{"title":"18th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e18th Century Militaria \u0026amp; Antique Firearms for Sale | Authentic 1700s Military Collectibles at International Military Antiques (IMA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eOriginal Flintlock Firearms, Swords, Uniforms \u0026amp; Military Gear from the 1700s — Backed by IMA’s Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eStep into the age of revolution, empire, and exploration with \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eInternational Military Antiques’ selection of 18th century militaria and antique firearms\u003c\/strong\u003e. From the \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eAmerican Revolutionary War\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eNapoleonic Era\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eSeven Years’ War\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"544\"\u003ecolonial campaigns\u003c\/strong\u003e across the globe, this category features \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"622\"\u003egenuine 1700s military artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflect the evolution of warfare during the Enlightenment and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eAt IMA, we specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"753\"\u003epre-1899 antique firearms\u003c\/strong\u003e, all legally classified as non-firearms under U.S. federal law — making these flintlock and early percussion weapons \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"927\"\u003elegal to own in most states with no license required\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every item is covered by our \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eLifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and backed by our decades-long reputation as seen on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eHistory Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eOur 18th Century collection features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eFlintlock Muskets \u0026amp; Rifles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brown Bess, Charleville, Prussian Potsdam, and early American long guns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eMilitary Flintlock Pistols\u003c\/strong\u003e — Officer’s pistols, cavalry pistols, and naval handguns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eEdged Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e — British, French, and American sabers, smallswords, hangers, and bayonets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eColonial \u0026amp; Revolutionary War Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cartridge boxes, powder horns, haversacks, gorgets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eUniform Parts \u0026amp; Headgear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tricorn hats, cockades, gorgets, buttons, and regimental epaulettes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eAccoutrements \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bullet molds, powder flasks, cleaning rods, and belt plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003ePersonal \u0026amp; Regimental Items\u003c\/strong\u003e — Documents, insignia, officer's journals, and campaign relics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eBritish, American, French \u0026amp; Continental European Militaria\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rare pieces from imperial and revolutionary forces18th century militaria, antique flintlock firearms, Revolutionary War guns, Napoleonic era weapons, Brown Bess musket, colonial American gear, antique bayonets, 1700s swords, Seven Years’ War collectibles, historical military antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2592\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you're a Revolutionary War collector, reenactor, or serious historian, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eIMA’s 18th Century Militaria \u0026amp; Antique Firearms collection\u003c\/strong\u003e offers unparalleled access to authentic artifacts from one of the most formative centuries in global military history. Shop with confidence at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003eInternational Military Antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e — where every piece tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-british-brown-bess-musket-lock-frizzen-circa-1790-1810","title":"Original British Brown Bess Musket Lock Frizzen- Circa 1790-1810","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Very Few Available. These are absolutely 100% original English manufacture, supplied to the British East India Company at the close of the 18th Century. Found in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2003, these were \"left over\" from British Brown Bess Muskets converted to percussion cap system in 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not newly made reproductions and are over 200 years old. They are pretty much a universal to fit all Brown Bess Muskets from about 1750 onwards, but slight variations may occur and fitting is the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered just as we found them in uncleaned and untouched condition. 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The impending threat of the invasion of England by Napoleon Bonapart galvanized the urgent production of all military supplies, including musket flints. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow 200 years later a cache of original knapped military musket flints has been discovered and are available to the collector's market. Complete your original flintlock muskets with original knapped flints. Traditionally held in the flintlock cock jaws, cushioned by a small piece of cloth, leather or even by a small lead sheet a flint was usually good for between twenty and fifty firings before deteriorating or splitting. Each soldier, therefore, was expected to carry many spare flints as well as powder and ball. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opportunity unlikely to ever be repeated, order now while available. Original British 200 year old knapped flintlock musket flints!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and Sizes Vary. 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Greasing the threads can prevent this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1917 Browning machine gun is a heavy machine gun used by the United States armed forces in World War I, World War II, Korea, and to a limited extent in Vietnam; it has also been used by other nations. It was a crew served, belt-fed, water-cooled machine gun that served alongside the much lighter air-cooled Browning M1919. It was used at the battalion level, and often mounted on vehicles (such as a jeep). There were two main iterations of it: the M1917, which was used in World War I; and the M1917A1; which was used thereafter. The M1917, which was used on some aircraft as well as in a ground role, had a firing rate of 450 rounds per minute; the M1917A1 had a firing rate of 450 to 600 rounds per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1900, John Moses Browning filed a patent for a recoil-powered automatic gun.[2] Browning did not work on the gun again until 1910, when he built a water-cooled prototype of the 1900 design. Although the gun worked well, Browning improved the design slightly. Browning replaced side ejection with bottom ejection, added a buffer for smoother operation, replaced the hammer with a two piece firing pin, and some other minor improvements.[4] The basic design of the gun was still the 1900 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Browning is a water-cooled heavy machine gun, though some experimental versions were made that did not use a water jacket; the air-cooled M1919 was later developed as a medium machine gun. Unlike many other early machine guns, the M1917 had nothing to do with Maxim's toggle lock design. At 47 pounds (21 kg),[clarification needed] it was much lighter than contemporary Maxim type guns such as the first 137-pound (62 kg) German Maschinengewehr 08 (08\/15 model: 43 lb (20 kg)) and the British Vickers machine gun, while still being highly reliable. The only similarities with the Maxim or Vickers are the principle of recoil operation, T-slot breechblock, \"pull-out\" belt feed, water cooling, and forward ejection. Its sliding-block locking mechanism saved weight and complexity, and was used in many previous Browning designs. The belt fed left-to-right, and the cartridges were stacked closer together than Maxim\/Vickers (patterns copied by most guns later).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army Ordnance Department showed little interest in machine guns until war was declared in April 1917. At that time, the U.S. arsenal included only 1,100 machine guns, and most of those were outmoded. The government asked several designers to submit weapons. Browning arranged a test at the Springfield Armory in May 1917. In the first test, the weapon fired 20,000 rounds without incident. The reliability was exceptional, so Browning fired another 20,000 rounds through the weapon without any parts failing. The Ordnance Board was impressed, but was unconvinced that the same level of performance could be achieved in a production model. Consequently, Browning used a second gun that not only duplicated the original trial, but it also fired continuously for 48 minutes and 12 seconds (over 21,000 rounds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Army adopted the weapon as its principal heavy machine gun, utilizing the M1906 .30-06 cartridge with a 150-grain, flat-base bullet. Unfortunately, production was a problem. Several manufacturers started producing the gun, but they had to set up the assembly lines and tooling. By June 30, 1918, Westinghouse had made only 2,500 and Remington had made only 1,600. By the time of the Armistice, Westinghouse had made 30,150, Remington 12,000, and Colt 600.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the start of World War I, the Army had used a variety of older machine guns, like the M1895 Colt–Browning machine gun \"Potato Digger\" (which Browning had also designed) and weapons like the Maxim Gun, the Benet–Mercie M1909, and the Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun. Although the Model 1917 was intended to be the principal US Army heavy machine gun in the war, the Army was, in fact, forced to purchase many foreign weapons—the French-produced Hotchkiss 8 mm machine gun was actually the most numerous heavy machine gun used by the American Expeditionary Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1926, the Browning's rear sight was revised to incorporate scales for both the new M1 Ball (172-grain boat-tail bullet) and the M1906 (150-grain flat-base bullet) ammunition. With M1 ball, the M1917 had a maximum range of about 5,500 yd (5,000 m); with M2 ammunition, about 3,500 yd (3,200 m). 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It has replicated maker marks and 1918 date on the ricasso, the reverse side marked \"U.S. MOD. 1917 C.T.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning knife is complete with correct contoured wood grip, brass throated hard skin scabbard covered in a heavy canvas with U.S. belt hanging hooks and leather scabbard toe also stamped with original maker markings and 1918 date. Again, this is one of the very finest reproductions of any edged weapon IMA has ever seen. 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We have weighed multiple one lbs bags that \u003cb\u003erange from 30 to 40 flints\u003c\/b\u003e so please understand all purchases are measured by LBS not by quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use with all period flintlock muskets; these are a mix of British flints that were made (knapped) to regulation pattern at BRANDON in the County of SUFFOLK in England at the close of the 18th century and are typically grey in color. The Amber flints were knapped in France at around the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow 200 years later a cache of original knapped military musket flints found in Nepal and never used by the British East India Company has been discovered and is available for the collector's market. Complete your original flintlock musket with an original 18th century knapped flint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally held in the flintlock cock jaws, cushioned by a small piece of cloth, leather or even by a small lead sheet, a flint was usually good for between twenty and thirty firings before deteriorating or splitting. Each soldier, therefore, was expected to carry many spare flints as well as powder and ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opportunity unlikely to ever be repeated, order now while available, original antique knapped flintlock musket flints for sale by the pound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and sizes will vary. 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Japanese armor is thought to have evolved from the armor used in ancient China and Korea. Cuirasses and helmets were manufactured in Japan as early as the 4th century. Tankō, worn by foot soldiers and keikō, worn by horsemen were both pre-samurai types of early Japanese cuirass constructed from iron plates connected together by leather thongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Heian period (794-1185), the Japanese cuirass evolved into the more familiar style of armor worn by the samurai known as the dou or dō. Japanese armor makers started to use leather (nerigawa) and lacquer was used to weatherproof the armor parts. By the end of the Heian period the Japanese cuirass had arrived at the shape recognized as being distinctly samurai. Leather and or iron scales were used to construct samurai armors, with leather and eventually silk lace used to connect the individual scales (kozane) which these cuirasses were now being made from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 16th century Japan began trading with Europe during what would become known as the Nanban trade. Samurai acquired European armour including the cuirass and comb morion which they modified and combined with domestic armour as it provided better protection from the newly introduced matchlock muskets known as Tanegashima. The introduction of the tanegashima by the Portuguese in 1543 changed the nature of warfare in Japan causing the Japanese armor makers to change the design of their armours from the centuries-old lamellar armours to plate armour constructed from iron and steel plates which was called tosei gusoku (new armours). Bullet resistant armours were developed called tameshi gusoku or (bullet tested) allowing samurai to continue wearing their armour despite the use of firearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe era of warfare called the Sengoku period ended around 1600, Japan was united and entered the peaceful Edo period, samurai continued to use both plate and lamellar armor as a symbol of their status but traditional armours were no longer necessary for battles. During the Edo period light weight, portable and secret hidden armors became popular as there was still a need for personal protection. Civil strife, duels, assassinations, peasant revolts required the use of armours such as the kusari katabira (chain armor jacket) and armored sleeves as well as other types of armour which could be worn under ordinary clothing. Edo period samurai were in charge of internal security and would wear various types of kusari gusoku (chain armor) and shin and arm protection as well as forehead protectors (hachi-gane).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmor continued to be worn and used in Japan until the end of the samurai era (Meiji period) in the 1860s, with the last use of samurai armor happening in 1877 during the Satsuma Rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese armor was generally constructed from many small iron (tetsu) and\/or leather (nerigawa) scales (kozane) and\/or plates (ita-mono), connected to each other by rivets and macramé cords (odoshi) made from leather and\/or braided silk, and\/or chain armor (kusari). Noble families had silk cords made in specific patterns and colors of silk thread. Many of these cords were constructed of well over 100 strands of silk. Making these special silk cords could take many months of steady work, just to complete enough for one suit of armour. Japanese armour was designed to be as lightweight as possible as the samurai had many tasks including riding a horse and archery in addition to swordsmanship. The armour was usually brightly lacquered to protect against the harsh Japanese climate. Chain armour (kusari) was also used to construct individual armor pieces and full suits of kusari were even used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine full-body armor set with matching helmet we are offering dates from the first half of the 19th century, the later portion of the Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai) of Japanese history. This is the period between 1603 and 1867, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyo. It is definitely a set made for use, and not a display piece. It comes in its original transit chest, which measures 19\"H x 14\" x 14\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armor is made from brown enameled steel and iron plates set into fine chain mail, held together by the fabric backing. There is cording connecting many of the pieces, and there is also a lot of chain mail between the various pieces. Please note that the silk and linen backing of the armor has become VERY delicate over time, in many as easy to tear as a sheet of paper, so please handle this item \u003cstrong\u003eWITH CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e. The helmet looks to have probably had the fabric portions replaced in the late 19th \/ early 20th century, which was very common so that items could keep being displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lovely armor set consists of the following components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Ken Suji Kabuto (兜) Helmet:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis example is offered in very good condition. The main portion of the helmet is made of 8 pieces (ken suji) of blacksmith forged iron which has been lacquered on both sides. It is definitely magnetic, and has a very nice brown finish on the outside, and is a darker brown on the inside. It looks like the inside of the plates may also be reinforced with pressed paper. It features two Fukigaeshi, which are the wing-like projections on the side of the visor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the main body of the helmet there is a single ring with a front visor, which has one semi-circular ring attached directly to it. Below this are four further rings that form the Shikoro (錣) rear neck guard of the helmet, attached by dark blue cords. The interior has a complete fabric and leather liner, which has three loops for attachment of the cord, which is unfortunately missing. The front of the helmet has the hari-date for attachment of a crest, and there is a gold painted wood crest installed, which we have not been able to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Body Armor Consisting of the Following Components (some are linked together):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 1X Dou\u003c\/strong\u003e (胴) Chest Armor made from linked plates and chain mail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 1X Kusazuri\u003c\/strong\u003e (草摺) Armor Plates attached to the bottom of the Dou that protect the hips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 2X Sode\u003c\/strong\u003e (袖) Spaulders - Shoulder Armor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 2X Kote\u003c\/strong\u003e (籠手) Vambraces - Forearm Armor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 2X Tekkou\u003c\/strong\u003e (手甲) Gauntlet Gloves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 1X Haidate\u003c\/strong\u003e (佩楯) Apron Style Thigh Protector\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 2X Suneate\u003c\/strong\u003e (臑当) Shin Protectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have tried our best to describe this armor, however Japanese armor, or feudal era armor of any region for that matter, is complex and names are often confusing. 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These armor, shields and helmets are very collectible and as they were made specially for museum exhibition to a standard so high that “Museum curators cannot tell the difference between the copies and the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic morion, though popularly identified with early Spanish explorers and conquistadors, was not in use until after the conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés or Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Incas in South America. It was widely used by the Spanish, but thirty to forty years later was also common among foot soldiers of many other European nationalities. Low production costs aided its popularity and dissemination, although officers and elite guards would have theirs elaborately engraved to display their wealth and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crest or comb on the top of the helmet was designed to strengthen it. 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This is a =n excellent example of an 19th Century French Light Infantry Officer’s Gorget. “Gorget” , from the French gorge meaning throat, was a band of linen wrapped around a woman's neck and head in the medieval period or the lower part of a simple chaperon hood. The term later described a steel or leather collar to protect the throat, a set of pieces of plate armor, or a single piece of plate armor hanging from the neck and covering the throat and chest. Later, particularly from the 18th century, the gorget became primarily ornamental, serving as a symbolic accessory on military uniforms, a use which has survived in some armies. It is considered the last vestige of armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gorget is constructed out of hammered brass which has tarnished to a lovely patina, and features the Imperial Eagle engraved with its wings spread. 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The Japanese Katana (刀 or かたな) is a sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana (打刀) and the term katana (刀) often refers to single-edged swords from around the world. Developed later than the tachi, it was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the edge facing upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Meiji Restoration, its used became much less widespread, however when Imperial Japan developed large ambitions, the Katana once again returned as a sign of prestige and rank. After the war, many were brought home by returning U.S. servicemen, which how most that we see ended up in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example dates from the very early Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai) of Japanese history. This is the period between 1603 and 1867, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyo. It is around the middle of the blade length range, and has a \"Shinogi Zukuri\" shape, the standard for the Katana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has been remounted several times, as was common for Japanese blades, as indicated by the multiple holes in the tang. This combined with age has made the YASURIME (鑢目 - file marks) on the tang faint, and given it a lovely patina from oxidation and rust scaling. The blade is signed, however the TAGANE (chisel marks) are faint and the TAGANE MAKURA (raised area around the mei) is worn down, indicating great age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can however still relatively easily read the characters on the blade: \u003cstrong\u003e肥 前 國 住 人 忠 吉 作 - HIZEN NO KUNI JUNIN TADAYOSHI SAKU\u003c\/strong\u003e, which translates to “Made by Tadayoshi in Hizen Province”. The 前 (ZEN) character used on this blade is the correct modified version used by many members of the Hizen school. \"Tadayoshi\" is a famous lineage of smiths in the Hizen school, which also was a teacher for many other famous members of the school. We have researched this signature, and comparison to other known examples indicates that it was forged by 初代 忠吉 (SHODAI TADAYOSHI), or the first generation TADAYOSHI in Hizen province, a GRAND MASTER level smith. It is correctly signed on the opposite side of the blade from the usual, which is also typical for this smith. They were later known by the name 橋本 新左衛門尉 忠吉 - HASHIMOTO SHINSAEMONJO TADAYOSHI, which includes titles of great importance. For more information, as well as pictures of the reference oshigata we compared this sword to, please see this page at the Nihonto Club: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nihontoclub.com\/smiths\/TAD286\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nihontoclub.com\/smiths\/TAD286\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTADAYOSHI\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has the following period correct features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of the blade)\u003cbr\u003e- hole (mekugi-ana) in the tang IS punched and not drilled\u003cbr\u003e- blade is signed on the tang by the maker.\u003cbr\u003e- blade has a visible temper line (hamon).\u003cbr\u003e- blade has a BO HI (棒樋 - large or wide groove) fuller on both sides.\u003cbr\u003e- Blade wounds (kizu) or lamination artifacts are present on the blade. Both ware (lamination lines) and fukure (carbon pits) are visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe this example has an overall length of 34 ⅝ inches, and the blade is 25 ⅛ inches long. The polish is unfortunately degraded, showing past staining and oxidation, particularly on the KISSAKI, where there is some scale rust on the surface of the blade. It also looks like in the past unfortunately someone may have used a buffing wheel on portions of the blade in an attempt to \"clean\" it. The edge however is still relatively sharp with no major dents or chips aside from the issues with the tip. The hamon is also still visible in the light on much of the blade. The tang (nakago) is of the futsu 普通 (regular) style, with a Kuri-jiri (aymmetrically rounded) nakago-jiri (tang-tip).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a proper geometric KISSAKI (切先 - tip of the blade), however due to the rust issues the YOKOTE (横手 - division between body and tip) and BOSHI (帽子 - tip temper line) have been completely removed. The main edge Temper line (HAMON - 刃文) is however still easily visible in areas, including the entire left side of the blade, and is a very attractive SUGUHA (直刃 - straight ) shape, with just a bit of undulation in areas. Along the transition there are clear NIE crystals visible, with cloudy areas of NIOI in the body of the hamon. The blade also has a somewhat rarely seen BO HI (棒樋) or fuller in the blade on both sides. We usually only see these are very high end blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fittings on this example are unfortunately partially missing, and those still included are definitely in need or restoration. There is no TSUBA (cross guard), nor are there any SEPPA (spacers) to keep the tight fit. The TSUKA (handle) is present, with a lovely decorative patterned FUCHI (collar) at the top. It still retains the stingray skin (Sa-Me) grip panels, which definitely look to be real ray skin, and not synthetic. They are however a bit degraded, and the ITO (cloth wrapping) is torn and hanging from the handle. There is also no KASHIRA (end cap) on the handle, and the peg is missing as well. The HABAKI is made from copper with a \"rain\" pattern on both sides, and is definitely EDO period style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword comes in lovely wooden scabbard (saya), which has a very black URUSHI lacquer finish, with some fantastic artwork on both sides. It shows a cherry tree with a samurai next to it, who looks to be writing something while looking at the tree. It is executed in gold, brown, and red textured lacquer, and looks great, in spite of the chipping to the finish. The scabbard has unfortunately had the side seams split on much of the length of the blade, so the tip of the blade can stick out the bottom. THe scabbard does have a KURIKATA knob with a SHITODOME fitting inside, where a SAGEO sword cord might be attached, though there is none included with this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great early Edo period sword by a very famous maker, complete with some great fittings. This is a sword that has some real restoration potential, offered at a fraction of the price it would bring if it was in top condition. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 25 ⅛\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Shape: Shinogi-Zukuri (鎬造)\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 34 ⅝“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 26\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been over one thousand years ago that the art of making swords appeared in Japan. 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This is a lovely 18th Century flintlock rifled pistol with a 12½” barrel and a lovely \u0026amp; unique safety mechanism, a frizzen that turns to the side and to the front to stop the flint from striking it. This is a truly gorgeous example bearing the maker’s mark on the lock plate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ=FISCHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom what we were told, this was manufactured by Johann Fischer of Linz, Austria, as is marked on the top of the barrel \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn. Linz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. We believe that he is a member\u003cspan\u003e of the very famous \"FISCHER\" family, which dominated the Central European Fine Quality Target and Hunting gun market from the late 17th century until approximately 1900.\u003c\/span\u003e The number \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved on the barrel tang, supposedly a serial number. The number \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e is carved on top of the grip, likely a rack number. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely stylized brass fittings on the front of the trigger guard, the side plate, and the ramrod housing are emphasized with paralleled carvings in the wood beneath them, with further carvings around the barrel tang. The original ramrod is still intact, and comes out without much issue. There are some small cracks in the wood in some spots, but nothing serious. The 6-groove rifling is in fair shape, with still-deep grooves and some light powder burn that is also evident on the back of the barrel and tang. The barrel is approximately .48 caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer holds well at half and full cock, with the frizzen’s turning safety system still in good working order. The frizzen has three positions, the normal position, a roughly 45 degree turn, and another 45 degree turn that turns it towards the front. We are unsure if there is any major difference in the two safe positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly enough Linz Austria is the original hometown of Adolph AH who was born in Linz on April 20th, 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely completely original flintlock pistol offered in \"sleeper\" condition after roughly  250 years of existence making this great genuine 18th century pistol a true Collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1780\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Approx. .48 inches\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 12½ inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). 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Henry Nock (1741–1804) was a legendary London Gunsmith, Inventor, and Engineer, who began his career as a locksmith, patenting a design in 1775, before forming several companies to market his products. He truly rose to prominence in 1779 with being contracted to produce James Wilson's \"Volley Gun\" design, which are highly sought after. Nock became a Freeman of the Gunmakers Company in 1784, after which he was one of the most sought after gunmakers during the French Revolution and Napoleonic periods. His guns were well made, and his designs very innovative, and he carved out a solid place in British gunmaking history before his death in 1804.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tremendous and probably experimental screwless detached lock mechanism for a flintlock pistol or carbine, made by the famous London Gun Maker HENRY NOCK, and is fitted with his patented internal hammer mechanism and a very interesting “flash guard” over the frizzen. The lock is signed \u003cstrong\u003eH‧NOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flash pan shield side cover is engraved with the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \u003c\/strong\u003eover \u003cstrong\u003eG.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e royal cypher, and there is also a CROWN \/ BROAD ARROW \"Lock Viewer's Mark over the maker name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lock plate is a variation of what is known as a \"Screwless\" lock, in that only the bottom ends of bolts \u0026amp; screws are visible, and the entire lock is secured by just ONE lock bolt entering from the left hand side. This keeps all of the components \"internal\", including the hammer, frizzen spring, etc, making for a very elegant and clean look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flash pan shield side cover is partially detached from the left end but still sits in place. The entire lock shows oxidation \u0026amp; heavy age, but the lock appears to be in fully functional condition, and the hammer holds well at both half \u0026amp; full cock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally scarce lock made by one of the most legendary of all British Gun Makers, Henry Nock. We have only seen a couple of other examples, one affixed to a pistol and one to a carbine, so don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to find one detached like this. A great and likely experimental bit of British firearm history relating to one of the biggest names in the industry. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry Nock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Nock (1741–1804) was a British inventor and engineer of the Napoleonic period, best known as a gunmaker. Nock produced many innovative weapons including the screwless lock and the seven-barrelled volley gun, although he did not invent the latter despite it commonly being known as the Nock gun. He was a major supplier to the military during the Napoleonic wars. His high quality duelling pistols and double-barrelled shotguns were much sought after and it is largely through Nock that the latter became the weapon of choice for hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as supplying the military and civilian markets, Nock made expensive pieces for the aristocracy and royalty and was an appointed gunmaker to the king. Nock's business eventually became Wilkinson Sword, a company which today makes razor blades and other shaving equipment and, until 2005, made officer's swords for the British Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNock produced many innovative weapons. In 1793, he made a double-barrelled pistol with a removable stock for the Royal Horse Artillery. However, this weapon was impractical with the stock removed and was usually used as a carbine. In 1797, Nock put into production a 9-inch pistol (pattern 1796) for heavy dragoons with a calibre matching their carbines. Some of these pistols had a novel lock designed by Nock, originally intended for an abandoned musket design requested by the Duke of Richmond in 1786 while serving as Master-General of the Ordnance. The new lock could be dismantled by removable pins rather than the previous more cumbersome and time-consuming screws, and were intended to have interchangeable components. The pattern 1796 had no butt-plate and the ramrod was stored in the holster rather than attached to the barrel. This feature made it unpopular with users and many guns were modified to take a conventional swivel ramrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of Nock is perhaps best known today for the multi-barrelled Nock gun due to it being featured in several films. These include uses of this volley gun by the characters Patrick Harper in Sharpe and Jim Bowie in The Alamo. Nock was the manufacturer, but not the inventor, of this weapon. Despite its portrayal in film, this weapon was not very practical as a hand weapon due its very severe recoil, often causing injuries, and the time needed to reload the seven barrels. It was necessary to abandon the rifling of the early prototypes and reduce the charge to keep this problem manageable. Intended as a naval weapon fired from the rigging to repel boarders on the deck, it was retired by the Royal Navy in 1804. Nock also produced some experimental rotating multi-barrelled guns to fire one barrel at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his own day, Nock was most well known for his double-barrelled shotguns. He was not the first to make weapons in such a format, but their high quality and Nock's many innovations led to shotguns becoming highly popular as a hunting gun, especially after Nock became gun maker to the king. Nock was also well known for his duelling pistols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNock made weapons covering the whole field from pistols to muskets. The great variety is perhaps illustrated by his coach blunderbuss which, like naval pistols, had a more corrosion resistant brass barrel. Such weapons were intended to be used at short range and did not take a large enough charge to require iron barrels. 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The blade of this example is marked halfway:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(CROWN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRURY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indicates that the blade was originally from one of the British-made Highland Pattern basket hilted swords made by Drury for the 42nd Regiment of Foot. The spine has been scalloped on this example as well, often done on these Scottish Dirks. The brass guard and ferrule are lightly engraved as shown, and the haunches have brass straps engraved en suite. The brass pommel cap is in fair shape with some cracking, and the capstan rivet is still tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden handle is carved with interlace and decorated with brass pins. The blade retains a mostly dark patina with scattered heavy pitting. The very tip of the blade is a bit worn down. The brass mounts retain a brown mustard patina. The lovely carved handle does have a few small hairline age cracks, with some high edge wear and some loss to the brass pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly phenomenal 18th Century dirk in great overall condition for its age. The scabbard is absent, but to find a Dirk from this period in any condition is nothing short of astonishing. The maker-marked blade makes for a tremendous research project and adds some great provenance to an already fantastic dirk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most tremendous Scottish dirk we have ever offered, you won’t see one of this quality in this good of condition for a long time. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 13 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Scottish Dirk with Scalloped Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 17 7\/8“\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42253528531013,"sku":"ONAC24MA041","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC24MA041MAIN.jpg?v=1735936123"},{"product_id":"original-british-late-18th-century-scottish-dirk-with-intricate-silver-mounted-wooden-grip-scabbard-with-matching-fork-knife-by-young","title":"Original British Late 18th Century Scottish Dirk with Intricate Silver-Mounted Wooden Grip \u0026 Scabbard with Matching Fork \u0026 Knife by Young","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is an extraordinary Scottish Dirk dating to the late 18th Century or Early 19th Century, roughly 1780-1810, which is still contained within its original fragile silver-mounted scabbard, which still retains the original fork \u0026amp; knife within. The grips are all silver-mounted intricately carved wood, with the fork and knife matching this. The silver fittings are all beautifully hand-engraved, with the pommels all showing lovely patterns, with the dirk’s pommel being engraved with the initials G.S.. The matching scabbard is in heavy disrepair as there is a partial break between the throat and the first slot for the knife\/fork. Handling and removing the scabbard should be done with extreme caution and care to avoid breaking this any further. The blade ricasso bears the maker mark \u003cstrong\u003eYOUNG \u003c\/strong\u003efor an unknown maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11 3\/4” blade of the dirk is correctly scalloped at the spine, with some evidence of past oxidation having been cleaned away. The dirk has an overall length of 15 1\/2”. The grip of the dirk is silver-mounted carved wood with intricate checkered carving patterns. The crossguard is engraved with a lovely pattern with a similar pattern engraved into the side of the pommel, with a set of initials,\u003cstrong\u003e G.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying fork is in great shape, with the two prongs still straight and sharp. The silver tacks are arranged in the same checkered pattern on the face of the grip, which is in great shape The fork measures 6” overall. The knife is in similar shape with an overall length of 6 1\/2”. The fork and knife are both engraved on the side of the pommel with the same pattern as on the dirk, along with the same circular pattern on the border of the base. This confirms that the set originally came together, and did not have parts replaced over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original 12¼” silver-mounted scabbard is in fair condition, with the two channels for storage of the fork and knife still intact, although the scabbard is breaking heavily at the mouth of the first utensil closest to the throat, with the remaining leather very weak. The throat and drag are retained but heavily tarnished. The scabbard still retains the two hanging ovular rings for attachment to a belt. Due to its age, the scabbard doesn’t fit entirely over the blade, primarily due to shrinkage. It is a miracle that the set has remained together like this for so long. As mentioned, please take extreme care in handling or removing the scabbard. The set should probably be displayed with the dirk out of the scabbard to prevent further leather damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tremendous set, one of the most gorgeous Scottish Dirk sets we have ever offered. Comes ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 11 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Scottish Dirk with Scalloped Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 15 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 12¼”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43454971347013,"sku":"ONAC24MA037","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC24MA037MAIN.jpg?v=1755882391"},{"product_id":"original-german-18-bore-flintlock-fowling-piece-by-johann-schifter-of-neustadt-with-spanish-barrel-circa-1720","title":"Original German 18 Bore Flintlock Fowling Piece by Johann Schifter of Neustadt with Spanish Barrel - Circa 1720","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a fantastic early 18th Century German fowling Piece, made by maker \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohann Schifter of Neustadt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and fitted with a beautiful Spanish two stage round to octagon barrel. We have found some other examples of his work, and he made higher end fowling pieces, and the wonderful reference book series \u003cem\u003eDer Neue Stockel\u003c\/em\u003e by Eugene Heer indicates that he worked from 1710-1730. The fowler is truly a work of art featuring a fantastic stock with carvings around all of the fittings, and on both sides of the butt stock. It also features highly decorated all bras mountings, many of which are also perforated, exhibiting an extremely high level of artistry. It is even fitted with an old leather sling, though we have no idea if it is original, or a replacement from sometime in the past 300+ years. As often seen with German arms, the front is attached to a sling swivel, while the rear is held directly to the stock by a large flathead screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fowler is in 18 bore, a popular size for fowling, and features a 44 inch long Spanish barrel, with an overall length of 59 inches. The lock is marked behind the hammer with \u003cstrong\u003eIO SCHIFTER\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eNEVSTATT\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inside of the frizzen spring. These are \"latinized\" versions, where \"J\" would be replaced by an \"I\", as often seen during this period. The top facet of the barrel bears a typical Spanish punzón touchmark on the barrel, highlighted in gold, however it is unfortunately no longer legible due to oxidation of the steel underneath. There is the typical slight flaring towards the muzzle seen on Spanish barrels, and the front sight is attached by an X-pattern of inlay. The rear sight is a large trough in the barrel strap. We checked the lock functionality, and it works, but will fire at both full and half cock due to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork has a lovely aged patina on the barrel, while the lock has been polished and cleaned to show the engraved hunting scenes under the pan and on the tail. There are additional hunting motifs on the brass fittings. The brass fittings have a lovely mellow patina, and do not show any excessive wear from cleaning like we often see. The stock is in lovely condition, showing some wear from years of cleaning, but it still looks great. The horn nose cap is still intact, and the carved embellishments around the fittings are mostly intact. We did notice that there is a crack near the rear lock screw running to the breech, which is a very common place to see these. There also is some cracking and a wood graft and a repair on the front right of the stock, measuring about six inches long. The underside of the barrel has a lovely bras fit wooden cleaning rod in place, though we believe it is a later replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly lovely German Flintlock fowling piece with fantastic display potential, ripe for further research!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1720\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 0.640\" = 18 gauge \/ bore\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Powder with Shot\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 44 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 59 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). 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Guns of this era from Spain were true works of art, usually made to order, and featured carved stocks and extremely high levels of decoration. This example features a fantastic 2 stage octagon to round barrel, which has just a bit of a flare at the muzzle. The barrel has some fantastic gold and silver inlaid designs on the top side of the barrel, especially near the breech area, but also near the muzzle around the front sight, and at the transition from octagon to round. There is some oxidation and tarnishing to the metal, so the inlays are not as bright as they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facets of the barrel near the breech are marked with the address information for the fowling piece:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRICADO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN EIBAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAÑO DE 1814.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the \"DE\" ligature in the date, mostly done away with by modern times. There is also the typical Spanish punzón touchmark on the breech end of the barrel, highlighted in gold, which reads:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJPH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUI\u003cbr\u003eRRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Aguirre is a well-known master gunmaker from Eibar, an area close to the Northern Coast and Basque country in Spain. It is one of the well-known gunmaking areas in the country, and many famous gunmakers operated there. We have found multiple examples of Joseph Aguirre's fine work, and also some by Pedro Aguirre, a relative. The lock and bottom of the trigger guard also bear Spanish punzón touchmarks, highlighted in gold, which only have the last name:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUI\u003cbr\u003eRRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun's overall length is 54 1\/2 inches, with a 39 1\/2 inch barrel, and it is half stocked, featuring a lovely carved bolster where the cleaning rod enters the wood. It features all iron mountings, many of which are highly decorative, featuring lovely embossed and engraved designs, often with gold inlay. The miquelet lock also features some engraved designs and embossed scrollwork in areas, though for the most part has been left unadorned. We checked the lock action, and it is fully functional, with the half cock position holding firmly, and firing at full cock. We did not notice any mechanical deficiencies aside from the lock being a bit sticky from old grease and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork of the gun shows a lovely light plum brown patina on the barrel, with some areas of peppering, some of which have been cleaned away. The lock is mostly polished bright steel, with some light staining and dried old grease, which we left intact to avoid disturbing the patina. The stock is lovely, showing some minor cracks and old repairs, but no major structural damage. The butt stock has a typical Spanish shape to it, with a carved \"rail\" on the bottom, and the wrist is heavily checkered, which is still very well retained. There is an original ramrod under the barrel with intact threading on the narrow end, and it goes into the stock all the way past the wrist, so while it looks to be too short, it definitely is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly great piece of early 19th century Spanish craftsmanship, made by a known master gunmaker. Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1814\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: approx .652\" - about 17 bore\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \/ Shot \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 35 1\/4 inches\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOverall Length: 50 3\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Snaphaunce Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Snaphaunce Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snaphance or snaphaunce is a type of lock for firing a gun or is a gun using that mechanism. The name is Dutch in origin but the mechanism can not be attributed to the Netherlands with certainty. It is the mechanical progression of the wheellock firing mechanism, and along with the miquelet lock and doglock are predecessors of the flintlock mechanism. It fires from a flint struck against a striker plate above a steel pan to ignite the priming powder which fires the gun. It has a separate cover for the flash pan, unlike the flintlock, which combines the striker and pan cover into a single piece, known as the frizzen. Examples of this firearm can be found through Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. 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Unlike the first official pattern, it does not have any nose cap, and is all iron mounted, including the ramrod pipes and the escutcheon on the back of the wrist that the upper trigger guard screw threads into. This is almost certainly the earliest example we have had of a flintlock design that would morph and later serve the British Empire for over 100 years! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1719 piece is among a diverse group of infantry patterns issued in the 'teens when King George I assumed the throne and the Board of Ordnance began to seek features for a more widely standardized infantry musket for the British army. Such efforts stepped up through the 1720's, and would result in the design known as the King's Pattern Land Musket (aka the Pattern 1730 Brown Bess).The design features of muskets in the 'teens were largely at the discretion of the Colonel's who were each charged by the Crown with equipping their own regiments. This is therefore a rare surviving example of a \"Colonel's\" musket of the 'teens. But this specific musket is designed and in large part produced in the Tower for the Board of Ordnance, rather than being designed and produced for a British household armory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of who ordered and who produced these Colonel's Muskets, to varying extents, these muskets had design cues taken from the large orders of Dutch Infantry muskets previously acquired under Queen Anne to wage the War of the Spanish Succession. The striated trigger guard with pinched ends and the needle-like projection from the buttplate tang are typical of the aforementioned Dutch infantry muskets. The 46\"  0.75 cal barrel, serpentine sideplate, the forestock swell, and the deeply grooved handrail of the butt stock are further examples of ideal features of the Dutch muskets which the Board of Ordnance placed on \"the King's Pattern wish list\" to be eventually adopted as standard features for the Brown Bess. Many of these design and ergonomic features are notable improvements over the preceding British-made Pattern 1703 muskets. Design-wise, this musket is a cousin of Colonel's muskets made about the same time for British regiments by Predden. In terms of overall scale, design, and ergonomics, this Tower Musket and the Predden musket are recognizable links in the chain of development which would result in the Brown Bess a decade later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initials \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carved in the stock also merit mention and could denote American Colonial use. By the time of British colonial wars in North America in the mid to late 1700's, pre-Brown Bess arms would be considered obsolete. Such obsolete arms were therefore shipped to North American for use by Colonial militias in the mid to late 18th century. By the time of the American Revolution, an American patriot, un-constrained by rules of the Crown would have gladly denoted ownership by carving his initials in the stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a very early flat unbeveled \"banana\" shaped lock marked with the correct \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR\u003c\/strong\u003e under the hammer for King George I, and \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER \/ 19\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lock plate tail for manufacture in \u003cstrong\u003e1719\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also has a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWNED BROAD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e \"lock viewer's\" marking under the flash pan, which is the correct type with a rear shield. It is an early style three screw lock, which has only a single screw behind the hammer, a style changed between 1757 and 1762 that indicated the use of a shorter sear spring. It also has a simplified \"swan neck\" cock, and there is no frizzen support \"bridle\" going from the pan, the earliest design for these. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though it definitely is a bit stiff. We also noted that the frizzen has had a new face soldered or brazed on, covering what was most likely a very worn surface. The musket looks to have seen long and relatively heavy use, indicated by the amount of powder burn around the touch hole, and the bore is also worn out to about 0.76\" from the original 0.75\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel has an overall peppered patina, but does not show any major rust scaling or pitting, except near the touch hole.. It is marked with what looks to be \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side of the breech. The top of the barrel has the correct \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR\u003c\/strong\u003e marking over a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e marking, indicating Pre-1813 military inspection at the Ordnance Proof house on Tower Wharf close to the Tower of London. There are no other markings that we can see on the musket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock has a lovely brown color, showing wear and stress cracks from being over 250 of age. It was most likely finished solid brown at one point, but cleaning over the centuries has removed a good deal of that, though it is still visible on the fore stock areas. There is some cracking and chipping around the lock plate, which is typical, an there is also some wear and missing material on the fore stock next to the barrel. There look to be some old repairs along the barrel wood line, though we cannot tell if new wood was grafted on or not. The swell in the stock where the ramrod enters is still fully apparent, as is the \"bannister rail\" on the butt stock, which shows some personalization on both sides. Both sling swivels are still present and easily moveable, and the iron fitted wooden ramrod is in lovely condition, with a clearing worm on the narrow end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of a Land Pre-Brown Bess Infantry Musket, the precursor to the model of a musket used around the world for over 100 years. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1719\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 0.76\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 46 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 61 5\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brown Bess\" is a nickname of uncertain origin for the British Army's muzzle-loading smoothbore flintlock Land Pattern Musket and its derivatives. The musket design remained in use for over a hundred years with many incremental changes in its design. These versions include the Long Land Pattern, the Short Land Pattern, the India Pattern, the New Land Pattern Musket, and the Sea Service Musket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Land Pattern musket and its derivatives, all 0.75 inches caliber flintlock muskets, were the standard long guns of the British Empire's land forces from 1722 until 1838, when they were superseded by a percussion cap smoothbore musket. The British Ordnance System converted many flintlocks into the new percussion system known as the Pattern 1839 Musket. A fire in 1841 at the Tower of London destroyed many muskets before they could be converted. Still, the Brown Bess saw service until the middle of the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost male citizens of the thirteen colonies of British America were required by law to own arms and ammunition for militia duty. The Long Land Pattern was a common firearm in use by both sides in the American War of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1808 during the Napoleonic Wars, the United Kingdom subsidized Sweden (during the period when Finland was under Swedish rule) in various ways as the British government anxiously wanted to keep an ally in the Baltic Sea region. These included deliveries of significant numbers of Brown Bess-muskets for use in the Finnish War of 1808 to 1809.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Musket Wars (1820s–30s), Māori warriors used Brown Besses purchased from European traders at the time. Some muskets were sold to the Mexican Army, which used them during the Texas Revolution of 1836 and the Mexican–American War of 1846 to 1848. Brown Besses saw service in the First Opium War and during the Indian rebellion of 1857. Zulu warriors, who had also purchased them from European traders, used them during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. 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Recovered from Kathmandu, Nepal in 20023, this incredible bronze Asian mortar is designed in the European style with multiple concentric rings and fillets an ogees. The bronze is of average quality with visible inclusions. It measures 27 inches in overall length. At the widest point it is 20.5\" wide. It weighs approximate 600 lbs. The bore measures nearly 8 inches. Inside one can clearly see the \"powder compartment\" in the bottom of the bore which leads into the Mortar ball compartment directly in front. The touch hole has been cleared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears that this Asian mortar in the European style has had various markings and dates removed which was common practice when captured weapons were shipped to Nepal by International arms dealers in order to disguise a weapon's origin in the hope of repeat orders going back to the initial supplier. It is also possible that this mortar was cast in Nepal or India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a basic wood mount which was recently constructed. A fine and rare mortar with wonderful details dating from some point in the late 18th century or early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruck freight with curbside delivery within 48 states is included in the price. 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This example features a fantastic 2 stage octagon to round barrel, which has just a bit of a flare at the muzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fowler is all brass mounted, and features multiple expertly engraved scenes on many of them. The large side plate has a fantastic hunting scene, showing what looks to be hounds after a Wild Boar, and the escutcheon on the back of the wrist looks to show a hunting hound as well. The iron lock plate has additional hunting scenes, and there are additional engraved brass adornments on the bottom of the fore stock, one of which looks to have a\u003cstrong\u003e LION\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003eG R\u003c\/strong\u003e, possibly indicating it was sold to someone in England. It must have taken a very long amount of time to execute all of this engraving work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely fowling piece came to us with a small label giving some history of the maker:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnaphaunce Fowler By Diego Esquivel Circa 1695 - 1732\u003cbr\u003eUnderstudy to Alonso Martinez, Royal maker for Charles II, Madrid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also the typical Spanish punzón touchmark on the barrel, highlighted in gold, which reads:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDI·ES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQVI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first name abbreviation \"DI\" has a superscript \"O\" between the two letters, as we have seen on other examples of Spanish arms. The gun's overall length is 57 inches, with a 42 1\/2 inch barrel, and it is is half stocked featuring a lovely brass nose cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock is fully engraved with very fine designs, and pretty much every part of the lock has some type of engraving, though there is no maker marking on the lock. It is the classic snaphaunce design, with a fully functional sliding cover over the flash pan. This type of lock was very popular in Spain during the time, as the \"modern\" French style flintlock that attached the pan cover to the frizzen was not fully popularized yet. The lock seems to be fully functional, however it does not have any provision for a half cock position, which seems to be correct due to the presence of the pan cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork of the gun shows a lovely aged patina on the barrel, while the lock is a bit more polished, and the brass areas have a lovely mustard patina. The stock has a great \"banister\" style butt stock, and overall has a fantastic color, showing no major damage or wear. There are two small round brass sling swivels attached to the left side stock, and there is a brass ramrod pipe about 9 inches from the muzzle. There is also an iron tipped ramrod under the barrel, which definitely looks to be original, or at least a period replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly lovely piece of mid 18th century Spanish craftsmanship. Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: Circa 1720\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: approx .62\" - about 20 bore\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \/ Shot \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 1\/2 inches\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOverall Length: 57 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Snaphaunce Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Snaphaunce Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snaphance or snaphaunce is a type of lock for firing a gun or is a gun using that mechanism. The name is Dutch in origin but the mechanism can not be attributed to the Netherlands with certainty. It is the mechanical progression of the wheellock firing mechanism, and along with the miquelet lock and doglock are predecessors of the flintlock mechanism. It fires from a flint struck against a striker plate above a steel pan to ignite the priming powder which fires the gun. It has a separate cover for the flash pan, unlike the flintlock, which combines the striker and pan cover into a single piece, known as the frizzen. Examples of this firearm can be found through Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. 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The barrel tang is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1815\u003c\/strong\u003e, the final year of the Napoleonic Wars, and bears additional numerical markings along with a unit marking “\u003cstrong\u003eD 52\u003c\/strong\u003e” on the brass butt cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) engulfed Europe for over a decade, shaping military technology and weapon craftsmanship across the continent. Arms such as this pistol are classic examples of that era’s elegant yet practical martial design—often carried by mounted cavalry and officers. Captured or reissued pistols were common during the conflict, adding further depth to each weapon’s story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pistol is brass-mounted throughout, with a beautifully aged patina that perfectly complements its historical appearance. The walnut stock shows period wear and small areas of loss consistent with genuine field use, but remains structurally sound and displays wonderfully. The flintlock mechanism functions but does not properly hold at half-cock due to age-related wear on the tumbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall length approximately 15 1\/5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful and completely original Napoleonic-era flintlock pistol from the Netherlands, made by a known Liège gunsmith and dated the very year the wars concluded. An outstanding historical display piece and research opportunity for collectors of European military firearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch Model 1815 Light Cavalry Flintlock Pistol was produced during a pivotal moment in European history, at the close of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1815, following Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, the newly unified Kingdom of the Netherlands found itself in need of modernized weaponry for its reorganized army. The region of Liège, then part of the Netherlands and already one of Europe’s foremost centers of gunmaking, supplied a large portion of these arms. Skilled Liège gunsmiths, including Guillaume Berleur, manufactured flintlock pistols for Dutch service under government contracts. These pistols were typically marked with the date “1815” on the barrel tang and often carried additional serial or unit markings, such as “D 52” on the butt cap, indicating regimental assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1815 represented the last generation of large-bore military flintlock pistols used by Dutch cavalry before the adoption of percussion ignition. They were issued primarily to light cavalry and dragoon units, though similar examples were also used in naval and colonial service. The pistols feature brass furniture throughout—including the butt cap, trigger guard, and fore-end cap—which was both decorative and corrosion-resistant. A walnut stock with a robust grip and simple raised apron around the barrel tang gave the weapon a practical yet elegant profile. Most examples measure approximately 15 inches in overall length with a 9-inch barrel and a caliber of about .65–.69 (17 mm). The design did not include a fixed ramrod, as cavalrymen typically carried it separately in a belt frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the lock is of traditional flint ignition type, with a reinforced cock and simple sear system. Many surviving examples today remain functional, though due to wear it is common for the tumbler not to hold at half-cock. The pistols are often found with a deep, warm patina on the brass fittings and visible field wear to the stock, testament to active service rather than ceremonial use. Proof marks and inspection stamps vary—some bear Liège proof marks (an “E \/ L \/ G” in an oval), while others show Dutch crown-over-letter arsenal marks or “CROWN \/ DN” associated with the Delft armory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the Model 1815 sits at the end of the flintlock era and the beginning of modern military standardization. Its manufacture coincided with the Dutch reorganization following Napoleon’s downfall and the re-establishment of national institutions, including the army. Collectors prize these pistols not only for their craftsmanship but also for their association with the post-Waterloo period and the broader European transition from flintlock to percussion firearms. Authentic examples—especially those dated 1815 and bearing identifiable regimental marks—offer an exceptional window into the material culture of the Napoleonic and early restoration period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further research, reference works such as B. J. Martens and G. de Vries, Dutch Firearms: Army, Navy and Colonial Forces 1813–1866 (pp. 62–65) provide detailed technical descriptions and historical context for the Model 1815 pistol and its variants. Surviving examples can also be compared through major antique arms dealers and museum collections, many of which confirm the same pattern of Liège manufacture, Dutch inspection, and brass-mounted construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, the Dutch Model 1815 Light Cavalry Flintlock Pistol embodies the transitional phase between Napoleonic and early modern European military arms—a tangible artifact from a turbulent period, blending Liège craftsmanship with Dutch military tradition, and offering collectors a rich field for study and appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1815\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 0.68\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 15 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 8 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). 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Generally it is the short blade that accompanies a katana in the traditional samurai daisho pairing of swords, but may be worn by classes other than the samurai as a single blade, also worn edge up as the katana. Here we have a lovely service used example, which we believe was refit during the Late Edo period, and maybe even used during WWII, as indicated by the amount of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example dates from the early Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai) of Japanese history. This is the period between 1603 and 1867, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyo. The blade length is around the middle of the range for a wakizashi, so we really wouldn't consider it either a long Ō-Wakizashi close to a katana or short Ko-Wakizashi close to a tanto. This example has probably been remounted several times, as was common for Japanese blades that are several hundred years old, with the last time probably occurring in the late 19th Century. It was then probably brought back to the US during the WWII era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge and wear have made the YASURIME (鑢目 - file marks) on the tang faint, and given it a lovely patina, with some areas of oxidation scaling. There still is some of the TAGANE-MAKURA (raised area around the mei) present, and the TAGANE (chisel marks) are quite faint, however the MEI signature is still relatively easy to read. As best we can tell it reads \u003cstrong\u003e河 内 守 國 助\u003c\/strong\u003e, read as KAWACHI NO KAMI KUNISUKE, indicating that the smith named “Kunisuke” made it. The characters before this are honorific titles bestowed for good work to the smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch indicates two smiths used this particular signature was used by two different smiths of the same lineage, the 3rd generation 三代 國助 (SANDAI KUNISUKE) and the 4th generation 四代 國助 (YONDAI KUNISUKE). In this case the former was the teacher of the latter, and both worked in Settsu Province (摂津国, Settsu no Kuni). Sandai Kunisuke worked during the 1680s, starting during the Tenna (天和) period of 1681 to 1684. Yondai Kunisuke worked from the late 1680s during the Genroku (元禄) period that began in 1688 until the Shōtoku (正徳) period ending in 1716. Both smiths are highly desirable, with Sandai Kunisuke rated 20 by Hawley, ¥3M by Toko Taikan, and Jo saku (Upper Level) by Fujishiro, while Yondai Kunisuke is rated 15 by Hawley, ¥2M by Toko Taikan, and Chu-Jo saku (Middle Upper Level). These are both well above average ratings! Definitely some good research potential with this sword!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has the following period correct features:\u003cbr\u003e- Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of the blade)\u003cbr\u003e- Hole (mekugi-ana) in the tang is punched and not drilled\u003cbr\u003e- Blade is signed by the maker (Mei)\u003cbr\u003e- Visible vibrant temper line (\"hamon\") running full length of blade cutting edge.\u003cbr\u003e- Blade has a proper geometric kissaki (tip).\u003cbr\u003e- Blade wounds (kizu) or lamination artifacts are present on the blade. Ware (lamination lines) are visible in several areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in excellent condition, the blade is still quite sharp and looks fantastic. Overall the polish is excellent, with just a few tiny areas of degradation due to oxidation and scuffing to the surface. With the great polish, the aspects of the temper line are fully visible, showing some great iridescent chatoyancy in the light. Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to catch the true beauty of this blade with photographs. It is \u003cstrong\u003estill EXTREMELY sharp, so care should be taken when handling the blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no damage to the edge that we can see, definitely a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length is approximately 17 inches and overall length 24 ⅛ inches. This classifies the sword as a wakizashi (Japanese: 脇差, \"side inserted [sword]\"), which is a shorter version of the Katana, with a blade length between 12 and 24 in. Katanas must be longer than 2 shaku (Japanese: 尺), which is approximately 12 inches in length. It has a futsu 普通 (regular) Nakago with an Haagari (asymmetrically rounded) nakago-jiri (tang tip). The blade shape is SHINOGI-ZUKURI (鎬造), meaning the blade has a “SHINOGI” or blade ridge. This is the \"standard\" shape for most Katana and longer wakizashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a vibrant temper line (刃文- HAMON), which is visible along the entire edge of the blade. The shape is a very attractive TOURAN MIDARE (濤瀾 乱れ - irregular high billowing wave) type, which shimmers in the light. There is visible NIE crystallization at the edge of the temper line easily visible, as well as the correct NIOI cloudiness in the hamon. There is a lot of activity within the hamon, and the blade body (JI) also has an ITAME HADA (板目肌 - wood grain pattern) texture which can be early seen in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a proper geometric KISSAKI (切先 - point of blade) with a clear YOKOTE (横手 - line between ji and kissaki). The BOSHI ( 帽子 - tip temper line) is of the Ō-MARU (大丸- large round turnback) shape, and is fully visible with some great internal activity and a clear transition. We can see some HAKIKAKE (掃掛けBrush Stroke) activity as well. The blade has various KIZU (blade wounds), including WARE , which are lamination seams from the forging process, only possible on traditionally made blades. This is really a great blade, with lots of aspects to enjoy. With the long delay for traditional togishi polishing, blades like this that are ready to display and appreciate are definitely in demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuba (cross guard) is made of iron and is of the MARU GATA (sound) shape, without any adornments visible, though there is a single TOMOE (巴) shaped perforation, which looks like a comma. This is an ancient symbol in East Asia, used in the classic \"yin and yang\" symbol. It has a single Hitsu-ana accessory hole for the Kozuka (kogatana handle). This allows the knife to be taken out without unsheathing the sword, though there is not one included in this setting. There are three brass seppa to help keep the tsuba from wobbling. The sword has a two piece copper blade collar (habaki), typical of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuchi (collar) for the tsuka (handle) is made from blacked copper, and has some textured designs, while the kashira (end cap) is made from the same material, but is relatively plain. There are two gold highlighted brass menuki grip ornaments, which look to be some type of animal like a wolf or dog. The stingray skin (Sa-Me) grip is in good shape, with some material missing from the grip on the \"left\" side. The black grip wrapping (Ito) shows some wear and staining from use as well as fraying. There is a single wooden securing peg (mekugi) still present which looks to be a recent replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword comes well-fitting wooden scabbard (saya), which is finished with metallic gray URUSHI lacquer, and it looks to be a mid-late 20th century example, custom made to replace a scabbard that had degraded past the point of restoration. The scabbard has a KURIKATA sword knob with a SHITODOME fitting inside, and is alco fitted with a black SAGEO sword cord with gold highlights woven in. It is in excellent condition and fits the sword well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic example of an Edo Period wakizashi by a well regarded lineage of smiths in some great fittings. This would make a worthy collection to any Japanese Edged weapon collection. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 17\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Shape: Shinogi-Zukuri (鎬造)\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 24 ⅛“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 18 ⅝\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been over one thousand years ago that the art of making swords appeared in Japan. The swordsmiths of the time may not have known it but they were creating a legendary sword. The Samurai sword has seen combat in many battlefields. From the early days of the Samurai warrior to the fierce battles in the South Pacific during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand-made Japanese blade (日本刀 - Nihonto) is unique because it is forged from multiple pieces of folded steel stock. A tremendous amount of work is dedicated to creating these pieces. 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The term later described a steel or leather collar to protect the throat, a set of pieces of plate armor, or a single piece of plate armor hanging from the neck and covering the throat and chest. Later, particularly from the 18th century, the gorget became primarily ornamental, serving as a symbolic accessory on military uniforms, a use which has survived in some armies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gorget is constructed out of brass which has tarnished to a lovely patina, and features crossed swords within a wreath, denoting an officer of infantry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is heavily worn with some residue to the front. The badge has a bit of play but has certainly always been on the gorget. The right side next to the hole is stamped R. The gorget measures 5 ⅜ x 4”. 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This is a nice example of the classic Danish large Flintlock pistol, which served both with the Army's Dragoons and the Danish Navy from its adoption in 1772 until 1806. The design features a substantial 13\" barrel and an overall length of 20 inches. Its successor, the Model of 1806, was very similar but was not fitted for a ramrod and had a barrel of 10 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was not most likely not produced in Denmark, but instead in the Belgian city of Liège, though unfortunately due to wear most markings on the breech are worn away and\/or unclear. During this time Belgium was occupied by the French, and was pressed into making firearms for France and its allies. This marking was later used again in the late 19th century to comply with German proof laws. 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There is also a W and 47 on the barrel tang, which could be rack numbers from the ship. Condition is very good, with a lovely patina, and the lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though it requires a hard and fast trigger pull to keep it from hanging up at half cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese classic Danish pistols were in service throughout the Napoleonic wars, when Denmark allied itself to France. Denmark was effectively eliminated as a fighting force with the First Naval Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. This was the Battle when then Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson ignored the order \"to withdraw\" from his commanding Admiral Sir Hyde Parker by putting his telescope to his \"Blind eye\" saying \"I see no signal\". He then went onto to completely decimate both the Danish and Norwegian fleets. 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This design goes back to the times of the Crusaders and Saladin during the battles over the Holy Land in the 13th and 14th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example here comes from the Northern region of India, and is one of the most highly ornamented examples that we have seen. The main body is made from etched and chiseled steel covered in designs depicting people, instruments, and floral patterns, with four glorious sun faces embossed in the steel with fantastic gold inlay. These and many of the other designs are highlighted with intricate gold inlay. There is some minor material loss from oxidation, with a small bit of metal missing from two of the sun faces, but this is very minor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe front of the helmet originally had a sliding nose guard, but now only the fitting which would keep it in place remains. There are two feather plume holders on the helmet's front surface, one on each side of the nose guard. It also comes with a very pointy 5 1\/2\" spike on the top, attached via three small nails, which is inlaid with gold as well. This example is completely missing the chain mail rear neck defense, which is understandable due to the age of this example. This example dates to around 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior shows very small fragments of the original lining still attached to the heavily oxidized underside. 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We've all seen the Indo-Persian KULAH KHUD spiked helmets of the 18th and 19th centuries. This design goes back to the times of the Crusaders and Saladin during the battles over the Holy Land in the 13th and 14th centuries. This is one of the oldest examples we have offered, dating to the late 18th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example here comes from the Northern region of India, and is one of the oldest examples that we have seen. The main body is made from etched and chiseled steel covered in foliate \/ floral designs which are now very faded and faint. These and many of the other designs are highlighted with intricate gold inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the helmet has a sliding gold-inlaid nose guard with two feather plume holders on the helmet's front surface, one on each side of the nose guard. It also comes with a very pointy detachable 2 1\/2\" holder on the top, which was likely meant to hold another plume or perhaps a large spike. The rear of the helmet has the usual \"aventail\" chain mail rear neck defense, which is still well retained on both sides as well. For a helmet this old, it is very rare to find the chainmail so well-retained!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior shows that the leather lining is entirely absent. The nose guard has a small catch that can be undone by raising the guard, and this will lower the guard for use in battle. The catch still works great despite its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example comes with a lovely carved wooden stand with gold paint that is now heavily chipping and cracking, which complements the helmet very well and makes for an outstanding display opportunity. The helmet on the stand measures roughly 16 ¼” tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to become a centerpiece of your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Kulah Khud Helmet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKulah Khuds (known as top in India and Devil mask among English speaking arms collectors) were used in ancient western Asia for battle and as decorative head pieces. This style of helmet originated in Central Asia, and were worn by [Persian Empire] soldiers in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Made of steel, these bowl-shaped helmets were designed as either low and flat, or high and pointed. They sometimes contained a spike socket at the top of the helmet, which resembles a spearhead with a cross-like section. Two or three plume holders were attached on either side of the skull, used to mount feathers from birds such as the egret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet had an iron-and-brass or brass-and-copper male aventail that hung at the base of the helmet to protect the neck, shoulders and the temple of the face. Sometimes, the male aventail extended down to cover the eyes and the nose. The low end of the male aventail was often shaped in a triangular pattern so they stood relatively affixed on the front and back side of the warrior's shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bar made of iron or steel was attached to the front of the helmet with a bracket and could be adjusted in position - so when not in use, it could slide upward and fasten with a link, a hook, or a set screw. The two ends of the bar expanded into leaf-shaped plates, forming a final. 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There are 12 items total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Freedom Medal for Service in Afghanistan. Ribbon well-retained.\u003cbr\u003e- Afghan Police Medal for Bravery, modern.\u003cbr\u003e- Crude Afghan Police two-piece belt buckle, very interesting.\u003cbr\u003e- Kabul Municipality medal planchet, no ribbon.\u003cbr\u003e- Delaawari Bravery Decoration red enamel star. \u003cbr\u003e- Afghan Army golden badges, set of two large.\u003cbr\u003e- Afghan Army golden badges, set of two small with loop backs and one small with metal strip back.\u003cbr\u003e- Afghan one piece belt buckle with insignia, crude.\u003cbr\u003e- National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Medal planchet, heavy wear. 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Note that rendaku (\"sequential voicing\") causes kasa to change to gasa when it is preceded by another word specifying the type of hat: thus, JINGASA (陣笠 - \"camp hat\"; helmet). These were issued to the lowliest soldiers of the Japanese War Lords (The Samurai). They were used by simple Infantry who acted as Musketeers using the then prevalent Matchlock ignition system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example dates from the end of the Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai) of Japanese history. This is the period between 1603 and 1867, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyo. By the end of the Edo period, known as the Bakumatsu Period of 1853-1868, the use of the Jingasa became more widespread to include being used by clan armies. It was used frequently by the Aizu Rifle corps during the Boshin War of 1868-1869.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the effort to bring Japan into the modern World of the Victorian age there was dreadful push back from the SAMURAI Class of Feudal system Warriors. There was a great rebellion in 1868-1869 known as the Boshin War (戊辰戦争 Boshin Sensō, \"War of the Year of the Yang Earth Dragon\") in which the Samurai class was finally eliminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese Lacquered Jingasa constructed from pressed fabric \u0026amp; paper, and in fact provided exceptional protection from attack with a blade from a horseman. This example is black to the exterior with a really lovely hand-painted family crest now unfortunately obfuscated but later-added black paint. It’s possible it could be revealed with some paint removal but it would be difficult. The helmet has heavy damage which has been repaired over the years, with Kanji-printed paper used to reinforce the underside of the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet has a single ring at the top of the crown with a small flower border piece. The interior retains a pillow liner system with two head straps. The pillow has a lovely flower pattern. There is still heavy damage to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquered finish has worn heavily along the brim as happens often with these. The jingasa measures roughly 15 1\/4” in diameter and roughly 2” tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce bit of original Edo period Japanese military headgear of lightweight construction. 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These were issued to the lowliest soldiers of the Japanese War Lords (The Samurai). They were used by simple Infantry who acted as Musketeers using the then prevalent Matchlock ignition system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf cloth-covered iron construction worn over a fabric, perhaps wool cap, these were nothing more than a thin covering of iron to hopefully deflect arrows and sword cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example, constructed of eight iron triangular plates riveted together and crudely lacquered, looks much like a Circus tent. The covering is slightly cracking revealing the oxidized iron underneath. The helmet does not retain a liner, but has one iron ring on the top side and four iron rings underneath for the liner. There is a long Kanji inscription on the underside of the helmet that will no doubt offer more information on its owner or user! The line furthest to the right looks to read (top to bottom) \u003cstrong\u003e天 保 四 年 五 月\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a Japanese date indicating the 4th year of the Tenpō Era, 5th Month, or May 1833 in the western calendar. 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Occasionally, we are privileged to present a matched pair of pistols drawn directly from the long-held personal acquisitions of company director Christian Cranmer, assembled over decades of dedicated collecting. This magnificent pair was acquired at auction from Christie's, London approximately 25 years ago, and has remained carefully preserved in the collection ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly intriguing set of 18th century flintlock pistols originates from the historic region of Silesia—today largely within Poland, with portions extending into modern-day Czechia. During the 18th century, Silesia was a culturally complex region inhabited by both German- and Polish-speaking populations. Much of the territory was seized by Frederick II of Prussia during the War of the Austrian Succession, ultimately forming the Prussian Province of Silesia in 1815.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pistols appear to predate that formal consolidation, yet they clearly exhibit strong Prussian influence. Both bear the c\u003cstrong\u003eoat of arms of the Gurowski (Górowski) family\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Polish noble lineage later elevated to the rank of \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian Counts in 1687\u003c\/strong\u003e. The arms consist of a checkered shield surmounted by a coronet and crest, supported by crowned lions—beautifully executed in engraved and embossed silver and mounted prominently on the wrist of each pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pistol features the date \u003cstrong\u003e1692\u003c\/strong\u003e arranged around the perimeter of the escutcheon, while the other is marked with the initials \u003cstrong\u003eM G K P\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely of familial or heraldic significance—perhaps referencing a motto or lineage designation. While their exact meaning remains open to further research, they add an additional layer of historical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pistols are lavishly mounted entirely in silver, an exceptionally rare feature, with even the lock plates crafted from solid silver. The pistol bearing the 1692 escutcheon is additionally marked with a “\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e” on the tang. The only other visible markings are silver hallmarks located on the right “\u003cstrong\u003eear\u003c\/strong\u003e” of each butt cap, consisting of a \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e within a heart alongside a \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e in a circle, identifiable as \u003cstrong\u003eBreslau\u003c\/strong\u003e (modern-day Wrocław) silver marks dating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1727–1737\u003c\/strong\u003e. Breslau, the historic capital of Silesia, was a major center of craftsmanship during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying these are the maker’s marks \u003cstrong\u003eGK\u003c\/strong\u003e within an oval, which are attributable to the silversmith \u003cstrong\u003eGottfried Körner\u003c\/strong\u003e (recorded 1685–1722), further supporting an early 18th century date of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 20 inches in overall length, each pistol features a 13 3\/8 inch long heavy swamped brass barrel in approximately 22 Bore (.596 in.\/15.1 mm), which each have an applied silver sighting-flat bearing a silver blade fore-sight. The foliate engraved breech sections are each chiseled in relief with sprays of acanthus foliage, with additional foliate engraving on the tangs. Each flat beveled silver lock plate is engraved with stands of captured arms on a pebbled background, while the iron cocks, pans, and frizzens show some lovely strapwork engravings. The trigger guards and finials bear similar decoration, as do the spurred butt caps, which terminate in Bacchus-mask caps. The ramrod pipes are also of silver, and the perforated silver side plates show a foliate design with an eagle flanked by putti with trumpets. The full length stocks are made from beautifully carved highly figured walnut, possibly burl, and bear horn nose caps with white horn spacers between the wood. We see scrolls and strapwork on the stocks that is similar to the fittings, which flow together with the metalwork beautifully. Both have matching ramrods, which have the same white and dark horn caps at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistols are really in lovely matured condition, having been gently cared for over the centuries. The engraved decorations are still mostly clear, and the highly embossed fittings show just a bit of tarnish and patination. We did check the locks, and both are fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though we do not recommend checking to see if they spark, as the frizzens look to show a good amount of wear from such actions in the past. The stocks on both do show some past cracks and repairs, which is unfortunately almost a certainty when dealing with heavily figured wood. However, both stocks are fully stable. The wild grain lines that make it so beautiful also mean that the grain is often not oriented in the direction that gives it the most strength, so minor cracks are common. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents an exceptional collector’s opportunity—the chance to acquire a matched pair of truly unique Silesian flintlock pistols. Pairs of this quality and distinctiveness are seldom encountered, as examples such as these are typically held tightly within advanced collections and rarely offered on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe level of craftsmanship and labor invested in their creation is nothing short of extraordinary. From the fully silver-mounted construction to the finely executed heraldic elements, these pistols clearly represent a commission of significant prestige. It is highly likely they were once treasured possessions of the scions of the Gurowski (Górowski) noble family during the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (Both):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears of Manufacture: Circa 1730\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 22 Bore (.596 in.\/15.1 mm) with Swamped Muzzles \u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead ball \u0026amp; powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 13 3\/8 inches (34.0cm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 20 inches (50.8cm)\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-loaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44820701052997,"sku":"ONAC261020","price":39995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC261020.jpg?v=1774645813"},{"product_id":"original-19th-century-french-dumouthier-style-double-barrel-percussion-bowie-knife-pistol-with-engraved-german-silver-grip-circa-1850","title":"Original 19th Century French Dumouthier Style Double Barrel Percussion \"Bowie\" Knife Pistol with Engraved German Silver Grip - Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is something that we have not had the opportunity to offer before! A rare antique Dumouthier Pattern Double Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol, made circa 1850, most likely in France or Belgium. We checked it thoroughly, and there are no markings of any type that we could identify. Our example comes with a clip-point \"Bowie\" style blade, however we have seen these with more leaf shaped blades, double edged spear point blades, and others, depending on the desires of the customer who ordered one. These intimidating but beautiful weapons were designed by Joseph-Celestin Dumouthier \/ Dumonthier of Paris in the mid 19th Century. He was active from 1840 to around 1900 and is listed in period sources as originally from Houdan in Northern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBladed pistols had, by that period, already been manufactured for multiple centuries in Europe for use as hunting sidearms used to finish off wounded boars and other game. However, these usually featured much longer blades, which would keep the user farther from the unpredictable wounded animal. Shorter versions like this became more the norm once the Dumouthier design arrived, which made an impressive sidearm for any occasion. These were very streamlined, with the upper sections of the crossguards pulling back to reveal the cap nipple cones, and also serving as the hammers. With lovely workable nickel silver grips, they could be decorated with a wide variety of engraved designs. Some of these fascinating weapons are known to have been given to world leaders, including Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, which is now in the collections of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artic.edu\/artworks\/106235\/combination-hunting-dagger-and-double-barrel-percussion-pistol-sheath-and-belt-of-emperor-maximilian-of-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eArt Institute of Chicago\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is fairly standard, featuring a lovely \"Bowie\" style clip-point blade and two 3 inch barrels of approximately 0.34\" caliber. This is joined to a lovely curved nickel silver grip with lovely acanthus leaf curls on both sides, which are secured together by three screws. Functionally, the knife pistol works well, and we did not notice any mechanical deficiencies. It has a \"hidden\" trigger on the right side, which only presents when the right hammer is pulled back. After this it can be used to fire the right side hammer, and then the left hammer can be cocked and used with the trigger. Both hammers can also be pulled back at the same time, and it will fire the right barrel first, and will not fire the left barrel until the trigger returns forward. We also noted that there is no provision for a half-cock position on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the pistol is really lovely, with the engraved German silver grip showing a lovely lightly oxidized patina, and the acanthus leaf engraving is still crisp. The crossguards, hammer, and barrels show a nice peppery oxidized patina, which there is a bit of on the blade as well, however definitely much less. The blade is not very sharp at present, however we assume it was intended more of a stabbing weapon than a slashing weapon, so this would not be important. The pistol feels solid, with no loos components, and as best we can tell the blade is full-tang, with linked back action locks hidden inside the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic French Dumouthier Style knife pistol, with a great \"Bowie Blade\". We have never had one of these rare pistols before, and it's definitely a great example, worthy of a place in the collection of any discerning collector. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1850\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter (both): about .34\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 13 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 8 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single-Edge Clip-point \"Bowie\"\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 3 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Back Action Percussion Lock - 2 hammers\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44839524630597,"sku":"ONAC26BMA06","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC26BMA06.jpg?v=1775070757"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-revolutionary-war-era-prussian-model-1742-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-marked-potzdam-magaz-with-frederick-the-great-cypher","title":"Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Prussian Model 1742 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol Marked POTZDAM MAGAZ with Frederick the Great Cypher","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Prussian Model 1742 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol, as used by Hussars, Dragoons, and other mounted units in the mid 18th Century Prussian army. It has a fantastic aged look, and does not show any signs of restoration. It features a classic \"banana\" shaped lock plate of totally classic German \"angular\" style, with a \"teat\" at the rear, and has the correct un-bridled frizzen and faceted flash pan. The face of the lock is marked \u003cstrong\u003ePOTZDAM MAGAZ\u003c\/strong\u003e, short for \"Potzdam Magazin\", or \"Potsdam Arsenal\". Many flintlock arms produced is during the mid-late 18th century in Potsdam were marked as such during the reign of the Prussian King Frederick the Great, who reigned from 1740 until 1786.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some others we have seen, this pistol still has a fully intact oval \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN over F R\u003c\/strong\u003e royal cypher escutcheon on the back of the wrist, which were often defaced. This stands for the Latin phrase \u003cem\u003eFridericus Rex\u003c\/em\u003e (King Frederick). It was cavalry pistols such as these that the German \"Hessian\" Soldiers that fought in the U.S. Revolution were armed with. Some may have also been supplied to British forces during the French \u0026amp; Indian War, as the British Monarchs of the House of Hanover concurrently held titles in Germany as well. These pistols are very rare and highly desirable, with a recent example realizing just over $15,000 at auction, even with a defaced cypher: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/live.amoskeagauction.com\/lot-details\/index\/catalog\/54\/lot\/29252\/Very-Scarce-Prussian-Model-1742-Flintlock-Cavalry-Pistol-From-Potsdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrussian Model 1742 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial German cavalry pistol has a 12 inch long barrel of 0.67\" caliber held on by pins through the stock, and measures 19 1\/2 inches in overall length. This is a bit shorter than often seen, so it may have been shortened a bit while in service. It is all brass mounted, including the characteristic faceted trigger guard, and has a flat serpentine brass side plate, which distinguishes it from the earlier Model 1731, which had a raised side plate. It has the characteristic \"long eared\" butt plated on the lobed butt, however there is no lanyard loop present, so it may be some sub variation of the Model 1742 we are not aware of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is simply lovely, and we will unlikely ever see another this good and \"well rested\", without overly aggressive polishing that is so common. The stock is great, well carved with \"island carving\" embellishments around all of the fittings. It has a beautiful color, and we do not see any structural damage, just the usual dents and dings from service. The metalwork is also lovely, with the barrel having a lovely aged patina. We checked the lock, and it functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. It features an original brass capped ramrod, which matches the patina of the pistol perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and very seldom-encountered Model 1742 Prussian cavalry pistol with an intact Royal Cypher, possibly used on these shores by the Hessians during the War for American Independence. NOT TO BE MISSED!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: about .67 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 19 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrederick II (24 January 1712 – 17 August 1786) was the monarch of Prussia from 1740 until his death in 1786. Known in German as Friedrich II, he was the last Hohenzollern monarch titled \"King in Prussia\", declaring himself \"King of Prussia\" after annexing Royal Prussia from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1772. His most significant accomplishments include military successes in the Silesian wars, reorganization of the Prussian Army, the First Partition of Poland, and patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment. Prussia greatly increased its territories and became a major military power in Europe under his rule. He became known as Frederick the Great (German: Friedrich der Große) and was nicknamed \"Old Fritz\" (German: der Alte Fritz).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44913734058053,"sku":"ONAC261092","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC261092.jpg?v=1777462825"},{"product_id":"original-british-rare-early-georgian-break-action-removable-steel-cartridge-breech-loading-flintlock-10-bore-by-rowland-of-london-from-keith-neal-collection-circa-1720","title":"Original British Rare Early Georgian Break-Action Removable Steel Cartridge Breech Loading Flintlock 10-Bore By Rowland of London from Keith Neal Collection - Circa 1720","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This exceptional piece represents a remarkable opportunity for collectors, offering a fine example of an extremely rare early breech-loading system that utilizes a \u003cstrong\u003ereloadable\u003c\/strong\u003e steel “cartridge.” The mechanism operates by pulling back the sliding trigger guard, which allows the action to break open and the barrel to tip upward, permitting removal of the cartridge from the breech. Simultaneously, the flash pan rotates and opens toward a small adjacent compartment, automatically “self-priming” with powder for the next discharge. This ingenious system was far ahead of its time and required a very high level of craftsmanship to execute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firearm measures 42 1\/4 inches in overall length and features a 26 5\/8 inch 10-bore swamped, three-stage tip-up barrel engraved with acanthus foliage. The gun is extensively decorated throughout, including a distinctive “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevil’s Mask\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” engraved on the finial of the barrel tang. It is stocked in beautifully figured walnut, with a carved shell relief surrounding the tang. There is an old repaired crack at the grip area, which has not been altered. The rear of the wrist is fitted with a decorative escutcheon bearing the owner’s monogram, which appears to read either “PR” or “TR.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR \/ ROWLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, while the top of the octagonal breech is inscribed \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eR - ROWLAND - LONDINI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the maker as Robert Rowland of London. “Londini” is the Latinized form of London, commonly used during the period. Rowland was admitted to the freedom of the Gunmakers’ Company by redemption on April 7, 1715, and died in 1721. He is known to have produced firearms for the London merchant John Tournay (“Near London Bridge or near Kingston in Surrey”), including both a gun and a rifle dated 1718, each employing the same breech-loading and self-priming system seen here. The left facet of the barrel bears the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GP\u003c\/strong\u003e gunmaker’s proof mark and the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e viewed mark from the London Proof House, with an R within a Vase mark between them, likely a personal proof mark used by Rowland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttached by a wire to the trigger guard is a nickel die stamped collection tag reading \u003cstrong\u003eWILLIAM KEITH NEAL COLLECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring crossed guns surmounted by a stag’s head emblem. Beneath this appears the motto\u003cstrong\u003e TRUTH WILL CONQUER\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse is stamped with collection number \u003cstrong\u003eG318\u003c\/strong\u003e. W. Keith Neal was a renowned English writer, collector, and firearms enthusiast who assembled one of the most important private collections of antique firearms ever known. This specific style of early breech-loader by Rowland is documented in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat British Gunmakers, 1570–1740\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back (pp. 403–404, plates 169 a–e). While we do not have a copy of this work to confirm whether this exact firearm is illustrated, it is confirmed as having been part of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eKeith Neal collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is very good overall, with a pleasing, well-developed patina across the metal surfaces and no indication of neglect or abuse. The bore is clean and clear, with some evidence of prior fouling. The action remains fully functional, though the self-priming mechanism has not been tested to confirm continued operation. The reloadable steel cartridge or chamber is a later replacement, likely produced during the 19th century after the original components were lost more than a century earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding collector’s opportunity that is unlikely to present itself more than once in a lifetime. Historic firearms of this caliber typically remain in established collections for decades, only briefly reappearing on the market before passing into the care of a new custodian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Production: Circa 1720\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 10 Bore - about .775\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 26 5\/8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 42 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. 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We can also see a very faint LONDINI on the top of the breech frame. Per A. Merwyn Carey's work \u003cem\u003eEnglish, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers: Middle Sixteenth Century to the End of the Nineteenth Century\u003c\/em\u003e, this pistol was made by Edward Birchett, recorded as working in London 1700-1713. He was known for making steel barrel flintlock coach pistols with silver mountings and flintlock holster pistols. That makes this one of the earliest examples of a \"Queen Anne\" style pistol that we have had, made while she was still the reigning monarch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol features some fantastic decorative silver mountings, and was almost certainly made for a well off client. The butt cap is a lovely embossed silver grotesque mask, and there is a silver side plate showing lovely foliate motifs. There is even a lovely foliate silver escutcheon on the back of the grip, which would often be personalized, however this example is blank. There are markings on the bottom of the breech joint, which are the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GP\u003c\/strong\u003e \"gunmaker's proof\" and \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e \"viewed\" markings from the London Proof house. Between these is a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ EB\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp, for \"Edward Birchett\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol has some embossed floral designs on the flintlock hammer, with some more intricate designs around the breech, extending onto the barrel tang. It measures 13 1\/4 inches in overall length, with a 6 1\/4 inch screw off 0.65\" bore two stage cannon barrel, in the typical \"Queen Anne\" style, and in this case it can actually still be easily removed! The pistol has an iron trigger guard, and there is no provision for a ramrod, not needed as it had a removable barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Walnut butt grip is lovely, and has some carving around the barrel tang and on the sides around the lock and side plates. The wood color is truly lovely, with what looks to almost be \"burl\" grain patterns, though there is a replaced chunk on the left side by the barrel, as well as some cracking in that area. Condition is very nice, with a lovely patina of age, with the iron and steel showing a lovely lightly oxidized patina, with the engraving still mostly crisp. The silver mountings are all still in great shape, and really add to the piece. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing only at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly lovely silver mounted very early \"Queen Anne\" flintlock pistol by a known London maker, in fine Collector's condition ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1710\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter: approx. .65\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 6 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 13 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. 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This saber shows similarities to several different patterns of the period with a hand-fluted wooden grip with small remnants of the original wire wrap that sat in the shallow hand-carved grooves. This is a rather extravagant example for the period. The blade has a triple fuller on each side for roughly 20 1\/2” of the 32 3\/4” blade. This style of triple fuller was popular on American-made Horseman sabers of this period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly curved blade is still tight to the hilt and is in great shape with some minor edge nicking. There is somehow still a very small and weak fragment of the original leather blade buffer, WOW! The brass hilt has a lovely urn-style pommel. 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