1796 Indian Pattern Musket a.k.a "Brown Bess". Waterloo or US War of Independence?

This is an excellent example of an iconic firearm that was carried by the British soldier on several continents for three centuries.
For the sake of those who don't know, I will repeat the best researched answer to the origination of the title “Brown Bess” which was arrived at in an erudite manner by Roger Ferguson the curator of the Royal Armouries.
Brown Bess was a slang term ...  read more

Code: 50668

Civil War Dog Lock Blunderbuss / Musketoon circa 1645

This is the oldest English gun I have ever had the pleasure of handling This is an English Civil War Dog Lock Blunderbuss or Musketoon with a 25" barrel and an overall length of 39.5". Diameter of the bore is approximately 1" flaring to 1.5/8", approximately 4 bore. This dates from around 1640 and has a second English lock with early London Gunmaker's view mark identified as circa 1640 from H...  read more

Code: 50102

Rare Diminutive Webley Woodward 1863 Patent Pistol

In his seminal work “The Webley Story” Dowell explains that these diminutive derringers were made under license from the Woodward patent which was granted on February 3rd 1863. He also states that they were made in very small quantities judging from the numbers he had seen. From my point of view this is only the second I have had in my possession and from my research I suspect there are less th...  read more

Code: 50664

Ezekiel Baker Flintlock Coaching Gun circa 1790

Ezekiel Baker was the famed maker of the Baker Rifle as seen on TV in the series "Sharpes Rifles"
Ezekiel Baker (1758–1836) was a master gunsmith from Whitechapel, London, who became known for his design of the Baker rifle in 1800.

Baker was apprenticed to the famous gunsmith Henry Nock and opened a gun shop of his own at 24 Whitechapel Road, London in 1775. He later wrote...  read more

Code: 50662

Exquisite and rare cased Fagard revolver circa 1857

This is an extraordinary , rare and exquisite cased percussion revolver manufactured by Joseph Fagard of St Remy Liege between 1857 and 1870.
The revolver features several superb features compared to the contemporary competitors of the time, notably Colt. Colt’s revolver is similarly an open frame revolver but to separate the barrel from the frame and cylinder a turn screw is required a...  read more

Code: 50614

Civil War Colt Army Revolver cut for Shoulder Stock

This is a 6 shot Colt Army revolver in 44 calibre that has been factory machined for a shoulder stock. The revolver has a 4 screw, frame as did all that were machined for a shoulder stock. The revolver is mechanically excellent and has a bit of original colour and is a pleasing example. The bore is reasonable and clearly the revolver had been looked after as most of these that are extant had be...  read more

Code: 50652

Interesting Gaubert System Rook & Rabbit Rifle

I am interested in novel breech loading firearms of the mid-19th Century and this is an interesting and rare firearm manufactured circa 1860 that demonstrates the Gaubert system. The period between 1840 and 1860 saw a rush towards the development of breech loaded firearms and an extraordinary number of innovative and patented designs. Jean-Baptiste Gaubert was a French gunmaker whose workshop a...  read more

Code: 50659

Coaching pistol by Ketland Circa 1790.

This good Queen Anne style brass barrelled flintlock pistol is typical of the type that would be carried by travellers and mail men who expected their firearms to be exposed to weather.
The pistol is stamped "Ketland & Co" on the left hand side of the lock and "London" on the right hand side with some floriate engraving.

Ketland & Co was a firm of prolific gunmakers and h...  read more

Code: 50657

Good 120 Bore Pepper Box Revolver Conway of Manchester

This 120 bore "Pepper Box" revolver is in excellent condition with good timing and strong action.
Each of the 2.5" barrels is proof marked and the revolver is graced with foliate engraving on the frame, trigger guard, hammer and butt. The hammer is neatly finished with an escalloped head.
Thomas Conway was an English Gunsmith with premises in Manchester at 179 Chapel Street, 3 Ma...  read more

Code: 50656

Magnificent Cased 4th Model Tranter revolver.

This magnificent 54 Bore 4th model Tranter revolver has possibly never been fired. Its condition is outstanding and it is one of the best examples I have seen. The original vibrant fire blue is still extant on the safety catch and Arbor release as is the overall finish elsewhere. Other than a slight loss through rubbing on one edge of the barrel from where it has laid for 163 years, it is a 95%...  read more

Code: 50653