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(9-542) WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER

In the first casting stage before the final milling was done. e

A $ 150

(9-541) WINCHESTER MODEL 1300 CUT-AWAY FRAME

Used for demonstration purposes. e

A $ 150

(9-540) WINCHESTER MODEL 37 EXPERIMENTAL FRAME

Marked ‘Experimental 2002’ from the Winchester factory. e

M $ 200

(ELSN-97) EARLY TYPE BORE CLEANING THONG

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

$ 95

(ELSN-96) WINCHESTER 3-PIECE SECTIONAL CLEANING ROD FOR CARBINE

Used for 73-66. Brass end. e

$ 150

(ELSN-160) 2ND TYPE HEADLESS SHELL EXTRACTOR FOR SPRINGFIELD

Excellent condition. e

$ 50

(ELSN-159X) MODEL 1882 HEADLESS SHELL EXTRACTOR FOR .45-70 SPRINGFIELD

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

$ 65/each

(10-403) WINCHESTER MODEL 88 SPARE MAGAZINE

New in Winchester box which has been opened. Magazine is excellent, box is in VG condition. Hard to find. e

$ 100

(EXMN-162) PERCUSSION CAP TIN

Marked ‘100 United States Musket Caps Waterproof’. Made by Remington UMC. Old tin in VG+ condition with 40 caps. Very nice. e

$ 65

(EXMN-167) OILER

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

$ 35

(EXMN-166) OILER

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

$ 50

(EXMN-155) OILER

Large brass oiler with spoon type applicator marked ‘JJB’ on end. In VG condition. e

$ 95

(EXMN-154) OILER

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

$ 95

(EXMN-83) POWDER DIPPER

Marked ‘Grammes’. Adjustable brass dipper with wood handle. In VG functional condition. e

(EXMN-79) EARLY ONE-PIECE WINCHESTER HENRY RIFLE SLING WITH BRASS BUCKLE

Nice, supple leather in good condition with light cracking at the swivel point. Almost black in color. No swivel hooks. e

$ 200

(EXMN-77) PATTERN 1886 CARBINE BOOT

Short style leather scabbard for Calvary 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. e

$ 695

(EXMN-76) LEATHER CARBINE SOCKET

Usually used with carbine sling to steady carbine when mounted on horse. Used with Spencer and Springfield carbines. Civil and Indian War era. Great condition, very little wear. e

$ 250

(EXMN-78XX) U.S. CAVALRY TROOPER LINK STRAPS

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. e

$ 100 each

(EXMN-75) CARBINE SLING SNAP HOOK

Type 1841 with wide ‘D’ ring and roller. This type was used throughout the Civil and Indian War era. It was slowly replaced by the narrower 1885 pattern. All there and in excellent functioning condition. Has been cleaned, no leather sling. e

$ 120

(EXMN-69) SLING

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

$ 195

(EXMN-73) AMMO POUCH

Outward flipping style with brass holding stud on each end. This pouch is very old with these dates: 60, 1874, 1888 on back. ‘7th Cav.’ stamped on front. Interior loops have been updated (a long time ago) to accept .30-40 Krag cartridge. Old replacement belt loops. No manufacture stamping, possibly Civil War era. Very good condition. e

$ 850

(EXMN-72) AMMO POUCH

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. e

$ 450

(EXMN-71) 1874 AMMO POUCH

Third type Dyer pouch for .45-70 cartridges. Built at Rock Island Arsenal. Bold sharp U.S. embossing on flap. In military use circa 1870’s into 1880’s. Overall condition is VG with supple leather and good markings. Interior sheepskin lining somewhat deteriorated. Original. e

$ 730

(10-14) WINCHESTER HIGH WALL PROTOTYPE ACTION

Serial number 111,1XX. The underside of the top tang is marked ‘M.N.S.’; left side of the action is marked ‘Action-E’. Complete and functioning action. e

A $ 1,175

(5-914) VERY NICELY DONE SPANISH FOLK ART POWDER HORN

Mid 19th Century. Approximately 8-1/2” across the curve, 2-1/2” at the plug at the butt. Guitar players, dancers, drinkers are carved in high relief. Very colorful, dated 1920. In VG condition. e

$ 475

(5-913) LARGE CARVED SPANISH POWDER HORN

In folk art motif. Approximately 10” across the curve, 3-1/2” across the plug. Showing scenes of Aztec Indians, mountain lion, game scenes and the name ‘Jose Morales’. VG condition overall. With a period leather hanging cord. Very interesting and nicely done. e

$ 475

(F1) Very Rare G & J.W. Hawksley Marked Flask

Featuring a hunter firing at a running stag as a dog pursues. Near the top is a recumbent dog. Screw off adjustable charger, one small dent. This flask is like Riling example 999 only it lacks the eyelet rings. It has turned a beautiful deep butterscotch patina. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 950

(F2) AMERICAN FLASK & CAP COMPANY “DOG & BIRDS” FLASK

This has an unmarked common top & features three pheasants embossed in the main scene & a sitting dog in the upper scene. Screw off adjustable charger. (Riling #531).

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$ 750

(F3) HEAVY METAL ENGLISH FLASK

With a bold representation of a pointer with bird in mouth. Screw off adjustable charger, a portion of seam has opened. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 450

(F4) AMERICAN FLASK & CAP COMPANY STIFF LEATHER SHOT POUCH

Medium brown leather with some of the stitching having deteriorated. e

$ 75

(F5) AMERICAN FLASK & CAP COMPANY EMBOSSED STIFF LEATHER SHOT POUCH

The panel has a pointing dog with a tree in background. The leather has deteriorated at the bottom & near the top. It’s missing the lever & spring. e

$ 75

(F6) HORN POWDER PRIMING FLASK WITH EIGHT SIDE SURFACES

Includes stopper & leather sling. 6” long, greenish yellow coloration. e

$ 150

(F7) HORN POWDER PRIMING FLASK

Leather sling, missing stopper, 6” long, greenish yellow coloration. e

$ 75

(F8) HORN POWDER PRIMING FLASK

Greenish yellow, approximately 5” long. e

$ 50

(F9) HORN CARVED INTO THE FORM OF A TALL BOOT

Blackish green in color with a lot of attention to detail. 3˝” Tall. e

$ 75

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