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19th Century British G & JW Hawksley Sheffield Pocket Pistol Size Plain Category Brass Black Powder Flask with Sprung Nozzle Charger and Ring. A 597 - A 597
Decoration of powder flasks varied dramatically with plain utilitarian examples and ornate examples with hunting, game animals, foliate, village, military and marine scenes & were made of a wide variety of materials. This tiny pocket pistol size flask falls into the ‘Plain category’ described in the ‘Plain Flasks’ chapter (page 271) of, ‘The Powder Flask’ book by Riling. Similar small brass plain flasks are illustrated at plates 152 of Rilings book page 272 & 274 along with other forms from the period Hawksley catalogue. Riling states that these plain flasks “should receive special attention from the new collector and form an important part of any collection”. This tiny flask measures 4 ¾” overall length (including ring) and is 1 ½” at its widest. The brass sprung charger works correctly and has an adjustable screw nozzle. The brass has no cracks or splits. The price includes UK delivery. A 597
£195.00

19th Century British Sykes Sheffield Pocket Pistol Size Plain Category Copper & Brass Black Powder Flask with Sprung Nozzle Charger. A 596 - A 596
Decoration of powder flasks varied dramatically with plain utilitarian examples and ornate examples with hunting, game animals, foliate, village, military and marine scenes & were made of a wide variety of materials. This tiny pocket pistol size flask falls into the ‘Plain category’ described in the ‘Plain Flasks’ chapter (page 271) of, ‘The Powder Flask’ book by Riling. Similar small copper and brass plain flasks are illustrated at plates 125 of Rilings book page 272 & 274 along with other forms from the period Sykes catalogue. Riling states that these plain flasks “should receive special attention from the new collector and form an important part of any collection”. This tiny flask measures 3 ½” overall length and is 1 ½” at its widest. The brass sprung charger works correctly and has a removable screw in nozzle. The copper body is faintly stamped by the manufacturer ‘Sykes’. The copper has a few minor dents but no cracks or splits. The price includes UK delivery. A 596
£195.00

**PRESTIGIOUS MAKER**GUN REFERENCED IN THE BOOK HOLLAND & HOLLAND BY DALLAS**1858-1860 Victorian English, Harris Holland 98 New Bond Street London Large 6 Bore, Double Barrelled Muzzle Loading ‘Live Pigeon Competition’ Percussion Sporting Shotgun. - 22458
1870 Holland & Holland did not exist. In fact, it would be six years before the firm’s founder, Harris Holland, was to take in his nephew Henry and create the iconic brand which now graces London’s Bruton Street. Harris Holland was a was a good shot with both rifle and shotgun, regularly competing in live-pigeon competitions at Hornsey Wood Tavern. He appears to have gained enough kudos among fellow shooters for them to start asking him to get them guns and rifles like the ones he used so successfully himself. Seeing a clear business opportunity, Harris ordered guns made to his specification. 98 New Bond Street London was Harris Holland’s address from 1858. His nephew Henry Holland joined him in 1876, when Holland & Holland became the company style. It was not until 1893 that Holland & Holland built their factory on Harrow Road London. This is a best quality double barrel muzzle loading shotgun by Harris Holland made at his 98 New Bond Street Address. This actual gun features in Donald Dallas’s book page 10 ‘Holland & Holland The Royal Gunmaker The Complete History’ where images of its action are illustrated and the author comments “A typical Harris Holland big bore live pigeon muzzle loader. The gun is 6 bore with no serial number, barrel’s engraved H. Holland 98 New Bond Street helps date it to 1858-1860. The barrels are 34” long with Platinum plugs. The front action locks with flat hammers are engraved in flowing scripts and are of good quality. There is no provision for ram rod, the fore end ending in a horn finial. There is only one double 6 bore listed in the number books for this period number 652 built in 1858 and this could be this gun. In the early period although guns were given a serial number in records under order such numbers were often not engraved” (a photocopy image of the cover of Dallas’ book, photo copies of the book illustrations of the action and author comments accompany the piece and are illustrated in the images). The shotgun has all the features of the gun described in the book, correctly without serial number. The gun has best quality tooled foliate decoration to the action and trigger guard with pineapple finial and steel butt plate tang. The fore stock and wrist have finely chequered grip panels. The original undamaged Walnut fore stock’s polished horn end cap correctly has no provision for ram rod. The underside of the all original Walnut shoulder stock is inlaid with void white metal escutcheon. It has platinum plugs at the breech. Its 34” brown twist barrels have a centre rib signed ‘H. Harris 98 New Bond Street London’ (49 ½” overall). The smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age and light use. The rib has a brass bead fore sight at the muzzle and a shallow groove in the top of the action acts as a rear sight. Both action plates are signed ‘Holland’. The 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 a collection or display. Sn 22458
£4,950.00

Cased, Victorian C1860 Thomas Blissett Liverpool, Tranter's Patent, 120 Bore 7 Shot Percussion Revolver With Sheathed Trigger, Side Gate Nipple Protector, Octagonal Barrel & Accessories. A 602 - A 602
Thomas Blissett was an English Gunsmith with premises at 38 South Castle Street and 11 Water Street, Liverpool between 1834 and 1870 (see page 174 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 2).The Tranter revolver is a double action black powder cap & ball revolver invented around 1856 by English firearms designer William Tranter (1816 - 1890). This is a nice example of a Tranter Patent percussion revolver by Thomas Blissett of Liverpool. It measures 8 ¼” overall with a 3 ½” octagonal barrel which has a blade foresight and slotted cylinder frame rear sight as found on American Remington revolvers in that era. The barrel’s rifled bore has just light staining consistent with age. The top barrel flat is signed ‘T. Blissett, South Castle St, Liverpool’. The frame is marked ‘Tranter Patent 3272’. The barrel and cylinder have English black powder proofs. It's finely chequered Walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. It has a spurred hammer and sheathed trigger. The Single action only firing mechanism functions crisply. The metal work has even aged patina. It is contained in its later period associated wood case. The case is lined with felt and has compartments which snugly fit the weapon with additional compartments for accessories. The accessory compartments contain a wood handled tool, a glass oil bottle with old cork stopper, a small cleaning brush and an Eley labelled percussion cap tin which contains a small quantity of percussion caps. The case with hinged lid has a lock (key absent). On top of the lid, in its centre, is an inlaid void brass plate. The inside of the lid has a later reproduction Blissett Liverpool trade label. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 602
£1,275.00

Cased C1852 Webley Bentley Type Wedge Frame 80 Bore Five Shot Double Action Only Percussion Revolver With Spurless Hammer, Octagonal Barrel & Accessories. Sn 22446 - 22446
This is an original example of the English Webley Bentley Wedge Frame type double-action only percussion revolver, as produced C 1852. The English wedge frame design popular in the period on Colt USA revolvers is attributed to Birmingham gun maker Philip Webley, although Webley himself seemed to have manufactured very few of the guns. The simplified double-action lock mechanism typically encountered in these revolvers is usually of the Joseph Bentley design and these guns are often referred to as Webley-Bentley revolvers, even though they were produced by many makers. This is an antique, cased C1852 Webley Bentley Wedge Frame type 80 Bore Five Shot Double Action Only Percussion Revolver. It has English black powder proof mark on the barrel and cylinder. There are no external maker, date or serial number on the pistol. The double action only firing mechanism works crisply. It has the correct loading lever and has a spurless hammer. The pistol has a 5 inch octagonal barrel (10 ¼ inches overall). The barrels rifled bore has just light staining consistent with age. It has a brass post fore sight and notch frame rear sight. The metal has even patina and some original blue finish. Its finely chequered walnut grip is undamaged. The pistol is contained in its later period fitted wood case. The case is lined in felt and has compartments which snugly fit the weapon and its accessories. The accessory compartments contain an original pistol size brass and copper black powder with sprung nozzle, a brass & steel double bullet mould marked 80 (bore), 2 moulded lead bullets, an Eley Bros London labelled percussion cap tin containing a small quantity of percussion caps, a white metal oil container with screw off lid which has an integral oil applicator/ tool and 2 ebonised wood handled tools. The inside of the lid has a later W.C Hill Gunmaker London reproduction trade label & one edge of the inside of the case has a previous owners descriptive label adhered. The exterior lid of the case has an inlaid void brass disc and the case has a brass lock (key absent). The price for this antique cased pistol with accessories includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22446
£1,275.00

**MINT BORE**1881 American Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action .45-75 Winchester Centre Fire Calibre Buffalo / Big Game Hunting Rifle With Octagonal Barrel. Sn 22456 - 22456
The Winchester Model 1876 was a heavier-framed rifle than the Model 1866 or Model 1873 and was the first to be chambered for full-powered centre fire rifle cartridges, as opposed to rim fire cartridges or handgun-sized centre fire rounds. The .45-75 Winchester is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed in 1876 for the newly designed Winchester Model 1876 lever-action rifle. Winchester Repeating Arms Company introduced the rifle and cartridge at the United States Centennial Exposition. The Model 1876 rifle used an enlarged version of the famous Winchester Model 1873 action to offer a lever-action repeating rifle using cartridges suitable for big-game hunting. The cartridge and rifle enjoyed brief popularity with Gilded Age American hunters including Theodore Roosevelt, and was issued to the Canadian North-West Mounted Police and to Texas Rangers. This is an excellent original example of the 1876 lever action rifle in the large 45-75 Winchester centre fire calibre. It has a 28” barrel which has a near mint bore, clean and bright with crisp rifling & measures 49" overall length. It has all original undamaged Walnut woodwork and blued metal work with original finish. The breech tang is crisply stamped 'Model 1876' and the top of the barrel is crisply stamped 'Winchester Repeating Arms Co New Haven CT King’s Improvement Patented March 29 1866 October 16 1860’ (the patent refers to a convenient new type of loading gate, devised by Winchester plant superintendent Nelson King ‘King’s Improvement’). The weapon is serial number 15349 which dates its manufacture to 1881. The barrel is correctly without calibre marking (Model 1876 rifles were chambered for .45-75 WCF Calibre, early production guns were without calibre detail, later production models had calibre markings). It has an adjustable flip up graduated rear sight, brass blade foresight, steel butt plate with brass sliding trap, steel fore end block, sliding breech dust cover and full length tube magazine. It's lever, loading and firing actions work crisply. The price for this impressive rifle 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. Sn 22456
£3,950.00

PAIR of Antique, Falkirk Iron Company 1 ¼ Pounder Blomefield Cannon on Cast Iron Garrison Carriage. Sn - 22432
The Falkirk Iron Company was founded in 1810 and employed many men from the Carron Iron Works (established in 1759), a famous maker of cannon barrels. The cannon barrels are of the Blomfield pattern after Thomas Blomfield. Thomas Blomfield was appointed Inspector of Artillery and Superintendent of the Royal Brass Foundry in 1780. Blomefield rounded the breech, made the first reinforce (the section between the first and second rings on the barrel) more cylindrical, strongly tapered the second reinforce (the middle area through which the trunnions pass) and strengthened the chase (the front section of the gun). Finally, he added a loop to the ball of the cascable (the back of the barrel) which allowed free movement of the breech ropes which were used to limit the recoil on the gun after it was fired. Blomfield cannon patterns replaced most of the earlier patterns by the 1790s. These is a superb matching pair of 1 ¼ pounder Blomfield cannons on cast iron wheeled garrison carriages made by the Falkirk Iron Company. The cast iron carriages have four cast iron wheels with integral cast in spokes fitted, have a bolt on capsquare to retain the barrel on the carriage and a pair of breeching ringbolts on the side. These two features would enable the cast iron carriage to be used on ships as well as on land. The carriage is fitted with a heavy cast iron quoin for regulating the gun barrel elevation has cast into it at the rear FALKIRK, the manufacturers name. The cannon barrels 2 inch bores are fitted with two wooden tampons and the barrels are heavily greased. The barrels are clear and the vent holes are open. A cast iron cannon ball is included in the sale which measures 2 inches diameter with a weight of 20 ounces (1 ¼ pounds). The pair of cannons are shown with a 10 bore Winchester signal cannon for size, the Winchester cannon is not being included in the sale. Delivery is at cost and by arrangement. The cannon can also be collected by arrangement, the carriage and barrels can be easily separated, and it is possible for the pair of cannon to be collected in a large estate car or small van. N.B. As an antique black powder cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22432
£6,250.00

SOLD SOLD (17/02) **MINT BORE**Cased 1854 CRIMEA WAR ERA**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**British Colt London Navy Model 1851.36 Calibre Cap & Ball Revolver & Accessories (Some Stamped Colt). Sn 22434:17 - 22434:17
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 as private purchase side arms 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 excellent condition. The pistol has a 7 ½” octagonal steel barrel and measures 13 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean & bright with well defined rifling. The metal work retains its original finish. The weapon has a conical 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 and frame have British Victorian ‘Crown V’ and ‘Crown P’ proof marks and is marked ‘Colt’s Patent’. The pistol has all matching serial numbers '6176' on the barrel block, frame, trigger guard, butt strap & cylinder which dates its manufacturer to 1854 during the Crimea war (1853-1856). The cylinder is also marked Colt’s Patent. It has undamaged American Walnut grips and the pistol's single action cocking & firing actions work crisply. The pistol is contained in its later associated varnished wood case & period accessories. The case has a hinged lid and brass hook fasteners. The centre of the lid has an inlaid void brass roundel. The inside of the lid has a later Colt Trade label reproduction. The case has felt lined compartments which fit the pistol and contain accessories consisting of a brass & steel double bullet mould (1 bullet & 1 ball), the mould is numbered ‘7946’ and stamped ‘Colt’, a quantity of moulded lead balls and bullets, an Eley Bros labelled percussion cap tin which contains a small quantity of percussion caps, a pistol size copper and brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle and embossed banners and arms decoration, the flask is stamped ‘Colt’, a metal oil container with screw top lid that has an integral oil applicator tool & 4 wood handled steel tools & steel nipple key / screwdriver tool stamped ‘Colt’. The price for this superb, historic British London made & assembled Crimea War era Colt 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 22434:17
£0.00

**SOLD**LAYAWAY**6/2**Cased C1840 Liege Mariette Brevette (Patent) .400 Calibre Under Hammer Ring Trigger, 6 Shot Percussion Pepper Box Revolver With Turn Off Damascus Barrels & Accessories. Sn 22434:16 - 22434:16
The Mariette family of Liege Gunmakers were active in the 19th Century. Revolving pepper box multi shot pistols were produced from the late 1820s and were designed for civilian use. They were made in numerous calibres. This under hammer Mariette Patent pepperbox is in very good condition. The action works as it should. The pistol has 6 x 2 ¾” Damascus steel barrels and measures 8” overall. The barrels turn off as they should. The smooth bores of each barrel have just light staining consistent with age and use. The steel frame & action have foliate engraved decoration. The barrel cluster has a Liege ‘ELG’ roundel. The action is signed Mariette Brevette. The pistol’s polished bone scales are undamaged. The pistol is contained in its later associated varnished wood case & period accessories. The case has a hinged lid and a brass lock with Key that locks and opens the case. The centre of the lid has an inlaid void brass disc. The inside of the lid has a later descriptive label which can be seen in the images. The case has felt lined compartments which fit the pistol and contain accessories consisting of a quantity of moulded lead balls, an Eley Bros labelled percussion cap tin containing a small quantity of percussion caps, a brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle and embossed hunting dog and Game bird scenes, a small brass oil container with screw top lid that has an integral oil applicator tool, a nipple key / screwdriver tool & a selection of other tools. The price for this cased pistol with accessories includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pepper box no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22434:16
£0.00

**SOLD*4/2*MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**MINT BORE**AMERICAN CIVIL WAR**Cased 1863 Colt New York Pocket Model of 1849 .31 Calibre, Cap And Ball, 6 Shot, Single Action Revolver With Cylinder Scene & Octagonal Barrel With Accessories. Sn 22434:15 - 22434:15
The family of Colt Pocket Percussion Revolvers evolved from the iconic 1860 Army and 1851 Navy Revolvers and were produced between 1849 and 1872. This original U.S. Colt .31 Calibre Cap and Ball, 6 shot Pocket Model of 1849 Revolver is in very good condition. The pistol has a small brass post fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. The metal work retains its original blue finish. It has an undamaged American Walnut grip. The top of the 4" octagonal barrel is correctly marked 'Address Col Saml Colt New York US America'. The bore is near mint, clean & bright with well defined rifling. It has all matching serial numbers '238786 / 38786' stamped on its frame, barrel, grip frame, cylinder and butt of the grip frame which dates its manufacture to 1863. The cylinder is marked 'Colt's Patent’ which is repeated on the frame. The cylinder has correct faint engraved ‘Stage Coach hold Up Scene’. The brass grip frame has ’31 Cal’ and factory inspection mark number '7'. The weapon's single action firing mechanism and captive steel ‘lever’ ram rod work crisply. The pistol is contained in its later associated varnished wood case & period accessories. The case has a hinged lid and a brass hook fastener. The centre of the lid has an inlaid void brass roundel. The inside of the lid has a later copy of Colt instructions. The case has felt lined compartments which fit the pistol well and contain accessories consisting of a brass & steel double bullet mould (1 bullet & 1 ball), the mould is numbered ‘9203’ and stamped ‘Colt’, a quantity of moulded lead balls and bullets, a small Eley Bros labelled percussion cap tin, a pistol size small copper and brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle and embossed American Eagle decoration, a metal oil container with screw top lid that has an integral oil applicator tool & 3 wood handled steel tools & steel nipple key / screwdriver tool. 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 22434:15
£0.00
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