NEW ITEMS!
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OIL TAN TOP GRAIN LEATHER

LEATHER
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5 oz. Oil Tan, Top Grain Cow Hide

5oz Oil tan top grain cow hide in a rich dark brown color ideal for hunting bags, holsters, knife sheaths or any project where a durable, medium weight leather is needed. Available in full sides ONLY, each about 25-30 square feet. Supplies are limited! While they last price is $3.50 per square foot, take two or more hides for $3.00 per square foot. Please contact us for exact price per side and size you require.

RIG UNIVERSAL GREASE

610**
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AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN!!

A thin film of RIG Universal Grease will help keep your firearms rust-free. Available in three sizes: 1.5 oz, 3 oz, or 12 oz.

One thorough application of RIG Universal Gun Grease inside and out will protect your muzzleloader, shotgun, handgun or rifle against rust and corrosion. RIG is a superior firearm lubricant and preservative.  RIG is our first choice for rust prevention used on all the firearms in our museum!

ENGRAVED TINDER BOX W/ BURN LENSE

7741*
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"Bright sol thru this your pipe will light" "And help old age to read and write" This message is engraved in an elegant script on the tobacco box lid. Available in polished brass or antiqued brass.
This early 19th century tobacco box w/ burning lens was popular with frontier trappers and fur traders because of its utility. This box provided a secure way to carry and protect costly smoking tobacco brought from the East, and offered an easy way to  light a fire or pipe. Popular today not only for utility but for their beauty and historical background. Measures 4-3/4" x 3-1/8" x 3/4".

FIRE STARTING KIT

77900
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Fire Kit includes brass Tobacco Box with Burn Lense, Char Cloth, Tinder, Flint and Steel Striker. Available in Brass Only.

This popular bos was copied from a museum original that was comonly stocked by the Hudson Bay Company, Northwest Company and many others. High quality 6 power magnifier for lighting. Friction fit lid and lense cover. Measures 4-5/13" x 3" x 1-3/16".

PIRATE PISTOL KIT

155400
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from Traditions. This authentic pistol is reminiscent of long ago adventures on the high seas. Perfect for your collection or on the range. .50 caliber, flintlock.

Select hardwood stock requires only limited inletting, shaping and finishing. 10" polished round barrel is in the white with dovetails cut for fixed sights and fixed breech attached. Flintlock is polished and in the white. Single brass trigger. .50 caliber takes a .490 patched round ball and  5/8" flint.

CROCKETT RIFLE KIT .32 caliber

165262
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An attractive, light weight, authentic rifle that's fun for the whole family. Takes a .310 patched round ball, 6x1mm metric  nipple and #11 percussion caps.

Hardwood stock requires only limited inletting and shaping. 32" long octagonal barrel is in the white with fixed sights and solid breech. Brass parts need polishing.  The double set trigger will fire set or unset to provide both a crisp target trigger or a hunting trigger. Overall length is 49", rifled 1 turn in 48". (Photo is of factory finished model.)

PIRATE PISTOL from TRADITIONS

101430
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from Traditions. This authentic pistol is reminiscent of long ago adventures on the high seas. Perfect for your collection or on the range. .50 caliber, flintlock.

This authentic style pistol features a walnut-finish select hardwood stock, 10" polished steel round barrel with fixed sights and fixed breech plug. A polished steel flint lock compliments the barrel; brass hardware and single brass trigger makes this pistol attractive and functional. Takes a .490 patched round ball and a 5/8" flint.

TENNESSEE SIDE PLATE

49023
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Tennessee Side Plate. STEEL.

From Ted Cash Mfg. The Tennessee Side Plate is 2-1/2" wide x 1-1/8" high. Available in steel only.

FRENCH FOWLER SIDE PLATE

49033
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French Fowler Side Plate. STEEL.

From Ted Cash Mfg. French Fowler Side Plate is 1" high x 3-9/16" long. Available in Steel only.

ARMSTORNG SIDE PLATE

4904*
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Armstrong Side Plate in Brass or Steel.

From Ted Cash Mfg. Armstrong Side Plate is 1" high x 5" long. Available in brass or steel.

ARMSTRONG TOE PLATE

4906*
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Armstrong Toe Plate. Brass or Steel.

From Ted Cash Mfg. Armstrong Toe Plate is 7/8" wide x 5" long. Available in Brass or Steel.

TOE PLATE

4907*
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Toe Plate. Available in Brass or Steel.

From Ted Cash Mfg. Toe Plate is 7/8" wide x 4-1/2" long. Available in Brass or Steel.

RATCHETING NIPPLE WRENCH

206**
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A heavy duty stainless steel ratchet with hardened steel head, much stronger than the "T" handle wrenches on the market today. Heads are interchangeable.

.Available for #11 rifle/ shotgun nipples, musket, and pistol nipples.

REPLACEMENT HEADS for RATCHETING NIPPLE WRENCH

206**
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Available for #11 nippls, musket nipple, pistol nipple.

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GUNSMITHS and ALLIED TRADESMEN OF TENNESSEE

703232
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by James B. Whisker. Softbound, 96 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Little has been published on the gunmakers of the Southern states until recently. The author has gathered together information from census records, city and state directories and family geneology material to put together this comprehensive listing of gunsmiths and tradesmen of the Tennessee area. Includes photographs of nine of the firearms from these makers. Text is arranged alphabetically for easy reference.

BERKS COUNTY LONGRIFLES & GUNMAKERS 1750-1900

703231
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Berks County Longrifles and Gunmakers 1750-1900
by Patrick Hornberger. Hardbound, 114 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". From the earliest Germanic style of Reading rifles, to the exquisitely carved rifles of Womelsdorf, to the folk art rifles of the Kutztown area, Berks County's contribution to the history of the American gun making industry is legendary. This book outlines the complete collection displayed in the Palmer Gallery of the Historical Society of Berks County. Fifty-four rifles and two pistols, along with accoutrements and gun making tools are in this fine exhibit and fully described in this book. Over 175 full color photographs. A must for the builder or collector of Berks County rifles.

DARK JOURNEY, The Tragedy of the Donner Party

703209
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Dark Journey by Allan W. Eckert

by Allan W. Eckert. Hardbound, 334 pages, 6" x 9". A rigorously accurate and comprehensive yet poignant and dramatic presentation of the Donner-Reed Wagon Train's grim, harrowing odyssey from Illinois westward to California, beginning in the spring of 1846 and finally, mercifully, ending in the spring of the following year. Dark Journey is the result of extended and intensive research through a multitude of original documents and contemporary accounts of this haunting chapter in American history.

THE COURT MARTIAL OF DANIEL BOONE

703210
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The Court Martial of Daniel Boone by Allan W. Eckert

by Allan W. Eckert. Hardbound, 309 pages, 6" x 9". Based on a true, but little-known episode in Daniel Boone's life, Allan Eckert's first full-length novel recreates the legendary frontiersman's most severe test - the trial for his life at Boonesborough in 1778. He faces court-martial and hanging for such high crimes as betraying his command to the Indians, conspiring to surrender Boonesborough, consorting with the enemy, and accepting favors from the British. A rousing, highly suspenseful story of the famous frontier hero with a historian's attention to the facts and a novelist's sure feeling for the danger and adventure of the 18th century wilderness. 

BEST OF BACKWOODSMAN VOL. 4

703206
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Best of Backwoodsman Volume 4

from Backwoodsman Magazine. Softcover, staple bound, 8-1/2" x 11", 90 pages. THe long awaited 4th volume of this "Best Of" series. Taking in the years of 1990-1997, this isue is loades with numerous easy-to-accomplish and useful projects, the kind that will prove their worth over and over. Includes an in-depth study of Sylvan Hart (Buckskin Bill) and projects by Ryan Kesler as well as many backwoods recipies and remedies that all will enjoy. Heavily illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs.

HANDLES & GUARDS

703211
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Handles & Guards by Joe Keeslar.

by Joe Keeslar. Spiral bound, 127 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". What started out ot be an introduction manual for the Handles and Guards class of the American Bladesmith's Society turned into something much more spectacular. Once the blade is finished, this manual will enable the knifemaker to finish his project with the proper handle and guard. Topics such as handle material, nomenclature, and finishes are discussed. From the simple wooden handle to the fluted and spiral handles with twisted wire accents, embellishments, decorative file work, engraving and wire inlays. Clear, definitive line drawings illustrate each step. From beginner to more advanced knifemakers, everyone will find useful information in this manual.