Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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Colt Pistols

Shipping Terms: We ship handguns by USPS Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation. We charge standard shipping fee of $20 for the first ordered handgun, and $10 for each additional one. The above rates are valid only in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost. We take credit cards, checks and money orders. We also accept Western Union and MoneyGram transfers. We are now allowed to accept a faxed copy of your FFL license. Please, set your fax to "Extra Fine" and fax your FFL license to 540 374 8124.

Model, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

US M.1911 Colt Semi-Auto Pistol

Caliber: 45 ACP

Price: $2175

Inventory # clh_0061

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DESCRIPTION: All original US M.1911 Colt semi-auto pistol manufactured in 1916. Right side of the slide is marked: "Model of 1911. U.S. Army" (in one line). Left side of the slide is marked: "Patented Apr. 20, 1897 Sept. 9, 1902. Dec.19, 1905. Feb.14, 1911. Aug.19, 1913" (in two lines) and "Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. Hartford, CT. USA." (in two lines). Marked on the left side of the frame : "United States Property". Frame is stamped next to the trigger with "GHS" (in the circle). Correct blued seven shot magazine with a lanyard loop. Correct diamond checkered walnut grips. Correct Colt's World War One issue five inch long barrel. CONDITION: Very good+ to low fine. About 55% of original blue finish is still on metal. Some bluing is turning to brownish color. The balance is in white, with occasional spots of light patina. Fine bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Some patina on the magazine. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in fine condition, with no obvious wear. The hardwood grips are in very good condition with some minor wear, light dings and handling marks. The left side grip panel shows a hairline crack below the lower screw (please, see pictures). All correct military configuration. All original World War One issue US M.1911 Colt pistol! C&R or FFL required to purchase. The pistol comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# 1903XX.

Very Nice Imperial Russian Colt M.1857 Percussion Revolver with a Hardwood Case and Accessories (Tula)

Caliber: .36 (9 mm percussion)

Price: $12500

Inventory # app_0049

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DESCRIPTION: Very nice Imperial Russian Colt M. 1857 single action percussion revolver. The revolver was manufactured at the Tula arsenal in Russia. This type of the revolver was a standard issue handgun of the Imperial Russian officers from 1857 to about 1875. The revolver is an almost exact copy of Colt M.1851 Navy revolver. The Russian manufactured Colt percussion revolvers can be recognized by the screw heads being on the right side of the frame and by the bell shaped hilt. Many revolvers of this type were used by the Imperial Russian officers during the Polish January Uprising of 1863-1865. The revolver is very well made with a nice blue/casehardened/silver finish. It displays very nice scroll engraving on the cylinder. Brass & steel frame. Brass trigger guard. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. Barrel length: 7.5 inch. Hardwood grips. Complete with a lanyard ring. The only markings on the revolver is a large number, "2" on the left side of the front strap under the grip. No other markings are present on the revolver. The set comes complete with a Colt English style oak case with brown velvet lining, tools, powder flask, ebony cleaning rod, two empty cap tins and some other accessories (please, see pictures). The case key is also included. The revolver was a part of the well known William Hoffeld Colt's collection (a brass tag with "W.H" initials and a collection inventory number is included). CONDITION: Overall in fine condition. The revolver has slightly fading blue/casehardened/silver finish. The balance is in white, mixed with some occasional smooth silver-gray patina. Some small spots of gray patina. The scroll engraving on the cylinder is clear and crisp. The barrel shows some minor tool marks. The hardwood grips are in fine condition with some minor handling marks. Excellent bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. Strong action. The percussion nipples are in excellent condition. The oak case is in good condition with minor wear and some handling marks. The velvet lining is fair and showing some wear on points of contact. Very nice Imperial Russian Colt percussion revolver with a case! (Shipping is $50 in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost).

Beautiful European Colt Brevete 1851 Pattern Percussion Revolver

Caliber: .36 (9 mm percussion)

Price: $14500

Inventory # app_0034

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful European Colt Brevete 1851 pattern single action percussion revolver. The revolver is a copy of Colt M.1851 Navy revolver. The upper part of the barrel displays gold inlaid floral motifs and a slightly fading name, "Antonio Pinillos" (please, see pictures). The sides of the barrel display engraved wording, "Cast Steel". Each cylinder chamber is numbered in gold. No other markings are present on the revolver. The silver trigger guard shows beautifully engraved Athena (please, see pictures). The cylinder is scroll engraved and inlaid in silver. The revolver was most likely sold on the commercial market. It is beautifully engraved in floral motifs (on the frame, cylinder, hilt, hammer, trigger guard and on the barrel). The revolver is very well made with a nice blue finish. All steel construction with nicely polished and finished carved walnut grip. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. Iron spur trigger guard. Barrel length: 7 inch. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights. Massive silver butt of the hilt. The revolver was a part of the well known William Hoffeld Colt's collection. CONDITION: Overall in excellent condition. The revolver has slightly fading blue finish. The balance is in white, mixed with some occasional smooth silver-gray patina. Some small spots of gray patina. The fancy engraving is clear and crisp. The gold and silver inlays are somewhat worn. The hardwood grip is in excellent condition with some minor handling marks. Excellent bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. Strong action. The percussion nipples are in excellent condition. Beautiful European Colt percussion revolver! (Shipping is $50 in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost).

Beautiful German Colt Brevete 1851 Pattern Percussion Revolver

Caliber: .36 (9 mm percussion)

Price: $9500

Inventory # app_0033

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful German Colt Brevete 1851 pattern single action percussion revolver. The revolver is a copy of Colt M.1851 Navy revolver. The lower part of the barrel displays, "S" (in an oval). No other markings are present on the revolver. The revolver was most likely sold on the commercial market. It is beautifully engraved in floral motifs (on the frame, cylinder, hilt, hammer, trigger guard and on the barrel). The revolver is very well made with a nice blue finish. All steel construction with nicely polished and finished German style walnut grip. The latter shows high gloss finish and diamond checkering. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. Each cylinder chamber is numbered. Iron spur trigger guard. Barrel length: 7.25 inch. Crown muzzle. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights. The revolver was manufactured with no provision for the lanyard ring. The revolver was a part of the well known William Hoffeld Colt's collection. CONDITION: Overall in excellent condition. The revolver has slightly fading blue finish. The balance is in white, mixed with some occasional smooth silver-gray patina. The fancy scroll engraving is clear and crisp. The hardwood grip is in excellent condition with some minor handling marks. The diamond checkering on the grip is sharp. Excellent bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. Strong action. One percussion nipple is broken, and should be replaced (easy job). The remaining five percussion nipples are in excellent condition. Very attractive and unusual German Colt percussion revolver! (Shipping is $50 in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost).

Unique Austrian Colt Brevete 1849 Pattern Percussion Revolver

Caliber: .31 (7 mm percussion)

Price: $4750

Inventory # app_0032

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DESCRIPTION: Unique Austrian Colt Brevete 1849 pattern single action percussion revolver. There is following very faint wording on the top of the barrel, "E. Syck in Salzburg" (please, see pictures). The revolver was most likely sold on the commercial market. It is beautifully engraved in floral motifs (on the frame, cylinder, hilt, hammer, trigger guard and on the upper part of the barrel). The revolver is very well made. Elongated grip frame for a better hold. Circular trigger guard. All steel construction with nicely polished and finished walnut grips. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights. Barrel length: 5.25 inch. The revolver was manufactured with no provision for the lanyard ring. The revolver was a part of the well known William Hoffeld Colt's collection. CONDITION: Overall in low fine condition. The revolver has fading blue/brow finish mixed with scattered patina. Metal shows some dings and handling marks (mainly on the barrel). Occasional spots of surface rust and/or pitting (mainly on the barrel). The hardwood grips are in fine condition with some handling marks. Excellent bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. Strong action. The percussion nipples are in fine condition.Very unusual Austrian Colt percussion revolver!

Scarce Austrian Navy Officer M.1849 Colt Percussion Revolver (KKP, Insbruck)

Caliber: .36 (9 mm percussion)

Price: $8750

Inventory # app_0031

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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Austrian navy Colt M.1849 single action percussion revolver. The revolver was manufactured at Kaiserlich und Königlich Priviligierte Maschinenfabrik in Innsbruck, Austria, as indicated by markings engraved on the right side of the frame (please, see pictures). This type of the revolver was a standard issue handgun of the Imperial Austrian, and later, Imperial Austro-Hungarian navy officers from 1849 to about 1870. The revolver is a licensed copy of Colt Dragoon. Only about 1,100 of revolvers of this type were ever manufactured. The Austrian navy ordered about 1,000 of M.1849 revolvers, while about 100 was sold on the commercial market. The production of this model began at the KKP factory in 1849, and ended in 1854. Most of the M.1849 revolvers did not survive to these days, as a result of several wars in which Austrian Kriegsmarine participated. The revolver is very well made. It shows light engraving on the cylinder. The left side of frame displays engraved wording, "Patent 1849". The right side of frame shows the maker address, "K.K.P. Masch. Fabr. Insbruck". All steel construction with nicely polished and finished hardwood grips (correct for the officer version). Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. Six shot cylinder. Barrel length: 5.25 inch. The revolver was manufactured with no provision for the lanyard ring. The three digit serial number is stamped on the butt of the hilt (please, see pictures). CONDITION: Overall in fine+ condition. The revolver has slightly fading blue/brow finish mixed with some scattered patina. Metal shows some dings and handling marks (mainly on the cylinder). Occasional spots of surface rust and/or light pitting (mainly on the left side of the barrel). The hardwood grips are in fine condition with some handling marks. Excellent bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. Strong action. The percussion nipples are in fine condition.Very difficult to find Austrian navy officer M.1849 Colt percussion revolver! Serial # 4XX. (Ref.: "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 798-811). (Shipping is $50 in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost).

Scarce Imperial Russian Officer M.1857 Colt Percussion Revolver (Tula)

Caliber: .36 (9 mm percussion)

Price: $7500

Inventory # app_0030

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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Imperial Russian Colt M.1857 single action percussion revolver. The revolver was manufactured at the Tula arsenal in Russia. This type of the revolver was a standard issue handgun of the Imperial Russian officers from 1857 to about 1875. The revolver is an almost exact copy of Colt M.1851 Navy revolver. The Russian manufactured Colt percussion revolvers can be recognized by the screw heads being on the right side of the frame and by the bell shaped hilt. Many revolvers of this type were used by the Imperial Russian officers during the Polish January Uprising of 1863-1865. The revolver is very well made. It displays light engraving on the cylinder and on the upper part of the barrel. The latter also displays engraved wording, "S. Colt Patent" and the likeness of the Civil War era soldier holding a sword. Brass & steel frame. Brass trigger guard. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. Barrel length: 7.25 inch. Hardwood grips. Complete with the lanyard ring. The revolver was a part of the well known William Hoffeld Colt's collection. CONDITION: Overall in low fine condition. The revolver has fading brownish finish mixed with some scattered patina. Metal shows some dings, small scratches and handling marks. The left side of the frame shows a small hairline crack (just behind the hammer). The hardwood grips are in very good/fine condition with some handling marks. The left side grip shows a small hairline crack (in its upper part), and a small chip (in its front/lower corner). Fine bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in fine condition as well. The action works fine. Two percussion nipples are worn, and should be replaced (easy job). The remaining four percussion nipples are in very good condition. Very difficult to find Tula manufactured Imperial Russian Colt M.1857 percussion revolver! (Ref.: "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 972-973, also in "Pistolety i Rewolwery XVI - XIX Wieku" by Roman Matuszewski, p. 98). (Shipping is $50 in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost).

Scarce Imperial Russian Officer M.1857 Colt Percussion Revolver (Tula)

Caliber: .36 (9 mm percussion)

Price: $7500

Inventory # app_0029

Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Scarce Imperial Russian Colt M.1857 single action percussion revolver. The revolver was manufactured at the Tula arsenal in Russia. This type of the revolver was a standard issue handgun of the Imperial Russian officers from 1857 to about 1875. The revolver is an almost exact copy of Colt M.1851 Navy revolver. The Russian manufactured Colt percussion revolvers can be recognized by the screw heads being on the right side of the frame and by the bell shaped hilt. Many revolvers of this type were used by the Imperial Russian officers during the Polish January Uprising of 1863-1865 (almost identical revolver is in the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw, Poland). The revolver is very well made. It displays floral motifs engraving on the cylinder and on the upper part of the barrel. The latter also displays engraved wording, "Colt Patent". Brass & steel frame. Brass trigger guard. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. Barrel length: 7.25 inch. Hardwood grips. Complete with the lanyard ring. The revolver was a part of the well known William Hoffeld Colt's collection. CONDITION: Overall in low fine condition. The revolver is mostly in white, mixed with some scattered patina. Metal shows some dings, small scratches and handling marks. Occasional light surface rust. The hardwood grips are only in good condition with some scratches and dings. Wood is somewhat worn. Fine bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in fine condition as well. The action works fine. The percussion nipples are in very good condition. Very difficult to find Tula manufactured Imperial Russian Colt M.1857 percussion revolver! (Ref.: "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 972-973, also in "Pistolety i Rewolwery XVI - XIX Wieku" by Roman Matuszewski, p. 98). (Shipping is $50 in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost).

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Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

Telephone/FAX# (540) 374-8124 (orders only!)

KGasior@aol.com

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