Sterling Silver Civil War Soldier´s I.D. Badge
The 1 1/8" tall shield is border engraved and has in script "J.H. Beard/ Co. C./ 25th Regt./Mass. Vol.". This had a "T" back fastening pin, which is now missing. Included are copies of internet databases which reveal that Jonas H. Beard was a 25 year-old farmer who enlisted as a Private on 9/28/61 in Lancaster, Mass. He was wounded at Cold Harbor, Va on 6/3/1864 and discharged for disability from Dale General Hospital on 7/10/1865. At the Cold Harbor engagement the regiment had 76 percent of its men killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. This regiment saw action as early as Feb 8, 1862 at Roanoke Island and several engagements in North Carolina until March of 1864 when it returned to Virginia. Twelve pages of information on the history of the regiment are included. This is a very attractive badge in fine condition.
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An Original 4 Piece Wooden Cleaning Rod for a Henry Rifle
This wood rod with steel fittings fits in the butt trap of the early Henry rifles, later rifles had a smaller recess to accommodate the 4 piece steel rods. This rod was removed from a small wood packing crate that held several dozen rods and was stenciled NEW HAVEN ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN at top, at center is C/WATERVLIET ARSENAL/WATERVLIET N.Y., and at the bottom is CO/1ST. DC. CAV. WASHINGTON DC. The 1st D.C. Cavalry was issued 783 Henry rifles. The rod is in excellent, unissued condition.
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An Original 4 Piece Wooden Cleaning Rod for a Henry Rifle
This wood rod with steel fittings fits in the butt trap of the early Henry rifles, later rifles had a smaller recess to accommodate the 4 piece steel rods. This rod was removed from a small wood packing crate that held several dozen rods and was stenciled NEW HAVEN ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN at top, at center is C/WATERVLIET ARSENAL/WATERVLIET N.Y., and at the bottom is CO/1ST. DC. CAV. WASHINGTON DC. The 1st D.C. Cavalry was issued 783 Henry rifles. The rod is in excellent, unissued condition.
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WWII Canvas Shotgun Ammo Pouch "Rare"
This rare "1943" dated pouch was manufactured by Atlas Awning and is so marked under the cover. The front is marked "US" and the lower part of the body is marked "POUCH, AMMUNITION SHOTGUN". This will hold 12 shotgun rounds. This is tan with green binding and two blackened brass snaps. The overall condition is excellent.
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*Armsport Napolean Salute Cannon
The .69 smoothbore steel tube is 15" long. This is Armsport's Model 5127 with a 25" long wood field carriage with 11 3/4" diameter steel rimmed wheels. The hardwood carriage is stained a medium brown, all of the steel parts are polished bright and have a little scattered tarnish. Two rammer/brushes are included, this appears to be unfired.
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19th Century Checks
1). Bank check dated 1867 from S&W, signed "Smith + Wesson", to H.W. Hallet, it looks like, for $250. The check design includes, on the left edge, "Smith & Wesson" and in the background an illustration of a model 1, 1st model revolver. It also has a place for a 2 cent bankcheck stamp which is still present. Excellent condition. 2). A check dated 1876 and one dated 1875. These do not appear to be from Smith and Wesson but are also in very good condition.
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Collector Ammunition
The Clinton Cartridge Company manufactured shotshells in the early 1900's for Sears Roebuck & Company. This box of .32 cal centre fire S & W is worn but sturdy and in good condition relative to its age. 44 shots remain.
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Collector Ammunition
Three boxes Peters "Thunderbolt" .22 Short "Chicklet" boxes. 28 rimfire cartridges per box. These no longer have the original cellophane wrapping, otherwise excellent condition.
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