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***NOW SOLD***A Superb 18 Bore Percussion Constabulary Carbine '1856 TOWER'.

A Superb Constabulary Percussion Carbine . An 18 Bore Percussion Constabulary Carbine, Dated 1856. Of regulation pattern with dated border engraved flat lock, with 'V.R.' crowned at the tail and '1856 TOWER', figured walnut full stock, stamped with ordnance marks, regulation brass mounts including butt plate stamped '30 BPS' on the, Hanoverian bayo...

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***NOW SOLD***A Very Fine c1840 Top Hat Percussion Pistol by 'Parkhouse of Taunton'.

A superb crisp top hat percussion pistol in outstanding condition. Superior quality with solid silver lion to grip base and very fine chequering too. A very nice West Country produced gun of superior quality. Joseph Parkhouse of Taunton (1823-1840). His shop was on High Street, Taunton, Somerset. He made percussion pocket pistols predominantly (Car...

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***NOW SOLD***c1790 Antique English Travelling Pistol by 'William Parker'.

A very high-quality c1790 flintlock pistol. The lock plate is fitted with a sliding safety catch and it is engraved with foliage and the makers name 'W. Parker'. The flintlock action is in perfect order. Superb quality damascus barrel engraved on the top 'London'. High quality chequered grips with silver escutcheon engraved with owners' initials. C...

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***New In***A c1790 Very Fine English Cavalry Officers' Pistol by ‘Prosser’. Awarded at a Shooting Competition by The Surrey Yeomanry in 1831.

A superb English antique flintlock cavalry officers pistol by 'Prosser', a highly regarded London master gun maker. Barrel measures 9 inch and is both sighted and of beautiful Damascus twist and is of exceptional quality with platinum lined breech and swivel ramrod. The lock plate is engraved and signed 'Prosser' and fitted with fully working cock ...

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***New In***Type 38 Rifle (三八式歩兵銃, Sanhachi-Shiki Hoheijū) Bolt-Action Rifle (EU Deactivated).

Type 38 Rifle (三八式歩兵銃, Sanhachi-Shiki Hoheijū) Bolt-Action Rifle (EU Deactivated). Deactivated Very Rare Japanese Arisaka Type 38 6.5mm rifle in excellent deactivated condition and complete with bolt shield and correct bayonet. The Arisaka Type 38 series entered service in 1905 and were used until the end of WWII. It was the main battle rifle of th...

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***New In***c1830 Good Quality London Proofed (.65") Smooth Bore Percussion Pistol by 'Clough of Bath'.

c1830 Good Quality London Proofed (.65") Smooth Bore Percussion Pistol by 'Clough of Bath'.  A good quality London proofed .65" smooth bore percussion pistol by 'Clough of Bath', with back action lock and break off breech. Border and scroll engraved back action lock are signed 'CLOUGH, BATH' with scroll engraved 'Dolphin Head' hammer. Walnut s...

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***NOW SOLD***VR 1892 Dated Martini Henry Artillery Carbine.

In lovely sleepy condition ad obsolete calibre (.577/ 450) legal to own and purchase in the UK. Profusely marked and a lovely untouched example.

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***NOW SOLD***c1800 26th Light Dragoons Flintlock Pistol in Pristine, Untouched Condition.

A superb original c1800 example. Light Dragoons flintlock pistol. There were 34 regiments of 'fencible' cavalry that were raised in 1794 and 1795 for Home Service only in response to a feared invasion by the French. The word 'fencible' denotes a soldier who has volunteered for service in the United Kingdom and Ireland only. The original owner ...

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***NOW SOLD***c1790 English Blunderbuss.

A wonderful original untouched example.   Maker marked and a super item.

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***New In***c1856 Beaumont–Adams Revolver.

A c1856 Beaumont–Adams Revolver in super condition and untouched. The c1856 Beaumont–Adams revover is a black powder, double action percussion revolver. Originally adopted by the British Army in .442 calibre (54 bore, 11.2 mm) in 1856, it was replaced in British service in 1880 by the .476 calibre (11.6 mm) Enfield MK1 revolver.  

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***NOW SOLD***c1880 Martini–Henry Artillery Carbine.

A superb example in .577/ .450 (original and now obsolete calibre). Profusely government proof marked and complete in every way - as superb item and a rare find. These were carried by both Cavalry and Artillery and are much more rare than the full length examples. A service issue Carbine that saw extensive use during the Zulu Wars and other famous ...

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***NOW SOLD***c1866 Antique .577 Snider-Enfield Rifle.

The British .577 Snider–Enfield was a breech-loading rifle. The American Jacob Snider invented this firearm action, and the Snider–Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. The British Army adopted it in 1866 as a conversion system for its ubiquitous Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle-loading rifles, and used it until 1874 when the ...

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***New In***Indian Rebellion Period Sepoy Mutiny Pattern 1853 Enfield 2 Band Smooth Bore Musket.

An Indian rebellion period Sepoy Mutiny period Enfield 1853 pattern rifle/ musket. Obsolete calibre and antique. Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle/ Musket .577/ 450 calibre muzzle loading smooth bore. Used by British troops from 1853 to 1867 after which this was replaced by the incoming Snider-Enfield rifle. In excellent condition and export lug to stock....

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***New In***French c1800 Charleville Percussion Musket.

A very nice example of the percussion version of the Charleville musket - in superb condition and with a very strong action. This is an imposing musket and ready for display. Probably the best example available. 

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***New In***c1777 English Brown Bess Flintlock Trade Musket.

A really good example of a c1777 Brown Bess Trade Musket in super condition. This musket is the iconic English musket that was both military issue and later exported as trade muskets all over the world to the extensive British Colonies. 

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***New In***29/04/2021 - A Collection of Antique Long Arms.

A nice selection of Antique flintlock and percussion long arms all in very good condition. These will be described and listed over the next few days.  

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***NOW SOLD***Rare VR 1800 Dated Martini-Henry Carbine - Devonshire Yeomanry.

A superb example in .577/ .450 (original and now obsolete calibre). Profusely government proof marked and complete in every way - as superb item and a rare find. These were carried by both Cavalry and Artillery and are much more rare than the full length examples...especially marked to the Devonshire Yeomanry. A service issue Carbine that saw exten...

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***New In***Cased Pair of c1830 Target Pistols by 'Patrick'.

A good pair of pistols at a very reasonable price. 

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***New In***c1777 French Napoleonic Period Charleville Flintlock Musket Overall length: 147.5 cm (58 inches)!

c1777 French Napoleonic Period Charleville Flintlock Musket. Napoleonic period, 1777 Model Charleville musket. The lock has a good working action with a manufacture's mark of 'Manufacture Imp De Charleville' to the plate. The stock is in nice condition and retains its original steel fittings and ram rod. A superb untouched original example ready fo...

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***New In***c1780 English Flintlock Concealed in a Book.

 A wonderful original example that has not been put together like we so often see being offered for sale.  

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Welcome to Armoury Antiques and Militaria and Binky’s Barn. This is a dual website with two distinct shopping experiences. Armoury Antiques and Militaria deal with all things related to swords, daggers, armour and military collectables, whilst Binky’s Barn is the Antique Furniture and Objet D'Art side of our business.

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Sale of Edged Weapons

We will require documentary evidence that you are over 18 years of age to comply with the current legislation when purchasing any edged weapons or antique flintlock/ percussion items. We will, in addition, require, a scanned copy of either your driving licence or passport as part of pur due diligence checks and legality checks. 

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Armoury Antiques and Militaria
4 The Pannier Market (Perimeter Shops)
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0AL

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