Hunting, Fishing, Weapons & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a cool old circa 1930s "sap", a lead-loaded self-defense weapon that was reportedly carried by a State of Maine Game Warden. The weapon's body is covered with woven leather, and a stable but delicate lanyard is attached at the...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa 1880s police billy club made of lignum vitae, a very durable wood from which cricket and croquet balls are usually made. The lovely burled wood of the club has some age cracking. The club also has a grooved grip and a...

ARTIFACT: This is a great old circa 1900 knuckle duster in lead. This compact piece was commonly carried by policemen in this era. There are small striation marks at the edges of the finger openings. VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: Approximately 2-3/4" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare 1920s or 1930s Utah State Fish & Game Commission Special Warden badge by the Utah Stamp Company. The center of the badge has a seal encircled by a fish, moose, beaver and duck. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s -1930s. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s Vermont Fish & Game deputy warden badge. The badge shows the State of Vermont's seal and its motto, FREEDOM AND UNITY. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: About 1-7/16" height and 1-1/8" width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a pre-1927 California Fish & Game commissioner badge by Chipron Stamp Company. The badge reads COMMISSIONER FISH AND GAME and shows an eagle at top and the State of California seal at center. VINTAGE: Circa 1920's, pre-1927...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950 New Jersey Fish & Game Council presentation badge. The badge reads J. SALVATO FISH & GAME COUNCIL STATE OF NEW JERSEY and shows the State of New Jersey seal at center with an eagle at top. The reverse of the badge is...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game commissioner badge. The badge reads MASSACHUSETTS DEPUTY FISH AND GAME COMMISSIONER. VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: 2-1/4" height and 1-13/16"width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s New Jersey Fish & Game forest fire warden badge. The badge reads 51 FISH & GAME CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT N.J. WARDEN and shows the State of New Jersey seal at center. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: 1-9/16" height and...

ARTIFACT: This is a fantastic World War I era factory police badge for firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson, Inc. Founded in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1852, the company had already established its dominant reputation in the world weapons market long...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970s or 1980s Pennsylvania Deputy Game Protector badge. The role of the Deputy Game Protector is on a volunteer basis for the State Game Commission to supplement staff during busy times, such as hunting seasons. The large badge...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1910s or 1920s Pennsylvania State Fish Warden badge. The badge is shield-shaped and has a light nickel plating upon brass. It also has a nice raised seal from the flag of the State of Pennsylvania at its center. VINTAGE: Circa...