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SIGNAL WHISTLE
The American Army first organized
companies of Light Infantry in 1775. These highly mobile units
were initially made up of riflemen known for their speed and marksmanship
whose primary role was as skirmishers. Small shrill whistles made
of wood, antler, or other common materials played a role in signaling
commands to these Light Infantry companies, who could not rely
on the beating of the company drum to relay field communications. |
630. Signal
Whistle
Our stained wooden whistle is
patterned on a period example. It is 4 1/4” long with
a short rawhide lanyard, packaged in a poly bag with an insert
giving its history and some common marksman’s signals.
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MUSKET BALL (lead free pewter)
The smooth bore flintlock musket
was widely used on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in the 18th
century. Loaded with lead balls commonly of .69 to .75 caliber,
this firearm was capable of firing at a rate of 2 to 4 shots per
minute, with limited accuracy. |
635. Musket
Ball
Our musket ball, cast in lead-free
pewter, closely approximates the original lead balls in size
and weight. Each musket ball is packaged with a history insert.
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MINIE BALL (lead free pewter)
In 1855, the U. S. Infantry adopted
new standards for small arms that introduced muzzle-loading .58
caliber rifles and rifle muskets designed to use the newly developed
conical minie ball bullet, an enormously important development
in the history of ordnance. |
636. MINIE
Ball
Our minie ball, cast in lead-free
pewter, closely approximates the original ball in size and weight.
Each minie ball is packaged with a history insert.
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ARROWHEADS and SPEARPOINTS
The bow and arrow and the spear
were vital weapons for the Native American tribes at the time
of the European settlements. Arrowheads and spear points varied
greatly in size and shape as well as in material, such characteristics
being determined by intended use in hunting various types of game
or in warfare. |
634. Arrowheads
and Spear Points
These newly knapped arrowheads
and spear points are made of chipped stone, a material mentioned
in several settler accounts as being very common. We stamp our
pieces with a “copy” symbol so that any piece dropped
in an outdoor venue cannot be mistaken for an original. Each
is packaged in a poly bag with a history insert; a random assortment
of sizes will be provided in each order.
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BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK WOOD DUMMY GUN
This long gun, popularly known as
the “Brown Bess”, was a standard civilian flintlock
musket used in 18th century America and the primary firearm used
by both sides in the American Revolution. Later converted from
flintlock to cap lock mechanisms, these old long guns continued
to see use well into the 19th century. Our full-sized wood dummy
gun is faithful to the silhouette and proportions of the historic
firearm it represents. |
650. Brown
Bess Wood Dummy Gun
The term “Dummy gun”
comes from the 18th century, when young militia recruits were
given sticks or simply shaped, non-functioning wooden guns for
practice in drilling and marching in formation. Each is provided
with a hang tag with history.
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BLUNDERBUSS FLINTLOCK WOOD DUMMY
GUN
This short-barreled, large bore
flintlock gun was known as a “blunderbuss” from the
old Dutch words doner (thunder) and bus (gun). Its distinctive,
widely flared muzzle was designed to scatter shot at close range,
making it popular as a weapon of home defense. The blunderbuss,
perhaps best known as the weapon of choice of buccaneers and pirates,
was also adapted for use as a standard issue British Sea Service
weapon (1790-1815); at sea, the gun was light enough to be shoulder
fired but could also be rail-mounted for use as a swivel gun.
Our full-sized wood dummy gun is faithful to the silhouette and
proportions of the historic firearm it represents. |
651. Blunderbuss
Wood Dummy Gun
The term “Dummy gun”
comes from the 18th century, when young militia recruits were
given sticks or simply shaped, non-functioning wooden guns for
practice in drilling and marching in formation. Each is provided
with a hang tag with history.
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CIVIL WAR HARPERS FERRY / SPRINGFIELD
WOOD DUMMY GUN
One of the standard U.S. regulation
arms of the Civil War period, this gun was formally known as the
U.S. Rifle Musket 1855 Model. About 60,000 of these guns were
issued by government arsenals in Harpers Ferry VA (1859-1861)
and Springfield MA (1857-1861).
These percussion muzzleloaders
had rifled bores specifically designed to use Minie ball bullets,
and would have been equipped with a bayonet. Our full-sized wood
dummy gun is faithful to the silhouette and proportions of the
historic firearm it represents. |
652. Civil
War Harpers Ferry / Springfield Wood Dummy Gun
The term “Dummy gun”
comes from the 18th century, when young militia recruits were
given sticks or simply shaped, non-functioning wooden guns for
practice in drilling and marching in formation. Each is provided
with a hang tag with history.
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LEWIS & CLARK AIR RIFLE WOOD
DUMMY GUN
The air rifle used by Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark during their 1803-1806 expedition to explore
the Northwest used compressed air instead of the usual black powder
to shoot a .31 caliber round. Manufactured by Isaiah Lukens, a
clock and gun maker from Philadelphia, the rifle made little noise,
did not smoke, and had a very slight kick when fired. Although
used for hunting, the main purpose was to impress the Native Americans
that Lewis & Clark would meet during their historic journey.
Our full-sized wood dummy gun is faithful to the silhouette and
proportions of the historic firearm it represents.
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653. Lewis
& Clark Air Rifle Wood Dummy Gun
The term “Dummy gun” comes from the 18th century,
when young militia recruits were given sticks or simply shaped,
non-functioning wooden guns for practice in drilling and marching
in formation. Each is provided with a hang tag with history.
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WINCHESTER “THE GUN THAT WON
THE WEST” WOOD DUMMY GUN
The 1866 Winchester Carbine, a weapon
popularized as The Gun That Won The West, was produced at Oliver
Winchester’s New Haven (CT) Arms Co. A short-barreled black
powder rifle, the Winchester Carbine introduced the lever action
slide-loading cartridge, and was a formidable weapon that could
quickly shoot 10 bullets without reloading. Our full-sized wood
dummy gun is faithful to the silhouette and proportions of the
historic firearm it represents. |
654. Winchester
“The Gun That Won The West” Dummy Gun
The term “Dummy gun” comes from the 18th century,
when young militia recruits were given sticks or simply shaped,
non-functioning wooden guns for practice in drilling and marching
in formation. Each is provided with a hang tag with history.
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NAVAL PISTOL / PIRATE PISTOL WOOD
DUMMY GUN
Common arms aboard military men-of-war
ships as well as the fast-running sloops of the privateers throughout
the 18th century, flintlock sea service pistols were characterized
by their belt hooks and long barrels. The notorious pirate Blackbeard
was known to have carried three or more such pistols belted across
his chest. Our full-sized wood dummy gun is faithful to the silhouette
and proportions of the historic firearm it represents. |
655. Naval
Pistol / Pirate Pistol Wood Dummy Gun
The term “Dummy gun” comes from the 18th century,
when young militia recruits were given sticks or simply shaped,
non-functioning wooden guns for practice in drilling and marching
in formation. Each is provided with a hang tag with history.
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SHORT SWORD WOOD DUMMY SWORD
Short swords were favored in the
North American colonies from early times by soldiers, sailors,
and hunters alike, particularly from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
Sometimes referred to as a cutlass or hanger, this weapon was
light in weight, typically had a single cutting edge on a curved
or straight blade, and was suitable for close combat and defense
as well as for the hunt. The short sword could be quite simple
or very elaborate in material and design, depending upon the wealth
and significance of its owner. |
656. Short
Sword Wood Dummy Sword
Our solid pine short sword has
a dowel-pinned crossguard (no nails) and is provided with a
hang tag with history and terminology of the sword.
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POWDER HORN
Although wrapped cartridge charges
were commonly used by regular infantrymen by the time of the American
Revolution, the powder horn was a necessary piece of equipment
for any militiaman, hunter, or farmer who still loaded black powder
charges in his musket. Horns were chosen because they were readily
available, watertight, and presented no risk from sparks; translucent
horns were particularly sought after since the powder level would
be visible through the horn. |
633. Powder
Horn
A natural product, our powder
horns are subject to variation in size, color, and shape; the
average size is 9 1/2” to 11” long. Each horn has
a wood cap and stopper, and a rawhide lace sling, and is packaged
in a poly bag with an educational header card.
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