This is an
antique miniature percussion single shot muff pistol, probably made in Belgium in the 1850's to 1870's. Typical screw
off barrel and hidden spring loaded folding trigger. 1 21/32" long overall with a .482 barrel. The bore
diameter is about .108". Nicely aged one piece ivory grips showing a beautiful mellow aged patina. The
frame, barrel, trigger, and the top tang are nicely scroll engraved. The frame and topstrap silver
plated showing a nice smooth aged tarnished silver patina. The barrel, hammer, trigger, hanging loop, and
screws are blued and show about 80% original fire blue. No noticeable pitting. Complete with a leather
hinged top casing like what was used for a tin type photo. Original accessories includes a nice ivory
barrel shaped two piece lift top cap box which is contains some of the original 1mm percussion caps, an ivory handled
screwdriver with brass ferrule, an ivory powder flask, and a gold plated combination tool. The combination tool is a
bullet mold, nipple wrench, and barrel wrench. The casing is a dark brown with a cloth rear hinge and brass hook
& loop type latch. The interior bottom French fit in a medium blue velvet with a faded brick red dust
skirt. The interior lid lined in a faded brick red velour with a pattern. While these antique miniatures
are quite scarce, they are extremely rare with the original accessories. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13, Photo 14, Photo 16, Photo 15, Photo 17 Price: $2,950.00 |
This is a 1/3 scale miniature Bowie knife by an unknown maker.
4 3/4" long overall with a 2 1/2" blade. The left ricasso marked WHC
in the outline of an arrowhead. The H being twice as large as the W & C and centered. I do not know who this
is and if you have any info on who the maker is I'd appreciate you letting me know. Highly polished steel blade with
one piece stag or horn grip. Brass guard with two white and one brown spacers. Very well made! Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5 Price: $250.00 |
This is a 1/2 scale percussion swivel barrel rifle by Gerald Neaves.
22 3/8" long overall with 15 5/16" long smoothbore barrels of .22 caliber. The steel are browned.
The brass parts with a nice aged patina. The top of one of the barrels marked in script "G. Neaves .24.".
The patchbox, lower buttplate tang, and left sideplate modestly engraved. There is a lever in front of the triggerguard,
like another trigger, that when pulled rearward, releases the barrels to swivel 180 degrees. Functional action.
Beautiful highly figured fiddle back maple stock. The left side of the stock with a raised cheekpiece and some modest
carving. There is a nickel silver moon with engraved face inlaid into the cheekpiece. Dovetailed brass blade front
and steel buckhorn rear sights. Plain hickory ramrod with no tip. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13, Photo 14, Photo 15 Price: $2,350.00 |
This is a 1/2
scale percussion spur trigger screw off barrel derringer made by D. Cash. 2 1/2" long overall with a 1 1/32"
smoothbore barrel of .154 caliber. One piece brass frame and gripstraps. The steel barrel, trigger, grip screw,
and nipple are blued. The steel hammer with checkered hammer spur is finished in the white. The bottom of the
barrel marked D. Cash 11. The bottom front of the frame marked 11. Two piece straight grained varnished walnut
grips with brass screw escutcheons. Fully functional with half and full cock. Near mint as made except the grips
showing some flaking of the varnish. Complete with a hinged top wood casing and a garter belt with cheap holster.
I have never heard of Mr. Cash so if anyone has any info on him I'd appreciate you letting me know. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12 Price: $800.00 |
This is a 1/3 scale percussion
mule ear pistol by master miniature maker Ron DeWalt of Michigan. 5 3/8" long overall with a 3 9/32" smoothbore
barrel of .164 caliber. The barrel, lockplate, hammer, trigger, screws, and rear sight are highly polished steel and
finished in the white. The triggerguard, buttcap, nosecap, ramrod thimbles, ramrod tip, and front sight are yellow brass,
and show a nice aged patina. The nipple is blue. There is a nickel silver oval inlaid into the top of the wrist
on the stock. One piece highly figured fiddle back walnut stock. The top of the hammer marked DEWALT. Cased
in a hinged top walnut casing. The interior French fit and lined in olive green felt. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11 Price: $875.00 |
This is a 1/3 scale cased Colt Texas
# 5 Paterson revolvers by Larry H. Smith of Florida. Serial number 162. Marked -L.H.SMITH - FLA. USA - on
the top barrel flat. 3 11/16" in long with a 2 1/16" barrel of .124 bore diameter. The
frame, barrel, cylinder, hammer, backstrap, lanyard stud, and lanyard ring are silver plated, the remaining parts
are fire blued. Beautiful one piece ivory grips showing nice grain and a pleasing aged patina. Shoots the 2mm pinfire blank cartridges. The trigger does not
fold and the cylinder must be manually indexed as is typical for these. Complete
with the original Larry Smith walnut hinged top casing with slide latch closure. The interior French fit and lined in
a olive velour. The bottom of the case stamped -L.H.-, Smith, 162 in three lines. Accessories include
an ivory handled brass cleaning/extractor rod with brass ferrule; a brass lift top cap tin containing some cloth
patches and with a blue Eley caps label; a one spout powder flask (162) that would contain the 2mm pinfire
blank cartridges, none of which are included; a blue steel bullet mold (120) with sprue cutter and ivory handles, and the
Paterson combination tool (162) finished in the white. There is a nice brass escutcheon screwed onto the top of the casing which is engraved in script "Colt 1836". This
is the first Larry Smith Paterson I have ever seen with the lanyard stud and ring, and I've seen lots of Larry Smith Patersons!The
revolver and accessories are in nice condition. The revolver showing a few small places where the silver is starting
to bubble & lift a little and some minor tarnish. The case interior shows some minor friction wear to the lining,
and the case exterior showing some minor handling marks. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13, Photo 14, Photo 15, Photo 16, Photo 17, Photo 18, Photo 19, Photo 20 Price:
$1,895.00 |
Not a true miniature, this is a charm or watch fob from the early 1900's
shaped like a revolver. 1 5/8" long overall. Cast German silver with mother of pearl grips. The cylinder
spins, other than that there are no moving parts. Great condition just showing some very minor surface oxidation to
the metal. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5 Price: $35.00 |
This is a 1/4 scale sterling silver Colt 1851 Navy revolver cased set
put out by the Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission in 1973 to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the founding of the
Texas Rangers. 3 1/4" long overall with a 1 27/32" barrel. The revolver has a spring loaded hammer,
but does not cock and the trigger is fixed and not functional. The cylinder rotates and the loading lever/rammer work.
All metal parts are sterling silver with the exception of the springs. The revolver has one piece straight grained walnut
grips. Complete with the original hinged top walnut casing, English fit and lined in blue velour. The top of the
casing inlaid with a round silver medallion with a five point star. The medallion reading "STATE OF TEXAS",
TEXAS RANGER COMMEMORATIVE COMMISSION". The interior lid with a rectangular silver plaque reading "Texas Rangers,
1923 - 1973, Serial # 900 in script in three lines. It's interesting that I've seen and sold several of these over the
years and have always been told that only 500 were made in sterling silver and 50 were made in 14K gold. I have never
seen one of these with a serial number over 500 until this one. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8 Price: $350.00 |
This is a small gun not a miniature. This is a under hammer percussion
two barrel swivel barrel pistol marked E. T. Hobbs on the rib between the barrels. 4 1/2" long overall with
a 2 5/32" barrel group of .22 caliber. The barrels are smoothbore. A very interesting mechanism, to swivel
the barrels, you grasp the barrel group which is spring loaded, pull forward, then swivel 180 degrees and the barrel group
springs into place. The side of the barrel group opposite of the name has a built up boss with a threaded hole
that I think was for a ramrod. There is a thin spring steel device projecting from the top of the frame and extending
forward that looks to be to hold the percussion cap in place. Very nice walnut one piece stock. The action with
a checkered brass sideplate on each side. The triggerguard notched to allow for the travel of the hammer. The
metal is gray/brown and shows areas of having been lacquered. The stock with 98% of what looks to be an old refinish.
There is a small crack in the stock on the upper right side just above the sideplate. A very interesting piece! Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Phoro 12, Photo 13 Price: $600.00 |
This
is a 1/2 scale Navy Luger made by Miniart in Moscow, Russia. 5 3/8" long overall with a 2 15/16" rifled
barrel of 4.5mm bore. Blued machined steel with checkered walnut grips. Serial # 01 stamped into the left front
of the frame. 1917 stamped into the top front of the frame. The DWM logo stamped into the top of the toggle.
Adjustable rear sight. Fully functional, this miniature will feed, chamber, extract, and eject the included 3 solid
steel dummy cartridges. Functional safety. Mint condition. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price: $1,350.00
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