Antique Firearms

Birmingham made copy of the 1802 New Land pattern flintlock pistol

Birmingham made copy of the 1802 New Land Pattern flintlock pistol. (.65 Cal smooth bore 9 inch barrel, Birmingham proof marks and attached swivel rammer). The official looking crown and "TOWER" marks on the lock were meant to impress the gullible buying public of the time. The brass furniture remains untouched. The stock has quite a few handling marks and chips, some are filled with bees wax. The action is faulty and the rammer easily slides out. All in all it is still a solid Birmingham commercial pistol. $1,895 Shop 19

c1810 reconditioned Pocket Pistol by Lacy & Co

A nicely reconditioned brass framed boxlock pocket pistol with concealed trigger and screw off barrel from the firm of Lacy & Co (1776–1840). A very effective weapon at close range commonly carried loaded in a vest pocket or a ladies bag. $1,250 Shop 19

c1850 Birmingham made Man Stopper by Smith

Birmingham made Man Stopper by Smith c1850

A solid full stocked .65 Cal Birmingham man stopper pistol from around 1850. The heavy 4 ¾ inch octagonal barrel has a pin head front sight with Birmingham proofs hidden on the bottom barrel flat. The back action lock is still in working order, engraved with the name "SMITH" and the German silver wrist echelon is vacant. As the name suggests, very effective in stopping any man at the time! $950 Shop 19

c1850 .65 Calibre Birmingham made coat pistol

A solid .65 Calibre Birmingham made coat pistol from an unknown maker that was made around 1850. The heavy 6 ½ inch octagonal barrel which has a pin head front sight. The action is errant in that while it holds full and half cock the hammer also releases from both positions. $1,250 Shop 19

Smoothbore percussion travelling pistol by Charles Lancaster

A refurbished quality smoothbore percussion travelling pistol by Charles Lancaster of 151 New Bond St London. The barrel tang, lock, hammer, butt and trigger guard are all finely engraved. The full walnut stock is in good condition and the action is in good working order. Known as the maker of the finest barrels Charles Lancaster made barrels for Joe Manton and all Purdey guns before 1826. $2,500 Shop 19

c1850 belt hooked pocket pistol

A .47 calibre percussion pocket pistol with a screw off barrel and drop down trigger in the French style of Auguste Francotte. The screw off barrel is re-blued and the frame and drop down trigger are lightly engraved. Root walnut bag grip is in good condition with no cracks or splits and the shield shaped echelon is vacant. The pistol in good working order and very good condition. $1,250 Shop 19

1833 model French Cavalry Officers percussion pistol

1833 model French Cavalry Officers percussion pistol in excellent condition with much original finish. A 23 mm [9 inch] 69 Cal swamped octagonal barrel with micro grove rifling, proof marks "*C*" and "*A*" and manufacture date of "1852". Lock plate clearly marked "Mre N. Lede/ Chattellerault / F. De Ruelle". The pistol is in good working order with a crisp action. The stock shows some wear and there is an Arsenal repaired crack at the wrist. To appeal to the aristocratic backgrounds of most officers, their arms (as shown by this pistol) were made to a higher standard and finish than those issued to the rank and file. $3,250 Shop 19

c1800 light Dragoon Sized Flintlock Traveling Pistol

A solid unmarked pistol measuring 15 inches with a large .68 calibre smoothbore 9 inch Birmingham proofed barrel. In good working order with a flat lock plate, reinforced cock and bridled pan with brass trigger guard, rammer pipe and side plate. Good condition, full stock with original or period rammer. A must for anyone travelling alone in the Georgian era! $2,350 Shop 19

c1852 US Model 1842 Pistol

A US military percussion pistol by Henry Aston & Co dated 1842. Overall the pistol measures 14 inches in length with a sighted .54 Cal 8.5 inch smooth bore barrel. The lock plate marked with "US / H ASTON & CO" and "MIDDTN / CONN / 1851" +. The barrel is proof marked "US / WN / P" and inspection cartouches of "WAT" for Captain William Anderson Thornton and "GW" for armoury sub inspector George Wright are on the stock. In good working order. $2,250 Shop 19

Tulle 1822 French Cavalry Conversion Pistol

A three quarter stocked Tulle manufactured model 1822 French percussion cavalry pistol converted from flintlock around 1842. The 7 ¾ inch slightly tapered 17mm [67 calibre] barrel has a notched rear and ball front sights. Shallow rifling from the conversion still present. 1822 marked on the barrel tang and various inspection still viable on the left of the barrel. Lock plate clearly marked "Mre Rle de Tulle" with arsenal stamp. Brass furniture has inspector’s stamps as does one lock plate screw and the rammer. Lanyard ring still present. The walnut stock is in a strong and solid condition with the usual handling marks. The remnants of the Tulle stamp and the old crossed pout serial number "574" are visible along with its new number "991". The crossed out "574" is visible on the barrel and the new number "991" is partly obscured by the wood work. The powder measure rammer is also numbered (991) to the gun. Action is strong. All in all a very good and solid French cavalry pistol, rare to find one with the correct rammer numbered to the gun. $1,500 Shop 19

c1865 Allen & Wheelock Long Barrel Boot Pistol

An unusually long barrelled centre hammer percussion boot pistol made by Allen & Wheelock of Worcester, Massachusetts USA. The .36 calibre half octagonal half round sighted barrel is 10 inches long and clearly marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK". The walnut grips are in good condition and the action works as it should. An interesting American Civil War ear artifact. $1,550 Shop 19