Antique Pistols and Revolvers
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**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 |
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**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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SOLD SOLD (16/03) **MINT BORE**MATCHING NUMBERS**American Civil War Era, U.S Army Remington 1858 Army 6 Shot, .44 Calibre Single Action Revolver. Sn 23233 - 23233 The Remington 1858 Army Revolvers were used during the American Civil War and the design was the beginning of a successful line of medium and large frame percussion revolvers. Due to limited availability of Colt 1860 Army Revolvers at the time, large numbers of the Remington revolver were ordered by the Union Government. It was favoured for its durability. This is an excellent original Civil War Era, Model 1858 Army, Large frame .44 calibre, revolver. The pistol has an 8" octagonal barrel and measures 14" overall. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. It has a brass conical post fore sight, grooved frame rear sight & captive lever ramrod. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘81606’ & has matching numbers ‘1606’ on the cylinder. The top barrel flat is signed ‘Patented Sept 14 1858 E. Remington & Sons Ilion New York USA New Model’. The brass trigger guard has factory inspector’s mark ‘S’ (illustrated). Its original walnut grips are excellent and undamaged. One grip has a U.S Army inspector’s acceptance impressed cartouche ‘SG’. The pistol’s single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price for this excellent civil war era piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap & ball percussion revolver no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23233 £0.00 |
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**IMPRESSIVE**Verney Jne A Lyon Cased Victorian Era Belgian Liege Large Frame Double Action 12 Shot 9mm, Military Pinfire, Revolver With Accessories. Sn 16210 - 16210 This is an excellent, Belgian 12mm, military, pinfire, 12 Shot Revolver. It is side gate loading with a 6” barrel, sturdy undamaged large frame and undamaged Walnut grips. The frame has a small ‘crown above s’ Liege inspection mark. The barrel’s rifled bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use The frame and fluted cylinder have crisp foliate engraving. The pistol is double action and cocks and dry fires perfectly in both single & double action. It has a blade fore sight and the side gate operates crisply. It is complete with its original military lanyard ring and captive steel clearing rod. The pistol is contained in its original Oak case with hinged lid. We have never seen one of these 12 shot pin fire pistols with case. The case is ornately inlaid with mother of pearl. The lid of the case has some old stable cracks which are secure. The case has a brass lock with key which works correctly. The case is lined with maroon felt and has compartments which contain accessories including a brass cleaning rod with screw on attachment and ebony handle, a small empty glass oil jar with lid which has an integral applicator & and an ebony handled steel tool. The inside of the padded lid has wording highlighted in gold ‘Verney Jne A Lyon’ most likely a French retailer. The price for this cased pistol with original accessories includes UK delivery. NB As an antique pin fire revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 16210 £2,450.00 |
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*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 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 pre-loaded 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 £745.00 |
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*RARE**EXPERIMENTAL**Austrian Model 1863 29 Bore Convertible Percussion Rifled Barrel Combination Cavalry Pistol Carbine With Saddle Rings & Original Removable Shoulder Stock Gun Number 1364 Brooker Collection. Sn 23124 - 23124 This is an original experimental Austrian Model 1863 29 Bore Calibre Convertible Percussion Cavalry Pistol Carbine which is gun number 1364 from the Brooker collection. The pistol has an 10 ¼” sighted steel barrel. The rifled bore has just staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has indistinct inspection marks. It has a heavy military hammer. The action plate Austrian Eagle inspection mark and numbers 864. The walnut stock has regulation iron mounts and the butt has a saddle ring. The back of pistol grip has a recessed steel plate for the shoulder stock. The walnut shoulder stock which converts the pistol to a carbine when attached is undamaged and has just bumps and bruises to be expected. The shoulder stock has a lug at the wrist that fits neatly into the pistol grip recess. The lug is released by depression of a knurled steel button on the underside of the shoulder stock. The stock has a steel saddle ring. In its carbine configuration the weapon measures 25 ½” overall length. The carbine comes with its original Brooker collection tag numbered 1364. The price for this rare to find pistol / carbine from a top quality collection includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Provenance: Robert Elton Brooker, Jr. started collecting firearms in 1954 at the age of 17, when he identified an original Colt revolver for sale in Morelia, Mexico. This led to a lifetime of collecting and scholarship related to technology development and geopolitics viewed through the lens of European military pistols. His first book, British Military Pistols 1603-1887, was published in 1978. This was followed by Armes de Poing Militaires Françaises (2006), Landeszeughaus Graz, Austria (2007), and finally British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (2016), an updated version of his original book, illustrated largely with items from his personal collection. He authored scholarly articles about Napoleon's Mamluk guard, Saxon military pistols, Neapolitan pistols, and other topics, plus two unfinished book manuscripts: one about Spanish and Latin American pistols, another about the Bavarian Army Museum collection. He received the Great Medal of Honor from the Austrian state of Styria in 2008. Alongside his collecting and scholarship, Brooker built a career initially as an officer and pilot in the US Marine Corps. In the summer of 1959 he was granted a leave of absence from the Marines to work as an interpreter for the American Exhibition in Moscow. While there, he happened to be in the room where Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev entered and filmed what later became known as the Kitchen Debate. Following an MBA at Harvard Business School, he served in senior management roles at Cummins Engine Company, NL Industries, Lord Corporation, and Connell LP. He oversaw the development of horizontal drilling technology that later transformed the oil and gas industry. He retired from business to obtain a PhD in Art History from Brown University. He speaks six languages and was an enthusiastic scuba diver. All these achievements took place alongside his wife of 60 years, Kitty Brooker. He has four children and six grandchildren. The Robert Brooker Jr. Collection represents the greatest collection of types assembled in the history of the subject. Spanning more than three centuries and comprising a unique group of munition firearms, edged weapons and associated objects, its magnitude, breadth and quality are truly remarkable. Sn 23124 (Armoury behind Cannon) £1,975.00 |
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*RARE**1855 Imperial German Suhl VCS (Hamburg Probably For The Hanseatic League) Uhlan Cavalry 28 Bore Convertible Percussion Combination Pistol Carbine With Saddle Bar & Rings & Original Removable Shoulder Stock Gun Number 576 Brooker Collection Sn 23128 - 23128 This is an original Imperial German Hamburg Uhlan Cavalry 28 Bore Calibre Convertible Percussion Pistol Carbine which is gun number 576 from the Brooker collection most likely for the Hanseatic League ( The Hanseatic League, commonly called The Hansa, was a medieval commercial and defensive network of merchant guilds and market towns in Central and Northern Europe. Growing from Lübeck and a few other North German towns in the late 12th century, the League expanded between the 13th and 15th centuries and ultimately encompassed nearly 200 settlements across eight modern-day countries, ranging from what is now Estonia in the northeast to the Netherlands in the west, and extended inland as far south as Cologne). The pistol has an 11 ¼” sighted steel barrel. The smooth bore has just staining consistent with age and use. The barrel is numbered 238 and has date ‘1855’. Number 238 is repeated on the metal work of the pistol. It has a heavy military hammer & hinged safety. The action plate is signed Suhl VCS and the stock plate has indistinct numbers. The walnut stock with regulation iron mounts and the butt has a saddle ring. The back of pistol grip has a recessed steel plate for the shoulder stock. The walnut shoulder stock which converts the pistol to a carbine when attached is undamaged and has just bumps and bruises to be expected. The shoulder stock has a lug at the wrist that fits neatly into the pistol grip recess. The lug is released by depression of a steel button on the underside of the shoulder stock. The shoulder stock has an original additional safety feature consisting of a prong attached to the saddle bar which when squeezed together slots securely into a hole in the pistol grip recess plate. The steel saddle bar has a steel saddle ring. In its carbine configuration the weapon measures 28 ½” overall length. The carbine comes with its original Brooker collection tags numbered 576. The price for this rare to find pistol / carbine from a top quality collection includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Provenance: Robert Elton Brooker, Jr. started collecting firearms in 1954 at the age of 17, when he identified an original Colt revolver for sale in Morelia, Mexico. This led to a lifetime of collecting and scholarship related to technology development and geopolitics viewed through the lens of European military pistols. His first book, British Military Pistols 1603-1887, was published in 1978. This was followed by Armes de Poing Militaires Françaises (2006), Landeszeughaus Graz, Austria (2007), and finally British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (2016), an updated version of his original book, illustrated largely with items from his personal collection. He authored scholarly articles about Napoleon's Mamluk guard, Saxon military pistols, Neapolitan pistols, and other topics, plus two unfinished book manuscripts: one about Spanish and Latin American pistols, another about the Bavarian Army Museum collection. He received the Great Medal of Honor from the Austrian state of Styria in 2008. Alongside his collecting and scholarship, Brooker built a career initially as an officer and pilot in the US Marine Corps. In the summer of 1959 he was granted a leave of absence from the Marines to work as an interpreter for the American Exhibition in Moscow. While there, he happened to be in the room where Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev entered and filmed what later became known as the Kitchen Debate. Following an MBA at Harvard Business School, he served in senior management roles at Cummins Engine Company, NL Industries, Lord Corporation, and Connell LP. He oversaw the development of horizontal drilling technology that later transformed the oil and gas industry. He retired from business to obtain a PhD in Art History from Brown University. He speaks six languages and was an enthusiastic scuba diver. All these achievements took place alongside his wife of 60 years, Kitty Brooker. He has four children and six grandchildren. The Robert Brooker Jr. Collection represents the greatest collection of types assembled in the history of the subject. Spanning more than three centuries and comprising a unique group of munition firearms, edged weapons and associated objects, its magnitude, breadth and quality are truly remarkable. Sn 23128 (Armoury behind Cannon) £2,350.00 |
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**MINT BORE**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS**Mid 1800's Henry Deringer USA Smith & Wesson Transitional Model 1 ½ Type 'Tip Up' Barrel Factory Nickel Plated & Blued .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre 5 Shot Revolver. Sn 23118 - 23118 Henry Deringer was a famous 19th-century American maker of small pocket pistols.The American Civil War created a large demand for handguns of all shapes and sizes. S&W had been successfully producing their Model 1 Pocket Revolvers and Their Model 2 belt revolver. There was however a demand for a pocket revolver in a larger calibre than their Model 1 .22 Calibre pistol. To cater for the demand S&W introduced their Model 1 ½. This pistol referred to as the 'Transitional Model 1 ½ was made using some parts taken from the production line of their Model 1 and Model 2 revolvers. Due to the popularity of these pistols other manufacturers such as Henry Deringer began making Smith & Wesson type pistols. This is an excellent original example of the Henry Deringer Smith & Wesson Transitional Model 1 ½ type 'Tip Up' Barrel 5 shot Revolver in .32 Rim Fire Calibre. It retains its original blue finish to the barrel, cylinder, hammer & sheathed trigger aged to plum colour in areas & original factory nickel plated finish to its brass frame. It has undamaged wood grips. The butt of the grip frame is stamped with serial number '254' which is repeated on the barrel block & cylinder. The top of its just under 3 ½” barrel is signed by the maker (illustrated). The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. The pistol measures just under 8” overall and it's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price for this excellent pistol 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 23118 (drawers office) £975.00 |
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Imperial German Baden / Dutch Model 1813 / 40 12 Bore Percussion Artillery Pistol (Period Converted From Flintlock C1840) Gun Number 460 From The Robert E Brooker Jr Collection. Sn 23129:1 - 23129:1 This is an original Imperial German Baden / Dutch Model 1813 / 40 12 Bore Percussion Artillery Pistol (Period Converted From Flintlock C1852) Gun Number 460 From The Robert E Brooker Jr Collection (see Lander 2001, page 98).. The pistol has a 8 ¼” steel barrel which has a blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch block rear sight (14 ¾” overall length). The smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has proof / inspection mark and faint number 308. It has a heavy military hammer and the action is strong. The action plate has small inspection mark. The walnut stock has regulation brass mounts including brass cudgel butt. The wood has hand carved numbers which looks like 18*2. The pistol comes with its original Brooker collection tag numbered 460 (the Tag is also marked ‘Converted Dutch***Baden). The price for this pistol from a top quality collection includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Provenance: Robert Elton Brooker, Jr. started collecting firearms in 1954 at the age of 17, when he identified an original Colt revolver for sale in Morelia, Mexico. This led to a lifetime of collecting and scholarship related to technology development and geopolitics viewed through the lens of European military pistols. His first book, British Military Pistols 1603-1887, was published in 1978. This was followed by Armes de Poing Militaires Françaises (2006), Landeszeughaus Graz, Austria (2007), and finally British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (2016), an updated version of his original book, illustrated largely with items from his personal collection. He authored scholarly articles about Napoleon's Mamluk guard, Saxon military pistols, Neapolitan pistols, and other topics, plus two unfinished book manuscripts: one about Spanish and Latin American pistols, another about the Bavarian Army Museum collection. He received the Great Medal of Honor from the Austrian state of Styria in 2008. Alongside his collecting and scholarship, Brooker built a career initially as an officer and pilot in the US Marine Corps. In the summer of 1959 he was granted a leave of absence from the Marines to work as an interpreter for the American Exhibition in Moscow. While there, he happened to be in the room where Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev entered and filmed what later became known as the Kitchen Debate. Following an MBA at Harvard Business School, he served in senior management roles at Cummins Engine Company, NL Industries, Lord Corporation, and Connell LP. He oversaw the development of horizontal drilling technology that later transformed the oil and gas industry. He retired from business to obtain a PhD in Art History from Brown University. He speaks six languages and was an enthusiastic scuba diver. All these achievements took place alongside his wife of 60 years, Kitty Brooker. He has four children and six grandchildren. The Robert Brooker Jr. Collection represents the greatest collection of types assembled in the history of the subject. Spanning more than three centuries and comprising a unique group of munition firearms, edged weapons and associated objects, its magnitude, breadth and quality are truly remarkable. Sn 23129:1 £875.00 |
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1863 Dated Imperial German Imperial German Koniglich Wurttrfabrik (Wurttemberg Royal Arsenal) Model 1816 / 40 28 Bore Percussion Cavalry Pistol With Rifled Barrel Dragoon Regiment Marked ’25.D.E’ Gun Number 590 From The Robert Brooker Jr Collection. - 23129 This is an excellent original Koniglich Wurttrfabrik (Wurttemberg Royal Arsenal) Model 1816 / 40 28 Bore Percussion Cavalry Pistol which is gun number 590 from the Brooker collection. The pistol has a 7 ½” steel barrel which has a blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch block rear sight (14 ½” overall length). The bore is near mint clean & bright with well defined rifling. The barrel is numbered ‘1061’, dated 1863 and marked ‘Oberndorf’. It has a heavy military hammer and the action is strong. The action plate is signed Koniglich Wurttrfabrik (Wurttemberg Royal Arsenal). The butt cap tang has Regiment marks ’25.D.E’ (25th Dragoons E Squadron) & has a steel saddle ring. The walnut stock has just knocks bumps and bruises to be expected and has an impressed inspection mark. The pistol comes with its original Brooker collection tag numbered 590. The price for this pistol from a top quality collection includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Provenance: Robert Elton Brooker, Jr. started collecting firearms in 1954 at the age of 17, when he identified an original Colt revolver for sale in Morelia, Mexico. This led to a lifetime of collecting and scholarship related to technology development and geopolitics viewed through the lens of European military pistols. His first book, British Military Pistols 1603-1887, was published in 1978. This was followed by Armes de Poing Militaires Françaises (2006), Landeszeughaus Graz, Austria (2007), and finally British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (2016), an updated version of his original book, illustrated largely with items from his personal collection. He authored scholarly articles about Napoleon's Mamluk guard, Saxon military pistols, Neapolitan pistols, and other topics, plus two unfinished book manuscripts: one about Spanish and Latin American pistols, another about the Bavarian Army Museum collection. He received the Great Medal of Honor from the Austrian state of Styria in 2008. Alongside his collecting and scholarship, Brooker built a career initially as an officer and pilot in the US Marine Corps. In the summer of 1959 he was granted a leave of absence from the Marines to work as an interpreter for the American Exhibition in Moscow. While there, he happened to be in the room where Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev entered and filmed what later became known as the Kitchen Debate. Following an MBA at Harvard Business School, he served in senior management roles at Cummins Engine Company, NL Industries, Lord Corporation, and Connell LP. He oversaw the development of horizontal drilling technology that later transformed the oil and gas industry. He retired from business to obtain a PhD in Art History from Brown University. He speaks six languages and was an enthusiastic scuba diver. All these achievements took place alongside his wife of 60 years, Kitty Brooker. He has four children and six grandchildren. The Robert Brooker Jr. Collection represents the greatest collection of types assembled in the history of the subject. Spanning more than three centuries and comprising a unique group of munition firearms, edged weapons and associated objects, its magnitude, breadth and quality are truly remarkable. Sn 23129 £845.00 |
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