Rush to the Rockies Auction (August 2022)

This Portuguese hand cannon was used to prevent unwanted boarders. At .70 cal. this would be a very persuasive deterrent against boarding pirates or e

This cannonball measures at 4 in. in diameter and weighs 6.4 lbs. was retrieved from a Spanish Galleon sunken in 1715 off the Florida coast. The ball

This is a pike from a Spanish Galleon sunk in 1715. 5 in. long, veritas encrusted. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ji

This lot carries items recovered from a Spanish galleon that sank off the Florida coast in 1733. Items include several brass nails, several round ball

This lot has two nails from a Spanish fleet galleon sunk in 1773 off Marathon Island in the Florida Keys. 5.5 in. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta

This 17th century small sword is 32 3/4 in. overall length with a 26 1/2in. blade, The blade is diamond shaped. The guard is flower shaped with a figu

This is an 18th C. British Naval cutlass with a 25 in., blade 31 in. overall length, no scabbard. The guard and grip are steel and painted black to mi

This is a French proof marked cutlass (a crown over the F) on the left side ricasso, at 31 in. overall length, no scabbard, model 1833. The full cover

This bayonet fits the Model 1816 U.S. contract musket. It is recognized by the L-shaped mortise and without a set collar. This was specified for the S

This bayonet was made to fit the Model 1840 and later the 1842 contract muskets. The model 1840 was the last flintlock, while the model 1842 was the f

This saber is a model 1840 saber with scabbard. Wire and leather wrapped grip in fair to good condition. Brass guard construction, heavy patination on

This is the rare model 1840 Sheble & Fisher cavalry saber, identified by a relatively flat pommel and narrow grip used during the Civil War. The...

This bayonet is a Springfield rifle model 1855/1863 complete with scabbard and frog. 22 in. overall length. The familiar triangle shaped blade with U.

This bayonet fits the model 1873 trap-door Springfield rifle chambered for .45-70. The bayonet is with a scabbard and belt frog. Very good condition.

This Springfield knife from the 1880's has a brass frame and guard stamped "US Springfield" on one side and "2608" on the ot...

This an Ames Mfg. Co. model 1860 cavalry saber with scabbard. It is marked "U.S." over "JHC" on the left side ricossa J.H. Coope...

This U.S. Model 1860 Navy cutlass is marked with the partial date of "186x" and the inspector's stamp of "D.R." (Daniel Reyn...

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This is a cavalry sword model 1860 marked "U.S." over "A" (Ames? not visible) on the ricasso right side with the S/N " 136...

This is a model 1860 Cavalry saber at 42 in. length. No markings on the ricasso, two piece guard and pommel. Scabbard has some dents. The grip is wire

This boot knife wears no marker's mark. It is 8 in. overall length, dagger blade, a bone grip, and a black leather sheath without metal tip. The...

This is a Bowie knife made by Muela Cazorla of Spain. A well made Bowie knife at 12 in. overall length and a 6 1/4 in. blade. Polished steel clip poin

This is a vintage 1930's Remington RH4 fixed blade sheath knife. It is marked "Remington" on the left side ricasso and on the right si...

This knife is a repurposed saber blade that has a new life as a knife. The indicator is the last inch of fuller exposed on both sides of the blade. Th

This knife is referred to as a scalping knife but more likely a skinning knife. It is 11in. overall with a 5 in. blade. The scales are of horn, likely

This is a mountain man's throwing tomahawk. Used in competition at reenactors rendezvous to demonstrate your survival skills. It can be used aro...

This knife is a well used hunting knife in the trapper style, similar in appearance to the Green River design, with antler grip scales joined by two b

Knights Templar ceremonial Freemason's sword and scabbard. Sheath and sword measure 38 in. Sheath is gold color indicating a Commander of U.S....

This small frame pistol was dug up near Grant, Nebraska on the Texas Trail. The frame has no identity and the barrel is burst near the muzzle. Clearly

This Civil War Spencer carbine, model 1860, has the saddle ring slide and chambered for .52 cal. called .56-56. The s/n 36217 indicates mid-range prod

This tin of labeled "Dupont Superfine FFg Gunpowder Wilmington Delaware". 6 in. X 4in. red tin with paper label. Screw top in place, very ...

This lot holds a vintage Western ammunition box marked 500 rounds, 20 ga. 2 1/2 in. Western Xpert loaded shotgun shells, 14 in. X 8 in. X 8 in. A vint

This lot has two double cavity bullet molds. The first is an unmarked all-steel double cavity mold (roughly) measured to be about .454 in. An oversize

This group contains five bullet molds, three have Colt markings; and one pistol powder flask without a pour spout. The Colt molds are .36 cal. and two

This lot holds two Lyman Minnie ball molds. One is the .58 cal. mold with base plug for a nose pour; part #575494A, the second is for .54 cal. mold wi

This lot has two round ball bullet molds. The first is a two cavity all-steel vintage double cavity mold stamped "18" without any other ma...

This lot contains two reloading tools for cowboy cartridges. There is a Winchester reloading tool marked 44 WCF patent dates of 1874 and 1882. This is

This munition box measures 16 in. X 14 in. X 7 1/4 in. from the Frankford Arsenal in Virginia. It is marked with several notations indicating that it

This display case has the NRA medallion for the centennial 1871-1971 top center with the Colt medallion in the front right center. It is lined with a

This collection of gun reference books is not long however, very interesting. "Outlawing the Pistol" hardcover by Lamar Beman 1926, pp.77....

Lot of four letters. 1) To Our Jobbing Distributors. 2% off on all stock orders for Savage and Fox Rifles. 2) Letter to JM Kiefer of Easton, PA. Talki

This is a section of the oak hull of the sailing man-of-war HMS Victory; Admiral Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Rele...

This is an American Revolution Bi-Centennial flag by Bull Dog at 3ft. X 5ft. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Jim &...

This flag is made with 37 stars to include Nebraska with an interesting star pattern in very good condition. The flag company logo patch is sewn near

This lot contains enough flags to outfit a Civil War reenactment. There is an American flag with 50 stars at 2ft. X 3ft. by Bull Dog Bunting sewn star

This CDV Photo is a staged studio photo of General Nathaniel Lyon of the Union Army. He was the first Union Army general taken as a casualty during th

This tintype photograph is of a Confederate father and son tintype photo. Their cheeks are hand colored. The cased photo is 3.in. X 3 in. in a gold gi

This daguerreotype photo depicts a Union soldier, wearing his dress-best uniform where the photo highlights his epaulettes and front button trim in go

This daguerreotype photo is taken of a Union soldier. His uniform appear crisp but his face is barely visible. 2.5in. X 3 in. Good condition with leat

This tintype photo shows a Union soldier standing next to his seated wife holding what appears to be a model 1858 Enfield rifle. 2 in. X 3.5 in. good

This tintype photo has five men seated for the camera with a slide in the background. They do not appear to be military. One man in the center has che

This is a staged tintype photo of a young man in uniform, possibly foreign. He may be part of a drummer's corp. wearing a blue kepi of the Civil...

Affixed inside George Perkins' "A Summer in Maryland and Virginia or Campaigning with the 149th O.V.I" is a CDV photograph of Edward F...

The Civil War in Song and Story. 1860-1865. Collected and arranged by Frank Moore. Published by Peter Fenelon Collier, New York, 1882. Illustrated. Th

This group of medals is from a Civil War veteran. All are listed from 1861-1866. The fabric hangers are rough on three and missing all-together on the

Lot of miscellaneous United States military medals and ribbons. At least two of the medals are from the Korean War, another is from WWII. Others are g

This US Cavalry overcoat is of the 1872 design referred to as a "blouse with stripes". This is an all original coat with 5 eagle buttons 1...

This US Cavalry overcoat is of the 1874 design with gold piping at the collar. This one carries 5 eagle buttons 3/4 in. in diameter in the front with

This is a reproduction cavalry kepi in the style of the Indian Wars period. Size 7 1/4 (L) with the cavalry crossed swords and "C". Well m...

Cloth souvenir USAT Hunter Liggett. 1865 Ohio paymaster receipts x2, Fort, NM 1867 forage sheet, 1919 Army Honorable Discharge, 3x Illinois National G

Fragile text containing numerous photographs edited and arranged by James H. Hare, War Photographer. Published in New York by P.F. Collier & Son...

2 bound volumes, July 1, 1907, 175pp with index and lots of foldout maps. January 1, 1907, 486pp with illustrations, foldout map and index. Date:

Nice 1908 colored leather cover on this banquet souvenir to Rear Admiral Evans and his officers. Thick pages with photos of officers, mayor of Los Ang

Published by the New York Times, hundreds of pages of photographs from World War One. The 11 x 16-inch album is an inch thick and has been heavily vie

c. 1941 Hitler punch card. Take a punch at Adolf, only a penny! Promo for "Buy US Defense Bonds and Stamps". Mint condition. 9.25x7.5"...

This plaque is the Iwo Jima flag raising made famous by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal. It is cast bronze about 7in. in diameter with two mounting hole

Stamped w/Lieutenant's Name and Base: Lieutenant Kenneth Wedel Wurzburg, Germany. Dark green with white lettering. Stands on end; opens on to...

2 groups of World War 2 Ration Books and coupons in leather cases. About 20 War Ration books. 2 basic mileage ration coupons. Defense Bond stamp album

6 WW2 War Ration Books, some with coupons. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

This lot has two Army Air Force (AAF) silk maps (actually made of rayon). One is of France and the flip side is Germany at 16 in. X 23 in. The other m

Vivid and bold colors on this poster! Dutch sailor with signal flags, planes and a warship. Remarkable condition. 31.5x23". Date: Country (i...

WW2 Safe Conduct hand bill to be carried by German soldiers to insure good treatment upon surrender. Dwight Eisenhower printed signature on bottom. 8.

A silk Japanese flag 27 in. X 35 in. with hand sewn gussets at the corners, some stains, minor tear in the center. c.1940's. The German Nazi f...

Framed print of multiple US military jets by Mike Machat with signature. Signed by Chuck Yeager, Bill Dana, Joe Engle, Fitz Fulton and other test pilo

Yeager, an autobiography with Chuck Yeager signature on title page. Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier. 342pp, photos, index

The Quest for Mach One by Yeager, Cardenas, Hoover, Russell and Young. A first person account of breaking the sound barrier. Bob Hoover signature on p

2 framed photos. SR71 Blackbird with pilot Shul signature and US 2 seat fighter jet, type unknown. Both 16x20". Date: Country (if not USA): ...

Sled Driver, Flying the World's Fastest Jet by Brian Shul with author inscription on inside cover, 141 pages with photos. The Untouchables, Miss...

1952 Department of the Navy death notice letter to family, USMC deceased in duty certificate, Marine in uniform photo in frame. Date: Country (if n

This collection of books covers the lesser wars for the USA: "The Philippine War 1899-1902: by Brian McAllister Linn, 2000, paperback 328pp. wi...

Rare booklet, compliments of Pacific Bank, San Francisco, CA. Washington to Harrison, 24pp. Front stain. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cali

1910 State of New York document designating a delegate to a meeting. Nice clear signature by Governor Charles E Hughes. 16x10.25". Date: Cou...

Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge printed and framed sign, 1920. By Edmondston Studio, Washington, DC. Print 11.25x14", frame 17x21". Pri...

Warren G Harding Presidential Naval appointment of Otis Howard as a Second Lieutenant officer, 1922. Signed by Acting Secretary of the Navy, Theodore

Congressional Country Club invitation for Albert H Ahern, during Herbert Hoover presidential era. About 15 pages with country club illustrations. Dat

Framed photo of Jimmy Carter with autograph, 24.5x17.5", frame has wear. Gerald Ford photo and autograph-Jerry Ford, 22.5x17.5". Date: ...

2 different advertising presidential vote cards. George Wallace autographed photo, George and Martha Washington simulated photos, 1968 Nixon Club card

4 hardcovers. The Living Lincoln by Angle & Miers. Official Warren Commission Report on JFK Assassination. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt by Kearney. Ab...

9 US Senate and House visitor passes, c. 1909-70. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

The First Round by Gaer 1944. Wadsworth of the Charter Oak by Gogher 1904-attractive binding. Thirty Years in Washington by Logan 1901. The Foreign Po

2 Coupon-Response International postal notes. Gardena, CA 1968. 15 cents each. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Gardena Prov

The City of Charleston, SC 1933 pay warrant. Bell Savings and Loan, $20 specimen. 4 County of Guilford, SC-25c, 50c, $1, $5. Date: Country (if not

2 uncut sheets of 4, New Orleans scrip. Citizen's Bank $5. Canal Bank $50. 14x9". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Louisiana City: ...

1874 facsimile currency $192.82, Jefferson, Mo. Signed by Governor Wilson. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Missouri City: Jefferson Provena

16 unusual pieces of scrip. Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad fractional share scrip, c. 1860's. 3 different oval Helena Hot Springs & Smelt...

1867 dividend scrip for $10.85 of dividend toward premium or on demand. Adhesive revenue. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance

Two pieces or rare humorous fake currency. One is a souvenir from Knott's Ghost Town. It is from a private edition by Philip H. Gilkerson, copyr...

Thai currency, British Armed Forces, Jason Islands(LOL), Cuba, Nixon on Inflated States of America. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:

Lot of 35 pieces of currency: most Germany 1923 hyperinflation notes. Also Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Czechoslovakia. Twenty million marks is the high

About thirty pieces of Mexican currency: El Banco Oriental de Mexico 1914; Gobierno Provisional de Mexico, 1914, one and five dollar notes; Banco de M