Sumter Military Antiques

Post War Artifacts

Home

phone: 843 -345 - 9070               email:  (sumtermilitary@yahoo.com)

 

COLT LIGHTNING .41 cal. "THUNDER" VERY GOOD CONDITION
This is a .41 caliber Colt double action "Lightning" revolver. Approximately 30% - 40% of original case coloring remains on the frame. Barrel and cylinder have at least that much original blue remaining as well. Hard rubber grips are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. Colt logo on both sides. Action tight and crisp. Serial #107583 matching throughout. Good clean "untouched" all original Colt "Thunder" revolver.

Price: $1495

 

McKEEVER NATIONAL GUARD CARTRIDGE BOX
Indian War Period McKeever cartridge box with the brass National Guard insignia made of stamped brass attached to the outer flap. Leather is in good condition on this cartridge box with no flaking or crazing. Interior canvas webbing is also in very good pliable condition. All straps and closure tab are intact and in good condition as well. This cartridge box still retains two of it's original 45'70 cartridges also.

Price: $150

 

McKEEVER NEW JERSEY CARTRIDGE BOX
Indian War Period McKeever cartridge box with the brass New Jersey insignia made of stamped brass face and solder filled back attached to the outer flap. Leather is in good condition on this cartridge box with no flaking or crazing. Interior canvas webbing is also in very good pliable condition. Retains all of it's original empty  45/70 brass cartridges. All straps and closure tab are intact and in good condition as well. Still retains it's gun tool also.

Price: $195

 

IDENTIFIED GAR FROCK COAT
Almost mint for condition GAR single breasted frock coat. Manufactured by Ames and identified to E.M. Thomas of the  52nd Illinois Infantry Regiment. Saw service in practically all of the Western Theater battles and campaigns. Frock coat is practically flawless and very well constructed. Would be hard pressed to find a better conditioned coat and this one is even positively identified.

Price: $850

 

 IW CANTEEN w/COVER & UNIT DESIGNATION
Some soiling to the canvas cover ,which only gives it some character, is about the only thing you could say is a problem with this nice example. Clear crisp letters are stenciled onto the front of the canteen. Stitching on the cover is complete and there are no rips or tears to the canvas cover. Nice untouched example.

Price: $195

 

NICE IW CANTEEN w/COVER
Nice clean untouched Indian War canteen modified from a Model 1858 Civil War era canteen. Brown canvas cover in very good condition with no tears. Spout with cork and attachment hook are intact. Two sling attachment hooks are even present. Nice conditioned Indian War eras soldier's canteen.

Price: $150

 

 IW CANTEEN w/COVER - UNIT DESIGNATION & SLING
Nice modified Civil War canteen converted to Indian War usage. Sling and entire canteen are in very fine used condition. Couple stain spots on the cover with no rips or tears. Complete stopper with cork as well. Strap is very strong and supple. Nice all original Indian War complete canteen

Price: $250