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There are many items of Militaria on the above link, including 18th century Flintlock Pistols & Muskets from England and all areas of the world.
A Brass Barrelled Light Dragoon Service Flintlock Pistol By ”wilson”. late 18th Century/early 19th Century. 18-bore.
Price £1,450 $1,952 €1,660
The pistol with Brass barrel and steel tang, border engraved lock inscribed ”WILSON”, (Richard Wilson) figured full stock (minor damage and some old bruising) with apron around the barrel tang, regulation brass mounts, and later brass-tipped wooden ramrod, proof marks & crowned barrelsmith”s mark ”AW”
23 cm. barrel.
In good working order.
Length of pistol 38.5cm
Wieght 1143 grams
https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/1031764/a-brass-barrelled-light-dragoon-service-flintlock-pistol-by-wilson-late-18th-centuryearly-19th-century-18bore.
Pair Of Rimes, C1760 English Flintlock Turn-off Pistols Signed By John Rimes, London.
Price £2,200 $2,961 €2,519
Each pistol with three-stage cannon-form barrels in copper alloy, bearing London proof marks and the barrelsmith’s mark of John Rimes, a known gunmaker active in Wapping from the 1740s. The border-engraved breeches are engraved with martial trophies above the steel springs, while the rounded lockplates are engraved ”London” beneath. The tangs and cocks are finely engraved, and each pistol, engraved with a floral motif on the bow. Each pistol retains its original sliding trigger-guard safety catch, a feature typically reserved for higher-grade Queen Anne style pistols. The trigger guard slides forward to block the trigger, preventing discharge, and can be returned to the rear firing position—a desirable element for collectors. Mounted with rounded figured walnut butts, each with silver butt caps, engraved en suite (some wear consistent with age). The stocks have been repolished and both stocks show signs of old repairs, now stable. A well-presented and attractive pair.
British Flintlock Blunderbuss With Sprung Bayonet, Late 18th Century
Price £2,200 $2,961 €2,519
A rare and intriguing defensive firearm from the late Georgian period, featuring a sprung triangular bayonet mounted above the barrel with and ram rod below and vacant escutcheon. The 36.5 cm (approx. 14½?) brass barrel flares at the muzzle and tapers to a short octagonal breech section, with a sprung 28 cm triangular bayonet above the barrel. The bayonet is retained by a catch and releases forward when deployed — a characteristic feature of close-quarters blunderbusses intended for shipboard or carriage defence. The flintlock action incorporates a roller on the frizzen and remains complete, although unsigned, consistent with government inspection pieces and private contract manufacture of the late 18th century. The furniture comprises an engraved brass trigger guard with pineapple finial and brass butt plate. Walnut Stock with cross hatched grip, shows age-appropriate wear, rishrinkage cracks, and period restoration/repairs, particularly around the wrist and forend.
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Pair Of Scottish, Silver Flintlock Pocket Pistols By Meyer & Mortimer.
Price £4,500 $6,058 €5,153
Jackson Mortimer (1762-1834) who was in business with Meyer was one of the top Scottish Gunmakers & Meyer supplied military apparel. The pair of flintlock pistols have a 116 bore, 4 inch three-stage barrels of silver with ferrous cores, the stocks of silver. Faceted at the breeches, round in the mid-stage and dodecagonal at the muzzle, chased all-over with scrolling acanthus and thistle details and with a thistle in an oval panel to the tops. Birmingham proof marks. Steel locks with waterproof pans and roller bearing frizzen springs, engraved with scrolls and geometric borders and inscribed ”MEYER & MORTIMER”; silver stocks engraved en suite to the barrels and with thistles and trophies of arms in oval pan. Measurements Each pistol Overall length 19.5cm Mortimer businesses in Edinburgh:- Gray”s annual directory and Edinburgh almanac. Edinburgh : J. Gray, 1832-1837. The following show the shop numbers, possibly Princes Street Edinburgh:-
103 Mr J. Mortimer, of Meyer and M. 103 MrT.E. Mortimer, gunmaker 105 Royal clan tartan warehouse 105 Meyer and Mortimer, army contractors, and tailors to his majesty. Mortimer short history:- Originally, there were three brothers: Harvey Walklate (H.W.) Mortimer, the eldest, who came to London from Newcastle-under-Lyme and established himself as a first-rate gunmaker specializing in pistols. Next was Thomas Mortimer, then Jackson Mortimer. They worked together, they worked apart, their families intertwined, as did their names. H.W. Mortimer is renowned as a maker of duelling pistols, a contemporary of Robert Wogdon and John Fox Twigg. Sons joined fathers (adding “& Son” to the company name) then left, or took over when the father retired and dropped the “& Son.”
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VICTORIAN British 1847 Officer’s Helmet – victorian Of The 5th (princess Charlotte Of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, Circa1845–1855
Price £1,250 $1,683 €1,431
A fine and early example of a British Heavy Cavalry Officer’s “Albert Pattern” Helmet, dating from around 1845–1855 and belonging to the prestigious 6th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards. This impressive all-brass helmet displays beautifully crisp chased decoration throughout, with a bold brass finish and excellent definition to every leaf and scroll. The large frontal plate is mounted with the crowned “VR” (Victoria Regina) cypher within the Garter star, inscribed “P.C.W. DRAGOON GUARDS.” The plate is surrounded by rich oak-leaf and acanthus ornament in high relief, typical of superior officer’s quality. Above rises an ornate flame-shaped plume holder of chased brass leafwork, fitted with a red feather plume, completing the classic early-Victorian heavy-cavalry silhouette. The peak and rear neck guard both retain their bold, chased oak-leaf borders, and the brass link chin-chain is secured by rose-pattern bosses to either side. Inside, the helmet retains its original red Moroccan-leather sweatband with remains of the black oil cloth crown lining and drawstring tie with original red leather lining with makers label ”Cater 56 Pall Mall London”. All correct for this early period and rarely found intact today. The construction, with a riveted central seam and leaf-decorated crest base, confirms early manufacture prior to the widespread adoption of silver-plated versions after the Crimean War. This example presents extremely well, showing only honest age wear to the liner and minor surface marks to the exterior. The finish is bright and the detail crisp throughout, with no modern replacements or restorations evident. A superb and authentic early Victorian officer’s helmet from one of Britain’s most distinguished heavy cavalry regiments — seldom encountered complete and in such condition. Condition: Very good, retaining original interior, bright gilt finish, and replaced plume. Minor age wear and liner losses commensurate with age. “Minor loss to one leaf tip on the rear acanthus mount beneath the plume base (see photos); stable and not structurally significant.” approximatel 4cm mm. See photos.
Dimensions: Approx. 33 cm high including plume socket (41 cm with plume). 25cm deep. 20cm wide Weight 885 grams Date: Circa 1845–1855 Regiment: 6th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards Material: Brass with red leather interior.
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