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Enfield 1867 Pattern, 1869 Dated, Bengal Light Cavalry Smoothbore Percussion Carbine. Sn - 21829
This is nice 1869 dated Enfield produced, Bombay Arsenal marked, Enfield Pattern 1858 Bengal Light Cavalry smoothbore percussion carbine. This was the last pattern percussion gun made for the Indian Government. The carbine has a barrel length of 21 inches with an overall length of 36 ¾ inches. The correct plain lockplate is stamped T with the Queens crown over VR 1868 (date), ENFIELD, the Indian army crowfoot over I acceptance stamps together with other acceptance stamps. The barrel is retained by 2 Baddeley barrel bands which have Enfield armoury stamps and a WD over a crowfoot and has a nice smooth finish. The carbine is fitted with a wide u notch rear sight, an Enfield type blade foresight, a saddle bar and ring which are ordnance stamped and a captive swivelling ramrod. The barrel carries Tower proof marks and retains much of its old blued finish. The .65 inch bore is smooth and has mild staining and residue due to age and service. The carbine has a nice original walnut stock with nice smooth woodwork and is stamped on the right hand side with an Enfield roundel R crown M ENFIELD and in the centre I over a crowfoot. (Royal Manufactory Enfield Indian mark over a WD crowfoot) and I (Class 1 weapon). The carbine has brass furniture with the correct brass screwed on fore end cap, two piece brass butt plate and steel saddle bar & ring. The saddle bar and ring carry ordnance stamps. The brass trigger guard is stamped WD a crowfoot E18. The carbines cocking & firing actions work crisply. All of the screws of eh gun carry the WD crowfoot. See RB 50 on page 9, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. This is a very nice and original Enfield made Pattern 1858 Bengal Light Cavalry carbine with all the original Enfield features and the price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading musket, no licence is required to own this musket in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21829
£895.00

1870 Dated, Enfield, Pattern 1853, 4th Model, 3 Band .577 Snider Mark 3 Obsolete Calibre Rifle with a STEEL Barrel & the Royal Afghan Coat of Arms on the Breech. Sn - 23034
This is a 1870 dated. Enfield, Pattern 1853, 3 Band .577 Snider mark 3 obsolete caliber rifle. This rifle is based on the fourth and final pattern of the three band rifles and differs by having the two lower barrel bands of the Baddley pattern. This rifle was originally made at Enfield in 1870 as a Snider rifle and not a converted .577 Enfield percussion rifle. The rifle has 39 inch barrel with an overall length of 55 inches. The rifle is fitted with the later correct plain lock plate with flat faced Snider hammer and is stamped with the Queens crown over V.R. the Enfield inspection mark 1870 (date) ENFIELD. This rifle after service with the British Army was transferred the Afghan army and is stamped on the top of the breech with their Afghan royal coat of arms when it was sent to Afghan Army for service. The woodwork complete with its original brass butt plate, fore end block, trigger guard with extended tang, the correct 3 band ramrod. The woodwork is in good condition with the usual bumps and bruises expected with service use. The three groove barrel is bright with good rifling and is stamped on the side STEEL together with Enfield proof and acceptance marks. The breech block is stamped WD, a crowfoot and an Enfield inspection mark. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. This is a nice British Snider 3 band rifle based on the final pattern of the 1853 rifle which after British service, the rifle was transferred to the Afghan army. See section C, Snider arms, RB 77 on page 15 of the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an 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 23034
£1,195.00

Rare, NAPOELONEC WARS PERIOD, British Tower, .65 inch calibre, Baker Rifle by T. Ketland & Co & Matching Named Bayonet by Woolley. Sn - 23072
This is a rare, quality and original, circa 1801 British early Baker rifle by the famous gunsmith T. Ketland & Co together with the correct bayonet and scabbard. The rifle was invented by Ezekiel Baker, the Baker Rifle muzzle-loading flintlock rifle being the first British rifle to be used in British service. The rifle was first issued to the Rifle Brigade in 1800 and remained in use until 1838. Thomas Ketland Senior was a highly successful Birmingham gun maker. He started his business around 1760 and expanded into the export market around 1790. He died in 1816. This rifle has a 30 ¼ inch Damascus steel rifled barrel and is retained by 3 steel barrel wedges with an overall length of 45 ¾ inches and a bore of .67 inches. The 5 inch bevelled lockplate is stamped T KETLAND & CO also the crown over GR. The lockplate is fitted with an early first pattern swan necked cock and the frizzen is of the roller type. The Birmingham proofed barrel has 7 groove rifling with a clean bore and well-defined rifling with only minor staining from service use and is fitted with the correct Baker bayonet bar to the right hand side of the muzzle. The rear-sight has one folding leaf fitted on a shaped foot together with a German silver blade foresight. The rifles walnut stock is stocked to the muzzle with a brass nose cap and 2 brass ramrod pipes with the correct split ramrod channel. The stock is fitted with a cheek piece on the left hand side and has a Baker style 4 inch hinged patch box to the right hand side of the stock. The rifle is fitted with brass furniture with a brass escutcheon at the top of the wrist which is engraved G FULLER BATH and the initials GF are engraved on the crossguard of the matching bayonet. The rifle retains its correct pan headed swelled ramrod. The Damascus twist barrel has nice smooth surface with a nice patina and the 7 groove rifled bright bore. The walnut stock is in a nice condition with only minor knocks and bumps with age. The rifle is fitted with its matching sword bayonet with its brass mounted leather scabbard which is in excellent condition. The owners initials GF are engraved on the crossguard. The bayonet is made by Woolley which is stamped on the steel blade near the crossguard. See plate 78 in British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. NB As an antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 23072
£8,950.00

English, Moore, 10 Bore Double Barrel Side By Side, Back Action Lock Percussion Sporting Shotgun. Sn 22005 - 22005
This is a 10 bore double barrel percussion sporting shotgun by Moore. There are several gunmakers using the name Moore and this one is likely to be Moore of Chichester, Sussex. The shotgun has 39 ½ inch fine twist damascus steel barrels with a total length of 55 inches. The shotgun has back action lockplates and polphin head hammers which carry fine engraving. The barrels, set side by side have a central top barrel rib which is inlaid in gold with a shooter raising geese from a lake. The barrels have a hooked breech retained by two barrel wedges with a gold lined breech and a german silver bead foresight. The shotgun has german silver butt plate, trigger guard with a pineapple finial, fore end cap. wedge plates and a cap box in the butt which are all finely engraved, the trigger guard having a finger rest at the rear. The shotgun has double triggers, and both the wrist & fore stock have chequered panels. The shotgun has a brassed tipped wooden ramrod. The gun has its original walnut stock with fine chequering with minor bumps and to be expected with age. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22005
£975.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Victorian C1850's George Higham Warrington (Cheshire) Robert Adams, London Patent, 54 Bore Five Shot Double Action Percussion Revolver. Sn 23270 - 23270
Robert Adams (1809–1880) was a 19th-century British gunsmith who patented the first successful double-action revolver in 1851. His revolvers were used during the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the U.S. Civil War, and the Anglo-Zulu War. Adams produced Tranter Patent revolvers. George Higham (established 1795) was an English gunmaker recorded at Bridge Street, Warrington, 1807–28, Wilderspool Road 1828, 21 Horse Market 1833–69, 19 & 21 Horse Market Street c.1870, G. Higham & son circa 1874–c.78, Stanley Higham circa 1883–c.86 later Edward & George Higham (see Vol 2 page 246 of Brown’s Book British Gunmakers). This is an excellent, original, Adams Patent 5 shot percussion revolver by George Higham Warrington. The weapon's double action firing mechanism works as it should in both single and double action. It has a 5 ¾” octagonal barrel (12” overall). The bore is clean with well defined rifling. The barrel has a blade fore sight & notched frame rear sight. The frame is crisply marked 'Adams Patent 30474’ & number ‘30474’ is repeated on the cylinder. The top of the cylinder frame is signed by the gunmaker ‘Geo’e (George) Higham Warrington’. The barrel and cylinder have Victorian black powder proofs. It’s finely chequered walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. The pistol's metal work is undamaged with original blue finish which has light surface wear to be expected with age and use. Its captive loading lever works as it should. 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 part of a collection or display. Sn 23270
£1,975.00

**1854 CRIMEA WAR**MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**British Colt London Navy Model 1851 .36 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion 6 Shot Revolver. Sn 23269 - 23269
The Colt Model 1851 Navy was a muzzle-loading, single action, cap & ball .36 calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. The weapons were also favoured by British Officer’s as private purchase side arms during the Crimean War (1853-1856) due to their innovative design and ease of loading. During the Crimea War, The British Government ordered 9,000 Colt revolvers. During that war, the British War Department faced a sudden, desperate need for modern repeating handguns. To meet demand, the British government many Navy revolvers & parts for assembly were sent to Colt’s London directly from Colt’s Hartford, Connecticut factory in the United States. Because these were government-purchased military arms intended for immediate field use, some were issued without being sent to the London or Birmingham proof houses & instead of the standard Crown over "V" or "GP" London proof marks, these military-issue pistols are often identified by a "Broad Arrow" and "WD" (War Department) marks. This Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver is one of those sent to Colt’s London factory direct from the Colt USA or assembled at their London factory from parts sent direct from Colt USA. It is in good original condition with even service wear. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore has staining consistent with age and service use & well defined rifling. The weapon has a brass post foresight and 'notched hammer' rear sight. It has a captive 'lever' ramrod. The barrel is crisply stamped with manufacturer detail 'Address Col. Colt London'. The cylinder and frame are absent any Victorian English proof marks and is marked ‘Colt’s Patent’. One side of the frame has an indistinct mark most likely a faint WD broad arrow impression (illustrated). The pistol has all matching serial numbers '19041' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to Colt’s London Factory production / assembly in 1854 during the Crimea war. There is no visible cylinder scene (British WD Crimea war London Colt Navy revolvers were usually made without scenes on their cylinders). It has undamaged American Walnut grips which have impressed British WD marks and the pistol's single action cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this historic British WD London Crimea war Colt includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23269
£1,975.00

**RARE**American Civil War Era, Early Serial Number, Frank Wesson USA, 1859-1862 Patent 2nd Type .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Break Action Breech Loading Double Trigger Carbine. Sn - 20692
Frank Wesson rifles were a series of single-shot rifles manufactured between 1859 and 1888 in Worcester, Massachusetts. They were purchased by many state governments during the American Civil War, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio. They were one of the first rifles to use rimfire metallic cartridges. The rifles were initially made in .22, .32, .38, and .44 rimfire. Centerfire cartridges were added later, and some rifles were capable of firing rimfire or centerfire cartridges, by altering an adjustment on the hammer. By 1859, there were a number of single-shot breech-loading rifles available to the American military and public. These included the Sharps rifle (1848), the Smith carbine (1857) and others. On all 'two-trigger' Frank Wesson models, the front trigger opened the rifle at half cock, the rear trigger fired it. 1st type Frank Wesson carbines were made between 1859-1864 and had no extractor until later 1st types which had an extractor on the left side of the action. 2nd Type Frank Wessons such as ours had the extractor moved to the right side of the action and were made 1863-1876. Our 2nd type Frank Wesson carbine is in excellent. The weapon is 39 ¼” overall length. The weapon has a 23 ¾” long, octagonal barrel. The barrel’s bore is clean with typical light rifling. The metal work is clean. It has a block & blade foresight, ‘u’ block rear sight and correct additional folding aperture peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped ‘Frank Wesson Worcester Mass Pat’d Oct 25 1859 Nov 11 1862’. The trigger guard tang has early serial number ‘191’. The all original Walnut shoulder stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. The butt plate is steel. The loading and firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare carbine in excellent condition includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre carbine no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20692
£1,475.00

Extremely Rare, Original, Quality, British, Henry Nock, Number 2 on the Breech, Screwless Lock Volunteer .65 inch Baker Rifle. Sn - 21851:2
This is an extremely rare, original, unmessed with, British Baker rifle (Pattern 1800 Infantry Rifle) by the famous gunsmith Henry Nock. The rifle carries the number 2 stamped on the top of the breech indicating it was number 2 of his production of his Baker rifles. The rifle was invented by Ezekiel Baker and the Baker Rifle muzzle-loading flintlock rifle, was the first British rifle to be used in British service. The rifle was first issued to the Rifle Brigade in 1800 and remained in use until 1838. The rifle is fitted with the rare, enclosed Nock patent screwless lock signed in script H. NOCK with a starburst engraved at the front. The rifle has a 26 inch Damascus steel rifled barrel with an octagonal breech 2 ¾ inches long which is stamped H.NOCK PATENT and No2 on the breech. The barrel is fitted with the Baker sword bayonet to the right hand side of the muzzle. The barrel has 7 groove rifling with a clean bore and well-defined rifling. The standing notch rear-sight is fitted on a shaped foot with a blade foresight. The rifles walnut stock is stocked to 1 ¼ inches from the muzzle and has a split ramrod channel. The stock is fitted with a raised leather covered cheek piece which was a common modification in the field with these rifles. The left hand side opposite the lock with an inspection mark (illustrated). The stock has a baker style hinged patch box to the right hand side of the stock and is complete with its two iron sling swivels. The trigger guard is numbered 437. The rifle is fitted with its correct pan headed swelled ramrod. There is not much wear to the musket and the lock works nicely. The barrel is smooth with a nice patina and the bore has light staining and residue with use. The walnut stock is in a nice condition with only minor knocks and bumps with age. This is nice untouched example of a Baker rifle with a Henry Nock screwlesss lock. NB As an antique miquelet musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display.See British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. NB As an antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 21851:2
£7,250.00

VERY RARE ORIGINAL. British, Pre Land Pattern, Dog Lock Musket circa 1720, with Grenade Launching Reinforcing Ring & Museum Quality Discharger Cup. - 22768
This is an exceptionally rare British Pre Land Pattern George I era, circa 1720, English Dog Lock musket, with many features dating to 1720. In 1720, the dog lock was replaced by the flintlock. This musket was superseded by the Pattern 1730 Brown Bess Musket which was the very first pattern of Brown Bess initially known as the King's Pattern musket. These guns were originally designed with a combination of Dutch musket, sporting guns and French muskets. These series of weapons were developed before 1720, often having iron furniture with a flat contour, screwed onto the stock which was slowly replaced to brass furniture becoming semi inletted onto the stock which became the norm by 1730. The dog lock lockplate is banana shaped with a pronounced curve towards the tail of the lockplate. The stock is swelled at the tailpipe to afford a better grip. The jaws of the ring necked cock are of a circular form and top of the frizzen is flat in the continental style. The lock plate was double lined after the first 5 years of production, dating the musket to pre 1720. The musket appears to be a transitional type and has features of the 1720 and pre 1720s pattern muskets. The inside of the lockplate has a flat mainspring with a simple hooked end over the bridle. The musket is fitted with brass furniture which includes an early pattern flat brass butt plate fitted to the flat comb, a rounded side plate and trigger guard, with a bevelled lockplate fitted with a dog safety catch. There are old gunsmiths marks stamped into the trigger guard LG, the lockplate MB and the sidenail NWH 57 (inlet) and the number 1. The musket is fitted with 3 brass ram rod pipes, octagonal in profile with turned baluster ends. The brass nose cap fitted under the reinforcing ring which is held in by an iron cross pin. The musket has a barrel length of 37 inches and is fitted with an iron collar 3 ¼ inches from the muzzle with a locking slot in the side. This serves a recoil shield for a grenade launcher. Grenade launchers are a separate item and are seldom seen. There is a steel museum quality copy of a grenade launcher fitted to the musket with a locking lug which engages in the slot of the recoil ring. The length of the musket is 52 inches and is fitted with a heavy iron domed and swelled head ramrod. The bore is smooth with just the normal staining and wear from use. The woodwork has the usual bumps and knocks from its long service, especially as a grenade launcher. See British Military Longarm, 1715 – 1815 by D.W. Bailey pages 13, 14, 15, 20 and photographs on page 21 which describe the Pre Land Pattern muskets. NB This is an antique weapon, no licence is required to own this musket in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22768
£3,750.00

**QUALITY MAKER**C1840’s English C. Maybury’s Patent (Birmingham) German Silver Frame 4 Shot .400 Calibre Double Action Percussion Ring Trigger Pepperbox Revolver. Sn 22737 - 22737
Charles Maybury was a 19th-century English gunmaker based in Birmingham (listed at 15 and 16 St. Mary's Square) known for producing high-quality percussion pistols and pepperbox revolvers, some featuring "Maybury Patent" mechanisms (see page 140 of Pepperbox Firearms by Dunlap where a ‘C. Maybury’ marked 4 shot pepperbox revolver is illustrated). This is an excellent Maybury’s patent pepperbox ring trigger revolver. The revolver measures 8 ¼” overall and the blued steel barrel cluster is just over 3 ½” length. The German silver action and grip frame have quality tooled foliate decoration. The action is signed on one side ‘C. Maybury’s Patent’ within banner amongst the foliate decoration. The barrel cluster has English black powder proofs. The top of the action has a blued steel sliding safety bolt which works correctly and it has a blued steel ring trigger. The revolver has an undamaged walnut grip. The barrel’s smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age & use. It's correct double action only firing action works as it should. 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 22737
£895.00
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