Antique Rifles and Long Guns
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Enfield, 1867 Pattern, Bengal Cavalry Smoothbore Percussion Carbine, .656” Bore. Sn - 22426:15 This is nice, original Enfield Pattern 1867 Bengal Cavalry smoothbore percussion carbine, .656” bore. This was the first pattern smoothbore Indian pattern carbine produced after the Indian Mutiny. After the Indian mutiny, Indian soldiers and armed personal were only given smoothbore not rifled weapons. These smoothbore carbines were made for the Indian government, this version was for issue to the Native Indian Mounted Police and troops and were used during the Indian/Sepoy Mutiny of 1858-59. The carbine has a barrel length of 21 inches with an overall length of 36 ½ inches and is stamped on the left had side with Enfield proof marks. The lockplate is stamped with the Queens crown over VR the Enfield acceptance mark 1868 (date) ENFIELD and the Indian acceptance mark. The barrel has a nice smooth finish and is retained by 2 Baddeley barrel bands which are stamped with the WD Enfield inspection stamps. The carbine is fitted with a wide u notch rear sight, an Enfield type blade foresight. The carbine is fitted with brass furniture with the correct brass 2 piece butt plate which carries the WD stamp and a crowfoot, fore end cap together with a steel captive swivelling ramrod, saddle bar & ring. The .656 inch bore barrel has a nice clean bore with mild staining due to age and service. The carbine is fitted with a walnut stock with nice smooth woodwork and the normal bumps and bruises due to service life. The right hand side of the butt is stamped with the Enfield roundel R crown M ENFIELD with the Indian arrow in the centre, over I (class 1 weapon) together with another acceptance stamp behind the brass trigger guard. The carbines cocking & firing actions work crisply. See RB 50 on page 9, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own this rifle in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22426:15 £875.00 |
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Enfield, Pattern 1858, Native Sergeants, Smoothbore .650” Percussion Musket, Marked to the Excise & Salt Protectorate. Sn - 22426:14 This is nice, original Enfield Pattern 1858 Native Sergeants smoothbore Pattern 1858 .650” percussion musket. This was the first pattern 2 band smoothbore Indian pattern musket issued to Sergeants after the Indian Mutiny. These muskets were made for the Indian army after the Indian Mutiny where Indian soldiers were only given smooth bore weapons. This musket was the equivalent of the Enfield Sergeants rifle, only smoothbore and could only accept a socket bayonet. The musket is fitted with 2 barrel bands, with a barrel length of 33 inches with an overall length of 49 inches. The lockplate is stamped with the Queens crown over V.R and the Enfield inspection mark over 1870 (date) ENFIELD. The barrel is retained by a Baddley band to the middle, a standard barrel band to the fore end fitted with a sling swivel and has a nice patina finish. The musket has a smooth bore with a diameter of .650 inches and minor staining and residue due to age and service. The musket is fitted with a v notch rear sight, a block foresight, 2 sling swivels, the correct ram rod and a leather sling. The barrel has Enfield proof marks to the breech and is stamped N.S (Native States) next to it for issue to the Gurkha Regiments. The musket has a walnut stock with nice smooth woodwork with the correct brass furniture with only minor bumps and bruises due to service life. The left hand side of the butt is fitted with a brass roundel stamped EXCISE & SALT.D. 18. (Excise & Salt Protectorate, gun number 18). Salt was taxed by the British East India Company when it began to establish its rule over provinces in India. In 1835, special taxes were imposed on Indian salt to facilitate its import. In 1858, the Crown took over the administration of India from the Company and the taxes were not revoked. This musket was later issued for the enforcement of the taxes. See RB 45 on page 8, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own this musket in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22426:14 £795.00 |
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British 1870 Dated, Enfield made Snider MK III .577 Calibre, 5 Grooved STEEL barrel Cavalry Carbine. Sn - 22426:13 This is an original British Enfield made, 1870 dated .577 Snider MK III Cavalry Carbine. The Snider action was introduced to British service in 1866 and muzzle loading Enfield carbines were converted to allow the use of the .577 calibre brass cartridge. They remained in use until the Martini Henry was introduced. This carbine made in 1870 at Enfield has a 21 ½ inch barrel and measures 37 ¼ inches overall. The carbines 5 groove barrels bore has just light staining consistent with age and well defined rifling and is stamped STEEL together with Enfield proof marks on its left hand side. The carbine is fitted with brass butt plate and trigger guard. The woodwork is undamaged with just bumps and bruises to be expected. The carbine has two rounded headed screws either side of the rear sight originally used to hold the leather rear sight protector. The action plate is marked with the Crown over a crowfoot inspection mark, 1870 (date) & ENFIELD. The hammer has the correct flat fronted hammer fitted. The top of the breech is stamped 'III' model designation. The hinged breech cover also has WD inspection marks and the correct knurled steel breech release catch. The carbine has a fixed foresight and an adjustable ladder rear sight. The carbines butt is stamped on the left hand side with 26 over B 8.79 & 1 over 1879. The top of the butt plate is stamped Y over Cs over 413 (Yeomanry, Cheshire, gun number 413). The carbine has white painted numbers behind the trigger guard 78 over 59 which will be an old museum or collection catalogue number. The action is crisp and works as it should. See section C, Snider arms, RB 86 and RB 88 on page 16 of the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price 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. Sn 22426:13 £975.00 |
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Enfield, .577x 450 (Obsolete Calibre) Martini Henry Artillery Carbine Mark 2. Sn - 22426:12 The Martini Henry artillery carbine was developed to replace the Snider artillery carbine and was issued to the troops in 1879. The mark 2 artillery carbine was adopted in 1891 and between 1891 and 1894, mark 2 Martini Henry rifles were officially converted to artillery carbines at RSAF Enfield. This consisted of shortening the barrel, removing the rifle rearsight to be replaced by a 1000 yard carbine rear sight, shortening the forend and moving the barrel bands to the rear. The pinning of the fore end and bayonet bar were retained on the carbine. The rifles were also fitted with the mark three rifle strengthened extractor and were stamped S-X on top of the breech. The rifle cleaning rods were also shortened and modified at the tip with a cup being machined in it. The carbine accepted the bushed P/58 Enfield sword bayonet in service. The barrel and action have a nice patina finish and the action is stamped on the right hand side VR (Victoria Regina) ENFIELD an inspection stamp 1885 (date) II over 2 (mark 2 rifle converted to a mark 2 artillery carbine). The butt is stamped with the Enfield Roundel over II over 2 (mark 2 rifle converted to a mark 2 artillery carbine). The butt is also fitted from November 1891 with a 1 inch diameter disc to apply unit markings as part of the conversion which was adopted by the .303 magazine rifle This disc is stamped 4 1894 V 1SXA 350 (Volunteer Company, Sussex artillery, gun number 350). The left hand side of the action and barrel carry crisp proof and inspection marks. The wood work is in excellent condition with only minor bumps and knocks with service. The barrel has well defined rifling with minor staining and residue due to use. the carbine retains its 2 original sling swivels. See section D, Martini arms, RB 105 on page 20 of the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and chapter 8 together pages 98 to 100 with the plate on page 99 in The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw. The price for this antique 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. Sn 22426:12 £1,295.00 |
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**SOLD**21/1**Napoleonic War Era, British, Tower, New Land Pattern, 41 inch Barrel, Brown Bess .75 inch Calibre, Smooth Bore Musket with 4 ram Rod Tubes. Sn - 22426:11 This is an original, British Tower, Short Land Pattern, 41 inch barrel Brown Bess .75 inch calibre musket. The musket measures 57 inches overall with a barrel length of 41 inches. The barrel has and has Georgian Crown & GR proof marks stamped on the side of the barrel with the barrel makers initial TH stamped between them. The barrel is stamped with the number C771 in front of the proof marks. The lockplate and is fitted with the double bridal and a ring neck cock, the clamp screw is both screwed and slotted. The lock plate has a 2 line engraved border, measuring 7 x 1 ¼ inches and is engraved with TOWER GR (George Regina) and an inspection mark. 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 in form. 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. The barrel has a smooth finish to the outside and the bore has staining and residue with use. The walnut stock is in a nice condition with no cracks and minor knocks and bumps with age and has the number P101 marked into it at the butt. The musket retains its 2 original sling swivels. This is an original example of a Tower, Short Land Pattern, 41 inch Barrel, Brown Bess with 4 ramrod pipes. NB As an antique 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. Delivery is to the U.K. mainland by arrangement and at cost. Sn 22426:11 £0.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 10/1) RARE. British, Westley Richards, 32 Bore 5 Shot Revolving Percussion Rifle. Sn - 22368 This is a quality British, Westley Richards, London proofed 5 shot, 32 bore percussion revolving rifle. The high quality rifle features the Westley Richards patent side rack and pinion with a lever rammer fitted the take down mechanism, foresight and rearsight, side mounted hammer on the action and the canted nipples on the cylinder. This rifle incorporates British number 993 of May 3, 1854, for the rack and pinion rammer, The front of the trigger guard is fitted with a wooden hand hold. The finely detailed 32 bore octagonal damascus barrel has a clean bore with 4 groove rifling. The barrel has a fixed rearsight and an adjustable foresight. The barrel and cylinder bears London viewing proof marks, the barrel having a rack and pinion loading mechanism fitted to the left hand side activated by a hinged lever. The rifles action is single action and has a fine quality walnut stock with steel furniture. There are no makers marks or serial numbers on this rifle which is made to a high quality. The barrel dismounts from the action by rotating 2 levers whereby the cylinder can be removed for cleaning as per the Westley Richards patents. The weapons firing and loading mechanisms work as they should. The price for this revolving rifle includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique rifle, and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 22368 £0.00 |
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**MASSIVE**ORNATE**C1790 Indian North West Frontier Match Lock 22 Bore Musket Wrapped With Plates & Foliate Formations Of Mother Of Pearl & Ram Rod. Sn 22407 - 22407 The matchlock was the first mechanism, or "lock" invented to facilitate the firing of a hand-held firearm. This design removed the need to lower by hand a lit match into the weapon's flash pan and made it possible to have both hands free to keep a firm grip on the weapon at the moment of firing and more importantly, to keep both eyes on the target. These weapons were prized by Native Warriors, and heavily personalised with ornate decoration. This is a C1790 Indian matchlock musket as used against British troops on the North West Frontier. It has a 43 ¼” long barrel (approx. 28 bore) and measures a massive 5’ 3” overall length. The barrel has a blade fore sight. The bore has typical heavy residue and staining consistent with age & use. It has a wood stock fully wrapped with hand crafted plates & foliate formations of Mother Of Pearl (just a few plates along the edges of the barrel absent but does not detract from the attractiveness of this gun). The barrel has white metal wire barrel bands and typical wood block butt (old stable secure chipping to one edge). The barrel is numbered ‘106’. It has a metal bar press trigger on the underside of the stock which correctly moves the 'match holder' arm to the metal powder pan and it has its iron ram rod. The metal has even patina to be expected of a native Indian weapon of its age. As an antique matchlock musket no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. NB Due to length delivery of this matchlock will be UK only & by arrangement at cost. Sn 22407 £395.00 |
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Quality Maker, Victorian C1850 W. Greener Birmingham .600” Bore Muzzle Loading Sporting / Hunting Rifle with Octagonal Barrel. Sn 16883. - 16883 The famous W.W. (William Wellington) Greener English sporting shotgun and rifle manufacturer was established in 1829 and is still in business, with a fifth generation Greener serving on its board of directors. He produced weapons under the names W. Greener & W.W. Greener. In the mid 1800’s Greener was producing firearms at the St Mary’s Works Birmingham and had Royal appointments with the British Monarchy. This is a sporting rifle by W.Greener. It has an undamaged Walnut stock. The top pf the wrist is inlaid with void shield shaped brass escutcheon. It has a 28” brown wash octagonal barrel. The bore has staining consistent with age and crisp rifling. The rifle measures 45” overall. The action has foliated scrollwork decoration and is crisply marked ‘W. Greener’. The rifle has its original steel ramrod, heavy Dolphin hammer, small brass blade fore sight & brass ‘v’ notch plate rear sight. It has a steel butt plate with extended tang and hinged trap, trigger guard with extended tang and acanthus bud finial all decorated with foliate scroll work. The fore end block is steel, and the weapon is fitted with sling swivels. The weapon's loading and firing actions work as they should. The price for this rifle by a prestigious maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading percussion weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 16883. £1,195.00 |
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American Remington Model 4 .32 Rimfire Obsolete Calibre Rifle. Sn - 22406 This is an American Remington rolling block model 4 rifle in .32 rimfire. The rifle has a 26 inch octagonal barrel and measures 40 inches overall. The rifle is in excellent condition. The barrel having a nice smooth finish with a natural patina finish. The rifle is an early manufactured one and carries the serial number 34003 (dating the gun to 1898). The barrel is stamped on the top REMINGTON ARMS CO.ILION.N.Y. the receiver has a nice smooth finish and is stamped on the left hand side PATENTS MAY 3 1864 NOV 3 DEC24 DEC3 1872 DEPT 4 1873. The rifle is fitted with a walnut stock with a steel butt plate and a 10 ½ inch long forend with a beavertail front. The rifle is fitted with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The foresight is a hinged globe ring foresight with an integral post and post which swivels as it should. The rifle has an excellent rifled barrel with only minor staining with use and age. 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 22406 £975.00 |
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**RARE**, Early, 1870 Production, American Model 1866 Winchester (.44 Henry Rifle) Yellow Boy Rifle. Sn - 22417 This is a rare, early production of an American Winchester.44 rimfire Henry yellow boy octagonal barrelled rifle made in 1870. The rifles serial number is 37278 which dates its manufacture to early 1870. The Henry rifle is encountered in three barrel lengths from 20 inches for the carbine, 24 inches for the rifle and 27 inches for the musket. The rifle has a 24 ¾ inch octagonal barrel and measures 43 3/2 inches in length. The rifle has a brass capped wooden forend 10 ½ inches long and is fitted with a full length tube magazine which originally held 17 rounds of .44 Henry rimfire ammunition. The top of the barrel is stamped WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT KING'S IMPROVEDMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866 OCTOBER 16 1860. The musket has an excellent rifled barrel with a shiny bore. The rifle has a brass foresight and a 2 position flip rearsight. The brass receiver is in excellent smooth condition with a smooth loading plate. The rifle is fitted with a brass butt plate with a butt trap. The woodwork is in good condition with the usual knocks and bumps with use. 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 22417 £6,750.00 |
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