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DESCRIPTION: Scarce South African military issue Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" percussion rifle. The lockplate of the rifle is marked with maker's markings, "Westley Richards & Co.", and a production date, "1874". Both sides of the breech display Birmingham proof marks. The left side of the stock displays Union of South Africa acceptance stamp, "U" (with "Broad Arrow" inside). There are also numerous English markings on metal parts. The breech displays, "Westley Richards Patent" markings. The barrel displays following markings, "Whitworth Patent"(stamped twice), and a bore diameter, ".450". The only serial number is stamped on the left side of the breech. The breech lever is lifted by the 'monkey tail' to load the gun. Ramp and leaf rear sight (a Boers' upgrade?). Steel barrel with 8 grooves Whitworth patent rifling. Correct steel trigger guard and butt plate with a trap. The cleaning rod is missing. One barrel band and a nosecap. Two sling swivels. Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" percussion rifle was a first breech loader in English and South African service. It was also used in Australia, Canada and Portugal. Some rifles and carbines of this type were used by the Boers during the Boer Wars. The left side of the buttstock displays two lines. It is not unusual to find such markings, and/or wood carvings on Boers rifles. CONDITION: Fine. About 70% of original finish is still present on metal. The finish is turning to brownish color. The stock shows some handling marks and dings. All the markings and stamps are clearly visible on the stock and on metal. Bore is in fine condition, with strong rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition with crisp, strong action. Percussion lock works fine. The front sight blade is missing. All the parts of the action are in fine condition with no visible wear. Scarce South African military issue Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" rifle from the time of Boer War. Overall length is 48.75 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Portuguese military contract Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" percussion carbine. In 1866 Westley Richards & Co. arranged a contract with the Portuguese government for several thousands of "Monkey Tail" rifles and carbines. Portugal was a traditional England's ally, so the choice of weapons was politically justified. The rifles and carbines were delivered to the Portuguese military from 1867 to 1870. Some of them have been later converted to center fire. The lockplate of the carbine is marked with maker's markings, "Westley Richards & Co.", and a production date, "1867". The left side of the breech displays Birmingham proof marks and Portuguese contract markings with a serial number, "P/C 1744". The left side of the stock displays Portuguese royal ciphers, "FA" over "1880". There are also numerous English markings on metal parts. The breech displays, "Westley Richards Patent" markings. The barrel displays following markings, "Whitworth Patent", and a bore diameter, ".451". Matching serial/contract number (stamped on the left side of the breech and on the bayonet lug). The breech lever is lifted by the 'monkey tail' to load the gun. Original carbine rear sight. Steel barrel with 8 grooves Whitworth patent rifling. Correct brass trigger guard and butt plate without a trap. Complete with a cleaning rod. One barrel band with a bayonet lug. Brass nosecap. Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" percussion carbine was a first breech loader in English and Portuguese service. It was also used in Australia, Canada and South Africa. Some rifles and carbines of this type were used by the Boers during the Boer Wars. CONDITION: Fine. About 80% of original finish is still present on metal. The finish is turning to brownish color. The stock shows some handling marks and dings. The buttstock has several bug holes. Some wood wear near the cleaning rod channel. All the markings and stamps are clearly visible on the stock and on metal. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the carbine is in excellent condition with crisp, strong action. Percussion lock works fine. All the parts of the action are in fine condition with no visible wear. Very scarce Portuguese carbine in all original condition! Overall length is 35.25 inch. Barrel length: 20 inch. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Afghan Pattern 1858 Enfield cavalry carbine in all original condition! This was a short version of the 1858 Long Enfield with the addition of a swivel ramrod. The rifled carbines of this pattern are somewhat difficult to find in original condition. The carbine uses the same ammunition as the 1853 and 1858 Enfields. I believe that the carbine was manufactured at the Kabul Arsenal, that was created and equipped by the British. The carbine displays several Arabic markings on the lockplate and barrel. I was told that the meaning of them is "Kabul Arsenal" and "Mir Abdurhman, Father of Amanullah". The barrel shows twisted steel pattern. Two barrel band configuration. Brass trigger guard and buttplate. Original, three position folding rear sights. Two sling swivels. Complete with an original swivel ramrod and saddle ring. CONDITION: Fine. Percussion lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all metal parts. Some scattered light patina. The stock shows the usual handling marks, scratches and dings. One hairline crack on the left side of the stock, just above the saddle ring. The brass buttplate has several dings and dents (please, see pictures). All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Overall length: 36.75 inch. Barrel length: 20.75 inch. Scarce Afghan Pattern 1858 Enfield cavalry carbine in all original condition! |
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Czech percussion Schutzen rifle, c. 1860. The design is similar to German Schutzen rifles. Heavy, target style octagonal barrel. Massive, full length walnut stock. Hardwood buttplate with brass plates. Brass trigger guard with pistol grip, counter plate and ramrod fixtures. Fixed front and rear sights. Provision for the target style tang sight. Double set trigger with interesting mechanism: the rear trigger needs to be pulled back in order to cock the hammer. The lower part of the buttstock shows a German silver plate with, "JR" initials. The lower part of the forearm has diamond checkering. Both sides of the buttstock show floral style carvings. The left side of the buttstock has a massive cheek piece. The lockplate displays both, military and floral style engraving. The rear part of the barrel also displays floral style engraving. The brass counter plate is beautifully shaped and engraved in floral style. The upper part of the octagonal barrel displays maker's markings, "M. Cerwenka w Beroune". The rifle was manufactured without barrel bands. Complete with a massive hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: Fine+. The lock and double set triggers work fine. Some light patina on steel parts. The maker's markings on the barrel are clearly visible. The stock shows some light handling marks and dings. Original finish on the stock. The right side of the forestock show a couple of hairline cracks. Overall length: 47 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. The rifle is in all original condition, with no restoration. Scarce Czech percussion target rifle! (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $45 for this item only). |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss Canton Luzern militia smoothbore musket M.1842 in all original condition! The smoothbore muskets of this pattern are somewhat difficult to find in original condition, as most of them were converted to rifled muskets M.1842/59, and consequently to Milbank Amsler breech loaders M.1842/59//67. Canton Luzern militia property markings are stamped on the back of the barrel (please, see pictures). The matching issue/serial numbers are stamped on the barrel, stock and trigger guard. Several other Swiss markings and proofs are stamped on various metal parts and on the stock. The lock plate, counter plate, trigger guard, butt plate, barrel bands, nosecap and barrel display Belgian gun maker markings, "Crown over BF". Belgian gun makers manufactured percussion muskets for various Swiss cantons. Three barrel band configuration. All steel furniture. Original, fixed rear sights. Complete with the original ramrod. CONDITION: Fine+. Percussion lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all the metal parts. Some scattered light patina. Very nice stock with some handling marks and light dings. One hairline crack in the stock, just in front of the lockplate. Original finish on the stock. Overall length: 57.50 inch. Barrel length: 42.5 inch.Very attractive Swiss smoothbore musket in all original condition! Serial# 13XX. (Ref. "Hand- und Faustfeuerwaffen. Schweizerische Ordonnanz 1817 bis 1975", p.30). (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only). |
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DESCRIPTION: Prussian smoothbore infantry musket M.1809/39 in all original condition. Originally, the musket utilized flintlock mechanism (M.1809), later on it was converted to percussion configuration (M.1809/1839). The conversion consisted of closing the touch hole, changing the breech plug to one having a hole bored in its face, with nipple screwed to the plug, at a slant, connecting with the hole at the rear. Furthermore, the new hammer was installed during the transformation. Manufactured at the Danzig Gun Factory in 1822, and accordingly marked on the lock plate and barrel. The musket was most likely exported to the USA during the Civil War. Three barrel band configuration. All brass furniture. The lock plate displays following markings, "Royal Crown, Danzig, 1822". Several numbers and proofs are stamped on the barrel and brass furniture, some of them difficult to recognize. The back of the barrel displays manufacturing date, "1822", and royal initials, "Crown over FW" (Friedrich Wilhelm III, King of Prussia). The smoothbore muskets of this pattern manufactured in Danzig are somewhat difficult to find in original condition, as most of them were converted to Minie system rifled muskets M.1839/55. All matching assembly numbers, "37" (stamped on all brass parts). Original, fixed rear sights. Complete with the original ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Percussion lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all the steel parts, now covered by uniform patina. One spot of metal roughness on the barrel, just above the lock. Very nice stock with some minor handling marks, and couple of age wood separations. One, two inch long chip in the wood near the front part of the ramrod channel. Original finish on the stock. All the Prussian markings are clearly visible on the stock. Overall length: 56.50 inch. Barrel length: 41.5 inch.Very attractive Prussian smoothbore musket in all original condition! Serial# 5XX. (Ref. "Percussion Guns and Rifles" by D.W. Bailey, p. 57, and "Militargewehre und Pistolen der deutschen Staaten 1800-1870", by Hans-Dieter Gotz, pp. 54-60). (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only). |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss cantonal militia rifled musket M.1842/59 for artillery and engineering troops ("Sappeur-, Pontonier- und Parkartilleriegewhr Modell 1842"). This variant of M.1842/59 is much more difficult to find than standard infantry rifle. The latter is slightly longer and has all steel furniture. The rifle was manufactured by August Francotte of Liege, as indicated by markings on the lockplate and on the left side of the barrel. The right side of the buttstock displays Francotte's cartouche with "Crown over AF" (fading). Three barrel band configuration. Brass barrel bands and trigger guard. Steel buttplate. Cantonal militia markings and crests are stamped on the barrel along with some other markings, "GH", "ZHS Zurich. 342". "GH" markings are also stamped on the right side of the buttstock. There are also several other numbers and proofs stamped on barrel, bands and stock. Interesting rear sight adjustable to 700 paces. The ramrod and the hammer screw are a replacement. CONDITION: Fine+. Percussion lock works fine. Polished steel finish on all the metal parts. Some scattered light patina. Very nice stock with some handling marks. Original finish on the stock. No cracks. There is a small chip in the wood near the ramrod channel, close to the brass nosecap. Overall length: 51.25 inch. Barrel length: 36.25 inch. Very attractive and scarce Swiss rifled musket! Serial# 12XX. (Ref. "Hand- und Faustfeuerwaffen. Schweizerische Ordonnanz 1817 bis 1975", pp.30 & 52). |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce smoothbore Belgian manufactured cadet musket. Basically, a scale-down version of the infantry musket. Made for cadets of various French military schools. Small enough for nine-and ten-year olds to drill with. Two barrel band configuration. All steel furniture. Two military style sling swivels. Belgian proof marks are stamped on the barrel and some metal parts. Several other proofs are present on metal parts, some of them are difficult to recognize. CONDITION: Fine. Polished steel finish on all the metal parts (correct for this musket). The metal was nicely cleaned and polished. Smooth stock with few handling marks. The stock has an extra layer of wax added to its finish. The stock was refinished, at least once, in its long history. There is a hairline surface crack on the right side of the stock, just in front of the lockplate (please, see pictures). Percussion lock works fine. Complete with the ramrod. Overall length: 40.75 inch. Barrel length: 26 inch. Scarce French cadet musket! |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Norwegian military breech loading percussion rifle ("Kammerlader M.1859") manufactured by Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk in 1860, as indicated by markings on several parts (receiver, underhammer guard, etc.). Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the Lobnitz and Scheel patents. The breech is locked by turning of the radial lever on the right side of the rifle. The lever lifts the hollow tube-like chamber for loading. European books sometimes refer to the rifle as "tip-up chamber rifle". Under-hammer ignition system in front of the trigger guard. Brass butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands. Bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel (for the yataghan style saber bayonet similar to French patterns). Two barrel bands configuration. The upper part of the chamber displays following date and maker's markings, "Crown over K 1860". Similar markings are stamped on some other steel parts of the rifle. The upper part of the buttstock shows a very old brass screw, most likely for the posted sharpshooter type sight that may have been used on the rifle long time ago. Tangent, double flap rear sight, with the bigger flap allowing five shooting ranges.The rear sight is mounted on the ring that encompasses the barrel. Two sling swivels located on the nosecap and in front of the underhammer guard. No provision for the ramrod. All original military configuration! CONDITION: Fine+. The lock works fine. Uniform light patina on all steel parts of the rifle (uncleaned, untouched condition). No pitting. Original finish on the stock. The stock is in fine+ condition with few handling marks. There is a half an inch long hairline crack in the stock just behind the receiver. There is also another hairline crack (1.5 inch long) on the left side of the stock, between the trigger guard and receiver (please, see pictures). Otherwise the stock is nice and solid. Fine bore with sharp rifling. Matching serial numbers (virtually, every single part is numbered!). Overall length: 126.4 cm (49.75 inch). Barrel length: 77cm (30.25 inch). Very scarce early Norwegian military breech loading rifle! |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss Canton Bern militia rifled musket M.1817/42 with correct socket bayonet! This rifle is often called, "Genie Gewehr". Originally, a flintlock musket that was later converted to percussion rifle by one of the Swiss arsenals. Three barrel band configuration. All brass furniture. Unusual, long brass channel for the ramrod, which is characteristic for this model. The barrel displays following markings, "III 590". Complete with original ramrod and socket bayonet. The latter displays correct markings and proofs. CONDITION: Excellent. Percussion lock works fine. Correct, polished steel finish on all the metal parts. The metal was professionally cleaned, without affecting any markings and proofs. Very nice stock with few handling marks. The stock was professionally cleaned and degreased, but not refinished. All the wood edges are sharp. No cracks. Overall length: 54.50 inch. Barrel length: 39.25 inch. The bayonet is in very good condition with some scattered patina and light pitting. The bayonet fits very tightly on the barrel. Very attractive and scarce Swiss rifled musket! Serial# 590. (Ref. "Hand- und Faustfeuerwaffen. Schweizerische Ordonnanz 1817 bis 1975", p.51). (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only). |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss smoothbore cadet musket. Basically, a scale-down version of the infantry musket. Manufactured by August Francotte of Liege, as indicated by markings on the lockplate and barrel. Three barrel band configuration. All brass furniture. Canton Vaud (Waadt) markings are stamped on the back of the barrel (please, see pictures). There are also several other numbers and proofs stamped on barrel, bands and stock. Complete with original ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Percussion lock works fine. All the steel parts are covered by light, uniform patina (untouched, uncleaned condition). Stock shows some usual handling marks. Original finish on the stock. There is an old repair in the stock, with a piece of wood secured with a screw, just behind the barrel (please, see pictures). Couple of small chips of wood are missing in the stock, along the ramrod channel. Overall length: 42.25 inch. Barrel length: 29.5 inch. Scarce Swiss cadet musket! |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Norwegian breech loading percussion rifle manufactured by Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk in 1863, as indicated by markings on several parts. This is a commercial rifle manufactured for civilian market for target practice ("Kammerlader for Skytterlag M.1860"). Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the Lobnitz and Scheel patents. The breech is locked by turning of the radial lever on the right side of the rifle. The lever lifts the hollow tube-like chamber for loading. Under-hammer ignition system in front of the trigger guard. Steel butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands. Military style bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel (for the yataghan style saber bayonet similar to French patterns). Two barrel bands configuration. The left side of the chamber displays following markings, "Model 1860__4'''", which may indicate that the rifle was originally manufactured in 11.77 mm caliber (4 linjer), and only later converted to smoothbore configuration. The upper part of the chamber displays following date and maker's markings, "Crown over K 1863". Similar markings are stamped on some other steel parts of the rifle. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: Very good+. The lock works fine. Some light pitting and patina on steel parts. Original finish on the stock. The stock is in excellent condition with just few handling marks. Very good bore. Matching numbers. Overall length: 126.4 cm (49.75 inch). Barrel length: 77cm (30.25 inch). Very scarce early breech loading rifle! |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Austro Hungarian M.1850 Police (Polizei -Wachcorps) smoothbore musket. These weapons were converted from captured Piedmontese M.1844 muskets, using the standard Austro-Hungarian hardware, stocks and barrels from M.1842 Jaeger and M.1846 Special Purpose Muskets (Gendarmerie Gewehr M/1846 and Grenzjager Gewehr M/1846). According to Dolleczek, the conversion was done in 1848-1849. One barrel band configuration. All steel furniture. Several proofs are stamped on the steel parts of the carbine, some of them difficult to recognize. The back of the barrel displays following maker's markings, "FERD. FRUWIRTH" and "H". There is a large unrecognizable stamp on the butt stock, just behind the rear sling swivel. Bayonet lug on the barrel. Complete with ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The lock works fine. Some light patina on nicely polished steel parts. Original finish on the stock. Overall length: 40.75 inch. Barrel length: 26 inch. Scarce! (Ref. "Monographie der k.u.k. osterr.-ung. Blanken und Handfeuer - Waffen", by Anton Dolleczek, p. 94). |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss military style breech loading percussion Schutzen rifle. Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the Mont Storm patent, and later cartridge rifles, Milbank-Amsler and Albini-Braendlin. The breech is locked by a massive steel rod operated by "Monkey Tail" style lever located on the receiver tang, above the butt stock. Swiss style butt plate, trigger guard and rear sight. Swiss style bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel (Swiss style target shooting requires the military style rifle with a bayonet lug). Two barrel bands configuration. All steel furniture. The right side of the chamber displays following maker's markings, "RAMEAU" (Swiss gun maker who built the schutzen rifle?). The left side of the chamber displays following maker's markings, "Crown over P&C" (Belgian gun maker who supplied the lock mechanism?). The rear sight is installed on the rail and can be adjusted forward and backward on the barrel. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The lock works fine. Some light patina on steel parts. Original finish on the stock. Overall length: 46 inch. Barrel length: 26.25 inch. Scarce! This is the only rifle utilizing such breech loading mechanism, I have ever seen! |
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DESCRIPTION: Target bench rifle with a very heavy half-round half-octagonal barrel stamped "Remington". Very early and scarce target bench rifle. Manufactured in the very early period of the gun maker activity, before the mass production of Remington rifles began. There is no indication if Remington manufactured just the barrel, which is signed with his name, or the entire rifle. The caliber of the rifle seems to be about 13 mm (based on the internal diameter of the barrel). The overall length of the rifle is 43.5 inch. The barrel length is 28 inch. The diameter of the front of the barrel is 30 mm. The diameter of the barrel just before the octagon starts is 37 mm. The diameter of the barrel at the octagon is 41 mm. The thickness of the barrel walls at the muzzle is 8.5 mm. CONDITION: Fine, with metal covered by smooth patina. No pitting. Stock has couple of surface cracks. The finish on the stock seems to be original. The back of the barrel is predrilled for some type of target scope. Very impressive early American target bench rifle! Antique. (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $45 for this item only). |
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Book: "Percussion Weapons"By K. Rzemek Price: $25 Inventory # plb_0080 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Interesting study of percussion weapons. In Polish language. Good reference book on the subject. Many color photographs and black & white drawings. New. Soft Cover. 64 pages. Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.75 inch. Published by Ad Novum in Warsaw, Poland in 2000. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book. POLISH TITLE: "Bron Kapiszonowa". |
