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**RARE**Late 19th Century Charles Lancaster ‘Patent Breech Loader’ 151 New Bond Street, London 14 Bore Black Powder Obsolete Calibre Double Barrelled Side By Side Hammer Breech Loading Rotary Under Lever Slide Break Action Sporting Shotgun. Sn 20376 - 20376
Charles William Lancaster (1820–1878) was an English listed as gun maker and improver of rifles and cannon. Lancaster was the eldest son of Charles Lancaster, gunmaker, of 151 New Bond Street, London. This is a very good Charles Lancaster ‘Patent Breech Loader’ double barrel hammer sporting shotgun made at the 151 New Bond Street London premises. It has 28 ¼” steel barrels (45” overall). The barrels, set side by side have a central flat top barrel rib and brass bead foresight. The rib is signed ‘Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond Street, London Patent Breech Loader’. The smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age and use. It has its original walnut stock which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use and double triggers. The action, hammers and lever have quality tooled decoration. The action plates also have banners with ‘Lancaster London Patent’ and the lever block is signed on both sides ‘Charles Lancaster’s Patent’. The trigger guard is numbered 3771. The wrist & fore stock have chequered panels. The stock has an inlaid void white metal escutcheon to the underside of the shoulder stock. The Lancaster patent breech loading mechanism works as it should (the lever is rotated which allows the barrels to slide forward then break open for breech loading). Its cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20376
£895.00

**SUPERB**RARE** Edo Period Japanese Samurai Family / Maker Signed 22 Bore Matchlock Musket With Cannon Barrel, Silver Inlay & Brass Fittings Including Inlaid Silver Dragon Decoration To The Barrel. Sn 13991 - 13991
The matchlock was the first mechanism, or "lock" invented to facilitate the firing of a hand-held firearm. This design removed the need to lower by hand a lit match into the weapon's flash pan and made it possible to have both hands free to keep a firm grip on the weapon at the moment of firing, and, more importantly, to keep both eyes on the target. These pieces were made through to the late 19th century under Tokugawa Licence as special orders for Samurai families who needed to maintain their status in parades that took place during annual festivals. This Japanese matchlock has a fully functioning brass action and ornate fittings. It was made during the Edo period (1603-1868) & has a massive 41 ¾” long blued octagonal barrel with cannon muzzle which is .595” at the muzzle opening (approx. 22 Bore). The smooth bore has staining consistent with age. It has a blade fore sight and block rear sight. It measures 54 ¼” overall length. It has a full wood stock with heavy brass barrel bands and ornate inlaid brass and silver inlay fittings including floral, smoke / flame & Animal forms together with a large ornate silver inlaid stylised Dragon applied to the barrel. The underside of the stock has a small solid silver floral, possibly Oak leaf emblem pinned to the wood. It has a brass ball trigger on the underside of the stock within a brass trigger guard. The action correctly moves the 'quick match' to the powder pan and the weapon is fitted with wood ram rod. There are no visible Japanese gunsmith or family signatures on the exterior of this piece but the underside of the barrel under the wood has faint Japanese script signatures most likely to the Gunsmith and family who commissioned the piece (we will have the signatures translated & provide the findings to the purchaser of this piece). The price for this highly desirable, rare matchlock includes UK delivery. NB as an antique matchlock musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 13991
£2,950.00

SOLD SOLD (A) 1850 Dated French Military Model 1842 Tulle Arsenal 2 Band Muzzle Loading .750 Calibre Percussion Short Rifle. Sn 16416:25 - 16416:25
This is a very good French Military 1850 dated M1842 Tulle Arsenal Percussion 2 Band Short Rifle. It has even patina to the metal work throughout. It has a heavy military percussion hammer and the action plate is crisply engraved with French Tulle Arsenal detail. The barrel has 1842 (model designation). It's 29" barrel (45 ½” overall) has crisp rifling which has staining & residue consistent with age & use. The weapon is also dated 1850 and has inspection marks (all illustrated). It has its original steel ramrod & sling swivels. The rifle also has a steel fore end block, steel trigger guard, barrel bands, butt plate, blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch block rear sight. It has all original dark wood stock. The rifle cocks & dry fires crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 16416:25
£0.00

**RARE**MINT BORE**American Civil War Era Austrian Model 1854 .54 Obsolete Calibre Lorenz Rifled Musket (1861 Springfield) Converted To Breech Capping Loading Regiment Marked ’51.1/7’ & Leather Sling. Sn 16430a - 16430a
The Lorenz rifle was an Austrian rifle used in the mid 19th Century. It was used in several European wars, and also featured prominently in the U.S. Civil War. The Lorenz rifle was designed by Austrian Lieutenant Joseph Lorenz on similar design principles as the 1861 Springfield Armoury Rifled Musket. It was first approved for manufacture in 1854, and was Austria's first all-new infantry firearm in decades. The Lorenz rifle was the third most widely used rifle during the American Civil War. The Union recorded purchases of 226,924 and the Confederacy bought as many as 100,000. This original Lorenz rifle was converted in the period to breech capping loading. It has standard steel lock and furniture and undamaged walnut stock with figured check piece all in excellent condition. The metal work has even patina. The weapon has several small indistinct inspection marks and the steel butt plate tang is Regiment marked ’51.1/7’. It has sling swivels fitted with leather sling and original steel ram rod, It has a brass blade fore sight and flip up ladder rear sight. The bore of the musket’s 35” round steel barrel is near mint, clean & bright with crisp rifling. The rifle measures 53” overall length. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare piece 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 16430a
£1,450.00

Victorian British Board Of Ordnance 1847 Enfield Tower .650 Carbine Calibre Muzzle Loading Percussion Cavalry Carbine Hussars Regiment Marked ‘H 27’ With Saddle Bar, Ring & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 20358 - 20358
This is an original British 1847 dated Enfield Tower Cavalry Carbine in excellent condition. It has all original undamaged walnut full stock with brass butt plate, fore end block, ram rod pipe and trigger guard with extended tang. It has a heavy military percussion hammer. The action plate is marked Crown VR (Victoria Regina), ‘Tower’ (Enfield) and ‘1847’ date together with inspection mark. Its 20" barrel (36” overall) has a clean smooth bore. The barrel has crisp proof marks. It has fixed rear and fore sight. It has an under barrel captive steel ramrod, steel saddle bar & ring. The butt plate tang is crisply marked ‘H (Hussars?) 27’ to a Cavalry Regiment. The wood is impressed ‘BO arrow’ (Board Of Ordnance), ‘JD’ stock maker or armoury inspector’s mark and inspection marks. The weapon cocks & dry fires crisply. The price for this carbine worthy of further research regarding the Regiment marks 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 20358
£1,275.00

**MINT BORE**WW1 Era Austrian Kropatschek-Steyr Model 1886 Portuguese Contract Tube Magazine Bolt Action 8x56R Obsolete Calibre Rifle With Steyr Sword Bayonet & Scabbard. Sn 17775:15 - 17775:15
Alfred Ritter von Kropatschek (March 30, 1838 - 1911) was a General in the Austrian Army and a weapons designer of the late 19th century, who was responsible for several rifle and revolver designs in affiliation with the Steyr Company; these weapons were used by the armed forces of the Austrian Empire and several other nations. His rifles feature a tubular magazine under the barrel similar to a Winchester rifle. One of his designs was sold to the French Navy, and was later adapted by the French Army. Kropatschek patent weapons were used by the French Army and Navy during the First World War. This is an excellent example of a Portuguese contract Kropatschek Steyr Model 1886 rifle. In calibre 8x 56R, made by O.E.W.F.G. Steyr. It measures 52" overall with a 32 ¼” barrel. It has an internal, 8 shot tubular magazine and its loading and firing mechanisms work correctly. It has a near mint bore, clean and bright with crisp rifling. It has all original undamaged woodwork which has just light bumpps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The breech is stamped with ‘Crown L.1’ (Luiz I Portugal)'. The breech is also stamped 'OE WFG Steyr 1886’ and ‘M1886’.The action and barrel are stamped with matching numbers ‘S627’. The bolt has Steyr’s combined ‘OEWG’ mark. It is complete with correct sling swivels, block and blade fore sight, graduated ladder rear sight and bayonet lug. The rifle comes with its original Sword Bayonet which has a clean 18 ½” single edged blade with fullers. It’s steel cross guard with muzzle ring is stamped ‘MM186’. Its slab wood grips have the bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The blade has the combined ‘OEWG’ Steyr mark. The push button on its steel pommel works correctly. The bayonet has its original steel scabbard with steel frog bar. The frog bar is stamped with Steyr’s OEWG’ mark. The scabbard has no dents. Price includes UK delivery. NB as an obsolete calibre, antique weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 17775:15
£995.00

**EXTREMELY RARE & UNIQUE**1856-1864, Colt 1855 Patent Root’s Side Hammer .56 Calibre 5 Shot Cap & Ball Revolving Saddle Carbine Rifle With Saddle Ring & Victorian London Proofs Prize Rifle In 1866 To ‘Lc.Cl. S Moneypenny 19th Middlesex Rifle Vols. - 16318
The Colt revolving rifles were early repeating rifles produced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1856 until 1864. The design was essentially similar to revolver type pistols, with a rotating cylinder that held five or six rounds in a variety of calibres from .36 to .64 inches. In 1855, with his Model 1855 patent, Colt introduced a spur-trigger revolver that featured a fully enclosed cylinder. These handguns were officially named Side hammer revolvers, but they also were known as "Root" revolvers after Elisha K. Root, who at that time was employed as Colt's factory superintendent and Chief Engineer. These ‘Root’ side hammers are found on Colt 1855 patent revolving rifles. A combination of Colt revolving pistols and revolving rifles were used on the Pony Express by the eight men who guarded the dangerous run between Independence, Missouri, and Santa Fe. When doubts were expressed about the ability of these eight men to deliver the letters on this run reliably, the Missouri government declared that "these eight men are ready in case of attack to discharge 136 shots without having to reload. We have no fears for the safety of the mail." All mail deliveries on this route were completed safely. The U.S. Government had purchased 765 Colt revolving carbines and rifles prior to the Civil War. Many of these were shipped to southern locations and ended up being used by the Confederacy. After the war began, the Union purchased many more rifles and carbines. Sources disagree over the exact number purchased, but approximately 4,400 to 4,800 were purchased in total over the length of the war. The weapon performed superbly in combat, seeing action with the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Union forces at Snodgrass Hill during the Battle of Chickamauga during the American Civil War.The volume of fire from this weapon proved to be so useful that the Confederate forces were convinced that they were attacking an entire division, not just a single regiment. This is an extremely rare, Colt 1855 Patent ‘Root’s Side Hammer .56 Calibre 5 Shot Cap & Ball Revolving Saddle Carbine Rifle. It is in excellent condition. It has a round steel barrel which is 21" long and the carbine size rifle is 39 ¾” overall length. The bore is clean with crisp rifling. It has a 5 shot revolving cylinder and the weapon’s single action firing mechanism functions perfectly. The frame is fitted with a steel saddle ring and it has the correct under lever captive ram rod which featured on the Colt pistols of the era. It has a brass blade fore sight and block ‘v’ notch rear sight graduated to 100 yards. The block has 2 folding ‘v’ notch leaf sights graduated to 300 and 600 yards. The cylinder & frame have Victorian London Black Powder proofs. The top of the frame is marked with Colt’s name and USA address and the cylinder is marked ‘Patented Sept 10th 1855 (55 is obscured by Victorian proof mark)’. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘11784’. The original walnut stock is undamaged. It has a curved steel butt plate and brass trigger guard with extended tang with matching number ‘11784’. Uniquely, the stock is mounted with a silver presentation plate engraved ‘19th Middx R.V (British Army 19th Battalion Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Regiment) Presented By C** H.H. Williams Won By Lc.Cl. S Moneypenny). The price for superb piece of firearms history includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 16318
£9,500.00

1869 British WD Birmingham Trade Made East India Company (EIC) .700 Calibre Percussion Dragoon Pistol With Brass Fittings & Captive Steel Ram Rod**PART OF CAPTAIN ALLAN MARSHALL’S LIFETIME COLLECTION** Sn 18642 - 18642
This is an original EIC marked percussion Dragoon Pistol. It measures 14” overall and has an 8" round blued steel barrel. The smooth bore is clean. It has a heavy military Dolphin hammer, brass trigger guard with extended tang, brass fore end block and butt cap with steel lanyard ring. The pistol has its original captive steel ramrod. The action plate is marked with Crown above EIC (East India Company), WD arrow 1869 date, small ‘14’ inspection mark & Birmingham (illustrated). The original dark walnut full stock is undamaged and has just bumps and bruises to be expected. The metal work has even patina throughout. Its action works crisply. 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**This item is from the life time military collection that belonged to Captain Allan Marshall. Marshall was a Captain with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and on retirement went onto be a respected local huntsman, historian and nature expert, writing for the Rochdale Observer for over 40 years. With his love of history he amassed a collection of historical, military arms and armour related items and was known for his noted collection of Lancashire Fusillers Insignia. On his death in 2012 his collection was passed to his son Mr Jeremy Marshall who also took over the family business ‘Towers of Rochdale’ which was established in the early 1900s and sold guns and country pursuit items. Jeremy was a prominent figure in the firearms industry and adviser to some government and business agencies but sadly passed away in November 2020. He had continued adding to his late father’s military collection with some quite unique items**Sn 18642
£1,095.00

**QUALITY**MINT BORES**English Victorian William Powell (Birmingham) Double Barrelled .500 Calibre Percussion Sporting Rifle With Patch Box & Ram Rod. Sn 18524:18 - 18524:18
Since 1802 William Powell have made exclusive handmade shotguns which are prized the world over. Their present shop in Birmingham City Centre has three departments selling guns and hunting accessories. In 1860 Powell began working from 13 Carrs Lane and became a destination for sporting enthusiasts for the next 148 years. This is a fine double barrelled Sporting rifle by the quality English arms manufacturer William Powell of Birmingham. It has a lovely Walnut stock with chequered panel wrist which has an inlaid silver escutcheon engraved with indistinct stylised monogram. Its 27 ½” steel barrel’s bores are near mint clean and bright with crisp rifling. The rifle measures 44 ¼” overall. Both action plates are signed ‘William Powell’. The rifle has original ebonised wood ram rod with brass end caps, sling swivel lugs, brass post fore sight and fixed rear sight with 2 flip up graduated leaf plate sights. It has a steel butt plate with extended tang, trigger guard with extended tang, tooled foliate decoration to the action which has double silver bands and hinged patch box to the shoulder stock. It has double triggers and heavy Dolphin hammers. The weapon cocks & dry fires crisply. The price for this quality Victorian double rifle by a famous English manufacturer 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 collection or display. Sn 18524:18
£2,200.00

Victorian 1845 British 1844 Pattern Enfield Tower .650 Carbine Calibre Muzzle Loading Percussion Yeomanry Cavalry Carbine With Saddle Bar, Ring & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 19135:6 - 19135:6
This is an original British 1844 dated Enfield Tower Yeomanry Cavalry Carbine in excellent condition. It has all original walnut full stock with brass butt plate, fore end block, ram rod pipe and trigger guard with extended tang. It has a heavy military percussion hammer. The action plate is marked Crown VR (Victoria Regina), ‘Tower’ (Enfield) and ‘1845’ (date) together with inspection mark. Its 20" barrel (36” overall) is smooth bore with staining and residue consistent with age & use. The barrel has crisp proof marks and is marked ‘Enfield 1844 (pattern)’. It has fixed rear and fore sight. It has an under barrel captive steel ramrod, steel saddle bar & ring. The weapon cocks & dry fires crisply. 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 19135:6
£1,275.00
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