Antique Arms

Trade Conversion Austrian Cavalry Pistol

Originally made as an Austrian Model 1851 Tube Lock, dragoon pistol. Later converted to the percussion system by the gun trade for civilian use around 1855. The .66 caliber, smoothbore barrel measures 9 ¾ inches with the whole pistol measuring 16 ½ inches. In excellent condition and working order. $2,250 Shop 19

c1855 State Militia U.S. Model 1842 by Johnson 

U.S. model 1842 percussion pistol made by Ira N. Johnson in 1855. The .54 caliber, smoothbore barrel measures 8 ½ inches with the whole pistol measuring 14 inches. The US Government contract for these pistols expired in 1853 making this a State Militia pistol. A very solid, soldier proof, pistol in very good working order and original as found condition. $1,950 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 SOLD

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

c1869 East India Government Lancer Pistol 

A smoothbore, East India Government, pattern 1858, Lancer pistol dated 1869. The 8 inch, .65 caliber barrel features the standard swivel rammer and Birmingham Ordnance proofs at the breech. The pistol measures 13 ¾ inches and is in very good working order. $2,250 Shop 19

Austrian Heavy Dragoon Tube Lock pistol

An as found, rare Model 1851 Austrian Tube Lock (Augustin Lock) cavalry pistol. The .66 caliber, smoothbore barrel measures 9 ¾ inches with the whole pistol with Austrian Beech wood stock measuring 16 ½ inches. In good working order. These pistols were only made between 1851 to 1854. $1,950 Shop 19

c1810 flintlock traveling pistol by W Ketland & Co

A sturdy English traveling flintlock pistol made for the North American market by the Birmingham gunmaker William Ketland. The smoothbore .67 caliber pistol, with LONDON marked barrel measures just under 14 inches. This pistol was intended for use in the North American market by farmers, fur trappers and pioneers. $2,850 Shop 19

c1820 Empire Style Belgium Officer’s pistol

A good condition Belgium officer’s pistol modelled on the French 1816 officer’s pistol. It was originally made as a flintlock around 1820 and later converted to percussion. The Damascus smoothbore .75 caliber barrel with swamped muzzle measures 8 inches. In good working order. A large, solid, well-made pistol intended for military use. $2,450 Shop 19 

c1820 Belgium contract flintlock pistol 

A large Belgium made contract pistol is good condition with a 9 inch, .70 caliber barrel. Full length walnut stock with standard brass fittings is in good original condition. Note the action will not release from full cock, $1,850 Shop 19 

c1800 brass barrel flintlock sailors pistol

c1800 large attractive, brass barrel flintlock sailor’s pistol of European origin, possibly French. 8 inch barrel 13 ½ inches overall. The lock carries an impression of two crossed anchors. Overall a solid pistol in good condition and working order. $2,150 Shop 19