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Merz Antique Firearms ~ Catalog of Old Guns and Related Items

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ELEY CARTRIDGE BOARD

Item # M830-19-554

Marked across the top of the board is "Eley Grand Prix Cartridge". It shows the entire process from the beginning of the shell cartridge to the finished product. An interesting looking board manufactured by the Imperial Metal Industries (which stands for Kynoch) Limited, Birmingham England. Board measures 27-1/2" x 21" and is in excellent condition. Fairly scarce board.

Antique  $ 1,000 .

TATONKA CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD

Item # M833-19-557

From Waco Texas. Overall size is 20" by 21". Cartridges on display range from the 17 caliber Remington to the 458 Winchester mag. All labeled and identified. Quite a decorative board.

Antique  $ 1,500 .

BEAUTIFUL NOBEL’S SPORTING CARTRIDGE BOARD

Item # M5-722-19-553

BEAUTIFUL NOBEL’S SPORTING CARTRIDGE BOARD Glasgow London. About 20" wide by 30" high and about 3" deep. Quite a number of very decorative early shot shell cartridges. The board is in great condition. Beautiful in a glass enclosure. I have had a few of these over the years and this is one of my favorites.

Antique  $ 4,500 .

ELEY SPORTING AMMUNITION DISPLAY BOARD

Item # M832-19-552

ELEY SPORTING AMMUNITION DISPLAY BOARD Measures about 27" high and 20" wide. Quite a number of different cartridges consisting of rifle and shot shell cartridges. Manufactured by Imperial Metal Industries (which is Kynoch), Birmingham, England. Light colored wood frame. Interesting display piece and quite scarce.

Antique  $ 1,300.

ELEY KYNOCH CARTRIDGE BOARD

Item # M5-721-19-559

ELEY KYNOCH CARTRIDGE BOARD Measuring about 20" wide by 28" high. Featuring about 50 different cartridges such as rifle, window pane shot shells, pellets and rim fire ammo. Very decorative and well marked in excellent condition.

Antique  $ 1,750.

EARLY 17TH CENTURY POWDER TESTER

Item # M838-19-513

EARLY 17TH CENTURY POWDER TESTER Measures 10-1/2" overall. 4-1/2" turned wooden grip with brass ferrule connected to a straight steel platform. Graduated wheels showing hand engraved numbers and tension spring. Item is in overall excellent condition with an aged color to the metal. All markings are sharp and clear. Wooden handle has an age crack but still solid and serviceable. Fairly scarce powder tester.

Antique  $ 995.

VERY DECORATIVE ENGLISH SHOT SHELL AND BIG GAME RIFLE DISPLAY CARTRIDGE BOARD

Item # M5-720-19-555

VERY DECORATIVE ENGLISH SHOT SHELL AND BIG GAME RIFLE DISPLAY CARTRIDGE BOARD Featuring Ely shot and a variety of notable cartridges. All are arranged in a circular design around a large token which is labeled a Bisley Medal. Very decorative measuring 24" by 24 ". Great attractive green background and covered by glass. A few light mars on the frame but still in fine condition.

Antique  $ 2,750.

IMPRESSIVE LARGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND SHOTGUN SHELL AND CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD

Item # M5-618-19-556

A total of 81 pieces in a very attractive frame which measures 25-1/2" x 28-1/2", excellent condition.

No License Required  $ 6,750.

U.S. PATTERN 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER

Item # M5-603C-13-400

Made by the Rock Island Arsenal and stamped '1910'. Inspectors initials 'H.E.K.' also stamped on back. Crisp U.S. marking on front. Holster is complete, even bottom plug and ring are present. VG overall cond, leather is still very supple and bendable, some age crazing and scuffing-mostly to the flap. A very interesting, fine cond piece of U.S. Military history!

$ 275.

VERY SCARCE U.S. CAVALRY MODEL 1884 PATTERN CARBINE BOOT

Item # M5-603b-13-399

This item measures approximately 12 in length, has the two straps that go around the front as well as the strap mounted from the back that attaches to the McClellan saddle. In exc cond and seldom encountered. Hard to find.

Antique  $ 450.

U.S. SPRINGFIELD SOCKET

Item # M5-603a-13-401

To accomodate the Model 1873 Springfield carbine. This item measures 2-1/2 long by 2-1/2" in diameter. Has the straps to buckle. Very nice condition, unaltered in any way.

Antique  $ 295. sale pending.

VERY SCARCE U.S. CAVALRY PATTERN 1885 CARBINE BOOT TO ACCOMODATE THE MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE

Item # M5-603-13-398

This model has the brass reinforcement in the front; complete with two straps going around the exterior of the boot as well as one strap over the top that would connect it to the McClellan saddle. Overall cond is exc with a heavy dark coloration, sound leather, no tears. All complete, fine item, hard to find.

Antique  $ 575.

WELL DOCUMENTED COLT 1911 U.S. ARMY HOLSTER FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF STEVE McQUEEN

Item # M5-500-13-404

Overall cond is exc with U.S. markings on the front of the holster; the back is marked 'Sears, 1942'. Good opportunity to acquire a very collectible item from one of the great movie icons of our era.

Antique  $ 995.

HUNTER DOUBLE LOOP CARTRIDGE BELT

Item # ELM-1D-616

Kid-sized, great for the new deer hunter! VG condition.

$ 50.

EARLY HUNTER DOUBLE LOOP CARTRIDGE BELT

Item # ELM-1D-615

Nice classic square brass buckle. 25 cartridge loops for standard sized rifle cartridges. Some stitching is letting loose on the loops. Medium size. Probably from the '50's. Three .30-06 shells included.

$ 40.

VERY SPECIAL MEXICAN ‘PETA’

Item # ELM-1D-614

Holster and belt in Mexican floral style. Very attractive rig with elaborate peato cactus fiber used for all the embellishments, designs, seaming and rib. Very fine condition belt and holster in a large size. Many, many cartridge loops for .32-20/.357 size cartridge. The holster is for a 4-3/4 bbl length in Colt or other single action. If you want something different, this is a very impressive gun belt rig.

$ 275.

HUNTER 155 HOLSTER BELT WITH LOOPS FOR 44-40 SIZED CARTRIDGES

Item # HOL-108

Includes sixteen 38-40 rounds in loops. Nice large square clip-corner buckle, shallow drop loop style belt with Hunter 1100 .45 holster which is for standard style Single Actions such as Colt and Ruger; up to 6 bbl. Good, dependable holster and belt.

$ 95.

FAST DRAW DROP LOOP BLACK HOLSTER BELT WITH 45 CALIBER LOOPS

Item # HOL-107

Plain with tasteful border stitching. Holster pouch is the low-arch, exposed triggerguard Buscadero style. Made for 5-1/2 or shorter SA's. Nicely built, VG condition; probably from the 50's. Small to medium length.

$ 175.

GUNFIGHTER QUICK DRAW HOLSTER RIG

Item # HOL-106

Made by G. Wm Davis, Ash Fork, AZ. Ornate stitching pattern on belt, loop for 45 Colt. A very rigid, small holster with the front scalloped low for quick holster clearing; medium length. You want to be a bad ass, quick draw dude-this rig is for you!

$ 250.

OLDER DROP LOOP HOLSTER RIG WITH 22 CALIBER CARTRIDGE LOOPS

Item # HOL-104

Heavily tooled, ornate belt with nickel, silver and turquoise 'Frontier' marked buckle. Holster body is riveted a single loop style with rigid back panel and narrow skirt. Medium length, nice orig condition.

$ 260.

DOUBLE HOLSTER RIG-MEXICAN VAQUARO STYLE

Item # HOL-103

Wide belt, drop loop, very ornate and heavily tooled. Closed toe with rawhide wrapped main seam, stiff skirted body, woven rawhide border on both belt and pouch. High protective arch that slash-cuts to below triggerguard for fast drawing. VG overall condition. If one gun just ain't enough, pack double the iron in this rig. Medium size.

$ 295.

ORIGINAL DROP LOOP HOLSTER RIG

Item # HOL-102

Unmarked belt is 3 wide with a small waist size. The 18 cartridge loops have WRA 45 Colt rounds in them. The holster body is a rather stiff leather with riveted double loops to medium skirted back. For 5-1/2 or shorter Single Action. Medium height arch and wide throat. A real heavy reddish/brown dye on holster body; probably the second one on this belt. Old but age is uncertain. Good looking rig.

$ 650.

EXCEPTIONAL HIGH QUALITY LEATHER HOLSTERS

Item # TEX-HOL-13-411

Newly built in Texas by superb leather craftsmen. They are patterned in the Buscadero Fast-Draw style with the exposed triggerguard. The holster body is of the single loop, medium arch, sloping throat, open toe design. Rigid back panel with no exposed skirting. The belt is the classical drop-loop style with cartridge loops. They can be had in plain or tooled. Three different colors include natural, russet and black. Several waist sizes and bbl lengths available. Belt and holster body are both lined. Fits most single actions such as Colt, Ruger, Uberti and others. Nice rigs, very fairly priced.

$ 140.

WINCHESTER GUN DISPLAY RACKS

Item # 8030-11-363

Two racks available. These are slightly different than shown in the photo. They have wooden gun rests rather than clear plastic & no table supports. With hooks on the back to hang on a wall. Approx 29-1/2 X 13".

Antique  $ 125 each.

EARLY TYPE BORE CLEANING THONG

Item # ELS-N97

Bristle brush with leather cord. Used until the 1870's when replaced with the 3 piece carbine cleaning rod. Exc cond.

$ 95.

2ND TYPE HEADLESS SHELL EXTRACTOR FOR SPRINGFIELD

Item # ELS-N160

Excellent condition.

$ 50.

MODEL 1882 HEADLESS SHELL EXTRACTOR FOR .45-70 SPRINGFIELD

Item # ELS-N159X

A unique tool that is hard to find. VG+ condition. 2 available.

Antique  $ 65/ each.

OILER

Item # EL-N167

Nickeled brass oiler as carried in buttstock of Krag rifles and carbines. VG condition.

$ 35.

OILER

Item # EL-N166

Nickel plated brass marked 'Never Leak'. One drop oil can patent Nov. 3, 04. In good condition but has one small dent.

$ 50.

OILER

Item # EL-N155

Large brass oiler with spoon type applicator marked 'JJB' on end. In VG condition. It is 3 3/4 long and approx. 11/16 th in diameter.

$ 95.

OILER

Item # EL-N154

Large brass oiler/screwdriver marked 'C.M. Powers Gun Cleaner Pat June 23 1896'. In good original condition but missing the screwdriver blade cover.

$ 95.

POWDER DIPPER

Item # EL-N83

Marked 'Grammes'. Adjustable brass dipper with wood handle. In VG functional condition.

$ 100.

PATTERN 1886 CARBINE BOOT

Item # N77-13-405

Short style leather scabbard for Cavalry use, marked 'Rock Island Arsenal'. Pattern 1886 had a brass mouth reinforcement. In very good original condition, some age cracks but leather is supple. Complete and nice.

$ 695.

U.S. CAVALRY TROOPER LINK STRAPS

Item # EL-N78XX

One was issued to each Cavalry soldier and they were used to snap horses together so one trooper could hold several horses while dismounted during fighting. Three available, slight differences.

Antique  $ 100 each.

SLING

Item # EL-N69

Model 1887 Trapdoor or Early Krag Sling. Single double claw hook with button and leather slide. Fine, non-brittle, well-preserved condition.

$ 195 sale pending.

AMMO POUCH

Item # N72-13-406

4th type McKeever cartridge box for .45-70. Manufactured at Watervliet Arsenal. Circa mid 1880's. Very good to near excellent condition inside and out. The only flaw is the stitching let go on the holding strap. Has original combination tool in recess.

$ 450.



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PO Box 494
Fergus Falls, MN 56538

Phone: (218) 739-3255 ~ Email: leroy@merzantique.com

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