Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Wednesday, September 11, 2024  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

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LOT OF 2: TYPE 1 M1876 PRAIRIE BELTS.

Lot # 2128 (Sale Order: 126 of 661)      

Lot consists of: (A) Narrow First Type experimental US M1876 Prairie Belt with inside leather strap for the accommodation of the M1873 trowel bayonet. The interior of the belt is stamped with "3M R.I.A. / EXPERIMENTAL". The leather billet remains supple as does the interior strap. There are some areas of loss to the billet and light crazing on the strap. Buckle exhibits a mellow patina. All loops are present and remain intact. CONDITION: Very Good. (B) Standard Type 1 M1876 Prairie Belt for use with the .45-70 cartridge. There appears to be a faint arsenal stamp on the leather billet which is obscured due to crazing. The leather billet is a bit stiff but is still able to be rolled. Buckle exhibits a pleasing patina. All loops are present and remain intact. CONDITION: Very Good.
Lot consists of: (A) Narrow First Type experimental US M1876 Prairie Belt with inside leather strap for the accommodation of the M1873 trowel bayonet. The interior of the...more belt is stamped with "3M R.I.A. / EXPERIMENTAL". The leather billet remains supple as does the interior strap. There are some areas of loss to the billet and light crazing on the strap. Buckle exhibits a mellow patina. All loops are present and remain intact. CONDITION: Very Good. (B) Standard Type 1 M1876 Prairie Belt for use with the .45-70 cartridge. There appears to be a faint arsenal stamp on the leather billet which is obscured due to crazing. The leather billet is a bit stiff but is still able to be rolled. Buckle exhibits a pleasing patina. All loops are present and remain intact. CONDITION: Very Good.

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US INDIAN WARS M1884 UNIFORM SET.

Lot # 2129 (Sale Order: 127 of 661)      

Regulation complete enlisted cavalry uniform of the Pattern of 1884. 5 button wool coat, kersey blue wool overcoat with yellow branch denoting cavalry lining, trousers, and period correct boots complete the ensemble. CONDITION: Very good with no fading. Some scattered moth damage, mostly to the 5 button coat.
Regulation complete enlisted cavalry uniform of the Pattern of 1884. 5 button wool coat, kersey blue wool overcoat with yellow branch denoting cavalry lining, trousers, a...morend period correct boots complete the ensemble. CONDITION: Very good with no fading. Some scattered moth damage, mostly to the 5 button coat.

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US INDIAN WARS M1879 STABLE FROCK, OVERALLS, AND 2 KEPI COVERS.

Lot # 2130 (Sale Order: 128 of 661)      

A very nice example of an M1879 stable frock, overalls, and 2 kepi covers. Cavalry and light artillery were issued white canvas 3 button stable frock coats that were issued for wear while grooming horses; as they were made of canvas rather than wool, these garments were easily cleaned. (A) Stable frock complete with all 3 metal buttons. Light soiling throughout from exposure but appears unissued. (B) Overalls for the M1879 stable frock complete with all metal buttons. Original tag is present that identifies these overalls as a "size 4". Light soiling and in matching condition to frock. (C) M1872 kepi cover with original tag "THE MANHATTAN SUPPLY CO. / CONTRACT / SEPT. 14TH, 1894". Matching condition to frock and overalls. A very nice set that was most likely unissued with stains and soiling from storage. CONDITION: (A-C) Very good. (D) Spare kepi cover with soiling throughout. Remains sturdy. CONDITION: Good.
A very nice example of an M1879 stable frock, overalls, and 2 kepi covers. Cavalry and light artillery were issued white canvas 3 button stable frock coats that were issu...moreed for wear while grooming horses; as they were made of canvas rather than wool, these garments were easily cleaned. (A) Stable frock complete with all 3 metal buttons. Light soiling throughout from exposure but appears unissued. (B) Overalls for the M1879 stable frock complete with all metal buttons. Original tag is present that identifies these overalls as a "size 4". Light soiling and in matching condition to frock. (C) M1872 kepi cover with original tag "THE MANHATTAN SUPPLY CO. / CONTRACT / SEPT. 14TH, 1894". Matching condition to frock and overalls. A very nice set that was most likely unissued with stains and soiling from storage. CONDITION: (A-C) Very good. (D) Spare kepi cover with soiling throughout. Remains sturdy. CONDITION: Good.

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LOT OF 6: US INDIAN WARS FUR HATS, GLOVES, AND HOODS.

Lot # 2131 (Sale Order: 129 of 661)      

Lot consists of: (A) Muskrat fur gloves with leather palms and red chintz lining. Right glove exhibits faint quartermaster stamp. 1 noticeable area of fur loss on the right glove. (B) Buffalo fur mittens with blue wool lining. (C) Pattern 1879 muskrat fur hat with red chintz lining. Complete with tie string that remains intact. (D) Pattern 1879 muskrat fur hat with brown lining. Tie string is tied over top of hat but fragile. (E) M1884 cold weather hood marked "U.S.Q.M.D. / Philada. Depot / Size 4 / 1885-86". 1st pattern hood with brown lining. Complete with all black rubber buttons. Lining exhibits some staining but remains intact overall. (F) 2nd pattern hood lined with red chintz. Dark reddish brown exterior. Cuter tag attached to front that reads "Phila. Deopt / Size 6". Light blemishes to exterior but clean overall. CONDITION: Good-very good.
Lot consists of: (A) Muskrat fur gloves with leather palms and red chintz lining. Right glove exhibits faint quartermaster stamp. 1 noticeable area of fur loss on the rig...moreht glove. (B) Buffalo fur mittens with blue wool lining. (C) Pattern 1879 muskrat fur hat with red chintz lining. Complete with tie string that remains intact. (D) Pattern 1879 muskrat fur hat with brown lining. Tie string is tied over top of hat but fragile. (E) M1884 cold weather hood marked "U.S.Q.M.D. / Philada. Depot / Size 4 / 1885-86". 1st pattern hood with brown lining. Complete with all black rubber buttons. Lining exhibits some staining but remains intact overall. (F) 2nd pattern hood lined with red chintz. Dark reddish brown exterior. Cuter tag attached to front that reads "Phila. Deopt / Size 6". Light blemishes to exterior but clean overall. CONDITION: Good-very good.

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US INDIAN WARS 1885/89 CAMPAIGN HAT.

Lot # 2132 (Sale Order: 130 of 661)      

M1885/89 Campaign Hat with punched "snowflake" vent. Snowflake vents measure approximately 1 - 1/8". Leather sweatband measures 2 - 1/8" wide and remains somewhat supple in areas. Less than half of the sweatband remains secured to the hat. Ribbon exhibits soiling in areas with a few frayed spots. Ribbon measures approximately 3/4" wide with nice bow. The brim has 3 lines of stitching. Underside of the brim is marked "R. ROGERS CO. D". Hat retains some of its shape and remains supple. CONDITION: Good.
M1885/89 Campaign Hat with punched "snowflake" vent. Snowflake vents measure approximately 1 - 1/8". Leather sweatband measures 2 - 1/8" wide and remains somewhat supple ...morein areas. Less than half of the sweatband remains secured to the hat. Ribbon exhibits soiling in areas with a few frayed spots. Ribbon measures approximately 3/4" wide with nice bow. The brim has 3 lines of stitching. Underside of the brim is marked "R. ROGERS CO. D". Hat retains some of its shape and remains supple. CONDITION: Good.

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US INDIAN WARS OFFICER'S HOLSTER RIG.

Lot # 2133 (Sale Order: 131 of 661)      

A nice holster rig that would be the typical kit for a US Army officer during the 1890s. The rig consists of an M881 holster that is complete with all components. The flap is marked "H / 9 / 37" as well as "C-2" and inspector stamped "J.H.K.". Crazing on flap with scuffs on body. There is also a Stuart saber hanger with crazing on straps and patina to brass. An M1892 cartridge pouch is nicely affixed to the belt with nicely embossed "US" in oval and pleasing dark color to the leather. All pieces are set up on an M1881 belt with brass officer's belt plate. The belt exhibits crazing and scuffs throughout. Plate with pleasing patina. All pieces remain supple and are intact with no major damage. CONDITION: Good.
A nice holster rig that would be the typical kit for a US Army officer during the 1890s. The rig consists of an M881 holster that is complete with all components. The fla...morep is marked "H / 9 / 37" as well as "C-2" and inspector stamped "J.H.K.". Crazing on flap with scuffs on body. There is also a Stuart saber hanger with crazing on straps and patina to brass. An M1892 cartridge pouch is nicely affixed to the belt with nicely embossed "US" in oval and pleasing dark color to the leather. All pieces are set up on an M1881 belt with brass officer's belt plate. The belt exhibits crazing and scuffs throughout. Plate with pleasing patina. All pieces remain supple and are intact with no major damage. CONDITION: Good.

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US INDIAN WARS CAVALRY BELTAND HOLSTER RIG.

Lot # 2134 (Sale Order: 132 of 661)      

All original Indian wars belt, holster, cap pouch and sword hangers. Brass buckle with US. The holster will fit either a single action Colt or a Smith & Wesson Schofield. It was manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal. It has the US on the top flap. US marked leather cap pouch. It also has a set of hangers for a sword. CONDITION: The brass shows its age. The leather is in good to better condition with some leather crazing.
All original Indian wars belt, holster, cap pouch and sword hangers. Brass buckle with US. The holster will fit either a single action Colt or a Smith & Wesson Schofield....more It was manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal. It has the US on the top flap. US marked leather cap pouch. It also has a set of hangers for a sword. CONDITION: The brass shows its age. The leather is in good to better condition with some leather crazing.

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US INDIAN WARS M1872 PILLBOX HAT.

Lot # 2135 (Sale Order: 133 of 661)      

A seldom seen regulation Model 1872 officers pillbox hat. Front is adorned with a bullion crossed saber cavalry insignia applied to a wool pillow, and nickeled regimental "2." Hat retains the original gold bullion braided chinstrap held on by period correct "C" cavalry eagle buttons. Inside bears the original polished cotton lining. Period photos show officers on the frontier wearing these primarily for off-duty activities and leisure. CONDITION: Wool is unfaded and solid overall, with only one small moth nip observed. Sweatband was resewn at some point in its existence, with a small section towards the rear of the hat now loose.
A seldom seen regulation Model 1872 officers pillbox hat. Front is adorned with a bullion crossed saber cavalry insignia applied to a wool pillow, and nickeled regimental...more "2." Hat retains the original gold bullion braided chinstrap held on by period correct "C" cavalry eagle buttons. Inside bears the original polished cotton lining. Period photos show officers on the frontier wearing these primarily for off-duty activities and leisure. CONDITION: Wool is unfaded and solid overall, with only one small moth nip observed. Sweatband was resewn at some point in its existence, with a small section towards the rear of the hat now loose.

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(A) FINE AND RARE US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 WARD BURTON BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2136 (Sale Order: 134 of 661)      

Just 316 of these experimental bolt action carbines were manufactured for trial by Springfield in 1871. This classically configured carbine is fitted with a blued barrel with blade front sight and 700 yard graduated ladder rear. Oil quenched action marked on the left with federal eagle and "US / SPRINGFIELD 1871" partially obscured by the woodline. Oil finished walnut carbine stock impressed on the left with script "JWK" and "ESA" inspector cartouches for John W. Keene and Erskine Allin respectively. Hardware includes a case hardened barrel band, saddle ring bar, blued 2-piece trigger guard, and "US" marked butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its thinning original blue. Receiver and bolt likewise retain significant portions of their mottled, smoky, oil quenched finish. Case color patterning visible on the barrel band. Trigger guard and butt plate also retain the majority of their arsenal blue with some wear. Stock is very good with scattered impressions and dings. Very good, strong and bright bore with a few cleaned, light oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. Already a scarce experimental martial arm, few are found in such nice condition. Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .50 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1871 Ward Burton Serial Number: NSN
Just 316 of these experimental bolt action carbines were manufactured for trial by Springfield in 1871. This classically configured carbine is fitted with a blued barrel ...morewith blade front sight and 700 yard graduated ladder rear. Oil quenched action marked on the left with federal eagle and "US / SPRINGFIELD 1871" partially obscured by the woodline. Oil finished walnut carbine stock impressed on the left with script "JWK" and "ESA" inspector cartouches for John W. Keene and Erskine Allin respectively. Hardware includes a case hardened barrel band, saddle ring bar, blued 2-piece trigger guard, and "US" marked butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its thinning original blue. Receiver and bolt likewise retain significant portions of their mottled, smoky, oil quenched finish. Case color patterning visible on the barrel band. Trigger guard and butt plate also retain the majority of their arsenal blue with some wear. Stock is very good with scattered impressions and dings. Very good, strong and bright bore with a few cleaned, light oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. Already a scarce experimental martial arm, few are found in such nice condition. Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .50 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1871 Ward Burton Serial Number: NSN

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US WWI 339TH INFANTRY REGIMENT UNIFORM, HELMET, MEDAL, AND EPHEMERA GROUPING.

Lot # 2137 (Sale Order: 135 of 661)      

An interesting World War I AEF uniform grouping to an officer who was part of the 339th Infantry Regiment. The grouping includes a summer weight uniform that consists of a jacket and trousers. The jacket features a theater made 339th patch with bullion "NRA" tab underneath. "USR" collar insignia, red discharge chevron, and gold service chevron. There are theater made 2nd lieutenant bars on each epaulette. Jacket is marked "Society Brand". Polar bear patch is about 50% separated. Scattered mothing. There is also a Sam Browne belt and a helmet that features the 339th insignia as well as camouflage. Helmet is complete with its liner and "FIT THE HEAD" tag. There are also 3 medals, a Legion of Merit, Silver Star, and Purple Heart. The Silver Star is numbered "97594" and the Purple Heart is numbered "123321". All medals are unengraved. There is also a M1917 trench knife marked "U.S. / L.F. & C. / 1917" on guard with a scabbard marked "JEWELL 1918". Blade with nice finish with the exception of drag lines. there are also various pieces of trench art, and several newspapers. Lastly, there is a naval sword that appears to depict the Imperial Russian cypher on the blade and guard. Sword exhibits a bright blade with dark patina to brass components. Scabbard exhibits flaking and surface cracks. CONDITION: Good.
An interesting World War I AEF uniform grouping to an officer who was part of the 339th Infantry Regiment. The grouping includes a summer weight uniform that consists of ...morea jacket and trousers. The jacket features a theater made 339th patch with bullion "NRA" tab underneath. "USR" collar insignia, red discharge chevron, and gold service chevron. There are theater made 2nd lieutenant bars on each epaulette. Jacket is marked "Society Brand". Polar bear patch is about 50% separated. Scattered mothing. There is also a Sam Browne belt and a helmet that features the 339th insignia as well as camouflage. Helmet is complete with its liner and "FIT THE HEAD" tag. There are also 3 medals, a Legion of Merit, Silver Star, and Purple Heart. The Silver Star is numbered "97594" and the Purple Heart is numbered "123321". All medals are unengraved. There is also a M1917 trench knife marked "U.S. / L.F. & C. / 1917" on guard with a scabbard marked "JEWELL 1918". Blade with nice finish with the exception of drag lines. there are also various pieces of trench art, and several newspapers. Lastly, there is a naval sword that appears to depict the Imperial Russian cypher on the blade and guard. Sword exhibits a bright blade with dark patina to brass components. Scabbard exhibits flaking and surface cracks. CONDITION: Good.

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LOT OF 2: US WWI M1918 TRENCH KNIFE AND WWII V44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.

Lot # 2138 (Sale Order: 136 of 661)      

Lot consists of: (A) US WWII Collins No. 18 survival knife, often referred to as the V-44 survival knife. Large clip point blade is stamped "COLLINS & CO. / LEGITIMUS / MADE IN U.S.A. / No. 18". Blade exhibits a light patina with faint impression. Large brass crossguard and black horn grip. Complete with its brown leather scabbard with elegantly tooled borders marked by Collins with their trademark logo. Reverse of scabbard is stamped with am Army officer's last name and serial number "WAHL / O1997012". Belt loop with faint tooled designs but remains intact. CONDITION: Very good. (B) US WWI Model 1918 brass handled knuckle knife. Marked "Aulion" beneath the correct roaring lion marking on the ricasso. Blade is bright with evidence of an older polishing. Complete with its correct metal scabbard. The brass handle exhibits a dark patina. The scabbard retains some of its original blued finish but exhibits areas of pitting. CONDITION: Good. Blade Length: (A) 9 - 1/8" (B) 6 - 1/2" Overall Length: (A) 14" (B) 11"
Lot consists of: (A) US WWII Collins No. 18 survival knife, often referred to as the V-44 survival knife. Large clip point blade is stamped "COLLINS & CO. / LEGITIMUS / M...moreADE IN U.S.A. / No. 18". Blade exhibits a light patina with faint impression. Large brass crossguard and black horn grip. Complete with its brown leather scabbard with elegantly tooled borders marked by Collins with their trademark logo. Reverse of scabbard is stamped with am Army officer's last name and serial number "WAHL / O1997012". Belt loop with faint tooled designs but remains intact. CONDITION: Very good. (B) US WWI Model 1918 brass handled knuckle knife. Marked "Aulion" beneath the correct roaring lion marking on the ricasso. Blade is bright with evidence of an older polishing. Complete with its correct metal scabbard. The brass handle exhibits a dark patina. The scabbard retains some of its original blued finish but exhibits areas of pitting. CONDITION: Good. Blade Length: (A) 9 - 1/8" (B) 6 - 1/2" Overall Length: (A) 14" (B) 11"

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US WWII EAGLEHEAD FIGHTING KNIFE BY MERRILL E. BROWN.

Lot # 2139 (Sale Order: 137 of 661)      

This type of knife, with different blade configurations and marked for either the Army or Navy, is known to have been made by Merrill E. Brown of New Albany, Indiana, and was given free of charge to servicemen deploying from Ft. Knox, Kentucky to a fighting area. No more than 200-300 were made in total. Brown made these knives at night, during his spare time, at the Brown Machine Works at 314 Third Street. The Brown Machine Works produced many small parts for the military during the war. This example features an unmarked 8 - 1/4" trailing point blade and appears to have been sharpened. 1-piece cast aluminum handle in the form of an eagle’s head and feathered body, with forward-curving guard featuring a federal shield on 1 side and another reading "US ARMY" on the opposite side. Complete with its black leather scabbard with wire stitching. Front of scabbard is crudely engraved with a heart that reads "PHYLLO". Scabbard remains somewhat supple with scattered blemishes and intact belt loop. CONDITION: Good. Blade Length: 8 - 1/4" Overall Length: 14"

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US WWII US ARMY AIR FORCES MANNEQUIN DISPLAY.

Lot # 2140 (Sale Order: 138 of 661)      

A nice mannequin display of a World War II Army Air Forces aerial gunner. The mannequin is kitted out with a Type D-1 jacket with 1942 date and label by I. Spiewak & Sons. Trousers appear to be Type A-5 but a label was not found. The display also features Type A-9 gunner's mittens, and an M1 flyer's vest. Headgear features a khaki Type AN-H-15 flight helmet with comm. setup, Polaroid googles, M-3 flak helmet, and A-8 oxygen mask. Lastly, there is a pair of Type Q-1 electric overshoe inserts. Most zippers exhibit varying patina and were not tested. Nothing was removed from the mannequin. All gear exhibits varying degrees of wear. CONDITION: Good.
A nice mannequin display of a World War II Army Air Forces aerial gunner. The mannequin is kitted out with a Type D-1 jacket with 1942 date and label by I. Spiewak & Sons...more. Trousers appear to be Type A-5 but a label was not found. The display also features Type A-9 gunner's mittens, and an M1 flyer's vest. Headgear features a khaki Type AN-H-15 flight helmet with comm. setup, Polaroid googles, M-3 flak helmet, and A-8 oxygen mask. Lastly, there is a pair of Type Q-1 electric overshoe inserts. Most zippers exhibit varying patina and were not tested. Nothing was removed from the mannequin. All gear exhibits varying degrees of wear. CONDITION: Good.

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LARGE LOT OF PRE-WWII-POST WWII AVIATOR WINGS.

Lot # 2141 (Sale Order: 139 of 661)      

Nice offering of World War II era US Army Air Corps and Naval Aviator wings. Quite the variety, with examples for command pilots, pilots, aircrewman, gunners, navigators, bombardiers, flight surgeons, observers, etc. Most date to the World War II era, but there are some post-war examples. Most wings are marked as sterling on reverse, or are marked by NS Meyer, Blackinton, Luxemburg New York, Hilborn & Hamburger (H&H), Amcraft, LGB STER, Amico, Orber, Moody Bros, K.G. Luke, etc. Most measure 3". Most are pinback, while others are clutchback. The wings exhibit varying patina, some with scattered blemishes. Some appear to have been polished. All appear to have functioning clasps. A very nice offering that would be an instant collection. CONDITION: Good-very good.
Nice offering of World War II era US Army Air Corps and Naval Aviator wings. Quite the variety, with examples for command pilots, pilots, aircrewman, gunners, navigators,...more bombardiers, flight surgeons, observers, etc. Most date to the World War II era, but there are some post-war examples. Most wings are marked as sterling on reverse, or are marked by NS Meyer, Blackinton, Luxemburg New York, Hilborn & Hamburger (H&H), Amcraft, LGB STER, Amico, Orber, Moody Bros, K.G. Luke, etc. Most measure 3". Most are pinback, while others are clutchback. The wings exhibit varying patina, some with scattered blemishes. Some appear to have been polished. All appear to have functioning clasps. A very nice offering that would be an instant collection. CONDITION: Good-very good.

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US WWII BOKER M3 FIGHTING KNIFE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Lot # 2142 (Sale Order: 140 of 661)      

Excellent, unissued example of a World War II H. Boker & Co. M3 fighting knife in its original packaging. The knife features a parkerized carbon steel 6 - 3/4" spearpoint blade with a 3 - 1/2" secondary blade. The blade is followed by a blued steel crossguard with an angular bend at 1 end in order to facilitate a thumb rest. The crossguard is marked "U.S. M3 BOKER". The handle features a polished, lacquered, and grooved leather grip and is topped with a blued pommel cap that is properly ordnance marked. The knife is complete with a nice M8 scabbard. The knife remains contained in its original cardboard box with wrapped components. There is a paper wrap dated 1957 contained in the box. CONDITION: The blade retains most of its original finish and exhibits light blemishes from storage. The guard and pommel retain nearly all of their finish. The grooved leather handle remains tight. Scabbard retains its original wrap and leather cord. Box exhibits expected wear from storage. but remains sturdy. H. Boker & Co. only manufactured approximately 31,300 M3 knives during the war and this is a very nice, complete example of a desirable World War II fighting knife still in its original packaging. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4" Overall Length: 11 - 5/8"
Excellent, unissued example of a World War II H. Boker & Co. M3 fighting knife in its original packaging. The knife features a parkerized carbon steel 6 - 3/4" spearpoint...more blade with a 3 - 1/2" secondary blade. The blade is followed by a blued steel crossguard with an angular bend at 1 end in order to facilitate a thumb rest. The crossguard is marked "U.S. M3 BOKER". The handle features a polished, lacquered, and grooved leather grip and is topped with a blued pommel cap that is properly ordnance marked. The knife is complete with a nice M8 scabbard. The knife remains contained in its original cardboard box with wrapped components. There is a paper wrap dated 1957 contained in the box. CONDITION: The blade retains most of its original finish and exhibits light blemishes from storage. The guard and pommel retain nearly all of their finish. The grooved leather handle remains tight. Scabbard retains its original wrap and leather cord. Box exhibits expected wear from storage. but remains sturdy. H. Boker & Co. only manufactured approximately 31,300 M3 knives during the war and this is a very nice, complete example of a desirable World War II fighting knife still in its original packaging. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4" Overall Length: 11 - 5/8"

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US VIETNAM WAR MAC V SOG CCN INSIGNIA GROUPING WITH BRIGHT LIGHT PHOTO.

Lot # 2143 (Sale Order: 141 of 661)      

An excellent Vietnam War Special Forces insignia grouping attributed to Sergeant First Class Roger Holbrook. The group consists of Holbrook's Command and Control North (CCN) Headquarters Company plaque with a picture of him receiving the award, engraved zippo lighter, brass LLDB airborne wings, Vietnamese airborne wings, early 5th Special Forces Group flash, original bright-light photo that would have been posted in the ready room to ID his remains in the event he was KIA on a mission and his body was recovered, with an 8 x 10 color enlargement, dog tags, uniform name plate, and his Buck 110 folding knife. Also included are his extremely rare CCN cufflinks and possibly unique CCN tie-tac, mentioned in caption under photo of Holbrook receiving plaque. Roger Holbrook served 4 tours in Vietnam. His first tour was in 1961 with a 1st SFG (ABN) TDY team assigned to Hoa Cam, RVN. His second tour was in 1964 with a 1st SG (ABM) TDY team assigned to To Chau, RVN. Holbrook's third tour was in 1965 with 5th SFG (ABN) assigned to the Nha Trang Mike Force and later A-102, Ashau, RVN, and his final tour was in 1969 with Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MAC V SOG), CCN assigned as the Communications Chief. All pieces exhibit varying patina with scattered blemishes. The group comes with a letter from Jason Hardy. CONDITION: Good. Paperwork: LOA
An excellent Vietnam War Special Forces insignia grouping attributed to Sergeant First Class Roger Holbrook. The group consists of Holbrook's Command and Control North (C...moreCN) Headquarters Company plaque with a picture of him receiving the award, engraved zippo lighter, brass LLDB airborne wings, Vietnamese airborne wings, early 5th Special Forces Group flash, original bright-light photo that would have been posted in the ready room to ID his remains in the event he was KIA on a mission and his body was recovered, with an 8 x 10 color enlargement, dog tags, uniform name plate, and his Buck 110 folding knife. Also included are his extremely rare CCN cufflinks and possibly unique CCN tie-tac, mentioned in caption under photo of Holbrook receiving plaque. Roger Holbrook served 4 tours in Vietnam. His first tour was in 1961 with a 1st SFG (ABN) TDY team assigned to Hoa Cam, RVN. His second tour was in 1964 with a 1st SG (ABM) TDY team assigned to To Chau, RVN. Holbrook's third tour was in 1965 with 5th SFG (ABN) assigned to the Nha Trang Mike Force and later A-102, Ashau, RVN, and his final tour was in 1969 with Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MAC V SOG), CCN assigned as the Communications Chief. All pieces exhibit varying patina with scattered blemishes. The group comes with a letter from Jason Hardy. CONDITION: Good. Paperwork: LOA

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US VIETNAM WAR KIA DSC, SILVER STAR, AND PURPLE HEART GROUP OF CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER O'SULLIVAN, MACV

Lot # 2144 (Sale Order: 142 of 661)      

Valor medal grouping that consists of a Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart, along with various other medals and insignia, all of which were earned by Captain Christopher O'Sullivan. All medals are cased and complete with their ribbon bars and lapel pins, with the exception of the DSC, which does not have a ribbon bar. All medals are engraved with correct government style engraving. There are 3 loose medals, including a National Defense Medal, Vietnam War Service Medal, and a Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Lastly, there are 2 metal ARVN Ranger and Military Assistance Command-Vietnam plates which were removed from a presentation plaque. Christopher O'Sullivan, born in 1936, was a graduate of Fordham University, where he obtained a commission through the Army's ROTC program. O'Sullivan was assigned as a captain to the Vietnamese 39th Rangers and quickly accumulated an impressive reputation in Vietnam, so much so that the Viet Cong put a $500 bounty on his head. Captain O'Sullivan was subsequently Killed in Action in Vietnam on May 30th, 1965, as he led a party of Rangers in an effort to rescue Lt. Donald Robinson, who was surrounded and considered lost with 100 rangers. O'Sullivan and his rangers were ambushed by more than 800 enemy soldiers. While helping carry wounded men to safety and directing strikes, he was hit by shrapnel and killed. The day before his death, he was ordered to Saigon for rest but declined upon hearing that his fellow rangers were surrounded and without hope. The Captain O'Sullivan Plaza in New York City was named in his honor. Included with the group are copies of his DSC citation along with a 2 page article that details O'Sullivan's life, including heartbreaking excerpts from letters that he wrote to his wife, 2 sons, and parents. A truly historic medal grouping from a true American Hero. Medals and cases exhibit light wear. CONDITION: Good. Paperwork: Newspaper and Citation copies
Valor medal grouping that consists of a Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart, along with various other medals and insignia, all of which were earned...more by Captain Christopher O'Sullivan. All medals are cased and complete with their ribbon bars and lapel pins, with the exception of the DSC, which does not have a ribbon bar. All medals are engraved with correct government style engraving. There are 3 loose medals, including a National Defense Medal, Vietnam War Service Medal, and a Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Lastly, there are 2 metal ARVN Ranger and Military Assistance Command-Vietnam plates which were removed from a presentation plaque. Christopher O'Sullivan, born in 1936, was a graduate of Fordham University, where he obtained a commission through the Army's ROTC program. O'Sullivan was assigned as a captain to the Vietnamese 39th Rangers and quickly accumulated an impressive reputation in Vietnam, so much so that the Viet Cong put a $500 bounty on his head. Captain O'Sullivan was subsequently Killed in Action in Vietnam on May 30th, 1965, as he led a party of Rangers in an effort to rescue Lt. Donald Robinson, who was surrounded and considered lost with 100 rangers. O'Sullivan and his rangers were ambushed by more than 800 enemy soldiers. While helping carry wounded men to safety and directing strikes, he was hit by shrapnel and killed. The day before his death, he was ordered to Saigon for rest but declined upon hearing that his fellow rangers were surrounded and without hope. The Captain O'Sullivan Plaza in New York City was named in his honor. Included with the group are copies of his DSC citation along with a 2 page article that details O'Sullivan's life, including heartbreaking excerpts from letters that he wrote to his wife, 2 sons, and parents. A truly historic medal grouping from a true American Hero. Medals and cases exhibit light wear. CONDITION: Good. Paperwork: Newspaper and Citation copies

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SOUTH VIETNAMESE SPECIAL FORCES UNIFORM AND INSIGNIA GROUPING.

Lot # 2145 (Sale Order: 143 of 661)      

A fantastic grouping of Vietnam War South Vietnamese special forces insignia and uniform pieces from 1 LLDB trooper. The group consists of camouflage trousers that do not appear to be maker marked. There is also an embroidered Montagnard tribal shirt with sewn-on Luc Luong Dac Biet (LLDB) patch, an LLDB pocket hanger, an LLDB beer can DI, an ARVN SF beret flash with decorative trim. Insignia includes an aluminum LLDB clutch-back beer can DI, another LLDB patch in a plastic protector that was meant to hang from a shirt pocket, and an RVN special forces beret patch with paper backing. Ephemera includes a greeting card with signed message inside, and a CIDG Basic Training Course card addressed to CIDG Lam Chi Tho, dated May 1967. The uniform pieces exhibit scattered blemishes with expected wear. Insignia exhibits a light patina. Ephemera exhibits yellowing, and CIDG card is heavily worn, but all writing remains legible. There is also an aluminum bracelet made from recovered aircraft aluminum and a tribal neck collar made from recovered brass tubing. Lastly, there is a theater made machete with blade that was crafted from a file, contained in a wood scabbard. Machete exhibits wear from use and storage as well as several "kill" notches. CONDITION: Fair-good.
A fantastic grouping of Vietnam War South Vietnamese special forces insignia and uniform pieces from 1 LLDB trooper. The group consists of camouflage trousers that do not...more appear to be maker marked. There is also an embroidered Montagnard tribal shirt with sewn-on Luc Luong Dac Biet (LLDB) patch, an LLDB pocket hanger, an LLDB beer can DI, an ARVN SF beret flash with decorative trim. Insignia includes an aluminum LLDB clutch-back beer can DI, another LLDB patch in a plastic protector that was meant to hang from a shirt pocket, and an RVN special forces beret patch with paper backing. Ephemera includes a greeting card with signed message inside, and a CIDG Basic Training Course card addressed to CIDG Lam Chi Tho, dated May 1967. The uniform pieces exhibit scattered blemishes with expected wear. Insignia exhibits a light patina. Ephemera exhibits yellowing, and CIDG card is heavily worn, but all writing remains legible. There is also an aluminum bracelet made from recovered aircraft aluminum and a tribal neck collar made from recovered brass tubing. Lastly, there is a theater made machete with blade that was crafted from a file, contained in a wood scabbard. Machete exhibits wear from use and storage as well as several "kill" notches. CONDITION: Fair-good.

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US VIETNAM WAR SPECIAL FORCES SEIKO WATCH.

Lot # 2146 (Sale Order: 144 of 661)      

Known as the "Toyota of Watches", Seiko became the watch that MACV-SOG Recon Elements turned to for use by their operators. Vietnam-era “MACV-SOG Seiko" watches were procured using black budget funds and issued to SOG operators as sterile and untraceable equipment. There are 3 generally agreed Seiko references that were carried by SOG personnel during the conflict: 6619-8060 from circa 1967, 6119-8100 from circa 1968 and 7005-8030 from circa 1970. This example is a 6119-8100 and is marked as such on the reverse. The full marking reads "STP BACK ST. STEEL 6119-8100 WATER PROOF" and is numbered "863888". Also marked "JAPAN". Face is marked "SEIKO" and "21 JEWELS". The watch is on a khaki British marked wristband that is marked "A.F.0210" and also accommodates a period W.C.C. marked wrist compass. A NOS green wristband is also included. CONDITION: Good.
Known as the "Toyota of Watches", Seiko became the watch that MACV-SOG Recon Elements turned to for use by their operators. Vietnam-era “MACV-SOG Seiko" watches were proc...moreured using black budget funds and issued to SOG operators as sterile and untraceable equipment. There are 3 generally agreed Seiko references that were carried by SOG personnel during the conflict: 6619-8060 from circa 1967, 6119-8100 from circa 1968 and 7005-8030 from circa 1970. This example is a 6119-8100 and is marked as such on the reverse. The full marking reads "STP BACK ST. STEEL 6119-8100 WATER PROOF" and is numbered "863888". Also marked "JAPAN". Face is marked "SEIKO" and "21 JEWELS". The watch is on a khaki British marked wristband that is marked "A.F.0210" and also accommodates a period W.C.C. marked wrist compass. A NOS green wristband is also included. CONDITION: Good.

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US VIETNAM WAR GERBER MARK II FIGHTING KNIFE.

Lot # 2147 (Sale Order: 145 of 661)      

Great example of a complete Vietnam War Special Forces Gerber fighting knife. The Gerber knife was one of the most coveted and sought after weapons by all Special Forces members, as these knives were one of the best fighting knives used during the Vietnam War. Gerber knives were basically an updated version of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife and were produced by the Gerber factory. Each knife featured a cast aluminum handle, which made these knives ideal as they would not deteriorate in the unpleasant conditions of Vietnam's tropical jungle climate. The thin stiletto blade features a weighted front end that is razor sharp on the edges. The ricasso is marked with the Gerber knife-in-stone logo and "GERBER / PORTLAND, ORE. U.S.A." The reverse ricasso is marked with the original issue number "013384" which denotes 1969 manufacture. The Green Beret who carried this knife etched his service number on the reverse ricasso as well. The knife is complete with the original leather scabbard that is marked "GERBER / Portland Ore. U.S.A." with sharpening steel in the front pouch CONDITION: The blade retains its bright polished finish and exhibits scattered scratches and blemishes including scattered areas of light freckling. The handle retains most of its original black and gray finish with scattered areas of loss. Leather scabbard remains pliable tight stitching. The scabbard exhibits scuffs and handling marks as well as some tarnishing. Very good. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4" Overall Length: 11 - 3/4"
Great example of a complete Vietnam War Special Forces Gerber fighting knife. The Gerber knife was one of the most coveted and sought after weapons by all Special Forces ...moremembers, as these knives were one of the best fighting knives used during the Vietnam War. Gerber knives were basically an updated version of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife and were produced by the Gerber factory. Each knife featured a cast aluminum handle, which made these knives ideal as they would not deteriorate in the unpleasant conditions of Vietnam's tropical jungle climate. The thin stiletto blade features a weighted front end that is razor sharp on the edges. The ricasso is marked with the Gerber knife-in-stone logo and "GERBER / PORTLAND, ORE. U.S.A." The reverse ricasso is marked with the original issue number "013384" which denotes 1969 manufacture. The Green Beret who carried this knife etched his service number on the reverse ricasso as well. The knife is complete with the original leather scabbard that is marked "GERBER / Portland Ore. U.S.A." with sharpening steel in the front pouch CONDITION: The blade retains its bright polished finish and exhibits scattered scratches and blemishes including scattered areas of light freckling. The handle retains most of its original black and gray finish with scattered areas of loss. Leather scabbard remains pliable tight stitching. The scabbard exhibits scuffs and handling marks as well as some tarnishing. Very good. Blade Length: 6 - 3/4" Overall Length: 11 - 3/4"

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LOT OF US VIETNAM WAR KIA MEDALS AND EPHEMERA.

Lot # 2148 (Sale Order: 146 of 661)      

A somber Vietnam War Medal grouping that is named to Walter Novak, who was killed in action in Cambodia on May 13, 1970. Walter was a Medical NCO with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. He died as a result of small arms fire while on a combat mission in Cambodia. Prior to his death, Walter was wounded in the shoulder in January 1970. The group includes his framed medals, all of which are officially government engraved all valor medals come with certificates. The group appears to be an archive that was assembled by his parents, as it contains newspaper articles regarding his death and official government telegrams regarding his wounds and death. Included among these are several letters with Richard Nixon facsimiles in which the president expresses his sorrow regarding Novak's death. There are also several pieces of correspondence between Walter and his relatives as well as the record of personal property that includes a list of items that he was on possession of when he was killed. There is even a newspaper clipping with a photo of his parents receiving his medals, and the framed medals that are included in this lot can be seen in the photo. There are many other pieces of ephemera, some of which date to the 1980s and regard veteran memorials. His burial flag is also included. All paper items exhibit varying degrees of wear that are typical of old paper. CONDITION: Good.
A somber Vietnam War Medal grouping that is named to Walter Novak, who was killed in action in Cambodia on May 13, 1970. Walter was a Medical NCO with Headquarters Compan...morey, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. He died as a result of small arms fire while on a combat mission in Cambodia. Prior to his death, Walter was wounded in the shoulder in January 1970. The group includes his framed medals, all of which are officially government engraved all valor medals come with certificates. The group appears to be an archive that was assembled by his parents, as it contains newspaper articles regarding his death and official government telegrams regarding his wounds and death. Included among these are several letters with Richard Nixon facsimiles in which the president expresses his sorrow regarding Novak's death. There are also several pieces of correspondence between Walter and his relatives as well as the record of personal property that includes a list of items that he was on possession of when he was killed. There is even a newspaper clipping with a photo of his parents receiving his medals, and the framed medals that are included in this lot can be seen in the photo. There are many other pieces of ephemera, some of which date to the 1980s and regard veteran memorials. His burial flag is also included. All paper items exhibit varying degrees of wear that are typical of old paper. CONDITION: Good.

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LOT OF 10: 19TH & 20TH CENTURY FIREARMS BOOKS AND MANUALS.

Lot # 2149 (Sale Order: 147 of 661)      

Comprehensive selection of manual of arms, infantry tactics, and instruction manuals spanning the Indian Wars to Spanish-American War period. These cover the use and employment of the military issue Trapdoor Springfield rifles, as well as ordnance notes on other weapons systems. CONDITION: Very good.
Comprehensive selection of manual of arms, infantry tactics, and instruction manuals spanning the Indian Wars to Spanish-American War period. These cover the use and empl...moreoyment of the military issue Trapdoor Springfield rifles, as well as ordnance notes on other weapons systems. CONDITION: Very good.

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RUSSIAN COLD WAR KGB BUILDING PLAQUE.

Lot # 2150 (Sale Order: 148 of 661)      

Large KGB shield that measures approximately 67" x 32" x 3". The consigner states that it came into their possession when their father used to bring German relatives to the US for the summer to work. The Germans would pay for their stays in the US and one of the families offered the shield as payment in exchange for lodging. The story they provided was that one of the boy's father worked for either a telephone or electric company when the Berlin Wall was taken down and when he went in to remove equipment from the KGB offices near Berlin, he also salvaged the shield. After hiding it for about 10 years he shipped it to America with his son. The wording on the shield was translated and reads "Special Operations." The consigner also states that the star was painted red by their father. The shield is constructed of cast aluminum and presents well with minor blemishes and a light patina throughout. CONDITION: Very good. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Large KGB shield that measures approximately 67" x 32" x 3". The consigner states that it came into their possession when their father used to bring German relatives to t...morehe US for the summer to work. The Germans would pay for their stays in the US and one of the families offered the shield as payment in exchange for lodging. The story they provided was that one of the boy's father worked for either a telephone or electric company when the Berlin Wall was taken down and when he went in to remove equipment from the KGB offices near Berlin, he also salvaged the shield. After hiding it for about 10 years he shipped it to America with his son. The wording on the shield was translated and reads "Special Operations." The consigner also states that the star was painted red by their father. The shield is constructed of cast aluminum and presents well with minor blemishes and a light patina throughout. CONDITION: Very good. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

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(A) ANTIQUE SIEGEL SIDE BY SIDE PINFIRE CAPE GUN.

Lot # 2151 (Sale Order: 149 of 661)      

The right bore is rifled and the left is smooth. The rifle bore measures 20 gauge while smoothbore is a 16. A 20 bore rifle is approximately 15.63 mm or .62 bore. This cape gun has the name "Siegel" on top barrel flat. Both front and rear sights are wind drift adjustable only. The barrels are Damascus. This rifle features game scene engraved frames and back action locks with exposed hammers. It is an underlever barrel release with double triggers. The engraved trigger guard has a horn grip. The steel butt plate is border engraved and the barrel release is also engraved. The straight comb walnut stock is checkered with a roll over cheek piece and swivels. The splinter forearm is not checkered. The tang features a fold-down flush-mounted peep sight. CONDITION: Excellent. The browned barrels are homogenous with visible pattern showing some age freckling. The frame, locks, and other components are a soft grey with sharp engraving. The stock has scattered dings along with a 1/4" closed hairline on right wrist. The rifle bore is sharp. The smoothbore has some light scoring. Both hammers engage. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: 16 Bore / .62 rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Siegel Model: Cape Gun Serial Number: NSN
The right bore is rifled and the left is smooth. The rifle bore measures 20 gauge while smoothbore is a 16. A 20 bore rifle is approximately 15.63 mm or .62 bore. This ca...morepe gun has the name "Siegel" on top barrel flat. Both front and rear sights are wind drift adjustable only. The barrels are Damascus. This rifle features game scene engraved frames and back action locks with exposed hammers. It is an underlever barrel release with double triggers. The engraved trigger guard has a horn grip. The steel butt plate is border engraved and the barrel release is also engraved. The straight comb walnut stock is checkered with a roll over cheek piece and swivels. The splinter forearm is not checkered. The tang features a fold-down flush-mounted peep sight. CONDITION: Excellent. The browned barrels are homogenous with visible pattern showing some age freckling. The frame, locks, and other components are a soft grey with sharp engraving. The stock has scattered dings along with a 1/4" closed hairline on right wrist. The rifle bore is sharp. The smoothbore has some light scoring. Both hammers engage. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: 16 Bore / .62 rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Siegel Model: Cape Gun Serial Number: NSN

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1860 DATED CHARLESTOWN SLAVE BADGE.

Lot # 2152 (Sale Order: 150 of 661)      

Slave badges, often referred to as "tags", are unique to Charleston and Charleston Neck. The badges were created for the use of slave owners who allowed their slaves to be rented out. Although the practice of renting slaves was common throughout the South, Charleston and Charleston Neck were the only places where slaves were required to wear a badge or identification marker at all times when off the plantation. This example measures approximately 1 - 3/4" and is marked "CHARLESTON / 1860 / PORTER / 1363". Copper construction with heavy patina as this example appears ground dug. CONDITION: Relic.
Slave badges, often referred to as "tags", are unique to Charleston and Charleston Neck. The badges were created for the use of slave owners who allowed their slaves to b...moree rented out. Although the practice of renting slaves was common throughout the South, Charleston and Charleston Neck were the only places where slaves were required to wear a badge or identification marker at all times when off the plantation. This example measures approximately 1 - 3/4" and is marked "CHARLESTON / 1860 / PORTER / 1363". Copper construction with heavy patina as this example appears ground dug. CONDITION: Relic.

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