This is in my opinion a period miniature wheellock pistol from the
late 1500's to early 1600's. I showed it to noted firearms expert Michael Zomber at the Tulsa Gun Show this past November.
His comment was "It has the look of great age and could be period". No maker markings visible. 4"
long overall with a 2 3/8" barrel of .152 caliber. The barrel is bored through to the touch hole. Steel lock
assembly, barrel, triggerguard, trigger, and screws, with copper furniture. Very unusual burl walnut one piece
stock. I have never seen another wood stocked miniature wheellock pistol. All the ones I have ever seen were either
metal or ivory stocked. The hammer is nicely engraved. The hammer spring with some nice filework. Ebony
ramrod with copper tip. As is normal for many true antique miniatures that were meant to shoot, the trigger on this
miniature extends through the triggerguard so it would be easy to shoot. There is a loop on the left side for a necklace
attachment. Miniature wheellock pistol were often worn by high ranking women or men as jewelry. The square shaft where
you would use a key to wind the mechanism is somewhat rounded off. The key is included and fits both the winder shaft
and the top jaw of the hammer. The steel parts are a smooth gray/brown patina with very little if any visible pitting.
The stock is dark, and shows some very minor repairs, especially around the forward barrel pin. I have removed the lock,
and the lock spring cover, and they look very old if not period to me. Period miniature wheellocks are the ultimate
in rarity, desirability, and collectability! 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,
Photo 21, Photo 22, Photo 23, Photo 24 Price:
$7,500.00 |
!!!!!SALE PENDING!!!!! This piece may or may not be a miniature. An antique brass barreled percussion smoothbore
single shot pistol. 3 5/16" long overall with a 1 1/4" barrel of .17 caliber. Brass frame and barrel
with a nice mellow aged patina. The hammer with checkered spur and the trigger finished in the white. The trigger
with an intregal loop for attaching to a watch chain. One piece nicely figured walnut grip. Perfect working
order and very nice condition overall. Complete with a period hinged top casing with faded and tattered red leather
exterior. The interior French fit and lined in a purple felt. The bottom of the casing marked in gold leaf MISURI
FIRENZE. 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 Price:
$550.00 !!!!!SALE PENDING!!!!! |
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This is a tiny 1/4 scale Colt
Walker made by the famous Tom P. Weston of Mexico City, Mexico, probably circa 1950's. 4" long overall with a 2
1/4" barrel of .11 caliber. The steel parts are fire blued with the exception of the hammer and trigger which are
case colored. Brass triggerguard showing a pleasing aged patina. One piece ivory grips. The top of the barrel
stamped with the proper Colt barrel address. The left side of the frame, the barrel, and the bottom of the
backstrap stamped A COMPANY NO 60. The bottom of the barrel, frame, and triggerguard stamped 60. The right
side of the frame stamped U.S. 1847 in two lines just above the wedge. Brass blade type front sight. Fully functional
and firing! Complete with the original Weston Walnut hinged top casing. The interior French fit in red leather.
The interior with two compartments with lids and ivory knobs. The bigger compartment behind the hammer contains a large
number of conical lead bullets. The smaller compartment under the muzzle contains two gelatin capsules. One capsule
contains an extra set of percussion nipples, the other a quantity of the tiny percussion caps to fir the miniature.
Unfortunately, the caps are pretty corroded and probably will not fire. Accessories include a brass flask with hanging
rings and the ball compartment. The lid of the ball compartment stamped Colt's Patent. Also includes a blue steel
bullet mold with steel sprue cutter the cavity actually containing a lead conical bullet cast from this exact mold.
The top of the sprue cutter stamped Colt's Patent, the right leg of the mold stamped 44 for the caliber. Lastly there
is a combination nipple wrench, mainspring vise, screwdriver. The ivory grips show some warping, mostly when viewed
from the bottom. The leather lining on the lid interior shows some oil spotting. Otherwise the piece is in great
condition. Very seldom offered for sale and always highly sought after. 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, Photo 21 Price:
$3,250.00
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This may or may not be a miniature, I can't tell. Let me know
your thoughts. This is a Spanish miquelet flintlock pistol
with a very interesting action and lockwork. 4 5/16" long overall with a 2 3/16" .245 caliber smoothbore cannon
muzzle barrel. What is interesting to me about the action and lockwork is the externally mounted stirrup and hammer
spring. The way the trigger is tripped reminds me of some of the very early Japanese matchlocks. The barrel is
bored through to the touch hole. There is some rather crude engraving on each side of the barrel, on the bow of the
trigger guard, and on the ramrod thimble. The trigger guard with a typical pineapple finial. The backstrap engraved
1750. The left side fitted with a sash or belt hook. One piece walnut stock with very course checkering on the
grip area. Tapered ebony ramrod. Nice condition, the metal showing a gray/brown patina. The stock showing
90%+ original finish. The hammer spring is weak, but does work. 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 Price:
$600.00 |
This
is a black double holster miniature gunbelt rig made by an unknown maker. This is made to fit the 47% scale
Colt single action army revolvers made by Uberti and the United States Historical Society. The belt measures 23 3/4"
long. The single loop holsters are hand carved and tooled and are made for the 7 1/2" barreled
version of the miniature Colt SAA. This is a miniature of a fancy drop buscadero Hollywood movie rig. Cast German
silver buckle with cast in engraving. Includes 13 solid brass dummy cartridges with aluminum bullets that will
fit the Uberti and USHS miniature Colt SAA's. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8 Price: $450.00
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This is a 1/4 scale ivory
stocked 1802 French Officer's flintlock pistol by Joseph Ebrel in Vienna (Wein). This exact piece is pictured in Merrill
Lindsey's book "Miniature Arms" on page 91. It is from the famous Harold Berger collection of Philadelphia.
It is only the third piece known to be attributed to Joseph Ebrel in Vienna Circa 1800 - 1830. Of the other two known
pieces, one, a percussion pistol, is pictured in Lindsey's book on page 67, and is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
in New York. The other, a double barrel pill lock rifle, is pictured in the book, The Art of Miniature Firearms, Centuries
of Craftsmanship on pages 256 & 257, and is now in a private collection in New York. Berger sold his miniature
collection to Westley Richards in London shortly before/after Merrill Lindsey's book was published, which would have
been about 1969 - 1970. The caption in Lindsey's book states "officer's pistol, circa 1800, ... 3 1/2", Berger
Collection. This piece is also pictured in a Westley Richards catalog circa 1970. The piece is 100% fully functional
and was intended to, and indeed will shoot. Note that the trigger extends through the triggerguard to make it easier
to shoot, a common trait of antique shootable miniatures. The piece actually measures about 3.385" long overall
with a 2 1/8" silver plated octagon barrel of about .12 caliber. The top flat of the barrel engraved Jph Eberl.
The nose cap and grip cap are both engraved silver. The triggerguard is engraved silver plated steel as is the rear
ram rod pipe. The lock is engraved, marked WEIN, and is finished in the white. The brass pan is removable.
The trigger is steel, is finished in fire blue with about 65% original fire blue finish remaining. The pistol grip is
scrimshaw engraved with a crown motif near the top curve, and the left side of the stock is scrimshaw engraved in a flower
& leaf motif. The ramrod is steel, finished in the white, with a brass tip. Perfect crisp working action with
half and full cock with a strong hammer spring. Beautiful condition. The barrel showing about 65% original plating.
The triggerguard showing 100% silver plating. The silver of course turning a dark silver oxide patina. The ivory
stock showing a small superficial crack at the rear of the lockplate extending back about 7/16". The ivory showing
a beautiful aged patina and lots of grain, especially near the grip cap. Complete with a rather nondescript wood case.
Miniature firearms, or full size ones for that matter, just don't get any better than this! Included with this sale
will be a copy of Merrill Lindsey's book, Miniature Arms, and a photo copy of the Westley Richards catalog. By the way,
that is an 1806 US half cent for a scale reference, thanks Mike! 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, Photo 21, Photo 22, Photo 23, Photo 24, Photo 25, Photo 26, Photo 27
Price: $15,750.00 |
This
is a miniature single blade folding knife by an unknown maker. Kinda looks Scandinavian to me. 1 1/2" long
overall with a 5/8" steel blade. 27/32" long closed. Blonde wood handle with black painted markings.
The metal part of the handle looks to be German silver and it is engraved. The blade shows a little rust etching, otherwise
it's in nice condition. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5 Price:
$100.00 |
This is a brown miniature gunbelt and holster rig made by world famous
leathersmith Tad Mizwa of Houston, Texas. This is made to fit the 47% scale Colt single action army revolvers made by
Uberti and the United States Historical Society. The belt is a money belt, and measures 24 3/8" long. The
double loop holster is hand carved and tooled and is made for the 7 1/2" bareled version of the miniature Colt SAA.
This is a miniature of a real authentic antique cowboy working gun rig, not a fancy drop Hollywood movie rig. Cast brass
buckle. Includes 12 solid brass dummy cartridges that will fit the Uberti and USHS miniature Colt SAA's. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price:
$350.00 |
This is a set of Uberti miniature Prestige Colt black powder percussion
revolvers. The prestige revolvers were Uberti's most highly embellished works, were made in very very limited quantities,
and are rarely seen or offered for sale. This set consist of the 47% scale Colt 1847 Walker revolver serial # 349 and
the 47% scale Colt 1848 First Model Dragoon. Both pieces are expertly engraved and gold wire inlaid. Blue and
case colored finish, rosewood grips. Fully functional. Complete with a nice hinged top walnut casing with magnetic
latches, French fit, and lined in a dark red velour. Accessories include two brass powder flask, two brass molds with
blued steel sprue cutters, two brass oilers, and two dummy cartridge packets. A truly gorgeous set. The two molds
made by master miniature maker Vic Williams of Nevada. 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, Photo 21, Photo 22, Photo 23, Photo 24 Price:
$3,895.00 |
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