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1823-1845 English Champion (James) Chichester (Sussex) 32 Bore Percussion Travelling Pistol With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 23562 - 23562
James Champion was an English gunmaker recorded as working from Chichester Sussex between 1823 & 1845 (see page 189 of British Gunmakers Vol 2 by Brown).This is an excellent English Champion Chichester 32 bore Percussion Travelling Pistol. It has a 5 ¼” sighted octagonal brown wash steel barrel engraved ‘Chichester’. The action with foliate engraved decoration is signed ‘Champion’. The all original full stock has a chequered grip. The top of the wrist has a vacant white metal escutcheon, brass topped wooden ramrod with worm and screw off brass cap. The barrel’s smooth bore is clean. Its 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 a part of a collection or display. Sn 23562
£675.00

**MINIATURE**EXPERTLY CRAFTED**Austrian Late 19th Century Break Action Pin Fire Metal Pistol With Wild Boar In The Field Decorated German Silver Grips. Sn 23564:1 - 23564:1
An unusual expertly made late 19th century Austrian form, metal in the white and German Silver pin fire pistol. The pistol is a diminutive a diminutive 5 cms overall length and is fitted with tiny lanyard ring. The pistol breaks open for loading by depression of a metal button on the frame and the cocking and firing actions work. The barrel’s bore is open & approx. 1mm width at the muzzle opening. If it were possible to find antique pin fire rounds that small, the gun would probably be capable of firing them. The German silver grips have ornate Wild Boar in the field decoration. The metal work is undamaged with just staining to be expected with age. The price includes UK delivery. No licence is required to own this antique, obsolete / or none existent calibre miniature pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23564:1 (in misc drawer office)
£125.00

**MINT BORE**American Civil War Era, 1862 (Early Production) Factory Nickel Plated Colt Model 1861 Navy Single Action 6 Shot Revolver Factory, 3 ½” Re-Barrelled & Converted To Side Port Loading .38 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre. Sn 20709:15 - 20709:15
The Colt Navy .36 calibre cap & ball revolver was a single-action percussion revolver produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company. It saw widespread use in the American Civil War and on the American western frontier. This is an original example of the Colt M1861 Navy revolver contemporarily factory re-fitted with shorter 3 ½” barrel & converted to .38 RF Calibre (similar examples of Colt conversions are illustrated & described in chapter XVII of Serven’s book Colt Firearms and a Colt 1861 Navy conversion similar to ours with 3 ½” round barrel is illustrated on page 193 of the same book). The pistol’s bore is near mint clean and bright with crisp rifling. The pistol measures 8 ¾” overall. The pistol retains its original factory nickel plating which is tarnished in areas consistent with age and handling and it has a brass grip frame. The top of the barrel is stamped with correct 2 line ‘Colt’s PT. F.A MFG. Co Hartford CT. U.S.A.’ address (see page 192 of Serven’s book). The left side of the frame is stamped with correct Colt’s 1871 & 72 patent detail (see page 193 of the same book & .36 Cal (the original calibre prior to its conversion, illustrated) . The cylinder has a clear ‘Stage Coach Hold Up’ scene engraved. Matching numbers ‘3437’ are stamped on the grip frame, butt, frame, barrel & cylinder. The serial number is in the early production range of 1862. It has an undamaged Walnut grip. During the contemporary conversion process the pistol was made open side port loading without ejector (as illustrated on page 193 of Serven’s book). The barrel has a small conical post fore sight and the rear sight is a ‘v’ notch in the hammer. The pistol’s single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20709:15
£1,095.00

1875 - 1912 American Colt No.3 Second Model .41 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Factory Nickel Plated Brass Frame Single Shot Derringer With Pivot Barrel. Sn 23504 - 23504
An original .41 Cal Rim Fire, Colt No.3 derringer. Production ran from 1875 through until 1912. The No.3 came in several different variations, or models, with changes being made to the shape of the hammer or the size of the grips. This pistol is the No.3 2nd model with the slanting hammer, as opposed to the upright hammer of the 1st model, or larger grips of the 3rd model. Our example has brass frame much of its original factory nickel plate finish & a sheathed trigger. Its 2 ½” steel barrel correctly pivots to the right for loading (the hammer must be at half cock to pivot the barrel after depression of a steel button on the frame). The pistol is 5” overall length. The barrel has a brass blade fore sight. Its rifled bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The top of the barrel is signed by the manufacturer ‘Colt’ and the brass frame has .41 Cal. The underside of the barrel has what looks like an indistinct number or inspection mark (illustrated). It has its original American walnut grips which are secured with a single recessed brass screw bolt. The wood has just light bumps consistent with age & handling. Serial numbers are often stamped beneath the grips, and are not visible unless the grips are removed (to avoid potential damage we have not removed the grips). Its loading and firing actions work correctly. The price includes UK delivery. NB as an obsolete calibre rim fire derringer no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23504 (drawers office)
£595.00

**1855 CRIMEA WAR ERA**MATCHING NUMBERS**British Colt London Navy Model 1851 .36 Calibre Cap & Ball Revolver. Sn 20709:21 - 20709:21
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 during the Crimean War due to their innovative design and ease of loading. During the Crimea War, The British Government ordered 9,000 Colt revolvers. This Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver is in superb original condition. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore is clean with well defined rifling. The metal work has areas of age and service use related pitting. 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 has British Victorian ‘Crown V’ and ‘Crown P’ proof marks and It has all matching serial numbers '19536' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to 1855 during the Crimea war (1853-1856). It has an undamaged American Walnut grip and the pistol's cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare historic British Crimea War era revolver 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 20709:21
£1,695.00

SOLD SOLD (24/07) C1870 Belgian Liege 7mm Pinfire Obsolete Calibre 6 Shot Double Action Pocket Revolver With Folding Trigger & Captive Ejector Rod. Sn 23484:116 - 23484:116
This is a very good 7mm calibre, 6 shot, pin fire pocket revolver. It has a 3” octagonal barrel (6 ½” overall). The barrel’s rifled bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use. The underside of the barrel has number ‘1’ & one side of the barrel has Liege inspection mark and numbers ‘1903’ and ‘7.2’. The barrel has a post fore sight. It has undamaged varnished wood grips. The cylinder has ‘ELG’ and ‘Star above E’ Liege marks. It has its original captive steel ejector rod and is side gate loading. Its single and double action firing mechanisms work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique, obsolete calibre pin fire weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23484:116 (drawers office)
£0.00

**SOLD**23/7**C1840 English Weston Of Brighton 54 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel. Sn 23561 - 23561
A gunmaker W. Weston is recorded as making pepperbox pistols C1860 working from a shop in Brighton Sussex (see page 105 of English, Irish & Scottish Firearms Makers by Carey). This a very good English percussion pocket pistol made C1840 signed ‘W. Weston Brighton’. It is 6” overall with a just over 1 ½” screw off barrel (a tool is required to turn off the barrel, we do not have the tool). The barrel’s smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The action and barrel have crisp English proofs. Its action is decorated on both sides with Martial banners & arms panels. One side is signed by the maker ‘W. Weston’ and the reverse ‘Brighton’. It has its original undamaged bag shaped wood grip.. The trigger guard is decorated with a stylised star motif. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this pistol worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 23561 (office drawers)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (20/07) **MINIATURE**EXPERTLY CRAFTED**Austrian Late 19th Century Break Action Pin Fire Metal Pistol With Copper Grips. Sn 23563:3 - 23563:3
An unusual expertly made late 19th century metal in the white and Copper pin fire pistol. The pistol most likely made in Austria is a diminutive a diminutive 4.5 cms overall length and is fitted with tiny lanyard ring. The pistol breaks open for loading by depression of a metal button on the frame and the cocking and firing actions work. The barrel’s bore is open & approx. 1mm width at the muzzle opening. If it were possible to find antique pin fire rounds that small, the gun would probably be capable of firing them. The pistol has no maker marks. The ornate copper grips are undamaged. The metal work is undamaged with just staining to be expected with age. The price includes UK delivery. No licence is required to own this antique, obsolete / or none existent calibre miniature pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23563:3 (in misc drawer office)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (20/07) **MINIATURE**EXPERTLY CRAFTED**Austrian Late 19th Century Break Action Pin Fire Metal Pistol With Mother Of Pearl Grips. Sn 23563:2 - 23563:2
An unusual expertly made late 19th century metal in the white and Mother Of Pearl pin fire pistol. The pistol most likely made in Austria is a diminutive a diminutive 4.5 cms overall length and is fitted with tiny lanyard ring. The pistol breaks open for loading by depression of a metal button on the frame and the cocking and firing actions work. The barrel’s bore is open & approx. 1mm width at the muzzle opening. If it were possible to find antique pin fire rounds that small, the gun would probably be capable of firing them. The pistol has no maker marks. The Mother of Pearl grips are undamaged. The metal work is undamaged with just staining to be expected with age. The price includes UK delivery. No licence is required to own this antique, obsolete / or none existent calibre miniature pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23563:2 (in misc drawer office)
£0.00

**MINIATURE**EXPERTLY CRAFTED**Austrian Late 19th Century Break Action Pin Fire Metal Pistol With German Silver Grips. Sn 23563:1 - 23563:1
An unusual expertly made late 19th century Austrian metal in the white and German Silver pin fire pistol. The pistol is a diminutive a diminutive 5 cms overall length and is fitted with tiny lanyard ring. The pistol breaks open for loading by depression of a metal button on the frame and the cocking and firing actions work. The barrel’s bore is open & approx. 1mm width at the muzzle opening. If it were possible to find antique pin fire rounds that small, the gun would probably be capable of firing them. The underside of the barrel is marked ‘Austria’. The German silver grips have ornate decoration. The metal work is undamaged with just staining to be expected with age. The price includes UK delivery. No licence is required to own this antique, obsolete / or none existent calibre miniature pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23563:1 (in misc drawer office)
£125.00
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