Monthly Archives: January 2012

NAGINATA – 17th or 18th Century

This is a nice long Naginata from the Genroku period, around 1651- 1709. It is believed to be made by a smith from the Owari Seki Group, based on a Shinsa paper from Nippon Token Hozankai. It has a cut … Continue reading

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Tachi – NOBUKUNI – Yamashiro Province – Late 14th Century

This is the first sword I purchased from the Ed Hollenbeck collection. It is in old shira saya and has Japanese writing on both sides of the saya. One side was written early and has the sign of a famous … Continue reading

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Katana by Yoshitsugu – 1661 – 1681, YOS936 ( Hawleys )

This is a beautiful long, slim blade with a deep curve. The hamon is a beautiful Choji or Gunome Midare. The tang is signed ” Higo no Kami Hojoji Tachibana Yoshitsugu “. This Smith is listed in Hawleys, YOS396, as … Continue reading

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Samuel Welsh – 1807

SOLD This is a large horn with nice honey colored patina. The neck is recessed, bordered with a saw tooth design and boldly signed just beneath ” Samuel Welsh  1807 “. The rest of the body of the horn is … Continue reading

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The Palmira Horn – 1807

SOLD This beautifully carved horn has red dye in the engraving, giving it a wonderful contrast to the honey patina. There is a town engraved with a flag flying ( American flag ) and labeled ” PALMIRA “.  Also on … Continue reading

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The Redcoat’s Brown Bess

While researching the Brown Bess musket, I came across a great site and article by George Neumann entitled “The Redcoat’s Brown Bess” on American Rifleman. Mr. Neumann does an excellent job of detailing the history of this legendary  weapon, with … Continue reading

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Model 1774 French Charleyville Musket

This piece is a French model 1774 Charleyville musket and was modified by an American soldier during it’s use in the Revolutionary war. The barrel bands were removed from the stock and a piece of wood was added to the … Continue reading

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British 2ND Model Brown Bess Musket & Bayonet

This is a second model Brown Bess which was evidently used and modified by an American soldier during the Revolution. The comb of the stock has been shaved to better fit the “shooter’s” preference. The barrel was originally 42″ long … Continue reading

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American stocked Revolutionary War Musket with German/Dutch parts.

This piece is stocked in American walnut utilizing parts from a German/Dutch Musket. The original flintlock is a German Potsdam style, the round German barrel is 41 & 5/8″ long and marked; N 124. All other fittings are German except … Continue reading

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American made Revolutionary War Musket

This piece being exhibited here, is beautifully made with an American walnut stock and all American made brass fittings, with a round, unmarked, 42″ barrel. The trigger guard and side plate are copied after the British 2nd model Brown Bess … Continue reading

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