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"SMITH & WESSON" MODEL No 2, OLD MODEL REVOLVER. A nice example of this 32 Cal. Rimfire, 6 shot revolver. It has a non fluted cylinder, with the inscription: " Patented April 8 1855,
July 5 1859, Dec 8 1860". The barrel is octagonal, with a flat rib to the top, inscribed: "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass".
The barrel is 6" in length, and the bore is good. The gun opens from a hinge to the top frame, for eject/load.
The metal work has some blueing in parts, with rest to a blue/grey patina of age, with some staining and speckling. The grips are of Rosewood, and are original. The Single Action, is strong and sound, and all chambers index correctly.
This type of revolver was very popular as a personal sidearm with both officers, and enlisted men, during the American Civil War, and the serial number...31XXX, indicates that it was made during the early period of manufacture [ 1861-74], and any number below 35000, means, that it was probably a Civil War gun. George Custer himself, carried a pair during the war, and the Marshal of Deadwood, "Wild Bill Hickok", also had one.
It's o/a length is 11". This is a "must" for civil war collectors, as it is one of the few cartridge firing side arms used during this period. C1863. |
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| Code: 1253Price: £945.00 |
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A CASED 4 BARRELLED "DERINGER" 32 Cal. RF PISTOL. A very fine example of this type of 32 cal.RF cartridge pistol, manufactured by the English Firm of "Tippen & Lawden", under licence from the US Sharps Company. There is a high % of original blue finish to the 4 barrels, with small amounts of loss of texture in some minor areas, and no pitting. There are English proof marks to the left & right sides of the barrels.. The frame is of a fine Silver finish onto a brass frame, and is about 95% complete, with the Tippen & Lawden & Sharps Patent, stamped as a Roundall to the left side of the frame. The grips are in Gutta Percha, and finished to an attractive floral design. The barrels are reloaded by pressing a button/bar beneath the frame. This reveals a good working action to all 4 barrels from the hammer head. The bore of each barrel now shows wear....typical of these small pistols, even after little use.
The case is in burr walnut, and is fitted, and lined to a high standard. This is a "Type T 2B pistol, and the design of the interior of the case is in the classical triangular compartments of this period. There is a clearing/cleaning rod, and a retailers label to the lid interior..."Thomas Jackson 29 Edward St. Portman Square London". The case comes complete with a working lock, and original key, to secure the hinged lid, when closed. There is a vacant brass eschutcheon to the lid top.
Altogether a nice outfit......C1875 |
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| Code: 1249Price: £950.00 |
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AN ENGLISH SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. This example has a 1-3/4" turn off, smooth bore barrel, with an o/a length of 6". The frame is engraved, and there are proof marks to the frame and barrel. The Dolphin shaped percussion hammer has a very strong action, both at half, and full cock. There is a sliding safety, and a concealed trigger, which deploys when the hammer is cocked. The grip is of a curved and rounded shape, and is one piece, and of finely checkered walnut, with a vacant white metal escutcheon on the back. C1845. |
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| Code: 1251Price: £435.00 |
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A US 5 SHOT 32 CAL RF POCKET REVOLVER. A very attractive example of these late 19th Century Rim Fire cartridge pocket revolvers, which were produced by the thousands, and had many evocative names. This one is inscribed "Dictator" to the top strap, which also bears "Pat.May 27 79". The barrel is 2-1/4" in length, is octagonal, and finely engraved. The solid frame is also finely engraved, with attractive, swirl designs etc, and the cylinder has 2 encirlining fine bands of engraving. The Gutta Percha Grips are chequered, with floral motifs. Action to both half and full cock is sound. The bore is surprisingly good, and it is likely that the gun has had little use over the last 120 years. O/a length..6-3/4", and the o/a condition excellent. C1882 |
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| Code: 1250Price: £445.00 |
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2nd WW. SCOUT REGIMENT TELESCOPE. A nice example of this sort after telescope. It is of brass construction, leather bound to the main body. There are the standard 3 pull drawers, and al the brass is in vg condition, with no dings or dents. There is a sliding sunshade, and the correct slider to the eyepiece. The Objective lens is 1-7/8" diameter, and the optics are very good. The telescope comes complete with an original leather case, and all leatherwork, including that on the body itself, is in excellent condition, with sound stitching, and the closing strap is intact. The carrying leather strap is a replacement [ they are more often than not missing].
The inscription to the 3rd drawer tube is:
"Tel.Sct.Reg.Mk11 BC Ltd & Co 15153 O.S.126 GA "
and with a WD Arrow. C1944
These were mainly issued with the No 4T Sniper Rifle outfits. |
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| Code: 1252Price: £350.00 |
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19th CENTURY SWINBURN--HENRY RIFLE/CARBINE. A rare, and fine example of the type of weapon carried by Durnford's Mounted Infantry at Isandlewanha, during the Zulu Wars of 1879. This particular one carries the serial number 1057, which appears to be within the range of 2000, which were apparently issued to the Natal Mounted Cavalry, and Durnfords men. It is different to the Martini Henry Carbines, in that although it is of the same calibre.....450/577, and has a similar underlever action, it has a manually operated cocking system to the right side of the receiver. This can be used to cock the mechanism without the need to use the underlever. An improvement in the trigger mechanism to the Martini, but the action was less robust than the Martinis.
In o/a fine original condition, with a high % of original finish to the barrel and receiver, no pitting....the serial number is on the barrel, as is "Henry's Patent". Insribed on the left side of the receiver is "V& R Blakemore London", and "Swinburns Patent" The bore is excellent, and the action sound. There is a rear ladder sight, a foresight, and a bayonet bar. The woodwork is in o/a fine condition, with minor dings and bruises commensurate with age and use. A rare piece, with a possible provinence worthy of further research. |
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| Code: 1248Price: £1650.00 |
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COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. A good example of this popular American Colt, 5 shot revolver, in .31 calibre. There is a 6" Octagonal barrel, with a 2 line address: { Address Sam Colt... New-York City }. The Serial No. 32250, indicates a manufacture date of 1852. There is no finish, which is now to a light grey speckled patina, with no apparent pitting. There is little evidence of the original cylinder scene. All serial numbers match.The brass trigger guard and gripstraps, have some traces of the original silver plating. This gun is single action, and in working order. The one piece walnut grips are original, with a varnished finish, |
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| Code: 1247Price: £850.00 |
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AN ENGLISH MK 1, TYPE 2. MARTINI-HENRY SERVICE RIFLE. A very good example of this scarce Martini-Henry rifle in .450/577 calibre. This type 2 was made in 1873, sometime after the abolitian of the safety catch on the type 1, in October 1873, and before the introduction of the type 3 in mid to late 1874.
This particular rifle has all the correct features that a type 2 should have, to include a Phosphor Bronze Pivot Pin to the receiver, a Serrated Butt Cap, a rear Sling Swivel to the Shoulder Stock, as well as the standard sling swivels to the trigger guard, and the forestock barrel band. The Receiver Cock is correct for the period. The 39" barrel is to a pleasant slightly thinned blue patina, with no obvious pitting, and the receiver is also in excellent condition, with very clear Ordnance marks, ie VR Cypher, "Enfield 1", and 1873 date. The original 2 piece walnut stock is in very good condition, with dings and bruises commensurate with age and use. There is a very clear and crisp "Enfield 1" roundall to the shoulder stock. The bore is very good, and the action sound. This rifle comes complete with the correct rear ladder sight to 1400 yards, foresight, bayonet bar, and clearing rod. Nearly all Mk 1 Martini rifles were uprated to Mk 2, and very few [like this one], retained there original format, and hence now rare. More, detailed photos available, if required. |
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| Code: 1246Price: £2350.00 |
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AN 1855 PATTERN LANCASTER CARBINE BAYONET. A nice example of a rare, and very hard to find sword bayonet for the Lancaster Percussion Carbine.
The Pipe Back Blade is 24" in length, and is in vg condition, to a light grey patina, with some minor speckling. The hilt grips are now worn, but not damaged, and the brass end is inscribed
" V F F 1 46". Normaly, scabbards for this type of bayonet are either missing, or very badly damaged. This one is in black leather, with the tip brass mount missing, where there is some slight damage. The brass mount to the hilt end is complete, with some dents. There is a blancoed frog fitted. |
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| Code: 1241Price: £225.00 |
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