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19th Century Ottoman Empire 24 Bore Miquelet Lock Rifle With Octagonal Barrel, Tiger Stripe Olive Or Palm Wood Stock, Silvered Hand Tooled Decoration, Action & Barrel Arabic Gunsmith / Family Signatures & Ram Rod. Sn 15226 - 15226
Miquelet lock is a modern term used by collectors and curators, largely in the English-speaking world, for a type of firing mechanism used in muskets and pistols. It is a distinctive form of snaplock, originally as a flint-against-steel ignition form, once prevalent in Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Balkans, North Africa, the Ottoman Empire and throughout Spain's colonies from the late 16th to the mid 19th Centuries. The miquelet may have come to the attention of arms makers in Istanbul & North Africa via long-established trade routes from Italian city-states through the port of Ragusa (Dubrovnik) to provinces on the Balkan Peninsula. Other avenues were probably provided by booty from corsair raids and/or from the many Ottoman-Euro conflicts of the period. The muzzle loading weapons were generally handmade weapons, and consequently they widely varied in their construction. They were seen as very personal weapons, and unlike the typical military weapons of the time which were very plain and utilitarian, the weapons tended to be well crafted and were usually intricately decorated. The stocks were handmade and ornately decorated. This is a 19th century miquelet lock musket in the form found in the Ottoman Empire in that era. It measures 48” overall length. It has an octagonal 34" long steel sighted barrel which is 14.93 mm muzzle diameter (approx. 24 Bore). The bore has staining consistent with age and crisp well defined rifling. The barrel & action have Arabic roundels most likely gunsmith and or family name. It has steel barrel bands. The hammer and action have ornate silvered decoration. The weapon has its original steel ram rod. Its original Olive or Palm wood stock has an attractive Tiger stripe hue and bone or Ivory inlays. The stock has old stable repairs. It has a steel ball end trigger on the underside of the stock. The butt is mounted with decorative metal plates. The wood and metal have the wear and patina to be expected of a native weapon of its age. The rifle cocks and dry fires but due to age and condition it is advised that this action is not performed to avoid damage to the action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique miquelet musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 15226
£895.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA** Extremely Rare, Original, Quality, British, Henry Nock, Screwless Lock. Duke of Richmond’s Pattern Musket, Short Land Pattern, 39 inch Barrel, Brown Bess .75 inch Calibre, Smooth Bore Musket. Sn - 21851:5
This is an original, Quality, unmessed with British, Henry Nock Short Duke of Richmond’s Pattern Short Land Pattern Musket, 39 inch barrel Brown Bess .75 inch calibre musket fitted with a Nock Screwless Lock. This musket is modelled on the Duke of Richmond’s pattern musket made between 1794 and 1797 in 2 variations with 42 inch barrels. This musket measures 55 inches overall with a barrel length of 39 inches. The barrel has and has 2 London proof marks stamped on side of the breach with HN (Henry Nock) stamped between them. The breech plug also has a sighting groove in it. The patent Nock lock lockplate is engraved on the side H NOCK and has 2 line engraving round it. The original muskets were made with 4 ram rod tubes. This is a short land pattern Brown Bess musket made to the Short Land Pattern with 3 ram rod tubes and a steel ramrod. The barrel is retained by 3 flat steel wedges instead of round pins. The butt is fitted with the short land pattern butt plate and the lock is retained by a flat side plate with 3 screws in it. The cocking and firing mechanism work as they should with a strong spring pressure. The bore has staining and residue with use. The quality walnut stock is in a nice condition with no cracks and has only minor knocks and bumps with age. This is nice untouched example of an Henry Nock screwless lock Brown Bess short land pattern musket. See British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. New evidence from surviving prototypes illustrates the development of the rare musket that has become known as the ‘Duke of Richmond’s Musket’. The need for large quantities of arms to fight the wars with France resulted in the abandonment of this excellent gun in favour of the lower quality but much faster to make India Pattern Musket, and afterwards many Duke of Richmond Muskets were converted to conventional locks and then lost in the Tower of London fire of 1841. Only a handful of examples exist today. See British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. Delivery is to the U.K. mainland by arrangement and at cost. Sn 21851:5
£6,750.00

**VERY RARE**MINT BORE**1864 American Civil War James H. Merrill’s 2nd Type 1858 / 1861 Patent .54 Calibre Single Shot Breech Loading Cavalry Carbine With Brass Furniture, Steel Saddle Bar & Ring. A 1119 - A 1119
The Merrill carbine was a breechloader firearm designed by Baltimore, Maryland gunsmith and inventor James H. Merrill. It was one of several firearms made by Merrill in fulfillment of contracts with the Union Government during the U.S. Civil War and were issued to Cavalry units. The carbine is loaded by pulling back the flat, knurled steel lugs on the breech cover and lifting it to reveal the breech and inserting the cartridge. The carbines were produced in two versions: First Type and Second Type. The First Type included a brass patchbox in the stock. The Second Type was produced without the patch box. The carbines were in service with the Union army during the civil war between 1863 and 1865. This is an excellent original example of the 2nd type Merrill 1858 / 61 patent carbine. The metal work is undamaged with even aged patina. Its original wood stock is all original. The 20" barrel’s bore is near mint, clean and bright with crisp rifling. It measures 37” overall. The carbine is fitted with 2 leaf rear swivel sight & blade fore sight. It also has a steel saddle bar & ring (there is an old stable repair to a fine crack on the stock at the rear saddle bar screw). It has a brass butt plate, barrel band and trigger guard. The action plate is stamped with Merrill’s name & 1858 -1861 patent detail ‘J.H. Merrill Balto Pat July 1858 / Apl 9. May 21-28-61’ together with 1864 date & American Eagle mark (all illustrated). The breech cover has ‘J.H. Merrill Balto Pat July 1858’. The carbine is serial number '16588' which is stamped on the hinged breech cover. This type 2 carbine is correctly without patch box. The weapon’s loading and firing actions work as they should. The price for this very rare piece of American Civil War history includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. A 1119
£2,495.00

**AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WARS & NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA** Original, British, Pre 1785, Tower, Short Land Pattern, 42 inch Barrel, Brown Bess .75 inch Calibre, Smooth Bore Musket with 4 ram Rod Tubes. Sn - 21851:4
This is an original, unmessed with early British Tower, Short Land Pattern, 42 inch barrel Brown Bess .75 inch calibre musket. The musket measures 58 inches overall with a barrel length of 42 inches. The barrel has and has Crown & GR proof marks stamped on top of the breach which dates it to pre 1785. After that date, the proof marks were stamped on the side of the breech. The lock has the early swan necked cock and is fitted with the double bridal, a modification introduced after 1760. The swan neck lock and the lockplate both have double line engraving. The lock plate measures 7 x 1 ¼ inches is nicely engraved with TOWER GR (George Regina) and an inspection mark. The cock clamp screw is both screwed and slotted. The steel frizzen spring has the correct finial next to the mounting screw. The stock has 4 brass ram rod pipes, the top one has the trumpet shape and the second one has a coned front of the early muskets. The bottom two pipes are parallel is form. The stock is carved round the squared off barrel tang and the breech has the baluster turning in front of the tang. All of the screws and fittings are in good condition with little signs of wear. The butt is fitted with the short land pattern butt plate and has the blank brass escutcheon at the wrist held in place by a single screw through trigger guard. The musket is fitted with the correct steel mushroomed head ramrod. There is not much wear to the musket and the lock works nicely. The barrel has a nice patina and the bore has staining and residue with use. The walnut stock is in a nice condition with no cracks with only minor knocks and bumps with age and at some stage had an old contempory repair to the stock and fore end which has been nicely done. This is nice untouched example of an early Tower, Short Land Pattern, 42 inch Barrel, Brown Bess. See British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. Delivery is to the U.K. mainland by arrangement and at cost. Sn 21851:4
£3,450.00

**MINT BORE**American Civil War Era, U.S Army Remington 1858 Army New Model 6 Shot, .44 Calibre Single Action Revolver. A 1116 - A 1116
The Remington 1858 Army New Model Revolvers were used during the American Civil War and the design was the beginning of a successful line of medium and large frame percussion revolvers. Due to limited availability of Colt 1860 Army Revolvers at the time, large numbers of the Remington revolver were ordered by the Union Government. It was favoured for its durability. This is an excellent original Civil War Era, Model 1858 Army New Model, Large frame, .44 calibre, revolver. The pistol has an 8" octagonal barrel and measures 14" overall. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with crisp rifling. It has a brass blade fore sight, grooved frame rear sight & captive lever ramrod. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘123413’. The top barrel flat is signed ‘Patented Sept 14 1858 E. Remington& Sons Ilion New York USA New Model’. The metal work has factory inspectors marks (illustrated). The metal work has original blue finish which has holster wear in areas & it has a brass trigger guard. Its original walnut grips are excellent and undamaged. One grip has an Army inspector’s acceptance impressed cartouche. The pistol’s single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap & ball percussion revolver no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1116
£2,450.00

**AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WARS & NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**1763-1799 Georgian British Wheeler (London) 39” Barrel India Pattern Brown Bess .750 Musket Calibre Flintlock Musket. Sn 21851:3 - 21851:3
India Pattern Brown Bess muskets were the standard British Infantry Musket between 1797 & 1854. Some were in use pre-1797 purchased from the East India Company for use in Egypt (see 32-35 of British Military Long Arms 1715-1815 by Bailey where India pattern muskets are described & illustrated). This is an original British India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock. It has a standard 39” barrel (55” overall) with a fixed iron foresight (the very earliest production Brown Bess muskets had a 46 or 42 inch barrel). The barrel's bore has just light staining consistent with age & use. Its lock plate is marked with a crown and the letters GR (King George Rex) together with ‘WHEELER’ across the tail of lock (Robert WHEELER had a work shop in Birmingham circa 1763-1799, he also made weapons for the HUDSONS BAY COMPANY). The top of the barrel has crisp English black powder proof marks. The makers name denotes that the lock was privately made but was manufactured to British military specifications. The musket has standard British military ordnance pattern brass fittings including butt plate, trigger guard with extended tang, fore end cap & brass ramrod pipes. Its all original Walnut stock has just light bumps and bruises consistent with age and service use. The Musket has its original iron ramrod & 2 sling swivels. These famous flintlock Brown Bess muskets were used in many wars and conflicts throughout history, including the American Revolutionary War of independence & The Napoleonic Wars as well as many others. The price for this historic piece includes UK delivery. N.B As an antique musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21851:3
£3,450.00

Extremely Rare, Original, Quality, British, Henry Nock, Number 2 on the Breech, Screwless Lock Volunteer .65 inch Baker Rifle. Sn - 21851:2
This is an extremely rare, original, unmessed with, British Baker rifle (Pattern 1800 Infantry Rifle) by the famous gunsmith Henry Nock. The rifle carries the number 2 stamped on the top of the breech indicating it was number 2 of his production of his Baker rifles. The rifle was invented by Ezekiel Baker and the Baker Rifle muzzle-loading flintlock rifle, was the first British rifle to be used in British service. The rifle was first issued to the Rifle Brigade in 1800 and remained in use until 1838. The rifle is fitted with the rare, enclosed Nock patent screwless lock signed in script H. NOCK with a starburst engraved at the front. The rifle has a 26 inch Damascus steel rifled barrel with an octagonal breech 2 ¾ inches long which is stamped H.NOCK PATENT and No2 on the breech. The barrel is fitted with the Baker sword bayonet to the right hand side of the muzzle. The barrel has 7 groove rifling with a clean bore and well-defined rifling. The standing notch rear-sight is fitted on a shaped foot with a blade foresight. The rifles walnut stock is stocked to 1 ¼ inches from the muzzle and has a split ramrod channel. The stock is fitted with a raised leather covered cheek piece which was a common modification in the field with these rifles. The left hand side opposite the lock with an inspection mark (illustrated). The stock has a baker style hinged patch box to the right hand side of the stock and is complete with its two iron sling swivels. The trigger guard is numbered 437. The rifle is fitted with its correct pan headed swelled ramrod. There is not much wear to the musket and the lock works nicely. The barrel is smooth with a nice patina and the bore has light staining and residue with use. The walnut stock is in a nice condition with only minor knocks and bumps with age. This is nice untouched example of a Baker rifle with a Henry Nock screwlesss lock. NB As an antique miquelet musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display.See British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. NB As an antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 21851:2 £
£9,750.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 18/10) **SUPERB**MINT BORE & ORIGINAL BLUE FINISH**1854 CRIMEA WAR ERA**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**British Colt London Navy Model 1851.36 Calibre Cap & Ball Revolver. Sn 21810 - 21810
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 superb original 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 blue finish also in near mint condition. 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 '28043' 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 and has excellent, complete Naval battle scene. The rim of the cylinder has ‘Engaged 16th may 1843’ (representing a Naval battle in which Texas’ Commodore Edwin W. Moore defeated a superior fleet of Mexican warships (in both number of ships and their size) a crucial event during Texas’ struggle for independence). It has undamaged American Walnut grips and the pistol's single action cocking & firing actions work crisply. 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 21810 (in black plastic carry case armoury)
£0.00

American Civil War Era, Sharps New Model 1863 Cavalry Carbine .50-70 Government Centre Fire Obsolete Caliber converted from .52 Combustible Cartridge With Lawrene Pellet Lock Converted to by the U.S. Government. Sn - 21852
This is an American Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1863 cavalry carbine that was originally a fired with a .52 combustible cartridge and was primed by the patented Lawrence pellet primer. After the American Civil War, these guns were converted by the Government to take the .50-70 centre fire government cartridge. This carbine has 3 bore rifling as part of its conversion which means that the carbine kept the original barrel which was sleeved to take the .50-70 Government cartridge as opposed to a new barrel being fitted. As part of this conversion, the Lawrence primer internal mechanism was deleted and the patch box removed but retained the original cut out toe butt plate. This rifle is stamped PAT 12th 1848 together with the letter F on the left hand side of the breech. The right hand side of the breech is stamped C.SHARPS PAT OCT 25TH 1852 and R.S.LAWRENCE APRIL 12th 1859. The tang has the serial number C28650 stamped on the top. The carbine is fitted with the correct ladder rear sight and the saddle bar and ring. The carbine has crisp near mint 3 groove rifling. The weapon’s loading, cocking and firing actions work crisply. 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 21852
£2,250.00

SOLD SOLD (11/10) **MINT BORE**Original Cased, American Civil War Era, Remington 1858 Army New Model 6 Shot, .44 Calibre Single Action Revolver With Accessories. Sn 21855 - 21855
The Remington 1858 Army New Model Revolvers were used during the American Civil War and the design was the beginning of a successful line of medium and large frame percussion revolvers. Due to limited availability of Colt 1860 Army Revolvers at the time, large numbers of the Remington revolver were ordered by the U.S. Government. It was favoured for its durability. This is an excellent original Civil War Era, Model 1858 Army New Model, Large frame, .44 calibre, revolver. The pistol has an 8" octagonal barrel and measures 14" overall. The barrel’s bore is near mint clean and bright with crisp rifling. It has a post fore sight, grooved frame rear sight & captive lever ramrod. The underside of the barrel is numbered ‘16411’. The top barrel flat is signed ‘Patented Sept 14 1858 E. Remington& Sons Ilion New York USA New Model’. The frame and barrel have factory inspectors marks (illustrated). The metal work has original blue finish & it has a brass trigger guard. Its original walnut grips are excellent and undamaged. The pistol’s single action firing mechanism works crisply. The pistol is complete with its original fitted wood case. The centre of the exterior of the lid is inlaid with void brass plate. The case has a brass lock (key absent) and 2 hook fasteners. The inside of the case is lined with felt & contoured to snugly fit the pistol. It has compartments for accessories which consist of an ebonised wood handled cleaning brush, an ebonised wood rod , a cloth patch and 5 moulded lead balls. The inside of the lid has an original clean Remington trade label (illustrated). The price for this excellent cased piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap & ball percussion revolver no licence is required to own this pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21855
£0.00
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