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SMOF7530 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 75 SPORTER (1940) RESTORATION PROJECT (MISSING BOLT) Serial number 11096 made in 1940. Easily identified by the "SPORTING" marking on the trigger guard. When new, these were beautiful guns, as well as extremely accurate, based on the Model 75 target rifle.

Having successful sales of their top of the line Model 52 .22 target rifles in a "sporting rifle" configuration, they introduced a Model 75 sporter in 1939. This was designed for handier field use. It had a shorter (23.5 inch), slimmer barrel, a hand-checkered lighter-weight stock, and one-inch sling swivels. The action and barrel received the identical care lavished on its big brother target rifle. The stock had a specially designed "shotgun" butt and steel buttplate and a pistol grip with a hard rubber cap and a semi-beavertail forearm. The walnut stock was nicely finished. The 5-round magazine was the same as was used in most Winchester .22 bolt action rifles (69, 75 and 52). Sight options were the Winchester number 32 open rear sight on the barrel, or a Lyman number 57-E micrometer receiver sight. The front sight was a metallic bead on a ramp integral with the barrel, and included a sight cover. Weight was an easy-to-carry 5 pounds, 8 ounces.

The "Sporting" Model 75s are pretty hard to find and even more so in the pre-war era. The bore of this rifle is bright and shiny with strong lands and groove.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7908 - 1725 - EARLY LINE THROWING GUN BY NAVAL COMPANY- ROSLYN, PA (CHEAP!!) Serial number 279 in .45-70 caliber. The most common type of line throwing gun used in the Navy for underway replenishment, for maritime emergency use, or by land based fire department rescue is the simple single shot .45-70 like this. The Naval Company seems to have been the first to market them as newly made guns, circa 1920, not conversions of old surplus types, and continues to do so to the present day. They use single shot break open shotgun models made (at various times) by Harrington & Richardson, Winchester, Stevens or Savage. In the post-WW2 era they used "Bridger" as a model name. A 14 inch barrel was standard, with a smooth bore for firing a brass rod about 13 inches long that is a slip fit in the bore, which rests in the mouth of the blank cartridge, with an eye on the muzzle end for attaching the "shot line." The shot line is held by hand, or a metal canister type device, and the brass rod will pull the line about 450 feet. The line is fired above the intended destination, so the line will drop down and used to pull over a heavier line to haul hoses or whatever. The dangers of firing a heavy brass rod were obvious, and later designs used soft nose type projectiles.

The Naval Company began in the early 1900s at first focused on electrical devices for yachts before finding a niche in the line throwing gun market. Located in Philadelphia, they made yacht salute guns, and cast bronze or steel Lyle style line throwing cannons, before developing the shoulder line throwing gun niche. After WW1 the owner moved to the suburbs in Roslyn and items made then were marked "NAVAL COMPANY, ROSLYN, PA, U.S.A." as this one is. After WW2 the company locations changed to Doylestown, PA, which helps date items.

This gun was nominally made by the Naval Company, but appears to be a Harrington & Richardson product, based on the faux tiger stripe "case colors" on the frame. I have only seen 3 or 4 other Roslyn marked guns, compared to dozens with the Doylestown location.

This example has had an extension welded to the barrel to make it 18 1/4" long, removing any possible legal hassles about "short barrel shotgun" as opposed to a line throwing gun. The wooden forend is missing, along with the firing pin and firing pin retaining screw. Otherwise in functional condition with the finish on the barrel now mostly patina with some surface rust and light pitting. Bore is excellent. Buttstock is a poor fit and has a crack by the upper tang. A great candidate for a gunsmith project turning it into a "Jaws" shark gun, or break it up for parts.

A bargain at $189.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7479 - PROJECT GUN! JC HIGGINS MODEL 30 IN 22 The JC Higgins Model 30 was a bolt-action rifle that was sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. from the 1950s to the 1960s. It was designed as a reliable and affordable rifle for hunting and sport shooting.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $45.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7489 - REMINGTON MODEL 341 IN 22 CALIBER The Remington Model 341 bolt- action rifle was produced by the Remington Arms Company from the late 1930s until the early 1950s. It was designed as a versatile and affordable rifle for small game hunting, plinking, and target shooting. The rifle has a simple yet elegant design, with a hardwood stock and a blued steel barrel and receiver. The rifle`s action was smooth and the trigger, crisp and responsive.

This rifle is in very good condition, with the metal retaining about 90% original finish. The walnut stock is also very nice with some normal wear and small scratches, the characters "& P J" are carved on the right hand side of the buttstock (see picture). The bore is bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves. This rifle would make an great present for a collector or a young shooter who is just starting out, it was made with materials, craftsmanship and quality rarely seen in modern .22 caliber bolt action rifles. $250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7526 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 67 The classic .22 single shot made by Winchester starting in 1934, with about 383,000 of the 67 and 67A produced before manufacture stopped in 1963.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $75.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7478 - PROJECT GUN! JC HIGGINS MODEL 10316 The JC Higgins Model 10316 was a rifle that was sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. from the 1950s to the 1960s. It was designed as a reliable and affordable rifle for hunting and sport shooting.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $55.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7510 - PROJECT GUN! SPRINGFIELD MODEL 15 IN 22 The Springfield Model 15 in 22 is a .22 caliber rifle that was first produced probably in the 1930s. It was a popular firearm for hunting, target shooting, and plinking due to its accuracy and reliability.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $45.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7529 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 74 IN 22 LR SERIAL NUMBER 221458A MANUFACTURED IN 1948 The Winchester Model 74 semi-automatic rifle was produced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1939 to 1955. It was designed as a successor to the earlier Winchester Model 63, which had been in production since 1933.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $75.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7523 - PROJECT GUN! WINCHESTER MODEL 1902 .22 RIFLE The Winchester 1902 is a vintage rifle that was manufactured from 1902 to 1931. It is a bolt-action single- shot rifle that is chambered in .22 caliber. The Winchester 1902 was a popular rifle for hunting small game and plinking, and it remains a sought-after collector`s item for enthusiasts of vintage firearms.

NOTE ON THESE "PROJECT GUNS": What you see is what you get. All of these probably have missing or damaged parts and must be approved by a competent gunsmith before attempting to fire. Since they have a receiver, all ATF rules apply, and they must ship to an appropriate FFL. All sold "as is" and are non-returnable. SPECIAL INCENTIVE- Buy more than one and shipping for any additional project guns is FREE! If you want the receiver scrapped to avoid the FFL hassles, make us an offer and we will consider scrapping the receiver and selling other parts. $225.00 (View Picture)

SMOF7473 - VINTAGE HEALTHWAYS PLAINSMAN 175 CO2 PISTOL The Healthways Plainsman was designed and first produced in the sixties it`s a good shooter as well as being quite well made, robust and reliable. These types of guns use compressed air or gas to propel a small projectile. They are often used for plinking, and pest control. The 0.177 caliber refers to the diameter of the pellet being used. It is a smaller caliber pellet, which typically results in a higher muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory when compared to larger caliber pellets.

This pistol is in very good condition with only a slight amount of wear. $45.00 (View Picture)




Bargain Items

**NEW ADDITION** 1568 LOT OF FIVE U.S. .30 CALIBER BANDOLEERS- CHEAP - These are five U.S. WW2-1950 era bandoleers originally loaded at U.S. ammo plants with .30 Ball M2 in 5 or 8 round clips for U.S. military use. In the 1950s, they were given to Greece, along with thousands of M1903 and M1 rifles. In Greece, the ammo was fired, but they recycled the bandoleers by marking out the previous U.S. information and refilled the bandoleers with Greek made ammunition with HXP headstamps, and they printed that info on all the cardboard protectors in the pockets. This is a lot of FIVE and I think all the inserts are there too, but maybe a couple got lost. The lot for only $10.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1592 SCARCE WW2 LEATHER CARRYING CASE FOR M1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE - Marked with drawing number D6065, Boyt and -43-. These were designed in the 1920s or 30s for use on the Phillips pack saddles for mule transport of weapons and ammunition. During WW2 they were undoubtedly saw other expedient uses, likely on vehicles. These are very heavy leather strongly stitched with steel reinforcements with locations to attach to the pack saddles. Overall length about 48.5” about 8.25 wide and 4.5” high. This example has been poorly stored and picked up a lot of dirt over the last 75 years, but should clean up with good leather cleaning techniques. On many of these the stitching is failing, but it is nice and tight on this one. First one of these we have had, although I have seen a handful of others over the years. Photos show a slightly earlier version of these on a mule, but mule is not included, just the case shown in the color photos. $149.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1293 U.S. MILTARY FLASHLIGHT RED LENS FILTERS - These are the discs that fit in the flashlight to show red light for use when you do not want to destroy night vision, or give away your position to the enemy. LOT OF 8 for only $5.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 1728 WW2 U.S. NAVY "DUMMY TRAINING RIFLE/MARK 1- U.S.N.” PARTS - What you see is what you get- barrel with front sight, upper band, receiver and bolt. Lightly rusted but will clean up so you can finish that restoration project. This is for the rifles made by Parris- Dunn Corporation of Clarinda, Iowa. The lot for only $20.00 (View Picture)

1284 RARE ORIGINAL CIRCA 1856 NAUTICAL CHART OF PART OF CALIFORNIA COAST- SANTRA BARBARA AREA - This is an ORIGINAL and rare early navigational charts of our newly gained Pacific coast territories. These original ship's charts are from the 1853-1870 period, produced by lithograph engraving (black ink on rag paper) and lost in a government warehouse which handled chart distribution until the 1980s. Still flat, not folded, these really look nice framed. (Never folded, will ship carefully rolled) Charts of the period show the land area and terrain using standard topographic symbols, and soundings of coastal waters. One or more additional sketches show the view(s) of key navigational points to allow proper recognition, and tables list latitude/ longitude of key points and tidal information. These were essential to seafarers. Very historic and decorative items. This is "Preliminary Survey of ANACAPA ISLAND and EAST END OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND" SCALE 1:30,000 dated 1856. Paper size 33" wide by 12 1/2 " tall, with image about 26" x 9 1/2". Nicely detailed, full of nautical charm- "Smuggler's Cove", boat landings, limits of kelp, etc. Only one view, about 2" x 7", superbly showing end of Anacapa Island with rugged cliffs and "Arch Rock." Excellent dark image and good ghost of the edges of the lithograph block. Excellent condition. Survival rate onthese is extremely low and this is a real treasure for someone living in that area. $95.00 (View Picture)

1530 REPRODUCTION CIVIL WAR FIELD GEAR - Made for reenactor or North-South Skirmish Assn users who demand high quality reproductions and actually use them in the field. These were used for a couple of seasons so they look more “used and old” than the new made stuff you can find elsewhere. Great additions to a display of Civil War arms or other items, or for use in “show and tell” presentations. Originals of these items get pretty pricey, but these are very affordable. A- Union black leather waist belt and buckle- fits about 34-38” waist. Buckle is excellent copy of the regulation lead filled brass type. $39.00 B- Confederate style percussion cap box- worn on the belt to hold musket caps, or sometimes used for pistol cartridges. The Confederate version is simpler construction, but not as good for protecting the caps from the weather. $15.00 C- Civil War Union Cavalry Carbine Cartridge Box- There are several minor variations to suit the many different carbines used by cavalry troops, but this is a well made copy of the most commonly used style with outer and inner flaps for protection from weather, and an implement pocket for nipple wrench, patches, etc. Has wood block inside to hold the cartridges. $55.00 D- Union Cartridge box and Shoulder Strap with lead filled brass oval US plate on the box flap, and round eagle plate on the shoulder strap. This is the size for .58 or .577 paper cartridges but also issued with most of the oddball foreign arms which armed so many troops. This has both outer and inner flaps for protection from weather, and an implement pocket for nipple wrench, patches, etc. $95.00 E- Union Haversack- made of tarred cotton with shoulder strap for carrying food, personal gear, socks, etc, while heavier, less immediately needed items would be carried in a blanket roll over the shoulder or in one of several types of knapsacks or backpacks. $29.00 SPECIAL BARGAIN DEAL- TAKE ALL FIVE ITEMS FOR ONLY $195.00 (View Picture)

1736 2- SHOTGUN “LEG OF MUTTON” LEATHER CARRYING CASE - What a proper gentleman shooter would use to carry their guns to the range, or the hunt in their carriage, automobile or train. Originally made for use with double barrel guns, but could work with other takedown guns if the size is compatible. Overall length about 34” x 9” x 4” on the outside. This should work for guns with 30 inch barrels. These have a somewhat moveable inner divider to keep the barrels and stock from rubbing, and a cloth sleeve to hold cleaning rods or maybe the wood forend. The cloth divider piece is torn, but the stiff divider is excellent, and the interior lining is okay. This has an illegible marking on the end of the cap. Made of what looks like pigskin not heavy horse or cow hide, and is fairly light weight. This has been used a lot and the stitching and edges at the muzzle end show wear and possible repair. Has serviceable carrying strap and luggage handle with addition of two aluminum screw posts at the hinge piece for the cap. Leather is basically sound with no cuts or tears. Brass plate for owner’s name has 4 letters scratched in it. This is a good example for actual use, but not quite nice enough to be used as a display accessory for a fine double gun. $35.00 (View Picture)

1734 M1 GARAND RIFLE UPPER & LOWER HANDGUARDS- LOT OF 3 WITH FREE CRACK - What you see is what you get. I put a piece of paper in the crack to show locations. Two upper handguards with the metal parts intact. Easy epoxy repair job needed. One lower handguard with the common crack to the rear of the clip. All three for only $25.00 (View Picture)

1733 -M1 GARAND RIFLE LOWER HANDGUARDS- LOT OF 2 - What you see is what you get. Lot of two in VG-fine condition, walnut with the metal clips installed. One has the common crack at the rear as shown in the detail photo. BOTH for only $22.00 (View Picture)

1732 M1 GARAND RIFLE LOWER HANDGUARDS- LOT OF 2 - What you see is what you get. Lot of two in VG-fine condition, walnut with the metal clips installed. Both have a chip out of the lip that fits into the barrel band, but not visible when installed. BOTH for only $25.00 (View Picture)

1594 CHEAP- LOT OF FIVE CUT OFF TRAPDOOR RIFLE BARREL PIECES - Bores are okay to trash. Top is .50-70 with one piece front sight. Others are .45-70 with base for pinned blade, but blades have been removed. About 8 to 10 inches long. The front sight bases are handy to have for repair projects. Or make toy guns out of them, or ????. LOT Of five for only $15.00 (View Picture)

1568 LOT OF FIVE U.S. .30 CALIBER BANDOLEERS- CHEAP - These are five U.S. WW2-1950 era bandoleers originally loaded at U.S. ammo plants with .30 Ball M2 in 5 or 8 round clips for U.S. military use. In the 1950s, they were given to Greece, along with thousands of M1903 and M1 rifles. In Greece, the ammo was fired, but they recycled the bandoleers by marking out the previous U.S. information and refilled the bandoleers with Greek made ammunition with HXP headstamps, and they printed that info on all the cardboard protectors in the pockets. This is a lot of FIVE and I think all the inserts are there too, but maybe a couple got lost. The lot for only $10.00 (View Picture)

875 U.S. 2.75 INCH ROCKET MOTOR SHIPPING FIBER TUBE - Same type as used in Vietnam to now, differing only in marking details. What you see is what you get- a fiber tube about 3.5” diameter by about 43 inches long. Photo shows a 17” long tube used for shipping warheads, but the motor tube is the same thing, only 43 inches long. Motors were shipped separately and had different types of warheads assembled when ready to use. The 2.75” rockets were used by just about every type of ground attack aircraft from Vietnam to the present. INERT. Great cargo for military vehicles, or craft projects or ????. Only one available. $10.00 (View Picture)

1424 .50 BMG METALLIC LINKS- LOT OF 172 - What you see is what you get. Used excellent, some are marked M9, but there may be some M2 a well, but for all practical purposes they are nearly identical. Use them to prepare meals for your trusty Browning M2, or link up dummies for display, or whatever you want to do with them. The lot of 172 for only $25.00 (View Picture)

1182 US NAVY OFFICER SWORD BELT- complete - Probably Vietnam era, but certainly post 1941 with the eagle facing left. Used good, size about 30 inch waist (yeah Ensigns tend to be small people!). Metal parts have been repeatedly polished wearing off some of the gold plating revealing a silvery base coat. Same basic pattern has been unchanged since 1852 except for very minor differences in the eagle on the buckle facing left or right and looking level or up, changed in 1876, 1905 and 1941. What you see is what you get. $20.00 (View Picture)

1340 M1 GARAND CLIPS (12 EACH) - 12 eight round en bloc M1 Garand clips, used excellent to new condition. Enough to fill two bandoleers or one cartridge belt (with two left over) $18.00 (View Picture)

1244 LOT OF VINTAGE U.S. MILITARY .45 ACP BALL M1911 AMMUNITION - Total of about 80 rounds, mostly WW2 1941-43 dates but a few earlier or later. Great for filling up magazines with period correct ammo for your collection. Nearly all of it is corrosive primed, and it is sold strictly as collector ammo and not warranted as suitable for firing due to age, so use at your own risk, or preferably do not even attempt to shoot this. The lot for only $22.00 (View Picture)

1180 HANDSOME CANVAS SWAN DECOY BY JIMMY GARRETT - Jimmy Garrett (1945-2012) lived in Shawboro, NC, between the Currituck and Albermarle Sounds. Garrett was retired Coast Guard cook, and an avid hunter, guide and decoy maker. His large swan decoys have always been preferred for use on the open Currituck Sound, and he marked his work with initials JG in a block style on the bottom. This handsome bird was found in that area about 35 years ago. Construction is typical wood board bottom with a keel piece. Nine wire frames covered by canvas. Graceful carved wooden neck and head is made in two pieces with the joint opening slightly from age. White paint on the body has lots of age cracks that add character. A friendly looking collectible bird that can be used in various decorative arrangements in the house, porch, or gun room. (Size about 25" long by 11" wide by 15' tall. The wood base is 11" x 21"). A slightly larger version (30 inches long) sold for $1,500 in 2021 https://www.lelandlittle.com/items/427251/jimmy-garret-canvas-over-wire-swan/ $225.00 (View Picture)

1287 U.S. GI M1 CARBINE SLING WITH “D” TIPS - The first type of M1 carbine sling used thin ”C” shaped tabs at the ends to keep them from unraveling. Later they switched to a heavier solid tip that looks like the letter D. This is an okay late WW2 through Vietnam era sling with the OD webbing and “D” tips. No markings, which is typical. There is some rust and moderate to heavy pitting on the metal parts, and little of the parkerized finish remains. What you see is what you get. $35.00 (View Picture)

1286 U.S. GI M1 CARBINE SLING WITH “D” TIPS - The first type of M1 carbine sling used thin ”C” shaped tabs at the ends to keep them from unraveling. Later they switched to a heavier solid tip that looks like the letter D. This is an okay late WW2 through Vietnam era sling with the OD webbing and “D” tips. No markings, which is typical. There is some rust and pitting on the metal parts, and little of the parkerized finish remains. The “D” tab was installed crooked on this one. What you see is what you get. $35.00 (View Picture)

1076 Lot of old .45-70 ammunition and fired cases - Lot of old .45-70 ammunition and fired cases $12.00 (View Picture)

1155 U.S..MODEL 1882 HEADLESS SHELL EXRACTORS for .45-70s- BARGAIN LOT OF 10 - Comes with 10 photo copies of the original instructions for use. Condition is new old stock with some storage rust accumulated over the last 140 years, most will clean to excellent, a few to only good, but all are cheap. Ruptured cartridge extractors were the legacy of Gen Custer's unfortunate Indian encounter where some of the copper cases of early .45-55 carbine ammunition ruptured, and troopers tried to dig them out with knives, leaving them victims of the attacking Indians. Although the Army changed to brass cases which were stronger and hardly ever ruptured, the ghosts of the 7th Cavalry forced them to develop and issue these tools long after they had any really useful purpose. BARGAIN LOT OF 10 with instructions for only $65.00 (View Picture)

1291 HANDSOME ZINC POWDER FLASK WITH CHARGER TOP - Zinc flasks are often found in lousy condition as the metal is easily crushed and tends to be eaten away by certain chemical reactions. This one is in great shape with nice embosses pattern on both side. Measure has non-adjustable measuring spout with internal spring. No markings noted, probably American made, but perhaps an import. Overall length about 7.5 inches. Date is probably circa 1840-1870 but these remained in use until the end of the percussion era. Based on the size of the powder measure, this is probably for a rifle in the .40-50 caliber range, and would be nice for display with a half stock or full stock rifle of that era. Nice mellow patina to the brass. $65.00 (View Picture)

1285 RARE ORIGINAL CIRCA 1856 NAUTICAL CHART OF PART OF CALIFORNIA COAST- SANTRA BARBARA AREA - This is an ORIGINAL and rare early navigational charts of our newly gained Pacific coast territories. These original ship's charts are from the 1853-1870 period, produced by lithograph engraving (black ink on rag paper) and lost in a government warehouse which handled chart distribution until the 1980s. Still flat, not folded, these really look nice framed. (Never folded, will ship carefully rolled) Charts of the period show the land area and terrain using standard topographic symbols, and soundings of coastal waters. One or more additional sketches show the view(s) of key navigational points to allow proper recognition, and tables list latitude/ longitude of key points and tidal information. These were essential to seafarers. Very historic and decorative items. This is "Preliminary Survey of ANACAPA ISLAND and EAST END OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND" SCALE 1:30,000 dated 1856. Paper size 33" wide by 12 1/2 " tall, with image about 26" x 9 1/2". Nicely detailed, full of nautical charm- "Smuggler's Cove", boat landings, limits of kelp, etc. Only one view, about 2" x 7", superbly showing end of Anacapa Island with rugged cliffs and "Arch Rock." Excellent dark image and good ghost of the edges of the lithograph block. Excellent condition. Survival rate onthese is extremely low and this is a real treasure for someone living in that area. $95.00 (View Picture)

1132 MAUSER HANDGUARDS- LOT OF TWO - I think these are for the VZ-24, or Argentine M1909, or similar. The part sticking out past the band is slightly longer on one than the other. What you see is what you get. BOTH for $15.00 (View Picture)

1131 LOT OF U.S. M1903A3 and M1917 (or Pattern 1914) handguards - A- TWO M1903A3 handguards which people removed a little off the top for clearance for a scope, otherwise excellent. B- FOUR upper handguards for M1917 Enfield, or the British Pattern 1914. Appear to be new old stock, but weathered so will need some cleanup and stain/oil. ALL SIX hanguards for only $20.00 (View Picture)

1133 ANTIQUE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN MAGAZINE BARGAIN LOTS - There is a ton of really interesting information in the old American Rifleman magazines. These are 70 year old copies, not recent stuff like at your barber shop. Condition is a little rough, and there may be some handwritten notes or maybe something cut out. I sometime see the old ads, especially wartime ads, sold off individually for $3-5 per page.
A- Mixed lot- May 1934; April and June 1935; December 1939; June 1940; May 1941; December 1951 and August 1954. LOT of 8 issues- $5.00
B- FULL YEAR- 1943. Lots of wartime related material and ads. Cover missing from August issue. Lot of 12 issues- $5.00
C- FULL YEAR- 1944. Lots of wartime related material and ads. Cover missing from November issue. Lot of 12 issues- $5.00
SPECIAL TAKE ALL THREE LOTS for $10.00 (View Picture)

1230 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR & PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION ERA HAVERSACKS - We have several of these, and will list a few at a time. These came from Bannerman’s Island back in the 1960s, and reflect a mix of models and varied state or federal markings. A- Model 1878 (I think)- with 13 inch wide flap. This one was made at Watervliet Arsenal and has a unit mark 36 A on the inside of the flap, along with a large ink stamped marking in an oval STATE ARSENAL SPRINGFIELD and date that looks like APR 8 1898. The only “State Arsenal” located in Springfield was in Illinois. This undoubtedly was received and issued for the Spanish American War, then returned and the old unit markings on the flap painted over for later reissue. At some point it got a large dark stain on the flap we did not attempt to clean. Suspension is by two brass loops, which would have been used with the leather haversack strap. Used fair to good $20.00 B- Model 1878 (I think)- with 13 inch wide flap. No maker mark, but unit mark 4A over 40 in a keystone on the inside pocket, and NGP (National Guard of Pennsylvania) on the front flap. Suspension is by two brass loops, which would have been used with the leather haversack strap, later modified by addition of two small hooks to connect to a waist belt after 1902. Bottom of the sack has some holes from dry rot, and the buckle for the flap is missing. Used fair to poor $15.00 C- Model 1900 or 1902 (?)- with 12 inch flap size, not maker marked. Has snaphooks instead of the earlier brass loops. Front flap nicely marked [crossed cannon] B IOWA 21. Ovrall G-VG except missing the buckle for the flap strap. $20.00 SPECIAL- TAKE ALL 3 for only $45.00 (View Picture)

1107 WW2 U.S. NAVY SHIP’s MAGNETIC COMPASS -
Made by A. Leitz, San Francisco, serial number 25243, circa 1943. This is the standard 7 ½ inch (dial size) magnetic compass used on all ships for the helmsman to steer by. The earth’s magnetic field is cheap and reliable with no need for electricity, satellites or anything else, and mariners have used magnetic compasses to keep on course for hundreds of years. Ships usually had two of them, one on the bridge directly in front of the ship’s [steering] wheel or “helm” for the helmsman or quartermaster to use. A second compass would be located on the emergency navigation or bridge location, usually located in the after part of the ship, and called “secondary conn” for use in case the bridge and main compass are knocked out. The magnetic compass is housed in a “binnacle” or case with a light shining underneath the compass to illuminate the dial. Two large iron “quadrantal spheres” (also known as “the navigator’s balls”) are mounted near the compass and carefully adjusted along with a number of other small magnets for fine adjustment to compensate for the deviation caused by the magnetic field from several thousand tons of steel in the ship. (In order to get “true north” it was also necessary to know the variation in the earth’s magnetic field which varies greatly in various parts of the globe). Thus mariners must calculate “true, variation, magnetic deviation, or compass” when speaking of directions. (The mneomic for remembering the sequence is taught as “True virtue makes dull company” or “Can dead men vote twice?”) Ships also used gyro compasses, which are great and allowed numerous “repeaters” where the compass card would be electronically controlled to indicate true north. These were preferred for navigation, and the helmsman had one of these also, adjacent to the magnetic compass. The helmsman would report “steering course 065 degrees true, checking 059 magnetic” so as to have the proper backup to use in case of gyro failure. Okay, all you lubberly wannabe sailors, here is your chance to go all Moby Dick or John Paul Jones, or Joshua Slocum and have your very own fully operational magnetic compass. With all that climate change going on you might need an ark and therefore a compass as well. This one was made circa 1943 by A. Lietz Company in San Francisco, a prolific maker of nautical instruments under contract for the U.S. Navy which also procured critical items like this for the U.S. merchant marine during WW2. Extreme width is about 12 inches, and about 5.5 inches high, weight about 25 pounds, with heavy weights on the underside of the frame for the compass bowl. The compass card floats on the liquid filling (alcohol, I think) able to freely move with small magnets under the card to seek magnetic north. The bowl is actually a large brass casting, with heavy weights on the bottom to keep it sitting level. There are two “knife edge” projections on opposite sides, which fit into an outer circular frame which also has two knife edges oriented 90 degrees from the others. Those fit into “V” slots on the frame of the binnacle as a gimbal mounting, allowing the compass to remain horizontal as the ship pitches or yaws. We have for sale, the compass with its frame, ready to drop into your binnacle. (You do have a binnacle, don’t you? NOTE- the binnacle in the photos is NOT included and NOT for sale- that one came off USS PARLE (DE-708) before it was sunk as a target.) This is a great display item for any nautical or naval themed collection or display. $350.00 (View Picture)

1084 EUROPEAN(?) RIFLE/SNIPER RIFLE/LMG CARRYING CASE - What you see is what you get. Not sure about anything as it came in from an estate with no info. Material is cotton with a coarser weave than on U.S. gear, nylon carrying strap, and a leather reinforced tip. Only marks found are “V” on the leather tip, and some sort of triangle inspector(?) mark on the inside. About 51 inches long and 7.5 inches wide, so will fit most full size rifles (M1 Garand, SMLE, K98k, etc). May be very rare collector prize, or common junk. About new condition. Only think I know for sure is that the price is cheap at only $15.00 (View Picture)

1099 FOREIGN LEATHER RIFLE SLINGS- TWOFER BARGAIN DEAL - A- about 34 inches long with stud and protective flap at one end. Other end has a buckle. B- About 44 inches long with a steel stud at each end. One end seems to have four factory holes and slots for installing the stud and adjusting length. Other end has two for attaching as a fixed end, but Bubba made another hole where the stud is now. $35.00 (View Picture)

1046 HIGH STANDARD PISTOL CASE- - Factory plastic case from the Houston era with label as shown in the photo and three pieces of paperwork-NSSF safety brochure, High Standard safety sheet, and owners manual. Used excellent, paper about mint. $25.00 (View Picture)

1045 RUSSIAN IZHEVSK IZH-35M TARGET PISTOL SPARE MAGAZINE, CASE & ACCESSORIES - What you see is what you get. One mint magazine plus accessories that seem to be a combination took, punch, brush, and I think a sight adjustment tool (in the bag) and something that may be a trigger lock, and a brass cleaning rod. Everything in the photo, as new condition. THE LOT for $125.00 (View Picture)

890 U.S. .45-70 TRAPDOOR BAYONET SCABBARD BARGAIN SCRAP - What you see is what you get. These came in with a lot of stuff we got many years ago from a guy who worked at Bannerman’s island in the fading era as the island operations ceased, but before the disastrous fire which destroyed the “Island Arsenal.” Trapdoor scabbards used a triangular metal body about 18 inches long with a leather “frog” at the top for attachment to the waist belt. The frogs came in various styles over the years, from a simple folded leather for a belt loop then a swivel with a leather belt loop, and later with a swivel having a folded long brass tongue which would slip up behind the Mills woven web belts and slip into a cartridge loop. Alas, exposure to weather and vermin on the island long ago destroyed the leather frogs, leaving what you see here. If you want something mint, read no further, cause it ain’t here. If you like a challenge, or a relic souvenir, or can visualize some artistic project, or need something to throw at your neighbor’s cat, then check out these fantastic, historic bargains! SPECIAL DEAL- TAKE THEM ALL FOR $75.00 and we promise not to tell your spouse.

A- GLITTERING MISERY- Two NICKEL PLATED scabbards, one with a partial white leather frog, overall fair to poor, but CHEAP! Both for only $8.00 (View Picture)
B- PICK OF THE LITTER- A complete, fairly decent example with the Hoffman swivel loop with the short belt loop. Stitching is failing, but still mostly there. Probably a marriage of a very early frog with a late 1885 body, but looks good anyway. $25.00 (View Picture)
D- THREE GOOD BODIES (relatively speaking)- Three scabbard bodies with lots of original blue finish, mixed with a little rust, and a free bonus bunch of rust on one of them. The little metal tabs which held the leather frogs are all missing from these, but these could be worked into something useful, maybe. $18.00 (View Picture)
E- THREE ALMOST GOOD BUT RUSTY BODIES (they could be worse!)- Three scabbard bodies with some original blue finish, with some additional FREE rust. The little metal tabs which held the leather frogs are all missing from these, but these could be worked into something useful, maybe. $15.00 (View Picture)
F- TWO WITH TABS- One okay one, and one with lots of blue but some crushing near the tip. Metal tabs for the frog are intact. Both for only $10.00 (View Picture)
G- TWO UGLY DUCKLINGS WITH SPLIT TABS- Rusty, but these have the metal tabs- an early type which is split and used a rivet to secure the frog. Both for only $8.00 (View Picture)
H- FEELING FROGGY?- One M1885 scabbard with frog attached but badly torn as shown in the photo. Two M1885 frogs, with dry leather, one poor, one pretty good. One Civil War type frog, looks a little small, and uses iron rivets hollow on one end so I suspect it may be Bannerman cadet or something, but I do know it is in excellent condition. Finally, one loose body I fair to good condition. Whole freaking froggy pile of relics for only $15.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMA2802 WWII German P.08 (Luger) Holster Reproduction Luftwaffe - The leather of this holster is a pleasing brown color, it is stamped on front with the Luftwaffe eagle, it is stamped on back with ``Karl Bocker /1939 / Warbrol / E / WaA721 P.08`` Since this is a reproduction, the finish of the holster would rate about 99%. The stitching is excellent. The leather including the flap and buckle strap is supple and in almost new condition. Overall a very nice Luger holster at an expensive price. $35.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMA2804 Holster for the German P.08 Luger Long (Artillery) Model - This is a reproduction holster in almost new condition, comes with the cleaning rod. $50.00 (View Picture)

538 U.S. MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR .45-70 TRAPDOOR #4 - Nice blade on this one with lots of original blue, except for the front six inches where the finish is gone, but the metal excellent. The socket and shank are rusted and moderately to heavily pitted. The stud to limit the rotation of the locking clasp is broken- but it will fasten to the rifle okay, and you can fix it or not bother, as you please. An okay example for a bow-wow to marginal condition trapdoor .45-70 at a bargain price $50.00 (View Picture)

393 U.S. MODEL 1873 .45-70 BAYONET CUT TO CADET LENGTH- CHEAP! - This had the regular 18 inch blade, but someone cut it to about 15 ¾”, close enough to the 16 inch length of the cadet bayonet for most people. However, the cadet blade is slightly slimmer, so it is not a great collector item, but it is CHEAP! $65.00 (View Picture)

15012-AB6 - REPRODUCTION GRIPS FOR COLT M1909, 1917, NEW SERVICE MODELS - Resin copies of the checkered hard rubber type grips with the COLT markings at the top. No screw or escutcheons. $20.00 (View Picture)

20048- LOTS OF SEMI-AUTO PISTOL MAGAZINES- CHEAP! -

338 BERETTA 92 MAGAZINES- LOT OF 4 “HIGH CAPACITY” BY RAM-LINE - These are made using extended coil ribbon spring instead of the traditional spiral wire follower spring, which gives reliable feeding and allows them to hold SEVENTEEN rounds instead of the usual 15 rounds or 9 x 19mm Luger ammo. Used excellent plus, these are leftovers from a large estate we got. Price is FOR THE LOT OF FOUR MAGAZINES shown in the photos. (Not for sale to states run by idiots.) $49.00 (View Picture)
20048A- LOT OF FOUR SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 10mm magazines- new, unused, three still in the wrap, one unwrapped for photos. Believe these are 8 round capacity. ALL FOUR for only $75.00
20048D- LOT OF TWO ASTRA .22 CALIBER 10 ROUND MAGAZINES FOR “CONSTABLE” PISTOL-.22 long rifle, 10 round, Like new- BOTH FOR $79.00 (View Picture)

18140 U.S. MODEL 1907 LEATHER RIFLE SLINGS- YOU CLEAN AWAY THE UGLY AND YOU SAVE! - I have had several boxes of these lurking in the corner for 20+ years, but I really hate to mess around cleaning leather. Some people swear by saddle soap, others insist that Black Rock is good stuff, while some claim that Pecard is a miracle elixir, and elitists will allow nothing but British Museum Leather Dressing to grease their palms. I just swear a lot even thinking about messing with leather at all, so don’t ask me which is best. Everyone agrees that neatsfoot oil is a kiss of death and will destroy leather quickly, so DO NOT USE NEATSFOOT OIL!!! So, my procrastination compounded annually adds up to huge savings for you. I have divided these into three categories- I don’t want to mess around taking individual photos, but here is one photo of the box of dead cow parts. You need to trust me to sort these into the three categories to fit your budget and zeal for messing with old leather. (View Picture)

18140 Grade I- Leather basically good with moderate stretching or surface cracking but dirty and grungy although still pretty flexible. Hardware on the long strap and short strap will match (both brass or both steel). Brass likely to have green crud (verdi gris) growing between brass and leather. Some do nd some don't have faint markings which may become legible with cleaning, but maybe not. Will have both of the leather sling keepers, but color may not match, as we replace missing ones with new made replacements. When cleaned these will be okay for most average U.S. military rifles of the 20th century, plus shotguns. Not a great choice for those high ondition gun, but if you are buying those, you can afford to pay a bit more and get a really nice sling instead of looking in the dumpster for bargains. ONE GRADE I UGLY SLING for $55.00
18140 Grade 2- Less nice than Grade I, but still salvageable, just taking a bit more patience and elbow grease (plus magic leather goop). Leather might be a bit stiffer, more surface cracks, more stretching, major color mimatch between leather parts, or just got whooped harder with the ugly stick than the others. ONE GRADE 2 UGLY SLING FOR $45.00
18140 Grade 3- Too ugly to take home to Momma, so these went to the trash. We won’t sell trash.

14842 HISTORY OF OGDEN AIR MATERIAL AREA - HILL AIR FOCE BASE, UTAH 1934-1960 (TWO VOLUMES). By Helen Rice, OOAMA Historian. Volume 1 is 273 pages and is the narrative history with photos and lots of info on activities at the command which focuses on logistics and overhaul and maintenance, with peak effort during the WW2 years and Korea, working on all types of new and reconditioned aircraft. Note that while the OAMA is located on the same base as the Ogden Arsenal which engaged in weapons and munitions manufacture and logistics, these do not even mention Ogden Arsenal activities. (Much to my disappointment). Volume 2 is the companion chronological and statistical volume about 150 pages covering 1934-1961. BOTH volumes for $12.00 (View Picture)

21837 NEAT VINTAGE BRITISH MILITARY SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION CRATES - The labels show this as last packed with 500 rounds of .303 British Tracer ammunition in 1944. These uniquely British ammo crates trace their origin to the Crimean War era when appalling waste of paper cartridges shipped in wooden casks or barrels was rectified by changing to sturdy wooden crates, with a sliding trapezoidal panel in the center of the top which opens for access to the ammunition. Over the next 90 years, the basic concept was pretty much unchanged, except for addition of a soldered tin lining in 1870, and variations in size as cartridges and packets/cartons evolved. Similar crates were also used for handgun ammunition. Originally all wood (except for screw and nail fastenings, the sliding lids had some metal strips added, and wire rope replaced fiber rope on the lifting loop on one end of the crate. The lid was secured by a straight cotter key passing down a hole into a matching hole in the side of the crate. The cotter pin had a stout cord with a pull ring attached, which lay in cutouts in the lid, with a staple and paper seals to detect tampering. A search in the “List of Changes would probably turn up an exact date for this Mark of crate, likely circa 1887 when the .303 cartridge was adopted for the new Enfield rifles. For more history on similar crates in the Snider and Martini era see https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/britishmilitariaforums/577-british-enfield-cartridge-box-question-t6133-s20.html. We have two of these, both in similar well used and aged condition, with the tin liners intact (but opened). Both are branded on one end with N over H3 over I, and have numerous mostly illegible and tattered labels. Leather wrapping on the lifting loop is rough. Although made in vast numbers most were trashed or burned in the field and I have only seen a handful on the collector market. Price is $49 each, order as 21837A or 21837B if you have a preference, or take both for $80.00 (View Picture)

21824 U.S. MODEL 1917 ENFIELD UPPER HANDGUARDS- FULL SEALED BOX OF 10- NEW OLD STOCK - These are original U.S. military contract parts delivered at the end of WWI for use as spares. A local surplus dealer bought a huge lot when Ogden Arsenal closed, and eventually burned up most after deteriorating outside for years. I just found a stash I got 30 years ago when they were still in good condition. Only UPPER handguards are available, no lowers. Price is for 10 handguards, new old stock, most with the original packing still sealed after 100 years. Sold by the box of 10:
21824E - Eddystone- $150.00 per box of 10(View Picture)
21824R - Remington- $150.00 per box of 10 (View Picture)
21824W - Winchester- $175.00 per box of 10(View Picture)
SPECIAL- Set of 3 boxes, one from each maker, for $400.00
21824X - From the same source I also have some loose M1917 upper handguards, new old stock, with markings of an unidentified maker. These sometimes take a bit of minor fitting. Lot of TEN for $50.00; or lot of FIVE for $30.00 (View Picture)

21162 M16/AR-15 MAGAZINE STRIPPER CLIP GUIDES - One was packed in every bandoleer and fits over back of magazine and stripper clip fits into the guide for filling the magazine with a push of the thumb, insread of fumbling with individual loose rounds. Have a bunch- LOT of 10 for $15.00, LOT OF FIVE for $10.00; or individually at one for $2.50 (View Picture)

20572 LOT OF TWO CHEAP M1/M2 CARBINE STOCKS - What you see is what you get. Both are good serviceable stock for shooters, but not much for collectors. A- Commercial production M2 walnut stock. Excellent condition, nice looking walnut, but there is a knot defect on the left side of the magazine well- nothing that makes it structurally weak, but it would not be accepted for military contracts. A couple of tiny chips alongside the recoil plate. B- GI M2 stock which had the buttplate screw hole stripped, and repaired with a wooden plug and redrilled. When they trimmed off the plug with a belt sande they took off about 1/8” from the back of the butt, so you need to do a little fitting around the edges for a buttplate to fit properly. Small repaired chip ahead of the recoil plate screw escutcheon. BOTH FOR ONLY $40.00 (View Picture)

14139 MODEL 1891 ARGENTINE 7.65mm MAUSER RIFLE STOCK- SPORTERIZED - What you see is that you get. Fine to excellent stock with buttplate having 80-90% original blue finish. This has been cut, just ahead of the lower band. Good to repair a stock which has broken at the wrist by taking the good forend from that stock and splicing it to this one. Or, use it on a sporterized M1891 Argentine where Bubba horribly hacked up the original stock and this would at least stop your friends from laughing at you. $22.00 (View Picture)

22740 15 ROUND M1 CARBINE MAGAZINE- MINT-UNISSUED - still in the original paper wrap. Made for Underwood, marked “U” on the back. Just discovered a bunch we got decades ago. $45.00 (View Picture)

20805 EVIL “HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES” FOR SCARY “ASSAULT RIFLES”. - Not for sale to places where tyrannical oppressors have outlawed standard capacity magazines, so don't ask. Get them while you can before hoplophobes ban their sale (or even possession).

M16/AR-15 RIFLE MAGAZINES
20805C- LATE M16 30 ROUND MAGAZINES- Used fine-excellent just minor storage scuffs
20805C1- LOT OF 3- by Adventure Line Mfg Co.- Excellent- bottom plate on two are painted OD, All 3 for only $75.00 (View Picture)
20805C3- LOT OF 2- one by Cooper Ind. One by Parsons Precision Both for only $45.00 (View Picture)
20805C5- LOT OF 4- by Okay Industries- green follower some with ban era dates and LEO/military restriction markings. Used excellent- All 4 for only $85.00 (View Picture)

15804 SUPER SALE ON STEEL SWORD SCABBARD BODIES-UNFINISHED LOT of THREE - What you see is what you get. These came in with an auction lot we got and know nothing about their history. My guess is that they are old stock from Ames or another maker circa 1860-1900. Two blued steel scabbard bodies 26.5” long. These are for slender blades, perhaps cadet or fraternal style. The top one is very slender, and the middle one is for a bit more substantial blade, possibly M1840 NCO size. The bottom scabbard body is 32 inches long, and nickel plated, possibly for M1860 Staff & Field or some fraternal sword. The upper part is covered with an old paper wrapping and nickel is probably excellent there, while the exposed portion had a coating of dirt crud and oxidation. The top two have about 50%+ blue finish, mixed with rust, with two threaded holes, one near the tip and one about 4” from the top, probably for locating a band and the tip piece. The only thing I know for certain is that you get all three of these to use for sword scabbard, tomato stakes or whatever for only $49.00 (View Picture)

22768 U.S. 20mm AMMO CAN USED FOR .30 BALL M2 IN 8 RD CLIPS BANDOLEERS- UNUSUAL MARKINGS - In the 1950s large quantities of small arms ammunition were repacked at NAD Hawthorne (and other locations) from various other packs into 20mm cans, primarily for U.S. Navy or Marine Corps use aboard ships. These 20mm cans were much easier to move up and down several decks and ladders to magazines and easier to secure in place than the various old M1917 wooden crates or the assorted different sizes of Spam cans in odd size crates. The 20mm cans were previously used, and repainted and stenciled to show the new contents. The standard U.S. Navy 20mm can (“Small Arms Ammo Box Mk 1 Mod 0”) is marked for use with repacked .30 Ball M2 cartridges, 1584 cartridges in clips/bandoleers. The Lot Number markings are especially interesting: GL= Grand Lot 3= Lot Number H= NAD Hawthorne, the assembling activity 55= Assembled during the year 1955 Note that the “GL” lot number is for a “Grand Lot” which is basically used to denote odds and ends of the same type ammunition from various lots no longer practical to sort under their original lot numbers. In this case, when obtained, the can was still full, and the bandoleers had a mix of bandoleers with Denver 1943 cartridges with lot cards in them, with a couple of different lots represented, and also bandoleers from St. Louis with cards; and also a number of bandoleers with the same ammunition, but missing lot cards. The bandoleers were not marked in any way to reflect the new “Grand Lot” number. It is likely that this was ammunition eventually sold or distributed to NRA affiliated clubs in the 1960s for marksmanship training. Officially, per NAVSEA SW010-AD-GTP-010, Small Arms & Special Warfare Ammunition, dated May 2004: “1-3.5.7 Grand Lot Designation. A Grand Lot (GL) designation may be assigned to serviceable remnant ammunition items of the same type after depot inspection. These remnant lots are consolidated and reissued with a new ammunition lot number having a GL designation.” Can as shown in the photos, no ammo. $40.00 (View Picture)

17037 WW2 .50 CALIBER AMMO CAN- CHEAP! - Some medium to heavy rust on the top, but otherwise pretty decent. This needs to be sandblasted and repainted and will be a good example when done. I don’t have sandblast capability or would do it myself. CHEAP at only $15.00 (View Picture)

17764F – SCARCE CIVIL WAR “BRAZILIAN LIGHT MINIE RIFLE” SABER BAYONET -
(Janzen- not listed) Between 4,000 and 6,000 of these handsome rifles were purchased by U.S. agents and imported during the Civil War, and mainly issued to western troops. Collectors call these the “Brazilian Light Minie Rifle,” as they were being made for Brazil, but sold to the U.S. instead. Civil War era records variously call these “Belgian rifles of Enfield pattern” or “Rifles, Liège, saber bayonet, caliber .577.” They were made in Liege, Belgium, by the firm of C.K. Garrison who ended up with a U.S. contract for 5,800 “Minié Rifles of Liège pattern with saber bayonets”. These had a unique combination of the features found on the British Pattern 1856/58/60 series of Enfield short rifles and the French Light Minié rifles, and were .577 caliber; very well made. The bayonet has a 24 inch blade and overall 28 ½ inches long with the “1121” on the pommel. The same Drissen mark of “D [anchor]C” is found on the ricasso and on various parts of the rifles. The left side ricasso has the maker’s stamp “S&K” (SCHNITZLER & KIRSCHBAUM of Solingen, Gemany). Overall condition is fair to poor with even moderate to heavy pitting on the iron parts. Still, a representative example of a scarce Civil War saber bayonet at a bargain price. $99.00 (View Picture)

23259 “20 CARTRIDGES, BLANK, CALIBER .30 (1898) M3” - Ammunition lot RA [ink stamped 60 37]. Full box, sealed, with light blue strip on the label. These are 1930s or WW2 era production, probably intended for use in military funerals by veterans groups. Nice clean sealed box. Ten boxes for $100.00, or five boxes for $55.00, or a single box for only $15.00 (View Picture)

10676 “20 Caliber .30 BLANK CARTRIDGES for Model 1898 Rifle” - Made at Frankford arsenal, using the Paper Bullet style bland. Full sealed box of 20 rounds, packing dates circa 1902-1905, "Made from fired cases" with blue paper label. Nice for display with your Krag rifles. On orders for a single box, if requested, we will include loose single round with the box to show contents- tinned case and white paper bullet, and/or shrink wrap in plastic for display. Bargain price for TEN boxes only $175.00, or 5 boxes for $99.00 or a single box for $24.00 (View Picture)

21425 M1 GARAND REAR HANDGUARDS- BARGAIN LOT OF SIX! - What you see is what you get. Lot of six serviceable rear handguards for the M1 Garand. No cracks, the handguard clip is installed. The four on the left show only normal minor ding and scuffs and wear. The one on the far right has three major dings, and the one next to it has one, as shown in the large photo which can be filled and will look a lot better. The whole lot of SIX for only $95.00 (View Picture)

18661 SMALL ARMS REVIEW MAGAZINE- LOT OF 9 ISSUES 1998-1999 - What you see is what you get. Lot of 9 issues from 1998-1999. Small Arms Review is focused on military small arms, primarily class 3 or full auto and destructive device type items. Excellent historical articles as well as product reviews and current developments, and also BATF related issues. The lot of 9 for only $5.00 (View Picture)

20043G- Team of Teams by Gen. Stanley McChrystal “New rules of engagement for a complex world” basically expediting the information sharing and decision making process based on his experiences running special operations forces in Afghanistan. Recognized as an outstanding book by management consultants. Basically this explains how to “get inside the other guy’s OODA loop” which is a huge factor in success. $5.00 (View Picture)

19703 GUARDIANS OF THE SEA: HISTORY OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD 1915 TO THE PRESENT - By Robert Irwin Johnson, 412 pages 7” x 10” hardbound with good dustjacket and mylar cover. U.S. Naval Institute Press 1987. Good solid history of the very important and often under-appreciated USCG. Ex- library copy and former owner’s name inked inside front cover but still a nice looking copy as well as good reference. $6.00 (View Picture)

13545 VOYAGER- Jeana Yaeger and Dick Rutan - Story of the first non-stop, unrefueled round the world flight in 1985, flying the Voayger, designed by Dick Rutan’s brother Burt Rutan. Incredible people doing incredible stuff. (Jeana is NOT related to famous sound barrier breaker Chuck Yaeger, in case you were wondering, like I was.) 337 pages 6.5” x 9/5” hardbound, ex-library copy with usual library marks and former owner’s name inside cover. $4.00 (View Picture)

21617 1stEdition- BLUE BOK OF ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS AND VALUES - By S.P. Fjestad and John B. Allen, 2016, 400 pages soft cover. I wanted to like this book and hoped it would be a worthy successor to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Values, which was last updated in 2007. However, it is not even close and I glanced through it after purchase and decided that it was not worth a place in my library. It is not clear what the scope of the book is, but it seems to be almost entirely pre-1898 with some overlap for models made both pre and post 1898. Flayderman covered collectible American arms basically 1940 and earlier. The “regular” blue book includes post-1898 arms, so perhaps that justifies the cutoff date. It’s big feature is lots of pretty color photos, mainly from auction catalogs, and as with the Blue Book tradition a “photo percentage grading system” that is informative. However, the book is organized strictly alphabetically by maker, not by major maker or type of firearm as was the case with Flayderman. Thus, someone interested in U.S. martial arms has to know the names of all the possible contract makers of 1816 muskets to find them all listed individually, instead of as a family in one spot. Even then, this book has chosen to list Springfield Armory Model 1892-1899 Krag rifles and carbines under a “Krag-Jorgenson” section instead of Springfield Armory. The historical information on each gun is scant at best, lacking such essentials as total made. There is a serious lack of information on how to distinguish one model or variant from another. The Krag section has about 15 column inches of text (in large type) and nearly as much space to pretty pictures with little explanatory information. The values listed are way off from what I have experienced buying and selling in the last 2-3 years. Flayderman devoted four entire pages to Krags, and is overall 800 pages, twice the size of this book. Some items are listed in this Blue Book more than once, with vastly different values, which is inexplicable. The values listed reportedly are based on auction results, and vary from what I have observed in the marketplace. Sometimes auction results are badly skewed by two rabid bidders or the absence of anyone interested in a certain type of gun at that location on that date. Values are always a very subjective topic, and do fluctuate up and down based on selling venue and time and other variables. I believe Flayderman ran his values by a number of specialist experts for each of the sections in his books, and the consensus seems to be that the pretty much got them right. I get the feeling that this was more of a one man effort, a nearly impossible task given the scope of the arms covered. Overall, I find this book to be nearly useless as a result of poor organization, the decision to provide so severely limited information on each item, and the dubious credibility of the prices compared to the real collectors’ marketplace. However, if you want to look up a number this book will suffice, but in my opinion it is only useful for those who are satisfied by “price of everything and value of nothing.” I do not have room for this in my gun library, and strongly recommend others to find and cherish the last (9th edition) of Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Values for the exceptionally valuable and accurate detailed information contained in it, and its ease of use. If you cannot get the 9th, then any of the last several editions will suffice, as the value information will become less relevant over time, but the historical information (so severely lacking in the Blue Book) is essential for an informed collector, while pricing information alone may satisfy those to whom firearms are merely commodities with price tags on them to be traded for profit. Price for this practically unused copy which retails for $39.95 is only $15.00 (View Picture)

22051 BAYONET SCABBARDS OF ALL KINDS -

22051D- TWO U.S. MODEL 1

SCABBARDS FOR .45-70 TRAPDOORS One is rough condition with the steel body crusty rusty but overall dark and untouched. The leather loop is partially torn as show in the photos. Slap some epoxy on there and it will look okay. Second is the steel body only. These were secured to the leather frog with a rivet, and part of the tab holding the rivet has been broken off. Epoxy will do an even better job. Has old black paint finish over patina, not bad, not great. BOTH for only $35.00 (View Picture)

22051F- BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET SCABBARD- EARLY WW1 This is the early type with the tear drop shaped frog stud and arched shape on the throat and tip pieces. The black leather body has a nice smooth surface and waxed finish, with one scar and assorted minor scuffs, but pretty nice. The throat has traces of blue finish mixed with mostly patina and surface rust while the tip is mostly rusty, but these could be cleaned up and touched up with black paint as was the British practice. A good serviceable piece. $50.00 (View Picture)

22051G- BRITISH PATTERN 1907 BAYONET SCABBARD- EARLY WW1 This is the early type with the tear drop shaped frog stud and arched shape on the throat and tip pieces. The black leather body has a rough textured surface dyed black, and covered with yucky grease. The throat and tip pieces are mostly smooth with most of an old black paint finish but chipped and worn. A good serviceable piece. $45.00 (View Picture)

23063 BIG BORE CASES/CARTRIDGES FOR DECORATION, SPECIAL PROJECTS, PAPERWEIGHTS, CREMATION URNS, ETC -
23063C- WW1 FRENCH 105mm FIELD GUN BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE (105 x 390mmR) About 15.5” tall, this is the 105mm Schneider case for the Model 1913 105mm field guns used by France, but identical cases with different markings were used by Belgium, Austria, Norway and Poland (and probably by their opponents when captured). This one is dated May 1918 and except for the last two inches at the mouth is in pretty nice shape. However, the mouth is heavily corroded and has several age splits. A good relic of trench warfare, or trim it down for wind chimes or flower pot, or whatever you like. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $49.00 (View Picture)

SMA2514 Magazine Walther Banner P.38 - This is a modern production magazine for P.38 and P.1 pistols. Quality and condition are excellent. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMA2655 Vintage Jay-Pee Spring Lock Safety Holster - Jay-Pee produced the Audley design after Audley went out of business. Holster is for a 4 inch .38 or .357 revolver. Holster is in good condition with a slight tear on the back of the belt loop that could be repaired. $15.00 (View Picture)

19964 M1 GARAND WALNUT BUTTSTOCKS- LOT OF 2- - What you see is what you get. Two U.S. GI walnut buttstocks in good serviceable condition. Toe area is worn a bit on one, but otherwise okay for use, but not top quality collector wood. One has a circle P on the grip, but no other cartouches visible. Good for building up into a shooter, or living history gun, or something you can use to keep the good stock from an otherwise lackluster rifle. Stripped, no hardware. BOTH FOR ONLY $85.00 (View Picture)

19963 M1 GARAND BUTTSTOCK- GRADE 3 - What you see is what you get. One birch stock with an epoxy repair near the toe.  Well used, not a great prize, but okay for drill rifles, or for putting on a low grade rifle as a loaner for living history or something like that, or making dummy rifles for use in a vehicle or barracks display. No cartouches or metal Cheap at only  $20.00 (View Picture)

7878 M1 GARAND STOCK SET (Buttstock and front and rear handguards)- CHEAP - What you see is what you get. These have a sloppy coat of reddish varnish type finish on them. Pretty sure the butt is Korean made from mahogany type wood, while the handguards are U.S. made, probably walnut. Small crack to the rear of the clip on the rear handguard, otherwise everything is sound. With some stripping and refinishing these would be good to put on a shooter or living history rifle so you can save a good stock set. CHEAP- $95.00 (View Picture)

19374 DEMBART CHECKERING TOOLS- LARGE LOT - This includes a three tool set for 16, 18, 20 and 24 lines per inch, along with two each skip line tools in 10 and 12 lines per inch, and a wide border tool and narrow border tool. Also included are four other tools which I am not sure about the exact designation, making a total of 24 tools. Gently used, and well cared for. Dembart checkering tools are the professional’s choice, and easy to use. When the cutters get dull, you can get replacements from Brownells or Midway. Price new would be over $250.00. Price for the lot $99.00 (View Picture)

SMA2515 Magazine Walther Banner P.38 - This is a modern production magazine for P.38 and P.1 pistols. Quality and condition are excellent. $25.00 (View Picture)

21104 LOT OF THREE M98 STYLE RIFLE STOCKS- CHEAP! - What you see is what you get. Three 98 Mauser rifle stocks. I think one is from a Yugoslavian rifle, one is from a Czech VZ-24 and I am uncertain about the other one. Hardware ranged from pretty well stripped, to nearly complete- see the photos for details. Condition ranges from good to excellent. Unfortunately, I do not know enough about the fine details of the Mauser world to be more specific about these, but I do know that it is a screaming good deal to get all three of these for only $135.00 (View Picture)

13541 CAMOUFLAGE STRIP MATERIAL FOR GHILLIE SUITS, NETS, VEHICLES, ETC - Genuine U.S. Military surplus, this comes on a roll and is a bit over 2 inches wide, and my guess is that the roll is probably about 50 yards, but strictly a guess. The roll is 10 inches diameter if that helps. Color is what I would describe as Vietnam era jungle green, sort of a yellowish green, not dark OD. Pretty sure it is Mildew Resistant Treated, as it has that nasty smell and the burlap material feels sort of waxy. This would be great for a Vietnam collector, or even WW2, or reenactors, or hunters or even paint ball types. I have four rolls I got to wrap around some shrubbery that we ended up cutting down. Price is $40 for the lot or four rolls, or buy one for $15.00 (View Picture)

7357 GI "SILVERWARE" BARGAIN- LOT OF 10 SPOONS - Genuine U.S. GI field mess spoons. (Sorry, no knives or forks, someone else is probably overloaded with them, and whining about how hard it is to eat soup with a darn fork or knife, but no spoon!). Stamped from stainless steel, these are type used from mid WW2 to present with a large hole in the handle to help hold them for dipping in boiling water to clean them. Marked with U.S. on the handle, and most have various maker marks on the back. Fine for WW2 thru Vietnam collections. Bargain- Lot of TEN spoons, used excellent to mint unissued. $10.00 (Have several lots of 10 if you need more) (View Picture)

22656 WW2 PISTOL BELT WITH POUCH FOR TWO M1 CARBINE MAGAZINES - WW2 era pistol belt and pouch for two M1 Carbine 15 round magazines. Used, good condition. Some blue paint(or paintball?) stains on inside of belt). Cheap history for only $25.00 (View Picture)

22401 U.S. GRENADE LAUNCHER SIGHT SET, M15- (GRADE 2) - Unissued but victim of poor storage. Sight and base are excellent but theinstruction sheet has gotten wet and most of the printed surface has flaked off. Snaps on the pouch are nasty looking. A good one for actual use, or for reenactors to avoid messing up a mint one. Complete with instructions/range table (condition as noted above), mounting plate (with screws) and web carrying pouch. These were issued with the M1903 Springfield, M1 Garand and M14 rifles and the M1 Carbine. These attach on the left side of the stock which requires drilling two holes. Please do not mess up a good stock by mounting this on your favorite rifle. Go out and pick up a junky stock with some repairs or something instead for this purpose. $10.00 (View Picture)

21981 LOT OF TWO M1903 SPRINGFIELD BOLTS - What you see is what you get. Lot of two M1903/03A3 Springfield bolt bodies with extractor ring in place. The firing pin holes have been welde shut for use on drill rifles, otherwise the look to be in pretty good shape. Have three sets, and photo shows worst one with some silver paint on one of the bolts over the parkerized finish. Use for a drill rifle, or some people rework them for actual use, but we advise agains that. Two bolts for only $10.00 (View Picture)

21978 LOT OF 14 ASSORTED BRISTLE BRUSHES FOR GUN CLEANING - What you see is what you get. Lot of 14 assorted bristl bushes with long twisted wire handles. Sometimes called "test tube brushes" these can be used for all sorts of gun cleaning, etc. CHEAP- the lot for $6.00 (View Picture)

20351 Flight Suit, Intermediate, khaki (size small) - Authentic, intermediate-weight flight suits.. perfect for all your in-the-air or on-the-ground activities! This flight suit can be worn alone in warmer weather, or worn over clothing in colder weather. It has all the military-inspired details you're looking for: loads of pockets (including a zippered combination utility/pen pocket on the left sleeve), full-length two-way front zipper, velcro waist and cuff adjustment tabs, and snap shroud-cutter pocket on the left leg. This is made from a 65/35 poly-cotton blend, combining breathability and durability in a completely washable garment (no dry cleaning required!). If you're looking for style, comfort, and practicality, you need this flight suit! No true aviation buff would be without one! One only, size small, looks new never worn. $55.00 (View Picture)

SMA2379 Holster Leathercraft Mixson Mod # DB623 - Nice black leather with basket weave design. Fits small frame automatic pistols. Good condition with a few scuffs and scrapes, will probably clean up with a little shoe polish. $15.00 (View Picture)

868 M1903A3 Dummy Drill Rifle Stock and Handguard - Type used by US Navy on Mk 5 Dummy Drill rifles. Made of very tough rubbery material, reddish-brown color, that is nearly indestructible. These are slightly used to near new. Only have 3 sets of these available. Perfect for drill team or color guard use Handguard material may vary somewhat in color. $89.00 (View Picture)

18358 White Leather M1907 type sling for parade use - Commercial item, not military issue, although some military units buy such stuff for ceremonial use. Used fine to excellent. $15.00 (View Picture)

10741 WW1 M1917 TRIPLE POUCH FOR M1917 REVOLVERS (REPRODUCTION) - Three pockets, each holding two half moon clips of .45 ACP ammo. This was unique to the M1917 revolvers, and while never common, they have about vanished. Originals are now selling at $125 and more, so we were glad to be able to get these superb quality reproductions which we can sell for less than half that. Exact reproduction with every detail correct, except not maker marked. (We have marked inside of the belt loop "REPRO" so people will be able to tell the difference. These are made by our friends at American Patrol Company who do superb work on all sorts of repro web gear, and provided much of the gear used by Band of Brothers, Windtalkers, Saints & Soldiers, etc.) Free shipping on these either ordered singly or with other items. Two or more $50 each, or buy one for $55.00 (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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

8539 10 SHOULDER PATCHES 40th ARMORED BRIGADE- Mint unissued, all the same for the California National Guard, 40th Armored Brigade, 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!

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)

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. $10.00 (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)

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)

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

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



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