Firearms, Edged Weapons – Anderson Militaria – Military Antiques, Americana
Last Updated 05/19/2013

 

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 thumbnail photos for larger views    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   Click thumbnail photos for larger views  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 thumbnail photos for larger views  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 on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 on thumbnail photos for larger views  Appears to date C.1840-70.  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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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

KnifePhenolicGrip.jpg (26923 bytes) 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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