December 2, 3, & 4 Premiere Firearms Auction

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A truly stunning auction filled with many desirable antiques! Over 2700 Lots! Over 450 Colts, the Second Installment of Putnam Green Collection: Part II, Civil War Arms featuring 50+ carbines and confederate arms, 12 Volcanic arms, US and German Military arms spanning two World Wars, the William "Bill" Neal Collection: the finest Woodsman Collection, antique flintlock pistols, Part II of the finest M1 Carbine Collection, quality Lugers and much more!
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Rare Grouping of Vintage Ammunition1100 - Rare Grouping of Vintage Ammunition
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Estimate: $1500 - 2000 1) Package of 10 Burnside Rifle Co. produced 54 caliber cartridges for the Burnside Rifle with 12 caps (a minor area of miss
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Civil War Marine Second Model Merrill Breech loading Percussion Carbine1101 - Civil War Marine Second Model Merrill Breech loading Percussion Carbine
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Estimate: $2500 - 3500 Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with "J.S.D." at the breech and the 2-line patent marking on the lever. The ...
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Scarce Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Carbine1102 - Scarce Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Carbine
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Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Manufactured from 1853 to 1855 with a total production of approximately 4,997. This is the earliest Sharps Model with the di
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U.S. American Machine Works/ Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech loading Civil War Carbine1103 - U.S. American Machine Works/ Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech loading Civil War Carbine
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Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Blade front and ladder rear sights, with "L.F.R." stamped on the left barrel flat. Casehardened receiver, with b...
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Fine Civil War Marine Burnside Breech Loading Carbine1104 - Fine Civil War Marine Burnside Breech Loading Carbine
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is an example of a late Civil War production Burnside Carbine with the noticeable guide screw in the center of the righ
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Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 U.S. Navy Carbine1105 - Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 U.S. Navy Carbine
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Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This is a solid example of one of the Model 1862 Sharps & Hankins carbines purchased by the U.S. Navy between 1862-186...
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Scarce U.S. Contract Martially Inspected Remington Split Breech Type II Single Shot Rolling Block Br1106 - Scarce U.S. Contract Martially Inspected Remington Split Breech Type II Single Shot Rolling Block Br
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Estimate: $2000 - 4750 Manufactured for Remington under a sub-contract with Savage Arms Company, the Split Breech carbine is doubly significant bec
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Fine Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine1107 - Fine Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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Estimate: $2750 - 3750 The Smith carbine was manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and was one of the most impo
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Civil War Gallager Breech Loading 56-52 Caliber Carbine1108 - Civil War Gallager Breech Loading 56-52 Caliber Carbine
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured by Richardson & Overman with approximately 5,000 produced in Spencer 56-52 caliber and at least half of t...
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Fine U.S. Contract, Martially Inspected, New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever-Action Rifle1109 - Fine U.S. Contract, Martially Inspected, New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever-Action Rifle
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Estimate: $45000 - 65000 This martially inspected Henry lever-action rifle manufactured in January 1864 by the New Haven Arms Company as part of an
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Rare Kittredge & Company Bennett Patent Brass Cartridge Box1110 - Rare Kittredge & Company Bennett Patent Brass Cartridge Box
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Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Originally developed and refined by Augustus Bennett, cartridge boxes like these were marketed as accessories for the Frank
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Solingen Made Ivory Gripped 1810 Era U.S. Artillery Sabre with Brass Scabbard1111 - Solingen Made Ivory Gripped 1810 Era U.S. Artillery Sabre with Brass Scabbard
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Single fuller blade, 30" with niter blue finish starting at the halfway point, gold accented engraved designs, and &q...
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Two Swords with Sheaths1112 - Two Swords with Sheaths
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Estimate: $800 - 1300 1) Unmarked sword, 34" single fuller blade, 2-branch guard and checkered grip panels. With an iron sheath. 2) English ...
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Randall Made Model 12-13 Raymond Thorp Bowie with Sheath1113 - Randall Made Model 12-13 Raymond Thorp Bowie with Sheath
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Estimate: $750 - 1300 Carbon steel blade, 13 inches with a 5 1/2 inch back clip and the Randall stamp on the left side. Upturned dual quillion bras
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Large Brass Table Chandelier1114 - Large Brass Table Chandelier
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Estimate: $700 - 1000 Constructed from brass, this appears to have once been a 2-mantle gas lamp which was converted to electric at some point. Mea
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Spanish Military Machete1115 - Spanish Military Machete
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Estimate: $700 - 1000 The clip point blade is 16 inches long with a ricasso marked "ANO 18 2". Brass handle and straight cros
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Two Cavalry Sabres with Scabbards1116 - Two Cavalry Sabres with Scabbards
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Estimate: $800 - 1300 1) U.S. Ames Model 1906 light cavalry sabre, 34 5/8" double fuller blade with "U.S./J-C" on the left ricasso...
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Two Short Swords with Sheaths1117 - Two Short Swords with Sheaths
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Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) Unmarked sword, 19 3/4" blade with a cast metal hilt, a brown leather sheath and metal throat and tip. The grip is ...
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Rare Confederate Morse Breech Loading Carbine1118 - Rare Confederate Morse Breech Loading Carbine
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Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Civil War Morse carbine manufactured by the State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina. The State Military Works ma
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Three Cased Seals in Gold, Silver and Bronze, of the Great Seal of the Confederacy1119 - Three Cased Seals in Gold, Silver and Bronze, of the Great Seal of the Confederacy
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Estimate: $7500 - 15000 Each seal measures 3 1/2 inches in diameter, featuring George Washington in the center (modeled after an equestrian statue
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Scarce U.S. Civil War Gibbs Breech Loading Carbine1120 - Scarce U.S. Civil War Gibbs Breech Loading Carbine
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is a solid example of a scarce Gibbs Carbine that was manufactured by William F. Brooks, New York City in 1863. Only 1
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U.S. Palmer Civil War Bolt Action Carbine1121 - U.S. Palmer Civil War Bolt Action Carbine
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured circa 1865, the Palmer carbine was manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co., of Windsor, Vermont, and is signifi...
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First Model Maynard Percussion Carbine1122 - First Model Maynard Percussion Carbine
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured from 1858 to 1859, with an estimated production of about 5,000. The left side of the frame is marked "MA...
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Sold to notnurb for (4,000.00 + 780.00BP) = 4,780.00
 
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Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine1123 - Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine
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Estimate: $950 - 1600 This is an example of a Triplett & Scott carbine that was manufactured circa 1864-1865 by the Meriden Manufacturing Com...
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Sold to tczboy for (1,700.00 + 331.50BP) = 2,031.50
 
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Gwyn & Campbell Type I Civil War "Grapvine" Carbine1124 - Gwyn & Campbell Type I Civil War "Grapvine" Carbine
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Type I Carbine with serpentine shaped hammer and lever, rear lock plate screw entering from the right, and a long trigger-li
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Outstanding Springfield Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine with Matching Attachable Stock and Original Sling1125 - Outstanding Springfield Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine with Matching Attachable Stock and Original Sling
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Estimate: $12000 - 20000 This is a very nice example of the unique and highly desirable Springfield Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with attachable stock
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Very Rare Savage/North Figure 8 Early Production Percussion Revolver1126 - Very Rare Savage/North Figure 8 Early Production Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufactured from 1856 to 1859 with a total production of about 250, of which 100 were made for the Ordnance Department. The
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Starr Arms Model 1858 Civilian Double Action Percussion Navy Revolver1127 - Starr Arms Model 1858 Civilian Double Action Percussion Navy Revolver
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Made in the late 1850s and early 1860s, the bulk of production was consumed by Government contracts. Standard "STARR....
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Sold to jkjoller for (2,250.00 + 438.75BP) = 2,688.75
 
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Fine U.S. Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Civil War Revolver1128 - Fine U.S. Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Civil War Revolver
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Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Brass cone front and frame notch rear sights, with "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS . ILION NEW YORK...
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U.S. Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver1129 - U.S. Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $900 - 1400 Produced as part of a U.S. Ordnance contract issued in November 1864, the Rodgers and Spencer revolvers were delivered too la
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Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Transitional Percussion Revolver1130 - Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Transitional Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is an example of a martially inspected Remington New Model Army Transitional Revolver. Transitional New Model Army Rev
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Pharmacist Kit Owned By Doctor Jean Alexander Francois LeMat of New Orleans1131 - Pharmacist Kit Owned By Doctor Jean Alexander Francois LeMat of New Orleans
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Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Born in France on April 21, 1821, young Francois Alexandre LeMat studied for the priesthood in a small seminary in Brodeau
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Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver1132 - Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1100 - 1700 Blade front and notch rear sights, with "ADAMS PATENT. No 30288" on the right side of the frame, next to the cyl...
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Robert Adams Double Action Percussion Revolver1133 - Robert Adams Double Action Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $850 - 1300 Blade front and notch rear sights, with "ROBERT ADAMS. 76, KING WILLIAM STREET LONDON" on top, "ADAMS PATENT...
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Historic Civil War Grouping Including Manhattan Arms Navy Model Single Action Revolver, with Boots,1134 - Historic Civil War Grouping Including Manhattan Arms Navy Model Single Action Revolver, with Boots,
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Estimate: $7500 - 15000 Fixed sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel, 5 round scenes on the cylinder and matching numbers on the ba
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Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver with Scarce Lower Canada Militia Markings1135 - Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver with Scarce Lower Canada Militia Markings
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This scarce Lower Canada Militia marked Colt Model 1851 London Navy revolver was manufactured in 1855 and is one of approxim
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver1136 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $950 - 1600 Manufactured in 1853. One line New York City barrel address, "COLTS / PATENT" on left frame side, and the navy sc...
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Early Civil War New Haven Arms Co., Henry Lever Action Rifle in 66th Illinois Serial Number Range1137 - Early Civil War New Haven Arms Co., Henry Lever Action Rifle in 66th Illinois Serial Number Range
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Estimate: $16000 - 25000 This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in February 1863. The rifle has the first patter
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Very Fine, "Attic Condition" Original Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine with Henry Marked B1138 - Very Fine, "Attic Condition" Original Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine with Henry Marked B
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Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is an exceptional example of an all original, "attic find" Winchester Model 1866 carbine. The 1866 carbine...
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Fine U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Extra Sights1139 - Fine U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Extra Sights
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Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is an example of a U.S. Model 1841 Rifle that was manufactured by the Whitney Arms Co., of New Haven, Connecticut in 18
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U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Percussion Rifle with Bayonet1140 - U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Percussion Rifle with Bayonet
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Estimate: $2250 - 4500 Blade front and three-leaf rear sights, with rack number "277" and "1859" stamped on top of the chambe...
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U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1841 54 Caliber Second Style Bayonet Conversion Percussion Mississippi Rifl1141 - U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1841 54 Caliber Second Style Bayonet Conversion Percussion Mississippi Rifl
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Estimate: $2250 - 3750 This Model 1841 Rifle was later upgraded before the Civil War, with the barrel rebored to 54 caliber, a long range rear sigh
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U.S. N. Whitney-Ville Plymouth Model 1861 Percussion Rifle with Sabre Bayonet1142 - U.S. N. Whitney-Ville Plymouth Model 1861 Percussion Rifle with Sabre Bayonet
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Blade front and folding ladder 1000-yard rear sights, with "9225" on the tang, "F.C.W' on the left flat...
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Rare Unmarked Harpers Ferry Bullet "Gang" Mold1143 - Rare Unmarked Harpers Ferry Bullet "Gang" Mold
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Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is a unique example of a pre-Civil War brass Harpers Ferry bullet mold for four conical bullets. Complete with an origi
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Scarce U.S. Navy Ames Dahlgren Pattern Bowie Bayonet, with Sheath1144 - Scarce U.S. Navy Ames Dahlgren Pattern Bowie Bayonet, with Sheath
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Heavy 12 inch blade, with an asymmetrical clip point, "U.S.N/D.R/1863" on the right ricasso and "AMES MFG C...
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Excellent Civil War U.S. William Muir Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket1145 - Excellent Civil War U.S. William Muir Contract Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket
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Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Lock plate is dated 1863 and has the eagle/U.S. motif with "WM MUIR & CO. / WINDSOR LOCKS, CT." ahead of the...
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U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet1146 - U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "V/P/ eagle head" on the left side of the barrel. The lock is d...
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U.S. Remington Model 1841 Mississippi Percussion Rifle with Sling and Sabre Bayonet1147 - U.S. Remington Model 1841 Mississippi Percussion Rifle with Sling and Sabre Bayonet
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Estimate: $1100 - 1700 Brass blade front and notch rear sights, with "U.S./A.D.K./P" on the upper left of the barrel, "STEEL"...
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Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Rifle-Musket1148 - Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Rifle-Musket
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Blade front and folding leaf rear sights on barrel marked with "V P eagle head" proofs on left rear and top date...
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Vintage U.S. Cartridge and Cap Boxes with Buckle1149 - Vintage U.S. Cartridge and Cap Boxes with Buckle
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Estimate: $950 - 1400 1) Hoover, Calhoun & Company cartridge box, black leather construction with a brass "US" plate on the outer f...
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