
Arms, Armor, and the Early West
Arms, Armor, and the Early West
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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... Show more
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Large Lot of WW2 M4 and M5 Horse Gas Mask and Gas Mask Parts
Lot # 226 (Sale Order: 226 of 429)
Two Manuals: One WW1 "Defense Against Gas" manual dated 1919, and WW2 "Basic Field Manual Defense Against Chemical Attack" manual Dated 1942.
The M4 was a US Government Army Issue in World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. Occasionally, one will pop up, but most are incomplete or in poor condition. The M4 Horse Gas Mask has two large filter canisters, one placed on each shoulder of the horse. It has a chest mounted pack, and a rubber mask for the horse's muzzle. Flexible hoses run between the components, and leather straps keep everything secure to the horse. Horses (Cavalry) and Pack Mules were not as common in WWII as they were in WWI, making the Horse Gas Mask all the more rare. If you are a serious gas mask collector, consider the chance of finding another M4 Horse gas mask.
One WW2 M5 Gas Mask Carriers and Parts Lot: leather canisters, leather double canister carriers, hoses, and mask carrier. (hoses and mouthpiece are incorrect, hoses may be another M4 set)
The M5 and M4 horse gas masks were identical in all but one aspect--the position of the canisters. On the M5, both canisters hung from the right shoulder of the horse. On the M4, one canister hung from each shoulder. The M5 mask was designed for the Cavalry. The soldier on the horse carried his rifle in the cavalry standard on the horse?s left shoulder. In World War II, 39,159 M4 and M5 horse gas masks were produced.
Two Canvas Carrying Accessory Cases: One M4 and one M5. Even without the actual gas mask, these items are still extremely rare and scarce to come by. In 1941 and 1942, the U.S. government issued the M4 and M5 gas masks for the horses being used in service. The mask/accessory carrying case is in near mint condition with the M4 having a stronger less worn "US HORSE GAS MASK" Marking than the M5 case witch shows a little more wear on the outer flap. The brass fittings, buckles, and leather straps are all present with little wear. The leather straps and buckles are in perfect working order and condition, displaying no damage or paint loss to the buckles and bales, but there is minor paint loss to the outside flap lift buttons on the M5 case & not so much on the M4.
One Rare Carrier for the Horse Gas Mask that slips on the hose that clips to the bottom of the halter between the bag and the mask on the horse mouth nose. Excellent condition.
**Overall everything is in excellent condition with the leather M5 double canister holder and canvas bag showing the most wear but still nice. Everything else in extremely excellent shape.**
$2,000-$3,000
Lot of US Military Miscellaneous Mess Kit Field Gear
Lot # 227 (Sale Order: 227 of 429)
1-Civil War Cup with bail wrapped handle for the M1868 saddle. Contemporary Tinners Craft exhibit 85 pg 101 The US Army in the West 1870-1880. Made of heavy block of tin, straight sides, measured 4 1/8 inches tall by 4 1/2 inches in diameter across flat bottom. The upper end of the ear shaped handle, having rolled wire enforced edges was attached to the cup by the same two heavy gauge wires which protruded from the end of the handle. These ends passed through the top edge of the cup beneath the lip and were clinched back over the lip to the outside. The bottom end of the handle was attached by a single rivet and tin burr.
Lot also includes one M1910 mess kit with lid and knife, fork and spoon, one WW1 Mess Kit for saddle bags; one M1916 Meat can with lid; and one M1910 condiment tin for coffee, sugar and salt.
**Civil war cup shows wear/age with surface rust and all other items show wear with finish loss and patina throughout. Overall everything is in very good condition**
$200-$300
Civil War Era US Cavalry Bit And Leather Headstall
Lot # 228 (Sale Order: 228 of 429)
**Bit has patina but no bends or breaks. Leather Straps show wear with some light chipping and cracking in isolated spots. All straps, buckles, and rivets are present. One broken strap at the bit attachment area, leather is still pliable. Overall good condition.**
$200-$300
US Model 1858 Canteen
Lot # 229 (Sale Order: 229 of 429)
**Cover shows wear with some soiling, staining, fraying, and small holes all in isolated spots. Cork, hook, and chain are all still present and still intact. Strap is a little dirty. Overall in very good to excellent condition**
$200-$300
M1859 Civil War Saddle Bags with Ordinance Markings
Lot # 230 (Sale Order: 230 of 429)
**Saddle leather has some cracking throughout, heavier in certain areas. There is a tear in the middle of the cross strap. Straps & buckles are all present but one lower strap is partially missing and straps are more brittle than the bags themselves. The bags have a few small holes. Overall very good condition for the age.**
$800-$1,200
M1859 Civil War/Early Indian War Leather Saddlebags
Lot # 231 (Sale Order: 231 of 429)
Overall, this is a very respectable set of saddlebags with the added value of being identified to a Civil War veteran, and having survived in very good condition, they will definitely enhance the appearance and value of your Civil War or early Indian War McClellan Saddle.
**Leather is good with various stages of cracking throughout both bags and straps but not real dry. The leather flaps are excellent. All the straps and buckles are present and attached. Overall in very good condition for its age**
$800-$1,200
Lot of Four M1859 Civil War US Cavalry Carbine Sockets
Lot # 232 (Sale Order: 232 of 429)
**Overall in very good condition. All four carbine sockets have tight stitching and the full buckles and straps are present. The leather on the sockets themselves are all in very good shape with some very light cracks and a few small chips. The leather on the straps also has some light cracking but is not brittle and is still flexible. Some paint chipping and loss to the buckles, but not bent or broken. **
$350-$500
Civil War Era M1859 US Cavalry Curved Bit with Black Bridle
Lot # 233 (Sale Order: 233 of 429)
**Bit has patina but no bends or breaks with exception of the rosettes. Leather straps show wear with some light chipping and cracking in isolated spots. All straps, buckles, and rivets are present and intact. No broken straps and leather is still pliable. Overall good condition.**
$200-$400
Civil War Era US Cavalry Leather Carbine 20 Round Cartridge Box for the Spencer Carbine
Lot # 234 (Sale Order: 234 of 429)
**Leather shows wear with chipping and cracking in isolated spots. Straps, buckles, studs, and flaps all present and functional. Stitching is tight. Overall in very good condition**
$300-$500
Lot of Two Civil War Model 1859 McClellan Woolen Saddle Girths
Lot # 235 (Sale Order: 235 of 429)
**All original full length with all the components present and intact. The leather has some light cracking and chipping but is still pliable and not overly brittle. The wool has some light fraying in spots but overall these girths are in excellent condition***
$600-$800
Lot of Two Civil War Model 1859 McClellan Saddle Blue Woolen Girths
Lot # 236 (Sale Order: 236 of 429)
**All original full length with all the components present and intact. The leather has some light cracking & chipping but is still pliable and not real brittle. The wool has some fraying in spots but overall in Very good to excellent condition.**
$500-$700
Lot of Two M1859 US Cavalry Leather "Sickles & Co." Cruppers
Lot # 237 (Sale Order: 237 of 429)
Additional Inspection markings.
**Leather shows some wear with a few chips and some light cracking in isolated spots. Leather is still pliable and stitching is tight. Buckles and straps are still intact and functional. Overall in excellent condition**
$200-$400
Lot of THree US Cavalry Curb Bits
Lot # 238 (Sale Order: 238 of 429)
1-Model 1874 Cavalry Shoemaker bit. The bit has some brass brazed repairs. On the one the inside and the lower bar and rings have some brass braze repairs.
1-Rare US Cavalry curb bit M1859 Civil War bit later production 1863-1865. This variation was converted to use the leather curb strap rather than the Civil War curb chain with leather civil war link strap with figure-8 style variant buckle and M1874 curb strap.
1-M1859 Cavalry Curb bit no. 4 featuring a standard port in the center of the mouth piece and chain strap. This is a later production 1863-1865. It has the heavier profile and the shorter curve as compared to the early bits from 1859-1862 with slender elongated curve. It is more than likely a civilian contractor produced bit as it has flared shoulder of the boss as compared to straight on arsenal produced. Lower Bar has been replaced at some point and the side of bit has been soldered.
**Bits have some finish loss and have some surface rust and patina. Two have been soldered/brazed at some point (looks to have been done early). All US emblem rosettes are intact. Leather shows some wear and light cracking but still pliable. Overall in good to excellent**
$600-$800
Lot of Two Sets of Civil War-Era McClellan Saddle Leather Hooded Stirrups
Lot # 239 (Sale Order: 239 of 429)
The hoods are attached to the frames with brass rivets, and based on additional holes in the sides of the frames, the hoods were replaced during the period of use. Stirrups were used both with and without hoods, based on current regulations and in no small way the preference of the rider. As the saddles were refurbished as was required due to the wear and tear of being in the field, stirrups were one of the key elements of the saddles that were afforded special attention. Replacing the damaged or worn hoods would have been a routine step in refurbishing the saddle.
**Very good condition. The hoods retain a nice belled front, a distinctive point on the front lower edge and a tooled line around the outer edges of the hoods. There is some flexing and crazing to the surface of the leather hoods which retain their full form with no edge wear or tears, and the leather is still pliable. Civil War era leather stirrups are some of the more difficult saddle parts to locate. In any condition, pairs of Civil War era stirrups seldom find their way onto the open market place, and finding a matched pair in the condition in which this pair presents is almost impossible.**
$300-$400
M1869 1st Pattern Krag Rifle Leather Scabbard
Lot # 240 (Sale Order: 240 of 429)
** Overall in excellent condition. Stitching is tight. Strap shows heavy wear with some small tearing at the leather buckle area. All buckles, loops, and spring hook present.**
$800-$1,000
Infantry Experimental .58 Caliber King's Patent Leather Cartridge Box
Lot # 241 (Sale Order: 241 of 429)
**Leather shows wear from age with some small chipping and cracking throughout. Leather is still pliable, Strap still intact, and stitching is tight. Overall in good condition.**
$200-$300
1870's US Army Hanger No.2 Leather Cartridge Box
Lot # 242 (Sale Order: 242 of 429)
**Leather shows some wear with cracking to the strap but still intact and functional. Studs & stitching are tight and intact and leather is still pliable. Overall in very good condition**
$300-$400
Indian War Era M1872 Hagner No.1 Leather .50 Caliber Cartridge Box
Lot # 243 (Sale Order: 243 of 429)
**Leather shows wear from age around the edges with some small chipping and cracking in isolated spots. Strap still intact and stitching is tight. Overall in good condition.**
$200-$300
Lot of Two Indian War Era Infantry Leather US .45-70 Cartridge Boxes
Lot # 244 (Sale Order: 244 of 429)
**Both show wear to the leather with the RIA box showing more wear with scuffing and scratching to the leather. Both embossed US markings are still very legible and leather is pliable. Hinges and straps are still intact and functional. Overall in good to very good condition.**
$250-$350
M1873 US Hagner Knife Entrenching Tool
Lot # 245 (Sale Order: 245 of 429)
Missing Scabbard.
**Blade and wood handle show some wear and patina but overall in excellent condition.**
$300-$400
Rare US Infantry Model 1873 45-70 Bayonet with Short Loop & Brass Swivel Scabbard
Lot # 246 (Sale Order: 246 of 429)
**Overall in Very Good to excellent condition. Bayonet has some pitting and it has dulled to a brown patina mostly in the socket area. The leather shows wear but still intact with tight stitching. The metal scabbard has some surface rust in spots.**
$300-$400
M1873 Springfield Trowel Bayonet with Scabbard
Lot # 247 (Sale Order: 247 of 429)
Bayonet with its original Leather Scabbard with the US Rosette marked "Watervliet Arsenal". Includes wooden handle insert.
These unique tools were most famously used at the Battle of the Big Hole in 1877, when US Troops engaged Nez Perce Indians under Chief Joseph.
**Overall in Excellent condition. Trowel finish, bayonet handle, wood handle/insert are all excellent showing little to no wear. Finish is pristine for the age. Leather scabbard is excellent shape with the hanger having some cracking but still pliable and intact. Brass tip present and in great shape.**
$800-$1,000
Lot of Two M1874 and M1878 US Cavalry Butler Varney Hobbles and Side Lines
Lot # 248 (Sale Order: 248 of 429)
M1874 US Cavalry Butler Varney horse hobbles and side lines. This set has a 52 embossed on one cuff and individual marks cut into the leather on the other cuff. Still retains the original 27" chain with the swivel in the middle. This set is missing one spring clip. Displays well.
1M1878 US Cavalry Butler Varney horse hobbles and side lines. This set has a D54 embossed on one cuff and some individual marks cut into the leather on the other cuff. Still retains the original 33" chain with the swivel in the middle. This set has lost both springs clips.
**Overall both are in very good condition. Leather on both sets have some cracking and small chipping but still pliable. All the stitching is tight and all the strapping is present. Shows wear but no tears or holes.**
$400-$600
M1874 US Cavalry Bit, Link Strap and Bridle Set
Lot # 249 (Sale Order: 249 of 429)
**Bit has patina but no bends or breaks, Leather Straps show wear with some light chipping and cracking in isolated spots. All straps, buckles, and rivets are present and intact. No broken straps and leather is still pliable. Overall very good condition.**
$500-$700
US Model 1878 Bayonet
Lot # 250 (Sale Order: 250 of 429)
**Overall this is a nice piece in excellent condition for its age. Leather shows some wear but in good shape. Bayonet has some light pitting throughout but finish is nice. Scabbard also has some very light surface pitting in spots.**
$300-$400