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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.
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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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Colt Model 1860 Army U.S. Martial Revolver, Serial No. 84685 Matching (c.1862), Almost Certainly Used In The American Civil War.
Price £2,200 $2,948 €2,527
An original and matching-number Colt Model 1860 Army .44 calibre percussion revolver, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut during the American Civil War. The round 8-inch barrel is roll-marked “ADDRESS COL. SAM L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA,” the frame bears “COLT’S PATENT,” and the rebated six-shot cylinder is stamped “COLT’S PATENT No 84685” with traces of the battle scene and patent legend “PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850.” Crucially, this example shows the faint remains of the U.S. Ordnance inspector’s grip cartouche on the left walnut grip, together with small inspector / sub-inspector letters (including a stamped ‘c’) on the brass grip frame. These marks indicate U.S. Army acceptance rather than purely civilian sale, confirming this is a true martial Colt Army revolver from the Civil War period. The revolver retains its original brass trigger guard and backstrap and all major components carry matching serial number 84685, including wedge and cylinder. Surfaces throughout show an untouched, even, dark patina with typical service wear. Mechanism complete & in working condition but not test-fired. Length approx. 14 in (35.5 cm). Calibre .44 percussion. A very honest U.S. military Colt Army revolver from the height of the American Civil War.
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War Period
Price £1,450 $1,943 €1,665
A fine and original example of Colt’s iconic percussion revolver, the Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, manufactured in 1861 during the American Civil War period. This is a .31 caliber, 6-shot percussion revolver with a 4-inch octagonal barrel, marked clearly along the top flat: “Address Col. Saml Colt. New York. U.S. America.” The revolver features a spur hammer, under-barrel loading lever, brass trigger guard and grip frame with mellow age patina, and polished one-piece walnut grips. The cylinder bears traces of the original stagecoach hold-up scene — a distinctive engraving used by Colt on this model. Serial number 192628 is present on all major components (except the cylinder), confirming an original production date of 1861. The action remains in good working order, cocks and indexes properly. This is a genuine antique firearm with no license required under UK law. An attractive, display-worthy, and historically important sidearm from the golden age of Colt percussion revolvers.
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Italian Military Flintlock Service Pistol, Signed “trulo” ” — Late 18th Century. brass Lock Plate.
Price £1,050 $1,407 €1,206
A robust Italian flintlock service-style pistol, 41cm overall with a 9” iron barrel of approximately 14 bore. The lock is clearly signed ”TRULO” with ”5” engraved on the butt. Further faint engraving and proof stamped marks to the barrel. Brass furniture throughout, including sideplate, trigger guard, ramrod pipes and butt cap, set to a full walnut stock of typical military form. The lock functions well on half- & full-cock with a crisp action. Barrel shows age-related pitting and staining but remains secure in the stock. Stock with period knocks and wear consistent with age and service use, no major repairs visible. Brass mounts with an attractive, untouched patina. This pistol represents the practical, provincial military production of Southern Italy (likely Brescia or Naples region) around 1780–1820. The numbered lock and signed plate reflect a workshop making pistols for service or export in the Napoleonic era. A good, honest example of an Italian service flintlock pistol, increasingly scarce in original condition. Overall length: 41cm Barrel: 9” Bore: approx. 14 bore.
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Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, Signed “à Paris”, Circa 1770. 20-bore Brass Barrel & Lock Plate
Price £1,650 $2,211 €1,895
A good example of an 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol, circa 1770, the lock plate signed “à Paris.” Of 20-bore with a round 11½-inch barrel, brass mounts finely engraved in rococo style, and full walnut stock of typical Parisian form with graceful wrist and fore-end. The butt cap, trigger guard and sideplate retain original chased decoration. French locks and pistols signed “à Paris” were produced by a number of Parisian gunmakers during the late 18th century, often for officers. This example shows the elegant proportions and restrained ornament typical of French work of the Louis XVI period. Overall length: approx. 44cm (17¼”). Mechanism functions, though as with all antique arms sold as a collector’s item only. Old repair to left side of butt end (see photos). In excellent condition for age & usage.
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Imperial German Baden Reserve Infantry Pickelhaube (other Ranks), C.1900–1914
Price £1,250 $1,675 €1,436
A good original example of an Imperial German Baden Reserve Infantry Regiment Other Ranks Pickelhaube, dating from the late Imperial period, circa 1900–1914. The helmet retains its correct brass Baden helmet plate featuring the crowned griffin, fitted with the Reserve cross to the chest bearing the motto “Mit Gott für Fürst und Vaterland”. As typical for Reserve formations, the lower scrolls are blank. The Reserve cross shows partial loss of the original silvered finish, as commonly encountered on original examples. Fitted with the correct Other Ranks brass spike, mounted on a circular spike base secured by plain domed studs, together with polished brass front trim and rear spine, consistent with Baden issue. Complete with leather chinstrap and fitted with both the Reich cockade and the Baden state cockade. The black lacquered leather shell retains good shape, showing honest service wear, surface crazing, and small areas of lacquer loss consistent with age. The interior retains the original leather liner, complete and undisturbed. No visible regimental markings, which is not unusual for Baden helmets. Overall a sound, untouched example of a Baden Reserve Pickelhaube, offered in honest condition and free from modern restoration. Condition Report Shell with surface crazing, scuffs, and small lacquer losses Brass fittings original and well matched Reserve cross partially silvered, with expected wear Leather chinstrap complete Original leather liner present, showing age No regimental markings visible. Measurements Height 20.cm Width 18cm Depth 24cm
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