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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

(ELSN-152) COLT SINGLE ACTION U.S. ARMY ISSUE L-SHAPED SCREWDRIVER

Used by the Army throughout the SAA Service. Hard to find. Very fine cond. e

$ 95

(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

(ELS-5550) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .20 GAUGE SLAVE FRAME

Used as a practice piece for engravers and other shop procedures detailed in Factory Letter. Condition is VG with some damage at the bbl screw which appears to have been the attachment point for shop use. Very rare. e

$ 500

(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

(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. e

M $ 195

(EXMN-150X) COMBINATION SCREWDRIVER TOOLS

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

$ 65 each

(EXMN-99X) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 COMBINATION TOOL

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

$ 85 each

(EXMN-98) MILITARY BUTTONS

1 large Eagle Shield with bolt stud; 1 medium sized lead backed U.S. Shield; 9 assorted coat/tunic buttons. e

$ 65

(EXM5-39) ‘G & J.W. HAWKSLEY’ MARKED FLASK

Hand fitting form decorated with hanging geese and a wreath on one side and entwining stem and foliage on the other side. Projecting flange and collar top with screw off adjustable charger; copper and brass have turned a dark patina coloration. (see Riling example 632). e

$ 495

(EXMN-82) CIVIL AND INDIAN WAR PARIS MARKED BRASS AND LEATHER TRIMMED FIELD GLASSES

Adjustable for distance. Very clear optics. Marked ‘Day & Night’ U.S. Signal Service. e

$ 400

(EXMN-161) INDIAN WAR, U.S ARMY ISSUED MODEL 1874/85 MESS KIT

Fork and knife with cast handles. In great condition. e

$ 100

(EXMN-91) INDIAN WAR CHEVRON

Large U.S. Calvary Sgt. Stripes with star in center. In VG+ condition. e

$ 100

(EXMN-90) INDIAN WAR CHEVRONS

Large U.S. Army wool 1st Sgt. Chevrons with the diamond in center. Excellent condition, matching set. Scarce. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 250

(EXMN-89) INDIAN WAR CHEVRONS

1872-1902. Large U.S. Army wool chevrons for tunies. Standard Sgt. Chevrons set. Excellent condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 200

(EXMN-81) CIVIL WAR CANTEEN

Circular canteen. Blue wool cover, missing the strap andthe stopper cork. Stopper and chain are present. Fine relic. Referred to as ‘Bullseye’ Canteen. e

$ 525

(EXMN-80) INDIAN WAR ERA CANTEEN

Classic original Yankee circular canteen. Brown wool cover with cloth strap and stopper. Canteen is in VG condition for its use and age. e

$ 700

(EXMN-95) SMITH & WESSON BRASS BELT BUCKLE

Model 600, Dated 1975. ‘The Hostiles’ depicts a cowboy being pursued across a river by hostile Indians. New in Smith & Wesson blue box with paper. e

$ 100

(EXMN-94) CONFEDERATE STATES BELT BUCKLE

Large CS with 11 stars. Type T 64 dated 1862 on back. Nice condition and original with good honest wear. Belt clasps gone. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 400

(EXMN-93) OFFICERS SWORD EAGLE BELT PLATE/BUCKLE

Field version with brass wreath. Great condition overall with very little wear. e

$ 500

(EXMN-92) CIVIL WAR BRASS OVAL LEAD BACKED U.S. BELT PLATE

With the arrow catches. Marked ‘YECK’ on one catch. Wonderful condition with a perfect aged patina coloration. Very desirable. e

$ 400

(EXMN-88) OFFICERS SWORD EAGLE BELT PLATE/BUCKLE

Dress version with the one piece silver wreath. In very good condition with honest wear showing. Nice. e

$ 650

(EXMN-87) ORIGINAL 1872 U.S. RECTANGULAR BRASS BELT BUCKLE

Worn 1872 into the 1900’s. Fine condition. e

$ 250

(EXMN-86) REPRODUCTION INDIAN WAR, INDIAN SCOUT USS CROSSED ARROW METAL CAP INSIGNIA WITH LOOPS

Excellent condition. e

$ 20

(EXMN-85X) 1875 BRASS INFANTRY CROSSED RIFLES WITH ATTACHING LOOPS

Issued 1875 through Spanish American Wars. Also worn on Kepis and Campaign hats. Exc.ellent condition. Two available. e

$ 65 each

(EXMN-84X) METAL INSIGNIAS FOR CAMPAIGN HATS

1872 brass U.S. Calvary crossed sabers with the four attaching loops. Worn on Kepis and Campaign hats from 1872-95. Excellent condition, unissued. 2 available. e

$ 75 each

(EXM5-505) ANTIQUE SAN FRANCISCO COIN FARE BOX FROM A MARKET STREET TROLLEY CAR

Scarce original glass fare box with funnel coin chute and lever operated coin drop. Has fare counters with number meters. Front of box with escutcheon marked ‘MS’ for Market Street. 19-1/4” high x 9-1/2” wide x 7” deep. Condition is very good with honest age wear and patina. Very unique item. e

$ 595

(5-924) VERY HIGH QUALITY ENGLISH MADE SUIT OF ARMOR

This particular suit of Armor was made by the last employed Armor maker of the Tower of London. Manufactured in approximately 1950. Very well done with high quality construction, detailed proportion, fully articulated fingers, heavy gauged metal construction, closed helmet in the style of Greenwich Armor of approximately 1550-1650. Suit of Armor is nicely mounted and displayed on a stand that shows it very well. It would probably cost anywhere from $15,000 to $18,000 to have this made at this time. Really a good buy for anybody interested in a real decorative item for their gun room. e

A $ 6,750

(5-923a) VERY UNIQUE INTERESTING SMALL CHILD’S SADDLE

Of unknown origin, possibly Mexican. Excellent+ and very elaborately tooled. Brass saddle horn, wooden stirrups. Great decorator for an office; probably would fit about a 5 year old kid. e

$ 1,200

(9-369) VERY UNUSUAL WINCHESTER UMBRELLA

Measuring approximately 6 feet across the top with a 6 foot long pole. When extended, the umbrella has six different panels: 3 of them have ‘The Winchester Store’ printed in black lettering on a white background; the other 3 panels say, ‘Arthur F. Knies, White Haven, Penna’. Very unusual item-could very well be the only one that exists. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 1,850

(7-1129) CUSTOM BUILT CARTRIDGE BOARD

Somebody spent a lot of time making this attractive board-probably done in the late 30’s or early 40’s. Red felt background with a large selection of old cartridges and shells; some quite desirable. Fine looking old oak frame. The back side has old cartridge ads and information from the 30’s and 40’s on it; I believe it hung in an old gun shop somewhere. Well done and in VG cond. Nice looking outfit. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 2,100

(9-370) SALESMAN ROLL-UP KNIFE SAMPLE SET

Featuring 60 Winchester marked folding knives marked ‘Winchester Western’ in either black or red printing and mother-of-pearl grips. These knives are very nicely done and are in as new condition; the roll-up is in as new condition as well. Very unique item and the only one I’ve ever seen. e

$ 3,750

(4-819) VERY INTERESTING IRON PISTOL STRONGBOX FROM THE WINCHESTER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPT.

27” x 17” x 16”. Maker’s name, ‘Herring Hall Marvin Co.’ marked inside. An old paper shipping label inside reads: ‘From the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. on Broadway in New York’. Also accompanying this piece is a very interesting orig key which has an old cloth tag attached with wire that reads ‘Iron Pistol Box in back office’ and is marked from the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, CT. Fine old orig Winchester collectable; exc+ cond retaining 95% orig black enamel paint. Total weight about 100 lbs. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,500

(4-820) ADAMS EXPRESS CO. IRON STRONGBOX

Measuring approx 24”x16”x16”. Lock marked ‘Adams Express Co.” Overall box shows some usage w/a new green paint job having been applied at some time but still in generally VG cond with a lot of character; complete with key. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 975

(4-821) RAILWAY EXPRESS STRONGBOX

Overall generally good w/some additional black paint applied quite some time ago making it hard to read the Railway Express markings-still faintly visible. 20” long, 12” high, 12” deep. Colorful old Western strongbox. Interesting piece of early Western Americana. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 950

(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

(6-1197) VERY SCARCE COLTROCK TOBAC-A-DOR

Manufactured by Colt Firearms. A humidor for keeping tobacco. Quite a rare item. Exc cond and made of the so called Coltrock which is an early form of plastic. e

A $ 575

(6-1198) COLTROCK PIPE-A-DOR

Manufactured by Colt Firearms. In fine cond with the exception of a small chip out of the lid. A humidor pipe display rack. e

A $ 495

(6-1198a) WESTERN WORLD CHAMPION AMMUNITION SHOT SHELL CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOX

Measuring 4” high x 10” across. Features 4 different shells with either a cut-away or an exposed window view to look into the cartridges & several rifle cartridges-some cut-away. Manufactured in the early 30’s. Exc cond. e

A $ 350

(3-617) U.S. McCLELLAN MULE SADDLE

Circa 1913. Deep russet color, brass rings & horn have turned a dark butterscotch patina. Some restoration has been done as the headstrap & hindstrap appear to have been replaced. One stirrup marked ‘B.M. Co.-U.S.’; other marked ‘U.S. 1918 N.S.’ This saddle includes double horse hair girths with markings E.B. Co. & JBCT. Completing the ensemble is a U.S. marked blanket. Exc cond as restored. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 995

(100-976) BEER CAN COLLECTION

Approximately 800-900 cans. Probably ¾’s of them are opened on the bottom-lid is intact on top. Most are earlier steel cans from ’60 & ‘70’s-Superb cond. I would say 400 would be as new and the remainder may show some light signs of handling but really pretty nice. Collection belongs to my son-I’m selling it for reasons of storage space and he’s selling it for reasons of $$$! e

$ 1,000

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