17th Century Roman Style Pistol from Marche

17th Century Roman Style Pistol from Marche

by | May 7, 2021

17th Century Roman Style Pistol from Marche A beautifully crafted quality Italian pistol made for a nobleman or statesman – or perhaps a princess or m’lady. Marche in central Italy traces its origins back to the Iron Age and has a rich history of...
Spanish Eradura percussion pistol

Spanish Eradura percussion pistol

by | May 6, 2021

An Unusual and  Beautiful Spanish Silver-Mounted percussion pistol Elegantly  adorned with  engraved  sterling silver and gold wash in the Rennaisance Art era style. This beautiful pistol was probably made for either a wealthy merchant, statesman or very senior...
Second model Navy Colt 1851 36 cal percussion revolver

Second model Navy Colt 1851 36 cal percussion revolver

by | May 5, 2021

Second Model 1851 Navy Colt .36 cal  revolver – 1973 A classic percussion revolver made by Colt 100 years after 19th century production ceased.The Model 1851 Navy was designed and patented by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850 and remained in production until...
English percussion bar hammer 42 cal pistol

English percussion bar hammer 42 cal pistol

by | May 5, 2021

English percussion bar hammer 40 cal transition pistol An early example of the English transition revolver circa 1850 This pistol  appears to be the work of Richard Cutler & Son, Birmingham gunmakers from 1848-1858 at 26 Weaman Street. The barrel is engraved...
English percussion travelling pistol by Gibbs

English percussion travelling pistol by Gibbs

by | Mar 4, 2021

An English officer’s percussion pistol by J & G Gibbs Probably once of a pair, this elegant and finely detailed British officer’s pistol was typical of those carried in the early Victorian era.The British officer who carried this pistol was likely of...