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**MINT BORE**RARE**American Civil War Berdan’s Sharp Shooters , Sharps New Model 1859 .52” Capping Breech Loading Percussion Single Shot Rifle With Patch Box. A 1095 - A 1095
The Sharps was one of the best known percussion breech loading guns made by the Union during the American Civil War. Designed by Christian Sharps it featured a vertical sliding block at the breech end of the barrel. It utilised a paper cartridge which, when the sliding beech was closed cut the end from the cartridge. The percussion system then fired the shot. Two thousand of these Sharps rifles were purchased by the U.S. Government for issue to Col. Hiram Berdan’s sharpshooter regiments, in the serial range 35,000 to 57,000 and were used to great effect throughout the remainder of the Civil War. The top of the barrel, left and right sides of the receiver have Sharps & R,S Lawrence patent markings (Lawrence was chief armourer at the sharps factory) and ‘New Model 1859’ designation. The action tang is numbered ‘56988’ putting it in the serial number range for rifles issued to Berdan’s sharp shooters (only the first order of these rifles were delivered with double set triggers. This feature was ordered by Col. Berdan but the extra cost was unauthorized and upon learning of this change to the contract from his inspectors, the Chief of Ordnance immediately wrote to the Sharps Company and directed them to stop producing the change and revert to the original order which was for single trigger rifles such as ours). The steel butt plate tang and action have factory inspector’s marks (illustrated). The rifle’s 30” barrel has a near mint bore clean and bright with well defined rifling (47” overall length). It has block and blade fore sight, ladder rear sight and sling swivels. The metal work has its original finish with even patina. The stock has just light bumps and bruises to be expected. The patch box has a hinged iron lid. The weapons loading and firing actions operate crisply. This is an excellent example of a scarce, highly desirable and historic Sharps rifle. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1095
£4,250.00

SOLD SOLD (03/03) RARE, British 1886 Dated 2nd Pattern .402” E-M Enfield-Martini Bayonet Converted to a Pattern 1887 Mark 1 Bayonet. - BAYO 422
This rare bayonet was originally the 2nd Model Pattern 1886 bayonet made in 1886 for the .402 Enfield-Martini rifle that started its trials in 1882. The .402 model rifle was never adopted into service and they were all converted to take the standard .450 Martini Henry rifle cartridge, designated as the Mark IV Martini Henry rifle with a longer extractor, different breach profile and other alterations. This is an original 2nd Model Pattern 1886 bayonet made in 1886 for the .402 Enfield-Martini rifle which was converted in 1891 to a Pattern 1887 Mark 1 Bayonet for use on the .450” Martini Henry rifles. The bayonet is stamped on the ricasso with the Queens crown over /86 (Date of manufacture) and C’ 91 (Converted in 1891). On the other side of the ricasso is a crowfoot over WD X (bend test) an Enfield inspection stamp and a struck out mark which would have struck out the mark EM (Enfield Martini). The tang is stamped with C and an Enfield inspection stamp. The bayonet also carries the number 2390 on the cross guard. The bayonet is contained in its brass and leather scabbard. See Skennerton item 205 on pages 158 – 161 and pages 230 - 231 including the plates in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw. The price includes U.K. delivery. BAYO 422
£0.00

INERT DEACTIVATED. Early WW1, Austrian Universal Rifle Grenade. - O 2101
INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an early WW1, Austrian universal rifle grenade. The grenade functioned either by a percussion mechanism in the nose or by friction igniter built into the side. The grenade could also be use a hand grenade by the friction igniter insertee through a bushed brass hole in the side of the grenade. The holes at the front of the grenade are to allow an internal propellor to revolve and arm the grenade. Thee grenade disassembles and it still contains the original steel shrapnel fragments. The grenade is complete with its original 28 ¼ inch rifle rod. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert round in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. O 2101
£245.00

SOLD SOLD (04/03) **RARE**WW1 Era British Officer's Private Purchase Pritchard Greener 1916 Patent Trench Fighting Bayonet For Webley MK VI .455 Service Revolvers With Scabbard. Sn 21485 - 21485
Designed by Lieutenant Arthur Pritchard of the British 3rd Royal Berkshire Regiment these bayonets were originally produced by the Arms Company W.W. Greener in Birmingham for Private Purchase by Officers serving on the Western Front. Constructed with a custom brass hilt which attaches to the standard .455 calibre Webley MK VI Revolver these weapons utilised the front portion of the "T" cross section French Gras Model 1874 Bayonets which were very available during WW1. This is an excellent Pritchard Greener bayonet, as with most surviving examples, made post WW1 using original WW1 parts. It has the correct brass hilt crisply stamped with the 1916 patent detail 'Patent No.17143/16'. It has the correct sprung steel locking catch incorporated into the cross guard. The ‘T’ form blade measures 8 ½” length (just under 13” overall). It is complete with steel scabbard and leather frog with belt strap loop & buckle. The price for this rare bayonet includes UK delivery. Sn 21485 (NB The Early UK 1996 Deactivated WW1 1918 Webley MK VI Revolver illustrated in the images is not included but is available separately on this website stock number Sn 21403) **bayonet in box 3**
£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

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

**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

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

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

1975-1977 Webley Premier MK II .22 Calibre Air Pistol. 21495. - 21495
The Webley Premier MK II Air Pistol was produced between 1975 and 1977 (see page 143 of Bruce's book Webley Air Pistols). This example has the modified barrel unit which incorporates foresight, hinge lug and link attachment into a single-piece casting. It is undamaged with original finish and black plastic grips with embossed Webley logos. The left side of the cylinder has its original manufacturer's identification label 'Webley & Scott Ltd, Premier MK II, Made In England'. The front of the cylinder is stamped with serial number '113'. The forward barrel block is stamped '.22' (calibre). It has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. It cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. Price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21495.
£245.00

1972 Original Model 6 .177 Target Air Pistol. 21494. - 21494
Advertised as the worlds first air pistol without recoil or rebound. A large pistol at 16” long it works on the principle of two pistons, one compresses the air whilst the other acts as a dummy weight and travels in the opposite direction when its fired. The top of the cylinder is stamped ‘Original’ ‘MOD 6’ at the back of the rear sight. Made in Germany and ’08 72’ (Aug 1972 manufacture) is stamped to the side a the rear and ‘Deutsche Bundespatente’ ‘AUSLANDSPATENTE’. The serial number is; 63033 is stamped to the cocking hinge along with CAL 4.5/.177. The metalwork and blueing is excellent. The brown plastic molded grips are undamaged. The shrouded front sight has its light coloured sight tightener. See pages 131-133 of a collectors guide to air pistols by Dennis E. Hiller for reference. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21494.
£275.00

Boxed with Accessories ‘Diana G4’ .177 Air Pistol. AI 755. - AI 755
The Diana (Milbro) Mark IV or G4 air pistol is an over-lever air pistol that is similar to the EM-GE Zenith. The Mark IV was available with a rifled barrel as the G4, or a smoothbore barrel which was designated the G4S. It was manufactured by Milbro from 1950 to 1977 and was available in a blued finish with wooden stock. The solid wooden stock retains 99% of its original varnish and only has a few use related marks. Diana Mark VI-Made in GT Britain above the Diana logo is stamped to the rear of the over lever. The bluing on the metalwork is in fair condition for its age and has age related marks and discolouration. This model comes with wedged front and V rear sights in its original box with 1 x 100 Milbro pellets and 1 x 12 Milbro airgun darts, unopened and unused. Inside the box is also the original swing tag and spare parts list. The pistol cocks and fires crisply. A rare boxed (with unused accessories) air gun for the collector enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. NB The restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. AI 755.
£175.00
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