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**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

1863 Dated, Enfield, Pattern 1853, 4th Model, 3 Band .577 Percussion Calibre Rifle. Sn - 22426:48
This is a 1863 dated. Pattern 1853, 3 Band percussion rifle. This rifle is the fourth and final pattern of the three band rifles and differs by having the two lower barrel bands of the Baddley pattern. Most of the 4th pattern rifles were converted to the Snider breech loading system having been kept in store and not issued. This is a percussion 3 band pattern 1953, 4th model made in 1863 with a 39 inch barrel with an overall length of 55 inches. The later plain lockplate is stamped with the Queens crown over V.R. the Enfield inspection mark 1863 (date) ENFIELD, a later Endian Broad arrow inspection mark over SR (Sind Rifles). This rifle in later service was sent to India and issued to the 3rd or Sind, Punjab and Indus Valley Railways Volunteer Rifle Corps who were raised to protect armoured trains on the North West Frontier in India. The rifle is fitted with the correct 2 lower Baddeley barrel bands. The woodwork is in very good condition with only minor bumps and bruises expected with service use. The rifles brass butt plate is stamped 238 VP 632 A on the top, the number 632 struck out by crosses. The left hand side of the butt has a 1 ½ inch diameter brass plate inlaid in it which is engraved at the top F ,in the centre HS3 and ???VECK at the bottom. The wood work complete with its original brass butt plate, fore end block and trigger guard with extended tang. The barrel has staining and residue from use. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. This is a nice British percussion 3 band final pattern of the 1853 rifle which after British service, the rifle was transferred to Indian service and survived not being converted into a Snider rifle. See Page 71, item 68 in British Military Longarms 1815 - 1865. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique muzzle loading rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22426:48
£975.00

British, Victorian Martini Cape Rifle .577x 450 Obsolete Calibre by Issac Hollis, London. - A 1121
Isaac Hollis and Sons were London based Victorian gun makers recorded as operating in 1861. Throughout the years, Hollis manufactured quality sporting firearms and rifles for the British Government. About 1915, Hollis merged to form the company of Hollis, Bentley and Playfair. They remained in business until 1935. This is nice Martini actioned Cape rifle made by Issac Hollis with .450 inch Henry rifling firing the .577x 450 Martini Henry military cartridge. The cape rifle has a 26 inch steel barrel and measures 42 ¼ inches overall. The top of the barrel is nicely stamped with the makers name I.HOLLIS & SONS LONDON and carries the serial number 44403 in front of the trigger guard. The rifle is fitted with a cape rear sight with a fixed leaf at 100 yards, two folding blades for 200 and 300 yards and a ladder sight graduated to 1000yards, each engraved with a platinum line. The foresight has a long round bead. The action, trigger guard, breach block and, cocking lever are nicely engraved with fine scroll engraving, the cocking lever having an enlarged rounded and hollow end for ease of use and is retained by a concealed spring catch in the pistol grip. The rifle is fitted with a side mounted safety catch fitted to the right hand side of the action. The rifle has a finely figured chequered walnut pistol gripped stock with a horn forend tip and pistol grip cap. The rifle is fitted with sling attachments to the barrel and stock which has a blank silver escutcheon fitted behind the rear sling swivel. The barrel has nicely defined rifling has just light staining & residue consistent with age. The metal work has even aged patina. The cocking & firing action works crisply. The price for this antique obsolete calibre rifle includes UK delivery and no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1121
£1,475.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**MINT BORE**Cased American Civil War Era 1851-1869 Cooper Firearms Manufacturing Co .31" Calibre, 6 Shot, Double Action Percussion Revolver (Colt's Pocket Model of 1849) With Accessories. Sn 22434:4 - 22434:4
The Cooper Firearms Manufacturing Co of Philadelphia, manufactured pistols From 1851 To 1869. When Colt's Patents for revolving firearms expired in 1857 Cooper Firearms Co began Manufacturing Colt Patent expired weapons. Many of their weapons were used during the American Civil War. This is an original 4” octagonal barrel Cooper manufactured Colt's Pocket Model of 1849 .31 Calibre, 6 shot percussion revolver with captive steel lever ramrod. The pistol has a brass bead fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. Its cylinder is stamped with number '5092' which is repeated on the butt of the brass grip frame. The number is repeated on the butt of its grip frame and the underside of its barrel. The rifled bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. The top of the barrel is faintly marked by the manufacturer ' Cooper Firearms Manufacturing Co, Frankford, Phila PA. PAT JAN 7, 1851-APRIL 25, 1854-SEPT 4, 1860’. It has its original undamaged American Walnut grip. The pistol's double and single action firing mechanism functions 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 plate. The inside of the lid has a later copy of an Army & Navy Co-Op Society London trade label. 3 edges of the case are reinforced with brass fittings. 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 ‘1892’, a quantity of moulded lead balls and bullets, a small UMC labelled percussion cap tin which contains a small quantity of percussion caps, a small copper and brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle and embossed clamshell decoration, a metal oil container with screw top lid that has an integral oil applicator tool & a wood handled steel tool & 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 22434:4
£1,150.00

SOLD SOLD (02/02) Cased C1845 English 120 Bore, Bar Hammer, 6 Shot Pepper Box Pocket Revolver With Fluted Barrel Cluster & Accessories. Sn 22434:3 - 22434:3
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 bar hammer pocket pepperbox is in excellent condition. The action works crisply. The pistol has a cluster of 6 x 2 ¼” barrels and measures 6 ¾” overall. The barrels are stamped with small English Victorian black powder proofs. The smooth bores of each barrel are clean. The steel frame, trigger guard and bar hammer have foliate engraved decoration. The pistol’s walnut grip has fine chequering and has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. The wood is inlaid with a void German silver oval disc. 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 attached to a tassel. The centre of the lid has an inlaid brass plate engraved ‘G.A. Trist’ most likely a previous owner. The edges of the case are reinforced with brass fittings. The case has felt lined compartments which fit the pistol well and contain accessories consisting of a steel bullet mould, a quantity of moulded lead balls & percussion caps, a small copper and brass black powder flask with sprung nozzle, a small oil bottle with brass screw top lid that has an integral oil applicator tool & an ebony handled steel tool. There are no maker or date marks on the pistol or accessories. The price for this 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 22434:3
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (30/01) MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**MINT BORE**AMERICAN CIVIL WAR**1863 Colt New York Pocket Model of 1849 .31 Calibre, Cap And Ball, 6 Shot, Single Action Revolver With Cylinder Scene & Octagonal Barrel. Sn 22434:2 - 22434:2
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, 5 shot Pocket Model of 1849 Revolver is the desirable 6” barrel variant and 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’s American Walnut grip has a small old stable chip to one edge which can be seen in image 2. The top of the 6" 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 '232102 / 32102' stamped on its frame, barrel, grip frame, cylinder and butt 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 trigger guard is stamped with factory inspection mark ‘4’. The weapon's single action firing mechanism and captive steel ‘lever’ ram rod work crisply. The price for this historic Civil War Samuel Colt percussion revolver with desirable variant long barrel includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22434:2 (in drawers office)
£0.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**MINT BORE**AMERICAN CIVIL WAR**1863 Colt New York Pocket Model of 1849 .31 Calibre, Cap And Ball, 6 Shot, Single Action Revolver With Cylinder Scene & Octagonal Barrel. Sn 22434:1 - 22434:1
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 5" 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 '234727 / 34727' stamped on its frame, barrel, grip frame, cylinder and butt 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’ (calibre detail) factory stamped over ‘.36 Cal’ no doubt a production error. .31 Cal is repeated on the trigger guard. The guard is also stamped with number '7'. The weapon's single action firing mechanism and captive steel ‘lever’ ram rod work crisply. The price for this historic Civil War Samuel Colt percussion revolver includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22434:1 (in drawers office)
£1,200.00

SOLD SOLD (18/02)Cased, C1870 Victorian English, J. Conyers Driffield (Yorkshire) & W.B Barratt (Burton On Trent Staffordshire) Collaboration 17 Bore Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre, Breach Loading Double Damascus Barrels, Under Side Lever Break Action, Shotgun - 22366
John Conyers was an English gunmaker recorded at Middle Street Driffield Yorkshire C1870-1883 then Middle Street south from 1878. William Butler Barratt was an English gunmaker recorded at 48 High Street, Burton On Trent Staffordshire between 1849-54, he is also recorded as W.B Barratt & Son at the same address 1857-1870 (see pages 165 (for Conyers) and page 196 (for Barratt) of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 2). This is an excellent quality 17 Bore pin fire double barrel shotgun, a collaboration piece, barrels by Conyers & action by Barratt made C 1870. It has an under side lever break action and original undamaged Walnut furniture with finely chequered wrist and fore stock. The underside of the stock has a void disc escutcheon. The shotgun with double 29”, 17 Bore Damascus steel barrels. The smooth bores are near mint, clean and bright. The barrel rib has the maker’s name ‘J. Conyers Middle St Driffield’. The underside of the barrel and action have English black powder proofs. Both barrels are marked ’17 (bore) and there is a separate number ‘7’. The shotgun has double hammers & triggers, brass bead fore sight and shallow grooved action rear sight. It measures 46 ¾” overall. The lever, hammers and trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial have foliate engraved decoration. The action plates are signed by the maker ‘W.B Barratt’ amongst game birds in the field scenes. The break action and firing action of the weapon work crisply. The shotgun is contained in its associated period hard leather covered wood transit case with carry handle and retaining straps with buckles and lock(key absent). All leather and stitching are intact. The case contains a period, purpose made felt lined removable wooden tray with compartments for accessories. The case also has other compartments lined with felt which has compartments to fit the rifle when broken down and accessories. The case contains a white metal oil container with screw top lid and integral oil applicator tool and a 2 piece screw together wood and brass cleaning rod. The price for this attractive cased shotgun includes UK delivery. NB As an antique pin fire shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22366
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (07/02) **QUALITY**C1823-1839 English, Edward Weston (Lewes & Brighton) Double Damascus Barrels 12 Bore Muzzle Loading Percussion Shotgun. Sn 22369 - 22369
The English Gunsmith Edward Weston is recorded as having premises at 43 High Street, Lewes Sussex 1823-45 also 1838-39 at 110 North Street, Brighton (see page 251 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol 2 by Brown). There are no other Edward Westons recorded either in London or the Provinces during the percussion era. This is an excellent quality double Damascus barrelled percussion shotgun made by Edward Weston made between 1823 and 1839 at either his High Street or North Street premises. It has all original undamaged Walnut furniture. The top of the wrist has a void inlaid silver escutcheon. The shotgun with double 29 ¼” Damascus steel barrels, has double hammers & triggers. It measures 46 ¾” overall. The barrel has a small silver bead fore sight and shallow grooved action rear sight. The hammers and trigger guard with extended tang and acanthus bud finial have quality hunting dogs and game birds in the field scenes. Both action plates are signed ‘Edward Weston’. The action plates and trigger guard have hunting Dog and game birds in the field hunting scenes. The trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial, action tang, stock mounts and steel butt plate tang has engraved foliate decoration. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work crisply. The barrels smooth bores are clean. The shotgun has its original ebonised wood ram rod with brass end caps. The price for this quality 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 a collection or display. Sn 22369
£0.00
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