Short Sea Service Tower Pattern Flintlock, c.1801
Selling on consignment: A Tower 1801 pattern flintlock, which was armoury modified into a Short Sea Service pistol - A design sanctioned by the Admiralty. The bright regulation barrel and the flat-lock is stamped with inspection marks and Tower proofs, together with other Board of Ordnance marking and acceptance stamps throughout.

Overall the flintlock has been carefully cleaned but is otherwise undamaged and presented in good condition, showing no sign of repair. In line with the early Short Sea Service pattern, the pistol has the correct reduced-length single screw belt hook, iron ramrod, inlet brass pipe and raised apron surrounding the barrel tang.

An attractive example at a sensible price.

Barrel Length = 9 Inches
Overall Length = 16 Inches

Code: 51029Price: 1290.00 GBP

Third Model 54 Bore Double Trigger Tranter Revolver, c.1855
Selling on consignment: Production of Tranter's Double Trigger percussion revolvers began in 1853 when these early percussion revolvers were built on Adams' frames, with actions modified by James Kerr. The first model had no rammer, but this was soon remedied with the introduction of the Second and then Third model, which now had a side-mounted rammer secured to the frame by a screw.

This Tranter is a good Third Model, which has retained strong traces of original blue and a fully working action. It is unsigned along the top-strap, with minimal lined decoration, suggesting that it likely belonged to a military man. Much of the metalwork is now showing a dark age patina and the revolver benefits from retaining its original undamaged grips and good nipples - Only the nose of the hammer is a little short but this does not affect the cosmetic appearance and can be easily remedied.

Overall, a good example of a classic Victorian revolver design.

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Code: 51028Price:

Belgian Constable .320 Pocket Revolver, c.1890
Named on the top-strap as the "Belgian Constable" this genre of pocket revolver was sold throughout Europe and Britain during the late 19th century. They were a serious competitor to Webley, being chambered for the obsolete .320 British cartridge.

Ornately engraved and nickel-plated, this solid-frame revolver retains most of its original finish, as well as its elaborate grips, which are undamaged. The overall crisp appearance suggests that this revolver may have been purchased for home-defence, possibly having been left in a desk drawer with its lanyard ring removed. It is still in full working order with strong springs.

A good Liege proofed example for the collector.

Barrel length = 2½ inches
Overall length = 6 inches

Code: 51027Price:

Pre WW1 Army Bugle
A very good copper and brass army bugle made in London by Henry Potter & Co. and dated to 1909. Military bugles often led a hard life and few remain in such sound condition. Exhibiting only minor service dents, the trumpet end of the bugle is undamaged, with overall great age related patina.

Completely original, this bugle is capable of delivering a good range of sound and comes with its issue mouthpiece, also signed to Potter.

All in all, a lovely example of a British Army bugle, together with the issue tassels.

Code: 51026Price: 85.00 GBP

120 Bore Adams Percussion Revolver
120 Bore Adams Percussion Revolver

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Code: 51024Price:

Short Sea Service Tower Pattern Pistol c.1843
A Short Sea Service Tower patten percussion pistol with clear Board of Ordnance and inspector's stamps to the woodwork. Plus, prolific stamps to the barrel and the early stepped lock plate is dated to 1843.

Offered in good condition, this pistol does show signs of service wear but nevertheless, it retains many original features including a swivelling ramrod and Crown marked belt hook.

This robust pistol has led an active service life yet it remains in full working order and crisp condition.

Barrel length = 5 inches
Overall length = 12 inches

Code: 51023Price:

Ottoman Empire Fighting Man's Kabur Flintlock, c.1800
Selling on consignment: A good Ottoman Empire kabur flintlock, dating to c.1800. This pistol is well made with traditional Zulfikar decoration, carved wood and some fine silver wire inlay around the butt, together with a large metal emblem leading to a long-eared pommel.

Although functioning with a good strong mainspring, the cock does not hold at half or full-cock, yet the sear can be felt trying to engage. This would be an easy fix. Overall in sleepy condition, with the ironwork exhibiting faded geometric etched decoration throughout and some gold accents to the barrel.

In summary, this flintlock is in untouched condition with no serious loss or repair. An untouched example with dark age patina and traditional faux ramrod.

Barrel length = 11 inches
Overall length = 17 inches

Code: 51020Price: 295.00 GBP

J R Cooper's Patent Under-Hammer Pepper Pot Revolver, c.1845
Selling on consignment: A good Birmingham Gun Trade 6-shot Pepperpot percussion revolver, utilising J R Cooper's under-hammer design and ring-pull trigger.

Generally in good order, with a strong working action but missing a couple of nipples. Otherwise cosmetically this pepperpot has an overall even age patina and good undamaged grips.

A scarce pepperpot that presents well with no pitting and some scroll engraved decoration.

Barrel length = 3 inches
Overall length = 7½ inches

Code: 51018Price:

Turn-Off Barrel Pocket Percussion Pistol, c.1835
Selling on consignment: A tidy example of a Birmingham Gun Trade percussion pocket pistol made, c.1835. The unsigned boxlock is in working order, having scroll decorations to the sides. The bag-shaped stock is well fitted to the ironwork and features a vacant cartouche.

A robust turn-off barrel pistol.

Barrel length = 2¼ inches
Overall length = 6½ inches

Code: 51017Price: 175.00 GBP

US Made Adams .31 Percussion Revolver, c.1858
Selling on consignment: A rare US .31 pocket revolver made for the Adams Revolving Arms Co. of New York, by Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls. Based closely on the British Adams pistols, these slim and very concealable revolvers offered advantages over the Colt Pocket models of the era. Having a solid frame and double action mechanism accessible through a side-plate, these Adams revolvers made for a great back-up piece, only losing out to Colt in respect of having a 5-shot cylinder and their limited availability, as only 4,500 of these desirable revolvers were ever made.

Presented in working order with good grips and much original but dull blue colour, rubbed and fading from carry, this revolver is nevertheless in collectable condition.

Barrel length = 3¼ inches
Overall length = 8 inches

Code: 51016Price: