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C1830 Irish Parkinson Dublin 22 Bore Percussion Traveling Pistol With C1843 Irish Registration Mark DU-1835 (Dublin), Fish Tail Stock, Octagonal Barrel & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 22740 - 22740
This is a nice Irish made antique percussion traveling pistol. It is 9” overall length with a 4” octagonal sighted barrel. The action plate is signed `Parkinson Dublin’ (Internet resources reveal John Parkinson first appears in the Dublin trade directory of 1826, where he is listed in error as Parkins (sic). This business traded in Arran Quay from the around 1825 through to 1916. As with so many establishments during this period the expansion of the city of Dublin led to door number changes and we doubt if Parkinson ever moved? John Parkinson Trading Dates: 1823/1824 59 Prussia Street 1825-1833 22 Arran Quay 1834-1844 19 Arran Quay 1845-1916 17 Arran Quay The Company described itself as "Manufacturers of Guns of Every Description on the most approved principles equal to any of the best London work" (see page 76 of English Irish & Scottish Firearms Makers by Carey where a Dublin gunmaker by the name of Parkinson is listed C1860). The top barrel flat is very faintly marked ‘Dublin’ alongside period Irish Registration mark DU-1835 (the Irish Registration Act was passed in 1843 and lasted only a short while, until August 1846. There were 39 districts (34 counties, 4 boroughs and Dublin City) each with its own two letter prefix followed by a number. Dublin’s prefix was DU). The smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The action tang & trigger guard with finial & Dolphin hammer have tooled foliate decoration. The all original Walnut fish tail stock has finely chequered grip panels. The stock has an inlaid void white metal escutcheon. One side of the stock has a small old stable crack at the stock screw which can be seen in image 3. The price for this pistol worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22740
£695.00

**MINT BORE**19th Century Irish Richardson Youghal (County Cork) 25 Bore Percussion Traveling Pistol With C1843 Irish Registration Mark CB-1202 (Cork Borough), Octagonal Barrel & Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 22739 - 22739
This is a nice Irish made antique percussion traveling pistol. It is 10 ¼” overall length with a 5” octagonal sighted barrel. The top barrel flat is signed `Richardson Youghal' (Youghal is a seaside resort town in County Cork, Ireland. The only Irish gunmaker named Richardson we can find is listed with no first name on page 84 of Carey’s book English Irish & Scottish Firearms Makers. The entry indicates a man named Richardson had premises in Limerick Ireland, C1850). There is also a period Irish Registration mark CB-1202 (the Irish Registration Act was passed in 1843 and lasted only a short while, until August 1846. There were 39 districts (34 counties, 4 boroughs and Dublin City) each with its own two letter prefix followed by a number. Cork Borough’s prefix was CB). There is a German silver band and vent plug on the barrel at the breech. The smooth bore is near mint clean & bright. The action tang & trigger guard with finial & Dolphin hammer have tooled foliate decoration. The all original Walnut stock has finely chequered grip panels. The stock has an inlaid German silver escutcheon with stylised engraved monogram. The action is signed by the maker ‘Richardson’ amongst foliate engraved decoration. The price for this pistol worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22739 (drawers office)
£695.00

**QUALITY MAKER**English C1810 Thomas Styan Manchester 50 Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Safety Bolt, Screw Off Barrel & Folding Concealed Trigger. Sn 22738 - 22738
Thomas Styan was a quality English Gun maker located Broome Street, 6 Market Street & Hanging Ditch Manchester between 1803 & 1838 (see page 342 of British Gunmakers Vol.1 By Brown). This is an excellent flintlock pocket pistol by Thomas Styan of Manchester. The pistol’s action is engraved with panels on both sides. It has a steel cock fitted with flint and sliding safety bolt. One side of the pistol is signed by the manufacturer 'Styan' and the reverse 'Manchester'. The pistol measures 6 ¼” overall & has a 1 ½” turn off barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore is clean. It has a concealed folding trigger & the underside of the action has black powder proof marks. The pistol’s original bag shaped wood grip is undamaged. Its cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price for this flintlock pistol by a quality Manchester maker includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own this antique flintlock pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22738 (drawers office)
£495.00

**MINT BORE**COMPLETE**Cased C1860 Thomas Williams Liverpool Tranter's Patent, Double Action 120 Bore 5 Shot Percussion Revolver With Accessories. Sn 22762 - 22762
The 1851 census records Thomas Williams as a master gun maker living at Park View, Claughton, Cheshire, with two previously unrecorded sons, Thomas W (b.1843) and John (b.1845), both born in Claughton. In 1860 the firm moved to 25 South Castle Street Liverpool. In the 1861 census Thomas, who described himself as a gun manufacturer, and Elizabeth, were recorded in Claughton with Thomas W and John, both described as gun makers, and another son, Henry H (Horton) who had been born in 1852. In about 1870 the firm were appointed Gunmakers to HRH the Duke of Gloucester. From 1870 to about 1874 the firm occupied additional premises at 5 Thomas Street. In the 1871 census Thomas and Elizabeth's address was 1 Shrewsbury Road, Claughton (Park View). The Tranter revolver is a double action black powder cap & ball revolver invented around 1856 by English firearms designer William Tranter (1816 - 1890). Originally operated with a special dual-trigger mechanism (one to rotate the cylinder and cock the gun, a second to fire it) later models employed a single-trigger mechanism. This is an excellent original example of the single trigger double action Tranter Patent revolver by Thomas Williams made at his South Castle Street premises. The pistol has a 3 ½” octagonal barrel which has a post foresight and notch 'v' frame rear sight. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean & bright with well defined rifling. The top of the frame is signed by the maker ‘Tho’s Williams South Castle St Liverpool’. The loading arm and frame are marked ‘Tranters Patent’. The frame also has a small factory inspector’s mark ‘HH’ and is numbered ‘No.15957T’. It's finely chequered Walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. The barrel and cylinder have English black powder proofs. The weapon’s firing mechanism works crisply in both single and double action. The trigger guard, butt cap and frame have floral scroll engraving. The pistol retains most of its original blue finish. It has a spur hammer and side hook lever safety which works correctly. The pistol is contained in its 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 black powder flask with darkened, bag shape copper body and brass top with sprung nozzle signed by the maker Dixon & sons Sheffield, wood handled tools, cleaning rod, a white metal oil bottle with screw top applicator tool lid, an empty Tranter lubricating bullets labelled tin with removable lid, a Tranter lubrication composition labelled tin with removable lid which contains a quantity of lubricating composition, an Eley Brothers labelled percussion caps tin which contains a small quantity of percussion caps, a Tranter’s Patent marked brass and steel double conical bullet mould. The mould is also marked with calibre detail ‘120’ (bore). The case with hinged lid is undamaged. It has a brass lock (key absent) and 2 brass hook fasteners. On top of the lid, in its centre, is a void brass roundel. The price for this quality Tranter set 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 22762
£2,750.00

**SUPERB**ALL ORIGINAL**C1865 Victorian Griffiths & Worsley Manchester Tranter's Patent, Double Action 80 Bore 5 Shot Percussion Revolver. Sn 22718 - 22718
Griffiths & Worsley were English Manchester based gunmakers recorded as working between 1862 & 1869 at 2 St Mary’s Gate (see page 79 of of English Gunmakers by Baily & Nie).The Tranter revolver is a double action black powder cap & ball revolver invented around 1856 by English firearms designer William Tranter (1816 - 1890). Originally operated with a special dual-trigger mechanism (one to rotate the cylinder and cock the gun, a second to fire it) later models employed a single-trigger mechanism. This is a superb, all original example of the single trigger double action Tranter Patent revolver by Griffiths & Worsley. The pistol has a 4 ½” octagonal barrel which has a white metal post foresight and notch 'v' cylinder frame rear sight. The barrel’s bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use & well defined rifling. The top of the frame is signed by the makers ‘Griffiths & Worsley Manchester’. The loading arm and frame are marked ‘Tranters Patent’. The frame also has a small factory inspector’s mark ‘HH’ and is numbered ’27,844T’ . It's original finely chequered Walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. The barrel and cylinder have English Birmingham black powder proofs. The weapon’s firing mechanism works crisply in both single and double action. The blue finish to the metal work is excellent. The steel trigger guard, frame, loading lever arm and butt screw have floral scroll engraving. It has a spur hammer and side hook lever safety catch which works correctly. The price for this quality Tranter 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 22718 (drawers office)
£1,695.00

Early 1800’s French Maubeuge Arsenal Gendarmerie Pattern .600 Calibre Flintlock Police Pistol. Sn 22756 - 22756
This is an original flintlock pistol of the type issued to the French Gendarmerie in the early 1800’s. It is 9 ¾” length overall with a 5” barrel which is .600 calibre. The smooth bore has just light staining and residue consistent with age and use. The original Walnut woodwork has just bumps and bruises to be expected of a service pistol of this age. The metal work has even patina. It has its original steel ram rod. The barrel has proof / inspection marks and is numbered ‘127’. The lock plate is signed with the Maubeuge Arsenal signature and inspection marks (all illustrated). The cock is fitted with flint and the action functions crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. Sn 22756
£745.00

**1904-1907 EARLY 1” MUZZLE DIAMETER VARIANT**Winchester USA Model 1898 10 Gauge Obsolete Calibre Breech Loading Black Powder Blank Firing Signal Cannon ‘NOT FOR BALL’ On Wheeled Carriage With Copies Of Articles Regarding Development & Use Of These Cannon - A 1104
This is a very good original early Winchester 1901 Patent 10 Gauge Black Powder Signal Cannon. The 10 gauge, Winchester Breech Loading Signal Cannon was designed and patented by Charles H. Griffith for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901. The cannon were first offered for sale in the March 1903 Winchester Catalogue. These cannon emitted loud noise and smoke & were used to start yacht races. A copy of articles on these cannon detailing their development, specifications and use accompanies the cannon. The steel cannon barrel of our example is 12” long and has the rare 1904-1907 early muzzle barrel diameter of 1” which changed to 1 ¼” diameter in 1908 (introduced to replace the earlier, rarer 1” muzzle diameter which were often damaged by being mishandled in transit when users picked up the cannon by the rear of the carriage causing muzzles often to make contact with the floor). The muzzle of our example is undamaged & its smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age & use. The metal work of the carriage has even patina. The barrel and trunnion numbers are indistinct (the barrel number is illustrated in the images but is unreadable, the number on the trunnion is not visible). The breach mechanism with hinged hatch and hammer mechanism is in working order and it has original draw cord with wood toggle attached. These cannon are for blank cartridges only and “NOT FOR BALL” (this warning message is stamped on the barrel). The barrel has the Winchester manufacturer detail and calibre (illustrated). The cast iron wheeled carriage has correct cast markings “W. R. A. Co, Trade Mark, Registered in U. S. A.”. The price for this rare cannon includes UK delivery. NB As an antique, obsolete calibre black powder signal cannon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1104
£1,195.00

C1770 Benjamin Griffin (Bond Street) London 80 Bore Brass Frame Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Black Powder Proofs & Turn Off Brass Barrel. Sn 22717 - 22717
Benjamin Griffin [1739-1773] was a London based Gunmaker with premises at Bond Street, London. He was one of the early makers of double barrel pistols and fowling pieces. He made flintlock pocket and holster pistols with silver mountings, also double barrel, side-by-side, flintlock pistols with two hammers and two triggers & cannon barrel flintlock pocket pistols. The Company became Griffin & Tow from 1773 to 1796, continuing at Bond Street (see A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York). This is an excellent brass frame flintlock pocket pistol with turn off brass barrel made C1770 by Griffin. It is 5 ¾” overall with a just under 1 ½” screw off brass barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. It has crisp proofs on the underside of the action. The action is signed on one side ‘Griffin’ beneath engraved flower motif and the reverse ‘London’ within border. The action is strong and has a sliding safety bolt behind the steel cock which is fitted with flint. The safety bolt works as it should. The bag shaped walnut grip is undamaged. The pistol has a steel trigger guard engraved with flower motif and steel trigger. The price for this excellent flintlock includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22717 (drawers office)
£695.00

**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS**MINT BORE** Cased, C1870’s-1880’s American Eli Whitney, Whitneyville Armoury USA 1871 Patent Factory Nickel Plated Brass Framed .32 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre 5 Shot Pocket Revolver With Octagonal Barrel & Accessories. Sn 22410 - 22410
This is an excellent original nickel plated brass framed .32 Rim Fire 5 shot revolver made by Whitneyville Armoury USA (founded 1798 New Haven Connecticut USA by Eli Whitney). These American pocket revolvers were produced in the 1870's into the 1880's. The pistol has a 3 ¼” nickel plated steel octagonal barrel. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean with crisp rifling. The top barrel flat is faintly marked ‘Whitneyville Armory CT USA’ together with 'Pat May 23 1871'. The grip frame butt is stamped with serial number '6340B’. Matching numbers ‘340’ are stamped on the underside of the barrel, cylinder and cylinder spigot. The revolver has a sheathed trigger and the pistol's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The cylinder is quickly removed for speed loading with a preloaded cylinder by pressing a small button on the underside of its frame and removing its cylinder spigot which doubles as a clearing rod. The smooth walnut grips are excellent and undamaged. The pistol is contained in its associated fitted wood case lined with felt. The case has compartments to fit the pistol and accessories which consist of a white metal oil container with screw top lid and integral oil applicator tool, a small wire cleaning brush and steel cleaning rod. The case has a hinged lid and brass push button clasp fastener which works correctly. The inside of the lid has a paper trade label Frederick J. Smith & Co Birmingham manufacturer of guns. The top of the lid has a brass plaque inlaid which is marked ‘No.194 W.H. Harling London’ above indistinct struck out mark. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rim fire revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22410
£795.00

1863 American Civil War Era, Merrill .54 Inch Brech Loading Percussion Cavalry Carbine Sn - 22713
H. Merrill of Baltimore, Maryland produced approximately 14,500 percussion carbines during and used during the Civil War and were used by the cavalry regiments. This is a Merrill cavalry carbine that was made in 1863 that is in excellent condition. The carbine measures 37 inches long with a 20 inch barrel. The barrel has a mint bore with 3 groove rifling and retains most of its original blued finish.The rifle is stamped on the top of the breech lever J.H. MERRILL BALTO PAT JULY 1858 together with the serial number 18846. The lockplate is stamped J H MERRILL BALTO PAT JULY 1858 APL 9 MAY 21-28-61 together with the inspection letter T. The lockplate, rear sight, trigger guard and breech seal carry the inspection stamp T. The barrel has a 3 position rear sight graduated to 100, 300 and 500 yards. The barrel retains much of its original blued finish with some patinaton with the woodwork being in excellent condition with only minor marks from use. The rifle is fitted with a saddle bar and ring to the left hand side of the stock. The carbine is fitted with a brass trigger guard, butt plate and barrel band. The underside of the loading lever and breach rammer carry the stamping O over 34. The loading and firing actions work as they should. The price for this carbine includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22713
£1,975.00
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