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EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1879 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD

Item # W112

EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1879 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BOARD This is the second cartridge board that I believe Winchester ever manufactured and it is referred to as a Government Board. At the bottom it states "Capacity of works 2 million cartridges daily". Contains about 70 cartridges, 6 paper patch bullets, several empty brass shot shell cases, 3 empty paper cases, quite a number of primers along with Winchester primers. Overall board is in generally VG condition with a few light stains and some oxidation of the cartridges. Very rare board. I can only recall seeing one other one of these over the years and this one is in much better condition. Original fancy oak framing in excellent condition with a few light mars. Original correct antique wavy glass still in place. A very colorful piece of early Winchester History.

Antique  $ 27,500.

INTERESTING AMERICAN FLAG

Item # W527

Used for advertising at sporting goods store in Waterville Main. It says " Winchester Rifles and Shotguns and Ammunition". Towards the bottom it says " Buy all of your Winchester sporting goods at Dakins Sporting Goods 67 Temple Street Waterville Maine". I understand only a few of these have surfaced. They were done in about 1915. Measures 11 by about 7-1/2" high. Neatly framed and looks great. Colors are bright. An extraordinary piece of American History. This flag was produced before the law was passed that you could not deface the American flag.

Antique  $ 1,575.

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 .

VERY WELL MADE CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK

Item # M843-19-514

VERY WELL MADE CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK The axe end is an aged brass coloration with inlaid iron sharp edge. 24" nicely made wooden shaft with numerous tacks inlaid. A feather drop with old trade beads attached with leather thong. Very well done. Made by the artist who made a number for the movie "Dances with Wolves." Very authentic looking.

$ 875.

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 .

NEWHOUSE ONEIDA COMMUNITY NO. 2 TRAP WITH MARKED SPRINGS

Item # el-17-552

Good cond.

$ 85.

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.

LYLE LINE THROWING CANNON

Item # M900-19-565

2-1/2" bore. 28" steel bbl. Muzzle is marked "USCO-B 87-VGN-HTP" and s/n "930". Overall cannon is in beautiful condition retaining most of the original Japan black finish. Included with this lot is a copper brass top threaded powder canister with a powder measure as well as two line throwing projectiles. Also comes complete with a contemporary screw worm for removing a charge and a ram rod.

Antique  $ 2,750.

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.

VERY UNIQUE WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD

Item # M829-19-560

VERY UNIQUE WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD In the center is the Winchester logo with the rider along with a plaque noting the presentation of this board to Bob Peterson for his contribution to their cartridge manufacturing business. He came up with the Bismuth shot. Very interesting board measuring 2-1/2 feet high by 3-1/2 feet long. Walnut display case with glass. The display covers about 100 cartridges that Winchester was making at the time. Overall condition is excellent with only a few light handling mars. Very attractive display item. One of a kind!

Antique  $ 5,750.

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.

NO. 15 NEW HOUSE BEAR TRAP

Item # M857A-19-564

NO. 15 NEW HOUSE BEAR TRAP Marked "Animal Trap Company Lititz Pennsylvania Oneida New House." The pan is marked with a number 15. The trap measures 35" overall with half dozen pretty sharp teeth in the jaws. When set, the jaws spread about 12". It has a 2 foot heavy duty chain with a large ring at the end with a swivel. Overall trap is in excellent condition with an aged dark metal patina. No pitting. Looks as though it was used very little.

$ 1,295.

SMALL CHILD’S OR SALESMAN SAMPLE SADDLE

Item # M5-153-19-561

SMALL CHILD’S OR SALESMAN SAMPLE SADDLE Very finely made with carved tooled leather. Brass pommel. Leather covered sheepskin lined stirrups. I am not sure if this is a kid's saddle or a salesman's sample but it is high quality and very decorative. Would make an excellent display in a gun room. The only one I have seen like it. Excellent throughout.

$ 1,275.

NO. 15 NEW HOUSE BEARTRAP

Item # M857C-19-564

NO. 15 NEW HOUSE BEARTRAP Marked "Animal Trap Company Lititz Pennsylvania Oneida New House." The pan is marked with a number 15. The trap measures 35" overall with half dozen pretty sharp teeth in the jaws. When set, the jaws spread about 12". It has a 2 foot heavy duty chain with a large ring at the end with a swivel. Overall trap is in excellent condition with an aged dark metal patina. No pitting. Looks as though it was used very little.

$ 1,295.

NICELY DONE PIPE TOMAHAWK BY A WELL KNOWN MAKER WILLIAM BUCKLEY

Item # M825-19-511

NICELY DONE PIPE TOMAHAWK BY A WELL KNOWN MAKER WILLIAM BUCKLEY Buckley is known for making Kentucky rifles and this is no doubt his work. The shaft measures 17". It has eight or ten nicely done silver and brass inlays. Nicely engraved with scalloped edges. The brass tomahawk with Buckley's style of work. The brass has turned a nice patina. Very nicely done and easily recognizable as Buckley's work.

Antique  $ 1,175.

COLLECTION OF ROY ROGERS MEMORABILIA FROM THE ROY ROGERS MUSEUM

Item # SSR-19-551

COLLECTION OF ROY ROGERS MEMORABILIA FROM THE ROY ROGERS MUSEUM Well documented. First item is a Factory Engraved 2-trigger Frank Wesson tip-up rifle. Dlx Burl stocks in excellent condition with a rifle style buttplate. 22 cal. Full oct bbl. VG shootable bore. Receiver is elaborately engraved probably by Nimschke. It is definately his style. Beautifully done. Condition of the gun is excellent with most original nickel starting to tarnish somewhat. Bbl retains about 75-80% blue turning plumish. Excellent wood with most original lacquer. Also included is a Black Hawk Re-curve bow and a quiver with a set of arrows. Quiver is made by Kings Sporting Line. Very elaborately done. Accompanying the collection is a plaque making Roy Rogers an Honorary Assistant Chief to the City of Honolulu and a plaque from Sheriff Floyd Tidwell of San Bernadino County thanking Roy for the many things he has done for the state over the years. The gun and the bow have documents from the museum authenticating them. Very neat little collection.

Antique  $ 7,500.

VERY EARLY UNUSUAL 17TH CENTURY POWDER TESTER

Item # M837-19-512

VERY EARLY UNUSUAL 17TH CENTURY POWDER TESTER In the shape of some sort of mythological peacock/serpent standing on four feet. Bird's head on one end and a turned wood grip on the other. Very nice item marked "H K C". Graduated wheel is marked from 0-25. Very decorative piece. Well made and in excellent condition with a nice aged brass patina coloration.

Antique  $ 1,175.

CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK

Item # M842-19-515

CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK Measuring 22" overall. Nicely done. Wooden shaft has thong leather drop tie with bells on the end of it. A few feathers. Some old trade beads. The tomahawk has 8-10 brass inlays on each side in a cross manner. Metal has turned a dark brown patina. Also fitted on the tomahawk is leather drop thong with trade beads, elk tooth and some feathers. This again is made by a contemporary artist who has done many authentic Indian pieces for movies. Very decorative.

Antique  $ 795.

NICE IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 32-40 M WITH ORIGINAL BOX

Item # LT2032-19-517

Tool is very shiny with 95% nickel. Missing the decapper plug, but does come in original box. Box has seen better days.

$ 400.

INTERESTING OLD CROSSBOW

Item # M5-626-18-111

Measures about 29-1/2 long (32" counting the lever in front) and 21" wide. A neat wall hanger.

$ 495.

UNUSUAL MINIATURE CROSSBOW

Item # M5-625

Approximately 17-1/4 long, and 13-1/4" wide. Great conversation piece.

$ 775.

S NEWHOUSE NO. 5 BEAR TRAP

Item # 5706-17-546

S NEWHOUSE NO. 5 BEAR TRAP This a large No. 5 trap with an 11" jaws and two 13-1/2" springs. The pan is marked with the early style "5" in the center and a single line "S Newhouse Oneida Community New York" along the outside edge. Attached to the trap is a 35" chain. Both the chain and trap are all intact including teeth and jaws. A good looking trap. The jaws have been painted light brown with a blackish color to the springs.

$ 1,295.

ANTIQUE BLACKSMITHS MADE BEAR TRAP

Item # 5705-17-545

11" jaws with two springs, one measuring 12" and the other is a narrower spring measuring 10" with a repair at one end. It is rather crudely made but still quite colorful with a nice aged patina. Still a truly functional trap. A good wall hanger.

$ 975.

NEW HOUSE NO. 5 BEAR TRAP

Item # 5703-17-544

11" jaws with two 13-1/2" long springs. The pan is marked with the early style "5" in the center and a single line "S Newhouse Oneida Community New York". It is an attractive looking trap with a 30" chain. Overall shows a nice patina to it. All original.

$ 1,275.

ANTIQUE BLACKSMITHS MADE BEAR TRAP

Item # 5704-17-543

11" jaws with two 14" long springs and a large, 4-1/2" roughly cut pan. Overall trap looks fairly interesting with a good aged patina coloration. It also has a "U S" marking on top of one of the jaws. Complete with a 2' long chain attached to it. Quite a colorful item that would make a good camp wall hanging.

$ 1,175.

VICTOR NO. 3 TRAP

Item # el-17-553

Cast jaws, Dec 16, 1902, May 28, 1907 Pat. Missing stake ring. Good cond.

$ 95.

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. CAVALRY ARMY HORSE BRIDLE AND SNAFFLE BIT

Item # MERZ8-13-407

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

$ 295.

TWO-HANDLED WOOD SCRAPER / HIDE SCRAPER / TOBACCO CUTTER

Item # Scraper520

With 8-3/4 blade which is marked '225' with 'RW' inside a Heart/Pyramid shape. Orig hardwood handles in great shape, blade has been cleaned. Put the kids to work scraping logs for the hunting shack or other menial chores.

$ 225.

PROBABLE WOODEN CRATE BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB12

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.

$ 250.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB11

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

$ 295.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB10

Capital 'V'; Three supports, shank opens to accept wood extension. 22 long.

$ 195.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB9

'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.

$ 275.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB8

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.

$ 275.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB7

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.

$ 325.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB6

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.

$ 240.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB5

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

$ 195.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB4

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.

$ 195.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB3

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

$ 195.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB2

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.

$ 195.

SOUTH TEXAS BRANDING IRON

Item # IRONB1

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

$ 195.

BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF CHILEAN SILVER INLAID SPURS

Item # M5-600

BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF CHILEAN SILVER INLAID SPURS 44 points on each rowel. 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 German silver as well. Very old parade/exhibition spurs.

Antique  $ 775.

SHOOTING MEDAL & JACKET PATCH

Item # M5-65

1st Place 50 Yd. Individual. Humbolt Park Gun Club, Chicago, IL, Picnic" 9-11-1932. Patch indicates NRA affiliation.

$ 125.

WINCHESTER FAMILY SCALE

Item # 402j

This is the 24 lb. style without glass face, graphics on face are fading but readable, generally VG overall.

$ 95.

SHOEMAKERS STAND

Item # SHOE

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).

$ 35.

WINCHESTER NO. W11 FOOD GRINDER

Item # 402a

5 from table top, excellent condition.

$ 65.

WINCHESTER NO. W32 FOOD GRINDER

Item # 402b

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.

$ 55.

WINCHESTER PIPE WRENCH

Item # 402c

14 with wood handle, VG+ condition.

$ 65.

WINCHESTER PIPE WRENCH

Item # 402e

8 with wood handle, VG+ condition. Rare.

$ 85.

WINCHESTER MONKEY WRENCH

Item # 402d

Coe's pattern (No. 1002). 8 long, very nice condition.

$ 65.

WINCHESTER STAG HANDLE CARVING KNIFE

Item # 402f

Marked 'Winchester, Trade Mark, Made In USA'. 9 blade, 14" overall, one piece stag antler handle.

$ 75.

WINCHESTER KITCHEN SLICER KNIFE

Item # 402g

Marked 'Winchester Trade Mark, Made In USA, Stainless, 733?. In good condition.

$ 75.

ORIGINAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 CARBINES SHIPPING CRATE

Item # 7221-19-241

Great sturdy dovetail-jointed wooden crate measuring 11 x 11 x 41-1/2 inches. Each end is labelled 10 Winchester Carbines Model 1894" in black, with the W logo & trademark info printed in red. These markings are heavy, stamped into the wood. The caliber "30 W.C.F." & some sort of an order number (hard to read) were printed lighter, apparently as the case was filled. Inside are some dividers for the guns. Overall crate is in very good condition. The gun dividers are partially present

$ 1,850.

MODEL 1879 COMBINATION SCREWDRIVER TOOL

Item # N153-ELS

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

$ 75.

COMBINATION SCREWDRIVER TOOLS

Item # EXMN150X

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

Antique  $ 65 each.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 COMBINATION TOOL

Item # EXMN99X

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

Antique  $ 85 each.

MILITARY BUTTONS

Item # EXMN98

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

$ 65.

CIVIL AND INDIAN WAR PARIS MARKED BRASS AND LEATHER TRIMMED FIELD GLASSES

Item # EXMN82

Adjustable for distance. Very clear optics. Marked 'Day & Night' U.S. Signal Service.

NOTE: our photos show some reflections from our lights.

$ 400.

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