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SALE NO. 76
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2990. LOT OF POWDER FLASKS Total of three: the first flask was made by Dixon of England that measures 8" overall with a lightly tarnished,
adjustable brass charger and leather covered body. This handsome flask is all original and in excellent condition with the leather slightly distressed
at the throat; the second was made by Hawksley of England measuring 7" overall with an adjustable charger and pewter body. This flask is all
original and is in excellent condition with the body exhibiting a exotic gray patina and the brass lightly tarnished; the third was made by an
unknown maker with a brass, tilting, adjustable charger and a copper body. The brass and copper surfaces exhibit a lovely brown and light brown
patina with the flask in excellent condition overall. (3030-310E)
2991. LOT OF HOLSTERS Total of nine: this lot contains eight leather holsters and one canvas holster varying in different lengths and styles to accept
different model revolvers and pistols from different manufactures. The holsters rate from very good to excellent condition overall. (2789-265D)
2992. LOT OF GUNSTOCK ACCESSORIES Total of eight buttplates or pads: these buttplates and pads are for five for Remington long guns,
one for a Beretta long gun and two for unknown make and model long gun. These items rate very good to excellent overall. (1695-18)
2993. VINTAGE SHOOTERS BOX This 10 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 4" hardwood box is loaded with history. The box has a drilled panel with three glass
vials, a compartment with lead bullets and a main compartment with an antique bullet starter with a diameter of .375". The box is in very good to
excellent condition overall and features tongue and groove construction with the exterior finish exhibiting honest wear and age. The lid is secured
with a hook and latch assembly and brass hinges. A unique part of history. (3030-310F)
2994. PISTOL DISPLAY CASE This 13" x 14" x 3" hardwood case with faux leather exterior is designed for two handguns. The interior has a
green felt interior with drilled blocks that hold .22 LR and .38 Special ammunition. The interior also has a lidded, compartment that holds assorted
cleaning accessories. The exterior has brass corner protectors and other brass accents. This beautiful custom case is in very good to excellent
condition overall. (3030-310G)
2995. LOT OF ANTIQUE SCREW GAUGES AND SIZERS Included in this lot are eight antique gunsmith’s screw gauges and sizers. These
were use to determine the size and tread pitch of screws used in repairing guns and also to shorten screws. First is a large 12 1/2” x 2 1/4” x 5/15”
thick heavy steel tool with 24 treaded holes ranging in diameter from 1/4” to 3/32”. This wedge shaped tool has a rod shaped handle that is marked
“A STONE”. The body is marked “15/ FS STUBS”. Several of the hoes are chipped and this piece was most likely use to shorten screws. Second
is a screw gage 8” x 7/8” with 10 threaded holes sized from 5/16” to 1/8” and are scroll engraved 0 to 9 and also scroll engraved “T.S.”. Next is a
thread gage 4 1/2 x 1 1/4” with 20 small threaded holes ranging from 7/32” to 1/16” and are scroll engraved 1 to 20 and also scroll engraved “T.S.”.
Fourth is a miniature screw gauge with 28 holes marked every other hole from 0 to 13. Sizes range from .0740” to .0325”. The gauge is marked
“LATARD”. The remaining 4 gauges are smaller and are unmarked. This an interesting grouping of older gunsmith’s tools. (3030-310)
2996. RELOADING EQUIPMENT This lot of equipment has numerous metal resizing amd swaging dies for forming and shaping shell casings
and lead bullets to exact dimensions for various calibers. About 12 dies and 8 or so punches. (3030-310I)
2997. M1 GARAND M-15 SIGHT ASSEMBLY This is a complete new unused grenade launching sight that was adopted in 1944 for use
with the M-7 grenade launcher on the M1 Garand, the M1 launcher for the M1903 Springfield and the M8 carbine launcher. Included is the sight
with leveling bubble, front post and rear peep sight, the mounting disc that is attached to the left side of the rifle’s stock and the correct fabric carrying
case marked “ CASE, CARRYING/ 7160198/ BEARSE MFG. CO./ 1944”. The mounting disc is wrapped in original waxed paper and complete
operating instructions and range tables are included. (3572-12)
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