Sgt. Manning's Militaria


Sgt. Manning's Militaria
Antique Edged Weapons >Civil War Non Regulation Officer's Sword > Model 1840 Musician's Sword > German Parade Bayonet & Scabbard Antique Firearms > Model 1842 Springfield > Sharps Carbine New Model 1863 Conversion 50/70 > Schuetzen Target Rifle Weapons for Reenactors (Reproductions) > Flintlock Baker Rifle > 1609 Matchlock Musket Clearance Items Indian Wars Greatcoat Cape $300	Wight N. Manning Collector and Reenactor Since 1958 Click to Contact Sgt. Manning Personal, Business, Cashier's Checks and Postal Money Orders accepted. Payment may also be made by Western Union Money Transfers.

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All items on this website are original unless otherwise noted. Scroll down for photos. Pre-Civil War Field Manual Independent Company of Cadets Monkey Fist Knot Slungshot Civil War Weapons Model 1842 Springfield Lock Dated 1847 Sharps Carbine New Model 1863 Conversion 50/70 Civil War Non Regulation Officer's Sword Model 1840 Musician's Sword Civil War Gear Infantry Waist Belt and Oval US Buckle Telegram Marking Map Original Brass Double Eagle Pistol Powder Flask for Model 1849 Colt Bone Handle Knives Harper's Weekly April 26 1862 The Soldiers' Record of Jericho, Vermont - Rare Civil War Book Post Civil War Spanish American War Canteen – Cuba Service – San Juan Hill & El Caney Spanish American War Veteran - Cuba Service Canteen Indian War / Spanish American War Haversack with Strap Marked U.S. M1908 Haversack Marked MISS with Spring Hooks Marked R.I.A. Schuetzen Target Rifle Long Loop Scabbard 45/70 Model 1876 Bayonet Indian Wars Cape for Greatcoat Rare Manual: Management of Springfield Rifle Carbine Army Revolvers Caliber.45 M1885 Indian Wars Watering Bit and Reins M1906 Curb Bit M1906 RIA Curb Bit M1892 Curb Bit, Headstall, Rosettes M1906 Curb Bit, Headstall, Rosettes Model 1902 Campaign Hat Star Vent Model 1902 Modified Campaign Hat Montana Peak Star Vent World War I Signal Corps Switchboard Outpost, U.S. Army 1917 Aero Service Photographs Identified First to the Front - Signed First Edition (1999) 95th Aero Squadron WWI Cavalry Canteen with Strap 1918 WWI Infantry Drill Manuals WWI British Mess Tin or Mess Kit WWI French Adrian Helmet Shell World War II Seabees Sea Chest - Identified Miscellaneous Unclassified Items Laflin & Rand Powder Keg American Powder Horn with Priming Horn Matching Set Original Brass Double Eagle Pistol Powder Flask George Lawrence Hand Tooled Holster for 38 Caliber Revolver Colt Firearms Rare Book A Century of Achievement 1836 - 1936 Late Nineteenth Century British Infantry Uniform Tunic & Trousers Colonial Riflemen in the American Revolution by Huddleston (Reference Book) Reproduction Items for Reenactors Baker Flintlock Rifle English Civil War Matchlock Musket Apostles Powder Flasks (Bandolier of Wooden Bottles) Samuel de Champlain Shoes

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	Spanish American War Canteen – Cuba Service – San Juan Hill & El Caney One side is marked 7^th US. The other shows Company F 2^nd US Artillery. Both served in Cuba during the Spanish American War. Both fought at El Caney and San Juan Hill. $700 More Photos & Additional Information

	Spanish American War Veteran - Cuba Service Canteen This canteen belonged to Corporal Ross E. Conrad 6^th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company H. From the Roster: “Age 20. Mustered in as Private. Appointed Corporal July 1 1898. On detached service at Camp of 6^th O.V.I. near Cienfuegos, Cuba March 23 to April 8, 1899 as Regimtl. Post Master per S. O. No. 59.” $550 More Photos & Additional Information

	Indian War / Spanish American War Haversack with Strap Marked U.S. Overall condition is excellent. No rips, tears or rot. Leather is soft and pliable but keepers are missing. Perfect for any collection or for the purest reenactor. $100 More Photos & Additional Information

	M1908 Haversack Marked MISS with Spring Hooks Marked R.I.A. Excellent to mint condition Model 1908 marked Rock Island Arsenal and Mississippi. Rare item. $225 More Photos & Additional Information

	Laflin & Rand Powder Keg Wooden keg is complete except for a missing upper band at the base. Stopper fits nicely into place. Marked “FF” on the top and branded “Laflin & Rand Powder Co. New York” on the bottom. Overall condition is very good. It measures 13 inches tall and 10 inches in diameter. $225 More Photos & Additional Information

	Signal Corps Switchboard Outpost, U.S. Army 1917 This is a U. S. Army outpost telephone switchboard #D-12841 case plus handset (receiver). "Switchboard Outpost, 8 Line Signal Corps, U. S. Army order No.W9490 August 15, 1917”. Instructions and wiring diagram are located in cover. The outside dimensions are 10 x 14.5 x 11 inches. Very rare item. $175 More Photos & Additional Information

	Model 1842 Springfield - Lock Dated 1847 172,000 were made at the Springfield Armory. $1,650.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Original Civil War Palmer Bolt Action Carbine 50 caliber rimfire single shot. Overall condition is excellent. This Palmer does not appear to have ever been refinished. It is untouched and has probably never been fired. SOLD

	Civil War Remington Zouave Model 1863 Musket 100% original condition. SOLD

	Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Indian Wars Revolver Dated 1887. John A. Kopec Letter of Authentication. Caliber .45 with 7 & 1/2 inch barrel. Serial number 121111. This is a superior Colt Single Action Revolver and probably used very little. SOLD

	Schuetzen Target Rifle This gun would make a fine shooter. Complete Schuetzen muzzle loading rifles are rare. This is undoubtedly American made and comes with the original false muzzle. Barrel reads New York Cast Steel which is probably a Remington. All mechanical functions are excellent. Approx .375 caliber. $2,550.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Civil War Sharps Carbine New Model 1863 Conversion 50/70 New model 1859/63/65. Originally percussion - arsenal converted to .50/70 centerfire cartridge. SALE PENDING More Photos & Additional Information

	45/70 Long Loop Bayonet Scabbard This seldom encountered scabbard was designed to be mounted on the Model 1876 experimental cartridge belt. The leather frog is marked Watervliet Arsenal. $500.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Original Civil War Non-Regulation Officer's Sword This sword shows rough use but no damage and it could easily be restored. It is in “as found” condition. $500.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Original Civil War Artillery Saber (French Light Artillery Saber) Dated 1839. This saber would be difficult to upgrade. SOLD

	Original Civil War Model 1840 Musician's Sword by Ames dated 1862 with fine reproduction scabbard. No nicks in the blade. Very nice representative piece. $275.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	American Powder Horn with Priming Horn Matching Set Sets are rarely found and these are from Bandon, Vermont. These two horns came together as a set and measure approximately 13 and 8 inches in length. $300.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Original Infantry Waist Belt and Oval US Buckle Standard Civil War Infantry Waist Belt with Oval US Buckle. The condition on both is absolutely mint. No marks or damage. They are completely unused. $950.00 More Photos

	Original Primitive Belt Axe / Tomahwk Late 18th century belt axe is originally from the area of Pawlet, Vermont This early specimen is crudely made but typical of that time period. SOLD

	British Infantry Uniform - Tunic & Trousers Late 19th Century quality fine wool uniform in overall excellent condition. Both pieces are structurally sound and made with quality workmanship and materials. $400.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Field Manual: Pre-Civil War 1845: The Constitution and by-laws of the Independent Company of Cadets, with Extracts from the Laws of the U. States, and the Militia laws of Massachusetts. To which is prefixed, An Order of Lt. Colonel David Sears, with authority for the formation of a full battalion. Lists officers and members. Rare. $175.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Colonial Riflemen in the American Revolution Longrifle Series Joe. D. Huddleston George Shumway Publisher 2000 copies casebound published 1978 Rare Book. Dust jacket is in rough shape but the book is in very good condition. Many excellent maps and illustrations. $75.00 More Photos

	THE SOLDIERS' RECORD OF JERICHO, VERMONT Rare Vermont Civil War Book First Edition and Limited Edition - 1 of 500 copies. A scarce Vermont and Civil War title. Prepared by E.H. Lane - Published by vote of the town. Burlington: R.S. Styles, Book and Job Printer. 1868. $150.00 More Information and Photos

	Monkey Fist Knot Slungshot Monkey's fists were commonly used as melee weapons by sailors embroiled in street and tavern fights during the 1800s. The use of the monkey's fist as a slungshot became common in the street gang subcultures of the 1800s. $250.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Original War Telegram Marking Map Civil War Telegram Marking Map by L Prang & Co. 1862. This is an ultra rare item. To find at all in any condition is unusual. Other originals can be found at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. and the Harvard Map Collection in Cambridge, MA. $350.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Two Original Civil War Era Bone Handle Knives Nine inches long. Made by Lamson Goodnow Mfg. Co. S. Falls Works. Good Condition. $60 for both

	Civil War Cannon Ignition Lock Designed by Enoch Hidden Reproduction made by Paulson Brothers Ordnance Corporation Clear Lake, Wisconsin SOLD

	Outlaw Trail. A History of Butch Cassidy and His Wild Bunch, Hole-in-the-Wall, Brown's Hole, Robber's Roost by Charles Kelly with decorations by Bill Fleming Privately Printed First Edition - 1 of only 1,000 copies published by the author Salt Lake City 1938. This very scarce gunfighter/outlaw classic is in good condition. Includes photographs and maps. Excellent addition to any Old West collection. Very rare title SOLD

	Original Harper's Weekly April 26, 1862 featuring Major General Halleck on the cover. Good condition. Illustrations include Big Bethel, Yorktown and map of Tennessee. Photos of General Pope and Commodore Foote. Vol.VI,No. 278. 16 pages. $75.00

	Colt Firearms A Century of Achievement 1836 - 1936 The 100th Anniversary Fire Arms Manual Superb anniversary sales book which presents a short history of Colt Firearms and the weapons produced, plus all the weapons offered for sale in 1937, revolvers & automatics, plus a guide to shooting. Rare Hardcover First Edition $65.00

	Cape for Greatcoat Indian Wars / Span Am War The dark blue wool is in very good condition except for a minor amount of mothing which does not significantly detract from the overall presentation. This cape is an excellent piece to accompany any greatcoat and will display very well. $300.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Description and Rules for the Management of the Springfield Rifle, Carbine, and Army Revolvers. Caliber.45 Rare Field Manual: Front Cover: Description and Rules for the Management of the Springfield Rifle, Carbine, and Army Revolvers. Caliber.45 Ordnance Department U.S.A. Washington Government Printing Office 1887 Title Page: same as above with: "7534 S R" Many illustrations and diagrams. 6 x 9 inches. 68 pages $150.00 More Photos

	Original U.S. Cavalry Model 1885 Indian Wars Watering Bit and Reins in unused condition. $250.00 More Photos

	M1906 Cavalry Curb Bit in very good condition with older black paint. Marked WL Number 2 marked US $75.00 More Photos

	M1906 Cavalry Curb Bit marked RIA and NS. Number 3 marked US. Very good condition. $90.00 More Photos

	M1892 Curb Bit with Headstall and Rosettes Leather is soft. There is one tender place and there are two repairs. Leather is marked 1917. Bit is marked 1906, US, 2 and RIA. $250.00 More Photos

	M1906 Curb Bit with Headstall, Rosettes and oddball chain. Well used and marked US, 3. Leather is soft and marked Sears. $125.00 More Photos

	Original Model 1902 Campaign Hat with Star Vent and Gold Cord with Acorns. Rare. $1,200.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Original Model 1902 Modified Campaign Hat with Star Vent and Montana Peak. Rare. $1,200.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	World War I 82nd Division Painted Helmet Shell “326th INF” is painted on the helmet which is in fair condition. Inside and outer rim rust exists. No liner no strap. SOLD

	World War I French Adrian Helmet Shell Liner brackets are in place, but no liner, no insignia and partial chin strap only. Rare. $125.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	WWI British Mess Tin or Mess Kit Dated 1916 d-shape original World War One British mess tin. Broad arrow shows on both pieces. Maker's mark is on the bottom. Very good conditon. $120.00 More Photos

	WWI Infantry Drill Manuals Set of two WWI Infantry Drill Manuals - 1911 "Infantry Drill Regulations - United States Army" Softcover: Corrected to February 12, 1917 Hardcover: Corrected to April 15, 1917 $30 for both More Photos

	WWI Cavalry Canteen with Strap 1918 Canteen is marked "U.S. 1918-T J.W.B.M. CO." and the cup is marked "U.S. L.F.&C. 1918". Both are possibly unused. Aside from the broken strap, the cover and strap are both in very good condition. $75.00 More Photos

	First to the Front by Charles Woolley Signed First Edition (1999) The 95th Aero Squadron was the first American pursuit squadron to fly over the front in March 1918.Over 280 photos, most unpublished from the personal albums of the participants, show planes, places and personnel which surrounded this happy band of warriors. $100.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	The Honorable Sumner Sewall of Bath, Maine WWI Flying Ace of the 95th Aero Squadron Military possessions of Sumner Sewall in this group include two trunks having belonged to this distinguished American along with a few personal effects and copies of transcribed letters written to his mother during his service in WWI. SOLD

	Original WWI Aero Service Photographs Identified Ten original black and white photographs with descriptions on the back. All are in plastic sleeves and can be removed easily. $100.00 More Photos

	Seabees Sea Chest - Identified This personalized piece of Navy history belonged to a C.C. Youngs, CCM -- Chief Carpenter's Mate USN who served during WWII in Panama and Iceland in 1942. It is hand painted and hand made. Measures 30 x 18 x 14 inches with heavy rope handles. SALE PENDING More Photos & Additional Information

	Early Model WWII Saddlebags Dated 1945 Marked US and with what appears to be a faint inspector's mark. Dated 1945. These are in excellent soft and supple condition but could use a good oiling. Saddlebags are complete with all straps and laces. SOLD

	NVA Chest Pack or Belt for Magazines and Grenades North Vietnamese Army / NVA Brought home - Veteran's "bring-back" as removed from dead North Vietnamese soldier. Identified and dated 24/11/69. Shows Chinese marks and Vietnamese writing. No rot, just wear. SOLD

	Hand Tooled 38 Caliber Leather Holster Original George Lawrence hand tooled leather holster for a 38 caliber revolver with a 4 inch barrel. Complete with working snap. $25.00 More Photos

	Original Brass Double Eagle Pistol Powder Flask Original brass pistol powder flask with double eagles. Overall length is 4.5 inches. Flask is complete with spring and spout. It is not unusual for flasks to be missing from cased pistol sets. $550.00 More Photos

	Original Brass Double Eagle Pistol Powder Flask for Model 1849 Colt Original brass pistol powder flask for M1849 Colt revolver. Double eagles and shield. E Pluribus Unum. Overall length is 3.25 inches. The spout and one tiny screw are missing and the spring does work. It is not unusual for flasks to be missing from cased pistol sets. $300.00 More Photos

	Flintlock Baker Rifle New / Unused Reproduction This 62 caliber smoothbore British Napoleonic/1812 period has all brass furniture, bayonet lug for sword bayonet, and two position rear sight. $610.00 More Photos & Additional Information

	Matchlock Musket New Authentic Reproduction .cal 735. 16th century up through the mid 17th and during the English Civil Wars. Appropriate for portrayals in Early American settlements such as Jamestown. Also suitable for the Samuel de Champlain era. Precision craftsmanship, excellent workmanship and fully functional. $600.00 More Info & Photos

	Samuel de Champlain Shoes New Authentic Reproduction leather hand made shoes by master shoemaker Dan Freeman of Middlebury, Vermont. Copied and crafted using photographs of the original period shoes. This style shoe was typically worn by musketeers, pikemen and cavaliers. They were worn extensively by armies throughout Europe during the 1600s and evidence of these shoes were found at Jamestown. $250.00 More Info & Photos

	Apostles - Bandolier of Wooden Powder Flasks / Bottles New Authentic Reproduction Handmade in the USA. Leather shoulder strap is 1.75 inches wide with a leather ball pouch. There are ten hand turned wooden apostles with another for priming for a total of eleven. Although there are many variations, these are copied from an original Austrian set. $275.00 More Info & Photos

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Ball Repeating Carbine. SOLD
Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Carbine. SOLD
French Pattern Model 1777/1822 Musket and Bayonet. SOLD
Early Kentucky Rifle. SOLD
Civil War Model 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver. SOLD
New England Fowler by William Read. SOLD
Rogers & Spencer Revolver. SOLD
Kentucky Flintlock Pistol. SOLD
Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword. SOLD
Line Throwing Gun. SOLD
1860 Navy Cutlass. SOLD
Civil War Militia NCO Knights Head Sword. SOLD
Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Saber . SOLD
Civil War Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword. SOLD
Smith Patent (1861) Civil War Lieutenant's Shoulder Straps. SOLD
Civil War Filter Canteen. SOLD
Original Civil War Knapsack. SOLD
Original WWI 94th Aero Squadron Hat in the Ring Gang Helmet. SOLD
Model 1912 Experimental Saddle Bags Dated 1918. SOLD
WWI Map Case Suicide Battalion. SOLD
Henry Troemer Scale. SOLD
USS Carl Vinson Original Painting. SOLD
Herbert Goldsmith Squiers. SOLD
Antique Powder Cans or Tins. SOLD
Original Indian Wars Cavalry Carbine Boot. SOLD
George Lawrence Holster & Belt. SOLD
Civil War Era NCO Baldric. SOLD
Lyman Tang Sight 1A. SOLD
Marble Arms Tang Sight R6. SOLD
Model 1912 Experimental Cavalry Saddle. SOLD
Indian Wars / Spanish American War Canteen. SOLD
WW II US Model 1911 Shoulder Holster. SOLD
Original U.S. Centennial Anniversary Regimental Continental Coat. SOLD
Dupont Powder Keg - 25 lb. SOLD