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**SOLD**7/3**Liege Belgium USA Export ‘The Guardian American Model Of 1878’ 7mm Pinfire Obsolete Calibre 6 Shot Revolver With Folding Trigger & Captive Ejector Rod. Sn 21496 - 21496
A 6 shot 7mm double action pinfire revolver made in Belgium for the American market. It has a 2 ¾” octagonal barrel. The barrel’s rifled bore has light staining consistent with age. The blued cylinder and barrel have Liege proofs. The cylinder is engraved with banner ‘The Guardian American Model Of 1878’ to appeal to the period American market. The metal work has even patina. It has a captive ejector rod, folding trigger and undamaged walnut grips. It has a post fore sight. It is side gate loading. In its present condition this double action pistol only works correctly in single action only, in double action the trigger only rotates the cylinder and does not move the trigger. The price reflects the condition of this pistol & includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre, antique, pinfire weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21496
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (12/03) **ORNATELY HAND DECORATED**19th Century Indian 16 Bore Matchlock Muzzle Loading Musket With ‘JPR/EXR’ Jaipur Arsenal Export Marks. Sn 21489 - 21489
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. This Indian matchlock has a fully functioning action. It has a 30 ¼” long steel barrel which is 16 Bore. The smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age & Use. The barrel is sighted and has Indian Jaipur arsenal marks 'JPR/EXR’ marks alongside numbers (illustrated) indicating that this gun at some point passed through the Indian arsenal most likely when being authorised for export. The gun measures 49” overall length. It has a wood stock which has attractive ornate hand painted decoration depicting hunting scenes and mounted Indian noblemen. The butt of the stock is numbered 509. It has a metal bar lever trigger on the underside of the stock. The 'quick match' arm moves to the pan when the trigger bar is pressed. The price 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 21489
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (18/03) **QUALITY**C1820 English Simmons London Coaching Flintlock Blunderbuss With Integral Folding Bayonet. Sn 21516 - 21516
William Simmons was an English Gunsmith recorded in 1836 as having premises at Chamber Street London (see page 203 of British Gunmakers Vol 1 by Brown where William is the only Simmons listed near to the flintlock era).This Blunderbuss most likely by William Simmons is the type favoured by Coach drivers for self protection against Highwaymen. It is 29” overall (bayonet closed) with a 13 ¼” 2 stage steel bell mouth cannon barrel which is a large 1 ¼” muzzle opening smooth bore. The smooth bore has just staining consistent with age & use. It has a steel cock fitted with flint, Walnut stock and steel mounts. The steel lock plate is crisply signed 'Simmons' and the barrel ‘London’. The barrel has crisp black powder proofs. It has its wood ramrod with steel cap. The blunderbuss has its original integral folding bayonet mounted on top of the barrel which is retained by a spring clip at the muzzle end & sliding catch at the breech. The spring clips works correctly and the 10 ¼” triangular shaped blade tapers to a pin sharp point. The weapon cocks and dry fires as it should. The price for this quality Blunderbuss includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 21516
£0.00

1832-1842 Victorian English Robert Braggs 36 High Holborn London 14 Bore Double Barrelled Muzzle Loading Percussion Shotgun. Sn 21481 - 21481
Robert Braggs was an English London based gun and archery manufacturer recorded as working between 1825 & 1831 at 37 High Holborn and at 36 High Holborn between 1832 & 1842 (see page 144 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 1). This is a 14 bore double barrel muzzle loading percussion shotgun made by Robert Braggs at his 36 High Holborn premises between 1832 & 1842. It has all original Walnut furniture which has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. The wrist has chequered grip panels. The shotgun with double 30” steel barrels has double hammers & triggers. It measures 45 ½” overall. The barrel rib has a bead fore sight. The action plates have hunting dogs and game birds in the field scenes and are signed by the maker ‘Braggs London’. The barrel rib is signed ‘Braggs 36 High Holborn London’. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining & residue consistent with age & use. The gun has an ebonised wood ram rod with brass end cap and brass tip which unscrews to reveal a steel worm. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21481
£375.00

**QUALITY LARGE 8 BORE**C1860 Obsolete Calibre Top Lever Break Action Breech Loading Single Barrel Sporting Shotgun Gun. Sn 21475 - 21475
This is a quality made breech loading break action sporting shotgun gun made C1860. It is 8 bore black powder obsolete calibre and has a 34 ½” round steel sighted barrel. Its smooth bore is clean. It has walnut stock with chequered wrist & fore stock panels. The underside of the shoulder stock has a void brass escutcheon. The wood has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. There are no visible external maker marks on the gun. Its top lever break action, cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of collection or display. Sn 21475
£1,275.00

SOLD SOLD (lAY-AWAY 11/03) American Civil War Era U.S. Army Marked Springfield Model 1863 .50-70 Obsolete Calibre, Allin 1866 Conversion, (Second Pattern) Rifle Converted Post Civil War in 1866 To A Breech Loading Trap Door Rifle. Sn - 21484
This is an excellent original American Civil War Era Springfield Model 1863 Rifle with the ‘Trap Door’ Allin Conversion, (Second Pattern) .50-70 Calibre Rifle Service rifle converted to Trap Door as part of the 1866 conversions. Some 25,000 1963 Springfield rifles and the .58 barrels were converted to .50 calibre by inserting a sleeve in the original barrel. The top of the breech was cut open and an upward opening hinged breech block fitted which was secured to the barrel by two screws. The breach block is dated 1866 and has an eagle inspection stamp on it. The left hand side of the barrel under the breech block are the letters A and D as with all of the second pattern conversion, the rifle lacks a serial number. The gun has all original wood stock which is in excellent condition with just minor bumps and knocks expected due to service use. The metal work is clean and bright. The rifle measures 56” overall with a 37” round steel barrel. The rifled bore is bright with will defined three groove rifling. The weapon is fitted with block and blade fore sight, flip up leaf rear sight. The gun has a heavy military hammer, steel butt plate, sling swivels, fore end block and the correct double shouldered steel ram rod. The action plate is marked with the American Eagle and U.S. SPRINGFIELD together with 1863 (original pattern). The trap door is stamped with the army acceptance mark and 1866 (date) indicating the date that this rifle was converted to trap door. The butt plate tang is stamped ‘U.S.’ (Army) above the screw. The butt is stamped on the left hand side O A 2501 over 14537. The gun retains both of its original sling swivels. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. 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 21484
£0.00

VERY RARE Zulu War Era, Swinburns Patent, 577x450 Obsolete Calibre, Natal Government Contract Carbine Retailed By J & R Blakemore, London. Sn - 21482
This is a Swinburns Patent carbine in 577x450 Martini Henry calibre. The carbine would have been part of an order of 2040 carbines ordered in 1878 for the Natal Volunteer military units, the weapons needed due to the warlike Zulus across the border to the settlers. The Natal Volunteers had a freedom to buy their guns and the Swinburn guns were in the British service Martini Henry 577x450 calibre. This carbine would have been used by the Natal Mounted Volunteers (AS SEEN IN THE FILM ZULU) and is stamped at the right hand side of the barrel near the breach the number V670. These carbines had were 39 ½ inches in length. This carbine measures 39 ½ inches long with a 23 ½ inch barrel which is stocked to 4 ½ inches from the muzzle and has a bayonet lug attached to the barrel for a sword bayonet which carries the number 264. The left side of the lock plate is stamped J & R BLAKEMORE LONDON above SWINBURNS PATENT. The barrel is stamped on the left hand side HENRY’S PATENT A&T 1.270 together with London proof marks with the inspectors stamp JK.L. The barrel is fitted with a ramp and ladder carbine size rear sight graduated to 800 yards and a blade foresight. The carbine has an excellent walnut stock which is chequered to the grip and forend. The steel butt plate has a spring loaded opening trap door for a cleaning rod. The guns bore is clean with well defined rifling and the loading and firing actions work as they should. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21482
£1,875.00

**LARGE 8 BORE**Victorian C1840 Victorian English James Brewster Stratton Norfolk Single Barrel Muzzle Loading Percussion Sporting / Hunting Shotgun. Sn 21488 - 21488
James Brewster was an English Norfolk based gunmaker recorded as working between 1834 & 1890 at Stratton St Mary , Long Stratton (see page 174 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 2). James Brewster was also an Inspector of Weights & Measures. This is an 8 Bore Victorian C1840 English Form Single Barrel Muzzle Loading Single Barrel Percussion Sporting / Hunting Shotgun by J. Brewster. It has a 38 ½” long 2 stage sighted steel barrel & measures 55 ¾” overall. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. It has its original walnut stock with brass fore end cap. The wood has a very small contemporary repair to the sock near to the barrel on the right side which can be seen in the images. It has a steel butt plate with extended tang, trigger guard with extended tang and steel Dolphin hammer. The action plate is signed J. Brewster (most likely James). The shotgun is complete with ebonised wood ramrod with brass end cap. It’s cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this large hunting piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of collection or display. Sn 21488
£975.00

SOLD SOLD (03/03) **MINT BORE**FACTORY FRESH**Mid 1800's Henry Deringer USA Smith & Wesson Transitional Model 1 1/2 Type 'Tip Up' Barrel Factory Nickel Plated & Blued .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre 5 Shot Revolver. Sn 21487 - 21487
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 1/2. This pistol referred to as the 'Transitional Model 1/2' 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 Deringer began making Smith & Wesson type pistols. This is an excellent original example of the Henry Deringer Smith & Wesson Transitional Model 1 1/2 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 & original factory nickel plated finish to its brass frame. It has undamaged original American Rosewood grips. The butt of the grip frame is stamped with serial number '204' which is repeated on the barrel block. The top of its 2 ¾” barrel is signed by the maker (illustrated). The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. The pistol measures 7 ¼” overall and it's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price for this excellent factory fresh 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 21487
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (04/03) C1880's – 1920 Henry M. Quackenbush USA .25 Black Powder Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Single Shot, Swing Breech Loading, Bolt Action‚ Take Down ‘Boy’s Safety Rifle’. Sn 21414 - 21414
The Quackenbush ‘Safety Rifle’ rifle, invented in the late 1800’s by the American industrialist Henry M. Quackenbush, is a cleverly made "Boys' rifle" & sold in large numbers in America and overseas up to C1920, along with several models of his air guns. In the late 1880’s he began mass production of "gallery guns" and the Quackenbush name appeared in shooting galleries across the USA. This is a very good, original example of the Quackenbush, Single Shot, Swing Breech Loading, Bolt Action‚ Take Down ‘Boy’s Safety Rifle’. The rifle has a blued steel bolt action. The steel frame and heavy 17 ¾” long sighted barrel are in the white & have just age related staining & patina. The rifled bore has light staining consistent with age and use. The rifle measures 33” overall length. The action and frame have English black powder proofs indicating that this rifle was a period British import from the USA. The frame has Quackenbush’s New York name & patent detail (all illustrated). The barrel has a Rampant Lion inspection mark (illustrated). The rifle can be taken down for carrying in a backpack or case by unscrewing a lug on the underside of the frame which releases the barrel and action. The rifle has an innovative loading action, the cocked bolt action swings open. A round can then be loaded into the breech of the barrel. The left side of the action has its original safety feature which consists of a small pivoting plate which has to be lifted from vertical to horizontal to allow the breech to swing. The action is then closed & the lug tightened making it ready for firing. The rifles bolt action, loading & firing mechanisms work as they should. It has its all original American Walnut shoulder stock which has a curved steel butt plate. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21414
£0.00
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