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W-94
FULL ORIGINAL TIN OF MAYNARD PRIMER TAPES - About as good as it gets!  A complete japanned tin of 10 wax paper wrapped rolls with lid and all ten rolls are in exceptional condition. Last I've seen this nice was over 20 years ago.
ON LAY-AWAY
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W-36
M-1851 MARTIALLY MARKED COLT NAVY REVOLVER - Very difficult to find. Made in 1858 - U.S. marked on left side of frame, all matching serial numbers (69088)including wedge with exception of cylinder which is 9288 - possible mix up at the factory? Cylinder scene is completely visible. Grips appear to be highly pollished and show no cartouche. Mechanically in very good condition. Finish on barrel smoother than frame, perhaps cleaned a long while back.
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$ 2850.
W-90
EAGLE PISTOL POWDER FLASK USED WITH REMINGTON REVOLVERS - Near identical to W-90 but was stamped from a different pattern. The shield and eagle are just a bit different. Charger spout is ever so slightly sloped. Well used with wear on the high relief areas. Seam is tight but there is a bit of separation in several spots. One side has a push and there are several small dents.
$ 375.
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W-47
CONFEDERATE 'D' GUARD BOWIE KNIFE - Typical blacksmith type bowie made from a file (many of the file lines are visible on the blade) with a crude iron D guard and wood grip. The overall length is 18 1/4" with a 13 1/4" blade. The top of the guard that extends over the grip has been broken off. A thin iron band that at one time was wrapped around the grip near the blade has slipped down to the cross guard. It appears that the grip had also at on time been broken and repaired and evidence that the blade had been sharpened long ago.
$ 1800.
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W-39
AMES - 1844 PEACE POWDER FLASK - Designed a bit different with the design than the Batty flask it is equally as attractive. This one marked with the early Ames name and dated 1844 as do the other two listed has a very rich patina and even tone across the whole flask. The only drawback on this is the missing measuring spout. If you have one you have just added about another $150. to this flask. Well worn and definately used.
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W-74
U. S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE FLASK - The so called Holy Grail of the Military Flask Collectors. These flasks were used for the Lyle Gun which was a life saving apparatus. The letters U.S.L.S.S. are stamped on one side indicating that it was made by the American Flask and Cap Company (both sides stamped would have indicated Walton Bros. manufacture). Normally these are marked with makers name though this one is not. It has a rich medium brown patina only 100+ years can give. Charger lever spring is broke and a few dents and dings but overall darn good condition.
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W-41
M-1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER - Serial number falls within the range of Colt Army revolvers delivered to Co. L of the 2nd Kentucky Vol. Cavalry on June 30, 1863. Light cartouche on left grip, only traces of cylinder scene visible. All matching serial numbers except wedge. Mechanically works but not perfectly, cylinder does not always fully locate. Some pitting on top of barrel, overall metal has a bit uneven dark patina and coloring.
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W-99
UNMARKED M-1860 CAVALRY SWORD - Believe this one may also be a J.B.A. (as seen on W-93). The grip appears to have the original leather although it has been shined up a bit but the wire wrap has been replaced. There is one loop of the original wire left which has a tight twist and the leather seam is to the top as was the case for the J.B.A.'s. The scabbard is very good but the sword blade is not the best by any stretch (see photos) which makes me believe that the two have been married although a correct scabbard for a J.B.A.
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$ 595.
W-72
M-1852 NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD U.S.S. NORTH DAKOTA PRESENTATION - C-World War I (these models continued into the 20th century) this near excellent condition sword has the name of the officer "Conrad F. Kolzermer" etched on the blade and on the scabbard throat is the engraving "Presented By / Crew of U.S.S. / North Dakota". The U.S.S. North Dakota was launched in 1907 and was decommissioned in 1923. It took part in operations off Vera Cruz in 1914 and in 1919 returned the remains of the Italian Ambassador to the U.S. back to Italy. The blade was made by I. Bernstein in Brooklyn, NY, and has the nice frosted etching with all the typical naval motifs.
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W-67
EAGLE WITH TELESCOPE PISTOL FLASK - Approx. 4 1/8" in height. Eagle holding telescope, flask and pistol. Good amount of wear on all relieved areas. Nice light mellow yellow patina. No dents or dings. Good honest pistol flask that's seen a lot of action.
$ 365.
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W-68
GOODYEAR'S PATENT HARD RUBBER PISTOL FLASK - 4 11/16" in height. These rarely survived due to the fragile nature of the hard rubber. It is marked along the upper rim of the body "BEAVER DAM CO.   GOODYEAR'S PATENT 1851". The 'BEAVER' is very light to non-existant in sight. No cracks. Brass charger mechanism screws into the top of the hard rubber flask. Very good condition.
$ 425.
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W-92
M-1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SWORD - 1861 dated Ames Light Artillery sword. Very nice condition on the blade and guard. Some leather missing on the grip and wire is a bit loose but original. No scabbard. Clearly marked on the ricasso U.S. / J.H. / 1861 and on the opposite Ames Mfg Co. / Chickapee / Mass. Find a scabbard and you'll have a $1200 sword!!
$ 750.
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W-75
.54 CAL MARTIALLY MARKED BULLET MOLD FOR THE M-1842 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL - Rarely seen a round ball .54 cal. bullet mold for the M-1836 and M-1842 Single Shot Martial Pistols (such as the Waters, Johnson, etc.). It is clearly stamped "US". Very good condition.
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W-54
IDENTIFIED M-1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD - Absolutely beautiful sword made by Klingenthal (markings are only visible when hilt is removed from blade as shown in photos) with brass scabbard. Identified as etched in blade to Dr. W.S. Grim. Unfortunately at the time of this listing have been unable to locate Dr. Grim. Blade is etched with U.S. only. These Klingenthal blades have been seen with "Medical Dept.", "M.S." for Medical Staff and just the plain U.S. as this one is. Sword has been cleaned but heavy gilt remains on grip casting. Applied German silver M.S. on cross guard. Rare to find these especially ID'd. Extremely good condition.
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W-32
MODEL 1836 WATERS SINGLE SHOT PISTOL - 1844 - Very good condition A.H. Waters & Co. percussion (altered from flintlock) single shot pistol. Markings are crisp as are the inspectors cartouche on stock. The 1844 date is pre-Mexican War. Metal is all clean gray color with exception of near nipple on barrel which has some light pitting as can be seen in photos. The stock is extremely nice with beautiful stripes and grain running through.
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W-56
M-1818 STARR CAVALRY SABER - Without a doubt the best looking Starr I've owned. Blade is spectacular with stamps that are dead on to the books and as crisp as if it was stamped yesterday. Blade still has fantastic bright finish and the grips are only scuffed on the finish - no chips. Scabbard has the original japanned black finish and attached ring mounts with expected scratches on the surface but no major dents. Excellent example of the 1818 Starr Contract Sabers.
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W-53
SECOND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SWORD - Produced between 1806 & 1808, these massive swords with the extreme curved blade are considered secondary Confederate as they were shortened for later use. This example is also shortened approximately 3 inches although the original scabbard is at the original length. Blade has several nicks and shows several of the flaws that Giles Cromwell discusses in his book "The Virginia Manufactory of Arms". Stamp in ricasso of sword is '3' and on the top of the scabbard throat is'7'.  There is no regimental stamp on the back of the blade. Sword shows wear on grip as shown in photos but could be considered very good. Scabbard has no breaks in seam but does have a few dents and quite a few scrapes and scatches.
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W-57
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR PRESENTATION SWORD - M-1872 Cavalry Officer's sword with a beautiful presentation to Adj. Taylor C. Power of the 158th Indiana Infantry from the Citizens of Indianapolis in 1898. It is etched on both the sword and the scabbard. Grip has a few chips out of the shark skin, blade is bright with nice etching. Scabbard has ornate mounts for the rings and still retains the strap snap rings. Unfortunately the 158th Indiana didn't leave the States, but a very nice piece regardless.
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W-61
C-1827 'PUBLIC PROPERTY' MUSKET FLASK - Nice deep patina (although evidence shows that long ago it had been cleaned) and has its share of dings (as it should for a flask 180 years old).  These were void of inspectors markings as this one is. Appears to have a repair along upper rim and there is just an ever so slight separation on one seam near top. Has original suspension rings and charger spring works.
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W-64
REMINGTON - BEALS REVOLVER FLASK - Slightly less than 4" in height, these flasks were most likely to be found accompanying the cased Beals revolver. It is marked in the ribbon "REMINGTONS  ILION, N.Y." where normally the E Pluribus Unum is found. There are no inspectors markings which is correct. Just a few small dings on one side. A sharp looking flask.
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W-58
M-1840 - 1860 AMES MILITIA OFFICER'S SWORD - Fancy militia sword with chain guard, wide etched blade that is marked with the Ames address as is the scabbard. Polished bone grips and Roman helmet pommel. Guard has eagle with shield. Blade has dull gray finish. Scabbard has ornate ring mounts and drag and at one time was all gilt. Someone has cleaned that taking the gilt off and leaving a reddish copper finish. Evidence of gilt still around mounts, etc. Still a very attractive sword and hard to find these days by Ames.
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W-65
STARR PATTERN PISTOL FLASK - 4 3/4" in height - eagle holding shield over crossed revolvers with the scroll of 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. Design is on both sides. This style with the extra long sloping fixed charger is associated with and furnished to Starr revolvers (according to 'The Powder Horn Book').  Has an honest amount of wear to the high relief areas and has only a few very minor dents.
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W-82
BLUNT & SYMS UNDERHAMMER PEPPERBOX - C-1840 - 1850 (production believed to be only a few thousand). .31 cal. with 3 7/8" barrel assembly. Normally these came with standard walnut grips but this example has metal grips (look to be silver) and engraved. Scarce 'Blunt & Syms" markings on upper frame. Mechanically could use some work as the barrel does have a lot of play but it will rotate in place with the trigger (double action revolver). Some rubbing visible around nipples.
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W-73
M-1840 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD - Straight out of the attic!! Untouched for ages, the brass hilt has little of original gilt showing and has etching on branches, guard and pommel which all blends in due to the dark patina on the brass. The leather grip is in very good condition and shows some wear and scuffs. The heavy blade which is marked 'W. Clauberg / Solingen" is deeply etched with U.S. and military motifs, is in very good condition with very few tiny nicks on blade and very minor staining  in a few areas and meets the blade with a fancy leather washer.  The scabbard is deep brown (has some fine surface rust) with fancy brass ring mounts, throat and drag - all with a dark patina. These don't come around often.
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W-63
MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. PISTOL FLASK - Approx. 4 1/4" in height. In business during the 1850's & 60's they produced a number of small personal revolvers and single shot pistols. This is an absolutely beautiful example with a nice patina and no dents or pushes. Embossed in the brass "MASSACHUSETTS ARMS COMPANY / CHICOPEE FALLS".
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W-29
ROGERS AND SPENCER .44 CAL. ARMY MODEL REVOLVER - Used and still retains approx. 70% of original blue, action still very good. These were made between 1863 and 1865 with only 5,800 manufactured of which the Government purchased 5,000. Low serial number, grips have worn areas near base as normally seen due to the abnormal way they flare out at the base. Good example of this rarely seen .44 cal. Army pistol.
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W-100
ALLEN & THURBER 'BAG STYLE' PEPPERBOX REVOLVER - Reasonably priced representative piece. .34 Cal. with 3" barrel. Markings 'ALLEN'S PATENT / 1845' on hammer and 'ALLEN AND THURBER     WORCESTER' on the barrel. Trigger mechanism works but barrel will not rotate. Several screws missing on nipple shield. Much wear, dark gray finnish.
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W-69
C-1821-1850 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD - INDIAN HEAD POMMEL - Worn with the regulations of 1821 and continues from the 1830's to the beginning of the Civil War by militia units, it is a beautiful piece with mother of pearl grips (one chip in grip see in photos) deeply grooved for the wire wrap. A female indian bust with head dress for a pommel, eagle head quillon and eagle on counterguard. Blade is fire blued (half way) with gold wash etching which is worn and blade has some very light surface rust and in areas some very light pitting and small nicks on cutting edge in the middle range of the blade. Overall a nice example of a 180 year old piece. No scabbard. (Ref. - Peterson #69)
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W-85
4TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY IDENTIFIED GROUPING - Cavalry officer's sword, cdv, officer's belt plate and GAR belt plate of Capt. Daniel Duesler, Co G (and previously Lieut. in the Chandler Horse Guards). Sword is a Klingenthal Officer's Model Cavalry sword with very lightly etched blade which includes  'U.S.'  on one side. The grip has had what appears to be old white paint applied (period) and is still seen in between the reliefs of the sharkskin grips. The CDV of Duesler shows him holding this sword - unmistakable (white grips - from the paint mentioned above, same ring mounts, etc.). Unfortunately the image is creased as can be seen in photos and is ID'd in old ink on reverse "Great Grandfather Duesler". Also included is his cast eagle sword belt plate, the later war wide tongue style and his GAR belt plate which is missing it's belt loop. More info on bottom of 'Additional Images' page.
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W-51
EARLY M-1850 NCO SWORD - Dated 1848 N.P. Ames - Cabotville address. All proper markings, marked U.S. Hilt has the rich bronze coloring found on most of the early dated swords. Blade is dark gray with light pitting. Blade edge is good with no nicks. No scabbard.
SOLD
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