A243
Double-action .45 ACP revolver retains ~98% original blued finish, worn only at the muzzle and a bit on the high
spots. Frame has "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marking under the barrel, Colt logo, and JMG (John M. Gilbert)
inspector stamp. Has nice walnut two-piece grips. Butt has lanyard ring and is marked "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917"
with number "45394" in two lines. Action is crisp, excellent bore. Nice premium example. FFL required, US sales
only. I-
$1100
Colt Model 1917 Revolver: Near Mint Condition
A244
Double-action .45 ACP revolver retains ~98% original blued finish, worn a bit on the high spots and on a couple of
minor scuffs. Frame has "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marking under the barrel, "S&W D.A. 45" on the side, and
ordnance bomb acceptance stamp on the frame. Has nice walnut two-piece grips with minor wear in spots at the lower
edge. Butt has lanyard ring and is marked "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917" with number "63596" in two lines. Action is
crisp, excellent bore. Much nicer than normally encountered. FFL required, US sales only. II+
$995
Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Revolver: Excellent Condition
A245
Squad cleaning kit contains the original ten early brass cleaning rods, inletted interior wood block with the squad oil
bottle and the patch tin. Missing are the ten combination tools. Lid has embossed "US". The empty cases are
common, but the complete contents are very difficult to find. II
$295
WWI .45 Auto Squad Cleaning Kit: Nearly Complete
A246
The U.S. Army used heavily modified, non-firing .45/70 rifles for bayonet training. The overall length of this example
is about 43" with 24" barrel fitted with two screws near the muzzle for attaching the fencing bayonet. Gorgeous 1889
cartouche on stock opposite hammerless lockplate. The bayonet was manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal in 1914.
The hilt has dual muzzle rings that secure to the rifle's barrel via two small screws (missing). The blade is made of
flexible spring steel covered in russet-colored leather. Rare set to find. Bayonet, II+; Rifle, II
$635
WWI Springfield Fencing Musket and Fencing Bayonet
A247
INERT 67cm (26-1/2") long iron fragmentation drop bomb has dark oxidized patina with light pitting, wooden tail
section with tin guidance fins, loop tail finial and top with attachment loop cast into the body of the bomb. Nose
safety cap unscrews to reveal original propeller fuze. Classic WWI Aerial bomb, III
$265
WWI ARS Mark II B Fragmentation Bomb
A248
INERT 67cm (26-1/2") long iron fragmentation drop bomb has dark oxidized patina with light pitting, wooden tail
section with tin guidance fins, traces of olive finish on the fins, loop tail finial and top with attachment loop cast into
the body of the bomb. Nose safety cap unscrews to reveal original propeller fuze. Classic WWI Aerial bomb, II
$295
WWI ARS Mark II B Fragmentation Bomb
A249
INERT MKI US hand grenade with segmented cast iron body with age dark finish, complete with fill hole plug, fuze
assembled complete with lead body and pivoting arming lever, pull safety pin and arming cap. Retains approximately
80%
of the original blackened finish. Nice example, II
$435
WWI Mark I Fragmentation Grenade
A250
Inert 105 pound demolition bomb has hollow interior cast steel nose welded to pressed sheet steel rear section with
guidance fins and transportation plug in the fuse opening. 120cm / 47" overall length. Topside has bracket for the
Mark IX-A release mechanism, 'D-ring' portion missing. Retains 50% original brown painted finish blending with a
dark age patina. The fin mechanism is loose, missing the four small nuts and bolts that hold the assembly to the
brackets attached to the side of the bomb. Very easy to replace with old hardware from your workshop. Body has a
good portion of the original stenciled markings intact, also. II
$325
WWI Mark I High Capacity Drop Bomb
A251
Totally INERT MKII hand grenade with solid base commonly referred to among collectors as the MKIIA1, fitted with
M10A2 fuse, handle and pin. Retains traces of original yellow and olive drab finishes, largely dark oxidized patina. II
$185
WWII MKII Fragmentation Grenade
A252
Includes issue aluminum cup and canteen with the common style knurled edge cap, neither have maker marks or dates,
which is theorized to indicate canteens made in 1916. Cup is inscribed with unit markings "71 / HQ / 257". Has khaki
canvas and web cover with lift-the-dot fasteners, marked with "U.S." stencil on the front, and "R.I.A. / 1918" on the
interior flap. Has faint inscription on the front, may be an old surplus store price. Leather strap assembly remains in
good pliable condition and is Pecard-free. Base has attachment thong threaded through the strap. Normal light wear
and stains. II
$85
Army M1917 Mounted Canteen Set
A253
Includes several scarce ones; M1910 mess kit has "U.S. / R.I.A. / 1910" date stamp; 1918 pattern 'deep dish' mess kit is
marked with initial and service number of a soldier who carried it in WWII, as are the WWII issue knife, fork, and
spoon set that is included along with his single ID tag. Lot also includes a nice example of the French-made 1918
pattern US mess kit; and a 1917 dated example of the M1910 mess kit marked to an officer in the 811th Aero
Squadron. The early dated M1910 and French-Made kits are nice finds, and all are in good condition. II
$100
Early 20th Century - WWI Mess Kits: Collector's Lot of Four
A254
Though late production, this is the early style with sliding keeper at the point of the 'X' in back, bronze hook
attachments and slide buckles. Light olive drab web, well-marked with "RUSSELL" oval maker's stamp and 1918 date
on one side of the straps. One side has large stenciled artillery crossed cannon with "HQ" above, and "C.A.C." off to
one side. Shows wear and use, but remains a good solid set. II
$185
M1907 Combat Suspenders: Russell 1918
A255
5.3
cm diameter x 2cm thick folding Engineer compass is brass with blackened finish, has flip-up sight mechanism and
dial caging latch, nicely marked "U.S. ENGINEER CORPS" on the top, with accountability number and "C-E" maker's
stamp on the base. None of the dampening liquid (no pun intended) remains, but when uncaged the dial functions
properly and the 'North' arrow appears to point in the general direction of Canada. Includes French made brown
leather carrier for this pattern compass. II
$75
WWI Army Engineer Compass
