Unknown Mexican Wars Era Flintlock Conversion

This huge pistol was purchased in Texas some 40 years ago by a collector and is typical of the large calibre pistols used by both the Mexican Army and the Americans. These were converted from flintlock to percussion and were converted from numerous flintlocks including French Model 1822 pistols that this one is very similar to.
The pistol has a strong lock and the ramrod is extant. There...  read more

Code: 50378

Interesting Husqvarna Swedish Cape Gun

This gun was sourced in the Mid-West of the USA and no doubt travelled with a Scandinavian immigrant to provide food and defence for his family.
This is an interesting Husqvarna Cape gun insofar as it is not chambered in the usual 16 Gauge on the Shotgun barrel but in 20 Gauge. The rifled barrel is chambered in 9.3 mm Mauser. The 20 Gauge smooth bore doesn’t surprise me as the Swedes had...  read more

Code: 50367

Set of 4 Orme Shooting Prints of Early 19th Century Shoots

This is a set of early 19th Century Shooting Prints which I assume are a Facsimile of Orme’s Collection of British Field Sports Illustrated published in 1807 by Edward Orme that appeared in only one edition. I cannot see that they would be original so describe and sell them as high quality facsimiles although they are at least 60 years old. I could only discern if they were original if I break ...  read more

Code: 50366

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze arrowheads, Bow and Crossbow.

Here we have a small collection of bronze arrowheads I acquired on a trip to China. The smaller arrowheads date from the latter part period of the warring states period 476 to 221 BC. The “Art of War” attributed to Sun Tsu was written in this period. The larger arrowhead is a little later and is representative of the Qing dynasty. Qin Shihuang (259–210 BC) is one of the most famous and controve...  read more

Code: 50355

Superb Fordham and Wadsworth

This is a beautiful little Forehand & WadSworth "Russian 32" model in obsolete 32 RF calibre.
This revolver is in near NRA Excellent condition and would be difficult to improve on. Mechanically perfect I doubt if it was ever fired.
These little revolvers are escalating in value as collectors appreciate their true worth in American history and the quality of manufacture.
The...  read more

Code: 50352

Good Marlin Ballard rifle in 32/40 calibre

Ballard's single-shot rifles were available in several sporting models and in various calibres. This No. 5 Pacific Rifle was made c. 1876-1891 and is in the popular obsolete 32/40 calibre which is an excellent bench rest round but was also used in the 19th Century for hunting game as large as Buffalo.
Ballard was a popular name in guns during the late nineteenth century. Manufactured by ...  read more

Code: 50292

Good Civil War Lefaucheaux patent pinfire revolver

This is a very good military pinfire 12 mm Lefaucheaux patent revolver.
Originally supplied in the "white" the revolver cocks locks and fires in both single and double action. The side loading gate has a tight spring mechanism that is still extant.
This revolver was sourced in the USA and is a typical and decent example of one of the thousands that were imported by the Southern Co...  read more

Code: 50288

Good Stevens Take Down Rifle Model 1894

Another great little Stevens Model 1894 Favorite take down rifle in 25 Stevens Calibre.
This one has much original finish, a really good bore and is mechanically sound with no defects to report other than the odd cosmetic ding that can be seen from the photographs.
Stevens were popular as they were a fraction of the price of Winchester Low Walls and this is a very tidy example for...  read more

Code: 50279

Good Collectible Arisaka Model 99 rifle.

This is a another nice, live firing and collectible Arisaka Model 99 short rifle. The Model 99 superceded the Model 38 in 1939 and became the "workhorse" of the Japanese Army.
This is an early 3rd Series model from the Torimatsu of the Nagoya arsenal and is particularly nice as the Receiver and Bolt Rear Safety Cover Royal Chrysanthemum marks haven't been defaced as most are. After the W...  read more

Code: 50276

Remington Rolling Block Rifle Circa 1870

This is an interesting rifle that needs additional research. From studying George Layman's excellent book on the subject I believe it formed part of the Greek/Venezuelan contract that ended up in France during the Franco Prussian War. I have not cast the chamber but can see that it is not 43 Spanish calibre which is a shouldered case as this chamber is a straight case so it is either 43 Reforma...  read more

Code: 50272