Z476     Reproduction Colt Wood Grips

Description: Nice reproduction set of wooden grips for a Colt.

Measures: 3" Tall

Price: $30.00

Z472      Springfield Arms Co. Pocket Revolver (Period Copy)

Description: Nice period copy of the Springfield pocket revolver. This one has the 3 1/8" octagon barrel. The sideplate is missing on the left. This would be an excellent piece for someone looking for parts. All parts are unmarked and the mechanics aren't functioning properly. If you have one that need some spare parts this may be the piece for you.

Serial Number: 3264

Price: $75.00

Z470     Springfield Flintlock M1816 Musket Converted to Percussion (Belgian Cone Alteration)

Description: This model 1816 .69 musket was originally designed to be a flintlock. They were altered at the arsenals in the 1850's. This particular example was then again converted to a shotgun. The stock has been cut down but still retains it's shape and military cartouche on the side. The iron buttplate is intact and is lightly marked "U.S." The "Belgian Cone" alteration moved the entry to the breech from the side of the musket to the top. The nipple is located just to the left of the lockplate on the back of the barrel. A new hammer was added to make the alteration complete. This example has most of its original parts but is missing the ramrod and sling guides. The lock still has the eagle over the US and is marked Springfield 1841. The metal around the nipple is rusted as it expected but the rest of the metal is in great shape with a dark brown patina. If you would like a period musket but don't want to pay a lot of money, this one is for you.

Measures: 49" in Length

Price: $295.00 SOLD

Z469     Model 1870/87 Italian Vetterli-Vitali Rifle 10.4mm (Brescia 1883)

Description: Here is a very nice condition rifle that was once on display in a New York museum. This M1870 Italian Vetterli rifle was modified in 1887 to hold the four round Vitali magazine. This example is still in great shape with a very nice bore. The wood has a very dark patina with some minor dings from service. The rear of the stock is stamped with the arsenal markings and a number. All of the metal has a very dark brown patina with very little rust. Both sling swivels/barrel bands are in place. The only thing that is missing on this piece is the cleaning rod. The front sight and bayonet lug are intact and the rear sight is fully functional. The barrel is crisply marked Brescia 1883 No. 8216. These rifles were used early on in WWI and were replaced by the 6.5mm Carcano Rifle

Measures: 53" in Length

Price: $365.00

Z453     .43 Spanish Reformado Cartridges (11.5mm x 57R)

Description: Nice grouping of surplus cartridges used in the Rolling Block rifles made for Spain by Remington. These bullets were thought to be poisonous when they entered the body. The brass outer layer would form verdigris and it was thought that it was poisonous to the body.

Recovered: Surplus Stocks

Price: $10.00 each Qty Available 8

Z445     Antique Powder Flask

Description: Nice 19th century powder flask. The plate on the top is marked "patent." This nice scalloped design has a few very minor dents but the lines are very elegant. The side seams were soldered many years ago. One original ring is still attached and the other has been replaced at some point. This one is similar to the one pictured (285) in Ray Riling's book but the top is a little different. The top easily unscrews on this example and the threads are clean. There is a little verdigris forming on the copper body showing some age with a great patina.

Measures: 7" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Reference: Ray Riling, " The Powder Flask Book" Similar to 285 on Page. 284

Price: $75.00

Z438     .69 Musket Wiper

Description:  Very nice .69 musket wiper.

Measures: 1.453" x .643

Recovered: Surplus

Price: $25.00

Z359     Rare Excavated E.D. Seely Musket Capper

Description: Here is a rare gun accoutrement that you rarely ever see. This was produced by Edgar D. Seely. Both of the interior channels will slide out. One of them has to be coaxed but the other moves freely and still has a cap stuck in it. I can almost guarantee that you won't find a better dug example out there. This one was dug in the 1970's near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. More information will be given to the buyer. There is a little information on these in an article in the NSTCW magazine, Vol. 34 No. 2 on page 58. These were issued to the troops of the 116th New York Infantry for field trials.

Measures: 7.75" x .75"

Marked: E.D. SEELY PAT'D OCT. 29, 1861 / MADE BY S.E.&J.H. ROOT BRISTOL CT.

Recovered: Harper's Ferry, West Virginia Area

Price: $325.00

Z220     Battlefield Pickup Relic French Mle 1886/93

Description: Here is a very nice WWI vintage French Lebel rifle that was picked up in France many moons ago. This piece was brought back and was part of a large group of excavated/pickup relics from France. It is in relic condition. It appears that the barrel is plugged and is probably the reason the gun was discarded. There is still a little bit of the stock remaining. You can clearly see the manufacture date of 1915 near the receiver. There was a little bit of green paint that was dropped on the end of the barrel but it would easily clean off. This would make an excellent gift for the WWI enthusiast or it may look even nicer hanging on your wall.

Measures:  42" x 4.5"

Recovered: France

Price: $135.00

Z187     .58 Cartridge For 1866 Allin/Martin Conversion Springfield Muskets

Description: Here is a very nice .58 cartridge for the 1866 Springfield conversion. This cartridge has the Benet Primed base and is the predecessor to the .50/70. This cartridge is right out of a box and is in excellent shape. These .58 cartridges weren't in use very long and they are becoming scarce.

Measures: 1.75"

Price: $65.00

Z185     .58 Billinghurst Requa Battery Gun Cartridge

Description: Here is a very nice cartridge for the twenty five barrel Billinghurst Requa Battery Gun. This gun was designed by Dr. Josephus Requa, and William Billinghurst. This gun was able to fire 175 rounds a minute at the rate of 25 at a time. These 25 cartridges were loaded into a hinged clip and fired in a single volley. These guns were used at Petersburg, Fort Sumter, and Cold Harbor. This original cartridge would make an excellent addition to any Civil War Cartridge Collection.

Measures: 2.5"

Price: $135.00

Z182     Scarce Indian War Trapdoor Forager Cartridge (20 Gauge/Frankford Arsenal)

Description: Here is a very nice excavated cartridge for the 20 Gauge Trapdoor Forager by Springfield. These cartridges were issued in packs of ten to the troops during the Indian Wars. These shotguns and their cartridges were used to hunt small game during their expeditions. This combination allowed the men to supplement their rations and eat a wide variety of small game. This shell is in excellent shape and still retains some of its original coating. This would look great in any Indian War collection!

Measures: 2.5"

Marked: F /11/97/No.20

Recovered: New Mexico

Price: $75.00

Z181     Mint Condition .58 Johnston & Dow Skin Cartridge

Description: These cartridges were manufactured by Algernon K. Johnston and Lorenzo Dow in New York. They were waterproof and could withstand the weather making them extremely efficient and easy to use. They are typically recovered from mid to late war site in our area. These cartridges were manufactured using pig intestine. They are extremely hard to dig intact. The fact that these cartridges are recovered in this condition proves that the waterproof method worked quite well. You probably wouldn't dig one of these today in this condition as they are becoming extremely difficult to find intact.

Measures: 2"

Recovered: Cold Harbor, Virginia

Price: $60.00

Z107     .50 Spencer cartridges for the Model 1865 Spencer Carbine

Description: Here are two very nice non excavated cartridges for the M1865 Spencer Carbine. Neither of these two are headstamped. The M1865 was used very late in the war and was carried over into the Indian War period.

Measures Approx: 1.582" and 1.617"

Reference: Dean Thomas, "Roundball to Rimfire No. 3" Pg. 390-391

Price: $30.00 each one left

Z40     .38 Belgian Produced Double-Action Revolver

Description: Here is a very nice early made Belgian Revolver with the ring trigger. This piece has a very nice patina and checkered walnut grips. The grips are slightly cracked on each side towards the top. The cylinder is marked ELG/Star in a circle with a crown over M and still retains some bluing. The 6 3/4" octagon barrel  is marked with the crown over M as well. Underneath the loading lever the makers mark of David Hn. appears. The barrel does have a little pitting underneath the loading lever as in normal on this type of configuration. The top flat of the barrel is marked Neumann Freres & Cie. Liege. Overall this is a nice example of a period firearm. The action is crisp and works very well.

Serial Number: 2488

Price: $975.00

Z64     Early Bullet Mold With Conversion

Description: Here is a nice example of a conversion mold. This is a very early mold that was once for two musketballs. At some point, one of the chambers was recut with a cherry to make a mold for a .40-.44 bullet. This bullet resembles a .44 Hayes. The mold is very thin at the top.

Measures:  5.5" x 1 3/4"

Price: $150.00

Z13     Fluted G & JW Hawksley of Sheffield Powder Flask 2-2 3/4 Drams

Description: Here is a very nice English made powder flask. This piece has everything and is in working order. Both the nozzle and the top unscrew with ease. All four loops are still attached to the sides and there aren't any huge dents. There is a very small dent on the bottom and is mentioned for exactness. This piece is probably for a 16 or 20 gauge based on the size. This fluted copper bodied flask would look great sitting next to a percussion shotgun!

Measures: 8" x 3.5"

Price: $250.00