{"title":"War of 1812","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eWar of 1812 Collectibles \u0026amp; Antique Guns for Sale | Authentic Early American Militaria at International Military Antiques (IMA) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eOriginal War of 1812 Muskets, Pistols, Uniforms \u0026amp; Relics — Backed by IMA’s Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee \u0026amp; 30-Day Return Policy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eStep into the formative years of the American Republic with \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"433\"\u003egenuine War of 1812 collectibles and antique firearms for sale at International Military Antiques (IMA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This pivotal conflict between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eUnited States and Great Britain (1812–1815)\u003c\/strong\u003e helped define American sovereignty and military identity. IMA offers a carefully curated collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eoriginal muskets, flintlock pistols, edged weapons, and militaria\u003c\/strong\u003e used by U.S., British, and Canadian forces during this historic war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eAs featured on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eHistory Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, IMA has been a trusted source for collectors, museums, and film productions around the world. Every item is backed by our \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eLifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you complete peace of mind with every purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eOur War of 1812 inventory includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eAntique Flintlock Muskets\u003c\/strong\u003e — U.S. Model 1795 Springfield, British Brown Bess, and Model 1812 muskets used in North American campaigns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eMilitary Pistols\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original U.S. flintlock horse pistols and British sea service pistols from the Napoleonic and early Federal periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eEdged Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e — Authentic infantry officer swords, cutlasses, sabers, and naval dirks from both U.S. and British forces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eUniform Items \u0026amp; Accoutrements\u003c\/strong\u003e — Militia belt plates, brass buttons, canteens, cross belts, and original shakos and hats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eMilitary Documents \u0026amp; Ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e — Battle dispatches, service papers, and period publications related to Lake Erie, the Thames, and Fort McHenry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eRelics from Battlefields\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recovered items from key engagements including New Orleans, Bladensburg, and Lundy’s Lane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eNaval Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pieces associated with early U.S. Navy vessels like the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eMilitia Collectibles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gear and arms issued to state militias that supported the early American war effort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eWar of 1812 antiques for sale, flintlock muskets, Springfield 1795 musket, Brown Bess, U.S. militia gear, War of 1812 swords, early American firearms, British military relics, Napoleonic era pistols, Fort McHenry memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2695\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you collect \u003cstrong data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eearly U.S. military history\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eBritish colonial arms\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eWar of 1812 artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e, IMA provides authentic pieces that capture the grit and legacy of this often-overlooked conflict. Add a true piece of American or British heritage to your collection — exclusively at International Military Antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-napoleonic-era-british-brown-bess-lead-musket-balls-set-of-five-5","title":"Original Napoleonic Era British Brown Bess Lead Musket Balls- Set of Five (5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Discovered under a brick floor in the old palace of Lagan Silekhana in Kathmandu, Nepal in February 2003, these original lead musket balls were issued with the .75 caliber third model Brown Bess muskets and used during the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally given as military aid to the independent Country of Nepal at the Treaty of Sugauli on December 2, 1815 when Nepal, never part of the British Empire, came under British influence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsoleted in the 1850s when Britain standardized on the .577 cal. these Brown Bess musket balls have probably laid undisturbed for over 150 years. Original antique British lead Brown Bess Musket balls. 5 pieces included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652731589,"sku":"NB5002","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652731717,"sku":"NB5002","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb5002__1.jpg?v=1628388399"},{"product_id":"original-18th-century-british-and-french-flintlock-musket-flints-sold-by-the-pound-html","title":"Original 18th Century British and French Flintlock Musket Flints- Sold by the Pound","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Issue: After repeated requests we are offering flints by the pound. One pound of flints averages 35 pieces, the larger the flints the fewer pieces and vice versa. We have weighed multiple one lbs bags that \u003cb\u003erange from 30 to 40 flints\u003c\/b\u003e so please understand all purchases are measured by LBS not by quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use with all period flintlock muskets; these are a mix of British flints that were made (knapped) to regulation pattern at BRANDON in the County of SUFFOLK in England at the close of the 18th century and are typically grey in color. The Amber flints were knapped in France at around the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow 200 years later a cache of original knapped military musket flints found in Nepal and never used by the British East India Company has been discovered and is available for the collector's market. Complete your original flintlock musket with an original 18th century knapped flint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally held in the flintlock cock jaws, cushioned by a small piece of cloth, leather or even by a small lead sheet, a flint was usually good for between twenty and thirty firings before deteriorating or splitting. Each soldier, therefore, was expected to carry many spare flints as well as powder and ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opportunity unlikely to ever be repeated, order now while available, original antique knapped flintlock musket flints for sale by the pound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and sizes will vary. We cannot honor requests for only one type of flint in an order, such as \"all amber\" or \"all pistol size\", etc...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No \/ 1 LBS","offer_id":26172809733,"sku":"NB5005-1","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ 2 LBS","offer_id":26172809861,"sku":"NB5005-2","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ 5 LBS","offer_id":26172809797,"sku":"NB5005-3","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ 1 LBS","offer_id":35944995909,"sku":"NB5005-1","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ 2 LBS","offer_id":35944996933,"sku":"NB5005-2","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ 5 LBS","offer_id":35944997829,"sku":"NB5005-3","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb5005-3__2.jpg?v=1628185946"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-keep-em-rolling-war-savings-and-bonds-bowling-score-cards-the-brunswick-balke-collender-company","title":"Original U.S. WWII “Keep ‘em Rolling” War Savings and Bonds Bowling Score Cards - The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company","description":"Original Items: Limited Quantity Available. We just received a stack of World War Two Homefront unused bowling alley scorecards that feature a war bonds advertisement at the bottom. In America during the war, advertisements for the sale of War Savings Bonds and Stamps were everywhere. They were advertised on posters, billboards, the radio and even scorecards for various games, including bowling. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach sheet measures 17” x 11 ½” and are without damage, only minor age fading and toning. The bottom of the cards feature the text “\u003cstrong\u003eKeep ‘em Rollin Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. The image of the bowler shows him using a “\u003cstrong\u003eMinuteman\u003c\/strong\u003e” bowling ball being rolled forcibly towards the fleeing caricatures of the Axis power leader; of “AH”, Mussolini and Hideki Tojo. These images were very common in the years leading up to and during America’s involvement during the war. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful opportunity to add a sheet of homefront related history to your collections. If someone you know is an avid bowler and history enthusiast, this is the perfect gift!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWar bonds (sometimes referred to as Victory bonds, particularly in propaganda) are debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations and other expenditure in times of war. They are also a means to control inflation by removing money from circulation in a stimulated wartime economy. War bonds are either retail bonds marketed directly to the public or wholesale bonds traded on a stock market. Exhortations to buy war bonds are often accompanied by appeals to patriotism and conscience. Retail war bonds, like other retail bonds, tend to have a yield which is below that offered by the market and are often made available in a wide range of denominations to make them affordable for all citizens.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGovernments throughout history have needed to borrow money to fight wars. Traditionally they dealt with a small group of rich financiers such as Jakob Fugger and Nathan Rothschild, but no particular distinction was made between debt incurred in war or peace. An early use of the term \"war bond\" was for the $11 million raised by the US Congress in an Act of 14 March 1812, to fund the War of 1812, but this was not aimed at the general public. Until July 2015, perhaps the oldest bonds still outstanding as a result of war were the British Consols, some of which were the result of the refinancing of incurring debts during the Napoleonic Wars, but these were redeemed following the passing of the Finance Act 2015.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy the summer of 1940, the victories of Germany against Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg brought urgency to the government, which was discreetly preparing for possible United States involvement in World War II. Of principal concern were issues surrounding war financing. Many of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's advisers favored a system of tax increases and an enforced savings program as advocated by British economist John Maynard Keynes. In theory, this would permit increased spending while decreasing the risk of inflation. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr. however preferred a voluntary loan system and began planning a national defense bond program in the fall of 1940. The intent was to unite the attractiveness of the baby bonds that had been implemented in the interwar period with the patriotic element of the Liberty Bonds from the First World War.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHenry Morgenthau Jr. sought the aid of Peter Odegard, a political scientist specialized in propaganda, in drawing up the goals for the bond program. On the advice of Odegard the Treasury began marketing the previously successful baby bonds as \"defense bonds\". Three new series of bond notes, Series E, F and G, would be introduced, of which Series E would be targeted at individuals as \"defense bonds\". Like the baby bonds, they were sold for as little as $18.75 and matured in ten years, at which time the United States government paid the bondholder $25. Large denominations of between $50 and $1000 were also made available, all of which, unlike the Liberty Bonds of the First World War, were non-negotiable bonds.[40] For those who found it difficult to purchase an entire bond at once, 10-cent savings stamps could be purchased and collected in Treasury-approved stamp albums until the recipient had accumulated enough stamps for a bond purchase. The name of the bonds was eventually changed to War Bonds after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, which resulted in the United States entering the war.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe War Finance Committee was placed in charge of supervising the sale of all bonds, and the War Advertising Council promoted voluntary compliance with bond buying. Popular contemporary art was used to help promote the bonds such as Any Bonds Today?, a 1942 Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon. More than a quarter of a billion dollars' worth of advertising was donated during the first three years of the National Defense Savings Program. The government appealed to the public through popular culture. Norman Rockwell's painting series, the Four Freedoms, toured in a war bond effort that raised $132 million. Bond rallies were held throughout the country with famous celebrities, usually Hollywood film stars, to enhance the bond advertising effectiveness. Many motion pictures during the time, especially war dramas (a form of propaganda itself), included a graphic shown during the closing credits advising patrons to \"Buy War Bonds and Stamps\", which were sometimes sold in the lobby of the theater. The Music Publishers Protective Association encouraged its members to include patriotic messages on the front of their sheet music like \"Buy U.S. Bonds and Stamps\". Over the course of the war 85 million Americans purchased bonds totalling approximately $185 billion.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNamed after the 1942 Hollywood Victory Caravan, a 1945 Paramount-produced film promoted bond sales after the end of World War II. The short subject included Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Alan Ladd, William Demarest, Franlin Pangborn, Barbara Stanwyck, Humphrey Bogart, and others.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe National Service Board for Religious Objectors offered civilian bonds in the United States during World War II, primarily to members of the historic peace churches as an alternative for those who could not conscientiously buy something meant to support the war. These were U.S. Government Bonds not labelled as defense bonds. 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Black 6 finger oil cloth liner with tie, offered in overall good condition though the visor is mostly detached and the shako itself is a little deformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hard to find example ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment, located in New York City, (companies, A, B, C, and D), was organized during the furor created by the firing of British at American vessels off Sandy Hook in April 1806, as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th companies. On 25 June 1861 they were officially reorganized by the state as part of the uniformed militia of the state, and attached to the First Brigade of the Battalion of Artillery commanded by Maj. Andrew Sitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 5 April 1807, the battalion became the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment of Artillery, New York State Militia. 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In 1858 it briefly occupied Staten Island in response to the destruction of the country's largest quarantine facility, an episode known as \"The Quarantine War.\" It was noted for its military efficiency as well as the social status of its members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-World War I members included August Thayer Iaccaci and his brother Paul Iaccaci\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1917 the regiment was called into federal service and redesignated the 107th Infantry Regiment. q.v. The 107th Infantry served in combat in France as part of the 27th Division during World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 6th March 1919, the regiment arrived back in New York City onboard the USS Leviathan and demobilized on 2nd April 1919 at Camp Upton. On 30th December 1920 the regiment was assigned to the 27th Division and allotted to the state of New York. It was partially reorganized on 1st June 1921 by consolidation with the remaining 7th Infantry Regiment, New York National Guard and became the 107th Infantry Regiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, may have served with the regiment from 1922 to 1923.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40577129807941,"sku":"ONSV23SHS29","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23SHS29__09.jpg?v=1684407033"},{"product_id":"napoleonic-first-french-empire-carabinier-officer-helmet-battle-of-waterloo-1815","title":"Napoleonic First French Empire Carabinier Officer Helmet - Battle of Waterloo 1815","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: Top Quality Replica. It was by a decree dated 24 December 1809 that Napoleon I decided to provide cuirasses for the two regiments of Carabiniers. 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The front part of the helmet is decorated with a triangular silvered metal plate bearing an imperial crowned letter “N”, and on either side of this there is an embossed palm decoration. The front has full leather backed brass chin scales attached, held in place by starbursts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable full leather liner to the interior make this a ready to wear Military Trophy for your display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40669400662085,"sku":"AHM2011","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/AHM2011__03.jpg?v=1697218234"},{"product_id":"original-british-victorian-era-30th-cambridgeshire-regiment-of-foot-officers-bell-top-shako-with-complete-chinstrap-ball-tuft-circa-1830s","title":"Original British Victorian Era 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot Officers Bell Top Shako with Complete Chinstrap \u0026 Ball Tuft - Circa 1830s","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is the most tremendous example of a “Bell Top” shako we have ever offered, fully complete with a gilt plate of the 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot, a regiment which served with distinction during the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. The shako has retained its Bell Top shape very well, and still retains much of the felt finish on the exterior, as well as the complete sweatband on the interior. The plate even fully retains its white ball tuft which protrudes from the tip of the crown. This model of shako would have been worn by Officers of the regiment from the late 1820s up until 1843, when the Bell Top was replaced by the Albert shako.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shako is adorned with rich, intricate detailing including a polished brass plate emblazoned with regimental insignia and ornate embellishments. The plate is centered with the Roman numerals XXX denoting 30, for the 30th Regiment of Foot. Around this is the regimental motto, “Spectemur Agendo”, “Let us be judged by our actions”. Around this are four scrolls which denote the Battle Honors of the regiment up to this period, \u003cstrong\u003eWaterloo, Salamanca, Peninsula,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBadajos\u003c\/strong\u003e. Below this is a small attached Egyptian Sphinx insignia with a scroll reading \u003cstrong\u003eEgypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, denoting the regiment’s involvement in the French Campaign in Egypt \u0026amp; Syria during the War of the Second Coalition. The top of the plate features the British Crown, with the Ball Tuft housing meeting the tip of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides of the shako are adorned with a Lion’s head chinstrap bale which holds the chinscales, which do miraculously retain their leather strap, although it is fraying a bit as shown. The chinscales correctly surround most of the hat and are hung from the floral post at the back of the shako. The buckle at the back of the shako appears to have been in its current position for over a century, so we have left it as is. The crown of the shako does display some level of warping which is well-known to happen to these Bell Top shakos over time, and is a testament to its age and authenticity. The front visor of the shako is also very well-retained and the stitching is still strong. The sweatband on the interior of the shako is also complete and displays very beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly phenomenal Bell Top shako, the most well-preserved example we have ever offered. You likely won’t find another from this era so meticulously preserved after almost 200 years. Comes ready for further research and display in any British Military Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot \u003c\/strong\u003ewas an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1702. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot to form the East Lancashire Regiment in 1881.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1781 the regiment embarked for North America where they arrived in Charleston to take part in the southern campaign of the American War of Independence. The regiment then spent nine years on Antigua, Saint Lucia and Dominica. In 1782 all regiments of the line without a royal title were given a county designation and the regiment became the 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot. In 1791 the regiment was called to put down a rebellion by the Maroons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment arrived back in England in 1791 and provided support to the French Royalists at the Siege of Toulon in autumn 1793 during the French Revolutionary Wars. In March 1801 the regiment formed part of the expedition to Egypt to drive out the French occupying force and took part in the Battle of Mandoraand then the Battle of Alexandria later that month. The regiment returned to England in 1802 and formed a second battalion in the following year. In January 1807 the 1st Battalion sailed for India where it remained throughout the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd Battalion embarked for Portugal in March 1809 for service in the Peninsular War. It fought at the Siege of Badajoz in March 1812: the battalion's losses were 6 officers including the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel George Grey, and 132 other ranks. It also saw action at the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812; at Salamanca Ensign John Pratt, a junior officer in the battalion, captured the French Imperial Eagle of the 22nd Regiment de Ligne. It went on to fight at the Siege of Burgos in September 1812 before returning home in December 1812. The battalion subsequently landed in Holland and fought at the Battle of Quatre Bras and the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. At Waterloo the 2nd Battalion, 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot and the 2nd Battalion, 30th Regiment of Foot formed a defensive square to defend their ground against successive French attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the beginning of 1816 the 2nd Battalion were once more in Ireland. In April 1817 the order came for disbandment of the 2nd Battalion. The same year, the 1st Battalion, already in India, was involved in the Third Anglo-Maratha War before returning to England in 1829. The regiment then served in Ireland from 1831 to 1834, in Bermuda from 1834 to 1841 and Nova Scotia from 1841 to 1843. It was back in Ireland again from 1844 to 1846.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment landed at Scutari in May 1854 and was present at the Battle of Alma in September 1854, the Battle of Inkerman in November 1854 and the Siege of Sevastopol in winter 1854 during the Crimean War. In June 1861 the regiment moved to Canada as Britain increased their military presence following the Trent Affair. The regiment remained there until 1869, and was involved in repelling the Fenian raids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment was posted to Ireland in 1869, moving to Jersey in 1871. As part of the Cardwell Reforms of the 1870s, where single-battalion regiments were linked together to share a single depot and recruiting district in the United Kingdom, the 30th was linked with the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, and assigned to district no. 15 at Burnley Barracks in Lancashire. It sailed for India in January 1880. 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Widmann of Philadelphia\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features a lovely aged and cracked carved ivory grip as well as a gold highlighted engraved blade, which must have been quite spectacular when originally issued. The sword is all brass mounted with a \"box\" guard featuring glorious floral designs, and a very nice \"open beak\" Eagle pommel. The hilt has miraculously retained the majority of its Fire-Gilt finish, something we never see on swords of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword features a long \u0026amp; heavily curved 31” blade, indicating it was likely meant for cavalry or dragoon use. The blade retains much of its lovely gold-inlay, especially near the ricasso, with the inlay portraying floral motifs. The blade retains some of its fire-bluing under the oxidation which is present on much of the blade, giving it a lovely patina. There are just two very small chips in the edge of the blade that we can see, but the rest has been very well-kept. The sword measures 36½” overall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original carved ivory grip has some heavy cracking on one side as shown, but is still well-retained. The guard is a small bit loose on the blade, but the grip is still tight. The phenomenal fire-gilted guard still retains the majority of its gilt except on the spine of the guard, with some loss in spots on the eagle head and under the crossguard. The double eagle chapes are retained and retain most of their gilt. This is truly one of the most well-preserved Eaglehead hilts we have seen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly lovely early U.S. sword, one of the best eagle-head examples we have offered, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 31\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Curved Saber with Wide Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 36 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42232117002309,"sku":"ONCD1175","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONCD1175__01.jpg?v=1737777594"},{"product_id":"original-british-18th-century-scottish-dirk-with-intricately-carved-wooden-grip-blade-marked-gr-drury-circa-1780","title":"Original British 18th Century Scottish Dirk with Intricately Carved Wooden Grip \u0026 Blade Marked GR Drury - Circa 1780","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a wonderful Scottish Dirk from the 18th century dating to approximately 1780. The dirk features brass mountings with a hard bogwood braided carved grip with gorgeous \u0026amp; intricately braided designs. The blade of this example is marked halfway:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(CROWN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRURY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indicates that the blade was originally from one of the British-made Highland Pattern basket hilted swords made by Drury for the 42nd Regiment of Foot. The spine has been scalloped on this example as well, often done on these Scottish Dirks. The brass guard and ferrule are lightly engraved as shown, and the haunches have brass straps engraved en suite. The brass pommel cap is in fair shape with some cracking, and the capstan rivet is still tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden handle is carved with interlace and decorated with brass pins. The blade retains a mostly dark patina with scattered heavy pitting. The very tip of the blade is a bit worn down. The brass mounts retain a brown mustard patina. The lovely carved handle does have a few small hairline age cracks, with some high edge wear and some loss to the brass pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly phenomenal 18th Century dirk in great overall condition for its age. The scabbard is absent, but to find a Dirk from this period in any condition is nothing short of astonishing. The maker-marked blade makes for a tremendous research project and adds some great provenance to an already fantastic dirk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most tremendous Scottish dirk we have ever offered, you won’t see one of this quality in this good of condition for a long time. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 13 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Scottish Dirk with Scalloped Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 17 7\/8“\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42253528531013,"sku":"ONAC24MA041","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC24MA041MAIN.jpg?v=1735936123"},{"product_id":"british-war-of-1812-era-1812-pattern-belgic-shako-as-worn-by-foot-soldiers-at-the-battle-of-waterloo","title":"British War of 1812 Era 1812 Pattern Belgic Shako as Worn by Foot Soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: By 1812, the stovepipe shako had become the ugly stepchild.  Britain’s contact with other European armies, both allies and enemies, highlighted the lacklustre visual appeal of the cap.  Other nations had caps festooned with cords and tassels and seemed to dramatize the height of the soldier to greater advantage.  In the final analysis, Britain adopted a cap closely patterned after the Portuguese “barretina” design.  Ironically, at the same time the English were adding cords to their headwear, the French were abolishing them. As usual, no improvement in protection to the head was made by the design change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new British cap retained several features from the old stovepipe design.  The body of the hat was still made from stiffened blocked wool felt. Inside, the linen cap bag was stitched at the edge to the thin leather band that transitioned from the outside to the inside of the cap at the bottom edge. The company affiliation was still denoted by the coloured worsted tufts: white over red for Battalion companies, green for the Light company and white for the Grenadier company.  At the base of the tuft there was still the black tooled leather Hanoverian cockade with regimental button.  However, the placement of the tuft and cockade had been moved to the left side of the hat to make way for the false front.  The body of the new design was about six and one half inches tall, but across the front of the cap was an eight and a quarter inch high tombstone shaped piece of felt.  It was bound in black worsted tape and bore a brass plate in the shape of a crowned baroque shield.  On the shield was the regimental number or name of the unit.  Running from the base of the plume across the front of the cap under the plate and terminating on the right side were worsted cords.  Grenadiers and Battalion men had white cords, but Light companies often preferred green.  The Light companies in 1814 were ordered to wear a bugle badge and regimental number in place of the baroque plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top quality 1812 pattern English infantry soldier’s cap as worn by the majority of British foot-soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo. Often referred to as the Belgic shako, these were a short-lived design. The shakos bear a brass plate in front which has a crown and “GR” cipher, the royal symbol of Britain’s King George III (in Latin, “rex” means “king”). A japanned leather peak complete the cap. The white cord and tassels complement the caps well connected to a cockade on the left side. We measured the size, and these are approximately 56cm \/ 7US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very limited production run that will not be repeated. This is one of the most iconic pieces of British headgear from the Napoleonic era. Buy now or regret it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Belgic shako proved to be a very short-lived design.  It was replaced by a totally new style in 1816.  Due to the two year life expectancy of shakos, there were some regiments that still hadn’t received the 1812 model by the time of Waterloo.  The 28th Foot was known to still be wearing the stovepipe with the plate cut apart to make a unique design.  There is also some belief that the Rifles and Light Infantry regiments eventually wore the Belgic cap, but the date of changeover is unclear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Shako” and “Belgic” are later terms, not because this style originated in Belgium (the Portuguese marines were actually the first to wear it in 1797) but because the new caps were worn by British infantry at Waterloo. 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With its bearskin crest the tarleton was regarded as 'the handsomest' of helmets and was reportedly much admired by foreign forces at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tarleton cap remained the most popular form of cavalry headdress in the post-war United States, worn by the cavalry (and later artillery) of the U.S. Army during the 1790s and by the majority of the volunteer troops of horse raised and still in service at the beginning of the War of 1812. Such caps were usually trimmed with a turban of soft leather, cloth, silk or velvet (as in this case), which originally was intended to be let-down in bad weather to cover the shoulders, but soon was relegated to a more decorative role. The turbans were usually made in the color of the unit's facing color, or sometimes the body color of the uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leather Tarleton cap helmet is a lovely representation of what British light dragoons wore during the Revolutionary War. The cockade to the left side is the correct style, and the bearskin crest is well-retained. The helmets all have an adjustable liner. These are all approximately 60cm or 7 1\/2 US sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are tremendous museum quality replicas, ready for use and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42498963308613,"sku":"AHM2012","price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/AHM2012__02.jpg?v=1741646306"},{"product_id":"original-war-of-1812-era-american-militia-cartridge-box-with-tins-detached-carrying-strap-painted-front-flap","title":"Original War of 1812 Era American Militia Cartridge Box with Tins \u0026 Detached Carrying Strap - Painted Front Flap","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting and unique early American made Militia leather cartridge box. These types were seen in the War of 1812 era through to the Seminole \u0026amp; Mexican-American Wars. This example has tins, one of the earliest tinned examples we’ve seen, and utilized a leather carry strap as opposed to belt loops. The strap is included, but it has entirely broken off of both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous example has somewhat pliable leather for its age, and has aged quite well. The front flap of the box has a gold-painted border with a gold six-pointed star in the center. The box has a three-tin interior which is still well-attached inside. The original carrying strap was attached at two points in the back and affixed with square-shaped washers. The original strap is still included and will make for a tremendous display if arranged correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box has a small metal hook under the flap which would originally clip onto the small metal catch on the bottom, but due to the aging of the leather it no longer clips in properly. 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This is a very early American Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, made very much in the style of the Model 1795 patterned not long after the end of the U.S. Revolution. At the time the Arsenal and Armory at Springfield was still relatively small, so due to this there were often contracts issued for this and later muskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1808, the U.S. Government issued contracts to numerous gunmakers active at the time, nineteen in total, and very few of these remain today. In fact there are no known examples by some makers, partly due to the fact that some of the 1808 muskets did not have any maker markings on their lock plates. There is a great PDF article at the American Society of Arms Collectors detailing the various makers and markings used in this contract: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americansocietyofarmscollectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2003-B87-1808-United-States-Contract-Muskets.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1808 United States Contract Muskets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely example of a Model 1808 Contract musket, which features the correct flat lock plate with a pointed tail. We have had both marked and unmarked examples, and this example is marked on the lock plate as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Eagle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO. 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We checked the barrel, and unfortunately there are no longer any markings present on the breech area due to wear, and we did not see any markings on the stock either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many early American muskets. it was later converted to percussion, which possibly could have been used in the U.S. Civil War. It is a fairly standard conversion, with the lock modified by removal of the frizzen and pan, and the holes for them plugged. The hammer was replaced by a simple one, and the touch hole replaced by a \"barrel\" shaped bolster with a cleanout on the side and the cap nipple cone on top. We also noticed that the musket is 53 3\/4\" long with a \u003cspan\u003e38 3\/4\" barrel\u003c\/span\u003e, definitely a bit shorter than the usual 58-60 inches we see Model 1808 muskets in. We however cannot see any filled holes from moving the barrel bands, so it is possible that it was made this length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket's mounts are all of iron, as is correct for the pattern, and the metalwork overall has a lovely matured brown oxidized patina, definitely looking every bit of the 200+ years old that it is. We can see past cleaning to remove oxidation from the barrel, which also unfortunately removed the markings. There is also a good amount of powder burn near the cap bolster, and the cap nipple cone itself is just a remnant, so it saw long service as a percussion musket. We checked the bore, and it is dark, and now measures out to about 0.714\", definitely well worn. In spite of this, the lock is still fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though it is a bit stiff. The stock shows a lovely dark red brown color to the American Black walnut, and there is actually some great figure to the grain in the butt stock area. There are no major cracks or repairs that we can see, just the usual crack near the breech running back to the lower lock screw. There is a ramrod under the barrel, but it looks to be a period replacement, and both sling swivels have been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a very early American contract military musket by rare maker Oliver Bidwell, only one of a few Model 1808 muskets that we have ever had, and the first by this maker. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e circa 1811\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCaliber: .69\" worn to .714\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 38 3\/4 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 53 3\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Model 1795 Musket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1795 was the first musket to be produced in the United States by Springfield and Harper's Ferry Arsenals, as well as contractor Eli Whitney. It was based heavily on the Charleville musket, Model 1763\/66, which had been imported in large numbers from the French during the American Revolution, and which at the time comprised the largest number of muskets in U.S. arsenals at about 20,000 muskets. The Model 1795 was used in the War of 1812, after which shortcomings in both the design and manufacturing process of the Model 1795 led to the development of the Model 1812 Musket at Springfield only, and eventually the Model 1816 Musket muskets at both armories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1795 a very elongated musket, retained many of the characteristics of the Charleville on which it was based. It had a 44 inches (110 cm) long .69 caliber barrel, a 56 inches (140 cm) stock, and a total length of 60 inches (150 cm). The original version had the bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel but this was later moved to the top. Minor changes were made throughout production inclusive of a shorter barrel length of 42 inches (110 cm) on the later Harper's Ferry weapons. Barrels of Harper's Ferry 1795s were serial numbered up to some point in 1812: Springfield Model 1795's were never serial numbered. Springfield began the Model 1812 improvements in 1814, but Harper's Ferry continued on with the production of the Model 1795 until at least 1819 (early 1819 examples still used the M1795 lockplate) and never produced the Model 1812. Eventually, both armories incorporated improvements into the Model 1816 flintlock which were after a few years virtually identical. Most, but not all, parts will interchange on the Model 1816 muskets but the hand-crafted parts, and lack of set standards and patterns on the earlier Model 1795 weapons often means parts will not interchange easily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical of smoothbore muskets, the M1795 had an effective range of about 50 yards (46 m) to 75 yards (69 m). The Model 1795 fired a smaller round than the British .75 caliber Brown Bess, but the Model 1795 also had both a slightly longer range and slightly better accuracy than the Brown Bess musket. This gave the American forces an advantage of range when they faced British forces in the War of 1812.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe War of 1812 had revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. The Model 1812 Musket was created in an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket. The Model 1816 made further improvements, and replaced the Model 1812. The Model 1812 had borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, and this design was retained for the Model 1816. The Model 1816 had a 42 inch long .69 caliber smoothbore barrel, similar to the Model 1812, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the Model 1812. The Model 1816 also had a more straight lined stock. The overall length of the weapon was 58 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44603459469381,"sku":"ONJR23HGA110","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23HGA110.jpg?v=1770073510"},{"product_id":"original-french-made-matched-pair-of-upmarket-rifled-percussion-dueling-pistols-retailed-by-canfield-bros-baltimore-with-carved-stocks-circa-1850","title":"Original French Made Matched Pair of Upmarket Rifled Percussion \"Dueling\" Pistols Retailed by Canfield Bros. Baltimore with Carved Stocks - Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal items. One of a Kind Set! This is a beautiful matched pair of French percussion pistols, often referred to a \"Dueling Pistols\", even though by the time these were produced duels were rarely performed, and they were never common. The pistols feature lovely 10 1\/2\" long octagonal barrels, which are actually sixteen sided towards the middle, with a further flute one one of the sides. The metalwork is all masterfully engraved, and the stocks are covered with high relief carving. Measuring 16 1\/2 inches overall, these would definitely have been a bit long for every day use, but perfect for display over a mantelpiece or in a custom case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are marked clearly across the rear of the barrel with \u003cstrong\u003eCANFIELD BROTHERS BALTIMORE\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a known mid 19th Century Outfitter, which lasted at least until the U.S. Civil War. We cannot find much on pistols marked by this company, so we assume these were brought in as a custom order for a particular customer. The barrels on both feature heavy seven groove rifling, and measure out at about .45\". There are proof marks on the bottom of the barrel, which definitely look to be French, however we were not able to determine much from them. There is the marking \u003cstrong\u003eJ. DEMET\u003c\/strong\u003e marked at the front inside of the stock on both pistols, which could be the stock supplier, or possibly the person who executed the fantastic carvings in the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe checked the locks on both, and they are fully functional, holding correctly at half cock an firing at full. The bores of both still show the rifling well, however they also do show fouling and oxidation, so these pistols were definitely used, most likely for target shooting. The stocks on both show some wear, with one showing cracking on both sides around the lock area, while the other shows evidence of a repaired crack around the grip area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic pair of Mid 19th Century French \"dueling\" pistols, imported by a known Baltimore Outfitter, almost certainly for some well-heeled client. Definitely a great set more than worthy of further research!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (Both):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1850\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .65\" Pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 10 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 16 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). 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In the years after the War of 1812, due to deficiencies perceived in the model 1795, the U.S. wanted them quickly replaced, and so also contracted out various orders to gun manufacturers of the time. This example however was made at the Government arsenal in Harpers Ferry, in what was then the state of Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1850s, many of the Flintlock Muskets in Arsenal were converted to Percussion, which was a much more reliable and water-resistant ignition system. This involved all variants of the Model of the 1816, which helped to standardize the types of ammunition carried by the soldiers in the field. This example looks to have been returned to a state or federal arsenal some point, and had the lock converted to a percussion lock, and the breech of the barrel removed, with a breech plug with a built in cap bolster installed. This is very similar to the conversions done just before the start of the Civil War by companies such as Henry E. Leman of Lancaster PA, Hewes and Phillips of Newark, NJ, and others. We were not able to see any markings on the breech plug indicating who did the conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat lock plate is worn, only showing traces of the \"Federal Eagle\" marking under the hammer, and was produced at the \u003cem\u003eUnited States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry\u003c\/em\u003e itself, as indicated on the lock plate tail:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARPERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1817\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is a bit late for a Model 1812 musket, it has the correct separate bolster for the lower sling swivel, not the Model 1816 type, which had the swivel bolster on the trigger guard. We tested the lock, and it is functional, however it will fire at both half and full cock. Due to replacement of the breech end of the barrel, none of the original markings are present, and we also checked the left side of the stock, and were not able to see any cartouches, though there are some scratched in letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket measures 58 inches in overall length, with a barrel 42 1\/4 inches long, and comes complete with an original ramrod, which may be a period replacement. The bore is worn out a bit at the muzzle to around .70\", so it definitely saw a good amount of use. The large amount of powder burn around the cap nipple cone bolster confirms this, and the cone itself is heavily eroded and partly missing. We also noted that both of the sling swivels were removed at some point, though the bolsters are still present. The metalwork has a really nice aged oxidized patina, which we have left intact to preserve the great aged look. The wood stock is in very good shape with a very nice color, showing the expected wear from long use in the field.. There are some cracks in the stock on the right side near the lock side plate, but we did not notice any major damage or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely service used example of an older musket converted for service in the 1850s and possibly used during the Civil War. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1817\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: originally .69\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 1\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 58 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Model 1812 Musket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War of 1812 revealed many weaknesses in the earlier Model 1795 Musket. The Model 1812 was an attempt to improve both the design and manufacturing process of the musket. The design borrowed heavily from the French Charleville model 1777 musket. The Springfield Model 1812 musket arrived too late to be of use in the War of 1812 but would later become standard issue to regular infantry and militia units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1812 was a .69 caliber smoothbore musket, with a 42-inch (107 cm) barrel and a 54-inch (137 cm) stock, and a total length of 57-inch (145 cm). The Model 1812 was produced only at Springfield: the M1795 would continue in production at Harpers Ferry into 1818.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1812 was produced in a quantity of almost 30,000 between the years 1814 and 1816. It was replaced by the Model 1816 Musket. However, the Model 1812 remained in service for many years, and was even used in the American Civil War, mostly by the Confederate forces. By the start of the Civil war, the weapon was considered to be old and obsolete but was needed to fill arms shortages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Model 1812 muskets were later converted to percussion lock firing mechanisms. The percussion cap system was much more reliable and weatherproof than the flintlock system used on the Model 1812 in its original configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. 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Developed during the same period of American \"multi-use\" military experimentation that produced the Springfield Trapdoor ramrod and trowel bayonets, the Springfield Model 1880 \"Hunting Knife\" was quite similar in size and appearance to the entrenching tool developed in the same year. The handle and bolster design is very similar, though it is fitted with brass, and not steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-1880 Hunting Knife was designed for concurrent use with the M- 1881 and the M-1888 Rod Bayonet Rifles also manufactured at the Springfield Armory. The first 1002 knives were made in 1881 and had iron guards. Subsequently another 9,000 or 10,000 were made with brass guards (records vary). In 1883, the first 4,000 or 5,000 M-1880 Hunting Knives were made with brass guards and another 5,000 were made in 1885.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll M-1880 Hunting Knives were serial numbered. This one is numbered 3259 and is also marked\u003cstrong\u003e U.S. \/ SPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top brass portion. The knife was used heavily in western outposts, accounting for the wide distribution and usually sharpened or pitted condition found by collectors. This one is fortunately not pitted throughout the blade and doesn’t have any real nicks! The purposes of the knife included skinning game, digging shallow trenches, and clearing brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproductions of this sought after knife are common, as are finding legitimate ones with replacement handles. Collectors should use caution. This knife is 100% genuine with an original lovely condition wood handle. All of the factory ribbing is intact with minor chipping around the base. The brass fitting for the handle has a lovely aged patina. These were typically used, abused, and in some cases thrown away by the troops they were issued to, so examples in any condition are rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral variants of leather scabbards were designed for the M-1880 Hunting Knife, including experimental versions, and many still exist today. Some are more rare than the knife. Scabbard designations include the leather long- and short-loop, two versions of the brass hook, and the Varney scabbards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is still in solid condition and still has visible markings for RIA, or Rock Island Arsenal. 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This is a stunning example of an early American- made Militia leather belly box, dating to the Revolutionary War \/ War of 1812 period. The front leather flap of the belly box originally had a small piece that connected to a small metal latch on the bottom, but the latch and strap have since worn away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is of nailed construction with stitching along the edges. The top flap of the belly box is in worn condition but is well-preserved considering the period it’s from. The flap is still in good condition overall without any tearing, with much of its finish still retained on the front. Both original belt loops are retained on the reverse, a rare find! The wooden insert has 24 slots to hold musket paper cartridges, three rows of 8. The sides have great creased “Star” patterns. The back of the box originally had two belt loops, one is gone and the other is now broken off at the top. Some of the stitching along the back of the flap is worn away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching on the box is still tight where it is complete. Overall this is still a very nice historical piece of equipment from the infancy years of the United States and it will display very nicely in your early Militia collections! 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One of the most noticeable differences in the Model 1822 is the attachment of the lower sling swivel. The forward part of the trigger bow was provided with an enlargement which was drilled to receive the sling swivel rivet. Previously, the sling swivel had been affixed to a stud in front of the trigger bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1822 was produced by the Springfield Armory, Harpers Ferry Armory, and numerous other contractors. It was eventually replaced by the Springfield Model 1835, which is also considered by many to be a continuation of the Model 1816. These were sometimes referred to as \"Whitney Flintlocks\" due to the large number made in New Haven, Connecticut by Eli Whitney. There were even some subdivisions within the model numbers, with the Model 1828 being the last iteration of the 1822 before the 1835. Most model 1822 muskets were produced during the National Armory Brown period (c1822-1832), and had the barrel and furniture finished with brown lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal flintlock configuration Model 1822 muskets with period brown finish on the metalwork are relatively rare, as most were altered to percussion during the 1840s-50s and were subsequently struck bright with the brown removed. It originally would have also been coated with a a brown lacquer on the barrel and stock, however cleaning over the years has mostly removed this from the stock, with some still remaining on the metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was contractor produced, as indicated by the markings on the lock plate under the hammer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.  S.\u003cbr\u003e(Rising Star Logo)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN. 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Starr Jr. joined his father in business in 1812 when a factory was built by what is now Starr Mill pond. After his father passed in 1821., Starr Jr. continued the business until approximately 1845. Muskets produced by this manufacturer are highly desirable, especially with clear logos. The musket's 42\" smooth bore barrel still bears crisp inspection proofs of \u003cstrong\u003eUS \/ DT \/ \"Sunken P\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on the breech end, and there is also a clear \u003cstrong\u003e1832\u003c\/strong\u003e date on the barrel tang. This indicates inspection by \u003cem\u003eLt. Daniel Taylor, U.S. Army\u003c\/em\u003e, noted for inspecting \u003cem\u003e\"Starr Muskets 1831-1850\"\u003c\/em\u003e. We can also see what looks like a GCS cartouche on the left side of the stock, which we were not able to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per the pattern, the musket has all iron mounts, with the only brass component being the flash pan. It has the correct \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \u003c\/strong\u003estamped on the butt plate tang, and retains the original cleaning rod, with intact threads on the ends. There are sling swivel bolsters on the trigger guard and middle barrel band, however both swivels have been removed. The lock is functional, though due to wear on the tumbler it will fire at both full and half cock. We checked the bore, and it is clear and has not been rifled, but does show a good amount of past fouling and oxidation. We measured it and it has been worn from 0.69\" to 0.71\". The metalwork has a really nice aged patina, particularly the barrel, which retains a lot of the original \"National Armory Brown\" color. The fittings show a bit more wear, and the lock does show a good amount of rusting on the hammer and cock from powder burn. The stock is very nice, showing a lovely dark brown color from long use in service. It has the expected dents, dings, and other damage from service, and there is a 6 inch long chunk missing from the wood line on the left side between the lower and middle barrel bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of an early stepping stone in the evolution of the U.S. Contract Musket with some great research potential! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1831 \u0026amp; 1832\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\" - worn to .71\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 57 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Model 1822 Musket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War of 1812 had revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. The Model 1812 Musket was created in an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket. The Model 1816 made further improvements, and replaced the Model 1812. The Model 1812 had borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, and this design was retained for the Model 1816. The Model 1816 had a 42 inch long .69 caliber smoothbore barrel, similar to the Model 1812, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the Model 1812. The Model 1816 also had a more straight lined stock. The overall length of the weapon was 58 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1816 musket was originally produced at the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Arsenals between 1816 and 1844. Around 675,000 were made, more than any other flintlock in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1816 was originally produced as a flintlock musket. Like many flintlock muskets, many of these were later converted to percussion cap, as the percussion cap system was much more reliable and weather resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model of Springfield musket was used by Texans during the Texas Revolution and by the US Army and militia during the Mexican-American War. During this conflict, the flintlock version of the Model 1816 was preferred by U.S. regular forces, due to percussion cap supply concerns. It was also used during the early years of the American Civil War until around 1862.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany improvements to the Model 1816 were made, producing the Model 1822, Model 1835, Model 1840, and Model 1842. U.S. Ordnance Department referred to these as different models, but in other U.S. government documents they are referred to as a continuation of the Model 1816. Modern histories are similarly inconsistent in the nomenclature of these weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44877483376709,"sku":"ONSV26MFD005","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26MFD005.jpg?v=1776280801"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-remington-maynard-tape-primer-percussion-converted-m1835-rifled-musket-dated-1860","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Remington-Maynard Tape Primer Percussion Converted M1835 Rifled Musket - dated 1857","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One Only. The U.S. Model 1835 Musket was a .69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42-inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1822 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. It was really only an incremental change, and many differences involved how the musket was produced, rather than the actual design. The emphasis was on making some interchangeable parts, and to use more accurate manufacturing methods. This paved the way for the later model of 1842, the first U.S. musket to have fully interchangeable parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1835 was produced by the Springfield Armory, Harpers Ferry Armory, and numerous other contractors. It was eventually superseded by the model 1840 and 1842 muskets, the former of which was originally made in Flintlock, but most were converted to percussion before they made it to the field. The 1842 was only made in percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1850s, many of the Flintlock Muskets in Arsenal were converted to Percussion, which was a much more reliable and water-resistant ignition system. This involved all variants of the Model of the 1816. This helped to standardize the types of ammunition carried by the soldiers in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany were altered by Frankford Arsenal with the new Maynard Type primer locks and percussion bolsters made by the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Arms Co\u003c\/strong\u003e of New York. Remington Arms contracted with the government between 1856 to 1859 for 20,000 Maynard primer locks and bolsters and delivered all to Philadelphia’s Frankford Arsenal location. These were then fitted to the muskets during conversion, and the bores were rifled during this process. The rear sights were also replaced with ones similar to the Model 1855 Springfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outbreak of the Civil War in the United States created a large need for percussion muskets, as the number of modern firearms currently on hand was far short of what was needed. To fill this need, many muskets converted to percussion in the 1840s-1850s were pressed back into service, such as this example. This very interesting rifle began life as a Springfield Model 1835 Musket, most likely produced at either Springfield or Harpers Ferry. It could possibly be an 1822 model, but the barrels on those were usually not suitable for conversion to a rifled bore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maynard tape primer lock was one of the 20,000 produced by the \u003cem\u003eRemington Arms Co.\u003c\/em\u003e, as indicated by markings on the tail of the lock plate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTON'S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eILION. N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1857\u003cbr\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. The door for the tape primer system is still present, however it looks like the mechanical components have been completely removed. The barrel tang is also dated \u003cstrong\u003e1857\u003c\/strong\u003e, and there is the correct \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e in an oval over an \u003cstrong\u003eEagle's Head\u003c\/strong\u003e, though the \"V\" was removed by the breech plug. There is a faint oval cartouche below the lower lock screw, however it is not quite legible. With the original lock gone, there is no way to really tell which contractor made the musket originally. It is also marked with a faint script re-inspection cartouche \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEB \/ 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in a large oval, the mark of sub-inspector Elizur Bates, who rated the musket as “3rd Class” during the period of 1842-45 when all US flintlock muskets in service were rated as to their suitability for conversion to percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket's mounts are all of iron and have a lovely polished bright steel patina over most parts, with no signs of past major oxidation or other issues. There are also some inspection marks stamped into some components, and the iron butt plate is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e. The barrel is fitted with the standard ramp sight of the model 1855, which is fully functional. There is a significant amount of past powder burn around the cap nipple cone bolster and on the cone itself, so it looks to have seen extensive use after the percussion rifle conversion. We checked the cleanout on the bolster, and it still easily removes for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower sling swivel is present, while the upper sling swivel is missing. The musket still has an original ramrod with intact threads on the end, however it does not have a cup on the end, so it is probably from a non-rifled Springfield musket. We checked the bore, and the three groove rifling is still visible, however it shows overall fouling and oxidation from long use, most likely during the war. The one piece walnut stock is in very good condition, showing a lovely red brown color, only achieved after decades, or in this case, centuries of age. There are the expected dents, small chips, cracks, and gouges seen on a stock that has seen long service, however there is no major damage or evidence of repairs. There is a bit of cracking around front of the lock, and around the barrel breech, very common places for this to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of a typical U.S. musket that was given new life by later modification. Many soldiers during the civil war were armed with this exact type of rifled musket. Hard to find in this great condition and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1830 - converted 1857\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\" Rifled\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 57 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock with Tape Primer\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Model 1835 Musket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War of 1812 had revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. The Model 1812 Musket was created in an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket. The Model 1816 made further improvements, and replaced the Model 1812. The Model 1812 had borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, and this design was retained for the Model 1816. The Model 1816 had a 42 inch long .69 caliber smoothbore barrel, similar to the Model 1812, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the Model 1812. The Model 1816 also had a more straight lined stock. The overall length of the weapon was 58 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1816 musket was originally produced at the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Arsenals between 1816 and 1844. Around 675,000 were made, more than any other flintlock in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1816 was originally produced as a flintlock musket. Like many flintlock muskets, many of these were later converted to percussion cap, as the percussion cap system was much more reliable and weather resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model of Springfield musket was used by Texans during the Texas Revolution and by the US Army and militia during the Mexican-American War. During this conflict, the flintlock version of the Model 1816 was preferred by U.S. regular forces, due to percussion cap supply concerns. It was also used during the early years of the American Civil War until around 1862.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany improvements to the Model 1816 were made, producing the Model 1822, Model 1835, Model 1840, and Model 1842. U.S. Ordnance Department referred to these as different models, but in other U.S. government documents they are referred to as a continuation of the Model 1816. Modern histories are similarly inconsistent in the nomenclature of these weapons, often referring to them as \"Type 2\" and \"Type 3\" versions of the M1816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45030190678085,"sku":"ONJR26MABS027","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26MABS027.jpg?v=1779134418"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/collections\/1812.jpg?v=1563391638","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/collections\/war-of-1812\/sales.oembed","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}