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SMOF5233 - 17869 - BRITISH NO. 4 MARK I .303 CALIBER LEE ENFIELD RIFLE MADE BY SAVAGE “US PROPERTY” CHEAP! - Serial number 43C9736 with mismatched bolt. This rifle is a real winner (in the ugly rifle contest…) as it has been used hard by the Slobovians and not cared for well, if at all. However underneath that ugly exterior is a presentable rifle if you like to strip, steam and stain stocks, remove rust and then polish and blue, or in this case use the cheap and easy British black paint finish. When done it would be a nice looking rifle for a reenactor. The two groove bore is rusty and while not total trash, is not far away, but fine for firing blanks. (We sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing- even blanks.) All the parts appear to be correct

Savage made parts except the bolt assembly which is probably from one of the UK makers. This rifle is MISSING THE SAFETY CATCH, and should not be fired until it is replaced. That is the part the moves into engage the cocking piece when the safety lever is moved- it is the only missing part, the lever and spring and screw are all there. Century import marked on left side of the receiver.

Savage made over a million No. 4 Lee Enfields for the British during WW2, and the contract began before Pearl Harbor when we were still technically neutral. However, we set up a “Lend Lease” deal where we would “loan” our allies arms as a long term lease to get around the “cash and carry” requirement normally imposed on arming belligerents. Therefore the contact with Savage was nominally from the U.S. government and the rifles were marked U.S. PROPERTY and inspected with ordnance bomb stamps, even though the were never intended for use by U.S. troops.

Normally we would turn our nose up at junque like this, but it was part of a package deal, so we want to blow it out cheap. Our misfortune is your, uhh, opportunity! $140.00 (View Picture)

SMF5144 - GLENFIELD MODEL 60 IN 22 SERIAL NUMBER NONE This will make a nice inexpensive starter gun for a youth or a good plinker. Semi-automatic 22 in excellent condition, comes with both open sights and telescopic sight. $95.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5200 - TURKISH MODEL 48 BOLT-ACTION "FORESTRY" CARBINE # 164 (8X50R LEBEL) The rifle was originally manufactured as a French Model 16 Berthier rifle by St. Ettienne during WWI, it was converted to its current configuration in 1948. Very Good to excellent condition, with over 90% bluing (some turned to plum), bore is dark but has very strong lands and grooves and may clean up. The serial number on the bolt-body is matching. The stock is Mannlicher-type with no cracks but some repairs but and handling marks. $250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5173 - 17537 - LEE ENFIELD NO 4. MARK 1/2 BARRELED ACTION BY ISHAPORE - Serial number 0022 matching on receiver, bolt and barrel. Skennerton reports that the Rifle Factory Ishapore in India never actually made any No. 4 Mark I rifles, but they did overhaul some, and in the process “scrubbed” the old markings and applied new markings. In this case, F.R. (Factory Repaired), 1958, R.F.I. on the right side of the butt socket. This is the first RFI No. 4 I have seen in many years of collecting (or at least watching) Lee Enfields. About 90-95% of the arsenal overhaul blue finish remains. VG-fine bore. This is the barreled action only and needs a complete stock set and front sight protector, trigger guard, guard screws and magazine to complete it, but any No. 4 parts will work. Small Century Arms import marks on left side of the receiver. A bit of an oddity for the advanced Enfield collector. $225.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5004 - 16540 - RUSSIAN/FINNISH MODEL 39 MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE (7.65X54MMR CALIBER) – Serial number 57918 assembled by VKT in 1942 on a Russian receiver made by Tula in 1900, as indicated by the 900r and “T” hammer symbol on the underside of the receiver tang. This design was adopted in 1939 as the Finnish “Infantry Rifle Model 1939” and became the preferred rifle for use during World War II as the Finns fought the Russians, eventually losing in 1944. These used a mix of newly made parts and reworked parts from earlier Mosin Nagants which had been purchased or captured by the Finns. The M39 features entirely new sights, better barrels, two sets of sling swivels a two piece finger jointed stock, and the improved two piece magazine stop. This example was made by VKT (Valtion Kirvaaritehdas). Bore is nice and bright, but rifling is somewhat rounded on the lands. Reportedly these are excellent shooters. (Reminder: we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) Looks like about 90% blue finish remains, but I am pretty sure a previous owner touched it up, especially on the magazine/trigger guard. Bolt number is matching, but as with most of these, the other parts numbers are totally mismatched. Stock is solid, with the assorted minor dings and scars of an issued military arm. There is an arsenal repaired crack along the left side of the receiver tang. The birch stock color ranges from blond to brown. Several arsenal repaired cracks in the handguard. Import marks on upper part of the barrel. Complete with the cleaning rod which is often missing. Overall an inexpensive representative example of a Mosin Nagant that actually looks different from most of the other variations. $225.00 (View Picture)

Bargain Items

17852 Decorative replica brass 3" artillery shell (or something) - Dimensions about 3 inch diameter by 9 inches long, a bit shorter than the usual WW1 75mm/3 inch cases. This is made of two pieces with the sides of the case apparently some sort of brass pipe and the base and rim cast or machined. The “rim” is sort of tapered so it will not really function as such, but it does have a hole in the center as if it were to hold a primer. It may be some sort of decorative substitute for a sculpture or monument or something else. It would look good all polished up but has marginal collector value. $12.00 (View Picture)

17753 HORNADY .30 CALIBER BULLET CUPS (FOR SWAGING HALF JACKET BULLETS) - These come packed 500 to a box. This is a lot of FIVE BOXES, total of 2,500 cups. The lot for $30.00 (View Picture)

17260 U.S. MODEL 1916 HIP HOLSTER FOR M1911 .45 AUTOMATIC - This is a nice old holster that got lost in an attic for a long time. It is probably WW1 vintage although there are no maker or inspector marks visible. There are a number of tiny white specks that may be paint or who knows what that may come off with cleaning or may need to be individually scraped off. Leather is somewhat still but not cracked or flaking. This really needs a good treatment with saddle soap to clean it up and make it more flexible (or one of the modern leather treatments if you prefer those). Should be pretty nice then. $50.00 (View Picture)

2654 U.S. Model 1902 (?) Mess Dress Jacket - Military Police insignia on cuff. Narrow stripe, and unadorned shoulder board of a 2nd Lt. Really superb clean condition. Approx size $50.00 (View Picture)

2631 3rd Reich Fleece lined great coat, Infantry Major - with ribbon for Iron Cross 2nd class. Slightly unusual in that it has strap on sleeves rather than regulation French cuffs. Excellent, but very heavy. $275.00 (View Picture)

2442 Camouflage Hood- splinter pattern - Camo pattern on outside only of cotton type material Drawstring around front of hood, and another passing around the neck area. Pair of metal snaps on botom front. Not sure what this goes to but sure looks neat. $25.00 (View Picture)

2420 Repro Civil War CS Kepi - Nice quality cadet gray wool with CSA buttons, leather bill and chin strap. About size 7 3/8. $15.00 (View Picture)

2417 Repro Civil War CS "Bummer" Kepi - Nice quality cadet gray wool with CSA buttons, leather bill and chin strap. About size 7 1/4. Tall floppy top. Very similar to that worn by Lt. Gen Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. $15.00 (View Picture)

2172 US Civil War Infantry SGT Field Uniform (REPRO) - Nice looking example of four button sack coat with light blue worsted wool SGT stripes. Four brass gneral service buttons. Sky blue pants. Material is some sort of cotton or cotton poly blend. Looks okay but not an exact match for the heavy wool actually used.. Otherwise follows the general pattern and spirit of the prescribed uniforms. Good representative outfit at very modest price. This pattern continued in service well into the Indian War era. Coat about size 38L, pants about 34x32. $125.00 (View Picture)

17794 LYMAN SINGLE CAVITY MOLD HANDLES - Used, excellent condition. $15.00 (View Picture)

17793 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 311359 (115 grain gas check) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. $95.00 (View Picture)

17792 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 357446 (162 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. $95.00 (View Picture)

17791 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 454190 (250 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles may show some cracks or abuse, but the blocks should work just fine. $95.00 (View Picture)

17788 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 35793 (125 grain?) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles are damaged but usable, and the blocks should work just fine. $95.00 (View Picture)

17787 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 454485 (250 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles are damaged but usable, and the blocks should work just fine. $95.00 (View Picture)

17786 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 311466 (152 grain gas check?) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. $95.00 (View Picture)

17785 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 457483 (378 grain- gas check?) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles are damaged but usable. The top of the mold shows some beating along one edge, and this would probably work better if it were CAREFULLY draw filed or machined down a tiny amount, but it should be usable as is although the bullets may not drop free correctly due to the dinging. $95.00 (View Picture)

17784 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 35891 (148 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles are damaged but usable, but the blocks should work just fine $95.00 (View Picture)

17783 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 452460 (160 or 200 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles are badly damaged but usable, but the blocks should work just fine. $95.00 (View Picture)

17782 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 35863 (148 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. $95.00 (View Picture)

17781 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 358311 (160 grain) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. $95.00 (View Picture)

17780 LYMAN four cavity adjustable length swage core 44S and handles - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition fine to excellent showing just normal wear. Note that the wooden grips on the handles are badly damaged but usable, and the blocks should work just fine. $95.00 (View Picture)

17779 LYMAN four cavity adjustable length swage core 30S (blocks only- no handles) - This is a used mold, casting cores for swaging into bullets, usually with half jacket “cups”. I really know nothing about that but if you do, then you know what this is and how to use them. Overall condition as shown in the photos. $65.00 (View Picture)

17778 LYMAN two cavity swage core 244203 (65 grain or 60 or 95 grain??) - This is a used mold, casting cores for swaging into bullets, usually with half jacket “cups”. I really know nothing about that but if you do, then you know what this is and how to use them. Overall condition as shown in the photos. $55.00 (View Picture)

17777 LYMAN two cavity adjustable length swage core 38S - This is a used mold, casting cores for swaging into bullets, usually with half jacket “cups”. I really know nothing about that but if you do, then you know what this is and how to use them. Overall condition as shown in the photos. $55.00 (View Picture)

17776 LYMAN two cavity mold and handles 452388 (???) - Not sure of the details on the bullet this makes, but obviously for .45 caliber guns. $65.00 (View Picture)

17775 LYMAN single cavity mold and handles .420 round ball - This is a used mold, casting a .420 round ball. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition as shown in the photos. $45.00 (View Picture)

17774 LYMAN four cavity mold and handles 429421 (245 grain SWC) - Lyman has been the largest maker of bullet molds for nearly 100 years now. These are usually found in single, double or four cavity versions, with the larger molds obviously being more productive in terms of bullets per hour. These are all precision manufacture tools and when properly cared for will last a long time. Besides a lower cost per bullet than buying them from commercial sources, there is also the benefit of not being dependent on commercial sources as you can cast your own bullets using an electric casting pot, or even an iron pot on your kitchen stove. (The latter practice invites nasty comments from mothers and spouses, I have learned.) By tinkering with the lead alloy and lubes and sizing procedures cast bullets can achieve excellent accuracy, and with gas checks they can get good velocity, although not as high as jacketed bullets. This is a used mold, casting the bullet described above. It comes complete with handles. Overall condition as shown in the photos. $95.00 (View Picture)

17773 LYMAN two cavity mold and handles 358495 (141 grain) - Not sure of the details on the bullet this makes, but obviously for .38or .357 or 9mm caliber guns. What you see is what you get. $55.00 (View Picture)

17772 Hensley & Gibbs MOLD four cavity mold and handles #45 (Murphy, Oregon) - For sale here is the Hensley & Gibbs mold with handles as shown in the photos. Condition is excellent. This is one made shortly after their 1964 move to Oregon. The description for the bullet made by this mold is: “#45 -.44 Caliber. 240 grains. June 2, 1941. Plain or bevel base or gas check base. One rounded grease groove, one crimp groove. Semi-wadcutter shoulder. Gently rounding nose taper, to meplat.” Hensley & Gibbs made the finest bullet molds available. Starting business in 1933 in San Diego, they moved to Murphy, Oregon in 1964, and ceased operations in 1999. Their molds were famous for the extremely tight tolerances, both on the bullet diameters, and also the actual cast weight, a real tricky task when dealing with multiple cavity mold blocks. These are still highly sought after by shooters, as well as by collectors. A website (http://hgmould.gunloads.com/casting/hgmoldchart.htm) is loaded with historical info on the company and their products, including a very helpful list explaining what the mold numbers translate to. $125.00 (View Picture)

17771 RARE! Hensley & Gibbs MOLD two cavity combination mold and handles #99 and #33 - For sale here is the Hensley & Gibbs mold with handles as shown in the photos. This is a very uncommon type, custom made with two cavities, each casting a different .30 caliber bullet, in this case the #99 and #33. Condition is excellent. This is one made prior to 1964 in their San Diego location. The descriptions for the bullets made by this mold are: “#33 - .30 cal. rifle. 140 grains at .750" length. "Same as #20 with point flatted". Gas check base.; #99-.30 caliber gas check base with long bore riding nose surface. 1.225" length= 184 grains linotype alloy, 190 grains in "rifle mix". 201 grains in "pistol mix" alloys. Gas check base. One rounded grease groove, one crimp groove, no driving band forward of crimp groove. Nose has long bore riding surface. "Wiley says 1" groups at 100 yards monotonously". Entry by TD February 200: Of all the rifle designs, this is the best performing design I have used in 30.06 and .303. I’ve had great success with 1903’s, 03-A3’s, M1917’s, Enfield’s, and Krags.” Hensley & Gibbs made the finest bullet molds available. Starting business in 1933 in San Diego, they moved to Murphy, Oregon in 1964, and ceased operations in 1999. Their molds were famous for the extremely tight tolerances, both on the bullet diameters, and also the actual cast weight, a real tricky task when dealing with multiple cavity mold blocks. These are still highly sought after by shooters, as well as by collectors. A website (http://hgmould.gunloads.com/casting/hgmoldchart.htm) is loaded with historical info on the company and their products, including a very helpful list explaining what the mold numbers translate to. $150.00 (View Picture)

17770 Hensley & Gibbs MOLD four cavity mold and handles #12C - For sale here is the Hensley & Gibbs mold with handles as shown in the photos. Condition is excellent. This is one made prior to 1964 in their San Diego location. The description for the bullet made by this mold is: “12- .38 Caliber. 150 grains at full length #12A. (Similar to Ideal design #360271, for customer).Two rounded grease grooves, no crimp groove. Available in three lengths-- #12A at .640" length~150 grains, #12B at .605" length=140 grains, and #12C at .570" length=130 grains. Available in plain base and gas check base as #12GC and #12BGC.” [This is the plain base version of the 130 grain bullet.] Hensley & Gibbs made the finest bullet molds available. Starting business in 1933 in San Diego, they moved to Murphy, Oregon in 1964, and ceased operations in 1999. Their molds were famous for the extremely tight tolerances, both on the bullet diameters, and also the actual cast weight, a real tricky task when dealing with multiple cavity mold blocks. These are still highly sought after by shooters, as well as by collectors. A website (http://hgmould.gunloads.com/casting/hgmoldchart.htm) is loaded with historical info on the company and their products, including a very helpful list explaining what the mold numbers translate to. $125.00 (View Picture)

17769 Hensley & Gibbs MOLD four cavity mold and handles #155.4515 - For sale here is the Hensley & Gibbs mold with handles as shown in the photos. Condition is excellent. This is one made prior to 1964 in their San Diego location. The description for the bullet made by this mold is: “#155.4515- .45 Long Colt and.45 Auto Rim. 200 grains. Plain base, two rounded grease grooves, one crimp groove, nose like #50. November 20, 1951. [to be final sized to .4515”]” Hensley & Gibbs made the finest bullet molds available. Starting business in 1933 in San Diego, they moved to Murphy, Oregon in 1964, and ceased operations in 1999. Their molds were famous for the extremely tight tolerances, both on the bullet diameters, and also the actual cast weight, a real tricky task when dealing with multiple cavity mold blocks. These are still highly sought after by shooters, as well as by collectors. A website (http://hgmould.gunloads.com/casting/hgmoldchart.htm) is loaded with historical info on the company and their products, including a very helpful list explaining what the mold numbers translate to. $125.00 (View Picture)

17768 Hensley & Gibbs ten cavity mold and handles #51 - For sale here is the Hensley & Gibbs mold with handles as shown in the photos. Condition is excellent. This is one made prior to 1964 in their San Diego location. The description for the bullet made by this mold is: “#51 - .38 S& W Special. 160 grains. Design by Philip B. Sharpe. Plain base or bevel base or gas check base available. One grease groove, one crimp groove, semi-wadcutter shoulder, gently rounded nose, to meplat.” Hensley & Gibbs made the finest bullet molds available. Starting business in 1933 in San Diego, they moved to Murphy, Oregon in 1964, and ceased operations in 1999. Their molds were famous for the extremely tight tolerances, both on the bullet diameters, and also the actual cast weight, a real tricky task when dealing with multiple cavity mold blocks. These are still highly sought after by shooters, as well as by collectors. A website (http://hgmould.gunloads.com/casting/hgmoldchart.htm) is loaded with historical info on the company and their products, including a very helpful list explaining what the mold numbers translate to. $150.00 (View Picture)

17767 LEE .454 252 grain hollow point single cavity mold with handles - LEE Bullet Molds are high quality but inexpensive solutions for your bullet casting needs. They use aluminum blocks which heat up quickly and are light weight to be less tiring when casting for a long period of time. These are complete with the handles and sprue cutters. Used, excellent condition. This one casts a .454 diameter semiwadcutter style bullet with a hollow point that should weigh about 252 grains. $18.00 (View Picture)

17766 LEE .452 190 grain hollow point single cavity mold with handles - LEE Bullet Molds are high quality but inexpensive solutions for your bullet casting needs. They use aluminum blocks which heat up quickly and are light weight to be less tiring when casting for a long period of time. These are complete with the handles and sprue cutters. Used, excellent condition. This one casts a .452 diameter semiwadcutter style bullet with a hollow point that should weigh about 190 grains. $18.00 (View Picture)

17765 LEE . 300 Round Ball single cavity mold with handles - LEE Bullet Molds are high quality but inexpensive solutions for your bullet casting needs. They use aluminum blocks which heat up quickly and are light weight to be less tiring when casting for a long period of time. These are complete with the handles and sprue cutters. Used, excellent condition. This one casts a .300 diameter round ball. $12.00 (View Picture)

17764 LEE .308 Round Ball single cavity mold with handles - LEE Bullet Molds are high quality but inexpensive solutions for your bullet casting needs. They use aluminum blocks which heat up quickly and are light weight to be less tiring when casting for a long period of time. These are complete with the handles and sprue cutters. Used, excellent condition. This one casts a .308 diameter round ball. $12.00 (View Picture)

17355 Lot of four dummy/prop bayonets - What you see is what you get. These are imitations of the U.S. M1905 bayonet for the M1903 Springfield. One imitates the M1905 scabbard with the leather body, and the other three imitate the M1910 scabbard with the web cover and leather tip. The grips are broken off three of these, and the crossguard is missing from three. A bit of work with a jigsaw and some epoxy or glue and some paint and you can fix these up for display. Interesting relics from Holly wood where everything you see is not what it may appear to be. The lot of four for $15.00 (View Picture)

17349 U.S. M1905 scabbard parts - This is the rawhide wrapped wooden bod from a M1905 scabbard, with a part of the leather cover still in place. Nice to show the guts of these scabbards. What you see is what yo get. $12.00 (View Picture)

17268 PAIR OF SOLID BRASS BOOKENDS WITH COLT PATERSON AND COLT WALKER REVOLVERS - Nicely made of cast brass. Weight a bit over 2 pounds each, so they will work pretty well. Height about 7.5” to 8.5” with the Walker being the higher one. Nicely detailed and having mellow patina. Probably made in the 1950s. Nice addiyion for the gun library. $49.00 (View Picture)

17087 M1 Garand Op Rod- cut down - Probably intended for a "tanker" or similar shorty version or maybe something else. Length from the front of the gas piston to the back of the square shoulder is 12 1/4". Cheap treasure for the tinkerer. $15.00 (View Picture)

SMA2283 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1917 Rifles. - No cracks, 30.5 inches. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized '17 Enfield. $35.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMA2286 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1903/A3 Rifles. - No cracks, about 29 inches. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized US M1903/A3 Rifle. $35.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMA1885 Scope Lyman Challenger #1284 - The Challenger is a classic American scope. These were manufactured from 1949-1957.

• Magnification: 4X
• Field of View: 30.0 feet at 100 yards
• Luminosity: 86
• Eye Relief: 3.25 inches
• Length: 11.375 inches
• Weight: 13.0 ounces
• Tube Diameter: 1.024 inch (26 mm)

This scope has nice clear optics and comes with a cross hare reticule. The body is steel and the ends are alloy. Condition would rate about 85%. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA1924 Bushnell Sportview 4x32 Scope. - The Bushnell Sportview was manufactured from 1984-1985.

• Magnification: 4X
• Field of View: 38.0 feet at 100 yards
• Luminosity: 96
• Eye Relief: 4 inches
• Length: 10.2 inches
• Weight: 11.3 ounces
• Tube Diameter: 1 inch

This scope has nice clear optics and comes with a cross hare reticule. The body is alloy. Condition would rate about 95%. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA2186 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1917 Rifles. - No cracks, 30 inches. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized '17 Enfield. $35.00 (View Picture)

SMA2285 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1903/A3 Rifles. - No cracks, 29 inches. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized US M1903/A3 Rifle. $35.00 (View Picture)

SMA2308 Reproduction Luger Magazine. - Excellent condition. Magazine has a wooden base and nickel plated finish so it will go well with WWI vintage Lugers. This magazine would be perfect for someone who wants an extra magazine for his Luger but does not want the $150.00 or more that an original would cost. $35.00 (View Picture)

SMA2282 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1903/A3 Rifles. - No cracks, 30 inches. Cutts on left hand side grip area. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized US M1903/A3 Rifle. $20.00 (View Picture)

SMA2185 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1917 Rifles. - No cracks, 31 inches. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized '17 Enfield. $35.00 (View Picture)

SMA2231 Military Sling Swedish (?) - Looks like it is for a Swedish military rifle. Very good to excellent condition, dark brown leather with good stitching. Name (?) written on the inside. $25.00 (View Picture)

17223 LOT OF 8 OLD GUN & MILITARIA CATALOGS (DIXIE & ORDNANCE CHEST) - Three Dixie Gun Works Antique Gun Catalogs- (these are GUNS, not their parts catalogs) number 29, 30, 51. Also Five catalogs from The Ordnance Chest, Madison, CT, numbers 15, 16, 17, 18, 19- these are for good quality U.S. military arms and related items. The lot of 8 for $5.00 (View Picture)

17220 PRIVATEERS IN CHARLESTON 1793-1796 BY MELVIN H. JACKSON. - 1969, 169 pages 75.” x 10” hardbound. Smithsonian Studies in History & Technology. Used fine. Charleston was the base of operations for privateers 1793-1796 oerating against the British (mainly in the West Indies) until finally shut down by the U.S. government. Interesting history and info on another small chapter in the history of this wonderful coastal city with so much history. $8.00 (View Picture)

17219 SAILING SHIPS AND SHIP MODELS- LOT OF 2 BOOKS - 1- American Ship Models and How to Build Them by V.R. Grimwood, 1962, 187 pages 8” x 10” hardcover with dustjacket. Overall fine. 12 complete sets of plans plus text explaining the process of making a ship model with tips and tricks. Excellent info and advice. 2- The Construction and Fitting of the English Man of War, 1650-1850 by Peter Goodwin. 1987, 276 pages 10” x 12” hardcover with dustjacket. Ex-library copy. Really detailed analysis with drawings and in many cases actual photos of details from surviving museum ships. How men were able to construct these vessels basically by hand is truly remarkable. Has details on basic framework (keel, ribs, planking, deck beams, etc as well as minutae such as deck drains, scuppers and heads (sanitary facilities). Interesting for the historian, but essential for the detailed model builder. $25.00 (View Picture)

7191 VEST HIGH VISIBILITY - nylon with blaze orange body and lots of reflective stripes. One size fits all with velcro waist straps to secure it in place. U.S. marked (on the inside) for the dedicated military collector determined to get one of everything. Used for traffic control and for "road guards" when troop units march from place to place. (Except Air Force troops who get unhappy when their bus is not air conditioned...) Good for people who work in traffic areas- bicycle riders, youth groups or adults who handle parking for fairs or church events, etc. Cost from a police supply place probably would be $50-75. Your price only $12 each., or two or more for $10 each. New unissued, but minor transfer of color from orange onto the reflective strips during storage. $12.00 each or three for $18.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- Lot of 10 for only $35.00

7892 M13A2 REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - There are three models of filter elements. The M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only and have a black-colored connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection when used for riot control and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified by a black-colored connector. The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored connector and are the ONLY filter elements designed to be used in combat. The M13A2 will provide protection against all known CB agents (according to military documents). These are the M13A2, packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1984 dates. Sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 12 years old and, we do not guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological environment. $25.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- Lot of 6 sets for only $75.00

7900 Collectors set of REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - One set each of the M13, M13A1, M13A2, all in original sealed government packing. There are three models of filter elements for the M17 series of Gas Masks. The M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only and have a black-colored connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection when used for riot control and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified by a black-colored connector. The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored connector and are the ONLY filter elements designed to be used in combat. The M13A2 will provide protection against all known CB agents (according to military documents). These are the M13A2, packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1984 dates. These filters are sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 15 years old and, we do not guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological environment. One of each of the three different types $25.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- Lot of 2 sets for only $35.00

7921 Mask, Chemical-Biological, Tank, ABC M25A1 - Used by armored vehicle crews, and there is a M24 variation for aircrew use that is nearly identical except for connector plug and maybe some other minor detail. Brand new in the original sealed GI packing with 1984 dates, with filters that protect against known chemical or biological agents. These use a filter canister different from the M17 series, and also have built in microphones for intercom use. Sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 18 years old and, we do not guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological environment. $75.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- only $49.00

7927 10 SETS M13A2 FILTERS FOR M17 SERIES GAS MASKS - There are three models of filter elements. The M13 filter elements are used for training purposes only and have a black-colored connector. The M13A1 filter elements provide protection when used for riot control and training purposes only. The M13A1 can be identified by a black-colored connector. The M13A2 filter elements have a green-colored connector and are the ONLY filter elements designed to be used in combat. The M13A2 will provide protection against all known CB agents (according to military documents). These are the M13A2, packed as a set of two in a sealed foil bag with circa 1984 dates. Sold as a novelty item only, as they are over 12 years old and, we do not guarantee that they will provide any protection in a chemical or biological environment. Ten sets for $95.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- Lot of 3 boxes- total 30 sets of filters for only $60.00 (That's only $2 per set!!)

7203 MRE (MEAL, READY TO EAT) HEATER - Clever device that is a plastic pouch open on one end with an insert that contains a substance that heats up when water is added. Read and follow label instructions, but short version is that you put the MRE in the pouch, add water, and then the chemical reaction makes the water VERY hot, heating the MRE to make it a nice and hot, tasty yummy treat. Well, actually it only makes it hot, but it still will taste better than a cold MRE. These can only be used once. 1992 dated. One dozen MRE heaters, mint, unissued- $5.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- Lot of 48 heaters for only $12.00- that's only 25 cents each!

8539 10 SHOULDER PATCHES - Mint unissued, all the same. Not sure what unit, but US Army circa 1980s-90s, in subdued style embroidery. Let the kids play with them, or sell them at gun shows or flea markets. VG- exc condition. The lot as shown in the photo- SPECIAL- Lot of 30 for $10.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- Lot of 60 patches for only $12.00- that's only 20 cents each!

9359 UNKNOWN (FRENCH) SHOULDER BAG - Believe that this was for a radio of some sort, as it has a metal plate in the bottom with lips on the sides, but may be for something else. Heavily used, and has orange thread repair to stitching around the slit where the flap fits over a staple to be locked in place. Markings inside "AST 40-30" Overall fair-good. Nice Christmas gift for your ex-mother-in-law, or handy for hauling your plunder at gun shows. Overall fair-good. $10.00 (View Picture) SPECIAL- reduced to only $2.00

17038 Old 1940s era first aid kit (“36 unit type D”) - Metal box about 10” x 12” with about 19 of the individual boxes of supplies remaining. Inside cover has list of supplies and shows it was made by B.F. McDonald Company of Los Angeles, CA. Box is scuffed and dirty so that markings are hard to read but the interior and contents are pretty nice. Maybe this would look good in an old military or civilian vehicle or fit in a collection of medical stuff. Cheap. $15.00 (View Picture)

16698 OLD GUNSIGHTS BY NICK STROEBEL (1ST EDITION) - This isf Nick Stroebel's 1995 first edition pioneering study on the subject which has been out of print for several years and bringing high prices on the used book market. Howver, a new edition (combined with his similar "Old Rifle Scopes") in an updated combined edition, with added info and some improved illustrations, and of course, revised values. Nonetheless, this first edition is a great reference for everytihng but values, but even those are at least a rough feel for what they used to bring. Covers all types of metallic sights, both target and open hunting types. Very useful tables on the size of dovetails used by various makers, as well as screw spacing. Used excellent, 320 pages 8.5" x 11" soft cover. Original price was $29.95 but our price including FREE SHIPPING is only $18.00 (View Picture)

17085 M1 Garand Rifle Barrel (SA 6-65- BLUE SKY IMPORT) - Used, fair to poor condition, with breech bore reading of 4 and muzzle reads 3. It is import marked, and the old light gray parkerize finish is pretty decent. Okay for making a dummy or drill rifle or some other project. Bore is dark in the groove and worn, but not quite total trash. The is a small ding on the date, so it may be something other than 1965, but that s best we can figure out. $30.00 (View Picture)

17083 M1 Garand Rifle Barrel (Winchester – 5-67) (NON-IMPORT) - Used, fair to poor condition, with breech bore reading of 5 and muzzle off the gage loose, so it will not be worth shooting. However, it is not import marked, and the old light gray parkerize finish is pretty decent. Okay for making a dummy or drill rifle or some other project. Bore is dark and rough and worn. $25.00 (View Picture)

17079 M1 Garand Rifle Barrel (SA-12-43) - Used, fair to poor condition, but okay for making a dummy or drill rifle or some other project. This is a take off from a Blue Sky import that someone filed off the import marks and covered the area with cold blue, but it won’t fool anyone. Bore is dark with breech bore gage reading of 5+ and the muzzle gage gets swallowed entirely so it is looser than a politician’s spending habits $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA2307 Sporterized Stock for Japanese T99/38 Rifles - No cracks, 32.5 inches. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized Japanese Rifle. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA2281 Walnut Sporterized Stock For US M1903/A3 Rifles. - No cracks, 30 inches. Slight chip on left hand butt. Nice inexpensive stock for a sporterized US M1903/A3 Rifle. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA1339 Redfield Swing Over (tip-off) Base & Rings. - Fits Remington 742 Woodmaster. Like new. $10.00 (View Picture)

SMA2247 Holster Swivel Type - - Swivel type flap holster with US military style belt hooks. Circa 1950s, was used by a retired CA policeman. Black leather, good condition. Fits most .38 revolver with 4 inch barrels. $10.00 (View Picture)

SMA2248 S&W K-Frame Custom Target Grips - Circa 1950s. Grips are Pointer brand 303s made in San Carlos CA. Dark brown with nice floral pattern and target thumb rest. Very good condition. Would make a nice comfortable set of grips to put on your revolver when you want to go shooting and you do not want to take a chance on damaging an expensive set of original grips. $10.00 (View Picture)

SMA1415 Bushnell Sportview 4x32 Rifle Scope. - Good condition with some small dents and dings. Very good optics nice & clear. $25.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMA1862 Adjustable Power Air Rifle Scope - Beeman 3 X 9 X 32 - Normal rifle scopes don't last long on an air rifle. Rumor has it that the reason is something to do with the different type of recoil that an air rifle produces. This scope was designed for use on an air rifle. Scope is in very good condition and comes with mount. $30.00 (View Picture)

16052 U.S. WW2 Canteen and cup (grade II) - Canteen is dated 1944, and has later "Alder Conservation Camp" marking and initials added. Several large and small dents. Cut markings not legible due to heavy rusting on the handle where the markings usually are located. Even the rivets holding the handle to the cup body are rusty. Placed inside a canteen cover for display, no one will notice the problems. Cheap! Both for only $15.00 (View Picture)

SMA2085 Bolt Stop Set For The Japanese T-38 Rifle. - Complete with internal parts and screws. Condition - not bad with some rust and pitting. $10.00 (View Picture)

SMA1931 Rifle Sling - Brown Tooled Leather - Padded - Sling has nylon straps for better durability with thickly padded leather for comfort where it goes over the shoulder. The padded leather section is brown in color with a pleasing tooled basket weave pattern. Excellent condition, comes complete with a set of quick release swivels. $20.00 (View Picture)

SMA2081 Trigger Assembly Set For The Japanese T-38 Rifle. - Very good condition. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMM2072 SLING - K98, WWII German. (K98 Trägriemen) Reproduction - When issued all K98's were equipped with a carrying sling. All K98k"s, G43"s and MP44"s used the same "Karabiner" sling made of leather with a diamond pattern embossed. It had a keeper (Frosch) in butt stock end and three holes for adjustment.

This sling is in brand new condition. It is brown leather, with steel fittings and the sliding, leather, retaining loop intact. There is an all over impressed diamond pattern. One end of the sling has a pointed tip with three, tear-drop shaped, stud eyelets and a separate, leather covered, tooled steel tab with an extended steel stud for fastening it to the K98 rifle. The opposite end of the sling is folded over and machine stitched to the reverse to secure a partially leather covered, tooled steel, grasping buckle with an internal, gripper bar. The sling is marked ``jhk/1940`` and with the inspectors mark eagle over WaA706. This would be an excellent sling for someone who wants to dress up their K98 with an authentic looking sling at 1/2 the price or less tan a real WWII vintage sling. $50.00 (View Picture)

SMM2006 HOLSTER Lawrence 20 38 6 - Nice western type holster. Marked on back 20 / CEO LAWERENCE CO / PORTLAND OR / 38 6 Brown dark oil soaked leather Stitching intact. Looks like it will fit medium barreled revolver. $15.00 (View Picture)

SMA503 Bushnell Sportview 3x9x32 Scope: New in box. - Bushnell Sportview 3x9x32 Scope: New in box. $40.00 (View Picture)

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. $35.00 (View Picture)

12310 LEE TAPER CRIMP DIE FOR .30-06, ETC. - Can be used with several calibers- .30-06; .308; .30-40 Krag; .30-30 Winchester; .30 Remington; .303 Savage and .307 Win. Used, excellent. $8.00 (View Picture)

12278 RELOADING DIES 244 REMINGTON BY P.O. ACKLEY - Used, mostly excellent condition, looks like new. Standard 7/8" x 14 threads to fit most presses. Unless otherwise stated these are a two die set- a full length resize & deprime die, and a seating die. $22.00 (View Picture)

12272 RELOADING DIES 300 WIN MAG RCBS NECK SIZING DIE - Single die as shown in the photo, looks new, never used. $12.00 (View Picture)

12270 RELOADING DIES 308 WINCHESTER BY C-H - Used, mostly excellent condition, but possibly a wrench mark on the adjusting ring of some. Most look like new. Standard 7/8" x 14 threads to fit most presses. Unless otherwise stated these are a two die set- a full length resize & deprime die, and a seating die. $12.00 (View Picture)

9372 ROCHESTER, NY, HERALD- (ODD DAYS- LOT OF 15- MOST ABOUT 8-12 PAGES) - February 21, 1898- Drawing of wreckage of USS Maine; Spanish cruiser Vizcaya visits New York [no state of War yet]; Evidence of Spanish treachery February 25, 1898- Mostly USS Maine investigation, naval matters, mining Potomac river, calling up reserves, etc. Badly chewed across center fold. March 1, 1898- Aftermath of USS Maine, war preparations. Story about Marine Sentry aboard Maine who saluted CAPT Sigsbee and reported "...the ship has been blown up and is sinking." March 3, 1898- Cubans in control of Eastern End of Island; naval preparations March 5, 1898- French Money buys English Cruisers for Spain [darn Frogs!], USS Maine inquiry. (condition a bit rougher than average) March 7, 1898- General war preparations March 9, 1898- Much naval news, ships on front pages, "War is not coming, it already exists". Some chewing along a fold. March 11, 1898- Merchant ships presssed into military use. (Badly chewed along one of the folds) March 17, 1898- Warships ordered to Key west, USS Maine Investigation- external explosion March 21, 1898- Impatient over delays in Maine Iinvestigation. Politician on trial for using public money to buy whiskey & cigars, conflicts in Africa March 29, 1898- Report of Board investigating sinking os USS Maine- mine did it! March 31, 1898- Disputes between President McKinley & congress over declaration of war. April 1, 1898- Great Railway deal, war news, etc April 5, 1898- misc April 15, 1898- Assorted War news $75.00 (View Picture)

9371 ROCHESTER, NY, HERALD- (EVEN DAYS- LOT OF 15 MOST ABOUT 8-12 PAGES) - February 28, 1898- Diabolical Plot of the Spanish; military matters, March 2, 1898- Naval movements; $1M for smokeless powder; Spain responsible for Maine- govt plot or not. March 4, 1898- Old Monitors resurrected at League Island; sleigh riding toddler killed by train March 8, 1898- War imminent- military matters, drawing of submarine USS Holland March 12, 1898- Spain claims to want peace; military matters March 14, 1898- Monitors for coast and harbor defense; War preparations; drawing of Key West, FL; Desperate battle between moonshiners and Lawmen in Ozarks. March 16, 1898- military preparations; How the Maine was blown up March 22, 1898- Coastal Fortifications; military matters, relief supplies for Cuban civilians March 26, 1898- Naval and military preparations; NYC politicians indicted for robbing the city; US May buy Virgin Islands for coaling station. March 28, 1898- Maine Inquiry Board results; Teddy Roosevelt rebukes pacifist Senator; Havana fortifications drawing March 30, 1898- Overwhelming rush towards war, despite President McKinley's opposition. April 6, 1898- Eleven passenger ships taken up for military service, war preparatiosn; Whalers in Alaska desperate, paying $50 each for dogs to eat April 14, 1898- general military news (condition a bit rougher than average) April 16, 1898- Army ordered to Gulf coats, Senate to vote on War Declaration tomorrow; Mrs. Oscar Wilde dies. April 22, 1898- Balloons to be sued by Army in Cuba; Fleet expecte to arrive at, bombard Havana tomorrow; Congress looking at luxury taxes to pay for war. [This was origin of the tax on new-fangled telephone communications which remains in place to this day, even though the Spanish American War was paid for nearly a century ago, expanded by the "Gore tax" so you now pay almost as much in taxes as you do for your basic phone service!] $75.00 (View Picture)

9370 SPAN- AM 1898 NEWSPAPERS- BUFFALO, NY, COURIER (LOT OF 7) - Spanish American War Newspapers Filled with the latest reports, rumors, fears, speculation, patriotic trivia, local news and advertising for now quaint goods. Most have one or more illustrations, showing some military subject, map, person, or a non-war related item. Yellowed paper is 100+ years old now, so it is brittle and cannot be handled a lot. These have been folded twice, so present size is about 9" x 12" and when opened will be about 18" x 24" for a full page. Assorted minor rips and tears. Sorry, none with big headlines- MAINE BLOWN UP, or MANILA BAY VICTORY or anything like that, but lots of smaller events leading up to our victory. Remember, although there were undersea cables then, most were cut to prevent military use, and it took days or weeks for accurate news to arrive from the front. No embedded reporters with live satellite feed in those days. Great item for Spanish American War display. April 8, 1898- 8 pages, Spain Has Chosen War- US rejects offer from "powers of Europe" to try to settle disputes [Yep, the Frogs and Krauts were meddling even then] April 26, 1898- all sorts of war news, but overall condition is poor. April 30, 1898- 8 pages, American Fleet off Manila [Battle was following day]; Clara Barton safe, Cuban refugees May 1, 1898- several sections from Sunday paper including photos of 65th and 74th NY Volunteers, Map of Havana fortifications; Map of US & Spanish strategic points. Condition varies, some not good. May 8, 1898- EXTRA, 8 pages- Dewey in Control [of Manila] ship picture, etc. May 11, 1898- Estra- 8 pages- Sampson's Fleet off Porto Rico, Cuban Invasion Begun. Fold at center of page has been chewed through. June 4, 1898- 8 pages- Extra- Cervera bottled up, Merrimac sunk in harbor.at Santiago; Atlanta schools want to teach Spanish; Elephant at large, killed his keeper and wrecked circus wagon. Badly chewed across bottom of page $20.00 (View Picture)

9369 SPAN- AM 1898 NEWSPAPERS- ELMIRA, NY, ADVERTISER (LOT OF 4) - Spanish American War Newspapers Filled with the latest reports, rumors, fears, speculation, patriotic trivia, local news and advertising for now quaint goods. Most have one or more illustrations, showing some military subject, map, person, or a non-war related item. Yellowed paper is 100+ years old now, so it is brittle and cannot be handled a lot. These have been folded twice, so present size is about 9" x 12" and when opened will be about 18" x 24" for a full page. Assorted minor rips and tears. Sorry, none with big headlines- MAINE BLOWN UP, or MANILA BAY VICTORY or anything like that, but lots of smaller events leading up to our victory. Remember, although there were undersea cables then, most were cut to prevent military use, and it took days or weeks for accurate news to arrive from the front. No embedded reporters with live satellite feed in those days. Great item for Spanish American War display. May 12. 1898- Bombardment of Cardenas Cuba, etc 8 pages. June 11, 1898- (4 pages of 8 page section) Commend Hobson for sinking Merrimac; invasion fleet about to leave Tampa, Plans for Santiago campaign, critics charge Army incompetence [sound familiar- they were wrong then too!]. June 13, 1898, 8 pages. Big Events This Week- (condition a bit rougher than average) June 16, 1898, 8 pages- BOMBARDMENT CAIMANERA [Guantanamo Bay]; Spanish Atrocities, (condition a bit rougher than average) $20.00 (View Picture)

9368 SPAN- AM 1898 NEWSPAPERS- ROCHESTER, NY, DEMOCRAT CHRONICLE APRIL 16, 1898 - Spanish American War Newspapers Filled with the latest reports, rumors, fears, speculation, patriotic trivia, local news and advertising for now quaint goods. Most have one or more illustrations, showing some military subject, map, person, or a non-war related item. Yellowed paper is 100+ years old now, so it is brittle and cannot be handled a lot. These have been folded twice, so present size is about 9" x 12" and when opened will be about 18" x 24" for a full page. Assorted minor rips and tears. Sorry, none with big headlines- MAINE BLOWN UP, or MANILA BAY VICTORY or anything like that, but lots of smaller events leading up to our victory. Remember, although there were undersea cables then, most were cut to prevent military use, and it took days or weeks for accurate news to arrive from the front. No embedded reporters with live satellite feed in those days. Great item for Spanish American War display. 16 pages with front page full of info on troops being mobilized, Senate expected to vote on war resolution tomorrow. $10.00 (View Picture)

9367 SPAN- AM 1898 NEWSPAPERS- BOSTON, MASS, TRAVELER MAY 2, 1898- NIGHT EXTRA - Spanish American War Newspapers Filled with the latest reports, rumors, fears, speculation, patriotic trivia, local news and advertising for now quaint goods. Most have one or more illustrations, showing some military subject, map, person, or a non-war related item. Yellowed paper is 100+ years old now, so it is brittle and cannot be handled a lot. These have been folded twice, so present size is about 9" x 12" and when opened will be about 18" x 24" for a full page. Assorted minor rips and tears. Sorry, none with big headlines- MAINE BLOWN UP, or MANILA BAY VICTORY or anything like that, but lots of smaller events leading up to our victory. Remember, although there were undersea cables then, most were cut to prevent military use, and it took days or weeks for accurate news to arrive from the front. No embedded reporters with live satellite feed in those days. Great item for Spanish American War display. SHELLS BURST- Bombardment of Manila has already begun; Spain Lost 400 men. Sketch showing Dewey's Fleet and list of ships. Ripping at folds, but a most important issue anyway. 12 pages. $15.00 (View Picture)

11498 PLASTIC MODEL KIT- M47 PATTON TANK - Revell 1:32 scale new, unassembled, good box but scuffed a little on the edges. Appears complete with instructions. $20.00 (View Picture)

11497 PLASTIC MODEL KIT- USMC LVT - UPC corporation 1:40 scale LVT kit (Landing Vehicle Tracked) "Winnie the Whale. Unassembled, good box but scuffed a little on the edges. Appears complete with instructions. $25.00 (View Picture)

11495 PLASTIC MODEL KIT- USS MISSOURI (BB-63) - Revell (scale unknown, about 12 inches long). Unassembled, but box is faded and has tape on it and overall rough. Appears complete with instructions. $5.00 (View Picture)

11493 PLASTIC MODEL KIT- B17F FLYING FORTRESS - Revell 1:72 scale new, unassembled, good box. Appears complete with instructions. $12.00 (View Picture)

11490 PLASTIC MODEL KIT- P-38 LOCKHEED LIGHTNING - Monogram 1:48 scale new, unassembled. Box crushed a bit on the edge, but contents okay. Appears complete with instructions. $12.00 (View Picture)

11487 PLASTIC MODEL KIT- F-4C/D PHANTOM - Monogram 1:48 scale new, unassembled, good box but scuffed a little on the edges. Appears complete with instructions. $12.00 (View Picture)

SMA1765 - Shoulder Holster - Uncle Mike Sidekick Size 4. Black nylon, excellent condition with belt loop to secure the left hand side. Fits most 6 inch double action revolvers. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMM1753 - German WWII Group. Cap insignia, belt buckel and more. We are not sure if this stuff is real or reproduction so we are offering it at a bargian price as a group. Maybe a great deal maybe not. $125.00 (View Picture)

10521 OLD HOLSTER- REDHEAD BRAND - Good quality item showing fair amount of honest use. Probably circa 1960s or more recent. Good markings on back with REDHEAD logo, 20 SHD BS, 22 6. Looks to me it would fit a Ruger Bearcat or guns of that general size. $20.00 (View Picture)

SMA1729 - Vanguard- Compact 10 x25 Binoculars. Rubber armored with ruby coated lenses and fast focus feature. New, Includes carrying case, rubber lens caps and neck strap. 5.8° angle of view, 305' field of view. $25.00 (View Picture)

10173 Anti-fog cloth and container- lot of 25 - Flannel type cloth about 5" x 8" treated with anti-fog compound. Each is packed in a a screw top plastic container. Intended for use in gas mask eyepieces, but can be used for scopes, car windshields, or as handkerchiefs, toilet paper, etc, Believe these are all new, but may have been used for gas mask training a couple of times. The lot of 25 for only $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA1681 - Holster Black For 6 - 7.5 Inch Single Action Revolvers $10.00 (View Picture)

SMA1672 - Slip On Grip For Large Frame Glocks. Excellent condition with finger grooves. $5.00 (View Picture)

SMA1667 - Holster Shoulder Uncle Mike #5 Fits large frame auto pistols. Excellent condition Black nylon $25.00 (View Picture)

  SMA1549 - Grips - Slip On Uncle Mike For Medium Frame Glock Pistols. Used-excellent condition. $5.00 (View Picture)

  SMA1550 - Grips - Slip On Pachmayr For Small Frame Glock Pistols. Used-excellent condition. $5.00 (View Picture)

SMA1496 - Shoulder Holster Uncle Mike #4. Black nylon, excellent condition. Fits Large frame 6-8 inch revolvers like the Ruger Redhawk or the S&W mod 629. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA1480 - Wooden Pistol Folk Art Box. Brass hinges some slight damage on bottom where holes have been drilled for some sort of mounting screws. Dark blue lining (lining has small tear in left hand front corner. Size is 14.25 x 7.25 x 2.25 will fit most small and medium sized handguns with room to spare for a cleaning kit or ammo. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA1423 - Grips, Pachmayer For Beretta Mod 92. Good condition, showing some wear. $10.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMA1304 - Holster Gun Leather Brand of Fort Worth TX. Mod 60. Black leather Basket weave pattern. Quick release snap, suede lined. Fits S&W 6906 and other small frame semi-auto pistols. Excellent (like new) condition. $15.00 (View Picture)

SMA1248 - Grips Pachamyr Presentation. Fits T/C Contender. New condition with box. $10.00 (View Picture)

SMA1158 - Holster Black Leather Basket Weave. S&W brand "Safety Speed" holster fits 4516 and similar small semi-auto pistols. Very good condition. $15.00 (View Picture)