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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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