Wednesday, January 27, 2016

1800's flintlock and Victorian British bayonet

Two oldies today: a British 1876 pattern Martini-Henry rifle socket
bayonet with scabbard and a flintlock pistol that dates to before
1830. One antique arms dealer described this model of pistol as,
"English Flint Pistol by Sharpe, Made for the American Trade. 9"
round brass barrel, .58 cal...a class of pistol that armed many
Militia officers and Militia cavalry troopers, wagon drivers and
canal and river boatmen, as well as citizens from New York to St.
Louis in the 1800 to 1840's era." This is missing the forward part of
the wood stock,but based on the patina on the barrel and the rest of
the wood, it has been missing for a long time. These typically sell
for about $800-2000. I am asking $360 for this one.
THE PISTOL HAS BEEN SOLD

The socket bayonet is $120. It is hard to find these with the
scabbard. This one is dated 1/83 both the scabbard and the blade are
marked, including with the broad arrow and WD mark of the British War
Department.


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Friday, January 22, 2016

WWII 2nd Marine Division uniform

Asking $230 OBO plus shipping for this WWII uniform in excellent
condition. Call or text me for details at 760-450-8498 - it even
includes his bus ticket home after being discharged in July 1946.


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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Medals from WWII Army airborne infantry soldier

This soldier was wounded in the Philippines in WWII while fighting
with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. You can see more photos
copies of his documents at
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/258302-three-war-vets-bronze-stars-purple-hearts/

The Bronze Star was likely received post-WWII for his combat infantry
service. He also has another Bronze Star with a device showing it is
a second award. I have no information on that or the engraved Army
Commendation Medal here received. He served in Vietnam so those may
be from that era. At some point after his death his family received
duplicates of his other WWII medal, ribbons, jump wings and Combat
Infantry Badge.

Asking $325 plus shipping. Call me if you need new info.


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Friday, January 1, 2016

USMC Insignia Vietnam era Field Jacket

I have a couple of WWII Marine Corps EGA insignia for $20 each. The
small EGA has the dual H&H IMPERIAL marks, dating it to 1942-43 .
Also, a very nice SMALL-LONG field jacket dated 1971 - $50 or best
offer.


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