Antique Arms

Powder Flask for a German Count 1864

Turtle shell continental cross charger flask by F Gertner which was a souvenir for a German Count. Engraved "Andenken 1864/Ed. Graf Sporck" roughly translated "Souvenir 1864/Ed. Count Sporck". $550 Shop 19

French Model 1806 [Year XIII] c 1812 Cavalry Pistol

A genuine Napoleonic Wars flintlock that shows signs of serious use! Made in the kingdom Of Naples in 1812 for the French, under the rule of King Joachim Murat (1767-1815) - Napoleon's brother-in-law. The action is in working order but the cock is very, very loose and the action should no longer be engaged. $2,650 Shop 19 

Silver Wire Belgium Flintlock Pocket Pistol

A good quality Belgium flintlock pocket pistol dating from the late 18th century. After 200 years the action is crisp and strong, the siding safety works and the still barrel screws off. The ideal lady's flintlock. $1,650 Shop 19

Mediterranean cartridge box

Mediterranean cartridge box. Brass. Measures 12 cm high x 10 cm wide. $250 Shop 19

1858 dated Austrian Empire Lorenz horse pistol

Based on the model 1854 Lorenz musket this is a large, solid and hefty veteran of the Austrian-Prussian wars of the 1860s. The .70 caliber smooth bore sighted barrel measures 9 ¾ inches with the whole arm measuring 16 ½ inches. The action is very strong and hold both half and full cock, but also releases from both. $2,050 Shop 19

Austrian model 1853/89 Pioneer side arm

A very good condition Austrian model 1853/89 Pioneer trooper’s side arm. This is the 1889 version with the wood grip. Standard features, 18 inch single edged spring steel blade, hollow ground on one side and flat on the other. It comes with its original black leather covered wooden scabbard. $950 Shop 19

c1800 ivory hilted spadroon with Damascus blade

A private purchase three ball spadroon with ivory hilt and Damascus blade. Probably British. The fluted ivory grip is in good condition as is the gilding. The blade measures 29 ½ inches. The Damascus blade has engravings of military motifs with some gold still remaining. The blade is in good condition with some areas of pitting. $1,850 Shop 19

Rare American Holster Pistol

A large holster pistol bearing the name of a renowned Pennsylvania gun maker Henry E. Leman (1812–1887). The pistol is unusual in that Leman was more noted for his long arms rather than pistols. In good working order. The pistol may have been converted from a rifle by another gunsmith in its working life. $1,950 Shop 19

Victorian Holster Pistol by Frederick Barnes

A large and solid full stocked percussion pistol in good working order by Frederick Barnes of London. This pistol measures over 13 inches with a 8 ¼ inch smoothbore .70 caliber Birmingham proofed barrel. Rammer appears original. Barnes started production around 1850 and this looks like an early example of his work using some older flintlock parts. $1,850 Shop 19

Horn Flask with cap measure

Flattened horn powder flask with brass mounts, four suspension rings and a graduated brass cap measure. In a very good condition with no missing parts. Length approximately 10 inches. $400 Shop 19

c1851 Frederick Barnes & Co Holster Pistol

A large and solid full stocked percussion holster pistol from Frederick Barnes and Co of London. Heavy and intimidating man stopper still in working order after 170 years. A very handy item to have in the wild colonial days! $2,150 Shop 19

c1800 brass framed flintlock tinder lighter 

A very good brass framed flintlock boxlock Tinder Lighter in an untouched condition. The frame is engraved with vacant ovals upon trophies including flags, off-set tinderbox has conforming frizzen, walnut slab sided grip. Action still functions, overall length is about 14.5 cm. $1,550 Shop 19

Long barrel English over under pistol

An unusual composite long barrelled boxlock over under percussion pistol. The boxlock, hammers and extended back strap are finely foliate engraved. The lower barrel has London proofs but there is no makers mark or name anywhere on the pistol. The actions work with both releasing from full cock, but the font of the left side hammer is chipped. $1,950 Shop 19

1857 dated Austrian Empire Lorenz horse pistol

Based on the model 1854 Lorenz musket this is a large, solid and hefty veteran of the Austrian-Prussian wars of the 1860s. The .70 caliber smooth bore sighted barrel measures 9 ¾ inches with the whole arm measuring 16 ½ inches. The main spring is very strong but the lock will not hold full cock and releases from half cock. $1,850 Shop 19

Early 18^th century Walloon style saber

An early 18^th or late 17^th century saber with heart shaped Walloon style pierced guard and thumb ring. The single edge curved blade with faint engraving. The fuller measures 70 cm with a double edge for the last 21 cm. 85 cm overall. The brass wire binding on the grip is a later addition or repair and the pommel has a hole that may be damage or deliberately made for wall mounting. $2,150 Shop 19