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SALE NO. 76
2483. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION This lot contains four, five round boxes of 12 ga slugs and a bag of 17, mixed 12 ga
loads. Two of the boxes are Remington 2 3/4” and the other two are the same in Federal. The bag contains Active, Federal, and Remington loads.
All are in excellent condition. (3336-S12893A2)
2484. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION This lot contains five boxes of pistol ammunition. The first is a box of 45 rounds of
Federal Hydra-Shok 45 ACP in a Speer box. The second is a mixed box of 45 rounds of 45 ACP in an Independence box. The third is a mixed
box of 50, 40 S&W rounds. It contains 30 rounds Lead Round Nose, and 20 rounds of Federal Hydra-Shoks in a Winchester box. The fourth is
a mixed box of 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition. It has 30 rounds of Federal Hydra-Shoks and 20 rounds of Silvertips in a Winchester box. The
fifth is a Winchester box containing ten rounds of 25 ACP. It has three rounds of Expanding Points and seven rounds of FMJ. All are in excellent
condition. (3336-S12893A3)
2485. MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF AMMUNITION This lot contains seven boxes of .223 Remington ammunition. The first five boxes are
Remington-UMC 55 grain FMJ. The other two are American Eagle 55 grain FMJ-BT. They are in like new condition. (3336-S12893A4)
2486. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION This lot contains two bags of loose ammunition and a box of nine, CCI 38/357 shotshells.
The first bag has ten rounds of loaded 9mm FMJ and 24 empty 38 Special nickel brass. The second bag has 30 rounds of mixed .380
ammunition. Some of the brass has a heavy tarnish, but overall, the ammunition is in very good condition. (3336-S12893A5)
2487. LOT OF RIFLE AMMUNITION This lot contains two boxes of Remington 444 Marlin Soft Points. The first is a full box of 20 rounds, while
the second contains seven rounds. All are in excellent condition. (3336-S12893A6)
2488. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS RIMFIRE AMMUNITION This lot contains six boxes of various .22 Long rifle Ammunition. The first
is a Federal box containing 90 rounds of assorted .22's. The second is a box of CCI CB Longs containing 75 rounds. The third is a full box of 50
CCI Blazers. The fourth is a partial box of 25 rounds of mixed .22 in a CCI box. The fifth is a full box of 50, Federal 711 .22 target ammunition.
The sixth box is 50 rounds of Federal .22 birdshot. (3336-S12893A7)
2489. LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS MAGAZINES This lot contains seven magazines and speed loaders. The first two items are factory
Ruger 10/22 ten round magazines. The third is a banana-style clip for an Intratec Tec-22 Scorpion .22 LR and is a 30 round capacity. The fourth
is a Ruger MKI magazine with silver base. The last two item are Bianchi 38/357 speed strips various six shot revolvers. All items are in very good
to excellent condition and come in a green G.I. ammunition can. (3336-S12893B2)
2490. POWDER HORN This horn measures 14" overall with a turned wooden butt cap secured by brads, exhibiting an interesting tan and black patina. The
stopper is missing. This horn is in very good condition overall exhibiting minor wear and the occasional insect hole. A neat piece of history. (3030-310J)
2491. CIVIL WAR ERA LETTERS This lot includes four letters in excellent condition, from 1861 to 1864 addresses to Mrs. Chloe Walker in
Westford, MA. These handwritten notes come from family and friends in Westport and Jaffrey, NH, and discuss issues pertaining to life at home
during the Civil War. Also discussed are relatives and acquaintances who were currently serving for the Union during that time. One letter dated
Jan 12th, 1862, the recipient's sister is telling of how hard things are since her husband has left to fight. Packaged in a 2 1/2” by 4” envelope
with a 3 cent George Washington stamp, the plain white paper with ink has blue and red borders and is embossed with an American flap in the
corner. Two more, one dated June 4, 1963 and the other dated July 16, 1964 speak of similar issues and talk of family serving in the Army. The
later on lined paper with a bust of George Washington impressed in the corner. These two are in a plain white 3” by 5” envelope with a crossed
US flag logo reading “The Union, it must and shall be preserved”, underneath, and a George Washington 3 cent stamp. The final letter is dated
July 28, 1961. It speaks of home and family, and is in a 3” by 5” envelope as well. This envelope has depiction of Lady Liberty in a seated position
and a George Washington 3 cent stamp. (582-5A)
2492. CIVIL WAR LETTERS This lot contains two letters in excellent condition, from a person in Vermont, possibly a mother of a soldier, writing
to a friend. These two letters speak extensively about life at home during the Civil War. One letter speaks of a nephew or friend's “Brother John's”
son, John, who was a Colonel in the Vermont Cavalry. The second letter speaks of health and other home issues, and again refers to John as
having made several narrow escapes during engagements. Neither has a year or envelope. (582-5A2)
2493. CIVIL WAR LETTER This lot contains one letter in excellent condition, in a white 3” by 5” envelope written by a Union Soldier describing
events that took place. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. C.A. Walker in Westford, Mass, with a heading that reads “Soldiers Letter / H.H. Pearson
Lt. Col. 6 NH Vols”, and the letter is signed “Henry”. This letter was written by a Pvt. Henry Read from Swanzey, NH, who enlisted in the 6th NH
in 1861 at the age of 39. He has discharged in 1864 due to disability. Lt Col Henry H. Pearson, form Exeter, NH, served in the 6th NH regiment
from 1861 until he was killed in action on May 26, 1864 at North Anna. This letter is written on lined paper with a raised stamp in the upper left
corner. Penned in June of 1863 at Darks Bluff, Miss, it was started in pen, then finished in pencil, and describes actions as the author's travels
brought him through the Mississippi Valley. Addressed to his Sister and Brother in Massachusetts, he mentions actions in Ohio, Kentucky,
Memphis, and various Bluffs along the delta. He describes the siege of Vicksburg, detailing the mortars, fires, and Rebel troops trying to leave
the city. He mentions taking small arms fire, and returning fire with rifle and grape shot. He also speaks of quieter moments like picking blackberries,
and surviving on stone bread and salt pork. He finishes his letter writing about his health, and how it is improved, but how he is still suffering
afflictions, and has been trying to get discharged with out success. A brief military history is included of both soldiers. (582-5B)
2494. COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR LETTERS This lot contains two letters from Willard Walker of Nashua, NH, in excellent condition, to
his brother at home and includes a hand drawn rendition of a schooner just in from Ireland. Born in Alstead, NH, January 7, 1837, he enlisted in
the US Marine Corp on August 26, 1861, and was assigned to the sloop of war USS Portsmouth on which he made the rank of Corporal on
January 9, 1963. The letters date Jan 24th, 1864 and May 16th, 1865. They are penned while he was stationed in New Orleans, and include
details on life aboard ship. The first letter described the hardships of being aboard ship, and dealing with the elements. It also speaks of a pending
visit to the Portsmouth by Admiral Farragut, General Banks, and their respective staff to dine with the “Old Man” (the Captain). Adm. Farragut
had just arrived on the USS Hartford and had boarded the USS Pensacola. Cpl. Walker finishes his letter by remarking how he may say in the
service of the Navy as it is a good career, and there was a great need for good officers. The second letter finds our author in good health about
a year later. The war has all but ended and he describes the “Rebel” ships that have been in port. He mentions the Webb and the Stonewall
which were CSS Rams. The Webb had burned a month earlier, and the Stonewall was to be received by the Monitor Manhattan which was currently
in port coaling. Cpl. Walker then adds of his desire to return home and that he may continue in the service of the US military after his time
at home. The letter is written on paper provided by the “US Christian Commission” and bears their logo. The third piece is a hand drawn picture
of a schooner that had just arrived in port with a load of “Paddies”. It is unknown whether he was referring to Irish immigrants or not. Most
likely he was referring to Irish Soldiers fighting for the Union, as the Portsmouth was tasked with moving men and equipment for a time. The artist
depicts several positions on the boat and sailors in period uniform. In ink and pencil, “Old Black Sail” is written on the top and bottom of the
paper. This could be the name of the schooner depicted. This lot is an interesting and important piece of local history. A picture of the USS
Portsmouth is included. These three pieces come with a plain 3” by 5” yellow envelope addressed to Mrs. Anthony Walker. (582-5C)
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