September Firearms & Militaria Auction
Saturday, September 11, 2010 | 1:00 PM Eastern
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September Firearms & Militaria Auction
Saturday, September 11, 2010 | 1:00 PM Eastern
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Military & Firearms, including a Sniper Rifles, Engraved Colt Peacemaker, rare Civil War items, Japanese Collection, Rifles & Handguns - and military collectibles from all eras and countries.
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Echoes of Glory Sept Firearms & Militaria Auction
Lot # 0 (Sale Order: 1 of 316)
Welcome to another one of Echoes of Glory's Firearms & Militaria Auctions! We have over 300 lots of choice militaria and weapons this time - including several Sniper Rifles, a large Japanese WWII collection of medals and bayonets, rare Civil War collectibles, Browning Citoris, a German G-43, and an engraved, gold plated Colt Single Action Revolver. We have lots of photos of each - please check them out and be careful bidding so you don't miss out!
Revolutionary War era Officer Hunting or Small Sword
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 2 of 316)
A Revolutionary War-Napoleonic War era Officer Small Sword in very good condition with only light pitting on the blade. It is a Germanic hunting sword style hanger with a heavily embellished brass grip and a clip point blade engraved with a Turkish style warrior (a popular motif of the time). A similar hanger is pictured in "Weapons of the American Revolution" (see item 90), and a nearly identical example sold for $1500 recently at another Proxibid auction. For this sword, you'll get to decide the price - good luck and bid often!
USMC Civil War era Horstmann NCO Sword
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 3 of 316)
This US Marine Corps Civil War era Horstmann produced Non-Commissioned Officer Sword is in good condition overall. It is similar to the current USMC NCO sword, but with a wider and straighter blade and more ornate guard. It was based on the Army M-1850 Foot Officers Sword, but is much scarcer. The brass and steel both have a medium patina but no real pitting, and the engraved blade shows some wear. The original leather scabbard has shrunk and is in two pieces, but could be restored. The leather and wire on the grip is mostly gone, but the wood underneath is still solid. This sword was produced by Horstmann, who stopped production after the Civil War, thus dating it to or before the war. It is a rare sword seldom seen for sale today.
US Civil War era Model 1860 Field & Staff Officers Sword - General Officer's Presentation Grade
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 4 of 316)
This rare and collectible US Army Civil War era Model 1860 Field & Staff Officers Sword is a top quality General Officer's Presentation Grade example in very good condition. The Civil War era versions were produced by Horstmann of Philadelphia as is this example. It has a 30 ½” blade richly decorated with gold inlayed engraving. "E. Pluribus Unum" is prominent with a panoply of multiple military motifs. The ornate bronze finsh guard is pierced and very fancy, with silver grips. It has darkened with a rich patina and has the standard folding hand guard with U.S. and the American Eagle on the other side. These swords were specially ordered as gifts or presentations, and the high quality of this example would have been for a high-ranking General Officer. A rare piece of Civil War history and you get to decide the price!
US Civil War era Muscian's Sword
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 5 of 316)
Authentic 1863 dated US Army Civil War Musician Sword is in good condition with leather scabbard. It is marked “Ames Manf Co. Chicopee Mass”. It has the 1863 date and “US” and is proofed “AHC” on the opposite side. The brass handle and guard are in very good condition with light patina, and the 28" blade has some minor nicks. The blade’s tip shows signs of pitting, and the black leather scabbard is broken at the brass drag and is decorated with a turks head knot below the throat. A 100% authentic Civil War sword.
US M-1902 Officer Dress Sword - VPI Cadet issue
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 6 of 316)
A very nice condition US M-1902 Officer Dress Sword - this example is a Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI - Va Tech) Cadet issue sword. It is named, dated and is in near new condition, a very attractive sword overall.
US Civil War era M-1855 Rifled-Musket Bayonet
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 7 of 316)
A M-1855 Civil War era Rifle Socket Bayonet in good condition with a fair condition black leather scabbard. This bayonet came with a group of Civil War items out of New Jersey, and may have been from a 2nd NJ Infantry Regt veteran. This bayonet and the upcoming pouches all came together from a pre-1950s collection. The 2nd NJ served in the following campaigns of the Civil War: Manassas, Va., Battle of Bull Run, Va., Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., Siege of Yorktown, Va., Seven Days before Richmond, Battles of Gaines, Malvern Hill, Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia, Battle of Bull Run again, Antietam, Md., Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Chancellorsville Campaign , Gettysburg (Pa.), Battles of the Wilderness, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley, Siege of Petersburg, Appomattox Campaign, Mustered out at Hall's Hill, Va., July 11, 1865.
US Civil War 2nd New Jersey Regt Bullseye Canteen
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 8 of 316)
This rare and desirable US Army Civil War bull’s-eye canteen is covered with sky blue wool and a cotton sling. The front is regimentally unit marked with 2ND N.J., and the brass chain and cork stopper are present. The pewter spout is marked Philadelphia and the interior is in good condition. The sling is soiled but in good condition with no rips or tears. This canteen and upcoming pouches all came together from a pre-1950s collection. The 2nd NJ served in the following campaigns of the Civil War: Manassas, Va., Battle of Bull Run, Va., Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., Siege of Yorktown, Va., Seven Days before Richmond, Battles of Gaines, Malvern Hill, Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia, Battle of Bull Run again, Antietam, Md., Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Chancellorsville Campaign , Gettysburg (Pa.), Battles of the Wilderness, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley, Siege of Petersburg, Appomattox Campaign, Mustered out at Hall's Hill, Va., July 11, 1865.
US Civil War era 2nd New Jersey Regimental Cartridge Pouch
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 9 of 316)
This rare and desirable black leather US Army Cartridge Box/Pouch is complete with a New Jersey brass box plate, and original sling with the brass round eagle breast plate. The leather shows crazing, damage and wear, but is in amazingly good condition. The pouch is full of made up black powder cartridges from the 1960s, when the previous owner used it for North-South Skirmish Assc matches! We can not ship these cartridges, but if you’re close we’ll be glad to hold them for you to pick up. This item came from an old pre-1950s collection of 2nd New Jersey Regt items. The 2nd NJ served in the following campaigns of the Civil War: Manassas, Va., Battle of Bull Run, Va., Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., Siege of Yorktown, Va., Seven Days before Richmond, Battles of Gaines, Malvern Hill, Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia, Battle of Bull Run again, Antietam, Md., Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Chancellorsville Campaign , Gettysburg (Pa.), Battles of the Wilderness, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley, Siege of Petersburg, Appomattox Campaign, Mustered out at Hall's Hill, Va., July 11, 1865.
US Civil War era 2nd New Jersey Regimental Cap Pouch
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 10 of 316)
This Civil War era percussion Cap Pouch is in good condition considering its age and use. The black leather is worn and slightly flaking on the flap and belt loops, however the remainder is still in very good condition with pliant leather. This cap box retains a brass New Jersey box plate that is fastened with a leather band through two brass loop on the back. This items came together with the previous lots from an old pre-1950s collection. The 2nd NJ served in the following campaigns of the Civil War: Manassas, Va., Battle of Bull Run, Va., Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., Siege of Yorktown, Va., Seven Days before Richmond, Battles of Gaines, Malvern Hill, Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia, Battle of Bull Run again, Antietam, Md., Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Chancellorsville Campaign , Gettysburg (Pa.), Battles of the Wilderness, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley, Siege of Petersburg, Appomattox Campaign, Mustered out at Hall's Hill, Va., July 11, 1865.
US Civil War era Linen Possibles Bag
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 11 of 316)
This rare and desirable cotton small haversack pouch came from an old pre-1950s collection of 2nd New Jersey Regt items. It is in good condition, though soiled, and has retained all its buttons. The 2nd NJ served in the following campaigns of the Civil War: Manassas, Va., Battle of Bull Run, Va., Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., Siege of Yorktown, Va., Seven Days before Richmond, Battles of Gaines, Malvern Hill, Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia, Battle of Bull Run again, Antietam, Md., Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Chancellorsville Campaign , Gettysburg (Pa.), Battles of the Wilderness, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley, Siege of Petersburg, Appomattox Campaign, Mustered out at Hall's Hill, Va., July 11, 1865.
US Military Khaki Spanish American War Mills Cartridge Belt
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 12 of 316)
This US Army Indian Wars/Span-Am War period Mills produced khaki cotton web Mills 30/40 Cartridge Belt is in very good condition.
US Military WWII Regulation Brass Bugle
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 13 of 316)
This brass field trumpet or bugle is in good condition with light patina. The mouth piece and chain retainer are also in good condition. The bell is maker marked Silvertone REG U.S.PAT OFF.U.S. REGULATION. These were manufactured by Sears Roebuck & Co. in Chicago, IL beginning as early as 1893.
US Remington M-1917 Enfield Bolt Action Rifle FFL # 609735
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 14 of 316)
This 30/06 Model 1917 model of the P14 Enfield is in very good condition with the stock showing light wear and one handguard a slightly different color from rest of the rifle. The metal finish is in good condition showing little wear. The bore is good with strong rifling, chambered for .30-06, and the barrel is Remington, ordnance marked and dated 1918. The receiver is marked model of 1917 Remington and is also ordinance “flaming bomb” proofed marked.
US M-1 Garand Semi-Auto Rifle FFL # 5958100
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 15 of 316)
This Springfield M-1 Garand is in very good condition with a nice parkerized finish, stocks in excellent condition featuring a cartouche of an eagle and three stars above it. The barrel is marked SA 56 and has a good bore with strong rifling, chambered for .30-06. It is non-import marked.
US M-1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle FFL # 166105
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 16 of 316)
This 30/06 M-1 Garand is in fair condition that has a rough stock with an approx 4” crack on the left side and a hairline crack behind the tang. The remaining wood is solid with minor handling marks, and the metal shows the standard parkerized finish with light patina at the muzzle. The barrel is import marked Exel/ Gardner MA. Bore shows strong rifling but need a cleaning. This would be a great project rifle or good Reenactor Garand.
US M-1D Sniper Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle FFL # 2999778
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 17 of 316)
This Springfield M-1 Garand has been fitted with an M84 scope and mount, with clear optics in good condition. The barrel is marked and dated SA 52 and has a good bore with sharp rifling, chambered for the .30/06 cartridge. The stock is in good condition with the cartouche JLG on the left side, the M-1907 sling is marked Boyt and is 1918 dated. This rifle features a flash suppresser, cheek rest marked “MRT 2-62” that has been screwed into the butt stock. This rifle is in overall good condition and is not import marked. Consignor says this is a CMP rifle, but we do not have the paperwork.
USMC M-1903 Model 1941 Pseudo Sniper Rifle FFL # 41586
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 18 of 316)
This WWII style US Marine Corps M-1903 Model 1941 Pseudo Sniper Rifle was put together from a Rock Island action with a Springfield 1918 barrel. It has the correct Unertl 8x scope (serial # 10411) and is mounted with Unertl scope mounts. Optics are clear, metal and stock finish is very nice and the bore is very good with little wear. Original Snipers go for $3500 and up, but this example can fill a gap in your collection until a real one comes along.
Universal M1A1 Paratrooper Semi-Auto Carbine FFL # 15177
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 19 of 316)
This M-1 commercially produced carbine clone is chambered for .30 carbine and features a folding paratrooper stock, 2 thirty round magazines clipped together, a flash suppressor, bayonet lug and metal vented heat shield. This receiver has been fitted with military sights. This is a good “look-a-like” economic alternative to the real thing for a fun shooter or WWII re-enactor. The wood is in good condition, metal finish show patina and light use. Carbine has a good bore with strong rifling.
US LAW Anti-Tank Tube - Inert
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 20 of 316)
The US M72A2 LAW design was produced during Viet Nam and used through the late 1980’s. This display piece has all of the exterior components and can be opened to simulate firing configuration. This is an inert, non-firing – non operational 66mm Light Anti-tank Weapon. A great Viet Nam display piece.
US M-1898 Krag Rifle Bayonet
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 21 of 316)
This 1900 dated US M-1898 Krag Rifle Bayonet is in very good condition, and great grips. It is complete with scabbard.
US M-1905 Rifle Bayonet for the M-1903 and M-1 Garand Rifles
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 22 of 316)
This US WWII M-1905 Rifle Bayonet for the M-1903 and M-1 Garand Rifles was produced in 1917 by Rock Island before being re-issued. It is in very good condition with a good WWII Scabbard with a few cracks.
US Army Colt M-1894 Double Action Revolver - Antique
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 23 of 316)
This early US Army Colt M-1894 Double Action Revolver was one of Colt's first swing-out cylinder revolvers. It is serial numbered 61674 and dated 1894 with standard Army marks. It is chambered for the 38 Colt with a 6 shot cylinder. It has very good blued finish, but is probably arsenal re-worked. Bore is very good but dirty. Comes with a US military flap holster that is worn but serviceable. This is an antique revolver that served in the Span-Am War and in the Philippines.
US Army Colt M-1911 Semi-Auto Pistol FFL # 408334
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 24 of 316)
This very desirable US Army Colt M-1911 Semi-Auto .45 ACP Pistol was produced in 1918 for WWI and looks to be 100% correct. The metal finish has the original "black" bluing, though there is some finish spotting and the diamond pattern grips are still sharp. The bore is a bit dark but the rifling is strong. The magazine is a bit later than the pistol, but is the correct military style. Overall, a very good condition 1911 - one of the fastest appreciating pistols among collectors.
US Colt M-1911A1 Pistol with a Union Signal & Switch Slide FFL # 1727636
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 25 of 316)
This 1943 dated US Colt M-1911A1 Pistol has a 1944 dated Union Signal & Switch blued slide and a few other mismatched parts and commercial grips. It would be a great shooter or project gun, and is in good condition with a very good barrel.
