Is that bullet really old? You will have noticed that sellers have quite a range of experience, from "I found these in my grandpa's stuff and they must be. . ." to "A good exaple of MM-331 with clear spot...
Lead is no longer used in gasoline because it is toxic. Old lead base paints inside houses are a danger to children. You all know that. Recent medical work I had done indicated too much lead in my body. The...
Lead can be harmful or deadly. That is why it is no longer used in gasoline and is a factor in buying old houses. Lead paint is a danger to children. However, there are many other potentially dangerous lead...
People buy playing cards for many reasons other than finding decks to use for bridge and poker playing. When listing you can HELP buyers find your cards with less work if you consider some basics. *USED is...
Hubley switched cap gun logos from a COLT (rearing horse) to a STAR in the 1940's. Much speculation has discussed what actually happpened and when this took place. I have yet to see a definitive answer. The...
Original bullets from the Civil War period have their own challenge. Millions of bullets were made or purchased by the two sides.No standardized caliber was used by either Union or CSA. That resulted in...
Civil War artillery projectiles are of several types and shapes.The traditional type most people think of is round, a spherical projectile, a CANNON BALL. BALLS were fired from smoothbore cannons. A SHELL is...
Several historical norms make a grain scale a valuable tool today. In numismatics, firearms ammunition, and medical literature references to the grain system are pervasive. For example, British and United...
All caps from the early days were corrosive material. They produced noise, a flash, and small fragments of paper residue. They were all smelly, made a noise, and were greatly enjoyed by children. ROLL caps...
The most misunderstood aspect of cap pistols for newcomers is the material from which the toy was fabricated. Cast iron is just that, iron. It is magnetic. A refrigerator or other magnet will be attracted to...