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*SUPERB*RARE*Pre 1871 Sasayama Castle Samurai Nagai Family Clan Mon Marked .500 Calibre Matchlock Rifled Musket Maker Signed ‘IETSUGU’ Castle Armoury Gun Number ‘6’, With Octagonal Barrel, Tooled Brass Fittings & Silver & Gold Leaf Decoration. Sn 21572:5 - 21572:5
The matchlock was the first mechanism, or "lock" invented to facilitate the firing of a hand-held firearm. This design removed the need to lower by hand a lit match into the weapon's flash pan and made it possible to have both hands free to keep a firm grip on the weapon at the moment of firing, and, more importantly, to keep both eyes on the target. This superb, rare to find, quality made, Japanese matchlock has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg, a copy of his hand written notes accompany the matchlock and can be read in image 2. In his notes Bill identifies the impressed Mon family badge on the underside of the stock as being that of the Nagai Samurai family who were retainers of the Aoyama Daimyo of Tamba province. The Nagai remained in service in Sasayama castle until the abolition of the Feudal system in 1871. He also identifies an inscription on the inside of the stock as being possibly the signature of the maker ‘IETSUGU’ and a castle armoury gun number ‘6’. Sasayama Castle was an early Edo Period Japanese castle located in the city of Tamba-Sasayama. The Sasayama area is a strategic junction of highways from Kyoto to both the San'in region, and the San'yo regions of western Japan. The castle was torn down in 1871 after the Meiji Restoration, Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1956). The finely rifled bore of the rifle’s sighted 33 ½” octagonal blued steel barrel is clean. It measures 47 ¼” overall length. The barrel has Gold & Silver leaf decoration and its full wood stock has brass fittings with hand tooled foliate decoration. The action correctly moves the brass 'quick match' to the powder pan and the weapon is fitted with wood ram rod. The price for this highly desirable, rare matchlock with connections to a Samurai family and historic castle includes UK delivery. NB as an antique matchlock musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21572:5
£2,750.00

**EXTREMELY RARE & UNIQUE**1856-1864, Colt 1855 Patent Root’s Side Hammer .56 Calibre 5 Shot Cap & Ball Revolving Saddle Carbine Rifle With Saddle Ring & Victorian London Proofs Prize Rifle In 1866 To ‘Lc.Cl. S Moneypenny 19th Middlesex Rifle Vols. 16318. - 16318
The Colt revolving rifles were early repeating rifles produced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1856 until 1864. The design was essentially similar to revolver type pistols, with a rotating cylinder that held five or six rounds in a variety of calibres from .36 to .64 inches. In 1855, with his Model 1855 patent, Colt introduced a spur-trigger revolver that featured a fully enclosed cylinder. These handguns were officially named Side hammer revolvers, but they also were known as "Root" revolvers after Elisha K. Root, who at that time was employed as Colt's factory superintendent and Chief Engineer. These ‘Root’ side hammers are found on Colt 1855 patent revolving rifles. A combination of Colt revolving pistols and revolving rifles were used on the Pony Express by the eight men who guarded the dangerous run between Independence, Missouri, and Santa Fe. When doubts were expressed about the ability of these eight men to deliver the letters on this run reliably, the Missouri government declared that "these eight men are ready in case of attack to discharge 136 shots without having to reload. We have no fears for the safety of the mail." All mail deliveries on this route were completed safely. The U.S. Government had purchased 765 Colt revolving carbines and rifles prior to the Civil War. Many of these were shipped to southern locations and ended up being used by the Confederacy. After the war began, the Union purchased many more rifles and carbines. Sources disagree over the exact number purchased, but approximately 4,400 to 4,800 were purchased in total over the length of the war. The weapon performed superbly in combat, seeing action with the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Union forces at Snodgrass Hill during the Battle of Chickamauga during the American Civil War.The volume of fire from this weapon proved to be so useful that the Confederate forces were convinced that they were attacking an entire division, not just a single regiment. This is an extremely rare, Colt 1855 Patent ‘Root’s Side Hammer .56 Calibre 5 Shot Cap & Ball Revolving Saddle Carbine Rifle. It is in excellent condition. It has a round steel barrel which is 21" long and the carbine size rifle is 39 ¾” overall length. The bore is clean with crisp rifling. It has a 5 shot revolving cylinder and the weapon’s single action firing mechanism functions perfectly. The frame is fitted with a steel saddle ring and it has the correct under lever captive ram rod which featured on the Colt pistols of the era. It has a brass blade fore sight and block ‘v’ notch rear sight graduated to 100 yards. The block has 2 folding ‘v’ notch leaf sights graduated to 300 and 600 yards. The cylinder & frame have Victorian London Black Powder proofs. The top of the frame is marked with Colt’s name and USA address and the cylinder is marked ‘Patented Sept 10th 1855 (55 is obscured by Victorian proof mark)’. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘11784’. The original walnut stock is undamaged. It has a curved steel butt plate and brass trigger guard with extended tang with matching number ‘11784’. Uniquely, the stock is mounted with a silver presentation plate engraved ‘19th Middx R.V (British Army 19th Battalion Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Regiment) Presented By C** H.H. Williams Won By Lc.Cl. S Moneypenny). The price for superb piece of firearms history includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 16318.
£9,250.00

**MINT BORE**MATCHING NUMBERS**1886 Dated WW1 Era Imperial German Army Spandau Model 1871/84 11mm Obsolete Calibre Tube Magazine Rifle Regt Marked ’1.GR.10.114’ To The 1st Garde Reserve Regiment 10th Kompagnie Weapon 114’ &M1871 Brass Hilt Sword Bayonet - 21680
The 11mm Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle with tube magazine was adopted as the Infanterie-Gewehr 71/84. The rifle was designed and manufactured by Paul Mauser and Wilhelm Mauser of the Mauser company. It was issued to Infantry Regiments. This is an excellent, original example of the Mauser M1871/84. Its woodwork is undamaged & all original. The metalwork is undamaged with original finish. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean & bright with well-defined rifling. The breech is crisply marked 'Spandau' with Crown and Imperial proof/ inspection marks, model designation and 1886 date. The weapon matching numbers on the breech, barrel & bolt ‘833’. The bolt action firing mechanism works as it should. It has a block and blade fore sight, ladder rear sight, bayonet lug, steel butt plate and sling swivels. The butt plate tang is Regiment marked ’1.GR.10.114’ To The 1st Garde Reserve Regiment 10th Kompagnie Weapon 114’ (see page 25 of German Small Arms Markings by Gortz & Bryans). The rifle comes with an original Imperial German M1871 bayonet for the 1871 & 1871/74 Mauser Rifle (see page 116 of The Bayonet Book by John Watts and Peter White). The bayonet has a brass grip, smooth on one side and grooved on the reverse. The hilt has a push button release. The blade has no visible maker or date marks. The single edged blade with fullers has light areas of staining consistent with age & measures 18 ½” length. The spine has a faint Imperial inspection mark (illustrated). As is common this bayonet is without scabbard. The price for this nice WW1 era rifle & bayonet set includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21680
£1,295.00

Portuguese Contract, 1876 Dated, .577 Calibre Snider Mark III Cavalry Carbine, by BSA&M Co, Birmingham. Sn - 21678
This is a Portuguese contract, 1876 dated, Snider mark III Cavalry Carbine by BSA&M Co, Birmingham. The carbine was in a consignment of 1200 cavalry carbines ordered in 1895. Britain and the Portuguese share the oldest military and political alliance in history. The carbines barrel has Birmingham 25 bore proof marks (.577 calibre) with crowned acceptance marks stamped into it. The carbine is fitted with the later mark III Snider breech which is stamped BSA CO SNIDER PATENT with an arrow and a government acceptance stamp. The lock plate is stamped with the queens crown over GP (Government of Portugal) BSA & Co 1876 (date). The barrel is retained by a single Baddley band and has 3 groove rifling that has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The right side of the barrel near the breech is stamped T129. There is no cleaning rod fitted which is normal for a Snider cavalry carbine, the old ram rod channel being fitted with a wood dowel. The carbine has the usual bumps and knocks consistent with use and age. The carbine is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, and trigger guard. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The carbine measures 38” in length with a 19 ½ ” barrel. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21678
£895.00

Enfield Pattern, Regimentally Marked to V GC 1, 1859 dated, Tower, 2 Band .577 Calibre Percussion Rifle. Sn - 21676
This is an Enfield Pattern, 1859 dated, Tower, 2 Band percussion rifle. The lock plate carries a double line border and is stamped with the queens crown over VR (Victoria Regina) TOWER 1859 (date) together with a military acceptance stamp. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. the tang is engraved with V GC 1 over 355 which relates to a 1st Volunteer Guards Company, weapon number 355. The barrel has clean 3 groove rifling with various military acceptance marks and is retained by Palmer barrel bands. The rifle is complete with its 900 yard range ladder rear sight, block and blade fore sight, sling swivels, barrel bands and cleaning rod. The woodwork is in excellent condition and the right hand side of the butt is faintly stamped with a crowfoot over WD over 1. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The rifle measures 48 ½ ” in length with a 32 ½ ” barrel. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21676
£795.00

Enfield Pattern, 2 Band .577 Calibre Percussion Crimean War Contract Carbine, by Robert Hughes Universal Fire Arms Works, Birmingham. Sn - 21674
This is an Enfield Pattern, 2 Band percussion Crimean War contract carbine by Robert Hughes Universal Fire Arms Works, Birmingham, a maker of quality guns. Many of these carbines were made in Liege so the government contract for guns for the Crimean War between 1852 & 1856 could be fulfilled. This is one of the Belgian made carbines. The carbine has Belian Liege (ELG) proof marks on the breech of the barrel together with Birmingham 25 bore proof marks (.577 calibre) and with government acceptance marks on the top of the knockform on top of the breech. The lock plate is stamped with the queens crown over VR (Victoria Regina) TOWER and a military acceptance stamp. The ramp and ladder rear sight is unusual in that it has flat ramps and is graduated to 1300 yards instead of the normal 600 yards. The barrel is retained by Palmer barrel bands and has 3 groove rifling that has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The carbine has the Robert Hughes Universal Fire Arms Works, Birmingham roundel impressed into the right hand side of the stock and is in good condition with only minor bumps and knocks consistent with use and age. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The carbine measures 40” in length with a 24” barrel. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21674
£895.00

1860 Dated, Enfield 1853 Pattern, 3 Band .577, Second Pattern Snider Rifle by L.A.CO. Sn - 21677
This is an excellent Enfield Pattern 1853, 3 Band Snider rifle manufactured by the London Armoury Company in 1860. The lock plate is stamped With Queens Crown, VR (Victoria Regina) L.A.CO and 1860 (date) and a military acceptance stamp. The rifle is complete with its 900 yard range ladder rear sight, block and blade fore sight, sling swivels, Baddeley barrel bands and cleaning rod. The wood work is stamped with the London Armoury roundel together with a class I stamp underneath. The woodwork is in excellent condition and has the usual age related knocks, bumps and bruises. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. The breach block is stamped WD on the top and the breach is stamped with ** and II signifying a second pattern breech block. The 3 groove barrel retains much of its original blued finish and has a bright bore with well-defined 3 groove rifling together with many military proof marks. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The rifle measures 54” with a 39” barrel. See Section C, Snider Arms, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21677
£1,375.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 03/05) MINT. Matching Numbers, Imperial German, Spandau Arsenal, 1888 Dated, 11mm Mauser (11 x 60R) M1871/84, 8 Shot Tube Magazine Obsolete Calibre Rifle. Sn - 21679
This is a near MINT Imperial German, 1888 dated, 11mm (11 x 60R) Mauser Model 1871/84 rifle made at the Imperial German Spandau Arsenal in 1888. The rifle was developed from the single shot model 1871 rifle which was improved and modified into a repeating rifle with a the insertion of a tubular magazine enclosed within the fore end to hold 8 rounds of ammunition that was similar to the Swiss Vettrli rifles of the period. This gun was the first magazine fed gun in the German army. The design of the rifle, introduced into service in 1884 was quickly superseded by the invention of smokeless powder as a propellant which was vastly superior to the older black powders used on the Mauser M1871/84 and similar rifles. The Mauser Gewehr 1888 quickly superseded the M1871/84 in the German army and gun was regulated to secondary use including use in the First World War. This rifle was made at the Imperial Spandau armoury which is stamped on the barrel together with various proof marks and the serial number 4775 which is repeated on the receiver and barrel. The side of the receiver is stamped I.G.Mod 71/84 4775 on one side and 1888 (manufacturing date) on the other side together with various inspection markings. The rifles metalwork is undamaged and retains all of its original polished blued surface and polished metal finishes including the fittings. The rifle has all matching numbers including 75 stamped on the barrel bands, butt plate trigger guard etc. the woodwork carries its original finish and is almost unmarked execpt for a small bump near the barrel band. The rifles barrel is in mint condition as are the internal parts including the breech, magazine feeds and bolt. The rifle is fitted with its two original blued sling swivels. Such is the condition of the rifle it would appear to have been unissued. The gun has a full length tube magazine, steel butt plate, blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. The weapon’s cocking & firing mechanism work correctly. The bayonet for this rifle is listed separately on our web site. NB. It would be extremely difficult to find a weapon in better condition. As an obsolete calibre weapon, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21679
£0.00

British Percussion .650” / 14 Bore Cape Rifle by Blakemore & Son. Sn - 21675
This is an excellent quality British Cape Rifle made by Blakemore and Son, custom gunmakers in Birmingham. The rifle measures 48 inches in length and is fitted with blued 31 ½ inch barrels. The rifle has a .650 4 groove rifled barrel with well-defined rifling in the left barrel which is proofed to 17 bore and a smooth 14 bore barrel in the right hand barrel which is proofed to 14 bore. Both barrels carry Birmingham proof marks. The rifle has a broad flat rib and is fitted with a ladder rear sight which is graduated to 300, 600 and 900 yards together with a long bead foresight. The cape rifle has a well-defined heavy walnut stock with a smooth steel butt plate and chequering to the wrist and forend. Both the trigger guard and ramrod channel also have fine foliate engraving, the trigger guard stamped with the serial number 10052. There are sling swivels fitted to the top ramrod channel and the stock below the trigger guard. The barrels are held in by a single steel wedge and has two ramrod rings. The lock plates are signed BLAKEMORE & SON 10052 with fine foliate engraving and elegant hammers. The trigger guard is of ample proportions with shotgun type triggers. The barrels also have the serial number 10052 stamped into them near the proof marks and have staining & residue consistent with age and use. The price for this antique rifle includes UK delivery and no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21675
£1,375.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**C1800 British Militia Officer's Archer Marked Brown Bess .750” Musket Bore Flintlock Musket & Original John Gill Socket Bayonet. Sn 21639 - 21639
This is an original British Militia Officer's Brown Bess flintlock musket. It measures 54 ½” overall length with a 38 ½” round steel barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has English black powder proofs. The barrel has a block fore sight. It has its original lock plate which is crisply marked by the maker ‘Archer’ (there were many gunsmiths named Archer working in both London & the Provinces in the era). It has its original walnut stock which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has its original iron ramrod and brass furniture including butt plate, trigger guard with extended tang, fore end block and ram rod flutes. The cocking and firing mechanisms work crisply. The metal work has even patina throughout. The musket comes with an original Brown Bess pattern socket bayonet. The clean triangular blade is 16” in length and it measures 21” overall. The blade is marked by the maker John Gill (recorded working with his father Thomas Gill in London 1807 "Sword Cutler & Gunmaker", 83 St James’s Street, London. John Gill also recorded in Birmingham 1805-1817). The bayonet fits the Brown Bess. The price includes UK delivery. N.B As an antique musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21639
£1,495.00
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