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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
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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
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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
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Z461
Excavated WWI German M98/05 Sawback Bayonet
Description:
Here is an excellent bayonet from the Somme. This is the sawback version
and some of the teeth are still visible. These are a little harder to
find in dug condition. This one is pretty straight and it still has a
little bit of wood on the handle. These bayonets are out of an old
collection that was brought back by a tourist.
Measures:
19.5"
Recovered:
Somme, France
Price:
SOLD
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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)
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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Z164
World War One Iron Cross (EK2)
Description:
Very nice piece brought home by a WWII
veteran. This is the 1914 Second Class medal. The ribbon ring is maker
marked "KO" for Königliches Münzamt Orden
of Berlin. The silver lining is a little tarnished from age. The ribbon
is still attached and in excellent condition.
Measures: 43mm
Marked:
"KO" for
Königliches Münzamt Orden of
Berlin
Recovered: Vet
Bring Back
Price: $75.00 Now $65.00
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Z157
Model 1910 Dismounted Rifle Cartridge Belt (Rimmed Eagle
Snaps)(Pre-1917)
Description:
Here is an excellent infantry belt that was used early in WWI. This is
the pre 1917 type with the clip retaining straps inside of the pockets.
These belts would have held 20 (5) round stripper clips, two clips going
in each pocket. This belt does have the Mills marking on the back and
both interior buckle ends are marked. There is very little fraying and
the belt is in nice overall shape. These are becoming scarcer and
scarcer every year. This would make a great addition to any WWI
equipment collection.
Price: $195.00
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Z22
Springfield Model 1910 Bolo Knife with 1917 Alteration (ID'D)
Description:
Here is a nice model 1910 bolo knife with the 1917 alteration which
removed the scabbard clip from the guard. This one was manufactured at
the Springfield Arsenal in 1912 and is marked so. The 1912 date is a
little harder to get. The wooden grips are intact and the serial number
is 10563. This piece came from the family of a veteran named David
Greenlie Ackerman who was an artilleryman during World War One. A scan
of his picture is attached to the bottom of the page.
Measures: 15"
x 4"
Price: $150.00
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Z19
World War One German Veteran's Kyffhauser Medal
Description:
These were commemorative medals of the Kyffhauer Union.
Measures: 2" x
1.25"
Price: SOLD
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