DURS EGG PISTOL FOR RESTORATION £495.00
A SMALL BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY DURS EGG FOR RESTORATION
A very small pocket pistol by Durs Egg, circa 1790, converted to percussion at some later date. Early London proof marks to side of frame, signature of D EGG LONDON under frame. Quality engraving to breech, side panel, frame and tang/screwhead.
Requires restoration - someone has tried to replace the percussion hammer but it is too large for the boxlock action. Smaller ones are available from Blackley & Son or Peter Dyson. Alternatively, the pistol could be restored back to original flintlock. In flintlock form, the value of this pistol would be in excess of £1,000. A side plate is missing which will need replacing and a small section of the stock missing - see photos. Sliding safety. 1.4" barrel. 4.7" overall. The hinged trigger mechanism works with drop trigger but oversize hammer fouls the otherwise good action.
This pistol deserves sympathetic restoration. You will note that the drop down trigger hinge is hidden behind the side panel, a sign of good quality befitting the work of Durs Egg.
PRICE £495.00
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing this item - quoting reference: SKU 030D
The price includes UK mainland delivery. No licence is required to possess this item in the UK if owned as a curio as part of a collection or display.
GOLD INLAID MANTON OVER AND UNDER BARREL £395.00
A GOLD INLAID PERCUSSION OVER AND UNDER 50 BORE RIFLED BARREL AND BREECH BY MANTON, LONDON FOR RESTORATION
A 50 bore rifled over and under barrel and breech by Manton, London. 9.4" barrels with top flat signed in gold script ‘Manton London’ with gold scrolls either side of signature. Some minor gold losses. Drilled for captive ramrod swivel - re-inforced in Platinum forward of the hole. London proofs to each barrel. Underside of barrel drilled for barrel under rib. Platinum plugs to breech with grooved rear sight. Left side nipple hole in need of re-tapping. No numbers evident on breech or barrel.
A basis for a project or would look really good displayed on its own once restored and re-browned.
PRICE £395.00 including UK mainland delivery
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FLINTLOCK BAKER RIFLE STOCK AND PATCHBOX £875.00
AN ORIGINAL BAKER RIFLE STOCK AND PATCHBOX
A rare original Baker rifle stock together with original patch box from an abandoned project. Wood is excellent for its age - some evidence of temporary repairs to a few splits (see photos) one from rear of lock inletting to triggerguard underneath and another split from front sidenail forward but each will restore virtually invisibly as there is no wood loss. Nicely inletted for all parts. Stock was probably from a Volunteer Baker. An excellent basis for building a Baker using replacement parts at a fraction of the cost of buying an original or repairing a similar Baker with a poor stock. 45.25" long.
PRICE £875.00
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing this item - quoting reference: SKU 022D
The price includes UK mainland delivery. No licence is required to possess this item in the UK if owned as a curio as part of a collection or display.
EX MUSEUM FLINTLOCK SIGNAL GUN £1,250.00
A RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK SIGNAL GUN REQUIRING RESTORATION
Ex SASC (Small Arms School Collection of the British Army). Weapons Collection inventory number 0143. Unusual and probably unique Flintlock Signal Gun circa 1800-1815, of hand-held form similar in shape to cannon igniters of the period, 24 1/2in. overall, the forward section approximately 10in. and formed of brass, rounded action with provision for flintlock mechanism (missing lockplate, hammer and frizzen), off-centre priming pan and tube leading to a circular bronze flash-pan 3 1/4in. in diameter with hinged bronze lid, the walnut tiller butt with brass trigger-guard and internal connecting rod (at fault), the grip-piece stamped '109' (action and flash-pan miss-shapen), retaining its Weapons Collection identity disk stamped 0143.
As mentioned, the shape of this signal gun is very similar to Cannon Igniters of the period such as the one sold at Bonhams Antique Arms Auction, 23rd May 2018, Lot 203 which sold for £4,750 with a defective action but complete. Very useful reference for restoration of this signal gun.
PRICE £1,250.00 including UK mainland delivery
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing this item - quoting reference: SKU 023D
