Sling Buckle

[civilman1]

My one and only..... found today in Western Md......Marked "E. Gaylord Chicopee Mass./T.J. Shepard"...No US mark though.....HH!!

[brnn53]

Nice buckle! Congrats!
Mike

[Gypsy Heart]

Best known as a maker of U.S. military equipment and uniforms, and fraternal order regalia, the Ames Sword Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts also produced assorted hardware and machinery. In addition, it succeeded the Gaylord Mfg. Co., located in the same city. Gaylord had manufactured many of the same types of items, and even though its lock-making operations were bought out by the Eagle Lock Co., the changeover no doubt encouraged Ames' efforts along the same lines.


U.S. Civil War contract percussion cap pouch for musket-size caps.

The inside flap is marked "E Gaylord, Chicopee, Mass" .


Carbine Sling Buckle - RARE Triple Marked Sling Buckle, excavated at Winchester, VA. Buckle is so marked T.J. Shepard/U.S./E.Gaylord/Chicopee Mass. Hard to find these well marked, good condition over-all. - Price is $ 195.00 plus shipping and insurance. Item B-18 http://www.civilwarantiqueshop.com/buckles.htm

[TomB]

I found the exact same buckle on the Cold Harbor battle field about 30 yrs ago. I was told then that it was a Sharps Carbine Buckle. TomB

[Ronin9868]

Excellent Buckle. Hope to find one some day!!

[divedigger]

I have always wanted one of those,and that's a pretty one