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Early 1800’s French Maubeuge Arsenal Gendarmerie Pattern .600 Calibre Flintlock Police Pistol. Sn 22756 - 22756
This is an original flintlock pistol of the type issued to the French Gendarmerie in the early 1800’s. It is 9 ¾” length overall with a 5” barrel which is .600 calibre. The smooth bore has just light staining and residue consistent with age and use. The original Walnut woodwork has just bumps and bruises to be expected of a service pistol of this age. The metal work has even patina. It has its original steel ram rod. The barrel has proof / inspection marks and is numbered ‘127’. The lock plate is signed with the Maubeuge Arsenal signature and inspection marks (all illustrated). The cock is fitted with flint and the action functions crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. Sn 22756
£745.00

**1904-1907 EARLY 1” MUZZLE DIAMETER VARIANT**Winchester USA Model 1898 10 Gauge Obsolete Calibre Breech Loading Black Powder Blank Firing Signal Cannon ‘NOT FOR BALL’ On Wheeled Carriage With Copies Of Articles Regarding Development & Use Of These Cannon - A 1104
This is a very good original early Winchester 1901 Patent 10 Gauge Black Powder Signal Cannon. The 10 gauge, Winchester Breech Loading Signal Cannon was designed and patented by Charles H. Griffith for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901. The cannon were first offered for sale in the March 1903 Winchester Catalogue. These cannon emitted loud noise and smoke & were used to start yacht races. A copy of articles on these cannon detailing their development, specifications and use accompanies the cannon. The steel cannon barrel of our example is 12” long and has the rare 1904-1907 early muzzle barrel diameter of 1” which changed to 1 ¼” diameter in 1908 (introduced to replace the earlier, rarer 1” muzzle diameter which were often damaged by being mishandled in transit when users picked up the cannon by the rear of the carriage causing muzzles often to make contact with the floor). The muzzle of our example is undamaged & its smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use. The metal work of the carriage has even patina. The barrel and trunnion numbers are indistinct (the barrel number is illustrated in the images but is unreadable, the number on the trunnion is not visible). The breach mechanism with hinged hatch and hammer mechanism is in working order and it has original draw cord with wood toggle attached. These cannon are for blank cartridges only and “NOT FOR BALL” (this warning message is stamped on the barrel). The barrel has the Winchester manufacturer detail and calibre (illustrated). The cast iron wheeled carriage has correct cast markings “W. R. A. Co, Trade Mark, Registered in U. S. A.”. The price for this rare cannon includes UK delivery. NB As an antique, obsolete calibre black powder signal cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1104
£1,195.00

C1770 Benjamin Griffin (Bond Street) London 80 Bore Brass Frame Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Black Powder Proofs & Turn Off Brass Barrel. Sn 22717 - 22717
Benjamin Griffin [1739-1773] was a London based Gunmaker with premises at Bond Street, London. He was one of the early makers of double barrel pistols and fowling pieces. He made flintlock pocket and holster pistols with silver mountings, also double barrel, side-by-side, flintlock pistols with two hammers and two triggers & cannon barrel flintlock pocket pistols. The Company became Griffin & Tow from 1773 to 1796, continuing at Bond Street (see A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York). This is an excellent brass frame flintlock pocket pistol with turn off brass barrel made C1770 by Griffin. It is 5 ¾” overall with a just under 1 ½” screw off brass barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. It has crisp proofs on the underside of the action. The action is signed on one side ‘Griffin’ beneath engraved flower motif and the reverse ‘London’ within border. The action is strong and has a sliding safety bolt behind the steel cock which is fitted with flint. The safety bolt works as it should. The bag shaped walnut grip is undamaged. The pistol has a steel trigger guard engraved with flower motif and steel trigger. The price for this excellent flintlock includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22717 (drawers office)
£695.00

**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS**MINT BORE** Cased, C1870’s-1880’s American Eli Whitney, Whitneyville Armoury USA 1871 Patent Factory Nickel Plated Brass Framed .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre 5 Shot Pocket Revolver With Octagonal Barrel & Accessories. Sn 22410 - 22410
This is an excellent original nickel plated brass framed .32 Rim Fire 5 shot revolver made by Whitneyville Armoury USA (founded 1798 New Haven Connecticut USA by Eli Whitney). These American pocket revolvers were produced in the 1870's into the 1880's. The pistol has a 3 ¼” nickel plated steel octagonal barrel. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean with crisp rifling. The top barrel flat is faintly marked ‘Whitneyville Armory CT USA’ together with 'Pat May 23 1871'. The grip frame butt is stamped with serial number '6340B’. Matching numbers ‘340’ are stamped on the underside of the barrel, cylinder and cylinder spigot. The revolver has a sheathed trigger and the pistol's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The cylinder is quickly removed for speed loading with a preloaded cylinder by pressing a small button on the underside of its frame and removing its cylinder spigot which doubles as a clearing rod. The smooth walnut grips are excellent and undamaged. The pistol is contained in its associated fitted wood case lined with felt. The case has compartments to fit the pistol and accessories which consist of a white metal oil container with screw top lid and integral oil applicator tool, a small wire cleaning brush and steel cleaning rod. The case has a hinged lid and brass push button clasp fastener which works correctly. The inside of the lid has a paper trade label Frederick J. Smith & Co Birmingham manufacturer of guns. The top of the lid has a brass plaque inlaid which is marked ‘No.194 W.H. Harling London’ above indistinct struck out mark. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rim fire revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22410
£795.00

1863 American Civil War Era, Merrill .54 Inch Brech Loading Percussion Cavalry Carbine Sn - 22713
H. Merrill of Baltimore, Maryland produced approximately 14,500 percussion carbines during and used during the Civil War and were used by the cavalry regiments. This is a Merrill cavalry carbine that was made in 1863 that is in excellent condition. The carbine measures 37 inches long with a 20 inch barrel. The barrel has a mint bore with 3 groove rifling and retains most of its original blued finish.The rifle is stamped on the top of the breech lever J.H. MERRILL BALTO PAT JULY 1858 together with the serial number 18846. The lockplate is stamped J H MERRILL BALTO PAT JULY 1858 APL 9 MAY 21-28-61 together with the inspection letter T. The lockplate, rear sight, trigger guard and breech seal carry the inspection stamp T. The barrel has a 3 position rear sight graduated to 100, 300 and 500 yards. The barrel retains much of its original blued finish with some patinaton with the woodwork being in excellent condition with only minor marks from use. The rifle is fitted with a saddle bar and ring to the left hand side of the stock. The carbine is fitted with a brass trigger guard, butt plate and barrel band. The underside of the loading lever and breach rammer carry the stamping O over 34. The loading and firing actions work as they should. The price for this carbine includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22713
£1,975.00

American Civil War Era, Smiths Saddle Ring Carbine .50 Inch Percussion Cavalry Carbine. Sn - 22712
This is a Smiths percussion cavalry carbine which is in excellent condition and retains much of its original finish. The carbine carries the low serial number 1544 stamped to the breech mechanism. The carbine has a 22 inch half octagonal and half round barrel retaining most of its original blued finish, with a mint .50 inch bore and 3 groove rifling. The carbine measures 39 inches in length. The carbine is fitted with 2 position flip up rear sight and is stamped on the barrel STARR ARMS CO YONKERS N.Y. The carbine is stamped on the left hand side of the hinged barrel MANUFACTURED BY AM N MCH N WKS SPRINGFIELD MASS. The left hand side of the breech is stamped ADDRESS POULTNEY & TRIMBLE BALTIMORE U.S.A. The barrel carries the inspection letters LFR to the side of the barrel. The carbine fitted with a steel buttplate and solid barrel band with a saddle ring fitted to the left hand side of the breech. The carbine retains much of its original blued finish to the barrel, locking lever and trigger guard. The barrel is opened by pressing the front button in the trigger guard. The walnut woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor knocks to the surface and carries the JJC (John Cornwell) cartouche behind the action on the left hand side. This is an excellent example of the scarce Smiths model with little wear. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. As an antique percussion firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22712
£1,795.00

American Civil War, Starr Arms Company Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine .54 Inch Cavalry Carbine. Sn - 22709
In January 1858, Ebenzer Starr submitted his design for a single-shot, breech-loading rifle to the Washington Armory for evaluation. During testing, the rifle was noted to have no misfires, and its accuracy was considered better than average. The rifle was adopted as the Model 1858 carbine and between 1861 and 1864, over 20,000 were produced by the Starr Arms Company of Yonkers, New York. This is a Starr Arms Co. percussion cavalry carbine which is in excellent condition and retains much of its original finish. The carbine has a round blued 21 inch barrel with a mint .54 inch bore and 6 groove rifling. The carbine is fitted with 2 position flip up rear sight and es stamped on the barrel STARR ARMS CO YONKERS N.Y. The carbine measures 37 ½ inches in length. The steel action stamped behind the loading channel STARR’S PATENT SEPT 14th 1858. The lockplate is stamped on the side STARR ARMS CO YONKERS N.Y. The carbine fitted with a brass buttplate and solid barrel band. A saddle ring is fitted to the left hand side of the breech. The carbine retains much of its original blued finish to the barrel, action, breech, lockplate, hammer and operation lever. The walnut woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor knocks to the surface. The carbine is in excellent condition with very little wear to the metalwork or screw heads. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. This is an excellent example of the scarce Sharps Model 1852 carbine. The price includes UK delivery. As an antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22709
£2,250.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 23/07) American Civil War Era, 1862 Dated, U.S. Army Marked Springfield Model 1861 .58 Calibre Muzzle Loading Rifle. Sn - 22710
The Springfield 1861 rifle replaced the earlier Model 1855 rifle and was used from the start of the American Civil War. This rifle retains all of the original features of the Model 1861 rifle. Tis rifle was further refined with the 1863 Model which replaced it and served as the standard infantry rifle for the rest of the American Civil War. The rifle has a 40 inch barrel with an overall length of 56 inches. The barrel has 3 steel barrel bands retained by spring clips and each of the bands are stamped with the inspection letter U. The barrel has a bright finish with the correct two leaf rear sight, graduated for 100, 300 and 500 yards. The top of the breech is clearly dated 1862 with the left angled barrel flat carries the inspection stamps V P over the eagles head. The bevel edged lockplate is crisply stamped with the American eagle, US SPRINGFIELD in front of the hammer with the date 1862 behind the hammer. The stock flat opposite the lock plate carries a pair of cartouches. The upper one appears to read HTH in a flat sided finish inspectors cartouche with rounded ends, and the lower one is that of Springfield Arsenal’s Master Armorer, Erskine S. Allin, (ESA in an oval final acceptance cartouche). There is a small inspection mark which appears to be a WW to the rear of the trigger guard. The rifle carries the correct iron furniture, original swelled, tulip headed ramrod and both sling swivels. The barrel has crisp 3 groove rifling with a bright bore with just minor staining from use. The woodwork is in excellent condition with the usual bumps from service use. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. As an antique percussion firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22710
£0.00

Mid 1850s, Irish Constabulary Double Barrelled Percussion Carbine, .750 Bore by Kavanagh, Dublin. Sn - 22726
The Irish Constabulary carbine was approved for Irish service in 1839 as the Pattern 1839 Irish Constabulary carbine had had a carbine bore of .66 inches. The gun had two barrels side by side with a bayonet bar similar to the Brunswick rifle mounted on the right hand barrel. The bayonet was brass hilted and was similar to the Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle bayonet but with a circular mounting hole in the hilt. Approximately 250 of these carbines were made at Enfield and due to the shortage of carbine, Dublin procured them from elsewhere. This is a Irish Constabulary carbine made by the reputable gunsmith Kavanagh of Dublin, the gun has a 19 ½ inch barrels with an overall length of 35 ½ inches. The .75 inch bore of the carbine is bright with minor staining and residue form use. The heavy twin barrels have a fine damacus twist with a bead foresight and a bayonet bar fitted to the side of the right hand barrel with a square form for the Brunswick style bayonet. The barrels are held to the walnut stock by a single steel wedge. The gun is fitted with back action locks with heavy hammers and are signed KAVANAGH DUBLIN. The stock has a brass butt plate with a brass scroll trigger guard and a white metal ramrod pipe. The stock is in good condition with only minor knocks and bumps form service use. The carbine has a single ramrod pipe with a brass tipped wooden ramrod. The cocking and firing actions work crisply. See British Military Longarms 1815-1865 by D W Bailey, Arms & Armour Press, 1972 page 36. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique carbine and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22726
£1,895.00

C1800’s Gun Size Embossed Hunting Dog / Deer Scene Pewter Black Powder Flask with Sprung Brass Nozzle Charger. MISC 839 - MISC 839
Hunting accessories were popular in the 1800s. This black powder flask falls into the hunting category of flasks (see page 255 of The powder flask book by Riling for a similar example). This is an excellent, pewter and brass, gun size, black powder flask which is deeply embossed with hunting decoration to both sides consisting of panels featuring hunting Dogs and Deer in the field. The brass charger has no measurement adjustment and spring lever which is fully functioning with a strong action. The nozzle unscrews. The flask is 7 ¼” length and the pewter body is just under 3 ½” at its widest. The pewter has even aged patina. The price for this attractive flask includes UK delivery. MISC 839 (Flasks Drawer Office)
£185.00
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