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Firearms
(Edged
Weapons follows further down)
PLEASE NOTE: We no longer have firearms for sale.
We will be listing M1 Garand wood stocks over time, so please check back
often.
1F - ORIGINAL RA-P M1 GARAND STOCK AND BOTH HAND GUARDS Click
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Original finish. This cartouche indicates post-WWII rework, which
is common. A super example with virtually no wear, sharp edges, and
dark low luster original finish. No metal parts included except front
ferrule. Further markings include a crisp 100% “P” stamp on pistol grip
and a tiny ordnance wheel on the butt of the pistol grip. The RA-P
cartouche is crisp as new and positioned where once the original boxed
cartouche was. The rear hand guard matches and came with the stock. I
supplied the front hand guard which is a close match. The stock has
some minor little dings and rubs scattered. A very excellent specimen
overall. A valuable example for a Garand in transition. $295
2F - RARE ORIGINAL SA/JLG M-1 GARAND STOCK
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This is the rarest
stock we’ve had, among the hundreds we’ve handled. This is an entirely
original Garand stock without hand guards or stock metal. Boxed SA/JLG
letters are nearly 100% legible in decent light. Top border line is
worn off. The bottom border line has relaxed to the point it is not
visible. Letters are not deep, but are pretty clear. Circle “P” is
100% visible, with some smooth wear. The ordnance wheel is light, but
almost fully legible in sunlight. The cartouche stands for Col. James
L. Guion, 7-1-50 to 6-13-53, serial 4,20x,xxx to 4,3xx,xxx. Duff’s book
notes this is a most difficult stock to find.
Has not been refinished, and has an
excellent, lustrous original finish. Has good edges, light wear and
expected scattered little dings and rubs. Stock was fitted to a mint
barreled action to test lock-up, which was tight.
$475
3F - WWII M1 GARAND STOCK – REFINISHED TO NEAR NEW
CONDITION Click
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Beautiful. No markings, except the circle “P”…the circle is
clear…the “P” is faint. Perfect for display where markings aren’t
required. Lovely, soft mellow finish. This stock came from a large lot
auctioned off by an Army arsenal, from which I could select the best.
When received from the Army, the stocks had nearly all been chemically
stripped for some unknown reasons. I cleaned and painstakingly
refinished them to as close to original as possible. Particular care
was given to not touching any markings, avoiding sharp edges, and simply
removing unsightly dings wherever possible. I stained the wood to
restore original color and patina using the best and most accurate stain
I know to exist, The Chestnut Ridge Supply Stock Stain. This is custom
work at a bargain price. What it also has is a U.S. Army gunsmith
fiberglass bedding…accurizing job meaning this stock was set up and used
for competition, or sniper use. Nearly all surfaces in the trigger
group area shows clearly the official glass work. I fitted the
stock to a mint Garand to test lock-up, which is tight. $100
Edged Weapons
PLEASE NOTE: The items in this section represent our final sword
and knife offerings. We will NOT be acquiring any more edged weapons, so
take advantage of some nice buys while you can.
All the knives and a bayonet in this section have been reduced to our
cost levels. Please check them
out and take advantage of these great buys.
3EW - WWII TWO-BLADED POCKET KNIFE to be worn
on a cord or chain. Click
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Closed it is 2 1/2" long, and has a blade which folds out each end.
Grips are simulated mother-of-pearl. One face has National
Emblem affixed. One end also has loop for attaching to chain.
Excellent condition. No blade markings. $35
4EW - FASCINATING FOLK ART HAND MADE SWORD - U.S. MODEL
1840 ARTILLERY SABER Click
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Has been hanging in my office for at least 35-40 years. Possibly
made as a theater prop or as an elaborate toy by a very indulgent
father. Almost 37" long. Iron knucklebow with ancient gold
painted surface. Black painted grip is wrapped with flat iron wire
with dark brown patina. Pommel appears to be gold painted wood.
The curved iron blade is 5/32" thick and 31 1/4" long. It has
ancient silver painted surface. The scabbard is wood with the same
silver paint, all showing considerable age. No rust, just some
thin age stain. Has serviceable suspension rings with old gold
paint. Thin scabbard wood is generally very good with couple
cracks. As I write this, another remote possibility occurs to me
to explain the sword's origin - perhaps it could have been made by some
backwoods Civil War soldier who needed a sword in the early days of the
War when few weapons were available. During our 50 year career
dealing in militaria, specializing in Civil War, we did on the rarest
occasions, encounter crude hand made Southern knives, and swords with
wooden scabbards. Whatever the origin, the sword has a lot of
character and good looks. It's actually a rather nice piece of
American folk art, regardless of what its original purpose was. It
is heavy enough to be a combat sword, and in my opinion, too detailed to
be a toy. Whatever...we've thought it neat enough a homemade sword
to be displayed for decades in my office. $295
5EW - HISTORIC EARLY AMERICAN MUSKET BAYONET C.1795-1808
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SOLD Came out of Virginia. Would have seen combat in
the War of 1812, as well as the Civil War. Some Southern
(Confederate) troops were issued these flint muskets early in the War,
and many converted to percussion, likewise seeing combat. A well
aged number 13 in thin old paint is seen on the blade...a virtually
certain indicator that the bayonet was once part of a public display.
Since that time, likely after the Civil War, the bayonet clearly went
into damp storage causing the metal to take on a thick coating of fairly
smooth rust. A fine, stout relic which has seen considerable
combat, and will make a nice addition to a relic collection/display.
19" long overall. Shown as No. 1, page 198 of Janzen's notebook
"Bayonets". $85
 58EW - ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL, AND NASTY WWII GI-MADE
FIGHTING KNIVES I’VE EVER ENCOUNTERED More Photos, Click Here 14 ¼” long overall. 8 ¾” blade. A large
and rugged stiletto. Symmetric
double edged blade, very sharp, substantially thick, and equally wide its
entire length. At the ricasso,
it narrows to become entirely round as it enters the heavy black phenolic
grip. Perhaps once part of something else, or modified, it makes a perfect
grip for the blade. Both blade
and handle show fine finishing marks. In
its original heavy brown leather sheath, riveted together, and with belt
hook on top. For a knife
collector, this is a great one. $250
 73EW - HEAVY AND IMPRESSIVE WWII SHOP-MADE
G.I. FIGHTING KNIFE More Photos, Click Here
Quite a handsome, heavy hilt. Eight sided aluminum hilt, entirely
cross-hatched by machine. Precise grooving. Shows considerable remaining
black finish to hilt. Thick brass counterguard and 7” long single edged
blade still retaining 60-70% original thin fire blue. Extreme tip has tiny
chip out – less than 1/8”. Fine heavy brown leather scabbard. Adjustable
safety strap. Leather nearly good as new, with minor age patina and small
rubs. Knife is 12” long overall. I love these hand made knives with
character. Also has the name "A. J. Pisko" etched on the blade.
$150
 87EW - VERY TYPICAL WWII G.I.-MADE
FIGHTING KNIFE More Photos, Click Here
Another way of saying shop-knife…which were turned out in great variety
and profusion by G.I.’s who had access to any kind of machine or repair
shop. Knife is 10¾” long. Heavy grip is made of typical stacked washers
made of a maroon red phenolic, interspersed with brass washer, and steel
pommel cap. Thick brass counterguard. Nicely shaped, constant
thickness steel blade. Blade bright, clean, showing some light,
original marks from its shaping. Original dark brown sheath showing
nice patina of age. Strong and flexible. Few rubs. Face has a punch
mark border line around large, less than professional initials scratched
in. Classic G.I. $135
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