Weapons
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CIVIL WAR RELICS
CIVIL WAR AND HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA
SOLD
W-60
1837 AMES PEACE FLASK - FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION
- Can't get any earlier on these and this one has been through a
lot based on the amount of wear. Flask had been cleaned long
ago but now has a mellow patina. As mentioned before, quite a
bit of wear on all the high relief areas, only one or two very small
dents (negligable) and showing a small amount of solder on the
bottom seam (perhaps an old repair). Inspectors stamp 'WS' on 1
side next to eagle's head and 'N.P. Ames' "1837' on the top. Has
original suspension rings and charger spring works. Early
enough for Mexican War use.
- Can't get any earlier on these and this one has been through a
lot based on the amount of wear. Flask had been cleaned long
ago but now has a mellow patina. As mentioned before, quite a
bit of wear on all the high relief areas, only one or two very small
dents (negligable) and showing a small amount of solder on the
bottom seam (perhaps an old repair). Inspectors stamp 'WS' on 1
side next to eagle's head and 'N.P. Ames' "1837' on the top. Has
original suspension rings and charger spring works. Early
enough for Mexican War use.
| ALL FIREARMS ARE ANTIQUES AND AS SUCH ARE SOLD ONLY AS COLLECTORS ITEMS - THEY ARE NOT TO BE FIRED |
W-127
CONFEDERATE COOK & BROTHER NAVAL
CUTLASS - Good honest marked Confederate naval
cutlass. Marked with the Cook & Brother stamp on the
inside of the guard, crude cast guard & grip without the
dowels through the grip & blade tang (unlike the US
M-1841 cutlass which had these, the CS version only had
the peened tang at the pommel). The quillion has been
broken and repaired as can be seen in photos. Rear of
guard is marked with the number '12'. Blade shows age
and some light pitting.
CUTLASS - Good honest marked Confederate naval
cutlass. Marked with the Cook & Brother stamp on the
inside of the guard, crude cast guard & grip without the
dowels through the grip & blade tang (unlike the US
M-1841 cutlass which had these, the CS version only had
the peened tang at the pommel). The quillion has been
broken and repaired as can be seen in photos. Rear of
guard is marked with the number '12'. Blade shows age
and some light pitting.
$ 7250.
W-137
$ 360.
IMPORT EAGLE PISTOL POWDER FLASK - (R-777 in Riling's
Powder Flask Book). Rarely seen these eagle flasks were produced in
Birmingham and made of light weight white metal (zinc ?) to keep
costs down for competitive sales in the US. Due to the cheap
construction few have survived in good condition and as Riling put it
back in the 1950's "in fine condition have now become good collector
property". This flask shows some wear on high relief areas such as
the eagle's shield. There are no breaks in the seam and the charger
lever functions.
Powder Flask Book). Rarely seen these eagle flasks were produced in
Birmingham and made of light weight white metal (zinc ?) to keep
costs down for competitive sales in the US. Due to the cheap
construction few have survived in good condition and as Riling put it
back in the 1950's "in fine condition have now become good collector
property". This flask shows some wear on high relief areas such as
the eagle's shield. There are no breaks in the seam and the charger
lever functions.
W-140
$ 1595.
FULL PACK OF 10 ENFIELD CARTRIDGES - Very
nice full pack of Enfield cartridges. Paper wrap correctly
marked and dated 1860. Inside are 10 complete Enfield
cartridges in very good condition and still retains the
paper that separates the cartridges. One cartridge is
leaking black powder granuals but not much. Cartridges
alone are worth the price.
nice full pack of Enfield cartridges. Paper wrap correctly
marked and dated 1860. Inside are 10 complete Enfield
cartridges in very good condition and still retains the
paper that separates the cartridges. One cartridge is
leaking black powder granuals but not much. Cartridges
alone are worth the price.
W-159
SOLD
M-1816 SIMEON NORTH U.S. SINGLE SHOT
FLINTLOCK PISTOL - Early type with the larger
stamping on the lockplate - Undated but was produced
probably 1817-1818. .54 Cal. manufactured in
Middletown, Conn. These are not encountered often.
Looks to be original flint, stock is very nice with only
two small spots on left side that may have a filler but
done and matched well. Good cartouche and also has a
small '3' stamped near butt on right side. Very good
and clear stamping on lockplate, may be two
replacement screws inside lock as the ends that show
behind the hammer are not properlt rounded - minor
issue. Replacement ramrod. You would be hard pressed
to find a nicer one. Came from an old collection.
FLINTLOCK PISTOL - Early type with the larger
stamping on the lockplate - Undated but was produced
probably 1817-1818. .54 Cal. manufactured in
Middletown, Conn. These are not encountered often.
Looks to be original flint, stock is very nice with only
two small spots on left side that may have a filler but
done and matched well. Good cartouche and also has a
small '3' stamped near butt on right side. Very good
and clear stamping on lockplate, may be two
replacement screws inside lock as the ends that show
behind the hammer are not properlt rounded - minor
issue. Replacement ramrod. You would be hard pressed
to find a nicer one. Came from an old collection.
W-167
M-1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD - IMPORT - CONFEDERATE
USE? - Clemen & Jung imported for the War, mainly on the US side
but suspected some were purchased by the Confederacy also. Regardless
of which side this went to, odds are that it ended up in CS hands as the
grip has been re-wrapped with oilcloth - common in CS reworked grips
- and well worn in. Wire has broken as you can see in photos and
missing on most of the grip. Deep patina on brass guard, blade is dark
and has C&J stamp on ricasso, scabbard very dark surface rust with
typical dents. what I would consider a good secondary Confederate
sword.
USE? - Clemen & Jung imported for the War, mainly on the US side
but suspected some were purchased by the Confederacy also. Regardless
of which side this went to, odds are that it ended up in CS hands as the
grip has been re-wrapped with oilcloth - common in CS reworked grips
- and well worn in. Wire has broken as you can see in photos and
missing on most of the grip. Deep patina on brass guard, blade is dark
and has C&J stamp on ricasso, scabbard very dark surface rust with
typical dents. what I would consider a good secondary Confederate
sword.
$ 895.
W-173
C-1860 SHEFFIELD CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH
INSCRIPTION - MANSON - Nice Sheffield Bowie
knife made by Manson with the etched blade of 'OK'
and 'AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING THAT IS
WRONG'. There is a part of the etching before this
which is often worn off quickly as it is on this knife. A
small portion of it can be made out but only a few
letters. The phrase should start with 'Americans Ask
For Nothing But What Is Right' - this is the invisible
part. Blade is approx. 6 1/2" in length and overall of
approx. 11 1/2". It has a fancy pressed cast German
Silver handle (as is the hardware of the scabbard).
Blade is clean but does have some light pitting on the
point as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is very solid
but missing the frog button. Overall a very nice
looking clip point bowie.
INSCRIPTION - MANSON - Nice Sheffield Bowie
knife made by Manson with the etched blade of 'OK'
and 'AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING THAT IS
WRONG'. There is a part of the etching before this
which is often worn off quickly as it is on this knife. A
small portion of it can be made out but only a few
letters. The phrase should start with 'Americans Ask
For Nothing But What Is Right' - this is the invisible
part. Blade is approx. 6 1/2" in length and overall of
approx. 11 1/2". It has a fancy pressed cast German
Silver handle (as is the hardware of the scabbard).
Blade is clean but does have some light pitting on the
point as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is very solid
but missing the frog button. Overall a very nice
looking clip point bowie.
$ 965.
W-174
PISTOL POWDER FLASK - GOODYEAR GUTTA PERCHA 1851 - Nice
gutta percha (hard rubber) pistol powder flask made by the Goodyear
Company in the mid-1800's. Approx 4 3/4" in height, these had, as one would
expect a lower survival rate than metal flasks. In 1851 Goodyear began
making all kinds of items out of hard rubber and flasks were included. It is
marked (very lightly) GOODYEAR'S PATENT MAY 6, 185(1). Very good
condition.
gutta percha (hard rubber) pistol powder flask made by the Goodyear
Company in the mid-1800's. Approx 4 3/4" in height, these had, as one would
expect a lower survival rate than metal flasks. In 1851 Goodyear began
making all kinds of items out of hard rubber and flasks were included. It is
marked (very lightly) GOODYEAR'S PATENT MAY 6, 185(1). Very good
condition.
$ 295.