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 an antique 2mm pinfire revolver made by H. Bomeyer in London circa 1860.  This is a double action only revolver with a folding trigger, beautiful two piece ivory grips with a wonderful aged patina, and a loading gate that swings up to the left.  1 7/8" (.1819") long overall with a 17/32" (.833") barrel.  Six shot cylinder.  Blue finish except for the trigger, hammer, and ejector rod which look to be case colored.  The butt with a small lanyard ring.  The cylinder inlaid in gold around the circumference H. BOMEYER  LONDON.  This is a fully functional and shooting miniature revolver!  Cased in the original brass inlaid ebony hinged top casing.  The lid has a brass escutcheon that is engraved with a highly decorative HB.  Accessories include an ivory lift top cap box, an ivory handled screwdriver, and an ivory handled rod for cleaning the cylinder.  The case measures 2 15/16" X 2 5/16" X 29/32".  The interior of the case if French fit in a dark blue material that is obviously very old & worn, so old, I really don't know exactly what it is!  This is absolutely the best 2mm pinfire revolver I have ever seen, and to find it with the original case & accessories is a true rarity.  These are super rare with the folding triggers. 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 Price:  $5,750.00
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	This is an antique circa 1870 4mm rimfire folding trigger, 5 shot, double action revolver.  European, probably French or Belgain.  3 3/8" long overall with a 1 7/16" rifled octagon barrel with a round cannon type muzzle.  Fully factory engraved.  Dovetailed front sight.  Twp piece mother of pearl grips.  Gold washed trigger, hammer, loading gate catch spring, and ejector rod catch spring.  The balance of the metal blued.  Wide folding paddle type trigger.  Top hinged loading gate.  There are proof marks stamped into the bottom of the barrel and on the left front of the frame.  This piece is double action only which I find interesting.  A really great piece and the only one like this I have ever seen.  The gold washed parts retain about 25% of the original gold wash.  The blue is about 95% with some scattered freckles. 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:  $2,195.00
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	Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13 Price:  $3,750.00
This is a wonderful true antique 19th century miniature percussion muff pistol.  1 15/16" long overall with a 13/16" barrel with a square bore.  These not only will shoot, but were commonly used as pocket watch keys.  Nickel plated finish, modestly engraved, with great ivory grips.  Has both half cock and full cock on the hammer.  Presentation cased in a nice dark brown gutta percha case which may be a reproduction.  The interior bottom of a dark blue velvet, the interior lid of burgundy velvet.  The trigger has a loop where it could be attached to a watch chain.  Excellent condition.  The bottom tang with a bit of corrosion, otherwise excellent condition.  Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price:  $1,200.00	This is a beautiful antique miniature percussion single shot pistol, probably made in Belgium in the 1850's to 1870's.  This one is a little larger than most that I've ever seen.  Typical screw off barrel and hidden folding trigger.  2" long overall with a 11/16" fluted barrel.  The bore diameter is about .1875".  Nicely aged ivory grips showing a beautiful patina and small age crack around the retaining pin on the left side and another very small thin crack running into the left side of the grip from the lower tang screw.  The left side of the frame and the top tang are nicely scroll engraved.  The right side of the frame engraved "Borio" in script.  Really nice condition with the metal showing a nice smooth aged gray/brown patina.  No noticable pitting.  Complete with the original cardboard casing.  The casing is a mottled or marbled brown & black with a brass rear hinge and brass push button latch.  The interior French fit in a dark blue velvet.  The velvet is much lighter and brighter under the miniature indicating great age.  The box overall in great condition showing minor scuffs and missing the paper covering from the lower half of the hinge. 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 Price:  $1,350.00
This is an antique miniature single blade folding pocket knife by  an unknown maker.  1.544" long overall with a .613 long blade.  .946 overall with the blade closed.  The handles are real tortoise shell, and are held in place my three nickel steel rivets.  There are brass liners in the blade cavity.  There is a loop at the butt end so you could attach it to a watch chain or necklace.  The tortoise shell handles are in great condition.  The blade shows some staining, and has a thumb cut on one side.  More photos soon! Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6 Price:  150.00	This is an antique miniature single blade folding pocket knife by  an unknown maker.  1.753" long overall with a .681 long blade.  1.078" overall with the blade closed.  The handles are ivory, and are held in place my three nickel steel rivets.  There is a nickel silver diamond inlaid into the right handle.  There are brass liners in the blade cavity.  There is a loop at the butt end so you could attach it to a watch chain or necklace.  The ivory handles are in great condition.  The blade shows some staining, and has a thumb cut on one side. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7 Price:  $150.00
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 may or may not be a miniature, I can't tell.  Let me know your thoughts.  This is a 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 an antique miniature percussion single shot pistol, probably made in Belgium in the 1850's to 1870's.  Typical screw off barrel and hidden folding trigger.  1.665" long overall with a .452" barrel.  The bore diameter is about .088 caliber.  Nicely aged ivory grips are a little fatter than usual and show a beautiful aged patina.  The frame, trigger, and the top tang are nicely scroll engraved.  The barrel is fluted    Superb condition with the metal showing about 85% original fire blue finish.  I've never seen another blue one anywhere close to this nice! Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9  Price:  $1,500.00	This is a matched pair of the smallest antique miniature screw barrel drop trigger muff pistols that I have ever seen.  Measuring only a diminutive 1.45" long overall, the barrels measure .411" long and have a bore diameter  of only .063 caliber.  These have the square bore at the muzzle so they can be unscrewed with a proper square wrench and also so they can be used to wind the old antique key wind pocket watches.  Both are gold plated, un-engraved, and have one piece ivory grips.  Both have a hanging ring on the rear tang behind the hammer.  Both have fluted barrels.  Both are mechanically perfect, and I would rate the pair at 95% original condition, both showing only minor wear to the gold plating at the sharp edges.  Includes a period walnut casing with sterling silver eagle flask.  The case with silver hinges and clasp.  I have seen one other of these that might have been this small, and he wanted what I want for the pair for his single.  Maybe a once in a lifetime opportunity to get such a small pair in such pristine condition! 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:  $4,000.00
This is a wonderful true antique 19th century miniature percussion muff pistol.  1 15/16" long overall with a 13/16" barrel with a square bore.  These not only will shoot, but were commonly used as pocket watch keys.  Nickel plated finish, modestly engraved, with great ivory grips.  Has both half cock and full cock on the hammer.  Beautiful mint original condition and the best one I have ever seen! Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5 $950.00	These are not true miniatures, but are a matched pair of very small full size single shot percussion derringers by an unknown maker.  Both feature a ring in the trigger that would have been used as a lanyard or on a pocket watch chain.  Both measure 2 15/16" long overall with 25/32" smoothbore barrels of .125 caliber.  The steel parts look to have been originally finished in the white and are now a gray/brown patina.  Varnished straight grain one piece walnut stocks.  Both pieces are functional, but on one you need to hold the trigger forward for the hammer to catch, so I guess maybe the trigger spring is broken. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6  Price:  $800.00 for the pair
This is an antique 1/4 scale miniature British 1856 Enfield miner's and sapper's carbine by an unknown maker. 6 1/4" long overall with a 3 1/2" barrel. Blued finish steel parts.   These were used by the South during the War of Northern Aggression.  Brass butt toe and heal plates and brass triggerguard. Oil finished walnut stock. Captured swivel ramrod.  Fully functional with half and full cock.  Probably made in England, and possibly antique.  Cased in a nice non-original oak hinged top casing with olive velour lining, French fit. There is a recess for a powder flask, but sadly it has been misplaced somewhere over the years.  This exact piece pictured on mage 275 of the book "The Art of Miniature Firearms, Centuries of Craftsmanship". Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11   Price:  $2,295.00
This is an antique miniature percussion single shot pistol, probably made in Belgium in the 1850's to 1870's.  Typical screw off barrel and hidden folding trigger.  1 5/8" long overall with a 7/16" barrel.  The bore diameter is about .112".  Nicely aged ivory grips showing a beautiful patina.  The frame, barrel, trigger, and the top tang are nicely scroll engraved.    Really nice condition with the metal showing a nice smooth aged gray patina.  No noticable pitting.  Complete with a gutta percha type casing that was probably for a tin type photo.  Al;so includes a nice ivory two piece lift top cap box which is empty.  The casing is a dark bowwn/black with a brass rear hinges and brass push button latch.  The interior bottom French fit in a dark blue velvet.  The interior lid lined in a faded burgundy velour with a pattern. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13 Price:  $1,350.00	This is a sterling silver powder or shot flask made by Grey & Co. in the early to mid 1800's.  3 3/16" long including the hanging ring, 3 1/16 without the ring, 1 3/8" wide, and about 7/16" thick.  This is probably a full sized small flask for a fancy antique cased pistol set.  The shout is hallmarked with GY & Co, a figure of an anchor, a figure of a lion, and a lower case h.  The part that actually measures the charge is missing, otherwise it's in beautiful condition showing a nice pleasing gray silver patina and no dents.  Although probably for a full sized small piatol, it would work great for a miniature pistol, rifle or shotgun. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10 Price:  $350.00
This is an antique 2mm rimfire double action six shot revolver, probably made in Germany or Belgium in the 1870's.  This is a fully functional and shooting miniature revolver and shoots the antique thin rim 2mm rimfire cartridges.  1 15/16" long overall with a 13/16" barrel.  Nicely engraved, blue finish except for the trigger, hammer, screws, and hanging ring which are gold plated.  95%+ blue finish and about 80% of the gold plating remain.  Two piece mother of pearl grips.  Works perfectly in both double and single action.  A beautiful piece and the only one like this I have ever seen. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price:  $2,250.00	A true antique percussion muff pistol from the 1850's or 1860's.  Probably made in Belguim.  1 23/32" long overall with a 21/32" non-fluted barrel.  Dissappearing folding trigger that automatically drops down when the hammer is cocked.  Screw off barrel, ivory grip, nice original engraving.  Nice condition with smooth metal showing a silver/gray patina.  The hanging ring is missing and would have been where the hole is on the upper rear tang.  The barrel is stuck & I can not get it to unscrew, and I'm not going to risk damaging it.  The grips have a tiny chip missing on the left side where it goes into the frame and age cracks by the upper and lower tangs.  The grips are scrimshawed on each side.  The right side marked XV Juil +, the left side marked with what looks like a combined HP 1 where the loop of the P is on the upper right leg of the H.  The action works very well with a strong hammer spring. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12  Price:  $1,200.00