American Heroes Military Firearms & Memorabilia Auction
American Heroes Military Firearms & Memorabilia Auction
Saturday, August 9th | 10 AM
Military Firearms – Military Memorabilia - Civil War to Modern Era
Live Auction w/ Online Bidding
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Auction Location: The RES Yard - 375 Fry Road, Wooster.
Consignment Deadline: Consignments will be accepted through Saturday, July 26th @ 1PM
Yard Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM & Saturday 8AM-1PM
Terms: Live Bidders: 10% Buyer's Premium will be applied to each purchase. RES.bid Bidders: 15% Buyer's Premium will be applied to each purchase. Proxibid Bidders: 20% Buyer's Premium will be applied to each purchase. 6.5% Tax will be applied to each purchase, unless tax exempt.
Pickup/Removal: Items will be available for pick up Saturday, August 9th - Saturday, August 16th. Shipping will be available via UPS at the cost of $60/firearm to an FFL of buyers choosing.
Andy White – Jake White – Drew Turner – Jack Adelman – Joni Troyer - Gavin Cooke – Kaleb Badger - Kade Tegtmeier - Craig Conrad, 419-564-0644
Serial Number: 41114. Excellent / Very good condition. Bore is bright and shiny, and the pump action runs well. It is unclear if this shotguns olive drab refinish was redone by a U.S. Armory or a tribute finish of what this firearm would've looked like in war colors.
Marked "U.S.", "PP", and flaming bomb ordnance markings, this shotgun's serial number puts it outside the serial number range for WWII military trench guns. However the Model 620A were manufactured between 1940-1955, a simplified version of the standard 620, most notably the change between a tanged receiver & stock to a draw bolt affixed stock.
We believe this Model 620A to be from the Korean War Era. This Post War Stevens Model 620A features a 20" full choked * barrel with a 2 3/4" chamber, Olive Drab refinish, trench / riot styled heat shield, single front brass bead sighting, bayonet lug, "US" stamped and other military proof markings, manual safety, sling studs, and has a lightly checkered walnut stock and forearm. Comes with the green military canvas sling. Please note that the matching 1917 bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8770!
Don't miss out on this great looking US military marked Stevens Model 620A shotgun!
Serial Number: 41114, Barrel Length: 20"Excellent condition.
This replica US 1917 bayonet features a 17" blade with an overall length of 22.5", oiled rubber wood grips with a Army Green painted blade. Comes with a matching Army Green leather scabbard, and a period appropriate hooks for a military belt.
This replica could be the last piece to finish off a war time gun, fitting a 1917 Enfield rifle or a military "trench gun".
Serial Number: 3208344. Excellent condition. Bore is bright and shiny. Stock has some small-minor impressions, and the left side of the receiver has some light marks in the finish. Receiver has been reparkerized, and stock appears to have been refinished.
Receiver is marked with serial number: 3208344, bolt is marked "6528287-SA, Z-2", barrel is marked "Winchester 6535448 7-67", stock does not show any markings.
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured sometime in 1945, based on the serial number range for WWII Garands. The M1 Garand was adopted as the new American Service rifle in 1936. It was the first autoloading rifle that the military adopted into service, replacing the bolt action Springfield M1903. Seeing use in both World War II and the Korean War, before being replaced by the Springfield Armory M14 rifle in 1957. However the M1 Garand has seen plenty of use throughout the cold war era as well, seeing several hundred thousands sent to Vietnam and surplus rifles sold off to foreign allies.
Featuring a 24" barrel, bladed front sight and post war rear peep sight, internal magazine well, manual safety, slings studs, and has a hardwood full stock.
"The greatest battle implement ever devised" , A famous quote from General George S. Patton as he spoke fondly of the Springfield M1 Garand. You can say the same when you bring this beautiful Garand home!
Serial Number: 3208344, Barrel Length: 24"Serial Number: 988993. Excellent condition. Bore is bright and shiny. Stock has some light minor impressions. Appears to have been refinished at some point, but still shows it's arsenal markings.
This M1 Carbine is stamped "Inland Mfg Div. - General Motors - 10- 43" just rear of the front sight. This firearm may be an arsenal refurbish, "P" marked barrel, both serial number and "AAY" & "SG" markings on the stock. Grip seems to have a faint stamping on the bottom, please refer to picture. Barrel band is stamped "KI", and the underneath the barrel is a Davidson's Greensboro importers mark.
Going into mass production in 1942, the M1 carbine sought out to provide support units of World War II with a light weight and versatile carbine. The M1 Garand rifle dominated the battlefield with power, accuracy, and range, but came with a hefty total weight and production cost. Radioman, medics, artillery units, paratroopers, and many other crucial military roles had enough to carry. Offering a fair balance, the M1 Carbine was the US solution. Much like the Garand, the M1 Carbine has seen military use in both Korea, Vietnam, and sold out to foreign allies until the 70's.
This M1 Carbine was manufactured in Oct. of 1943. Featuring an 18" barrel, bladed front sight and rear adjustable peep sight, manual safety, sling mounting, bayonet lug, and has a walnut full stock. Comes with one magazine and a military green canvas sling.
Don't miss your chance to own this Inland Mfg. Division M1 Carbine! Please note that the matching M4 bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8773!
Serial Number: 988993, Barrel Length: 18"Good condition for the age of the bayonet. Appears this bayonet has seen some action, well used. Blade has a small chip missing on the bottom side of the blade.
The M4 bayonet was found on the belts and on the ends of M1 Carbines held by US service men. First manufactured in 1944. The blade does not show any markings, however muzzle side of the hilt shows "U.S. M4 - Utica" and the bottom shows a serial number of "122". Hard to say when this bayonet was manufactured, as they were produced throughout the service life of the M1 Carbine.
Double sided 3.5" tip, 6.5" blade length, 11.5" total length, with a treated leather handle. Comes with a B.M. Co scabbard (VG/Good condition), marked "VP27".
A M1 Carbine's best friend, this M4 Bayonet is still sharp!
Please refer to pictures for individual piece conditions.
This collection has been put together through out the course of our consignor's life, a truly unique piece that is really one of a kind. This collections includes some incredibly hard to find cartridges dating all the way back to Civil War!
Lot highlights : Civil War paper cartridges, Pin Fire Cartridges, War time cartridges, a full box of Dardick 38 Spl ($300 value!), unique/niche cartridges, and much more. The Antique H. Gerstner & Sons box that this whole collection resides in, is valued to be several hundreds of dollars itself.
Ammunition collectors! Don't let this assembled collection wiz on by you! Watch the evolution of firearm cartridges throughout history!
Please note that this item is inert / spent / demilitarized! Please refer to pictures for conditioning.
It's introduction in 1963 the M72 LAW (Light Anti-Armor/Tank Weapon) was a disposable single use rocket launcher.
The M72 Law seeing use still to this day, considering the cost efficiency and the fighting chance it gives infantryman to deal with armored vehicles. Used throughout the Vietnam War, the M72 LAW has been found in foreign battlefields since it's introduction.
Bid today for your chance to take home this part of US military history!
Very good condition for the age of the equipment. Innards appear to be in great shape, outer carrying case has done it's job protecting the transmitter and other components.
Manufactured by the Collins Radio Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa sometime during the 60's, the PRC-47 Radio Set was used throughout the Vietnam War.
This set appears to be in it's entirety, including carrying case, receiver - transmitter, radio phone, head set, speaker, various hardware and cords. These radios are often rare, and highly collectible by militaria and radio enthusiast.
Good Condition for the age of the equipment. Organ sounds and works as intended, however has lost it's kickstand that holds the keyboard portion upright for use. Also the music rack that holds sheet music for the player has broken off. Minor repairs and in the right hands, this mobile organ could be restored.
Offering morale and peace to the troops. These small pump organs were distributed during World War II to chaplains. Designed for transport, folding down into it's own shell.
This olive drab field organ stands out as being a unique piece of history, showcasing the humanity in times of war.
Serial Number: 5836. Very good condition. Bore is bright and shiny, and the bolt action runs smooth. This firearm is not numbers matching besides the barrel & receiver, however this would make for a perfect 98 shooter. Receiver (5836), bolt (4823), rear sight (7984), floorplate (29), barrel bands (8320)(47), stock & butt plate (unnumbered). Stock has some light handling wear. Floor plate has a moderate amount of freckling.
Rear sight may not be original to this Gewehr 98 rifle, but it is quite rare. Marked with both S/42 and P74, meaning that the sight was an original Mauser Werke AG, in Oberndorf Germany, with early P74 proof marks.
This Gewehr 98's action and barrel were manufactured in 1917 in the once German Empire controlled Danzig Arsenal. Featuring a 21" barrel with a hard to find muzzle cap, an S/42 - P74 rear elevation sight, manual safety, and a hardwood full stock.
Please note that the matching bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8778!
Serial Number: 5836, Barrel Length: 21"Very good condition for the age of the bayonet.
Manufactured in Solingen, Germany by WK&C, the worlds longest producing military bayonet/sword factory since 1573. This bayonet has a blade length of 10", with an overall length of 15". Serrated sawback teeth line the spine of the blade, with a two sided fuller ground in. 3-Pinned checkered grips and has a steel sheath.
Complete your Gew 98 Mausers with this authentic WK&C bayonet.
Serial Number: A0745. Very good condition for the age of the firearm. Bore is bright and shiny, and the bolt action runs smooth. Stock has common handling wear. Bayonet lug extension does not have a matching serial number.
This Argentina Modelo 1909 was manufactured by DWM in Germany, and then exported to Argentina. Chambered in Paul Mauser's 7.65x53mm Argentine cartridge. This Modelo 1909 features a 30" barrel, bladed front sight and rear elevation sight, straight bolt handle, manual safety, sling studs, and has a smooth walnut full stock.
Please note that the matching bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8780!
Serial Number: A0745, Barrel Length: 30"Very good condition for the age of the bayonet.
This Simonson & Co. Mauser bayonet was manufactured sometime in the early 1900's in Suhl, Germany. Fitting Mausers pattern rifles, and this one fitted for the Argentina Modelo 1909 Mauser rifle in the previous lot.
Featuring a 10" blade with two sided fullers ground in, with an overall length of 14.75". Double pinned walnut grips, with a leather sheath.
Serial Number: 9928. Very good condition for the age of the firearm. Bore is bright and shiny, and the bolt action runs well. Stock has common handling wear, and also commonly ground off Japanese mum. Bolt shroud is most likely not original to the rifle, but is a rare addition to any Arisaka.
This Arisaka appears to be an 8th series production coming from the Nagoya Arsenal, placing this rifle late in the war. Judging by the characteristics of the rifle, it shows many of the signs of being a last ditch rifle made by the Japanese forces. As the island hopping pacific front pushed closer and closer to the mainland of Japan. Manufacturing materials and time were in short supply.
Featuring a 26" roughly machined barrel, exposed front sight with a welded fixed rear peep sight, bolt shroud, manual safety (missing it's checkering), 3-piece hardwood stock with an uncommon wooden buttplate.
Please note that the matching bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8782!
Serial Number: 9928, Barrel Length: 26"Very good condition for the age of the bayonet. Bottom of the pommel is stamped with serial number : 54809
Manufactured sometime during the second World War, this Type 99 bayonet was made by the Kokura Arsenal. Featuring a 15.5" blade length, 2 sided fullers ground in, with an overall length of 20". Double pinned hard wood grips, with a steel scabbard.
Serial Number: S233. Very good condition for the age of the firearm. Bore is semi bright, appears to have light shallow pitting. Firearm has common handling wear. Steel plate doesn't look to be a perfect fit. All parts appear to be numbers matching besides the forward barrel band (8551). Bolt release lever still has a Wehrmacht Eagle stamp on it.
First starting it's life as a German Mauser Kar98K rifle, after WW II, many captured German rifles were later refurbished by Yugoslavia's Preduzece 44( Factory 44) now known as the Zastava. Refurbishment of these captured rifles included, scrubbing any German / Nazi markings from the metal, repairing or replacing parts as need, and then finally reserializing.
This refurbished Yugo Mauser Model 98 features a 24" barrel with a hard to find brass muzzle cap, bladed front sight and rear elevation sight, manual safety, sling studs, and has a hardwood full stock.
Please note that the matching bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8783!
Serial Number: S233, Barrel Length: 24"Very good condition for the age of the bayonet.
This German Mauser Bayonet is stamped "42 COF". Featuring a two sided fuller 10" blade, with an overall length of 15". Comes with a steel scabbard and leather belt loop.
Serial Number: 1651017. Good / Fair condition for the age of the rifle. Bore is dark. Stock has common handling wear, appears that the stock at some point was repaired showing a crack traveling completely through. Metal has a moderate amount of surface pitting throughout. Japanese Mum is untouched, with the barrel crest showing both it and "Type 38" in Japanese characters. The wooden top handguard does not appear to be the right fit for this rifle.
The Japanese Empire adopting the Type 38 in 1905, seeing use in every conflict till the introduction of 38's bigger brother the Type 99 in 1939.
The Arisaka Type 38 was manufactured sometime between 1906-1935. This Type 38 made in the Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo), receiver does not show a series make, and the serial number places it's manufacture more than likely towards late 20's to 1935. Featuring a 31" barrel, rare bolt shroud, bladed front sight and rear elevation sight, manual safety, sling studs, and has a 3-piece wooden full stock.
Please note that the matching bayonet is being sold separately in the following Lot# 8786!
Serial Number: 1651017, Barrel Length: 31"Very good / Good condition for the age of the bayonet. Pommel's serial number is illegible besides "46".
Unclear when this bayonet was manufactured, but was made by Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision, based on the stamping. Blade measures at 15", an overall length of 20". With double pinned wooden grips, square pommel, and a steel scabbard.
Very good condition. Serial Number: EE0835
Manufactured in November of 1979, this 30 watt FSD30 Chinese Hand Crank Generator still pumps out electricity.
This Model's face plate reads as:
Model: FSD30 - Serial Number: EE0835 - Power Supply: 12V - Current: 1.1A - Charging Voltage: 15V - Charging Current: 2A - Date of Manufacture 1979, Nov.
Appears to be in very good condition.
This vintage military mess kit can serve 8 hungry troops. Included in this carrying case are 8 sets of large plates, medium plates, cups, and silverware. Also one large serving plate, 2 Smaller serving pans, coffee pot, creamer pourer, 2 sets of salt & pepper shakers, and a small pot with a lid.
The large serving plate is stamped US 1951, putting this Officer's Mess Kit at about one year into the Korean War.
Serial Number: 163434. Very good condition. Bore is bright and shiny. Stock has a small chip missing out of the left side where the top handguard and stock meet. The top portion of the bayonet's barrel band mount has some surface pitting. Receiver has been drilled & tapped for the side mounted optics.
This Universal M1 Carbine is made for the civilian market, a reproduction of the M1 Carbine used by the US Military through WWII-Vietnam. Featuring an 18" barrel, side mounted drilled & tapped, bladed front sight and rear elevation peep sight, manual safety, sling studs, bayonet lug, and has a smooth walnut stock.
This M1 Carbine comes with a full GI kit including: (1) 5rd magazine, (4) 10rd magazines, (2) 20rd magazines, GI belt and mag pouches, a razor sharp Imperial M4 bayonet (Exc. Condition) with a M8A1 scabbard, canvas sling, and M1 carbine canvas carrying soft case.
Don't miss out on this complete GI M1 carbine set! Perfect for anyone looking to skip collecting the individual pieces!
Serial Number: 163434, Barrel Length: 18"Serial Number: 6622. Good / Fair condition. Bore is semi bright, and the bolt action runs smooth. Barrel and receiver appear to be authentic, but have been given a DIY refinished. Scope bases are screwed in, but appears to have been epoxied as well. Besides the Gew. 98 on the left side of the receiver, any military or German proof marks have been either ground off or refinished over.
This Sporterized Mauser Gew 98 features a 22" step down barrel, drilled & tapped receiver, jeweled bolt, bladed front sight and rear elevation sight, manual safety, extended trigger width, sling studs, and has been fitted on to a checkered Monte Carlo walnut stock. Comes with the preinstalled Tasco 3-9x32mm Scope, and leather sling.
Serial Number: 6622, Barrel Length: 22"Serial Number: AW10646. Excellent condition. Bore is bright and shiny. Original butt stock is included with this firearm.
The PTR-91 is a modern adaptation of the Heckler & Koch G3 & HK91 battle rifles. The G3 was introduced in 1959, and was adopted by West German Bundeswehr ( Military Forces). Many other countries across the world adopted the G3 as well, seeing use both in their military and law enforcement. The PTR-91 and it's variants have been manufactured for civilian use since 2002, known for being well made and deadly accurate.
This PTR-91 features an 18" barrel with a muzzle brake, polymer lower and metal upper, 3-way mounting aluminum handguard, hooded front sight and rear peep sight, folding charging handle, manual safety, sling studs, and has a fully adjustable stock. Comes with (3) 20rd magazine, double ammo pouch, it's original retail butt stock & hard case, and manual.
Serial Number: AW10646, Barrel Length: 18"Serial Number: NSN. Very good condition. Bore is bright and shiny, and the pump action runs smooth. Firearm has some light handling wear. After marked recoil pad is not an exact fit.
This Revelation Model 300F features a 26" poly choked vent rib barrel with a 3" chamber, engraved receiver depicting hunting dogs, jeweled bolt, double bead sighting, manual safety, and has a smooth hardwood stock and forearm.
Serial Number: NSN, Barrel Length: 26"

























