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Dutch East Indies KNIL M.1891 Military Revolver 
Caliber: 9.4 mm centerfire
Price: $975
Inventory # apc_0225
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DESCRIPTION: Dutch military revolver
made for the Dutch colonial army in the East Indies (KNIL). Many
M.1891 revolvers were reissued to Indonesian military and police.
Matching serial numbers. Single and double action. Wooden
grips with diamond checkering. Dutch government property markings
are stamped on the right side of the frame, "Crown over
W"(a Dutch Queen Wilhelmina initial). Some other Dutch
markings are present on the frame, cylinder and barrel ("GS",
"P", etc.). Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with
lanyard ring. Barrel length: 4.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine+ (NRA
Antique). 94% of original blue finish is still on metal. The
balance is in white, mixed with some patina. Some blue
finish is starting to turn to brownish color. One small
spot of pitting on the right side of the barrel, just below the
front sight. Some patina on the right side of the frame and on
the butt of the hilt. Bore is in excellent condition with
strong and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent condition.
Strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible
on metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are in
fine condition, with no visible wear. The hardwood grips are
in good condition only, with some wear, dings and scratches.
The checkering on the grips shows some wear. KNIL M.1895 revolvers
are difficult to find in decent condition. This is one of the
better examples of this model, I have seen in in many years.
Antique. Serial# 38XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik
der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller,
pp. 620-621, also in "Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande
1856-1940" by H.E.Harder and W.A.Dreschler, pp.154-170). |
Dutch East Indies KNIL M.1891 Military Revolver
Caliber: 9.4 mm centerfire
Price: $750
Inventory # apc_0224
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DESCRIPTION: Dutch military revolver
made for the Dutch colonial army in the East Indies (KNIL). Many
M.1891 revolvers were reissued to Indonesian military and police.
Single and double action. Wooden grips with diamond checkering.
Fading Dutch government property markings are stamped on the
right side of the frame, "Crown over W"(a Dutch
Queen Wilhelmina initial). The left side of the frame displays
either a date or a property number, "1925" and
regimental markings, "+Z900". Some other Dutch
markings are present on the frame, cylinder and barrel. Six-chamber
cylinder. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 4.25 inch.
CONDITION: Low fine (NRA Antique). 80% of blue finish
is still on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with patina.
Some blue finish is starting to turn to brownish color.
Scattered patina and peppering on the frame, hammer and cylinder.
Occasional light surface rust. Bore is in fine condition with
strong and shiny rifling. Chambers are in excellent condition.
Strong action. All the markings and numbers are still visible
on metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are in
very good condition, with no visible wear. The hardwood grips
are in fine condition, with some minor handling marks. KNIL
M.1895 revolvers are difficult to find in decent condition. Antique.
Serial# 19XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 620-621, also
in "Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande 1856-1940"
by H.E.Harder and W.A.Dreschler, pp.154-170). |
Civil War/Belgian Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $1475
Inventory # apc_0223
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame,
single action Belgian manufactured Model 1854 Lefaucheux
pinfire revolver. The serial number is above the range of
numbers of the revolvers imported to the USA during the Civil
War (25,000-37,000). Many revolvers of this pattern were sold
commercially by numerous retailers before and during the Civil
War. Correct, for the Civil War era import, style of the
finger rest spur on the rear of the trigger guard (reportedly
used by US cavalry during the Civil War). The left side of the
barrel housing displays maker's markings, "E. Lefaucheux
Brevete". The revolver is in all original condition.
Open top design. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight. Hardwood
grips. The revolver has a round barrel. Complete with lanyard
ring. Barrel length: 158 mm. CONDITION: Fine. 90-92% of
original finish on metal, turning to brownish color patina. Bore
is in fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. Chambers
are in excellent condition. Strong action. Wooden grips are
in fine condition, with some handling marks. No cracks in wood.
All the serial numbers and markings are still, at least partially,
visible on metal. Very attractive Civil War era Lefaucheux
revolver! Antique. Serial# 440XX (Ref.: "Military
Handguns of France" by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon.,
pp.11-15, also in "Les Revolvers Militaires Francais"
by Henri Vuillemin, p.42). |
Interesting Early Webley .360 RF Revolver
Caliber: 360 RF
Price: $1750
Inventory # wbp_0315
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce, early English
Webley .360 RF solid frame revolver. This is
one of the early Webley rimfire revolvers manufactured most likely
before 1867. The left side of the frame displays following markings,
"Webley's Patent". The cylinder and barrel show
English commercial proof marks. No other markings/numbers are
present on the revolver. Single and double action. Early style
trigger mechanism. Two piece hardwood grips with diamond checkering.
Octagonal barrel. Fixed front and back sights. The left side
of the frame has early style spring lock of the cylinder rod.
The edges of the frame, hilt, trigger guard and cylinder show
line engraving. The revolver was manufactured without the lanyard
ring. Barrel length: 4 inch. CONDITION: Fine. The
revolver has 78% of original finish. The balance is in white
mixed with occasional patina. Some blue is turning to brownish
color. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible.
The bore is dark, but the rifling is still there. The cylinder's
chambers are in fine condition. The action is still
strong. The hardwood grips are in fine condition. Interesting
early rimfire Webley solid frame revolver. Antique. |
British Webley Green Target Model 1896 Revolver
Caliber: .450/455
Price: $1475
Inventory # wbp_0310
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DESCRIPTION: One
of the most impressive large frame revolvers ever manufactured
by Webley! The Webley's trade mark, "Winged Bullet
over W&S" and wording, "Webley Patents"
is stamped on the left side of the frame, just below the cylinder.
The left side of the cylinder bridge displays wording, "WG
Target Model". The revolver was manufactured in .450/455
caliber, as indicated by markings on the left side of the barrel
assembly. The front sight and cylinder displays, "455".
The revolver features a conventional hammer with integral firing
pin. Adjustable rear sight. Fixed front sight with a German silver
blade. Wide flared base butt. Round-end flutes on the cylinder.
Barrel length: 7.5 in. Complete with lanyard ring. High gloss
blue finish. There is a three digit number on the cylinder that
is different from the number stamped on the right side of the
frame. I am not sure if it is an assembly number, or a serial
number. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 78-80% of original
high gloss blue finish. The balance is in white, mixed with some
patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Scattered
light peppering/patina. The cylinder shows more wear than the
rest of the revolver. Occasional light scratches and dings. The
bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling.
The chambers are also in excellent condition. Strong action.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition,
with no visible wear. Hardwood grips with crude diamond checkering
are a replacement. The left side grips shows a chip in its lower/front
corner. No import markings. Webley Green Target Model 1896
revolver is one of the best shooting guns ever made by Webley!
Low serial number. Antique. Serial# 83XX. |
Very Nice German Reichsrevolver M.1879 with Interesting Regimental
Markings
ON HOLD
Caliber: 10. 6 mm Reichsrevolver
Price: $1975
Inventory # apc_0218
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DESCRIPTION: Early German
military revolver made by gunmaker's cartel in Suhl, and
accordingly marked on the left side of the frame, "S&S.
V.C.S. C.G.H. SUHL" (the cartel, at the time, consisted
of Spangenberg & Sauer, Schilling and Haenel). Single action
only, which is correct for this model. Hard wood grips. Matching
serial numbers. All the screws also display matching serial
numbers. All the serial numbers are factory original, and they
were not restamped. Prussian Eagle is stamped on the barrel,
and several German proofs are present on the frame. Six-chamber
cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. The butt of the grip
displays interesting regimental markings, "1. M. 30.
101" (First Light Ammunition Column - 1 Leichte Munitionskolonne)
and "30. A. E. 1. 40" (30th Field Artillery
Regiment, Reserve Battery - 30 Feldartillerie-Regiment, Ersatz-Batterie).
The second regimental markings are crossed over with a single
line. Barrel length: 181 mm. All original, as issued military
configuration. CONDITION: Excellent. 93-94% of blue finish
is still on metal. The revolver shows an honest holster wear
to the sharp edges of metal. Some blue is turning to brownish
color. There are some minor scratches on the left side of the
barrel and barrel housing. Bore is in excellent condition,
with strong and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent
condition. Strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly
visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the revolver
are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Wooden grips
are in fine condition, with some handling marks and minor scratches.
Very nice Reichsrevolver M.1879 with interesting regimental
markings. Very collectible condition! Antique.
Serial# 44XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 170-171). |
Scarce Montenegro Gasser M.1870 Military Revolver
Caliber: 11.15 mm x 36R Austrian Werndl Carbine
Price: $1975
Inventory # apc_0217
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Montenegro
Gasser M.1870 military revolver! Rolf Muller describes this
model as a "regulation" revolver, that was issued to
Montenegro military from 1870 to 1919. This six shots, double
action large frame revolver was manufactured by Leopold Gasser
factory in Vienna, Austro-Hungary, as a part of Montenegro
military contract. The revolver fires M.1867 Werndl carbine cartridge.
The upper part of barrel housing displays fading markings, "Crown
over N I" (Nikita I, the ruler of Montenegro).
The Austro-Hungarian double head eagle is also stamped on the
upper part of the barrel housing. The left side of the barrel
housing displays Leopold Gasser address, "L. Gasser Patent
Vien Ottakring", along with the serial number and a
word, "Guss-Stahl". The left side of the frame
displays Gasser's "Schutzmarke". All matching
serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the frame, on
the barrel housing and on the cylinder). The revolver has stag
horn grips (fancy grips are not unusual on Montenegro's Gasser
revolvers). The lanyard ring assembly is missing (most likely,
it was purposely removed). Barrel length: 7.5". CONDITION:
Overall, the revolver is in fine condition. The blue finish is
turning to brown color. Some occasional patina. No pitting. There
is a couple of minor dings on the left side of the frame. The
revolver functions properly in both, double and single action
modes. Fine bore and chambers. All the markings and numbers
are still visible on metal. The stag horn grips are in fine condition.
The upper grip screw is most likely a replacement. Scarce
European military revolver for an advanced collector! Antique.
Serial: 1442XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der
europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, p.
558 and pp. 562-565). |
Scarce Montenegro Gasser M.1870 Military Revolver
Caliber: 11.15 mm x 36R Austrian Werndl Carbine
Price: $1750
Inventory # apc_0216
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Montenegro
Gasser M.1870 military revolver! Rolf Muller describes this
model as a "non-regulation" revolver, that was issued
to Montenegro military from 1893 to 1919. This five shots, double
action large frame revolver was manufactured in Liege, Belgium,
as a part of Montenegro government contract. The revolver fires
M.1867 Werndl carbine cartridge. The upper part of barrel housing
displays markings, "Crown over N I" (Nikita
I, the ruler of Montenegro). The left side of the barrel
housing displays slightly fading patent/model description, "Gasser
System Patent Neu Modell", with Gasser's "Schutzmarke"
underneath. The left side of the frame displays a
word, "Guss-Stahl". The right side of the frame
displays a serial number. The right side of the barrel housing
displays Belgian commercial proof mark, "Crown over R"
and "Asterisk over T". Liege proof, "Crown
over ELG" (in oval), is stamped on the cylinder. Matching
serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the frame and
on the cylinder). Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length:
5 inch. CONDITION: Overall, the revolver is in very good+
to low fine condition. Some occasional patina. Metal shows some
dings and handling marks. The revolver functions properly in
both, double and single action modes. Original walnut checkered
grips are worn, and show some handling marks. The bore is in
very good condition, with some wear to rifling. The cylinder
chambers are in fine condition. All the markings and numbers
are still visible on metal. Scarce Montenegro Gasser military
revolver! Antique. Serial: 167XX. (Ref. "Geschichte
und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf
H. Muller, p. 560 and pp. 578-579, also in "Pistols of
World War I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 218-219). |
Swedish Military Contract French Lefaucheux Model 1863 Pinfire
Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $1975
Inventory # apc_0214
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame,
single action Swedish military contract French Lefaucheux pinfire
revolver. The serial number is within the range of numbers
of the revolvers sold to the Swedish military in 1863 (78.000
- 80.500). Sweden purchased in France only 2.000 of revolvers
of this type. Both, the Swedish army and the Swedish navy
used M.1863 revolvers. The revolver was issued to Swedish army
and navy officers, NCO-s and trumpeters of cavalry and field
artillery. 1.110 of M.1863 revolvers were delivered to the Swedish
army, while 890 went to the Swedish navy. This model follows
the lines of the civilian version of the French M.1858 revolver.
Open top design. Correct style, for the Swedish import, of
the trigger guard without the finger rest spur. New, "flat"
style of the grip butt. Interesting oval maker mark on the left
side of the frame, just below the cylinder, "Inv-on.
E. Lefaucheux Brevete SGDG (Paris)". The barrel displays
similar markings, "E. Lefaucheux Br-te SGDG a Paris".
Marked on the right side of the frame with a Lefaucheux
mark, "Break Open Pistol over LF". The right
side of the barrel housing displays Swedish military property
markings, "Three Crowns". The revolver is in all
original condition. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight.
Hardwood grips. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 157
mm. Great majority of the Swedish Lefaucheux revolvers was
converted to fire centerfire ammo. Very few Swedish Lefaucheux
revolvers have escaped this modification! CONDITION: Fine+.
90% of brownish finish, turning to pleasing, uniform patina.
No pitting. Bore is in fine condition with sharp rifling.
Chambers are in excellent condition. Strong action. Wooden
grip are in very good condition, with few handling marks. The
left side grip has a small hairline crack in its upper part (please,
see pictures). All the serial numbers and markings are clearly
visible on metal. Very scarce Swedish military revolver!
Antique. Serial# 795XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und
Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H.
Muller, pp. 984, 998-999, 1014-1015, also in "Systeme
Lefaucheux" by Chris C. Curtis, pp. 98-100). |
Beautiful Swiss M.1882 Schmidt Revolver with Original Leather
Holster
Caliber: 7. 5 mm
Price: $1275
Inventory # apc_0205
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DESCRIPTION: Extremely
well made Swiss military revolver with original Swiss military
leather holster! This is an early production revolver with
four digit serial number. Very high quality of machining and
metal finish. The left side of the frame displays maker's markings,
"Swiss Cross over WF" (the abbreviation stands
for "Eidgenossische Waffenfabrik, Bern", the
arsenal that has designed and manufactured the revolver). Swiss
proofs are present on all the metal parts. The revolver does
not have a privatization mark. Manufactured with provision for
the shoulder stock on the hilt. All matching serial numbers.
This is a variation with two piece black hardened rubber grips
with diamond checkering and with "Swiss Cross"
on the left side. 4.5 inch long barrel. Complete with lanyard
ring. No import markings. The back of the holster shows the maker
markings (please, see pictures). CONDITION: Excellent+,
with 98% of crisp blue remaining on metal. Most of the finish
wear is on the sharp edges of the barrel, cylinder and frame.
Nice case coloring on the hammer, trigger and loading gate. Nice
black hardened rubber grips without any cracks. Very crisp action.
Excellent bore and cylinder's chambers. All the markings
and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the
internal parts of the revolver are in excellent condition, with
no visible wear. The holster is in overall fine condition with
leather still being soft and flexible. Strong, original stitching.
Antique. Serial# 38XX. (Ref.: "Pistolen und Revolver
der Schweiz seit 1720" by Kriss Reinhart and Jurg A.
Meier, p.138, also in "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 1088-1091). |
Scarce Le Page Retailed French M.1874 Chamelot Delvigne Commercial
Revolver with German WWI Style Shoulder Holster
Caliber: 11 mm French Ordnance Revolver M.1873 (Army)
Price: $1975
Inventory # apc_0203
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French M.1874
Chamelot Delvigne revolver intended for the civilian market.
The revolver was retailed by Le Page, as indicated by
markings on the barrel, "Faure Le Page a Paris"
(please, see pictures). The revolver comes with a very scarce
Imperial German World War One style officer shoulder holster.
This may indicate that the revolver was privately purchased from
Le Page by a German officer, who carried it during the World
War One. The holster was custom made for this particular revolver
(fits perfectly!). The wear on the revolver and holster indicate
that the two were together for a very long time (a Great War
bring back?). Externally, M.1874 commercial revolver is almost
identical with French officer M.1874 revolver (except for the
markings). Careful examination of the internal parts may reveal
that they are not interchangeable with the military revolver
parts. In fact, some of the M.1874 commercial revolvers have
slightly different mechanism than M.1874 officer revolvers. The
revolver was designed to fire a low pressure 11 mm black powder
cartridge and should not be used with any other cartridge. Fluted
cylinder. Fancy checkering on the hammer and loading gate. Matching
serial numbers. Very high quality of machining and metal
finish. Handsome, black hardwood grips with diamond checkering
(ebony?). Chamelot Delvigne was one of the most reliable revolvers
of 1870-s. CONDITION: Fine, with 86% of original,
slightly thinning blue finish on metal. Blue is turning to brownish
color in some places (mostly on the hilt and trigger guard).
Occasional spots of light patina and/or peppering. Fading case
coloring on the hammer, trigger and loading gate. The bore
is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling.
Cylinder chambers are in fine condition. The action works fine.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
Wooden grips are in excellent condition with some minor handling
marks. Complete with lanyard ring. Holster is in fine
condition. The leather is still soft and flexible. Original stitching.
Antique. Very attractive World War One rig! Serial#
175XX. (Ref. "Military Handguns of France" by
Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp. 35, also in "Les Revolvers
Militaires Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, p.123). |
Imperial Russian Model 1874 S&W Model 3 Revolver
Caliber: .44 Russian
Price: $1875
Inventory # swp_0032
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian
army contract S & W Model 3 Third Pattern revolver. Also
known as "Model 1874", or a "Cavalry
Model". The barrel rib displays the Russian language
maker address, "Smith & Wesson Arms Factory,
Springfield, America". Imperial Russia ordered 41,138
of revolvers of this type. Japan and Turkey also ordered revolvers
of this type (1,000 and 5,000 respectively). The total production
of this model was 60,638. Similar revolver were manufactured
for the Imperial Russian army by Ludwig Loewe factory in Berlin,
Germany. The Tula arsenal produced this model of the revolver
under license for the Imperial Russian Army until 1895, when
it was replaced by Nagant M.1895 revolver. The revolver has all
standard features characteristic to this model. Single action.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. Barrel length:
6.5 inch. CONDITION: The revolver is good, antique condition
(as found, uncleaned). The metal is covered by a mixture
of gray patina and light surface rust. Very good bore with
strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. The cylinder
chambers are in good condition. The action needs either an adjustment,
or a repair, as the cylinder does not turn occasionally. The
markings on the barrel rib are still partially visible. Hardwood
grips show some dings and handling marks. Some screws' heads
show screwdriver marks. Scarce Russian Model S&W revolver!
Antique. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 940-941, also
in "Pistols of World War I" by Robert Adamek,
pp. 254-255). |
English Webley Pryse Type Revolver
Caliber: 450
Price: $1075
Inventory # wbp_0293
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive,
large, hinged-frame English military style revolver with simultaneous
ejection. The top of the barrel displays retailer's markings,
"I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON". Many English
officers privately purchased Webley Pryse type revolvers, that
were considered revolvers of choice at the time. Original
one-piece wooden grip with diamond checkering. English commercial
proofs are present on major parts of the revolver. Single
and double action. Six-chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 5.5 inches.
Fixed front and rear sights. Complete with lanyard ring. CONDITION:
Very good+. 50% of original blue finish is still present
on the metal. Some blue finish is starting to turn to brownish
color. Most of the finish wear is on the hilt and lower part
of the frame (from handling). The balance is in white, mixed
with some patina. Occasional spots of light surface rust and
metal roughness. Some screw heads show screwdriver's markings.
Bore is in overall excellent condition, with bright and strong
rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in fine condition. Strong
action. The hardwood grip shows wear and some handling marks.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in very good condition,
with no visible wear. All complete and in original condition.
The revolver needs a careful, professional cleaning. Scarce
English military style large frame revolver! Antique.
Serial# 25XX. |
Scarce Danish M.1865/97 Military Revolver with Artillery
Regimental Markings
ON HOLD
Caliber: 11.44 mm centerfire
Price: $2975
Inventory # apc_0197
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Danish M.1865/97
military revolver in all original condition. The revolver
is a Danish military conversion of M.1865 pinfire service revolver
to the 11.44 mm centerfire cartridge. The latter is quite
unique, as it features wooden projectile with nickel casing.
There is a couple of models of similar Danish military revolvers,
all of them quite scarce. This model can be recognized by the
characteristic safety lever between the frame and the hammer.
This type of the revolver was issued to Danish artillery and
cavalry. The revolver was manufactured by Kronborg Gevaerfabrik,
as indicated by markings on the upper part of the barrel. The
mechanism of the revolver was based on Lefaucheux-Chaineux
patents. The conversion design is attributed to Georg
Christiansen. The revolver has all matching serial numbers
(the external serial numbers are stamped on the frame, barrel,
loading gate, trigger, hammer, butt and on the cylinder). The
right side of the frame displays original model designation,
"M. 1865". All the major parts of the revolver
display Danish royal crowns and some smaller marks and numbers.
The left side of the frame display two sets of Danish artillery
regimental markings, "Tr.A.25" (crossed with
a single line), and "2.A.B.48". Very high quality
of machining. Single and double action. The revolver has a very
nice one piece dark walnut grip with diamond checkering. The
cylinder capacity is six rounds. 5 inch long round barrel. Complete
with a massive lanyard ring located on the back of the frame,
just underneath the hammer. Low, three digit serial number.
CONDITION: Fine, with 75% of original blue finish remaining
on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with some light brown
patina. Original dark walnut grip is in fine condition, without
any cracks, but with some handling marks and dings. Very crisp
action. The bore is in fine condition with strong rifling.
The cylinder chambers are in fine condition as well. Unique,
and very attractive Danish military revolver! Antique. Serial#
4XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver"
by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 82-83, also in "Gamle Danske Militaer
Vaben" by Th. Moeller, pp.24-25). |
Beautiful Spanish/Belgian Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $3750
Inventory # apc_0191
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, elaborately
decorated Spanish/Belgian Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver.
Deep, floral style engravings on the cylinder, barrel , grip,
loading gate, trigger guard and frame. Two animals are engraved
on the frame, while four animals are engraved on the cylinder.
They are gold plated. Some other, smaller details are also
gold plated. Large size, Belgian style frame. Single and double
action. Open top design without a cylinder bridge. Heavy, octagonal
barrel with fixed front sight. Very nice ivory grips.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. The upper
part of the octagonal barrel displays following markings, "Jose
Miguel Ordonez". This may be a Spanish engraver who
worked on the revolver, or the one time owner of the revolver.
The revolver is marked on the left side of the barrel with a
Lefaucheux mark, "Crown over EL" and
wording. "Acier Fondu". The upper part of the
barrel displays, "LF over Rampant Lion". Liege
proof is stamped on the cylinder. Very high quality of machining
and metal finish! The revolver is in all original condition.
Barrel length: 133 mm. CONDITION: Low excellent. The revolver
has about 80% of its original finish on metal. Most of the finish
wear is on the grip and on the barrel. The engraving and gold
plating is nicely preserved. Bore is in excellent condition
with strong rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in excellent
condition as well. Strong action. All the markings and numbers
are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts
of the revolver are in excellent condition, with no visible wear.
Ivory grips are in fine condition, with some small hairline cracks.
This is definitely one of the nicest Lefaucheux revolvers
that I have ever offered! Serial# 2058XX. |
Spanish Military Issue Lefaucheux M.1863 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $850
Inventory # apc_0190
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame Spanish
military Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver. This model was manufactured
exclusively for the Spanish Army. Made by the State Factory
in Oviedo in 1869, as indicated by markings on the right
side of the frame. The revolver loosely follows the French M.1858,
except for a shape of the grip and Belgian-style frame. Open
top design. Single action. Six rounds cylinder. This revolver
has a characteristic square shape of the upper part of the grip.
Plain hardwood grips. Complete with the lanyard ring. The revolver
had seen a service with Spanish continental army until 1888,
and with Spanish colonial forces until the turn of the century.
Many revolvers of this type were captured during the Spanish
American War in Cuba and Philippines. All original military
configuration. CONDITION: Overall in fine+ antique condition.
94% of original finish is still on metal. The blue
finish on metal is turning to a uniform brown patina. Couple
of small spots of light pitting. The action is still strong.
The cylinder indexation is fine. Brown hard wood grips are in
excellent condition. Bore is in fine condition with strong
rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in fine condition. All
the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition
with no visible wear. A very nicely preserved example of the
Spanish M.1863 military revolver! Antique. Serial# N50XX.
(Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver"
by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 1144-1145). |
Webley No. 5 Revolver with "Church Steeple" Cylinder
Flutes and with Interesting Markings
Caliber: 360 CF
Price: $1375
Inventory # wbp_0270
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce English Webley
No. 5 revolver built on the RIC size frame. Manufactured
for a large distributor, E.M. Reilly in London, as indicated
by markings stamped on the cylinder bridge (please, see pictures).
Large Webley distributors had an option to have their name engraved
on the revolvers. The Webley's markings are stamped on the left
side of the frame, just in front of the cylinder, "Winged
Bullet over W&S". The caliber and the Webley's model
designation are stamped on the upper part of the barrel, "360
No. 5". The revolver displays some small markings,
that seems to be stamped by a military armory. The left side
of the frame displays, "S . SS.", while the
right side of the frame displays two crossed flags. Some
revolvers of this pattern were privately purchased by British
and Australian officers, and consequently have seen service during
the Boer War and the War World One. Matching serial numbers (the
numbers are stamped on the frame and cylinder only, which is
correct for this type of revolver). The revolver has scarce
"church steeple" cylinder flutes! Single and double
action. One piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. Barrel
length: 2.75 inch. CONDITION: Fine. The revolver
has about 65% of original blue finish. The balance is in white
mixed with light patina. All the markings and numbers on metal
are clearly visible. Excellent bore with strong and shiny
rifling. The cylinder's chambers are also in excellent
condition. Strong action. The hardwood grip is in
fine condition with only minor handling marks. Complete with
the lanyard ring. No import marks. Interesting Webley No.
5 revolver! Antique. Serial# 622XX. |
Scarce Civil War/French Raphael Center Fire Revolver
Caliber: 11 mm (.42)
Price: $3950
Inventory # apc_0177
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce, large
frame, double action Raphael revolver. About 1.000 Raphael revolvers
were purchased on the commercial market by the federal government
during the Civil War. Some Raphael revolvers may have been
privately purchased by officers during the Civil War. It is assumed
that the revolvers were manufactured in France. George Raphael
was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. He supplied both, revolvers
and swords to the the federal government. The revolver does not
displays any markings, except for the serial number stamped on
the front part of the cylinder (the Civil War era Raphael revolvers
were unmarked). The revolver is in all original condition. Very
interesting design of the cylinder with a complex loading system.
In fact, the loading and unloading of the revolver was a quite
complicated task, which was undoubtedly difficult to perform
in the field. Open top design. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front
sight. Hardwood grips. Complete with with a massive lanyard bolt,
doubling as a extractor rod. Barrel length: 147 mm. CONDITION:
Fine+. 88-90% of original finish on the metal. The balance
is pleasant, brownish patina. Bore is in excellent condition
with strong and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent
condition. Strong action. Wooden grips are in fine condition,
with some handling marks and light dings. No cracks in the wood.
Very attractive and scarce Civil War era Raphael revolver!
Antique. Serial# 18 |
English Adams Model 1872 Center Fire Revolver
Caliber: .450
Price: $1795
Inventory # apc_0176
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive large
frame double action English revolver. The revolver is almost
identical with military Adams Mark III. The major difference
is a lack of the Roman numeral, "III" on the right
side of the frame just in front of the cylinder. Mechanically,
Model 1872 revolver was similar to Model 1867, except for the
new ejector system. The top of the octagonal barrel displays
following wording, "ADAMS'S PATENT SMALL ARMS CO.. 391,
STRAND, LONDON". Right side of the frame is marked,
"ADAMS'S PATENT", and, "JA TRADE MARK".
Several English proofs are stamped on the frame, barrel and
cylinder. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. The cylinder
and frame show matching serial numbers. No serial numbers
are visible on other external parts of the revolver. Barrel length:
6 inches. Very nice one piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering.
The revolver has all blue finish, except for the hammer and ejector
that have polished steel finish (now covered with brown patina).
Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Overall in
fine condition with about 85% of original finish turning to uniform
brown patina. Occasional peppering and/or light surface rust.
No pitting of any kind. Some light dings and scratches are visible
on the cylinder and on the cylinder bridge. One piece grip with
diamond checkering is in excellent condition. The double action
works fine. The single action does not work - the hammer does
not stay cocked. Fine bore with strong rifling. The cylinder
chambers are also in fine condition. Serial# 58XX. (Ref.: "Howdah
to High Power" by Robert J. Maze, pp. 10-14). |
Scarce German Large Frame Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $1275
Inventory # apc_0171
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce German large
frame Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. Typical for German pinfire
revolvers, closed frame design with a cylinder bridge. The frame
and barrel are machined from two pieces of steel, which is also
characteristic for German pinfire revolvers. The cylinder bridge
displays following maker's markings, "C. Stiegele in
Munchen". According to Stoeckel, Stiegele was a Bavarian
gun maker working in Munich around 1860 (listed on page 293).
No other markings are present on the revolver. One piece, hard
wood grip with diamond checkering. Single and double action.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length:
148 mm. German pinfire revolvers are relatively scarce. Belgian,
French and Spanish pinfire revolvers are more common, as they
were manufactured in larger quantities. CONDITION: Very
good+. 84% of blue finish, with a balance being light brown patina.
Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling.
Chambers are also in excellent condition. The action of the revolver
needs either an adjustment, or a repair as the revolver works
in double action only (single action does not work). The trigger
return spring is weak. The loading gate latch is missing. Wooden
grip is in fine condition, with some light handling marks. Attractive
solid frame German pinfire revolver! Antique. |
Imperial German Webley RIC Type Revolver
Caliber: 9 x 16 mm
Price: $575
Inventory # wbp_0223
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DESCRIPTION: This is a medium
frame German made Webley RIC type revolver. German commercial
proofs are present on the frame, barrel and cylinder, "Crown
over U". The revolver was manufactured in 9 x16 mm caliber,
that was popular at the time on the German commercial market,
as well as among the German policemen. The revolvers of this
type were distributed in Germany by commercial retailers. Many
of such revolvers were privately purchased by German officers
in the 1880/1890-s, and consequently have seen service during
War World One. 3.5 inch long octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder.
Lever safety device is fixed on the left side of the frame. Complete
with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: This revolver is in fine+
to low excellent condition with about 94% of blue finish left
on the metal. The balance is in white mixed with some light
gray patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color (mostly on
the hilt and trigger guard). Couple of spots of light peppering
(mainly on the cylinder bridge). Very crisp action. Some minor
handling marks are present on the hardwood grip. Bore is in
very good condition with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers are
in excellent condition. The upper grip screw is missing.
All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. No
import marks. Interesting German World War One era revolver.
Antique. (Ref.: "Der Reichsrevolver und seine
Varianten" by Heinrich E. Harder, pp. 357-362, also
in "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns"
by A.B. Zhuk, p.145/1016). |
English Tranter Patent Revolver
Caliber: 320 RF.
Price: $675
Inventory # apc_0167
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DESCRIPTION: English medium frame
Tranter patent rimfire revolver. Single action. Closed frame
design. Octagonal barrel. Left side of the frame displays following
markings, "W. Tranter Patent". The retailer
markings are nicely engraved on the cylinder bridge, "I.
Hollis & Sohn, London". House of Birmingham proofs
are stamped on the cylinder, frame and barrel. CONDITION:
Very good. 68-70% of metal is covered by uniform, uncleaned brown
patina. The balance is in white. Very good bore and chambers.
The one-piece wooden grip with diamond checkering is slightly
worn. There is a repair/restoration in the upper part of the
grip (please, see pictures). Strong action (single action only,
double action does not work, I am not sure if the revolver was
designed this way, or perhaps it needs some internal repair,
or adjustment). Barrel length: 3 inch. Antique. Serial#
358XX. |
Scarce French M.1874 Chamelot Delvigne Commercial Revolver
Caliber: 11 mm French Ordnance Revolver M.1873 (Army)
Price: $1475
Inventory # apc_0160
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French M.1874
Chamelot Delvigne revolver intended for the civilian market.
Externally, M.1874 commercial revolver is almost identical with
French officer M.1874 revolver (except for the markings). Careful
examination of the internal parts may reveal that they are not
interchangeable with the military revolver parts. In fact, some
of the M.1874 commercial revolvers have slightly different mechanism
than M.1874 officer revolvers. The revolver was designed to fire
a low pressure 11 mm black powder cartridge and should not be
used with any other cartridge. There is no maker's address on
the revolver. Fluted cylinder. Fancy checkering on the hammer
and loading gate. Matching serial numbers. Very high quality
of machining and metal finish. Handsome, black hardwood grips
with diamond checkering (ebony?). Chamelot Delvigne was one
of the most reliable revolvers of 1870-s. CONDITION: Fine,
with 82% of original, slightly thinning blue finish on metal.
Blue is turning to light brown patina in some places. Couple
of spots of light peppering. Small scratch on the left side of
the frame (please, see pictures). Fading case coloring on the
hammer, trigger and loading gate. The bore has worn rifling with
frosting in the grooves. Cylinder chambers are in fine condition.
The action works fine. All the markings and numbers are clearly
visible on the metal. Wooden grips are in fine condition
with some minor handling marks. Complete with lanyard ring.
Antique. Serial# 49XX. (Ref. "Military Handguns of
France" by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp. 35, also
in "Les Revolvers Militaires Francais" by Henri
Vuillemin, p.123). |
Scarce Argentinian Military Contract English Tranter M.1868
Revolver
Caliber: 44
Price: $1475
Inventory # apc_0145
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian
military contract English Tranter M.1868 revolver. The right
side of the frame shows Argentinian military property markings,
"EN 884". The abbreviation stands for "Ejercito
Nacional" (National Army). Argentina purchased about
two thousand of such revolvers in the early 1870-s. The revolver
follows loosely the lines of M.1868 Trade Pattern. Large
size frame, with unusually long barrel (8 inch!). Scarce variant
with the swivel type extractor rod and the latter release lever
located on the left side of the frame. Single and double action.
The left side of the barrel housing displays following maker
markings, "W. TRANTER PATENT". English proofs
and caliber designation, "440" are stamped on
the octagonal barrel. The same proof marks are stamped on the
wall of every chamber of the cylinder. Some light engraving on
the frame. Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Very
good. 60% of brownish patina finish remaining on metal, with
the balance in white. Some surface rust on the frame and barrel.
Very good bore and chambers. The action works fine. Wooden one-piece
grip with diamond checkering is also in very good condition,
with some wear and some handling marks. Interesting Argentinian
contract large frame Tranter revolver! Barrel length: 8 inch.
Antique. Serial# 521XX. |
Spanish Military Issue Lefaucheux M.1863 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $695
Inventory # apc_0138
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame Spanish
military Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver. This model
was manufactured exclusively for the Spanish Army. Made by
the State Factory in Oviedo in 1870, as indicated by markings
on the right side of the frame. The revolver loosely follows
the French M.1858, except for a shape of the grip and Belgian-style
frame. Open top design. Single action. The revolver had seen
a service with Spanish continental army until 1888, and with
Spanish colonial forces until the turn of the century. Many revolvers
of this type were captured during the Spanish American War
in Cuba and Philippines. CONDITION: Overall in good to very
good, antique condition. The blue finish on metal is turning
to a uniform brown patina. Couple of spots of pitting. The revolver
shows an old repair to the hilt, just in front of the wooden
grips. The hilt was either broken, or cracked, and was rewelded
(please, see pictures). The action needs repair and/or adjustment.
The hammer can be cocked only when the trigger is pressed forward.
The trigger return spring most likely needs to be replaced. The
cylinder indexation is fine. Brown hard wood grips are in good
condition with some handling marks and chips around the screw.
Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. The chambers
are in fine condition. Antique. Serial# N78XX. (Ref. "Geschichte
und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf
H. Muller, pp. 1144-1145). |
Belgian Lefaucheux Solid Frame Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 9 mm pinfire
Price: $695
Inventory # apc_0134
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DESCRIPTION: Medium frame,
single and double action Belgian Lefaucheux pinfire revolver.
Solid frame design with a cylinder bridge. There are no maker's
markings stamped on the revolver. Liege proof is stamped
on the cylinder. The left side of the barrel displays following
words, "Acier Fondu". The revolver is in all
original condition. Interesting rear sight on the cylinder bridge.
Smooth, black hard wood grips (ebony?). Six-chamber cylinder.
Complete with lanyard ring. In his book, Singer shows a very
similar revolver manufactured by Belgian gun maker Ad. Jansen.
Jansen-Lefaucheux pinfire revolvers were popular Belgian officers
side arms. Meyers-Lefaucheux pinfire revolvers of similar design,
were popular Dutch officers side arms. Barrel length: 130 mm.
CONDITION: Fine. 70% of uniform, brown patina on the metal.
The balance is in white. Bore is in fine condition. Chambers
are in excellent condition. Strong action. Wooden grip are in
excellent condition, with some light handling marks. Nice
solid frame pinfire revolver! Antique. Serial# 165XX. (Ref.
"Pistolets et Revolvers de poche au XIX-eme siecle"
by Dimitri Singer, p.72, also in "Geschichte und Technik
der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller,
pp. 18-19 and 606-607). |
Belgian Lefaucheux Solid Frame Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $750
Inventory # apc_0133
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame, single
and double action Belgian Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. Solid
frame design with a cylinder bridge. There are no maker's markings
stamped on the revolver. I assume that the revolver was manufactured
in Belgium, although there is no single proof stamped on the
revolver. The revolver is in all original condition. Light engravings
with silver inlays on the cylinder, grip and frame (partially
worn). Black hard wood grips (ebony?) with diamond checkering.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with lanyard ring. In his book,
Singer shows a very similar revolver manufactured by Belgian
gun maker Ad. Jansen. Jansen-Lefaucheux pinfire revolvers were
popular Belgian officers side arms. Meyers-Lefaucheux pinfire
revolvers of similar design, were popular Dutch officers side
arms. Barrel length: 150 mm. CONDITION: Fine. 80%
of uniform, brown patina on the metal. The balance is in white.
Bore is in fine condition. Chambers are in excellent condition.
Strong action. Wooden grip are in excellent condition, with some
light handling marks. Attractive solid frame pinfire revolver!
Antique. (Ref. "Pistolets et Revolvers de poche au
XIX-eme siecle" by Dimitri Singer, p.72, also in "Geschichte
und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf
H. Muller, pp. 18-19 and 606-607). |
Interesting Belgian Large Frame Levaux Revolver with the
Argentinian Retailer Address
Caliber: 11 mm French Ordnance Revolver M.1873 (Army)
Price: $1275
Inventory # apc_0132
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce large
frame Belgian Levaux double action self-extracting revolver
with Argentinian retailer's address gold inlaid on the barrel.
Left/upper side of the barrel displays following markings, "Buenos
Aires". Right/upper side of the barrel displays following
markings, "Ferran y Turdera". Liege proof
on the cylinder. Top break design. Non-fluted cylinder. 5.5 inch
long octagonal barrel. Nice dark wood (ebony?) grips with diamond
checkering. The revolver is lightly engraved (frame, cylinder,
bridge, trigger guard, grip, etc). CONDITION: Fine. 65%
of gray patina on the metal. The balance is in white. All the
markings on the metal are clearly visible. Bore is in good condition.
Cylinder chambers are in fine condition. Wooden grips with diamond
checkering are in very good condition with some light wear and
some light handling marks. Very strong action. Complete with
lanyard ring. Interesting large frame Levaux revolver! Antique.
Serial # 110XX.(Ref. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia
of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, pp. 52-53, picture 298; also
in "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson,
p.153). |
Scarce Belgian Medium Frame Galand Revolver
Caliber: 7.65 mm (.320 Revolver CF?)
Price: $675
Inventory # apc_0126
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DESCRIPTION: This is a late production
medium frame Galand revolver. The revolver swing out cylinder
system resembles French M.1892 service revolver. Blue finish.
Five round, fluted cylinder. The left side of the frame displays
company name, "GALAND". Right side of the barrel
displays following markings, "Rampant Lion over PV",
"Crown over R" and "Star over K".
The latter marks are also stamped on the right side of the
frame and on the cylinder. Charles Francois Galand was
a Frenchman, but most of his revolvers were manufactured in Belgium.
House of Liege proof on the cylinder. No provision for
the lanyard ring. Barrel length: 3 inch. Zhuk describes similar
revolvers manufactured by Francotte and some other Belgian gun
makers (p.47). According to this author similar revolvers were
offered on the commercial market in Imperial Russia CONDITION:
Revolver is in fine condition with 85% of original blue still
on the metal. Some blue on the grip is turning to light patina.
Fine bore with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers are in excellent
condition.Wooden grips show some light handling marks. Strong
action. High quality of machining and finish. The firing pin
is missing from the hammer. Interesting Galand revolver!
Antique. Serial: 179XX. (Ref. "The Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.47/261). |
Early Belgian Centerfire Revolver
Caliber: 380 CF.
Price: $695
Inventory # apc_0115
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DESCRIPTION: Very early Belgian
centerfire revolver. Medium frame, open-top design with non-fluted
cylinder. This is a typical adaptation of the already obsolete
Lefaucheux pinfire revolver design for a new centerfire cartridge.
The revolvers of this type were briefly popular in both, France
and Belgium. They were also sold in some other European countries.
Some revolvers of this type were used in Europe during the
World War One. 4.75 inch long octagonal barrel. No maker's
markings can be found. Liege proof on the cylinder. Single
and double action. CONDITION: Revolver is in fine condition.
The finish is a very pleasing uniform patina. No pitting.
Excellent, shiny bore with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers
are also in excellent condition. Dark wood grips with diamond
checkering are in excellent condition without any visible handling
marks. The action is strong, except for the trigger return spring
which is weak. Complete with the lanyard ring. Very attractive
early European revolver! Antique. (Ref.: "The Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.162/1248). |
Small Frame Galand Revolver with Fitted Purse
Caliber: 320 British (.320 Revolver CF)
Price: $1375
Inventory # apc_0104
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce
and desirable small frame Galand revolver with original fitted
purse. As far as a design is concerned, this is one of the most
intriguing revolvers ever built. The barrel and cylinder assembly
can be taken away from the standing breech by turning the lever
located on the right side of the frame by 180 degree. Folding
trigger. Non-fluted cylinder. Left side of the barrel housing
displays following markings, "Galand Fabt".
Galand was a Frenchman, but most of his revolvers were manufactured
in Belgium. House of Liege proof on the cylinder. Matching
serial numbers. Barrel length: 3 inch. Beautiful ebony
grips with diamond checkering. The cylinder displays a caliber
designation, "320". Very low, two digit serial
number. Cylinder capacity is six rounds. CONDITION: Revolver
is in excellent condition with 97% of nice and original blue
finish. The trigger and hammer has polished steel finish.
Couple of small screwdriver marks on the left side of the frame
around the hammer lower screw. Excellent bore with strong
and shiny rifling. Cylinder chambers are also in excellent
condition. Ebony grips are in excellent condition with only very
minor handling marks. Mechanically the revolver is in fine condition,
with a very crisp and strong double action. Single action needs
adjustment, as the hammer does not stay cocked. All the markings
and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the
internal parts of the revolver are in excellent condition, with
no visible wear. High quality of machining and finish. All complete
and in original configuration. The fitted purse is worn in couple
of spots. Very collectible early revolver! Antique. Serial#
2X. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F.
Taylerson, p.151, also in "Pistolets et Revolvers de
poche au XIX-eme siecle" by Dimitri Singer, pp.114-115). |
Scarce, Small Belgian F. Martin & Cie Revolver
Caliber: 320 CF
Price: $750
Inventory # apc_0061
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DESCRIPTION: Very interesting
small-frame Belgian revolver, similar in design to Spirlet, but
without any self-extracting system. Push button in front
of the trigger guard allows to open the revolver up for loading
and unloading. This is a variant with a folding trigger,
a typical feature of many pocket revolvers of the period. The
left side of the barrel is marked, "F. Martin
& Cie Brevete". The right side of the barrel
is marked, "Acier Fondu". Left side of the frame
displays Belgian "Crowned Rampant Lion", and
right side shows, "Two Crossed Sabers" and "BF".
Liege House proofs are stamped on the cylinder. Fixed front and
rear sights. CONDITION: Fine. 60% of blue mixed
with patina is still on the metal. Balance is in white metal
(mostly on the frame and around the grip - typical wear from
handling). Strong action. Excellent bore with strong and shiny
rifling. The cylinder chambers are also in excellent condition.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition,
with no visible wear. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering
show couple of handling marks, but overall they are in fine condition.
Barrel length: 3.5 inch. All complete and in original condition.
Very scarce Belgian Martin revolver! Antique. Serial#
15XX. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F.
Taylerson, p.151 and p. 226, also in "The Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.53/301). |
Scarce English Thomas Patent Self Extracting Revolver
Caliber: 380 CF.
Price: $1375
Inventory # apc_0046
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce and
interesting English medium frame Thomas patent self-extracting
revolver! It is so designed that by pressing a catch located
forward of the trigger guard and giving a half turn to a bolt
fixed on the underside of the barrel, the cylinder was drawn
forward by a powerful camming action designed to loosen the spent
cases in the chambers. This also released the barrel from the
frame of the pistol, so that it could be thrust forward to the
full extent of its travel, thus ejecting all empty cases from
the cylinder. Before reloading, it was necessary to return the
barrel and cylinder to their original position, so that fresh
cartridges could be loaded through the loading gate on the right
hand side of the breech. Patented in 1869, this was the first
English revolver to make any attempt at simultaneous extraction
and self-ejection. Left side of the frame is marked, "Thomas's
Patent No.779, No.594". Left side of the octagonal barrel
and cylinder display following wording, "Cast Steel".
Left side of the octagonal barrel displays a caliber designation,
"380". Cylinder bridge is marked, "C.
Bell" (retailer?). House of Birmingham proofs are stamped
on the cylinder. Double action only. Fixed front and rear sights.
Five chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 3 inch. The barrel is unusually
short for this type of the revolver. It was either manufactured
this way, or perhaps the barrel was shortened long time ago.
CONDITION: Fine with 35% of blue, with balance being a
mixture of white metal and brownish patina. Excellent bore
with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are also
in excellent condition. Original one-piece wooden grip with
diamond checkering, is in very good condition, with only few
handling marks. No cracks in the wood. Very strong action.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition,
with no obvious wear. Missing lanyard ring and barrel turning
knob. One of the most unusual revolvers ever manufactured.
Very scarce early English self extracting revolver! Antique.
(Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson,
p.144, also in "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns"
by A.B. Zhuk, p.62/367). |
Scarce Belgian F. Martin & Cie Revolver
Caliber: 380 CF.
Price: $1475
Inventory # apc_0043
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DESCRIPTION: Very interesting
medium-frame Belgian revolver, similar in design to Spirlet,
but without any self-extracting system. Push button in front
of the trigger guard allows to open the revolver up for loading
and unloading. The left side of the barrel is marked, "F.
Martin & Cie Brevete" and "Z".
The right side of the barrel is marked, "Acier Fondu".
Left side of the frame displays Belgian "Crowned Rampant
Lion". Liege House proofs are stamped on the cylinder.
Fixed front and rear sights. Nice hardwood grips with diamond
checkering. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 5 inch.
CONDITION: Excellent, with finish being polished steel (original).
Some scattered light patina. Strong action (double action only,
single action does not work, I am not sure if the revolver was
designed this way, or perhaps it needs some internal repair,
or adjustment). Hardwood grips display some minor handling marks
and light wear to the diamond checkering. Excellent bore with
strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are in fine condition.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in excellent condition,
with no visible wear. All complete and in original condition.
Very scarce Belgian Martin revolver! Antique. Serial#
15XX. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F.
Taylerson, pp.151-152 and p. 226, also in "The Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.53/301). |
