Arms, Armor, and the Early West

Arms, Armor, and the Early West

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Arms, Armor, and the Early West

Arms, Armor, and the Early West

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In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime
sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous historical exhibitions and institutions. Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only artifacts from his early military career including a militia officers chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk (Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto. Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer’s Coat attributed to Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna’s capture. Sylvester was employed at the New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects associated with the Texan Revolution to...
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Indian War Era Barrack's Foot Locker "US" Painted

Lot # 251 (Sale Order: 251 of 429)      

18" wide, 14" tall and 32" long. US Army Quartermaster wooden Foot locker is original and complete with the lid.  It has its original wood and painted finish.  A army made piece and not just a repainted generic trunk.

**Very good condition.**

$300-$400
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Lot of Two Indian War Era Infantry Leather US .45-70 Cartridge Boxes

Lot # 252 (Sale Order: 252 of 429)      

Lot Includes one Infantry Frazier patent marked 45-70 cartridge box with NG on brass plate, and one McKeever 45-70 cartridge box with mill woven loops and brass tag reading Mills with appropriate tool. Rare.

**National Guard Cartridge box shows some wear around the edges with some very light cracking in isolated spots. In very good condition. US McKeever Cartridge Box leather shows more wear and cracking but the stitching is tight and everything is intact and hinge functions properly. Embossed "US" has faded a bit but is still legible. In fair to good condition.**

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Lot of Three Frankford Arsenal and Indian War Era Wooden Shipping Crates

Lot # 253 (Sale Order: 253 of 429)      

Lot includes one Indian War Springfield Arsenal wooden shipping crate for 20 Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 rifles. 58" long by 18"inch wide by 14 inches deep.  The piece does not have the lid.  All original condition.  The inside pieces slide into the grooves on either side of the crate to hold the end of the rifle barrel and the buttstock. These pieces are modern and the exact copies made years ago when eight crates had come off Bannerman's Island in the 1960's where they had been used as shelves. As a result the lids and butt/barrel pieces were missing. 

Lot also includes Indian War wooden box without lid that held the boxes of lead .45 Revolver bullets for reloading cartridges, as well as one Frankford Arsenal Shipping Crate without lid for 1000 Carbine Rounds.

**Wooden crates are in worn/used/aged condition. No rot or major damage. Overall in very good condition.**

$800-$1,200
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Indian War Sibley Tent Stove

Lot # 254 (Sale Order: 254 of 429)      

Indian War Conical Shaped Sibley Tent Stove. Measures approximately 18" at the bottom and 4" at the top and looks like a small Indian Tepee. Capt. Sibley later a Confederate General got the idea and patented the design. In 1856 he patented the Sibley Tent that could accommodate 20 soldiers and their gear. His tent became widely used in the frontier. Sibley also invented the Sibley stove to provide heat within the tent. These sheet iron stoves were in use until the advent of World War II. The stove sat on the bare ground and had dirt place around the bottom the control the air flow. Has a small door in center for feeding the stove with wood.

**Not rusted out, in great shape with a brown patina.**

$300-$600
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M1884 7th Calvary Leather Carbine Boot

Lot # 255 (Sale Order: 255 of 429)      

Rock Island Arsenal markings and is marked in bold "7M" and number "8".  This indicates that this boot was issued to a trooper in the 7th Cavalry, Troop M, number 8.  

**Overall leather is excellent with little cracking (not brittle) and Stitching is tight. Buckles and leather straps are present. Overall in excellent condition.**

$400-$500
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Early M1884 .45-70 Leather Carbine Boot

Lot # 256 (Sale Order: 256 of 429)      

Very early model 1884 .45-70 carbine boot with the two straps around and attaching strap to saddle.  This proceeded the M1959 Carbine Socket with the brass throat at the top. It is stamped with "Rock Island Arsenal" and engraved Initials "LL" about 1/2" wide on the backside.

**Overall Leather has some cracking on the surface and is a little stiff. It still has all the leather straps and buckles, and the stitching is tight. Overall a nice piece in very good condition**

$250-$350
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M1885 US Cavalry McClellan Saddle Guidon/Flag Pole Hooded Stirrup

Lot # 257 (Sale Order: 257 of 429)      

Made by Rock Island Arsenal and so marked with the arsenal attached leather socket for holding the flagpoles while riding.

**Excellent Condition. Stirrup leather is in great shape showing some slight cracking on the back lower side but is still pliable. One of the leather straps have detached on the backside of the pole holder. Wood is solid and rivets are all present. Overall in very good to excellent condition**

$300-$500
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M1885 US Cavalry Butler Varney Indian War Horse Hobble & Early Set of Horse Hobbles

Lot # 258 (Sale Order: 258 of 429)      

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One original set of Indian War Era US Cavalry M1885 Butler Varney Sidelines. Unlike hobbles which are made to tie up the two front legs of a horse, the sideline were designed to tie up one front leg and one back leg. This restricted the mobility of the horse while grazing. The Butler Varney sidelines had an unusual buckle fastening hook set up to make it more difficult for a horse thief to undo the sidelines. There are some individual markings cut into the leather. All the rivets, buckles, and the chain including the swivel are present and original.

One early set of Horse Hobbles with Buckles for the front legs. These are probably civilian and not military issue.

**Leather on the 1885 US Cavalry Set is very good with little to no cracking and is pliable. Early civilian set has some chipping and flaking to the leather with a few cuts or cracks around the edges, but still pliable and shows well. Overall both are in very good condition.**

$300 -$400
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Rare Variation M1885 Period 45-70 Canvas Belt With US Belt Buckle

Lot # 259 (Sale Order: 259 of 429)      

Very rare variation tan 1885 period 45-70 belt with the pressed cast US Belt plate. Issued to cavalry and infantry. Stamped/painted "T. O'CONNOR" on the back.

**Belt shows some wear with a couple of very small areas of fraying and soiling in spots. Overall in excellent condition.**

$300-$400
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Indian War M1887 US Army 45-70 Angular Bayonet with Scabbard

Lot # 260 (Sale Order: 260 of 429)      

Infantry Indian War Standard M1887 US Army Regulation 18" .45-70 angular bayonet with scabbard. This came into being in the mid 1880's and used through the 1890's on the web belts. Comes with brass hook with US emblem and marked "R.I.A.".

**Some rust and small pitting spots on the blade and socket area. 
Metal scabbard has some rust and pitting spots as well. Leather is in great shape with tight stitching, light wear, and no tearing or brittleness. Brass hook/hanger is nice with no dings or bends. Overall in very good condition**

$200-$250
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Model 1887 US Infantry Canvas .45-70 Caliber Belt with US Belt Buckle Catch

Lot # 261 (Sale Order: 261 of 429)      

Infantry Model 1887 US Tan 45-70 belt with the "H"-pattern stamped brass US Belt plate with catch. Issued to cavalry and infantry.

**Belt and buckle show some light wear with a few holes missing the rings on the belt. Overall in excellent condition.**

$300-$400
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Model 1887 Blue US Army .45-70 Cartridge Belt

Lot # 262 (Sale Order: 262 of 429)      

Infantry and cavalry blue US Army issue Model 1887 one piece cast brass US belt plate for .45-70 cartridge belt. Issued to cavalry and infantry.

**Blue cartridge belt is in excellent condition with very light fading and brass buckle shows some light wear.**

$300-$400
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M1889 US Solar Summer Helmet in White

Lot # 263 (Sale Order: 263 of 429)      

M1889 US solar helmet for summer wear in white. Cork based helmet and worn through the early 1900's for summer wear and scarce to find. 

**Some soiling throughout but the stitching is tight, the leather inner sweat band is intact and great shape. Overall very good condition**

$300-$500
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M1889 US Summer Solar Helmet in Khaki

Lot # 264 (Sale Order: 264 of 429)      

M1889 US solar helmet for summer wear in khaki with longer bill. Cork based helmet and worn through the early 1900's for summer wear and scarce to find.

**Some soiling in the upper ring but the stitching is tight, the leather inner sweat band is intact and great shape. There is one spot about 1.5" X 1.5" that has some inner damage to the cork wall. but hardly noticeable when displayed. Overall very good condition**

$300-$500
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Model 1889 Long Carbine Leather Scabbard

Lot # 265 (Sale Order: 265 of 429)      

Very rare with both straps as both issued with the M1884/M1890 .45-70 carbine and the very early Krag saddle ring carbine. Black leather, stamped "Donovan A75".  Narrow type scabbard rarely seen. Brass insert for drain hole stitched in. The straps are of a post 1904 scabbard.

**Leather is in great shape. Straps show some cracking but still pliable and intact with all buckles, loops, and spring hook still present. Overall in excellent condition.**

$300-$400
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Early 1880's US Cavalry Officers Mills .45 Caliber Cartridge Belt

Lot # 266 (Sale Order: 266 of 429)      

Designed for the Colt Single Action and Schofield revolvers. Has narrow tan web belt with loops for .45 cartridges with three yellow stripes. Has original leather chape with brass oval shaped buckle and leather tongue. This belt appeared in 1881 or so for US cavalry officers.

**Belt shows wear to both leather ends with some scuffing but leather is not brittle and still pliable. A few small stains on the canvas. Overall belt is in excellent condition**

$800-$1,000
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Experimental 1890's US Army Blue Agate Enameled Cup and US Army Brown Enameled Canteen

Lot # 267 (Sale Order: 267 of 429)      

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1-Experimental 1890's US Army Brown enameled circular US Army canteen with black enamel US in center of canteen, complete with strap. Strap & hooks are present and strap is marked "R.I.A." and dated 1905. It has the full cork, cork ring, and chain intact and undamaged, which is usually either bent, broken, or missing some part in this area. Very colorful and would display well with a 1890's officer display

1-Experimental 1890's US Army blue agate enamel plated metal canteen with the embossed US in Center of Cup. Displays well.

**Canteen has a large dent and missing enamel on the backside and two chips on the left side of the canteen with minor chipping around the edges which is typical. Otherwise is excellent with a full cork and chain, the full strap & hooks, and the U.S. on the front is very nice. This item is excellent with Exception of the dent.**

**Canteen cup has minor chipping all around the top of the edge lip and the bottom edge which is typical of these enameled pieces. The enamel otherwise nice with plenty of coating left for display. Overall in excellent condition.**

$300-$500
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Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool

Lot # 268 (Sale Order: 268 of 429)      

Handle length 16", blade length 8" width 5" , pick length 5". During the Indian Wars the US Army found that the M1873 Trowel Bayonet while an improvement over the singular bayonet, it did not provide the soldier with an adequate entrenching tool. In the 1890's the Army purchased a limited supply of these. The pick and blade pivoted on the end of a short wooden handle with ball on end for grasping. The pick and blade unit pivoted at the end of the handle to give the soldier different means for entrenching. A very interesting and rare US Army experimental piece.

**Wood handle is excellent with just a few very minor dents in the ball end of handle. Still retains some of the black paint in the pivot area. Shovel head and pick show use but no rust, dents, chips, or major damage. Overall in excellent condition.**

$700-$900
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1890's Infantry Canvas 100 Round Cartridge Bandoleer

Lot # 269 (Sale Order: 269 of 429)      

Infantry 1890's Krag rifle and carbine 100 round cartridge bandoleer that is worn over the shoulder.  Has brass slide to go through cartridge belt so it does not slide around. Very rare piece of Mills Equipment. Could be Commercial. 

**Belt is in excellent condition all the way around almost like new condition**

$300-$500
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Rare 1890's US Army Preston Experimental Mess Kit Set in Pouch

Lot # 270 (Sale Order: 270 of 429)      

1890's US Army Preston Experimental Mess Kit set that is all contained in a shoulder pouch with a sling. Canteen is in center and Mess kit fits over either side of the canteen and all slides into a felt lined pouch with sling. An angled pouch inside contains the knife, fork and spoon. Handles fold around side of the mess kit and the canteen cup slides over the bottom of the canteen inside the pouch. 

**Canvas bag has some soiling and wear but stitching is tight and strap is intact. Leather edging has cracking and chipping but all the string hooks to tie it up are present and intact. Canister and utensils have some patina and cork is broken but present along with hook and chain. Overall a nice rare piece in very good condition for the age.**

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Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items

Lot # 271 (Sale Order: 271 of 429)      

Lot Includes one early M1880's infantry blanket bag with leather shoulder straps; one Infantry M1880 blanket bag with shoulder straps for dismounted use; and one Infantry M1890 US army Nutter Pattern blanket roll carrier. The Nutter Carrier organized the minimal load of blanket, canteen and one haversack in a single uniform configuration for efficient marching order, kept the load balanced and secure and allowed for the rapid dropping of the harness to free the soldiers to deploy into a skirmish line should the need suddenly arise.

Stamping says Company I, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Soldier's Equipment No. 68.  The army marked equipment so if it was all thrown in a pile it could be sorted out fast if serving with other regiments or companies of soldiers. Sorted by Regiment and Company, once all the items were located in a Company pile, then it could be quickly sorted as soldier with Equipment no. 68 would then pick out any and all items with No. 68 out of the Company I pile of equipment. While this model 1880 blanket bag, this is a late period 1890's which has the US stenciling which has a thinner profile to the stenciling on the flap. The early 1880's blanket bag has a stenciling where the letters of the US its fat and even size all through the letters.  

**Set shows wear with some fading, soiling, and light cracking to some of the leather straps. Leather is still pliable and straps are all still present and unbroken, and the markings on both bags are still legible, one more than the other. Overall the set is in excellent condition**

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M1892 Infantry Blue 100-Round Mills Canvas Cartridge Belt

Lot # 272 (Sale Order: 272 of 429)      

Used with the Colt Single Action holster with M1896 belt loop. Manufactured by Mills & Orndorfe.

**Cartridge Belt very little wear and is in excellent condition.**

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M1892 US Embossed .38 Caliber 3rd Type Holster

Lot # 273 (Sale Order: 273 of 429)      

M1892 .38 caliber third type made in 1902 only. Crescent stitching - "Rock Island Arsenal" on the flap in three lines with "EHS" inspector marking.  Bottom of flap has faint PFL inspector marking. US oval somewhat faded. Was the last holster to be made of fair leather. It marks the transition from black to brown leather.

The semi-Circular, curved stitch located on the leading edge of the body was added in many holsters beginning 1907. This feature permitted a closer, more secure fit around the trigger guard area of the revolver from resting on the bottom plug and forcing it out a very common problem as you can imagine. There were 17,000 third type .38 caliber revolver holsters manufactured at the Rock Island Arsenal.

**Holster leather has some very light cracking but leather is supple and still pliable. Rock Island Arsenal and US Marking is faded but still legible. Stitching is tight. Overall in very good condition.**

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M1892 Blue Officers .38 Caliber Mills Canvas Looped Cartridge Belt

Lot # 274 (Sale Order: 274 of 429)      

Belt with plain brass buckle. Great piece for field combat display with M1892 Cavalry Officers Uniform. 

**Belt shows light wear and light fading but overall stitching is tight and everything is intact. Overall in excellent condition.**

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M1892 .38 Colt Type I Holster

Lot # 275 (Sale Order: 275 of 429)      

20,900 first type .38 caliber revolver holsters were manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal between 1892-1896. Black bridle leather, embossed "US", Rock Island Arsenal stamp on flap and inspector initials.  Bottom plug has a drain hole. The most noticeable characteristics of the first pattern .38 caliber revolver holster is the narrow belt loop which was designed to accommodate the single loop woven cartridge belt.

**Holster shows wear and age with some chipping and cracking. Leather is not brittle though and still pliable. US embossed marking as well as the Rock Island Arsenal mark has faded. Overall good to very good for its age.**

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