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

Code: 50185

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

Code: 50184

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

Code: 50182

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

Code: 50179

Rare Adams 38 Bore Mould

The tailed Adams moulds were short lived as the patented rammer systems made them obsolete. This particular mould is for the massive 38 bore ( .50") calibre large frame revolvers which are uncommon if not rare. The mould still casts perfectly but has seen "honest travel" and has no doubt made hundreds of bullets.  read more

Code: 50165

Manhattan Series IV revolver

This is a good .36 calibre Manhattan Series IV Navy.
The revolver itself is all matching and has a tight lock up with 10 cylinder safety notches which allowed the revolver to be carried with the hammer dropped between the nipples, a feature unique to Manhattan.
Manhattan was a serious competitor to Colt and many people consider them better made than Colt.
This one has a six...  read more

Code: 50163

Mint Stevens Model 44 Rifle

This is an excellent Stevens Model 44 and about as good as can be found. The bore is mint and the original cyanide case hardening on the receiver has hardly worn.
Superb action and really nice woodwork. This particular rifle is chambered for obsolete 32 RF long but in the USA this model is often used as a platform for a bench rest rifle which is a relatively easy conversion that would al...  read more

Code: 50160

Cased Colt London Pocket Revolver

This is a good fifth model Colt Pocket London with matching serial numbers including the wedge. The top strap is stamped "Address Colonel Colt London" The cylinder has an excellent cylinder scene and there is evidence of case hardening extant as can be seen from the photographs. The revolver has the usual London refinements of domed screws and heavier cross hatched hammer spur.
The case ...  read more

Code: 50158

Bill Reid VC autographed print - an extraordinary man!

Bill Reid was Scottish and an extraordinarily brave but modest man. His Lancaster Bomber was badly strafed during a bombing raid and his navigator and other crew members killed but he carried on with his mission, dropped his bombs and returned home despite being severely wounded and as a consequence saving the remainder of his crew. On a later mission his aircraft was hit and severed in two by ...  read more

Code: 50157

15th Century Mortar

This is an exceptionally early English Mortar dating from around 1450 and would have been in use probably until the end of the 16th Century. The mortar is unusual insofar as it has been hand forged and not cast and overall is 8" high with a 1.5" diameter bore within a 3.5" octagonal barrel. The mortar is marked with an incised cross and has a large touch hole and priming pan.
The mortar...  read more

Code: 50153