Original U.S. Civil War Homemade Lead Knuckle Duster 20th Century and mostly only runner wear

and mostly only runner wear on the nickel plate

with just a bit of wear to the finish

Standard WWII issue Japanese field telephone

During this time production of MKIII rifles had exceeded 95

dings or wear

Original U.S. Civil War Homemade Lead Knuckle Duster 20th Century and mostly only runner wearOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just acquired from a recent military auction, is a great example of a lead knuckle duster dating from the United States Civil War. Made by melting down lead bullets, these were moderately popular for close combat during the war, and could easily be made with the heat from a camp fire. These are quite smart looking, and probably were hand carved after the original casting. The knuckles measure 4 inches wide by 2. 5 inches