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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

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

**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

C1830 Liege Belgium 38 Bore Percussion Pocket Pistol With Screw Off Damascus Steel Rifled Barrel & Folding Concealed Trigger. Sn 22426:47 - 22426:47
This is a nice percussion pocket pistol made in Liege Belgium C1830. The pistol’s action has foliate engraved decoration all around. The side of the breach has a Liege ‘ELG’ roundel proof / inspection mark and the underside a small indistinct inspection mark (illustrated). The pistol measures 7” overall & has a just under 2 ¾” turn off Damascus steel barrel. The barrel’s rifled bore has just staining consistent with age & use. It has a concealed folding trigger & undamaged fluted and foliate carved ebony grip with ornate foliate engraved steel butt plate. The pistol’s cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own this antique percussion pistol in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22426:47 (drawers office)
£375.00
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