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**JOHN MANTON CONNECTIONS**QUALITY**C1830 Pair Of English William Jackson London 22 Bore Percussion Belt Pistols With Octagonal Damascus Steel Barrels & Belt Bars. Sn 23379 - 23379
The English gunmaker William Jackson worked for the famous English gunmaker John Manton from C1812 and succeeded to the business of George Jackson working at 15 Whitehart Yard, Drury Lane, London C1829 (see page 173 of British Gunmakers Vol 1 by Brown). This is an excellent pair of percussion traveling pistols by William Jackson made C1830. The pistols are in excellent undamaged condition with all original walnut grips which have chequered panels. Both grips are inset with void white metal escutcheons, 3 ¼” octagonal Damascus steel sighted barrels (8 ¾” overall), engraved foliate decorated trigger guards with extended tangs, actions, butt plates with hinged traps and elegant Dolphin hammers. The top barrel flat of each pistol are crisply signed by the manufacturer ‘W. Jackson London’. Each barrel has English black powder proofs. Both pistols are complete with their original captive steel ram rods, steel belt bars & safety bolts. The barrels of each pistol are clean & smoothbore. Their cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this pair of quality pistols includes UK delivery. NB as antique percussion weapons no licence is required to own these pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23379 (drawers office)
£1,495.00

SOLD SOLD (07/04) **RARE**Large Frame, American Civil War Era Starr Arms Co New York 1856 Patent .44 Calibre Single Action Army Cap & Ball Revolver. Sn 23378 - 23378
This is an original American Starr 1856 Patent single action Army Revolver in .44 calibre. Starr produced double action revolvers used in the American Civil War until the U.S. Ordnance Department persuaded the Starr Arms Co. to create a single-action variant. The company eventually complied, and the Union acquired 25,000 of the single-action revolvers for $12 each between January 1862 and May 1863. This single action example has undamaged metal work and wood grip. It has an 8” round steel barrel (13 ½” overall length) and has a captive steel loading lever. The barrel’s bore is clean & has well defined rifling. The frame is crisply stamped with manufacturer and patent detail (illustrated in the images) and factory inspection marks. The weapon has a blade fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. The cylinder has serial number 23835. The action works crisply. This is a scarce American Civil War period revolver. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23378
£0.00

Mid 19th Century Spanish Zelaieta (Basque Country) .700 Calibre Cavalry Belt Pistol With Correct Hinged Nipple protector & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 23377 - 23377
An 1852 Model Spanish Cavalry Percussion Pistol. These pistols were carried by Spain's Cavalry during the Hispano Moroccan War (1859-1860) when somewhere in the region of 3000 Cavalry were deployed. One of the most notable features of this pistol is the distinctive and robust nipple protector which is spring loaded and can be swept forward out of the way when the hammer is at half position. The pistol is in very good condition with all original wood furniture which has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age and use. The pistol has regulation brass fittings, correct nipple protector, belt bar and captive steel ram rod. The action plate is stamped with Crown above ‘Zelaieta’ (a common Basque place name for "field" (zelai + eta) in Spain, most notably referring to a neighbuorhood in Gautegiz Arteaga (Biscay) or as a local synonym for the town centre of Abadiño). The action plate also has ‘1852’ model detail and number ‘N56’. The model and number are repeated on the barrel. The metal & brass have several inspection marks (all illustrated). The 7 ¾” long barrel’s smooth bore is clean (13 ¾” overall length). The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23377
£575.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Brace Of Substantial Model 1798 Austrian Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistols With Liege Proofs By Gottlieb Bentz & Regulation Brass Furniture. Sn 20616 - 20616
This is an excellent, large & heavy pair of Model 1798 Austrian Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistols. Both pistols have 9 ¾” round steel barrels (each 17” overall length), original iron ram-rods and original Walnut one piece full stocks with blackened regulation brass furniture including cudgel butt caps with iron lanyard rings and brass muzzle block with cast blade foresight. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining and residue consistent with age and use. The lock plates of each pistol have matching numbers ‘853’. The pistols have other un-matching numbers and possible Regiment marks (all illustrated). Both barrels have Liege ‘ELG’ proofs and are signed by the maker ‘G (Gottlieb). Bentz’ (illustrated). The pistols have heavy military cocks. Their actions are strong. The price for this substantial pair of pistols in excellent condition and worthy of further research regarding their marks includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20616
£2,245.00

1887 Enfield WD MK IV Martini Henry .577 x.450 Obsolete Calibre Long Lever Service Rifle; Re- issued 1908 after service to British Army in India & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 20855 - 20855
This is an excellent, original British WD MK IV 1887 dated .577x .450 UK obsolete calibre Martini Henry, long lever service rifle (see Chapter 13 of The Martini Henry For Queen & Empire by Aspinshaw). It has its original woodwork throughout. The wood has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and service use. The wood has later 1908 Indian / Nepalese Government (Rau Pindi) RP Marks indicating Native troops use after British service. It has a block & blade fore sight, flip up graduated ladder rear sight, steel butt plate, sling swivels, steel cleaning rod & bayonet lug. The 32 ½” steel barrel’s bore is clean with crisp rifling (49 ½” overall). The barrel has WD inspection / proof marks. The metal work has even patina. The action works crisply. The action is stamped on the right side Crown VR (Victoria Regina) Enfield, ‘Mark IV I/2’ model designation and dated '1887'. A WD arrow is on the cocking indicator. The rifle comes with a single Inert Deactivated Round Of .577x450 Ammunition. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an Antique, obsolete calibre weapon, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20855
£1,575.00

**FIRST PRODUCTION**Victorian British Army In India Pattern 1858 / 67 Bengal Light Cavalry Enfield Tower .656 Calibre, Smooth Bore, Percussion Carbine With 1858 Dated Action, Saddle Bar, Ring, Inlaid Stock Disc ‘J. Fort’. Sn 15270 - 15270
Enfield Pattern 1853 cavalry carbines were used by the British army In India. By 1866 the stock of Tower P 53’s became diminished and conditions in India called for another issue of smooth bore carbines resulting in production of the ‘Bengal Light Cavalry Carbine’ . The Tower made Enfield 'Bengal Native Cavalry Carbine' were sealed by the ordnance on 22nd February 1867, under order number 57/16/2224/2263. (see C H Roads page 113). The first production of 8000 Carbines used lock plates that were available from store, most if not all dated 1858. The 'Bengal Native Cavalry carbine' is smoothbore and .656 calibre. Known as the the P58-67 it has a two piece butt plate with 'chequering' between. This original Carbine has a two piece Butt Plate and 1858 dated lock which identifies it as a 'Bengal Native Cavalry Carbine’. The carbines were generally of superior quality to the P 53’s. This original Pattern 1858 / 67 Bengal Light Cavalry Carbine has the correct butt with brass edge caps and central exposed wood cross hatch chequering. It is in excellent condition throughout. It has all original walnut stock and original finish to the metal work. It has a heavy military percussion hammer and the lock plate is crisply stamped Crown VR (Victoria Regina) & 'Tower’ (Enfield) together with inspection mark and 1858 date indicating it was one of the first production Bengal light cavalry carbines. Its 21" barrel (37” overall) has a smooth bore which has staining and residue consistent with age. The top of the barrel is stamped with Victorian proof/inspection mark and number ‘53’. It has a fixed ‘v’ notch plate rear sight and block & blade fore sight. It has the correct under barrel captive swivel steel ramrod. The carbine also has brass fore end block & trigger guard. It is complete with correct steel saddle bar & ring. The stock is inlaid with brass disc stamped ‘J. Fort’ (most likely a Cavalry Station or armoury designation) and weapon number ‘230’. There is also an impressed Enfield roundel and faint impressed matching number ‘230’. It cocks & dry fires perfectly. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion carbine no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 15270
£895.00

SOLD SOLD (06/04) **MINT BORE**Swiss Military Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 7.5 x 53.5 mm Obsolete Centre Fire Calibre Straight Pull Rifle With Removable Swiss Military Brass & Steel Fore Sight / Muzzle Protector Cover. Sn 23340:7 - 23340:7
In 1882 Eduard Rubin began testing the first small-calibre copper-jacketed bullet which could successfully withstand high velocities. In 1885, this round was combined with Rudolf Schmidt's first straight-pull action resulting in the Swiss, Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 7.5 x 53.5 mm Rifle (UK Obsolete Calibre). This is an excellent example with all original undamaged wood and metal work which retains its original blue finish. It measures 51 ½” overall with a 31" barrel. The bore is near mint, clean and mirror bright with well defined rifling. The stock & metal are stamped with Swiss Military marks (illustrated). The barrel, breech & butt plate tang are stamped with matching serial numbers '201348 /348'. The magazine has un-matching number and there is no visible external number on the bolt. It is complete with bayonet bar, sling swivels, adjustable rear sight, block & blade fore sight & removable brass & steel fore sight / muzzle protector cover. The cover has Swiss Cross Military mark. Its cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this excellent rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23340:7
£0.00

**MINT BORE**SCARCE**ONE OF ONLY 7,987**Swiss Military Schmidt Rubin, 7.5 x 53.5 mm Obsolete Calibre Single Shot, Model 1897 Kadettengewehre Cadet Straight Pull Short Rifle With Original Removable Military Muzzle / Sight Cover. Sn 23340:6 - 23340:6
In 1882 Eduard Rubin began testing the first small-calibre copper-jacketed bullet which could successfully withstand high velocities. In 1885, this round was combined with Rudolf Schmidt's first straight-pull action Rifles. The Schmidt Rubin, 7.5 x 53.5 mm (UK Obsolete Calibre) single shot, Model 1897 Cadet Rifle was adopted in 1898 and only 7,987 were produced. This is an excellent example. It measures 43 ¾” overall with a 23 ½” barrel which has a near mint bore, clean and mirror bright with well defined rifling. It's all original wood stock is excellent. The metal work retains its original blue finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. The wood, butt plate, block & blade fore sight, rear tangent sight and trigger guard with extended tang are stamped with Swiss Cross proof / inspection marks. The rifle has matching serial numbers '2132' on the breech housing and barrel shank. It is complete with bayonet lug, sling swivels and original removable brass & steel Swiss Military marked muzzle / fore sight cover. It's cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this scarce rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique firearm no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23340:6
£845.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 02/04) Original, 19th Century Oriental Cast Brass 15 Bore Lantaka Merchant Ship Defence Deck Cannon With Later 3 Wheeled Wooden Carriage / Display Stand. Sn 23363 - 23363
Lantaka were a type of cannon mounted on merchant vessels travelling the waterways of Malay Archipelago in the 1800’s. Their use was greatest in precolonial South East Asia especially in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The guns were used to defend against pirates. Many of these beautiful guns were mounted on swivels and were known as swivel guns. Small examples could be mounted in rigging and be fired hand held by Ship’s crew. This is an original 19th Century Cast brass Lantaka Swivel Deck Cannon. It is 19 ¾” overall length . It is 15 bore at the muzzle opening. It has a 2 ¼” long conical spike with curved arms secured to the barrel by lugs either side of the barrel. The spike is intact and has no damage. The cannon barrel has a flared ornate muzzle. The barrel has fixed sights which are incorporated into the cast design which features stylised foliate motifs within panels designs and cast stylised sea serpents. Its aiming handle is hollow for adding an additional wood handle to assist aiming. The barrel is open and it has its original open touch hole. The bore has staining and residue to be expected. The Lantaka is complete with a later attractive, ornately hand carved well made 3 wooden wheeled wood carriage / display stand which is 21” length x 4 ¾” height x 5” wide at its broadest. The top of the stand is holed and fits the cannon’s spike snugly and allows the barrel to swivel freely. The wooden wheels rotate freely and the wood has just age related knocks and bumps. The Lantaka itself weighs 5.520 Kg. The stand weighs 2.640 Kg. The price for this attractive Lantaka with later stand which would make a superb display / conversation piece includes UK delivery. N.B. As an antique black powder cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23363 (armoury floor)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (13/04) **QUALITY** Early Lefaucheux Bte Paris, Model 1854, 12mm Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre Single Action 6 Shot Revolving Rifle with Ornate Foliate Engraving and a Fine Walnut Stock. Sn 23456 - 23355
This is a quality and attractive, 6 shot 12mm Lefaucheux open framed single action pinfire revolving rifle bearing the makers name finely engraved on the top E Lefaucheux Bte Paris. The rifle is finely engraved with crisp foliate engraving to the frame, cylinder, hammer, trigger guard and the breach of the barrel. The rifle has a round 22 inch barrel and measures 38 ½ inches in length. The right side of the frame is crisply stamped with the LF Lefaucheux stamp and the serial number 2352. The barrel has a clean bore with crisp rifling. The rifle is fitted with a quality fine walnut stock with a smooth iron butt plate engraved on the top and the metalwork retains much of its original blued finish. There are two sling attachment points, one on the barrel and the other on the rear of the stock. The rifle has a side loading gate, a captive ejector rod and a bead fore sight. The guns firing mechanism works correctly. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. NB. As an obsolete calibre, antique pin fire revolving rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if part of a private collection or display. Sn 23355
£0.00
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