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Beautiful small powder horn with container and original patches.
This pre Civil War powder horn was apparently used with a pistol, small bore rifle or small bore shot
gun since it is quite small. Your purchase includes the powder horn and under careful examination,
I have found the brass container to have several original patches in it. It comes to me from Louisa
County, Virginia and measures 6" in length. The patch container has a carved wooden plug which appears
to facilitate the removal of the patches. There is a leather piece that goes in the end of the powder horn,
attached by an original string to a brass lid of unknown usage. The string does not appear
to be as old as the string on the powder horn and is probably a replacement. Everything
else is original. The dark, well worn copper of the patch container displays beautiful bronze color patina.
The powder horn appears to have been attached to a carrying strap which has broken loose
leaving the 2 holes that you see on the top of the horn. The horn is pitted with indentations which are
probably due to having been dropped. Although there is some damage, this is a beautiful
little powder horn with its companion patch container and original patches for a modest price.
Item S1032 $49.99 SOLD
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Confederate D-Guard Bowie knife made from a Confederate Pike.
This one came to me from Goochland County, Virginia and has been examined by several
collectors of Bowie knives. It is original in all respects and guaranteed to be so for the rest of my life.
Characteristics include; the original wooden handle, a coin which was used on the upper
part of the handle and a blade made from a pike. This is apparently
a blacksmith-made knife, typical of the South's effort to arm their soldiers
with something. This type knife was very heavy and I find it unlikely that
it was used extensively in battle or elsewhere. For sure a man felt like
he was well armed when he had it on his side but in campaigning, these were pitched
here and there or given to civilians. At any rate, this one survived in pretty
good condition and is unique. If you would like to have this ineffective but
original Confederate knife, you can own it for $895.00. This was probably a barn find or kept
in an attic. It has been in my possession for about six months and I have decided to let
it go. I will pay insurance and shipping to the Continental United States.
Item S1031 $895.00
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British Brown Bess Bayonet.
This bayonet, circa 1780's,
is probably a battlefield
pickup. It has not been vigorously
cleaned and I would not advise
further cleaning since it is beautiful
the way it is. A wonderful, sound bayonet
with a bit of deterioration on the socket.
(Overall length is 20 5/8" and the original
owner's measurements are included with
your purchase.
Item S1030 $195.00
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Civil War era Dragoon back strap.
This original back strap
is in very good condition,
though there is some minor pitting.
Note the number "422" at
the corner on one side.
Item S1029 $50.00
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Civil War M1840 cavalry saber.
This specimen is in good condition, except that the grip and washer are missing.
The blade, which is 35 inches to the ricasso, still retains an edge. There is some
pitting, as might be expected, and no markings are evident on the ricasso.
The guard and pommel are solid. All in all, this is a very nice display piece.
The overall length is about 41.5 inches.
Item S1028 $294.99
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Civil War relic combination tool for the Austrian Lorenz.
This tool incorporates a punch and torque pin, cone wrench, and screwdriver, and is
pictured in Gun Tools: Their History & Identification,
by James B. Shaffer, Lee A. Rutledge and R. Stephen Dorsey, on page 210. A second volume lists
2 more similar tools for the Lorenz, but the length of the wrench portion
is shorter on those tools. I recovered this piece in the Appomattox, Virginia,
area years ago (not on park property!). It has been cleaned with electrolysis
and sprayed with clear acrylic as a preservative.
Item S1027 $19.99
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McElroy and Hunt short artillery sword.
This style sword was made for the Confederacy in Macon, Georgia. William J. McElroy
partnered with Robert J. Hunt early in the war, partnering later with A.G. Herrington.
This piece measures just over 24" in length and 1.75" wide at the hilt. Close up
photos show detail of the casting flaws that are commonly associated with these pieces.
The tip has been blunted by minor sharpening, which occurs only on the very end.
(A reproduction scabbard is included with your purchase.)
Item S1026 $4200.00
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Civil War era brass Enfield gun tool.
This piece was recovered at Berkeley Plantation, the birthplace of "Taps" and
where McClellan's troops were stationed early in the war. Berkeley was
also the ancestral home of President William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison,
signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Item S1025 $25.00
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WW I German Hebel flare pistol
This piece, used by German troops and u-boats soldiers, features an 8.9375" barrel and
is in good working condition. The plate on one side reads "Dapag 2682"; the other
side is too faded to read. This pistol is solid, though there is some surface rust.
Item S1024 $325.00
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Civil War era Enfield cleaning brush segment.
This piece, roughly 5 inches as found, was recovered at Berkley Plantation about
forty years ago.
Item S1023 $25.00 SOLD
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Ornate copper or brass sword guard.
This sword handle part has an elaborate design, with
a head in the center. Recovered in Caroline County,
Virginia, in 2009 ,this stamped device will
display nicely.
Item S1022 $39.99
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M1906 Cavalry saber in very good condition.
This model was based on the Civil War era M1860 Light Cavalry saber. One side
of the ricasso reads "U.S./ JC", the other reads "A. S. Co./ "flaming
bomb insignia"/ 1906". This flaming bomb logo was used by the famous
Ames Sword Co. on its last couple of sword models, and this 1906 model
sword was the very last model they made. The wire wrap on the grip is intact,
as is the leather washer, resting tight under the hilt. Some minute spots on
the sword appear to be white paint and could easily be removed by the buyer.
The overall length of the sword is 40-1/4"; the blade is 34-5/8" long.
Item S1019 $249.99
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Austrian M1838 bayonet in very nice condition.
This bayonet is as nice an example as you will see. The blade length
is 18-1/8" and about 22" overall. There is some typical pitting you
would expect of a bayonet this age but it appears to be solid and strong.
Scrutiny of the bayonet's surface leads me to believe it may have been
painted at some point with black spray paint.
Item S1018 $99.99
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Boyle Gamble and MacFee
Cavalry Officer's sword made in Richmond, Virginia
The sword is in very good condition, never sharpened, has the original wrapping and handle.
It is complete with the original oilskin washer. Total length is 38 3/8", blade length is 32 1/2".
Although this sword is slightly shorter than most, it is apparently made for a smaller trooper.
The brass is strong and intact and has a natural gold patina. It is a good, tight and original
Confederate sword that has not been "messed with" - just like you like it. There are some carbon
spots along the length of the blade and this piece has never been cleaned, altered or
sharpened. (This style sword is referenced in Collecting the Confederacy by Shannon Pritchard pg.211).
Item S1017 $4750.00 Reduced!
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2 Civil War combination tools.
I recovered these specimens at Appomattox in 1981. On the bottom of the large photo is an M1863
combination tool; an M1842 musket combination tool is on the top. The M1842
tool can be found on page 155 of Gun Tools: Their History and Identification,
Volume 1, by James B. Shaffer, Lee A. Rutledge, and R. Stephen Dorsey.
The M1863 tool is on page 158 of this book. Both tools have been cleaned
with electrolysis and sprayed with clear acrylic as a preservative.
Item S1016 Both for $24.99! SOLD
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Vintage fencing foil as used at military academies.
The foil appears to be quite old, and though the tip appears broken, it may have been intentional
and covered by a protective tip for fencing. There is a leather guard on front of the wooden handle,
and over half the original linen or string wrapping remains on the handle. The guard is iron or steel,
and the pommel is iron. Remnants of ribbon are present on the handle near the guard. The word "Solingen"
on the edge of the blade is enhanced with talc. This steel blade measures 21.5" long; the overall
length is 29".
Item S1014 $75.00
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M1850 foot officer's sword.
This Civil War period sword was based on the French Infantry Sword of 1845, according
to Swords and Sabers of the Union Army, by Dr. Steven J. Schmit. It was approved by the
War Department in April, 1850 for use by company grade foot officers and remained
the regular model until 1872. Many were imported. This particular model shows an
acid etched design on most of the blade, beginning at the stopped fuller. The grip
and guard show heavy use and the upper half of the leather scabbard remains. This
very collectible sword has a 30.25" blade with no manufacturer's markings.
Item S1009 $575.00 SOLD
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Model 1840 NCO sword hilt.
This very heavy
hilt has a nice, even, light brown patina. It is just under 4 inches
at its longest and 3-1/8 inches at its widest. A minor ding is present
but best guess is that it is battle damage.
Item S5012 $59.99 SOLD
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Rare, Sighting Hood.
Protective device for
the Pennsylvania-type (or Kentucky-type) musket.
This unique shooting
tube appears to be constructed of heavy gauge tin or similar material,
and it was used to prevent glare on Pennsylvania- or Kentucky-type rifles.
The use of such devices is well-documented and this is a rare piece
indeed. Notice the aperture, which was designed to let in the light
so that the rear sight could be utilized as designed. It is likely
that such devices were used when it was raining, as well. I purchased
this at the Gettysburg show, and it is the only one I've ever had in
my possession. The device measures 24-1/2 inches long and is about
1-1/2 inches across. (The rifle in the picture is not included;
it is for purposes of
illustration only.)
Item H1003 $250.00
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Civil War period musket vise from Virginia.
Durable, working vise. There is a maker's mark on the side that appears to be numbers and letters.
Lower photo is a close-up of it, enhanced with talc. This piece is about 4.5 inches long.
Item G1008 $59.99
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Rifle Patchbox
U.S. Model 1841 (Mississippi).
It is complete as dug in a Civil War
camp in Virginia. (Working hinge).
Item G1004 $99.99 SOLD
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Twelve inch section of a Model 1860 Light
Cavalry saber scabbard
Hard to see in the photos, but this iron scabbard
appears to have been plated. It is amazingly solid with no holes, and
the drag is intact.
Item S5011 $39.99 SOLD
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Unique, US Model 1835 bayonet. This bayonet
was used as a tent peg. It retains part of the wood and period nail to keep
it from slipping. In addition, the sharp tip has been ground down slightly
on the end to prevent it from bending when it went into the ground. This is
a Fredericksburg relic that has been in my collection for some time. I believe
it to be a barn relic, not a dug one. The barn relic theory is supported by
spots of paint that appear on it. These have been left intact, as they are
now part of the provenance. The blade is about 16 inches long. As you can
see by the main photo, the blade is slightly bent. It has been sprayed
with clear acrylic to prevent further oxidation.
Item MS9200 $129.99
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US Model 1860 Cavalry Saber.
Marked 1864
Contract saber
made by Emerson and Silver of Trenton, New Jersey. (Dated 1864). The initials
D. F. M. are probably those of the inspector. This piece is in good condition
with some surface rust. The leather wrapping appears to be original and unaltered with
only a small area under the handle showing a minor tear. The scabbard is in good
condition with only a small dent (about 6" from the tip). Satisfaction guaranteed.
Item S6008 $950.00 Reduced to $795.00!
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Great, Confederate Bowie Knife.
(It just came into my possession). The hilt is iron - all of it is iron -
typical of CS Knives. The relic has been properly cleaned with electrolysis,
and is solid and stable and has
been covered with a protective coat of clear acrylic. You will see some
erosion especially along the sharpened edges where the knife is thinnest.
This is a big a knife that measures 14 ¼ inches long. The blade measures
10 ½ inches. You will see many similar examples marked as Confederate and
it closely resembles examples in Stanley Phillip's books and several others.
There appears to be a seam about 1/2 way down the blade which may be a repair
but it is hard to see. I don't know if this one was blacksmith made or
armory made. All in all, it is a nice piece.
Item S1005 $895.00
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