Unmarked and undated. Iron and brass construction measuring 19” in length. They definitely show use but are solid and crack free.

I’m listing these as a Cavalry item because they came in a box of gear from a collector who specialized in the field. I have been unable to document their issue which is why the opening bid is so low. The shipping is a bit high due to their weight at about 3 pounds.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Most items are shipped within 24 to 48 hours upon receipt of confirmed payment. All items are professionally packed in sound boxes with an internal water resistant liner with a packing slip. I ask that a winning bidder notify me within a few days of the auctions close as to expected time and method of payment. I never inflate my shipping and handling costs to increase my profit on an item. I offer substantial combined shipping discounts on multiple wins. I can be contacted 24/7 by email at tekno@zhighway.net  or by phone Monday –Friday from 8am to 5pm US EST at 315-683-5375.

DOMESTIC WINNERS: I use USPS Priority Mail (unless it is a very heavy item). It is a bit pricier than 1^st Class or Parcel Post but gets the item to you within two or three days and saves me from having to “dumpster dive” for used supplies. I add a $1 to $2 handling fee to each order to help pay for the average 11.5 minutes it takes to process and package a shipment. Do the math… it is less than minimum wage. Shipping charges are fixed rate because most of my listings are one-of-a-kind. They are based on mid-country delivery charges. I win some and loose some on this and basically break even. Every shipment comes with a free Tracking Number and Delivery Confirmation.

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I have shipped to over 35 different countries and it is much more complex than “simple” US sales. Shipping is based on actual cost by Global Priority Mail and I add a $4 handling fee to cover packing and Customs Forms filling time. All shipments include free insurance and a tracking number.  PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER with your payment. Customs Offices around the world are overwhelmed with the volume of shipments (largely due to ebay sales) and many are not equipped with the technology (or work ethic) to deal with it. Add to that the increased scrutiny of all packages since 9-11 and you can expect delays. This is very important for winners of edged weapons and bayonets as I can’t keep track of every countries import regulations. These items WILL NOT be shipped internationally without a phone number.  Know your local laws, as I sure don’t.  Customs returns because of violations are not my responsibility. If I get an item back I will refund your purchase price but not the shipping costs.

MY GUARANTEE: It is the best ebay allows. Cash back with no questions asked for 30 days. None of that “AS IS” crap from Madbear. Happy winners make me happy. It’s not about feedback (see below) but about customer satisfaction. I have been in business for over 40 years and think I almost invented the concept of “keep your clients happy”. Returns are so rare they are quite honestly not even a blip on the bottom line on my business. Want one? For any reason? You will get one. INCLUDING YOUR RETURN SHIPPING COST! Rare on ebay? You bet it is. The few negative feedbacks on over 6000 ebay sales have been from folks who never responded to my offers to resolve their problem. My goal is a 5 on every Detailed Seller Rating. I can be contacted at tekno@zhighway.net by email or 315-683-5375 by phone if you feel I fell short of your expectations in any way.

FEEDBACK: Feedback is a very important tool both for buyers and sellers so I encourage winners to take the 60 seconds it takes to use it. Unlike most ebay sellers I do not “bribe” you for feedback by waiting for yours before leaving mine. Once your payment has cleared (in a timely manner) I consider your part of the transaction complete and will leave positive feedback. I do not expect yours until you have received the item and are satisfied with it. As stated above my goal is for you to leave me a 5 in every category of the Detailed Seller Ratings. I do ask that before leaving feedback for me you email me with any issues you may have with the item. (See MY GUARANTEE above).

FOLKS WITH ALLERGYS: We are kind of old- fashioned here at the ranch. We ride horses, let the dogs sleep on our beds (and a few of the cats), shoot guns, drink whiskey and yes, a few of us still smoke tobacco. (Never in the stock rooms but you never know what the previous owners did). We eat lots of peanuts and red meat. If you require pristine vegetarian kind of stuff military surplus might not be the right choice for you.