Antique Arms

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

Mid 19th C. British Coast Guard Services pistol

c1850 Birmingham manufactured copy of the 1842 model Coast Guard Service made around 1850. 5.5 inch round smooth bore barrel with attached rammer. Often called the shortened sea service pistol because of the attached belt hook. In good working order. Length 28.5 cm. $1,550 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

French model 1823 Officer's Artillery Sword

French model 1823 Officer's Artillery Sword. The brass pommel, knucklebow and guard with quillon are all intact. The leather wire bound grip is complete and in good condition. The blade still has some engraving visible and the blade edge has few rough spots. Overall length is 34 inches with a 28.5 inch curved blade. A good sword made to a higher standard than the rank and file. $650 Shop 19 ON LAYBY

Victorian Officer's Sterling Silver Cartridge Box

c1875 Officer's Sterling Silver Cartridge Box. A rare sterling silver senior officer’s full dress uniform cartridge case with VR Royal Cypher and engraved edging on the front plate. Hallmarked for Birmingham silversmith Josiah Williams & Co, date marked 1875. The red leather interiors are in a good condition with signs of wear, the gold thread stitching is in good condition. $1,250 Shop 19

c1780 British Brass Barrel Flintlock Coaching Blunderbuss

c1780 large brass barrel blunderbuss with London Gun Makers Company proofs that was commonly used on coach guards and on ships in the Georgian era. The action works as intended. There are also some restorations and repairs, notably the replaced fore end stock. $3,950 Shop 19

Mid 19th C. Mexican Officer's Sword

c1850 Mexican Officer's Sword of Emperor Maximillian's Court. Tri-section blade with brass shell guard having a silver Mexican eagle and snake. The ornate brass stirrup hilt is embossed with trophies and a helmeted female warrior. Most likely a French manufacturer. Length 91.5 cm. $800 Shop 19

Napoleonic era heavy dragoon flintlock pistol by Archer

c1805 Napoleonic era heavy dragoon flintlock pistol. A quality heavy dragoon sized pistol by the Birmingham gun maker Thomas Archer. The pistol measures 15 inches with a round smoothbore 9 inch iron barrel with London proofs. The brass tipped rammer appears original. The pitting around the touch hole is a sign of genuine use. After more than 200 years it is still in working order. $2,750 Shop 19

Greatcoat Boxlock Flintlock Pistol by Lacy & Co

c1830 Greatcoat Boxlock Flintlock Pistol by Lacy & Co. Lacy & Co was a firm of general London Gunsmiths that operated from 1776 to 1840 who also had Royal Government contracts to supply military pistols and muskets. The barrel has been over cleaned but the pistol is in good working order. $1,350 Shop 19

c1725 ornate brass inlaid Italian Flintlock Pistol 

c1725 ornate brass inlaid Italian Flintlock Pistol. Carved full walnut stock is in very good condition with no shrinkage evident. Original rammer included. All the brass furniture has some level of carving or engraving with a female bust repeated six times on various parts. An essential item for the well-to-do of the time. $2,950 Shop 19

c1800 Ottoman Empire holster pistol 

c1800 Ottoman Empire large flintlock pistol with the barrel partly enclosed with wide silver bands. The excellent quality suggests European, probably French manufacture. The flat lock plate has a clear gold Islamic mark in the centre and the trigger guard, butt cap and side plate and embellishments are silver. $2,950 Shop 19