Military Armourer's Revolver Trigger Test Gauge, c.1957
A rare brass military issue trigger testing gauge by Salter, dated 1957 and army property marked.
Basically, this tool is a spring balance calibrated to measure the force needed to fire a service revolver in single action mode. Set to measuring just one pound of trigger pull, this device was used to identify potentially dangerous sidearms, as this amount of trigger pressure woul... read more
King George III Bone Dice
A good pair of late 18th or early 19th century, small bone dice bearing the King's Crown to indicate that tax duty had been paid. One dice has a clear Crown outline mark, while the other has an indistinct red impression.
The "Stamp Tax Act 1765" was introduced for many different items, ordering that 10-shillings would be payable on the purchase of a pair of dice. Taxed items wer... read more
Bronze Naval Saluting Cannon
A superb antique desk top muzzle loading saluting cannon, having a bronze barrel, bearing the Royal Cyphers of King George III and Princess Mary. Although the cannon is unsigned, it is of the highest gunmaker quality, Gun Powder London proof stamped and marked as .380" calibre.
Cosmetically the cannon has a good age patina and a well constructed oak truck with iron features.
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490.00 GBP
French An IX Model Gendarmerie Pistol c.1818
A French An IX Gendarmerie pistol with later official conversion to percussion ignition. Barrel dated 1818.
This pistol is in very good crisp condition with no damage, having plenty of official stamps and a rack number, together with a lock marked to Manufacture Royale de Maubeuge. These police pistols were officially modified c.1825. Ramrod appears to be original and the pistol ... read more
1854 Transport Corps Issue Sea Service Pistol
*** My thanks to a colleague who helped me with gaps in my knowledge on Crimean War history ***
A good percussion pistol with its lock signed by Blake & Co. London and dated, 1854. This commercial pistol is a modified Tower pattern, that is attributed to the Transport Corps, a paramilitary organisation that predates the Land Transport Corps.
The history of the civi... read more
590.00 GBP
Tower 1855 Sea Service Percussion Pistol
Selling on Consignment: An excellent example of a Tower pattern, short Sea Service pistol, dated 1855. The pistol is in full working order, with a strong action, while the furniture and ironwork have an abundance of clear proof and inspection marks. read more
54B Tranter Percussion Revolver
Selling on consignment: A 54 bore Double Trigger Tranter percussion revolver made c.1858.
Presented in full working order, this large revolver retains much blue finish, although showing the typical service wear commensurate of it being a military man's sidearm, with holster rubbing, mottled patina and general thinning of finish evident. The action is as it should be and the grip... read more
Cased Adams Percussion Revolver By Tatham, c.1850
A mid-Victorian 80 Bore revolver of Adams' double-action type, retailed by Henry Tatham. At his time Tatham had a shop in Charing Cross specialising in providing cutler services and guns to his customers, many of whom were naval officers from the nearby Admiralty in London.
This 6-shot Birmingham-proofed revolver is a good-looking example, which retains much of its factory finish... read more
1490.00 GBP
WO 1905 Pattern Military Pocket Knife
An early military pocket knife of War Office 1905 Pattern. Made by H.G. Long, these knives have a 3-inch main blade and feature a marlin spike, together with a shorter spike that is actually the can opener. An attractive copper lanyard ring is an indicator of earlier models.
Overall the knife is in good order with strong springs and a nice blade profile. read more
Early War Department Pocket Knife By Burgh & Son
A rare and early military pattern knife by Burgh & Son, bearing the soldier's warrant number. The blade, which is a little over 3 inches, is reasonable and bears War Department marks together with a broad arrow. Overall the knife has signs of service wear but it remains in good order. read more