US Arms revolver hidden in book!
This is a US Arms Co Model 38 pocket revolver in 38 rimfire calibre. US Arms were a prolific maker of small handguns of some quality. The makers name is stamped on the barrel as is the model on the top strap. The walnut grips are in good condition as can be seen.
The revolver is profusely engraved. The main spring is very strong and although the revolver cocks and locks it does sometimes... read more
Superb Webley RIC style revolver circa 1885
This little revolver was manufactured in Belgium and is basically a copy of the Webley but in comparison, of superior manufacture. It falls into the category of "constabulary" issues and is complete with its original service holster. The condition is outstanding with most original finish and it cocks and locks as tightly as the day it was made, in fact I doubt if it was ever fired except for pr... read more
Rare Colt 3rd Model London Dragoon
This is an interesting and scarce Colt Dragoon with British Proofs that was assembled in Colt's London factory in 1853 and one of only 700 such examples. The story behind the London Dragoon is that Mr Dennet the manager or agent at Colt's Pall Mall office received an enquiry for .44 calibre revolvers and as they were not in production at that time in England, 700 partly made revolvers were qui... read more
Outstanding Cased Colt London Navy circa 1855
This is a very good cased Colt Navy Revolver in 36 calibre manufactured in the London factory and stamped as such with British proofs and Colt’s London address. At this level the set would be difficult to better. The gun has a crisp action with a bright bore and much original finish. There is a very good cylinder scene with the silver plating extant on the trigger guard. The set is in the cor... read more
Excellent Cased Colt London Pocket Pistol
This is a Colt London pocket pistol in 31 calibre in its original case with all accessories.
This is a complete "sleeper" and completely untouched. From Rosa's excellent book "Colonel Colt of London" we know this is a very early model and it has all matching numbers, excellent grips and cylinder scene with a tight mechanical action. There is little or no wear on the accessories which is ... read more
Rare Werder Model 1869 Pistol .
This massive and rare pistol is the Werder pistol model 1869 in obsolete 11.5 mm calibre. This was an infantry and light cavalry falling block pistol, invented by Johann Ludwig Werder in Bavaria and based on his rifle design of 1868. It was one of the first centre fire pistols to be adopted for use by a European military force. This pistol was introduced during the transition from percussion p... read more
Rare Square Back Trigger Guard Colt Navy
This is a very good example of a very early square back trigger guard Colt Navy revolver manufactured in 36 calibre.
In Patrick Swayze's excellent Tome titled "51 Colt Navies published in 1967 he states
The design of the square back trigger guard was probably made with the question of appearance alone in mind, for it certainly does not does not seem to have any u... read more
Good Werndl Rifle pattern 1866/7
The Werndl rifle and its development.
The Werndl rifle was adapted as a consequence of the first war between two major continental powers in seven years.
The Prussian Army used von Dreyse's breech-loading needle gun, which could be rapidly loaded while the soldier was seeking cover on the ground, whereas the Austrian muzzle-loading Lorenz rifles could only... read more
USA Martini Henry Peabody Variant 1874
This rifle is not what it initially appears to be when you look closely!
This is not a Mark 1 Martini Henry manufactured in Britain but a scarce Peabody Martini manufactured in the USA for the Turkish Army.
The Turks wanted an exact copy of the British Martini, hence the similarity but there are some differences that stand out. The rifle is missing the Mk1 and Crowned VR stamps a... read more
Rare and extraordinary Whitworth Baby Rifle
This is a beautiful and rare rifle and possibly only one of 10 extant.
This is a Whitworth Hexagonal Bore “Baby” rook rifle with a hexagonal 1/15 twist bore.
Its correct designation is a 300 calibre miniature rifle or rook rifle.
The rifle exudes quality and the lock plate is engraved with Whitworth’s wheat sheath and coronet coat of arms together with Manchester Ordnance &... read more