Military type Circa 1850 14 bore Percussion Pistol

This is a 24 bore percussion pistol similar to a Tower issue but this has contemporary proofs but no Crown so probably made for the export market. Nevertheless a handsome substantial pistol of quality. Barrel length 9" Overall length 15"  read more

Code: 50111

Allen & Wheelock 31 calibre

Although the firm of Allen & Wheelock was only in business for eight years - from 1857 to 1864 - it produced a surprisingly large variety of firearms. This is one of them! Their products included single shot, double barrel, 4, 5, and 6 shot pepperbox pistols; single barrel, double barrel and revolving cylinder rifles, both muzzle loading and breech loading; and over 20 revolver models with more...  read more

Code: 50108

Admiral Horatio Nelson - Strand of Hair.

Now here is something for the Nelson collector who thought they had everything! A strand of Nelson's hair, nicely mounted and with a Certificate of Authenticity and facsimile copy letter written by Nelson's daughter Horatia explaining the provenance of the hair.
A fascinating curio and relic and as close an artefact to Nelson as any collector would ever hope to own.  read more

Code: 50107

Webley Bentley Style120 Bore Rimfire Pocket Revolver

This is a Bentley pattern rim fire revolver in approximately 120 bore. The carving of the grips would seem to be indicative of Belgian Manufacure but it does not have Liege proofs but Birmingham view marks- Curious! The revolver is double action only and cocks and index's fine with a decent bore and nice grips.
At some time the last 1/16" tip of the firing pin has been chipped off but th...  read more

Code: 50106

Colt Single Action Army 1875 45 Colt British Proofed 1899

This is an extremely attractive looking SAA in 45 Colt which exhibits London Victorian Proof marks including Nitro proof marks on a gun that was originally made for black powder rounds. The serial number dates the manufacture to 1899.
The action is perfect and the bore is mirror clean and the hammer has "all the clicks", overall a handsome gun. The American purist would frown on the Brit...  read more

Code: 50105

Daw & Company Cased Percussion Revolver

Daw Percussion revolver with very good bore and mechanics , lots of original finish and in a correct Daw case with nice contemporary trade label but clearly the case has been messed around with to fit this gun but can be sympathetically and easily repaired.
The quality of Daw's patent revolvers was always exceptional and this is no different, they were recommended by a number of people i...  read more

Code: 50093

Thomas Horsley Hammer Gun

This is a superb 12 gauge 28" barrelled hammer gun manufactured by Horsely of York and features a patent wrist safety device.
David Baker has kindly confirmed that the gun was commissioned in 1874 for the Honourable Lawrence Dundas, Marquis of Zetand and his biographical details are as below.

Created 1st Marquess of Zetland 22/8/1892. A strong Liberal at first,
La...  read more

Code: 50089

Thomas Turner Hammer Gun

Thomas Turner was a prolific gunmaker and renowned for his target rifles and shotguns. Here we have a very interesting and fine hammer shotgun with Turner's 1864 patented bottom opening device as described in the excellent work "British Shotguns".
The shotgun is nitro-proofed and has recently had a major overhaul and tightening and the original 28" barrels have been re-sleeved and woul...  read more

Code: 50088

Dutch Beaumont Rifle Model 71/88

This is a good Dutch Beaumont 71-88 rifle that was used by the Dutch Army at home and in the Dutch East Indies. This rifle is all matching and with the cleaning rod which is often lost and has an amazing number of stamps and cartouches. There is a fine Maastricht cartouche on the butt dated 1878 and various other proof marks and ciphers. Condition is good, mechanically excellent, nice bore , go...  read more

Code: 50085

Maynard Improved Medium Range 1873 Target Rifle

The Maynard rifle is a seldom seen rifle in the UK and if seen is usually in well used condition unlike this good looking rifle. Here we have an improved rifle in 38-50 calibre which features several extra accessories that were supplied to special order. The rifle is fitted with a tang target site ( Maynard ) a flip over foresight and checkering to the walnut stock. An interesting accessory is...  read more

Code: 50082