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WEAPONS CATALOGUE
Hand Guns
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PISTOLS: .60 Cal. (15 mm). No maker’s name. This is not uncommon for French pistols, however, the 6 ½ inch barrels are inlayed in gold with the name “L.C. LOUIS TRIAND” (Lt. Col. Louis Triand). Beautiful Damascus pattern with a lovely brown patina overall. There is a Liege Proof mark on the left side of the barrel; Liege was part of France during the First Empire. The bores are rifled with polygroove rifling and very crisp. The walnut stocks are excellent with finely chequered panels on the grips. Small silver studs decorate the back on the grips. The iron mounts have a lovely patina and are finely engraved. The locks with waterproof pans are tight and crisp, with rollers on the frizzen springs. The ebony ramrods have ivory tips and what is correct for a pair of pistols of this quality; one rod fitted with a worm, the other slotted for a cleaning patch. This magnificent pair of French First Empire officer’s Pistols are in extremely fine condition.
$4500.00
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| HG-2. DUTCH WENDER FLINTLOCK
PISTOL: .50 Cal. (12.5 mm) Circa 1685-1695. The 11 ¼ inch barrels are octagonal at the breech; the balance round. The barrels rotate by squeezing the trigger guard upwards. The barrels have a very nice grey patina. The bores are clean with light pitting. All metal parts are in the “WHITE” as was the practice of the majority of Dutch made guns. The Circassian walnut stock is excellent. Original iron tipped ramrod. The engraving on the lock and cock is in foliate scroll patterns and is quite light. Wonderfully detailed pierced iron side plate. Tight crisp action. This rare and remarkably fine pistol is from the era of early American colonization.
$6500.00
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SOLDHG-3. DAMASCUS FLINTLOCK BARREL; 10 ½ inches overall with a 1 ¾ inch tang. Deeply struck maker’s cartouche with an intricate pattern inside which is undecipherable. The Damascus pattern is very striking. The spider foresight is silver. The bore is excellent. This is one of the finest Damascus Barrels we have seen in a long time.
$450.00SOLD
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HG-4. BELGIAN M.1815 CAVALRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL: .70 Cal. (17.5mm). Liege Proof mark on the top of the barrel stamped over “BEN-Z”. We have been unable to identify the word or name “BEN-Z”. Brass mounted walnut stock is very nice with most of the original finish. The 9 inch barrel has a very pleasing grey/brown patina and bears the serial No. “268”. The bore is also very good. Tight crisp action. A small portion on the right side of the top jaw has broken off, this does not affect its function. This model was inspired by the French M. AN IX which it very closely resembles.
$850.00
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HG-5. BELGIAN CAVALRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL: .70 Cal. (17.5mm). Circa 1820. Stock is V.G. Light pitting over the barrel and lock. The barrel is a very nice dark patina. Brass mounted. This pistol has the distinction of being the last military issue flintlock pistol in Europe. It remained in service into the 1850’s. V.G.
$550.00
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SOLDHG-6. ALBANIAN “RATTAIL” MIQUELET: .65 Cal. (15.5mm) Long 13 ¾ inch barrel. French style barrel with raised panel of ferns and a raised central rib. Brass covered wood stock with very nice engraving. The grip portion has pierced panels with exposed wood with silver studs. Crisp lock action
$750.00SOLD
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SOLDHG-7. ALBANIAN MIQUELET: .60 Cal. (15mm) 12 inch barrel. Brass covered wood stock very nicely engraved, with Turkish style bulbous butt. Crisp lock action. An unusual feature is that this has an iron functioning ramrod. Balkan pistols usually are made without ramrods but have a false ramrod built into the covering.
$750.00SOLD
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SOLDHG-8. ENGLISH POACHER’S OR COACH GUN: 28 gauge double barrel. Circa 1850. The maker’s name “FREDk T…., LONDON is engraved on the barrels. Unfortunately, only the first letter “T” is visible for the last name. Nice smooth grey patina overall on the barrels. The locks are crisp and very nicely engraved. The walnut stock is excellent with chequered grip. Possibly made from a light double barrel shotgun, professionally done during its working life. VG+
$550.00SOLD
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SOLDHG-9. R. (RICHARD) SOMES FLINTLOCK PISTOL: .65 Cal. Circa 1750. The 8 ½ inch barrel is engraved “LONDON”, with a very pleasing mottled grey patina. Brass mounted with a lovely dragon side plate, large engraved wrist escutcheon. The lock has a very old replaced main spring and functions very well. The walnut stock has a large piece of wood missing on the right side by the muzzle, easily restored. Good Plus.
$950.00SOLD
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HG-10. W. (WILLIAM) DRURY, LIVERPOOL: .48 Cal. Circa 1828-1851. Twelve sided 1 ¾ inch barrel. The left side of the brass frame is engraved with a Crown over “GR” over “W.DRURY” over “LIVERPOOL”. The balance of the frame is beautifully engraved. This being a Government Pistol probably for Postal or Customs service. It has been converted from flintlock to percussion. The frizzen safety having been removed at that time. Very nice chequered grip with silver escutcheons on the wrist and butt. When the hammer is cocked, the trigger pops out. Little Government Pistols like this are quite rare. V.G.
$850.00
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SOLDHG-11. BELGIAN PIN FIRE REVOLVER: 7mm. Circa 1870. Excellent chequered walnut grips. The frame is very nicely engraved in foliate scroll design. The cylinder retains most of the original blue. Tight crisp action. 2 ½ inch barrel. VG+ to EXC.
$495.00SOLD
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HG-12. BELGIAN LEFAUCHEUX PIN FIRE REVOLVER: 9mm. Circa 1870. Excellent walnut grips. The frame is a lovely smooth grey/brown patina. The left side of the 4 ¾ inch barrel is stamped “INVENTION LEFAUCHEUX”. Tight crisp action. VG+
$695.00
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SOLDHG-13. AFGHAN MADE COPY OF AN ENGLISH PISTOL: .62 Cal. We cannot be sure of the age of this piece but it is dated 1858 Tower with Victorian Proofs. Very heavy, 7 ½ inch barrel. Very crudely made. The barrel seems very old but the rest much later. $150.00 SOLD
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SOLDHG-14. AFGHAN MADE COPY OF AN ENGLISH PISTOL: .57 Cal. We
cannot be sure of the age of this piece, but it is dated 1858 Enfield
with Victorian Proofs. 7 1/4 inch barrel. Very crudely made. The barrel
seems old but the rest much later. $150.00SOLD
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SOLDHG-15. DEANE ADAMS & DEANE: .54 Bore, circa 1851-1856, double action revolver. Top strap engraved “DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST T LONDON BRIDGE”. Serial No. 7856R on frame and cylinder. The frame retains 85% bright blue, cylinder 90%, 6 ½ inch barrel 85%. The butt cap has lovely muted case colours. Excellent chequered grips. Crisp action with counter clockwise revolving cylinder. EXC.
$1895.00SOLD
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HG-16. SMITH, FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL: .31 Cal. Circa 1800. Extremely tiny at only 4 ¾ inches overall with a 1 ¼ inch barrel. Grey patina overall. Turn-off barrel. Sliding hammer safety, the last ⅛ inch has chipped off so it will no longer engage the cock. Lovely walnut grip. VG
$850.00
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SOLDHG-17. (JOHN) SPENCER, FLINTLOCK PISTOL: .50 Cal. Circa 1799-1826. Lovely walnut stock with chequered grip and silver butt-cap. Lock-plate engraved “SPENCER” with old serial number “8710” stamped below. Sliding cock safety on the lock-plate, roller on the frizzen spring. The 4 inch barrel is a lovely dark blue/brown patina overall. It is interesting that there isn't any Proof mark. This means it was probably exported. EXC.
$1100.00SOLD
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HG-18. (JOHN) BRASHER FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL: .49 Cal. Circa 1807-1831. With pop-out trigger and turn-off
1 3/4 inch barrel. The left side of the frame is engraved “BRASHER”. It is very faint and hard to read; the right side “LONDON”. Very nice walnut grip with silver escutcheon and Sterling Silver Hallmarked butt-cap. Sliding frizzen safety; missing locking pin. Tight crisp action. VG
$750.00
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HG-19. (JOHN) PARKES SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOL: .58 Cal. Circa 1766-1788. Brass 9 ½ inch octagon barrel. Brass lock-plate engraved “PARKES” with sliding hammer safety. Converted to percussion from flintlock, circa 1830. Silver ramrod thimbles, trigger guard with pineapple finial and butt cap with silver skeleton side-plate. Silver escutcheon on the wrist, with silver wire inlay around the barrel tang. Lovely walnut stock strain crack at the wrist only on the inside. It does not go all the way
through, grip is still solid. The right side of the fore-wood has another strain crack which is negligible. The left side of the fore-wood has another strain crack and a sliver of wood missing at the muzzle. The strain cracks do not affect the overall spectacular appearance of this piece. With a little help the stock could be greatly improved. VG+
$1800.00
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HG-20: FRANCOTTE MUFF PISTOL .48 Cal. Circa 1840. Very nicely engraved frame. Beautiful fine Damascus turn-off barrel the top of it is engraved in script "Francotte" liege proof. Pop-out trigger. Ivory grip. Some cracks and small chip out of left side. Tight crisp action. Complete with barrel wrench mould. This is a high quality piece.
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