Z483     Western Holster for the 7 1/2" Colt SA

Description: Great leather holster for the Colt SA. This one is in excellent shape and would date from 1890-1910. This entire holster is made from one piece of leather and is of excellent quality. There is some ornate design punched into the leather and the holster is marked RIVAL.

Measures: 12" x 6"

Price: SOLD

Z482     Third Pattern McKeever Cartridge Box (Fully Loaded)

Description: Here is an excellent McKeever cartridge box. The leather one this one is excellent and there is very little crazing. Overall the box is in great shape and the stitching is tight. This is the later model that doesn't have the brass escutcheon on the closing tab. This model does have the bulge on the side for the gun tool. The model 1874 belts were set up to take two of these boxes giving each soldier 40 rounds of .45/70 ammunition. This box comes full of shells. There are 9 copper cased shells and 11 of the tin cased shells. This would look great in any Indian War collection!

Backmark: Watervliet Arsenal

Measures: 6.5" x 4"

Price: $435.00 Sale $325.00

Z480     .58 Gardiner Explosive Bullet

Description: A professionally cut explosive Gardiner bullet. This one shows the interior copper powder chamber and the inside of the nozzle.

Recovered: Chancellorsville, Va.

Price: $175.00 or 95.00 per half ***Right side is Sold****

Z479     National Guard Type II Hagner Cartridge Box (16 Rounds of .50/70 Govt)

Description: Here is an unusual cartridge box. These were typically made for the National Guard units. This one has the numbers "134" affixed to the front. Both belt loops are present but the bottom ends have come undone. The body of the box is in great shape. The leather is in decent shape and the main flap appears to be tarred over which makes it a strange variant.

Measures: 6.5" x 2" x 3"

Reference: Stephen Dorsey "Indian War Cartridge Boxes" Pg. 50

Price: $160.00

Z478    Indian War U.S. Cavalry Model 1885 Watering Bit

Description: Here is an excellent condition M1885 watering bit. This one still has some of the original bluing on the bars and snaps. The leather is in very good condition with very little crazing. This set is in excellent condition and would look great in any Indian War Cavalry collection.

Reference: Dorsey & Mcpheeters "The American Military Saddle" Pg. 393-394

Price: $195.00 Sale $150.00

Z477     Fremont's First & Second Expeditions 1842-3-4 (Washington Gale and Seaton Printers 1845) with original map

Description: Here is a very nice first edition of Brevet Captain Fremont's 1st and 2nd expedition. This was a very popular book on the West. Both the front and the back of the cover are embossed. The spine has the gold lettering and the cover is in very nice shape. The interior of the book is excellent and shows very little foxing. The fold out maps are intact as well as the large map that went into the back pocket. At one point, this book was professionally rebound and the front and rear end sheets have been replaced. The large map is intact. There are some small tears where it was folded. This is very common on these large older maps. This book is priced well below what others are selling for and you probably won't find another first edition at this price! 

Measures: 6" x 9.25"

Price: $1,050.00 Sale $950.00

Z476     Reproduction Colt Wood Grips

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

Measures: 3" Tall

Price: $30.00

Z475    Indian War 1874 Type III Canteen (Identified to the 5th Regiment)

Description: Here is an excellent Indian War period smooth side canteen. The type III canteen has the lower sling guide removed. This example has a very nicely marked cover and all of the stitching is intact and tight. The under petersham wool cover is intact and isn't poking through the cover anywhere. The linen sling is attached and has slight fraying on one section, and the larger Chamber's buckle is intact. The brass stopper ring is in place and the stopper is in excellent shape. The cover is stained and shows use but the canteens is free of large dents. There is one tiny dent that I can feel on the side marked "5/L." If you are looking for an Indian War period canteen with a traceable history look no further. The 5th was involved in quite a bit of western action.

Price: $350.00 Sale $295.00

Z474     Federal Model 1859 Spur (Foliate Design)

Description: Nice non dug model 1859 spur. This example has the flat interior and is missing the rowel. It still retains its original shape and could be refurbished. This one is worn smooth but you can tell it was fully stippled at one point.

Measures: 4.5" x 3.25"

Recovered: Non Dug

Reference: Crouch Spurs Page 34

Price: $50.00

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

Z471     1859 Carbine Thimble (E. Metzger Phila)

Description: Here is a very minty carbine thimble. The strap on the side buckled the thimble directly to the girth strap on the McClellan saddle. The carbine would have been hanging from the sling and the tip of the barrel would have been inserted through the thimble. This helped to keep the carbine from flying around. These carbine sockets where known to be hazardous. If the cavalryman were to be thrown there was a good chance the carbine would stay in the boot. The rider would then be dragged to death which did happen on occasion. This particular carbine boot was produced by E. Metzger of Philadelphia and is marked on the tip of the strap. The jappaned buckle still retains most of its original finish. This would make a great addition to any accoutrement or cavalry collection.

Measures: 2.75" x 2.5"

Recovered: Bannerman's Surplus

Price: $110.00

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

Z468     Excavated German M42 Helmet

Description: Here is a very nice German M42 helmet in excavated condition. This late war style has the flared rolled lip. The metal on this example is strong and it still retains part of the late war iron liner hoop.

Recovered: Estonia

Price: $110.00

Z467     Excavated M40 German Helmet

Description: Here is a very nice excavated early war helmet. This one was recovered in Drulingen, France. There is a slight crack on the front brow. The interior lining and rivets are missing but the metal is very sturdy. This example has the machine pressed air vents and the rolled lip.

Recovered: Drulingen, France

Price: $110.00

Z466     Excavated M42 German Helmet

Description: Here is an excellent excavated German M42 Helmet with the flared edge. This one still retains quite a bit of its original paint. Most of the helmet is rusted but the liner and part of the lining are still intact. You can partially make out a manufacturer's stamp on the back interior rim.

Recovered: Narva, Estonia

Price: $150.00

Z463     Excavated German Seitengewehr 1898 Quillback Bayonet

Description: Here is a bayonet that is a little harder to find. This pattern in known as the "quillback." These weak and slim blades were prone to damage in the field and this example shows it. This is one out of the collection that was brought back by a tourist many years ago. These bayonets measure just over 25" intact. I have seen a lot of dug bayonets from this battlefield and this is a harder variant to find.

Measures: 17.5" Long

Recovered: Somme, France

Price: $30.00

Z462     Excavated British Model 1907 Bayonet

Description: Here is an excellent relic from the WWI era. This M1907 bayonet was recovered by a tourist visiting the Somme many years ago. This bayonet blade has very stable metal and is missing a few inches on the end. The overall length of the bayonet would measure 21.75" if it was complete. This one still has nice sections of the wooden grips left. This would make a great addition to any relic or WWI collection.

Measures: 17" Long

Recovered: Somme, France

Price: $30.00

Z458     Grouping of (Five) Slave Related Documents

Description: Here is an excellent group of documents pertaining to the sale of slaves. I think that there is a bigger story here but I don't quite have all of the facts. It seems as though there may be runaways, or perhaps some slaves were stolen. This lot consists of five documents that are photographed and somewhat translated below. I haven't had time to research this court case but it would make a wonderful project for someone with the time and energy. I have priced this grouping well below what similar examples are bringing today.

Price: $350.00 Sale $250.00

Z454     U.S. Marked Mess Knives WWI-WWII Era

Description: U.S. army mess knives. We haven't quite been able to put a date on these as they don't match up with any documented model number. All of them still have traces of the nickel plating. Each one has the "U.S." stamped into the handle. They were manufactured using a two part process. The blade is added to the handle and then soldered. Judging by the design I would say these were probably produced in the WWI Era but could possibly be earlier. I bet you probably don't have one of these in your mess gear collection.

Marked: "US"

Measures: 7.75" in Length

Recovered: Surplus Stocks

Price: $15.00 Each (Qty. Available 3)

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

Z452     1854 Seated Liberty Half Dollar (New Orleans Mint)

Description: Nice coin with wear on the high spots.

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $40.00

Z450     Civil War Period Clay Pipe

Description: Nicely molded clay pipe from Mississippi. This one has a great design. A small read would have been inserted in the base to use as a stem. This example is great and doesn't have any chips or dings.

Recovered: Hinds County, Mississippi

Price: $30.00

Z446     Eagle Breastplate, Regulation 1826 Pattern

Description: Nice excavated breastplate from the Falling Waters MD/WV area. There was quite a large battle here following the Gettysburg Campaign. The Confederate forces were trying to cross the river for days but the river levels were extremely high. This allowed the Union forces to pin them against the river bank. The Confederates were eventually able to cross the river but there was a lot of fighting in that area. Several Confederate prisoners were taken from the 40th Virginia. This example is flat as a pancake is displays nicely. The face has the patina of those found near the river and is a little shiny. The back retains most of the lead solder and the hooks are missing. If you are looking for a possible Gettysburg campaign piece but don't want to pay the exorbitant price this is the plate for you. The Falling Waters and Williamsport battles were the last clashes of the Gettysburg campaign.

Measures: 63mm

Recovered: Falling Waters

Price: $125.00

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

Z444     Civil War/Indian War Era Collapsible Cap and Case

Description: Nice period collapsible cup in the japanned tin case. This one comes apart in three pieces and fits together nicely. The case measures approximately 2.5" x 1.25". The cup itself measures approximately 2.5" wide and 3.25" tall. This would make a great addition to your Civil War or Indian War  mess gear display. This cup is heavy duty and appears to made of a pewter alloy.

Price: $100.00

Z443     Modified Hagner No. 2 Cartridge Box (Signal Cartridge Variant)

Description: Here is an excellent published example of the Hagner No. 2 cartridge box. This one was modified for the 8 Ga. salute or signal cartridge. All of the cartridge loops were removed and the wooden block was inserted. It has been modified to carry four 8 Ga. signal cartridges. Dorsey notes that "These cartridges were fired in artillery sub-caliber firing devices for salute, parade, drill, or demonstration." The closing tab is intact and is marked "T.M.L.." There is a little crazing on this piece on the hinge area and on the loops and closing latch. Overall, the leather is in excellent shape and it has been well taken care of. If you are a collector of Indian War period leather items, this one is for you.

Measures: 3 11/16" 7 1/4"

Reference: Stephen Dorsey "Indian War Cartridge Pouches, Boxes, and Carbine Boots" Pg. 47 (Actual Item Photographed)

Price: $295.00 Sale $225.00

Z440     Three Bladed Medical Fleam or Bleeder by Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Description: Very nice medical fleam with three blades. This piece would date to the early 19th century based on the manufacturer's markings.

Marked: Joseph Rodgers & Sons / No. 6 Norfolk St. Sheffield

Measures: 3.25"

Price: $125.00

Z438     .69 Musket Wiper

Description:  Very nice .69 musket wiper.

Measures: 1.453" x .643

Recovered: Surplus

Price: $25.00

Z436     World War II German Tropical Canteen

Description: Nice World War II tropical German canteen. This one has a later cap and snap attachment that is often seen on these.

Backmark: "D.R.G.M. / H.R.E. 42 / D.R.P. angm. / k"

Price: $50.00

Z435     Horstmann Brothers Belt Rig (Post Civil War)

Description: Here is a very colorful belt rig produced by Horstmann of Philadelphia in the late 1800-1900 era. The interior of this belt is bright orange as well as the exterior outer trim. It is complemented with a green inner band with purple velvet. The buckle  almost appears to be the 1874 pattern but the corners are clipped creating an elongated octagonal shape. The sword hanger is still attached and so is the keeper bar. This piece is either from some dress uniform or perhaps a fraternal lodge or order of some kind.

Backmark: Horstmann Bros. & Co Philadelphia "trade/mark"

Measures:  33" in length

Price: $150.00

Z428     Rare First Model LP08 32 Round Clip for the German Artillery Luger.

Here is an excellent and very rare dug item. This is an excavated 32 trommel magazine for the WWI German artillery Luger or Luger Carbine. Most of these are found in unissued condition. Here is an actual war used piece. The housing plate is gone exposing the spring and crank. These are very expensive in non dug condition. This would make an excellent addition to your WWI German Luger collection!

Measures: 5" x 3.75"

Recovered: France

Price: $125.00

Z434     General Quincy Adams Gillmore Group

This group consists of a CDV of General Gillmore and two GAR ribbons associated with Gillmore. These ribbons were once part of a grouping and were glued to something. He is well known for crippling the walls of Fort Pulaski, and for commanding the 54th Massachusetts colored troops against Fort Wagner. In interesting group with lots of research potential. 

Price: $70.00

Z423     Officer's Shoulder Boards

Here is a nice pair of officer's shoulder boards. These are made of brass, cardboard, and cloth. This set is a nice example of those worn during the war.

Price: $295.00

Z426     Hitler Youth Girls BDM District Patch

This is the white on black for the girls.

Price: $25.00

Z424     Federal Zinc Dyer Fuse Adaptor

Harder to find zinc adaptor for the Dyer shell. This one has the small hole in the base and is meant for case shot. This one was recovered by Bill Gavin.

Reference: Charles H. Jones Artillery Fuses of the Civil War Page 36

Recovered: March 19th 1966 White Oak Rd. Petersburg Va. by William Gavin

Price: $30.00

Z403     CDV of Charles Sumner and Henry W. Longfellow titled "The Politics and Poetry of New England"

Description: Scarce image showing both authors sitting across the table from one another. I believe that the original was taken by Alexander Gardner.

Backmark: None

Measures: 2.5" x 4"

Price: $150.00

Z402     CDV of Edward Everett

Description: Very nice picture of Edward Everett. He was an avid statesman, orator, and author, He taught at Harvard and was President of Harvard at one time.

Backmark: Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic negative from Brady's National Portrait Gallery.

Measures: 2.5" x 4"

Price: $75.00

Z401     CDV of George Bancroft

Description: Nice image of George Bancroft from Brady's Gallery. This one is published by E. Anthony.

Measures: 2.5" x 4"

Price: $60.00

Z400    1874 Palmer Infantry Brace Yoke (Watervliet Arsenal Produced)

Description: Here is a pretty nice infantry piece from the 1870's. This is the Palmer Infantry Brace that attached to the Model 1874 belt. This was meant to place some of the weight of the equipment on the shoulders and back rather than the waist alone. The 1874 belt would have held two McKeever cartridge boxes and a bayonet. The two rear straps would have held the haversack and clothing bag. This example is very nice. The leather has some crazing but nothing like the ones I have seen. The leather is supple and the inspector's marking is clear. This would be a great addition to any Indian War collection and would look great holding the belt and cartridge boxes.

Markings: "Watervliet Arsenal" Inspected By: A.R. Smith

Measures: 36" in Length

Price: $195.00

Z398     1855 Hagerstown, Maryland Five Dollar Note (The Valley Bank of Maryland)

Description: Here is a decent local note. There are some very minute pinholes throughout the note and the color is faded.

Price: $45.00

Z397     Model-1936 Pistol Belt by R.M. Co. 1942

Description: Very nice khaki colored pistol/revolver belt. This one is in great shape. There is a name written near the clasp but I cannot make it out. There also appears to be a unit marking of some sort on the interior.

Measures approximately 43" in length and 28" in length set up.

Price: $35.00

Z396     Late War German Infantry Assault Badge

Description: Here is a very nice late war zinc "Infantry Assault" badge. This example is attributed to the firm of Steinhauer & Luck.

Backmark: None

Measures: 1.75" x 2.5"

Reference: Sascha Weber "The Infantry Assault Badges"

Price: $110.00

Z393     Currency, CSA $50.00 Note, April 6th 1863, Series 1, Plate No. W (Discontinued)

Description: Nice colorful discontinued bill. This has the image of Jefferson Davis on the front.

Serial Number: 85501

Printer: Keatinge & Ball Columbia, S.C.

Reference: Criswell "Confederate Paper Money" Type 57 (414)

Price: $125.00

Z391     Brass .50 Gallager Cartridges

Description: Here are two intact cartridges for the Gallager carbine. The one on the left has a small manufacturing flaw on the neck. The one on the right has a small push in the lead and the base is somewhat flat.

Price: $35.00 each The one on the left is still available.

Z389     .36 Roundball Scissor Mold

Description: Nice period .36 roundball mold. This one is marked "95" and comes with a .36 roundball.

Measures: 5 3/8"

Price: $45.00

Z388     Model 1872 Infantry Forage Cap Insignia (Hunting Horn)

Here is an excellent excavated example of the 1872 Infantry Insignia. You see a lot of the non dug ones but a dug one in good shape is hard to find. This one came out of a North Carolina collection. Both of the wire attachment pins are still soldered onto the back. There are no cracks, bends, or repairs to this piece. In 1875 the Infantry replaced the horn with the crossed rifles.

Measures:    2 1/4" wide x 1 3/8" tall

Recovered: Coastal North Carolina, Fort Fisher Area

Reference: J. Duncan Campbell & Mike O'Donnell "American Military Headgear Insignia" Pg. 156

Price: $65.00

Z385     Regulation 1826 Pattern NCO Eagle Shoulder Belt Plate (Maker Marked) Published Example

Here is another outstanding example of an early dug breastplate. This one still retains two out of the three iron hooks. The back retains nearly all of the lead and is lightly marked "WHSMITH/BROOKLYN." There is even some random carving on the back. Unfortunately this plate has been cleaned so I can't match it up. However, it is one of 23 that were dug on the Cold Harbor Battlefield on November 1956. This would go great with your dug Cold Harbor collection. Bill's handwritten tag is still attached and reads Cold Harbor 6th Corps Nov. 1956.

Pictured in Two Publications! One of which is Gavin's buckle book.

This plate is published in Sylvia and O'Donnell's, "The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics on Page 192. It is hard to tell which one it is because it has been cleaned. This is one of 23 that Gavin dug over a two day period. At first I thought that it was unfortunate that the plate was cleaned. However, this plate was cleaned because it is featured the second edition of, "Accoutrement Plates North & South 1861-1865" by William G. Gavin. This is the second plate down on page 4 of chapter one. The opposite page is supposed to be the backs of the plates on page 4. However, upon closer inspection...you can clearly see that the back of this plate really isn't the back. Every scratch and dirt area matches up. Don't miss your chance to own a very historic and published piece of history.

Price: $385.00

Z384     CDV of Federal Officer

Description: Nice picture of an officer with a frock coat. The backmark is stamped: Powelson Photographer 58 State St. Rochester & 230 Main St. Buffalo New York.

Measures: 2.5" x 4"

Price: $60.00

Z383     CDV of Federal Officer

Description: Nice photo of a Federal officer. He is wearing a sword belt plate and is holding a saber. The lower left hand of the front is marked "M WHITT. COLUMBUS O."

Measures: 2.5" x 4"

Price: $75.00

Z380     1862 Mississippi Five Dollar Note (November 1862)

Description: Very nice color with some damage on the upper right corner

Reference: Criswell 31

Price: $75.00

Z379     Currency, CSA $100 Note, February 17, 1864, Series 1, Plate No. C

Nice bill with Lucy Pickens in the center, two soldiers on the left, and George W. Randolph on the right. There are a few very very minute pinholes.

Serial Number: 9139

Printer: Keatinge & Ball Columbia S.C

Reference: Grover C. Criswell "Confederate Paper Money" Type 65 (493)

Price: $135.00

Z378     Currency, CSA $50 Note, Feb. 17, 1864, Series 2, Plate No. A

Harder to find bill with the flourish over the "Con" in confederate. The true color on the back is a little lighter than the scans show.

Serial Number: 3775

Printer: Keatinge & Ball

Reference: Grover C. Criswell "Confederate Paper Money" Type 66 (501)

Price: $110.00

Z375     Confederate States of America, Five Dollars, 1864 Richmond Issue

Description: Very nice CS $5.00 bill from 1864. The front is a little faded but the back still retains its wonderful blue color.

Series: 6

Reference: Criswell, "Confederate Paper Money" Type 69

Price: $40.00

Z369     CDV of Commodore Silas Horton Stringham (1798-1876)

Description: Here is a nice full length view of Silas Horton Stringham. He started his naval career early and fought in the War of 1812, The Mexican War, and the American Civil War. During the Civil War he was named the commander of the North Atlantic blockading fleet and was later a Rear Admiral.

Measures: 4.25" x 2.5"

Backmark: None

Price: $115.00

Z368     Excavated 19th Century Clay Pipes

Description: Nice collection of clay pipes that are in very nice condition. Pipe "A" is the common clay pipe that took an insert for the stem. Pipe "B" has a tree pattern with the branches removed. Pipe "C" has a picture of two men boxing each other. Pipe "D" has a picture of two men. All of these pipes are your typical size but "C", and "D" still have a large portion of the stem attached.

Recovered: Hinds County, Mississippi

Price: A: SOLD   B: $15.00  C: $15.00   D: $15.00

Z367     Excavated Enfield "Tower" Buttplate

Description: Nice excavated iron buttplate for an Enfield "Tower" musket. We dig a lot of the brass buttplates around here but the iron version is a little scarcer is this part of the East.

Measures: 5" x 2.5"

Recovered: Champion Hill 1980's

Price: $30.00

Z366     Confederate Infantry Block "I" Button

Description: Nice block "I" infantry button. This one has a nice chocolate patina and is missing the shank.

Measures: 22.4mm

Backmark: Ring of Dots

Recovered: Central Mississippi

Reference: Albert's CS182B  Tice CSI243B1

Price: $95.00

Z365     State of New York Belt Buckle (SNY)

Description: Here is a nice excavated State of New York belt plate. This is the early type with the iron hooks. The brass face and the iron hooks are missing as is the norm on most of these plates. There is a very small hole just under the left hand side of the "N." This is one of several that were recovered from a shipwreck off of the South Carolina Coast. Apparently the ship went down while en route to South America where it was to deliver surplus military goods. The ship nor the goods ever made it to their destination. This shipwreck is a neat site and I will provide more information about the name of the ship as well as its cargo to the buyer. This one is priced to move

Measures: 55mm x 82mm

Recovered: South Carolina Shipwreck

Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, "American Military Belt Plates"  (Plate 535)

Price: $225.00

Z364     Battlefield Pick up German WWI M1894 Hebel Flare Pistol

Description: Here is a nice battlefield pick up flare pistol. This is one of several WWI relics that were sold by the guys at "The Great War" many years ago. These "Hebel" flare pistols were used from the 1890's all the way through WWII. During WWI they were standard issue and used for all sorts of reasons. This one is your typical 26.5mm flare pistol. It is lightly rusted and you can partially make out the serial number. The trigger guard,wooden handles and a few interior springs are long gone. This would make a great addition to your WWI relic collection.

Measures: 14.25" in length

Price: $85.00