Arms, Armor, and The Early West

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In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime
sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous
historical exhibitions and institutions.
Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the
Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only
artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk
(Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and
presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto.
Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to
Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the
battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the
New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects
associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle.
Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another
historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of
Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two
Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa
Anna himself (Lot 97).
Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience?
exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the
finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private
collections throughout the country.
If you have not contacted Lewis & Grant Auctions to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.
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Indian War Era Barrack's Foot Locker "US" Painted251 - Indian War Era Barrack's Foot Locker "US" Painted
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18" wide, 14" tall and 32" long. US Army Quartermaster wooden Foot locker is original and complete with the lid. Â...
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Lot of Two Indian War Era Infantry Leather US .45-70 Cartridge Boxes252 - Lot of Two Indian War Era Infantry Leather US .45-70 Cartridge Boxes
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Lot Includes one Infantry Frazier patent marked 45-70 cartridge box with NG on brass plate, and one McKeever 45-70 cartridge box with
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Lot of Three Frankford Arsenal and Indian War Era Wooden Shipping Crates253 - Lot of Three Frankford Arsenal and Indian War Era Wooden Shipping Crates
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Lot includes one Indian War Springfield Arsenal wooden shipping crate for 20 Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 rifles. 58" long by 18"inch wide ...
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Indian War Sibley Tent Stove254 - Indian War Sibley Tent Stove
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Indian War Conical Shaped Sibley Tent Stove. Measures approximately 18" at the bottom and 4" at the top and looks like a small Indian Tepe...
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M1884 7th Calvary Leather Carbine Boot255 - M1884 7th Calvary Leather Carbine Boot
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Rock Island Arsenal markings and is marked in bold "7M" and number "8".  This indicates that this boot was...
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Early M1884 .45-70 Leather Carbine Boot256 - Early M1884 .45-70 Leather Carbine Boot
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Very early model 1884 .45-70 carbine boot with the two straps around and attaching strap to saddle.  This proceeded
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M1885 US Cavalry McClellan Saddle Guidon/Flag Pole Hooded Stirrup257 - M1885 US Cavalry McClellan Saddle Guidon/Flag Pole Hooded Stirrup
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Made by Rock Island Arsenal and so marked with the arsenal attached leather socket for holding the flagpoles while riding. **Excellent Condition. Sti
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M1885 US Cavalry Butler Varney Indian War Horse Hobble & Early Set of Horse Hobbles258 - M1885 US Cavalry Butler Varney Indian War Horse Hobble & Early Set of Horse Hobbles
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Lot Includes: One original set of Indian War Era US Cavalry M1885 Butler Varney Sidelines. Unlike hobbles which are made to tie up t
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Rare Variation M1885 Period 45-70 Canvas Belt With US Belt Buckle259 - Rare Variation M1885 Period 45-70 Canvas Belt With US Belt Buckle
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Very rare variation tan 1885 period 45-70 belt with the pressed cast US Belt plate. Issued to cavalry and infantry. Stamped/painted "T. O'C...
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Indian War M1887 US Army 45-70 Angular Bayonet with Scabbard260 - Indian War M1887 US Army 45-70 Angular Bayonet with Scabbard
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Infantry Indian War Standard M1887 US Army Regulation 18" .45-70 angular bayonet with scabbard. This came into being in the mid 1880's and ...
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Model 1887 US Infantry Canvas .45-70 Caliber Belt with US Belt Buckle Catch261 - Model 1887 US Infantry Canvas .45-70 Caliber Belt with US Belt Buckle Catch
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Infantry Model 1887 US Tan 45-70 belt with the "H"-pattern stamped brass US Belt plate with catch. Issued to cavalry and infantry. **Belt...
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Model 1887 Blue US Army .45-70 Cartridge Belt262 - Model 1887 Blue US Army .45-70 Cartridge Belt
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Infantry and cavalry blue US Army issue Model 1887 one piece cast brass US belt plate for .45-70 cartridge belt. Issued to cavalry and infantry. **Bl
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M1889 US Solar Summer Helmet in White263 - M1889 US Solar Summer Helmet in White
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M1889 US solar helmet for summer wear in white. Cork based helmet and worn through the early 1900's for summer wear and scarce to fin
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M1889 US Summer Solar Helmet in Khaki264 - M1889 US Summer Solar Helmet in Khaki
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M1889 US solar helmet for summer wear in khaki with longer bill. Cork based helmet and worn through the early 1900's for summer wear and scarce ...
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Model 1889 Long Carbine Leather Scabbard265 - Model 1889 Long Carbine Leather Scabbard
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Very rare with both straps as both issued with the M1884/M1890 .45-70 carbine and the very early Krag saddle ring ca
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Early 1880's US Cavalry Officers Mills .45 Caliber Cartridge Belt266 - Early 1880's US Cavalry Officers Mills .45 Caliber Cartridge Belt
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Designed for the Colt Single Action and Schofield revolvers. Has narrow tan web belt with loops for .45 cartridges with three yellow stripes. Has orig
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Experimental 1890's US Army Blue Agate Enameled Cup and US Army Brown Enameled Canteen267 - Experimental 1890's US Army Blue Agate Enameled Cup and US Army Brown Enameled Canteen
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Lot Includes:  1-Experimental 1890's US Army Brown enameled circular US Army canteen with black enamel US in center of canteen, comp
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Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool268 - Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool
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Handle length 16", blade length 8" width 5" , pick length 5". During the Indian Wars the US Army found that the M1873 Trowel Bay...
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1890's Infantry Canvas 100 Round Cartridge Bandoleer269 - 1890's Infantry Canvas 100 Round Cartridge Bandoleer
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Infantry 1890's Krag rifle and carbine 100 round cartridge bandoleer that is worn over the shoulder. Â
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Rare 1890's US Army Preston Experimental Mess Kit Set in Pouch270 - Rare 1890's US Army Preston Experimental Mess Kit Set in Pouch
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1890's US Army Preston Experimental Mess Kit set that is all contained in a shoulder pouch with a sling. Canteen is in center and Mes
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Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items271 - Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items
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Lot Includes one early M1880's infantry blanket bag with leather shoulder straps; one Infantry M1880 blanket bag with shoulder straps for dismou...
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M1892 Infantry Blue 100-Round Mills Canvas Cartridge Belt272 - M1892 Infantry Blue 100-Round Mills Canvas Cartridge Belt
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Used with the Colt Single Action holster with M1896 belt loop. Manufactured by Mills & Orndorfe. **Cartridge Belt very little wear and is in ex...
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M1892 US Embossed .38 Caliber 3rd Type Holster273 - M1892 US Embossed .38 Caliber 3rd Type Holster
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M1892 .38 caliber third type made in 1902 only. Crescent stitching - "Rock Island Arsenal" on the flap in three lines with "EHS"...
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M1892 Blue Officers .38 Caliber Mills Canvas Looped Cartridge Belt274 - M1892 Blue Officers .38 Caliber Mills Canvas Looped Cartridge Belt
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Belt with plain brass buckle. Great piece for field combat display with M1892 Cavalry Officers Uniform.  **Belt shows light wear and
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M1892 .38 Colt Type I Holster275 - M1892 .38 Colt Type I Holster
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20,900 first type .38 caliber revolver holsters were manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal between 1892-1896. Black bridle leather, emb
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M1892 US Type II Holster276 - M1892 US Type II Holster
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Black leather US embossed M1892 2nd type .38 Colt Holster made between 1896-1902  The same as the first type except
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US M1892 .38 Caliber Type IV Leather Holster277 - US M1892 .38 Caliber Type IV Leather Holster
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M1892 .38 caliber fourth type made between 1903-1906. "Rock Island Arsenal" on the back flap in three lines with "HEK" inspector...
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US M1892 US .38 Caliber Type V Leather Holster278 - US M1892 US .38 Caliber Type V Leather Holster
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These holsters were manufactured between 1907-1911. Rock Island Arsenal on the back flap in three lines with "TOO" inspector dated 1908 wi...
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M1892 .45 Colt Tan Mills Canvas US Cavalry Cartridge Belt279 - M1892 .45 Colt Tan Mills Canvas US Cavalry Cartridge Belt
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M 1892 tan Krag Cavalry Belt with revolver cartridge loops and saber D-ring on side.  Used with Colt .45 Single Acti
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Krag Carbine 2nd Pattern Leather Rifle Scabbard280 - Krag Carbine 2nd Pattern Leather Rifle Scabbard
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2nd Pattern for Krag carbine of brown leather. Some brown japanning remains on the brass throat. Embossed "Rock Island Arsenal/ T.C....
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Krag Carbine 2nd Pattern Leather Rifle Scabbard281 - Krag Carbine 2nd Pattern Leather Rifle Scabbard
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2nd Pattern for Krag Carbine, black leather and brass throat. Marked  "L/9/63", "G/44" and "Rock Island Arsenal/...
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Lot of Three Cartridge Boxes and Saber Hangers282 - Lot of Three Cartridge Boxes and Saber Hangers
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Lot Includes one M1902 Russet Leather .38 US embossed cartridge box, "Rock Island Arsenal" marked and dated "1903"; oneÂ...
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Lot of Seven Miscellaneous Early 1900's US Army Rifle and Pistol Accouterments283 - Lot of Seven Miscellaneous Early 1900's US Army Rifle and Pistol Accouterments
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Lot Includes one M1912 Rifle Cover, two pairs M1912 Cavalry Garrison 30-06 Leather Pouches, one M1912 Rimless Russet Leather .45 Maga
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M1902 US Army Cavalry Boots284 - M1902 US Army Cavalry Boots
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Pair of Russet Leather US Army russet leather boots that come above the ankle that was adopted in 1902. These were the type worn with
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Lot of Three US Army Bridles285 - Lot of Three US Army Bridles
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Lot Includes: 1-M1902 Bridle with M1892 pattern two curb bit. 1-Officer's bridle birca 1920s to 1942. Follows style of M1906 experimental brid...
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M1903 US Canvas Nine-Pocket Tan Cartridge Belt with Saber D-Ring286 - M1903 US Canvas Nine-Pocket Tan Cartridge Belt with Saber D-Ring
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Cartridge belt with saber D-ring and has rimless eagle snaps on the flaps.nTan color and 1 piece. **Belt shows light wear with minimal fraying
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M1904 US Quartermaster Cavalry Heavy Horse Cover Dated 1918287 - M1904 US Quartermaster Cavalry Heavy Horse Cover Dated 1918
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M1904 U.S. Cavalry horse cover marked/stenciled "U.S.Q.M.C."  (U.S.Quartermaster Corps) and "L.C.C. & Co. 1918". ...
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M1904 "Second Pattern" McClellan Saddle288 - M1904 "Second Pattern" McClellan Saddle
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This is a second pattern M1904 McClellan Saddle WWI time frame 1915-1918. The Model 1904 did not start manufacturing until 1908. This saddle is a Worl
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Lot of Two M1904 Horse Hair and M1912 Olive Drab Girths289 - Lot of Two M1904 Horse Hair and M1912 Olive Drab Girths
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M1904 Horse Hair Cinch russet measuring at 22" in Length. The Girth is stamped "G&K" dated 1918 "G.H.Y." M1...
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Lot of Two M1904 US Cavalry Blankets290 - Lot of Two M1904 US Cavalry Blankets
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Lot Includes: One M1904 US Cavalry bedding blanket for the saddle. Olive drab color with a light brown stripe. Stitched "US" i...
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Lot of Five Miscellaneous US Cavalry Horse Feed, Water, and Transit Bags291 - Lot of Five Miscellaneous US Cavalry Horse Feed, Water, and Transit Bags
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Lot Includes: One M1904 nose bag/feed bag: "U.S.Q.M.C." printed above leather vent. Manufactured by The Perking Cam
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Lot of Two Model 1904 US Calvary Lariat - Picket Ropes292 - Lot of Two Model 1904 US Calvary Lariat - Picket Ropes
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One unissued, like new, original US Army Model 1904 Cavalry Lariat or Picket Rope, complete with the snap hooks and rings. Â
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Lot of Two M1904 Halters293 - Lot of Two M1904 Halters
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Lot Includes: 1-M1904 Halter (Majority Stitched) 1-M1904 Halter (Majority Stitched & Riveted)  **Leather shows wear with some marr
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Unissued Model 1904 US Calvary Lariat/Picket Rope294 - Unissued Model 1904 US Calvary Lariat/Picket Rope
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An unissued, like new, original US Army Model 1904 Cavalry Lariat or Picket Rope, complete with the snap hooks and rings. A notable specimen, the rope
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Seal Skin Hat & Gloves295 - Seal Skin Hat & Gloves
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Seal skin hat and gloves. This was the type of gear worn by troops at the Battle of Wounded Knee. 1870's the US Cavalry tried to use this type o...
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M1904 Second Pattern US Cavalry Saddle Bags296 - M1904 Second Pattern US Cavalry Saddle Bags
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Russet Leather M1904 US Cavalry Saddle Bags with US embossing on each flap. This is the second pattern bag and were greatly strengthened by overlappin
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M1904 Saddle Service Cloth With Letter "A" and Signal Corp Insignia297 - M1904 Saddle Service Cloth With Letter "A" and Signal Corp Insignia
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Lot Includes: 1- M1904 Saddle Service Cloth. Olive drab cotton duck with yellow leather "A".  Signal Corps insignia
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M1907 US Mills Canvas Nine-Pocket Cartridge Belt With D-Ring298 - M1907 US Mills Canvas Nine-Pocket Cartridge Belt With D-Ring
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M1907 Nine-Pocket Cartridge belt with saber D-ring and rimless eagle snaps on the flaps. This belt has the olive drab color with the reinforced pocket
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Lot of Four US Cavalry Horse Combs, Brushes, and Picks299 - Lot of Four US Cavalry Horse Combs, Brushes, and Picks
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Lot Includes: One Model 1908 Curry Comb: Very solid specimen in excellent condition.  This comb was last in the pro
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Rare Model 1908 Infantry Elliott Folding Entrenching Tool300 - Rare Model 1908 Infantry Elliott Folding Entrenching Tool
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The Elliott Patent Folding Infantry Shovel 1890 Infantry collection. Stamped "Sub Target Gun Co. Patd.". Handle length with metal attachme...
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