Handgun or Knife

A rare original “US”-marked Hale & Tuller Percussion Underhammer Pistol made in the late 1830s. This 187+ year-old pistol is in Antique Very Good condition with extensive loss of bluing and typical handling marks. Original Maple wood grips with a couple of hairline cracks. (See photos.)  It features a 6-inch octagon and tapered round barrel. Caliber: .36 percussion. Serial # 140. Also stamped with a “115” assembly number under the barrel. Made sometime between 1837 and 1840. These rare pistols were believed to have all been manufactured at the Connecticut State Prison at Wethersfield, Hartford County, with inmate labor.  Barrel is marked:  “HALE & TULLER / HARTFORD / CONNECTICUT”  and “US”.  Also marked “Warranted Cast Steel” on the side of the barrel. Original manuscript contracts dated 1837 and 1838 between William Tuller and Amos Pillsbury, the Warden of the Connecticut State Prison were discovered in the late 1970s. Pillsbury (1805-1873) was a famous prison reformer. He was the warden at the Wethersfield prison from 1830 to 1845. His biography states:  “…he was the first warden of a prison who caused the prisoners to earn more than their own support, and was the first prison-keeper who introduced the practice of reading the Bible daily to the prisoners assembled.” The contracts called for the use of prison labor within the walls of the State Prison to produce these guns. Only a few hundred were produced and perhaps just a few dozen still exist. Finding one with a “US” marking is a genuine rarity. Tuller was a Hartford tinware and stove merchant, and not known as a gunmaker. So it is surmised that he partnered with gunmaker H.J. Hale to oversee the actual pistol manufacturing at the prison.  A fascinating bit of New England history!   (KGNE-183)

A recent-issue U.S.G.I. M7 Bayonet with black M10 Scabbard. This fits most M16 rifles and 5.56mm AR clones with bayonet lugs, as well as some of the more recent military-pattern riot shotguns with bayonet lugs. Comes with its original scabbard.  Both the bayonet and the scabbard are in near-mint unissued condition.  Marked BOC, indicating that it was manufactured by Bauer Ordnance Corporation of Detroit, Michigan. (See photos.)  (GKS-199)

A recent-issue U.S.G.I. M7 Bayonet with black M10 Scabbard. This fits most M16 rifles and 5.56mm AR clones with bayonet lugs, as well as some of the more recent military-pattern riot shotguns with bayonet lugs. Comes with its original scabbard.  Both the bayonet and the scabbard are in near-mint unissued condition.  (See photos.)  (GKS-198)

A Vietnam War-vintage U.S.G.I. M6 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard. This fits any M4 rifle as well as civilian M1A rifles. Comes with its original scabbard.  Both the bayonet and the scabbard are in near excellent condition. One grip panel  has a chip at the release button that is only noticeable upon close inspction. The bayonet was manufactured by the Aerial Company, circa 1960 or 1961. (See photos.)  (GIM-197)

A Vietnam War-vintage U.S.G.I. M5 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard. This fits any M1 Garand rifle as well as some BM59 rifles. This was the bayonet model that was issued to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). This model was also issued to U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard units in the 1960s and 1970s — as seen in the iconic photos at Kent State University. Comes with its original scabbard that is marked “BM Co.” at the throat.  Both the bayonet and the scabbard are in near excellent condition. The bayonet was manufactured by Columbia Milpar. (See photos.)  (GIM-196)

A Vietnam War-vintage U.S.G.I. M7 Bayonet with M8A1 Scabbard. This fits most M16 rifles and 5.56mm AR clones with bayonet lugs, as well as some of the more recent military-pattern riot shotguns with bayonet lugs. Comes with its original scabbard.  The bayonet is in excellent condition — looks unissued. The scabbard is in good condition with some surface rust at the throat and scabbard tip. Marked BOC  — Made by Bauer Ordnance Corporation of Detroit, Michigan. (See photos.)  (GNS-017)

A Vietnam War-vintage U.S.G.I. M7 Bayonet with M8A1 Scabbard. This fits most M16 rifles and 5.56mm AR clones with bayonet lugs, as well as some of the more recent military-pattern riot shotguns with bayonet lugs. Comes with its original scabbard.  Both the bayonet and the scabbard are in excellent condition. Manufactured by Conetta – one of the more scarce makers. (See photos.)  (GNS-016)

A nearly-new brass triggerguard and gripframe Uberti replica of the massive Colt Walker .44 Model 1847. Has a 9-inch blued round barrel.  Brass frame and beautiful smooth walnut grips. Has vivid color casehardening. The cylinder has nice sharp and legible etchings. There is just a faint cylinder turn line. The bore diameter is .451″. The brass frame was toned by the factory. Serial Number: A3597X. Has just minor handling and cylinder-turn marks, and a small rust mark in one cylinder notch. Otherwise, the bluing and color-casehardening are excellent.  (See photos.)  Since this is a blackpowder percussion revolver, no FFL is required. Centerfire conversion cylinders allowing these revolvers to shoot .45 ACP are available via the Internet. (UIU-563)

A scarce Vietnam War-vintage Schrade Two-Bladed Pilot Survival Switchblade Knife. “SCHRADE WALDEN N.Y. USA SSTAINLESS” is stamped on the tang. The knife has orange grip panels. The second blade — manually-opening — is a parachute cord-cutting hook. The switchblade action is fully functional and crisp. The locking mechanism (that disables the switchblade button) also works perfectly. The main blade has some wear and minor sharpening marks. The paracord cutter blade is nearly perfect. One orange grip panel has two hairline small cracks (see photos). Sorry, we can not ship automatic knives to California, Delaware, Florida, or  Washington, D.C.  Consult your state and local laws on automatic knives before ordering! (EBP-967)

Note: In July 2004, the year the Schrade company celebrated its 100th anniversary, the Schrade factory in Ellenville was closed. The Schrade name was purchased by Taylor Brands, LLC, who continue to manufacture products under the Schrade brand name as well as Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial, and Smith &Wesson knives. But that production is now in mainland China.  Thus, the pre-2004 Scrade knives are highly sought-after, by collectors.

A blued Pietta M1858 Remington replica .44 blackpowder revolver with 8″ hexagonal barrel and traditional front sight. This revolver is in excellent to like-new condition, with no signs of ever having been fired and just a faint cylinder turn line. It is in the original box with paperwork — as marketed by  Cabela’s more than a decade ago. Serial #  RU8895X. This is the variant with walnut grips and a sturdy steel frame, and equipped with a contrasting brass triggerguard. The latter has faded to a pleasant mustard color with some discoloration — see photos. Pietta M1858s can be very accurate! Conversion cylinders for .45 Colt are made by two different companies and are widely available.   (UNP-044)

A Uberti/Stoeger/INOX .44 percussion Model 1858 stainless steel revolver. This is in excellentcondition with just light handling marks, in the matching number factory box. It appears to be unfired. Nice orginal factory wood grips. It features an 8-inch octagonal stainless steel barrel. The triggerguard is brass. Caliber: 44 percussion. Serial # 2876X. Made in 2016 and marked as such on the butt. Generally, Uberti revolvers are preferred over Piettas by practical shooters. American-made .45 Colt conversion cylinders are available via mail-order from a number of vendors for this Uberti model.  (BNU-127)

A Ruger Old Army .44 percussion revolver, stainless steel.  Like new condition.  “Pre-warning” production. (It has NO “Before Using Gun – Read Warnings in Instruction Manual…” rollmark.) In an original factory yellow cardboard. The box shows a lot of handling wear. (See photos.)  This revolver was made sometime pre-1978. Serial number: Serial #: 145-6171X.  This blackpowder revolver is like new, with just a faint cylinder turn line.  The nipples appear new and un-fired! The original factory walnut grips with Ruger logos are in very nice shape. Standard 7.5-inch barrel and target adjustable sights. Federally exempt. No FFL is required. I also have a new-in-box .45 Colt conversion cylinder available, if legal in your state.  But it must be ordered separately.  This model was discontinued in 2009, and they are getting scarce and collectible. (CBPH-218)

A scarce mid-2000s production Ruger Old Army .44 percussion revolver, stainless steel.  Like new condition in Ruger factory brown box.  “Post-warning” production. (It has the “Before Using Gun – Read Warnings in Instruction Manual…” rollmark.)  This revolver was made sometime in or after 2005. Serial number: 145-7638X.  This blackpowder revolver is almost like new –with just a very faint cylinder-turn line! The factory off-white grips Ruger medallions are original to the gun. Standard 7.5-inch barrel and target adjustable sights. (See photos.) Federally exempt. No FFL required. I also have a matching revolver only about 2,000 serial numbers apart available, if you want to have a pair.  (See: ANHC-203). I have a .45 Colt conversion cylinder available, if legal in your state.  But it must be ordered separately.  This model was discontinued in 2009, and they are getting scarce and collectible. (NHKR-203)

A scarce mid-2000s production Ruger Old Army .44 percussion revolver, stainless steel.  Like new condition in Ruger factory yellow box.  “Post-warning” production. (It has the “Before Using Gun – Read Warnings in Instruction Manual…” rollmark.)  This revolver was made sometime in or after 2005. Serial number:145-7869X.  This blackpowder revolver is almost like new — with just a cylinder-turn line!  The factory off-white grips Ruger medallions are original to the gun. Standard 7.5-inch barrel and target adjustable sights. (See photos.) Federally exempt. No FFL required. I also have a matching revolver only about 2,000 serial numbers apart available, if you want to have a pair.  (See: NHKR-203). I have a .45 Colt conversion cylinder available, if legal in your state. But it must be ordered separately.  This model was discontinued in 2009, and they are getting scarce and collectible. (ANHC-202)

A Ruger Old Army .44 percussion revolver, blued steel.  Excellent condition.  “Pre-warning” production. (It has no “Before Using Gun – Read Warnings in Instruction manual…” rollmark.) In the original red Ruger factory box. Made in 1976, and barrel is rollmarked: “Made in the 200th Year of American Liberty.” Serial #140-2920X.  This blackpowder revolver is in excellent shape, with just a few handling marks and just a very faint trace of a cylinder-turn line. Appears unfired. (See photos.) The bore is pristine.  The original grips are in very nice shape. The box has some damage to one end. (See photos.) Standard 7.5-inch barrel and target adjustable sights. Federally exempt. No FFL is required. I also have a new-in-box stainless steel .45 Colt conversion cylinder available, if legal in your state.  But it must be ordered separately.  Blued conversion cylinders in .45 Colt and .45 ACP are available from two different makers. All Ruger Old Army variants were discontinued in 2009, and they are getting scarce and collectible. (HCKU-718)

A New in-Box Uberti/Cimarron .44 percussion Model 1858 revolver. This revolver is factory new in the matching number factory box, as marketed by Cimarron.  Nice orginal factory wood grips. It features the desirable and scarce 5.5-inch octagonal blued barrel. Caliber: 44 percussion. (Uberti Model No.: CA108 CD.) Made post-2020. Generally, Uberti revolvers are preferred over Piettas by practical shooters. American-made .45 Colt conversion cylinders are available via mail-order from a number of vendors for this Uberti model.  (BUR-044)

A fairly scarce .32 S&W 5-shot spur trigger single-action Model 2 (with short ejector rod housing) revolver. This one has about 70% of its original nickel finish, the finish shows signs of wear mostly on the cylinder and near the muzzle. This is a single-action-only model. The original S&W logo black gutta percha grip panels have slightly faded to brown but have fairly sharp checkering. They show no cracks or chips. Has a bright and well-defined bore, with just a bit of speckling. The action functions properly. A good representative example for any collection. Note that this revolver has a very low “first year” serial # 64X that adds to its value. (ENK-121)

A Uberti/Stoeger .44 percussion Model 1858 revolver. This is in like-new condition with just light handling  marks, in the matching number factory box. It appears to be unfired. Nice orginal factory wood grips. It features an 8-inch octagonal blued barrel. Caliber: 44 percussion. Serial # D9204X. Made circa 2008. Generally, Uberti revolvers are preferred over Piettas by practical shooters. American-made .45 Colt conversion cylinders are available via mail-order from a number of vendors for this Uberti model.  (KNS-112)

A desirable engraved Uberti/Stoeger .44 “Deluxe Ivory – Buffalo Bill” percussion Model 1858 revolver. This very good-looking revolver is in brand-new condition, in the matching number factory box. The box has one torn corner. It features an 8-inch octagonal blued barrel. Caliber: 44 percussion. It is all beautifully factory engraved from end to end. (See photos.) Has attractive faux ivory composition grips. Serial # WFC24X (The “WFC” in honor of William F. Cody.) Made in 2017. American-made .45 Colt conversion cylinders are available via mail-order from a number of vendors for this Uberti model. This is a limited-production gun that is already appreciating in value. (UIRG-189)

A quite nice nickel-plated Charles Clement Belgian copy of the Smith and Wesson .44 Double action Frontier revolver. Marked “For .44 Winchester Cartridge” on the rib, and “Belgium” on the side. Serial number 559X would indicate production somewhere around 1892. The action is a bit stiff, but mechanically this revolver is quite good, with just a slight wobble on the downstroke. The ejector works properly. The original lanyard ring is present at the butt. The bore is a bit pitted but the rifling is sharp. 90%+ of the original nickel finish is still present (see photos). The “CC” (Charles Clement ) logo checkered black gutta percha grips are in unusually nice condition with no chips or cracks.  It is chambered for the man-stopping .44-40 cartridge, so this would make a good practical Federally-exempt carry piece. (CFAE-415)

A fairly scarce .38 S&W 5-shot spur trigger single-action Model 2 (with short ejector rod housing) revolver. This one has about 50% of its original nickel finish. This is a single action-only model. The original S&W logo black gutta percha grip panels have faded to brown and have well-worn checkering but they show no cracks or chips. The bore has some pitting, but there is visible rifling. The action works well, but there is some wobble in the cylinder, as the hammer falls. A good representative example for any collection. Serial #1610X. (CPR-038)