving that seems to read “Colava M Chev” but that is probably not even close, nor do we know what it might signify. The folding guard were popular circa 1840-1870, but the blade form seems to be earlier, so this may be one of the French NCO swords form which the U.S. Model 1840 was derived, oer even one of the M1840 officer swords which had similar but usually more heavily decorated hilts. Blade is nicely polished (original?) and aside for a few tiny specs of staining is in excellent condition. The hilt has been polished and protected with a coat of lacquer. A very handsome sword, whatever it is. We do know that the price is $450.00 Reduced to $365.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 12861 Two scarce bayonets for Winchester muskets (1873 & 1892?) - I believe these are Reilly B140 and B141, but previous owner only identified one as Hardin 43. Both have the distinctive short shank typical of the Winchester 1866-1873 family. The mortise is cut so that when fixed, the blade is beneath the barrel instead of on the right side as is the norm with socket bayonets. Sockets are nearly identical. Blades differ quite a bit, with the flutes stopping at different points and the rear taper of the shoulders and rounding of the face of the blade differ noticeably. The brighter looking example is a dull steel gray with some scattered areas of light pitting on the blade. The darker looking one is mostly a dull patina with a hint of blue, and some patches of patina accumulating here and there, mostly on the blade. Scarce items in any condition. From the estate of a past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors. Your choice $295 each or take both for $395.00 Reduced to $325.00 for both! (View Picture)

**SALE!** 12859 Two scarce bayonets for Winchester muskets (1873 & 1892?) - I believe these are Reilly B140 and B141, but previous owner only identified one as Hardin 43. Both have the distinctive short shank typical of the Winchester 1866-1873 family. The mortise is cut so that when fixed, the blade is beneath the barrel instead of on the right side as is the norm with socket bayonets. Sockets are nearly identical. Blades differ quite a bit, with the flutes stopping at different points and the rear taper of the shoulders and rounding of the face of the blade differ noticeably. The brighter looking example is a dull steel gray with some scattered areas of light pitting on the blade. The darker looking one is mostly a dull patina with a hint of blue, and some patches of patina accumulating here and there, mostly on the blade. Scarce items in any condition. From the estate of a past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors. Your choice $295 each or take both for $395.00 Reduced to $325.00 for both! (View Picture)

**SALE!** 12854 U.S. Model 1873 Bayonet - (Reilly B128) Blade with about 96-98% original blue, and a few minor tiny stained spots, or tiny rust freckles. Socket got exposed to weather and has about 95% blue mixed with some staining and patina. Almost minty, and one of the nicer trapdoor bayonets we have seen lately. $150.00 Reduced to $125.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 12850 U.S. Model 1855 Bayonet - (Reilly B92) This is a standard Model 1855 type 1 bayonet in all respects which will fit any of the M1855, 1861, 1863, 1865, 1866, 1868, 1870 Springfields as well as the M1871 rolling block. An bit better than average example. Overall a dull steel gray with some staining and a few widely scattered tiny rust spots or pits, however, one side of the blade has an area about 2 inches long that has heavy rust scale and undoubtedly some pitting underneath if it is removed. Too bad, as otherwise this would be a fine or better example. A nice one to display with a musket in similar mostly nice condition having a few flaws. $195.00 Reduced to $150.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 15112 CIVIL WAR MODEL 1862CAP BOX DOUBLE FLAP - Regulation Civil War cap box used to carry percussion caps for all types of long arms that used them. Inner flap has illegible markings, probably "Wilkinson & Cummings/ Maker/ Springfield, Mass" who had a contract under that name in 1863 Leather is a mix of black-brown colors and a bit dry but still fairly flexible and stitching is still good. Fleece lining has been removed (as was often done during the war (or after the war for use as a cartridge box for revolver ammunition). A fine example of a widely used Civil War era accoutrement. $149.00 Reduced to $125.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14978 POWDER FLASK AND SHOT POUCH - From about 1840 to 1900 it was common for a hunter to carry ammunition for their muzzle loading gun in flasks and pouches like this, unless they had one of the expensive new breechloaders that used metallic cartridges. When loading their muzzle loader, they would tip the powder flask up with the spout in the muzzle of the gun, and then press the plunger to release a measured amount of powder in the barrel. Then ram a wad down, then use the shot pouch to drop a measured amount of shot, followed by another bit of wadding to keep the shot from rolling out the barrel if it was depressed below horizontal while waiting for another shot. Powder flasks replaced the primitive home made powder horns (except for very poor people who could not afford a flask, but could make their own horn for free). Flasks were made from copper, brass, and zinc in various sizes. This one pound example (to hold a pound of powder) is made of zinc with an embossed fluted design and has a dark protective coating of some sort. The zinc flasks are probably the most fragile of the materials used, and often found badly crushed or deteriorated. The measure is complete and appears to function properly, and the four small rings for a carrying strap or cord are all present. Leather shot pouches were used to carry a supply of shot appropriate for the game being hunted. To avoid noise, these used a leather body rather than metal, and this one has a handsome, detailed game scene embossed on it. Often the leather is rotted, or stained or the stitching torn, but this one is in as nice condition as any I have encountered in recent years, although there are a few surface cracks to the leather. The carrying ring is present and the charger is functional. A nice pair to display with a display of hunting memorabilia, or a gun display featuring old sporting arms. Well above average condition. $135.00 Reduced to $99.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 14942 Scarce Hard Rubber powder flask in a case - During the latter half of the 19th century, hard rubber was an amazing “new” material which was used for a wide variety of different applications. It had a pleasing color (and could be tinted to some really ugly shades as well!) and could be easily formed using molds and provided a tough, durable, non-rusting product. As a contemporary of “gutta percha” the materials are often confused, but their compositions are distinctly different. We have seen hard rubber used in early pistol cases for the S&W .22 revolvers, for combs, buttons, toothbrush handles, buttplates, etc. Powder flasks are one of the less well known uses of this “wonder” material. This flask was made by the American Flask and Cap Company, according to a small tag the former owner left in the case. The case fits nicely but we are not sure if it is an original accessory, or added later to protect this scarce item. Overall condition appears to be excellent, but there is a slightly different sheen on an area about ¼” x 3” on the back of the flask that may be an impurity in the material, or perhaps an epoxy repair that blends almost perfectly. This is the only hard rubber flask we have ever encountered. This came from the estate of the author “Fighting Iron” a meticulous study of the various materials used in arms of all types, so I guess he thought this was a neat example $225.00 Reduced to $150.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 13209 U.S. MODEL 1873 SCABBARD (REPRO FROG) - (Reilly S108) Late type with marking "US" on the brass rosette (as opposed to the early "U.S" These were standard for the trapdoor bayonets until replaced by the Model 1885 which had the tall narrow brass hook to fit into a loop on a Mills belt. Pretty nice body with about 70% blue, the balance a mix of patina, rust and some pitting. Leather frog assembly is a faithful copy in dimensions, but the stitching is very coarse compared to the fine stitching of the originals. A good filler, or piece for a reenactor. $25.00 Reduced to $15.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 9640 GUN DIGEST- LOT OF 19 (1951-1995) - These are a great source of information with many excellent articles in each issue, plus lots of info on currently available products, options and prices. The articles cover just about every gun related topic, and are useful to many collectors. The catalog type info is a great resource for collectors of non-military arms as you will find info on when items or features were introduced or dropped. This is not a complete set, but very valuable resource nonetheless. All are used, mostly in G-VG condition, a few excellent, and maybe one or two that are a bit more worn that others. This lot includes Gun Digest Numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 35, 37, 46 and 49. (1952, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1981, 1983, 1992 and 1995.) These completely fill a large paper box and are heavy. Price includes FREE SHIPPING in the original 48 states. The lot of 19 for only $150.00 Reduced to $65.00 (View Picture)

**SALE!** 15100 Lot of 10 Gun Digests - These are for the years 1965, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1979 and 1984. Used about good to very good. Lots of great articles and info in these.The whole lot for only $50.00 Reduced to $25.00 (View Picture)