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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
In lovely sleepy condition ad obsolete calibre (.577/ 450) legal to own and purchase in the UK. Profusely marked and a lovely untouched example.
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 ...
A wonderful original untouched example. Maker marked and a super item.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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....
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.
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.
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.
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...
A good pair of pistols at a very reasonable price.
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...
A wonderful original example that has not been put together like we so often see being offered for sale.