Steve is an Independent Trucker who travels throughout 48 states and parts of Canada. Most of
his weekends are spent scouring flea markets and gun shows in the quest for rare artifacts and collectibles.
OUT-OF-PRINT GUN, MILITARY, and MILITARY HISTORY BOOKS (mostly): S&H is $5/package(Media
Mail).
>THE HOME GUIDE TO CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS: Nonte, c.1967, HC, 404p, $20.
>HY HUNTER'S CATALOG OF GUNS: American Weapons Corp., c.1956, PB, 286p, G, $15. Features hundreds
of antique guns including some confiscated by Scotland Yard.
>IDENTIFYING OLD U.S. MUSKETS, RIFLES & CARBINES: Gluckman, c.1965, HC, 487p, EX, $15. Poor photos.
>THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 19TH CENTURY FIREARMS: Myatt, c.1979, HC, 216p, F, $10. Ex-library book,
8 replaced pages...Another, VG, $20.
>ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF AMMUNITION: Hogg, c.1985, HC, 64p., EX, $10. Coffee table book.
>MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS 1866-1967: Hughes, c.1968, SC, 134p, VG, $15. Enlarged bound photocopy
of extremely rare and desirable book. Most of the photos were taken by the author and are of poor quality, but the info
is invaluable. Autographed.
>NATHAN STARR, Arms Maker, 1766-1845: Hicks, c.1940, HC, 166p, G, $20. Early US contract sword maker;
a few guns. Water damage to cover.
>THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF FIREARMS: Bird, c.1978, HC, 192p, EX, $10. Pocket sized British museum guide book.
"Observing" is all that the Brits are permitted.
>PATERSON PISTOLS: Serven, c.1946, PB, 32p, G, $15. Water damaged but readable.
>SHOOTING SPORTS MAGAZINE: 12 British periodicals featuring exotic airguns, silencers("moderators") and
more common stuff. Jan '99-Jan'00, EX, $10/all.
>SINGLE SHOT RIFLES AND ACTIONS: de Haas, c.1969, SC, 340p, VG, $15.
>STONE'S GLOSSARY: c.1961, HC, 694p., EX, $20. Classic reference about primitive weapons. Reprint...Also,
original 1st edition, c.1934, VG, $200. "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in all Countries
and in all Times", by George Cameron Stone.
>TREASURY OF FRONTIER RELICS: Beitz, c.1966, HC, 246p, VG, $15.
>WORLD'S GUNS and other weapons: Golden State Arms, c.1958, PB, 288p, VG, $15. One of the best references
you could own.
search words: Military Book Club, Gopstein, Dan Antrim, IDSA, Rutger's
MILITARY RELATED:
>ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT: Remarque, c.1929&1966, PB, 175p, VG, $5. Classic novel of WWI.
>THE ARMY READER: Detzer, c.1943, HC, 469p, VG, $10. Compilation of 96 WWII stories, with photos.
>ARMED SERVICES POCKET BOOKS(WWII): 7 small paperbacks, designed to be carried in a G.I's coat pocket and
read during a lull in the fighting. Features popular authors of the day, including Murry, Runyon, Roberts and Skinner. VG,
$20 for all.
>ARMIES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Hogg, c.1975, HC, 160p, EX, $15. The soldiers, and the equipment that
they used. Lots of pictures.
> ARMY & NAVY UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA: Williams, c.1918, HC, 302p, G, $40. Binding coming apart.
>THE ART OF WAR: Sun Tzu, c. 12 B.C., PB, 172p, VG, $5.
>THE BEST OF SIGNAL: c.1984, HC, ~200p, VG, $20. Reprint of selected English-language issues of that NAZI
organ.
>BERLIN EMBASSY: Russell, c.1941(1962), PB, 208p, VG, $5. Story of an American correspondent in Nazi Germany.
>CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES II, Small Arms & Field Artillery: Mckee & Mason, c.1980, HC, 203p, EX, $30.
>COLLECTING MILITARY ANTIQUES: Wikinson, c,1976, HC, 208p, VG, $20.
>FIELD ARTILLERY JOURNAL: 12 issues from 1946-1948, in a nice Morroco binder.
>FIGHTING GEAR OF WWI: Colby, c.1961, HC, 48p, VG, $10. Mostly B&W photos of the early technology.
Interesting.
>FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH: Davis, c.2000, HC, 144p, EX, $15.
>GARDNER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC SKETCH BOOK OF THE CIVIL WAR: Dover, SC, G, $15. 1959 reprint of 1866 work. 100
plates with dramatic commentaries.
>GERMAN HALF-TRACKED VEHICLES OF WORLD WAR 2: Milsom. c.1975, HC, 96p, EX, $20.
>MILITARY UNIFORMS OF THE WORLD: Crescent, c.1986, HC, 192p, G, $15. Some water damage, but has 280 good
pics. Period 1946-1983.
>MILITARY VEHICLES OF WWII: Vanderveen, c.1972, HC, 370p, VG, $20. Over 1000 types; excellent reference.
>MINORITY GROUPS(native) IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM: US Army, c.1966, PB, 1163(!)p, G, $15. An incredible
wealth of information; your tax dollars at work!
>OLD FORTS OF THE FAR WEST: Hart, c.1965, HC, 192p, VG, $10.
>ORDEN: c.1928, SC, 58p, VG, $100. German scrapbook of 287 military medals dating from 1190-1928, on color
plates tipped in, none missing or damaged, fully explained in German Gothic text.
>THE OFFICER'S GUIDE: Military Service Publishing Co., c.1942, HC, 493p, VG, $20. A useful reference
for re-enactors.
>RUSSIAN MILITARY POWER: Bonanza, c.1982, HC, 249p, VG, $5. Soviet weapons, tactics, and stratagies.
Lots of pics.
>STRATEGIC WEAPONS, An Illustrated Guide to: Walmar, c.1988, 118p, HC, EX, $5.
>SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM'S CATALOG OF MILITARY GOODS: 1961 reprint of 1864 catalog listing uniforms
& equipment for Union officers, who had to purchase them themselves. Also the pay scales for all ranks and occupations.
168p, VG(some spotting), $25.
>THE SEA SERPENT JOURNAL: U of VA press, new in wrapper, ~150p, $10. H. Gregory's voyage around the world,
1854-55.
>SOLDIERS OF THE AMERICAN ARMY 1775-1954: Kredel and Todd, c.1954, HC, ~100p, VG, $20. 32 beautiful 8.5x11
color plates suitable for framing.
>SOLDIERS, SOLDIERS: Bowood, c.1965, HC, 152p, VG, $15. Illustrated review of soldiers throughout the ages.
>THE BATTLE FOR MANILA: Cortesi, c.1984, PB, 288p, VG, $5.
>THE BATTLE OF HAMBURG: Middlebrook, c.1981, HC, 367p, VG, $10. Allied bomber forces against a German city
in 1943.
>THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF, Death Nell of the Japanese Fleet: Hoyt, c.1972, HC, 375p, VG, $10.
>TO BEAR ANY BURDEN: Santoli, c.1985 HC, 367p, G, $10. 88 stories of the Vietnam War from both sides.
>BRAINWASHING: Hunter, c.1956, PB, 286p, G, $5. Fascinating story from the Korean War.
>CHARLIE COMPANY: What Vietnam Did to Us: Goldman & Fuller, c1983, HC, 358p, EX, $5.
>THE CIVIL WAR-BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER, the War Begins: Time-Life, c.1983, HC, 176p, VG, $5.
>CIVIL WAR HANDBOOK: Price, c.1961, PB, 73p, VG, $5. Photos and uniforms.
>CIVIL WAR STORIES: Bierce, c.1994, PB, 123p, EX, FREE with any other purchase. 11 exerpts from his works.
>THE COMMON SOLDIER OF THE CIVIL WAR: Wiley. c.1975, HC, 144p, G, $10.
>DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS OF THE VIETNAM WAR: Dunnigan & Albert, c.1999, HC, 374p., EX, no pictures, $15.
>THE FALL OF EBEN EMAEL: Mrazek, c.1970, HC, 192p, EX, $10, pics.
>THE FALL OF JAPAN: Craig, c.1967, HC, 367p, EX, $10.
>FORK-TAILED DEVIL, The P38: Caidin, c.1973, PB, 376p, EX, $5. WWII US fighter plane.
>FOUR MEN WENT TO WAR: Lewis, C.1987, PB, 291p, EX, $5. An American gunner, German tanker, British paratrooper
and Italian commando. pictures.
>FRANCE & GERMANY: The Legacy of Charlemagne: Lauret, c.1964, Hg, 272p, VG, $5. No pics.
>THE FRENCH SECRET SERVICE: Porch, c.1995, HC, 623p, no pictures, EX, $10. The history of French intelligence.
>FRITZ: Nagel, c.1981, HC, 172p, EX, $10. The WWI memoir of a German lieutenant.
>FROM WEIMAR TO HITLER: Goethe Institute, c.1981, PB, 48p, VG, $5. Analysis of several political films
made during Germany's most turbulent period.
>GERMANY'S DRIVE TO THE EAST AND THE UKRANIAN REVOLUTION 1917-1918: Fedyshyn, c.1971, HC, 401p, EX, $10.
>GERMANY WILL TRY IT AGAIN: Shultz, c.1944, HC, 238p, G, $10. In-depth analysis of Nazi mentality
and their goals.
>THE GREAT ESCAPE: Brickill, c.1950. PB, 223p, G, $5. Made into a movie with McQueen & Garner.
>GREAT WESTERN INDIAN FIGHTS: various authors, c.1960, PB, 336p, EX, $5. Collection of 24 stories, a
few B&W pics and a fold-out map.
>HISTORY OF THE SIN0-JAPANESE WAR 1937-1945: Long-hsuen, c.1971, HC, 642p, VG, $15. Written from a Nationalist
perspective and published in Taiwan(in English). 25 photos, 47 maps and 71 charts.
>THE HISTORY OF WWII: Sir Basil Liddell Hart, c.1970, HC, 766p. VG, $20. An incisive account by the greatest
military thinker of the 20th century.
>THE GUNS OF AUGUST: Tuchman, c.1962, PB, 575p, G, $5. The first month of WWI.
>A HISTORY OF WARFARE: Keegan, c.1993, PB, 432p, 28 plates, VG, $5. Non-chronological analysis of conflict.
>THE HISTORY OF WWI: Taylor, c.1974, HC, 285p, VG, $20. Coffee-table book.
>HUNTERS FROM THE SKY: Whiting, c.1974, HC, 210p, VG, $10. The German Parachute Corps 1940-1945.
>IMPORTING THE EUROPEAN ARMY: Ralston, c.1990, HC, 198p, VG, $10. College text book on how 3rd world countries
copied European models.
>THE INDIAN WARS OF THE WEST: Wellman, c.1947, HC, 484p, VG, $10.
>THE IRA: A HISTORY: Coogan, c.1993, HC, 510P, VG, $5. Irish Republican Army, some good photos.
>IS PARIS BURNING?: Collins & Lapierre, c.1965, HC, 376p, VG, $10. Made into a movie.
>THE JUNGLE IS NEUTRAL: Chapman, c.1950, HC, 378p, VG, $10. British commandos in WWII Malay; some pictures.
>THE KILLING OF SS OBERGRUPPEN-FUHRER REIHARD HEYDRICH: Mac donald, c.1989, PB, 239p, EX, $10.
>THE KILLING TIME: Gray, c.1972 HC, 241p, VG, $10. German U-boats in WWI.
>THE LOOK OF THE OLD WEST: Foster-Harris, c.1955, HC, 316p, VG, $20. Entertaining description
of customs and technology used back then. 1st 92 pages are military. Line drawings.
>LAWRENCE OF ARABIA: Nutting, c.1962, PB, 252p, G, $5.
>LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED CIVIL WAR: c.1992, HC, 256p., EX, $40. Reprint of etchings used in contemporary newspapers.
>LIVING PROOF: Lt. Clebe McClary, USMC. c.1978, PB, 178p, EX, $5. Story of Vietnam.
>LONELY VIGIL, Coastwatchers of the Solomons (WWII): Lord, c.1977, HC, 272p, EX, $10.
>MASSACRE AT MALMEDY: Whiting, c.1971, HC, 198p, EX, $10. Story of the German SS.
>A MILITARY HISTORY OF GERMANY: Kitchen, c.1976, 384p, PB, VG, $5. Should be called "A Political History
of Germany".
>MY LAI 4: Hersh, c.1970, HC, 210p, EX, $5. A report on the massacre and its aftermath.
>MY 3 YEARS WITH EISENHOWER: Butcher, c.1946, HC, 911p, G, $10.
>MR. LINCOLN'S ARMY: Catton, c.1962, HC 363p, EX, $5.
>THE MURDER OF ADMIRAL DARLAN: Tompkins, c.1965, HC, 287p, EX, $10. Story from Vichy France.
>THE NATIONS AT WAR: Abbot, c.1917, HC, 342p, G, $40. Lots of WW1 pictures.
>THE NEW ORDER: Time-Life, c.1989, HC, 192p, VG, $10.
>OHIO TROOPS IN THE FIELD/OHIO FORMS AN ARMY: Downer/Coles/OSU press, c.1962, SC, 59p, VG, $5/2-volume
set.
>OF ARMS AND MEN: O'Connell, c.1989, HC, 367p, EX, $5. Broad analysis of conflict throughout the ages.
>ON TO KILIMANJARO: Gardner, c.1963, PB, 190p, G, $5. Story of WWI German East Africa.
>THE OSS AND I: Morgan, c.1958, PB, 196p, VG, $5.
>THE OTHER BATTLEGROUND: Williams, c.1972, HC, 325p, EX, $10. The Home Fronts: Britain, France & Germany
1914-1918.
>OVER THE HUMP: Tunner, c.1964/85, PB, 340p, VG, $10. Analysis of US airlift operations from Burma to Berlin.
>THE PARATROOPERS OF THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION: Simpson, c.1997, HC, 162p, EX, $10.
>PARIS UNDERGROUND: Shiber, c.1943, HC, 392p, G, $5. Harrowing account of an American woman's
troubles with the Gestapo, no pics. I couldn't put it down.
>THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH: Neumann, c.1962, PB, 224p, VG, $10.
>A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WWII YEARS: Jablonski, c.1977, HC, 319p, EX, $10.
>THE SANDS OF DUNKIRK: Collier, c.1961, HC, 318p, G, $5.
>THE SECOND WORLD WAR: West Point Military Academy, c.1989, HC, 730p, EX, $40. Three volume set w/atlas.
>SECRET ARMIES: Adams. c.1987, PB, 432p, VG, $5.
>SEIG HEIL!: Lorant, c.1974, HC, 352p, VG, $20. From Bismark to Hitler. Coffee-table book.
>THE SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE MACHINE GUN: Ellis. c.1975, PB, 186p, G, $15.
>SOLDIERS OF THE NIGHT: Schoenbrun, c.1980, HC, 512p, 32 plates, VG, $10. Story of the French Resistance.
>SUB CHASER: Brittingham, c.1999, HC, 279p, VG, $10. US Naval Aviation Patrol surveillance of Soviet submarines
1962-1985. Inscription by author.
>SUBMARINE: Middleton, c.1976, HC, 256p, G, $5. An illustrated history.
>SUBMARINE COMMANDER: Bryant, c.1958, PB, 224p, VG, $5. British u-boat.
>SUICIDE OF THE EMPIRES: Clark, c.1971, HC, 127p, EX, $5. The battles on the Eastern Front, 1914-1918.
>A TORCH TO THE ENEMY: Caidin, c.1960, PB, 160p, G, $5. The American Air Force incidiary bombing of
Japan. >THE TRUE GLORY: Tute, c.1983, SC, 288p, VG, $5. Illustrated history of the Royal Navy.
>WAR BY TIME-TABLE: Taylor, c.1969, HC, 127p, EX $5. How the First World War began.
>WITNESS TO WAR: Charles Clements M.D., c.1984, HC, 268p, EX, $10. An American doctor in El Salvador. Autographed
& inscribed.
>WORLD WAR ONE GERMAN ARMY: Bull, c.2000, HC,144p, EX, $20. Comprehensive look at the uniforms and weapons,
lots of pics.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS:
>COUNTERFEIT ANTIQUE CUTLERY: Witcher, c.1997, SC, 512p, EX, $20. Esential reference for anyone who collects
American pocket knives. Lots of B&W photos. Also 21 pages on fake Bowie knives.
>THE KRIS, MYSTIC WEAPON OF THE MALAY WORLD: E. Frey(my dad!), c.2003, HC, 99p. EX, $25. 3rd & most
recent edition.
Also called the 'Army Model', but no army used them. Looking like a modern swingout
revolver, it is actually an obscure solid frame single action made by the same company as were the Merwin-Hulberts,
~1886. Note similarities in the loading gate. The ejector is similar to the Belgian type and is stored in the cylinder pin.
This gun is in .44-40 caliber and has the scarce 4.5" barrel. Only a few hundred made, far less than Colt
single actions of the same period, but only worth 1/3 as much. Not for sale.
MERWIN-HULBERT
The MERWIN HULBERT, little known today, was the #4 big revolver of the Old
West, after Colt, S&W, and Remington. Note the unique extraction system. This particular gun, in .44-40 caliber, appears
to be a rare transitional model, with the scooped cylinder flutes of a 2nd Model Frontier Army, and the topstrap of
the 3rd Model. Flayderman shows such a gun, and I tried 2 straight-flute cylinders from 3rd Models, and they didn't
fit. Serial # on back of original cylinder is not visible. Overall condition of the gun is just Fair, although the action
works very well and the frame locks up tight, sans "suction". It is not shootable because of severe pitting in the
chambers, pierced thru at 2 stop notches; bore retains ~50% rifling. Refinished brite, uncut 7" barrel, replaced Rosewood
grips and lanyard ring. $750(sold).
Here's another M-H with cut barrel and pearl grips (not for sale):
You'll not likely see this one at your local gun show. .36 cal. Civil War DA Starr
revolver converted in Belgium to 11mm Montenegrin. Would have been easier to convert a .44; note .36 frame. Not in any book.
5-shot cylinder is 2.2" long and .45 Colt ammo is too small for it. The loading levers were usually discarded on conversions.
Not for sale.
These BULLET TRAPS answer the need for an
inexpensive device which can be used in a basement or back yard. They can handle most ammunition under 2000 fps, including
the .45-70 cartridge. The large one on the left is made by inserting one of my hardened(440 Rockwell) 20"x13.75" splash plates
diagonally into a modified ammo container. Target area is 15.5"x10.5". The spikes on the corners hold a piece of cardboard
for mounting targets and keeping the lead dust inside the trap. It is necessary to have a 2" border around the front to control
secondary splatter. Your cost for the plate only is $35+shipping(25lb). I'll give you instructions and a cheap source for
the ammo container(about $15). By making the trap yourself you save big bucks and my liability is reduced.
The trap on the right is less involved and smaller. It is merely an Outers .22LR trap with a 12"x10.75" plate held in place
with two 4" C-clamps. The plate is only $20+shipping(12lb), FOB 30329.
Although no problems were encountered during testing, it is concievable that someone could be seriously injured or killed
through the improper use of these traps. Therefore, the Seller can not be responsible for accidents arising therefrom.
>M.1898/05 GERMAN SAWBACK bayonet, G, U, w/s, frog, $160.
>CASE? STILETTO: Unmarked WWII commando dagger, 7" blade, G, double edge "pig sticker" style
w/leather washer grip and zinc pommel in a U.S.M8 scabbard. $150.
>1837 BRUNSWICK bayonet. Missing latch, VG, U, n/s, $225. Marked (crown) VR/ENFIELD/1838,
and some unit marks "43/X Co" on pommel... Another, this time an 1848 pattern with badly nicked blade, $200. Unit marked "96
C 13" on guard.
>Martini-Henry Pattern 1876, EX, w/s, U, .714" ID, $160.
>Lee-Metford 1888 bayonet arsenal converted to fighting knife with 8" clip point blade, G,
$50, n/s. Also have some original, $40-$75.
>Italian M.1938 folding bayonet, VG, $125.
>Type 94 Japanese army shin-gunto sword, EX, $800. This one is about as good as they get,
all original and unfooled with. Brown splatter-paint finish on standard steel scabbard, 99% and no dents. No markings
other than 4 kanji on tang. Appears to have a contempory hand-forged blade because there are no arsenal or Showa marks,
and it doesn't look very old. Blade is nearly perfect.
>BROWN BESS? socket, VG, $125. Partially marked 'Sheffield', and has a notch to view front
sight(lug). Not cut for 1839 spring. .915" ID.
>1871 German dress bayonet, VG, $250. Unsharpend 19" blade is etched with floral patterns
on both sides and "Mit GOTT fur KAISER u. REICH". Nice leather scabbard.
>Confederate? Foot Artillery sword w/scabbard, G, $300. French style similar to
an Ames, but unmarked. 20" straight double-edged blade is pitted and nicked. Nice brass fish scale hilt with bullseye pommel.
Good leather and fittings on scabbard. Looks identical to #515 Confederate Sword in summer 2008 Faganarms catalog(included).
>British #7, MK I, G, $95. Black or red twist pommel, w/s... Another, red, in kit form with
used parts, $30.
Other unlisted and/or unidentified bayonets available; tell me what you need or send pic. Refer
to Janzen's book if possible.
THE FOLLOWING CELL IS DAMAGED AND CANNOT BE EDITED OR DELETED.
LISTINGS MAY NOT BE CURRENT:
EDGED WEAPONS: S&H is $5/package. Bayonets shipped in used pizza box.
U=unsharpened(or factory sharpened) blade, S=user sharpened, w/s= With Scabbard, n/s=No Scabbard, J="Bayonets from Janzen's
Notebook".
Down from left row: 1) M1909 Engineer's Machete, VG, S, 15" blade--$150...Another, S, but missing throat piece on scabbard
and has nicked blade--$100...2) Malaysian Golok newly made in Philippenes. Wood grip and scabbard bound with imitation rattan.
~12" blade is hand-forged from axle spring. Plain grip style--$25; w/pearl button inlays--$35; horn grip and 7 inlays, no
rattan--$45...3) Malaysian Klewang, similar to above, but blade is sharpened on both bottom and front edges--$20 for plain
grip; $30 for inlaid grip...4) WWII military Kukri(sold)...
Left to right: 5) Swedish bayonet for the M1896 Carbine, VG, S, $50; Another, G, U, missing scabbard latch, $20...6) Jap
Type 30, first model bayonet w/metal scabbard, Tokyo arsenal, EX, U, $75... Another, VG, S, $50... Not shown: Late
Arisaka type, U, Kokura Hourglass, VG, wooden scabbard, Jansen p.135, #3, $160... Another, Toyada,
steel scabbard, VG, S, J.135-2, $60... Jap rubberized canvas scabbbard only(rare), G, $125...Jap Trainer bayo, G, S,
$75...Another, F, U, $75... 7) Dutch Mannlicher, $75(sold)...8)Lee Metford, VG, U, n/s, $75...9) M1891 Carcano bayonet, G,
S, $50(sold)...10) USM4 Carbine bayonet w/o scabbard or leather grip, G, U, marked PAL--$20; another, VG, U, w/plastic grips
& scabbard, $60...11) M1938 Carcano, $30(sold)...12) US Bolo w/stag grips(sold); Another, G, S, w/replaced grips
and EX scabbard, $75...not shown: USMC Bolo, 1943 Chatillon, VG, U, $90... 1909 Bolo, VG, S, N/S, marked Plumb 1917 and
CCC, $125... Collins #1250 machete W/S, WWII dated, G, S, $125... 13) SKS Spike, EX,--$10... -
SOCKET BAYONETS, n/s, not shown, descending ring diameter: US M1795, G, .855"ID, 8-point rosette stamp, $90... US
M1808, VG, .830"ID, $90... Prussian M1809, G, .890"ID, $90...M1842 Austrian, G, .860"ID, with 50% tin plating, $100...US M1816,
F, .845"ID, $75...M1867 Swedish Rolling Block, VG, .725" ID, $70...US Trapdoor w/o lock ring, G, pitted, W/S, .755" ID, $45...
Unmarked Peabody, G, .730"ID, $50...Dutch Beaumont, G, .725", $100...M1871 Swiss Vetterli, F, $50. .703"ID, heavy pitting...
P.1876 Martini, G, $50. .705"ID, blood pitting... Another, VG, $75(these will also fit Russian Berdan II)....P.1895 Martini-Enfield
with scabbard, EX, , .659"ID, $75....Mosin M1895, VG, .580"ID, no markings or ring, pointed tip, $20...
ALSO(not shown), latest pieces first: MAS 1936 cruciform, VG, $10...1888 Austrian Mannlicher w/ leather German scabbard,
G, J.8-1,$60...Cut-down Patton saber fighting knife, G, with original grip, markings and 12" blade, $200...WWII Woodman's
Pal, G, with leather washer grip and canvas case(torn zipper), $125... Remington M1862 Harper's Ferry conversion,
looks like a Zouave, and marked the same, i.e. 'B.H.', 'C', and 'S' on brass hilt, but with .895" muzzle ring, some
minor nicks to blade, otherwise VG, $200... Swiss 1911 Neuhausen, G, S, w/s, $75...1916 German Ersatz, J.93-2,
w/s, G, S, $50... Turkish FAL w/unusual double muzzle rings .705"ID & 4" apart on stamped steel grip, G, S, w/s, $20...VZ24
short w/reverse edge, w/s, VG, U, repaired grips, frog, $20...Serb M.1924, EX, tapered blade & scabbard, U, Cyrylic marked(44),
J. 243-1, $30...9" letter opener made like a German bayonet w/s, VG, U, marked "IDL", $20. J.107-2...Swiss M1957 w/s, EX,
U, $30. J. 188-1...British L1A3, G, U, pitted, refinished, n/s, $15...India Pattern #1, MK2, VG, U, n/s, $25...Another #1,
MK3(flat pommel), VG, U, n/s, $25...Spanish Cetme, w/s, EX, U, $30. Has black plastic scabbard w/frog, parkerized finish and
green plastic grips...1941 Spanish Bolo, w/s, G, S, $40...German Dress Kurzes Carbine, J.103-4, w/s, G, U, king & knight
marked, $75...German 1884/98 with compostion grips, J.100-2, "Coppel G.m.b.H.", frog marked "Berlin 1936", pitted scabbard
marked "F.HERDER A.Sn", VG, U, $75...Another, bayonet only, "S/172.G", G, U, $50...WWII commando dagger, 7" blade, double
edge "pig sticker" style w/leather washer grip and zinc pommel in a U.S.M8 scabbard. Looks old & used, but no markings
( private purchase?), G, $75...EGW Knife, S, w/s, G, $75. WWII private purchase with leather washer grip and bottle opener
A BRACE OF 28ga DOUBLE-BARREL PINFIRE HOWDAH PISTOLS makes a statement (in Spanish). If only they
could talk...
These appear to have been made by the same hand, but are slightly different; the bottom one has less wear, but the wrong
grips(can you whittle?). Incredibly, both of them still work perfectly, in spite of their age and crude manufacture. Best
of all, you can actually shoot them with the reloadable pinfire cases I made up and the German 15mm flares. These are available
at gun shows, but I'll give you a mail-order source as well. They come in 3 flavors; the red or Report type sounds exactly
like the old outlawed M-80 firecracker(remember those?). The green and yellow versions are Racket and Screamer. (sold)
GUN OF THE MONTH
The MERWIN HULBERT, little known today, was the #4 big revolver of the Old West, after Colt, S&W, and
Remington. Note the unique extraction system. This particular gun, in .44-40 caliber, appears to be a rare transitional model,
with the scooped cylinder flutes of a 2nd Model Frontier Army, and the topstrap of the 3rd Model. Flayderman shows such
a gun, and I tried 2 straight-flute cylinders from 3rd Models, and they didn't fit. Serial # on back of original
cylinder is not visible. Overall condition of the gun is just Fair, although the action works very well and the frame
locks up tight, sans "suction". It is not shootable because of severe pitting in the chambers, pierced thru at 2
stop notches; bore retains ~50% rifling. Refinished brite, uncut 7" barrel, replaced Rosewood grips and lanyard ring. (sold)
These BULLET TRAPS answer the need for an inexpensive device which can be used in a basement or back
yard. They can handle most ammunition under 2000 fps, including the .45-70 cartridge. The large one on the left is made by
inserting one of my hardened(440 Rockwell) 20"x13.75" splash plates diagonally into a modified ammo container. Target area
is 15.5"x10.5". The spikes on the corners hold a piece of cardboard for mounting targets and keeping the lead dust inside
the trap. It is necessary to have a 2" border around the front to control secondary splatter. Your cost for the plate only
is $35+shipping(25lb). I'll give you instructions and a cheap source for the ammo container(about $15). By making the trap
yourself you save big bucks and my liability is reduced.
The trap on the right is less involved and smaller. It is merely an Outers .22LR trap with a 12"x10.75" plate held in place
with two 4" C-clamps. The plate is only $20+shipping(12lb).
Although no problems were encountered during testing, it is concievable that someone could be seriously injured or killed
through the improper use of these traps. Therefore, the Seller can not be responsible for accidents arising therefrom.
STRIKEHARD LURES, available only from Steve's Militaria, $6ea.
From left to right: the Grasshopper, Dragonfly, Grubworm, Yellow Jacket, and Wasp. These spinning lures are ~2.75" in length
and were developed especially for freshwater pan fish.
