Exceptional USA Civil War Sharps Carbine.

This rare and excellent USA Civil War carbine is the US M1862 Navy Carbine as manufactured by the firm of Sharps & Hankins of Philadelphia was one of the more interesting and unique arms to see service with the US Navy. Between 1862 and 1865 about 8,000 of these breech-loading carbines were produced. The carbines were produced in .52 rimfire and had a unique sliding breech system for loading an...  read more

Code: 50674

Fine Cased Rogers & Unwin Knife Pistol

This is an excellent condition example of a James Rodgers Marked Percussion Pistol-Knife, with a primary double edged dagger blade and supplementary pen knife. The pistol is about 6 1/2” in overall length with the blades folded and has a 3 5/16” octagonal barrel with a nominally .30 calibre smooth bore.
Both blades are stamped James Rogers with one blade marked with a three-line stamp w...  read more

Code: 50672

Outstanding Tatham & Egg

This is an exceptional Officers double barrelled overcoat pistol by renowned gun maker Henry Tatham.
Tatham partnered with Durs Egg and his pistols are regarded as some of the finest manufactured of the time.
Manufactured circa 1810-15 this particular pistol has most of the original browning on the octagonal barrel extant and benefits from the original hammers, small parts, and sp...  read more

Code: 50492

Moore's Belt Revolver a.k.a

Moore's single action belt revolver a.k.a as "The Seven Shooter|"
This is a very interesting gun on several accounts and offers the discriminating collector rarity, superb craftsmanship an interesting history and an unusual mechanism. Firstly, Smith & Wesson purchased from Rollin White the patent on bored-through cylinders. This practically gave Smith &Wesson a monopoly on cartridge firi...  read more

Code: 50255

Scarce Allen & Wheelock centre hammer 32 rimfire Derringer

This is a scarce Allen & Wheelock 32 rimfire centre hammer derringer in obsolete calibre and in NRA very good condition. This side opening single shot pistol was manufactured in the early 1860's and the quantity manufactured has been estimated by Flaydermann as between 500 and 1000. To find one in such good condition is unusual.
The pistol has excellent walnut grips exhibiting original ...  read more

Code: 50438

Early Moore No I all metal derringer manufactured by National Arms Company.

Another rare and interesting breech loader this is a Moor's No 1 all metal derringer with the rarer 2" barrel chambered for 41 rim fire calibre. The all metal derringer is considerably scarcer than the one with walnut grips that are usually encountered.
This was a significant firearm when first introduced as it was the first large bore (41 rim fire calibre) derringer. This example was ...  read more

Code: 50439

Excellent brass barreled flintlock pistol by John Twigg circa 1770

John Fox Twigg, Gunmaker, London (1732-1792)
This approx 24 bore (.57) flintlock pistol circa 1770 exudes quality and is an excellent example of this outstanding and celebrated gun maker's art and would enhance any fine collection of English Flintlocks. Wood has a beautiful mellow patina and the overall lines of the pistol are clean and without significant blemish as can be seen from the...  read more

Code: 50488

Remington Vest Pocket Pistol Circa 1870

This rare little Remington vest pistol was invented by William H Elliot and is alternatively known as an Elliot's pattern or saw handle pistol because of the shape of the butt.
The pistols were made in blued, silver or nickel finishes.
The pistol is unusual insofar as the hammer obdurates the breech when it falls and you drop down a gate to load it. You can see the beginnings of ...  read more

Code: 50624

Early 19th Century Later Sea Service Pistol by Brasher

This is a reasonable Later Sea Service Pistol by John Brasher who had premises in Birmingham and London.
Brasher was a quality maker who had an interest in multiple barreled weapons and these are encountered.
This particular pistol is 13 bore (.69) and has a 9" tapered barrel with ramrod and brass furniture.
The lock works perfectly and has a tight two stage action.
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Code: 50602

Superb 1st model Civil War Joslyn Carbine

This superb Joslyn carbine is a First Model 1862 that used an innovative pivoting breechblock system invented and patented by Massachusetts gun designer Benjamin Franklin Joslyn in 1855. Under a June 1862 government contract, his firm, the Joslyn Fire Arms Company of Stonington, Connecticut, produced his first rimfire model carbine designated the Model 1862. Designed for field use with Federal ...  read more

Code: 50607