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370. U.S. Cavalry Officers, dress cape, circa 1870, by John G. Haas, Washington, D.C., who was the custom tailor to high-ranking officers.  Dark blue wool outer layer with bright yellow wool lining.  Has the gold braid piping or edging around outer edge and velvet collar.  Beautiful original condition and we believe that the survival rate of these is nill. You will look the world over to find a better one.  At a Little John auction last year, one of these, by this same maker but with RED ARTILLERY lining brought $3450.  A cavalry collector's dream comes true!” 4000.00. Picture No: 

602. U.S. Model 1892 bayonet and scabbard for the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. 11 5/8' knife blade, 16' long overall, riveted wood grips, metal scabbard with pivoting metal loop-style belt hanger. Marked U.S., and 1894 on reverse, indicating first year of production. Excellent condition. $350.00. Picture No:602

643. FRAME OF MISC. 7TH CAVALRY RELICS FOUND RECENTLY IN AN OLD 7TH CAVALRY DUMP GROUND HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA.  Items include dress helmet eagle plate with overlaid 7; empty cartridge cases (pistol and rifle), saddle size shields, buckles, buttons, saddle rivets, QMD fork, a portion of a jackknife, etc. $550.00. Picture No:643

771. BRASS MILITARY STYLE BUGLE". $65.00. Picture No:777

797. U.S. lanyard for either the 1911 or the 1917 service handguns. Only markings are the patent date - Feb. 20 '17 - 1/4' cotton cord, brass fittings/clip, 32' overall. Ideal for completing any World War I handgun display. Hard to find.  Very good condition. $155.00. Picture No:797

833. SMALL FRAME OF EXCAVATED MILITARY ITEMS INCLUDING 45/70 CARBINE FIRED CASES, .45 SCHOFIELD FIRED PISTOL CASES, 45/70 CARBINE FIRED BULLETS, BRASS EAGLE BUTTONS, ETC.  Found at a former Cavalry encampment here in Western South Dakota. $75.00. Picture No:833

834. SMALL FRAME OF U.S. MILITARY ARTIFACTS INCLUDING A LOADED 56/56 SPENCER SHELL, 50/70 FIRED SHELL CASES, IRON NAILS, BROKEN PITCHFORK TINE.  The Indians used pitchfork tines to knapp stone arrowheads, much better and harder than deer horn. $75.00. Picture No:834

1014. MODEL 1860, U.S. CAVALRY SWORD BY MANSFIELD AND LAMB.  A nice condition old sword with metal scabbard.  A most wonderful accessory to your Civil War outfit. $725.00. Picture No:1014

1016. OLD U.S. PUMPKIN SEED CANTEEN.  U.S. on canvas cover.  Also has unit markings but I cannot read them.  Complete with cork stopper.  Replacement carrying strap.  Nice piece to go with your Indian War equipment. $275.00. Picture No:1016

1021. NICE LOT OF 7TH CAVALRY ARTIFACTS FOUND AT THEIR OLD DUMP GROUND HERE IN SOUTH DAKOTA.  Items include a brass, U.S. buckle; 7 brass eagle buttons, both officer and enlisted; a broken jack knife; 45/70 and 45 Schofield cartridges and bullets; a cast iron eagle plate, probably off an iron stove; a brass saddle buckle; a saddle grommet plate; a horse shoe watch fob; crossed saber button off a dress helmet; and the remains   of an old iron and brass padlock.  A nice historic lot. $375.00. Picture No:1021

1036. WW-II, JAPANESE CANNON OR GUN SIGHT.  Brought back by an American GI who fought in the Pacific.  Has European numbers but also Japanese characters scratched on the base.  Contains two spirit levels        and a compass.  Interesting relic of that great conflict. $200.00. Picture No:1036

1037. U.S. KRAG BAYONET, COMPLETE WITH SCABBARD AND HANGER, DATED 1902.  Very good condition throughout. $225.00. Picture No:

1049. LARGE BRASS POWDER FLASK WITH EMBOSSED ANCHOR AND THE LETTERS, U.S.N. MARKED BATTY, SPRINGFIELD, MASS 1862.  One of the scarce powder flasks of the Civil War. $650.00. Picture No:1049

1050. U.S. SIGNAL CORPS, DAY AND NIGHT, BINOCULARS.  Made by Chevalier, Paris.  Marked both Signal Corps and Day & Night.  A really fine old pair in excellent condition. $350.00. Picture No:1050

1061. RARE U.S. BAYONET FOR THE 1842/1855 SPRINGFIELD MUSKETS.  This has the larger diameter socket than later versions of this famous style of American bayonet.  A hard to find piece, complete with scabbard. $225.00. Picture No:1061

1062. U.S. 1873 SPRINGFIELD, 45/70 RIFLE BAYONET WITH U.S. SCABBARD.  Bayonet is in the white and very good.  Scabbard is very good condition   and has the brass U.S. on the leather frog. $145.00. Picture No:1062

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