This is an original factory cased pair of "Little
.45" made in the mid 1950's by the American Miniature Gun Mfg. Co.
of Hollywood, Calif. I have seen several factory cased pairs over the years, but this is the first pair I've ever seen
with consecutive serial numbers. Described in Bob Urso's book, The Tiniest Guns, Third Edition, and used with permission. "Manufactured by the American
Miniature Gun Mfg. Co. of Hollywood, California, and marketed as the Frontier "45". On much of it's literature
it was also referenced to as the "Little .45". A difficult to classify miniature, although modeled after the
Colt Frontier Single Action Army revolver, it is not a true miniature of that gun. The Frontier "45" is a
six shot, single action, revolver with a hand rotated cylinder. At 3 1/2" OAL, this little beauty is much nicer
than a toy, but not quite a true miniature. Manufactured in the 1950's it has more detail, and is more functional than
the best of the toy miniatures. It's barrel (cylinder) rotates. It has half and full cock. It has a flip
down, side loading gate, and fires brass, percussion cap-like ammunition. Expended shells (caps) are ejected with a
functioning spring loaded ejector, just like on the real thing. It is unusual in that the complete trigger guard acts
as its trigger and is pulled back to fire. ... The clean finish on these guns suggest that they are sturdy little
pieces. They were however, cast in pot metal. It is the care that was taken in finishing these guns that makes
them look more substantial than they actually are. ... This is a popular gun with collectors and a relatively
difficult gun to find." This set is complete with the original walnut casing hinged top casing. The bottom French
fit in black velvet. Also includes the plastic bullet cap container, and five original caps. The
plastic bullet shaped cap container is unusual in that the bullet and about 2/5 of the case are painted silver with the balance
of the case a copper color. The two pistols are serial numbered 2870 and 2871 on the bottom of the frame.
They are both in near mint condition and shows no signs of ever being fired except for on the nipples. 99%
of the original nickel finish remains and the mother of pearl grips are perfect. The plastic cartridge case has several
small case mouth split. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11 Price: $750.00 |
This is a 1/3 scale Bowie knife marked on the left side of the blade
NOLEN. 4 1/16" long overall with a 2 3/16" spear point hollow ground blade. The spine of the blade
and the lower ricasso with some nice file work. German silver guard with a German silver and a dark red or brown spacers.
The handle looks to be bison horn maybe? Near mint condition. I don't know who Nolen is, so if you ahve any info
on him I'd appreciate hearing from you. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6 Price: $100.00 |
This is a 1/2
scale Winchester Model 1894 saddle ring carbine with Lyman folding tang rear sight made by Miniart in Russia. 19 1/8"
long overall with a 10" barrel of .15 caliber. Fully functional and complete with three rounds of solid brass dummy
ammunition that will feed, chamber, extract, and eject when cycled through the magazine. The steel parts are blued.
No markings except for the serial # 019 laser marked on the lower front of the frame. Straight grain varnished walnut
buttstock and forearm. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photol 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photol 12 Price: $1,500.00 |
!!!!! Note Reduced Price !!!!! This is a 1/2 scale Armalite M16A1 made by American Miniature Arms, Inc. of Windsor, Vermont.
19 7/16" long overall with a 10 1/2" barrel of about .11 caliber. Blackened Parkerized steel and alloy parts.
Black plastic stock & forearm. Hard rubber buttplate. Looks to be fully functional as all the internals are
there and the magazine looks good. Unfortunately, no dummies came with these. This one is serial # 10XX, and they
are all individually numbered. I have several in stock. 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, Photo 28, Photo 29, Photo 30, Photo 31 Price: $200.00 |
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This is a 1/2 scale miniature of a Springfield Model 1855 carbine which
was used widely in the American Civil War. 18 5/8" long overall with a smoothbore 11 1/8" barrel of .305 caliber.
The barrel, ramrod, and ramrod swivel finished in the white. The lockplate and hammer are fire blued. Brass furniture.
although it looks like a decent miniature, the lock is not functional and has no internal parts. Shows some rust and
some rust staining, but should clean up to look pretty good. Priced accordingly. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12
Price: $250.00
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This is a 1/2 scale Winchester Model 1894 "Trapper" saddle
ring carbine made by Miniart in Russia. 17 1/8" long overall with a 8" barrel of .15 caliber. Fully
functional and complete with three rounds of solid brass dummy ammunition that will feed, chamber, extract, and eject when
cycled through the magazine. The steel parts are blued. The barrel and upper tang laser marked with the proper
barrel address, caliber markings, proof marks, etc. Serial # 012 laser marked on the lower front of the frame.
Nicely figured oil finished walnut buttstock and forearm. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12 Price: $1,500.00 |
This is a 1/2 scale 1873 Springfield trapdoor saddle ring carbine made
by master miniature maker Mike Barrett of Minnesota. 20 3/8" long overall with a 10 5/8" rifled .22 caliber
barrel. All steel parts are finished in the white. Highly figured American walnut stock. No markings.
Complete with a really nice mahogany hinged top casing with magnetic latches, French fit and lined in red felt. This
piece is now on it's way to Roger Sampson to have all the lettering and markings engraved. From there it will go to
Doug Turnbull for case coloring and blueing. Hope to have it back sometime late this year. 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: ? |
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 Price: $4,000.00 |
This is a miniature 1/4 or 1/3 scale powder flask by Antonio Rinhcon
of Columbia. 2 1/8" long overall. The flask body and collar are sterling silver. The body is made in
two halves and silver soldered together. The spout and lever are yellow brass, the spring is blue steel. Near
mint condition except for a spot of rust on the spring. A nice accessory to upgrade your cased set. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5 Price: $250.00 |
This is a 1/3 scale Colt number 5 "Texas" Paterson revolver
by Larry H. Smith of Florida. Serial number 161. Marked -L.H.SMITH - FLA. USA - on the top barrel flat. 3
5/8" long with a 1 15/16" barrel of .124 bore diameter. The frame is silver plated brass,
the steel parts mainly finished in the white except for the wedge, recoil shield, and screws which are fire blued. Beautiful
one piece elephant ivory grips showing a nice grain and 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. No case or accessories.
Beautiful near mint condition other than the silver showing some tarnish. This is only the second one of these
I've ever seen with the lanyard loop. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 5, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10 Price: $1,050.00 |
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