Excellent Civil War Era Smith Carbine
The Smith carbine is a single-shot, breech loading, percussion firearm used by Federal mounted forces during the US Civil War. It is a .50 calibre, capping breech loading carbine invented and patented by physician Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls, New York in late 1855. In very superb condition, this Smith carbine measures 39½ long overall and weighs a hefty seven pounds and eight ounces. The... read more
Arisaka Type 99 rifle.
This Arisaka rifle is probably the finest available in the UK today. Unlike most, it still features the Emperors royal "Chrysanthemum" motif on the receiver signifying a battle field pick up or surrender. The 7.7mm Arisaka featured one of the finest actions of its day and had several unusual features including an optimistic aircraft sight ( extant) and bolt dust cover (extant). This is an earl... read more
Sam Brown Holster set suitable for Webley service revolver
This is a classic "Sam Brown" officers holster set comprising of belt,shoulder straps, and of course holster.
This is an original World War one accessory circa 1915. read more
Webley Mark 6 Holster Circa 1916
An original and excellent condition brown leather WW1 holster for the Webley Mk.VI .455" Service Revolver. It has a large rear belt loop with original brass fittings. All leather, brass fittings and stitching are intact and in excellent condition. This would be a difficult holster to better. read more
George H Daw Hammer Gun
The Daw patent 1862 Hammer Gun is recognised as the first commercially viable and successful breach loading cartridge shotgun. This is the model that is featured on the front cover of Crudgington and Balers seminal work "The British Shotgun" which contains a very interesting chapter on this shotgun. The shotgun is nitro proofed with 30" barrels, LOP 14.5" and is in excellent condition and would... read more
Hopkins & Allen
This is a solid little Hopkins & Allen Arms company Model 1871 Blue Jacket revolver in 32 Rim fire calibre. The revolver has more than 90% of the original nickel plating with a few little spots of wear and the mechanics are sound, it cocks and locks perfectly with a crisp action. The wooden grips are unblemished and the cylinder release mechanism works fine allowing the cylinder to be easily... read more
Unusual Brevette Webley Longspur 54 bore revolver.
This is an interesting cased Brevette Longspur 54 bore revolver with some unusual features.
The cylinder release is similar to a Comblain quick release and the barrel is located with a fixed wedge but can be disassembled in seconds by depressing the lever under the barrel which is not a loading lever.
An Adams style loading lever is in-situ on the barrel. The barrel is 6.5" long ... read more
Thomas Turner Private Purchase 2 band Snider Rifle .577
This is an excellent example of a scarce 2 band Snider commonly referred to as the "Sergeant's pattern" as they were issued to Sergeant's in Line Regiments. They were also purchased for use in Volunteer Rifle Corps and this one is most definitely an Officers private purchase. The use by the Volunteers is confirmed by the bayonet bar and the Crown on the lock.
This is an exceptional rifl... read more
Exquisite Model British Naval Cannon
I do have a soft spot for model cannons and this is one of the best I have offered. The detail is very fine down to the trunnion hasps which have removable wedge locks to dismount the brass barrel. The trunnions were regarded as one of the most important advances in the development of artillery.
Old repair to two of the wheels if you look for it but other than that in excellent condition... read more
Early Dixons Rifle Powder Flask
This is a particularly early Dixon Flask embossed with a hanging game scene and the makers name "James Dixon and Sons"
This is a scarce flask and has been copied in the past but this is genuine from an old collection I am listing. The spout and lid unscrew easily but the spout spring is broken but are available from specialist dealers such as Peter Dyson and Henry Krank.
There are... read more