(M5-603c-13-400) U.S. PATTERN 1881 CALVARY HOLSTER

Made by the Rock Island Arsenal and stamped '1910'. Inspectors initials 'H.E.K.' also stamped on back. Crisp U.S. marking on front. Holster is complete, even bottom plug and ring are present. VG overall cond, leather is still very supple and bendable, some age crazing and scuffing-mostly to the flap. A very interesting, fine cond piece of U.S. Military history! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 275

(M5-603b-13-399) VERY SCARCE U.S. CALVARY MODEL 1884 PATTERN CARBINE BOOT

This item measures approximately 12" in length, has the two straps that go around the front as well as the strap mounted from the back that attaches to the McClellan saddle. In exc cond and seldom encountered. Hard to find. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 450

(M5-603a-13-401) U.S. SPRINGFIELD SOCKET

To accomodate the Model 1873 Springfield carbine. This item measures 2-1/2" long by 2-1/2" in diameter. Has the straps to buckle. Very nice condition, unaltered in any way. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 295

(M5-603-13-398) VERY SCARCE U.S. CALVARY PATTERN 1885 CARBINE BOOT TO ACCOMODATE THE MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINE

This model has the brass reinforcement in the front; complete with two straps going around the exterior of the boot as well as one strap over the top that would connect it to the McClellan saddle. Overall cond is exc with a heavy dark coloration, sound leather, no tears. All complete, fine item, hard to find. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 575

(M5-500-13-404) WELL DOCUMENTED COLT 1911 U.S. ARMY HOLSTER FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF STEVE McQUEEN

Overall cond is exc with U.S. markings on the front of the holster; the back is marked 'Sears, 1942'. Good opportunity to acquire a very collectible item from one of the great movie icons of our era. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 995

(ELM-1D-616) HUNTER DOUBLE LOOP CARTRIDGE BELT

Kid-sized, great for the new deer hunter! VG condition.
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$ 50

(ELM-1D-615) EARLY HUNTER DOUBLE LOOP CARTRIDGE BELT

Nice classic square brass buckle. 25 cartridge loops for standard sized rifle cartridges. Some stitching is letting loose on the loops. Medium size. Probably from the '50's. Three .30-06 shells included.
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$ 40

(ELM-1D-614) VERY SPECIAL MEXICAN 'PETA'

Holster and belt in Mexican floral style. Very attractive rig with elaborate peato cactus fiber used for all the embellishments, designs, seaming and rib. Very fine condition belt and holster in a large size. Many, many cartridge loops for .32-20/.357 size cartridge. The holster is for a 4-3/4 bbl length in Colt or other single action. If you want something different, this is a very impressive gun belt rig.
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$ 275

(ELM-1D-613) CALICO, SIZE 40 STRAIGHT GUN BELT

With loops for 44-45. The belt is plain, untooled. Nice, thick, high quality. The holster is open toe design for 5-1/2 or shorter single actions. Has a very nice Colt brass emblem on the holster loop and a heavy duty brass buckle. Very nice rig.
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$ 130

(ELM-1D-612) NICE LOOKING BLACK BELT AND HOLSTER RIG

With metal diamond shaped accents. Cartridge loops are for .44 Caliber. Open toe design holster for 5-1/2 or shorter single actions. Very nice, good looking, good condition.
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$ 125

(ELM-1D-611) WIDE BELT 'ROSS' WITH A 'BIANCHI' HOLSTER

Size 40. Loops are for a .357 cartridge. Very nice wide belt that is plain, untooled. High quality Bianchi holster for shorter bbl'd single actions. Very nice gun rig.
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$ 125

(ELM-1D-610) RIGHT HANDED, LOW SLUNG GUN SLINGER STYLE BELT

In a small to medium size. Plain, untooled. Would fit single actions such as Colt, Uberti, Ruger, etc. up to 6-1/2" bbl, loops are for .44 Caliber cartridges. Nice, supple leather.
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$ 125

(ELM-1D-609) LAWRENCE CO. LEFT HAND HOLSTER RIG FOR .22 CALIBER

This is a drop-style belt in size large. The holster is a slightly different color. For single actions with standard bbl lengths. Very nice holster.
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$ 110

(ELM-1D-608) LEFT HAND 'LAWRENCE BRAND' HOLSTER AND BELT

A quality rig with a slight drop belt and cartridge loops for a .22 Caliber. Belt size is small. Holster is set up for Ruger, Colt or similar smaller single actions. Very nice holster.
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$ 110

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

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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(6T) ORIGINAL ‘WINCHESTER WESTERN’ MARKED GALLERY RIFLE LOADING TUBES

.22 Caliber. Clean, dark plum blue patina coloration. Six available. e

$ 35. each

(#HOL-109) HUNTER 145 SERIES HOLSTER BELT

Belt only with loops for 44 sized cartridges. Size small. VG condition. e

$ 30

(#HOL-108) HUNTER 155 HOLSTER BELT WITH LOOPS FOR 44-40 SIZED CARTRIDGES

Includes sixteen 38-40 rounds in loops. Nice large square clip-corner buckle, shallow drop loop style belt with Hunter 1100 .45 holster which is for standard style Single Actions such as Colt and Ruger; up to 6" bbl. Good, dependable holster and belt. e

$ 95

(#HOL-107) FAST DRAW DROP LOOP BLACK HOLSTER BELT WITH 45 CALIBER LOOPS

Plain with tasteful border stitching. Holster pouch is the low-arch, exposed triggerguard Buscadero style. Made for 5-1/2" or shorter SA's. Nicely built, VG condition; probably from the 50's. Small to medium length. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 175

(#HOL-106) GUNFIGHTER QUICK DRAW HOLSTER RIG

Made by G. Wm Davis, Ash Fork, AZ. Ornate stitching pattern on belt, loop for 45 Colt. A very rigid, small holster with the front scalloped low for quick holster clearing; medium length. You want to be a bad ass, quick draw dude-this rig is for you! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 250

(#HOL-105) GOOD QUALITY UNMARKED LEATHER HOLSTER BELT

Nicely tooled and lots of cartridge loops for 32-20 or 357 sized cartridge. Very nice old style Hunter #3 holster. I believe this was made for Ruger Single Actions; Colt's also fit. Medium length belt. e

$ 195

(#HOL-104) OLDER DROP LOOP HOLSTER RIG WITH 22 CALIBER CARTRIDGE LOOPS

Heavily tooled, ornate belt with nickel, silver and turquoise 'Frontier' marked buckle. Holster body is riveted a single loop style with rigid back panel and narrow skirt. Medium length, nice orig condition. e

$ 260

(#HOL-103) DOUBLE HOLSTER RIG-MEXICAN VAQUARO STYLE

Wide belt, drop loop, very ornate and heavily tooled. Closed toe with rawhide wrapped main seam, stiff skirted body, woven rawhide border on both belt and pouch. High protective arch that slash-cuts to below triggerguard for fast drawing. VG overall condition. If one gun just ain't enough, pack double the iron in this rig. Medium size. e

$ 295

(#HOL-102) ORIGINAL DROP LOOP HOLSTER RIG

Unmarked belt is 3" wide with a small waist size. The 18 cartridge loops have WRA 45 Colt rounds in them. The holster body is a rather stiff leather with riveted double loops to medium skirted back. For 5-1/2 or shorter Single Action. Medium height arch and wide throat. A real heavy reddish/brown dye on holster body; probably the second one on this belt. Old but age is uncertain. Good looking rig. e

$ 650

(#HOL-101) AUTHENTIC COWBOY HOLSTER AND BELT

Belt is marked 'S.D. Myres, El Paso, TX. It is the money belt type and loops for 45. The holster pouch is of the California Slim Jim variety through double loops. Medium width skirts, high protective arch, deep throat and sharp throat recurve. Pretty skinny cowboy wore this, it's not very big. It's old but I can't say exactly how old. Would look great in an Old West display. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 675

(13-411) EXCEPTIONAL HIGH QUALITY LEATHER HOLSTERS

Newly built in Texas by superb leather craftsmen. They are patterned in the Buscadero Fast-Draw style with the exposed triggerguard. The holster body is of the single loop, medium arch, sloping throat, open toe design. Rigid back panel with no exposed skirting. The belt is the classical drop-loop style with cartridge loops. They can be had in plain or tooled. Three different colors include natural, russet and black. Several waist sizes and bbl lengths available. Belt and holster body are both lined. Fits most single actions such as Colt, Ruger, Uberti and others. Nice rigs, very fairly priced. Special orders may be possible for slightly more. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 140

(7221-14-662) ORIGINAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 CARBINES SHIPPING CRATE

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 ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 1,850

(7220-14-663) ORIGINAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 CARBINES SHIPPING CRATE

Really neat heavy dovetail-jointed wooden crate measuring 11-5/8 x 11-5/8 x 43-3/4 inches. Each end is labelled "10 Winchester Carbines Model 1895" in black, with the W logo & trademark info printed in red. These markings are heavy, stamped into the wood. The caliber "30 ARMY" & 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 internal dividers are partially present. Stapled to the side of the crate is a folded piece of paper which appears to have the following serial numbers on it: 401929, 401979, 402053, 402069, 402107, 402243, which would date the case to 1921. A slip of plastic was later stapled over the paper to protect it. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 1,850

(11-363) WINCHESTER GUN DISPLAY RACKS

Two racks available. These are slightly different than shown in the photo. They have wooden gun rests rather than clear plastic & no table supports. With hooks on the back to hang on a wall. Approx 29-1/2" X 13". ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 125 each

WINCHESTER M-70 TRIGGERGUARD

Engraved ‘TEH’ FOR TED HAZELWOOD, MANAGER OF WINCHESTER’S CANADA PLANT. This triggerguard came from one of his personal M-70’s. e

$ 125.

(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-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

(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. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ 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. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 95

(EXMN-83) POWDER DIPPER

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

(N77-13-405) 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

(N76-13-408) 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

(N73-13-402) 7th CAVALRY 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. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 850

(N72-13-406) 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

(N71-13-403) 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. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 730

(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

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