Western Frontiers Auction (October 2022)

This display case is from a Confederate soldier's personal dining flatware. It includes a spoon, fork, a combination knife similar to today'...

This lot has two pair of horse riding boots. Reproduced in two styles: one pair has loop pull-ups and a square toe; the second pair has a pointed toe

This lot has a folding knife with fork and spoon, horn scales, no makers' mark, heavily used. Fair condition 5 in. overall length from the Civil...

This combination knife and fork is for the single armed Civil War veteran. 8 in. long with a tang mounted hardwood handle. Extremely rare, custom mad

Heavy artillery prepared by a board of officers of the Army of the United States with service of a gun mounted on an iron carriage by AW Corliss, 1863

This small handbook is titled "Advice to Soldiers" by W.W. Hall MD. At 2.25 in. X 3 5. in. Dr. Hall served as the surgeon for the 6th Wisc...

Lot of six different Civil War histories. A) Appomattox Commander: The Story of General E.O.C. Ord by Bernarr Cresap. Published in 1981. 418 pages.

R. E. Lee by Freeman, Vols. 1-4. Robert E. Lee is one of the iconic figures of American history and this is the definitive biography of his life. Puli

This hardcover book is the memoir of John Harrold of the 138th Pennsylvania Volunteers. "John Harrold his Capture, Imprisonment, Escape, and R...

Personal Memoirs of P H Sheridan, General US Army, Vols 1 and 2. 1888. Foldout maps detached with tape repair. Attractive bindings on these volumes a

Personal Memoirs of US Grant Vols. 1 and 2, 1886. Grant was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United

Four books, each offering first hand accounts of the War Between the States. First, "On Wheels and How I came There" by Private W.B. Smith...

Three volume publication of "History of the War for the Union" by E.A Duyckinck and was published in 1870. Although the volumes are full o...

7 Civil War books. Life and Deeds of General US Grant by Burr, 1885, both boards detached. Historical Times Illustrated, Encyclopedia of the Civil War

The Blue and The Gray, The Story of the Civil War as Told by Participants, by Commager in 2 vols. Water damage wrinkling on both vols. In case. Date:

Mathew Brady, History with a Camera by Horan, 244pp with photo index. American Daguerreian Art by Rinhart, 1967, 134pp plus index.` Date: Country (

The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-64: Its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to Exhi

The Civil War in America by Lossing, Vols. 1-3. Attractive bindings with some wear. 1878. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance

Lot of two different books about U.S. Grant. A) A Tour Around the World by General Grant. Being a Narrative of the Incidents and Events of His Journey

Baltimore and the 19th of April, 1861 by Brown. A study of the war. "A memoir by George William Brown, who was mayor of Baltimore when the noto...

Reports of the Committee On the Conduct of the War, Fort Pillow Massacre/Returned Prisoners. 1864. After Confederate victories early in the Civil War,

Indian War discharge letter of Silas Hoffman, 1863, signed by Marcus Reno, "Marcus Albert Reno was a United States career military officer who ...

1886 Signed letter by Charles King, an author and soldier. Stationed at Camp Verde, Arizona in 1874 under Gen. Crook, King retired from the Army in 18

1894 Indian War letter of recommendation signed by Gen. Nelson Miles, "Nelson Appleton Miles was an American military general who served in the...

1881 letter signed by George Crook to Major Bisbee, unsure if he is related to Judge Bisbee of the Arizona mining town. Crook was a Union General and

1890 letter from Headquarters Department of California signed by Charles Gatewood, "First Lieutenant Charles Bare Gatewood was an American sold...

1873ordinance document signed by Alfred Terry, Commander of Dakota Territory., folded to 3.5x8". 1894 letter about attending a ball signed by G...

1864 pay voucher signed by Charles Oakes, a noted Indian fighter who was nearly killed in 1850 in Texas. 11x17", 3x 3" tears, small tape r...

Indian War telegram. War Dept, to Tucson, the first year of telegrams to southern Arizona re: freight on salt. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

1910 check signed by Indian War. Lt. Col. Eugene Carr, "Eugene Asa Niel Carr was a soldier in the United States Army and a general in the Union...

1898 letter signed by Oliver O. Howard regarding heading to the West. Howard signed the peace treaty with the Cochise in 1872 and founded Howard Unive

Personal Recollections of General Nelson A Miles. Embracing the Thrilling Story of His Famous Indian Campaigns. Profusely illustrated. Attractive bind

This is a shako plate from Fort Fetterman in Wyoming, vintage Indian Wars, C.1867-1882. The fort housed many troops as well as support personnel. A s

This is a pair of medical saddle bags made by A. A. Mellier of St. Louis. Elliot's Patent Jan 18, 1870. Brown leather bags with a bottom fold o...

This pair of saddle bags are black leather with three straps buckles inside small pocket. Likely a McClellan design saddle attachment. "US"...

This is a lot of six books dealing with the history of the Cuban campaign during the Spanish American War. First, "History of the Essex Troop&q...

Collection of Spanish-American War memorabilia. A) Stereoview of the Montana Regiment sailing for Manila from San Francisco and a photograph of Genera

Lot of 2. 1) Membership certificate for Charles J. Gavin, elected Member National Council of Administration, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United St

This is an infantry canvas haversack marked "F over cross arms over 8" , U.S. Inside is marked "C.H. Carpenter / Co. M/ 203 Regiment&...

This pair of saddle bags are WW1 vintage. There are no maker's marks; made of pig-skin with minimal black leather staining. "US" stamp...

Unusual brass specialty lighter with WW 1 helmet style top by Bowers Mfg. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Photo album c. WW2 with about 70 b/w photos and a few postcards. Military base, Native Alaskans, Japanese soldier related, landscapes etc. Date: Co

An excellent mostly contemporary to the 1940s, WWII history library. 23 volumes, classic topics generally very fine condition. For the WWII collector

A series of (5) WWII War Savings Bonds (3) of which were issued in Hollywood, California. 1. $25 War Savings Bond Series E March 3, 1943 Valentine

1940, in France Inspecting the West Front (1) ; Greeting The troops in France in 1940 (1) ; Postcard portraits (2) ; Addressing the military (Descri

This uncirculated postcard has the likeness of Adolph Hitler on the front. Dated for 13 March, 1938. "Ein volk ein reich ein fohrer". One ...

Several Normandy anniversary booklets from the 1994 and regional tourist pamphlets. Aeronautic Radio 1937 booklet. The Log-Reserve Issue 1943, Air Cla

Framed clipped signature of Stephen Decatur, a woodblock print and a quote. Frame 16x20" with distress marks. c. early 1800's. He was an Am...

Cut square autograph of Sherand Osborn, 1.25x3.5". He was a Royal Navy admiral and Arctic explorer in charge of trying to find what happened to...

1802 power of attorney signed by Edward Preble "Edward Preble was a United States naval officer who served with great distinction during the 1s...

1828 letter signed by Egbert B. Birdsall inclosing(sic) an Abstract Provision, dateline Cantonment Leavenworth. 10x8" with 2" and 3.5"...

4.5 x 10.25" cover sent to the Chief Quartermaster, Whipple Barracks, Prescott AT. Top has notation that this envelope contains "Proposals...

c. 1885 Emmet Crawford clipped autograph, 2x5.5". "Emmet Crawford (December 22, 1844 - January 18, 1886) was an American soldier who rose ...

1821 letter signed by David Porter. "David Porter was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of co...

Fur-Seal Arbitration. Portfolio of Maps and Charts with the Case of the United States before the Tribunal of Arbitration to Convene at Paris under the

About 25 US military related ribbons and buttons. Army, Viet Nam, Pearl Harbor(with pearl!) etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro

Lot of several pieces of military related ephemera. This lot includes a Servicemen's World War Map, a copy of Time magazine from 1945, a photo o...

This lot has a pair of reproduction cavalry gauntlet gloves of soft leather with linings at size medium; 1880's style. There is also a pair of w...

This collection of U.S. uniform stripes are from the 1872 to 1880's period. All are original and not reproduction. There are sergeant stripes, a...

Indian War military metal mess kit with 3 pieces of cutlery. Acme sandwich tin. Metal can opener. Metal can/bottle opener and hot pan pliers. 3 level

Unsized green US Army dress jacket with Captain bars, ribbons and pins. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

7 US Occupation and participation medals. European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign. Occupation Service. China Service. General Pershing. 1899 Philip

A) Old Forts of the Northwest by Herbert M. Hart. First in a series on Western Forts, historical tour of old Military Posts. Published in 1963. 192 pa

The Horse Soldier 1776-1943, Vols. 1-4 by Steffen. Covers the Revolution to WW@ Cavalry. Dust jackets have spine wear, Vol. 1 has 1" spine dama...

"The Lucky Bag" United States Naval Academy Class of 1905, Volume XII, Annapolis, Maryland. This yearbook has pictures and small biographi...

Lancers for the King: A Study of the Frontier Military System of Northern New Spain, With a Translation of the Royal Regulations of 1772 by Sidney B.

"The Men & Officers of the Army" by Fayette Robinson, c1847, volume I & II of a two-volume set. There are tears on the spine and b...

A four-volume set "How England Saved Europe" by W.H. Fichett, c1899, Hardback. Smith, Elder & Co, London, 1899, four volumes of the fo...

Nine books related to military history. Includes the following titles: US Army Engineer Field Manual (1912), Manual of Military Training y Colonel Jas

This is a nice collection of nine (9) military manuals, perfect for anyone looking to start their own army or navy. The eight hard bound books are in

This two book lot includes: "Army Navy Uniforms and Insignia" by Williams 1918, surplus library of congress title page torn, blue cloth co...

Uniforms, Arms, and Equipment, Vols. 1 and 2 by Christian. Lots of great illustrations. Dust jacket on Vol. 1 has 1" tear. Date: Country (if...

This bayonet is well made with four flutes. It is the model M1891/30 made for the Russian standard issue Mosin-Nagant rifle. This WW2 version bayonet

This is a George Wolstenholme Bowie knife my by Washington Works Sheffield, Eng. The knife is 9 in. overall length with a 5 1/2 in. blade, shaped to a

This is an original J. Russell Green Rive butcher knife. 15 in. overall length with a 10 in in blade. Original brass rivet construction with beechwood

This is a leather shot pouch with the British coat of arms embossed on the leather with "London" stamped below. No other maker's mark...

This Riker box of six cartridges may be some of the rarest ammunition found. All were found at the Dull Knife Fight in Wyoming where the 4th Cavalry e

This is a Watervliet Arsenal ammo wallet complete with a brass badge "NJ" for New Jersey National Guard. In very good condition with sloth...

Cartridge Headstamp Guide by White & American Military Equipage 1851-1872 Vol. 1 by Todd. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov...

This Model 1877 Colt double action revolver was commonly called the "Thunderer" for its .41 caliber and bird's head style grip. This m...

This is a Colt Lightning model carbine rifle chambered for .44 cal. (44-40) on a medium frame. It has a birthdate of 1887 S/N 21607 with an octagon b

This Civil War era revolver is a British made Tranter revolver. S/N 12365T is silver plated and engraved in .44 cal. with a 6 in barrel. This low seri

This is a cast metal bookend using a Colt Single Action Army with a 4 3/4 in. barrel in the vertical position with a cactus as the prop. A single roun

This is a lot of two documents from the Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. One construction print is dated June, 1920 giving cylinder specif

Nice Gatling Gun battery at Fort Lincoln stereoview by F. Jay Haynes, D. T. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Jim &...

Group of seven books and magazines related to gun collecting. Includes the following: Gun Collecting by Charles Edward Chapel, Our Rifles: A History o

This lot contains six books on pistols, revolvers shooting and collecting. "Pistol and Revolver Shooting" by Himmelwright 1933, 4th editio...

A) Guns of the Old West: The Definitive Book on the Firearms that Opened the Frontier and Conquered the American West by Charles Edward Chapel. Publis

A) The Rifle and the Hound of Ceylon by Sir Samuel W. Baker. Inscription is dated 1887. 305 pages. B) Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew = Wallace.

8 hardcover American weaponry books. Civil War Guns by Edwards, Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia by Lord Vols 1 and 2, American Military Equip...

This lot contains four books on antique firearms collecting and military uniforms from 1864. "Illustrated Catalogue of Arms & Military Good...

Cartridges for Collectors Vols. 1 and 2 by Borden. American Knives by Peterson. Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight by Edge. Arms and Armor in Colon

9 gun collecting books. 2 different John M Browning American Gunmaker by Browning, Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns by O"Connor, The Colle...

Includes the following titles: Manual of Instruction & Safety for Single Action, Central Fire, Army, Six Shot, and Revolving Pistols, Boss &...

Natural, globular forms in thin light gray plates cemented with calcium carbonate, sizes 2-6" Date: Country (if not USA): Canada State: Qu...

From China. Natural Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisks w/silvery gray and yellow- gold rutile present. Natural growth of six-sided crystals with the small

A boxload of quartz crystals. Clear and smokey. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Chunlin Zhu

2 nice agate slices, about 5x4.5". Smokey quartz crystals. Several thinner agate slices in various colors and more. Quartz with ruby or tourmal...

2 teapot sets made of green stone with 6 cups each, one set is missing the base platter; red stromatolite jars 3.75" high ; green stone carved ...

Fossil stoneware-4x 4.5", 5x 5.5". Lapis, soloditz and moss agate 4x4" single tiles. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:...