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: $250.00

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

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

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

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

Z442     Model 1874 "Bullseye" Type I Indian War Canteen (Philadelphia Depot/ J. Hall Rohrman Philad:)

Description: Here is a very nice Civil War era "bullseye" canteen that was reissued during the Indian Wars. This particular canteen has the harder to find light blue wool cover. It still retains its original stopper. This is the Model 1874 Type I which has the twisted neck ring and the Chamber's sling and early buckle. The sling is attached to the interior post on the Chamber's buckle. This one still has its original blue wool cover which has been stamped "2nd N.J.." The body of the canteen has a few very minor shallow dents on the front and back but they are so minor you almost can't tell. The stitching on the wool cover is tight. There are a few moth holes on the back and front. The sling is all original with no fraying or tears. It does have some staining which is quite common on all canteens. While Civil War and Spanish American War canteens are quite common on the market, these Indian War canteens are getting harder and harder to find. The second New Jersey was in service during the Spanish American War but never left the country.

Measures: Approximately 7.5" x 3"

Reference: Douglas C. McChristian "The U.S. Army in the West 1870-1880" Pg. 210-211

Price: SOLD

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

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

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

Z320     Model 1874 Evans & Hassell Pattern Sword Belt Plate

Description: Here is an excellent Indian War plate showing some use. The face is well worn and the belt loop on the reverse has been modified. It appears the original loop that was soldered on the end didn't quite hold. They took the loop and angled it and soldered it back on. The belt loop still has a piece of the original belt attached.

Measures: 74mm x 50mm

Reference: O'Donnel & Campbell Pg. 543 No. 916

Price: $95.00

Z315     Rarer Rock Island Arsenal 1909 Modified Canteen for the New Leather Cavalry Sling (RIA 1914)

Description: Here is a rarer style of the modified 1885 canteen for the cavalry. This is the type that was modified for the leather cavalry hanger. The Rock Island Arsenal apparently modified these canteens with the rectangle loops instead of the more common triangle style. The new leather cavalry hanger had the brass snap hook. One side of the canteen is very nice while the other has a large dent in the very center. Most canteens of this style that I have come across all have this large dent on the inside. It may have intentionally been done as the M1907/1909 canteen was manufactured that way. Both hanger rings swing smoothly. The stopper ring is present but the actual stopper is missing. This would look great in any military collection and there is a lot of rarity for the price.

Marked: OHIO RIA 1914

Reference: O'Donnell "U.S. Army Canteens 1775-1910

Price: $125.00

Z267     .58 Conversion Block for Musket Tins (Allin Conversion)

Description:  Nice unissued conversion block from Bannermann's surplus. These wooden blocks were produced to hold the .58 rimfire musket cartridge for the Allin conversion. There are two rows of four. The middle brace was removed and replaced with a solid wooden block to hold a total of 8 Allin cartridges on the top and a box of 8 Allin cartridges below. The majority of these conversion blocks will no longer hold the actual cartridges due to shrinking.

Measures: 4.5" x 3.75" x 1.5"

Reference: Reference: Dorsey, Indian War Cartridge Pouches, Boxes and Carbine Boots Pg. 20

Price: $85.00

Z250    Model 1904 Haversack by Rock Island Arsenal

Description: Here is a very nice marked M1904 Haversack. This one is marked 13 C D C NY 4 over 69. I would assume this is for the Coast Defense Corps?. The interior is marked Rock Island Arsenal but it is faded. This pack does have the ration bag inside of it. The pot metal attachment buttons for the ration bag are in place but rusted. The bag does have some soiling but it looks much better in person.

Measures: 14" x 14"

Price: $65.00

Z232     Trapdoor Springfield Bayonet with M1873 Scabbard (New Jersey)

Description: Here is a very nice clean bayonet for the trapdoor Springfield. This one is slick and isn't marked. The bayonet scabbard is in nice shape with the frog being a little rough. The frog does have the New Jersey escutcheon attached. The leather is worn but pliable.

Measures: 21.25"

Reference: Robert M. Reilley "American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards" Pg. 169

Price: $125.00

Z229     Rare Late 1800's Officer's Dress Baldric

Description: Here is an exceptional Indian War/Span. Am. War era officer's baldric. These were pistol cartridge boxes that were worn with the dress uniforms. They were never meant for field use and probably never even had cartridges placed in them. this one is very nice and show a little crazing. The crossed sabers are affixed to the front.

Measures: 6" x 4"

Reference: Edward Scott Meadows, "U.S. Military Holsters And Pistol Cartridge Boxes" Pg. 388

Price: SOLD

Z227     Model 1872 Infantry Forage Cap Insignia (Hunting Horn)

Description: Here is a nice original horn insignia for the forage cap or kepi. This one has wire attachment pins that are soldered onto the reverse. In 1875 the Infantry replaced the horn with the crossed rifles. This one is not bent or cracked and would go well with an insignia display or on a period kepi.

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

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

Price: $32.00

Z219    Excavated Model 1865 .50 Spencer Carbine

Description: Here is a neat relic that could be either Indian War or Civil War period. This is the model 1865 with the Burnside markings on top. The lever is broken off and is probably the reason this gun was discarded. The buttplate and tube magazine are missing as well. This piece has been cleaned and coated for your enjoyment.

Measures: 23.5" x 3.5"

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $325.00

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

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

Z174     Model 1874 Belt with N.G.P. Belt Plate

Description: Here is a very nice Indian War period belt rig although the plate is not original to the belt. This particular one is from the National Guard of Pennsylvania. This is the EXACT belplate (No. 934) pictured in O'Donnell & Campbell's book on page 553. If you like Indian War period stuff this one is for you. The leather belt is crazed but is soft and pliable. The adjustor hook and the two rivets on the are still firmly attached. Although this is a marriage, the belt and plate go together just beautifully.

Marked: Belt is marked J.T. Smith & Co. New York

Price: $225.00

Z173     Model 1866 French Chassepot Bayonet

Description: Here is a very nice French Chassepot bayonet produced in 1874 during the third empire. The scabbard retains quite a bit of the original finish. There is some light surface rust and a few small patches on the scabbard. The blade retains a nice bright finish with some very small grease/rust spots. The serial numbers on the handle and the scabbard do not match. Overall this is a very nice piece and would look great in any military collection.

Measures: 28" in scabbard

Marked: Mre d' Armes de St. Etienne 1874

Price: $135.00

Z140     Hagner No. 2 Cartridge Box

Description: Here is a nice Hagner No. 2 Cartridge box from the Indian War period. This one shows minimal crazing on the main body of the box. The top where the lid hinges is a little more crazed as is usual. Both belt attachment loops are present but the closing tab latch is partial. The back is marked but you can only read NO. The sides are in nice shape and the stitching is tight throughout. The left side is bulged to take the model 1866 or 1879 musket tool. All 24 cartridge loops are in great shape. Dorsey states that this style Hagner box tends to show more wear from use than the type 1. This would make a great addition to any Indian War accoutrement collection.

Measures: 7.5" x 2.5"

Caliber: .50/70 Government.

Reference: Stephen Dorsey, "Indian War Cartridge Pouches, Boxes and Carbine Boots" Pg. 43

Price: $150.00

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

Z68     New York State Seal Button (Indian War Period)

Description: Nice non dug New York coat button. This is the post war type with the wider rim. This is probably from a NYSM coat.

Measures: 23mm

Backmark: "*SCOVILL MF'G Co */ WATERBURY" dm inner ring of dots.

Price: $15.00

Z67     Federal Eagle "C" Button (Indian War)

Description: Here is a nice Indian War period cavalry button. This button is in excellent non dug condition with a crisp backmark and a stand up shank intact.

Measures: 23mm

Backmark: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO. ***"

Price: SOLD

Z8     Indian War/Spanish American Collar/Sleeve Bars

Description: Here are two very nice collar/sleeve bars. Both of them are about the same length and style but very in color. Each bar comes with a Civil War period cuff button resting in place. This style of bar with the ornate rim pattern is seen on clothing from the New York National Guard. These pieces may be Spanish American or may be slightly earlier. These would make a great addition to any insignia collection.

Measures: 1" x 4.5"

Price: $65.00 Each