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(EL-M5-50i) AMERICAN FLASK & CAP COMPANY FLASK

With an Elk, tree and bush. Gray patina body.
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$ 350

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(EL-M5-50h) AMERICAN STYLE TRUE FLUTED FLASK

Using alternate convex and concave flutes. (Riling example #266). Dark gray patina body.
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$ 425

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(EL-M5-50g) AMERICAN FLASK & CAP COMPANY FLASK

In the shell & Bush category using a pendant fern form at the throat. (Riling example 389). Nice patina.
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$ 550

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(EL-M5-50f) ‘G & J.W. HAWKSLEY’ MARKED LEATHER COVERED FLASK

Very nice condition with all stitching intact. High quality example.
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$ 495

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(EL-M5-50e) ‘G & J.W. HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD’ MARKED FLASK

Shell & Bush category (Riling example #367). Very nice condition having turned a deep patina. Complete.
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$ 495

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(EL-M5-50d) AMERICAN FLASK & CAP CO. WREATH AND SHIELD FLASK

(Riling example #523). Complete, nice representative example of the ‘Panel’ style category.
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$ 575

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(EL-M5-50c) UNKNOWN BIRD MOTIF FLASK

(Riling example #723). 6-1/2” overall length with adjustable charger, carry rings are missing but the eyelets are present, nice patina.
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$ 325

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(EL-M5-50b) DIXON FLASK WITH PINEAPPLE DECORATION

(see Riling example #429). Dark patina color. This example has four loops; complete with adjustable charger.
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$ 575

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(EL-M5-50a) POSSIBLE HAWKSLEY FLASK

Top screw cap is present but whole charger assembly is missing. Flask height is 8-1/2”, flask covered in what is probable Turkey Morocco leather with a German Silver Shield on one side. Leather has a few short cracks and bottom seam stitching is loose.
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$ 325

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(13-407) U.S. CALVARY ARMY HORSE BRIDLE AND SNAFFLE BIT

With U.S. brass insignia. In nice cond but does have age cracks in the leather straps. e

$ 295

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(ELM-MERZ4) CAST IRON CAP GUN MARKED ‘WILD WEST’

Also has an ‘S’ on one side and a ‘W’ in a circle on the other side. Patent date Sept. 11, 1923. VG cond with a lot of orig finish remaining. Functions.
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$ 35

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(ELM-MERZ3) AMERICAN BULL DOG BOOT JACK

Pistol shaped hinge opening, cast iron boot jack to pull off those tight cowboy boots-not Nike compatible! This thing is old and still functions. VG cond, one broken hinge pin.
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$ 45

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DUPONT BLASTING MACHINE: ANTIQUE T HANDLE WOODEN BOX BLASTING CAP/DYNAMITE IGNITING SYSTEM

This machine is an authentic ‘plunger’ box with all the brass identification and direction tags for use. Box is very well made out of wood. Eye appeal is great with it showing some real life use and age. Your have seen them on T.V. in the old Westerns; have a real one of your own. Great conversation piece.
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$ 995

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(13-605) WINCHESTER MODEL 1898 10 GAUGE SIGNAL CANNON

For 10 Gauge blanks, of course. Orig finish with some touch up, including bbl. This is the only one I've seen with silver-colored wheels but looks original. These Winchester cannons are a great collector piece as they are quite scarce and very affordable! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 895

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CHIEF OF POLICE BADGE FROM PONTIAC MICHIGAN

Nice authentic obsolete badge, reads "CHIEF / POLICE / CITY OF PONTIAC," plus "TUEBOR" in small letters. Heavy gold-colored metal with blue enamel, shield shaped, approximately 2-1/2" x 2" and clip on the back. Very small stamp on back appears to say "WEYRING BROS DETROIT." Excellent condition with minor tarnishing that may clean off. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 275.

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LARGE VIOLIN SHAPED LOCK

Violin part is 9" tall and 6" wide. Has a 'U' shaped bar to go through hasp. Appears to be a part missing. Very old, very ornate. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 475

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(Necklace 515) AFRICAN TRADE BEAD NECKLACE FROM GHANA

Cylinder stone pieces with a Megalodan sharks tooth. You have given the wife everything else, here is your chance to give her something very unique. Needs minor repair. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 45

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(IRON-B12) PROBABLE WOODEN CRATE BRANDING IRON

“45/70/US CAV” is fashioned from 2” x 12” in size from a 1” thick chuck of steel. 20” round handle with round loop at the end. 9 pounds. e

$ 250

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(IRON-B11) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Large ‘PG’; Very decorative, four supports, one separated but fixable, shank opens to accept wooden extension. 27” long. e

$ 295

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(IRON-B10) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Capital ‘V’; Three supports, shank opens to accept wood extension. 22” long. e

$ 195

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(IRON-B9) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

‘M’ with a ‘P’ sharing a leg, ‘S’ shape sideways at base of 'P'. ‘Flying’ symbol? Three supports intact, one support missing, shaft opens to accept wooden extension. 15” long. e

$ 275

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(IRON-B8) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Large ‘A’ with an ‘L’ utilizing one leg of the ‘A’, a small 's' is on the end of the 'L's foot: hence 'ALs'. This must have been Capone’s iron. Three supports, twisted shank, end opens to accept wooden extension. e

$ 275

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(IRON-B7) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Large ‘G’ and two upside down ‘V’s-each supported individually by threee supports. End of shank has an ‘O’ shaped handle. Very unusual, 27” long. e

$ 325

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(IRON-B6) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Large ‘L’ and a smaller ‘C’; Perfect iron for someone named Elsie who has ‘critters’. Three supports, twisted shank, end opens to accept wood extension. 19” long. e

$ 240

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(IRON-B5) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Interesting 'M' shape with an 'A' included on one side. Four supports, 18” overall, end opens to accept wood extension. e

$ 195

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(IRON-B4) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Interesting example with a 'T' on a tipped over'C' (could ba a 'T' and upside down 'Y') sharing a shank. Three twisted supports, twisted shank, end opens to accept a wooden extension, 17”. e

$ 195

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(IRON-B3) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Two 'C's placed back to back like a mirror image. Four supports, shank twisted, end opens to accept a wooden extension. 17”. e

$ 195

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(IRON-B2) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

A ‘V’ letter with the top of one arm having a little 'S' shape. Flying V? 18” overall, pointed end to drive into a wooden handle. Three twisted supports. e

$ 195

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(IRON-B1) SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Diamond shaped, riveted at four points to a 20" shaft which will accept a wooden extension handle. e

$ 195

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(M5-600) BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF CHILEAN SILVER INLAID SPURS

4” rowels with 44 points on each. These spurs are quite elaborate with generous sliver inlays on the straps and portions of the spur. The rowel braces and the strap ends appear to be solid German silver as well. Very old parade/exhibition spurs. e

A $ 775

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(M5-161) INTERESTING COLT’S CYLINDER SCENE DISPLAY

Set of three reproductions of Colt Cylinder engravings, including the stagecoach hold-up scene rolled onto flat 1” x 4” strap of metal-possibly silver plated-turned a patina color; the Naval Engagement Scene on flat strap 1” x 5” trap-also silver plated and turned a nice patina coloration. The Ranger and Indian scene on flat strap 1.5” x 5.75”-gold plated. Attractively mounted on black material in a handsome shadow box. Delicate details are hard to reproduce in photos. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 275

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(MP) SHOOTING MEDAL & JACKET PATCH

1st Place 50 Yd. Individual. Humbolt Park Gun Club, Chicago, IL, “Picnic” 9-11-1932. Patch indicates NRA affiliation. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 125

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(402j) WINCHESTER FAMILY SCALE

This is the 24 lb. style without glass face, graphics on face are fading but readable, generally VG overall. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 95

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(SHOE) SHOEMAKERS STAND

Base is 13.5” tall, can be attached to workbench using screws (one screw notch broken off). Complete with three interchangeable ‘feet’: lengths = 7”, 8.5” and 10”. (The feet also make excellent candle holders). ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 35

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(402a) WINCHESTER NO. W11 FOOD GRINDER

5” from table top, excellent condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 65

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(402b) WINCHESTER NO. W32 FOOD GRINDER

6-1/4” high from table top to top of hopper. Shank broken near crank handle-shouldn’t be too hard to fix. Otherwise VG cond. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 55

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(402c) WINCHESTER PIPE WRENCH

14” with wood handle, VG+ condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 65

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(402e) WINCHESTER PIPE WRENCH

8” with wood handle, VG+ condition. Rare. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 85

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(402d) WINCHESTER MONKEY WRENCH

Coe’s pattern (No. 1002). 8” long, very nice condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 65

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(12-620) VERY UNIQUE AND INTERESTING CAST IRON CEREMONIAL OR PARADE CANNON

Complete with detachable ammo caisson. Fluted muzzle, with approx 1-1/8" bore, 15 inch tapered cast iron barrel. The cannon wheels stand approx 13" high and 1-1/4" in width. On the ammo bucket the wheels are approx 10" high and 1-1/4" in width. Dark aged patina brass hubs on all wheels. It is pulled with a serpentine type tongue with a wooden handle at the end. Overall length of the outfit is about 6-1/2 feet. Very well done. Overall in very nice condition with a plum brown-ish patina coloration with very minor pitting. The wooden ammo bucket retains most of the old dark aged green paint. Probably made about 1850's or 60's. Very unique item, quite possibly one of a kind. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 4,500

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(13-607) INTERESTING PERCUSSION ALARM OR TRAP GUN

Marked "88" on top; Measures approx 10-3/4" overall. Barrel is just under 4 inches long. Bore is about an inch across and widens at the muzzle. Large securing screw approx 5/8" x 2-3/4" coming out the side. All molded as one piece of heavy cast iron, except for large flat spring and trip mechanism. Appears to have been nicely repainted black, with some old rust remaining on screw and in protected areas. Weighs approx 7-1/2 lbs. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 475

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(103-403) WESTERN WORLD CHAMPION AMMUNITION SALESMAN SAMPLE KIT

This is a great display item featuring 60 or 70 cartridges. Some of them are cut-away and some of the shot shells have the viewing panels imbedded in them. The sales kit is enclosed in a briefcase style that opens up exposing the cartridges. There’s a drawer in the bottom that holds 4 different sets of similar type display cartridges. Very unique, decorative item and extremely rare. Approximately 8 or 9 of these were manufactured and this is only the 2nd one I’ve seen. Exc+ cond, all complete and as originally manufactured in the late 20’s or early 30’s. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,950

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(ELM-MERZ7) LARGE PADLOCK FROM THE WINCHESTER FACTORY

Old very heavy duty lock. Marked ‘Winchester Firearms Factory 27’. Functions flawlessly. Comes with 2 keys, weights 2 lbs. Nice.

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$ 875

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(ELSN-153) MODEL 1879 COMBINATION SCREWDRIVER TOOL

With this tool, the trooper could carry out all necessary maintenance on his Springfield carbine or Colt revolver. Marked ‘US Mod. 1879’. Exc cond. e

$ 75

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(ELS-5548) WINCHESTER EXPERIMENTAL SINGLE BBL SHOTGUN RECEIVER

Serial #EXP2002. This receiver part of an effort to manufacture a high quality single shot. The steel receive is blue with black triggerguard; the hammer and lever are unfinished. Top of receiver is stamped with Winchester proof mark, bottom has EXP2002 serial #. VG cond with some loss of finish and handling wear. Very rare. e

$ 350

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(9-1183) WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD

One-of-a-kind made in the late ‘70’s for a promotional program featuring about 125-130 different cartridges loaded by Winchester as well as numerous steps shown in the process of the cartridge manufacturing. Numerous window pane shot shells-very well done. The board measures approximately 3’ x 4’ and weighing about 40 lbs. Great item for a den or a Winchester display. e

A $ 3,750

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(9-995) IVER JOHNSON MODEL X SAFETY BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .22 CALIBER

Fine shiny bore, metal is a plum gray coloration, sights include a wrist mounted Marbles peep, sound wood. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 195

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(EXMN-150X) COMBINATION SCREWDRIVER TOOLS

Pivoting type for different sized screws. Tools are in VG condition, two available. e

$ 65 each

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(EXMN-99X) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 COMBINATION TOOL

Pivoting type screwdriver and notched head for mainspring vise. 2 available, VG condition. e

$ 85 each

 

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