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American Civil War Era, BACON MF'G. CO, .31 Calibre, 5 Shot, Single Action Percussion Pocket Revolver (Colt’s Pocket Model Of 1849). Sn 20709:24 - 20709:24
Thomas K Bacon originally worked for the American Manhattan Firearms Company before leaving C1859 to set up his own business BACON MF'G. CO. NORWICH CONN (When Colt's Patents for revolving firearms expired in 1857 Colt Patent expired weapons were produced by a number of American manufacturers). This is an excellent, original 4” octagonal barrel .31 Calibre, 5 shot percussion revolver with drop down loading lever produced by Bacon Mfg Co C1860 similar in design to Colt’s Pocket Model of 1849. The metal work has even patina throughout with original finish. The top of the barrel is faintly marked ‘Bacon Mfg Co, Norwich Conn’. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘449’. The barrel’s bore has light rifling and staining consistent with age and use. It has undamaged Walnut grips which have just bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The pistol's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20709:24
£1,200.00

**1855 CRIMEA WAR ERA**MATCHING NUMBERS**British Colt London Navy Model 1851 .36 Calibre Cap & Ball Revolver. Sn 20709:21 - 20709:21
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 during the Crimean War due to their innovative design and ease of loading. During the Crimea War, The British Government ordered 9,000 Colt revolvers. This Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver is in superb original condition. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore is clean with well defined rifling. The metal work has areas of age and service use related pitting. 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 has British Victorian ‘Crown V’ and ‘Crown P’ proof marks and It has all matching serial numbers '19536' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to 1855 during the Crimea war (1853-1856). It has an undamaged American Walnut grip and the pistol's cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare historic British Crimea War era revolver 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 20709:21
£1,950.00

**MINT BORE**American Civil War Era, 1862 (Early Production) Factory Nickel Plated Colt Model 1861 Navy Single Action 6 Shot Revolver Factory, 3 ½” Re-Barrelled & Converted To Side Port Loading .38 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre. Sn 20709:15 - 20709:15
The Colt Navy .36 calibre cap & ball revolver was a single-action percussion revolver produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company. It saw widespread use in the American Civil War and on the American western frontier. This is an original example of the Colt M1861 Navy revolver contemporarily factory re-fitted with shorter 3 ½” barrel & converted to .38 RF Calibre (similar examples of Colt conversions are illustrated & described in chapter XVII of Serven’s book Colt Firearms and a Colt 1861 Navy conversion similar to ours with 3 ½” round barrel is illustrated on page 193 of the same book). The pistol’s bore is near mint clean and bright with crisp rifling. The pistol measures 8 ¾” overall. The pistol retains its original factory nickel plating which is tarnished in areas consistent with age and handling and it has a brass grip frame. The top of the barrel is stamped with correct 2 line ‘Colt’s PT. F.A MFG. Co Hartford CT. U.S.A.’ address (see page 192 of Serven’s book). The left side of the frame is stamped with correct Colt’s 1871 & 72 patent detail (see page 193 of the same book & .36 Cal (the original calibre prior to its conversion, illustrated) . The cylinder has a clear ‘Stage Coach Hold Up’ scene engraved. Matching numbers ‘3437’ are stamped on the grip frame, butt, frame, barrel & cylinder. The serial number is in the early production range of 1862. It has an undamaged Walnut grip. During the contemporary conversion process the pistol was made open side port loading without ejector (as illustrated on page 193 of Serven’s book). The barrel has a small conical post fore sight and the rear sight is a ‘v’ notch in the hammer. The pistol’s single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price 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 20709:15
£1,545.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**American Civil War Era, Manhattan Arms Manufacturing Co (Colt M1861 Navy) .36 Naval Calibre, 5 Shot Single Action Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 20709:12 - 20709:12
The Manhattan Arms Manufacturing Co. was founded in New Jersey U.S.A. When Colt's Patents for revolving firearms expired in 1857 Manhattan began Manufacturing Colt Patent expired weapons including the iconic Colt Navy Revolver. Production continued until C1873. Many of their weapons were used during the American Civil War. This is a very good, original, 5” barrel version of the Manhattan (Colt Navy) .36 Calibre, 5 shot percussion revolver with drop down loading lever. The barrel’s bore has just light staining consistent with age and use and well defined rifling. The metal work has even patina and it has the correct brass grip frame which has traces of original factory nickel plating. The cylinder has decorative etched panels. The top of the frame is signed ‘Manhattan Fire Arms Co Newark'. The pistol's steel frame, barrel block, brass butt of the grip frame & trigger guard assembly are stamped with matching serial numbers '24742'. The pistol has a small brass blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch hammer rear sight. It has its original undamaged American Walnut grip which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The pistol's single action loading and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20709:12
£1,395.00

**MINT BORE**American Civil War Era 1861-1874 Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army 'Tip Up' Barrel .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre 6 Shot Belt Revolver. Sn 20709:7 - 20709:7
The American Civil War created a large demand for handguns of all shapes and sizes including S&W ‘s Model 2 Army belt revolver. These pistols were manufactured 1861 - 1874, with a total production of 77,020. This is a nice original example of the Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army 'Tip Up' Barrel 6 shot Revolver in .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre. The pistol’s metal work has even aged patina. It has an undamaged original American Walnut grip. The butt of the grip frame is numbered ‘35185’. The cylinder has 1860 patent detail (illustrated). The top rib of its 6” octagonal barrel is marked with the S&W Springfield Mass address. The barrel’s rifled bore is near mint clean & bright with crisp rifling. The pistol measures 11” overall and has a brass blade fore sight, ‘v’ notch bar rear sight and sheathed trigger. The pistol’s single action cocking & firing mechanism works crisply. The price 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 20709:7
£1,495.00

1858 - Early 1860’s American Civil War Era Eli Whitney (Whitneyville Armoury) USA .36 Naval Calibre, 6 Shot Single Action (Remington Army /Navy Type) Percussion Revolver With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 20709:6 - 20709:6
The Whitneyville Armoury USA was founded 1798 in New Haven Connecticut by Eli Whitney. Whitney produced approx. 33,000 revolvers to compete with Colt & Remington patent revolvers. Many were purchased by the Union Army & Navy and saw service in the American Civil War. In 1888, the Whitney Arms Company was sold to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This is a nice original 7 ½” octagonal barrel Eli Whitney Remington Navy type .36" Calibre, 6 shot percussion revolver with drop down loading lever. The frame is similar in appearance to Remington Army & Navy Revolvers. The lever is stamped with number that looks like ‘5380’ and has an ‘L’ factory inspection mark. The bore has just light staining consistent with age and well defined rifling. The metal work even aged patina throughout. The top of the barrel has visible but faint ‘E.Whitney N.Haven’ address. The pistol has a small brass post fore sight, notched hammer and grooved frame rear sight. It has a brass trigger guard. Its original Walnut grips have just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. The pistol's single action cocking and firing mechanism is crisp. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 20709:6
£1,650.00

**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**American Civil War 1863 American Civil War, Colt New York Model 1860 Army .44 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver. Sn 20709:3 - 20709:3
The Colt Model 1860 Army was a muzzle-loading cap & ball .44-calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. This Colt Model 1860 Army revolver is in good condition. The pistol has an 8 " round steel barrel and measures 14" overall. The pistol's rifled bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The metal work has even aged patina. The weapon has the correct brass blade foresight and 'notched hammer' rear sight. It has a captive 'lever' ramrod. The barrel is stamped with manufacturer detail 'Address Col. Saml Colt New York U.S. America'. The pistol has matching serial numbers '16643’ on the frame, brass trigger guard, butt of the grip frame & cylinder. The serial number dates the pistol’s production to 1863. The cylinder has faint ships under sail engraved scene. The action is marked ‘Colts Patent’ and the brass trigger guard ‘.44 Cal’. It has its original American Walnut grip which is undamaged. The pistol's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price 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 20709:3
£2,200.00

C1870 English Breech Loading 10 bore W P & W Skelton Warrington (Cheshire) 10 Bore Black Powder Obsolete Calibre Single Barrel Rotary Underlever Break Action Wildfowling Shotgun. Sn 20694 - 20694
C1870 English Black Powder Obsolete Calibre Single Barrel Rotary Underlever Break Action Wildfowling Shotgun. It is 10 bore and has a 39” 2 stage browned steel barrel. Its smooth bore is clean. It has an attractive walnut stock with chequered grip panels and polished horn fore end cap. The underside of the wrist is inlaid with void brass disc. The action plate and barrel are signed by the maker or retailer ‘W P & W Skelton Warrington (Cheshire)’. The inside of the action block has black powder proofs. It has a steel butt plate & heavy steel hammer. The barrel has a small bead foresight. Its rotary underlever break action, cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this large wildfowling piece worthy of further research regarding the maker or retailer 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 20694
£1,750.00

C1865 English Reilly London Double Barrel 10 Bore Muzzle Loading Percussion Sporting / Hunting Shotgun With Damascus Steel Barrels. Sn 20696 - 20696
This is an excellent English form Double Barrel 10 Bore Muzzle Loading Percussion Sporting / Hunting Shotgun, numbered 5759 under each barrel. . It has 27” Damascus steel barrels & measures 43” overall. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining & residue consistent with age and use. The barrel has a small bead fore sight. It has an undamaged walnut stock with chequered panel wrist. A void German silver escutcheon is inlaid on top of the wrist. The action & trigger guard with extended tang are nicely engraved with a foliate design. Both action plates are signed by the maker ‘Reilly’ (most likely Edward Michael Reilly who was an English Gunmaker between 1861 & 1869 who had premises at 315 & 502 New Oxford Street, London, operating as E.M Reilly & Co, see page 195 & 196 of English Gunmakers Vol.1 By Brown). The shotgun is complete with ebonised wood ramrod with brass end caps. It’s cocking and firing actions work crisply. 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 collection or display. Sn 20696
£975.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Brace Of Substantial Model 1798 Austrian Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistols With Liege Proofs By Gottlieb Bentz & Brass Furniture. Sn 20616 - 20616
This is an excellent, large & heavy pair of Model 1798 Austrian Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistols. Both pistols have 9 ¾” round steel barrels (each 17” overall length), original iron ram-rods and original Walnut one piece full stocks with blackened brass furniture including cudgel butt caps with iron lanyard rings and brass muzzle block with cast blade foresight. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining and residue consistent with age and use. The lock plates of each pistol have matching numbers ‘853’. The pistols have other un-matching numbers and possible Regiment marks (all illustrated). Both barrels have Liege ‘ELG’ proofs and are signed by the maker ‘G (Gottlieb). Bentz’ (illustrated). The pistols have heavy military cocks. Their actions are strong. The price for this substantial pair of pistols in excellent condition and worthy of further research regarding their marks includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20616
£2,450.00
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